
The HikeStrong Podcast is where I share practical guidance on hiking, backpacking, and trekking preparation. Each episode blends fitness insight with real-world training strategies to help you build strength, endurance, and confidence for any trail.
I sit down with guests to break down how to train for demanding hiking, backpacking, and trekking goals using smart strength training, endurance train... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSportsHealth & Fitness | |||

What do years inside the outdoor industry actually teach you about gear, preparation, and creating in nature?
In this episode of the HikeStrong Podcast, Marcus Shapiro sits down with outdoor photographer and filmmaker Dan Holz, co-founder of Fieldbo... more
Thinking about a Swiss Alps hut-to-hut hike but don’t know where to start? How do you actually plan it—and what do most first-timers get wrong?
In the final episode of this series, Marcus and Alex, founder of The WanderWeGo Co., dive into the practi... more
After months of training, what is it actually like to hike hut-to-hut in the Swiss Alps for the first time? This is the reality of a first Swiss hut-to-hut experience.
In Part 2, Dave is joined by Alex, founder of The WanderWeGo Co. and the consulta... more
What does it really take to train for a Swiss Alps hut-to-hut hike at 63—especially if you’re new to multi-day hiking? For Dave, it became a path back to strength, confidence, and independence.
In Part 1 of this three-part series, I sit down with Da... more
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This podcast is super helpful! I’m training to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro, and this podcast is so informative in terms of trip preparation. It’s a necessary complement to the physical training, and I’ve already learned so much about how to prepare for the trip and what to expect during my trek.
Marcus is the go to guy for getting fit for the trails and this podcast drops many knowledge bombs from top notch guests.
Great information and training plans! Thanks Marcus 💪
Really enjoy these podcast! Marcus does a great job finding interesting hikes and experienced guides to share their knowledge of their trips/hike and their experience. I plan to use information learned both to tweak my approach to hiking and to go to some cool places! Good amount of information packed into a relatively short amount of time. I’m a fan.
I’m new to hiking, and Marcus and his guests provide tons of helpful info about hiking and backpacking.
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Content primarily focuses on providing practical guidance for individuals preparing for various hiking, backpacking, and trekking adventures. Each episode typically combines fitness insights with real-world training strategies, emphasizing strength, endurance, and injury prevention tailored for demanding goals like Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp. With a unique approach to elevation-gain training, listeners benefit from both structured methodologies and personal stories from guests, including clients who have successfully tackled major hiking challenges. The inclusion of diverse voices from the adventure sector adds depth, making it a valuable resource for both novice and seasoned trekkers seeking well-rounded preparation and inspiration.
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Recent guests on HikeStrong Podcast include:
1. Alex Ornhoff
2. Chris Anderson
3. Alex Harz
4. Tia Banks
5. Carolyn Hardy
6. Glen Van Peski
7. Nate Pipenberg
8. Sunny Stroeer
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