Episode 92: Adam ”Dreamer” Salinger & Learning to Backpack Better

On this episode: the Colorado Trail, fighter planes, learning how to thru-hike, and Inspector Gadget. We invited Adam "Dreamer" Salinger back (he was in Episode 23) to share some of his most recent adventures, his approach to finding the best gear, and his new coaching and consulting services for long-distance hikers.

In this Episode

• Yosemite Rim Loop
• The SF Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
• Adam's trip report and photos from the Colorado Trail
• Alpine Adventure Coaching
• Litesmith
• Garage Grown Gear

Connect with Adam

• View his trip reports at Adam's Treks (website) and updates on Instagram @dreamer2000at
• Learn more about Adam's thru-hiker training and consulting services at Alpine Adventure Coaching (website) and on Instagram @alpineadventurecoaching

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