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Published: Oct. 14, 2021, 1:25 p.m.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we open the show with a Hiker Trash edition of "Hot Ones", where Chaunce and Badger are grilled by Elise while eating incredibly hot wings. Tears, fear, and slamming beers ensues.

We also feature our most impromptu interview to date with our new pal, Fancy Feast. Fancy Feast just wrapped a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail, after having her SOBO PCT plans thwarted by California's fires. In addition to giving us the unenviable story of finding Badger's dirty socks, she shares her experiences of working a variety of conservation jobs, including her time at the Green Mountain Club, and quite possibly the funniest trail name origin story we've ever heard.

We wrap the show with a triple crown of the most beautiful spaces we've seen while backpacking, a quick n dirty gear review on the Platypus QuickDraw, and some listener feedback on period underwear.

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Interview with Fancy Feast

• Fancy Feast's Instagram

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:40 - QOTD: Do people attempting an FKT take the time to bury their poop?

00:06:30 - Backpacker Team Hot Ones

00:07:23 - How is everyone\u2019s spice tolerance?\xa0

00:09:05 - Chaunce, what\u2019s the longest you have gone without a shower?

00:11:00 - Zach, are there any big adventure plans with Leo?\xa0

00:12:20 - Chaunce, if you could co-host with someone other than Zach, who would you pick?

00:12:42 - Zach, if you could co-host with someone other than Chaunce, who would you pick?

00:14:03 - Can you name the first 10 episodes of Backpacker Radio in order?\xa0

00:18:11 - Zach, do you and Chaunce ever argue over creative differences? If so, when?\xa0

00:21:10 - Chaunce, what annoys you the most about Zach?

00:23:03 - Zach, can you explain this Tweet: \u201cWe imitate dog stretches and sexual positions, but not their affinity for goose shit. Seems arbitrary to me.\u201d What inspired that?

00:24:23 - Chaunce, are there any episodes you wish you could erase?\xa0

00:27:29 - What\u2019s the most annoying thru-hiking cliche?\xa0

00:31:34 - Chaunce, are you single?\xa0

00:32:07 - Zach, what was the last thing you lied to Jenna about?\xa0

00:33:39 - Chaunce, do you know what the Vas Deferens are? The seminal vesicles? The corona?\xa0

00:38:21 - Zach, can you sing \u201cWalking Slow\u201d by Animal Years?

00:40:11 - What\u2019s the worst Leave No Trace error you\u2019ve made?\xa0

00:43:13 - Out of all the guests on the show, are there any that you\u2019d never want to hike with or have back on the show?\xa0

00:44:50 - Chaunce and Zach, will either of you triple crown?\xa0

00:49:10 - Introducing Fancy Feast

00:50:26 - Backstory of Zach\u2019s sock search\xa0

00:53:22 - When did you finish the Colorado Trail?\xa0

00:53:39 - Give us your backpacking resume

00:57:06 - What was it like to work for the Green Mountain Club?\xa0

00:57:12 - Walk us through your job\xa0

00:58:00 - How do you go about educating other hikers?\xa0

00:58:43 - How did you handle poop stirring tasks?\xa0

00:58:57 - What do you stir the waste with?\xa0

00:59:43 - How many total privies have you stirred?\xa0

01:01:14 - What is the difference between the privies?\xa0

01:01:51 - Do you wear a N95 mask when doing those tasks?\xa0

01:02:02 - Have you ever gotten poop soup on you?

01:03:13 - What happens after the composting process begins?\xa0

01:03:34 - Where does the new soil get distributed?\xa0

01:04:34 - Do you have any advice for others looking for a similar job?\xa0

01:05:46 - Anything else on the hiking resume?\xa0

01:07:00 - What is it like to be told you need to get off trail vs. when you make the decision yourself?\xa0

01:10:05 - When you switched to the Sierra, was it a strategic decision?\xa0

01:10:48 - Did you hike the CT with other PCT hikers?

01:13:04 - What was the journey like getting from the PCT to the CT?

01:15:58 - What\u2019s the Southwest Conservation Corp?\xa0

01:16:35 - What are some examples of the work?\xa0

01:18:00 - How did you end up getting into conservation work?\xa0

01:19:33 - Give us your pitch on why trail maintenance is rewarding\xa0

01:22:52 - How many compliments do you get on your hat?\xa0

01:23:20 - How did you find out about Zach\u2019s socks?\xa0

01:24:04 - Did you have trouble finding them?

01:24:48 - What was appealing about the sock hunt?\xa0

01:26:44 - What hike is next?\xa0

01:27:28 - Do you have to worry about snow?\xa0

01:29:04 - What knowledge do you need to have about cows?\xa0

01:30:26 - Is this a paid role?

01:30:36 - Is there an adventure planned for after ski bumming?\xa0

01:31:29 - If you went back on the conservation end of the spectrum, do you have a dream conservation job?\xa0

01:32:15 - How did you get the name Fancy Feast?\xa0

01:34:58 - Did it taste like it smells?\xa0

01:35:24 - Have you eaten cat food since?\xa0

01:36:45 - As a listener, what is something you\u2019ve always wanted to say to the hosts?\xa0

01:37:45 - Was it a conscious decision to not wear makeup on an episode where you\u2019re sweating?\xa0

01:38:14 - How does the studio compare to your expectations?\xa0

01:38:56 - What was your least favorite episode?\xa0

01:39:20 - What do you do to save money?\xa0

01:40:29 - What was your favorite episode?\xa0

01:42:49 - Anything else you\u2019d like to convey, Fancy Feast?\xa0\xa0

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