Podcasts Sports Wilderness Backpacker Radio #75 | The Blackalachian

#75 | The Blackalachian

Published: July 13, 2020, 1:14 a.m.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by Daniel White, known on trail as The Blackalachian.\xa0 We learn all about The Blackalachian's life before he became a full-time adventurer, including his days as a rapper and his time in prison, how thru-hiking was put on his map, his experiences with racism on the AT, his thru-bike of the Underground Railroad Route, His hikes of The Great Outdoors Challenge in Scotland and Camino del Norte in Spain, and what the future has in store for him.\xa0 This conversation is both heavy and hilarious, informative and fun; we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

We wrap up the show with the Triple Crown of Summer Wins, we learn what a thunderbox is, a fan indulges my undying love for the 90s Bulls, and we have a Backcountry Matchmaking.\xa0 This one has it all. \xa0

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\xa000:03:23 \u2013 QOTD: Is wearing a t-shirt with your podcast\u2019s name on it the same as being in a band and wearing your own band t-shirt?

00:07:10 \u2013 What was life like for the Blackalachian before he was the Blackalachian?

00:08:33 \u2013 Can you tell us about your rapping career? Soundcloud: Logo704

00:09:54 \u2013 Can you tell us what prison was like?

00:11:00 \u2013 Any overlaps between prison and thru-hiking?

00:11:50 \u2013 Did prison push you toward backpacking?

00:13:40 \u2013 Thoughts on your boss that said not to follow your dreams?

00:14:50 \u2013\xa0 Since you made the decision to thru-hike so quickly, did you have the gear you needed to start the AT?

00:17:17 \u2013 How has your gear evolved since then?

00:17:58 \u2013 where was the Blackalachian inspired?

00:20:20 \u2013 Did you get shakedowns?

00:20:45 \u2013 Did you plan your resupplies around fishing?

00:21:30 \u2013 Can you give us fishing tips?

00:21:53 \u2013 Were you YouTubing your thru-hike from the get-go?

00:23:08 - Have you gotten feedback from other Black hikers who were inspired by you?

00:23:27 \u2013 What are the more common questions and feedback that you get?

00:24:00 \u2013 Were you nervous about smaller towns in the Appalachians?

00:24:40 \u2013 What is the reality of being on trail like vs. your expectations?

00:26:00 \u2013 What were your expectations of racism on trail? What was it like on trail?

00:28:09 \u2013 Were towns better or worse than thru-hikers?

00:29:00 \u2013 Have you ever encountered someone and changed their perception?

00:30:03 \u2013 Can you give us an example of microagressions?

00:33:07 \u2013 Can you tell us how you came to your motto of \u201clove and light\u201d?

00:37:05 - Do you have any specific highlights from your AT hike?

00:39:30 \u2013 Flipping on the AT?

00:40:13 \u2013 Did you get that \u201cRocky Mountain\u201d feeling in the Presidentials?

00:40:48 \u2013 Have you considered the PCT?

00:42:50 \u2013 Tell us about the Underground Railroad Bike Route!

00:46:30 \u2013 Could you stay in the same places people did when they were on the Underground Railroad?

00:47:07 \u2013 Does the UGRR have anything like Guthook?

00:47:49 \u2013 Did you see any other thru-bikers? Did you YouTube this journey?

00:49:37 \u2013 Can you compare thru-hiking to thru-biking?

00:51:05 \u2013 How long did it take to thru-bike the UGRR?

00:51:25 \u2013 Did you take special precautions to protect your bike?

00:52:19 \u2013 Were you able to leverage your YouTube channel to get sponsorships?

00:53:21 \u2013 What was your \u201cbike first aid kit\u201d?

00:54:44 \u2013 How long does it take for your ass to adjust to biking for that long?

00:56:35 \u2013 Any advice for someone who has never bike packed before?

00:59:41 \u2013 Tell us about The Great Outdoors Challenge!

01:01:00 \u2013 How was your reception in Scotland vs. the Appalachians?

01:02:29 \u2013 Did you see a lot of gingers?

01:02:40 \u2013 Tell us about the pub scene!

01:03:09 \u2013 How long were you in Scotland?

01:04:49 \u2013 If you had to pick between adventurer and thru-hiker what would it be?

01:08:39 \u2013 Can you give us some Camino Norte highlights?

01:11:20 \u2013 Is it true that your admission to hostels covers wine as well?

01:11:46 \u2013 Did you do the Camino solo?

01:12:31 \u2013 Preference for hiking in the US vs. internationally?

01:13:40 \u2013 How does walking through places with a lot of history impact you or your hike?

01:15:00 \u2013 What hikes are next on your radar?

01:18:20 \u2013 Can you tell us about the Groundskeepers program?

01:20:15 \u2013 Pointers on getting sponsorships?

01:21:40 \u2013 Paying for fathers to get pedicures?\xa0

01:23:59 - Differentiating between content for YouTube and Instagram?\xa0

01:25:55 - Can you talk about how recent shifts have affected you? Any advice for thru-hikers?

01:28:37 - Your pants?\xa0

01:31:10 - When are you going to buy a bunch of land and start a commune?\xa0

01:33:33 - Best Poke Stop on the AT?

01:34:41 - Favorite food on trail? What will you never eat again?\xa0

01:35:43 - How often do people reach out from the internet to meet up?

01:37:33 - Parting words?\xa0

Segments

The Trek Propaganda\xa0

Triple Crown of Summer Wins

Mail Bag\xa0

5 Star Reviews\xa0

Backcountry Matchmaking\xa0

  • Jessika \u201cTaps\u201d | @tapsandtrail
  • Eric \u201cRocketman\u201d | @rustyrushton @rocketman_pct_2019
  • Sierra \u201cSudsie\u201d | @sudsie.p

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