In today's episode of Backback Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Second Chance

Hiker.

In 2018, Corey McDonald, aka Second Chance, was bored, depressed, and north of 400 pounds.

After his doctor told them that he was headed for a heart attack if he didn't make some

serious changes, Second Chance upwarded his life and committed to hiking the PCT with

the goal of losing 200 pounds in the process.

We learned all about the highs and lows Corey confronted during his trek, including how

we got a girlfriend and why he ultimately got off trail in very dramatic fashion.

Second Chance shares what he's been up to since the PCT, including treks and Croatia,

and through the crocodile filled swamps of Florida.

A very important warning to listeners, this episode does touch on some very sensitive

subject matter, especially conversations on panic attacks and suicide.

If this may be triggering to you, we encourage you to skip to the end of the interview after

Corey talks about his Florida trail hike.

We're at the show with a triple crown of things that we are terrible at.

Some history of why the Appalachian Trail does not have switchbacks and a follow-up on

James Jordan's trial verdict.

But first, if you've listened to Backback Radio, you know that both Zach and I are big fans

of Gossamer gear, manufacturers of lightweight backpacking gear and accessories.

Their packs carry comfortably, their roomy shelters protect and harsh weather conditions,

and their trekking poles are some of the lightest on the planet.

Gossamer gear is changing the perception of delicate, ultra light gear.

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