In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by the track, we are joined by Anitra Cass, who's a triple

crowner and the PCTAs Southern California Regional Representative.

Anitra is a wealth of information on all things PCT and conservation.

We talk about the new permitting changes for the Sierra and for Southbounders, some of the biggest threats to the trail, how do best get involved as a volunteer for the PCT, cross-fit, and much more.

Tronst and I give a peek into our first aid kits.

We have a new Triple Crown of Series

and get some advice from a listener

on how to ease kids into the backcountry

without annoying others. But first, a word from our very great

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