Episode Description:

In this first installment of our three-part series, we sit down with Michael — the inspirational voice many know as The Hiking Rev. I first discovered his content through his video, “Tips for Older Hikers and Backpackers,” and from that moment on, I was hooked. His perspective, vulnerability, humor, and trail wisdom make him one of the most engaging storytellers in the outdoor community.

In Part 1, we dig into who Rev is as a hiker and backpacker. He shares how long he’s been hiking and backpacking, what inspired him to start, and what the trail has come to represent in his life. We talk about the people he hikes with, the experiences that shaped him, and what keeps him returning to the backcountry again and again.

From there, the conversation naturally unfolds into his lov ...