As Erin Brennan and Aaron and Lexi Harris pass the halfway point on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the path undergoes a dramatic shift from footpath to roadside. In this episode, we take a closer look at the parts of the MST that only attract the most intrepid hikers, and discover what it takes to bike and hike your way through a world built for cars.
Jeremy Markovich: writer, producer, editor, host
James Mieczkowski: producer
Makenna Smith: intern
Elizabeth Hudson: editor in chief
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