HikeStrong Podcast

Welcome to the Hike Strong Podcast, where preparation meets possibility. Hosted by Marcus Shapiro, founder of Fit For Trips, this show explores how hikers, trekkers, and backpackers prepare for the world’s great adventures — from the Grand Canyon to Kilimanjaro and beyond.

Through conversations with guides, outfitters, and real hikers in training, we dive into what it really takes to show up trail-ready: physically strong, mentally confident, and ready for anything the mountain throws your way.