Andrew Skurka: ‘Gen Y John Muir’ Adventures the Old-Fashioned Way

GearJunkie Podcast Episode 6: The 'Gen Y John Muir' Andrew SkurkaGearJunkie Podcast Episode 6: The 'Gen Y John Muir' Andrew Skurka
Podcast Season 1 Episode 5
Recorded: October 4, 2019

If there was one gear cave every outdoorsperson should see, it would be that of renowned professional hiker Andrew Skurka. Touted as the ‘Gen Y John Muir,’ Skurka discussed moving on from a ‘nomadic lifestyle,’ the keys to planning for a backpacking trip, his gear cave, and a lot more.

In the hiking world, few names command more respect than Andrew Skurka. The National Geographic Explorer of the Year has circumnavigated Alaska on foot and hiked America’s longest trails. Today, he works as a professional backpacking guide to more than 150 clients each year.

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