Behind the Yellow Gate: Inside the 2024 Barkley Marathons with Hiker Trash Radio’s Doc

Free Outside · Apr 25, 2025 · 53m

I sit down with Doc, the voice behind Hiker Trash Radio—a podcast that’s interviewed over 450 adventurers from thru-hikers to Barkley Marathons legends. We dive deep into Doc’s wild behind-the-scenes experience covering the 2024 Barkley Marathons as a first-time invited media member. From nearly camping in the wrong forest to building trust at the Yellow Gate, he shares how he captured the stories of runners, crews, and chaos at one of the world’s most mysterious races.Check out the Barkley Marathons Bonus Episodes…