Denali, Poopsicles, and the Diving Board - Chris "Rad" Carter (Part I)

About the Guest Chris "Rad" Carter is a Triple Crown thru-hiker (PCT, CDT + AT in a single calendar year), mountaineer, adventure filmmaker, and senior editor at Switchback Travel, where he runs the climbing, mountaineering, travel, and backpacking categories. Born in the United States and raised in Nairobi, Kenya by NGO parents, he came to America for college in 2014 and fell deeply in love with the country through his thru-hikes. In June 2025 he summited Denali — the highest peak in North America — as cameraman for Brandon's "Seek Your Summit" 50-highpoints record attempt. He is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently married, and currently training for The Shield on El Capitan. His PCT documentary is called To Measure a Mile. What's Covered in Part 1 Trail Name — The Ass Tat

Trailblazer's Toolkit — Household Bleach

The Hiking Poll — Score: 22

The Origin — Kenya, NGOs, and America

Denali vs. the Trail — What's Different

The Denali Poop System

The Diving Board

The Talkeetna Cemetery

Links & Resources

• Chris Carter — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.cart.er
• Switchback Travel: https://www.switchbacktravel.com
• To Measure a Mile — YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscarter
• Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage — Alfred Lansing. Rad's current read — an unbelievable expedition story.
• Kon-Tiki — Thor Heyerdahl. Read on Denali. A must for adventure lovers.
• Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA): https://www.pcta.org
• Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC): https://www.continentaldividetrail.org

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