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Hike Strong PodcastAuthor: Marcus Shapiro Hiking Strength and Conditioning Coach
Confidence-building content for Hikers, Trekkers, Backpackers, and Mountaineers. The Hike Strong Podcast is where the fusion of fitness and hiking discussions will awaken the brain to unlock your true trail-crushing potential. Marcus and his guests frequently talk about iconic hiking destinations and how to get in shape for them. Look out for training and exercise-only episodes as well. Listen often for destination-specific episodes to build your bucket list of iconic trail adventures. Invite your friends to listen. And then make plans to crush an iconic hike at least one time per year with friends! Train Hike RepeatMarcus Shapiro is a hiking strength and conditioning coach and the founder of Fit For Trips. He is a pioneer in the online hiking training industry and coaches adventurers every day, helping them to get physically prepared for their dream hiking, trekking, and backpacking trips. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Who’s Really Behind the Hiking Gear Videos You Watch? | HikeStrong | Ep. 34
Friday, 20 February, 2026
Most hikers research hiking gear and watch gear reviews before a trip.You’ve probably watched hiking gear videos before your last hike—but have you ever thought about who’s creating them?In this episode, we step inside the world of user-generated content (UGC) and talk with a real outdoor creator about how it actually works in the hiking and outdoor gear industry.Marcus sits down with Ryan Heck, a UGC creator who works with outdoor brands like KÜHL and BioLite, to talk about:What user-generated content actually isHow Ryan studies and tests hiking gear before showcasing itWhat makes hiking gear reviews feel authenticLayering strategy for hut-to-hut hikes in changing weatherHow hikers can approach content creation themselvesThis episode isn’t about workouts. It’s about understanding the hiking gear content many outdoor enthusiasts already consume—and the role it plays in the broader hiking experience.After listening, you may start seeing hiking gear videos on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook differently.Ryan Heck: Outdoor Brand Content & UGC Creator | Trekker Heck InstagramRyan and Marcus will both be at https://hikeexpocolorado.com/ in May 2026.HikeStrong mobile App: https://hikestrongapp.com/ Ask Me How To Get Fit For Your Next Hike, Trek or Backpacking Trip:https://fitfortrips.com/consultation/Get Your 3 Free 12-Week Hiking Training Plans: https://fitfortrips.com/free-hiking-training-plan/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HikeStrongPodcast Check out the audio podcast version on all platforms:https://fitfortrips.com/hikestrongpodcast
