In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss tips for hiking in cold weather, including mailing back cold weather gear and being aware of the risks of hypothermia.
The speaker recommends using a lightweight water purifying system for hiking and emphasizes the importance of keeping up with caloric needs due to weight loss and exposure to hot weather.
After hikers finish the trail, they can experience "hiker's hunger" and eat a lot of calorie dense foods. This can lead to gaining weight back after completing the trail, and the compliments received from weight loss can lead to feelings of guilt when returning to normal life.