# 142 - Tip To Tip With the Hiking Viking

Text the show!The REAL Hiking Viking, aka Jabba, joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming hike up the Continental Divide Trail, life before backpacking, and the importance of doing what makes you happy in life.  I’ve known Jabba for a while now and bumped into him a few places, but this is the first time we’ve had a chance to sit down to have a conversation.  The last time we spoke, he introduced me to the magic that is double-stuffed Oreo and since that was pretty game-changing for me, I figured he probably had something else up his sleeves to share.  As it turns out, he did.  This conversation isn’t about anything in particular, but it IS about a lot of things.  It’s about life as a “professional” backpacker, finding what gives you enjoyment and pursuing that, knowing where you’ve come from, and looking forward to where you’re going.Emory, By LandShow Notes and LinksUpdate on upcoming CDT hike/bikeThe funny thing about Leave No Trace and absolutismDouble-stuffed Oreo admin itemTrail food talkHow food has changed from trail to trailHow this trail is different from a “planning” perspectiveJabba’s life before hiking Thoughts on becoming a professional backpackerWhy Jabba keeps goingOn the importance of making it on your own termsWhat about the future?How to follow Jabba’s adventureshttps://www.instagram.com/therealhikingvikinghttps://www.youtube.com/user/therealhikingvikinghttps://thetrek.co/Support the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show emory@byland.co