Spirituality and Backpacking with Vicar Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen (BPR #349)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by LMNT, Jess and Chaunce are joined by Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen. Wreckage is a pastor in training and civil rights advocate and she reflects on what it means to bring spirituality into the backcountry in a way that resonates even with those wary of organized religion. We also touch on formative spiritual moments in Colorado, why the Superior Hiking Trail earned a spot on her hate list, and how her foot got fudged up real good on the Long Trail, complete with photographic evidence. We wrap the show with news of a climber who's accused of manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend near a mountain summit, we discuss whether my getting a carwash is diva behavior, the triple crown of pies, and an unhinged tangent into the subject of AI. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek . Mountainsmith: Use code "TAKEAHIKE" for 20% off at mountainsmith.com . [divider] Interview with Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen Lyndsay's Instagram Lyndsay's Sermons Lyndsay's sermon referencing her CT hike Lyndsay's sermon about getting arrested Time stamps & Questions 00:08:25 - Reminders: Sign up for the Trek's newsletter ,

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Spirituality and Backpacking with Vicar Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen (BPR #349) is an episode from Backpacker Radio by Zach Davis.

This episode is 03:02:48 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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