HOST OF EPIC TRAILS
ERIC HANSON
Eric Hanson is the host of Epic Trails, a TV and digital series designed to showcase the people, places and adventures that surround the world’s top backpacking trails.
Epic Trails airs on Outside TV, Fox Sports networks, WPBS, National Geographic, and Amazon Prime.
Eric is also the host of the popular Backpacking TV YouTube Channel, where he shares his adventures on the trail, as well as shares his knowledge and passion for all things hiking and backpacking.
“I CONSIDER MYSELF THE LUCKIEST GUY IN THE WORLD. MY JOB IS TO HIKE THE WORLD’S BEST TRAILS, EAT AMAZING FOOD, AND MEET INCREDIBLE PEOPLE.”
Eric spent three years in Southern Utah working as a field guide for a wilderness therapy program, working with young adults and adolescents dealing with drug and alcohol addiction as well as behavioral issues.
While guiding, Eric began working as a gear tester for BACKPACKER MAGAZINE.
He has also written for GEAR JUNKIE, NAT GEO ADVENTURE, and more. His film work has appeared on the Discovery Channel, NBC Universal, and the Weather Channel.
He is freelance journalist, photographer, and filmmaker specializing in outdoor adventure and travel.
Eric has traveled extensively, exploring more than eighty countries during his long-term travels.
Eric Hanson lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.