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Episode 43: The Hammock
May 6, 2017 By 2 Comments
In Episode 43, we talk about the hammock!!! Marc Bohman joins us live from the Teton Hammock Company in Idaho Falls, ID to provide some tips and tricks for sleeping "between the trees". We also discuss some common misconceptions of the hammock and what you can do to be more comfortable in the wilderness. So ground dwellers (aka tent campers) make the jump, and learn the advantages of taking a hammock in to the backcountry. And if you have your sites set on a trip to the Northern … [Read more...]
When the weekend backpacking trip comes together…
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When the weekend #backpacking trip comes together. Headed to the #AppalachianTrail for this one. Should be busy with #thruhikers. … [Read more...]
Episode 33: Surviving Everest
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In Episode 33, Alex Staniforth talks about his recently published book Icefall which details how he survived two of the deadliest seasons of record on Mt. Everest during the 2014 and 2015 climbing seasons. Alex was picked on in his youth, but talks openly about how he channeled his energy in to outdoor activities - which eventually led him to raise funds and climb the tallest mountain in the world. In my first international interview, we discuss backpacking in Nepal, hiking to base camp, … [Read more...]
Return Of The Dana!
August 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
In the mid-90', Dana Design was the backpack for thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail. I liked mine so much that I bought a second one two years after my thru-hike despite the steep price of $400+ And Dana Gleason, founder of his namesake Dana Designs, has returned to the market! After selling his company and watching a series of outdoor companies fumble with a once dominant brand - Dana is back (and so is the Terraplane). The U.S. Military and U.S. Forest Service "hot shot" … [Read more...]
Signs it's time for a hike …. the Hampton Inn gives you a room key with hikers on it!!!
August 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Bly Gap, North Carolina – January 31, 2015
February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
This is a video of a January 31, 2015 backpacking trip to Bly Gap, North Carolina which is located just past the Georgia-North Carolina State line on the Appalachian Trail. It was the first time I'd been here in 20 years and it was great to be back. Northbound thru-hikers love this place because it marks the completion of the first of fourteen States on the A.T. … [Read more...]
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