EPISODE 100: THE DARWIN AWARDS

June 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 100, we are back in the studio to celebrate our 100th episode by recapping some interesting things that have happened in the backcountry since the N2Backpacking podcast first aired 12 years ago. In the show, Cardiac, Drone Boy, and Therm Rider join me for the "Darwin Awards" - a recap of some backcountry mishaps that have happened to us and to other hikers and backpackers over the last decade on the trail. This is another fun episode that includes hikers falling in pit toilets, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Hiking News, Humor, Podcasts

EPISODE 83: THE LONGEST STRAW

December 19, 2020 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 83, Samantha Bode joins the show to talk about her 338 mile and 65 day hike along the Los Angeles aqueduct in California.  In the show, we talk about this unique and rarely attempted route, some of the challenges that Samantha faced, and how the ranchers, native Americans, and Los Angeles water personnel viewed her hike. Since the 1950's, Southern California has been growing at an explosive rate and this podcast is about L.A.'s ever expanding need for water as much as it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking Documentaries, Desert Backpacking, Hiking Documentaries, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts, Trail Politics, Videos

EPISODE 74: THE PANDEMIC PODCAST

March 31, 2020 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 74, we record at a historic time.  Coronavirus has caused a worldwide pandemic.  The governor of Georgia just cancelled school for the year and ordered a "shelter in place" mandate across the State.  So tonight we skip the studio interview, record with a combo of Skype, Join Me, and Zoom, and embrace the social distancing guidelines of the CDC. In the show, we discuss our time on the Trail this month, talk about how hiking has changed over the last two weeks, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacking News, Hiking, Hiking News, Humor, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts, Thru-Hiker, Trail Talk

THE N2BACKPACKING PODCAST NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!

November 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Click here to listen through their app ... https://open.spotify.com/show/1kyHwpMbZV29VdxMFa4C4H … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking Tips, Hiking News, Trail Talk

EPISODE 49B: HIKING NEWS 2017 (COLEMAN RIDGE)

February 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 49, the Camel, Pixie, and I review a few of the major U.S. hiking news events of 2017.  Some of the topics we discuss include nails on trails, backcountry treasures, girls joining the Boy Scouts, and the hardest partiers on the A.T. And in the spirit of giving you reasons to hike more in the New Year, we offer up the 52 hikes in 52 weeks challenge.  We also find inspiration in the youngest person to complete the triple crown (at age 9) and the oldest person to hike the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking News, Continental Divide Trail, Hiking News, Long Distance Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail, Podcasts, Trail Politics, Trail Talk

EPISODE 40: HIKING NEWS 2016 (SMOKIES)

May 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 40, The Camel and I continue the discussion on hiking news from 2016 in a show recorded right before our annual Klondike hike on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  Forewarning, we talk felonies, guns, and politics - subjects that get The Camel particularly fired up. So listen in, and we'll brace ourselves for the feedback!  'Cause we talk arson, kidnapping, self-defense, and about the political leadership of our country.  And if that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking News, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Hiking News, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts, Trail Politics

EPISODE 39: HIKING NEWS 2016 (GRAND CANYON)

April 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 39, Therm Rider and I do a live winter show from the Yavapai Lodge at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.  After a day hiking on the Arizona and Rim Trails, we kick back a cold one and discuss some of the major hiking news events of 2016. In the show, Therm Rider and I recap and debate some of the U.S. news events that were heavily publicized in the outdoor community last year - including epic fails with drones, lost lives from selfies, and wildlife issues and encounters.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking Articles, Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking News, Backpacking Trails, Grand Canyon National Park, Hiking Articles, Hiking News, Hollywood Movies, Long Distance Backpacking, National Parks, Podcasts, Trail Politics, Trail Talk, Wildlife

GREAT CLIPS – ANOTHER CORPORATION GETTING IN ON THE #BACKPACKING CRAZE

March 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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EPISODE 27: SUPERWOMAN

August 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 27, You think you're tough?  Well Niki Rellon just might have you beat!  Niki's sports pursuits include professional kickboxing, ski instructing, cross-country cycling, thru-hiking, and currently a six month journey on the Appalachian Trail.  Did I mention that she is doing it on one leg?  Well now you know. In the podcast, Niki talks about her first ventures in to the outdoors, her hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the event that changed her life - a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacking News, Backpacking Trails, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts

REI ALPHARETTA – OVER 800 PEOPLE WAITING IN LINE AT 10AM

March 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment

  REI opened their 5th store in the Atlanta metro area today in Alpharetta, GA and clearly their marketing folks have figured it out.  There were over 800 people waiting in line at 10am when the doors opened. Yeah .... people love free stuff, and REI delivered.  The first 200 in the door received a water bottle with a $25-100 gift card inside.   I opted to head back to work rather than line up as shopper #804.  How in the world did so many people get off work mid-morning … [Read more...]

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