Episode 103: News Review 2023

January 8, 2024 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 103, Cardiac and Drone Boy join me for a studio recording of some intriguing hiking and backpacking events that made the news this past year. Some of the topics we discuss include another hiker that found themselves at the bottom of a pit toilet, a loyal dog that survived 72 days on a high peak of Colorado, and a few events that involved Hollywood actors in the backcountry. Finally we close out with trail stats from the Appalachian Trail this past year and we discuss some … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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 Tips, Hiking News

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

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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Relying Too Much On Technology On The Trail

September 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Here's an interesting article about over reliance on technology on the Trail.  From Glacier National Park and reported by the Magic City Morning Star:  "I don't know what to do," she said several times. And that, of course, was the problem. They were strangers in this strange land of "no cell service." No texts. No calls. No contact. And while the manager offered her options, the girl's reaction got me thinking. This almost teenager wasn't prepared to handle … [Read more...]

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Bill Irwin, First Blind Hiker To Hike The Appalachian Trail, Passes Over The Weekend

March 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment

I read Bill Irwin's book during my 1994 thru-hike - very inspiring.  He was the first blind hiker to hike the entire Appalachian Trail and did it with the assistance of his dog Orient.  Sad to hear that he has passed over the weekend: "Bill Irwin, who in 1990 became the first and only blind person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail without human assistance or companionship, died Saturday morning." A video story on You Tube...             … [Read more...]

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