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Episode 51: NOBO

April 15, 2018 By BirdShooter 2 Comments

In Episode 51, I speak with 3 Dub (aka the World Wide Wanderer) who spent 7 months hiking northbound or NOBO on the Appalachian Trail last summer. On March 26th I had the opportunity to see him off at Springer Mountain, and in the podcast we speak about his preparations for the hike, experiences on the Trail, and what the vibe is like as a 50+ year old thru-hiker. With the long distance hiking season ramping up ... 3Dub and I talk right before he departed for Europe and his spring hike … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacking in Europe, Backpacking Trails, Camino de Santiago, Hiking in Europe, How To Hike & Backpack, International Hikes, Long Distance Backpacking, Long Distance Hiking, Podcasts, Thru-Hiker

Episode 50: Winter Backpacking

March 1, 2018 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 50, Rich, Mark, and Aaron join us from the ADK Winter Mountaineering School to discuss winter backpacking and how it is one of the best kept secrets of the wilderness - no crowds, no bugs, no humidity ... no problem. In the show, we talk about the gear you need, the tricks you can employ, and the ADK training that will make you a bad ass winter backpacker. So listen in and get pumped to hike in the cold. And while you are at it - check out the FREE PDF's the school offers to … [Read more...]

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Episode 48: The Inca Trail

January 5, 2018 By BirdShooter 1 Comment

In Episode 48, Cardiac and Drone Boy discuss their summer backpacking trip on the Inca Trail in Peru. Their four day hike took them over ~14,000 feet peaks in the legendary Andes Mountains and culminated at the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu - which is one of the most photographed tourist destinations in South America. In the show, we talk about what it costs to hike the Inca Trail, the logistics of getting to the trailhead, and we discuss the history of this ancient city. Cardiac … [Read more...]

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Episode 47B: Your Screwed Dude! (B301)

December 14, 2017 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 47, Beer Run and Therm Rider join me from the mountains surrounding Lake Burton to sit fireside and discuss more rookie mistakes. In this special "Your Screwed Dude" episode we talk about overconfidence, getting your friends lost in the backcountry, inadvertently smuggling banned items on airplanes, editables, dork moves, and backcountry crimes of fashion. “Backcountry 301” is the third installment in this series, and in the show we debate some of the "52 Common Mistakes" … [Read more...]

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Episode 46: Renegade Camping

November 14, 2017 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 46, we continue the conversation with author Bryan Snyder who talks about Renegade Car Camping in North America. In the podcast, we discuss how to find free campsites while you are on the road. Bryan also tells us how to leverage some public and Internet resources to maximize the experience and save some money in the process. Bryan is an educator, hiker, backpacker, climber, car camper and all-around adventurer, and he has logged over 350K miles in his Jeep Cherokee, … [Read more...]

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Episode 32: Advanced Rookie Mistakes (B201)

June 19, 2016 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 32, the conversation on Rookie Mistakes continues as we sit fireside on Justus Creek along the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia. In this discussion, Beer Run, PokeyBo, and Therm Rider talk about some classic rookie moves: taking the wrong gear, hiking above your skill level, and taking too much. “Backcountry 201” is the second installment in this mini-series where we sit around the campfire and discuss the fundamentals of backpacking. In this episode, we go "off trail" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking Hacks, Backpacking Tips, Gear, How To Hike & Backpack, Humor, Management, Mishaps, National Forest, Podcasts, Trail Talk

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March 30, 2016 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

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Episode 25: Flip Flop Flippin’

April 28, 2015 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 25, Scott "Squatch" Herriott talks about his three part series Flip Flop Flippin'. The films were shot on the Appalachian Trail during the summers of 2011, 2012, and 2014 and they follow the thru-hiker community as they make their way along the nearly 2200 mile trail. In the show, "Squatch" talks about his first ventures in to the wilderness, some of the thru-hikers and trail angels that he met on the A.T., and his experience as a filmmaker in the backcountry. His … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking in Europe, Backpacking Movies, Backpacking Tips, Gear, Hiking in Europe, How To Hike & Backpack, Humor, International Hikes, Long Distance Backpacking, Long Distance Hiking, Mishaps, Pacific Crest Trail, Podcasts, Trail Talk, Videos, Wildlife

A Thru-Hiker Looks At 20

March 4, 2015 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

It’s been 20 years since I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. There’s no doubt, it was a different Trail back then – fewer thru-hikers, no cell phones, and no websites to research the A.T. prior to heading out. Thru-hikers today are better informed, better connected, and significantly better prepared than when I hiked in 1994. That said, here are some tips for the Class of 2015 as you start the A.T. this Spring: Create, then ditch your itinerary. It’s … [Read more...]

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Episode 24B: Rookie Mistakes (B101)

February 27, 2015 By BirdShooter Leave a Comment

In Episode 24, we satisfy a listener request for a show on backcountry basics. Recorded at a remote campsite on the Chattooga River, I speak with Therm Rider and The Camel about some of our rookie mistakes in the backcountry and smart things that we've done since our first ventures in to the wilderness. "Backcountry 101" is the first installment in this mini-series where we sit around the campfire and discuss the fundamentals of backpacking. In this episode, we talk about the … [Read more...]

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