Episode 53: Backpacker Diaries

June 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 53, I speak with Amos Prudhon about his YouTube channel titled Backpacker Diaries - which documents his numerous ventures into the backcountry of the U.S and Canada.  Amos does an excellent job at capturing the experience on the Trail - and focuses on multi-day and multi-week backpacking trips that are well within the reach of most backpackers.  On the show, we discuss his recent hike on the Sawback Trail in Banff National Park and we talk specifics about securing a permit, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Trails, Banff National Park, International Hikes, National Parks, Podcasts, Wildlife, backpacking in Canada

Hickory Creek Crossing

June 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Normally we cross Hickory Creek by walking across a few rocks - but not today! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking With Your Dog, Videos, Wilderness Area, With Dogs

Junction of the Conasauga River and Hickory Creek Trail

June 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

It's been a wet spring and the Conasauga River was running fast at it's junction with the Hickory Creek Trail. Pratt lost a hat, sunglasses, and some hiking sticks trying to cross - so we decided to camp on the south side of the river. … [Read more...]

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June 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Backpacking With Kids, National Forest, Videos, Waterfalls, With Kids

Episode 52R: Back To The Beginning

May 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 52R, we relaunch the most popular podcast from the first few years of the show ... 30-Pack's enthusiastic recap of his 2012 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.  With spring in the air and thru-hiker season underway - this is a great follow-up to our discussions with 3Dub in the last show.  Once again, you'll hear how the Trail takes hold of you - whether you're in your 20's or 70's - or anywhere between.  And how it can drive you to keep going ... on to the Pacific Crest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacking Gear, Backpacking Trails, Long Distance Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail, Podcasts, Trail Talk, thru-hiker

Episode 51: NOBO

March 15, 2018 By 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 Trails, Camino de Santiago, How To Hike & Backpack, International Hikes, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts, backpacking in europe, hiking in europe, long distance hiking, thru-hiker

Strom Thurmond Lake

February 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A view of Strom Thurmond Lake from our backcountry campsite. There is no boat to be seen on the water this winter evening. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Trails, U.S. Army Corp Of Engineers, Videos, Water Hikes

Chimney Top

February 27, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Had a chance to hike to Chimney Top in the #Smokies last weekend. Last 0.2 mi of the trail still closed from 2016 fires. Interesting to see how they affected the area. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking With Kids, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Photos

Food Snatcher

February 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment

This guy was moving in on my grub last weekend #besthikeswithdogs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking With Your Dog, Photos, Sumter National Forest

Storm Audible

February 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Pulled an audible to #backpack to Strom Thurmond lake this weekend. Not a drop of rain at our blue dot last night but plenty at our original destination in the #Smokies. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Photos, Weather
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