Episode 34: A Sense Of Direction (PNT)

October 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Alex Maier On The Pacific Northwest Trail

In Episode 34, Alex "Money Shot" Maier talks about his film "A Sense Of Direction" which documents his travels on the Pacific Northwest Trail in the summer of 2015.  Alex chose the PNT for his first thru-hike (and first hiking film) to explore one of the newest trails in the National Scenic Trail system - which earned the status in 2009.  Only a few hundred backpackers have thru-hiked the 1200 mile trail to date, and all have had the fortune to experience the PNT while it is still in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Movies, Backpacking Trails, Long Distance Backpacking, National Forest, National Parks, Pacific Northwest Trail, Podcasts, Trail Talk, Videos

Episode 33: Backpacking Everest

August 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Books, Hiking, Mountaineering, Podcasts

Episode 32: Advanced Rookie Mistakes (B201)

June 19, 2016 By 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

Episode 31: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk

April 25, 2016 By 2 Comments

In Episode 31, we discuss the life and legacy of Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, who at 67 years old was the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.  Author Ben Montgomery gives us an intimate look at this extraordinary lady who overcame financial hardship, survived domestic and sexual abuse, and had 11 children and 23 grand children when she left a small town in Ohio to walk the A.T. in 1955. The book, Grandma Gatewood's Walk is now a New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts, Trail Talk

Episode 30: Wayfaring

February 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Wayfaring

In Episode 30, Scott "Squatch" Herriott is back on the show to discuss his film Wayfaring and his jaunt along the Camino de Santiago (or Way of St. James).  The trail starts in France and ends near the coast of Spain and was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during the Middle Ages. Starting in 1985, modern day hikers have increasingly followed the path - with over 200,000 "pilgrims" hiking the route each of the last few years.  In the podcast, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking in Europe, Backpacking Trails, Camino de Santiago, Hiking in Europe, Humor, International Hikes, Long Distance Backpacking, Podcasts

Episode 29: SOBO

December 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 29, we discuss the expected surge of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers this spring and why a southbound hike might be the right decision for you in 2016.  On the show, Popeye talks about his southbound (SOBO) thru-hike and we debunk many of the myths of walking south from Maine to Georgia: dealing with the weather, the insects, the lack of community, the lack of services, and the immediate challenge of terrain. Popeye and I met at Tray Mountain when he was … [Read more...]

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

Episode 28: The Benton MacKaye Trail

October 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 28, Sprinkles and NoKey discuss their ultimate summer:  Thru-hiking 1400 miles on four major trails along the East Coast - including the Benton MacKaye, Finger Lakes, Northville-Placid and Long Trails. Forewarning, we spend the majority of the podcast discussing their 20 day, ~290 mile hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail - a great alternative to the Appalachian Trail in the South - but there's lots of great tips on backpacking and thru-hiking in general. So listen in - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail, Gear, Long Distance Backpacking, Long Distance Hiking, Podcasts, The Long Trail

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

Episode 26: Blind Courage

June 28, 2015 By 2 Comments

In Episode 26, I speak with Director Clint Ross who is hard at work with Producer Paula O'Neal on the film adaptation of the book Blind Courage, which is based on the 1990 Appalachian Trail thru-hike of Bill Irwin - the first legally blind hiker to complete the entire Trail within a single year. In the show, Clint discusses the first draft of the screenplay, the trailer, and the upcoming plans to film the movie.  He also give us some personal insight in to Bill Irwin and how he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacking With Your Dog, Camping With Your Dog, Dog Friendly Trails, Hollywood Movies, Long Distance Backpacking, Long Distance Hiking, Podcasts, With Dogs

Episode 25: Flip Flop Flippin’

April 28, 2015 By 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
« Older Posts
Newer Posts »