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Episode 86 6 Overrated Training Methods with Rowan Smith
Rowan Smith is a Personal Trainer specializing in helping backcountry trekkers meet their goals. On this episode, we cover what he considers 6 overrated training methods aimed at backcountry adventurers.f
Episode 83 Q and A Solo Show
A Solo Show where I answer 12 questions that have come up from the popular "Backpacking" group on Facebook.
Episode 82 Thru Hiking, Happiness, and Taking Action with Dylan Tonkin
Dylan Tonkin quit his job to Thru Hike the Appalachian Trail not knowing what he'd do afterwards. He went on to hike the PCT and is now a business owner. On this episode, we discuss the importance of finding happiness and what it's like finding it.
Episode 80 Exo Mountain Gear Death Hike RECAP
This is a solo show recapping the 2019 Exo Mountain Gear Death Hike. I cover what the hike is, how it went, and more importantly my lessons learned and takeaways.
Episode 79 Hike It Baby with Shanti Hodges
Shanti Hodges is the founder of Hike It Baby whose mission is "to connect families with babies and young children to the outdoors and each other."
Episode 76 Pack No Fears with Frans Diepstraten
Frans shares his journey in backpacking and his thoughts after a recent experience in the mountains where having only the essentials helped him get out of a potential sticky situation.
Episode 73 Let's Talk Kid Carriers with Deuter
Deuter has a long history in pack building. On this episode, we dive into their line up of well known Kid Carriers and why they are so beloved by parents exploring the outdoors.
Episode 68 Why Junk Food Works with Kyle Kamp, RDN, LD
Kyle Kamp is a Registered Dietitian who has a big passion for the outdoors. On this episode, we dive into why a "junk food" diet in the mountains works and what actually happens to the body when it's in performance mode.
Episode 67 Becoming Adventure Ready with Katie Gerber
Katie Gerber is a certified Nutritionist who specializes in helping outdoor enthusiasts reach their nutrition goals so they're ready for whatever adventure comes their way. Most importantly, she helps them become Adventure Ready.
Episode 66 Age Doesn't Matter with Mark Lampman
Mark Lampman doesn't let age deter him from having an adventure or define what he can and can't do. For me, Mark is an inspiration and someone who we can all learn from and aspire to be like.
Episode 64 2% for Conservation with Jared Frasier
Jared Frasier is the Executive Director of 2% for Conservation, a Non-Profit that certifies that brands and individuals are donating 1% of their time and 1% of their money to conservation efforts. This episode is gold!
Episode 59 Playing Classical Music in the Mountains with Anastasia Allison
Anastasia Allison is the violinist of the Musical Mountaineers and the creator of the Kula Cloth. After experiencing a severe car accident, Anastasia stopped putting off her dreams and began living on her own terms. This is her story.
Episode 57 The Hot Springs Trail with Aria Zoner
Aria Zoner is the author of the Hot Springs Trail guidebook and the voice behind wholefoodhiker.com. He is about as passionate as they come when it comes to backpacking and helping people make the most of their time in the backcountry.
Episode 56 Going Feral with Jimmy Funkhouser
Jimmy Funkhouser is the owner and founder of Feral, a backpacking outfitter in the Denver area. On this episode, we dive into what made Jimmy to leave his corporate life to start something of his own and how Feral is set on doing things different.
Episode 51 Born In The Boundary Waters with Granite Gear
Granite Gear was born in the Boundary Waters helping canoe goers portage their gear from one body of water to another. Fast forward 32 years, and they have a wide array of products to include ultralight packs found on all the long trails in the U.S.
Episode 50 One Family, 6 Kids, and 2000 Miles
Ben Crawford and his wife hiked the entire Appalachian Trail with their 6 kids. They've built a family unit that supports one another and proven that just because you have a family, doesn't mean adventure is over.
Episode 49 Good Eats with Backpackers Bistro
Backpackers Bistro is a brand out of Portland, Oregon that makes some pretty darn good dehydrated meals. On this episode, we get to know Melissa, the founder, and why she does what she does.
Episode 47 Making It Better with Outdoor Vitals
Tayson Whittaker is the founder of Outdoor Vitals, a brand that he started with $500. His aim was to create quality ultralight gear without the ultra expensive price tag...and he did it.
Episode 45 Comparing Sleep Systems with Josh Kirchner
Josh Kirchner from The Dialed In Hunter joins me for a comparison conversation about how we've chosen our individual sleep systems. Topics include, tents, bags, pads, and accessories.
Episode 43 Finding Your Limits With Dan Solsman
This episode is all about finding your limits and pushing through. Dan Solsman recently went through a defining experience where he was forced to dig deep and this is a chat about what it meant to come out on the other side.