The new National Park hats from Crown Trail Headwear will be available in April! I had Allgood back on to share the good news. 

Website- crowntrailsheadwear.com

Facebook- facebook.com/CrownTrails/

Go to www.northcascadehiker.com/live-events/may21-18 to purchase tickets! 

May 21st opening at 6PM

Guests include:

Tami Asars- www.tamiasars.com

Eli Borschetto- www.pctoregon.com

Philip Kramer- www.philipkramer.com

Shawnte' Salabert- www.shawntesalabert.com

Jack Mattingly of the Whiskey Fever (my intro song)- https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever

Stick around after the taping to purchase books, have them signed by the authors, and pick their brains about hiking the PCT.

Books will be sold at the event for $20 with cash only... Thats cheaper than Amazon!!!

Buying a ticket will enter you in for a gear raffle that will be held after the podcast. Items will be: Waymark Gear Company Backpack, Cascade Hiker Hats and hats from Crown Trails Headwear.

Also, ALL proceeds from this event will be donated to the Pacific Crest Trail Association.  

Jason Hummel is hard to nail down as far as labeling what it is he does in the outdoors. He is a published photographer, backcountry skier, hiker, backpacker, mountain biker and climber. 

He and his twin brother have been skiing once a month in the state of Washington since they were both 19 years old. Now in they late thirties, they are setting the record higher as every month passes.

One of Jason's newest projects is called the Washington Glacier Ski Project. Over the next several years he will methodically visit and ski up, down and/or across every named glacier in Washington from the volcanoes, the Olympics and throughout the North Cascades.

We also talk about Jason's book- Alpine State of Mind. I can say, now that I own the book, it is wonderfully put together and the pictures are amazing!

Buy the book- www.alpinestateofmindjournal.com

Jason's website- www.alpinestateofmind.com

Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonhummel/

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Anastasia Allison tells the story about her trip across the Ptarmigan Traverse and her husband Aaron Allison talks about the Wind River traverse. I tell the story about my dad and I hiking from Spider Meadow to Image Lake and out the Suiattle River. Stacey tells a crazy story from her first solo backpacking trip to the Wilson River.

Anastasia Allison- anastasiaallison.com

Stacey Arnold- www.staceylarnold.com

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I have been listening to the N2Backpacking podcast for many years, so it was great to have Steve "Birdshooter" Goodrich on my show.

We trade off and on as hosts during this show, trading questions. This episode will also be on the N2Backpacking podcast, so give it a listen over there too and see how they are different.

Website- n2backpacking.com

Facebook- facebook.com/n2backpacking/

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Bryan Snyder is the author of Off the Map and Further Off the Map and Falling Off the Map which are short adventure articles, written for newspaper publication and compiled into books that are easy to read. 

Renegade Car Camping, another book Snyder wrote, tells readers the best way to find free camping spots close to your favorite adventure spots.

Website- offthemapbooks.com

Instagram- instagram.com/offthemapbooks/

Facebook- facebook.com/offthemapbooks

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Greg Johnston is the author of Washington's Pacific Coast and I had him on to talk about planning a backpacking trip this Spring.

He goes over some things to pay attention to, including the tides, weather and maps showing the points which are necessary to travel over.

I gave him my first choice, which is to backpack from Ozette to Rialto, so we covered this area mostly. Greg also gives some options for one night backpacks or day hikes in the same area for backup plans.  

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Jennifer Mabus is on to chat about her upcoming attempt at thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this summer. 

We talk about her dad, who will be starting the trail with her. We also chat about her Waymark Gear Co backpack, which is also a sponsor of show! She plans on hiking stoveless.

I ask a few questions from folks on my Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadehikerpodcast/

Her blog can be found at- https://www.thewhimsicalwoman.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thewhimsicalwoman/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thewhimsicalwoman/

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Aria Zoner is known for creating a couple of hiking routes- the Hot Springs Trail and the Siskiyou Peaks Trail. His website, www.wholefoodhiker.com, is the home base for checking out the trails and youtube videos about his whole food ways. 

We talk extensively about who he is and how he grew into a thru hiker. We also talk a lot about his Whole Food Hiker style.

Zoner will be on in two future episodes where we will talk specifically about his two routes. 

Check out our bonus show where we discussed his nature raps- northcascadehiker.com/cascade-hiker-podcast/bonus-14

Facebook- facebook.com/thehotspringstrail/

InstaGram- instagram.com/ariazoner/

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Elsye Walker, known as Chardonnay on the trail, is looking to be African American Woman to Triple Crown. She will be finishing up the Appallacian Trail this Summer.

She tells a great story about crossing a river in the Sierras. Worried about falling in, she walked around to find a log crossing and fell, spraining her ankle. Read her post here- wanderingchardonnay.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/high-sierras/#more-328

She read blogs by both Carrot Quinn and Not-a-Chance before creating a blog of her own at wanderingchardonnay.wordpress.com/blog-posts/

She is also inspired by Heather "Annish" Anderson find her episode here- northcascadehiker.com/cascade-hiker-podcast/095

Instagram- instagram.com/elsyew/

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Anyone preparing for a long distance hike should have this book. From gear styles to conditioning to the trails themselves. Different perspectives on how to pack, eat and hitting towns along the hike.

Liz "Snorkel" Thomas is a well known long distance hiker who wrote this book because she wishes there would have been a book like this when she took her first long distance hike. 

Other long distance hikers show off their gear and prep photos, helping show the reader different styles. Throughout the book other hikers are featured on different topics for the same reason.

Amazon- amazon.com/Backpacker-Long-Trails-Mastering-Thru-Hike/dp/1493028723

Website- eathomas.com

Liz Snorkel Facebook- facebook.com/LizThomasHiking/

Instagram- instagram.com/lizthomashiking/

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Jeff Latham is the owner of Latham Reality Unlimited and he's completed a couple of Iron Man races. He has a crew of realestate agents and they are always on the lookout for a new goal. This June, they plan to all summit Washington's Mount Rainier.

I also talk about my live event and the episode ends with an acoustic song by Whiskey Fever frontman Jack Mattingly. Purchase tickets to the live event at- http://northcascadehiker.com/live-events/may21-18

50 hikes paired with 50 breweries in the Pacific Northwest. What a brilliant idea by Beers at the Bottom, writing a guidebook for a hike and a pint.

Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood, the authors, mentioned that folks are trying to hike each hike and visit each brewery in their book.

In Vancouver BC has ten hikes and breweries featured in this guidebook, Oregon has 15 and Washington has 25.

Find the book on Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Toysmith-Hiking-Pacific-Northwest

Beers at the bottom

Website- beersatthebottom.com

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Facebook- facebook.com/BeersAtTheBottom/

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Andrew Iden is the man behind a new, well produced podcast with first person stories from the Appalachian Trail. We talk about the title of his show and he briefly discusses the near future.

So far there have been four episodes out with a fifth episode dropping today. Jennifer Pharr Davis was on episode 2, but don't skip the other shows!

Andrew's first goal is to get 70 episodes this year to matchup with the 70th anniversary of the first thru hiker on the trail, Earl Schaffer.

I love this new podcast and was happy to get Andrew on here to tell us his vision for it

Website- andrew-iden-nmrk.squarespace.com

Instagram- instagram.com/the2180pod/

Amber Casali's new book, Washington's Fire Lookouts, is fresh off the printer and hitting local book stores now!

For some history, hike stats and location to the 44 lookouts she chose to include, pick up a copy for your own collection.

Her website- ambercasali.com

Purchase the book on Amazon- amazon.com/Hiking-Washingtons-Lookouts-Amber-Casali/dp/1680510606

Upcoming presentations

Outdoor Research in Seattle on 5.9.18 at 6:00 PM

Browsers Bookshop in Olympia on 5.15.18 at 7:00 PM

Third Place Books Seward Park in Seattle on 5.23.18 at 7:00 PM

Village Books in Bellingham on 6.2.18 at 7:00 PM

REI Flagship in. Seattle on 6.13.18 at 6:30 PM

University Book Store in Seattle on 6.25.18 at 7:00 PM

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Heather Hansen was embedded with the Station 8 crew in Boulder, Colorado for 18 months to two years. She learned all of the ins and outs to their training, lifestyle and fighting the fires themselves.

Heather talks about her time training in Western Colorado, doing the written tests and the work capacity test, running three miles with a 45 pound weight vest on. This is where she learned most of the "basics" to fighting wild land fires. She talks about the fires themselves from ignition to fuels and how climate plays a role.

I asked her about all of the numbers she used, giving the reader data to back up the different points she brings up from her reporting. I felt like it really tied the whole book together for me and gave it all perspective which helped me greater understand.

"All fires do not need to be put out." Heather describes the differences of a fire deep in the wilderness and a fire near suburbia. Actively managing fires is a way to mitigate dangers for those involved in fighting there fires over stamping them completely out.

Heather visited the Fire Science Lab in Missoula and was able to transform her learnings from this experience in her book on how science is helping in fighting fires and safety as well. They have had their blunders, but this has been a cutting edge tool for the advancement in wild land firefighting.

Different terrains can have different problems. Station 8 has fought fires from Alaska to Florida. Besides fire, she lists things like bear encounters, poison ivy and even a scorpion bite which can cause injury or hardship.

“When firefighters leave fires, the fires don’t leave them," Heather says about loss of life and near death scenarios. Resources are needed for wild land firefighters to cope with the scenarios that replay in their minds. Also, the time away from home can play a big role in relationship issues also.

Dave Zater is quoted in Wildfire, "Its kind of weird, if you have a fire that burns down a lot of houses, they have parades for you, but if you do a really good job and stop the fire, nothing happens and nobody remembers it.” Heather explains that smaller fires are overlooked because of the lack of severity, though those putting them out are approaching them with the same intensity as a larger blaze. These saves can limit the amount of time and resources spent overall and are a huge accomplishment for the crews.

Craig McDonald asked, "What are her thoughts on fuel reduction in the forests? What examples might she have on projects where the fuel reduction had a positive impact, and which might have had a negative impact?" This "sparked" some great discussion from Heather about examples from her book. Join the Facebook group to ask your own questions- facebook.com/groups/cascadehikerpodcast/

Wildfires covers the lives of the firefighters themselves and what it takes to be on top of the ranks in backcountry forest fighting. They are among the top five percent of the m most fit people in the world.

The second part of Wildfires is about Heather's experience in the field on the Cold Springs Fire in 2016. She recalls all of the things she learned and wrote about in the beginning of the book, seeing it all play out in real time. This part of the book really drives all of the aspects together in a well written account.

Aside from the book, Heather encourages readers to go beyond the Bookman look things up about fires. One of her self proclaimed "geeky" pastimes is viewing fires from above by NASA. We talk about this image specifically- nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2017/smoke-obscures-much-of-the-pacific-northwest

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Heather and Josh Legler join me to talk about their Backpacking book for kids, Backpacking ABC's.

One of the best parts of this children's book is the art! My daughters loved the cute pictures on each page.

Reggie is five and she had fun guessing the rhymes as we read through the ABC's. Raichel is nine and was able to read through the boo with no issue.

If you know a kid who loves to hike, camp or backpack this would be perfect for them.

Website- backpackerabcs.com

Amazon- amazon.com/Backpacker-ABCs-Heather-Legler/dp/1980488460

Check out the First 40 Miles Podcast too- thefirst40miles.com

Raichel and Reggie, my daughters, join me as we chat about our hiking adventure on Washington's Coast. This was the trip we took after talking with Greg Johnston on episode 104.

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The Siskiyou Peaks Trail, or SPT, is a 448-mile backpacking journey that crosses 7 unique wilderness areas. In each one, the highest summit point is attained. Most of these summits are up and over, requiring a hike thru. The SPT is an incredible adventure that visits a diversity of ecosystems.

No advanced mountaineering equipment or specialty training is required to complete this route in the summer; however, basic rock scrambling and navigation skills are.

Join Aria Zoner as he describes his route and covers the basics like food, water and camping options along the way.

wholefoodhiker.com/siskiyou-peaks-trail

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Getting Snohomish County's youth jobs they can show some ownership doing, is the passion behind Trails to Success. Jeb Bolton from Snohomish Juvenile Court is on to tell us all about the program he is leading. Confidence and leadership skills are what he hopes are gained by those in this program.

The "trails" part of the title is trail work. Some of the youth in Snohomish County have done more volunteer work then some avid hikers. The learn all different aspects of trail work and planning new trails like the 1.1 mile trail built by the program at Kayak Point.

Rich Patton from Snohomish County Parks and Recreation joins us to talk about what these youth volunteers are doing for the Parks Department and how much it is helping them. He also gives some specific information about some trails to help give perspective.

Trails to Success is a partnership between the juvenile court, the parks department, Snohomish County WorkSource and the court’s Reclaiming Futures program. Youth can be referred to the voluntary program by their probation counselor.

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This interview is with Justin "Quality" Knowles who has a website technologyhiker.com. We talk about hiking with family and we dig into hiking while on a business trip.

Justin's tip are great and worth listening in on!

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Stephen Johnson created Topo Maps+ because he couldn't find an app which did everything he wanted a hiking app to do.

Go deeper into the backcountry with offline topographic maps on your iPhone.

Go to- https://www.glacierpeakstudios.com

If you have any followup questions or you would like to thank Stephen for his great interview and easy app email him - support@glacierPeakStudios.com

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Tami Asars told me if I ever wanted to do a live event, she could get all of the guidebook authors together for an interview. The books are dubbed "Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail" followed by a state or section. All four are featured at http://www.pctguides.com

Tami and Eli Boschetto had been on prior episodes to talk about their books; Washington and Oregon. Philip Kramer and Shawnte Salabert were on for the first time!

We laughed at funny stories each told and talked about why people need these books.

As a sidenote to the episode, we raised $300 in donations for the PCTA.org with ticket sales and giveaways like a brand new waymarkgearco.com backpack.

Photo by Stacey Arnold at https://www.staceylarnold.com

The intro song was preformed live by Jack Mattingly and the Whiskey Fever with special guest Anastasia Allison on violin.

Jack Mattingly and Dennis Dorgan played a fun show before my live event. The last song they played was Tall Grass, the song they let me use for my podcast intro/outro. Anastasia Allison joins them with her violin!

We raised $300 for the PCTA and had over 80 people crammed into Whitewall Brewery. What an amazing night.

The interview which followed this song will be out soon! Tami Asars, Eli Boschetto, Philip Kramer and Shante Salabert were my guests and they did not disappoint either.

Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Team UltraPedestrian is Ras and Kathy Vaughn of Washington State. They are linking together parts of the Idaho Centennial Trail, Oregon Desert Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Pacific Northwest Trail into a 2634 mile long Inland Northwest Loop.

Beginning outside Mountain Home, Idaho, they will head clockwise across Oregon, then take the Pacific Crest Trail all the way north to the Pacific Northwest Trail, head east to the Idaho Centennial Trail, and then continue south to their starting point outside Mountain Home, Idaho.

When I recorded this episode they were 200 miles from Bend Oregon along the Oregon Desert Trail (ODT). You can follow their progress in real time at http://ultrapedestrian.com/up-north-loop/

We talked about the connecting routes on either side of the ODT between both Idaho Centennial Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. Former podcast guest Renee Patrick helped map those connector routes for Team UltraPedestrian.

We also talk about their book 98 Days of Wind- http://www.lulu.com/shop/ras-kathy-vaughan/98-days-of-wind-the-greatest-fail-of-our-life/paperback/product-23627583.html

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Geolyn Carvin is on to chat about her new book featuring her single panel cartoons. She was on episode 041 to chat about her process and all that she puts into her art.

I am excited about this book for its ease as a gift for any type of hiker.

Purchase the book on Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Trail-Boots-McFarland-1/dp/1721095489/

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Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa is back on the podcast to talk about hiking with dogs.

He brings up some great points and discusses some issues hikers and dogs have on the trail. Allgood talks about some gear and food that he uses when on the trail with his K-9.

Check out his website for more info- https://www.allgoodsk9adventures.com

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Stephen Hui is the author of 105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia. This book was written to update the book 103 Hikes.

For the past two years Stephen has been hiking local hikes near him, gathering all the information he needed for this guidebook. He hiked all of them and photographed them for the books also.

This would be a perfect thing to pick up for hikers who are traveling to the area!

A portion of the sales will be given to the British Columbia Mountaineering Club.

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Volunteers from the North 350 Blades completed a project this last weekend which will be stepped on and photographed by countless hikers in the years to come. With help from Michael Hanley, who is the Pacific Crest Trail Associations Northern most regional representative, five volunteers helped tear down the old terminus and construct a brand new one.

In this podcast you will hear the voices of some Manning Park employees and sounds from the helicopter which flew us to a location near the border and dropped off the wood at Monument 78.

PCTA volunteers included Shannon Cunningham, Jeremy Canaria, Loren Schmidt, Roger St John and myself Rudy Giecek. All five of us along with Michael Hanley talked on microphone at the border before, during and after the completion of construction.

Michael tells about the history of this project and all of the people who played a part in its fruition. Loren was the volunteer who handled the donated wood from Oregon Canadian Forest Products and so he tells about the process.

E.C. Manning Park/BC Parks really helped out with completing this project. They paid for the helicopter, flying PCTA and the new terminus to the border. Thanks to the fine crew up there!

Episode photo is of me, the first person to sit on the new Northern Terminus! Jeremy "Spider" Canaria took the photo.

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The Kula Cloth is just what women hikers, backpackers and travelers have needed. Creator Anastasia Allison is on this week to talk all about her new product.

She jokes, "My target is women who pee!"

Anastasia started using a bandana to clean up with after peeing on hikes. She thought there had to be a better way.

Kula Cloth is the result! She found many things to improve on the standard bandana.

* Clips to your backpack

* Folds and clips to itself, keeping the unsanitary side unexposed

* Promote Leave No Trace

* Made from advanced silver-infused textiles that are purposely intended to be in contact with the human body

* Reflective detail added to the cloth so that if you are on a backpacking trip and you need to locate the cloth in the middle of the night

From Anastasia's website on how to use-

Simply pee, just like normal (note: in a wilderness setting, good practice is to choose a spot at least 70ft from a trail and 200ft from a water source... pro tip: if you are squatting down, it can be helpful to hold one trekking pole in front of you for stability). Use the plain black dimpled side of the Kula Cloth™ to absorb any residual moisture. Since the clean/printed side is waterproof, you don't need to worry about any liquid soaking through to your hand. Note: the Kula Cloth™ is NOT for wiping anything OTHER THAN pee. Do not wipe from front to back like you might with toilet paper - keep the Kula Cloth™ entirely in the pee-zone.

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PCT Days August 17th-19th

Pacific Crest Trail Days is a 3-day summer festival that celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation, with a focus on hiking, camping, and backpacking. Attendees get to participate in activities, games, classes & presentations, win awesome gear at the raffle, watch a series of films, and get great deals on the latest outdoor products from exhibiting sponsors at the Gear Expo. Whether you’re into car camping, day hiking, or long distance hiking, the gear and info you are looking for will be here!

All raffle proceeds support the American Long Distance Hiking Association-West, the Pacific Crest Trail Association, and the volunteers working to restore trails damaged by the Eagle Creek Fire.

PCT DAYS is free to attend, with a fee for overnight camping on Thunder Island. Don’t miss out on being a part of a great time at the 12th annual PCT DAYS, located in Cascade Locks, Oregon, the heart of the Columbia River Gorge!

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I took my daughters on a three day backpacking trip in the Goats Rocks area near Mount Adams. We recap the trip mostly from the words of my five and nine year olds!

Snowgrass Flats Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail we turned south through Cispus Basin which ended up being the girls' favorite area. Our second night was at Sheep Lake where we all swam. The next morning we headed down Nannie Ridge Trail to our car at Walupt Lake.

I attended Pacific Crest Trail Days, volunteering for ALDHA West. I took some time to interview a few attendees while I was there. Listen in!

I close the episode with three songs recorded from my live show. Jack Mattingly and the Whiskey Fever.

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After her First Grade teacher took her class out on a nature walk, Liz “Snorkel” Thomas started asking her parents to take her hiking on a local trail. Her passion grew until she was hiking every weekend in College.

Snorkel’s first Long Trail was just out of college along the Tahoe Rim Trail, a loop trail which shares some mileage with the Pacific Crest Trail. She found a love for the thru hiker lifestyle on this 165 mile trek.

I asked Liz how she funded hikes, “There were some crazy years… One year I was in a sleep study where I learned a lot about my sleep cycles and earned enough money to fund a thru hike!” Most of her hikes were funded by her contracting work through the trail organization itself.

Her favorite times on the trail usually include other hikers, but also the wild flowers, animals on a ridge or ripened berries.

With over 15,000 miles of trail miles under her feet, Snorkel has grown to love the trails. They each have a different history and she loved learning how the different land managers worked together to keep them going today.

Liz is an ambassador for the American Hiking Society so we talked about what they do. Celebrating their 40th year of championing trails where it counts. Letting legislature know the hot topic issues they support to better public lands and trails.

When I asked Snorkel about any fears she may have had while hiking. She answered this question in a reassuring way. Though she was afraid of many things, she overcame most of them and so now she doesn’t necessarily consider them a fear. Being able to prove to herself how to overcome things in the outdoors makes her fears dissapear.

“Fear can not only hold you back from doing something you want to do, but it can also hold you back from even thinking about the possibility of doing something,” Liz Thomas talking about fear.

On the topic of thru hiking as a female, Snorkel said not to let your gender be the reason not to be out on the trail alone. On a long distance hike, you will not be alone all the time. There are smart ways to hike so make sure you sharpen your skills.

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No intro to this episode except for my not professional a cappella rendition of Hallelujah inspired by Anastasia’s amazing violin at the start and ending of this episode.

I failed to release this episode, recorded back in March(?), but the violin is amazing! I had the chance to visit with Anastasia and her husband along with Stacey Arnold at the Allison home in Everett.

The Musical Mountaineers have gone on to do quite a bit more since this was recorded.

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Cassandra Overby is a freelance writer who loves to hike and dance and is now a published author. Her new book, Explore Europe on Foot, has all of the preparation, travel tips and what trails are on her radar for must do hikes there.

She will be giving some talks at events this fall and winter. Find the dates at http://explore-on-foot.com/events/

Explore on Foot has 15 medium distance trails which are between 3-15 days. Hikers can use these to add a hike to there Europe vacation or choose from 7 day hikes she included.

Cassandra really encourages hikers who travel to learn local politics, news and language if you can. She feels you will have a lot better experience. “Be a visitor, not a tourist,” she says there is a difference between people who come out of their hotel to take a few pictures and then go right back into their room and the people who integrate with locals.

Read her article about Dugout Dick- http://cassandraoverby.com/mountain-man-on-the-trail-of-dugout-dick/

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J.R. Harris grew up in New York City where he lived with his parents in a housing project. As a teenager his parents got him out of the city by signing him up for the Boy Scouts in the Catskill Mountains. Harris learned compass and other outdoor skills, quickly surpassing his family and friends’ hiking skills.

Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker, takes readers along with J.R. on many adventures from Alaska and the reaches of Canada to Peru, Australia and Tasmania.

We talk for quite a long time about his trip on the Canol Heritage Trail in 1997. He found a Backpacker Magazine on a subway at 3AM where he found a story of the trail. J.R. not only hiked the majority of this 255 mile trail, but he also deeply researched the history of the area.

He met a surviving member of an all African American battalion which was stationed in this far north Canadian territory during World War II building what would shortly become a failed pipeline. It was feared that Japan would try to destroy the United States fuel coming from Alaska. These men endured hard times.

We talk about his preparation for these many adventures. Sometimes he is the first Black person people in the area has ever seen. J.R. makes a point to learn the history and culture of these areas in order to hold true conversations with locals.

Over the years, gear has changed. I the book Harris says,“If I want it, I will Carry it.” Though this concept would make you believe he over packs, he has lightened his load over the years. He talks about company’s technological advances since the 60’s and how that alone makes the gear lighter. He always saves room for a flask of aged cognac and a few hand rolled cigars.

When he is home, J.R. might watch a show on tv showing something amazing. He describes how most people accept these programs as enough. “Dude, you need to go there,” is the inner dialogue which drives these trips. How does it smell? How does it feel? Going ‘Way Out There’ is the only way to truly experience some places.

Our conversation turns to the Grateful Dead. Way Out There has numerous references throughout that possibly only true Dead Heads would notice. In true Dead Head form, I bring up my sister’s connection to the band and J.R. tells his story of meeting the whole band in a lucky way while attending their concert at Watkins Glen.

The book- https://www.amazon.com/Way-Out-There-Adventures-Wilderness/dp/1680511203

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This Wednesday, October 10th at 7:30PM Location- Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club

He is also giving a talk at the Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival later this month. It's called "Trail Talk from an Old Dirt Kicker."

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Live recording! Listen in and watch Rudy Giecek interview author Lauren Danner about her book Crown Jewel Wilderness. Learn about the making of North Cascades National Park.
All proceeds will be donated to Pacific Northwest Trail Association PNT.org
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Susan Elderkin is a wealth of knowledge in the topic of taking kids hiking!

Don’t set the expectations for your little hikers, let them decide their limits in order to let them enjoy hiking. Go camping and find small hikes nearby to make a whole experience out of it. These are just a few of the tips Susan talks about in our discussion.

Susan talks about wanting to put hikes in this book which were both in town and in the mountains. There is a good balance of both throughout.

This compilation of hikes is perfect and includes many hikes my family has done in getting our kids out hiking. With so many listeners constantly asking me about how to get kids out hiking, now there is a book to read!

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Joan Burton was referred to me by listener Jennifer Johnson and I was amazed at the stories she told for this episode.

Her hikes with Ome Daiber, Pete Schoening, and Ira Spring are stories she tells on this episode.

A fun listen for sure!

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Jim Liming and Malcolm Bates both grew up in the town of Snohomish Washington. They talk about hiking through the years together. On a past bonus show, bonus show 13, they talked about the difference of hiking in the 60’s to now.

Jim Liming talks about his dad, who grew up in Granite Falls, in 1939 when he was a lookout for the summer on top of Mount Pilchuck. There was no road to the top back then, just a lot more trail up.

Malcolm Bates, from episode 48 of the podcast, adds stories from the area. He knows quite a few because of his research in the 80’s for his book Three Fingers: The Mountain, The Men and a Lookout.

They tell stories of hiking the Cascade Crest Trail before it became the Pacific Crest Trail. One very detailed about the Ptarmigan Traverse and other memories.

Jim Liming talks about the ups and downs of a trip to restore the Three Fingers Mountain lookout in 1986.

I sat down with three of the main folks at Six Moons Designs. We chat about the history behind the brand as well as the current lineup of products.

Ron "Fallingwater" Moak is the founder behind Six Moons Designs and his son Brandon Moak joined the company after the sales outgrew Ron by himself. Most recently, Whitney “Allgood” LaRuffa joined the team.

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Keith Teel has had double hip replacement and he doesn’t want his surgeries to hold him back from getting out on hikes. He hiked a 220 mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail this past summer in Oregon.

We also chat about other hiking, gear over the years and his love for fishing in the backcountry.

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Treeline Review is like the NPR of gear reviews. Liz Thomas and cofounder Naomi Hudets love outdoor gear and disliked having to look at multiple places for different reviews. Instead of researching the gear item itself, Treeline researches, analyzes, and then does a meta-review of the other reviews of that item that are floating around out there in the ocean of information that is the internet.

What Treeline Review does is figure out where there’s overlap between different professional reviewers and amateur reviews. So unlike a lot of gear review sites, they are not about breaking news stories about the newest, gnarliest, most intense gear, but more about putting all these reviews into perspective. Liz said their ultimate goal is saving people time and money.

Liz talks about the idea of buying less gear and having a better impact on the World. Getting the right gear the first time reduces the environmental impact with old purchases ending up in landfills.

Treeline Review has a great Inclusivity Mission:

Creating a space where everyone can feel empowered in the outdoors. We researched the field of gear reviews out there and sometimes it’s got a very bro-y tone. And gear stores themselves, even mainstream ones, tend to feel like a bro-y space, which is one reason (in addition to stores actually having my size and color preferences) I prefer to shop for gear online because I don’t want to be mansplained to. I’m an Asian American woman. When I first got into the outdoors, I had to actively repress my thoughts and feelings about not seeing anyone who looked like me in REI catalogs because it wasn’t really talked about in the outdoor industry in 2005.

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A strong mother, takes her four boys and one daughter out hiking or backpacking whenever she can. Her boys help her with her daughter, Story Grace, because she has chromosomal abnormalities. Story Grace is legally blind and deaf, doesn’t talk, has severe osteoporosis and kidney disease. She also eats through a feeding tube that’s attached to her stomach.

Autumn will inspire you to get off the couch and out of the house. Put down the electronics and go for a hike!

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Go check out Come to the Table Podcast, where I was interviewed- https://thecometothetablepodcast.com/2018/11/26/take-a-hike-with-rudy-giecek/

The live show will be coming out soon, so pick up a copy of Crown Jewel by Lauren Danner. Very excited that we raised $425 to donate to pnt.org

I also bring up the First 40 Miles Podcast RIP. The Trail Show thanks so much for highlighting this podcast on your last show, that meant a lot!

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Crown Jewel Wilderness - Creating North Cascades National Park (NCNP) is the perfect book for a live podcast recording. Lauren Danner, the author, is very educated on this subject. It is obvious as she speaks, she did a bunch of homework to make this a complete book.

Would Glacier Peak be inside NCNP? How about the lowland timber sheds like the Suiattle River, Stehekin, and Cascade River? Well, we may know the answers to these today, but listen in as Lauren describes the changes throughout the years.

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We raised $425 dollars at this live event which we donated to pnt.org

Josh Fichter played music before the show and donated ALL of his earned cash to the cause as well!

Jennifer Mabus, The Whimsical Woman, was on in the early Spring just before setting out for her hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Since then, she completed and was able to document it on her Youtube Channel.

I ask her questions form listeners who are a part of the podcast Facebook Group. All great questions and she has some perfect answers.

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David Smart is on to chat about his new book The Trail Provides. We also talk about his podcast Thinking with David.

He tells about relying on his hiking partner for all ideas of preparation and starting out the first 50 miles of trail barefoot. We both chime in on the philosophical question of who is in charge, the hiker or the trail.

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Ras and Kathy Vaughn are the UltraPedestrians! They completed their route called the Up North Loop and we chat about the experience they had this past summer. Fires, weather and water shortages mixed with ranchers, hunters and other hikers made for diverse hiking conditions.

We also talk about their book 98 Days of Wind and the possibility of a book about this years experience.

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Alexandra Pony with Agents of Discovery and Colton Whitworth with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest come on the podcast with a new idea to get kids out on the trail!

We talk about the three areas to play this free game. Heather Meadows on Mount Baker, Iron Goat Trail off of Highway 2 and at the REI Flagship Store in Downtown Seattle.

Kids will get missions to complete, involving things which pertain to the areas of the mission. This Family fun game will give you a reason to get outside.

Simply download the app (free) and get started. The missions are downloaded at home and the game is played on airplane mode on site if applicable.

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Mount Rainier Volunteer Nordic Patrol is discussed this episode with Dennis DuBois. He has been a part of the organization for more than ten years, so he is very educated on the subject.

The Nordic Patrol is in place for preventative search and rescue. In most cases, they deal with lost explorers or groups that have split up.

Winter explorers should be concerned and knowledgeable about avalanche safety and conditions. They might want a shovel, snow probe, Beacon, map of the are and the typical essentials.

Terrain selection is key. Dennis talks about the variety of terrain at Paradise. Some people want to head straight up to Camp Muir, but it one doesn’t need to go there on their first trip.

It is surprising how easy it is to get separated from your group. Nordic Patrol often heads out to find the missing party, who is looking for the other part of the party, who had reported in the first place.

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This interview starts out with interviewing some of the kids who did a multi-day backpacking trip from Stevens Pass to North Fork Sauk River Trail. It was fun trying to get the kids to chat and their stories are relatable to anyone who backpacked as a kid!

Their parents come on and talk about the program, how and why they created it. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Darrington, it is a small town nestled between towering mountains and somewhat cutoff from far stretching neighboring towns.

They really wanted a program to get kids into the outdoors without too many restrictions. Creating their own has been a great choice for them.

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Dr Hillary Lampers is a Naturopathic doctor based in Boseman, Montana; with a small clientele in Snohomish, Washington. She is married to Ryan Lampers and they have two daughters. Ryan and Hillary have a great podcast which I listen to called Hunt Harvest Health.

One of my favorite episodes of their show is the show where Hillary reads a blog post of hers called My Husband’s Mistress. The premise of the blog is her dealing with the absence of her husband during long bowhunting trips. Ultimately, she comes to grips with the fact that he is doing something positive for both him and their family.

My first question is - How can backpackers get Vitamin “I” out of their packs?

She recommends some herbs for inflammationor muscle skeletal problems like Turmeric and Boswellia. She is very pro CBD which can fix a swelling issue over time. Ibuprofen or Aspirin can give the body a quick coverup, but will never fix the issue. Hillary relates CBD to a food. People, who have an inflammation issue, should use a CBD daily in order to

Diet before and during a backpacking trip is another great way to help with inflammation. Cutting out sugar will help tremendously. “Create a plentiful plant diet with adequate protein and lots of good fats,” she tells us. Fats can help with inflammation so eat plenty of extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, and a good Omega 3 source like Krill or fish oil.

How Often should people use CBD in order for it to help?

Matt Kleman was on the Hunt Harvest Health Podcast episode 74 talking about the medicinal benefits of Cannabis. He recommends you use CBD like a food, daily, in order to fill your receptors and give your body what it needs. Once your body gets enough, you will not need to take as much.

So CBD will need to be taken a month or two before you have a big hike or backpacking trip in order to assure you body will be ready for the inflammation.

Be on the lookout for Kleman’s CBD on http://huntharvesthealth.com where they will be selling a THC FREE CBD.

What are your tips for making a green drink to use on the trail?

Most of the green drinks made to mix with water on the market toady are freeze-dried. The best way to make your own would be to create a powder after dehydrating using a blender.

You still need to choose the right mix for yourself. It is important that you enjoy what you ingest. Most greens are bitter, so keep that in mind.

Other meals can easily be procured with a dehydrator. Kevlar bags are what her husband uses on the trail to rehydrate the meals in the bag.

What do you think about using kinesio tape?

Dr Hillary Lampers has used the tape herself and thinks it helps a lot. It will give pressure and security to the area and allows the muscles to work better.

Hikers may have a few places they might want to use kinesiology tape. The shoulders, hips, knees and ankles are all easy places to use the tape.

Do you have any ideas for foot pain while hiking?

Every person is so different, so this was a hard question to answer vaguely. Understand your own feet and how the flexibility and bones work for your style of walking.

What happens to your center of gravity when you have a pack on your back. Shoes are made as on boot or shoe and they are not set up for multiple people’s issues. Keep your feet dry and aired out for best case scenario.

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Ras and Kathy of Team Ultrapedestrian were back on the podcast to talk about their book 98 Days of Wind. Their attempt to yo-yo the Grand Enchantment Trail ended amidst a forest fire, extreme heat and health issues.

Despite not completing their attempt, I couldn’t help but talk about their positive outlook on life and even on the hike itself. It rings through the book as a positive motivation! I compared the book to a modern day diary, using social media posts as a part of their daily journaling.

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Candice Burt wears many hats in the world of Ultrarunning. She is a runner herself, she directs and holds multiple races every year and now she has started a podcast called Humans of Ultrarunning.

We talk about the trails near her home in Leavenworth, WA. One of her favorite spots, the Enchantments, is only 13 miles away. Hiking, running and skiing are easy to do in her hometown.

Her three 200 mile ultra marathons are known as the triple crown of 200’s. The Tahoe 200, the Bigfoot 200 and the Moab 240 Endurance Run.

I paused to note Candice had just raced the Hurt 100 ultra marathon in Hawaii about a week before our conversation. She brings up her goal to get the supported FKT on the 800 mile long Arizona Trail this year.

Humans of Ultrarunning 12 or 13 great episodes. We mention Courtney Dauwalter from episode one, Gene Dykes from her most recent episode and her bonus show about Candice’s own solo/unsupported FKT on the Wonderland Trail.

I also asked Candice about women’s strength in long distance running and hiking and what are her fears when out alone.

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Elaine Bissonho is known as Brazil nut on the trail. She grew up in Brazil and currently lives in Bend, Oregon. She became the third female to earn her double triple crown from ALDHA West this past Fall at the Gathering, putting her in the ranks with Anish and Yogi.

We talk about her 2018 hike on the PCT when she hiked from Mexico to Canada in 66 days. She pushed herself, knowing that Anish had done it in 60 days. Brazil Nut took three showers on this thru hike and a bunch of cold plunges in various lakes along the route.

She talks about her fears on trail. How she handles them and what are her fears.

A friend in Boston encouraged her to go on her first hike. “I don’t hike!” was Brazil Nut’s first response. Crazy to think that. They ended up hiking in New Hampshire and she went on many hikes in that area afterward. The White Mountains were her first love.

Stretching is very important for Brazil Nut. She would use her elbows to work on her legs and she tries to keep her feet lubed up. She uses three different types of socks which she changes out during the day along with a healthy dose of vaseline.

She is hoping to do the Arizona Trail, Great Divide Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail this year.

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Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Heather holds the overall self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKTs) on the Pacific Crest Trail (2013) hiking it in 60 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes, breaking the previous men’s record by four days and becoming the first woman to hold the overall record.

Her book Thirst, is all about this feat! We talk about some of the events she wrote, leaving much to be read by you.

She also holds the women’s self-supported FKTs on the Appalachian Trail (2015) with a time of 54 days, 7 hours, 48 minutes and the Arizona Trail (2016), which she completed in 19 days, 17 hours, 9 minutes.

We talk about her Calendar Year Triple Crown she completed in 2018. On November 8, 2018 on a southern point along the Continental Divide Trail in Grants, New Mexico Heather Anderson, known as “Anish” on the trail, became the first women to complete a Calendar Year “Triple Crown”of thru hiking completing the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT), a combined distance of 7,900 miles with a vertical gain of more than one million feet, in a single year. In the process she set a female Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the route, hiking it in 251 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes and became the only female “Triple Triple Crowner” having competed all three trails three times since 2003.

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Emory Wanger is the host of The By Land Podcast. I found his podcast from an article in the Washington Trails Magazine - https://www.wta.org/news/magazine/features/outdoor-podcasts-to-inspire

Emory grew up day hiking with his dad, who ran a kids camp and he was therefor always outside. One of there horse rides as a youth, he crossed paths with some folks who were thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. He has since hiked the entire trail.

After he exited his career in the military, he dedicated some time helping soldiers find the outdoors. This same program was eventually the catalyst to his own thru hike.

His podcast came after his PCT hike and is a blend of hiking, outdoors and hunting. I hesitate to label his show because one just never knows what amazing guest Emory will have on next!

We talk about some episodes of his show-

Episode 46 Running 500 Miles In 10 Days With Christof Teuscher- https://byland.co/podcast/episode-46-running-500-miles-in-10-days-with-christof-teuscher

Episode 62 Thru Riding With Gillian Larson- https://byland.co/podcast/2017/12/5/ti0wu5t37kf1vt3wqlk1oqd8n48yvf-nn9ph

Emory is married and they now have a baby girl! They have decided to make the outdoors a part of their family no matter what season it is. He talks about exposing her to all the elements so that she will be used to it. One of his episodes was about hiking with kids to prep for his coming child, learning through his guests on the how to’s- https://byland.co/podcast/episode-50-one-family-6-kids-and-2000-miles

His podcast with John Z was the episode Emory said he learned some things from the most. Here is the episode- https://byland.co/podcast/episode-25-how-to-hike-50-miles-in-a-day-with-john-z

Website-https://byland.co

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Wilderness Pratt is attempting a solo unsupported FKT on the Pacific Crest Trail this summer. We talk about Heather “Anish” Anderson, who currently holds the record of 60 days and was on episode 148.

We chat about Pratt’s workouts as he is prepping for this adventure. His experience and mindset.

Follow his adventures:

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Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/wilderness.pratt/

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Katie Gerber has her nutrition certification and is excited to talk about living a healthy lifestyle on trail. She runs an online coaching practice, servicing people all over the world - http://katiegerber.com

Check out her new online course Adventure Ready, which takes students from a slough to a confidence for optimal health like a thru hike or really anyone who just wants to feel better.

By the end of this self-paced online course, you will have…

*enhanced energy

*improved endurance

*confidence, strength, and resilience to embark on your adventure

*mastered the mindset needed to make achievement of your dreams nearly impossible

*learned an anti-inflammatory way to eat and know what foods make your body thrive

*better digestion, nutrient absorption, and hormone health

*an effective, efficient training plan

*perfected your sleep hygiene so you’re getting the most from your training and your life

*the tools to keep stress in check so you no longer sabotage your goals

*the knowledge to supplement safely and effectively

*improved the likelihood that you will start and finish your adventure feeling strong

Katie is the Vice President of ALDHA West and has hiked many long distance trails including the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Colorado Trail, Wind River High Route and the Oregon Desert Trail.

Website- http://katiegerber.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bykatiegerber/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/katiegerber/

While a life of adventure has traditionally been reserved for the rich and the sponsored, to the dirtbag, it's a birthright for the masses. Partly a celebration of an underappreciated subculture of hiker trash, ski bums, and vagabonds, and partly a "how to" guide for adventure on the cheap, The Dirtbag's Guide to Life is the first solid attempt to define an outdoor movement that has taken root in backpacker hostels, long trails, and climbing crags around the world.

Distilling personal wisdom and practical lessons from dozens of the world’s most dedicated dirtbags, Boldly Went's first print publication is for anyone who dreams of hitchhiking trips through Patagonia and summers spent trail running in Montana, but who can’t be bothered by mainstream frivolities like expensive clothes and basic hygiene.

The guide confronts some of the biggest personal and practical problems for people living the dirtbag dream - financing adventure, building a career path that is flexible enough to accommodate your passions, navigating challenges with relationships and responsibilities, and maintaining a sense of meaning when you decide to center your existence on life outside. In the process, it gets to the heart of why outdoor culture matters as a way of life that rebuilds a sense of humanity and connection in an increasingly fractured and technologized world.

-From website

Website- https://www.boldlywentadventures.com/dirtbagguide.html

Podcast- https://www.boldlywentadventures.com

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dirtbagguide/

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From the UK, Kyle LIntern “Impala” funds his long distance hikes by offering massage. This year his plans are to thru hike the CDT and complete his Triple Crown.

We trade stories, starting with some questions from listeners on the Cascade Hiker Podcast Facebook Group. His good friend Meander has been a guest before and so I started with a question from him!My Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadehikerpodcast/

Find Impala:

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYwyhSYcqdZChlsxRIIV7g

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mountainmanmassage/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Mountainmanmassage/

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Michael Ivey is known as Grizzly on the trail. He and his girlfreind will be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year and have a goal of roughly 120 days so they can move on to the Colorado Trail afterward.

We talk about past trails, high snow years and how to hike with a significant other on a long distant trail.

I mentioned my back issues and this blog post I wrote- http://cascadehikerpodcast.com/like-to-hike/back-pain-solved

Grizzly is a brand ambasador for a few different companies including:

https://feralmountainco.com

https://nuunlife.com

https://www.wildernessbadass.com

https://sawyer.com

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/grizzly_hikes/

Jenna’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/justjfaye/

A fun chat with Greyhound Hikes! We talk about his 2018 Pacific Crest Trail thru hike and his near finish of the Arizona Trail this year.

His plan to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail this summer is partly in jeopardy because of his injuries on the Arizona Trail.

He explains his newest tattoo which says slapping’ the cat.

Also, Greyhound will be working at Kennedy Meadows this Spring, so look him up if you are hiking the PCT this year.

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/greyhound_hikes/

Article- https://theoutdoorevolution.com/alternative-lifestyle/whoisgreyhound

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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is on to talk about just that; Public Lands!

We start out talking about the 20 year forest health plan- https://www.dnr.wa.gov/ForestHealthPlan

The Commissioner was excited to discuss Trailhead Direct- https://trailheaddirect.org

I asked about the Bellingham to Baker proposal- https://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/recreation-and-rural-communities/

In bringing economy to rural communities she talks about her Rural Economical Development Initiative- https://www.dnr.wa.gov/news/commissioner-public-lands-announces-rural-communities-partnership-initiative

Carpool Karaoke- https://www.facebook.com/CommissionerHilaryFranz/videos/2510870172317125/

Volunteer opportunities- https://www.dnr.wa.gov/volunteer

Recreate- https://www.dnr.wa.gov/recreation

Interactive recreation map- https://www.dnr.wa.gov/go

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CommissionerHilaryFranz/

DNR Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/WashDNR/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/commissionerhilaryfranz/

Sarah is off to start the finish of her Triple Crown! I was able to chat with her the night before she started. Needless to say, she was excited.

She and her two friends are now hiking north, a few tough ladies teaming up the desert sections.

I also talked a bit about my life right now and a busy summer to come.

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/fearlesssarahd/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/fearlesssarah/

Squeaks on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nomadder_what_/

Molly Hashimotto just released her new art book, Birds of the West. Her different styles are throughout the book and show off her passion to try new media of art.

She describes the difference between her etchings and her block print. Using block print with different colors brings out some amazing art.

Sometimes she draws from life, but often Molly will use one of her three cameras to get some ideas. Even with pictures she tends to draw out or sketch before painting.

One of my favorite parts of this book was her pictures of the habitats and she gave credit where credit was due and said the publisher came up with that idea.

Molly Hashimotto has an easy to navigate website with links to her books and has prints for sale on there. I bought one of her prints to put up in my house!

Purchase the book- https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/birds-of-the-west-an-artists-guide

Purchase her first book- https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/colors-of-the-west-an-artists-guide-to-natures-palette

Her website- https://www.mollyhashimoto.com

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mollyhashimotoartist/

We talk all about ticks! Why do they bite? How to remove them? How long do they feed?

Dr Ingels confirms the bullseye rash appears around a tick bite only if the person contracted Lyme Disease.

Also, I ask Dr Ingels about Lyme disease and how it may affect you. He tells various symptoms of Lyme Disease as well as it’s history. What type of ticks carry Lyme? How long does a tick have to bite you in order to contract Lyme?

From website-

Developed by a leading naturopathic physician, Dr. Ingels has chronicled a unique integrated medicine approach to treating both acute and chronic Lyme disease. Learn about the proven results from a physician who has successfully managed his Lyme disease symptoms for more than 15 years. The statistics about Lyme disease are alarming: it is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the US and it is very difficult to diagnose and treat. Millions of people worldwide suffer from its often-changing symptoms which confuse it with many other diseases. In The Lyme Solution, Dr. Darin Ingels details his ground-breaking approach to healing both acute and chronic Lyme disease.

Conventional treatment protocol too often relies on toxic doses of antibiotics that may weaken your body and worsen symptoms. Dr. Ingels’ approach is to boost your body’s innate ability to heal itself. The Lyme Solution offers the latest research about the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme, but more importantly, Dr. Ingels’ approach provides a path to wellness by fortifying the gut (microbiome) and enhancing the immune system, which then strengthens the body’s ability to heal from within.

Purchase the book- https://www.amazon.com/Lyme-Solution-Inflammatory-Auto-Immune-Response/dp/0735216304

Website- https://dariningelsnd.com

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Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DarinIngelsND

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Nathan Barnes is on to talk about Alpine Lakes Wilderness guidebook he co-authored with his brother. Covering all the trails within Alpine Lakes Wilderness, which stretches trailheads from I-90 to Stevens Pass and across Blewit Pass.

One of the different aspects these two authors bring, is the history of hikes and the locations they traverse or pass.

I love the story author Nathan Barnes tells about Forest Service employee, Hal Sylvester, and his passion for areas like the Lady Lakes Loop.

We also bring up their other book Hiking Through History Washington.

Purchase the book- https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/alpine-lakes-wilderness-the-complete-hiking-guide

Website- http://hikingwithmybrother.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hikingwithmybrother

Upcoming Events with the authors

· The Mountaineers Everett Branch Open House | June 5, 7pm at Snohomish County PUD Building (2320 California St, Everett, WA 98206)

· Author Talk | June 11, 7pm at Browsers Bookshop (107 Capitol Way N, OLYMPIA, WA 98501)

· Book Release Party | June 13, 6pm at Pro Ski and Mountain Service (108 W North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045)

· Author Talk | June 14, 7pm at Village Books (1200 11th Street Bellingham, WA 98225)

· Hiking Seminar + Alpine Lakes Wilderness | June 18, 6:30pm at The Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center (2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403)

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Excited today because I recorded three new podcasts… All in one day! It was a blast and my needed hiatus was well served.

The episode finishes with the Whiskey Fever song When the Sun Falls Down.

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Justin Sprecher first heard about the Pacific Northwest Trail while reading Razor Clams and Grizzly Bears by Chris Townsend. We also talk about the movie A Sense of Direction by Alex Maier; Free to watch on youtube!

We chat about some of the sections of trail Justin is excited about, the low snow and fire issues this year, and all the trail work in the Pasayten Wilderness the PNT is doing g this summer.

Also, Justin’s wife will be joining him on this dream hike of his!

Justin will also be blogging on the Trek- https://thetrek.co/pnt-final-gear-list/

Website- https://www.justinsprecher.com/blog

Instagram- http://instagram.com/justin.sprecher

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Steven’s mom purchased a John Muir Trail guidebook for herself and Twinkle used it to hike the John Muir Trail as his first thru hike! She isn’t in good enough health to hike the trail and he says she live vicariously though his hiking.

Twinkle’s Instagram is full of amazing photos. Being out there is the secret to great photos!

His list of trails are the John Muir Trail, Long Trail, Colorado Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail (except Maine), The Hayduke Trail, and most of the Continental Divide Trail.

He attributes his ability to get out for so long to his past job as a CPA.

He and his wife have been spending the past 15 months traveling the world hiking and adventuring and are now getting back to work. Twinkle actually just got a job with the Continental Divide Coalition.

Steven talks about pack rafting, which I am curious about. The Intex Explorer sells for $10 at Walmart!! He says to start with that before spending a ton of money. Make sure you enjoy it first. Alpacka Packrafts are the premium rafts according to Twinkle.

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shattuck311/

Sarah Williams is a female role model, podcaster, youtuber, and has a list of personal accolades.

Listen in as we talk about many of her guests and accomplishments. She will inspire you!

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ToughGirlChallenges/

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges

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What a fun conversation with these fine folks. In the hiking community it is so easy to become friends with hikers. This conversation was the starting of a friendship even if the four of us will never be in the same place again.

We recorded at Randy Godfrey’s house in Bellingham. Randomly ran into each other on the streets of Anacortes and again at PCT Days.

With four mics running it was a tad difficult to sync pall the audio.

Follow these three with the links below!

Jupiter Hikes can be found

Website- http://jupiterhikes.com

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTY6PJNvuO49nIG-aWSVLJQ/featured

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jupiterhikes/

Alex is

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/etaalex/

John Zahorian

Website- http://johnzahorian.com

Youtube- http://youtube.com/johnzahorian

Podcast- http://routespodcast.com/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/palantepacks/

After completing the Calendar Year Triple Crown and the Great Western Loop Jeff “Legend” Garmire has started taking on Fastest Known Times. The Arizona Trail and Long Trail… Maybe he should write a book!

Oh he did- https://www.amazon.com/Free-Outside-Trek-Against-Distance/dp/1733487506/

Website- http://freeoutside.com

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thefreeoutside/

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Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

We took a failed backpacking trip and I thought that would be the episode… Until we found out about a newer trail to the same lake!

Guests include:

My daughters Raichels and Reggie

Ben Boursaw with Zekielle

Brenda Ulinski

Martha Rasmussen Friends for Public Use

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George Parker comes on to talk about California’s CCC Backcountry Trails Programs. He has been involved in one way or another for quite a few years. Lately you can hear his podcast about the program and possibly a memoir in the future!

George’s website- https://ccchardcorps.com/

CCC Backcountry Trails - https://ccc.ca.gov/what-we-do/conservation-programs/backcountry-trails-program/

Recruiting presentation on the Backcountry Trails program- https://ccc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Recruitment-Presentation-2019.pdf

Sign up to join Laura on any of the links here https://smart.bio/freedom_hikers/

Laura Esquivel thinks girls should be free! I agree 100%. We get into some heartfelt discussion about those who are donating to the cause and those who are caught on the wrong side of this unchosen lifestyle.

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/freedom_hikers/

Buy the book- https://www.amazon.it/Trail-Talk-Journey-Towards-Mindfulness/dp/1709764317

Tyler Heath hiked the Appalachian Trail, finding his self talk turned into the ideas for a book. His book isn’t about his journey as much as it is about mindfulness and freedom.

His journals turned into chapters of life lessons. Known as “Red Rocket” on the trail, Tyler found a not so fast paced life on trail.

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tyler_heath2/

Shawna Tompkins prides herself in always being in shape for whatever adventure presents itself to her. She talks about her running, hiking and Crossfit mixed bag of athleticism.

Sammy came into her and her husbands life and quickly joined her on her adventures. She describes hiking Washington’s Pacific Crest Trail with heat and injuries. Battling the elements with Sammy in mind.

Autumn Cullen came on the podcast to update us about her quest to getting her family outdoors. Her daughter, Story, was born with many handicaps and feeds through a tube.

Autumn recently started Whole Story Meals! She is making meals easier on the go for tube fed people and everyone really. We talk about her meals and her family.

Follow Whole Story Meals

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Bryan Schaeffer has been busy bringing outdoor scenes to life with his new venture; Drawn to Animate. His slogan is - Rendering memories with real people and places in our collective big backyard.

I was honored when Bryan animated my daughter, which I used the picture for this episode! Check out his hard work and find out what he's up to in our discussion.

If you have kids who want a color page of this picture, please send me an email rudy@cascadehikerpodcast.com

Website- https://www.sintr.com/drawntoanimate

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bryanschaeffer/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bestofthenw/

Jason Curtis lives in the Pacific Northwest. After hiking the Appalachian Trail, he decided to southbound the Pacific Crest Trail starting in his home state of Washington.

Mark Wetherington was on before talking about Leave No Trace and is now a published guidebook author. This book has me completely inspired to get backpacking this summer!

Purchase-

https://www.amazon.com/Backpacking-Washington-Volcanic-Rainforest-Valleys/dp/0899978568

In Washington, backpackers can explore wild beaches, enjoy sparkling lakes and streams, hike amid stunning granite peaks, relax in wildflower meadows, and pass through unspoiled forests. Discover 26 of Washington’s best and most diverse backpacking trips (plus 13 bonus ones) with expert backpackers Douglas Lorain and Mark Wetherington. Backpacking Washington details the premier opportunities across the entire state. This fully updated edition describes scenic escapes ranging from one night to two weeks. Choose from carefully crafted trips in Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the North Cascades, the Olympic Coast, the Olympic Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, Salmo-Priest Wilderness, and more. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful landscapes, and attainable daily mileage goals.

This in-depth guide provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more―not to mention photographs and detailed trail maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you to find the exact adventure you seek. Whether you’re a novice backpacker or a veteran hiker, with this many options, you may have trouble deciding where to go first!

Guest host Lawton “Disco” Grinter of the Trail Show interviews Yitka Winn about her Beer Lover’s Trail Guide to Colorado.

With 50 carefully selected trails all around Colorado; ranging from relaxing urban walks to more challenging mountain trails; Beer Hiking Coloradooffers a hike and a brew to suit anyone’s tastes. Explore the exceptional variety of Colorado’s landscapes and craft breweries—and reward yourself with a delicious local beer.

The book includes detailed descriptions of trail locations and routes; including skill level; elevation; length; and distance. You’ll also find key beer intel; such as flavor profiles; IBUs and brewery fun facts. With map references and downloadable GPX files; you will be able to easily find your way on the trails and from trailhead to brewery.

Purchase the book - https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Hiking-Colorado-Refreshing-Discover/dp/1948007150

I had a great conversation with Kindra Ramos with Washington Trails Association. She answered my call today, Friday March 20th.

Washington is in the midsts of the Corona Virus, also known as Covid-19. We discuss some ways to safely navigate the outdoors, using the guidelines of social distancing.

https://www.wta.org/go-outside/social-distancing-hiking-in-the-time-of-coronavirus

https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/landmark-federal-funding

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/washingtontrails/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/washingtontrails/

Lee Jacobson and Ken Poore joined me on stage to talk about the positives and negatives to social media and the outdoors. This Was in early February, live at the Marysville Opera House.

Lee started the Facebook Group Washington Hikers and Climbers which has over 132,000 members

Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/washingtonhikersandclimbers/

Lee Jacobson is on the podcast again. I wanted to get the listeners a look behind the scenes of handling a group which is dedicated to hiking, without wanting to promote people to hike the main trails. Covid-19 has currently changed getting outdoors.

The first thing Washington Hikers and Climbers did is turn on post approval. This way, all posts can be vetted before approved. Also, they have stopped allowing posts asking for current conditions, as this could encourage people to overrun the trails.

Listen to see the ideas Lee’s team has come up with to keep the masses entertained while stuck at home.

Lee started the Facebook Group Washington Hikers and Climbers which has over 132,000 members

Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/washingtonhikersandclimbers/

Barney “Scout” Mann is on the podcast to talk about a lifetime of being in the outdoors. His new book, Journeys North, is the tale of his hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail.

It’s more than that though… The story includes many of the hikers who crossed his path and of course his wife. Backstories help the reader understand current situations and Scout does a wonderful job at interweaving these into his story.

I have since read the book. Honestly, it reads like a book of fiction even knowing the truth behind it. In the past, I have read plenty of PCT books, but this one stands out as completely capturing the culture of the trail and those who hike it.

Order Journeys North on Amazon, REI or order a copy signed by the author.

For more about Scout: visit his website and follow him on Instagram.

If you would like more information about the National Trails System that Scout mentions in our discussion, go to http://pnts.org/new/

Aria Zoner has been on the show quite a few times and is on to chat about his FKT of the Hell’s Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike/run/packraft!

Eric Boxer designs there meals at Right on Trek. We talk about how to order them and how the team there puts them all together. Eric describes the process of how the made their own meals and how they picked the third party things to make up a full day of meals and snacks!

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From website- Tired feet, a full tummy, a smoky campfire, the gentle rush of a nearby creek, and a glimpse of that last ray of golden sun between the snow-capped mountain peaks. Backpacking across breathtaking landscapes, traversing forests and valleys, crossing rivers, climbing high passes, descending into deep canyons, you discover things about yourself that cannot be understood any other way.

Whether you know this happiness from past adventures or you have been waiting to discover how it feels for the first time - you’ve come to the right place!

We at RightOnTrek.com want to make epic outdoor adventures accessible to new hikers and lifelong mountaineers alike. Amazing backcountry experiences need a great itinerary that is matched to your pace; high tech tents and fitted backpacks that are light and durable; delicious and nutritious trail meals free from preservatives; and the right navigational tools, including maps and a satellite communication device. We want you to feel confident finding your way around the wilderness, and return safely with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Malcolm Bates was my Live guest in Darrington a couple years ago talking about his book Three Fingers: The Mountain, the Men and the Lookout.

Wes Jones was our musician that night and the episode ends with a recorded song of his from that evening.

Check out Wes Jones at https://www.facebook.com/Wesleejonesmusic