Purchase this hard to find book- https://www.ebay.com/itm/265165265817 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...
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! Promo code - https://rightontrek.com/meals/ Welcome2Meals gives 50% off the first order through 2021 hiking season. From website- Tired feet, a full tummy, a smoky campfire, the gentle rush of a nearby creek, and a glimpse of t...
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!
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...
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 trail...
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/
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/ Instagr...
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 Colorado offers 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 locati...
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 di...
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.
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 [email protected] Website- https://www.sintr.com/d...
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 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/wholestorymeals/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/wholestorymeals/...
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.
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/
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/
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/Recruitmen...
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 Join Friends for Public Use on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/386146914900632/
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/ Join Me at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: htt...
The Tahoe Rim Trail is our discussion, as Bobbi will be thru hiking it this month!
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 W...
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 Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/ToughGirlPodcast website- https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com Join Me at Patreon - https://www.pat...
Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadehikerpodcast/ 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...
Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadehikerpodcast/ 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...
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. Join Me at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Here is the link to my Whiskey Fever!! playlist on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rC18WSLflzgcPTaIQaoqo?si=2iy3Z82BRLWZBpX8TaM8qw Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is ...
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 al...
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...
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 t...
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_/...
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://...
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...
