Scott Talmage is an accomplished outdoorsmen, alpinist, and all-around fun guy. He is also owner of endeavor brewing (and spirits) here in Columbus Ohio. We sit down and talk to Scott about winter hiking in the Himalayas, his most dangerous hiking encounters, brewing beer and spirits, upcoming hiking plans, and how covid has effected everything. We had a great time talking Scott - thanks for BSing! Please check out endeavor brewing in Columbus https://endeavorbrewing.com/ Thanks to this episode'...
Feb 13, 2021•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 63
Dr. Jeff Meldrum is a Full Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology at Idaho State University (since 1993). He teaches human anatomy in the graduate health professions programs. His research encompasses questions of vertebrate evolutionary morphology generally, primate locomotor adaptations more particularly, and especially the emergence of modern human bipedalism. His co-edited volume, From Biped to Strider: the Emergence of Modern Human Walking, Running, and Resource Transport, proposes a more ...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 62
Welcome to 2021! In this episode we discuss our upcoming hiking plans, some up and coming BSing guests we are having on the show, try some awesome bourbon, and field some questions from the audience. Here's to a new year! THANK YOU to this episode's sponsor artofthetrek.com
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 61
On this episode we are joined by "Alone" contestant Barry Karcher. As huge fans of the show, we were thrilled when Barry agreed to come on. Barry Karcher is a self-defense instructor, teaching Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fort Collins, Colorado. A minimalist bushcrafter, Barry has been hunting, fishing, and trapping since he was nine. Barry was an AWESOME guest to talk to. We sit down and talk to Barry about his experience on Alone. We talk about getting on the show, prepping for surviva...
Jan 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 60
Well, 2020 has been a real crap year. We sit down, open up a fine bottle of bourbon, and reflect on everything from 2020. Join us for a drink and some reminiscing on what a year 2020 was. We will also talk about plans for 2021, field some Q&A, discuss some current events in the outdoors world, and have a good time! What a year! We'll see you all in 2021! Thank you to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrek.com
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 59
Eric Christianson is a former US Army ranger, food services executive, and current CEO of Nutrient survival. We sit down, crack some bourbon, and talk to Eric about his past experience as an army ranger, the current (poor) state of backpacking food, what it was like transitioning to be the CEO of nutrient survival, some upcoming nutrient food entrees, and when they are coming out with some alcoholic drink mixes??! Thanks for BSing Eric! Be sure to check out Nutrient Survival (this is NOT sponsor...
Dec 10, 2020•53 min•Ep. 58
Dan & Bryce are in the studio to debrief on our recent backpacking trip to the smoky mountains. We recently spent two nights in the great smoky mountains, covering 20-some miles of fierce elevation and drastic weather conditions. We all had several gear failures this trip, which lead to some tough decisions. We recap and discuss what went well, what didn't go so well, and what we loved about the great smoky mountains! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! Artofthetrek.com
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 57
**Update - what an absurd night! congrats to all 18 PEOPLE that won! In honor of black friday we are going to give away a TON of stuff Also ALL MERCH 20% OFF (Expires Sunday) use code "BLACK20" Gear: $250 in gift cards to UL Vendors, Warbonnet Blackbird XLC, Hammock Gear Econ 10 Degree UQ, Dutchware Xenon Hex Tarp, Gossamer Gear "The One" Tent, REI Flexlite Chair + Chair Underquilt ,Ti Pot & Stove Gift Bundle, Waymark Gear Fanny pack, Backpacking Food & Sleeping Pad Bundle, SBO MERCH We ...
Nov 28, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 56
Ohio is back in "lockdown" - so we're back live streaming! We take questions from the audience, crack open some choice bourbon, discuss some current events, and have an all-around good time. Come back next week for a very special BLACK FRIDAY livestream, with giveaways, and much more! THANK YOU to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrek.com
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 55
We are joined by fellow backpacker, and veteran, Mark Orton from Spiguyver backpacking Mark is a hammock guru, who recently attempted the Tahoe Rim Trail, but was turned back due to wildfire closures. We talk to Mark about the TRT, hammocks, his life as a pilot, upcoming backpacking trips, and people doing stupid stuff while backpacking. Check out Spiguyver's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhciPeCtIKAcZetSoWYxMw Thank you to Art of the Trek for sponsoring this podcast www.artofthetre...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 54
We taste-test some meals from Greenbelly - and see how they pair with this Weller 12 wheated boubon. We discuss all things outdoors, backpacking and current events - the coronavirus pandemic, upcoming backpacking plans, take questions from the audience, and discuss who is going to be the next president?? Greenbelly Meals(NOT sponsored) https://www.greenbelly.co/ Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing rout...
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 53
We sit down with Jeremy from All Things Out Doors and talk about all things backpacking, how he got into youtube, his upcoming plans, and how Bryce FINALLY wont an ATOD award. Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing route planning.
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 52
We sit down with Justin from It's good in the woods. He has some INCREDIBLE stories about winter backpacking and hiking in the mountains of New Hampshire. This podcast is a must-watch for anyone looking to get into winter backpacking, or hike in the White's. We talk to Justin about sustainable farming, backpacking in the winter, his love of winter backpacking, making ham, and of course HOT TENTS. Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 51
The 50th Episode of BSing! We sit down with The McKelvey brothers to discuss our recent fly fishing trip to West Virginia, the intricacies and technicalities of fly fishing, enjoying time spent out in the woods, and the best way to lube up before taking a dump out in the woods. Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing route planning.
Oct 10, 2020•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 50
Hilltop packs is a backpacking cottage vendor specializing in ultralight equipment. We sit down with Ben, the owner and BS about ultralight gear, his background in photography, what's going to be the next best gear, and the sensation sweeping the 2020 gear market - the Ass-Bag. Check out Hilltop Packs http://partners.hilltoppacks.com/143345/10882 Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.com if you're interested in doing route planning....
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 49
We sit down with Lloyd Vogel from garagegrowngear.com and talk about ultralight backpacking, working in the outdoors industry, ultralight vendors that work with GGG, how covid has effected the outdoors space, and Lloyd's experience dipping his toes in FKT attempts. This was a great episode, Lloyd knows a lot about the outdoors industry, and it shows! Check out GGG: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/ Also thanks to this episode's sponsor - artofthetrekcom. Please reach out to nicole@artofthetrek.co...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 48
We smoked some prime brisket, now it's time to try some fancy bourbons. Come join us on this labor day weekend for all things backpacking, bourbon, and being outside!
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 47
Our backpacking buddies Sam and Miles join us to talk backpacking updates, future plans, and bourbon! Andy also brings some terrible bourbon for us to try.
Sep 03, 2020•58 min•Ep. 46
Time to BS with one of our favorites - Backpacking With Jason. We've met up with Jason a few times over the past year, and thought it was time to bring him back on the podcast. We sit down and talk about his recent trip to Colorado and Oregon, how he got into backpacking, his AT section-hike, and what it was like to do some epic hiking during the covid pandemic.
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 45
Fresh from the Reno/Tahoe area, our sister joins us on the podcast. We sit down and talk about all things backpacking, lake tahoe, growing up in Ohio, her (lack of) backpacking, and much more!
Aug 13, 2020•56 min•Ep. 44
Our Friday livestream is back. Come join us as we talk about backpacking, bourbon, hammock-camping, and other outdoorsy chit chat.
Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 43
We're back! The virus is again surging, so we're back livestreaming! We'll be calling people, testing some more food, and of course drinking quality bourbon! So come hang out Big thanks to this episode's sponsor - buddies.artofthetrek.com
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 42
Been awhile since our Friday livestreams - so we figured we would return, and mix it up! We have several new, never-been-tried, backpacking meals that we are going to prepare live. As always we'll do some Q&A, and maybe even take some call-ins. Pour your favorite drink and come hang out! Check out this episode's sponsor - buddies.artofthetrek.com
Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 41
Fitting on Father's day to bring our dad onto the podcast. We had a great time reminiscing about our youth and all our outdoor hobbies. As expected, this podcast is filled with stories about our father growing up in the boyscouts, as well as our family's laughable memories from our childhood. Happy Father's day! Check out this episode's sponsor - buddies.artofthetrek.com
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 40
Time to drop some science on the podcast. Dr. Rich LaFountain is an avid outdoorsman and post-doctoral researcher from The Ohio State University. His research interests include low-carbohydrate diets, exercise, military research, and cardiac resonance imaging. We talk to rich specifically about ketogenic/low-card diets and backpacking, specific fueling needs for fat-adapted backpackers, as well as nutritional needs for backpackers in general. Rich came prepared with several slides and research-b...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 39
Tim Watson is a backpacker, YouTuber, and OG member of the Ohio backpacking crew. We sit down LIVE with Tim and talk about his upcoming epic backpacking trip in Colorado, some new/unreleased gear he is testing, how he deals with altitude sickness, an update on his post-coronavirus life, and what it's like to be an urban farmer. This episode's sponsor - buddies.artofthetrek.com
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 38
The boys are back from doing two separate, four day trips down in the mountains of West Virginia, covering 60-70 miles between the Cranberry Wilderness and Dolly Sods. During this livestream we will debrief both trips, talking about highs/lows, what worked, what didn't work, and all things in between. As always pour your favorite beverage, come hang out, and talk all things backpacking
May 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 37
Today Scott and Nicole join us from artofthetrek.com . AOTT is an online backpacking platform that includes trip-planning, group-finding, and route guidance, to name a few. We talk about dicey backpacking situations, common things that stop people from going out on their first trip, some big mistakes we all made on our first trips, and what it's like being a technology company in the backpacking & outdoors sector.
May 29, 2020•53 min•Ep. 36
Benny Braden, aka Plug-it In Hikes, is a photographer, youtuber, and long-distance hiker based in Tennessee. His backpacking credits include FKTs, hiking the JMT, and backpacking in Europe to name a few. We talk about his smoky mountain 900 mile FKT, the Highline documentary he's in, hiking with the zpacks crew, his personal journey dealing with post-traumatic stress and the healing effects of backpacking, crushing summit beers, and some crazy wild-boar encounters on trail! Thanks for BSing! Thi...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
The country is slowly re-opening, but we're not out of lockdown yet. We're doing a final LOCKDOWN LIVESTREAM tonight - BSing live like we have been doing the past 1-2 months (has it been that long???). We bring Sam onto the main table for this one, and go through our combined 11-year backpacking history. Pour your favorite drink and join us LIVE. Look for more livestreams coming in the next few months, we will be doing some hilarious ones! Check out this episode's sponsor - buddies.artofthetrek....
May 16, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 34
