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Trail Weight

Andrew Steven / The Podglomeratetrailweight.co
A podcast about hiking outdoors and the lessons learned along the way… Travel with Andrew Steven as he journeys outdoors and explores the soul, investigating, questioning, and examining the nuance and complexity of figuring out how to navigate our way through the outdoors.

Episodes

Introducing Travel Tales by AFAR

Erik Weihenmayer lost his vision at age 13, but he never lost his thirst for adventure. In the decades since, he has rock-climbed in California and ice-climbed in Antarctica. In 2008, he decided he wanted to kayak through the Grand Canyon. It was, as you can, imagine quite a ride. Read more about Erik on his website, listen to his podcast, or follow him on Twitter. You can watch his documentary, The Weight of Water, on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 202234 min

S2 Ep. 08: National Park

What does The Sierra Club v. Morten mean for us today? And where do we go from here? To see more of Jesse Ritner's work, visit www.jesseritner.com or the-lift-line.com Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold. Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.com --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up fo...

Dec 12, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2 Ep. 07: Rights of Nature

Rights of nature? Legal Personhood? Good Idea? Good Intentions? Or wildly missing the mark? And if we're the ones speaking for nature because it doesn't have an audible voice, whose interpretation is correct? Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold. Listen to the entire oral arguments in "Sierra Club v. Morton" on Oyez. Watch Kat Houghton's TEDxAsheville talk, "The Rights Of Nature." Check out 99% Invisible's episode, "The Rights of Rice and Fut...

Dec 05, 202246 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 Ep. 06: Opposition

Andrew revisits some of Walt Disney's history to better understand why the Sierra Club would take Disney and the government to court to stop the development of Mineral King. Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold. Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.com --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign...

Nov 28, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2 Ep. 05: Gatekeeper

Who decides the right way to be outdoors? Is Disney the villain? Am I a villain? And what happens when personal accountability becomes managing others' responsibility? Listen on NHPR's Outside/In at www.outsideinradio.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold. Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, ...

Nov 14, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 Ep. 04: 1966 and 1988

Two seemingly separate life-changing events shape how we think about the natural world. Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold. Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For ...

Nov 07, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2 Ep. 03: The Highway

Continuing his journey to figure out what it means to be a responsible outdoors person, Andrew learns more about how humans affect the natural world. "Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant" is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold. Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetize...

Oct 31, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 Ep. 02: Wildfire

As wildfires tear through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Andrew awaits the possible fate of fire canceling another backpacking trip. While waiting, Andrew dives deeper into uncovering Walt Disney's fascination with the Mineral King basin. To read Gabrielle Canon's work, visit www.gabriellecanon.com You can find Dan White's writing at www.danwhitebooks.com Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a compan...

Oct 24, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 Ep. 01: Mineral King

After finishing his first thru-hike, Andrew sets out on his next adventure, only to be derailed by California's wildfires. But along the way, he embarks on an unexpected journey that leads him to places he isn't prepared to go. To see more of Jesse Ritner's work, visit www.jesseritner.com or the-lift-line.com Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.com --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. W...

Oct 17, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Trail Weight Season 2: National (Theme) Park

Trail Weight, Season 2: National (Theme) Park debuts on October 17, with new episodes dropping every Monday. Follow along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and trailweight.co --- This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy...

Oct 03, 20222 min

Ep. 10: Ruins, Plaques, and Pictures

Finishing the hike, Andrew looks back at what got him to this place. Be sure to follow Gina Danza online at wildgina.com and on Instagram at @wildgina. Her prints are available at wildgina.smugmug.com. Many thanks to Monte Montepare and Jeff Umbro. Check out Monte Montepare's Moth performances at themoth.org/storytellers/monte-montepare, and if you're looking for a guide service in Alaska, visit kennicottguides.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Or...

Jun 24, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep. 09: Rewrite

Andrew and Rocky find themselves days away from finishing a month-long, 200-mile hike. For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. Support Trail Weight by supporting our sponsors: Curious about what it means to be a responsible traveler? Check out the podcast, Alpaca My Bags, here." *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for ou...

Jun 17, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep. 08: Been Here Before

Sometimes remembering means reliving painful past events. For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. Support Trail Weight by supporting our sponsors: Curious about what it means to be a responsible traveler? Check out the podcast, Alpaca My Bags, here." *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more informa...

Jun 10, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep. 07: America's Best Idea

Often praised as "America's best idea," the origin story of the national parks is largely incomplete. Dina Gilio-Whitaker's books "As Long as Grass Grows" and "All the Real Indians Died Off" are available at https://amzn.to/3aRotT For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newslet...

May 27, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep. 06: The Part You Know

After a difficult few days, Andrew and Rocky head back out on the trail. Dan Ahdoot can currently be seen on Cobra Kai and The Crew on Netflix, and his podcast, “Green Eggs and Dan,” is available wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find any of Dan White's books and writing at danwhitebooks.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcas...

May 20, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep. 05: Hiker Down

Andrew and Rocky discover hardship on the trail they never expected. Cindy Ross' new book, "Walking Towards Peace" is available here: https://amzn.to/3tJwKzr Check out Florence Williams' "The Nature Fix" and "The 3-Day Effect" at florencewilliams.com Follow Joey Clift on Twitter at @joeytainment and online and joeyclift.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distrib...

May 13, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep. 04: Loved to Death

The outdoors have an astounding effect on us, but what impact do we have on nature? Find out more about Eugenie Bostrom and Recreate Responsibility at recreateresponsibly.org You can read Gabrielle Canon's writing at gabriellecanon.com Dina Gilio-Whitaker's books "As Long as Grass Grows" and "All the Real Indians Died Off" are available at https://amzn.to/3aRotTp You can see Brooks Wheelan's Instagram at instagram.com/brookswheelan Dan White's books, "The Cactus Eaters" and "Under the Stars" are...

May 06, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep. 03: Detour/Reroute

Andrew and Rocky are faced with a difficult decision as the trail tests more than just their physical ability. Alexi Pappas's new book "Bravey" is available at amzn.to/3a2mXNJ For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and...

Apr 29, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep. 02: Good Grief

What is more difficult, thru-hiking the Sierra or learning how to properly grieve? Andrew and Rocky process these questions as they reflect on Andrew's mom's death and the struggles of hiking. You can find Niall Breslin's podcasts and more at niallbreslin.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the websit...

Apr 22, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep. 01: Act One

Andrew decides to hike over 200 miles through the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a catalyst for better health. Looking at his career for inspiration, he finds an unlikely revelation by thinking of his life as a story. To learn more about Jamie Flam and Dynasty Typewriter, visit dynastytypewriter.com Check out Monte Montepare's Moth performances at themoth.org/storytellers/monte-montepare, and if you're looking for a guide service in Alaska, visit kennicottguides.com For transcripts and more, visit t...

Apr 15, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing Trail Weight

A podcast about a long walk, a difficult journey, transformation, and loss... Follow along at trailweight.co *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to sugge...

Mar 08, 20213 min
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