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In Episode 104B, we are once again deep in the backcountry on the Benton MacKaye Trail where we sit fireside and under the stars for Backpacker Trivia. In the show, I pose questions from Backpacker Magazine, the U.S. Forest Service, and KSLTV in Salt Lake City on some interesting hiking and backpacking questions about the backcountry. In the podcast, we have a lot of fun answering trivia questions at our campsite and we actually witness a trail runner on a 60 mile midnight run as we record our podcast! This is a fun episode that definitely merits bonus show status. If you like bonus cuts, you'll certainly enjoy this show...   Subject: Backpacker TriviaInterviewees: 3Dub, Beer Run, Bono, The Weasel, Therm RiderInterview Date: April 13, 2024Runtime: 38:26 Download Now: Backpacker Trivia (WMA format 54.1 MB; Backpacker Trivia (MP3 format 54.0 MB)

In Episode 103, Cardiac and Drone Boy join me for a studio recording of some intriguing hiking and backpacking events that made the news this past year. Some of the topics we discuss include another hiker that found themselves at the bottom of a pit toilet, a loyal dog that survived 72 days on a high peak of Colorado, and a few events that involved Hollywood actors in the backcountry. Finally we close out with trail stats from the Appalachian Trail this past year and we discuss some ridiculous comments that visitors made on social media after visiting some of our most famous National Parks. If there are any worthy hiking and backpacking news events that we missed - drop us a comment below and Happy New Year! Subject: Hiking News Review 2023Interviewees: Cardiac, Drone BoyInterview Date: January 4, 2023Runtime: 1:36:04 Download Now: Hiking News Review 2023 (WMA format 138.3 MB; Hiking News Review 2023 (MP3 format 46.8 MB)

In Episode 102, we have our FIRST Halloween special and discuss some of the spooky and crazy ass things that have happened in the backcountry over the last two decades. Cardiac and Drone Boy join me in the studio for this podcast and talk through some disturbing and well publicized events - some don't have a happy ending. We even share some scary personal encounters and expect that you have your own. So reach out to us and let us know about your spooky experiences on the trail. In reality, the backcountry is statistically a very safe place - way more than any major metro area in the U.S. So don't let this episode freak you out. Keep on hiking, be smart, and be aware. Happy Halloween! Subject: Backcountry HalloweenInterviewees: Cardiac, Drone BoyInterview Date: October 21, 2023Runtime: 1:21:28 Download Now: Backcountry Halloween (WMA format 39.7 Meg);Backcountry Halloween (MP3 format 78.2 Meg)

In Episode 101, we continue our discussion of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - our best and worst experiences on the Trail.  Recorded live on the Chattooga River in northwestern South Carolina, I sit fireside with 3Dub, Mick, Hollywood, and Therm Rider after hiking to Long Creek Falls and settling in for the night. In the show we discuss some great sunsets, 3Dub's fall into a Cobra hole, our favorite campsites, and Hollywood's discovery of a tick - in the worst possible place! This is another fun episode and we only scratch the surface of a lengthy list of experiences that I have tracked at N2Backpacking over 25+ years.  So if you have mishaps of your own, check out the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly tab on our website, and help add to our list - or share your own experiences with a comment below... Subject: The Good, Bad, and Ugly 2Interviewees: 3Dub, Hollywood, Mick, Therm RiderInterview Date: July 03, 2023Runtime: 1:15:22 Download Now: The Good, Bad, and Ugly 2 (WMA format 35.9 Meg);The Good, Bad, and Ugly 2 (MP3 format 70.6 Meg)

In Episode 100, we are back in the studio to celebrate our 100th episode by recapping some interesting things that have happened in the backcountry since the N2Backpacking podcast first aired 12 years ago. In the show, Cardiac, Drone Boy, and Therm Rider join me for the "Darwin Awards" - a recap of some backcountry mishaps that have happened to us and to other hikers and backpackers over the last decade on the trail. This is another fun episode that includes hikers falling in pit toilets, getting selfies with bears, and burning their eyeballs - among other things. It's a great way to mark our 100th podcast, and if you have some Darwin experiences of your own please add your comments below. Subject: The Darwin AwardsInterviewees: Cardiac, Drone Boy, Therm RiderInterview Date: August 13, 2023Runtime: 1:13:42 Download Now: The Darwin Awards (WMA format 35.9 Meg);The Darwin Awards (MP3 format 106.1 Meg)

In Episode 99, I sit fireside with Therm Rider, Beer Run and Sons on the Benton MacKaye Trail in North Georgia to talk about some things that ruin a backpacking trip. In the podcast, we discuss backpackers that camp on top of you, those that make speaker phone calls, crank booty music or even throw live ammunition into your campfire! We also talk about bad weather, angry insects, and getting sick in the backcountry which had me dumping out a vomit filled hiking boot. This is a fun episode and we only touch on a handful of topics tonight. So if you have some experiences of your own and would like to share them, please reach out to us via the N2Backpacking website or on our social media pages because we'll likely expand on this topic in a future podcast. Subject: Things That Ruin A Backpacking TripInterviewees: Beer Run & Sons, Therm Rider Interview Date: April 15, 2023Runtime: 45:26 Download Now: Things That Ruin A Backpacking Trip (WMA format 21.6 MB); Things That Ruin A Backpacking Trip (MP3 format 63.9 MB)

In Episode 98, Therm Rider, Beer Run, & 3Dub are in the recently renovated studio to discuss Ultralight backpacking. In the show, we discuss WHAT inspired us to start looking at lighter equipment, WHO motivated us - including some gear manufacturers, YouTubers, and fellow podcasters, and WHY some of us are starting to migrate to more Ultralight hiking. This show is pretty fun and lively, and we don't take each other too seriously. Plus there is some good information in the podcast for those looking to lighten their load. So tune in and check it out. We talk about gear that we like, some tricks that we use to lighten our packs, and 3Dub discusses the cottage manufacturers that helped him go Ultralight. Subject: Ultralight!Interviewees: 3Dub, Beer Run, Therm Rider Interview Date: January 7, 2023Runtime: 1:36:43 Download Now: Ultralight! (WMA format 47.1 MB); Ultralight! (MP3 format (92.8 MB)

In Episode 97, we continue our conversation with Kevin Conley about his book "Above The Ashes" which is a powerful memoir of his cross-country bike journey with dog Rocky. In part two of this podcast, Kevin talks about his trip, writing his book, fundraising for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation- and the incredible support that he received from family, friends, fellow firefighters, and many, many strangers on his ride. This journey helped Kevin overcome one of the darkest moments of his life and win his battle with mental illness. If you haven't heard Episode 96, which is part one of this podcast, I encourage you to go back and check it out - because we discuss Kevin's years leading up to the ride, his mental breakdown, and how he nearly took his own life. It will help you understand his inspiring journey and the many adventures he had on it - including magical experiences in the Apache Nation, his "celebrity" status on the route, and his dramatic 3500 mile finish in St. Augustine, Florida. Kevin is grateful to be alive and tonight and he'll tell you how this ride put him on a route to recovery and what's next in his life. Subject: Above The Ashes - Part Two Interviewees: Kevin "30 Pack" ConleyInterview Date: November 21, 2022Runtime: 1:22:18 Download Now: Above The Ashes - Part One (WMA format 43.0 MB); Above The Ashes - Part One (MP3 format (84.7 MB) Support Kevin . Visit Kevin's Website . Buy Kevin's Book . Follow Kevin on Instagram . Support the Wildland Firefighter's Foundation More Episodes w/ Kevin .  Episode 13 (where we talked about his Appalachian Trail thru-hike recorded February 21, 2013) .  Episode 19 & Episode 20 (where he recounts his Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike in a two part series, recorded January 2, 2014) .  Episode 36 and Episode 37, (“30 at 30” where he catches us up on his life since the AT and PCT, a two-part series, recorded October 26, 2016)

In Episode 96, Kevin Conley is back on the show after a six year hiatus to tells us about his last few years as a wildland firefighter, his subsequent battle with mental illness, and his 3500 mile ride across the country to beat it. This journey helped Kevin overcome one of the darkest moments of his life which he details in his recently published book “Above The Ashes” - a powerful memoir of his journey with dog Rocky. We last spoke with Kevin in 2016 after his thru-hikes on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails while living out of his car for two years and exploring the U.S. Kevin (aka "30 Pack") went on to hike the Wonderland Trail, do numerous bike tours, and complete four hikes on the John Muir Trail. His hiking and backpacking resume is impressive, but his fight for life is inspiring. In Episode 96 (part one of this two part series), we discuss Kevin's years leading up to the ride, his mental breakdown, and how he nearly took his own life. In Episode 97, Kevin talks about his cross-country bike tour, his book, his fundraising - and the incredible support that he received from family, friends, fellow firefighters, and many, many strangers during his ride. Kevin is grateful to be alive and tonight he is here to tonight to tell you why. Subject: Above The Ashes - Part One Interviewees: Kevin "30 Pack" ConleyInterview Date: November 21, 2022Runtime: 1:28:16 Download Now: Above The Ashes - Part One (WMA format 42.0 MB); Above The Ashes - Part One (MP3 format (82.7 MB) Support Kevin . Visit Kevin's Website . Buy Kevin's Book . Follow Kevin on Instagram . Support the Wildland Firefighter's Foundation More Episodes w/ Kevin .  Episode 13 (where we talked about his Appalachian Trail thru-hike recorded February 21, 2013) .  Episode 19 & Episode 20 (where he recounts his Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike in a two part series, recorded January 2, 2014) .  Episode 36 and Episode 37, (“30 at 30” where he catches us up on his life since the AT and PCT, a two-part series, recorded October 26, 2016)

In Episode 95B, we are deep in the backcountry at a campsite on the Benton MacKaye Trail where we sit around the campfire and discuss some"first time" experiences in the wilderness.  Therm Rider, Beer Run, & Sons all share the first time they found themselves offensive, took a crap in the woods, got a car vandalized, and were scared shitless on the Trail - among other things. This episode gets a bit rowdy at times, and has been made a bonus show as a result.  But if you have a sense of humor, aren't easily offended, and like a good laugh - We have a treat for you!  If you like the bonus cut, you'll really enjoy the complete show.  For full access to this recording and for downloads of the entire 90+ podcast series – click here. Interviewees: Beer Run & Sons, Therm RiderInterview Date: April 23, 2022Runtime: 49:14 (Full Version) Download Now: First Timers (WMA format 38.0 MB); First Timers (MP3 format (52.9 MB)

In Episode 94, Brian Anderson (aka "The Tick Terminator") joins the show to educate us on your biggest danger in the backcountry - TICKS!!!  In the podcast, we discuss the tick lifecycle, when and where they are most likely to find you, how to prevent ticks, and what to do if one embeds in your skin. This discussion hit home for me personally since I was infected by and recovered from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.  After two days in the hospital, a home healthcare nurse came to my house for a week to administer steroids via IV.  After 3 months, I fully recovered - and was actually lucky to have Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and not Lyme disease!  Tune in to find out why.  And if you live East of the Mississippi and hike frequently - you can't afford to miss this show...   Subject: Ticks!!!Interviewees: Brian AndersonInterview Date: March 31, 2022Runtime: 1:04:13 Download Now: Ticks!!! (WMA format 31.3 MB); Ticks!!! (MP3 format (61.6 MB)

In Episode 93, John Phillips joins the show to talk about the Ocean To Lake Trail in Central Florida. This 61.4 mile spur of the Florida Trail starts at Lake Okeechobee and heads due east to Hobe Sound Beach where it ends at the Atlantic Ocean. In the show, John tells us what it's like hiking all day in ankle deep water, about finding rest areas and campsites in the swamp, and how he frequently encountered wildlife on his hike – including poisonous snakes, stealthy alligators, and over 50 wild hogs. John is originally from Florida and started hiking in the State after discovering backpacking in a BSA leadership class. He has hiked the Ocean To Lake Trail multiple times – and was met by the police at the conclusion of his most recent hike. Find out why in Episode 93 and learn everything you need to know for an exciting winter trip on the Ocean To Lake Trail. Subject: Ocean To Lake Trail Interviewees: John PhillipsInterview Date: March 21, 2022Runtime: 49:14 Download Now: Ocean To Lake Trail (WMA format 23.4 MB); Ocean To Lake Trail (MP3 format (46.1 MB)

In Episode 92, the Camel joins me in the studio to discuss the Suwannee River section of the Florida Trail which we hiked this winter. If you are not familiar with the Suwannee, it is a 246 mile river that begins in the Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia and ends at the Gulf of Mexico in the northern panhandle of Florida. On our trip, we backpacked ~34 miles moving downstream and east to west on the Suwannee - from the town of White Springs to Gibson County Park. This section of the Florida Trail is frequently mentioned as a favorite among backpackers, and during the winter months is one of the drier areas on the Florida Trail. In the show, we discuss the dark tannin waters and white sand beaches of the river. We review some native American history in the area, and talk about the springs and sink holes along the Florida Trail. This section is surprisingly challenging - despite the biggest climb being only 80 feet at Devil's Mountain. Find out why and much more in Episode 92! Subject: Florida Trail (Suwannee River)Interviewees: The CamelInterview Date: January 27, 2022Runtime: 48:29 Download Now: Florida Trail (Suwannee River) (WMA format 23.6 MB); Florida Trail (Suwannee River) (MP3 format (69.8 MB)

In Episode 91B, Matt from the "Boyz In The Wood" tells us about his 1994 northbound thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail in a limited N2Backpacking bonus edition. This is the fifth release in a special series to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our hike, and it was recorded at Trail Days on May 13, 1995 in Damascus, Virginia. Matt hiked with partner Derek as the "Boyz In Wood" in '94, and in this bonus episode we flashback to the mid-90's to speak with Matt about the trip. The interview was done in a car and with a small handheld mic and cassette tape recorder. So don't expect high fidelity in this recording – but I'm grateful to have this and a total of 11 recordings of my thru-hiking buddies from 1994. For access to this recording and for downloads of the entire 90+ podcast series - click here. Subject: Boyz In The Wood Interviewees: MattInterview Date: May 13, 1995Runtime: 32:40 (Full Version) Download Now: Boyz In The Wood (WMA format 15.9MB); Boyz In The Wood (MP3 format 47.0MB)

In Episode 90, we are in the mountains near Hays, North Carolina to discuss "party fouls" or bad hiker etiquette on the trail. In the show, we discuss some of the bad behavior that was frequently mentioned in online articles, posts, and videos. We comment if we've been guilty of it, witnessed it, or agree that it IS indeed bad hiking etiquette. We also suggest what you SHOULD do on the trail and close the podcast with some gear fails that can ruin your day. This is a special interview, because we get together to hike in the Jefferson National Forest for two days. AND we hang out in a mountain cabin as a tribute to The Camel's milestone birthday year. We also have a chance to discuss the weekend impacts of gas station sandwiches, wild horses, and aggressive cows. Plus we get The Kidd excited about the N2Backpacking bidet and the Camel stirred up about the She-Wee!!! So check-out Episode 90 and drop The Camel a birthday wish here. Subject: Party Foul!Interviewees: The Camel, The Operator, The KiddInterview Date: August 21, 2021Runtime: 1:20:49 Download Now: Party Foul! (WMA format 38.4 MB); Party Foul! (MP3 format (75.7 MB)

In Episode 89, we flashback to 1995 for an interview with StuffSack about his thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail the previous year. StuffSack and I stayed in contact after our summer together and were able to connect for this interview when he visited Charlotte, N.C. about four months after we completed our thru-hike. In the interview, StuffSack talks about his first week on the Appalachian Trail, good and bad days, hitchhiking, and his most favorite State on the Trail. This interview is 1 of 11 that I did with the thru-hiking class of 1994 less than a year after we finished our hikes - and you will not hear me speak in this episode. Stuffsack will speak solo - and I hope to have him back on the show this year to see what he's been up to since. I'm also working to get these 11 episodes sprinkled in with our regular podcasts as either bonus or regular shows - pending permission from the interviewees. In the meantime, you can click back to Episode 41 for a snapshot of these 11 discussions which were consolidated into a single podcast. Or you can click below for Episode 89 and hear Stuffsack's interview from February 19, 1995. So glad that I have these interviews so many years later ... Subject: StuffSackInterviewees: Keith (StuffSack)Interview Date: February 19, 1995Runtime: 23:12 Download Now: StuffSack ( (WMA format 11.3 MB); StuffSack (MP3 format 33.4 MB)

In Episode 88, we break from the typical format to take a look back at 10 years of podcasting.  The N2Backpacking podcast launched a decade ago this Spring, so Therm Rider joins me in the studio to talk about some of the original podcasters, the evolution of backpacking shows these last ten years, and the origins of the N2Backpacking podcast.  We also discuss our favorite episodes and play a few clips from them. A decade goes by pretty fast, so Therm Rider and I close the podcast with projections on how both podcasting and backpacking may evolve over the next ten years.  And we specifically discuss how some things may change here in the Southeast.  Check this show out - it's a great summary of 10 years of podcasting! Subject: A Look Back (And Forward)Interviewees: Therm RiderInterview Date: May 28, 2021Runtime: 1:08:18 Download Now: A Look Back (And Forward) (WMA format 33.3 MB); A Look Back (And Forward) (MP3 format 65.5 MB)

In Episode 87, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show by speaking with Glenn (Helmet) & Susan (Doughgirl) who were in the inaugural N2Backpacking podcast - recorded just over 10 years ago.  We last spoke with them in April 2011 when they detailed their thru-hike of the John Muir Trail, but they are here tonight to update us on their adventures this last decade - including caring for their 3 kids, visiting the National Parks, and raising an outdoor family. We also have time to talk about our first trips together in the wilderness, our favorite gear, and their plans for the coming summer.  So check out the show and catch up with Helmet and Doughgirl, or go retro and follow this link to Episode 1 to flash back 10 years and hear our discussion on the JMT. Subject: 10th Anniversary ShowInterviewees: Glenn (Helmet) & Susan (Doughgirl)Interview Date: May 26, 2021Runtime: 52:54 Download Now: 10th Anniversary Show (WMA format 25.8 MB); 10th Anniversary Show (MP3 format 50.7 MB)

In Episode 86, I welcome fellow podcasters Scott and Ariane to the show. They are the hosts of the popular backpacking podcast “Trust The Trail”, and despite living within 15 minutes of each other these last few years in metro-Atlanta, we chat long distance from their retrofitted 1976 Airstream camper in Arizona. In the podcast, Scott and Ariane discuss life on the road, their backpacking show, how they met, and their life as backcountry guides.  This podcast is simulcast on both our podcast networks - so check it out - or you can click to the Trust The Trail website and hear their release. Subject: Trust The TrailInterviewees: Scott & ArianeInterview Date: April 1, 2021Runtime: 1:32:55 Download Now: Trust The Trail (WMA format 45.3 MB); Trust The Trail (MP3 format 89.1 MB)

In Episode 85, "The Man Who Hiked It All" is back on the podcast to tell us about one of his favorite long distance trails - The AZT.  The Arizona Trail is a nearly 800 mile path that runs from Mexico to Utah and Bart Smith thru-hiked it all in 2009 - the year that it was first designated as a National Scenic Trail.  In the show, Bart tells us about his walk through the lowlands of the Sonoran Desert, his climbs to the sky islands of the San Francisco Peaks, and his traverse of the majestic Grand Canyon.   We also discuss some logistics of his thru-hike on the AZT - including getting to the trailheads, resupply, permits, and timing the seasons to get the most out of your hike. If the winter snows have you dreaming of warmer climates, or if Covid 19 has you feeling cooped up in the house - then the Arizona Trail is waiting for you this Spring.  Check out the podcast and learn more!  Or click to Bart's website and get inspired by his books and photography. Subject: The Arizona TrailInterviewees: Bart Smith (Infinite Dust)Interview Date: February 4, 2021Runtime: 1:11:53 Download Now: The Arizona Trail (WMA format 35.0 MB); The Arizona Trail (MP3 format 103.52 MB)

In Episode 84, Paul Barach tells us about his 750 mile and 42 day backpacking trip on the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan.  In the show, Paul shares the history of this religious Buddhist route, talks about hiking in traditional pilgrim clothing, and shares some of the challenges that he faced - including heat, hunger, injuries, and infections. You can check out Paul's book "Fighting Monks & Burning Mountains" for all the details, or listen to this interesting discussion about a little known thru-hike and religious journey on the remote island of Shikoku, Japan.  The trail passes 88 temples and sacred sites where the Buddhist priest Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) trained during the 9th Century. Subject: Shikoku PilgrimageInterviewees: Paul BarachInterview Date: January 14, 2021Runtime: 1:22:17 Download Now: Shikoku Pilgrimage (WMA format 39.2 MB); Shikoku Pilgrimage (MP3 format 77.2 MB)

In Episode 83, Samantha Bode joins the show to talk about her 338 mile and 65 day hike along the Los Angeles aqueduct in California.  In the show, we talk about this unique and rarely attempted route, some of the challenges that Samantha faced, and how the ranchers, native Americans, and Los Angeles water personnel viewed her hike. Since the 1950's, Southern California has been growing at an explosive rate and this podcast is about L.A.'s ever expanding need for water as much as it is about backpacking.  But The Longest Straw is a fascinating film and long distance journey along a pipeline that is largely forgotten by those that live in the City.  For more information on this documentary, you can follow this link to visit Samantha's website.   Subject: The Longest StrawInterviewees: Samantha Bode (Aqua Duck)Interview Date: December 15, 2020Runtime: 1:18:39 Download Now: The Longest Straw (WMA format 37.4 MB); The Longest Straw (MP3 format 73.7 MB)

In Episode 82, we offer up a "Backcountry Thanksgiving" - just in time for the Holidays, and cooked fresh and right outside our studio this evening.  In the show, we deliver not 1 but 2 four course Thanksgiving meals that are lightweight, inexpensive, and ready for you to take into the wilderness.  And we pack the studio with a record six people to taste each of them - sampling hot drinks, appetizers, a main course, and desserts. This is a family feast tonight - with two members of our panel under the age of 16.  The group also discusses our plans for the coming week, and some hiking and backpacking trips from past Thanksgiving Holidays.  Then we risk illness to sample green beans that are 13 years past their expiration date.  Don't miss this episode ... it is a classic.  And you can get our entire menu here. Subject: Backcountry ThanksgivingInterviewees: Cardiac, Drone Boy, Sid, Therm Rider, WillInterview Date: November 16, 2020Runtime: 55:46 Download Now: Backcountry Thanksgiving (WMA format 26.5 MB); Backcountry Thanksgiving (MP3 format 52.2 MB)

In Episode 81, Jennifer “Sprinkles” Kelley is back on the show to share some great information on how to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail - which runs nearly 170 miles along the border of Nevada and California.  If you work full time and dream of a thru-hike, then this is the show for you. In the podcast, we discuss logistics, permits, wildlife, resupply, and why a 10 day hike on the TRT is the ultimate first thru-hike.  We also catch up her life since we spoke on the podcast five years ago in Episode 28.   For more on Sprinkles and her travels, click this link to access her website and follow her on social media. Subject: Tahoe Rim TrailInterviewees: Jennifer “Sprinkles” KelleyInterview Date: November 12, 2020Runtime: 1:00:52 Download Now: Tahoe Rim Trail (WMA format 29.7 MB); Tahoe Rim Trail (MP3 format 87.6 MB)

In Episode 80, Dan Kreesberg joins the show to talk about raising an outdoor kid.  Dan is a naturalist, teacher, and a writer with numerous books, articles, and newspaper columns to his credit - many focused on teaching children how to appreciate the wilderness.  So in the podcast tonight, we discuss camping, hiking, and backpacking with kids - whether they are a toddler, child, or teenager. Dan and I cover topics including taking kids on their first wilderness trip, what to do before you leave the house, what to do when you hit the trail, and we discuss some common mistakes that parents make.  Dan also tells us about his 40+ years of backpacking, how he raised an outdoor family, and shares his hiking plans now that his kids are grown adults.  Check out Dan's website to learn how to raise an outdoor kid or Best Hikes With Kids for more information. Subject: Hiking With KidsInterviewees: Dan KreesbergInterview Date: October 6, 2020Runtime: 1:12:06 Download Now: Hiking With Kids (WMA format 33.1 MB); Hiking With Kids (MP3 format 66.5 MB)

In Episode 79, Phillip (aka 3 Dub) joins us again to talk about his summer backpacking ~2400 miles in Spain and Portugal via multiple routes on the Camino de Santiago in 2019.  We last spoke with Phillip two years ago in Episode 56 when he talked in detail about his first hike on the Camino.  There's great information on how to hike the trail in that podcast, but he returns to the show tonight to talk again about the historic routes and why he did multiple thru-hikes of the trail last year. We also discuss Phillip's time on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Tour de Mont Blanc these last two years, what drives him to explore these long distance trails, and he shares a recent adventure where he left his backcountry campsite in the middle of the night. Subject: Summer In SpainInterviewees: Phillip (3 Dub)Interview Date: August 20, 2020Runtime: 1:09:00 Download Now: Summer In Spain (WMA format 33.0 MB); Summer In Spain (MP3 format 66.2 MB)

In Episode 78, Sarah Histand tells us about her three week traverse of the Brooks Range in Northern Alaska.  She is a native Alaskan who has done multiple packrafting and backpacking trips across the Brooks Range and throughout the State.  So Sarah talks about the logistics of the summer trip - including trailheads, resupply, the wildlife, and how to maintain communications across this vast wilderness that stretches ~700 miles across northern Alaska into Canada's Yukon Territory. Did I mention that Sara is a personal trainer?  Well she is ... and she has designed a website to get you into shape for your next backpacking adventure.  We also discuss the importance of preparing your body for the backcountry, common injuries that hikers and backpackers face, and simple exercises that you can do at home to prepare for your next multi-day adventure.   Subject: Brooks RangeInterviewees: Sarah HistandInterview Date: July 30, 2020Runtime: 1:15:37 Download Now: Brooks Range (WMA format 36.8 Meg); Brooks Range (MP3 format 72.5 Meg)

In Episode 77, Philip Werner shares his experiences with the TGO Challenge which is a ~200 mile sea to sea crossing of the Scottish Highlands in the United Kingdom.  The event draws close to 400 people each year and requires a pre-approved route across the mountain ranges and bogs of Scotland.  Philip has completed two TGO backpacking trips and tells us the basics about the 15 day event. In the show, we also discuss his his popular website SectionHiker.com, Phillip's guidebook on and passion for the White Mountains, and his transition from the software industry to a better life pursuing the wilderness. Subject: TGO ChallengeInterviewees: Philip WernerInterview Date: July 10, 2020Runtime: 1:01:12 Download Now: TGO Challenge (WMA format 34.7 Meg); TGO Challenge (MP3 format 68.3 Meg)

In Episode 76, Aaron Owens Mayhew joins the podcast.  She is a registered dietary nutritionist, long distance hiker, and entrepreneur that offers some tips on eating healthy and feasting like a King or Queen as you explore the backcountry. In the show, Aaron provides some tips on meal planning and offers some suggestions for inexpensive, tasty, and lightweight meals. She also tells us some common misconceptions and mistakes that backpackers make on the Trail. Aaron has spent the last two years traveling the country, running her meal planning business, and embracing the vanlife.  So join us for this interesting conversation on how she made a major pivot in her life and can help you with your next backcountry feast.  Or for more information on recipes and meal planning, check out her Backcountry Foodie website.   Subject: Backcountry EatsInterviewees: Aaron Owens Mayhew (Sling)Interview Date: May 7, 2020Runtime: 56:04 Download Now: Backcountry Eats (WMA format 27.3 Meg); Backcountry Eats (MP3 format 53.8 Meg)

In Episode 75, Tim Harrison snowmobiles to the top of Bates Ridge in northern Maine to catch up after our visit to Harrison's Pierce Pond Camps last fall.  The camp is 1/10th of a mile off the Appalachian Trail and is coveted by thru-hikers for the hearty 7am breakfast - served to backpackers in the scenic backdrop off Pierce Pond Lean-To and 16 miles from the nearest township. In the show, Tim tells us about running the camp since 1986, his experience with hikers over the years, shares some happy and sad moments at Pierce Pond, and offers some suggestions for those backpacking in Maine.   Sound interesting?  Then listen in or learn more about the camp here. Subject: Harrison's Pierce Pond CampsInterviewees: Tim HarrisonInterview Date: April 8, 2020Runtime: 46:28 Download Now: Harrison's Pierce Pond Camps (WMA format 22.1 Meg); Harrison's Pierce Pond Camps (MP3 format 43.5 Meg)

In Episode 74, we record at a historic time.  Coronavirus has caused a worldwide pandemic.  The governor of Georgia just cancelled school for the year and ordered a "shelter in place" mandate across the State.  So tonight we skip the studio interview, record with a combo of Skype, Join Me, and Zoom, and embrace the social distancing guidelines of the CDC. In the show, we discuss our time on the Trail this month, talk about how hiking has changed over the last two weeks, and what city, state, national forest and national parks are doing in our area.  We also talk briefly with Cardiac and Drone Boy about the impact on the Appalachian Trail community, and on thru-hiking in general. It's not all doom and gloom though.  There's some comedy in the podcast as we discuss our favorite Netflix shows, some worthy hiking/backpacking movies, our emergency preparedness (pre-pandemic), and the hiking plans we have when this is over.  Subject: The Pandemic PodcastInterviewees: Gary (Drone Boy), Scott (Cardiac)Interview Date: April 1, 2020Runtime: 1:01:16 Download Now: The Pandemic Podcast (WMA format 29.8 Meg); The Pandemic Podcast (MP3 format 88.2 Meg)

In Episode 73, we discuss the most appropriate hiking & backpacking songs for the trail.  The assignment was to come to the studio with 3 songs that relate to hiking/backpacking - in either the lyrics or song title.  In the show, we listen and debate each song and give honorable mention to some others that didn't make our list. This is a very subjective topic with many options and opinions and it is likely to stir up some controversy.  We rarely reach agreement since there are multiple ways to define "appropriate", and a member of our group even goes rogue with 3 songs that he enjoys while on the trail - which results in a side conversation. Regardless - this is an entertaining show that will have you scratching your head, laughing out loud, and thinking of your top 3.  Drop us a note when you do ... and I'll post them below! Subject: Tunes For The Trail?Interviewees: Gary (Drone Boy), Scott (Cardiac), Steve (Stickman, Tony (1 Beer/1 Song)Interview Date: January 21, 2020Runtime: 1:12:24 Download Now: Tunes For The Trail? (WMA format 34.4 Meg); Tunes For The Trail? (MP3 format 69.7 Meg)

In Episode 72, Victoria Livschitz tells us about "Right On Trek", a website to help hikers and backpackers plan their multi-day backpacking trips.  Victoria did her first thru-hike on the John Muir Trail only a few years ago but has since embraced the sport and logged recent ventures into Patagonia and the Grand Canyon. She joins the show this evening to tell us about her introduction to backpacking, how it changed her life, and why the serial entrepreneur was motivated to create other tools to help backpackers plan their ventures in to the wilderness.  Victoria is asked to compare her tools to other well known applications on the market - like Guthook and AllTrails.  Join us for this interesting conversation.  Subject: Right On TrekInterviewees: Victoria LivschitzInterview Date: January 23, 2020Runtime: 54:26 Download Now: Right On Trek (WMA format 26.5 Meg); Right On Trek (MP3 format 52.5 Meg)

In Episode 71, Ken Strange joins the show to discuss his recent book It's Your Camino which documents his ~500 mile hike with wife Aurora through the countries of France and Spain.  In the podcast, Ken gives us some history of the Camino, talks about working with Martin Sheen (who starred in the movie The Way), gives us some tips on how to publish a book, and tells us about his chance TV interview on the Camino about the disappearance of childhood and family-friend Anne McCarrick. Ken is a retired FBI agent who met his wife during a six year stint working for a prince in Saudi Arabia.  He and Aurora, both strong in their Catholic faith, eventually made their way back to Spain to hike the Camino and explore the many alburges, churches, and castles on the former Roman footpath.       So if the Camino is firmly on the your wish list - you are going to enjoy this interview.  And you can check out Episode 56 and 30 for further motivation.  Happy Holidays - and may Santa bring you a long distance Trail for Christmas! Subject: It's Your CaminoInterviewees: Ken StrangeInterview Date: December 19, 2019Runtime: 1:25:44 Download Now: It's Your Camino (WMA format 82.9 Meg); It's Your Camino (MP3 format 82.5 Meg)

In Episode 70, we talk about some great hiking and backpacking gift ideas for the Holidays.  Cardiac and Drone Boy are back on the show to talk about outdoor gear for beginners, weekend warriors, long-distance hikers, and kids - and just in time for the Holiday shopping season.  We also offer up some backpacking gifts for $50 or less, and review some not so wonderful gift ideas from Christmas past. You can see the live video recording of this podcast on Drone Boy's YouTube channel, or click below to follow us on your favorite podcast app - including iHeart Radio where we recently launched.  Happy Holidays! Subject: Backpacker ChristmasInterviewees: Scott (Cardiac); Gary (Drone Boy)Interview Date: November 24, 2019Runtime: 1:04:37 Download Now: Backpacker Christmas (WMA format 62.8 Meg); Backpacker Christmas (MP3 format 62.0 Meg)

In Episode 69, Cardiac and Drone Boy are back after a nearly two year hiatus to discuss a "Dozen Ways To Die In the Backcountry" - an article that first appeared in Backpacker Magazine in 2008 and was recently published online. The topic tonight is timely since we record Halloween eve and take a "stab" at the Top 12 reasons hikers and backpackers get killed in the wilderness.  We also discuss what was left off the list (and merits inclusion) plus offer up some lessons to assure you are not a casulty in the wilderness. You can see the live video recording of this podcast on Drone Boy's YouTube channel, or for a bonus show that covers this topic in a more rowdy and explicit manner check out Episode 62 "Backpacker Feud". Subject: A Dozen Ways To DieInterviewees: Scott (Cardiac); Gary (Drone Boy)Interview Date: October 30, 2019Runtime: 1:01:32 Download Now: A Dozen Ways To Die (WMA format 59.5 Meg); A Dozen Ways To Die (MP3 format 59.3 Meg)

In Episode 68, "IronWill" Callahan joins the show to tell us what it's like being a teenage thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail.  In February of this year, Will left Springer Mountain at the age of 17 and hiked northbound to Woods Hole in Virginia where he discovered he had a fractured tibia.  After taking a break to heal, he returned to the trail to finish his hike - completing the Vermont to Virginia section southbound. In the podcast, Will talks about what it's like being one of the youngest thru-hikers on the trail.  He also describes the southbound experience and tells us about hiking solo after the thru-hiker masses cleared out.   For more on Will's journey you can click over to his Instagram account to see some photos from his hike. Subject: Teenage Thru-HikerInterviewees: Will (aka IronWill)Interview Date: October 6, 2019Runtime: 38:28 Download Now: Teenage Thru-Hiker (WMA format 36.3 Meg); Teenage Thru-Hiker (MP3 format 36.3 Meg)

In Episode 67, Kaylee (aka "Smiles") is back on the show to tell us about her summer hike across Jotunheimen National Park.  The park is recognized as one of Norway's premier hiking and fishing regions and it has 250 peaks that rise above 6,000 feet - including Northern Europe's two highest peaks, Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind. In the interview, Kaylee tells us about her solo journey through the park, hiking the famed Bessengen Ridge, walking hut-to-hut, and how this route compares to her travels on the Tour Du Mont Blanc further south in Europe.  Kaylee also hints at what is next on her backpacking list - so listen in for all the details.  For more on Kaylee's adventures you can click over to her Instagram account or see more photos from her hike at this link Subject: Jotunheimen National ParkInterviewees: Kaylee (aka Smiles)Interview Date: October 6, 2019Runtime: 57:26 Download Now: Jotunheimen National Park (WMA format 53.8 Meg); Jotunheimen National Park (MP3 format 54.1 Meg)

In Episode 66, the Motor City Ramblers tell us about their 1994 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. This is the third release in a special series to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our hike, and it was recorded at Trail Days on May 13, 1995 in Damascus, Virginia. In this episode, we flashback 25 years to Damascus to sit by the river and talk about the Motor City Rambler's Appalachian Trail thru-hike. The interview was done in a field, with a small handheld mic and cassette tape recorder. So don't expect high fidelity - but I'm grateful to have this and all 11 recordings of my thru-hiking buddies and A.T. Class of 1994. Subject: Motor City RamblersInterviewees: Bob & DianeInterview Date: May 13, 1995Runtime: 47:15 Download Now: Motor City Ramblers (WMA format 23.0 MB); Motor City Ramblers (MP3 format 45.3 MB)

In Episode 65, Johnny Malloy tells us about his passion for hiking and backpacking and how it led to a 30+ year career as a guidebook author. Johnny graduated from the University of Tennessee in the 80's with an economics degree but decided to never work a 9-5 job. He is now an accomplished outdoor writer and columnist with over 70 camping, fishing, hiking, and padding guidebooks to his credit - covering 26 States in the U.S. with many in the heart of Dixie. We recently met at Trail Days and speak on the show about the guidebook business, on what it takes to be successful, and on how to win over a publisher and be a full time writer. Johnny also found a way to live out his dreams in the wilderness and currently averages 150-200 nights in the backcountry each year. Jealous? If you are at a point of transition in your life - he has the blueprint for your future. Love what you do, and you'll never work a day in your life. Subject: Dream JobInterviewees: Johnny MalloyInterview Date: July 22, 2019Runtime: 1:15:21 Download Now: Dream Job (WMA format 72.9 MB); Dream Job (MP3 format 72.6 MB)

In Episode 64, Gary "Drone Boy" Vaughan returns to the show to discuss our May trip to Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia. He recently chauffeured me to the annual event where I joined the Class of 1994 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our thru-hike. In the podcast, we talk about what it's like for a first timer at the event, what it's like for a veteran of the festival (that hasn't been for 20 years), and review our experiences at Tent City, in town, and on the parade route - where I walked with my class in the annual Trail Days parade. Did I mention that we drove to Damascus in a 100% electric car ??? We'll discuss that too, and talk briefly about our hike on the Appalachian Trail near Roan Mountain on the drive up. For more information on Trail Days, you can click here, or check-out Episode 41 at N2Backpacking to hear more from the Class of 1994 who I interviewed during our 1st anniversary at Trail Days a year after our thru-hike. Subject: Trail Days 2019Interviewees:  Gary "Drone Boy" Interview Date: June 8, 2019Runtime: 1:27:41 Podcast Video: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Download Now: Trail Days 2019 (WMA format 82.8 MB); Trail Days 2019 (MP3 format 82.2 MB)

In Episode 63, I speak with Black Sunshine about his 1994 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. This is the second release in a flashback series where we speak with 11 prospective thru-hikers about their attempt to complete the A.T. in a single year. It was recorded in Charlotte, N.C. on March 5th, 1995, and is part of a series to honor the 25th anniversary of our '94 thru-hike on the A.T. In the episode, Black Sunshine tells us about his winter start in Georgia, the Virginia blues, and his eventual jump North to escape the brutal Southern heat and humidity. He also shares some personal tips for enjoying a long distance hike on the A.T. For a change of format, you will not hear me in this podcast. Black Sunshine speaks solo and candidly on the highs and lows of the journey - with some sound effects bridging the gaps. You can click to Episode 41 for a compilation of this series, or check out the Trail Days 2019 podcast to learn more about the annual event. Subject: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Bonus Series (Black Sunshine) Interviewees: Rob ( Black Sunshine)Interview Date: March 5, 1995Runtime: 43:08 Download Now: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Bonus Series (Black Sunshine) (WMA format 41.1 MB); Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Bonus Series (Black Sunshine) (MP3 format 41.8 MB)

In Episode 62, we discuss a dozen ways to die in the backcountry - based on an article published in Backpacker magazine and recently updated on their online website. In the show, Beer Run and Therm Rider join me for a "Backpacker Feud" (patterned after the TV game show) to name the top ten killers in the backcountry. Not to make light of the top dangers in the wilderness ... but they are worth knowing and you'll most certainly be surprised by what is NOT on the list. This podcast was recorded at a remote backcountry cabin near the Chattahoochee National Forest at Lake Burton. So it's not a studio recording - but the show is entertaining and informative nonetheless. It is also more rowdy than our normal podcasts, so we flagged this episode as a bonus show available to supporters of the podcast. Follow this link for access, or check back in a few months for an expanded and unrestricted discussion of this topic. Subject: Backpacker FeudInterviewees: Beer Run, Therm RiderInterview Date: June 14, 2019Runtime: 23:59 Download Now: Backpacker Feud (WMA format 23.1 MB); Backpacker Feud (MP3 format 46.2 MB)

In Episode 61, Alex "Money $hot" Maier returns to the show to talk with us about his recent film and adventure on the 812 mile Hayduke Trail which starts in Arches National Park and finishes in Zion National Park - traversing the slot canyons, desert washes, and mountain ranges that make the deserts lands of Southern Utah and North Arizona some of the most scenic landscapes in North America. In the podcast, Alex tells us about the remote wilderness and true solitude that awaits you on the Hayduke, and with brutal honesty discusses the desert hazards that make this one of the most challenging thru-hikes in North America.  Money Shot also shares with us some valuable lessons from the Hayduke, and hints at why thru-hiking these lesser traveled routes may provide a front and backcountry experience that is hard to find on some of the major long distance trails of North America these days.  For more information on Alex, you can click to his website or follow this link to watch his video for FREE on YouTube.  And to hear my conversation with “Money Shot”, see below… Subject: The HaydukeInterviewees:  Alex "Money $hot"  Interview Date: February 21, 2019Runtime: 1:46:55 Download Now: The Hayduke (WMA format 100.6 MB); The Hayduke (MP3 format 100.5 MB)

In Episode 60, Troubadour tells us about his 1994 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. This is the first release in a special bonus series to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our hike, and it was recorded at Trail Days on May 13, 1995 in Damascus, Virginia. After finishing the A.T. in 1994, Troubadour went on to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 1999 and the Continental Divide Trails in 2002 - walking nearly 10,000 miles and completing the Triple Crown - which we discuss in detail in Episode 18. In this episode, however, we flashback 25 years to Damascus to sit by the river and talk about Troubadour's Appalachian Trail thru-hike. The interview was done in a field, with a small handheld mic and cassette tape recorder. So don't expect high fidelity - but I'm grateful to have this and all 11 recordings of my thru-hiking buddies and A.T. Class of 1994. Subject: TroubadourInterviewees: Stephen Interview Date: May 13, 1995Runtime: 48:13 Download Now: Troubadour (WMA format 45.5 MB); Troubadour (MP3 format 45.4 MB)

In Episode 59, I speak with Bart Smith (aka Infinite Dust) who was recently featured in Backpacker Magazine as "The Man Who Hiked It All".  Since 1992, Bart has hiked nearly 35,000 miles on 30 of America's National Scenic and Historic Trails - completing the last of the Trails by October 2nd, 2018 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the National Trails Act. In the show, Bart tells us about his backcountry photography, the coffee table book he completed with Earl Shaffer on the Appalachian Trail, the photo book he did with Karen Berger on the Pacific Crest Trail, and shares some of his favorite moments capturing scenes in the backcountry.  So if you have the thru-hiking bug, and want to learn more about our National Scenic Trails - now is you chance to hear from the "Man Who Hiked It All."  You can also click to Bart's website to see his photography and learn more about his travels. Subject: The Man Who Hiked It AllInterviewees: Bart (aka Infinite Dust)Interview Date: December 13, 2018Runtime: 1:53:39 Download Now: Man Who Hiked It All (WMA format 109.1 MB); Man Who Hiked It All (MP3 format 109.3 MB)

In Episode 58, Michael and Tim tell us about their recent hike to Havasu Falls in Northern Arizona.  You've likely seen the iconic photos of the Falls - the turquoise water set against the desert canyon walls, the idyllic swimming holes surrounded by sunbathing backpackers, this oasis in the middle of a barren Grand Canyon.  And you've probably thought about hiking here ... but these guys have actually done it.  And they backpacked to the Falls at the ages of 10 and 12! So if these kids can do it .... you can too.  In the podcast, the boys are going to tell you all about their trip - and get you motivated to backpack in and camp at Havasu Falls for a few days.  On the show we find out more about the trail to the Falls, discover what the campsites are like, talk about guide services in the area, and learn how to plan a trip to this special canyon.  And if Havasu Falls isn't on your bucket list now - it just may be by the time you finish this podcast.  For trip details, pricing, etc. click here. Subject: Havasu FallsInterviewees: Michael, TimInterview Date: November 4, 2018Runtime: 31:23 Download Now:  Havasu Falls (WMA format 30.3 MB); Havasu Falls (MP3 format 30.4 MB)

In Episode 57, Rand tells us about his recent Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hike through the Grand Canyon in Arizona. This spring he hiked the 42 mile route in 12 hours starting at the South Rim at sunrise, tagging the North Rim by noon, and returning to his starting point near The Yavapai Lodge by sunset - logging more than 20K feet of elevation change while on the trail. In the podcast, Rand tells us about the backcountry experience - with suggestions on how and when to hike the route and intel on what to expect while you are on the Trail.  So click below for the show or track us down on Spotify.  We just launched the podcast series this week on their network. Subject: Rim-to-Rim-to-RimInterviewees: RandInterview Date: November 1, 2018Runtime: 1:01:27 Download Now: Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (WMA format 59.4 MB); Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (MP3 format 59.2 MB)

In Episode 56, 3 Dub (aka the World Wide Wanderer) returns to the show to tell us about his spring hike on the 477 mile Camino de Santiago through the countries of France and Spain.  You might recall that Phillip spent 7 months hiking northbound or "NOBO" on the Appalachian Trail last summer and that we spoke in Episode #51 only a few days before his departure to Europe to hike the Camino. In the podcast, 3 Dub updates us on his travels and shares some tips and tricks for thru-hiking the Camino de Santiago.  Phillip also tells us what it's like to re-enter the working world after spending the last year on the trail - and hints at his next great adventure!  For more background on 3Dub, check out Episode #7 or click to his Instagram page to see more photos from his backpacking adventures. Subject: Camino de SantiagoInterviewees: Phillip (aka 3Dub)Interview Date: September 27, 2018Runtime: 1:23:06 Download Now: Camino de Santiago (WMA format 80.0 MB); Camino de Santiago (MP3 format 80.0 MB)

In Episode 55, Kaylee (aka "Smiles") tells us about her recent thru-hike on the Tour du Mont Blanc which is one of the most popular long-distance walks in Europe.  It circles the Mont Blanc massif, covering a distance of roughly 170 kilometres (110 mi) and passes through parts of Switzerland, Italy and France. In the show, Kaylee tells us about the TMB hut system, "wild" camping, the critters, the ladder climbs, and the Sound Of Music scenery that awaits you on this trail.  There's a reason that 60,000 people hike a portion of the Tour du Mont Blanc trail each year.  So if you are looking for a great European adventure that you can do in two weeks or less - Kaylee has all the details.     For more on Kaylee's adventures you can click over to her Instagram account or see more photos from her hike on the Tour du Mont Blanc at this link Subject: Tour Du Mont BlancInterviewees: Kaylee (aka Smiles)Interview Date: August 2, 2018Runtime: 1:18:57 Download Now: Tour Du Mont Blanc (WMA format 76.0 Meg); Tour Du Mont Blanc (MP3 format 76.0 Meg)

In Episode 54, we discuss Backpacker Magazine's list of 35 Awesome (and Awesomely Bad) Outdoor Movies while sitting fireside on the Chattooga River.  In the show, I review the hiking and backpacking movies on Backpacker's list with 3Dub, BeerRun, Brownie, The Camel, Napster, The Ox, and Wagonhammer after we sit out a rainstorm on the river.  We discuss the movie, the plot, and the major actors of each film.  Then after a brief debate, the group gives a thumbs-up or down on the movie.  We are sometimes enthusiastic and sometimes not, but frequently have strong opinions on each show - and rarely agree on all the films on the list.  FOREWARNING, this podcast is more edgy and explicit than our normal (non-campfire) shows and is not recommended for those easily offended or under the age of 13.  So if you don't have a sense of humor ... you might want to avoid these backcountry campfire shows.  But if you do - you are in for an interesting discussion!!!  For the official Backpacker Magazine list and for comments from the public to their published article follow this link.  See you in Hollywood! Subject: Awesome (Awesomely Bad) Hiking & Backpacking MoviesInterviewees: 3Dub, Beer Run, Brownie, The Camel, Napster, The Ox, WagonhammerInterview Date: June 23, 2018Runtime: 49:11 Download Now: Awesome (Awesomely Bad) Hiking & Backpacking Movies (WMA format 47.6 MB; Awesome (Awesomely Bad) Hiking & Backpacking Movies (MP3 format 47.5 MB)