Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Skurka

The sisters reveal the location for their next podcast series: Wyoming's Wind River Range! Carrie and Molly detail their journey to Wyoming as they prepare to set out on Andrew Skurka's high route. Last minute jitters turn into a major pivot for the girls as they make decisions which will significantly impact their upcoming hike.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined once again by our pal and backpacking legend, Andrew Skurka. We cover a host of new subjects including the future of dedicated satellite communicators with smartphones introducing satellite texting capabilities, what he foresees for the fate of rain gear in light of the move away from PFAS, how the first season of guiding trips went in Yellowstone, his favorite backpacking destinations in each of the lower 48s four time zones, and he gives Chaunce a live, in-person questionnaire to match her with the appropriate backpacking route, like an old school Facebook quiz. We're also joined by Andrew's wife, Amanda, and we chat about more relationship and personal topics like what it's like for your spouse to be in the backcountry for several months of the year, the challenging decision between having kids or not, the benefits of a DINK lifestyle, and much more. This is a wide-ranging conversation, from technical backpacking subjects to more intimate, personal topics, and I think and hope you'll really enjoy it.  We wrap the show with how one unlucky hiker realized Badger's near fate of being wedged between boulders for several hours in pursuit of her phone, our biggest low stakes conspiracy theories, Chaunce ran a marathon, and the triple crown of cocktails. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Trailbrush: Use code “TREK20” for 20% off trailbrush.com.  [divider] Interview with Andrew Skurka Skurka's Website Skurka's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:02:50 - Reminders: Help us make Jabba shave his beard, support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, join us in Denver on December 7th and apply to be a 2025 blogger! 00:08:52 - Introducing Skurka 00:10:10 - What's your take on PFAS leaching from GoreTex? 00:16:07 - Do you sleep with your food? 00:19:39 - What are your thoughts on bear canisters on the AT? 00:20:20 - How were the first trips out of Yellowstone? 00:23:22 - Discussion about fitness level on Skurka's trip applications 00:26:56 - Chaunce's sample application 00:32:51 - If you had one week to backpack in each of the four time zones in the lower 48, where would you go and why? 00:40:00 - Discussion about birds 00:45:20 - What are Skurka's other hobbies? 00:48:06 - What are the top three shoes to get you through a year? 00:52:35 - Pacific Time zone backpacking 00:53:30 - Do you have any trips in the Cascades or Olympics next year? 00:54:50 - How experienced do you have to be to do the Wind River High Route? 00:59:58 - Best toilet paper alternatives 01:05:50 - What was your reaction when you first learned about the backcountry bidet? 01:06:45 - How much do you backpack together? 01:12:00 - How did you two meet? 01:19:00 - Discussion about Skurka's risk tolerance 01:21:38 - What's Amanda's perspective on satellite communication from home? 01:23:55 - How many days would Amanda want Andrew to be traveling? 01:25:44 - Do you foresee phasing yourself out of the guiding trips? 01:27:00 - Discussion about relationship dynamics 01:32:05 - What's your take on iPhones' new satellite texting feature? 01:40:00 - What's a new Skurka hot take? 01:45:50 - What happened with GoLite? 01:53:40 - How did you decide not to have kids? 02:01:05 - What are the advantages of a DINK lifestyle? 02:12:50 - What advice would you give to someone trying to decide whether to have kids? 02:18:58 - What trips are open for 2025? 02:21:00 - Which of your guides do you want to shout out? 02:26:05 - Do you still have the scholarship program? 02:36:35 - What signature trips are offered in 2025? 02:30:10 - Kumo Question: What is the one skill you wish you had mastered? 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Renowned long-distance backpacker Andrew Skurka visits Google to discuss the gear, supplies and skills necessary to make hiking fun instead of a chore. Described by National Geographic as “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,” and named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and “Person of the Year” by Backpacker magazine, Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile 6-month loop around Alaska and Canada's Yukon. Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, you'll love this guide. Learn exactly what you need to carry – both on your back and between your ears – for all seasons and circumstances through a show-and-tell of clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, and more, as well as through detailed articles on foot care, campsite selection and hiking efficiency. Skurka's practical recommendations give you all the tools and techniques you'll need to succeed on the trail. Originally published in April of 2012. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

Thru hiker, route creator, adventure athlete, writer, and outdoor legend Andrew Skurka takes a brief break from his guided expeditions to join Doc in studio and share some of what's between his ears. Settle in and buckle up as Skurka talks about his most important tool out there, refusing to be a corporate cog, early mistakes, necessary skills, and the Big 3: the Sea-to-Sea Route (7,775 miles), the Great Western Loop (6,875 miles), and the Alaska-Yukon Expedition (4,700 miles). Epic guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker, route creator, endurance athlete, and guide Andrew Skurka! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker, route creator, endurance athlete, and guide Andrew Skurka! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode, Courtney talks to Grant "Detour" Breidenbach, of Bear Vault, about the challenges of bear safety. Should you hang your food? Should you carry a bear canister? How far away should it be from your camp? What the heck do I do if I actually have a bear encounter? They answer all these questions and more! Grant Breidenbach is an outdoor enthusiast and wilderness ethics fanatic. He actively pursues the best of nature in all four seasons by backpacking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering. Follow Grant: https://www.instagram.com/bearvault/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/grantbbach/ Find a bear canister here: https://bearvault.com Here is the article Grant referenced by Andrew Skurka: https://andrewskurka.com/argument-against-hanging-bear-bag/ Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the website. I may even share it on the show! Click here: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/hiking-unfiltered/ You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ Check out the other shows on the Hiking Radio Network https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Stuff I love! Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/. Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order! Start your own Riverside Podcast here: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=cam

In this episode of the podcast, the Seek Outside crew sits down with Backpacking Legend Andrew Skurka to talk all things backpacking. We talk about; Best footwear for Alaska, packing your fears in a trip, why Bettles Alaska is so cool, layering system for 3 season comfort and much more. To learn more from Andrew check out his website: https://andrewskurka.com/To get your summer backpacking kit going, visit our website: https://seekoutside.com/

Andrew Skurka is known throughout the backpacking industry as someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to spending time in the backcountry. He was thru-hiking before it became popular and has hiked well over 20,000 miles across both long and short expeditions. Andrew now operates a backpacking guide service. Andrew is a wealth of knowledge for all things backpacking, but also has great insight into the mindset the backcountry requires.If you enjoy learning from the best, this episode will not disappoint. Show NotesHow Andrew Skurka got into thru-hikingHow far backpacking has come since the early daysHiking the AT in the early daysThe benefit of uninterrupted long-duration hikes/adventuresThe importance of having an “end” to an expedition or experienceOn being goal-oriented rather than “wandering”How Andrew got into being a backpacking guide mindset from a guide to teacherLearning to slow downLearning to navigate groups and personalitiesHigh Routes explained How Andrew got into high routesThe natural progression of outdoor explorationPlans for future expeditionsAndrews backpacking advice Andrews favorite gear Thoughts on synthetic or natural fibers How to followup with Andrew SkurkaLinksWebsite: https://andrewskurka.com/Guided Trips: https://andrewskurka.com/guided-trips/By Land LinksLearn How To Backpack: https://courses.byland.co/learnhowtobackpack6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking: https://courses.byland.co/6-weeks-to-solo-backpacking-waitlistYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmoryByLandFacebook Groups: https://byland.co/facebook-groupsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emory_by_landSupport the Show: https://byland.co/donate

Jeremiah and JK get to hang out with outdoor legend, Andrew Skurka, to chat about everything from recent adventures to the gear he uses out on trail. This is like getting a masterclass in backpacking from a true professional. If you'd be interested in registering for one of Andrew's trips, go to: www.andrewskurka.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/support

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined once again by Andrew Skurka. In his fourth appearance on the show, we cover some uncharted territory here, including an overview of a guided trip from last year that went less than according to plan, how to best scout the weather for where you're backpacking (and why relying on trip reports can be a mistake), his thoughts on the Durston X-Mid, how someone who lives in the flatlands should train for a backpacking trip out west, why he was able to PR his marathon time in his early 40s (which is a handful of years past the traditional running prime) and why he's gifting Juliana a trash bag. We also go into why Andrew got into hunting, what tips he has for new hunters, gear advice, and why he butchers his own meat. Skurka's episodes are always full of practical advice for the backcountry and this one is certainly no exception. We wrap the show with the top footwear from the Appalachian Trail in 2022, the triple crown of gaming consoles, and the most exciting thing we've learned in the new year. Good To-Go: Use code “TREK25” for 25% off at goodto-go.com. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “TREKPOD10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Andrew Skurka Skurka's Instagram Skurka's Website Time stamps & Questions 00:05:25 - QOTD: What's the most exciting thing you've learned in the new year? 00:10:49 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon! Badger Sponsorship goes live January 30! 00:13:20 - Introducing Andrew 00:14:27 - What have you been up to since you were last on the show? 00:15:05 - Discussion about marathons and athleticism 00:17:52 - Discussion about shoe technology, shoes for hiking vs. running, and shoe life length 00:23:18 - Will you be going for another personal record? 00:24:12 - Have you sustained any major injuries related to running? 00:24:50 - What's your exercise routine? 00:25:37 - Tell us about the guiding year you had. 00:29:46 - How did you pick the ideal location within Olympic National Park? 00:32:13 - What portion of the trips were off trail? 00:33:15 - Discussion about group dynamics and reactions to non-optimal trip conditions 00:36:00 - What went well on the trips to the Olympics? 00:36:55 - Will you modify fitness expectations for 2023 trips? 00:39:25 - Any other lessons from the 2022 session? 00:40:22 - Discussion about Skurka's guides 00:41:55 - What components go into a “good” guiding service? 00:43:11 - What is your minimum threshold for new guide hires? 00:47:25 - Were there any standout new hires from this year? 00:50:27 - Do you find it challenging to get on trail for personal reasons? 00:53:04 - What do you see being more realistic moving forward: hiring out the administrative side or the in-person guiding side? 00:55:43 - How do you recommend getting backcountry weather forecasts? 00:59:53 - What do you think about the iPhone satellite SOS communication feature? 01:03:31 - Did anything else come out over this year that you're really excited about? 01:06:00 - Did you change any of your gear this year? 01:07:20 - Discussion about the Durston X-Mid 01:09:00 - Discussion about DCF and gear improvements 01:12:44 - Discussion about the lifespan and waterproofing of tents 01:16:00 - What's the most underdeveloped piece of gear that cottage companies are missing? 01:19:05 - What are your training tips for people living in low-elevation, flat areas? 01:23:18 - Backpack rain cover or no cover? 01:27:00 - Zach & Chaunce's gear over time 01:27:44 - How many bear vaults can a ULA Catalyst fit? 01:28:38 - What was your interest for getting into hunting? 01:29:45 - Discussion of elk versus mule deer and meat amounts 01:30:48 - Have you gotten pushback on hunting from your followers? 01:32:47 - Discussion about elk herd management in Colorado 01:35:35 - Discussion about butchering and processing the elk meat 01:37:43 - Is there a leave no trace element of hunting? 01:40:10 - How did you learn what to do? 01:46:40 - What are the chances of there being a Skurka guided hunting trip in the future? 01:48:40 - Do you have any resources to recommend? 01:50:04 - Have you had any funny encounters with animals while hunting? 01:52:14 - What fabrics are ideal for being quiet and invisible while hunting? 01:53:00 - What lessons have you learned since beginning hunting? 01:54:44 - Do people hunt mountain goats or big horned sheep? 01:55:50 - What do you want people to know about the 2023 guiding season? 01:56:42 - Tell us about your scholarship program. SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2022 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard Triple Crown of gaming consoles Pupdate Mail Bag Use code ‘BACKPACKER RADIO' for 15% off Kevin Conley's book! 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Christopher Marshburn, Dayne, Greg McDaniel, Kristina Diaz, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Sawyer Products, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. 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Bob and Dina sit down with adventurer Andrew Skurka to talk about his journey to becoming a long-distance backpacker, ultrarunner, 2:27 marathoner, and outdoor guide. We discuss: · Andrew's origin story and how he got into outdoor sports and adventure · What he learned from his initial metabolic efficiency test · His typical nutrition day when at home vs. on a guided backpacking trip · His famous beans-rice-Fritos dish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQp81n8uzzE) and other food ideas for backpacking and thru-hiking · The diet that appears to be the least successful for backpacking · Marathon training Links: · Recipes and food ideas for the trails from Andrew and his team · His Metabolic Efficiency Assessment from 2014 · The YouTube video of Andrew literally scaring the crap out of a grizzly bear Learn more about Andrew, the guided backpacking and thru-hiking trips that he and his team offer, and many other outdoor insights at http://www.andrewskurka.com/ and find him on Instagram @andrewskurka Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Athlete Blood Test, who provide individualized, athlete-specific blood analysis to discover your unique nutrition, training, and recovery needs. Use code ISN22 for a 15% savings on any of their testing panels. Check them out on the web at www.athletebloodtest.comand on Instagram @athletebloodtestcom and Facebook at Athlete Blood Test. You can also email results@athletebloodtest.com for more information. Learn about Bob and Dina's services: Find Bob at www.enrgperformance.com and Dina at www.nutritionmechanic.com

In this episode, Courtney talks to Grant "Detour" Breidenbach, of Bear Vault, about the challenges of bear safety. Should you hang your food? Should you carry a bear canister? How far away should it be from your camp? What the heck do I do if I actually have a bear encounter? They answer all these questions and more! Grant Breidenbach is an outdoor enthusiast and wilderness ethics fanatic. He actively pursues the best of nature in all four seasons by backpacking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering. Follow Grant: https://www.instagram.com/bearvault/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/grantbbach/ Find a bear canister here: https://bearvault.com Here is the article Grant referenced by Andrew Skurka: https://andrewskurka.com/argument-against-hanging-bear-bag/ Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the website. I may even share it on the show! Click here: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/hiking-unfiltered/ You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ Check out the other shows on the Hiking Radio Network https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Stuff I love! Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/. Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order! Start your own Riverside Podcast here: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=cam

Rohan Aurora was a hiker before becoming an ultra runner.  He made the switch when his virtual hiking guru, Andrew Skurka, an American professional backpacker, came in second in the Run Rabbit Run race.  After reading about Andrew's journey in this event, Rohan felt he needed to learn more about the ultra scene.  From there Rohan has never looked back completing races like the Mogollon Monster 100k, Lone Star 100k, and Kodiak Ultra 100 just to name a few.  We chat to Rohan about all this and his two Western States 100 ticket races at The Georgia Death Race and his two Hurt 100 DNFs.  All this and more.  Here is Rohan...   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel at GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: GRRFacebook Check out GRR Instagram here: GRRInstagram Check out GRR Twitter here: GRRTwitter Check out GRR Pinterest here: GRRPinterest Support us on Patreon here: GRRPatreon  

 Jörgen  hör björnen lufsa utanför tältet. Plötsligt river den upp tältduken och tittar in. Jörgen är fast i sin sovsäck ½ m från björnen och pratat lugnande till den. I avsnittet får du veta hur det gick.  Många inom ultralight backpacking är nördar med extremt prylintresse som prio 1. Jörgen är måttfull och har djupa kunskaper som bygger på massiv erfarenhet. För honom är det centrala att vara ute och uppleva fantastisk natur i stora vildmarker. Att fjällvandra med 25 kg i ryggsäcken är en plåga. Att vandra med 10 -15 kg är fantastiskt. Det är samma sak med livet i övrigt. Lightweight backpackning i livet blir minimalism när det gäller många prylar och åtaganden. För att kunna maxa upplevelser och utöva dina intressen mer. För att skapa ett rikare liv .  Du får  höra om Ray Jardin som är den som startade lätt packnings revolutionen. Vi talar också om Andrew Skurka som gjort extrema prestationer mär det gäller långvandring i stora vildmarker. Jörgen har skrivit flera böcker. ”Vandra fjäderlätt: för njutbara turer” är mycket bra. En guidebok om Gröna bandet kommer mycket snart ut. Jag skulle gärna vilja läsa boken ”Lev fjäderlätt: för ett njutbart härligt liv”. Men ingen har skrivit den än. Mer om Jörgen Johansson finns på www.fjaderlatt.se . www.mentalkravmaga.se Enjoy 

In this episode we speak with Andrew Skurka who is an accomplished through hiker, backpacker and expedition guide. We get his expertise on through hiking, the nuances of becoming a hiking guide, the importance of staying clean in the backcountry, as well as trying to minimize your impact on the environment you explore in. Have you ever heard of a backcountry bidet?For more info on Andrew Skurka, check out his website: https://andrewskurka.com/

Long distance hiker, nutritionist, and guide Katie Gerber joins us for today's episode!  It was a pleasure to speak to Katie about her backpacking history and how a health issue paved the way for her work in the nutrition field.  Helping adventurers prepare mentally and physically for their upcoming journeys is one of her specialities.    As a guide for Andrew Skurka, Katie travels the world leading small groups in the wilderness and using her knowledge to teach team building and best practices in the outdoors.  Thank you for joining us, Katie! Check out her website: katiegerber.com  Holistic Heath for the Avid Adventurer  ———————————————————— Andrew Skurka Adventures: andrewskurka.com

YOU asked and the experts answered! Re-listen to this episode from a little over a year ago where Andrew Skurka and Mary Cochenour answer listeners' gear questions on a very wide variety of applications.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Andrew Skurka returns!  Again.  In studio.  Not that you need any convincing to continue listening, but this chat starts normal and devolves into Chaunce tricking him into saying that he'll do sexual things a bug.  We also talk about the new normal of backpacking in the West, we learn about the Skurka Scholarship, and we get a detailed overview of the backcountry bidet butt cleaning technique.  This one has it all. We do a triple crown of reality tv shows, share the sad news of the passing of a beloved PCT trail angel, and give a last call for our internship application.  [divider] LISTEN Download this episode. [divider] Good To-Go: Use code “backpacker25” HERE to save 25% on your next order. Free shipping on orders over $100.  Enlightened Equipment: Save 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket with code “ultralight10” here.  Hike the International Appalachian Trail, Ulster-Ireland: Go to www.iatulsterireland.com to learn more about this beautiful hike!  [divider] Interview with Andrew Skurka  Time stamps & Questions 00:04:41 - QOTD: What is everyone binging on Netflix right now?  00:12:24 - Reminders: Internship opportunity  00:14:16 - Introducing Andrew Skurka  00:14:57 - What has changed for you since 2021?  00:17:20 - How many minutes a mile do you average? 00:17:58 - How does your passion for running compare to your thru-hiking? 00:19:18 - What does your off season look like?  00:19:50 - Are you wrecked after one of these marathons? 00:21:05 - How many miles are you averaging a week?  00:21:42 - How do you break up your miles throughout the week?  00:22:23 - Why do you prefer road running? 00:22:58 - Has running dulled your excitement for long distance hiking?  00:25:51 - Do you use the van on guiding trips?  00:27:00 - The Guiding Business  00:28:52 - Is there a limit to your trips?  00:30:37 - What makes a good guide?  00:31:40 - What becomes stressful during the trips?  00:33:11 - What happened in 2014?  00:36:42 - Tell us about the guiding services you offer  00:37:30 - What's the most difficult aspect of a guiding business? 00:38:27 - What does the Olympic Mountains trip have that others don't?  00:41:21 - What factors do you take into account for trip cancellations?  00:42:54 - Do you think forest closures will becomes more and more common?  00:44:50 - Do you think strict fire-starting rules will be put into place?  00:45:40 - How do you feel about the condition of the West?  00:47:00 - Where are you house hunting?  00:49:42 - What's your advice for CDT and PCT SOBOs? 00:51:45 - Do you think hikers need to strengthen snow skills?  00:52:24 - Which of your new trips are you most excited about?  00:53:11 - What do you look for when you scout out a new trip?  00:53:48 - Do you plan bailouts?  00:54:19 - What are the deadlines for applying for your trips?  00:54:45 - How many applications do you commonly receive?  00:55:36 - Do you use waitlists? 00:57:17 - How do you weed out applicants?  00:59:50 - Guide Hiring  01:02:21- What got you interested in birding?  01:04:32 - Skurka Scholarship  01:05:43 - Diversity of guiding trips  01:09:13 - Skurka Scholarship deadline - Feb 21st  01:10:48 - Thoughts on gear innovation  01:16:30 - What are your thoughts on inReach Mini 2?  01:22:22 - What other categories have innovation opportunities?  01:24:26 - What's your least favorite flying insect?  01:25:24 - Fuck, Marry, Kill: Insect version  01:27:36 - Anything else gear-related? 01:29:45 - State of content-websites  01:32:26 - How do affiliate links?  01:34:45 - What's the future of content websites?  01:36:49 - Voicemail Listener Questions - Backcountry bidet etiquette  01:46:59 - Listener Question - High Sierra in a high snow year 01:47:18 - Listener Question - High route development 01:48:38 - Listener Question - Who does Skurka follow in the outdoor space?  01:50:48 - Find Andrew Skurka: www.andrewskurka.com  SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda:  (Almost) Every PCT Town, Ranked by Taylor Bell Sympathies to the Jerry Dinsmore family  Triple Crown of reality tv shows  5 Star Reviews  Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Good To-Go, Zach's favorite meals on trail. Place your order at www.goodto-go.com and use code “backpacker25” at checkout for 25% off!  [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, and Matt Soukup. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Liz Seger, Cynthia Voth, Emily Brown, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven.

This week on the pod Travis and Mace are joined by Andrew Skurka! Andrew was named “Adventurer of the Year” by both Outside and National Geographic, as well as “Person of the Year” by Backpacker. National Geographic described him as “a superman among trekkers” and “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet.” In the process of covering mega distances over rugged terrain in relatively short periods of time he helped define modern light-and-fast backcountry travel. His typical 3-season kit weighed between 8 and 10 pounds while he logged 30+ miles per day. Skurka—now an active runner and guide—catches up with Travis and Mace on this personal, compelling, and informative episode.In This Episode: Andrew Skurka Instagram | WebsiteBoulder County Wildfire FundTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTube

In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Andrew Skurka, one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet, and a National Geographic and Outside Magazine Adventurer of the Year. Skurka has hiked enormous distances, including 4700 miles on the Alaska-Yukon expedition, 6900 miles on the Great Western Loop. and 7700 miles on the Sea-to-Sea route. As a result of his travels, Skurka has developed a system for fast and light backpacking, with a kit weighing under 10 pounds; he's also the author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Tips to Hit the Trail.  Blissful Hiker covers the phrase “Hike Your Own Hike,” how to protect food from bears while backpacking, and how to develop navigation skills for the trail. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com. Walking Distance is sponsored by John Reamer and Associates. Go to www.johnreamer.com to learn more. Interview with Andrew Skurka 0:59 - What does Hike Your Own Hike mean? 3:00 - Should you always Hike Your Own Hike? Is there actually a right and wrong way to backpack? 6:24 - Why did the idea of a right way and wrong way to backpack stir things up with some people? 8:40 - In your blog you wrote that “Backpackers should have gear, supplies, and skills that are appropriate for their trip objective and the conditions,” which is pretty obvious. You're teaching a course on planning, which I struggle with, and I'd like to know why and how you're doing it. ​​11:20 - I have a precursory understanding of trail conditions and researching this, and I find myself in unexpected weather. But you're actually fine tuning that research to plan your trips. ​​14:10 - I am about to do the Continental Divide Trail, and I've been researching how to protect food from bears. You wrote something about that a while ago too, what's your perspective? ​​18:15 - Andrew Skurka has huge miles under his belt from hiking and running. He owns a company that guides people through their own adventures; Andrew says that leading others has informed his own trips. ​​20:04 - Making the leap from roaming off trail and building orienteering skills is daunting for most of us, but Andrew has experience with navigating off trail. What is route finding and how do you do it? ​​23:03 - While hiking in Africa, we had to route-find in order to get where we needed to go. I found it interesting that European hikers were much more comfortable with a map and compass than the Americans. You spoke earlier about Guthook; do you think it would be better if everyone used maps and compasses? ​​25:50 - There's a lot of discussion about people not using paper maps at all, especially during thru-hikes. Most people argue that paper maps are heavy and it's easier to use Guthook. What's your perspective? ​​28:50 - How do you print your maps? ​​31:30 - Going back to your clients, what was it like hiking your many miles of trail alone, to guiding others? ​​34:20 - How has it changed you as an adventurer to work with other people? Is it humbling? Is it satisfying? Mentioned in this episode: Andrew Skurka's website and blog “Actually, there is a ‘right way' to backpack: the limits of Hike Your Own Hike” Andrew Skurka on Instagram The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Tips to Hit the Trail National Center for Environmental Research Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She's thru-hiked New Zealand's Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow Walking Distance on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.

Judy “HeartFire” Gross is the owner of LightHeart Gear. She lives in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina (a few feet south of the city of Asheville). Judy has been making tents and other ultralight backpacking gear since 2009. She started out just planning on making a tent for herself, but a friend suggested she make kits and sell them. ‘After all, hikers like to make their own gear’. Well, she decided to make the tent and sell it- and thus a business was born. Now her business is a thriving hub of outdoor gear, along with clothing for women. Guest Links- https://lightheartgear.com/ Tent Buying Guide- https://www.backpacker.com/gear-item/tent-buying-guide/ How to Choose a Tent- https://www.backcountry.com/explore/how-to-choose-a-backpacking-tent Andrew Skurka article- https://andrewskurka.com/backpacking-shelters-big-tall-sprawwwl/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Ultrakönnyű túrázás. Milyen szemlélet húzódik meg az egyre népszerűbb kifejezés mögött? Kércz Viktor UL túrázó volt ebben a segítségünkre. Ultrakönnyű Túrázás Facebook csoport - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1626682277497962 The Hiking Life - https://www.thehikinglife.com/going-light/ Andrew Skurka - https://andrewskurka.com/what-inspires-you-to-backpack/ Kércz Viktor - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiTL4hW5cAtZ439ssPcFLUg Bakancsos Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bakancsospodcast

Jeremiah and JK sit down to chat with one of the originators of ultralight backpacking, and a true adventurer, Andrew Skurka --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/support

Andrew is an adventure athlete, guide, and writer based in Boulder, CO. He's well known for his extremely long and difficult thru hikes. He's done too many cool expeditions to list, but some notable ones are his Alaska-Yukon Expedition (6 months, 4,700 miles), Great Western Loop (7 months, 6,875 miles), and the, Sea-to-Sea Route (11 months, 7,775 miles). Incredible stuff. Andrew also runs guided trips, which we talk about in this episode. Check out Andrew's website here: https://andrewskurka.com/ Buy Andrew's book, Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Trips to Hit the Trail Check out Andrew's Instagram here: @andrewskurka Learn more about this podcast at: https://www.longwayradio.com/

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Andrew Skurka- and as you might’ve already guessed, it does not disappoint.  We touch on a range of different subjects in today’s show ranging from how COVID effected his guiding business, to why wildfires have been so bad in the west over the past couple of decades (and the reason might surprise you), to Andrew’s favorite trail meals, to the intricacies of the backcountry bidet, to picking the perfect campsite, to layering in the winter, and much more.  Put simply, you will enjoy this chat. We round out the show with a reminder of our impending butt tattoos, a triple crown of the worst chores, an explosive butthole patent-pending, picking death by shark or mountain lion, and some horse facts, crab edition. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code "POOPSTORY" to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com Feals.com discount code: Use code "BACKPACKER" to get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. [divider] Help us raise $100,000 for the trails and we'll get butt tattoos. Apply to be a Trail Correspondent. Check out Hikerlink. How to Get a Job In the Outdoor Industry by Kelly Floro  New Podcast Seeking Research Intern (A Juliana Chauncey Project) Backpacker Radio Book Bundle  [divider] Interview with Andre Skurka Andrew's Previous Backpacker Radio Epsidoe (33) Andrewskurka.com  00:04:49 - Intro to Andrew Skurka 00:06:38 - What has Andrew done since 2019?  00:07:53 - Is it usually bigger nes in the FKT world when someone breaks a record rather than setting one?  00:09:28 - Was 2019 mostly dedicated to the guiding business?  00:10:20 - How did guiding go in 2020?  00:12:15 - What was your thought process on when to pull a plug on a trip for 2020?  00:14:48 - You also dealt with a lot of fires this year correct?  00:15:14 - How many clients are usually on each trip?  00:15:40 - Did you run into any problems with the number of people?  00:17:04 - How are you feeling about trips in 2021?  00:24:41 - Are people going to have to submit whether or not they’ve been vaccinated before going on a trip?  00:25:56 - Did the 2020 fire season impact how you are scheduling trips in 2021?  00:28:09 - What is your personal threshold for hiking in smoke?  00:34:19 - Do you want to speak to what is causing wildfires?  00:37:50 - What is the solution for wildfires?  00:40:20 - Is climate change part of the causes of wildfires?  00:41:00 - The Ted Talk Andrew shared on wildfires.  00:41:19 - Do you have tips for hiking in smoke/near wildfires? 00:43:09 - Would you ever consider making plan B’s for your trips?  00:45:00 - Can you touch on some of the trips you are looking forward to in 2021? 00:49:42 - How active are you with new gear testing?  00:51:10 - Skurka uses a pillow. 00:57:10 - Is there anything else you’ve used this year that you like?  01:01:10 - You’re a hunter right?  01:02:25 - What are some of your favorite backcountry recipes?  01:04:42 - Do you put anything with the protein powder?  01:05:27 - What does Skrurka eat in normal life?  01:06:10 - So you run fasted?  01:10:19 - People want to know about the backcountry bidet?  01:12:22 - Do you bury the things you use to wipe?  01:14:00 - Do you use an accessory? Do you poke a hole in the lid?  01:14:28 - Have you ever thought of making a video that demonstrates?  01:15:48 - How do you know you’re clean at the end?  01:16:39 - Wait, so you don’t just splash the water?  01:18:00 - Do you use soap on your hands after?  01:18:33 - Out of your high route guides, what is your top recommendation for beginners?  01:19:47 - What do you look for in picking the perfect campsite?  01:22:30 - Do you have any advice for beginner winter hiking/snowshoeing/backpacking? 01:28:03 - What do you want to plug?  Andrewskurka.com    Segments How to Get a Job In the Outdoor Industry by Kelly Floro  New Podcast Seeking Research Intern (A Juliana Chauncey Project)  How much money would you have to be paid to be someone’s personal bidet assistant?  Triple Crown of Chores You Hate  Patent Pending: A Washer and Dryer in One Machine  Horse Hermit Crab Facts QOTD: Would you rather be trapped in a cage with a mountain lion or a pool with a bull shark?  Mail Bag [divider] Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Jason Lawrence, Austen McDaniel, Andrew, Christopher Marshburn, S11N, and Sawyer Products A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Cynthia Voth, Brandon Spilker, Emily Brown, Jeffrey Miller, Mitchell, Zoe Jenkins, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Mark Snook, Peter Ellenberg, Thomas Fullmer, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.

Hey monkiis. I'd like to welcome the Wildman Andrew Skurka (@andrewskurka) to the show. I've been following Andrew for many years now and I was psyched for the opportunity to chat. Andrew has traveled by foot for thousands of miles through some of the wildest terrain imaginable. For these 'firsts', he received several accolades including the prestigious National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. Check out his adventure-resume below. This past August 2020, he set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) for a route called the Pfiffner traverse right here in Colorado. In the introduction to the episode, there is an audio clip of him completing this 76-mile journey and when I heard this back in August I've been wanting to chat ever since. Alaska-Yukon Expedition (6 months, 4,700 miles), Great Western Loop (7 months, 6,875 miles), and the Sea-to-Sea Route (11 months, 7,775 miles). National Geographic, March 2011. Circling Alaska in 176 Days. Outside, April 2011. Adventurers of the Year. National Geographic Adventure, December 2007. Adventurer of the Year. Backpacker, August 2005. Person of the Year. Men’s Journal, December 2005. Adventurer Hall of Fame. Some of Andrew's other athletic achievements include: a marathon personal-best of 2:28:24, and placing 73rd at the 2017 Boston Marathon. He has completed six 100-mile races, and has finished Top 3 at the Leadville 100, Run Rabbit Run 100, Bighorn 100, and Vulcano Ultra Trail 100K. Please enjoy our conversation and thanks again to Andrew for joining me! If you have questions, please send a note to info@monkii.co or send us a DM to @monkii.co on Instagram we can get more monkii Q&A sessions going. Thanks for tuning in and if you are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

Andrew Skurka & Joe McConaughy join me to talk about training and psychology for ultra distance events. Show page: https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/133

Today we discuss the southern most section in Pennsylvania as we leave this fair state for Maryland. It's a great long hike, that is heavily wooded. Also, we answer a question about how to get started backpacking! Give it a listen. Andrew Skurka's Peanut Noodle recipe The 10 essentials from the American Hiking Society --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Originally aired March 8, 2019 Andrew is essentially a "professional backpacker" who is best known for his long-distance backpacking trips, many of which are firsts. For instance, his 6,875-mile Great Western Loop, his 7,778-mile Sea-to-Sea Route and his 4,679-mile "loop" of Alaska on foot, raft, and ski. He also has completed a plethora of shorter adventurers that would be on anyone's bucket list. He's been considered the John Muir and Henry David Thoreau of Generation Y, was Backpacker Magazine Person of the Year, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, among other awards. However, today's episode is not specifically about those adventures, but about what life has been like after those achievements. How has he built a sustainable career from backpacking? What future adventures is he planning? Listen in to find out. www.andrewskurka.com ( http://www.andrewskurka.com/ ) Instagram: @andrewskurka ( https://www.instagram.com/andrewskurka/?hl=en ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we are joined by Luke “Strider” Jordan.  Strider has a couple of very impressive treks on his resume including the North Country Trail (NCT), which is more than twice the length of the Appalachian Trail, as well as the 3,100 mile Great Plains Trail (GPT), which runs from Texas to North Dakota.  We also discover the wild world of naked pooping, a fan-submitted poop paradise on the John Muir Trail, and another edition of Backcountry Matchmaking.   [divider] Listen   Download this episode. [divider] The Trek's Pledge to Do Better BACKPACKER RADIO MERCH Interview with Luke Jordan "Strider" Facebook  North Country Trail  Great Plains Trail QOTD: “What is the proper poop dress code?" Hikerlink! Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross Check out Trail Correspondents Check out The Attempt!  [divider] 00:02:00 – Gardening Updates! 00:04:18 – QOTD: What is the proper poop dress code? 00:10:00 – BPR Merch! 00:12:11 – Intro to Strider (Has hiked the North Country Trail and the Great Plains Trail) 00:12:47 – Where does your interest in backpacking come from? 00:17:30 – Did you have any mentors that told you how crazy it was to start with the NCT? 00:19:24 – How road walks affect the NCT. 00:20:40 – Where the NCT goes! 00:21:30 – Mosquitoes in the upper peninsula 00:27:09 – Support for the North Dakota section 00:30:15 – Inspiration from Andrew Skurka and Nimblewill Nomad 00:31:15 – “We Build Trail in Low Places” – NCT music video on vimeo 00:32:59 – Did Strider meet all 8 people who live in North Dakota? 00:34:40 – Is Strider affiliated with the NCT? 00:36:15 – How big is the non-profit team at the NCT? 00:38:08 – Plans to move the road walks to trail? 00:41:40 – Snow in Minnesota 00:49:39 – Patent Pending: A Dinner Knife that Attaches to Your Shoe to Make Ice Skates 00:58:18 – Any issues with deer ticks/ticks in general? 01:02:45 – What's it like having celebrity status as a thru-hiker on a less travelled trail? 01:07:30 – Ohio and the Buckeye Trail 01:15:00 – Blazes in the NCT Backcountry 01:17:13 – Hiking with maps instead of a smart phone 01:17:40 – How many people have thru-hiked the NCT? 01:19:00 – Stopping his trans-Ozark trail 01:22:00 – Hundreds of tiny ticks in Strider’s ankles 01:28:11 – How is New York? 01:31:30 – Could you do the Finger Lakes section as a wine hike? 01:40:08 – Strider met Ron Strickland 01:44:00 – James Lunning did 5 scenic trails back to back 01:46:10 – Is Strider the only person to have thru-hiked the Great Plains Trail? 01:54:00 – Starting in the desert was a new experience 01:57:30 – You need a support crew to get through New Mexico 01:59:00 – What is there to look forward to walking through Kansas? 02:00:00 – What is the wind like? 02:06:00 – Have you done the cave tours in Wind Cave National Park? 02:23:30 – If you want ______ you should hike the Great Plains Trail 02:25:00 – Where should people go to help out with the NCT or GPT? SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda: The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Sleeping Bags and Quilts by Kelly Floro A Complete Guide to Resupply on the John Muir Trail by Inga Aksamit Pupdate: Harper is Huge and Misbehaving Triple Crown of Things That Make You Uneasy (?) Mail Bag! 5 Star Review Backcountry Matchmaking: Jeff aka "Chef Boy R.D.": @Pieceof_jake Kate "Stickerz": @katieb3th11 Buckeye: @therealjyoungs Buy Chaunce's book! Find Strider on Facebook: @StriderNCT   [divider]   Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise or praise for Backpacker Radio?  Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Stitcher and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Christopher Marshburn, Janelle L, S11N, Sawyer Products, and Thomas Fullner A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdwallet, Jacob Northrup, Jason Lawrence, Jeff LaFranier, Jeffrey Miller, Mark Snook, Mitchell, Peter, Peter Ellenberg, Zoe Jenkins Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio, and Chaunce on Facebook. Follow The Trek on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter.

Shanty catches up with backpacking and navigation expert Andrew Skurka. Skurka started his long distance hiking career in 2002 when he completed the 2,170-mile Appalachian Trail as a novice backpacker. From there, Skurka took his hiking status to the next level by laying down the first tracks on three enormous, untouched routes in America. Through those thousands of miles of solo hiking, Skurka has become a master at finding his way in the wilderness. Listen in as Skurka takes us through his unusual progression of long-distance hiking, from the well worn path of the AT to these high-risk, high-mileage adventures. In the process, Skurka also touches on the multiple high routes he’s created in recent years, what he carries in his backcountry navigation kit, and the one, simple concept that everyone can do to stay found in the backcountry.

Andrew Skurka is a long-distance backpacker, guide, and writer, who lives in Boulder, CO. As a twenty-something he hiked three notable long-distance trips including the Alaska-Yukon Expedition (6 months, 4,700 miles),Great Western Loop (7 months, 6,875 miles), and the Sea-to-Sea Route (11 months, 7,775 miles). Only one of these has been repeated, and only once. For these trips, Andrew was named “Adventurer of the Year” by both Outside and National Geographic, as well as “Person of the Year” by Backpacker. National Geographic described him as “a superman among trekkers” and “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet.” On the podcast, I talk with Andrew about his epic hikes, how he got to that point in his life, and how he's sharing his expertise with others.

In this episode, Dennis and Kevin are joined by Andrew Skurka. Andrew is a prolific long distance thru hiker, guide, and writer. His notable trips include: The Alaska-Yukon Expedition (6mo and 4700 miles), Great Western Loop (7mo and 6875 miles) and the Sea-to-Sea Route (11 mo and 7775 miles). He is also a National Geographic "Adventurer of the Year", Outside Magazine "Adventurer of the Year" and Backpacker "Person of the Year". We talk about gear, long hikes, cold weather, bear hangs, vapor barriers and adult onset hunting.Andrew Skurka Websitehttps://andrewskurka.com/Big Tripshttps://andrewskurka.com/adventures/Bear Hangshttps://andrewskurka.com/argument-against-hanging-bear-bag/Alchohol Stovehttps://andrewskurka.com/backpacking-alcohol-stove-system-gear-list-ultralight-premium/Vapor Barriershttps://andrewskurka.com/vapor-barrier-liners-theory-application/Be Preparedhttps://andrewskurka.com/be-prepared-but-against-what/Hunting Motivationshttps://andrewskurka.com/motivations-deer-elk-season-opens-in-two-weeks/

In this episode, Dennis and Kevin are joined by Andrew Skurka. Andrew is a prolific long distance thru hiker, guide, and writer. His notable trips include: The Alaska-Yukon Expedition (6mo and 4700 miles), Great Western Loop (7mo and 6875 miles) and the Sea-to-Sea Route (11 mo and 7775 miles). He is also a National Geographic "Adventurer of the Year", Outside Magazine "Adventurer of the Year" and Backpacker "Person of the Year". We talk about gear, long hikes, cold weather, bear hangs, vapor barriers and adult onset hunting. Andrew Skurka Website https://andrewskurka.com/ Big Trips https://andrewskurka.com/adventures/ Bear Hangs https://andrewskurka.com/argument-against-hanging-bear-bag/ Alchohol Stove https://andrewskurka.com/backpacking-alcohol-stove-system-gear-list-ultralight-premium/ Vapor Barriers https://andrewskurka.com/vapor-barrier-liners-theory-application/ Be Prepared https://andrewskurka.com/be-prepared-but-against-what/ Hunting Motivations https://andrewskurka.com/motivations-deer-elk-season-opens-in-two-weeks/

Going lightweight saves a ton of energy, but how best to do that? Andrew Skurka was a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and created monster routes, such as the Great Western Loop and Alaska-Yukon Expedition. He now runs a guiding business (when not racing Marathons), with 29 trips this year alone. Alan Dixon is an engineer and adventurer who helped co-found Backpacking Light, and will be a guide on three Andrew Skurka Adventures this year. These two know the drill! Interestingly, they both say how you use the gear is more important than the gear itself. Andrew and Alan also gave advice for the PCT, and the listed the gear that has changed the sport in the last 5 years including: Andrew and Alan listed the gear that has changed the sport in the last 5 years, including: 1. Garmin Mini: https://amzn.to/2Tzwe8o 2. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Ultralight Mattress: https://amzn.to/2U0yMva

If there was one gear cave every outdoorsperson should see, it would be that of renowned professional hiker Andrew Skurka. Touted as the ‘Gen Y John Muir,’ Skurka discussed moving on from a ‘nomadic lifestyle,’ the keys to planning for a backpacking trip, his gear cave, and a lot more. In the hiking world, few names command more respect than Andrew Skurka. The National Geographic Explorer of the Year has circumnavigated Alaska on foot and hiked America’s longest trails. Today, he works as a professional backpacking guide to more than 150 clients each year. The post Andrew Skurka: ‘Gen Y John Muir’ Adventures the Old-Fashioned Way appeared first on GearJunkie.

What is the plan? Well, here it goes. The idea is to leave Harpers Ferry the morning of April 24th, hiking to Waynesboro, VA at the bottom of the Shenandoah National Park by May 3rd. There are 34 established camp sites and if I'm able to put my preparation into practice I will be able to make my mark and stay at some of them while camping in dispersed backpacking camping locations on other days. we are sponsored today by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks. An advocacy group dedicated to eliminating the $12B maintenance backlog of our Nations National Parks. Check them out at http://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org. Check out The Trek's 2019 AT hiker survey -- https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/2019-hiker-survey-general-information/?ref=slider We also talked about some of the ways to make sure you are able to find a good campsite. Andrew Skurka, backcountry hiker extraordinaire, has definite opinions about this topic. Find them at: https://andrewskurka.com/five-star-campsites-part-1-introduction/ (part 1 of a 4 part series) Thanks very much and we'll see you next time! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This year's FKTOY coverage is brought to you by the running apparel company, rabbit. Go to runinrabbit.com, enter FKT at checkout, and save 20% on your first order. Thanks for supporting the companies that support Fastest Known Times! Five women and five men will be awarded for the best FKTs in 2019.  Who will they be?  Peter Bakwin (Episode 65) and Andrew Skurka (Episode 26) discuss what inspired them this year. "One issue with this FKT, is that it's not a well-known Route by a well-known person, so some Voters may not understand how incredibly hard it is - the numbers do not describe this." The next Podcast will reveal the #5, #4, and #3 FKTs of 2019.  One thing for sure - they won't be the same-old Routes by the same people!  The first three years of FKTOY Awards saw the John Muir Trail, Nolans 14, and R2R2R win 3 Awards and the Appalachian Trail 2 - in 2019, these four towering Routes are not even on the Nominations List!   "Six Athletes had 2-3 Nominations coming into this year - in 2019 none of them were Nominated - you're going to hear about new people!" Podcast music by Sage Baptiste (instagram.com/imsagebaptiste & @whatablr) and mixed by Kyle Richardson (instagram.com/kylerichardson).

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, I am joined by recent Western States 100 winner, Clare Gallagher.  Not only is Clare a world-class ultra runner, she's also a very vocal and passionate environmental activist, Princeton graduate, Patagonia athlete, and all around powerhouse.  She shares how she was able to pull off the most important victory in her young ultra running career, the two weeks she spent hanging out with Tommy Caldwell in the arctic leading up the race, all the while doing everything she can to save the world.  Literally.  I touch briefly on my hike of the Oregon Coast Trail, we have a trail propaganda featuring how to thru-hike as a petite woman, and much more.   Subjects discussed in the episode include: Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15% Gossamer Gear The One Gossamer Gear Gorilla Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella Sawyer Permethrin Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co Running Your First Ultra: Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race by Krissy Moehl Leadville 100 Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc Western States 100 Call them! Andrew Skurka episode FKT for the Joshua Tree Traverse Speak up in favor of H.R. 1146 How to find your local representative Clare Gallagher's website Clare's Instagram Trek Propaganda Thru-Hiking Advice for Small Women How to Dress for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years Check out Trail Correspondents Check out Stories from the Trail Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise or praise for Backpacker Radio?  Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this podcast.  Find us on Stitcher and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Michael W Hinkley, S11N, Todd Cartner, Sawyer Products, and Travis Smith A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Gregory Gardner and Peter Leven Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio, and Chaunce on Facebook. Follow The Trek on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter. Intro music via. Featured image taken by Austin Siadak.

Show #82 – #nostovecurious – On this month´s Trail Show special guest Andrew Skurka joins us live in studio once again after a 4 year sabbatical to talk Pfiffner Traverse, group tarps and gourmet trail meals! D-Low has no pity for the stoveless, Speshul discusses a new app that leaves us perplexed, OOO weighs in […] The post The Trail Show #82: The Pfiffner Traverse first appeared on The Trail Show.

Show #82 – #nostovecurious – On this month´s Trail Show special guest Andrew Skurka joins us live in studio once again after a 4 year sabbatical to talk Pfiffner Traverse, group tarps and gourmet trail meals! D-Low has no pity for the stoveless, Speshul discusses a new app that leaves us perplexed, OOO weighs in […]

Howdy Roamers and thanks for joining us for another episode of the Right To Roam Podcast. Lace up the boots and ready your packs for this episode as Lee, Sam and Adam are joined by accomplished distance runner, through hiker and outdoorsman, Andrew Skurka. In an earlier episode of the podcast Lee and Sam had, […]

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by adventuring legend, author, blogger and backcountry guide, Andrew Skurka.  This is a very meaty show, we touch on a huge number of subjects including his ridiculous backpacking endeavors, his favorite backcountry routes, his bear bagging recommendations, the current state of rain gear, specific gear recommendations for an AT or PCT thru-hike, and so much more.  Strap in, this is a fun interview filled with a ton of valuable insight. We also debut a new segment, featuring a popular YouTube personality by the name of Second Chance Hikes, and close out the show with a triple crown of survival items.   Subjects discussed in the episode include: Subjects discussed in the episode include: Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver Gossamer Gear Anniversary Video Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15% Gossamer Gear The One Gossamer Gear Gorilla  Sawyer Micro Squeeze Sawer Micro vs. Sawyer Squeeze Use Code "trek10" at Greenbelly.co to save 10% off your order. Use code "thetrek" at us.foursigmatic.com (our link) to save 15% Smiles intro! ULA Circuit  Big Agnes Fly Creek 1 Mountain Hardware 15 Andrew Skurka Interview Zion Williamson needs a new pair of shoes Andrew "Paul Revere" Skurka Sea to Sea Route Great Western Loop Jeffrey Garmire aka Legend recently became second person to complete this trail Alaska-Yukon Expedition Andrew's Guided Trips InsectShield and other factory treated permethrin treatments Andrew's Bear Bagging Recommendations Ursack Loksak Bear Canister Yosemite High Route Pfiffner Traverse Wind River High Route Columbia Outdry Andrew Skurka's Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide 2nd Edition Sleeping bag / quilt insulation for the Appalachian Trail Hydrophobic down or high quality down provider like Western Mountaineering How to keep your down preserved on a damp / humid trail Andrew made a grizzly bear shit itself Future expedition that excites Andrew AndrewSkurka.com Second Chance Hiker on YouTube Email us at podcast@thetrek.co to nominate a "Thru-Hiker of the Week" Triple Crown of survival items Danny Devito Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years Check out Trail Correspondents! Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise or praise for Backpacker Radio?  Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Stitcher and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Michael W Hinkley, S11N, Sawyer Products, and Travis Smith A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Gregory Gardner and Peter Leven Follow Andrew Skurka, The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow The Trek, Backpacker Radio, and Chaunce on Facebook. Follow The Trek on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter. Intro music via.

Intrepid thru-hiker Andrew Skurka tella stories of busting mega days on foot in the backcountry.

At only age 37, Andrew Skurka has already been there, and done that: "Hiking fast was not accepted. I was frowned upon for doing the AT in 3 months." Times have changed, and so did Andrew - he's done massive projects many people may not have even heard of: the Sea-Sea route (7,775mi), Great Western Loop (6,875mi), and the Alaska Yukon Expedition (24 days between road crossings). He's written a book, definitely has the best how-to website for backpacking (andrewskurka.com), and it's worth listening to his perspective on FKTs.

On this episode, Adam is joined by one of the most accomplished off-road endurance athletes to ever shoulder a backpack, Andrew Skurka.  Renowned for his solo backpacking feats, Andrew’s list of accomplishments is extensive. He was named “Adventurer of the Year” by both National Geographic and Outside Magazineand has backpacked 30,000 plus miles (yes you read that right) while pursuing his passion for trekking. Beyond his endurance resume, Andrew is a hunter, and one hell of a curious guy that puts a lot of thought into everything he does. There’s plenty to take away from this conversation between Adam and Andrew. Andrew’s Bio, Site & Gear Lists @andrewskurka    

Diversity on the trail is a heavy, but important subject. It's impossible to do this subject justice in the span of an hour long podcast, but it's a conversation worth having nonetheless. Our correspondents share their thoughts about the diversity -or lack thereof- that they've encountered on trail.  Our hikers also ponder ways the community can encourage under-represented groups to get onto the trail.  Admittedly- our correspondents largely follow the demographics of the thru-hiking community at large- which is to say young and white. Though one of our hikers is visiting from across the pond and another is gay- and we've got more female correspondents than male when the trail skews the other way. But in terms of racial diversity, there's none.  We were fortunate to get the input of Elsye "Chardonnay" Walker, who's one of the few (if not the only) black woman to hike the triple crown.   She shares her take on these same questions, which offers some interesting contrast to the other stances offered in this episode.   Lastly, we get an update from Jeffrey "Legend" Garmire, who's on the tail end of his Great Western Loop journey, a 6,875-mile footpath across the western half of the USA. The path, popularized by Andrew Skurka, links five existing trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, & Arizona Trail, as well as some route finding through the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts. In today's show, we hear from: Jacob Beaver Kate Mueller aka Sassafras  IBTAT Madeline Newel Kate Emmons Lukas Isaacson Sarah Mowery Rachael “Rabbit” DeLano   You can support the show through our Patreon page, which helps us to publish episodes more frequently. Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise or praise for Backpacker Radio?  Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Stitcher and Google Play. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek, Chaunce, and Badger on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube Follow The Trek on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for our newsletter. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Sawyer Products. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Gregory Gardner, Kate Hurley, Clint "DuctTape" Sherbet, Peter Leven Episode produced by Pauly Boy Shallcross. Check out his coffee roaster, Old Man Murph's.   Music via.

Episode 045 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Maine-based landscape photographer Adam Woodworth! I have been a fan of Adam's work for several years and it was so cool to finally get to talk to him over the podcast medium! Adam is a full-time photographer and works a lot with Nikon. His work is very, very good and deserves some attention. It was fun speaking with Adam - it was a very laid back conversation. We covered some great topics this week, including: Adam's journey into landscape photography. Adam's decision to become a full-time professional photographer. His cross-country road trip from Maine to Alaska (here's a link to Andrew Skurka's route we talked about). Night Photography. Adam's video tutorials. Special announcements: This week we are partnering with F-Stop Gear - we are giving away a Medium Shallow ICU to a lucky podcast listener. If you're not familiar with their products, their backpacks are fantastic (I use an older F-Stop Loka) and their ICUs are what you use to put all of your camera gear into the backpack. What's cool about the Medium Shallow ICU is that it will work in all kinds of other backpacks as well and works well with both Mirrorless gear and DSLR gear. In order to enter to win, all you need to do is head on over to the Podcast's Facebook Group and comment on the thread I created there - tell us what you like about the podcast and what topics and guests you'd like to hear in the future. I will choose a winner based on how interesting the comment is (that's my super scientific way to pick)!  Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! To learn more about Adam: Website Facebook Instagram Here are the artists that Adam would like to hear on the podcast: Mike Mezeul Mandy Lea Ben Williamson Jerry Monkman Some examples of Adam's photography can be seen below. Here is a link to the blog post for this episode. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group or on Reddit!

Backpacking legend, Andrew Skurka, is also an outstanding ultra runner. Today, we learn about the psychology, mindset, and perspectives it takes to become one of the most accomplished adventurers in the world.

Andrew Skurka is an accomplished adventure athlete, known for his solo ultra-long-distance backpacking trips.  In total he has traveled by foot, ski and raft over 30,000 miles.  He has been named “Adventurer of the year” by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure and “Person of the year” by Backpacker magazine.  And he's also an ultra-runner with top 3 finishes in a couple of the big 100 mile races.

Andrew Skurka is an accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer. He is most well known for his solo long-distance backpacking trips, notably the 4,700-mile 6-month Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the 6,875-mile 7-month Great Western Loop, and the 7,775-mile 11-month Sea-to-Sea Route. Skurka has been named “Adventurer of the Year” by both Outside and National Geographic Adventure, as well as “Person of the Year” by Backpacker. National Geographic described him as “a superman among trekkers” and “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet.” He has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News Channel, National Public Radio and dozens of local media outlets. In addition to all of that, Andrew has recently become a big game hunter. In this episode of the Hunt Backcountry podcast, Andrew provides us with some excellent information on how to take your backpacking to the next level. We discuss gear, food, and more — including many do-it-yourself alternatives to what the market offers. You will discover how you can make an incredibly lightweight and economical stove, how to pack your own food so that you're not stuck with freeze-dried entrees, why waterproof footwear may not be the right choice for your next adventure, and much more. We also hear why Andrew has lost many fans and followers because of his ventures into hunting, and what we as hunters can do to find common ground with non-hunting outdoor enthusiasts. If you are familiar with Andrew, you know how valuable this interview will be. If you have never heard of Andrew — and many of your probably haven't — you are in for a treat! Show notes and resources at: http://ExoMountainGear.com/53

Andrew Skurka is an accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer. The 34-year-old is most well known for his solo long-distance backpacking trips, notably the 4,700-mile 6-month Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the 6,875-mile 7-month Great Western Loop, and the 7,775-mile 11-month Sea-to-Sea Route. Andrew spends most of his adventures off trail picking his way through the high mountains. I really enjoyed my time meeting Andrew. I found him to be very kind, humble, relatable and focused.   What's Andrew's #1 piece of advice? "GO" Andrew's Media Highlights & Accolades National Geographic, March 2011. Circling Alaska in 176 Days. Outside, April 2011. Adventurers of the Year. National Geographic Adventure, December 2007. Adventurer of the Year. Backpacker, August 2005. Person of the Year. Men’s Journal, December 2005. Adventurer Hall of Fame.

Andrew Skurka is an accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer. The 34-year-old is most well known for his solo long-distance backpacking trips, notably the 4,700-mile 6-month Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the 6,875-mile 7-month Great Western Loop, and the 7,775-mile 11-month Sea-to-Sea Route. Andrew spends most of his adventures off trail picking his way through the high mountains. I really enjoyed my time meeting Andrew. I found him to be very kind, humble, relatable and focused.   What's Andrew's #1 piece of advice? "GO" Andrew's Media Highlights & Accolades National Geographic, March 2011. Circling Alaska in 176 Days. Outside, April 2011. Adventurers of the Year. National Geographic Adventure, December 2007. Adventurer of the Year. Backpacker, August 2005. Person of the Year. Men’s Journal, December 2005. Adventurer Hall of Fame.

Andrew Skurka is a highly accomplished adventure athlete who is most well known for his long-distance solo backpacking trips, including the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the 6,875-mile Great Western Loop, and the 7,775-mile Sea-to-Sea Route. He has also completed countless fast and light trips throughout the Sierras, Wind River Range, Zion National Park, and Appalachian Trail, just to name a few. Andrew has been named "Adventurer of the Year" by both Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure, as well as "Person of the Year" by Backpacker Magazine. • Andrew is also a published author, having written "The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Tools & Tips to Hit the Trail," and he is close to finishing the manuscript for the book’s second edition. He also writes extensively on his personal blog, which is full of detailed, information-rich articles about backpacking, gear reviews, and other endurance-related content. On top of everything else, Andrew is a guide, speaker, and accomplished ultra-runner, having placed second in the Leadville 100 and third in the Run Rabbit Run 100. Just this past weekend (6/25/16), he placed fourth at the San Juan Solstice 50-Mile Trail Run, one of the most difficult 50-milers in the country. • Andrew is a great guy, and we had a very fun conversation. We obviously talk a lot about many of his long-distance backpacking adventures, but we also dig into some of the mental and emotional aspects of traveling through such remote areas for long periods of time completely alone. We talk about his personal background and how he became interested in adventure sports, and also about his decision to forgo a traditional career in finance or consulting to carve out a career centered around the outdoors and adventure. As usual, I ask about his favorite books, favorite documentaries, and favorite locations in the West. • Thanks to Andrew for joining me, and thanks to you for listening to the podcast. Enjoy! • http://mountainandprairie.com/andrewskurka/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:20 - How Andrew describes his work 5:00 - Overview of Andrew’s notable trips 6:30 - “Short is the new long” trips 8:30 - Alaska-Yukon Expedition and other trips 10:35 - Details of the Great Western Loop 14:05 - Details of the Alaska-Yukon Expedition 16:30 - A scary grizzly bear encounter 17:45 - Methods for avoiding distractions, fear, uncertainty 19:35 - Adjusting from expedition life to “normal” life 22:10 - Andrew’s personal background 24:50 - Pursuing an "outside the norm” career after college 27:55 - Advice to folks pursing non-traditional careers 28:25 - Advice to his 22-year old self 30:10 - Specific mistakes that became long-term positives 33:00 - Advice to novice hikers 34:10 - Importance of first-hand experience 36:27 - Andrew’s current life and focuses 38:45 - Approach to writing 40:45 - Thoughts on ultra-running 45:50 - Favorite books 48:55 - Favorite blogs and websites 50:25 - Favorite locations in the West 52:50 - Biggest threats facing the West 55:00 - Andrew’s request of listeners 56:10 - Connect with Andrew online

Andrew Skurka has been on some pretty epic adventures–many lasting thousands of miles of hiking and adventure racing–and has bagged National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year title in the process.   Surely, a measly hundred miler in Colorado is no match for this experienced mountain guide, right?  After his second … The post Andrew Skurka Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

The average person walks 110,000 miles in a lifetime. Andrew Skurka has probably covered that in a 10-year span. He is the only person in the world to have done the Great Western Loop, which is a series of trails that total 6,875 miles. He has also completed the 7,778-mile Sea to Sea Route, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific through Canada and the northern part of the US. He is the author of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Tools & Tips to Hit the Trail, a National Geographic adventurer of the year, and now, a MTNmeister.

Show #36 – Happy Birthday Mags! On this month's show, we revisit clothing fires, the Longmont Brew Hike is replayed, D-Low sings some Neil, special guest Andrew Skurka talks to us about the newly minted Kings Canyon High Basin Route and how Short is the new Long, Big H hiking is dissected, nipple tape is […] The post The Trail Show #36: The KCHBR first appeared on The Trail Show.

Show #36 – Happy Birthday Mags! On this month's show, we revisit clothing fires, the Longmont Brew Hike is replayed, D-Low sings some Neil, special guest Andrew Skurka talks to us about the newly minted Kings Canyon High Basin Route and how Short is the new Long, Big H hiking is dissected, nipple tape is […] The post The Trail Show #36: The KCHBR first appeared on The Trail Show.

Welcome to Spring! Today we bring you Episode #10 – Our Beer Show! On this month's episode we discuss Soul Train Night with P.O.D., Disco´s Pack Test, Mags´Recent Trip with Andrew Skurka, Disco´s upcoming trip on the Hayduke Trail in Utah, an end to D-low´s monastery beer problems, Scott “Squatch” Herriott's “Tales from the Trail” […] The post The Trail Show #10: The SHR first appeared on The Trail Show.

Welcome to Spring! Today we bring you Episode #10 – Our Beer Show! On this month's episode we discuss Soul Train Night with P.O.D., Disco´s Pack Test, Mags´Recent Trip with Andrew Skurka, Disco´s upcoming trip on the Hayduke Trail in Utah, an end to D-low´s monastery beer problems, Scott “Squatch” Herriott's “Tales from the Trail” […] The post The Trail Show #10: The SHR first appeared on The Trail Show.

National Parks Traveler Editor Kurt Repanshek interviews Adam Skurka.

Allegra Young chats with adventurer Andrew Skurka while he's at The Banff Mountain Film Festival about his adventures skiing, packrafting and hiking all over the world.

Andrew is essentially a "professional backpacker" who is best known for his long-distance backpacking trips, many of which are firsts. For instance, his 6,875-mile Great Western Loop, his 7,778-mile Sea-to-Sea Rou, e and his 4,679-mile "loop" of Alaska on foot, raft, and ski. He also has completed a plethora of shorter adventurers that would be on anyone's bucket list. He's been considered the John Muir and Henry David Thoreau of Generation Y, was Backpacker Magazine Person of the Year, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, among other awards.   However, today's episode is not specifically about those adventures, but about what life has been like after those achievements. How has he built a sustainable career from backpacking? What future adventures is he planning?  Listen in to find out. www.andrewskurka.com Instagram: @andrewskurka Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com @peakrefuel If you're in need of some personalized advice before buying your gear, go to backpacktribe.com. You're not only able to purchase the gear you need on their website but talk with someone with the experience and know how. They also offer gear bundles and free shipping. @backpacktribal Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show athttps://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com