Podcasts about Backpacking

Molly and Carrie agree they'll join a friend backpacking the enchantments if she wins a permit—but when their friend ACTUALLY wins they must kick it into gear to experience their earliest season backpacking trip ever.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Balancing Bonfires and Backpacking at Midsommeraften Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-14-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte varmt over den frodige dalen utenfor Mårbu Turisthytte.En: The sun shone warmly over the lush valley outside Mårbu Turisthytte.No: Det var midt på sommeren, og luften var fylt med lyden av glade stemmer og duften av nybakt brød fra det lokale markedet.En: It was the middle of summer, and the air was filled with the sound of joyful voices and the scent of freshly baked bread from the local market.No: Folkemengden beveget seg mellom bodene, som bugnet av håndlagde gjenstander og ferske råvarer, klare til Midsommeraften-feiringen.En: The crowd moved between the stalls, which were brimming with handmade items and fresh produce, ready for the Midsommeraften celebration.No: Sindre sto midt i vrimmelen.En: Sindre stood in the middle of the hustle and bustle.No: Han hadde planlagt en flere dagers fottur i fjellene og trengte sårt nye forsyninger.En: He had planned a multi-day hike in the mountains and was in dire need of new supplies.No: Men den lokale festivalstemningen var fristende, og han visste at forsyningene kunne bli utsolgt.En: But the local festival atmosphere was tempting, and he knew the supplies could sell out.No: “Jeg må finne ut av dette,” mumlet Sindre for seg selv.En: “I need to figure this out,” Sindre murmured to himself.No: Først bestemte han seg for å spørre Kari, en kjent lokal håndverker.En: First, he decided to ask Kari, a well-known local artisan.No: Hun sto ved boden sin, omgitt av vakre, tradisjonelle gjenstander.En: She was at her stall, surrounded by beautiful, traditional items.No: “Du må jo delta på Midsommerfesten, Sindre!” sa Kari oppmuntrende.En: “You have to join the Midsommerfesten, Sindre!” Kari said encouragingly.No: “Det er sjeldent vi får en slik anledning til å feire vårt kulturarv.En: “It's rare we get such an opportunity to celebrate our cultural heritage.No: Det er viktig å leve i øyeblikket!”En: It's important to live in the moment!”No: Sindre nikket, men var fortsatt usikker.En: Sindre nodded but remained unsure.No: Han så rundt og fikk øye på Håkon, en nysgjerrig reisende som han hadde møtt tidligere.En: He looked around and noticed Håkon, a curious traveler he had met earlier.No: Håkon var fascinert av de norske tradisjonene og hadde planlagt å delta på alt han kunne.En: Håkon was fascinated by Norwegian traditions and had planned to participate in everything he could.No: “Vi kan vel gjøre begge deler?” foreslo Håkon med et smil.En: “Can't we do both?” suggested Håkon with a smile.No: “Delta litt i kveld, handle i morgen tidlig og så dra.”En: “Join in a bit tonight, shop tomorrow morning, and then set off.”No: Sindre tenkte over det.En: Sindre thought it over.No: Det han egentlig trengte, var en balanse.En: What he really needed was balance.No: Han kunne jo oppleve både festivalen og turen.En: He could experience both the festival and the hike.No: En plan begynte å ta form i hodet hans.En: A plan began to form in his mind.No: Da kvelden kom, deltok Sindre sammen med Kari og Håkon i festlighetene.En: When evening came, Sindre joined Kari and Håkon in the festivities.No: De gjorde seg klare for St. Hansbål, danset til musikk og spiste gode, hjemmelagde måltider under den lyse nattehimmelen.En: They got ready for the St. Hans bonfire, danced to music, and enjoyed delicious homemade meals under the bright night sky.No: Det var en opplevelse han aldri ville glemme.En: It was an experience he would never forget.No: Tidlig neste morgen, mens solen sakte steg over horisonten, var Sindre allerede på markedet.En: Early the next morning, as the sun slowly rose over the horizon, Sindre was already at the market.No: Han samlet raskt sammen det han trengte for turen.En: He quickly gathered what he needed for the hike.No: Takket være kvelden før følte han seg oppfrisket og inspirert.En: Thanks to the previous evening, he felt refreshed and inspired.No: For Sindre var det en verdifull læring.En: For Sindre, it was a valuable lesson.No: Han forsto nå viktigheten av å ta del i kultur og fellesskap, samtidig som han også fulgte sine lidenskaper for eventyr og natur.En: He now understood the importance of participating in culture and community, while also pursuing his passions for adventure and nature.No: Med nye minner i hjertet og ryggsekken fylt, var han klar for sitt neste kapittel i fjellenes stillhet.En: With new memories in his heart and his backpack filled, he was ready for his next chapter in the silence of the mountains. Vocabulary Words:lush: frodigevalley: dalenturisthytte: Turisthyttehustle: vrimmelenbustle: vrimmelenmulti-day: flere dagerssupplies: forsyningertempting: fristendeartisan: håndverkerencouragingly: oppmuntrendeopportunity: anledningheritage: kulturarvparticipate: deltaplan: planform: formfestivities: festlighetenebonfire: St. Hansbåldelicious: godemeals: måltiderhorizon: horisontengathered: samletrefreshed: oppfrisketunderstood: forstoimportance: viktighetencommunity: fellesskappassions: lidenskaperadventure: eventyrchapter: kapittelsilence: stillhetmountains: fjellene

Founder's Sale by Outdoor Vitals (Early-Bird List): https://bit.ly/4v2qWkYJeremiah and John sit down with Ben McMillen, owner of Hilltop Packs, to talk about the world of cottage gear, building a backpacking business, and what sets small outdoor brands apart from the big manufacturers. Ben shares the story behind Hilltop Packs, the importance of customer connection, company culture, American-made gear, tariffs, product innovation, and the surprising item that became one of Hilltop's biggest sellers.Whether you're a gear nerd, small business supporter, or backpacker looking for insight into the outdoor industry, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most recognizable cottage brands in backpacking.#Backpacking #HilltopPacks #CottageGear #BackpackingPodcast #HikingGear #ThruHiking #OutdoorIndustry

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today's guest episode, we're joined by Nicole Glenn an agronomist, content creator, and founder of the Farm Company, who's earned a dedicated following by speaking honestly about agriculture, soil health, and her experiences as a young woman in the industry. Nicole grew up on her family's Kentucky farm, traveled all the way to Australia to farm and explore new perspectives, and has since transitioned from working with big ag companies to independent consulting focused on building soil health and farm resiliency. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nicole opens up about her journey from tobacco fields to driving brand-new combines Down Under, why soil biology should matter to every farmer, and the practical steps toward more profitable and sustainable farming. We dig deep into the future of American agriculture, the role of women in the field, the rise of content creation in ag, and Nicole's entrepreneurial vision for rural workwear and community. Get ready for a real, optimistic, and sometimes disruptive discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture today full of firsthand perspective, practical advice, and a passion for keeping small farms healthy and thriving. Let's get into it! JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.

In this reposted episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness welcomes a trio of fun guests to talk about going backpacking with kids and some of the best places to visit. In thie episode first recorded in 2022, Urness is joined by Bonnie Henderson, his co-author of the guidebook "Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon," along with 11-year-old backpackers Nate and Mary Evans, who share their thoughts from a kids' perspective. The group picks out 12 great backpacking trips that land on the easier side and are good fits for younger backpackers (or just someone looking for an easier trip).

Carrie and Molly invite you to join this throwback episode, bringing you stories from their fifth day in Wyomong's Wind River Range! You'll hear a ballad which Carrie deems an instant classic, inspiring your very own theme song for the Winds. Revel in the incredible granite peaks for a phenomenal alpineglow while camping at Shadow Lake. Then—of course—the rain is back! Bringing lightning, thunder, and hail!

Wie fängt man eigentlich mit dem Reisen an? Genau darüber sprechen wir in dieser Folge mit Patrick Bockisch – einem Reisenden, der mittlerweile über 60 Länder bereist hat und heute auf nahezu jedem Kontinent unterwegs war: von Backpacking in Südostasien über Work & Travel in Australien bis hin zu Trekkingtouren in Nepal und Peru.

Manque de régularité, peur du burn out, KPI, (des)équilibre, UNESCO...Ce ne sont que quelque uns des nombreux sujets que j'aborde dans cet épisode.Je n'ai pas eu le temps de vous concocter un épisode "comme d'habitude" et je lutte à garder l'équilibre. Alors j'ai décidé pour cette fois de vous raconter le pourquoi du comment, de vous partager les coulisses du podcast et de tout ce qui gravite autour (ou devant?).Je ne sais pas si ça vous intéressera mais je suis curieuse de vos retours!Je vous souhaite une bonne écoute et je vous dis à très très bientôt avec le retour de mes formats classiques!Que vous soyez expatrié ou expatriée, voyageur ou voyageuse ou juste curieux de cultures et de la diversité, ce podcast est pour vous!---Surprises interculturelles est LE podcast qui vous fait voyager et mieux comprendre les cultures du monde.

What is the best tent, backpack, sleeping bag, and more on this episode of the Backpacking Podcast.If you want to check out two of our favorite backpacks, go over to Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/aARVPc7

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What's the difference between a backpacking water filter and a purifier? Why do we keep coming back to the Platypus QuickDraw? And how do you make shorter backpacking trips more comfortable without overpacking? In this Ask OV episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, we answer listener questions about backpacking water filters, carbon fiber framed backpacks, comfort camping, and why Outdoor Vitals often prioritizes hooded jackets first. We cover practical trail-tested tips for keeping filters flowing fast, choosing the right backpack frame stiffness, and adding small luxuries like chairs, hammocks, games, tarps, and better camp food without losing the benefits of an ultralight setup. Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com! Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi Carbon Evo 50 Backpack: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/cs40-ultralight-backpack?_pos=1&_psq=cs40&_ss=e&_v=1.0&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link Platypus Quickdraw (Live Ultralight Membership required): https://outdoorvitals.com/products/platypus-quickdraw-1l-microfilter-system?_pos=2&_psq=platypus&_ss=e&_v=1.0&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

Wie fängt man eigentlich mit dem Reisen an? Genau darüber sprechen wir in dieser Folge mit Patrick Bockisch – einem Reisenden, der mittlerweile über 60 Länder bereist hat und heute auf nahezu jedem Kontinent unterwegs war: von Backpacking in Südostasien über Work & Travel in Australien bis hin zu Trekkingtouren in Nepal und Peru.

It's an explosion of flavours this week, as Adam takes part in a Thai cooking class in Bangkok. Touring a local market with the chef and his classmates: a curious Californian couple, it quickly became clear this was going to be no ordinary cooking class. Tune in to hear the embarrassment. It's about to get spicy!We also discuss the decline of backpacker hostels. Is it too much to ask for a plug socket next to your bed? If the breakfast is free, does it mean you should eat it?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/mc2TY2FYdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Chloe Stead — 42 years old and currently living in a rustic tiny shack in the bush in Tasmania with her husband — but her journey to this simple life has been anything but ordinary. Since 2008, Chloe has been living a travelling, nomadic lifestyle. After leaving school at 18 to join the Navy and later working in health and safety in Perth, Australia, she reached a quiet breaking point while staying at the Whim Creek Hotel in 2006. A simple but powerful thought surfaced: There has to be more to life than this. Within a week, she sold her house, packed up a shipping container, took her dog, and began driving solo around Australia with just $500 AUD — despite being petrified of sleeping in a tent. That leap of faith set the course for the next chapter of her life. But Chloe's story is not just about adventure — it's about grief, reinvention, and learning to live on her own terms. After the sudden death of her partner Willy in 2013, everything stopped. In the depths of grief, Chloe stepped away from social media, let go of her old life, and slowly began again. Meditation, yoga retreats, and eventually walking the Camino de Santiago in 2014 became turning points. Carrying everything on her back, she discovered a deep love for minimalism, simplicity, and self-reliance. Over the years, Chloe has: Walked multiple Caminos including the Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo and Via de la Plata Hitchhiked and walked along the beaches of Uruguay Taken a 10,000km road trip with her dog Dexter Lived off less than $100 AUD per week Worked seasonally to fund months of adventure Cycled from Alaska to San Francisco (86 nights in a tent!) Walked the Wales Coast Path and the Portuguese Camino Chosen to stay off social media to be fully present on trail Now married, Chloe continues to design a life built around freedom, movement, and intentional simplicity. With big adventures planned for 2026 — including walking the South West Coast Path and the GR10 — she shares honestly about navigating partnership on trail, managing knee issues, strength training gains, and why getting to the start line is often the hardest part. This conversation is about: Letting go of possessions and expectations Living with uncertainty Processing grief through movement Creating "trail life" off-trail Why you don't need technology to experience adventure Trusting that the universe conspires to keep you going And why you should "give it a crack and get to the start line." Chloe's message is simple but powerful: Life is uncertain. Don't put things off. If there's something you want to do — take the plunge. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Chloe 42 years old, currently living in Tasmania in a rustic tiny shack in the bush with her husband  Living a travelling lifestyle since 2008 What was the lead up to making changes in her life Leaving school at 18 and joining the Navy 2006 living in Perth, Australia  and having a job in health and safety Starting to feel different when staying at the Whim Creek Hotel Thinking that there has to be more to life 100 things to see and do in Australia before you die  Selling her house within a week, filling up a shipping container Taking her dog and starting to drive solo around Australia  Being encouraged by a friend - to just do it!  Not being in tune with herself  Highlights from spending time on the road, driving around Australia  Starting off with $500 AUD and getting a job  Spending the trip just driving around  Being petrified of staying in a tent Pitching her tent and staying in it for the first time Meeting a boy, Willy (which wasn't part of the plan!)  Deciding to move to New Zealand (2009 - 2010) Backpacking around Europe for 3 months Planning every day and having a very tight schedule  Feeling disheartened with her experience  Needing to do something spontaneous  Backpacking around Cambodia for 3 weeks with no plan  Seeing a flyer about yoga and meditation Struggling with mental health and things in life  Doing a yoga retreat in Australia and doing a deep dive into meditation  Starting to work in farming around Australia  2013 and the year of her 30th birthday Deciding to go to South America to visit Machu Picchu  Willys death and how it stopped everything  Not knowing how to cope The funeral and not wanting to live where she was living or work where she was working  Getting rid of her phone and getting off social media Starting again and wanting to forget  Needing to deal with the grief  Going back to mediation and doing a workshop which helped  Learning about the Caminos in Spain  Walking the camino in April 2014 (The way of st James) Not knowing what she was doing and carrying far too much stuff Learning a lot on the way  Not being very open on the French Camino  Learning a lot from Willys death and making a promise to him  Doing what she wanted to do with her life - no excuses  Falling in love with a minimalistic, simple way of life Waling with everything on her back and how it agreed with her Finding her passion and purpose  Living this simple life Needing to create trail life, while off trail  2016 - waling the Camino del Norte and the Camino Primitivo 2017 - hitchhiked and walked along the beaches in Uruguay Feeling safe and not feeling alone  2018 - ten years since starting her nomadic journey and taking a 10,000km road trip with her dog - Dexter Needing to sort out her stuff in the shipping container  Feeling so much lighter without all of her possessions  Losing Dexter in 2019  Doing a silent retreat in Bali  Wanting to do a 5 year walk around the world Not having any more responsibility and having ultimate freedom  Working in Tasmania in 2020 and dealing with Covid and why it was so difficult  Buying a block of land and a 1976 Volkswagen Kombi Van Self reliance and simplicity  2022 and the world starting to open up again  Starting to work again to make money and giving up on the idea of the 5 yr walk around the world Her 40th birthday and wanting to walk 2,000km to celebrate it  Meeting Will  2023 - Walking the Wales Coast Path and the Portuguese Camino Discovery the Tough Girl Youtube Channel!  Buying the Cicerone - Wales Coast Path Guidebook Trying to plan the first few days Wild camping on her first night  How things just kept working out  Heading to Bali in 2024 Doing some backpacking in 2025, throughout Vietnam, Laos and Thailand Needing to thru hike these caminos by herself  Finishing the Camino Via de la Plata. Getting married!  Being the planner in the relationship  Deciding to do a bike trip in America - cycling from Alaska to San Fransisco (86 nights in the tent) The challenges of adventures with a partner and navigating them together  Needing to focus more on recovery and needing to put more effort into training before adventures  Adventures booked for 2026 - Walking the SWCP and the GR10! Starting 1st June! Thinking this is crazy and how am I going to do this!  Why you just need to start and the rest will unfold  Why getting to the start line is always tricky - mentally  Noticing her improvements in running at park run after strength training Having some knee problems  Starting on the creatine and having more energy during the summer The South West Coast Path  Not being on social media and being in the moment. Final words of advice for other women who want to live life differently and live life on their own terms  Life is pretty uncertain, and definitely our time here is uncertain.  Don't put things off to the future. If there's something that you want to do, take the plunge. The universe conspires to keep you going  Learning to live with less over the years and how money has become more abundant  Working for 6/7 months of the year, and 1 month of earnings goes towards her future  Living off less than $100 AUD a week  Stopping working after earning $20,000 dollars and coming back to a $3,000 dollar tax cheque Give it a crack - get to the start line. Keep that dream at the front of your mind  Don't be afraid NOT to use technology on trails - walking the trails with just a guidebook or map    Social Media None.

This has been an absolute whirlwind of a week. The title really captures is all so give this episode a listen to learn more about what crashing a car in France resulted in!

Stehst du auch manchmal vor deinem Data Stack und denkst: Warum ist dieser Bums eigentlich so teuer und kompliziert? Fünf Tools fürs Laden, drei fürs Transformieren, noch eins zum Speichern und eins zum Visualisieren – schon hast du einen Tool-Zoo, der mehr kostet als er bringt. Muss das sein? Eher nicht! Wir räumen heute richtig auf. Der wunderbare Fabian Werkmeister ist zurück. Er hat auf seiner Weltreise mit dem Rucksack gelernt: Was unnötig wiegt, fliegt raus. Genau diese Machete packen wir jetzt im Datendschungel aus und sezieren den „Lean Data Stack“. Wir klären knallhart, wie du mit einer Prise Open Source, einem Mono-Repo und der KI Claude deine Datenplattform radikal verschlankst. Das Ergebnis? Fortune-500-Ergebnisse für unter 100 Euro im Monat, komplett ohne fette Software-Lizenzen. Butter bei die Fische: Wir besprechen auch, für wen das klappt (hallo, KMU!) und wo der Spaß bei großen Tankern aufhört. Hör auf, wochenlang auf IT-Tickets zu warten. Am Ende des Tages macht der Mensch den Unterschied – oder eben die KI, die endlich die Grenzen zwischen Business und Tech aufbricht. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Profile: ▬▬▬▬Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Fabian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-werkmeister/Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-krug/Christians Wonderlink: https://wonderl.ink/@christiankrugUnf*ck Your Data auf Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unfck-your-data▬▬▬▬▬▬ Buchempfehlung: ▬▬▬▬Buchempfehlung von Fabian: Die Seele will frei sein - Michael SingerAlle Empfehlungen in Melenas Bücherladen: https://gunzenhausen.buchhandlung.de/unfuckyourdata▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hier findest Du Unf*ck Your Data: ▬▬▬▬Zum Podcast auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ow7ySMbgnir27etMYkpxT?si=dc0fd2b3c6454bfaZum Podcast auf iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/unf-ck-your-data/id1673832019Zum Podcast auf Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/FnT5kRSjf2k54iib6Zum Podcast auf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unfckyourdata▬▬▬▬▬▬ Merch: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬https://unfckyourdata-shop.de/▬▬▬▬▬▬ Kontakt: ▬▬▬▬E-Mail: christian@uyd-podcast.com▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Intro: Der bunte Tool-Zoo und was Data Engineering mit Backpacking zu tun hat. 04:15 Ballast im Data Stack: Warum zu viele Tools dich langsam und arm machen. 08:37 Religion BI-Tool: Über Power BI, Tableau und den gefährlichen Vendor-Lock-in. 10:02 Die Lösung: Ein Mono-Repo, Open Source und Claude als absoluter Gamechanger. 13:07 Business vs. Devs: Wie KI den Ticket-Wahnsinn von Wochen auf wenige Minuten reduziert. 23:45 Reality Check: Warum der Lean Data Stack perfekt für den Mittelstand ist und Siemens damit baden geht. 28:23 Butter bei die Fische: Fortune-500-Ergebnisse für lausige 100 Euro im Monat. 36:31 Wer baut uns das? Die neue Macht des Datenanalysten ohne fette IT-Abteilung. 42:07 Keine Angst vor Code: Wie KI komplexe Datenstrukturen für das Business in Klartext übersetzt. 50:01 Outro: Kulinarik in Japan, Drum & Bass Beats und philosophischer Lesestoff.

Zwei Frauen, zwei Kontinente, eine Frage: Verändert eine Reise wirklich Dein Leben? 2011 und 2012 sind Nathalie und ich nach Indien und Südafrika gereist – von Mumbai über Goa bis nach Tamil Nadu und Pondicherry, dann von Kapstadt nach Durban. Zwei Länder, unzählige Erfahrungen. Heute, fast 15 Jahre später, setzen wir uns zusammen und schauen zurück: Was ist von damals geblieben? Was haben wir mitgenommen, was wieder verloren? Wie haben wir uns weiterentwickelt, vielleicht beeinflusst durch die Erfahrungen dieser Reise? In dieser Folge sprechen wir offen über: ✨den Kulturschock in Indien und wie er sich wirklich angefühlt hat ✨Momente, die uns bis heute prägen ✨die Gefühle, die uns überrollt haben – Staunen, Überforderung und Freiheit ✨wie die Reise in den Jahren danach nachgewirkt hat (und wann sie es plötzlich nicht mehr tat) ✨und die ehrliche Frage: Verändert Reisen wirklich... oder erzählen wir uns das nur gerne? Eine Folge über Backpacking, Kulturschock, persönliche Veränderung. Und über das, was bleibt, wenn die Erinnerungen verblassen. Viel Freude mit diesem Gespräch! Links zu diesem Gespräch: ➡️ Nathalies Website – https://nathaliejaeschke.wixsite.com/nathaliejaeschke ➡️ Triff Nathalie auf Insta – https://www.instagram.com/nathalie.jaeschke/ ➡️ Folge/Blogartikel "Die Leben, die ich nicht lebe" – https://suzannefrankenfeld.de/die-leben-die-ich-nicht-lebe/ ➡️ Suzannes Website – https://suzannefrankenfeld.de/ ➡️ Triff Suzanne auf Insta – https://www.instagram.com/suzannefrankenfeld/ Coverfoto: privat #Reisen #Indien #Südafrika #Mumbai #Goa #Kapstadt #Kulturschock #Lebensveränderung #Backpacking #Freundschaft

Five listener accounts. Five different parts of the country. Five different decades. And in every one of them, something out there showed an ordinary person, in no uncertain terms, that they were not at the top of the food chain. This episode isn't about quick glimpses through the trees. It's about the slow encounters. The ones where something took its time, where it watched, where it made a deliberate decision about whether or not to let the witness walk away.The first account comes from Dale, a lifelong hunter from Sequim, Washington, who was twenty-three years old in October of 1978 when he climbed into a drainage off the Dosewallips before first light and saw something standing in the fog at the base of the slope. Sixty yards away. Gray-skinned, slope-browed, motionless in a way that no living thing should be able to manage.Dale walked out of those woods that morning and didn't return to any forest for twenty-six years.From there we move to Karen, a young woman from Elkins, West Virginia, who was twenty-four years old in September of 1993 and out for a solo overnight on a loop she'd hiked many times before. At two in the morning, every insect in the Monongahela went silent, something pressed a hand the size of a dinner plate against the wall of her tent, and the heat of a living body radiated through the nylon inches from her face. The next morning she saw what had been standing over her.Brent rides next, a heavy equipment operator out of Athens, Ohio, who was on the OHV trails in the Wayne National Forest with his buddy Cody on a clear October afternoon in 2019. They heard whoops trade across the saddle of a ridge. They turned around to leave. And on the way back down the trail they'd just ridden, they found a fourteen-inch oak laid across the two-track that had not been there forty minutes earlier, with no root ball, drag marks in the dirt, and something watching them from behind a white oak thirty yards uphill.The fourth account is told secondhand by Katelyn, the granddaughter of a northern Wisconsin trapper named Cal, who walked his line on a state forest tract north of the Bois Brule River in October of 1972 and found his sets methodically disabled. A foothold trap hung ten feet up in a hemlock. A marten cubby pried off a maple, turned a hundred and eighty degrees, and re-nailed backwards. A young whitetail arranged on the moss above an otter set, legs folded, head balanced upright, like a chess piece placed for him to find. Then three wood knocks from three different directions.Then a tall, lean, gray-haired figure standing between two pines in the dawn light, watching him with an expression Cal could only describe as tired.The episode closes with Marisol, a freelance photographer who in late August of 2015 hiked into a small alpine lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness of northern California to shoot the milky way. The wind shifted across the cirque, the smell of a wet animal carried over the water, and through her two-hundred-millimeter zoom she watched something kneel at the far shore, cup water in its palm, drink, and then turn its head and look directly into her lens. A face with a heavy brow, a square jaw, and a small but distinct chin. Eight feet tall when it stood. She broke camp in the fading light and hiked six miles back to the trailhead in the dark, and she has never reviewed the photographs she took that afternoon.What links these five accounts isn't the description of the creature. The descriptions vary. Reddish brown. Gray. Nearly black. Heavy jaw, no chin. Narrower jaw, slight chin. Lean and starved-looking. Massive and barrel-chested. What links them is the aftermath.Every one of these people rearranged their lives around what happened. Hunting careers ended. Backpacking ended. Photography careers pivoted indoors. Decades of silence followed by a single attempt to put it down somewhere, with someone, before the memory had to go to the grave with them.If you've been carrying something of your own, the inbox is open.Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.

Join Carrie and Molly on this replay from their Tahoe Rim Trail series! During their third day on the Tahoe Rim Trail, the sisters experience beautiful views, springs, water caches, a zipper malfunction, and an arachnoid encounter! Join along for stories, laughs, and some very important considerations for your next backpacking trip! Enjoyed this episode? Check out our “Tahoe Rim Trail” series to listen to all nine episodes!

Is it too late to travel in your 30s? After a listener submitted this simple yet thought-provoking question into the show, we decided to dedicate an episode to it. We discuss the societal pressures faced by travellers in their 30s, as well as the risks and the downsides. If you're in your 30s or fast-approaching and you're contemplating a backpacking trip or a change of career, don't miss this one!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam shares his feelings towards living away from family and friends, and Alun reviews a recent trip to the cinema.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/9nUjH8ns3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Joe Polo has lived a life that few in the Arabian horse world can match. From his early days in Pennsylvania to working across Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States, Joe's journey has been shaped by horses, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Along the way, he's worked with legendary breeders, top programs, and some of the most influential horses in modern Arabian history.Today, as the owner of C&C Arabians and an internationally respected judge, Joe brings a unique perspective to the conversation. In this episode, we talk about:His personal journey into Arabian horsesDifferences in judging in the U.S. vs. abroadEvolving market, including halter vs. performanceWhat defines quality in breeding todayGCAT & it's importance in the communityWhat separates a good horse from a great oneJoe also shares a powerful reflection on rediscovering passion in the industry after years of balancing business and horses.This is a conversation about experience, perspective, and a lifelong connection to the Arabian horse.

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In this episode, we have the honor of spending an hour with a true treasure in the backpacking world, Jessica Mills, AKA "Dixie". We'll be talking about everything from her new podcast to the challenges of Backpacking as a new mom.Looking for a new backpack? Check out the new Showdowlight Carbon 60 from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/cHQRrZL

On a recent wintry afternoon in Manhattan, Stephan Crump was doing what he has done countless times in the city—toting his upright bass, clad in a heavy black bag, along the sidewalk, as if he had a baby that was also a bear.  Finding his car, Crump shimmied the instrument through the minivan's side, climbed into the front seat, exhaled, and then grinned. In less than 24 hours, he would fly to Portland to teach “On Magnetism,” a long-accreting class on connecting more deeply with yourself and others through your instrument, and to play solo at the city's jazz festival. But he knew he first needed to make the 40-minute trek from Brooklyn to Finlay + Gage, the legendary bass shop in Tribeca, to have his bass adjusted, so that he could make that connection himself. The sound post—that stout wooden dowel inside the bass that keeps it from collapsing on itself, and that the French call l'âme, or the soul—wasn't sitting quite right. “It's so personal, elusive, and mysterious. Yes, it's a mechanical thing, but it has so much mojo to it. That's why it's called ‘the soul,'” Crump explained several days later from Portland, noting that the hassle of the errand had been worth it. The bass felt good in his hands again. “It's this combination of sound and feel.” For a quarter-century now, pairing sound and feel have become Crump's ambit and expertise. A bassist and composer, collaborator and bandleader, Crump has become one of New York's most steadfast and experienced instrumentalists. He was the anchor of Vijay Iyer's foundational trio for 20 years, even as he developed a slew of imaginative ensembles of his own—the two-guitar Rosetta Trio, the Borderlands Trio alongside Kris Davis and Eric McPherson, the Secret Keeper duo with Mary Halvorson, just to sample. In all of these contexts, the act of bringing the rest of his life to the bass—the trauma and hope, the frustration and delight—remains Crump's primary motivation. It is, if you will, the soul of his playing. “All art is an expression of the artist's presence in that moment. Musicians need our evolving physical capabilities on the instrument and technical knowledge—how notes interact harmonically and melodically, transcribing our heroes, learning all that,” Crump said. “But in the act of making music, we need to allow that stuff to fall away, to not impose it on the music, to relinquish our defenses. We are sculpting energy as we make music, shaping magnetism.” In some ways, Crump's career is the fulfillment of his father's own youthful ambition. His dad toyed with turning pro as a jazz drummer, but he pursued architecture instead. (That's also how he met Crump's mother, who comes from a long line of French architects.) His devotion to jazz, though, didn't waver, and he would constantly play jazz classics—Monk, Miles, Coltrane, MJQ—in the family's Memphis home. Crump thinks that's where he fell for the bass, especially when the low-end would creep through old wooden walls at night. At his mother's behest, though, Crump's training started with piano, the Suzuki Method leading him through the classics and eventually to his all-time musical hero, Stevie Wonder. But at 13, Crump finally got his first bass, a MapleGlo Rickenbacker 4001 like that of another hero, Yes' Chris Squire. He joined a crackling power trio with his brother, later enlisted in a larger band, and then started his own group; they all gigged hard. Backpacking through Spain by himself after high school, however, he encountered an epiphany by the name of Dave Holland, playing in his mighty and future-facing quartet. The upright bass: That was Crump's future. His first was a dilapidated plywood model, collecting dust in a corner of Amherst College, where he'd in part gone to escape family turmoil down south. He'd intended to study physics and music, but he soon realized that his energy and enthusiasm belonged with the latter. That was helped along by a guitarist pal Crump met during his first few weeks at Amherst. He had connections in the West Village. Crump had the car. (“The bassist,” he half-joked, “always has the car.”) Most every week, they would drive the four hours south, link with high-caliber New York pros they'd hired, play until 2 a.m. or so, and head back to school. “That was really powerful and clarifying. It was thrilling to be 18 and gigging in New York. I got a taste for that level of musicianship, and I was doing more than just cutting it,” he said, smiling. “By the end of my first semester, I knew I was moving to New York as soon as I graduated.” That is precisely what Crump did. He used his paycheck from a month-long, fresh-out-of-college stint with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to rent his first Brooklyn apartment in 1994. He dove right in, roving the West Village with his bass, listening, and joining late-night jams that ended with the sun's arrival. He'd seal his shades with tape, sleep, and repeat.  Crump, though, bristled at the scene's pervasive machismo, how some of the city's most vaunted players would put up walls to prevent revealing too much of themselves through their music. That's actually what he craved. Crump found others who shared his ardor, earnestness, and a belief in what jazz could show of and to a person. Those people, like saxophonists Chris Cheek and Miguel Zenón, helped shape his first albums. There was film score work and sessions and stages alongside singer-songwriters. In these concentric creative circles, he met a young singer, Jen Chapin, and fell in love. They got married in September 1999.  After five years, the existence Crump had imagined for himself as a New York musician was happening. “My goal from the start was to come to New York and make a life in music—to make music that I loved, to learn and grow with amazing musicians,” said Crump. “I never set out to be a rock star, a jazz star. I just wanted to make music—real, deep, honest shit, you know?” Actually, Crump flirted with something at least like “jazz stardom” during a 20-year stint in Vijay Iyer's trio. Iyer cold-called Crump soon after moving to New York in 1999, on a friend's recommendation. They spent the next 20 years building the band into one of modern jazz's most successful units. It was a tremendous trip, of course, but it was again clarifying for Crump, revealing the sorts of bands he wanted to build outside of the Iyer orbit. He steadily realized that traditional jazz ensembles were not his preferred vehicle. The bass could get lost, its role restricted. And the power dynamics with such a clear and visible leader created an environment of dominance (again, often masculine) that he hoped to avoid. “Control and bravado keep you from deeper layers of experience and expression,” he said. “When you find yourself with a group of people who are willing to at least attempt ego dissolution and real communion, you have the opportunity for transcendence. You open a portal for each other and the audience—that's a service to society.” Crump has found those connections in so many contexts, emptying his feelings into his diverse ensembles. Rosetta Trio's bittersweet groove, for instance, emerged from little Fender Rhodes fragments he compiled in the months after watching 9/11 unfold with Jen from their Brooklyn roof. Open Wide, his 2002 set of duets with her, are intimate and entangled portraits of marriage's first few difficult, delightful years.  The music of Rhombal—his celebrated quartet with Tyshawn Sorey, Adam O'Farrill, Ellery Eskelin—unfolded after the death of his brother, Patrick, the one who first brought him into a band back in Memphis. And Slow Water, his latest project built with a drum-less sextet of fascinating New York artists, hinges on the Memphis native's experiences with bodies of water around the world, his lifelong love of nature, and his worry about and hope for our collective future.    “The acoustic bass is almost infinite as an instrument, sonically and expressively, but so much of that can get covered up in a traditional ensemble,” he said, turning toward his duos with saxophonist Steve Lehman and guitarist Mary Halvorson. “Those experiences gave me so much more room to explore the terrain of the instrument, its possibilities. That pushes you. It's the kind of scary environment you want to put yourself in.” When Crump talks about and teaches music, he doesn't discuss notes. Or rather, they are only the beginning, the technical basis for something that can and should be something much richer. Notes are vessels that the player then fills with their experiences, their ideas, their emotions, their essence.  These are gestures, at least as he has put it for many years now, the basis of the music he wants to put into and get out of the world. In some significant ways, this echoes his childhood in Memphis, where his Southern grandmother instilled the value of a story well told, and where he worked alongside his uncle building furniture—really, sculptures of wood—that they would sand until the material seemed somehow to shimmer. (Crump's music stand was made by his uncle, Stephen.) It wasn't just an object or a story; it was a piece of work you invested yourself in until it became art. “A note is an abstract notion, meaningless without all of the human, spiritual stuff you can channel into it,” Crump said. “A gesture has the physical element, a sense of offering, a reflection of our presence through each unfolding moment.” 

Wildfires in KY? Should horses have doggy bags for on trail? Hut to Hut Backpacking. Is this really a thing? All this and we find out who has the most rock and roll knowledge in this episode of the Backpacking Podcast.Get your hands on the Pursuit Hybrid Fleece over at Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/cHQOQG7

Fluent Fiction - French: Provence Adventures: Friendship, Budgeting & Spontaneity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-04-20-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans une petite chambre d'étudiant, baignée par la douce lumière du printemps, Amélie et Luc étaient entourés de cartes, de guides de voyage, et d'un ordinateur portable.En: In a small student room, bathed in the gentle light of spring, Amélie and Luc were surrounded by maps, travel guides, and a laptop.Fr: La fenêtre ouverte laissait entrer une brise légère.En: The open window let in a light breeze.Fr: Dehors, les cerisiers étaient en fleurs.En: Outside, the cherry trees were in bloom.Fr: « Provence cet été, ça va être incroyable, tu ne penses pas, Luc ?En: "Provence this summer, it's going to be incredible, don't you think, Luc?"Fr: » s'exclama Amélie, ses yeux brillants de l'excitation d'un voyage pour lequel elle rêvait depuis longtemps.En: exclaimed Amélie, her eyes gleaming with the excitement of a trip she had long dreamed of.Fr: Luc hocha lentement la tête.En: Luc nodded slowly.Fr: « Oui, mais ça me préoccupe, Amélie.En: "Yes, but it concerns me, Amélie.Fr: Notre budget est limité.En: Our budget is limited.Fr: Et les détails logistiques... transport, hébergement, nourriture... cela peut représenter une somme conséquente.En: And the logistical details... transportation, accommodation, food... that can represent a significant amount."Fr: » Amélie, toujours optimiste, ne se laissa pas abattre.En: Amélie, always optimistic, was not discouraged.Fr: Elle avait besoin de ce voyage, pas seulement pour satisfaire sa soif d'aventure, mais aussi pour échapper à la nostalgie qui la guettait de temps en temps.En: She needed this trip, not just to satisfy her thirst for adventure, but also to escape the nostalgia that occasionally got to her.Fr: « Écoute, Luc.En: "Listen, Luc.Fr: Et si nous faisions simple ?En: What if we kept it simple?Fr: On peut choisir quelques villes-clés.En: We can choose a few key cities.Fr: Nous n'avons pas besoin de tout voir, juste les endroits les plus marquants.En: We don't need to see everything, just the most remarkable places."Fr: » Luc réfléchit, étudiant les guides devant lui.En: Luc thought, studying the guides before him.Fr: « Qu'est-ce que tu proposes alors ?En: "What do you propose then?"Fr: » Amélie sourit, remplie d'une nouvelle détermination.En: Amélie smiled, filled with new determination.Fr: « On pourrait commencer par Avignon.En: "We could start in Avignon.Fr: La ville est riche en histoire, tu vas adorer.En: The city is rich in history, you're going to love it.Fr: Ensuite, Aix-en-Provence pour ses marchés animés.En: Then, Aix-en-Provence for its lively markets.Fr: On pourrait loger dans des auberges de jeunesse ou faire du couchsurfing pour réduire les frais.En: We could stay in youth hostels or do couchsurfing to cut costs.Fr: Qu'en penses-tu ?En: What do you think?"Fr: » Le scepticisme de Luc fit place à une lueur d'intérêt.En: Luc's skepticism gave way to a glimmer of interest.Fr: Mais une préoccupation persistait.En: But one concern persisted.Fr: « C'est une bonne idée, mais les transports ?En: "It's a good idea, but what about transportation?"Fr: » Amélie avait tout prévu.En: Amélie had everything planned.Fr: « On peut prendre le train entre les grandes villes, et pour les petites distances, louer des vélos.En: "We can take the train between the big cities, and for short distances, rent bicycles.Fr: C'est économique et écologique.En: It's economical and eco-friendly."Fr: » Le plan prenait forme, mais il restait un dernier point à discuter.En: The plan was taking shape, but there was one last point to discuss.Fr: Luc, un peu hésitant, l'adressa.En: Luc, a bit hesitant, addressed it.Fr: « Mais Amélie, es-tu prête à improviser ?En: "But Amélie, are you ready to improvise?Fr: Là-bas, tant de choses peuvent ne pas se passer comme prévu.En: Over there, so many things might not go as expected."Fr: » La discussion se réchauffa.En: The discussion heated up.Fr: Ils confrontèrent leurs peurs et leurs attentes.En: They confronted their fears and expectations.Fr: Amélie révéla son secret : « J'ai besoin de ce voyage pour me sentir chez moi, où que je sois.En: Amélie revealed her secret: "I need this trip to feel at home, wherever I am."Fr: » Luc comprit qu'un compromis était nécessaire.En: Luc understood that a compromise was necessary.Fr: Après un moment de silence, ils se sourirent.En: After a moment of silence, they smiled at each other.Fr: « On va le faire à notre façon.En: "We'll do it our way.Fr: Un mélange de planification et de spontanéité.En: A mix of planning and spontaneity."Fr: » Ils rassemblèrent les cartes, choisissant ensemble les itinéraires.En: They gathered the maps, choosing the routes together.Fr: Luc marqua des lieux historiques à visiter, tandis qu'Amélie inscrivait des activités originales, comme des pique-niques au bord de la Sorgue.En: Luc marked historical sites to visit, while Amélie wrote down original activities, like picnics by the Sorgue.Fr: Le pacte fut scellé.En: The pact was sealed.Fr: Leur amitié renforcée, prête à découvrir la Provence.En: Their friendship strengthened, ready to discover Provence.Fr: Dans cette petite chambre, entre éclats de rire et discussions intenses, ils avaient non seulement préparé un voyage, mais aussi appris à mieux se connaître elle-même et se comprendre l'un l'autre.En: In this small room, amid bursts of laughter and intense discussions, they had not only prepared a trip but also learned to better know themselves and understand each other.Fr: Amélie se sentait plus forte face à sa nostalgie, et Luc s'ouvrait à l'idée que l'inattendu pouvait apporter de belles surprises.En: Amélie felt stronger against her nostalgia, and Luc was opening up to the idea that the unexpected could bring beautiful surprises.Fr: Le printemps était là, et avec lui, la promesse d'un été inoubliable.En: Spring was here, and with it, the promise of an unforgettable summer. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisethe cherry trees: les cerisiersto exclaim: s'exclamerto nod: hocher la têtethe budget: le budgetthe logistical details: les détails logistiquesthe transportation: le transportthe accommodation: l'hébergementthe food: la nourriturethe amount: la sommeto escape: échapperthe nostalgia: la nostalgiethe thirst: la soifto propose: proposerthe history: l'histoirethe youth hostels: les auberges de jeunesseto cut costs: réduire les fraisthe skepticism: le scepticismethe glimmer: la lueurto rent: louereconomical: économiqueeco-friendly: écologiqueto address: adresserto improvise: improviserto reveal: révélerthe compromise: le compromisthe silence: le silencethe laughter: les éclats de rirethe picnic: le pique-niquethe promise: la promesse

Sponsored By:→ Neuro | Go to https://getneuro.com and use code ONEDAY at checkout for 15% OFF your entire order.DescriptionEight years is a long time. People change. Priorities shift. Sometimes the guy who built the thing stops needing to be the guy who built the thing.Jon Bier sits down with an old friend — Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, the brand that put functional mushrooms on the map for millions of Americans who had never heard of a chaga in their life. But this conversation isn't about that origin story. It's about what happens after. After the mission. After the identity. After you stop needing the win to feel like yourself.Tero built something real, stepped back from it, had three kids, and somewhere in the middle of all of it found out that fatherhood was the only hub that made everything else make sense. Jon gets it. He's living the same tension — the builder brain that never turns off, the family he actually wants to be present for, and the gap between those two things that most men never talk about honestly.This is that conversation.In this episode: • Why Tero walked away from the identity of being "the mushroom guy" — even as the industry he created exploded into the mainstream • The psychedelic experience that made fatherhood his north star, and how it completely reordered his priorities • What both of them are still figuring out about presence, ambition, and what it actually means to show up for the people who matter mostFind Tero:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtero/Website: https://www.teroisokauppila.com/Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.comTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:36 - Health Trends That Were Radical Then Are Mainstream Now2:57 - Nail Beds, Nap Stacking & the Lo-Fi Wellness Revolution7:17 - Farming in Hawaii, Fly Fishing & Nature as Meditation8:49 - The Brick: Blocking Your Phone to Actually Live Your Life13:50 - How Mushrooms Became a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry21:53 - Kids as the Hub: Why His Focus Became Singular36:55 - Finnish Military, Backpacking the World & Finding Himself39:34 - Why He Built Four Sigmatic: Converting America Into Mushroom Drinkers46:45 - Why You Should Retire When Your Kids Are Young

Backpacking couples turn wild on nude day.Based on the post by m_storyman_x . Listen to the ► podcast at Explicit Novels.At fifty years old I consider myself to be in pretty good shape. With my wife, Nancy, being in the military she has to continually work out to stay in shape, and that tends to have a certain amount of carryover. I mean, I can’t exactly build a workout room in the house with all that equipment and not feel guilty if I don’t use it. So, use it I do, keeping my 6 foot frame down to a hundred eighty-five pounds and in pretty good trim.A few years ago I suggested a simple overnight backpack trip to my wife. Having done a lot of backpacking with the Scouts for years, finally taking one with my wife was actually a pretty thrilling prospect. It’s a great way to get some really good exercise and also enjoy the outdoors; which for me is a really important thing. I love to camp, hike, fish, hunt; you name it.When our kids were young, scouting and other activities led to meeting other couples of our own age and interests. We have met a few couples doing the same kind of thing, enjoying the great outdoors and time together at the same time, and a few have become very good friends.This particular morning was the third morning of a trip that Mary and John had planned and directed. It was a bit of a surprise to get the invite since it was supposed to be our turn to plan the next outing, a duty usually passed around on a rotating basis.But as expected, Mary had done her homework and picked an incredible out of the way location. Mary isn t pushy or rude. We went to bed last night on the side of a mountain overlooking a western range, the sun turning the sky to burnt orange as it slowly sunk behind the peaks. The night insects and tree frogs provided a gentle chorus and helped to mute the sounds of lovemaking from the other two tents, as my wife and I crawled into ours naked.Backpacking is an art of carrying every necessity on your back, and hiking into the wilderness. So the creature comforts are very limited, thus the challenge. There is just nothing quite like making love in a tiny, two man tent, with little room to move. Your positions are limited, as are your motions, which leads to an interesting arrangement of actions and positions you might not consider for your large comfortable bed. As I lay panting, snuggling my wife’s sexy and sweaty body, I wondered if we were as noisy to the others, as they seemed to us.Morning dawned as early as it always does on any mountain elevation, with the sound of birds chirping in the pines and the sun filtering through the branches. I yawned and gave my wife’s still naked, sexy tits a kiss before crawling out of the tent as naked as she was. I used our tent to shield myself from the others while I pulled on a pair of workout shorts and then stepped into the pair of flip-flops I liked to use around camp. I looked around, and to my surprise, saw Mary squatting by the fire, staring right at me. I had absolutely no doubt that she has seen me standing there naked with my normal morning woody. She had on a long t-shirt, but with her facing me and her knees spread wide it was an easy view up the bottom of her shirt to her pussy, which looked to be freshly shaved.With Mary and her husband, John, there is no doubt who wears the pants in that relationship; although Mary’s soft manner tends to hide her dominating spirit. She will look at you with her smiling green eyes, framed with her always curly brown hair, and you simply know you will be doing whatever she says. In her forties, Mary is quiet and subdued, until you cross her. Only then does her sharp intellect and tongue come out to greet you. She is not quite as slender as I’m sure she was in her youth, and her husband is a bit heavier, although from what I have seen it’s all muscle.I did have the chance to see Mary mostly naked once, accidently walking up on her while she was peeing in the bushes, on the previous campout. She made sure to give me a good look before walking over to me, her pants still around her thighs, and undoing my belt. She had my cock out and stroked hard in no time before giving me a wet kiss on the lips and then walking away, leaving both of us hanging. Since that time she has teased me mercilessly with periodic, extremely brief, flashes of her tits or pussy. But never have I seen her whole body naked at once. Not that I don’t want to. I mean she is pretty damn hot.She smiled and waved me over, which served to snap me back to the present, making sure to hold her knees apart as I moved closer.“Morning, enjoying the view?” She asked innocently as I sat down across from her.“Yeah, it seems particularly enticing this morning for some reason.”She smiled and winked at me before dropping to her knees to cover herself when she heard a tent zipper. It wasn’t long before the entire camp was up and moving around. The morning chores included breakfast and a quick camp cleanup before we settled around the lightly smoking fire to decide the day’s activities.“So, anyone know what today is?” Mary asked the group in general.“July fourteenth, I think.” Mark responded quickly. “Why, it isn’t your birthday is it?” He joked.In stark contrast to Mary and John are Mark and Christa who are in their thirties, very athletic, and if allowed to, will push our physical limits pretty far. Thin and fit, they have done much more ambitious climbs than I will ever attempt. Mark is your typical athletic type and his wife is really easy on the eyes; about five six and only a hundred forty pounds or so, most of that in her chest, I think. While I haven’t ever seen Christa naked, I have had the pleasure of seeing her in some pretty skimpy bikini’s that her easily 38 D chest was trying hard to fall out of. Her blond hair and gentle blue eyes give her a Barbie-doll look, but she has the spirit of a redhead. She loves a stimulating conversation and will debate almost any topic. I have enjoyed many a discussion with her as we hiked up trails, usually calling it a draw by the time we reached our camp site.“Oh I wouldn’t quite say it’s my birthday. But it is a similar & special day.” Mary said from her spot where she was sitting on a small log we had pulled into camp. “It’s National Nude Day, and I think we should all wear birthday suits today, to celebrate it!” she concluded.“You’re kidding right?” Nancy, my wife, asked with an incredulous look on her face. Buck naked?“No, I’m serious it is National Nude Day.” Mary responded, her face as serious as can be.“But someone might see us naked!” Christa piped up.“Well first off, I checked the back-country permits when I signed up with the national park service. There isn’t anyone else around here for miles.And second off, what are you worried about? Those bikini’s you wear don’t exactly cover a hell of a lot.” Mary retorted with a smile. “You don’t really think that the guys can’t tell what’s under them after you get wet do you? I mean that white one is completely see-through at times.”“Well, Mark got me that one, and no, I wasn t aware of that.” She replied.The reality is, we ve all seen every inch of your amazing tits, girl. You have all kinds of reasons to proudly skip the little micro and get fully tanned today. Mary retorted.Christa s face was red with embarrassment as she looked at her husband, who looked back with a sheepish, almost guilty look. “No wonder he doesn’t allow me to wear it at the local public beaches.” Christa finally figured it out.“Like we’re not public?” I asked with a laugh, wishing I had paid better attention the last time she wore that tiny white one. My wife reached across and slugged me, but not too hard, on the shoulder, knowing exactly what I was thinking.“But, naked in front of each other s husbands?” Christa asked, looking to my Nancy, then back to Mary.“Sure, Mary said with resolve. And don’t forget, they’ll be naked too. And I for one, and looking forward to seeing what’s hiding in a pair of shorts or two!  Girls, you know you love the view as much as I do.” Mary said with a grin.“So who’s up for it, so to speak?” She finished, laughing at her own pun. Mary was the designated activities director for this outing, and she was assertive enough, that no one was comfortable with challenging her leadership.“I’m not so sure this is a good idea.” My wife mumbled, as though hoping it would all go away.“Well, I for one am going to!” Mary said, standing up and skimming her tight tee-shirt off, leaving her standing completely naked in front of all of us. Now who’s going to join me?“I sat and stared at Mary, her tits large and firm; and definitely not in need of a bra. Her waist was slender and flowed gracefully into her round smooth hips. And, from my angle, she had a very cute round ass. Her pussy was shaved, and it was pretty obvious to me that she was pretty turned on too. I thought about it for a few moments. Hell I’d wanted to see her naked for a long time, now was my chance to see her naked all day.Mary went over to the fallen log that John was sitting on. She took his hand to guide him up, then she wrapped her arms tightly around his shirtless chest and began kissing him, going deep into his open mouth.Now  was getting turned on, and My cock started expanding out of the leg hem of my nylon shorts. The show Mary was giving us, was having a strong effect.  If I was lucky, today might be my best chance to touch and play a bit; too. All I had to do was go along with this Nude Day thing.Mary whispered into John s ear. He nodded, then she stepped behind him and wrapped her arms under his, caressing his chest. Her arms slowly slid down as she looked over to Christa and winked. Mary s thumbs smoothly caught the insides of John s elastic waistband, and as she continued her slow downward glide, John s cock bounced free and then settled to a stiff horizontal trajectory.Mary looked over at my Nancy and winked.  Nancy didn t notice her own  thighs pressing together, or her palm laying on her chest.As the shorts landed around John s ankles, Mary stepped next to John and held his right hand with her left. The two sat back down on the log and they smiled while waiting for our decisions. So, could I go all day naked around Mary and Christa, and my wife; without dying of embarrassment or incurring the jealous rage of my sweet Nancy? Hell for that matter, if my wife decided to go along, how would I feel about her being naked in front of Mark and John?"What the hell!” I said, standing up. “You only live once!” It only took me a moment to drop my shorts, since that was all I had on; and step out of them. My dick was already hard and poking straight out toward Christa, who seemed to sit staring at it; as if mesmerized by big Mike which has an extra-large presentation.“Oh hell.” Christa finally said, standing up and slowly undressing. If anything, my dick got harder as I watched her pull her shirt and shorts off, leaving her in a lacy bra and blue thong panty. “No one better laugh though!” She said sharply, as she undid the clasp and let her ample chest loose. Last garment to go was her thong, which she turned around and pushed down. She bent over to hold onto the log for balance, giving us a brief, and unexpected, view of her pussy as she stepped out of her thong.“Well Nancy, you in?” Mary asked, looking expectantly at my very nervous-looking wife.“What about them?” She asked, looking at Mark, who staring at her expectantly.“Oh don’t worry, he will too. If Christa and I have to tie him to a tree and strip him.” Mary answered with a laugh.The gauntlet thrown down, Mark had no choice. At about the same time Mark stripped, Nancy did as well. Nancy took advantage of Mark s activity and quickly undressed, tossing her clothes into a pile behind her, and sitting back down before the men could ogle her too much. She wasn t putting on a show, like Mary & Christa. Nancy was reluctantly getting this over with .“Well, that’s it then! No more clothes for the rest of the day!” Mary said as she bent over and picked up her t-shirt. I doubted that there was anything arbitrary in the direction her cute ass was pointed as she bent over straight legged, her pussy pushing out between her legs at me invitingly.“Okay, we have a full day at this site, so we can leave our tents up. There s a stream with trout, and there s also a great view from up on that ridge. Or you can all do as much or little as you like, before we break camp, tomorrow.Everyone was just sitting, trying to get the nerve to move. Then Mary took some initiative; So who wants to go for a short walk? How about you Mike? You said before breakfast you wanted me to show you that small creek I found yesterday.”“Yeah, I did.” I answered, knowing I had said no such thing.“You coming, Nancy?” She asked my wife.“No, I’ll just sit here for a while.” She answered, trying to keep herself covered as much as possible. “Why don’t you take Christa? She likes to take those nature walks, too.” My wife suggested, probably thinking that having someone else along, would keep any potential hanky-panky to a minimum.“Sure. Good idea.” Mary answered. “Come on Christa. Let’s go get our boots on!”“Okay.” Christa answered, as if glad to have something to do besides sit and be stared at by both John and Mark.I followed Mary s lead a few seconds later, deciding that boots would be good to put on. It felt a bit odd walking around camp with a hard-on wagging, but getting to watch the girls completely naked? Hell yeah, that was worth it.Christa was sitting down on the log with one knee up so she could lace up her boot, as I walked over. Her other leg was stretched out, straight, to keep herself stable. I doubted that she realized that her natural position for doing this was exposing her entire bald pussy to me, even spreading her lips slightly. If my cock had gone down any, while I was getting my hikers on, the sight of her lovely pussy lips, renewed its turgid form.“All set?” She asked as she looked up, my hard dick pointing straight at her eyes from five feet away. “Shit.” She mumbled, working to look away as her face and neck reddened slightly.“Okay. All set!” Mary announced as she walked over from her tent. “Isn’t this liberating?”“Oh yeah.” Christa said with mild sarcasm and a bit of a frown on her face as she stood up.“Good, let’s go! Keep the boys entertained, won t you Nancy?” Mary called as she led the two of us off toward a break in the trees. I had the feeling that my wife was going to be fending off the “boys” the whole time I was gone.I knew from comments Mark had occasionally said, that he thought my wife was pretty hot for an older woman, and I wouldn’t be surprised to find him hitting on her. Of course I had every intention of trying to fuck Mary; I just needed to figure out how to do that with Christa along.We hiked along a small game trail for almost ten minutes before it opened into a small glade. I was much too busy watching the two cute naked asses in front of me to pay all that much attention to the scenery around me.Mary stopped in the middle of the soft grassy glade and turned around to face Christa and me. “Well stud. You’ve wanted this body for a long time. Think you can handle two of us?” She asked as Christa stepped next to her and turned to face me as well.“Huh?” I asked in sudden confusion. I had been trying to figure out how to get to Mary with Christa along. It had never occurred to me to try to take them both on at the same time.“You mean you haven’t figured it out?” Mary asked, “Christa and I have been sneaking off on these trips for the last two years. You mean you never guessed, even in your wildest dreams that we were fooling around?”“Never occurred to me.” I answered with a shrug.“Well, we finally have a new toy to play with, Christa. So, Big Mike; you think you’re up to satisfying two horny women?” Mary asked as Christa stepped behind her and reached around, winking at me, Christa cupped both of Mary’s breasts and lifting them in invitation to me.I may be a lot of things, but I am not stupid. I’d lusted after both of them for long enough that I wasn’t about to turn down this opportunity. I briefly thought about my wife being back in camp alone with their husbands, and wondered if they were as busy as I was about to be? I figured what I didn’t know wouldn’t hurt me.I stepped forward, wrapping my arms around Mary, reaching between the two women to gently fondle Christa’s already hard nipples while my lips met Mary’s. Mary’s hands went around me, pulling my pelvis against hers, trapping my hard dick between us. I felt and heard her moan into my mouth at the same time I felt Christa’s hands work down between our bodies, one hand wrapping around my cock and the other sliding lower.“Oh fuck. I want you in me so bad.” Mary nearly growled as she pushed me back. I looked down and saw Christa’s fingers deep in Mary’s wet pussy, sliding in and out slowly, each stroke teasing her clit. Mary pushed me down to my knees and then back onto the grass, following me down until she was straddling my body with her knees. “I’ve wanted this cock in me since the day you caught me in the woods. Do you remember that day?”“Oh yeah.” I responded as she rubbed the head of my dick around her wet lips. “You were just finishing taking a pee.”“Uh huh!” she grunted as she settled on my legs. “I was finger fucking myself thinking about how you looked when you changed into your swim suit that morning. I saw you through the bedroom window at the cabin while I was on the back deck! I wanted to fuck you right there in the woods, hell I almost did! Once I started to stroke your cock it was all I could do to walk away!”“Oh God.” I moaned as she stroked down the full length of my shaft. “I would have let you!”She settled to her knees and began to slowly ride up and down my shaft as Christa stepped around her and across my head. She squatted down facing Mary, her pussy hovering inches from my face as she settled onto her knees. I reached up and pulled her hips down to my face, allowing my searching tongue to separate her already wet pussy lips. I slowly licked between her lips and pushed my tongue deep into her tunnel before reaching my tongue to her exposed clit. I felt her twitch as I flicked it, her moan muffled, presumably by the kiss I suspected Mary and she were sharing. I was pretty much in heaven as Mary rode up and down my shaft and my face was filled with Christa’s wet pussy, and I wondered how long I could last under this bombardment of incredible sensations.I

shelter before fire Shelter Before Fire (Why You've Been Prioritizing It Wrong) | Episode 610 Quick Note Before We Start Before we get into this one—I want to apologize for the gap between episodes. I've been dealing with a pretty rough rhupus flare, and it's been kicking my ass. Energy has been low, pain has been high, and honestly just getting through the day has been the priority. But we're back. And I didn't want to skip another day. Everyone Wants to Do the Sexy Stuff If you ask 100 people what they'd do first in a survival situation, most of them are going to say: “Build a fire.” Because that's the sexy skill. It's the one you see on TV. It's the one that looks cool. It's the one everyone wants to do. Same way if you ask a prepper: “Do you want to build your bug out binder or go buy another gun?” You already know the answer. People gravitate toward the exciting thing… not the important thing. Shelter Is More Important Than Fire Fire is important. No doubt. But shelter is more important. If you're exposed to rain, wind, or cold, a fire alone is not going to save you. You're going to lose heat faster than that fire can replace it. Shelter fixes that. Shelter blocks wind.Shelter keeps you dry.Shelter helps you retain heat. Without it, you're just sitting next to a fire getting slowly wrecked by the elements. Fire Works Better With Shelter Anyway Here's the part people miss. Fire becomes WAY more effective once you have shelter. You can reflect heat.You can trap warmth.You can control airflow. Without shelter, your fire is just fighting the environment. With shelter, your fire actually works for you. Stop Splitting Effort—Build Shelter First You see this on survival shows all the time. One person starts the shelter.One person starts the fire. That sounds balanced. But in reality, it's often inefficient. It would make more sense in a lot of situations for both people to focus on the shelter first. Get it done. Then move on to fire and make it sustainable. Because once the shelter is up, everything else gets easier. Shelter Solves More Problems Shelter doesn't just keep you warm. It protects you from rain.It blocks wind.It gives you a place to rest.It even provides some protection from animals. Is it going to stop a charging rhino? No. But most of us aren't dealing with that. For realistic scenarios, a shelter gives you a massive advantage. This Is Where Skills Actually Matter I've always liked building shelters. Even as a kid, I was out in the backyard building little huts out of sticks and branches. Was it perfect? No. Was it functional? Also no. But it built the foundation. And that's the key. These skills don't just magically show up when you need them. You have to practice them. Preferably before you're cold, wet, and miserable. Use It as an Excuse to Train (and Bond) If you've got kids, this is an easy win. Tell them you're going outside to build a fort. They're in immediately. It gets them off screens. It gets them outside. And it builds real skills without it feeling like “training.” That's a win across the board. Prioritize What Actually Keeps You Alive At the end of the day, survival isn't about what looks cool. It's about what works. Fire is great. But shelter is what keeps you alive long enough to use that fire effectively. So next time you're thinking about survival priorities, flip the script. Shelter first. Then fire. This has been James from SurvivalPunk.com. DIY to Survive. Amazon Item OF The Day OneTigris Proteus Camping Tarp, Versatile Waterproof Lightweight Tarp Shelter with Doors, Extra Large 20.1ft x 9.2ft, Ideal for Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Tent, Bushcraft Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk's The post Shelter Before Fire (Why You've Been Prioritizing It Wrong) | Episode 610 appeared first on Survivalpunk.

Join Carrie and Molly as they replay an episode from their “Summit Series” — all about their first mountaineering trip in Washington's North Cascades. The summit is only half way!! In this episode, the group must come down from the summit. They learn crevasse rescue skills and practice them on the Quien Sabè glacier. They return to camp, hike back to the car and discuss a framework for debriefing from adventures with your adventure partner. Check out the rest of the series by searching: “The Summit Series: Sahale Peak.”

Learn how altitude changes oxygen availability, hiking performance, sleep, recovery, appetite, and risk for acute mountain sickness. In this episode, we reframe altitude as cumulative hypoxic dose shaped by sleeping elevation, ascent rate, workload, and time. The episode translates altitude physiology into practical backpacking strategy: pace conservatively early, sleep lower when possible, protect fueling and recovery, watch symptoms closely, and plan routes around physiological cost, not just elevation over multiple days. To view the shownotes for this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here.

„Ich habe noch nie...“ mit Annemarie & Tülin: In dieser Folge stellt das Duo fest, dass eine der beiden weder auf Festivals, noch viel auf Reisen war. Wer auf Bali schon Drogen genommen und wer „überbehütet“ aufgewachsen ist? Jetzt reinhören! Lass uns gerne eine Bewertung da! Feedback, Freundschaftsbriefe & liebe Grüße an: 1plus1@swr3.de. Eine neue Folge gibt es jeden Mittwoch auf SWR3.de und in der ARD Sounds App. Mehr Infos zum Podcast gibt es auf SWR3.de. Hier geht's zu unserem Podcast-Tipp der Woche: „Freiheit Deluxe“ https://1.ard.de/freiheit-deluxe (03:07): Salate und Kochen (09:04): Schönheit und Selbstpflege (14:02): Reisen und Backpacking (22:58): Musik und Festivals (27:54): Drogen und persönliche Grenzen (36:13): Rauchen und Genuss (46:45): Arbeiten während des Studiums (49:39): Zukunft der Kinder und Hofübernahme (52:36): Verbitterung und Dankbarkeit

procrastination Prepping Is Mostly Procrastination | Episode 606 You're Not Prepping—You're Just Staying Busy Let's get straight into it. Most of what people call “prepping” is just procrastination. It feels productive. It looks productive. But a lot of the time, you're just fucking around. This isn't just a prepper problem either. I see it at work all the time. People running around doing things, looking busy, asking questions, but not actually accomplishing much. And the answer is usually simple. Work the pallets faster. That fixes everything. People don't like simple answers. They'd rather complicate things, add extra steps, or find something else to do so they can feel busy. Prepping is no different. Buying Gear Feels Like Progress Buying stuff feels good. There's a dopamine hit that comes with it. You buy some new gear, some MREs, maybe another piece of kit—and it feels like you made progress. And don't get me wrong, you do need to buy things. You can't build a deep pantry without spending money. But a lot of people lean way too hard into that side of prepping. Buying a pallet of MREs feels awesome. It's flashy. It's something you can brag about. “Yeah, I bought a pallet of MREs this weekend.” That sounds a lot cooler than “I stocked canned goods and rotated my pantry.” But guess which one is more practical? Even I fall into this. I like MREs. They're fun. Taking them on a hike with the family is a great time. But fun doesn't always equal effective. Guns Are Cool—Training Is Better Same thing with firearms. Buying another gun feels great. It's exciting. It's interesting. It's something you want to do. But if you haven't trained recently, buying another firearm is probably not what you need. And I'm calling myself out here too. It's been a while since I've taken a pistol class. I've never taken a rifle class. I've got gear I haven't even properly tested yet. That's a problem. Classes aren't flashy. They're not as fun as buying something new. But they are way more important. If you already have the basics covered, you should be investing in training before buying more gear. Watching Videos Isn't Doing the Work “I'm doing research.” We've all said it. And yeah, YouTube is great. I watch a ton of it. There's a lot you can learn from videos, books, and content. But at some point, you have to actually do the thing. Watching a video on planting perennials doesn't plant your garden. Watching a video on building a trap doesn't mean you can build one when it matters. You need to go outside and actually practice. Because knowledge without action is useless. Motion Isn't Progress This is the core problem. Activity does not equal progress. You can spend years prepping and still be no better off than when you started. Buying gear without building skills. Watching videos without practicing. Talking about scenarios without making real changes. It feels like progress. It looks like progress. But it's not. Do the Hard Stuff The things that actually matter aren't flashy. Fixing your finances.Getting in shape.Learning real skills.Changing your habits. That's the hard stuff. That's the stuff people avoid. It's way easier to buy gear, make lists, and talk about “what if” scenarios than it is to face your real weaknesses and fix them. People wait for the perfect time to start. That time doesn't exist. Start now. Even if it's small. Even if it's imperfect. Because doing something real beats pretending you're preparing. This has been James from SurvivalPunk.com. DIY to Survive. Amazon Item OF The Day ReadyWise Emergency Food Supply – 120 Servings Favorites Sample Bucket, Survival Food Kit, Freeze Dried Prepper Food & Dehydrated Meals for Camping Essentials & Backpacking, up to 25 Year Shelf Life Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk's The post Prepping Is Mostly Procrastination | Episode 606 appeared first on Survivalpunk.

Tell us about your Adventure!Since 1980, Jerry Lancing and his college friends have shared a unique bond forged on the rugged paths of the wilderness. Over 25 trips together, they have covered many different trails together. Their annual August backpacking tradition offers a glimpse into enduring friendship, tough trail conditions, and the simple joy of sleeping under the stars.

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, one person keeping our rich heritage alive is Aindreas de Staic, an award-winning storyteller and musician. Aindreas joins Richard to discuss how he has turned past challenges into a life of creativity and craft.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by LMNT, Jess and Chaunce are joined by Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen. Wreckage is a pastor in training and civil rights advocate and she reflects on what it means to bring spirituality into the backcountry in a way that resonates even with those wary of organized religion. We also touch on formative spiritual moments in Colorado, why the Superior Hiking Trail earned a spot on her hate list, and how her foot got fudged up real good on the Long Trail, complete with photographic evidence. We wrap the show with news of a climber who's accused of manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend near a mountain summit, we discuss whether my getting a carwash is diva behavior, the triple crown of pies, and an unhinged tangent into the subject of AI. Topo Athletic: Use code "TREKWINTER15" at topoathletic.com. Mountainsmith: Use code "TAKEAHIKE" for 20% off at mountainsmith.com. [divider] Interview with Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen Lyndsay's Instagram Lyndsay's Sermons Lyndsay's sermon referencing her CT hike Lyndsay's sermon about getting arrested Time stamps & Questions 00:08:00 - Reminders: Sign up for the Trek's newsletter, subscribe to The Trek's Youtube, apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, and listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon! 00:13:14 - Introducing Lyndsay 00:16:45 - Do your hikes help you in any way in your seminary work? 00:18:00 - Have any of your religious beliefs changed based on your hiking? 00:19:00 - Tell us about who you were when starting the AT 00:24:20 - What are your thoughts on body image as it relates to thru-hiking? 00:28:12 - What other standout moments did you have on the AT? 00:31:40 - What is seminary school? 00:39:30 - Tell us about doing the Long Trail 00:43:32 - Did you find that you were more spiritually challenged on the Long Trail? 00:45:10 - Tell us about the connection between the outdoors and spirituality 00:50:45 - What are your dates more shocked by? 00:52:00 - Discussion about the Lake City Hiker Center 01:00:06 - Did you find that your discussions on trail naturally veer towards spirituality? 01:04:44 - What was your confession at the Priest Shelter? 01:11:30 - What did you think about the Superior Hiking Trail? 01:21:40 - Tell us about the Colorado Trail 01:30:00 - Tell us your pee story 01:37:12 - Any standout stories from the Colorado Trail? 01:40:20 - Lyndsay's raccoon story 01:43:30 - Tell us about the relationship between nature access and church attendance 01:55:15 - What are your thoughts about the concept of sex? 01:57:35 - What are your future hiking plans? 02:00:00 - Tell us about getting arrested 02:11:30 - Stay Salty Question: What is your hottest take in the world of backpacking or the outdoors at large? Segments Trek Propaganda Climber Accused of Manslaughter After Leaving Girlfriend Near Summit of Austria's Highest Peak by Kelly Floro Hiker Rescued From Appalachian Trail in the Smokies After Emergency SOS by Katie Jackson QOTD: Is getting a car wash diva behavior? Triple Crown of pies Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! 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 Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jackson Storm, Jason Kiser, Luke Netjes, Matty in AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Lloyd Harris, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.

Ein Bushäuschen am Pazifik, ein Blau, das fast unwirklich wirkt, und plötzlich absolute Stille. Willkommen an der Ostküste Taiwans.Während der Westen der Insel dicht besiedelt und hochmodern ist, fühlt sich der Osten wie ein anderes Land an. Zwischen Meer, Reisfeldern und grünen Bergen liegt Taitung, eine entspannte Küstenstadt, in der man mit dem Fahrrad durch Parks rollt, über Nachtmärkte schlendert und in kleinen Restaurants die vielleicht besten Nudeln der Welt entdeckt. Hier erzählt uns ein Mönch von den indigenen Kulturen der Region, während moderne Kunstmuseen und hippe Cafés zeigen, wie überraschend vielseitig Taiwan sein kann.Weiter nördlich führt die Reise in eine Landschaft, die fast unwirklich wirkt. Über eine geschwungene Drachenbrücke nach Sanxiantai, durch Marmorschluchten im Taroko-Nationalpark und schließlich in einen nebligen Regenwald, der zu einer der eindrucksvollsten Wander-Erfahrungen der Reise wird.Taiwan zeigt hier eine ganz andere Seite: ruhiger, wilder und voller Kontraste. Genau das macht den Osten dieser Insel so besonders. Wenn ihr alle Infos, Orte, Tipp und Geschichten, kommt mit und hört rein in diese Episode!—Diese Folge entstand mit der freundlichen Unterstützung der Taiwan Tourism AdministrationUnsere Werbepartner findet ihr hier.Kommt zu unserer LIVE-Show:11.4.2026 Mannheim (SWR Podcastfestival)Tickets gibt es HIER.Mehr Reisen Reisen gibt es bei Instagram und in unserem Newsletter-Magazin.—Taitung Forest Park - TaitungGroßer Küstenpark direkt am Pazifik mit Fahrradwegen durch Kasuarinenwälder, kleinen Seen und ruhigen Aussichtspunkten aufs Meer. Ein perfekter Ort, um die entspannte Atmosphäre der Stadt zu erleben.https://maps.google.com/?q=Taitung+Forest+Parkhttps://www.taiwantourismus.de/Su Tien Chu Vegetarian Noodles - TaitungKleines vegetarisches Nudelrestaurant mit einfachen Plastikstühlen und fantastischen hausgemachten Nudeln. Ein unscheinbarer Laden, der sich schnell als kulinarischer Geheimtipp entpuppt.https://maps.app.goo.gl/YeiTdpeRRkJMuDrd8Taitung Art Museum - TaitungModernes Kunstmuseum in einem grünen Park mit zeitgenössischen Ausstellungen, Installationen und einer überraschend internationalen Atmosphäre.https://www.instagram.com/taitung_art_museum/https://maps.google.com/?q=Taitung+Art+MuseumW.G. Café – TaitungModernes Café im Museumsgarten mit großen Fenstern, skandinavischem Design und kreativen Gerichten von Brunch bis Dessert. Ein entspannter Ort für Kaffee oder Frühstück.https://www.instagram.com/w.g.cafe/https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYGF7qdVgRjpdoC37Sanxiantai Bridge – Taitung CountySpektakuläre geschwungene Fußgängerbrücke, die wie ein Drache über das Meer führt und eine kleine Insel mit der Küste verbindet. Eines der bekanntesten Fotomotive an Taiwans Ostküste.https://share.google/2NNm7rVu8uapOPyLXTaroko National Park - TaiwanEiner der spektakulärsten Nationalparks Ostasiens mit tief eingeschnittenen Marmorschluchten, türkisfarbenen Flüssen und dichtem subtropischem Bergwald.https://maps.google.com/?q=Taroko+National+ParkSilks Place Taroko - Taroko National ParkLuxushotel mitten im Nationalpark mit Blick in die Schlucht, Pool auf dem Dach und direktem Zugang zu Wanderungen im Taroko-Gebirge.https://www.instagram.com/silksplacetaroko/https://maps.google.com/?q=Silks+Place+TarokoDali Village Trail – Taroko National ParkAnspruchsvoller Wanderweg durch subtropischen Bergwald mit spektakulären Blicken in die Taroko-Schlucht. Besonders atmosphärisch bei Nebel oder nach Regen.Aktuelle Trails gibt es hier: https://maps.google.com/?q=Dali+Village+Trail+Taroko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrie and Molly welcome you to join them on this replay from their series about hiking the Timberline Trail around Mount Hood! Hop on trail, just an hour from Portland, and immerse yourself in the wild and rugged experience of circumnavigating this iconic PNW volcano. Molly and Carrie cover the second half of their first day on trail. The crew crosses Newton Creek, navigates through a tricky section, and searches for the perfect campsite... but their plans are derailed when Mt Hood turns their tents into kites. Tune in for more helpful tidbits on the trail and, as always, laughs! Find the other episodes from this series by searching “The Timberline Trail.”

Welcome to HALO Talks! In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Jessica and Damien Zouaoui, the husband-and-wife team behind Oakwell Beer Spa in Denver, Colorado. They started in New York City, where feeling professionally unfulfilled, they decided to quit their corporate jobs, sell everything, and head off on a 14-month adventure across 25 countries looking for a unique business idea! Along the way, they experienced beer spas in the Polish Alps, social wellness spots in South Korea and Japan, and quickly realized Americans were missing out on these accessible, communal wellness concepts. Jessica and Damien talk about how their love for hospitality and wellness merged with their analytical approach to create Oakwell Beer Spa, a modern, science-backed spa experience where hydrotherapy baths infused with hops and barley offer real holistic benefits. From navigating the challenges of getting funding and finding the right city, to making the spa inclusive for both men and women and designing it for scalability, their story is packed with insights for entrepreneurs and wellness enthusiasts alike. Listen as Pete unconvers how the team turned Oakwell into a thriving business and how they're now preparing to franchise the concept across the U.S.  When it comes to the number one question they get Jessica states, "Just for everyone that's listening, you don't actually bathe in beer! That is the number one question that we get. So we're not pouring a PBR Coors into a tub! The water, it's hydrotherapy that's infused with hops, malt, and then we have different herbal blends." Key themes discussed Entrepreneurial journey and world travel for inspiration Origin and concept of the Oakwell Beer Spa Adapting global wellness experiences for the U.S. market Avoiding gimmicks and focusing on real wellness benefits Overcoming funding and commercial space challenges Importance of corporate job experience for entrepreneurship Scaling strategy: Franchising versus corporate-owned locations A Few Key Takeaways:  1.Beer Spa Origin Story: Jessica and Damien talked about how their entrepreneurial path began in New York City, where they found themselves unfulfilled in corporate jobs. Their decision to quit, travel to 25 countries, and search for a unique business idea culminated in the creation of Oakwell Beer Spa in Denver, a fusion of hospitality, wellness, and their love for beer, inspired by spa concepts encountered during their travels. 2. Beer Spa Concept. More Than a Gimmick: They emphasized that Oakwell Beer Spa is not a "bathe in beer" gimmick. The hydrotherapy bath infuses water with hops and malted barley (key beer ingredients), which have legitimate wellness benefits; Hops offers a relaxing aromatherapy effect, and barley nourishes the skin much like an oatmeal bath. They collaborated with herbalists to develop various infusions to address different wellness needs. 3. Intentional Market Selection & Adaptation: After researching, they chose Denver for its beer and wellness-centric culture, affordable costs, and manageable competition. Their approach was deliberate: Bring in a global wellness trend to the U.S., but adapt it to local tastes and legal considerations, ensuring the business would be scalable and not just a novelty. 4. Overcoming Entrepreneurial Hurdles: Their story is a lesson in persistence. Despite pitching to over 40 banks and being turned down due to the unproven nature of their concept, they eventually secured funding through city-backed small business loans and nonprofit lenders. They also faced real estate challenges due to the city's low vacancy rates and potential landlords' skepticism about an unproven concept. 5. Scalability and Franchise Vision: From the beginning, their goal was to scale. After perfecting their concept with two corporate-owned locations, they began preparing for franchising—refining operations, training systems, and brand standards to ensure consistency. Resources:  Jessica Zouaoui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfrench10  Damien Zouaoui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienzouaoui/  Oakwell Beer Spa: https://www.oakwell.com  Integrity Square: https://www.integritysq.com Prospect Wizard: https://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: https://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: https://www.higherdose.com

Tropische Strände, Highspeed-Züge & Menschen, die dich nach dem Flug einfach umarmen. Taiwan hat uns komplett erwischt. Direkt aus dem Flieger fährt Michael einmal quer durchs Land bis ganz in den Süden. Reisfelder im Sonnenaufgang, Fischreiher über den Flüssen, plötzlich Dschungel, dann wieder Meer. Hengchun fühlt sich an wie ein entspanntes Surferstädtchen irgendwo zwischen Südostasien und Kalifornien. Nur sicherer, freundlicher - und überraschend vielseitig. Nachtmärkte, Mungobohnen-Suppe mit Eis, Flat White auf Weltklasseniveau, Familien auf Fahrrädern, Strände wie aus dem Bilderbuch und überall diese selbstverständliche Offenheit der Menschen. Taiwan ist modern und wohlhabend, politisch komplex, geschichtlich vielschichtig und im Reise-Alltag vor allem: leicht. Öffis, die funktionieren, Essen, das begeistert und ein Land, das dich ganz tief in dein Herz lässt, ohne sich aufzudrängen. Wenn ihr wissen wollt, wie sich ein Hidden Champion in Asien wirklich anfühlt, dann kommt mit in den Süden.—Unsere Werbepartner findet ihr hier.Kommt zu unserer LIVE-Show:11.4.2026 Mannheim (SWR Podcastfestival)Tickets gibt es HIER.Mehr Reisen Reisen gibt es bei Instagram und in unserem Newsletter-Magazin.—HengchunEntspannte Kleinstadt im Süden Taiwans, nahe dem Kenting Nationalpark. Bunte Gassen, kleine Cafés, Nachtmarkt und perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Strände und Natur.https://www.instagram.com/hengchun_town/Kenting National ParkTropischer Nationalpark mit Stränden, Bergen und üppigem Grün. Ideal zum Surfen, Wandern oder einfach für Tage am Meer.https://www.instagram.com/kenting_national_park/South Slot CoffeeChilliges Café mit Terrasse, Liegestühlen und tropischem Vibe. Perfekt für einen Flat White nach der Ankunft im Süden.https://www.instagram.com/southslotcoffee/Kitchen Swell CafeGroßzügiger Raum mit viel Holz, internationalen Speisen und entspanntem Surfer-Feeling. Ideal für Frühstück oder Lunch.https://www.instagram.com/kitchenswell/Huang Sweet Mung BeansTraditioneller Spot für taiwanesische Mungobohnensuppe – süß, mit Eis serviert, ein Klassiker im tropischen Süden.(Kein klarer offizieller Instagram-Account, Infos über lokale Listings)https://www.taiwan.net.tw/Step UpKleiner Laden, in dem man sich eigene Flip-Flops zusammenstellen kann. Farben, Sohlen, Bänder – alles individuell kombinierbar.https://www.instagram.com/stepup.tw/The SurfSurfboutique mit lässigen Shirts, Boards und echtem Küsten-Vibe. Treffpunkt für junge Locals und Reisende.https://www.instagram.com/thesurf_taiwan/FamilyMartTaiwanesische Convenience-Store-Kette mit überraschend guter Kaffeekultur. Praktisch für Snacks, Getränke und schnellen Flat White unterwegs.https://www.instagram.com/familymart_tw/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der beste Sonnenuntergang, der leckerste Nachtmarkt, ein indigenes Dorf hoch in den Bergen und dazwischen die Geschichte einer jungen Demokratie. Taiwan ist eine hochspannende Insel und genau JETZT ist die Zeit, um sie zu entdecken. Die Stadt Kenting im Süden riecht nach Meer und Streetfood. Oolong Tee dampft in kleinen Holzhäusern, Eis schmeckt plötzlich nicht süß, sondern geröstet und frisch. Nur eine Stunde weiter ändert sich die Welt komplett. Die Straße windet sich durch grünes Bergland, Steinhäuser stehen zwischen Bananenstauden und Familien bewahren ihre indigene Tradition. Man sitzt zusammen, probiert Wildschwein und Hirse, hört alte Mythen und spricht am Ende plötzlich über Popmusik. Vergangenheit und Gegenwart liegen in Taiwan oft nur ein paar Meter auseinander. Außerdem bekommt ihr in dieser Folge die bewegte Geschichte eine der freiesten Gesellschaften im chinesischen Sprachraum. Vielleicht ist es genau diese Mischung aus Gelassenheit, Widerstandskraft und Lebensfreude, die diese Reise so besonders macht. Kommt mit in den Süden Taiwans. Es lohnt sich.—Unsere Werbepartner findet ihr hier.Kommt zu unserer LIVE-Show:11.4.2026 Mannheim (SWR Podcastfestival)Tickets gibt es HIER.Mehr Reisen Reisen gibt es bei Instagram und in unserem Newsletter-Magazin.–Süden & KentingKentingEntspannter Küstenort im Süden Taiwans mit tropischem Flair, Surferszene und warmem Meer. Perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Strandtage und Nationalpark-Erkundungen.https://www.instagram.com/kenting.tw/Kenting National ParkTaiwans einziger tropischer Nationalpark mit Klippen, Regenwald, Palmenstränden und spektakulären Sonnenuntergängen. Ideal für Küstenwanderungen und Wassersport.https://www.instagram.com/kentingnationalpark/Baishawan BeachFeiner Sand, türkisfarbenes Wasser und entspannte Atmosphäre. Einer der schönsten Strände im Süden der Insel.https://www.instagram.com/baishawan_beach/Longpan ParkWindumtoste Klippenlandschaft mit weitem Blick aufs Meer. Perfekt für Sonnenuntergänge und Panoramaaufnahmen.https://www.instagram.com/longpanpark/Kenting Night MarketLebendiger Nachtmarkt mit Streetfood, kleinen Spielständen und Bars. Bunt, laut, gesellig – besonders am Wochenende ein Treffpunkt für Einheimische.https://www.instagram.com/kenting_nightmarket/Hido HostelUnkomplizierte Unterkunft mit Meerblick in Kenting. Ideal für Backpacker, die entspannt wohnen möchten.https://www.instagram.com/hidohostel/TeekulturLu Shui TangKleiner, atmosphärischer Teeladen mit traditioneller Oolong-Zubereitung und überraschend modern interpretierten Teekreationen wie Tee-Eis.https://www.instagram.com/lushuittang/AlishanBerühmte Hochlandregion für Oolong-Tee und spektakuläre Sonnenaufgänge über Nebelwäldern.https://www.instagram.com/alishan_nsa/Indigene KulturPaiwanEines der 16 anerkannten indigenen Völker Taiwans mit eigener Sprache, Symbolik und Hierarchiestruktur. Ihre Traditionen prägen bis heute Teile des Südens der Insel.Taiwan ToursAnbieter geführter Touren, unter anderem zu indigenen Dörfern und in die Bergregionen im Süden.https://www.instagram.com/taiwantours/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eoin and Graham sit down to answer an email about backpacking.Some of the topics include:Looking after insulin in high temperatures.Prepping for 6 months of travelling.Carb counting on the go.Switching to a pump for travel.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is zero-waste backpacking possible?Well, in a lot of ways, yes, and in some ways, not really. We saw this play out when a previous guest of ours, one of our earliest guests, actually in episode 37. In that episode, Ana Lucía (aka Eco) explains how in 2021 she set out to complete a zero-waste thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.Now, a few years later, in episode 212 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, I am sitting down with Alisha McDarris to discuss her experimental zero-waste backpacking trip challenge. Alisha is the founder of Terradrift.com and the site's accompanying YouTube channel, where she and her husband Josh share gear reviews, outdoorsy how-tos, and guides, including a full video covering her zero-waste backcountry trip. She is also a freelance journalist, filmmaker, and photographer who specializes in writing about sustainable travel and outdoor adventure for publications like Popular Science, Backpacker, Outside, Roadtrippers, and more.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------TerradriftWebsite: https://terradrift.com/zero-waste-backpacking-tips/YouTube: https://youtu.be/4zirOxMnFk0?si=7n6nybE4ze06eHj0Episode 37: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outdoor-minimalist/id1586174667?i=1000563241947Listen to our first interview with Alisha on how to identify gear needs for backpacking: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outdoor-minimalist/id1586174667?i=1000619154104

"Health is very simple. It's disease that's complicated."Join Dr. Muktan Sullivan as he shares his incredible spiritual journey from backpacking across Europe and India in the 1970s to becoming a devoted disciple of Swami Satchidananda. Discover how yoga, Buddhism, and Ayurveda transformed his life, including firsthand stories of selfless service, karma yoga, and the power of a true guru. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration on meditation, health, and living with purpose.In this episode:- Travel adventures in India and Thailand- First encounters with yoga and meditation- Life at the ashram and teacher training- Insights on Ayurveda as a lifestyle for balance and wellness- Lessons on unconditional love, ego, and divine guidanceTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & Meeting Gurudev00:36 - Backpacking to India in 197301:53 - Living in a Buddhist Monastery03:08 - Discovering Hatha Yoga & First Retreat05:07 - Introduction to Ayurveda08:14 - Power of Selfless Service14:56 - Gurudev's Presence & Impact19:10 - Relationship with the Guru22:38 - Practical Wisdom & Curiosity26:53 - Divine Guidance in Life30:52 - Overcoming Ego & Fear35:12 - Unconditional Love & Self-Realization37:05 - Defining Ayurveda: Science of Life39:36 - Health as a Lifelong Journey46:57 - Illness, Karma, & Honesty49:10 - Closing Thoughts & GratitudeDr. Michael Muktan Sullivan, is a Chiropractor and yoga instructor for the past 45 years. He is a diplomat from the International Ayurvedic Institute and has studied and worked at the Ayurvedic Hospital in Caimbatore, South India and completed Advanced Studies in Pune, India. He is a lecturer and workshop leader in back care, Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda.For more information and to get in touch with Dr. Sullivan, visit: riverviewspa.com--If you're into yoga stories, spiritual growth, Ayurveda tips, or Swami Satchidananda teachings, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more inspiring podcasts!#YogaJourney #Ayurveda #SwamiSatchidananda #SpiritualAwakening #SelflessService Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Krotec is a U.S. Army veteran, visionary entrepreneur and founder of NeoMasculinity Solutions—a movement that helps men and women reclaim purpose, live through truth and lead with clarity. After surviving a traumatic brain injury and confronting long‑buried trauma, he transformed adversity into a mission by founding The Brainary and writing The Sentinel Handbook, a practical tool for self‑leadership. He delivers riveting keynotes and workshops on leadership, critical thinking, emotional resilience and self‑agency. With over 40 years in business, his journey spans high‑altitude expeditions in the Andes, building a pre‑internet multi‑million‑dollar retail company, and hosting conversations with leaders like General Flynn and Ron DeSantis. Today he leads a global push to reignite human intuition and critical thinking, empowering families to discern truth from fiction and resist the relentless onslaught of misinformation. John Krotec is here to blow up toxic masculinity, trash lazy thinking and maybe tell you about the time he smoked DMT and met aliens. This Army vet turned entrepreneur isn't your typical motivational guru; he's a warrior‑poet who built a multimillion‑dollar company before the internet existed, survived a traumatic brain injury, and came back swinging with NeoMasculinity Solutions, a movement hell‑bent on rescuing men and women from the dumpster fire of modern misinformation. You'll hear him talk about protecting your family from six types of unreliable information, why vintage gender roles still matter, and how plant medicine saved his marriage. Co‑hosts Law Smith and Eric Readinger pepper him with lightning‑round questions—"Is a hot dog a sandwich?" "Have you ever seen a UFO?"—before diving into heavy stuff like leadership, human vibrational states, and why so many men are stuck in perpetual adolescence. Expect profanity, real talk and gut‑punch honesty. Smash that subscribe button, share with a friend, and get ready to laugh, cringe and maybe rethink your whole damn life and NeoMasculinity, John Krotec, toxic masculinity, vintage gender roles, leadership podcast, critical thinking skills, human intuition, plant medicine, DMT experience, traumatic brain injury, self‑leadership, family protection, misinformation, disinformation, emotional resilience, entrepreneur journey, spirit molecule, Andes expeditions, truth‑based media, and veteran entrepreneur.  Timestamps & chapters: 03:35 – Advice to your 13‑year‑old self: slow down, it's not your fault. 04:17 – Who the hell is John Krotec? Army vet, entrepreneur and crusader. 06:43 – DMT & demons: plant medicine, insomnia and saving a marriage. 09:55 – Inside the spirit molecule: aliens, metal bangs and dimension travel. 12:57 – Backpacking in Guatemala: CIA spooks, effigies and travel truths. 23:19 – Neo‑masculinity explained: vintage gender roles and fighting misinformation. 27:16 – Working moms & family balance: unrealistic expectations and social pressure. 30:35 – Calling out the modern man‑child: courage, therapy and intellectual laziness. #AI #entrepreneurship #ecommercebusiness #productbasedbusiness #brandbuilding #businesspodcast #startupstories #scalingbusiness #directtoconsumer #manufacturingbusiness #corporategifting #smallbusinessgrowth #founderjourney #roi #NeoMasculinity #ToxicMasculinity #JohnKrotec #Leadership #CriticalThinking #HumanIntuition #PlantMedicine #DMT #BrainInjuryRecovery #SelfImprovement #Podcast #FamilyProtection #TruthMedia #GenderRoles #VeteranEntrepreneur #MensHealth #Mindset #Education #AlienEncount Episode sponsored...

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined once again by outdoor filmmaker and long-distance backpacker, Lauren "Longway" Roerick.  Lauren shares the highs and lows of a massive year of international backpacking and adventure, including dragging her "indoor cat" brother along on the 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Japan and her not in such great shape dad on the Camino del Norte in Spain, her less than stellar experience on the Via Dinarica and how one especially unfortunate stretch in Montenegro ultimately forced her off trail, quickly rinsing the palette with some gorgeous hiking on the Transcaucasian Trail in Georgia, and her experience hiking the Santa Fe to Taos Trail as part of our "get paid to thru-hike" sponsorship. We also learn more about Lauren's background, including a chaotic international divorce, learning calculus in Chinese, and how she once sang opera although refuses to do so for you- we forgive her and this is a fun, inspirational chat regardless. We wrap the show with a hidden gem thru-hike in New York, a Triple Crown of Pop (not SODA!), and what trail traditions should be celebrated on spring equinox. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Lauren Roerick Lauren's Instagram Lauren's Youtube Lauren's Website Time stamps & Questions 00:04:57 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek and apply for the Badger Sponsorship!  00:09:10 - Introducing Lauren Roerick. 00:10:10 - Discussion about Te Araroa 00:13:30 - Discussion about a near hypothermia experience in the Tararua Mountains 00:19:10 - Give us an overview of the Santa Fe to Taos Trail 00:26:45 - Any standout stories from the Tahoe Rim Trail? 00:27:55 - Tell us about the 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Japan 00:35:00 - Discussion about Lauren's tea ceremony experience 00:37:20 - What did you do during your three years living in Taiwan? 00:39:20 - Did you really move to California to study and sing opera? 00:43:30 - Discussion about Lauren moving frequently 00:47:35 - Tell us about your hometown 00:49:50 - Tell us about starting a sales agency 00:55:20 - Who is the 88 Temple Pilgrimage for? 00:58:20 - Tell us about bikepacking around Taiwan 01:05:50 - What's the least safe you felt during your international travels? 01:21:15 - Tell us the good parts of the Via Dinarica 01:28:35 - Tell us about hiking in Georgia 01:35:35 - How often do you get recognized? 01:37:00 - Was the Santa Fe to Taos Trail boring in comparison? 01:39:08 - Tell us about the trail you hiked with your dad 01:43:40 - How did the Camino rank against other trails you hiked last year? 01:46:24 - Discussion about  01:51:45 - Do you have general tips for international travel and hiking? 01:58:35 - What is next on your hiking schedule for 2026? 02:03:15 - Stay Salty Question: What is your hottest take in the world of backpacking? Segments Trek Propaganda: The Epic 358-Mile Thru-Hike in New York You've Never Heard Of by Alex McClain QOTD: Summer solstice is hike naked day. What should spring equinox be? Fear of the Week Triple Crown of pop/soda Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! 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 Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Luke Netjes, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined yet again by our pal Andrew Skurka and wayyyyy back former guest and now co-director of Skurka Adventures, Katie Gerber aka "Salty". Today's episode covers a lot of ground.  Today's conversation is part backpacking advice, part gear nerd chat, part a glimpse inside the operation at Skurka Adventures.  We first dive into Katie's list of the five biggest mistakes she made as a beginner backpacker and her take on why she loves her alcohol stove- after a decade of use. Andrew gives us an overview of vapor barrier layers and moisture management for cold-weather backpacking, the Ursack versus bear canister debate, he gives a framework for deciding exactly when it's time to hit the SOS button on your satellite communicator, the ethics of publicizing GPS tracks in these high consequence and fragile regions, and he shares his two cents on one of the most detailed bear-safety questions we've ever received. The duo also give us some standout stories from their years of working together, including a nightmarish and somehow hilarious story of surviving a Mojave Desert traffic jam in triple-digit heat. We wrap the show with a call for Trail Correspondents, if setting up your tent in the airport makes you a genius or an A-hole, the triple crown of winter drinks, and some fun Ibex facts from a listener. Topo Athletic: Use code "TREKWINTER15" at topoathletic.com. [divider] Interview with Andrew Skurka & Katie Gerber Skurka's Website Skurka's Instagram Katie's Website Katie's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:05:05 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, apply to be a Trail Correspondent, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and subscribe to The Trek's Youtube! 00:10:00 - Introducing Andrew and Katie 00:13:10 - Are you still passionate about nutrition? 00:19:40 - Tell us about your recent Grand Canyon trip with Eric 00:22:45 - How did you get started on off trail routes? 00:24:10 - How did you two start working together? 00:30:50 - Describe your current role 00:33:25 - What are some things people don't know about Skurka? 00:36:40 - Discussion about beginner backpacking mistakes 00:53:20 - What are some new things you've been thinking about? 00:56:50 - What trip is in the highest demand, and what's the most underrated? 00:58:50 - How do you balance protecting sensitive environments with leading trips for your business? 01:08:35 - How do you pick who guides each route? 01:10:35 - Do you have any new guides you're really excited about? 01:12:40 - What are some tips for someone who wants to get into guiding? 01:20:45 - Grand Canyon or Escalante? 01:23:00 - Tell us your thoughts on vapor barrier layers 01:27:55 - Discussion about the backcountry bidet 01:30:30 - How many cats until you're a crazy cat dude? 01:33:14 - How do you like using an alcohol stove and how did you like the Great Basin Trail? 01:35:23 - What are the biggest differences between hiking with Dirtmonger and Andrew? 01:40:15 - Have you used AI in your business? 01:44:14 - How should a campsite be set up? 01:50:00 - What are the pros and cons of hard sided bear canisters and Ursacks? 01:52:20 - Is there a new piece of gear you're excited about? 01:56:00 - Discussion about phone technology in the backcountry 02:01:18 - What are your thoughts on plastic water bottles? 02:03:40 - How far do you need to pee from your campsite? 02:04:45 - How do you decide to press the SOS button? 02:08:20 - What are your thoughts on polartech? 02:09:50 - Are broth cubes a thing? 02:13:54 - What should people know about the upcoming guiding season? 02:20:20 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda:  Colorado Trail vs. John Muir Trail vs. Long Trail: Which Trail is the Best? By Katie Jackson 25 More Stunning Thru-Hiking–Inspired Tattoos by Anna McKinney Smith QOTD:  Is it cringe or genius to set up your tent in the airport? Triple Crown of winter drinks Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! 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 Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Luke Netjes, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.

We meet a member of the Class of 2012 this week, who happens also to be a member of this years class of 2026. In fact, Todd Sears is starting the day after I start, in March this year.                               He had a long career in military intelligence, and brings a military discipline to his hike, both back in 2012 and in his plans for this year. I should be meeting him very early on as he will doubtless breeze past me at speed.                   You can read about his earlier hike from a blog that he wrote; Nor'easter's 2012 Appalachian Trail Journal : March 20, 2011 : Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals. To compare his hiking and his writing back then, you should check out the Tek, as Todd is one of their trail correspondents this year; NorEaster, Author at The Trek                               We start our season of Hike the Good Hike participants for 2026 with Elizabeth Thompson, who has endured both domestic abuse and cancer in recent years. She is hiking the PCT and our conversation became quite emotional. You can keep up with Elizabeth on Instagram at (@footstepsandforests) • Instagram profile , and on YouTube at elizabeth                             With just eight weeks to go before I head out, I share some mildly disappointing news about my gear, and some encouraging news about my protein intake!! I used my hike in 2024 on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, "I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell." You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . Additionally, you can join our membership at Steve (Mighty Blue) Adams. It's worth checking out what is on offer for you there. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, 3821 Milflores Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can "Zelle" me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or "Venmo" me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.  

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3877: Adam Baker's journey through Australia and New Zealand with his wife and 1-year-old daughter becomes a masterclass in unexpected wisdom. From embracing uncertainty to rediscovering imagination, his daughter's innocent perspective reshapes what it means to truly live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/life-lessons-my-1-year-old-taught-me-while-backpacking-abroad/ Quotes to ponder: "She's not worried about what society will think of her or how she is supposed to act." "I quickly learned that having a baby is a crash course in patience, whether you signed up for it or not." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to get away from the crowds? Want a high mountain lake or stream all to yourself?  The best way to do this is to take a backpacking trip, but you need to prepare more than you would for a car trip or a trip to a lodge. What exactly should you take and what should you leave behind?  What kinds of flies and accessories should you bring? How can you save weight and still have enough gear for a fun fishing trip? Derek Bargaehr [37:36], an experienced fly fisher and backpacker, gives us tips on how to make the most of your next backpacking trip. In the Fly Box this week, we have some questions. A couple of which could only be answered by my co-workers at Orvis so we have responses from both Pete Kutzer, our casting guru and Shawn Brillon, our bamboo rod craftsman. How can I easily estimate how much backing is on my unlabeled reels? A listener relates how some podcast advice on emergers helped him and his son have a successful trip I took a lesson on two-handed casting and it was all done on grass.  Was this wrong? What advice do you have on cleaning the ferrules on bamboo fly rods? Are Orvis bamboo fly rods impregnated? On a tarpon trip, the fish were in deep water so I used a sinking poly leader on my floating line.  Should I have used a full-sinking fly line instead? Is the Albright knot a better knot than the nail knot for attaching a leader to a fly line or backing to a fly line? When connecting pieces of tippet I will normally go up two X sizes, like from 2X to 4X.  Is this wrong? Is it OK to clear a casting lane on a trout stream? What can I do to find bigger trout during the dog days of summer?