Podcasts about hikers

Senior police have revealed tragic details surrounding the discovery of a teen hiker's body. The Albanese Government says Australia's jobless rate remains at historic lows, despite a rise in unemployment. And This star couple have split after less than a year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The plan hasn’t been enforced yet — that’s the only reason anyone’s still walking around out there without a permit. Once it is, over 775,000 acres go non-motorized and non-mechanized, permanently, with no path to ever reopen them. Mountain bikes included. Motorized groups get capped at 24 vehicles per route per day before you need a federal permit. Hunters can’t retrieve game or gather firewood off the road by any mechanized means. Hikers can get locked to designated trails only, dispersed camping gets restricted to numbered sites, dogs need to be leashed everywhere, and rock climbers can’t place a new bolt without commission approval. One sentence in the plan — Paragraph 14 — is written broadly enough to prohibit basically anything not yet invented that someone decides is “inconsistent” with protecting the monument. We also get into the two-tier trick land management plans use to delay the real fight: the big decisions get locked in years before anyone announces them, so by the time you actually feel the restriction, it’s framed as “just following the existing plan” instead of a new decision anyone has to defend. And we cover the same legal playbook now showing up at Oregon Dunes, after already being used to shrink Oceano Dunes by up to 80%. If you care about keeping public land open — hiking, biking, wheeling, hunting, camping, all of it — this is the episode to actually understand what’s at stake instead of just reacting to a headline. Solve Function Wolfbox: https://solvefunction.com/shop/ols/products/wolfbox-cord-coverDiscount Code: WolfSnail GROUP BUY: Its time to buy your Wolfbox for their G900Tripro. We have sent out the codes and have the information on the Discord. We have till the end of August to use the discount code. This deal ends September 1st. SnailTrail4x4 Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops. MORRFlate Giveaway at 900 Reviews on Apple Podcast. But our next giveaway is when we reach 800 reviews; we are giving away an OnX Elite Membership. We will also give away an OnX Elite membership when we get to 850. However, when we reach 900 Reviews, we are teaming up with MORRFlate for a $1000 MF Product Giveaway. Go over to Apple Podcasts to leave your review now and become eligible to win. Congratulations to A13XMONT, who won a set of tires from Yokohama Tire! Call us and leave us a VOICEMAIL!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. If you have any negative feedback, you can call our negative feedback hotline, 408-800-5169. 4Wheel Underground has all the suspension parts you need to take your off-road rig from leaf springs to a performance suspension system. We just ordered our kits for Kermit and Samantha and are looking forward to getting them. The ordering process was quite simple, and after answering the questionnaire, we ensured we got the correct and best-fitting kits for our vehicles. If you want to level up your suspension game, check out 4Wheel Underground. SnailTrail4x4 Podcast is brought to you by all of our peeps over at irate4x4! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Always, Gift Boxes, the SnailTrail4x4 Community, and the ST4x4 Treasure Hunt! Thank you to all of those who support us! We couldn’t do it without you guys (and gals!)! SnailSquad Monthly Giveaway August giveaway is with our good friends over at GEARWRENCH Tools. GEARWRENCH has a new line of tools with Hi-Viz. These have one side of the wrench painted and easy to read, where the other side is still etched into the wrench, but the etching is filled with orange paint. We are giving away one set of Standard and Metric Wrenches, and a set of Standard and Metric sockets to a lucky winner. If you want a chance to win, make sure you sign up for the giveaway tier on either Irate4x4 or the SnailTrail4x4 Discord. Congratulations to Josh Taylor for winning this month’s giveaway with Wolfbox. They are giving away one G900Tripro to a lucky winner. This is the same three-camera rearview mirror setup that they received during TrailHeroX. If you want a chance to win this system from Wolfbox make sure you sign up for the giveaway tier on either Irate4x4 or the SnailTrail4x4 Discord. Massive Congratulations to Liz Sandstorm for winning the Iceco Freezers. 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More than 220 miles of the Appalachian Trail weave through Pennsylvania, winding across mountains, valleys, and streams—and right through the heart of central PA. This iconic footpath stretches 2,197 miles from Georgia to Maine, challenging hikers from all walks of life to take part in one of the most grueling and inspiring outdoor adventures in the country.This week, The Spark team set out to meet some of these determined “thru-hikers” by offering a little surprise comfort along the way—what trail veterans fondly call “Trail Magic.” Armed with a cooler full of cold drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks, we set up at a parking area just off Interstate 81 in Lebanon County near the Swatara Rail Trail, a well-known access point for hikers passing through.What happened next was nothing short of magical.The Spark ‘Meeting Hikers of the Appalachian Trail' got second place in the Radio II Podcast category for the Keystone Media Awards.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, does Washington state go too easy on kids caught with guns? Some officials say yes. Next, more on the Seattle Center shooting… The wife of Carlos Sanchez Villalba says every day is harder since losing her husband. Next, wildfires have shut down two big segments of the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington. And finally, as millions of acres burn across Oregon, one small community in the Columbia River Gorge may adopt a proactive defense. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can be fit, experienced, and still not be ready for the Grand Canyon hike you planned. In this Canyon Confessions episode, Brian breaks down community-submitted mistakes about training, stairs, downhill damage, elevation, illness, past fitness, and the dangerous belief that “I've done this before” means the Canyon will go easy on you.*****The best way to support the show is by considering our top-of-the-line hiking packs for your next adventure, which Brian designed (and now uses) for all of his hikes. Our signature Rim2Rim Pack offeres 25L of storage in a running vest design (with front pockets and insulated hydration) that's built for serious miles. The new Canyon Elite 25 takes those same features and adds a hip belt for more support. Find out more and order yours at hiKin.club. *****Please join Hike Club Grand Canyon on Facebook by clicking here. This is the official group of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, and it's a judgment-free zone full of interaction, information, and inspiration—it's simply THE place to get the best information in advance of your Canyon adventure. Join Brian, Coach Arnie, and most of the guests you've heard on the show in an environment created to answer your questions and help you have the best possible experience below the rim. It's completely free.*****To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.*****Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at brian@hikin.club.*****The Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is our gift to the Grand Canyon hiking community. This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every route on every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from hiKin aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.*****For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videosInstagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trailTikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videosFacebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about an upcoming meteor shower you won't want to miss, the infamous 'Colorado Brown Stain' and it's impact around the globe, another wolf that was killed, a 50-foot-fall in dangerous terrain, how many people climbed Colorado's 14ers last year, our favorite state parks, and more.

Richmond officials are raising alarm over a growing homeless encampment near the jet fuel pipeline that supplies Vancouver International Airport. Hikers were evacuated as parts of the West Coast Trail became impassable due to heavy rains. Some Penticton artists found their work at Value Village, after donating the art pieces to Penticton Art Gallery for a “charity auction”. How did this happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I explore a trend in the world of hiking, where coaches are advocating for more and more complicated methods of training - even though the basics and fundamentals of training would probably work just as well. Something any hiker in training needs to look out for!    == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 28th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

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Meghan Smith, Grand Canyon National Park's Preventive Search and Rescue Coordinator, joins the show for a rare look inside what really happens when hikers get in trouble below the rim. After a brutal stretch of heat-related deaths in the canyon, Meghan explains what hikers misunderstand about rescue, self-rescue, kids in extreme heat, PSAR volunteers, trail runners, emergency response, signage, and why help is never as simple or guaranteed as many people assume. This is essential listening for anyone planning to hike the Grand Canyon.*****Click to read the companion article to this episode, How To Avoid The Mistakes That Kill Grand Canyon Hikers.*****The best way to support the show is by considering our top-of-the-line hiking packs for your next adventure, which Brian designed (and now uses) for all of his hikes. Our signature Rim2Rim Pack offeres 25L of storage in a running vest design (with front pockets and insulated hydration) that's built for serious miles. The new Canyon Elite 25 takes those same features and adds a hip belt for more support. Find out more and order yours at hiKin.club. *****Please join Hike Club Grand Canyon on Facebook by clicking here. This is the official group of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, and it's a judgment-free zone full of interaction, information, and inspiration—it's simply THE place to get the best information in advance of your Canyon adventure. Join Brian, Coach Arnie, and most of the guests you've heard on the show in an environment created to answer your questions and help you have the best possible experience below the rim. It's completely free.*****To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.*****Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at brian@hikin.club.*****The Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is our gift to the Grand Canyon hiking community. This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every route on every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from hiKin aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.*****For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videosInstagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trailTikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videosFacebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Episode title sure would make a good indie rock band name. Natasha Zimmers is our guest this week, bringing the outdoor passion and her perspective on writing TINY HIKER, out in March from Orca Books. This episode was plagued with internet troubles, which should be mostly invisible to you the listening audience, but which I mention because we persevered like a proper hiker through rough terrain. _________ This episode's book reviews:  BASEBALL FOR BREAKFAST, words by Judy Campbell-Smith, pictures by Maggie Carroll THE UNBUDGEABLE CURMUDGEON, words by Matthew Burgess, pictures by Fiona Woodcock _________ The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com  Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com   Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here!!  Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords, @brennajeanneret, and @jonseym0ur and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

Welcome to the Spiritually Fit Yoga podcast with Amelia Andaleon.In this video episode, I'll guide you through a 30-minute yoga practice designed specifically for hikers and backpackers. Whether you've just finished a day hike, completed a backpacking trip, or simply want to relieve tight muscles, we'll focus on yoga poses that stretch the hips, hamstrings, calves, glutes, lower back, shoulders, and feet, areas that often become tight after spending time on the trail.No yoga experience is required. Move at your own pace, listen to your body, and modify each pose as needed.I hope this practice helps you recover well so you can get back on the trail feeling strong, mobile, and refreshed.Discover Your Personal Power. Create Your Inner Peace.CONNECT WITH MEIf you don't already receive my newsletter, you're invited to subscribe for monthly reflections, class updates, retreat announcements, free resources, and VIP retreat discounts.

Two unforgettable encounters from the Pacific Northwest take center stage in this episode of Bigfoot Society.A hiker exploring the rugged mountains of Washington's Olympic Peninsula describes a series of powerful four-part grunts that followed his group deeper into remote terrain before erupting from just beyond a wall of boulders. Years later, the experience still stands as one of the most unsettling moments of his life.Then travel back to Oregon in 1989, where two teenage backpackers stopped for the night at a quiet campground north of Crater Lake. Heavy bipedal footsteps entered their campsite, an unseen presence paused only feet away, and multiple eerie howls sent them racing into the night.These firsthand accounts are shared exactly as the witnesses remember them, offering another compelling look into the growing collection of experiences documented by Bigfoot Society.

Deep woods horror stories have taken over scary-story feeds for a reason: the wilderness is one of the last places where modern people can still feel completely outmatched.In this Thursday Thrills episode, Henrique takes a late-night car ride through supposedly firsthand camping, hiking, park ranger, cave, and backcountry accounts gathered from online folklore threads. These are not presented as verified cases; they are modern campfire stories - the kind people post after something in the woods, on the trail, or outside the tent refuses to leave their mind. From silent strangers at remote campsites to forests that suddenly go dead quiet, mountain lion instincts, bison breathing outside a tent, cave drummers, and Miniwashitu, the Missouri River Monster, this episode explores why wilderness horror remains so powerful.

Bob and Kevin "Wild" Westendorf discuss the wildfires burning around Colorado and the dangers of a the driest winter in Colorado history. Will the coming weeks bring us rain to get us out of the drought? Kevin talks about his experiences hiking in a Colorado Springs city park that was heavily damaged by a storm weeks ago that resulted in it being closed to vehicle traffic, and remains closed as repairs are made. Note: After this podcast was distributed, it was announced that the park would re-open to vehicle traffic on July 2nd, 2026 They then tell of a hike they did together a few years ago and how they potentially saved some hikers lives by talking them out of a bad decision. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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Buckle up, bucko! Today, the table is taking a deep dive into the chilling mysteries of Northern California's Mount Shasta. We're exploring the terrifying Missing 411 phenomenon, where experienced hikers vanish without a trace, sometimes reappearing miles away, or in areas already cleared by search parties. From telepathic interdimensional Bigfoots guarding the mountain to cloaked UFOs hiding in lenticular clouds, this region is a massive hotspot for the unexplained. We also touch on the underground city of Telos, CIA remote viewing (Project Stargate), DMT crystal beings, and the mind-bending theory that we might all just be waking up in a coma. Grab a seat and join the conversation!Thank you for being part of this crowd!#Podcast #ConspiracyPodcast #Conspiracy #Mystery #Missing411 #MountShasta #Bigfoot #SimulationTheory #FivesACrowd #Coma

Visitors to the Grand Canyon are being warned about potentially deadly heat. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Grand Canyon National Park has issued a warning that, because of extreme heat, people should not hike below the rim between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Ticks are becoming a growing concern for hunters, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone spending time outside. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Thomas Mather, Director of the University of Rhode Island's Center for Vector-Borne Disease and creator of TickEncounter.We discuss Lyme disease, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, how ticks find and attach to hosts, common misconceptions, risks to wildlife and pets, habitat management, tick prevention, and proper tick removal techniques.If you want to better understand ticks and how to protect yourself in the outdoors, this is an episode you won't want to miss.TickEncounter DAYTONA 55 TICKETS!!!- https://daytonaarchersinc.com/event/daytona-55/#tribe-tickets__tickets-formHangFree- https://hangfree.co/ Use code UPO10 at checkout for 10% off your next order!Dayton Archers Club- https://daytonaarchersinc.com/Mention UPO and get 10% off your membershipBecome a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45295718UPO Gear & Such- https://uponation.co/UPO Social Media- https://linktr.ee/underpressureoutdoors

Send us Fan MailThis week, we interview our very own Chris Stevens new book that we authored with Sandra Friend.  An atlas a nd breakdown of over 1000 trails in Florida.  We talk with Chris about the book, the process, and some of the features that make it great!To get the book, go to:https://floridapress.org/9780813081588/hikers-guide-to-the-sunshine-state-second-edition/Please subscribe!  Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

A man in Sweden walks home through the woods only to realize he is not alone, and his company is not who he thinks he is. Get MORE exclusive horror stories at https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to more of my scary narrations on Unexplained Encounters https://pod.link/1152248491 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://slasrpodcast.com/       Welcome to episode 233 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined by Meghan and Cindy to highlight the annual 48 Peaks Alzheimer's event. Cindy and Meghan will update us on the plans this year and we will also catch up on their own hiking adventures. Plus an update on roadside camping in the whites, a Dave Shits in the woods Appalachian Trail update, Hikes getting killed by volcanos and hikers needing rescues on Franconia Ridge, Mt. Washington is still getting snow, the Feds have announced that Hubbard Experimental forest and research facility will remain open, Bear attack in Glacier plus recent hikes on Boncliff, Mount Paugus, and back to Zealand, Guyot, Bond and West Bond. Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams Stomp's new Mustache Wax Instagram Page   Topics Dave Shits AT Update Sawyer River road is closed and it's never opening again, get over it.  Roadside Camping discussion  Massachusetts is going to regulate eBikes Hikers killed in volcano hike  3 Hikers rescued on Old Bridle Path Dave Shits in the Woods Appalachian Trail update - ⅓ of the way through  Vail Epic Pass tax lawsuit  Update on Forest Service Research Facilities in NH  AI Tool assists in simulating lost hiker behavior Bear Fatality in Glacier National Park  Brain Eating Amoeba Stomp's mustache wax  Recent Hikes - Nick Hikes - Bondcliff out and back, Nick hikes Zealand, Guyot, West Bond, Bond out and back, Mike Hikes - Mount Paugus Traverse  Notable hikes  Guests of the Week - Cindy and Meghan from the Alzheimer's Association   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Tripoli Road Camping Roadside Camping Options New Mass micromobility regulations take effect to curb reckless e-bikers 3 hikers killed during Indonesian volcano eruption 3 Hikers rescued from Old Bridle yesterday - 12 hours and were still 2 miles from the trail head Mt. Wash saw a wintry start to May  Vail to drop Epic Pass tax for NH skiers  Hubbard Experimental Forest to remain open, Bartlett Experimental Forest still set for closure Hubbard Brook Website New AI Tool tries to think like a missing hiker  White Paper describing the system Body of missing Glacier National Park hiker identified  Covered Bridges of NH, Google map Brain eating amoeba found at National Parks  Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer   

In this creepy episode we cover a couple of bigfoot sightings. In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ looks into the latest release of UAP videos and documents from the White House on May 8th, 2026. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

I personally believe that step downs are one of the best strength exercises for hikers. And I use them, in one shape or form, for almost all my clients.  And in today's episode, I explore a few deeper reasons why I am such a fan (beyond them just being 'useful' or 'specific' for hikers). If you are not familiar with a step down, or are interested in exploring some different progressions of this movement pattern, check out this article: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/the-best-exercises-for-trekkers-the-step-down == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

In this creepy episode we cover a couple of bigfoot sightings. In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ looks into the latest release of UAP videos and documents from the White House on May 8th, 2026. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about our favorite 'overlooked' mountain towns for summer, a proposal that would mean hikers get the trail one day and bikers get the trail the next, Colorado Parks and Wildlife's annual wolf report (lots of information in this one, from population to deaths to depredation and more), a resort that just extended its ski season AGAIN, a water shortage in a Colorado mountain town, and more.

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In this episode we chat with Paul Gadola about the event that turns Damascus, Virginia into one of the most beloved gathering places in trail culture: Trail Days. Paul shares how his own Appalachian Trail journey shaped his life, eventually led him to Damascus, and gave him a front-row seat to the community that keeps hikers coming back year after year. They talk about the reunion-like feel of Trail Days, the trail magic that defines thru-hiker culture, and why this festival has become so much more than a weekend event. If you've ever wondered what makes the Appalachian Trail community so special, this conversation gives you a look inside the stories, people, and spirit behind it.Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $51,370 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 263 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

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"What...what are those?"Don't miss this harrowing tale of escape, invisibility, and survival from Dr. Julia Sadusky

Inside, we explore Wim Hof breathing and how it relates to high altitude hiking and mountaineering. And we discuss if it is an effective method to use in your training or while on the mountain. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

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​In this episode, we explore a few considerations if you are trying to decide whether to do hill or stair training in your workout program. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

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  John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve (Part 1) Don’t Over-Think It: Dragging Your Feet To Retirement Let’s take a hike through a portion of the John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve. The John & Mildred Cooper Nature Preserve is a scenic, 440-acre wilderness area tucked away off Rocoso Drive in Hot Springs Village. Named after the Village's founders and owned by The Nature Conservancy, the preserve offers a more rugged, “back-to-nature” experience compared to the community’s paved paths, featuring over 3 miles of natural-surfaced trails. Hikers can explore three distinct interconnected routes—the Saline River Trail, Cooper Trail, and the popular Piney Woods Loop—which meander through lush forests and offer peaceful views of the Middle Fork of the Saline River. It is a favored destination for birdwatchers and those seeking a quiet, moderately challenging trek through the Ouachita Mountain foothills, though visitors should come prepared for unpaved terrain and seasonal mud after heavy rains. Today’s conversation was sparked by the umpteenth time a couple told me, “We should have done this much sooner!”    • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

https://slasrpodcast.com/      Welcome to Episode 229 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast. This week we are joined by Nick Gagnon - better known as Chezwick. Chezwick is a long distance thru hiker who just successfully completed a Fastest Known Time for hiking's Triple Crown - completing the Pacific Coast Trail, The Continental Divide and the Appalachian trail in a continuous hike. Hikers train and plan a lifetime to complete these hikes over years. Chezwick completed this 7500 mile thru hike in 231 days, 7 hours, and 33 minutes - breaking the previous record by a few days. He averaged over 32 miles a day every day he was out. He's kind enough to sit down with us to share his story.   Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams About our Guest  Chezwick Treks   Topics Dave Shits update on Appalachian Trail progress Welcome Chezwick - Triple Crown Fastest Known Time Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer 

In this episode, we explore the idea of rucking for hikers (e.g loaded-pack walking). And we give a bit of a nuanced take on this subject (to try and balance out a lot of the exaggeration that is seen online with this subject). Inside, we answer the questions: Is rucking an effective way to build muscle strength? Is rucking useful for improving or maintaining bone density? Can rucking help with weight loss? Is rucking beneficial for the immune system? Can rucking help with longevity? == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

*Bonus Episode* 4 true stories from people who ventured into Utah's backcountry expecting to be completely alone, and discovered they weren't. From the Uinta Mountains to the slot canyons of Robbers Roost, these encounters will make you think twice before camping solo in the wilderness.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/its_just_creepyStory Credits:►Sent in to https://www.justcreepy.net/Business inquiries:►creepydc13@gmail.com#scarystories #horrorstories

In this episode, Brian shares an email from a military veteran who served multiple combat tours in Afghanistan and wants the world to hear a story that's been buried for three decades. Matt, as he asks to be called, writes in about a confession made to him by a fellow soldier he calls Joe during a night of drinking while the two were stateside between deployments. Joe revealed that in the mid nineteen nineties, long before the war on terror, he was part of a small specialized team dispatched into an unnamed national park after two hikers went missing.The male hiker's body was found twenty five feet up in a tree with his neck broken. The female hiker was never found. What search teams did find were massive humanoid footprints ranging from sixteen inches to nearly twenty three inches long pressed deep into the soil along a remote creek drainage. Joe's team was briefed by an unnamed civilian and given a single objective: locate and eliminate the creatures responsible.What followed was a harrowing two day hunt through old growth forest that culminated in the killing of four creatures, including a female, a juvenile estimated at around five feet tall, and a massive adult male standing over eight feet tall that charged the team and injured two soldiers before being brought down. Within hours of the kills, an unmarked black helicopter arrived carrying a civilian recovery team that bagged the bodies and flew them out to an unknown location. The soldiers were debriefed, told the mission never happened, and ordered to never speak of it again. Matt believes every word Joe told him that night, and he wants you to hear it.Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.

In this episode, we explore the idea of carbon dioxide tolerance training for hikers and mountaineers. You will learn: What carbon dioxide tolerance training is (and the theories on why it can be beneficial for exercise performance) The potential benefits of carbon dioxide tolerance training for hikers and mountaineers Can carbon dioxide tolerance training help with high-altitude acclimatisation, reduce the risk of altitude sickness or improve high altitude exercise performance? How to test and track carbon dioxide tolerance A few training approaches that can help improve carbon dioxide tolerance (and my opinion on their application for hikers and mountaineers)  == Mentioned in the episode: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/breath-hold-training-for-high-altitude-mountaineers-and-hikers == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

Sasquatch Terror for HikersIn 2016, while driving from Los Angeles to Portland with his girlfriend and detouring for off-roading in his new Jeep, the narrator and his partner heard repeated blood-curdling screams echoing through remote mountain roads, sounding like a woman in distress. They dismissed it at the time, but later at a tourist spot they discovered a guest book filled with locals' Bigfoot sightings, planting the first seed of curiosity in his mind. Four years later, now a committed Bigfoot believer with a new Jeep Rubicon, a massive Mastiff, and a new girlfriend, he set out on what seemed like a routine hike in the mountains near central LA County. As they descended into a bowl-shaped valley, they encountered a series of increasingly large piles of freshly uprooted shrubs and bushes deliberately blocking the narrow trail—plants too tough for any human to pull bare-handed—followed by twisted and braided tree branches high overhead. The climax came at a massive 9-foot-wide, 6-foot-tall wall of freshly torn trees and debris that completely sealed the path; after pushing through, they felt intensely watched, heard sprinting footsteps, and glimpsed a large figure scrambling up a steep cliff and hiding behind bushes, rocks tumbling in its wake. Years afterward, while camping with a friend in a Sequoia grove in Yosemite's Sierra National Forest, the narrator heard slow, deliberate knocking sounds coming from the tree line across a clearing—sounds that ceased whenever anyone approached within 25 feet and resumed once they retreated, as if something were playfully interacting with them. Though his life has since changed dramatically—his beloved dog passed away in 2020, he sold his Jeep, moved away from Southern California, and hikes far less—these encounters left him forever drawn to the outdoors and convinced of what lurks unseen in the wild.Join my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

Jim and Dar kvetch about an alleged interdimensional portal hidden on U.S. land, a chilling ghost photo from a Scottish “hen do,” and a mysterious disappearance tied to secret military research. Bigfoot in Ohio? Hikers claim they encountered Bigfoot in broad daylight. Plus, a haunted English village packed with ghosts, psychic scammers targeting grieving families, Hollywood's new UFO obsession, and this week's weird news is a taco-seasoning heist? Thanks for listening/watching! __VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠YOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim's YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ JOIN JIM'S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim's entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content!MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T's, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more!  LINKShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzPKcQEBoiY https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/hen-revellers-spot-something-eerie-36823138 https://www.newsweek.com/disappearance-of-ufo-expert-is-national-security-crisis-11645230 https://x.com/TheUfoJoe/status/2031159874823008456 https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2026/03/09/bigfoot-sightings-reported-in-mantua-ohio-bigfoot-society/89063150007/ https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/199026/expert-claims-bigfoot-sightings-rare-sasquatch https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/most-haunted-village-britain-15-36733730 https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/trio-of-cruel-clairvoyants-busted-in-ukraine/ https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/395577/nasa-offers-final-verdict-on-odds-of-asteroid-striking-the-moon-in-2032 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ufo-disclosure-movies-spielberg-kosinski-roswell-1236522458/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/27/taco-seasoning-packets-used-target-theft-florida/88903604007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this creepy episode we cover some bigfoot sightings and a freaky cryptid story too. In cryptids in the news and other oddities, Kevin reviews the legend of Ozark Howler. And in part two of the show, Bill covers a couple of encounters in and around Sequoia National Park. And some great listener mail from many of you, so please join us!Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

In this creepy episode we cover some bigfoot sightings and a freaky cryptid story too. In cryptids in the news and other oddities, Kevin reviews the legend of Ozark Howler. And in part two of the show, Bill covers a couple of encounters in and around Sequoia National Park. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

In this episode, we talk about simulated altitude gyms. And we explore a few of the claims people often make about this training, which can be VERY misleading to aspiring high altitude hikers, as well as a few of the actual benefits of this type of training.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html