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Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott provide a PCT hike update from Kennedy Meadows! With 700 miles complete, the duo share their experience so far, complete with expectations, prep, staying with Scout and Frodo, snakes, sky islands, and a very, very unpleasant experience with sweet potatoes. Tune in and take notes if a hike of the iconic PCT is in your future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Nicole “ShotGun” Kulovitz. Nicole only recently began long distance backpacking, but in just the last few years, has thru-hiked the CDT, Arizona Trail, Florida Trail, Hayduke, Pacific Northwest Trail, Oregon Desert Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, Long Trail, Timberline Trail, Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, and the Low to High Trail. In other words, she somehow has packed a lifetime of miles into a four year span. We learn all about her instant infatuation with backpacking, learning lessons from a failed thru-hike attempt, how she financially is able to make long distance backpacking a lifestyle, her experiences as a wildland firefighter, some epic stories of degeneracy, and more. This is a fun chat, good news for the sort of person who's into fun. We wrap the show with some standout winter thru-hikes for those who hate snow, our go-to Taco Bell orders, a triple crown of undesirable camp chores, and a fun pee story courtesy of a listener. Appalachian Gear Company: Use code “BPRADIO20” for 20% off at appalachiangearcompany.com. Sawyer Products: Check out Sawyer's Permethrin Pump at REI. Feathered Friends: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 10% off at featheredfriends.com. Ka'Chava: Get 10% off at kachava.com/backpacker. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Nicole “ShotGun” Kulovitz Nicole's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:07:12 - Reminders: Apply to be a blogger or a BPR intern and support us on Patreon for exclusive content! 00:12:20 - Introducing Nicole 00:15:09 - What's your trail name origin story? 00:18:07 - Tell us about being a wildland firefighter 00:21:57 - How does the end of a day as a firefighter compare to the end of a day hiking? 00:23:05 - How did you become a wildland firefighter? 00:25:33 - Discussion about firefighting tasks, housing, and scheduling 00:29:04 - Is there a high burnout rate for firefighters? 00:31:49 - Do you look at trees differently now? 00:33:17 - How is the pay and what is your cost of living like? 00:38:40 - At what point did backpacking become your lifestyle? 00:41:27 - Tell us about hiking the PCT in a high snow year 00:47:30 - What's the drama in Kennedy Meadows? 00:51:14 - Which portion of the trail did you hike last year? 00:51:35 - Why do you hate California? 00:53:08 - Take us from there to your first successful thru-hike 00:58:16 - How did you transition from the desert trails to the Long Trail? 01:00:37 - What were your best fun activities on trail? 01:07:41 - What does your average drinking night look like? 01:11:16 - Tell us about hiking the Long Trail 01:14:14 - What kind of hiking schedule do you keep? 01:18:00 - Discussion about rain gear 01:20:05 - How does the AZT compare to the Long Trail in difficulty? 01:23:35 - How many miles have you gotten out of your shoes? 01:25:43 - Tell us about the Hayduke 01:29:55 - How did you develop routefinding skills? 01:34:01 - How many miles do you do on average per day? 01:38:32 - Was the Florida Trail boring compared to the Hayduke? 01:41:54 - Did the dogs make you want to skip the road walks? 01:42:50 - Tell us about the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail 01:48:46 - Tell us about the Pacific Northwest Trail 01:52:45 - How did routefinding on the PNT compare to the Hayduke? 01:54:10 - Did you have any standout experiences on the Oregon Desert Trail? 01:56:23 - Would you recommend the Oregon Desert Trail to newer thru-hikers? 01:57:14 - Tell us about the Grand Enchantment Trail 01:59:02 - What are some of Brett Tucker's other routes? 02:01:00 - Discussion about optimal trail lengths 02:02:55 - What do you do to make ends meet during the off season? 02:13:10 - How did you like the CDT if you normally prefer shorter trails? 02:20:28 - Where can people follow you? 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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Al Marriott, known on trail as Lookout. Lookout is a 2023 PCT thru-hiker, and one of the very few who was able to connect their footsteps on a continuous northbound hike through the Sierra. This is the main course of our conversation today as we learn all about the wild conditions Lookout and his crew of 6 fellow hikers endured, including some very close call water crosses, how slow and draining the snow travel was, what snow traction worked best for his group (and it might not be what you expect), the energy requirements for this style of trekking, and the group dynamics of traveling in such close proximity for such a long time through such stressful conditions. This one is a doozy. We wrap the show with a quick overview of how much experience is needed to hike the AT, things that get less appetizing as we get older, and a triple crown of the best places for people watching. 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Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Al “Lookout” Marriott Lookout's Instagram Lookout's Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:04:02 - Reminders: Apply to be a 2024 Trek Blogger, submit your poop stories, and follow us Patreon!  00:06:59 - Introducing Lookout 00:07:27 - Tell us about your photography setup 00:08:23 - Where are you from? 00:09:56 - Did you do any long distance backpacking in Britain? 00:11:45 - How did you come to bounce between Australia and Thailand? 00:13:16 - What permits did you need to come to the US to hike the AT? 00:17:10 - Did you feel pressure on the AT to make sure your schedule worked? 00:19:27 - What snow hiking experience did you have prior to starting the PCT? 00:20:18 - When you started, did you know you wanted to maintain a continuous footpath? 00:21:55 - Did you run into issues before getting to Kennedy Meadows? 00:26:15 - How did you find a group to enter the Sierras with? 00:31:17 - Did you use snow gear going through Apache Peak? 00:32:25 - What was your start date and when did you reach Kennedy Meadows? 00:32:46 - What was the atmosphere of other hikers on trail? 00:33:49 - Tell us about who you entered the Sierras with 00:38:42 - To what extent did your group plan out your strategy ahead of time? 00:41:38 - Picture of the South Fork San Joaquin Bridge damage 00:42:00 - Were you disappointed to skip that section? 00:45:50 - Narrate your Sierra crossing 00:57:38 - Was bringing the snowshoes a good idea? 01:03:54 - How much dry ground did you see in the Sierra? 01:05:19 - Describe the obstacles you encountered before getting to Bishop 01:06:26 - Tell us about the sketchiest water crossings 01:13:54 - Did those close calls affect your confidence or strategies going forward? 01:15:33 - How much of the Sierra was Type I vs. Type II fun? 01:18:21 - Did having a limited time visa impact your thought processes? 01:21:50 - Tell us about sketchy parts of the next stretch 01:30:16 - Tell us about getting trail magic in the Sierra 01:33:40 - Discussion about conveying what it was like to others 01:37:40 - Story about Stitches 01:44:47 - Did the group stay together or break up after the Sierra? 01:49:55 - Story about getting into Tahoe 02:01:18 - What did you get out of this experience? 02:08:04 - Are there any other gaps in topics related to snow that we could cover in the future? 02:14:16 - What was the longest stretch between resupplies? 02:16:40 - Where should people go to follow you? Segments Trek Propaganda: Can You Hike the Appalachian Trail with No Backpacking Experience? by Diane Duffard QOTD: What's something that gets less appetizing the older you get? Triple Crown of the best places for people watching Mail Bag 5 Star Review Patreon Austen's Hike Update [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. 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. 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Svalbard resident and dog musher Davey "Captain America" Verwoerd checks in with Doc from Kennedy Meadows after the first 700 miles of his PCT thru hike. Tune in and hear about polar bear safety (on Svalbard, not the PCT), Blaze Physio, trail magic, BBQ, skillet-carrying thru hikers, sport mode Crocs, huge legs, speedy uphill hikers, crazy hitches, trail conditions, appropriate gear for the Sierras, and which is the more dangerous creature: the polar bear or Sasquatch? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are yet again talking all things hiking the PCT in a high snow year. This episode was recorded in early March, now that we have a clearer picture of what the 2023 hiking season will look like, and it is historically snowy. Today's episode features a pair of interviews- first we are joined by Daniel Winsor, 2017 PCT NOBO thru-hiker and author of "Crunch: A Million Snowy Steps Along the Pacific Crest Trail". Daniel was one of the first people through the Sierra in 2017, another historically high snow year, and shares in detail what his experience looked like, including his preferred traction, how to safely navigate high water crossings, the importance of traveling with a group, the schedule necessary for making miles, his close calls, and more. We are then joined by Ned Tibbits, founder of Mountain Education, a non-profit, public charity wilderness school that has been teaching people how to safely backpack year-round since 1982. Ned gives us even more nitty gritty detail about his advice for navigating the Sierra in high snow, including the safest time to enter the Sierra, the proper traction equipment, managing water crossings, and more. A lot of Ned and Daniel's advice overlaps, some of it deviates. Importantly- the advice issued in today's show is for informational purposes only. This is not intended to and should not be relied upon solely for how to navigate dangerous, backpacking conditions, which the PCT is sure to offer this year and beyond. Please seek the guidance of a skilled instructor for learning how to backpack through high snow and do not rely solely on any podcast, this one included. We wrap the show with two very embarrassing stories for ole Badger. 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Support us on Patreon! 00:11:23 - Introducing the episode and Daniel 00:13:47 - Tell us your outdoors experience. 00:16:52 - What prep did you do before hiking the PCT in 2017? 00:20:19 - How much of your prep was self-taught versus watching tutorials? 00:23:50 - Tell us your start date and when you reached Kennedy Meadows. 00:26:00 - What was your mindset at the start of the Sierra? 00:29:49 - What were other people's mindsets at the start of the Sierra? 00:36:10 - Did you encounter sketchy parts of trail prior to reaching the Sierra? 00:39:05 - Which conditions are better for crampons versus microspikes? 00:43:30 - What are your opinions on snowshoes or skis? 00:48:08 - What other gear changes did you make going from desert to snow? 00:55:00 - What were the snow conditions like given that you were so early in the season? 01:03:10 - Discussion about 2017 Sierra incidents 01:18:30 - Can you talk about your approach to water crossings? 01:23:06 - Was there a chain of command within your group? 01:27:38 - What other non-obvious advice do you have? 01:29:42 - Walk us through the schedule of your typical day in the Sierra.  01:32:30 - What other elements were particularly difficult to deal with? 01:36:15 - What signs did you look for to indicate if you were walking over water? 01:39:23 - If someone was on the fence about the Sierra this year, what should their thought process be? 01:42:25 - Where to find Daniel's book 01:44:15 - Introducing Ned Tibbits 01:45:53 - Tell us about hiking the PCT in 1974. 01:51:00 - How did you plan your PCT hike? 01:54:18 - Were there other people on the trail? 01:55:20 - How did you stay so connected to the trail all this time? 01:59:15 - Have you ever estimated how many hours you've spent traveling on snow? 02:01:35 - Can you put into context what we're looking at for the 2022-2023 winter? 02:09:38 - Is March the right time to start, or no? 02:15:58 - Do you have thoughts on the safest window for entering the Sierra? 02:20:28 - What day would be Ned Day? 02:24:14 - What are the requisite skills a PCT hiker should have before arriving at Campo? 02:29:50 - Can you talk about an ice ax versus a whippet? 02:38:00 - Is using a whippet ever risky during water crossing scenarios? 02:49:10 - Discussion about traction 03:01:10 - What's your take on the appropriateness of snowshoes? 03:06:27 - Can you talk about pitching a tent in snow? 03:11:30 - What's your top advice for dealing with water crossings in a high snow year? 03:25:29 - For river crossings in general, what shoes should I wear? 03:31:51 - Where can people find more information from you? 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As we leave Kennedy Meadows we find hikers feeling the trail has become a job.  We brew tea with four other hikers in snow on the summit of Forrester Pass, before heading into Vermillion Valley Resort.  We loose the trail in snow and are forced to find a different route across Donohue Pass.  In the early hours we have a rude awakening as a bear raids our food stash.  In Lee Vining we ponder the future of the trail with PCTA board member Henry Shires.New episodes daily - and PCTpodcast.com you can buy a download of our trail journal and see photos from the series. There are no adverts, but it costs money to produce, host and distribute. So if you enjoy it, and could help contribute towards the ongoing hosting costs, please buy me a virtual coffee - just a small payment that helps.Thanks to TarpTent.com for their support during our hike and with this series.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Patricia Cameron. We catch up on all that she's been up to since our last interview, including a NOLS mountaineering leadership course in Alaska, a 2022 LASH on the PCT, and a hiker trash prom hosted by her organization, Blackpackers. Patricia also shares a distressing story of her being the victim of a hate crime during her PCT hike in Lone Pine, California, in which she caught the entire encounter on video. We play the audio from this incident, get Patricia's take on exactly what went down, some of her thoughts on the risk and reception of being a hiker of color through these rural towns, and despite this incident, why she has no plans to stop long-distance backpacking anytime soon. A warning to listeners that the audio from this video is triggering, but I do believe that it's important for everyone in the community to hear this and get a sense of the depressing reality that still persists for many of our fellow hikers. We wrap the show with a few reasons why a flip-flop thru-hike might be the way to go on the AT, a triple crown of non-dog pets, a superb listener poop story, and more. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “TREKPOD10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. Organifi: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Patricia Cameron Blackpacker's Website Patricia's Twitter Patricia's Instagram Blackpackers Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:06:50 - QOTD: Would you take 5 years off your life to talk back and forth with your dog for one hour? 00:11:45 - Reminders: subscribe to the Trek newsletter for news about the Badger Sponsorship 00:12:20 - Introducing Patricia 00:13:14 - What have you been up to since March of 2021? 00:14:54 - What does a person do on a glacier for 2 weeks? 00:18:41 - What inspired you to take the class and learn these winter skills? 00:20:03 - How does a day on a glacier compare to a day of backpacking? 00:22:02 - What skill were you most excited to learn? 00:24:35 - How did you transition from Alaska to Kennedy Meadows? 00:25:30 - Tell us about starting on the PCT 00:26:40 - Discussion about cold soaking and food planning 00:28:33 - What made the PCT harder than you were expecting? 00:33:27 - Tell us about hiking after injuring your leg. 00:35:11 - Did you consider getting off trail? 00:36:01 - Tell us about the incident that happened in Lone Pine. 00:40:25 - *Trigger warning: Audio clip starts* 00:41:22 - *Trigger warning: Audio clip ends* 00:42:30 - Were you scared at that moment? 00:42:45 - Were you more or less scared going back to trail after that? 00:45:38 - Tell us more about Nicole and Girls Fight Back 00:46:43 - Is there a part of you that feels vindicated by capturing the incident on video? 00:50:18 - What will it take for you to feel safe going to Lone Pine? 00:53:48 - What do you want the listener to take away from hearing this? 00:56:48 - How did the incident impact the rest of your hike, particularly in trail towns? 01:00:30 - Any parting messages related to this? 01:01:04 - Where did your LASH end? 01:03:30 - Discussion about Amtrak ride from Truckee to Denver 01:06:00 - Discussion about the Tahoe Rim Trail 01:08:20 - Would you recommend the TRT to others? 01:10:00 - Tell us about your Good Morning America interview 01:14:15 - Discussion about public speaking 01:15:40 - Tell us about Hiker Trash Prom 01:17:48 - What's coming up for Blackpackers in 2023? 01:20:00 - Thank you! SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda 6 Reasons a Flip-Flop Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail Is the Right Way To Go by Richard “Crossword” Guenther That's all, Folks. by MG Hibionada Triple Crown of non-dog pets Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Christopher Marshburn, Dayne, Greg McDaniel, Kristina Diaz, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Sawyer Products, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdlet, Jacob Northrup, Jeff LaFranier, Keith Dobie Jr, Liz Seger, and Peter.

Marci Kornegay has arrived in Tehachapi, California and celebrated one month on the Pacific Crest Trail, northbound with 567 miles in the bag. It's been a tough trail since we last spoke to her as she crossed the Mojavi Desert in triple digit temperatures surviving on snow melt found at water collection stations. As we hear though it's her water filter system that she carries with her that has kept her hydrated, despite knowing that dead animals, including a skunk, that have drowned in those wells! Marci has crossed the biggest wind farm in the US with 50 mph winds giving her some respite from the 100 degree temperatures. The next 27 miles will be equally as challenging as she climbs the High Sierra taking extra care to filter the greasy orange aquabloom water which is particularly toxic. This will mean carrying extra water 7-8 litres adds up to 14-16 lbs extra weight but she would rather carry water than food when it come down to survival… her thirst is more important than hunger. As she explains her next celebration point will be when she reaches Kennedy Meadows after she has climbed Mt Whitney which, at 14,505 ft is the highest peak in the lower 48. Marci is anticipating a four mile stretch climbing 2-3000 ft as she continues up through California facing new challenges ahead…. there are bears in those hills!Host: Chris StaffordRecorded: June 13, 2022WiSP Sports is the ONLY GLOBAL PODCAST FOR WOMEN'S SPORT with more than 60 hosts, 1600+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. Every episode is a WiSP SPORTS ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.We are ranked in the top 2% of more than 2.71 million podcasts worldwide. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at wispsports@gmail.com.

This second episode of Big Blend Radio's "Walks Far Man" series with author Jim Ostdick gives an overview of his latest book, “Walks Far Man: In Step with History on the Pacific Crest Trail” and focuses on the cultural history of the Pacific Crest Trail from Campo to Kennedy Meadows, California. A long-distance hiker and cyclist, Jim is also the author of “Palomino and the Dream Machine: A Retired Dude's Bicycle Tour Around the Lower Forty-Eight United States,” and “Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America”. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walks-far-man-in-step-with-history-on-the-pacific-crest-trail/ 

This second episode of Big Blend Radio's "Walks Far Man" series with author Jim Ostdick gives an overview of his latest book, “Walks Far Man: In Step with History on the Pacific Crest Trail” and focuses on the cultural history of the Pacific Crest Trail from Campo to Kennedy Meadows, California. A long-distance hiker and cyclist, Jim is also the author of “Palomino and the Dream Machine: A Retired Dude's Bicycle Tour Around the Lower Forty-Eight United States,” and “Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America”. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walks-far-man-in-step-with-history-on-the-pacific-crest-trail/ 

This second episode of Big Blend Radio's "Walks Far Man" series with author Jim Ostdick gives an overview of his latest book, “Walks Far Man: In Step with History on the Pacific Crest Trail” and focuses on the cultural history of the Pacific Crest Trail from Campo to Kennedy Meadows, California.A long-distance hiker and cyclist, Jim is also the author of “Palomino and the Dream Machine: A Retired Dude's Bicycle Tour Around the Lower Forty-Eight United States,” and “Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America”. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walks-far-man-in-step-with-history-on-the-pacific-crest-trail/

Episode 028 w/ Dennis Townsend —Dennis Townsend is an Architect and the District 5 Supervisor. On this episode we discuss his upcoming election, childhood growing up, leadership, service, faith, wrestling, forest management, water, architecture and much more. Townsend's District 5 includes Porterville, Springville, Terra Bella, Alpine, Ducor, Camp Nelson, California Hot Springs, Posey, Kennedy Meadows, Ponderosa, Sequoia Crest, and surrounding areas of southeast Tulare County. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2018. Supervisor Townsend is a licensed architect and owner of Townsend Architectural Group in Porterville. A graduate of Monache High School, Townsend was a standout wrestler who went on to wrestle at College of the Sequoias. Townsend earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Supervisor Townsend was employed by Wayne F. Harris and Associates, R.L. Schafer and Associates, and Hobbs Architectural Group before opening Townsend Architectural Group in 2001. Working and living in Porterville and Springville, Supervisor Townsend is involved in numerous community and volunteer organizations, including the Habitat for Humanity Building Hope in Porterville Board as well as the Man Alive planning board for the annual men's event. He is also a member of the Springville Chamber of Commerce and was honored by that organization as “Man of the Year” in 2009. Supervisor Townsend married his wife Cece in 1982. They were both born and raised in Porterville and currently reside in Springville.•••Facebook: @DennisTownsendWebsite: www.trusttownsend.comwww.townsendgroup.net••➡️Please subscribe and leave feedback on Apple Podcast.Support the show (https://venmo.com/u/freedomfirstusa)

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/274 Brian Fischer, the headman at Sonora Fly Co., breaks down a season in the Sierra Nevadas - we dig into some of their world-class lakes and the most recent changes in the California fishing regulations. We discover the biggest draws at this time of year if you want to camp, spend a day or two, or get some good river time - plus the amazing people from all over the world hiking 2200 miles of elevations from Mexico to Canada for months, beating the weather in the mountains. Sierra Nevadas Show Notes with Brian Fischer 05:05 - Justin Thompson from JT Fishing is one of the best guides in Northern California 09:55 - The lakes are world-class around California - like New Melones and Don Pedro Lake 10:40 - They fish mostly Spotted and Largemouth Bass 11:45 - The Merced River in Yosemite National Park 13:50 - This year, California made a significant change to the high sierra fishing regulations 15:28 - Where you can fish for browns and the best times to fish them 18:52 - Brian talks about euro nymphing and how he combos his indicator with his sider 24:55 - The South Fork of the Stanislaus River is the best place as you get into the sport - Strawberry Town Highway 108 32:26 - Hiking the Sierra Nevada Mountains 35:48 - There is another fly shop around the area called The Trout Spot 36:40 - Check out Sonora Fly Co. shop to see what they have to offer 45:18 - The Middle Fork of the Teanaway and the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus are the biggest draws at this time of year if you want to camp, spend a day or two, or get some good river time 45:54 - The Beardsley Reservoir at the Stanislaus National Forest is where a lot of guys fish and camp 47:43 - Clarks Fork is a confluence between a smaller creek and the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus 48:26 - Kennedy Meadows 49:56 - The Golden Trout 53:03 - Phil Rowley was recently on the podcast at WFS 267 where we talked about Stillwater fishing and his new book Sierra Nevadas Conclusion with Brian Fischer Brian and I talked about the season in the Sierra Nevadas - we dug into some of their world-class lakes and the most recent changes in the California fishing regulations. We found out what are the biggest draws at this time of year if you want to camp, spend a day or two, or get some good river time. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/274

Here Cinderella goes over week 5 on the Pacific Crest Trail as she walks to Kennedy Meadows South - the end of the desert section! She talks about the heat, how the last section went, how she is feeling overall, and what she's excited about in the next stretch and in Kennedy Meadows. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Courtney's PCT trek using the link below: Courtney's Instagram Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thru-r/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thru-r/support

Thru-hiking can take social distancing to an extreme. Unless you camp close to random people or you spend lots of time in town when you resupply, you will be safely away from any contagion.  That's why 2020 is the best year ever to thru-hike, especially if you recently lost your job.  Put your stuff in storage (or sell it all). Stop paying rent. And hike for the next 6 months. By the time you finish hiking, the Coronapocolypse will have killed a few million people and ravaged the economy while you were happily backpacking.  You'll return to civilization in the post-apocalypse - and just in time to vote for in the US elections. I recorded the following podcast with Gehn Shibayama a month before the Coronavirus outbreak. What we discuss is extremely relevant for the 2020 pandemic. We discuss: How thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is different now that it was 15 years ago. How two East Asians females died on Pacific Crest Trail a couple of years ago. How thru-hiking El Camino de Santiago has changed in the last decade. How to invest your money (super relevant today now that the markets have tanked - thereby making it a great time to invest). Why he was a trail angel in 2019. Why do some vegans not tolerate people using their kitchen utensils to cook animals?  How can one retire before 50? What's he planning to do in the 2020s?  A few fact-checking corrections: We debated the pros and cons of thru-hiking the PCT southbound. On the podcast, I estimated that you need 3 months to thru-hike the Canadian border to Kennedy Meadows. I couldn't remember the exact time that I had calculated years ago. It's all in my "Why Go Southbound on the PCT" article. I explain that takes 3.5 months to cover those two points, which is the same amount of time that northbounders have to cover that distance. Therefore, I'm sticking with my recommendation of going south on the PCT. You just need to get in shape before you leave. Gehn said that Scott Williamson has thru-hiked the PCT 7 times. I said that he's done it "more than 10 times." Fact check: he's thru-hiked the PCT 13 times.  What's clear is that this is a fantastic year to thru-hike the PCT. Snow levels are normal. Go for it. I hope Gehn inspires you to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.  Connect with Gehn Shibayama's Facebook profile. More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! If you prefer to do a one-time contribution, you can send it to my PayPal at FT@FrancisTapon.com If you prefer giving me Bitcoin, then please send BTC to my tip jar: 3EiSBC2bv2bYtYEXAKTkgqZohjF27DGjnV  

Numb fingers this morning as the team pack up for the walk to Sierra City and beyond. It's a lovely woodland trail, but aside from birds not much wildlife; Ethan really wants to see a bear! They can see the unique formations of Sierra Buttes ahead, but first they dive a mile off trail to Sierra City for a 'gut buster' burger, and they run into their old trail friend Chef whom they haven't seen since Kennedy Meadows over a month ago! Pleased to be back on the PCT afterwards they reflect on how overwhelming civilisation is when you spend most of your time out in the sticks, though it was useful having internet access so Ethan could order some new shoes as his current pair are 'obliterated'. They climb up and past the rocky outcrop that makes up Sierra Buttes, Game of Thrones fans will enjoy their discussion about their top 3 moments from the series. Settling down to a pleasant camp by a lake they continue to plan the miles ahead to make sure that they can reach Canada before their visas expire in September. A good day in Episode 90 of Trail & Errors.

A melancholic start to the day, as Molly & Ethan say goodbye to their trail family, who are all making a side trip into Yosemite Valley leaving EthaMol to continue on the PCT alone :( . It's the end of the Phi Chi Tau fraternity/sorority! The guys are now heading across the top of Yosemite, with 40 miles of river crossings ahead. A bucolic break watching deer across the meadow precedes their arrival at Tuolumne Meadows, where the first road for 240 miles crosses the PCT. This is also the only road to cross the Sierra from the east between Kennedy Meadows and Sonora Pass, and normally there is an open resupply store, campsite, and restaurant to refresh hungry hikers; but everything is still shut as the road only opened for an hour each morning and afternoon a couple of days ago. Not realising that cars are currently forbidden from stopping, Molly & Ethan are thinking of Trail Magic when they hit the road, but their only succour is a bench with a seat back to sit on (you don't realise the things you'll miss whilst on the trail!). Despite the absence of people they feel a bit like tourists in this normally busy part of the park, & they visit Soda Springs & take in the majesty of Cathedral Peak from well maintained trails with information boards. Mosquitos are their only company as the reach their first notable river crossing at Delaney Creek, which despite reports turns out to be straightforward. The conditions can change rapidly, and the steep slippery log above a 'no fail' torrent is high and dry and the river beneath not as raging...phew. The thunder of Toulumne Falls announces its presence, and they are in awe of its power and beauty. Hitting camp relatively early for a Ramen-Bomb it's a satisfying and successful day on the PCT. Episode 75 of Trail & Errors :)

Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail are backed up at the small town of Kennedy Meadows because of all the snow in the Sierras. The Port of LA has approved automation at the largest terminal, which could mean many jobs lost. Is Universal Basic Income an idea whose time has come?

Day 54 on trail, day 63 overall; the guys find that they've lost their match fitness, and they struggle to make the miles as they leave Kennedy Meadows and enter the Sierra. Although the going is slow, the scenery is fantastic, and the views abound as they spend the day ascending through pine forests and meadows with the mountains as a backdrop. Join Ethan & Molly as they begin the next stage of their trip; Episode 53 of Trail & Errors.

Back at Kennedy Meadows, the guys say goodbye to Gary (who has helped them out tremendously, what a great guy), and Ethan gives us an update on where they've been, what they've done, how they're preparing for the challenge of the Sierras, and what their expectations are. Listen in to get an idea of the transition from desert to mountain in Episode 52 of Trail & Errors... :)

An early start in the cold sees the guys begin their longest day yet in an effort to reach Kennedy Meadows before a forecast snowstorm. They are aided by some surprise Trail Magic (thanks Jim!) where Molly enjoys Chilli for breakfast. After a long climb, her and Ethan have lunch high on the ridge, then Ethan pushes on alone to try to organise a lift from the trail to their destination at Grumpy Bear's Retreat. He misses the trail and walks an extra 2 miles to the General Store, but everything works out and they meet up at the planned location eventually, where they enjoy beers & burgers, and congratulate themselves on walking 700 miles through Southern California. The desert section is done, well done Molly & Ethan! Episode 51 of Trail & Errors :)

Esse é o primeiro episódio da primeira temporada do Longa Distância Podcast, um programa sobre caminhadas, trekking e hiking. Nessa primeira temporada o foco é a Pacific Crest Trail, uma trilha de mais de 4200 km que faço a partir do dia 15 de maio de 2019.  Nesse primeiro episódio eu converso com o Edinho Ramon, do projeto Caminho a Dois. Em 2018 Edinho e Bia, do site Sua Casa é o Mundo, fizeram a PCT em 166 dias. Eu conversei com o Edinho sobre o primeiro trecho da PCT, que vai da Campo, California, na fronteira com o México, até Kennedy Meadows, na entrada de Serra Nevada, um trecho de mais de mil quilômetros de deserto.  Se quiser acompanhar minha jornada pela Pacific Crest Trail em outras mídias e redes sociais é só acompanhar:  Instagram: @distancialonga  Twitter: @distancialonga YouTube: youtube.com/jeffsantos Blog: www.longadistancia.com Acompanhe também meu podcast no Extremos: www.extremos.com.br/online/2019/pct/ Para comprar o livro do projeto Caminho a Dois visite www.suacasaeomundo.com.br

A fun chat with Greyhound Hikes! We talk about his 2018 Pacific Crest Trail thru hike and his near finish of the Arizona Trail this year.His plan to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail this summer is partly in jeopardy because of his injuries on the Arizona Trail.He explains his newest tattoo which says slapping’ the cat.Also, Greyhound will be working at Kennedy Meadows this Spring, so look him up if you are hiking the PCT this year.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/greyhound_hikes/Article- https://theoutdoorevolution.com/alternative-lifestyle/whoisgreyhoundSix Moons DesignTents and morehttps://www.sixmoondesigns.comWaymark Gear CompanyHeavy duty ultralight backpackshttps://www.waymarkgearco.com

Ratatouille and Mr. Universe brave snakes, bears, cows, and giardia to reach Kennedy Meadows. A lingering injury forces Ratatouille to make a difficult decision. Featuring an interview with Shawn “Highwalker” Snyder, who has spent much of his life on the Pacific Crest Trail. (released July 2015)