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After long days hunting or hiking on the mountain, sleep is key for recovery. In today's episode I will go over my sleep system of choice for backpacking and tent camping on the mountains. There is a fine line between cutting weight and comfortability when packing. I feel that I have found my go-to sleep system and it's by Klymit. Tune in and see what bag, pad, and pillow I choose to carry in my pack.Klymit: https://klymit.gathroutdoors.com/IG: @klymithttps://www.instagram.com/klymit/JOIN RedBeard's Fit Crew on FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/redbeardsfitcrew/ Join the 1st Phorm Outdoors Group on FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2873404999633900/hashtagsYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEeozMakHMvdwkNJPLs-3AwEmail me:redbeardoutdoors1@gmail.comAlpen Fuel for your backcountry nutrition:www.alpenfuel.comcode: RedBeardHeather's Choice meals:https://www.heatherschoice.com/discount/REDBEARDCode: RedBeard1stPhorm app for nutrition and workout tracking:https://www.1stphorm.app/RedBeardOutdoorsBlackOvis:https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=47ec7bc0-1638-4806-a92b-a0a68166ad5d&website_id=4c9673dd-f3b0-4f33-9bde-eadbe5ba84c4&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackovis.com%2FOllin Digiscoping:https://ollin.coCode: RedBeard10% offInitial Ascent:Code: RedbeardA3 Archery Bow Strings:https://a3archery.comRedBeard10Kryptek:https://kryptek.comRedBeard15Kestrel Glassing System:https://kestrelglassingsystems.comRedbeard10Quattro Archery:https://quattroarchery.comCode – RB50QDDark Energy:https://darkenergy.com/?ref=johnathan_mccormickCode: RedBeardGoRuck:https://glnk.io/ko1wr/mccormick2Code:  REDBEARD10SheepFeet Custom Orthotics:Code - REDBEARDAbsolute Aid CBD:absoluteaid.comCode: RedBeard10MyMedic:Code – RedBeard15Affect Beard Oil:https://affectbeard.comcode:  RedBeard10Muley Freak:Code: Red.beard.outdoorsBowHunter's United:https://bit.ly/RBOUTDOORSJoybees:Redbeard20Other discounts below:https://linktr.ee/RedBeardOutdoors

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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/294 Presented By: Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tom Ski is back to talk about what he has going lately with the magazines - travel business, fly fishing, hosted trips, SEO and social stuff. Find out Tom's role in Tail and Strung Magazine - how he makes their content more relevant and interesting. We learn some SEO and social tips that get more traffic to your website and engage more people. Tom also talks about his setup when he goes hiking or outdoors with leggings and sandals as his preference. This one's a little random and all over the place but I hope you enjoy where it takes us. Travel Business Show Notes with Tom Ski 03:15 - Tom was on the podcast for the first time in March 2020 05:57 - Each day, Tom engages with about 400 people on social media 07:15 - Tail will host about 20 trips in the next 18 months - places like Belize, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and even Alaska 09:17 - Erlend Vivelid Nilssen was on the podcast at WFS 286 where we talked about fly fishing in Norway 14:11 - Tom has about 400,000 followers that are just fishing and hunting people 12:12 - Tom describes the lodge in Denmark 20:41 - Tom uses a Klymit Maxfield tent 20:53 - KSB 0 Sleeping Bag is the best hiking gear in the market 21:36 - Tom has an Osprey Pack and he recommends this hiking bag 22:38 - My dad created the Max Canyon fly pattern 22:59 - Tom wears sandals when he hikes - Merrell makes awesome hiking sandals 24:35 - Tom used to wear Tavis boots all the time during outdoor trips 24:55 - For stove, he uses a Pocket Rocket 25:15 - He uses a Klymit insulated pad under his sleeping bag 26:18 - For light, Tom uses the Black Diamond headlamp 27:02 - Tom's cameras mean more to him than anything - he's a Nikon camera person 29:00 - Snowbee makes killer jackets - their fly rods are pretty good too - Tom uses the Prestige 1 weight and 8 foot 3 weight 30:28 - What the Chubby fly looks like 30:55 - Tom is wearing Cognito Brand leggings right now, that brown trout design 32:56 - Where Tom is heading this year 34:36 - Tom and I met at the IFTD back in 2019 37:22 - Strung Magazine is an upland, hunting, big game, and freshwater fly fishing magazine 42:14 - GETTR is Donald Trump's app and it's like Twitter 43:27 - Julia McCoy has a great SEO learning program 45:03 - Tom shares some SEO tips 46:49 - Gunning The White Birds of Winter 52:04 - Bob Jacklin is a bucket-list guest Tom Ski and I talked about what he's been working on with the magazine. We found out about Tom's role in Tail and Strung Magazine. We learned some SEO and social tips that get more traffic and engage more people. We talked about his hiking setup and that killer trout leggings he recommends. We gotta try those for sure! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/294

I'm excited to speak with Keith Bornholtz today about his new role as CEO of Gathr Outdoors, Parent to GCI Outdoor, ORCA Coolers, Klymit, and Rightline Gear. Keith and I talk about the recent announcement of their rebrand as Gathr Outdoors, his Outdoor career, and their rebranding process with a new look and trajectory that is very much focused on outdoor. The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ricksaez.com/listen/

Engearment Podcast - Post Outdoor Retailer, Arcteryx, Patagonia, Pavel, Dog Day Gift Guide Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 coverage - Dometic, Costa, Klymit, QuiteKat, Peak Design, Biolite, Sea to Summit and more Working with Arcteryx - Beta AR, Trino SL Patagonia Spring 2022 Pavel and Pavel - Strong Endurance

We meet with Cory Tholl of Klymit as he discusses the history and growth of Klymit and announces the great news of being acquired by MPG. We also meet with Mike Stevens of Weber State University to discuss leadership and a positive culture as your business grows. Links: https://klymit.com www.eqprofessionals.com See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

Ashley Manning is a whitewater guide, plus-sized explorer, and body-positive/ fat positive outdoor influencer who is normalizing all body-types in the outdoors!  In this episode of The Occupation Wild Podcast Ashley and Courtney sit down to talk about Ashley’s career as a whitewater guide, why representation matters, gear, overcoming discrimination in the outdoor industry, and her upcoming Body Positive Backpacking Trip! Body Positive Backpacking Trip: https://thedesertsong.com/expeditions Follow Ashley: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleysadventure/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleysadventure_? Gear Discussed in the episode: Granite Gear https://www.granitegear.com/ Klymit https://klymit.com/ Merrell: https://www.merrell.com/ Thermarest: https://www.thermarest.com/ MamaP Get 10% off with the code: wild10 https://mamap.life/ Find your dream job on OccupationWild.com

Today I am going to break down my solo Montana archery elk hunt.  It was a one day hunt adventure.  I also go over tactics as well as things I learned from elk hunting three states in 2020 on general tags.The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store  Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Northwest Retention Systems - elkshape - free shipping & handling

Der Norden weckt den Abenteurer in Henning: Er stellt einen Campingplatz in Norwegen und denkt laut darüber nach, wie man mal so richtig Feuer machen kann. Gerd hat eine Isomatte von Klymit mitgebracht, die auch bei kühleren Temperaturen viel Komfort bietet. Nadine stellt „10 Songs“, das neue Album der den Britpop-Ikonen Travis vor. Und dann […]

I've known Willi Schmidt of Pure Hunting for over 10 years.  He's a solid dude if not one of my most trusted allies in the hunting industry.  Willi and I have shared bear camp before and he even came to one of my ElkShape Camps to help out.  He's a super great guy with a very authentic and relatable hunting show.   LINK to our Bear Hunt Episode   The Elk Collective Website   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:   Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30     Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape   Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order

For our fifth-Tuesday-of-the-month podcast, we brought together a varied panel to discuss what they put in their packs. Our three panelists: Roxanne Schenk - I am married and, together my husband Lynn, I have 6 children, 12 grandchildren, and 3 (step) great-grandchildren. I spent my career working in health care and retired early to help provide care for my aging mother and other family members. Hiking is my way of relieving my stress and the way I recharge. On my second date with my husband, we went hiking. I joined Trail Dames in the spring of 2017 and became a hike leader in May 2019. My first backpacking trip was in November 2018. Laura Seeger - Laura is 57 years old and works in the insurance industry. Of self-professed "average build and strength" she has been hiking her entire life. She had a brief, three-trip foray into the world of backpacking while in college and recently decided to pick it back up again about 5 years ago. She trains five days a week with a 35 lb pack and 2 dogs, and is always looking forward to her next trip. Susan Eben - Susan is originally from Canada and was a self-proclaimed couch potato for most of her life. She works in Medical software development where she is a laboratory technologist by trade and also works in software development. She is an empty nester with a 23-year-old son and a house cat. Susan recently discovered hiking/camping/backpacking in the spring of 2020, and she says that it was absolutely something that nobody around her ever thought she would do. She absolutely fell in love with it and is now hooked. When she discovered backpacking, she read books, did research, listened to podcasts, and watched movies before starting to buy gear and jumping right in. She represents the newbies on our panel, but has garnered a LOT of experience in the few trips she has taken so far! Show Notes- Wooly's Underwear (Mens) - https://www.woolly.clothing/ Farm to Feet - https://www.farmtofeet.com/ Frogg Toggs - https://www.froggtoggs.com/ Mont Bell - https://www.montbell.us/products/list.php?p=all&cat_id=4000 Lightheart Gear - https://lightheartgear.com/ ULA Catalyst - https://www.ula-equipment.com/product/catalyst/#:~:text=REVIEWS%20(31)-,The%20Catalyst%20remains%20the%20tried%20and%20true%20workhorse%20of%20the,of%20up%20to%2040%20pounds.&text=The%20Catalyst%20has%20consistently%20been,Trails%20and%20the%20Appalachian%20Trail. Big Agnes - https://www.bigagnes.com/Gear/Tents Gregory - https://www.gregorypacks.com/ Wright Socks - https://www.wrightsock.com/ Sawyer Squeeze - https://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-squeeze-filter/ Ursack - https://ursack.com/ Pillow X - https://klymit.com/products/pillow-x Tea and Spice Exchange - https://www.spiceandtea.com/ Klymit - https://klymit.com/ Thermorest - https://www.thermarest.com/ Nemo - https://www.nemoequipment.com/ Jet Boil - https://www.jetboil.com/ Pocket Rocket - https://www.msrgear.com/stoves/canister-stoves/pocketrocket-2-stove/09884.html Pepsi Can Stove - https://www.thesodacanstove.com/alcohol-stove/how-to-build/index.php Outdoor Herbivore - https://outdoorherbivore.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.traildames.com The Summit: www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445862/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Let's talk about how to take your side hustle to the big leagues and go full time with it.  We're chatting with Tim Anderson owner of NW Retention Systems out of Port Angeles, WA.  He makes custom gun holsters and has for the past 4 years.  He's super close to being able to quit his 9-5 and pursue his dream full time.   NW Retention Systems Website | Discount Code elkshape to save on shipping/handling   The Elk Collective Website   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:   Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30     Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape   Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order

WE recorded a 4 hour lecture on elk hunting success in February of 2020 in Oregon.  Dirk Durham and myself take the ElkShape Campers though an entire start to finish approach to elk hunting.  We start with acquiring tags, scouting, research all the way through public land elk hunting tactics.  This podcast is just under two hours and the rest of the lecture can be found over at the Elk Collective. The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order

On this week's show, Dave and Kraig discuss some ways that you can continue to get your adventure fix even as we all work our way through a very unsuual time for our planet. Even though the coronavirus has us all staying close to home, there are still some good ways to still live an adventurous life. Before jumping into that topic, the boys share some adventure news, including an update on Mt. Everest reopening to climbers (with a twist!), the winner of the 2020 Iditarod, and a paraplegic rower set to take on the Pacific Ocean. Later, we share our weekly Gear Picks, with Kriag reviewing a new set of special running shoes from New Balance, while Dave test drives a camping pillow from Klymit. New Balance Boa Hierro Trail Running Shoes ($159.99) Klymit Drift Camp Pillow ($39.99)

Tanner Allen was Born in California and grew up in Utah. He has Two kids and is a very active guy. He has a love of sports and getting out to try new thing in adventure, travel, and learning. Tanner Currently works at Klymit as the Director of Business Development.

056: Klymit Sleeping Pads | Cory Tholl became CEO of Klymit in 2011 and quickly turned the company into a profitable and high growth outdoor brand. Cory is a family man who thrives on taking products from ideation to market. He is passionate about creating great jobs for good people and is focused on creating a stellar return for investors.*** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Cory Tholl Interview. ***

SHOW NOTES Backcountry Gear Challenge: fit 10 days worth of gear into 55 pounds Top-of-the-list item: Tag/Hunting license! • Sleep systems: Sleeping bag, pad, & tent • Backpacks: Types and recommendations • Raingear: Jackets & pants, pack covers, drybags for camera & electronics • Clothing & footwear: From skin to shell. Underwear, base layer, pants, shirts, the annoyance of layering, puffy coats & pants, neck gaiters and warm hats, appropriate boots, Crocs and manliness, crampons, and more.  • Cooking systems: backpacking stoves, fire starters, water filters, water containers, and the critical Life Straw • Optics: Rangefinding binoculars, Badlands bino harnesses, spotting scopes,  • Communication: inReach Mini, Midland handheld radios, lithium batteries, solar chargers, battery reservoirs, smartphone headphones, headlamps, and compasses.  • Camera: Smart phone vs. compact lightweight DSLR, plus Phone Skope • Tripod favorites: Outdoorsman Medium and Spartan Precision Sentinel • Rifle, Ammo, & Accessories: sling, Galco ammo carrier, Spartan bipod, Otis cleaning cable, electrical tape (yellow!), ballistic chart, wind checker, and handgun if applicable • Knives & Accessories: Leatherman Tool, fixed-blade hunting knife by Browning, Arno Bernard, or Siembida Custom Knives; Outdoor Edge or Havalon, compact EZE-Lapp diamond stone, Outdoor Edge folding saw, Gransfors Bruks Hunter's Axe, Kuiu or Caribou Gear game bags, contractor-grade garbage bags • Health & Hygiene: compact deodorant, hand soap, toothbrush & paste, floss, Airborne tablets, Zip Fizz, MTN OPS, Ibuprophen, Mucinex D, NyQuil, Blister kit, sunscreen, chapstick, vaseline, sunglasses, wipes, bug spray, bug net, knee braces, TETRA ear pro, notebook • Food: Mountain House and other freeze-dried brands, snacks, gum, hard candy, energy supplements, Montreal Stake Seasoning, coffee or tea RESOURCES: Mountain Hardwear sleeping bags Stone Glacier sleeping bags Kuiu sleeping bags Wiebad Mini Tac Pad (pillow) Thermarest sleeping pads Klymit sleeping pads Big Agnes sleeping pads ExPed sleeping mats Big Agnes tents Mountain Hardwear tents Spartan Precision Carbonlite Tent Kifaru tents Barney's Sports Chalet "freighter pack" Sitka Mountain Hauler 6200 pack Mystery Ranch packs Sitka Gear Stormfront raingear Kuiu rain gear https://kryptek.com/catalog/category/rain-gear/ Grundens rain gear Helly Hanson rain gear JetBoil backpacking stoves Katadyn water filters LifeStraw portable water filters Swarovski EL Range Leica Geovid rangefinding binos Zeiss Victory RF rangefinding binos Badlands bino cases Swarovski ATS 65 spotting scope Leupold 12-40 x 60mm Gold Ring spotting scope Garmin inReach Mini Midland handheld radios Leica V-Lux camera Phone Skope Outdoorsman's Medium Tripod Outdoorsman's Tripod Pan Head Spartan Precision Sentinel Tripod Spartan Precision Javelin Bipod Galco Gunleather "Stalker" ammo carrier Otis cleaning kits with flexible cable Leatherman tools Arno Bernard Dagga Boy drop point knife Siembida Custom Knives Instagram page Outdoor Edge Razorlite exchangeable blade knife Havalon exchangeable blade knife Outdoor Edge folding saw Gransfors Bruks Hunter's Axe  Kuiu game bags Caribou Gear game bags Mountain OPS energy suppliments TETRA hearing enhancement/protection Rite in the Rain notebooks Mountain House freeze-dried meals  

We had the pleasure of meeting Bart at the ATA show early this year and were super stoked to talk all things sleeping and comfort in the backcountry.  Bart is a seasoned expert on it and also has a lot of experience hunting with and taking family into backcountry camping situations so that's cool for all of you family-men out there. Check out the products Bart mentioned by clicking on klymit.com   If you like these give us a review on iTunes and send us a message on social media to let us know! You will also be entered to win some sick prizes soon as a THANK YOU to our listeners for hitting the 100,000 downloads milestone! Watch K.C. take a 6x6 elk on an OTC hunt in 2018 - Click HERE! WATCH the guys catch slob trout in the "backcountry" of the Black Canyon - CLICK HERE! Get your element swag at our STORE. The song featured in this series is "Inside" by Tyler and the Tribe. Click HERE to listen!      

Cory Tholl is the President and CEO of Klymit. Cory is a visionary and execution minded entrepreneur who joined Klymit pre-revenue in 2008 to lead R&D. Cory became President/CEO of Klymit in 2011 and quickly turned the company into a profitable and high growth outdoor brand. As a patent holder with an engineering and business mind, Cory leads the overall corporate strategy and thrives on profitable high-growth execution.Cory has an MBA and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University with an emphasis on product development. He has taught at BYU and enjoys collaborating with the local universities to give back to the community and to help Klymit grow.Cory is a family man who thrives on taking products from ideation to market. He is passionate about creating jobs and is focused on producing an exciting return for investors. Cory enjoys all aspects of the outdoors and spending time with his wife and 5 children outside. He also finds joy in volunteering with his church and other community organizations.Check out what Cory is up to at: https://www.klymit.com/about-us

Snow Goose hunting is a bit of a novelty in Utah. You can't expect snow-goose tornadoes or even shooting a limit in one day. But on this, the final day of the season, we had a spectacular time with our friends from Klymit as we made it rain white feathers in northern Utah.

I met Will Ransom at Trail Day in 2017 and was impressed by the bond that he shared with his dog, Rhetta. I'd hoped to interview him for the show but lost his details, only to find them recently when I moved home. Will was a fascinating guy to talk with as he had strong views on how to care for your dog when on a trail. He had told me at Trail Days that he intended to summit Katahdin with Rhetta, but experience, other people, and his good nature prevailed. So, Will had to flip up to Katahdin where he summited alone.  However, Will wasn't to be denied finishing the Appalachian Trail with Rhetta. They finished, together, at Bennington Vermont. If you've ever thought about taking your dog with you on a long-distance hike listen and learn from Will's experiences. Our three guests from the Outdoor Retailer's Summer Market are: Aaron Kirkham of Renovo Water, with the MUV water filter. You can read much more about this remarkably versatile product at  http://renovowater.com/about-muv/ or contact Aaron at aaronk@renovowater.com Lara Brecht showed me the Espro Ultralight Travel Press, which not only makes great coffee but keeps it great, and hot for hours. The results were really impressive. You can read more about the Ultralight at http://www.esprocanada.com/esproshop/espro-ultralight-press and contact Lara at lara@espro.ca. Cade Rees of Klymit showed me my new favorite set up, with the Sky Bivy. I've added a few pics to show you what it looked like. You can read about it yourself at https://www.klymit.com/sky-bivy.html or contact Cade at cade.rees@klymit.com   Greg Seymour (Sunsets) made a welcome return to the show with two things he would do differently in If I Did It Again. We hope that you take the opportunity to support our sponsor, Trailtopia, when you consider your next backpacking trip. Go to https://www.trailtopia.com/ to check out their wide variety of meals. Obviously, we couldn't finish without another picture of Rhetta (and Will).  

Greg and Ghysla surface for air to discuss their first week of parenthood; recapping the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about their experience at the hospital.  Otto makes a cameo.   Recorded August 11, 2018 www.campfirewisdompodcast.com campfirewisdom@gmail.com IG @GregStuetze

Alex fires up a very special campfire from our 10-acre plot of land, north of Eagle Lake outside Susanville, CA.  At his side is his wife-to-be, Melissa, who shares her growing passion for camping while reminding us all of our ancestral roots. Recorded July 25, 2018 www.campfirewisdompodcast.com campfirewisdom@gmail.com IG @GregStuetze

Greg expands on the concept of being tech-free before opening up his gear bag and reviewing his new air mattress of choice.  Gathering inspiration from his friend, Nick Gagnon from the AOH Podcast, he decides its time to challenge his own outdoor skills on a backpacking trip... carefully timed with the arrival of his son Otto. NOTE: Due to the demise of Greg’s laptop... the intro, close and music will not be appearing on this episode.  Enjoy the episode; raw and uncut.   Recorded July 23, 2018 www.campfirewisdompodcast.com campfirewisdom@gmail.com IG @GregStuetze

Cory Tholl became CEO of Klymit in 2011 and quickly turned the company into a profitable and high growth outdoor brand. Cory is a family man who thrives on taking products from ideation to market. He is passionate about creating great jobs for good people and is focused on creating a stellar return for investors. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Cory Tholl Interview. ***  

In this episode of KSL Outdoors, we head east to Wisconsin in search of over-the-counter tags for whitetail deer. We bring along a few buddies from Klymit for this challenging hunt in tree stands and ground blinds.

This week, I've got another diverse array of guests from Trail Days in Damascus a few weeks ago. While I guess a parade of hikers could have been interviewed, I preferred to go with others associated with the Appalachian Trail, so I've managed to get another interesting mix together.   Dan Bedore is hiking a kind of alternative AT, keeping the pioneering spirit of the trail alive by spending large amounts of time totally by himself. He said that he preferred it that way. When I checked his website, bedore.org, I was amazed at the variety of trails that he has completed. For those of you wishing to go a little off the beaten track, Dan's site is a good place to start. You can reach out to Dan at danshike@yahoo.com if you'd like to find out more about his journeys.   Next, I spoke with the first of the vendors this week. One of the Jacks, of Jacks R Better, demonstrated the Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock, based upon the design of a suspension bridge. It provides a flat sleeping surface. I was a little doubtful, but it was terrific. Had I seen this in 2014, I may have even considered a hammock. You can find out more about the company at the Jacks R Better website and this video demonstrates the setup of the hammock.   Eric Fox, the son of Alison and Bob Fox, hiked the AT a couple of years back. Bob wrote Eric's story for him, in a really interesting family collaboration, called The Endless Trail. Check out the book on Amazon. You can also see more about the book at Bob's website and Facebook page. Click on the appropriate link. Here's a picture of the two of us.     Kyle Jeffreys introduced me to a very reasonably priced air pad. The company is Klymit, and I highly recommend their website. I tried out the Static V2. At just over $60, it is a bargain and extremely comfortable. The website will give you far more information, as well as some really excellent deals for somebody putting together a bunch of equipment from one supplier. Once again, click on the link that appeals to you.   Moe Lemire is a hiker who wanted to give back. Instead of just talking about it, he joined the NY-NJ Trail Conference, responsible for more than 50 miles of the AT in these two states. If you're from that area, or simply want to see the great work that Moe and his team do, check out their website.   Eddie Hinnant was showing us The Packa, his very own invention, at Trail Days. He demonstrated his combination pack cover and jacket with the fervor of a man who knows he has done good work. Let Eddie himself show you in this video. If you want to learn more, go to Eddie's website.   Lisa Quigley, representing the Virginia Creeper Trail, told us as much as she could in the few minutes we spoke. If you'd like to learn more, you can see their pretty website or even their Facebook page.   Finally, Dave Degler was kind enough to talk to me about the work of A Christian Ministry in the National Parks. I was so impressed with Dave and his charming team, three of whom are hiking the trail this year. If you'd like to learn more about the extensive outreach that they do, visit their website.   I hope that you enjoyed meeting some of the people at Trail Days. I'm really glad that I went, and I PROMISE, the audio quality of outdoor recordings will improve if I do this again!!   Charlotte Taney, a previous guest, was originally unsure about any concerns that she may have had prior to starting the AT. On reflection, however, it turned out that she had a few for this week's Fear and Loathing on the Appalachian Trail.   Attie seems right back into it, so we're both looking longer term than we had in previous weeks. I can't tell you how delighted I am. I also know that I posted this picture a few weeks ago, but I wanted a Trail Days picture to go with the podcast on Facebook and this turns out to be it.     One last thing.   If you've read any of my three books and you HAVEN'T left a review, please do me a big favor and click on the appropriate link below to take you directly to the review page of that book. Thanks so much.   My Appalachian Trial I: Three Weddings and a Sabbatical   My Appalachian Trial II: Creaking Geezer, Hidden Flagon   Hiking the Appalachian Trail is Easy: Especially if You've Never Hiked Before.   By the way, remember that this last book is free at my author's website, though I won't be in the least bit offended if you want to pay me $2.99 for it!!

Cory Tholl became CEO of Klymit in 2011 and quickly turned the company into a profitable and high growth outdoor brand. Cory is a family man who thrives on taking products from ideation to market. He is passionate about creating great jobs for good people and is focused on creating a stellar return for investors.Learn more: www.klymit.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Cory Tholl became CEO of Klymit in 2011 and quickly turned the company into a profitable and high growth outdoor brand. Cory is a family man who thrives on taking products from ideation to market. He is passionate about creating great jobs for good people and is focused on creating a stellar return for investors.Learn more: www.klymit.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Snowshoeing with Man's Best Friend near Green Pond below Snowbasin. Local innovative outdoor manufacturer Klymit continues to drive change in the industry by producing cutting-edge camping pads, packs, and even a new inflatable dinghy. Matt and Gabe from Klymit sat down with us in the GEAR:30 lounge to talk new product, Outdoor Retailer, and working in Ogden.  Check out their website: News: Local Companies Highlighted at Outdoor Retailer Ogden Native Buys Wolf Mountain Fat Bike Summit Success Skier Dies at Deer Valley Bigfoot Coming to Utah Deer Valley Tops North America's Most Expensive Ski Resorts Championship Shovel Racing Returns Gretchen Bleiler Announces Retirement Climber Found Unresponsive at Rock Gym 70-year-olds Tick IV Wi 5 Route 104-year-old Swimmer Settin' Records! Colorado Peaks Renamed after Broncos Players FAA Puts Kibosh on Beer Drones Events: Jan 31 – Feb 1 – Bridal Veil Falls Ice Fest Feb 1 – Ben Lomond Ski Descent (WSU Oudoor Program) $25 Feb 1 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit 5K at Dee Events Center Feb 1 – Weber State University Snowbasin Ski Day Feb 4 – Know Before You Go (Utah Avalanche Center) – At Slackwater, 6pm Feb 4 – Wasatch Citizen Series Wolf Mountain Race #2 7pm Feb 4 – Moonlight Snowshoe (WSU Outdoor Program) – Wheeler Canyon, 7pm Feb 5 – Dawn Patrol (WSU Outdoor Program), 5am Feb 6 – Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show Podcast – Feb 6 – GEAR:30 Basics – Ice Climbing with Tim Nguyen Feb 6 – Kayak Roll Session (WSU Outdoor Program) 6:30pm, $20/$8 Feb. 8 – Weber State Intercollegiate Bouldering Comp, 10am Feb. 9 – Sunday Snowshoe Shakeroo (Weber Pathways) – Wheeler Canyon, 8am Feb. 12 – Dawn Patrol (WSU Outdoor Program), 5am Feb. 13 – Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show Podcast – Feb. 13 – GEAR:30 Basics – Backcountry Touring with Daniel Turner Feb. 14-17 – Presidents Day Cooperative Intermediate Backcountry Yurt Trip (WSU Outdoor Program) Feb. 15 – Striders Winter Racing Circuit 10K at Dee Events Center Feb. 18 – Moonlight Snowshoe (WSU Outdoor Program) – Ogden Canyon Overlook (Snowbasin) Feb. 19 – Dawn Patrol (WSU Outdoor Program), 5am Feb. 20-23 – AIARE Level 1 Course (WSU Outdoor Program) $200/$250 My Lands: Mountain Accord  Quote of the Week:  "You can't get too much winter in the winter." - Robert Frost 

A true adventure usually includes a few changes in the original plan. Some good and some bad. The same goes for the adventure of starting a business or introducing a product in the outdoor industry. When a crazy idea of having argon inflated jackets to keep warm was born, Cory Tholl was totally intrigued by the idea. So much so, he joined the small team and they got to work bringing the outdoor world one of the strangest twists on the tried and true jacket. The name of the whole venture became Klymit, and as they pursued this adventure of an idea it became clear that something needed to change. Using the technology they'd already built, they decided to turn their attention to other inflatable products to make life outdoors a lot easier.  Today, Klymit makes a number of outdoor products but are especially known for their affordable, lightweight, and comfortable sleeping pads. If you have an idea you want to start pursuing, I hope Cory's story helps you learn a thing or two about being flexible in the world of adventure.  www.klymit.com   Instagram @klymit   Athletic Brewing Company is a pioneer in craft non-alcoholic beer. They make great-tasting beer for the healthy, active, modern adult. Athletic uses certified all organic grains and only 50-70 calories a can. With IPA, Golden Ale, stouts, and tons of seasonal style offerings. Save 15% by using ADVENTURE at athleticbrewing.com @athleticbrewing If you're in need of some personalized advice before buying your gear, go to backpacktribe.com. You're not only able to purchase the gear you need on their website but talk with someone with the experience and know how. They also offer gear bundles and free shipping. @backpacktribal ASP is also sponsored by CS Instant Coffee. CS Instant Coffee is 100% Arabica Instant Coffee. Their compostable packaging provides guilt-free convenience that is perfect for the trail, office, and fitness.  Visit csinstant.coffee and use promo code 'Adventure' for 20% off at csinstant.coffee @c.s.coffee Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com