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We meet David Alan Lane, aka Squarepeg, today. David has been sharing his trail experience extensively over the past few years on Facebook. He helps with all sorts of advice, including gear and what to eat out on trail. It's a cherished resource for hikers. Now, David has put together another Facebook page that is ambitious in its scope. He has formed Slackpack the Appalachian Trail with Squarepeg, and will shortly be heading north on a big slackpack that will have members drop in and drop out along the way. Steve and David discuss this new venture, as well as his other experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail. You can check out his two Facebook groups here at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1394634307891967 and https://www.facebook.com/SquarepegsHikeTalk Dave Santi and Steve talk about inspiration and motivation in the second of his four pre-hike conversations as he gears up to head out in early March. Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at https://tsxchallenge.com/, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike last year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting https://parentingmattersfl.org/eventer/hike-with-steve-empowering-parents-one-step-at-a-time/edate/2024-04-15/. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA8ImK4qpNc&list=PLu8u88nsJtgWZxT8DLwEW2yXcz4gT6HXs There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/guests/intake/ If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

We have Tina Tempest on the show today. Tina, or Chunky, completed a SOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2009. The trail had such an impact upon her life, that she and her husband, Brett, ultimately opened the Quarter Way Inn, a hostel near Marion, Virginia. Tina's breakfast at the hostel is the stuff of legend! But it is one of her side businesses that we're talking about today, as Tina is the owner of Bead By Bead Adventures, producing necklaces for many of the long distance trails, including two that I wear. There are plenty of ways to follow Tina, either online or in person. Check out these links: See Tina in person: AT Gateways at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia on February 28 - March 2, 2025. Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia on May 16-18, 2025 Follow Tina online: Bead by Bead Adventures: Necklaces that are maps of long-distance hiking trails that hikers (or those at home) can use to track their progress. Her website is at www.gobeadbybead.com, on Instagram at Instagram (@gobeadbybead), and on Facebook at Bead by Bead Adventures. Her hostel: Quarter Way Inn: Seasonal Appalachian Trail Hiker Hostel at mile 555-ish in Southwest Virginia. Her website, www.quarterwayinn.com, on Instagram at Instagram (@quarterwayinn), and on Facebook at Quarter Way Inn Her Honey business is Gather Ye Honey: Pure honey and beeswax candles from Ceres, VA and Charlotte, NC. That website is at www.gatheryehoney.com, her Instagram is at Instagram (@gatheryehoney), while her Facebook is at Gather Ye Honey We also caught up with one of our Mighty Blue Class of 2025 members, Dave Santi. Dave and I talked through his pack and the choices he has made for his upcoming thru-hike in March. Check out the gear details at https://lighterpack.com/r/xtkoon If you have questions or topics you'd like covered by our class of 2025 members, Dave and Beth, please email them to me at steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Trips to Mt. Whitney, Grand Canyon & Beyond, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike last year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

Our main guest today is Nick Thatcher, who I found when he posted an epic Katahdin summit picture on Facebook. I hoped there would be more to his story than a December summit, so I reached out to him. He shared a story of determination and drive, culminating in that epic picture on the top of Katahdin. Nick made some intelligent choices for his hike that should inspire others in their own quest to fulfill an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. His calm demeanor will impress you. You can follow him on social media at Instagram (@realnickthatch), as well as his blog for the Trek at Nick Thatcher, Author at The Trek . Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Trips to Mt. Whitney, Grand Canyon & Beyond, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike earlier this year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

David Kibiloski is our guest today. What starts as a story about his Appalachian Trail thru-hike, tracks his evolution into an AT hostel owner, then a 501(c)(3) with AT Kids, followed by Stumble Inn 2.0. It is a fascinating journey. You can follow David on his website, at The Stumble Inn and AT KIDS - A Perfect Partnership. We also started what I hope to be a bidding war for Smercomics, a political satire book that David owns (unopened), but he is willing to offer to the highest bidder from our audience. All funds will go directly to AT Kids. I'm starting the bidding at $100. I hope you'd like to join in. You can email me your bid to steve@hikingradionetwork.com, and we'll run it for a couple of weeks before announcing the winner. You will get an email back from me if your bid is exceeded, just in case you'd like to up it again!! I also wanted to share a link to my friend, Rob Diamond's YouTube page, as he is channelling George Eschleman from a few weeks back by taking dog tags with him on his AT hike this year. You can find it at Rob Diamond (DogTag_on_the_AT) Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Trips to Mt. Whitney, Grand Canyon & Beyond, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike earlier this year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” us a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. It works! Trust me! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

Welcome to episode 154! On this episode, Tad and I chat with author Elaine Warfield about the amazing Fenwick Lumber Company. Fenwick existed over 100 years ago and did logging operations on the steep slopes of SW Hunter and Hunter Mountain. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show! Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Scenic Route Guiding - https://adventurewiththescenicroute.com/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Elaine Warfield, PFAS Ban in NY, Nikiwax, Wolf 907f Passes Away, Hiker passes away on Mt Whitney, DEC Licensed Guide Program, DEC Podcast, West Kill Brewing, Upward Brewing Company  Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club - https://www.catskill3500club.com/adopt-a-trailhead?fbclid=IwAR31Mb5VkefBQglzgr fm-hGfooL49yYz3twuSAkr8rrKEnzg8ZSl97XbwUw, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/, Bramley Mountain Fire Tower - https://bramleymountainfiretower.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Brave The Flames, Van Duesens #fenwicklumber #catskillsauthor #hunter #3500cub #catskillshistory #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #catskillspodcast #catskills #catskillpark #podcast #catskillshiker #volunteers #catskillmountainsnewyork #catskillspodcast #catskillshiker #catskillshiking #hiking #catskill3500club #insidethelinecatskillmountainspodcast #volunteercatskills #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills

Wyly O'Brien, or Calamity Jane, is our guest today. Wyly attempted her thru-hike in 2007, researched the trail and her gear to give herself the best chance ot completing the hike, and began with a self-confidence that was ultimately shattered when she quit the trail after more than 1600 miles. Wyly shares her story of what happened and what she learned along the way. More than a decade later, Wyly found her journal and decided to write about her “failure,” offering tips on what she could have done to imporve her chances. You can check out her new book on Amazon at Done, But Not Thru: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail - A Cautionary Tale Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did! Check out their incredible group hikes at TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Trips to Mt. Whitney, Grand Canyon & Beyond, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. I used my hike earlier this year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.  

Rocket and Stump take over Hiker Trash Radio for a special episode about a recent Mt. Whitney rescue. Tune in for a lesson on hiking safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of November; rate your takes; offer some mountain town advice; share what we're reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Round HouseBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Winter is Here! (4:21)NFL Update (7:46)Jonathan & Cody's Bet (12:48)Update for The 100 (15:03)The Presidential Election (17:54)Mikaela Shiffrin (30:09)Lindsey Vonn is Back (31:06)Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Fight (34:57)Hadley Hammer's 8-Step Checklist (42:36)Rescue on Mt Whitney (53:45)The Most ‘LA' News (1:02:29)Rate My Take (1:07:04)Mountain Town Advice (1:24:17)What We're Reading & Watching (1:36:30) - Fifty+, episode #2 - Connor Ryan's Surviving Our Story - James Bond, The World is Not Enough - Auden Schendler, Terrible BeautyCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of my interview with Dr. Tim Brunson regales me with the story of how a hike on MT Whitney ultimately led him to Austin, TX to practice orthodontics. We discuss family, and excellence in medical care. We discuss his mentor and lone survivor grandfather in a foxhole in WWII. Finally, we finish on a lighter note about the bright spot in college football, Tim's childhood idol, Ty Detmer.

Exploring the path to a fulfilling life, Mike and Corey engage in a conversation with John Minor on the vital elements of longevity. Mike, inspired by John's triumph over his fear of heights on Mt Whitney at 14,000 ft, discovers the significance of incorporating weight training into one's life for an enhanced quality of life.

In late September, Connor Herson and Fan Yang free climbed Hairline on the east face of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the Lower 48. Hairline is a very steep, 13-pitch route originally climbed in 1987. The 55-meter crux pitch went at 5.13+ or 8b, at over 13,000 feet in elevation. The two other hard pitches go at 5.12 and 5.13-. Connor climbed 5.14c/8c+ at age 14 and became famous at 15 for free climbing the Nose of El Cap. He's now 20 and a student at Stanford University. At age 36, Fan is also a 5.14 climber, and he's an M.D., an engineer, and a researcher in the field of artificial intelligence applied to medicine. He first tried Hairline in 2019 (and freed the crux pitch), but COVID and then difficulty finding partners kept him off the route for several years. Connor and Fan had never really climbed together when they teamed up for Hairline, but their partnership clicked. After a couple of days of preparation on the route, they sent all the key pitches in one day with no falls. From their high point, they downclimbed the East Face Route to camp, then scrambled back up the next morning to finish the easy final pitches to the summit of Mt. Whitney. AAJ assistant editor Michael Levy interviewed the two about their climb.

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We have a returning guest this week. Chris Casado was the guy who was able to help me overcome the difficulties I was having with altitude out West, by getting me, in a guided hike, to the top of Mt Whitney. It remains one of my proudest moments. I wanted to catch up with Chris to get his perspective of our hike and the many others he's involved with. He's an interesting character who gives a lot of himself in the service of others. You can find out more about TSX and the other hikes at their website, at https://tsxchallenge.com/ Also, you can follow them on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/tsxchallenge and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/tsx.challenge With just two members of our Mighty BLue Class of 2023 still out there, we hear from Jessica at the summit of Mt Katahdin and Joanne from Erwin, TN. Check out Jessica's summit picture below. If you'd like to find out more about "Then The Hail Came," check out George's website at https://georgesteffanos.webador.com/. You can also find George's book on Amazon at this link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/guests/intake/ If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. You can also support our shows by visiting our online "Merch" store. Check it out at https://hrntradingpost.com/, or click on the store button on our network website at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

If a lifetime has about 800,000 hours, these are 20 I won't forget. 

Do you cross a snow bridge with water running underneath in a no-fall zone? with or without proper gear? The dreaded headache at 12,500 Feet with no acclimatization. Broken sleep, Gastrointestinal issues from altitude. How the right gear can make you feel safe even though the reality is you're untrained.

Enjoy this rerelease of a show from July 2016… A special edition of Endurance Planet with Tawnee and her husband, John, who are interviewed by Lucho about their backpacking honeymoon! Click here for the full written recap of the trip on Tawnee's blog that includes more photos, GPS files, and a detailed spreadsheet of their exact gear list (with […] The post Rerelease: Endurance Tales: Backpacking the High Sierra Trail, Summiting Mt. Whitney, and Comparisons with Competitive Sport first appeared on Endurance Planet.

It's finally here! Carrie and Molly recount their summit of Mt Whitney and the day leading up to it. They reunite with friends (unexpectedly!) and talk spy kids instant foods and thanksgiving sides as they wrap up this wonderful adventure through the Sierras.

Episode 2359 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about Vinnie's recent adventure climbing Mt. Whitney, some of the current challenges, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/climbing-mt-whitney-episode-2359 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - CLIMBING MT. WHITNEY After discussing college dances, music, and movie montages, Vinnie and Gina turn to Vinnie's recent mountain excursion up Mt. Whitney. (2:00) Gina is glad Vinnie and his friend Don are home and in one piece. (11:00) There are a lot of dangers in climbing Mt. Whitney and Vinnie explains. There have been deaths and avalanches this year, and Vinnie anticipates more. Vinnie fesses up to a mistake he made in prepping for his climb. (23:55) He and Don had a lot of things happen that they felt they really "beat the odds". Gina asks Vinnie: What kept him going instead of giving up and going back down the mountain? (24:00) Vinnie tells Gina about "glissading"; it's not as easy as it seems. (28:00) Gina asks about the wildlife and how many hikers they (didn't) run into. They chat about Lone Pine, the town at the base of the mountain. (34:00) Vinnie has some cautionary words for other climbers. (37:00) He finishes up by talking about how he fueled himself. (39:00) Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

Episode 2356 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich has special guest Meagan Hawkes to share her successes and new challenges, why the only option is NSNG®, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/the-only-option-is-nsng-epsiode-2356 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - THE ONLY OPTION IS NSNG® After a little discussion about some things including social media, Vinnie asks Meagan about her NSNG®journey. (5:00) Meagan was diabetic and 300 pounds. She shares how she found Vinnie. She's very happy at her current weight because she is active and healthy. Meagan is very close to her goal weight, however now she is focusing on weight training and other exercise. (11:00) Vinnie claims she is a female Scott King (even though she was NSNG® before Scott King). (18:00) She also shares what her exercise regimen tends to be and the variety of things she does. (21:20) She also now has the goal of competing in a sprint triathlon. Meagan has also been participating in a 75Hard challenge; she explains what that is. (22:00) It challenges you to be consistent and boosts your mindset. Vinnie doesn't mind challenges like 75Hard; however, he prefers to do personal goals differently and explains what he does. (25:00) Meagan explains that she didn't even work out until she lost her first 100 lbs. (32:00) Vinnie and she discuss how, as you lose weight, many people find they have more energy and want to get moving! She also suggests that getting well-established in NSNG® also helps. She emphasizes the only option is NSNG® for her. They discuss the importance of exercise--it is the fountain of youth! They discuss exercise further and Vinnie mentions some things that he does to prep for climbing Mt Whitney. (34:00) They talk about exercise and doing what works for you to help you stick to it. They chat more about triathlons and the Ironman. (47:00) Vinnie shares a bit of history about Ironman, Mark Allen, and Dave Scott. Meagan asks Vinnie to explain training in Zone 2 for any new listeners and what the benefits of Zone 2 are. (53:00) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

Dean K2JB loves to stretch himself by going on multi-day backpacking excursions and carrying his QRP ham radio along with him. Hi as a very active Summits on the Air activator and tackles difficult to reach summits like Mt Whitney, numerous summits along a milti-day route, and other challenging yet adventurous goals. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support

Everyone is running out of food... But we've got to get to the top of Mt. Whitney. At the highest peak in the continental US, Cody reflects on the highest point in his life (so far!). Thru is a co-production of QCODE and Spoke Media. ~~ Email the show at hello@thrupodcast.com Subscribe to Thru+ on Apple Podcasts or Patreon at http://patreon.com/thrupodcast.  Follow Cody on: Tik Tok: @codysgoingthruit Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @spoke_media On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @spoke_media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Kern River with Guy Jeans, owner of Kern River Fly Shop, Kernville, California.   Emerging from the shadow of Mt Whitney in Sequoia National Forrest, the Kern flows 165 miles through some of the most beautiful country in California and is home to 3 native species including the world-famous Golden Trout.    Guy grew up as a surfer kid in Ventura, playing music, washing windows, and guiding part-time on the Kern while sleeping in his truck.  After selling his business, he started his fly shop and now guides, writes fly fishing articles, teaches, designs flies, plays in a “ska” band, and even hosts the Guy Jeans podcast.   We break down the North, South, and tailwater sections of the Kern, along with tales of carp fishing, top flies and seasons, and wilderness wanderings.  With host, Steve Haigh  Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com   Top Flies for the Kern: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Guy: Kern River Fly Shop:  www.kernriverflyshop.com | Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/KernRiverFlyShop/  | Instagram @kernriverflyshop Guy Jeans Podcast:  www.guyjeanspodcast.com | @guyjeans Guy's Band, the Stoneflies:  www.stoneflysmusic.com  |  https://www.youtube.com/user/guyjeans8 Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Angler's Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    New England Nets - makers of handmade hardwood landing nets for anglers everywhere. Exceptional quality that will complement your catch of a lifetime.  newenglandnets@gmail.com | Instagram:  @newenglandnets Destination Angler: ·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Recorded March 23, 2023.  Episode 89 Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.    Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

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In conversation with Ultra cyclist Shankar Muniyappa, who started as a commuter cyclist and scaled to endurance cycling. He also supported his friends to partake in a fitness lifestyle by creating a community. What's more, he does this along with his lovely wife, proving that the pursuit of endurance hobbies can be an enabler in marriages. His is a fascinating journey of growth and leadership. Shankar has penned an article on bicycling safety, Prep URL: https://www.rsvp-challenges.org/archives/cycling-safety-tips Some of his recent adventures include the following Couple: Beartooth Pass (Montana) 30 miles and 6,000 feet climb at 11,000 feet altitude Couple: Deathride (Markleeville, CA): 100 miles and 14,500 feet elevation gain Couple: Mt. Whitney Bike and Hike in 24 hours: (1) Ride: 36 miles and 5,000 feet climb (2) Hike 21 miles and 7,400 feet elevation gain Low to High (L2H) Death Valley (Bad Waters) to Mt. Whitney: 147 miles and over 15,000 feet elevation gain Double Century: 200 miles and over 14,000 feet elevation gain Chapter timelines 0:00 Background Introduction 3:45 Backstory 6:27 Selecting a proper bicycle 11:33 Cycling in the growing up years 13:35 Pivoting into endurance bicycling 17:58 Big changes to lifestyle to get fitter 21:50 Changes to nutrition 24:58 Improving power and cadence 28:06 The big rides with the wife to Bearttooth 34:01 The Mt Whitney adventure 38:28 The death ride adventure 43:25 Nutrition during rides 47:16 Creating a community challenge 58:59 What's next on the horizon 1:00:57 Fun Q&A round 1:06:12 The last word

In this episode we interview Lexie Gritlefeld of California Outdoor Recreation Partnership. Lexie grew up in California and through hiking, trail running and alpine skiing, naturally fell in love with the outdoors. In college she became disconnected with the outside, but that all changed when Lexie and her dad hiked Mt Whitney together. Getting back to what she loved so much as a kid was exactly what she needed. Being off the grid also gave Lexie a convenient way to disconnect from her career in politics. After spending too much money on gas to ski and snowboard at Mammoth, she decided to make the move. Not a year later Lexie took the opportunity with California Outdoor Recreation Partnership - the perfect fit for her passion for outdoor advocacy. Now as the membership director she's building a passionate community that powers a voice for the outdoor recreation industry to shape policy, support investments, and engage an inclusive community of outdoor participants in California around the benefits of outdoor recreation. If you've ever wondered how policy can shape outdoor recreation, or how you may never know when you'll stumble upon your dream job, then this one's for you! 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! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at https://illuminecollect.com/blogs/news/life-in-motion-podcast Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $28,562 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 127 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

The John Muir Trail tops out at Mt Whitney - the highest point in the lower 48 states. Angela describes what it is to come down from that incredible peak and then the grit it takes to make it over stunning and punishing passes every day thereafter.  You can check out Angela in her other backpacking and RV adventures at: Travel New Trails - youtube Thanks as always to Sara, the Intrumentalist, for her music "Salamanca"  

In this episode, Courtney talks with Steve "Mighty Blue" Adams, the host of "Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail - The Ultimate Mid-Life Crises". They discuss the amazing trail community, what it's like to settle in and feel at home in the woods and they answer the question: "Why would you hike the entire Appalachian Trail, twice?!" Steve's Bio: "I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2014, at the age of 62, as a complete hiking novice. Vowing never to hike again, I wrote a couple of books about my journey, and started podcasting, initially as a method of publicizing my books. Yet the podcast grew far beyond my books and kept me engaged with the hiking community. Since then, I have attempted (and failed) three times on the John Muir Trail, completed the Camino de Santiago (Les Francés), the West Highland Way in Scotland, and a second Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Then, in August / September 2022, I was able to successfully complete the TSX Challenge in California, when I summited Mt Whitney, to erase the memories of my unsuccessful JMT attempts. Going forward into my 70s, I have little doubt that new adventures will tempt me once more. I'm still up for a challenge!" Listen to Steve's show here: Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail - The Ultimate Mid-Life Crises Contact Steve: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the website. I may even share it on the show! Click here: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/hiking-unfiltered/ You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ Check out the other shows on the Hiking Radio Network https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ *Stuff I love!* Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/ Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order! Start your own Riverside Podcast here: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=cam

On this episode I have LA based trekker, outdoor adventurer, community builder, wellness advocate, and founder of @SweatSoGuud, Veronica Castro, join me on the show. Veronica has been blessing the outdoor scene with her wellness group hikes and is a female community leader we should all pay attention to. We chat about her very first hiking memories, scrambling up the Hollywood Sign, the backstory behind creating SweatSoGuud, incorporating wellness into group hikes, her partnership with @SelfWorkByMe, her top 3 trails in Los Angeles, the importance of inner work, tips and advice for long day hikes & newbie hikers, hiking for healing, exploring a Santa Monica mountain trail gem, her Mexico adventures, highs and lows from her Mt Whitney backpacking journey, her passion for dance and live music, and the one outdoor experience she would re-live all over again. Follow SweatSoGuud on https://www.instagram.com/sweatsoguud/ Support Just Trek on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/justtrek Shop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shop View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/explore Listen to more podcast episodes on https://www.justtrek.net Want to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating and review follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message

Andrew has been sport climbing for around 10 years and wanted to get some alpine/mountaineering experience under his belt. He did a handful of mountaineering climbs leading up to this particular climb (one being Mt Whitney) and then he and his climbing partner set their eyes on Mount Baldy, the highest peak in the San Bernardino Mountains in California, sitting at 10,064 feet. On January 19, 2019 he set out to climb this peak with his climbing partner and his Golden Retriever, Charlie. Listen into this episode to hear what caused Andrew's 1,000 foot fall on this mountain and what he learned from this experience. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. Rocky Talkies is the sole sponsor of this episode. Thank you to the American Alpine Club for the consistent support. --> 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd --> $20 off Ski Babes training at www.skibabes.com with code SHARPENDBABES --> 15% off Sterling Rope with code SHARPEND -->15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND --> 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com #thesharpendpodcast #playhardandbesmart

This week, we have the second and concluding part of my recent 75 mile TSX Challenge hike in California, taking in Mt Whitney as its main highlight. As many of you know, I've often spoken of my inability to hike at altitude. In this hike, I discovered that it was more about my attitude than the altitude. We covered the first three days of the hike last week. Today, we've got contributions from other hikers, as well as my own experience of those last five days. It was epic!! You can learn more about this and other hikes at https://tsxchallenge.com/ If you're interested in coming to our upcoming Woods Hole Weekend in early October, check out the Woods Hole site at https://woodsholehostel.com/things-to-do/the-woods-hole-weekend/ and read about what we'll be covering over those three days. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received.

As many of you know, I recently fulfilled a long-held ambition to climb Mt Whitney. While I was out on this group-led hike, I could reflect upon what it is to hike in such a wilderness and, on my return, I was eager to share it with you all. I rarely start editing until the day before my podcast is due to be published, but I've been thinking about this one for the past three days and trying to marshal my thoughts as best I can. What you'll hear are my honest reflections of the hike as well as input from most of my fellow hikers. I'm not trying to sell you on whether or not you should try one of these hikes; I'm just putting my thoughts out to you and sharing my experience with you. Take it as you will. You can learn more about this and other hikes at https://tsxchallenge.com/  If you're interested in coming to our upcoming Woods Hole Weekend in early October, check out the Woods Hole site at woodsholehostel.com and read about what we'll be covering over those three days. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

Have you ever hiked in the pitch black night with nothing to guide you but your headlamp and a somewhat reliable GPS?  We've done more than our fair share of night hiking, but Whitney wins for being the most impressive, oppressive, and exhilarating! We scored a single-day permit for Mt. Whitney for July 31st of 2022! Now, what this means is that we were blessed with a 24-hour period in which to hike the tallest peak in the contiguous U.S.A., 14,505 ft of forests, creeks, and granite over ~23.5 miles up and back down with ~6,400 ft of total hiked ascent (according to my Garmin; 20.9 miles, 6,600ft according to AllTrails).  This trip was made extra-special by some dramatic weather that opened up on us with ~5 miles to go in our hike, resulting in washed out trails, washed out selves, and rockfalls booming down the mountain as though Thor was having a temper-tantrum. We loved a lot, learned a lot, and lucked out a LOT on this trip! We hope you enjoy hearing about our experience!Gear List - a lot of this is our tried-and-true standards:Osprey Tempest 20 & 22L daypacks (his & hers) with hip beltPlatypus 2.5L bladder with hose and Camelbak bite-valveGregory 2L bladder/hose/valveel-cheapo trekking poles off Amazon (we will be replacing after this trip, but they've lasted 10+ years)T-shirt-turned bandana from our church (gotta represent!)Amanda:Danner Trail 2650 Gore-Tex boots (LOVE!)L.L.Bean hiking zip-off pants and anorak Mountain Hardwear tank top and Ghost Whisperer packable down coatMammut med-weight jacketEx-Officio undersVS wireless medium-impact sports braSmartWool Liner socks and Merrell wool-blend hiking socks (extras packed for wet feet)Dan:Asolo Agent Gore-Tex (his go-to boots)Mountain Hardwear hiking zip-off pants Mountain Hardwear Gore-Tex raincoat Mountain Hardwear buton-down and med-weight jacketSmartWool liner and hiking socksEx-Officio boxer-briefsFood:Stinger Waffles, Clif Bars, Clif Blox, Quest bars, some gross high-protein cookie Dan got excited about, Kind bars, dried fruit, candied nuts, Stinger Gels, candied ginger (for the win!), Justin's Nut Butter individual packs, bagels

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Today I am honored to have Bob Becker from Ultrasportllc join me to discuss his recent Badwater 135 finish becoming the oldest finisher of the race at 77 years young.  It is not his first record at Badwater.  He set the record at age 70 for the first to complete the 146 mile course from the Badwater basin to the summit of Mt Whitney.  He ran his first ultra at age 60! Do you have to run 100 miles to stay healthy?  Probably not.  But we do know that successful aging requires a sense of purpose, social interactions, a positive mental attitude, and a lot of moving.  Bob checks all of those boxes with a dose of humility and gratitude.  I hope you enjoy and are inspired by this interview. Just a few of his race finishes: 2020: Pony Express 100 mile race Utah 2020: Won 24 hr race in Ft Lauderdale Icarus ultrafest 96 miles September 2019: overall winner and record holder for Race for the Ages in Mn Tenn.  230 miles in 74 hours 2019: Brazil 135 mile race 2017: oldest finisher of Javelina Jundred in Arizona 2016: Mt Goolagong ultra in Teng Chong, China 2015: Badwater 135 then summited Mt Whitney at 146 miles then back to basin for 252 miles     http://bob-runs-ultras.blogspot.com https://www.keys100.com   http://www.daytona100ultra.com/uploads/4/4/0/2/44027387/d100_results__final_.pdf   My website:doctordulaney.com Questions at jami@doctordulaney.com https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Wellness-Cookbook-Generations-Cooking/dp/1733967702/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=doctor+and+diva&dchild=1&keywords=doctor+and+diva&pd_rd_i=1733967702&pd_rd_r=b4b3e11f-e7c1-4a71-a571-54903174e969&pd_rd_w=jpaTr&pd_rd_wg=GNibG&pf_rd_p=8f655ecb-bc8c-4750-9088-950aa74d52dd&pf_rd_r=JMDW81JEWW3K2VMA0JND&psc=1&qid=1608320722&sr=1-1-88388c6d-14b8-4f70-90f6-05ac39e80cc0

Corey gets the low down. In another attempt at the Mt. Whitney Summit, 14,508 Oxygen saturation levels dropped to as low as 75% as Mike and the athlete team worked to raise oxygen saturation levels. Bear encounters, Crazy Jack, Mike, John, Chad, Seth, and Jonathan all make summiting another unforgettable experience.

On this week's podcast, Kevin tells the story of hiking on California's Mt Whitney, including a stop in the Death Valley, and Bob talks about hiking in New Jersey on his recent trip there.  New Jersey isn't all refineries, traffic and big cities! Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On today's episode I have the privilege of conversing with TikTok star, @durbinmalonster - who went especially viral for the wrong reasons...in a way. We get into the details of all that along with how she processed all the mudslinging that got thrown her way. We talk a little bit of the beginnings of her TikTok story and how she got to be super well-known on one of the most popular social media apps today. After my conversation with Darby I get into some of the things I learned hiking Mt. Whitney last weekend. It was a pretty wild time. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harper-anderson/support

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.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/325 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Zoe Angling Group, Angler's Coffee, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Guy Jeans, owner of the Kern River Fly Shop, host of the Kern River Fly Shop Podcast, and vocalist of the band Stoneflys; is here to take us on a wild ride up and down the Kern River. We talk about the 10 native species in California including the golden trout. We find out what fishing is like in different parts of the Kern River, the seasons and hatches, gear, techniques, and flies they use. We also dig into Guy's newfound passion in podcasting - talk about some of the remarkable guests he's had on the podcast. Plus, we hear some of his band's original songs and I got to tell you.. they're pretty awesome! Kern River Show Notes with Guy Jeans 05:15 - There's a great fly fishing club in Ventura called, Sespe Fly Fishers - they helped Guy get started in tying flies, building rods, casting, etc. 05:45 - We talk about Ska music 06:45 - The Kern River is in the Sierra mountain range, Southern Sierra - 3 hours North of Los Angeles. The river is about 170 miles long. 07:30 - The most popular fish that people come to fish for is the native California Golden trout, the Kern river rainbow, and the little Kern Golden trout 09:30 - Guy went permit fishing in Xcalak Mexico 11:00 - They also have the tailwater called the lower current, below a giant lake where they fish smallmouth and largemouth bass - they fish here in June 12:00 - They also fly fish for carp in Lake Isabela - they held carp fly fishing tournament in May 15:00 - They do 4x4 trip where they have full outfitter camps with a chef and tents 16:00 - Their hot season is in July, August, and part of September. March and April is a prime time to fish in their section on the Kern river - salmon fly hatch and mayfly hatch 17:00 - People took some of the Golden trout and put them in places like Wyoming and Montana 17:55 - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has a program called, Heritage Trout Program - a mini-contest within California that challenge people to catch the 10 native trout species in California. If you catch 6 of the 10 natives, you get a certificate that has prints of the species you caught drawn by Joseph Tomerelli 19:00 - Guy mentions the 10 Native Trout in California 20:20 - There are 2 forks - North Fork Kern River (flows into Kernville and comes down from Mt Whitney) and South Fork Kern River (doesn't get blown out, you can fish it anytime) 23:10 - It's mostly dry fly fishing for the wild golden trout - from downstream to upstream. Presentation is the key. 24:30 - The typical flies they use are stimulators, smaller stimulators, parachute adams, royal wulf, and ants 25:15 - The gear recommended are super light - 2 wt or 3 wt 25:30 - The biggest golden trout you can probably catch is 15 inches - typical is 6 to 12 inches 28:10 - Tim Landwehr was on the podcast at WFS 273 where we talked about smallmouth and largemouth bass 28:30 - Guy is holding casting clinics in California 29:00 - They use pontoon boats because of the river structure 30:00 - They have an Instagram called Kooks of the Kern where people post funny photos of what they do on the Kern river 33:00 - There's a wild trout section in the wilderness area part of the North Kern and they fish stonefly patterns. Nymphing works good there too. They also have chinook and kokanee salmon in lake Isabela. 36:20 - In Fall, they have caddis, mayflies, and some tricos later in the season 37:30 - Their website is the best resource they recommend to people who want to learn more about Kern river fishing. You can listen to their podcast there too. 39:10 - Guy had a guest on his podcast who's a fishing game warden - he told a story of when he confronted some gang members that were fishing 39:40 - I read a book years ago called, Wildlife Wars: The Life and Times of a Fish and Game Warden 41:00 - Guy tells us about their location which is close to the ocean and they would fish the surf in Ventura - they fish corbina, surfperch, and leopard sharks 41:40 - We had an episode about corbina and surf fishing with Al Quattrocchi at WFS 219 42:55 - People sometimes come to Guy's studio to record the podcast 43:44 -  Kern River Podcast is on Waypoint TV and Anchor. I use Libsyn for the WFS podcast and Buzzsprout for another podcast we do 47:40 - Guy tells us about his music journey in the 80s and 90s - Ska music 51:00 - Merle Haggard has a song called, I'll Never Swim Kern River Again - scroll below to listen 56:15 - Eeland Stribling was on the podcast at WFS 309 - Eeland is a standup comedian 57:30 - Guy was on the Heidi and Frank show called Stay or Go - apparently, people like their songs 59:10 - Guy tells the story of when they played at a huge venue in Mexico and their amps blew up because of electric surges 1:00:50 - For sidelines, Guy did some commercials in Hollywood as the fly fishing guy in the background. He also worked with actors like Christian Bale in the movie, Vice - he taught Christian how to cast 1:05:00 - Guy shares some tips - Fish from downstream to upstream, stay hidden - be stealthy, good presentation, good cast 1:03:00 - May and June are the best times to fish for the golden trout - the Fall is good for the kern river rainbows. Summertime is good for the carp and smallmouth bass 1:12:30 - They have a brewery in Kern called, The Kern River Brewery - they won many years in a row at the Great American Beer Fest. One of their best beer is the Citra IPA Kern River Conclusion with Guy Jeans So there you go. Another great interview with a fellow podcaster. I always get excited whenever I talk to people who share the same interest. Hopefully, we could put together an episode with me as a guest on his show too. But we'll see.. I'm not sure if I make a good guest. What do you think? I'm really amazed at all Guy has going - the fly shop, the classes, the podcast, the band. He surely is living the life he loves and like he said, none of it feels like work.  Oh and Guy's band, Stonefly.. man they create good music! Their songs are definitely going on my playlist. If you haven't heard them yet, you're missing out on some good stuff! But then back to the Kern River.. if you want to catch some of those beautiful golds, you know where to find them. Try and catch all 10 California native trout species. Let us know how about your experience. Send me a message at dave@wetflyswing.com or DM me on Instagram @wetflyswing Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/325

Today, we have Nathan and Kimm Wright, from the Pinhoti Outdoor Center. I met them both at Trail Days this past weekend, and we got into a discussion on the benefits–or otherwise–of relocating the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail to Alabama, using the Pinhoti Trail to effect that change. This is a controversial subject that Nathan and Kimm are well-versed in. Indeed, Nimblewill Nomad, who was with the two of them at Trail Days, got particularly het up over the subject. We'll let you decide. Listen to the two of them, then read the article below by Nimblewill, and, if you're convinced, why not sign their petition on change.org? https://nimblewillnomad.com/2022/02/24/pt-bmt-at-let-em-be/ https://www.change.org/p/do-not-move-the-appalachian-trail-terminus They also talked about the Pinhoti Trail "Kick Off," later in the year. You can check that out at https://www.facebook.com/events/1437834616634802 Some of the surviving members of the Mighty Blue Class of 2022 report in, with Dom Tammaro and Dan Whitesides giving their progress reports. From an old friend of the show, JC Van Etten, or Catmando, I got a call yesterday morning and he sent me some spectacular pictures ofrom the summit of Mt Whitney. It was great to hear from me, as well as a reminder that I'll be pushing for Whitney later this year.    Finally, the rest of the first chapter of George Steffanos's "Then the Hail Came." If you'd like to find out more about "Then The Hail Came," check out George's website at https://georgesteffanos.webador.com/. You can also find George's book on Amazon at this link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6 If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

The hard things are good for us. Gary's hike up Mt Whitney. Special guest Barry Shore - Ambassador of happiness! Support the show: https://www.gqlaw.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Kevin's upcoming hike on Mt Whitney; the status of the road project in North Cheyenne Canon Park; the opening of Santa Fe Open Space; and should Standard Time become permanent. Colorado Sun article about time change: https://bit.ly/3uE9KEn   Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob () for more information Hiking Bob on ,   and  (hikingbob.com) Wild Westendorf on ,   and  (wildwestendorf.com) Listen on ,   and  Apple podcast/itunes users: if links aren't visible, go to the podcast page on at hikingbob.com/podcasts 

We are hoping to get permits to hike Mount Whitney this year, revisiting a place where Dan had a fantastic experience back in 2008!  We will likely have a few episodes this season as we prep for this trip, and we wanted to start out with a revisit of Dan's '08 trek.  We are working with a new setup in our recently renovated basement, and are finally on dual mikes, so please bear with us as we work to reconfigure our audio (a new mixer program and I'm learning the tech!), but the content will continue to flow as we get into 2022!

Today we have a special guest, Jean Muenhcrath. She is going to tell her amazing survival story that starts when she and her boyfriend Ken set out to ski the John Muir trail in 1982 on skinny nordic skis. The John Muir trail is over 200 mile long trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, a world famous trail, connecting the Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the United States, with a total elevation gain of 47,000 feet. All was going well on this journey until the duo encountered a storm on Mount Whitney that would forever change Jean's life. Check out Jean's book: If I Live Until Morning: A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation, available on Amazon. Also take a look at Jean's website at www.jeanmuenchrath.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kaycee-mcintosh/support

On November 29, 2018, 22 year old Jack Greener was living life to the fullest when he was sparing in a jiu-jitsu class and suffered a broken neck at C4-C5 resulting in paralysis from the neck down as well as numerous strokes due to blood clotting the morning following the accident. He says he lost everything that day and has been fighting to regain it since. He is a mirror for anyone who has excuses for mediocrity in life and hopes to reflect the message that if he can accomplish what he has, there is no room for excuses from anyone else. In this episode, Jack shares the chilling details of what happened that day, the mindset and attitude he had towards recovering and being able to walk again and how it led him to summiting Mt. Whitney. Follow Jack: @paralyzedtopeaks www.paralyzedtopeaks.com Keep an eye out for the full-length documentary "Paralyzed to Peaks: The Mount Whitney Project" premiering on November 5th.

In this episode, we'll hear about the Potawatomi Fire, CPN's new professional basketball team. We also talk to two Tribal members – one who self-published their first comic book and another who took us on their epic adventure hiking to the top of Mt. Whitney along the High Sierra Trail in California's Sequoia National Park.

Our shows come together each week with a kind of serendipitous whimsey. This week's guests, Emanuel and Karen Bravo, wrote to me to share how they had prepared for the Sierras and eventual climbing of Mt Whitney. Emanuel wanted to encourage me to go again and told me exactly how he did it and suggested I could be successful if I adopted his approach. I was intrigued, and invited both Emanuel and Karen on the show to share their story. As you'll hear, they are an adventurous couple, with Emanuel coming up with the crazy ideas and Karen making them work! The perfect hiking couple! If you'd like to see more of their journey, they have a YouTube movie that is in Spanish, but the spectacular scenery speaks for itself. Check that out at https://youtu.be/sTQqP0SXahc You can also follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ema_el_astronauta/ Katie is near the end of her AT journey–for this year. She's been out there for over seven months and feels that it is time to come home. The trail will still be there next year, and we're going to follow her all the way to the end. Winton Porter's Passin Thru' provides an emotional, touching conversation between Winton and a lady he names "Lorac." If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing to us at PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received.

Fun times interviewing The Root Beer Boyz again! Caden is 11 years old and Ethan is 7 years old. Accompanied with them is their parents, Stevie from SD crazy hikers and his lovely wife, Jessica. If you have been following the Root Beer Boyz, you know that they have been hiking big and long peaks. This time they take on Mount Whitney which is the highest summit in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada with an elevation of 14,505 feet. They start off with a group of 8. Who makes it and who doesn't? Take a journey with us while they tell us their story. They faced several different challenges but most importantly, they shared unforgettable memories with their dad. They give some advice for other young kids on how to prepare for Mt. Whitney and where they see themselves 10 years from now. Do you know the signs and symptoms of high-altitude sickness and when you need to listen to your body to turn around? Hikers in the group @frankfigs @imbearbait_ @charminfilms @murdub77 @iriz_09. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sonia-velez7/message

Chris Casado was lucky enough to be taken on a hiking trip in the Sierras at the age of 14 by a teacher who became a good friend. Fast forward 25 or so years, and Chris and his teacher are offering the same trip–and other trips–to people of all different hiking abilities. Even Chris's children have shared the adventure. Given my love/hate relationship with the John Muir Trail (I love it, it hates me), talking with Chris opened my eyes to a possibility that I may still get to Mt Whitney one day. I think you'll be fascinated by both his story and the trips that he offers. They certainly stirred my imagination as soon as we started speaking. If you'd like to learn more about Chris and his operation, visit https://tsxchallenge.com/ You can also check out his free backpacking courses, which he's offering this fall, at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/tsx-challenge-7513511981 Katie was late to report in this week, with Mahoosuc Notch occupying her for much of the day. We finally caught up just in time for this week's episode. What an adventure she's having. Winton Porter's Passin' Thru continues to show the variety of people–and problems that passed through HIS life at Mountain Crossings. Please check out our sponsor's website, https://cedartrailgear.com/ and thanks to those of you who've either bought or are considering buying the Three-Point Multi Tool.  If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing to us at PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received.

This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Becker who ran the Marathon du Sable at 60, has done the double Badwater, which is 292 miles, meaning he ran Badwater, ran from the finish line up Mt Whitney and ran back to the start line. He also won the Race for the Ages at 74 by running 230 miles. You'll love this interview with Bob. Nicholas and Fundy also discuss the Hood To Coast 2021. It was amazing to be back on the course. We ran into Gene Dykes, Jennie Rice and Amby Burfoot and got to hang out with those amazing people over coffee. This is a jammed packed episode. You'll love it. Be sure to joint he Old Crazy Strava Run Club for more antics and inspiration.   

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://goingdownthetrail.com/2021/08/08/mt-whitney-adventure/

: Episode 1896 - On this Friday show, Don Coddington joins Vinnie Tortorich to discuss their trip to Lone Pine to hike Mount Whitney, misconceptions about salt, Don's fat loss, food addiction, and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2021/07/hiking-mount-whitney-with-don-coddington-episode-1896 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS HIKING MOUNT WHITNEY Don and Vinnie tried to hike Mt. Whitney recently. First, they stayed in Lone Pine. It's a very, very small place. For Mt. Whitney, they only give 100 passes a day. The question Vinnie and Don have is: why? There is so much space! For other mountains in CA, WA, and CO, there are thousands every day. They finally learned why, and got the 411 on the mountain's rangers. This year, Don and Vinnie climbed it without a pass -- they know this wasn't right, but they picked up trash on the way up and down. They tried to do the hike a couple of days. To prep, they did a shorter hike. After a failed attempt for Vinnie, they were plagued by thunderstorms. Vinnie, for whatever reason, got really sick while he was hiking and couldn't summit. He was disoriented and flu-ey, and he hadn't been drinking water because that made him feel sick, too. Vinnie was nearly falling over. Don thought he physically lost him at one point! He thought maybe he had gotten too dizzy and fallen off the mountain. ULTRA SALT Don had some misconceptions. You CAN overdo salt. He would do 1000 mg of salt with 16 oz of water.  Really, you only need that with a liter of water. If you feel lightheaded or are going to do heavy exercise, take a couple of Ultra Salts, but there is a limit. Vinnie says take 15-20 oz of water per Ultra Salt. Too much water without electrolytes can be a problem; too much salt is the opposite problem. DON'S FAT LOSS Don has lost a substantial amount of weight. Now, he can hike up and down Mount Whitney with much more ease. Zone 2 training was also important for him. For Don, pizza and ice cream is what got him high. He needed to break the addiction and emotion-numbing effect of food. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE ON iTUNES and AMAZON Please also share it with family and friends! Buy it and watch it now on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Here's the (BLUERAY, DVD, PRIME) (MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE YET ACROSS THE POND). And the And the https://amzn.to/3rxHuB9 [the_ad id="17480"] PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW the film AFTER YOU WATCH!   FAT DOC 1 IS ALSO OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary https://www.belcampo.com https://www.villacappelli.com  

: Episode 1894 - On this Monday show, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk accidental fasting, Badwater and Mt. Whitney, airport food, Anna's 48 hours, and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2021/07/accidental-fasting-mt-whitney-more-episode-1894 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ACCIDENTAL FASTING Vinnie isn't personally a big fan of intermittent fasting. He's not the guy who fasts, and he thinks fasting is not for everyone. But, the perk of being fat adapted, is if you can't get good food over some period of time, you'll be okay. This happened to Vinnie. When he climbed much of Mount Whitney, he didn't eat. He could only make it because he was fat-adapted. When you're in a pinch, being fat-adapted can certainly help. It's also good when you're traveling --- many airports only have crap. MT. WHITNEY Vinnie and Don tried to summit Mt. Whitney while Vinnie was in town for Badwater. However, he got up much of the mountain and began feeling like he had the flu. Don then couldn't find him on the mountain! Vinnie was very dehydrated. Fat adaption saved the day for him. He did the mountain again, but only got a little ways up the mountain because it started storming with lightning. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE ON iTUNES and AMAZON Please also share it with family and friends! Buy it and watch it now on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Here's the (BLUERAY, DVD, PRIME) (MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE YET ACROSS THE POND). And the And the https://amzn.to/3rxHuB9 [the_ad id="17480"] PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW the film AFTER YOU WATCH!   FAT DOC 1 IS ALSO OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary https://www.belcampo.com https://www.villacappelli.com

On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, backpacker, climber, and mountaineer, Valerie Campos, join me on the show. We talk about the epic challenge that sparked her outdoor journey, conquering Mt Whitney via the mountaineer's route, Cactus 2 Clouds as a solo hike, summiting Mount Rainier in Washington state, top Southern California mountains, tips for long day hikes and aspiring mountaineers, finding purpose in the outdoors, building athleticism through mountaineering, how scaling these major peaks have impacted her, and the one hiking experience she would re-live all over again. Val's constant desire to level up and build her athleticism through mountaineering is an inspiration to the SoCal outdoor community and beyond. Follow Val on https://www.instagram.com/ventureswithval/ Shop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shop View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating and review on https://ratethispodcast.com/justtrek and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or on Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message

#131 - This week, we're in the midst of the Badwater 135 race! It's fun to see it back in action, after having 2020 off, like everything else. Hear about the history and some of the fun facts, rules and regulations the runners and support crew have to follow. Also, don't miss Tales of the Trail where I give some info on this past weekend's Hardrock 100 race!All links are on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com If you have comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com  

 Without fully understanding https://youtu.be/BIJBznf71RY what was about to unfold and how truly difficult the challenge would be, Mike with his son Cameron and friend John Minor attempt to Summit Mt. Whitney in a day. Altitude sickness, forest fires, digestion issue, all complicate the one day 21 hour marathon adventure. Corey prepares daily for the Impact Montana Warrior race even though they are not briefed on the obstacles until a day before it begins. 

Mike is off to climb Mount Whitney in the Eastern Sierras, but before he set's off, he discusses his training program, fueling strategies, and gear load with Corey. If you have ever wanted to hike Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, this episode will get you ready to perform like a Himalayan Sherpa and have your gear dialed like a special operator.

This time we lean into a conversation with Matt who tells us all about his recent Sprinter van build and adventures as we hear which 'one gotta go'. Then, we pivot to hear about his carefree college trip to Mount Whitney.  NPS Mt. Whitney details

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://goingdownthetrail.com/2021/05/03/mt-whitney-here-i-come/

Jean and Ken summited Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental US, on what they thought would be their last day of the trip. On the summit they were caught in a severe snow and lightning storm. Using their ice axes, they began to descend via the north face in full self-arrest position. Ken fell 800 feet down the mountain while Jean, not knowing his fate, continued down slowly and methodically towards him. Then, at one point during her descent, Jean fell 165 feet bouncing on rocks through a cliff band enduring massive trauma to her body. Listen to this episode to hear a story of extreme grit, tenacity and survival. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe and supported by the American Alpine Club. Episode sponsors include Rocky Talkie and Desert Mountain Medicine. Buy Jean's book at https://www.jeanmuenchrath.com Get 10% off Rockie Talkie radios at www.rockytalkie.com with code SHARPEND Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Buy a Sharp End top: https://www.bonfire.com/sharp-end-tops/ Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesharpend Poke around my shiny NEW website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

Jon talked with his PCC co-host Dan and our friends Ed and Steve about climbing Mt. Whiney - the highest peak in the Lower 48! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fourthwallpop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fourthwallpop/support

Mimi Anderson started running at the age of 36 (after a long battle with anorexia). Over the next 20 years, she went onto set multiple Guinness World Records. Her achievements include:  - completing the Badwater Double; the return trip from Death Valley where the race starts to Mt Whitney, and back - a journey of 469km, - winning outright the 6633 Extreme Ultramarathon, a self-supported non-stop race over 560km in the Arctic Circle in which you drag on a sled everything you need to survive that took her almost 6 days to finish, and - setting Guinness World Record for the fastest time by a female running the length of England and the record for a woman running across Ireland. Now it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. In 2017, she attempted to set the record for running across America - that’s over 5000km. Sadly, that attempt ended due to injury and it also brought to an end to her ultrarunning career. But you can’t keep a woman like Mimi down for very long! So in her late 50s, she learnt to ride a bike, overcame a life long fear of open water and finished her first triathlon. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Mimi on Instagram: @MarvellousMimi

This week we bring you a replay of one of our favorite recent guests, Mel Urie, who conquered the grueling  Uberman triathlon. The 556 mile course goes from the Mists of Avalon to the Snows of Mount Whitney.  Starting on Catalina Island, participants swim 21 miles in the open Pacific Ocean to the shores of Palos Verdes. The 400 mile bike route leaves the city of Angels and climbs 20,000 vertical feet before descending to Badwater basin, at 200 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America. From Badwater, athletes run 135 miles  through Death Valley before ascending 13,000 feet to the trailhead @ Mt Whitney, the highest peak in the Continental United States.” You are going to LOVE this episode, so sit back and enjoy.   Connect with Melissa Urie: Instragram: @rangamel Facebook: Melissa Urie -Ultra Endurance Athlete ------------------------------------------ Age Groupies is brought to you by UCAN! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/   =========================================== Thanks for checking out Age Groupies Podcast, a podcast for amateur endurance athletes. Your hosts Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo are triathlon junkies who shoot the breeze about all things endurance sports, interview amateur athletes about their experiences, and discuss whatever else pops into their heads. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend!  You can email questions and topic ideas to AgeGroupies@gmail.com, and follow the show on social media: Instagram: @AgeGroupies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agegroupies/ Twitter: @AgeGroupie Strava: Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo    

Alec Sills-Trausch's love for the outdoors stems from his family. At a very young age, he was introduced into the world of adventure. From being dragged kicking and screaming as a kid, to now waking up before sunrise or staying up through the night to snag the perfect shot. He combines adventure travel and photography to inspire others to enjoy mother nature as much as he does. In November of 2018, he was diagnosed with Gray Zone Lymphoma but it did not stop him from enjoying the adventures of the outdoors. Through treatment, he was able to appreciate and enjoy daily activities. In April of 2019, Alec was declared Cancer Free. On July 4th, 2019, he summited Mt. Whitney in a day, he also the Rim to Rim Canyon trek also in one day, explored the backcountry of Wyoming and the adventures continue. At 28, he's only been taking photos for two years but enjoys the perspective it has brought to his life and the ability to document the wonders of the world.  SHOW NOTES:Introduction to Alec - He reads an excerpt from his blog entry in February 2020 post cancer treatment.   1:05 Drea introduces Alec 2:47 Alec tells us about his love for traveling in the United States 2:51 Alec shares with us a little backstory about the excerpt he read out loud in the beginning and his cancer journey, and how shortly after remission he went on to climb Mt. Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48 and the rim to rim of the Grand Canyon and one day 9:27 Alec shares his passion for travel, his love for small towns, and Boise, Idaho. He even thought about moving to Boise because of the proximity to Mt. Rainier and other beautiful locations. 11:50 Idaho and the pristine landscape and milky way filled sky 12:20 Alec loves to go on road trips and he explains his perspective on the importance of being on the road. 13:35 Alec prefers to sleep in a tent and he shares the ease of what it can be once you learn the routine.  16:15 Alec shares a night at Island lake at 12,400 feet where he heard a howl at an elevation where there should be no life  17:40 Alec shares his love for backpacking and why he loves this type of travel. HE shares one of his favorite backpacking trips in Wyoming. 18:48 The Wind River Range and the Titcomb basin is one of Alec's favorite backcountry trails. He shares the some of the difficulties of this “worth it” backpacking trek (i.e. mosquitos) 21:00 Alec shares his hike to the top of Whitney less than 4 months out of the Chemotherapy treatment. Alec summited Mt. Whitney through the infamous chute that people take when they cannot go up the traditional route on the 99 switchbacks due to snowfall. 23:25 Drea shares her difficulty with elevation and how she almost every time gets elevation sickness 24:45 Mt. Whitney after Trail crest - The longest last push up to the summit ever. Both Drea and Alec discuss that last push being the hardest part. Alec tells us how fast he got the permit and the last minute decision to climb the highest mountain in the lower 48 states. 27:10 Alec shares us why he began this type of lifestyle 29:53 Alec tell us the story of how he started to do photography. He bought his camera from Craigslist and it worked out great!   31:00 Alec also has a travel blog and journal in which he shares his adventures as well as his cancer journey. In the very beginning of his online blog, his purpose was to keep his family informed about his life but then it transformed into trying to help others experience the adventures he was having. Alec wanted to create a place where he can share advice to others. The blog started with wanting to share his adventures with his parents and now he gets 2-3000 new visitors to his site per month. ExplorewithAlec.com 32:33 Alec shares his favorite places have been BANFF, CANADA and WYOMING. 33:10 He shares a few tips and tricks for those - Places to stay in Banff, Canada

Tim Stroeks is an avid thru hiker, adventurer, and outdoorsman who currently resides in the Netherlands. He comes from a family of travel enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, climbing and cycling. This wanderlust that runs through his blood, has been a prevalent theme throughout his life. Tim has cycled Southern Sweden, completed the coast to coast walk in England, hiked the King's Trail in the Arctic Circle, Finished the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu, the W trek in Patagonia, to name a few. And finally, in 2019, his long-desired dream to hike the Pacific Crest Trail was fulfilled… Show Notes0:00 Tim Stroek's reads from one of his instagram entries when he climbed the Sierras during his Pacific Crest Trail thru hike in 2019.  1:07 Who is Tim Stroeks? Drea shares his extensive adventure bio with us 2:31 25 years old and 32 countries. Tim shares his love for travel and where he found this passion.  4:41 How did Drea find Tim Stroeks? Instagram! 5:17 Tim shares how much he loves to rough it and how he likes to 8:08 Tim gets his love for travel from his parents and family. He started traveling adventurously very young and that love for the outdoors has stayed with him as an adult 8:17 Tim shares with us his favorite trails and why he chose these trails.  Spoiler Alert - the PCT 8:41 The King's Trail in Sweden - The Arctic Circle and camping under the midnight sun - Tim shares with us some an experience with the locals that give you rides across the many lakes on this trail.   10:35 Tim shares with us what a TRAIL ANGEL is on the PCT - The volunteers who provide their time, food, rides and supplies for hikers along the PCT 14:01 What is the PCT - Tim explains what the Pacific Crest Trail - The whole hike is 2650 but changes from year to year. Tim shares the changes that happens in PCT that may increase the mileage 16:14 Tim shares his Mt Whitney detour off of his PCT hike, the craziness of mountain weather, and what it's like to stand on top of it.  20:41 Drea asks Tim the average mileage of a PCT hiker, the importance of keeping up your mileage to meet your window of hiking, and he shares his highest mileage count - 40! 23:41 Tim discusses the excerpt at the very beginning 28:35 Tim has always challenged himself and the PCT pushed his boundaries. This is what drove him to attempt this trail.  30:51 Drea asks Tim how he prepared for the long journey on the PCT - Permits, Getting a Visa as a foreigner, organizing the gear that works for you, the importance of planning and also not planning, delivering packages to resupply.  38:05 Talking to other hikers to figure out a plan, where to send packages, and planning on the actual trail.  39:20 Tim used a very helpful app - Guthooks, that aided in helping plan where to resupply! Very important 40:42 Tim shares with us some of his fears in hiking the PCT. Tim was really afraid of failing and also getting injured early in the hike.  42:19 Tim tell us why he was unable to complete the PCT. He was only 150 miles short from the Canadian border.  44:37 The dangers on the PCT include some animals - Here is Tim and his rattlesnake story, a Black Bear and her cubs and a mountain lion!  46:50 Tim shares the challenges of crossing the Sierras during the high snow season - Having to break trail, The Snow Bridges, then the Higher River Crossings, etc.  48:20 Meeting people in the Sierras and starting a “Tram”ily  50:00 How you get your Trail Name? Tim was called Davey Jones and he shares the story behind it.  53:08 Tim shares his most fulfilling moment - Conquering the Sierras during a high snow year 54:43 Tim shares his Tips and Tricks for anyone who wants to attempt to do the PCT - Do not over prepare, do not get overwhelmed about how far you have to - take it day by day.   57:28 Tim's BEST DAY was when his friend visited him from the...

On this episode I have SoCal based mountaineer, blogger, explorer, and solo female trekker and backpacker, McKenna Mobley, join me on the show. We talk about about her recent Mt. Whitney journey, how Alaska sparked her hiking passion, thru-hiking 300+ miles of the Arizona Trail, tips for solo backpacking & mountaineering, and her favorite Southern California mountains. We also discuss outdoor activism and her perspective of being a female on the trails. Follow McKenna Mobley on Instagram @mckennas_miles View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justin@justtrek.net or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message

Special episode! My friends Devon, Dez and I hiked Mt. Whitney (aka the highest peak in the lower 48 of the United States).  We have a fun time sitting down talking about our experience, how we prepared, what went well, what went not so well and just have a great time laughing about it.  We also give tons of advice for longer day hikes-- how to prepare mentally, physically and what you need to bring with you.  Sit back and enjoy this one!

It APPEARS Harvey Lewis has set a new Badwater 146 FKT. (Unofficial). He is safely making his way back down to the portals now. The previous record- a stout one- was held by Marshall Ulrich set in 1991 in 33 hours, 54 minutes. It’s held for 29 years! Mt Whitney. 14,505ft. 146 miles from Badwater Basin at -282ft. @harveylewisultrarunner It is with a heavy heart that we write to you today. We have exhausted every possible avenue for holding the Tahoe 200mi/100km/25km races including a potential location change. After speaking with the USFS today I am sorry to inform you that they have decided not to allow our event this year. Candice Alicia I‘m a Coach and a business owner. This means that I want all sports to resume at 100% & I want all businesses back open to full capacity & I want Colleges & Schools to have in class teaching. HERE IS THE PROBLEM My individual wants should not be part of the solution. SAFETY FIRST hansonsrun@hansonsrun Endurance Noise & Random Musings Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! Stay Healthy. Be Boring. Not Epic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/support

Take a listen to Jaime and Tony's hiking experience up to Mount Whitney. This is Jaime's first time and Tony's second time hiking Mt. Whitney. Mt. Whitney is 14,505 feet high, which is the highest peak in the 48 states! They are joined by two buddies, Chuck and Paul.  One of them develops AMS (acute mountain sickness or altitude sickness) and does not make it to the Summit. Someone shares their spiritual feeling at the top. Jaime enjoys her skittles in her tent and shares her experience using a "WAG" bag. If you don't know what it is, you will have to listen. They share their advice on preparing for Mt. Whitney. They talk about upcoming exciting things for Hike It Off. They are an inspiration to the hiking community and I am so blessed that they are sharing it with me! We have great laughs and share a nice libation while podcasting!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sonia-velez7/message

In this episode, I begin with a brief reaction to the cancellation of the NYC and Berlin Marathons and include a few additional tips on how to pivot from them to another goal (to build on the discussion from episode 188).  Then, I turn to a fascinating conversation with Lisa Tamati, an ultra endurance athlete from New Zealand who has raced over 140 ultra marathons in her career covering over 40,000 racing miles! She's run across deserts and across the Himalayas and is the first woman from New Zealand to finish the Badwater Ultra Marathon. Badwater is a 135 mile race through Death Valley to the top of Mt Whitney, and Lisa finished it not once but twice! Most recently, she has been on perhaps her most difficult journey yet helping her mother recover from a severe brain aneurysm that left her completely without memory and unable to function. Over 4 years, Lisa used all of the lessons she learned from enduring in her ultra career to relentlessly pursue a return to health for her mom. That journey is chronicled in her new book - Relentless, How a mother and daughter defied the odds - and I am happy to report there is a happy ending as her mom has returned to nearly full health. Lisa teaches us a little bit about endurance and ultra training in this episode and a lot about being relentless in your training and in life. Listen in and then go grab one of her books at the links below or learn more at lisatamati.com.  Amazon links: Relentless: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-mother-daughter-defied-odds-ebook/dp/B0866SRDXW/ Running Hot: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Hot-Lisa-Tamati/dp/1877505099 Running to Extremes: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Extremes-Lisa-Tamati/dp/1743317646/  

On this episode I have California based peak bagger, explorer, nurse, and international trekker, Kaye Treso (@the_petite_trekker),  join me on the show. We talk about our epic journey conquering Mt. Whitney - the tallest mountain in the continental United States @ 14,508 feet. We did this as a 22 mile day hike in July 2019 and it was an adventure for the books that we will never forget - one of our group members got injured and was helicoptered off the mountain by Search and Rescue. Kaye and I were on the mountain for 22.5 hours and even led another hiker safely down. We talk about her training for Mt Whitney, tips on how to prevent altitude sickness, and how she uses hiking as a powerful tool to fight anxiety and depression. We also reminisce about our first hike Mt Baldy and how we survived an intense lightning storm on San Gorgonio which is the tallest mountain in Southern California @ 11,500 feet. Kaye may be "The Petite Trekker" but she is an absolute beast on the trails.  Follow Kaye Treso on Instagram @the_petite_trekker View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justin@justtrek.net or DM on Instagram @just.trek. Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message

On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, runner, explorer, and the founder of #JaguarHikes, Salvador Alvarez (@jaguarhikes, @jaguarruns) join me on the show. We talk about his epic Mt. Whitney journey, how the 52 Hike Challenge provided a spark, essential hiking tips for long day hikes, the story behind his group Jaguar Hikes, and how his Jaguar team are supporting good causes through the #JaguarRuns challenge every month. To conclude the episode, Sal leaves us with a powerful quote in regards to framing our perspective. Visit our sponsor Showgrow on www.showgrowmarketplace.com for all your CBD needs. Use code "trek" for 20% off your purchase! View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justin@justtrek.net or DM on Instagram @just.trek. Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message

John Kohler is a father, a husband, the former founder of November Project Kansas City, and one of those insane ultra runners that signs up for 135 mile races through one of the hottest place in the United States, in the Badwater race series. Today we talk about it all, his FKT across the state of Kansas, how his wife and two babies were with him on Boylston street when the bombs when off during the 2013 Boston Marathon, and of course the road to Badwater, which he completed for the first time last year and is hoping to go for round two in July. For those not familiar, The Badwater 135 begins in Death Valley below sea level, and climbs up to the Mt. Whitney Portal, which is the trailhead for Mt Whitney. With over 14000 feet of climbing that isn’t the hardest part about this race. It is hot. So hot. With no shade, no escape from the pavement, and no mercy. So thank you to John for telling us your whole story, and confirming that I never hope or plan to attempt this race in this lifetime. Enjoy

Today we are joined by Jean Muenchrath, mountaineer, escaper of death, author, and spiritual being.  Simply put, Jean's story is remarkable.  Jean gives us a play by play of the time she nearly died after catastrophic fall near Mt Whitney in winter conditions.  She walks us through not only this harrowing tale, but the long process to physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery, the subject of her book If I Live Until Morning: A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation.   Chaunce and Badger wrap up the show with some listener emails, Poop Stories, and a new segment One Line Movie Reviews.  This is our last in-person podcast until the apocalypse blows over, so please do savor the flavor of this one.  Interview with Jean Muenchrath Her book: If I Live Until Morning: A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation  QOTD: What is your least favorite animal? Save 10% at AppalachianGearCompany.com by using code "BACKPACKERRADIO" at checkout. Save 5% at Zpacks.com by using code "THANKSZACH" at checkout. Hikerlink! Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross Check out Trail Correspondents Check out The Attempt! [divider] Interview with Jean Muenchrath 00:03:14 - QOTD: What is your least favorite animal? 00:05:18 - Intro to Jean (backpacking, mountaineering, and skiing background)  00:08:50 - The Cross Country John Muir Trail Ski Expedition 00:10:16 - Muenchrath’s Backpacking Experience 00:11:12 - How did Ken and Jean meet? 00:14:14 - How many miles were you doing per day (during the XC JMT Ski Expedition)? 00:15:10 - Going up Mt.Whitney 00:18:22 - Ken goes sledding down the mountain all of a sudden 00:24:00 - The Fall on Mt.Whitney 00:30:00 - Jean’s Extensive Injuries 00:32:40 - After the Fall (Jean Woke Up The Next Morning) 00:34:25 - A Detailed List of Jean’s Injuries 00:36:40 - Getting Out  00:39:40 - Getting a Ride to the Hospital 00:42:00 Jean Had a Bad Feeling Before Leaving  00:43:40 - If you could do it again, would you?  00:49:00 - Jean’s Journal 00:51:25 - How did Jean and Paul meet? 00:53:00 - The Second Half of Jean’s Book 00:54:00 - The Himalayas 00:58:20 - Returning to Asia 00:59:30 - Have you always been a spiritual person? 01:02:40 - Jean’s Spiritual Transition 01:05:00 - Opioid Withdrawals 01:12:45 - Getting Started with Meditation  01:14:10 - Final Thoughts?   SEGMENTS: 01:17:00 - Sign up for Hikerlink! 01:17:40 - Trek propaganda - Kelly Floro - How to Choose the Proper Rain Gear For Your Hike  01:18:20 - One sentence movie plots  01:26:00 - Mail Bag 01:29:37 - Buy Chaunce’s book (on her website or from Amazon)!!   [divider] Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise or praise for Backpacker Radio?  Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Stitcher and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Cristopher Marshburn, ineedcoffee17, S11N, Sawyer Products, and Thomas Fullner A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: dcnerdlet, Jacob Norhtrup, Jeff LaFranier, Mark Snook, Peter, Peter Ellenberg, Zoe Jenkins. Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio, and Chaunce on Facebook. Follow The Trek on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter.

In this episode Todd interviews Mike about his hike up MT Whitney the highest peak in the lower 48 US. What gear do you need to bring? What about Altitude and Altitude sickness? What about water and hydration? listen in to learn about these topics and more about one of the iconic hikes in the US!!youtube (start at 3:22 for Mt Whitney views) https://youtu.be/rFARDmodwQcvisit us at www.got-adventure.com for links to instagram and youtube....gear:MSR windburner stove: https://www.rei.com/product/890802/msr-windburner-stove-systemTent: https://www.rei.com/product/129206/the-north-face-assault-2-tentWater Filter: https://www.rei.com/product/830746/katadyn-hiker-microfilteremail us: mikegotadventure@gmail.com

Brett came seemingly out of nowhere in 2009 when he set the coveted FKT on the John Muir Trail, going Unsupported 7 hrs faster than the Supported time. "I think it took Barkley to convince some of the holdouts." He finished Barkley in 2011 and again in 2012, with what is still the fastest time (the course changes so there is never a "course record").  Definitely go to his Athlete page on this website for your bucket list of the most massive hillclimbs: Telescope Peak, Mt Whitney, and the SoCal Triple Crown, which he invented.  And he is a high-end scientist and researcher. This contributed to his success - like other non-runners before him, Brett took a very calculated and methodical approach - he actually practiced filling and drinking from water bottles. "I obsessively focussed on how to minimize time loss ... throughout the course of the JMT, (just using water bottles), an extra 2 minutes each time equals a full hour lost." Listen and learn!

Today’s guest is Melissa Urie aka Ranga Mel. Mel was a guest for episode 46 back in October where she told us about racing the Epic 5. Today we get to hear about how Mel was the first woman in history to finish Uberman. The Uberman website describes it as “ the world's most challenging Ultra Triathlon.  The 556 mile course goes from the Mists of Avalon to the Snows of Mount Whitney.  Starting on Catalina Island, participants swim 21 miles in the open Pacific Ocean to the shores of Palos Verdes. The 400 mile bike route leaves the city of Angels and climbs 20,000 vertical feet before descending to Badwater basin, at 200 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America. From Badwater, athletes run 135 miles  through Death Valley before ascending 13,000 feet to the trailhead @ Mt Whitney, the highest peak in the Continental United States.” You are going to LOVE this episode, so sit back and enjoy.   Connect with Melissa Urie: Instragram: @rangamel Facebook: Melissa Urie -Ultra Endurance Athlete     Age Groupies is excited to announce a new sponsor: Cycle Cast! This new fitness app delivers hit music and world-class instructors directly to you through audio-guided indoor cycling rides. For our Age Groupies listeners, we have an awesome promo. Go to cyclecast.com/activate and enter the code GROUPIES to get a 30 days free on top of the regular 7 day free trial.    To join Mike's Kona fundraising efforts, simply go to Mike's Ironman Foundation Fundraising page. Be sure to check with your employer to see if they are among the many that will match your donation! Please share this podcast and the fundraising link with friends, family, and those in your network who can help us with this important mission. =========================================== Do you like this show? We need to hear about it. Take a quick minute to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Each month, Mike will send the author of his favorite review a tube of Zealios sunscreen! You need this, so get on it. . Thanks for checking out Age Groupies Podcast, a podcast for amateur endurance athletes. Your hosts Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo are triathlon junkies who shoot the breeze about all things endurance sports, interview amateur athletes about their experiences, and discuss whatever else pops into their heads. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend!  You can email questions and topic ideas to AgeGroupies@gmail.com, and follow the show on social media: Instagram: @AgeGroupies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agegroupies/ Twitter: @AgeGroupie Strava: Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo

Melissa has completed the Epic 5 in Hawaii, 3 Ultraman triathlons, and is now the 1st female to have ever completed the UberMan, which she did in October - she also broke the swim record and smashed the previous course record by approximately 31 hours! During this episode we learn more about the details from the challenge, the high points, the low points, the support of crew members, what the finish was like and how she is getting back to ‘normal life’.  We have been following Melissa’s journey since February 2019, when Melissa did a Facebook Live for the Tough Girl Tribe - this was then turned into a Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode.  More about UberMan…. UberMan is the world's most challenging Ultra Triathlon.  The 556 mile course goes from the Mists of Avalon to the Snows of Mount Whitney.  Starting on Catalina Island, participants swim 21 miles in the open Pacific Ocean to the shores of Palos Verdes. The 400 mile bike route leaves the city of Angels and climbs 20,000 vertical feet before descending to Badwater basin, at 200 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America. From Badwater, athletes run 135 miles  through Death Valley before ascending 13,000 feet to the trailhead @ Mt Whitney, the highest peak in the Continental United States. Show notes Back in Australia Who is Melissa More information about her background What Uberman is and why she wanted to do it Wanting to be the first female to complete the race Wanting  a different challenge 8 months to train Wanting to focus on running  Doing 5, 50K runs Doing a 60K run and a 100k run in training Overloading on one discipline a week Building fatigue  Why this training was so hard mentally  Needing to take a break  Dealing with the fatigue and starting to get sick The lead up to the race  The work that goes on behind the scenes The start line… Never thinking about the event as one big thing Swimming at night for the first time Starting to feel the cold Being sick during the swim and not being able to pee The hardest part of the swim The importance of having a good support team Splitting the support team into a day shift and a night shift  The first transition from the swim to the bike Riding on the roads and the Pacific Coast Highway!! Feeling angry and being aware of her emotions Sleeping for 2 hours was the sweet spot Planning on 5/6 days for the event Running through Death Valley Trying to figure out the approach for running over 200K Having your muscles seize up  Mount Whitney! Wanting to finish during the day! Having a few emotional moments towards the end Reaching the finish! Not being able to process the achievement! The documentary!  Adventure blues and transitioning back to normal life Post race recovery time What Melissa has learned over the years  A book?!!! The recovery  Final words of advice and top tips    Social Media Website - https://rangamel.wordpress.com  Instagram @rangamel  Facebook Melissa Urie  Twitter @rangamel  Read the race report here - RACE REPORT     

An Untraditional Ballad of the John Muir Trail A 7-minute folk song about an unplanned backpacking adventure on the John Muir Trail.  The story begins when bad-weather bailing leads to a cup of coffee with strangers in a Yosemite Backcountry Permit Station parking lot. Come along for a verbose and musical adventure on the JMT from Tuolumne Meadows to Mount Whitney.  Benevolence - Seeking Madras available at http://seekingmadras.bandcamp.com  adventureairwaves@gmail.com

In part 2 of my interview with mold warrior Erik Johnson, he tells about the lengths he’s had to go to get and keep himself healthy. Erik terms his approach ‘extreme mold avoidance’ - and that involves a modified and mold-free camper vehicle, and also mapping, and then avoiding, areas and buildings with high levels of toxic black mold Stachybotrys Chartarum. Erik has been relentless in his efforts to bring awareness to the public, patients and researchers that toxic mold is an element of ‘chronic fatigue syndrome’.  Yet there is resistance by the Centre for Disease Control, by researchers, and by the medical profession, to consider or acknowledge how unseen toxic mold in our workplace, public and home environments may be making many people very sick. As you will hear Erik explain, there has been incredible pressure to hide the impact of toxic mold on human health. Erik also shares how the derogatory label of ‘chronic fatigue syndrome’ re-classified an entire illness from an ‘infectious illness’ diagnosis, to the ‘all in your head’ insult. SHOW NOTES Erik's Mold Map 0:05:15 The whole point of redefining CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) was to put distance between CFS and the initial incident it was based on to keep it in maximum confusion - and loosened up on the psychiatric exclusion, whereas Holmes (definition) was clear that psychiatric must be excluded 0:06:00 When Erik saw strong connection between mold and CFS, he proposed to Dr Cheney that since he was focused on the viral factor, Erik would focus on the mold factor 0:07:00 The 1994 study by Chester Levine "Association of concurrence between sick building syndrome and CFS: Epidemic neurasthenia revisited" - was a study of clusters, including Truckee school - mentions other clusters including Elk Grove in California, where same exact malady emerged in teacher in a sick building 0:08:00 It took Erik several years to find out what specific mold was involved, but it was Stachybotrys Chartarum (SC), the dreaded black mold, same as the Lake Tahoe - Erik thought this should be included in the CFS criteria so that they become a putative mold reactivity patient 0:09:00 If CFS patients have mold reactivity, they can be instructed on how to avoid it and reduce symptoms - Erik tried to identify the worse place / buildings in Lake Tahoe and created a map to avoid them and started to recover 0:10:00 Erik thought he could maximize his recovery be spending more time in the nearby Nevada desert - he was eager to get back into aviation and hanging out a small airport - one day he sees a 'crazy man' out in the desert heat raking, by hand, a 700 foot landing strip 0:11:00 Nearby was a tractor with rake attached, set up to do the job - Erik asked him about it and got a strange look, as his mental wheels were turning - he said 'I've got this strange illness, I'm from Incline Village, Nevada, and doctors tell me I have CFS, and I come out to the desert because it is the only thing that helps' - he was coming to the desert for the exact same reason as Erik 0:12:00 They started telling other people - and taking them to the 'toxic' areas of town to see if they reacted and decide if they wanted to try to avoid mold - this is how the CFS Mold Tour began - he's taken many prominent people on this tour, author Julie Rehmeyer (Through the Shadow Lands) and she became a mold avoider Powerful Neurotoxin 0:13:00 Jennifer Brea, director of documentary Unrest also got Mold Tour and realized she needed to avoid mold too - what is curious to Erik, is that no researcher enquired about why Jen was avoiding mold in her documentary 0:14:00 Erik has asked researchers at screenings of Unrest why they think Jen is doing that - but he has not been able to drum up any interested researchers - because SC is one of the most powerful neurotoxins known to man, it is essentially like nerve gas, so neuroinflammatory - repeated exposures cause neurological symptoms similar to nerve agents 0:15:00 The chronic inflammation puts stress on the nerves that the electrical impulses in the nerve become inhibited, and to compensate, the nerves thicken their myelin sheath to help nerve impulses and restore function 0:16:00 For a long time, researchers assumed these neurological symptoms were close to multiple sclerosis (MS) - so with intracranial hypertension, neurological information from toxic mold exposure, where the physical damage perpetuates symptoms, like in Chiari Malformation where the brain is literally pushing itself out of the skull, opening pressure on spinal taps, and spinal fluid leaks 0:17:00 Erik thinks breakdown of ligaments and collagen contribute to neck problems in some CFS patients and is due to downstream effects of chronic inflammation over years - Erik's health did pretty good for a few years 0:18:00 Erik would also check wind direction to avoid toxic areas, and being down wind of them, in town - if he couldn't avoid these areas, he would shower and change clothes as soon as possible 0:19:00 By reducing inflammatory response and cytokine cascade, he's been able to live like a normal person - Erik had to find a home free of mold - he also built a camper out of mold resistant materials to drive around that had a shower in it 0:20:00 This allows him to decontaminate quickly - but in 1994 he slowly started getting worse - turns out it was neighbouring houses, the sewer - Erik got sicker and sicker and went to Dr Peterson 0:21:00 But Dr Peterson was too busy with his viral interests - Erik got worse, almost bed ridden again - Erik was diagnosed, again, with CFS with reactivated HHV6 - Dr Peterson said Erik's only option was the drug Ampligen, an experimental medication that pushes the immune system into high gear     Desert Living   0:22:00 Some people have a spectacular response to Ampligen - but free Ampligen in the trial was only open to very sick / bed ridden patients - since Erik could still walk, he would only be eligible for the cost recovery program, but Ampligen cost about $60k / year and Erik could not afford that and his insurance company had canceled his insurance because he had CFS 0:23:00 Erik decided to try even harder to avoid mold, extreme avoidance and see if he could max out his health - Dr Peterson didn't think it would work, but since Erik couldn't afford Ampligen, what was there to lose - Erik bought a camper and drove it to the desert and spent as much time as possible in pristine environments and once again his health improved 0:24:00 Within 6 months of extreme mold avoidance, Erik was climbing Mt Whitney, the tallest mountain in connected USA, 13,500 feet high and a 25 mile hike - takes about 20 hours to climb 0:25:00 Erik thought that climbing Mt Whitney as a CFS patient avoiding mold would be impossible for researchers to ignore - but their reaction was 'how nice for you' 0:26:00 Erik says that mold is the common factor in all these clusters - but researchers don't want to investigate the mold aspect - he hopes one day we'll know why they are not interested 0:27:00 CFS emerges after a trigger, usually a viral infection - researchers focus on the trigger as if it was the sole cause 0:28:00 From the moment the CDC (Centre for Disease Control) announced they intended to collate the results, Erik began contacting CFS researchers and explaining he was the prototype patient for CFS, but he did not get one positive response 0:29:00 By the time the 1988 Holmes definition of CFS was published, Erik realized this was more than just a scientific endeavour, and more than documenting the toxic mold aspect, it was sociological research to see how researchers would handle a situation like this, and that's how Erik approached CFS research 0:30:00 Erik created a standard phrase to see how doctors and researchers responded: "I'm an Incline Village survivor and prototype patient for the 1988 Holmes criteria, would you like to hear about it?" - never, not once over 30 years has Erik had a positive interest response, it is mind boggling     Confidentiality Agreement   0:31:00 When Osler's Web came out, Erik already realized he was getting 100% negative response from researchers and no interest in following up on the Lake Tahoe outbreak - but Erik couldn't believe that on page 25, the Truckee teacher cluster - Erik's teachers - is clearly described - when Erik makes his assertion that CFS was never investigated, it sounds unbelievable - but those teachers told Holmes there was something in that school room 0:32:00 In Osler's Web, it talks about the disdain Holmes had for these teachers - on page 49, a couple of patients ambush Dr Holmes and explained about that school room and the infrequently changed air filters in that room and asked him to examine the air filters in that room 0:33:00 Turns out the filters did have the toxic mold SC - the school realized they had toxic mold and hired remediators to clean it up and the incidence of illness decreased - the school and its teachers, remediators, towns people and local doctors know about this - but not CFS researchers 0:34:00 Erik went to CFS symposiums and said he could take them to the locations and introduce them to the remediators who cleaned up the mold - Erik ran into a problem: the school authorities did want people to know about it, the teachers are fearful of repercussions so keep quiet - and the remediators said they couldn't disclose because they had a confidentiality agreement with the schools 0:35:00 So the only person who has no vested interest and willing to describe it is Erik - the remediation of the mold was in the newspapers - so clearing up CFS is simply doing some epidemiology research 0:36:00 Erik climbs Mt Whitney every year to celebrate his recovery - he posts about it online and how has helped other people recover from CFS - author Julie Rehmeyer is the most high profile person he's helped - she wrote an article for the Washington Post: What is CFS and why is more not being done to study this disease? 0:37:00 In the 2015 article Julie describes how none of the other treatments her doctor had tried had much effect - Julie heard about the extreme mold avoiders and decided to come to Incline Village and Erik took her the sick buildings - after a short period of mold avoidance her post exertional malaise symptom had disappeared and she was climbing mountains     Media Interest, But No Researcher Interest   0:38:00 So we have a direct intervention for CFS and it deserves research - but still, no researchers have looked into mold in CFS 0:40:00 SC has been studied quite a bit, but only known in the mold community, not in the CFS community - the CDC puts pressure not to research mold - they don't want this very expensive problem to come to public light 0:41:00 Because a lot of schools and public buildings will be affected - the CDC did its own toxic mold investigation in 1984 and found exactly what they didn't want to find and they buried that research through paralysis by analysis - but stated that nothing conclusive was discovered and more research is needed, but they didn't do it 0:42:00 Erik has returned to flying, a very expensive hobby, and mold avoidance is a very expensive therapy and includes avoiding sick buildings and immediately decontaminating if he is exposed - so that curtailed how much flying he could do, so he turned to mountain climbing and hiking - Erik does a ton of advocacy work around mold, and that doesn't pay, he hasn't made a dime 0:43:00 Erik goes to the ME/CFS conferences and tells his story to researchers as they take an active disinterest - like Hillary Johnson said, the politics is so compelling it draws you back in, its unique, and the sheer unbelievable, bizarre aspect that keeps sucking Erik back in - he can't believe this happened and the medical and research communities behaved in this way 0:44:00 Erik believes to fix the problem, it needs to be brought to light - the medical profession needs to realize they've committed an epic failures in their entire history - perhaps the embarrassment will force them to reconsider how they do business 0:45:00 Erik doesn't think any one will believe or understand this complex convoluted history until a movie is made about it - Erik's basic premise is that a researcher would want evidence, and so Erik developed a test 0:46:00 Back in the 1800s when Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician in Austria, discovered that hand washing killed germs - he noted that the 2 health clinics had different mortality rates - the midwife's clinic had a very good success rate, but the doctor's clinic had an unbelievably high mortality rate from childbed fever (puerperal sepsis)     Money Can't Buy A Ride Like This   0:47:00 A pathologist doing an autopsy on a childbed fever death, nicked himself and he then died of the same illness - this suggested something, 'cadavers particles', had been transferred to the doctor through the blood - Semmelweis implemented hand washing with lyme / bleach and instantly reduced the mortality rate at the doctor's clinic - there were no autopsy's at the midwife's clinic 0:48:00 Semmelweis didn't know it was germs, but he didn't need to - he only needed to note that there was difference between the buildings and start to investigate - the history of CFS is similar: sick buildings making people sick 0:49:00 But no current researchers are investigating - in effect, there are no more Semmelweis - Erik has used the internet to get this info out and spending a lot of time in social media groups building up a following to put pressure on researchers and all this will come to light 0:50:00 Why does Erik keep doing advocacy? Hillary Johnson described Dr Cheney when he was in the middle of his fight with the CDC as saying "Money can't buy a ride like this"       Connect with Erik Johnson:   Facebook: The Erik Johnson Effect   Twitter: @ErikMoldWarrior   ______________________________________________     Be a podcast patron Support Medical Error Interviews on Patreon by becoming a Patron for $2 / month for audio versions.  Premium Patrons get access to video versions of podcasts for $5 / month. Be my Guest I am always looking for guests to share their medical error experiences so we help bring awareness and make patients safer. If you are a survivor, a victim’s surviving family member, a health care worker, advocate, researcher or policy maker and you would like to share your experiences, please send me an email with a brief description:  RemediesPodcast@gmail.com  Need a Counsellor? Like me, many of my clients at Remedies Counseling have experienced the often devastating effects of medical error. If you need a counsellor for your experience with medical error, or living with a chronic illness(es), I offer online video counseling appointments. **For my health and life balance, I limit my number of counseling clients.**  Email me to learn more or book an appointment:  RemediesOnlineCounseling@gmail.com      Scott Simpson:  Counsellor + Patient Advocate + (former) Triathlete I am a counsellor, patient advocate, and - before I became sick and disabled - a passionate triathlete. Work hard. Train hard. Rest hard. I have been living with HIV since 1998. I was the first person living with HIV to compete at the triathlon world championships. Thanks to research and access to medications, HIV is not a problem in my life. I have been living with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) since 2012, and thanks in part to medical error, it is a big problem in my life. Counseling / Research I first became aware of the ubiquitousness of medical error during a decade of community based research working with the HIV Prevention Lab at Ryerson University, where I co-authored two research papers on a counseling intervention for people living with HIV, here and here.  Patient participants would often report varying degrees of medical neglect, error and harms as part of their counseling sessions. Patient Advocacy I am co-founder of the ME patient advocacy non-profit Millions Missing Canada, and on the Executive Committee of the Interdisciplinary Canadian Collaborative Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Research Network. I am also a patient advisor for Health Quality Ontario’s Patient and Family Advisory Council, and member of Patients for Patient Safety Canada. Medical Error Interviews podcast and vidcast emerged to give voice to victims, witnesses and participants in this hidden epidemic so we can create change toward a safer health care system. 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This is our first podcast on how to get started on your adventure life!! How to take the first step, different types of adventures. Todd, Steve and I will be sharing our adventures over the last 5 years of hiking part of the Appalachain Trail, Trekking 50 miles to Machu Picchu, hiking MT Whitney and fighting altitude sickness, Scuba diving in the coral caves of Grand Cayman, Motorcycle tour across the mountains and valleys of Pennsylvania, Hiking Epic trails in Yosemite, Taking on the infamous Angels Landing in Zion National Park, Sailing in Syndey Harbor, Scuba diving in the Florida keys, and many more adventures! email us: mikegotadventure@gmail.com

In this episode JoJo talks with Dr. Dave Donielson, veteran climber and member of Lane County search and rescue (https://lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue) and Eugene Mountain Rescue (https://www.eugenemountainrescue.org/) . Learn about his favorite, scariest and most challenging climbs in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Including the hard rock peaks  of Yosemite, Mt Whitney in California and the high peaks of Denali in Alaska. Dave has turned to his passion and skills for climbing toward Eugene Mountain Rescue and Lane County Search and Rescue.  Listen to how he made it on the Team and just how grueling it is to become part of the Search and Rescue family! About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

14,506 ft in the sky, the highest point in the lower 48. This is the story of the time we attempted Mt Whitney.

Whether you are training for a triathlon, another race of some kind, a hike….these steps will help you feel more prepared. I felt the most prepared when I hiked Mt. Whitney a few years ago. I did research, spoke to people who had done it before, did training hikes, cross trained, elevation trained, etc. While I was on the hike, it was hard, but I felt good. I felt prepared. This only comes with training- physically, and mentally.  5 Steps: Put it on the calendar Give yourself at least 3 months to train Drink lots of water and get quality sleep Modify workouts week of Have fun! If you are thinking about doing a race, a hike, stop thinking about it and do it! Sign up or mark it on your calendar. If you are thinking about doing a race, a hike, stop thinking about it and do it! Sign up or mark it on your calendar- get the permits. Do whatever you need to do to commit yourself to this event. Bring friends in. I find my friends are more likely to join if I jump on board and commit myself. I, of course, talked with them about it first, put the bug in their ear, but then there comes a time you have to just do it. This happened with getting permits for Mt Whitney, and committing to this triathlon. I got the permits for Whitney and then whoever could come came. I signed up for the tri and told my friends and this is when they knew I was talking serious business.  If you want something to happen you must take action. You can’t wait for someone else to do it. Once you step out, others will join. And even if they don’t, you are doing this for yourself!  Follow me on Instagram @nikkiromani to see how I train and get updates on the results from the triathlon I'm in! Full show notes at nikkiromani.com (Episode 032)

Molly & Ethan awake to a beautiful morning after a well earned 10hr sleep. They reflect on their good decision to skip the ascent of Mt Whitney, and they begin the 2 day climb towards Forester Pass and the highest point on the PCT. They tackle the first of what will become many sketchy river crossings, and trudge slowly through the semi-melted snow. They link up with SOBO, who has also decided to skip Mt Whitney. The views are even more incredible, and they enjoy the less frantic pace they'd been keeping to make the weather window for Whitney. They spend lunchtime discussing their favourite foods, and the myriad uses of Peanut Butter as a condiment. Eventually making camp at Tyndall Creek, they are pleased when Funk & Cricket arrive later on, having made it part way up Mt Whitney before the elements forced them back. A successful setup for the challenge of Forester Pass tomorrow... Episode 58 of Trail & Errors :)

Encompassing Days 66 & 67 (Ethan refers to these as Days 56 & 57 'on trail'), the team awake in Lone Pine, where, as usual, they struggle to escape the town vortex and leave in good time. Eventually getting a hitch back to the trail they are taken the wrong way and left stranded in the middle of nowhere! Luckily before too long a friendly local gives them a lift up the 22 mile dead-end road to Horseshoe Meadow, where they help a stranded motorist get his car out of the deep snow. Hiking up the few sludgy miles of Trail Pass back to the PCT, the weather is forbidding, but the beauty overcomes the cold wet conditions as they make a few miles past Cottonwood Pass to Chicken Spring Lake. The next morning they awake to frozen socks, frozen shoes, frozen gloves; frozen everything! They start out with a big climb in threatening weather, and soon realise that 20 miles days are but a pipe dream in the Sierras at the moment. After such a heavy winter they will be lucky to make 10 miles a day through the snow. Despondence sets in as they reconsider their ability to reach Mt Whitney in time to climb it; and Molly finds that the effect of such a tight schedule is similar to work or uni deadlines, a mindset that she'd come to the PCT to avoid. Funk & Cricket have pushed on with the original goal in mind, but Molly & Ethan fall back in the hail & snow (SOBO is further back down the trail) and seek shelter under a tree, where they come to the decision to abort their plan for Mt Whitney and revert to a more relaxed attitude to their daily goals. A tough day on the PCT, though Ethan's spirits are lifted with the spectacular sight of a Bald Eagle perched in a tree. Episode 57 of Trail & Errors.

Not only has he finished Hardrock 100 22 times (!), but he also holds an obscure record for road Marathons! Listen to Blake's comments on the cancellation of this year's race, and recollections on a few remarkable FKT's, from the John Muir Trail, to being the first person to run cross country from Badwater to the top of Mt Whitney, AND the first person to finish the Nolans 14. "This was before cell phones. Dad and I were talking to each other on FRS radios." Blake was the 2nd/3rd ever finisher of Barkley. Blake says the 5th lap of Barkley was "like a party" - he is the definition of casual, self-effacing: "Do good work when you're young, and then live a long time".

Very few people know that there were three full marathon races on Mt. Whitney. However, back in 1959-1961, Mary Jefferson was there personally to see them and shared her story with me and fellow ultra runner Dr. Ben “Badwater” Jones. Mary and her husband operated the livestock pack station on Mt. Whitney from the late…… More The post Mt. Whitney Marathons & Mary Jefferson appeared first on The Lean Berets.

LIVE STREAM! with LonelySpeck's Ian Norman!! If you aren't following the Facebook Photog Adventures Page (PAGE not the Group) then you might have missed out on the opportunity of hanging with Ian Norman live. Ian is one of our ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Milky Way Master Gurus and the creator of LonelySpeck.com and many popular YouTube tutorials helping us all be better in our Milky Way Photography! In this episode we start with talking about Ian's hike up Mt. Whitney and doing Milky Way Photography on his way down then move on to our LIVE listener Q&A where he tackles photography technique and processing questions from those participating in the LIVE Q&A. Then for Segment Three we do an extended Gear Time where Ian talks Sony Camera bodies and gets everyone thinking about changing over to the Sony Sensor!  Follow Ian and his wife's adventures at http://northtosouth.us/  and over on their Instagram @northtosouthtravel. Learn more Milky Way Photography tips over at LonelySpeck.com! NOTE: Be prepared for long, unedited portions of the hangout with Ian during the live Q&A. Segments Two and Three are better enjoyed watching the live feed off our Facebook Page but I included them here in case you prefer that. I apologize in advance for what turns out to be my worst "one more thing then lets end the podcast" ever. As I say it about three times and the podcast extends another 30-45 minutes!

HOLY ALTITUDE SICKNESS! The Danger Hour is back! Episode#204(Mt Whitney) is now infecting the interwebs! In this Episode, your fancy pants host talks to himself about: Halloween, World Series, Mt Whitney Adventure, National Park prices, Stallone Stands Alone, Honey-do list and so much more! So remove your clothing, press play and waste some time in style.

Crazy Jack has been climbing Mt. Whitney for over 20 years. He tells us how he got into the outdoors and some great stories from his summits of Mt Whitney, sometimes summiting twice in one day!   Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Jack tells us how he got into the outdoors and some great stories from his summits of Mt Whitney, sometimes summiting twice in one day! First Exposure to the Outdoors I was in the Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970 and my wife and I got married in 68. I married into her family and she had two brothers and two more sisters so five kids. She was a preacher's kid so father Sadler who was his name, he would take church groups up into the Sierras and I mean it was quite an undertaking. I was invited obviously to go along and it's my first real experience in the Sierras and the backcountry. I remember hiking in my heavy heavy-duty boots, I had a 10 pound mummy bag, what an experience. I guess that opened the door. Things we talked about Whitney Portal Store, Doug Tompson Crazy Jack Adventure 16, John Mead Sierra Mountaineering, Kurt Wedberg Point Loma Nazarene University baseball Mark Fulton 8,000 Meter Challenge Advice, tips You could just start today by just putting on your walking shoes and walk around the block yes nothing else I mean people ask me all the time well how do you get in shape get off you know yeah you just have to go out and start you start so slow and then you know you progress and you feel good and then you might even need to check in with your doctor to make sure you know what you're trying to do but but still it's a matter of just getting up and getting going. I hope other people get out. If it's not the Sierras get somewhere else do something else. It's out there for us to adventure into and I hope that's something that they get from this . . . just go!  Other Outdoor Activities Bicycling, walking Favorite Books Mount Whitney- Mountain Lore from the Whitney Store, by Doug Tompson Best Gear Purchase under $100 Steri-pen  Connect with Crazy Jack Website- crazyjacknortham.com

Three stooges talk about Mt. Whitney (which Robby and Andrew quickly realize is Thomas's white whale), and chatter about who knows what else.

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A special edition of Endurance Planet with Tawnee and her husband, John, who are interviewed by Lucho about their backpacking honeymoon! Click here for the full written recap of the trip on Tawnee's blog that includes more photos, GPS files, and a detailed spreadsheet of their exact gear list (with brands), meal plan, HST itinerary, travel info and more. […] The post Endurance Tales: Backpacking the High Sierra Trail, Summiting Mt. Whitney, and Comparisons with Competitive Sport first appeared on Endurance Planet.

Mt Whitney marriage proposals, injuries, and goats as wedding guests… this episode has it all! But one conversation that often gets left out of trail talk is the stickier subject of race in the thru-hiking community. Well, today we talk about that too. The subject of hikers of color has been making the rounds on...

Thomas and Andrew discuss their prepping for Mt. Whitney along with plans for Yellowstone and other adventures!

Lisa Smith-Btachen tells us all about her incredible career and the challenge of running Badwater 135 4-times back-to-back with 2 Mt Whitney ascents. Mark Perkins discusses his win and CR at SDW100. Ricardo Almeida gives us a minimalist viewpoint of Comrades. Claus Rasmussen discusses minimal running and tells us of an up and coming challnege and Marc Laithwaite is back in Talk Training. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and of course, Speedgoat Karl.

A quick story about how during a expedition to reconnect with friends and family, Jim's son, Jamie nearly killed him. Sometimes cancer and the chemo aren't the only things after your life.  Inspiration | Wisdom | Health | Healthcare | Stories | Climbing