Podcasts about pcta

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Atheltic, we are joined by Jay “Meat Grinder” France. Meat Grinder is a thru-hiker, author, and 31-year veteran of the Air Force, having completed 10 deployments and graduated from Army Ranger School in the process. Jay details his military background, including some key similarities and differences relative to thru-hiking, how he used vlogging as a way to stay in touch with his sons on trail, and the hilarious blood nipple origin story of his trail name. Meat Grinder also recently served as a volunteer advocate for Hike The Hill, an annual event where trail advocates meet with U.S. Congress to promote policies and funding that support trails, public lands, and outdoor recreation. Jay offers some important advice for those who want to advocate for public lands, especially relevant in today's climate. We wrap the show with the top AT hostels, our triple crown of airplane snacks, and two completely unnecessary improvements to the Appalachian Trail. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKSPRING15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Vaer Watches: Check out Vaer Watches at vaerwatches.com. Purple Rain Skirts: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off at purplerainskirts.com. Burgeon Outdoors: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at burgeonoutdoor.com. [divider] Interview with Jay “Meat Grinder” France Jay's Youtube Jay's Instagram Jay's Book, Five Million Steps Time stamps & Questions 00:05:42 - Reminders: Take our survey! Say hi to us at Trail Days, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:09:33 - Introducing Jay 00:10:14 - When did you almost ambush AT hikers? 00:15:25 - Tell us about Army Ranger School 00:20:07 - Did you see alligators in Florida? 00:22:13 - How did you decide to join the military? 00:24:07 - Fuck Marry Kill: Jay's US assignment locations 00:25:50 - Tell us about being a canine officer 00:29:44 - Tell us about your deployments after 911 00:32:25 - When did you have kids amidst your deployments?  00:33:10 - What were some of the terrifying experiences? 00:35:50 - What do they teach you in Army Ranger School? 00:41:20 - Do you think you could have passed early on in your military years? 00:45:25 - Tell us about hiking the Wonderland Trail in 2003 00:48:25 - Do you have tips for people from the military getting started hiking? 00:49:40 - How did you decide to go on that hike? 00:51:10 - Did you still enjoy the hike? 00:52:30 - What led to your retirement from the military? 00:55:25 - How did you get your trail name? 01:03:00 - How did your family react to your decision to hike the PCT? 01:06:15 - How were the snow and fires on the PCT? 01:15:30 - How did you handle skipping miles due to the fires? 01:20:18 - What was your social environment like on the trail? 01:24:27 - Do you think unplugging was good for you? 01:26:55 - Did you know right away you'd do another thru-hike? 01:29:15 - Did the ranger school prepare you for the CT? 01:34:25 - Are your sons interested in hiking with you? 01:37:25 - Tell us about the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2023 01:40:12 - Tell us about your book 01:43:40 - What aspect of the book have you gotten the most positive feedback on? 01:47:00 - What were some of the mental health challenges you dealt with? 01:54:27 - Tell us about being a Hike the Hill advocate for the PCTA 01:59:38 - Do you have advice for people who want to get involved? 02:05:52 - Where can people go to keep up with you? 02:06:50 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda: The Best Hostels to Visit on the Appalachian Trail in 2025 by Katie Jackson QOTD:  If you could make one completely unnecessary improvement to the Appalachian Trail, what would it be? Triple Crown of airplane snacks Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. 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Spirit of place. Have you heard of it? A certain locale - maybe a holiday spot, maybe your hometown - that you always yearn to return to find solace especially during challenging times? Join CH this week as she discusses what spirit of place means to her, shares her personal journey to her most spirited of spirited places (Truckee, California), and discusses the deep, sometimes historical, connections that can form within these locations as well as the rejuvenation they offer when we visit.   Show Notes CH references the definition of spirit of place from Wikipedia. For those interested in learning more about Truckee, California, visit the town's official Web site or VisitTruckeeTahoe.com. For those interested in learning more about the Donner Party, you can review Wikipedia, view the PBS American Experience documentary or visit the Donner Memorial State Park official Web Site. CH hiked a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that runs through Truckee; for information on the PCT, visit PCTA.org or Wikipedia. The PCT is the trail Cheryl Strayed hiked in its entirety and recounted in her memoir 'Wild.'; additionally, a film adaptation was also done in 2014 with Reese Witherspoon portraying Cheryl Strayed. CH highly recommends BOTH of these.

Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Lee Bryant, President of the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association about a new law set to go into effect July 1 that will require all doors, hallways, and gates in and around school buildings to be locked during school hours.  Bryant says implementing this new law might not be as easy as it seems.

https://slasrpodcast.com/     SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  This week we highlight the AMC Awards ceremony that took place last weekend at Exeter High School. Plus Stomp's DJ plans, Lynn Swezey or Swezer? Or Swizzle is back. She will update us on a recent wilderness first aid class she participated in and some other updates on Hiking Buddies and recent adventures. Hiker Drama on the Pacific Crest Trail, College kids falling off cliffs, Gear Review, A recent hike on the Holt Trail to the summit of Mount Cardigan, another recent hike on the Chippewa trail on black Mountain and some recent search and rescue news.  About Lynn Swezey Lynn Swezey Website Lynn's Instagram Lynn's 48 Peaks - Longest Day Team   This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Topics Grimes DJ Meltdown and Stomp's summer DJ Plans - Coachella, SXSW, Burning Man Welcome back Lynn - Rock and Ice Climbing, SOLO Wilderness Class, Hiking Buddy News Historical Markers Chronic Wasting Disease update - Correction Hiker Drama on the PCT  Stomp's Gear Review update - Lowe Sirac 65L Forest Roads are still closed Animals on the loose, Sasquatch, Mount Everest Roz the Adventure Cat Recent Hikes - Welch Dickey, Black Mountain, and Cardigan via the very steep Holt Trail AMC Awards Ceremony  Recent Search and Rescue News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Grimes meltdown at Coachella  Video of meltdown Who is Grimes?  Virtual Education Series Wilderness First Aid Classes national database of historical markers Chronic Wasting Disease update Prions PCTA put out an alert on a thru hiker PCTA then puts out a retraction saying the post was not authorized  Then a scary video of the guy confronting another hiker in a shelter is released Lowe Alpine Sirac 65L Trekking Pack Coyote spotted in Central Park NYC Cowboystatedaily New study reveals insight into Sasquatch sightings.  Wyoming mountaineer's quest for Everest denied by China  Ros - Adventure Cat Rachel White Mountain  Sarah Ford Holt Camp Mowglis History AMC Annual meeting, Awards and Dinner 24 year old social media influencer falls from a cliff at UC Santa Barbara The Cliff A history of 14 deaths along the cliffs Injured hiker - Moultonborough Stranded hiker rescued in Maine's Bigelow Preserve Hiker rescued after falling off ledge at Massachusetts Peaked Mtn.   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Welcome back to our Sponsor - CS Instant Coffee Welcome Back to our Sponsor - 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Briana DeSanctis aka Rocky Mountain High. Briana is currently hiking the 6,800 mile American Discovery Trail and upon completing this trail, she will be the first solo woman to ever accomplish this feat. We obviously swan dive deep on everything to do with hiking the ADT, including the specifics of the route, how much of it is on single track vs road, some of the highlight stops along the trail, how she manages resupply and water, what's to love and hate about the trail, and more. Briana is a riot and has no shortage of fun stories from this very wild endeavor. Grab your popcorn, strap in, and enjoy. We wrap the show with a story about a mom hiking the AT alongside her 15 kids, the triple Crown of people who ought to be on the first rocket to Mars, and we opine if people without inner monologues actually exist. Do you want to hike with Backpacker Radio? Fill out this survey to indicate your interest! 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[divider] Interview with Briana DeSanctis Briana's Instagram Briana's Facebook American Discovery Trail Time stamps & Questions 00:05:04 - QOTD: Are people without internal monologues more likely to quit thru-hikes? 00:09:07 - Reminders: Check out updates from the PCTA here! 00:10:00 - Introducing Briana 00:11:15 - What got you into the outdoors? 00:13:40 - Where should people visit in Maine? 00:15:30 - Are you a lobster snob? 00:17:30 - Tell us about starting the AT 00:21:00 - Did you feel prepared for the AT? 00:23:07 - How did the hike compare with your expectations? 00:25:01 - What were your best meltdowns on the AT? 00:31:00 - How did you adjust your interactions with strangers after that? 00:31:57 - What are your tips for hitchhiking? 00:35:22 - Give us the highlights of what you did between the AT and ADT 00:41:05 - What are the basic fun facts of the ADT? 00:46:41 - What are the selling points of either the northern or southern routes? 00:50:57 - Discussion about walking through cities 00:54:39 - Tell us about how you navigate the trail 00:56:20 - What drew you to hiking the ADT? 00:59:50 - Will you be the first woman to thru-hike the ADT? 01:02:30 - What kind of carts do people push? 01:04:20 - How many people have hiked the ADT? 01:04:54 - How much of the hike is on road versus single-track? 01:08:19 - Why did you almost die from heat exhaustion? 01:13:02 - What is cell reception like on the ADT? 01:14:09 - Fill us in on your timeline? 01:16:39 - How often do you resupply? 01:18:20 - What keeps you motivated to continue on this trail? 01:20:40 - Are you taking notes or journaling? 01:23:00 - What's a good story that will definitely be included in your book? 01:24:45 - Tell us about shitting your pants 01:32:05 - Zach's AT poop story 01:33:05 - Briana's creative shits 01:40:08 - Discussion about sleeping in bathrooms 01:42:35 - Discussion about planning mileage and places to camp 01:45:04 - Discussion about Briana's interactions with police 01:50:00 - Discussion about people giving Briana things 01:52:22 - If you could pick one chain to eat at for the rest of the trail, what would you pick? 01:54:51 - What one town stands out to you? 02:01:30 - Fuck Marry Kill: the states you've been through thus far 02:05:55 - Fuck Marry Kill: road trails, rail trails, trail trails 02:06:53 - Is there one restaurant experience that stands out to you? 02:12:15 - Discussion about staying with people in towns 02:15:04 - Discussion about the common questions people ask 02:18:14 - What sort of takeaway do you think you'll leave the ADT with? 02:19:24 - How has this experience changed your perspective on our country? 02:25:03 - What's the deal with your flip flops? 02:31:30 - What's your best elevator pitch for the American Discovery Trail? 02:34:05 - Where can people follow you? SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda 32 Feet Up: A Single Mom and Her 15 Kids Hike the Appalachian Trail by Bloodhound Triple Crown of people who should be on the first rocket to Mars [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. 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Stuck Nation Radio reveals that the caring economy is on life support. Abby Lawlor talks about her book, "Rules to Win By: Power & Participation in Union Negotiations" on the PCTA FYRE podcast. Voice of the People interviews Serena, who was evicted from the encampment under the Russell Street Bridge in Missoula, Montana. From Labor Radio on WORT, CUNA Mutual workers vote to extend their strike. And in our final segment, Ahmed White connects themes from his new book "Under The Iron Heel – The Wobblies and the Capitalist War on Radical Workers" to modern day labor struggles on KGNU's Labor Exchange. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @aflbobby Edited by Patrick Dixon & Mel Smith, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Twenty years on we speak to a pioneer of ultralight hiking, Henry Shires.  His revolutionary combination of homemade Tarp and Tent was tested during his own 1999 hike, then grew into his business.  Henry has been a Board Member of the PCTA and back in Episode 4, he'd shared his assessment of the threats to the future of the trail.  We discuss how accurate were those predictions and how home-sewn shelters have grown into an international business.New episodes daily - and PCTpodcast.com you can buy a download of our trail journal and see photos from the series. There are no adverts, but it costs money to produce, host and distribute. So if you enjoy it, and could help contribute towards the ongoing hosting costs, please buy me a virtual coffee - just a small payment that helps.Thanks to TarpTent.com for their support during our hike and with this series.

As we leave Kennedy Meadows we find hikers feeling the trail has become a job.  We brew tea with four other hikers in snow on the summit of Forrester Pass, before heading into Vermillion Valley Resort.  We loose the trail in snow and are forced to find a different route across Donohue Pass.  In the early hours we have a rude awakening as a bear raids our food stash.  In Lee Vining we ponder the future of the trail with PCTA board member Henry Shires.New episodes daily - and PCTpodcast.com you can buy a download of our trail journal and see photos from the series. There are no adverts, but it costs money to produce, host and distribute. So if you enjoy it, and could help contribute towards the ongoing hosting costs, please buy me a virtual coffee - just a small payment that helps.Thanks to TarpTent.com for their support during our hike and with this series.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Hazel Platt known on trail as Platypus.  In addition to thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail, Hazel also serves as the Volunteer Engagement Associate for the PCTA.  Hazel is also a queer/trans hiker, going by the he/they pronouns.  We go deep in this interview, learning about Hazel's emotional journey of coming out as a trans hiker during the height of lockdown in the less than welcoming environment of a conservative community in West Virginia.  We also learn about the differences of Hazel's thru-hikes, where they had come out as queer prior to the AT, and trans shortly before embarking on the Pacific Northwest Trail.  We chat about Hazel's love for off-trail hiking, including the highlights and lowlights of navigating on the PNT.  We conclude the interview with an overview of Hazel's work at the PCTA, the importance volunteers play for the Pacific Crest Trail, and what the future beholds for the non-profit. We wrap the show with a check-in from MG, Backpacker Radio's Sponsored hiker, as she gets ready for her SOBO AT thru-hike, we learn about a gentleman hiking the AT carrying a leafblower, and a half-baked patent-pending about how to improve nalgenes. Gossamer Gear: Use code “littledonkeygirl” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Greenbelly: Use code “trek2022” for off at greenbelly.co. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “ultralight10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com.  Interview with Hazel “Platypus” Platt Hazel's Instagram Pacific Crest Trail Association Website PCTA Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:04:45 - QOTD: How was the Denver Hiker Trash meetup? 00:13:05 - BPR Announcements: Trail Days Road Trip, Asheville Meetup May 11, 6:30pm 00:15:15 - Introducing Hazel 00:15:45 - What's your backpacking resume? 00:16:42 - What caused you not to finish the Long Trail? 00:17:19 - Did you feel in over your head starting the AT? 00:18:10 - Any notable stories from the AT? 00:19:40 - What was the inspiration to become sober? 00:20:40 - What would you like to share about your coming out process? 00:23:04 - What was the reception like in West Virginia or online? 00:25:35 - Can you walk us through what it was like when the pandemic started for you? 00:29:12 - Tell us about your tech career prior to hiking. 00:33:08 - Did the cloud around gender dysphoria lift at all after coming out? 00:35:35 - Can you speak to some of the common cultural challenges you're inundated with? 00:40:43 - What comes up for you when someone gets your pronouns wrong? 00:41:47 - What was your experience and reception like on the Pacific Northwest Trail? 00:46:06 - Was there a difference in your hiking experience from the AT to the PNT? 00:48:50 - What was it like going from the community of the AT to the isolation of the PNT? 00:51:04 - Did you see any grizzlies? 00:51:42 - Tell us about the time you got lost. 00:56:54 - Do you know how much more of the trail has been developed in recent years? 00:58:43 - Can you speak to the community you found on trail compared to what you expected? 01:01:24 - Are there places you'd suggest someone look for community prior to hiking? 01:04:15 - Discussion about history. 01:10:40 - Tell us a story that encapsulates the bigger picture history of the AT. 01:13:30 - Tell us a fun fact about plants. 01:15:21 - Tell Zach the story about George Washington, land surveying, and the Fairfax line. 01:20:14 - Tell us about your role with the PCTA. 01:21:20 - Can you tell us more about the role volunteers play for the PCTA? 01:22:56 - Can you speak to some of the biggest challenges of working with volunteers? 01:26:37 - What is your vision for more inclusive programs and messaging within the PCTA? 01:30:18 - How do you see yourself accomplishing your own goals within your work? 01:32:22 - Do you have any parting thoughts to share? 01:36:55 - Thank you! SEGMENTS MG Check-In Trek Propaganda The Colorado Trail Guide: Logistics by Kelly Floro Man Hiking the AT with a Leafblower: Mascot Hikers and Why They Do It by Bloodhound Trail News What is a hike? Patent Pending One Minute Gear Review Plant, Child, and Pupdate Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Matt Soukup, and Jason Snailer. 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In This Episode, You Will Learn: What life as a PCTA and CNA is like. Tips and resources for aspiring nursing students. How to prep for nursing school.   Resources + Links: Connect with Bailey on Instagram | @yourptcabailey   Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast   Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!   Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen    Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi   Show Notes: Are you an aspiring nursing student? Would you like to apply to a nursing school, but aren't sure where to start? Today, we've got all your answers! We're joined by our guest Bailey, a nursing tech who is applying for nursing school! As a PCTA and CNA, she's giving us a closer look into her daily life of a nursing tech and the experiences and skills she's learned. She also shares her top tips, tricks, and resources to help you prepare for nursing school. Join us and take another step towards your healthcare journey! 00:40 Meet Bailey, a nursing tech! 01:15 What is your background in nursing? 02:35 What are the requirements for becoming a PCT? 04:10 The differences between PCTA, CNA, and nurse techs. 05:25 What are your daily tasks? 06:50 How many techs do you have for your unit? 10:30 What is the number of beds in your unit? 11:35 How have your CNA experiences helped you to grow? 15:05 As a nurse, how has COVID affected you? 16:50 Preparing for nursing school. 21:25 Will you still work while in nursing school? 22:35 What did you not expect about being a CNA? What are you taking away from your experiences? 26:15 What are your goals for the future? 27:40 Resources for nursing school. 28:35 What advice would you give to aspiring nurses?

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Rachael "Rabbit" Delano. Rabbit is a triple crowner, yogi, trail junkie, and currently in an ongoing battle with the Colorado Trail.  We learn about how the discovery of thru-hiking was a true fork in the road for Rachael, as the other path was leading toward a very dark place (much like our episode with Second Chance, for those who are triggered by talks of suicide, we encourage you to skip to about 15 minutes into the interview).  We talk about the highs and lows of each of Rabbit's triple crown hikes.  We learn which yoga poses she most recommends for hikers and backpackers.  And why the Colorado Trail keeps kicking her ass! We wrap the show with a discussion on why backcountry campfires might need to become a thing of the past, at least in the West, we do a triple crown of things that ruin a day hike, and introduce a new segment- Hiker Trash Board Confessionals.  But first. Organifi: Use code "backpacker" for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. Enlightened Equipment: Save 10% off off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Stock Torrid Jacket with code "trek10" here. Path Projects: Go to pathprojects.com and let the know BPR sent you. [divider] Interview with Rachael “Rabbit” Delano Instagram  Website Youtube CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide  00:05:08 - QOTD: What are your upcoming backpacking plans? 00:08:23 - Wisconsin Hiker Meetup on Wednesday, October 13th @ Delafield BrewHaus 00:09:30 - What is your thru-hiking resume?  00:14:36 - Can you put a finger on what about your life was not satisfactory? 00:16:40 - did you go straight from New York to the AT? 00:16:50 - What was the timeline from being at your lowest to starting the AT?  00:17:13 - And all you had seen at that point was a Katahdin photo? 00:17:32 - Did you have a feeling hiking would be your salvation? Or were you just willing to try anything?  00:18:12 -  Do you experience being just done with hiking? Or are you just ready to go again?  00:19:42 - What was the experience like going back home after the AT?  END CONTENT WARNING 00:21:30 - How fat is Zach's baby's cheeks?  00:22:39 - Do you do morning yoga on the trail?  00:23:31 - What does the process of becoming a yoga instructor look like?  00:24:49 - How much of yoga teacher training is the movement and how much is the origin of yoga? 00:26:43 - Is it hard to memorize the names of all the different yoga positions?  00:28:10 - What are the core tenets of being a good yoga teacher? 00:29:07 - Have you ever laughed at someone farting in your class?  00:31:40 - Are there good poses for helping with digestion? 00:32:53 - Do you have a series of go to moves for hiking?  00:35:34 - Are there good movements that can help you sleep?  00:37:50 - Can you tell us about breath work?  00:42:40 - Any more moves for backpackers?  00:46:58 - Do you have a go to yoga sign off?  00:48:35 - Does it matter what color you imagine (based on color psychology)?  00:54:31 - Can you talk about the intersection of breathing techniques and managing anxiety? 00:56:48 - Is there a resource or tool you've found for different techniques for managing anxiety? 00:58:28 - Were there any major themes you took away from your three big hikes?  01:00:37 - What happened with your near death experience on the PCT?  01:10:02 - Did you sleep through the night?  01:10:41 - Did the snow melt the next day? What was the trail like?  01:13:15 - Can you tell us the story of you getting swept away during a creek crossing in the Sierra in 2017?  01:19:00 - What were you thinking when this was happening? 01:19:21 - What did you do after you got back to the bank you came from? 01:22:19 - PCTA has a good resource for water crossings and formations for different group sizes Stream Crossing Safety 01:23:28 - Was it hard for you to put ego aside?  01:25:26 - If someone is planning to do their first thru-hike on the PCT in an average to above average snow year, what advice would you have for them?  01:30:23 - What were your takeaways from the CDT?  01:33:54 - Why would you stay on the CDT if you could?  01:34:36 - Where were the mosquitoes the worst?  01:34:55 - What percent of the CDT do you think you did by yourself?  01:37:11 - Was it challenging to not see many other people?  01:40:05 - Do you think more people stick together because the CDT has much fewer hikers? 01:41:29 - What is Hadrian's Wall like? Is it social?  01:42:28 - Did you want to do something longer since you were going so far?  01:43:26 - Did you still do big days or did you go slower since it was shorter?  01:46:36 - How tall is the wall?  01:47:44 - Anything else about Hadrian's Wall? 01:56:14 - What is the goal of redoing the Copper - Breckenridge section over and over? 01:58:00 - What is the significance of your trail name?  SEGMENTSTrek Propaganda  Backcountry Campfires: A Relic of the Past by Paul Magnanti Triple Crown of Things That Will Ruin Your Day Hike Chaunce: forgetting sunscreen, not leaving early enough, lack of vigilance (because you're almost done) Rabbit: air quality, calf cramps, creepy dudes  Zach: thunderstorms above tree line, running out of food/being hungry Hiker Trashboard Confessional [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.    A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, and Patrick Cianciolo. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Cynthia Voth, Brandon Spilker, Emily Brown, Mitchell, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven, TraskVT, Lindsay Sparks, Liz Seger and Lisa Douglas.

Some highlights in this week's episode:Teaching for the Culture is back with School Board Debates. If you enjoyed our candidate forums, get ready for the debate. You can visit the website: www.teaching fortheculture.com/events to see the dates and times. It’s on selected Friday nights starting in October. I hope to see you there! Simultaneous teaching nightmaresCheck out the petitions created for Pinellas County Schools: Here’s the one created by the parents: https://www.change.org/p/dr-michael-grego-pcs-teachers-should-only-be-teaching-either-online-or-in-the-classroom-not-simultaneouslyHere’s the one created by the PCTA:https://www.pcta-pespa.org/petitionCyber Attacks The root issue here is that teenagers are more likely to be committing these crimes.https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article245619095.htmlhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2020/08/01/twitter-teen-makes-first-court-appearance-in-tampa/Economy I just want to know how are we funding education when systematically, it continues to be defunded. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-10/economic-rebound-becomes-more-fragile-with-u-s-aid-on-brinkWhy does Fox News have a completely different narrative? #FACTSMATTERhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/economy-recovery-coronavirus-stimulus-states-openParents… please check the cellphone and stop being hard on your children. They need support in this crazy new world. Please have intentional conversations with them on what’s appropriate and what’s not on social media. Be mindful of what’s teaching them and what behaviors are being normalized. If you would love to support the mission, please donate to my Patreon. All Patreons members will get behind the scenes access and insider access to receipts in their inbox. Your contribution to this advocacy work is appreciated! Link: https://www.patreon.com/biancagoolsbyBianca GoolsbyThank y'all for rocking with me!

Do you know what the PCTA and John Muir both have in common? They’re great at conservation, but suck at being anti-racist. Clare does a fun little dive into the problematic history of white environmentalists in America, and how it impacts today’s current “keep politics out of the outdoors” culture. Then, Clare chats it up with NADIA WESTENBURG. Nadia has lived in the Arctic on a sled dog farm. Nadia is a Hot Art History Girl ™. Nadia got to (legally) run around Yosemite during lockdown (lucky bitch). Nadia enjoys a good moose convo as much as Clare. So sit back, grab a rich person to snack on, and listen up, bitches! Xoxo. Clare's IG: @miss.clare.in.the.wildPodcast IG: @backcountrybtchsNadia's IG: @na_diagramDirtbloc IG: @dirtbloc

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again flipping the script.  This episode is dedicated to all things COVID-19.  We chat with a pair of experts on infectious disease and epidemiology.  Dr. Amesh Adalja is an infectious disease specialist at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security.  And Jagdish Khubchandani is a Professor of Health Science at Ball State University with a PhD in Health Education and Epidemiology.  Both of our experts share their opinion on the latest data surrounding this virus, including the million dollar question of when they think it will be safe to resume our backpacking ways. We also are joined by a pair of 2020 NOBO turned NOGO thru-hikers (and Trek contributors), one from the AT, one from the PCT, to share their experiences of how this pandemic played out from their perspectives.  Taylor Frint had only been on trail for two days before making the decision to get off, while John Mecklin was a few hundred miles into his hike when shit really started hitting the fan. Also---it's worth stating here---after today's episode, we will likely drop the coronavirus subject for a while.  There's plenty of information out there regarding this virus, and although we're not about to pretend like it isn't impacting everything, we're hoping to provide a venue where you can go to escape the firehose of doomsday information.  The reason for today's episode is that we wanted to provide some expertise on this subject and how it pertains to backpacking along with shine a spotlight on those who made the difficult decision to hit the indefinite pause button on their hikes. In this episode: Specialist Dr.Amesh Adalja  Twitter Specialist Dr.Jagdish Khubchandani Twitter Hiker: Taylor Frint The Trek Vlogger Hiker: John Mecklin The Trek Blooger Save 5% at Zpacks.com by using code "ThanksZach" at checkout. Save 10% at AppalachianGearCompany.com by using code "BACKPACKERRADIO" 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 Dr.Amesh Adalja  00:04:00 - Intro of Dr.Amesh Adalja  00:05:26 - What is Dr.Adalja optimistic about (in regards to COVID-19)? 00:06:30 - Fatality estimate rates (is it overstated?)  00:08:26 - Why is antibody testing important? Are there any areas already doing this?  00:10:31 - What percentage of people do you think could get this and be asymptomatic? 00:12:00 - Do you have a rough estimate for when we will resume normalcy? 00:13:24 - Potential relaxation in May  00:16:40 - If you were running a municipality, what metrics would you be looking for in regards to  COVID-19 regulation? 00:18:00 - How far away do you think we are from a vaccine?  00:19:00 - How long until people with existing conditions (asthma, etc.) can expect to resume normal life?  00:20:00 - Will we all have to get COVID-19 eventually? 00:21:20 - Are there any promising treatments you are seeing happen? 00:22:14 - Should we be hiking with masks on? 00:24:10 - Is there fear mongering going on? What is serious about this virus? 00:25:50 - Where do we get more info from Dr.Amesh Adjala?   Interview with Jagdish Khubchandani    00:26:44 - Intro to Dr.Khubchandani  00:28:00 - How long does the virus live on surfaces (like wood, etc.)? 00:29:30 - Concerns for Trail Towns 00:31:00 - Vitamin D Deficiencies 00:32:00 - How long will we be self-quarantined? When will travel return to normal? 00:33:18 - Will there be a second peak when we all start going out and travelling again? 00:33:58 - Another Peak in September 00:34:15 - Will there be another self-quarantine? 00:34:48 - What’s your take on countries who have taken more severe measures on quarantine?  00:37:00 - Thoughts on the current state of the Coronavirus vaccine? 00:38:25 - What are your thoughts in terms of immunity with this virus?  00:40:00 - Should people be able to live their life normally after they are infected?  00:41:00 - What is the risk of reinfection? 00:42:17 - Do you have hope for any treatments in the pipeline? 00:43:25 - Testing!  00:44:00 - What are the right kinds of sanitizers to kill COVID-19? Hydrogen Peroxide, Rubbing Alcohol, Bleach 00:45:00 - Who’s at a higher risk for COVID-19? 00:46:00 - What kind of symptoms should people be on the lookout for?  00:47:30 - How many people are infected, realistically?  00:48:30 - What’s the difference between all the buzz words being thrown around right now (social distancing, socially irresponsible, self-quarantine)?  00:50:00 - When will groups of friends be able to get back together?  00:51:20 - Thoughts on making your own hand sanitizer? 00:52:45 - Do you have to leave your groceries in the car?  00:55:50 - What is one thing you’d convey to BPR listeners?    Interview with Taylor Frint: The Trek Design Intern, The Trek Vlogger, 2020 PCT hiker who had to get off a few days into her hike due to COVID-19.  00:59:58 - Start from the Top 01:02:00 - What did you have to put on hold or sacrifice for the hike? 01:03:00 - Walk us through the days leading up to your thru-hike! 01:04:00- What was it like when you got to the southern terminus? 01:07:10 - Did you know what it would take for you to get off trail? 01:08:27 - What were the opinions of people already on trail as far as getting off once the PCTA announced?  01:10:26 - Had you already made friends?  01:11:51 - how did you feel when you decided to get off trail? 01:13:11 - What was the mood like in the airport when going home?  01:14:23 - How does your age impact your fear of the virus?  01:16:00 - Where did you end up when you went home?  01:18:23 - Thoughts about people still on trail? 01:22:45 - Do you have plans to try again?  01:23:41- Southbound hike?  01:28:50 - How are you feeling now?    Interview with John Mecklin: The Trek Blogger,  Left trail 1 month into his thru-hike of the AT due to COVID-19 01:33:25 - Intro / How did you decide to thru-hike? 01:34:59 - What was the financial situation like leading up to your hike?  01:35:00 - When did you first start hearing about the coronavirus?  01:36:50 - When did you start being really concerned about the virus? 01:38:00 - Did behavior change on the trail because of the virus?  01:38:50 - What was the first moment that it started to feel real?  01:41:00 - When did you make the decision to get off trail?  01:42:48 - Did your hiking group stay on trail or get off?  01:42:18 - Are people you were hiking with still on trail? 01:44:20 - Why do you think people are still on trail?  01:48:45 - Was the trail experience living up to what you wanted it to be?  01:49:20 - In what ways do you think you became a better person while on trail?  01:51:30 - What is Memphis like right now?  01:55:43 - What are your plans for thru-hiking?  01:57:20 - How do you feel about having to get off trail? How are you feeling overall?  01:59:00 - What are you going to school for?  02:01:20 - Zach is proud of John and the thru-hikers who have gotten off this year.  [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.

Today we are joined by Anitra Kass, aka Nitro, who's a triple crowner and the PCTA’s Southern California Regional Representative.  Anitra is a wealth of information on all things PCT and conservation.  We talk about the new permitting changes for the Sierra and for southbounders, some of the biggest threats to the trail, how to best get involved as a volunteer for the PCT, CrossFit, and more.  Chaunce and Badger give a peek into their first aid kits, we have a new triple crown of segment, and get some advice from a listener on how to ease kids into the backcountry without annoying others.   [divider] Backpacker Radio SoCal Road Trip Presented by Sawyer! Use code "backpacker10" at publiclandscoffee.com Enlightened Equipment 10-15% off sale at enlightenedequipment.com Use code "ATDrink15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15% Gossamer Gear The One Gossamer Gear Gorilla Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella Gossamer Gear Giveaway on Instagram Sawyer Picaridin Packets Question of the Day: What's in Badger and Chaunce's Thru-Hiking First Aid Kit? Interview with Anitra Kass, the Southern California Regional Representative at the Pacific Crest Trail Association Volunteer with the PCTA Donate to the PCTA Why the change in the Sierra and SOBO permit system Some more info on the need for the change. TREK PROPAGANDA Post-Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think by Anne Baker The Triple Crown of Chips Mailbag 5-star iTunes Reviews Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross Check out Trail Correspondents 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)! Download this podcast.  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, Christopher Marshburn, Lance Whitley, S11N, Sawyer Products, Thomas Fullmer A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Douglas Koeneman, Gregory Gardner, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven, Peter Ellenberg 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.

If you've ever wondered how a trail that spans 2650 miles across 3 large states is managed and protected, this is the episode you're going to want to listen to.Mark and Megan of the PCTA join me for Episode 92 to talk about how the PCTA is working to protect the Pacific Crest Trail. We discuss the history of the PCTA, what each of their roles are in the organization, how the PCTA works alongside the Federal Government to protect the trail, and finally a discussion of a recent acquisition of land along the trail corridor that will help keep the trail safe.This episode showcases the backbone of how these trails we love remain wild and safe for future generations to come.By Land,Emory R. WangerThe By Land Podcast Facebook GroupI have a facebook group specifically for listeners! See you in there!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192723304224313/HELP THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more. I can't do it without you!SWAG - http://byland.co/shop/Comic Book - http://byland.co/comic-book/Show NotesIntroduction to Mark and MeganPCT and PCTA HistoryHow the PCTA functions and worksWhy the PCT was startedWhat it means to be a National Scenic TrailPCTA Land aquisitionOverview of the Land and Water Conservation FundWhat happens when lands transfer to an org like the PCTA and what that meansHow land easements workHow the PCTA raises awareness of the trailThe economic impact of the PCTWhat keeps Mark and Megan coming back time and again to the PCT and the wildernessLinksTrail maintenance page: https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/National Trails System page: https://www.pcta.org/our-work/national-trails-system/Advocacy page: https://www.pcta.org/our-work/advocacy/History: https://www.pcta.org/about-us/history/Trail skills college: https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/Land Protection: https://www.pcta.org/our-work/land-protection/Trinity Divide Land Acquisition: https://www.pcta.org/2019/the-trinity-divide-land-acquisition-is-a-big-leap-toward-protecting-the-entire-pacific-crest-trail-66288/Stevens Pass Land Acquisition: https://www.outsideonline.com/2264601/private-landowner-almost-cut-pct

Our guest is Bernadette Murray who together with her friend Lara Friesan will embark on the 2560 mile horseback ride of the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada in April 2020.  The journey will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1970 Murray family thru-ride beginning in April 2020, and ending October 2020. They will explore and compare the countless differences between then and now. From antiquated maps to GPS; cast iron to titanium; Kodachrome to selfie-sticks the history of the Pacific Crest Trail provides a considerably different tale from conception to its current use. In 1970, the Murray family could go for weeks without seeing anyone. They had campsites and fishing holes all to themselves. Since then, the popularity of the trail has risen exponentially accelerated by exposure from the media and the increased need to escape. With an estimated million users annually, it now takes organizations, such as the PCTA and the US Forest Service to manage and preserve the trail’s world-class experience for generations to come. Their journey 50 years ago was a raw undertaking in the wilderness, completely disconnected from society. Today being in nature is increasingly important as the age of technology rapidly advances. Chris Stafford caught up with Bernadette at her home near the Columbia River in Oregon. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of over 3 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

An exciting day on the trail; first up is Burney Falls, which is magnificent to view up close and tempts them with the opportunity for a swim, but it is a bit too cold this early in the morning. A big climb follows, taking them back up to 6,000ft elevation through woodland and the occasional flowered meadow. Ethan sees a bear! This is the cause of much excitement as it's their first encounter, although unfortunately Molly doesn't get to see it herself. Shortly afterwards they meet a rattlesnake which is reminiscent of the time in Southern California that Ethan got stuck on the path with a stubborn reptile that wouldn't move. They take a nap beneath some trees before carrying on along a nicely graded trail with easy walking; it's nice when you don't need to concentrate on navigation or footing and can relax and take in the surroundings. They come across some PCTA volunteers working hard to keep the trail clear as it is very overgrown in places and requires some head-down bushwhacking. They emerge from this overgrown section with stunning views of Mt Shasta sitting proud in the distance, now much closer and still a target to be aimed for. After Dunsmuir in a couple of days they'll actually head southwards to skirt around its western flank. Another bear for Ethan, this time a big one with 4 little cubs; a slightly more nerve-wracking experience but nothing too dramatic. A beautiful evening with the sun setting beyond Mt Shasta sees them bed down with some other hikers after a long satisfying day on the trail. Episode 100 of Trail & Errors :)

On this episode we learn all about the Pacific Crest Trail with Stuart Ehr (Stu). My guest today has hiked around 1200 miles of the PCT and has dozens of stories to impart. We talk about meeting people on the trail, what you need to hike it, where and when to start, bears, lynx, mice and McDonalds. We also learn why you don’t want to give yourself a trail name and the meaning of HYOH. Follow the conversation with maps from PCTA.org Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. Subscribe and save! Disclaimer; you won’t really save, it’s already free yo. My own YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Tyler “The Prodigy” Lau completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown in 2018. That means, he hiked the PCT, CDT, and AT all in one single year. That's a huge accomplishment and one that he'll probably be digesting for years to come.On this episode, I have the opportunity to pick his brain about why, how, and what it all means now that it's over with. To say the least, there is a load of great information in this episode and it's coming from a guy who just spent a lot of time on trail going through some incredible landscapes and situations.Please enjoy!By Land,Emory R. WangerInterested in talking about the show with other listeners??First things first, thanks for taking the time to listen to this podcast is greatly appreciated! If you have questions, comments, or want to dive further into the details of this show and others, you can join the By Land Podcast Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192723304224313/ to link up with myself and other listeners. See you on there!HELP THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more. I can't do it without you!SWAG - http://byland.co/shop/Comic Book - http://byland.co/comic-book/Show NotesIntroductionsTyler's background and personal historyTyler's experience working the with the PCTA trail crewsTrail design and maintenanceTyler's path to completing a Calendar Year Triple CrownWhat the Calendar Triple Crown is and meansExploring the “why?”Planning and logistics for 3 long trails in 1 yearLearning to be flexible, adaptive, and accepting changes as they comeWhat it means to “hike your own hike”The feelings and emotions associated with a Calendar Year TripleThe realization of the endThe physical tollMental games, focus, and rabbit holesChanges in Tyler's approach to hikingLessons learnedDialing in the essentialsHow to followup with TylerLinkshttps://www.gofundme.com/8000milesto8000smileshttps://www.instagram.com/hikingprodigyhttps://www.facebook.com/hikingprodigy/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD53piLXj_gdwfmKRfcRxtVyNAX3K0DG2Nm8B37o6RSTdadVsw9qUwG16F1yPFj5KB26-Q4QTZA4Zg2http://www.hikingprodigy.comhttps://coalatree.com/blogs/news/5-things-i-learned-while-hiking-8-000-miles-across-the-united-states

Across Florida and the nation, teachers have been demanding better pay for the work they do. The concerns surpass just pay, though, as educators see their work loads rise as working conditions deteriorate. It's those non-financial objectives that have the Pinellas County Classroom Teachers Association refusing to accept contract terms with their district, as the academic year nears the end of the first semester. PCTA president Mike Gandolfo talks with reporter Jeff Solochek about what his group wants to see beyond a raise, and how the School Board and Florida Legislature can change their approach to support teachers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Me at Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 I finally met Meander after seeing him helping hikers the past few years at Harts Pass, 30 miles from the Canadian border on the Pacific Crest Trail. This was a chance meeting while I was volunteering for the PCTA replacing the Northern Terminus at the border. We stepped up the hill in the clearing of the 49th parallel and sat on a log to chat. Meander thru hiked the PCT in 2013. This sparked a passion for helping future hikers either starting a southbound journey or finishing the trail. He especially enjoys hikers from other countries since he grew up in Europe. At the end of every season Meander has been hiking to the border and retrieving the years log book. He mails it to Jack Haskel with the PCTA and places a new one for the next years hikers. It was on Facebook that Meander first heard about thru hiker Andy “Astro” Lyon, who hiked in 2012 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. With assistance he finished a life goal and shortly after he passed away. This story meant a lot to Meander because he had cancer during his thru hike also. Astro Backpacker story- https://www.backpacker.com/stories/gone-hiking-astro-pct-hike Six Moons Design Tents and more https://www.sixmoondesigns.com Waymark Gear Company Heavy duty ultralight backpacks https://www.waymarkgearco.com

Volunteers from the North 350 Blades completed a project this last weekend which will be stepped on and photographed by countless hikers in the years to come. With help from Michael Hanley, who is the Pacific Crest Trail Associations Northern most regional representative, five volunteers helped tear down the old terminus and construct a brand new one.In this podcast you will hear the voices of some Manning Park employees and sounds from the helicopter which flew us to a location near the border and dropped off the wood at Monument 78.PCTA volunteers included Shannon Cunningham, Jeremy Canaria, Loren Schmidt, Roger St John and myself Rudy Giecek. All five of us along with Michael Hanley talked on microphone at the border before, during and after the completion of construction.Michael tells about the history of this project and all of the people who played a part in its fruition. Loren was the volunteer who handled the donated wood from Oregon Canadian Forest Products and so he tells about the process.E.C. Manning Park/BC Parks really helped out with completing this project. They paid for the helicopter, flying PCTA and the new terminus to the border. Thanks to the fine crew up there!Episode photo is of me, the first person to sit on the new Northern Terminus! Jeremy "Spider" Canaria took the photo.

Tami Asars told me if I ever wanted to do a live event, she could get all of the guidebook authors together for an interview. The books are dubbed "Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail" followed by a state or section. All four are featured at http://www.pctguides.comTami and Eli Boschetto had been on prior episodes to talk about their books; Washington and Oregon. Philip Kramer and Shawnte Salabert were on for the first time!We laughed at funny stories each told and talked about why people need these books.As a sidenote to the episode, we raised $300 in donations for the PCTA.org with ticket sales and giveaways like a brand new waymarkgearco.com backpack.Photo by Stacey Arnold at https://www.staceylarnold.comThe intro song was preformed live by Jack Mattingly and the Whiskey Fever with special guest Anastasia Allison on violin.

Jack Mattingly and Dennis Dorgan played a fun show before my live event. The last song they played was Tall Grass, the song they let me use for my podcast intro/outro. Anastasia Allison joins them with her violin!We raised $300 for the PCTA and had over 80 people crammed into Whitewall Brewery. What an amazing night.The interview which followed this song will be out soon! Tami Asars, Eli Boschetto, Philip Kramer and Shante Salabert were my guests and they did not disappoint either.Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

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This week, Dan talks to Mark Larabee of the Pacific Crest Trail Association about raising funds through the PCTA's annual appropriations request to Congress.  Dan and Mark discuss the PCTA's fundraising efforts and all the work done to protect the PCT. Intro music by Kyle Gervais and Dominic Lavoie.

Join us on Elevation Trail today as we chat with Andrew Gardner. And find out how Rob Krar is linked with XC skiing. Gary and I also talk about our normal stew of seemingly unconnected topics, including the PCTA dispute. Guest Andrew Gardner

The Nation has received some opposing views from our latest podcast, "You Can Help Save the Pacific Crest Trail".  Mike Miller, an environmental biologist and trail runner, joins us for a different view of the PCTA's recent stance on trail racing.   What do you think?

 Candice Burt joins us to share the news and point us to the petition  The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is lobbying and advising the USDA Forest Service to ban recreational events on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). If they succeed, no new trail running events nor growth of existing events will be allowed on the PCT.  Our existing trail running events could also be in jeopardy of receiving future permits.  Read about the PCTA's stance HERE Please join The Nation by speaking out against this ill-advised policy by Signing the petition that Candice Burt created Consider posting on the PCTA facebook  page and commenting on their post about their stance with your opinion. The more we express ourselves, the more the PCTA and USDA Forest Service will understand our point of view and the size of the trail running community Call Beth Boyst, the Pacific Crest Trail Administrator for the USDA Forest Service: bboyst@fs.fed.us (707) 562-8881 to express your concerns Share your concern with your social media group and encourage them to stand with The Nation! Right now the PCT is being threatened, tomorrow it could be your favorite trail or race!