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In this episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with two of the most cherished figures in long-distance hiking: Barney and Sandy—better known on the trails as Scout and Frodo. At 73 years old, Scout recently completed the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail, adding to an already staggering list of accomplishments including the Triple Crown of Hiking: the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail. He's also the author of Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail, a powerful account of his 2007 thru-hike with Frodo. The book was a finalist in the 2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition and has sold nearly 20,000 copies worldwide. But beyond their personal achievements, Scout and Frodo are best known for their unmatched generosity. As legendary trail angels, they've hosted over 8,000 Pacific Crest Trail hikers at their San Diego home, providing a launchpad for countless northbound journeys. Join us as we talk about adventure, community, aging with grit, and what it means to give back to a trail that has given so much.Buy Barney's book: https://amzn.to/3S6SynoCheck out Barney's Website: barneyscoutmann.comBarney's Instagram: @journeys.northLearn More about the Eastern Sierra Land Trust - eslt.org/bushandbanter/NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:0:42 Eastern Sierra Land Trust4:41 Welcome, Scout and Frodo!17:03 Scout's Triple Crown journey starting with the Pacific Crest Trail24:26 How hosting PCT hikers came about40:18 The meaning behind Scout's book, Journey's North54:50 How the outdoors can make you like yourself1:06:00 Advice from Scout and Frodo on why it's never to late to chase a dream1:15:23 Advice for taking young kids backpacking1:22:52 Scout and Frodo on the Pacific Northwest Trail1:33:54 The importance of trail advocacy1:40:40 Words to those about to start their first thru-hikesSend us a textWhere to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

www.atravelpath.com https://delicioats.com/discount/PATH Use Code PATH   What an exciting episode about Sedona, Arizona! We welcomed back Marc and Julie from RVLove and they told us all about one of their favorite places to visit. In this episode you'll learn all about: Camping Unbeknownst to many (including us during our first visit to Sedona), Sedon has a strict policy regarding sleeping in your car or RV. They told us about their favorite campgrounds near Sedona, as well as an incredible boondocking location.   Hiking There is no shortage of beautiful hiking trails that offer spectacular views of the surrounding red rock in Sedona. Marc and Julie named a few of their favorites, including Boynton Canyon and Bell Rock.   Sunsets in Sedona You can't leave Sedona without experiencing a sunset, and how the fading sun casts growing shadows across the vast landscape. They shared a view of their favorite sunset locations in Sedona, although they also mentioned that as long as you have views overlooking west, you can't go wrong!   Restaurants Whether you are looking to fuel yourself for a long hike, or catch dinner with amazing views, Marc and Julie listed several of their favorite restaurants and Sedona. And don't miss their tip on how you can sometimes find the best tasting food at popular destinations.   3, 2, 1 Countdown 3 Things You Should Pack to Sedona: ·        Hiking Boots ·        Layered Clothing ·        Bikes ·        Sunscreen 2 Complaints or Things You Should be Prepared For in Sedona: ·        Crowds ·        Planning Ahead & Limited Camping Options 1 Thing You Can't Leave Sedona WITHOUT Doing: ·        Boynton Canyon ·        Watch sunset over the red rocks   00:00 Introduction 03:30 Favorite Activities in Sedona 07:30 How Long Should Someone Plan to Stay in Sedona? 09:30 How Far in Advance Should You Plan to Visit Sedona? 12:45 Is Sedona Dog Friendly? 15:45 Boondocking or Campgrounds? 18:30 Restaurants 22:45 Internet and Cell Service in Sedona 26:45 Overall Cost in Sedona 28:00 Nearby Attractions 32:00 Delicioats 33:00 3, 2, 1 Countdown     RVLove on Social ·        Website (take the quiz!): https://rvlove.com/ ·        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvlovetravel/ ·        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rvlove ·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RVLoveTV   Hiking in Sedona ·        Boynton Canyon Trail (with Subway Tunnel): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/boynton-canyon-trail ·        Bell Rock Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/bell-rock--3   Sunsets Locations ·        Boynton Canyon ·        Enchantment Resort: https://www.enchantmentresort.com/ ·        Airport Overlook   Nighttime ·        Sedona UFO Tours: https://visitsedona.com/things-to-do/tours-sightseeing/ufo-tours/ ·        Restaurants   Restaurants ·        Mariposa: https://www.mariposasedona.com/ ·        Pisa Lisa: https://www.pisalisa.com/ ·        Cucina Rustica: https://www.cucinarustica.com/ ·        The Vault: https://www.thevaultuptown.com/ ·        The Indian Gardens: https://www.indiangardens.com/ ·        Steakhouse 89: https://www.steakhouse89.com/   To Do ·        Holy Chapel of the Cross: https://chapeloftheholycross.com/ ·        Vortex ATV Rentals: https://www.vortexatvrental.com/ ·        Our Sedona Video: https://youtu.be/mXY8S3Fhg_k ·        Our Sedona Blog: https://atravelpath.com/sedona/     Nearby Attractions ·        Jerome Ghost Town: https://azjerome.com/ ·        Grand Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm ·        Flagstaff: https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/   Camping ·        Cottonwood Campground ·        Verde Ranch: https://verderanchrvresort.com/ ·        Verde Valley Fairgrounds: http://www.vvfair.com/camping-and-rentals.html ·        Campground INSIDE Sedona: https://ranchosedona.com/ ·        Dead Horse State Park: https://azstateparks.com/dead-horse   Dogs ·        Bring Fido: https://www.bringfido.com/   Music ·        Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/ready-as-ever License code: WYQ2IKRBMVFP3EJS   Disclaimer *All content from atravelpath.com, including but not limited to The Travel Path Podcast and social media platforms, is designed to share general information. We are not experts and the information is not designed to serve as legal, financial, or tax advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before making a decision.   Transcript: Host: Marc and Julie, welcome back to the Travel Path Podcast. It's great to have you here again.   Guest: Great to be back.   Host: So, if anybody missed part one, we got a crash course on everything RV. You guys have been traveling for 10 years, talked about all the five different types of RVs you've been into or five different types of RV you guys have had over the years, talked about budgeting, planning, preparing—a whole bunch of information. Everybody, check out part one. For part two, travel tips. We're talking about one particular destination. So, Marc and Julie, where are we talking about today?   Guest: I say we talk about Sedona. I say we talk about Sedona too. Sedona, Arizona. It's one of our favorite places that we've visited multiple times on our travels. And, yeah, yeah, we were just there last month. Actually, we're not currently there. We're in AR-Iona, but we're not in Sedona right now. But we do love it. In fact, in all of our years of travel before we actually got a home base back a few years ago, when people would ask us where we thought we would settle, it was on our short list of places because that surrounding area, yeah, that it's getting really expensive now and very touristy now too—very touristy, very busy.   Host: So, obviously, you've been to Sedona multiple times. It's something that's very special to you. What made you decide to talk about Sedona out of all the places you've been?   Guest: There's just something magical about it, you know? And anyone that's been there knows. And it is actually known for having what they call vortexes of these, and I should have looked up what's the proper explanation of what they, these special magical energy. It does attract a lot of people that are healers or spiritual teachers and authors and people that are going through major life changes and reinvention. There's something about it that just envelops you. And it's just incredibly scenic. It's very beautiful—red, scenic, very beautiful. If you like that kind of thing. If you're somebody who prefers like the keys and trees, maybe not. But we happen to love Red Rock scenery and landscape. And it's just quite stunning and in different times of the day, so beautiful. Amazing hiking, fantastic biking, yeah, biking, off-roading, Jeeping. And there's even some, if people—there's some Rivers there too. And it's also reasonable proximity to get up into altitude into the mountains, so there's a lot of really cool stuff with a reasonable too.   Host: Yeah, yes, that's a perfect opportunity to talk about all the different activities that you can do. I know when we were there, we did atving through the Red Rock, which was amazing. Have you guys done anything specific that you've really enjoyed?   Guest: You know, one of my favorite memories of Sedona is when we actually boondocked. We weren't in a campground. We were off a road called Forest Road 525. And we probably took—it was our first RV. It was the one, I think we showed in the last episode actually where that picture was taken. Right, so that is actually where we were parked. This is not a Photoshop of the RV in this scenic spot. This is the whole big photo that Marc took with the Drone. But we found this parking spot right with this 35t class A Motorhome that is not really well, not at all designed for off-roading. And we ended up with this fantastic spot. We did have to do a little bit of slow and yeah, get a little creative and slow to get in there. But what I think, I know what you're gonna say is what was so fun is we were at the day after we were there. You know those Jeep tours in Sedona, they have the pink Jeep tours, you know, and then the yellow ATVs. This road we're on is one of their popular exit points for one of their big tours, right? So they go on this big long super technical off-roading Trail, and then they come up to our RV. And because we came, we backed in from the end where they come on the big long route. And then so they see us and the looks on their faces were so classic because they're like, how in the world did you get that here? So that was a really fun memory. But we came in from the road, they came in from the trail, so we saw a lot of that there. We actually, funnily enough, haven't done Jeep. Well, we have done Jeeping, not one of the Jeep tours, but we do have a Jeep, and we did do some of the trails with our Jeep. Yeah, we've done a lot of biking and hiking out there too, though. Just the trails are so amazing and just even just watching a sunset or a sunrise because the land is so textured with all the red rocks and so much texture in the shadows. It's really dramatic for sun when the sun is setting while it's still craning the shadows and even just from the airport is actually one of the good spots for vantage points. There's a lot of great vantage points in town, but that's one of them. And in the last episode, we talked about sunsets, right? So any RV would be familiar with this. It's something we talk, we as RVers as a community talk about a lot. And it's like there are so many vantage points just to get an amazing sunset view from Sedona. So that can just be a fun thing, especially if you're there for a week or two, go to a different spot every night to see the sunset. That's actually one of the things we love about RVing is people can still enjoy the same sunsets, the same experiences of an area, whether you're driving a $5,000 motorized or if you're driving a $3-4 million bus conversion. That a lot of that lifestyle can be had from whatever price point. So.   Host: Yeah, very true. There are definitely a lot of areas for sunset and sunrise. We went to one sunset particularly and it was so crowded. So I would say definitely give yourself the opportunity to see maybe where you can find less of a crowd. Just because sometimes.   Guest: Good luck with that. In years ago was easier, less so now, yeah. But you know, also just try to avoid, and this, this goes for any touristy place, not just Sedona, but just obviously try and avoid weekends if you can. That's when the people that just have the weekends off. I think as RVers, that's one of the huge advantages of the lifestyles, you get to enjoy things because you're already right there. So you don't have to wait till Friday or Saturday or Sunday to go see something special. You can often do it, especially in the summer time, go and see it after hours or, you know, if you can get out in the middle of your workday, if you have a flexible schedule, go and do that. But yeah, absolutely.   Host: So, to get that full experience of Sedona, how long do you think someone should actually plan their trip for?   Guest: Now, we're talking about somebody who's just going for a little short vacation, like, do you want to, or somebody that's like an RV traveler that wants to either...   Host: I think, you know, mostly we're talking van RVs that are typically listening. But, I know, of course, you could do Sedona in a little extended weekend. But for someone who's going to take their RV and really wants to enjoy some of those hikes, the Red Rocks, the food they have, how long do you think they should go?   Guest: I think at least a week. I think so too, yeah, because there's a lot of great food, there's a lot of great hiking, and a lot of exploring. And especially because there's so much other stuff that's a reasonable distance drive from that area as well. You can drive to the Grand Canyon from Sedona if you want to do a day trip or get up to Flagstaff, you can go up to Jerome, that little quirky up on the hill. But I think it's really, it comes down to a couple of things. One is, what's your pace, you know? Do you have to work or have you just got the whole week off? Are you somebody who just likes to run around and see a bunch of things or take a more leisurely paced? But I think if you can give yourself a good week there, it's... there aren't a ton of campgrounds in the area and they are popular, the ones that are there, and they're not necessarily inexpensive because it's such a popular touristy area. But you can stay a bit out of there. You can stay half an hour away at places like Cottonwood, which is where we've stayed. There's a really nice state park over there as well. I think it's called Dead Horse. Terrible name. T-Ran State Park or something. But it's a nice location and, you know, if you're an RVer, you're a driver. So I mean, we don't necessarily have to be right in the heart of everything. Sometimes it's nice just to be out a bit of the main touristy area and we'll just drive in for a restaurant or drive in for or park somewhere and go do that biking and hiking and just try to avoid those downtown tourist areas at the busy days.   Host: Yeah, of course. Now, when you're planning your trip to Sedona, how long in advance should you start planning? Because I know for us, we typically don't plan, but with Sedona and having some of the ordinances of not being able to just pull over and sleep anywhere, I think you do need to plan ahead a little bit because the camping is popular and those campgrounds fill up. So what do you think the planning time is for your trip?   Guest: No, just as soon as you can because I don't know what the booking window is for that state park. You'd have to go in and check their website. But as soon as you can. We have a camping membership that we use. There is a campground in Cottonwood that, and that is one of the most popular parks in Arizona. So we probably, you know, when we're full-timing and we would go and stay there for a couple of weeks at a time, we probably planned that a few months in advance, yeah. But also, I recommend trying to go on a shoulder season when it's less crowded too. So that's a big part of planning is if you can go avoiding the peak times both on the day of the week but also the peak month, you have a much better opportunity which is usually outside of, you know, from Memorial Day to Labor Day is typically your busiest time anywhere in the summer. So you know, go in April, May, or go in September, October, something got nice times a year to be there. But I would say if if you are a planner, because not everybody is, three to four months or, you know, you could even plan one or two months out. Really just depends on your your stop.   Host: Do you have a specific month that you like to go in or is it when it fits into your schedule?   Guest: It's usually just when it fits into our schedule. We were there for a couple of weeks in June when we were doing that boondocking location we showed you at the beginning. And that got really hot. We were boondocking, so we weren't in a campground. We weren't plugged into power, so we weren't running the AC's. We positioned the coach in such a way that we could take advantage of the climate. And that's a really important part when you are boondocking, is to learn how to park your RV to work with the areas where the sun is coming up and going down and where what patio side so you can get the shade. So, just something to really be aware of when you start doing boondocking. I would say if you're going to Sedona in the spring in particular, just be really mindful of the weather because it can rain and even snow. It is an elevation and if you're boondocking out off that road like we were talking about, I mean, we've seen friends that have been really stuck and bogged in that and that red dirt turns into clay and it's sppy pretty and that can be raining and snowing right up till April or May. We, I don't think, I don't recall any significant rain when we were there the month of June, but boy did it get hot up to, you know, 95 and high 90s. And so, there would be a little bit every day that we would just run the generator and turn on the air conditioner just to cool things down. So, that was probably... I wouldn't want to go there July, August. I think that would be too hot. I would avoid it. It's still hot July, August is very hot. So, I think, you know, June, September, you know, May, June, September, October, I would say would be the optimal months to visit Sedona, yeah.   Host: Perfect tips. And you guys are a dog family. So, how is Sedona traveling with pets? I found it to be pretty dog friendly when we were there.   Guest: Yep, yep, it's dog friendly. And, you know, that is definitely a high priority for us when we travel. We use an app called BringFido, which I mean, you can search on Yelp and Trip Advisor and things like that and put in the dog friendly, and we usually search for restaurants with outdoor patios anyway, but they are the ones that are more likely to be dog friendly. So, for restaurants, but BringFido is a really great app to be able to find anything that's where you can bring your furry friends. Perfect.   Host: Did you find a lot of dog friendly restaurants with patios in Sedona specifically?   Guest: Well, actually, I don't think we had a dog when we went to Sedona because, um, sadly, we lost our first dog only five months into our travels. And so, we hadn't been to Sedona then. And then we were without a dog for about six years, which and the times we visited Sedona. And we do have a dog now, but we left him with somebody who took care of him just for the day. We just rented a car for the day. We were staying in the Phoenix area in Mesa and we just rented a fun convertible for the day. And we just took a day trip just to go and take a drive, have lunch at in Sedona, and left the dog behind. So, it was a date day. So, I wasn't paying much attention to the dog's needs that day. It was all about us.   Host: But I'm sure they'll make it to Sedona at some point. Sounds like you'll be going back, yeah.   Guest: Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. Well, that's the other thing too, like when you ask about the time how long someone should spend there and this is something we learned in all our years of travels is it's a shift of mindset when you go on a vacation regularly before we started RVing you feel like you have to jam it all into you know however long you've got to be there for a week or two but you need to switch gears in your mind that no this is this is a lifestyle now I don't have to see everything now and check everything off the listes let's just see what we see and do here now that fits our desires is suitable for this particular time of year and fits our budget and fits our just your own personal Cadence of of what feels good for you some people are more on the-go people and some people want to go a little bit quieter and slower uh is just remind yourself I can always come back and you you know you don't like we we're here in Tucson right now and I don't think we'll ever run out of things to do here there's just so much great and that's almost everywhere you can always find great things to see and do so I think um hit your first hit your main high points but then keep some things for later to come back.   Host: Yeah, absolutely. Now, of course, you have mentioned you've stayed in boondocking which you shared an area there. You also have stayed in campgrounds there too. What do you prefer when you go to Sedona?   Guest: Well, we like mixing it up. I think if the weather's right, it's hard to beat the boondocking. But if the weather's on the higher or colder side, we definitely like to have the convenience or a longer stay if we're staying multiple weeks. It's really nice to be plugged into, especially when you're working a lot of the time. It's like us, we stayed at a few different places. We stayed at the state park and then the Thousand Trails Park in Cottonwood. And then there is an RV park right down in town, but we haven't stayed at that one. And we've tried to can't quite recall off the top of my head, but it's with the solar panels too. That one's nice too. Verde Ranch. Verde Ranch is really nice too. Verde Ranch is really... it's not quite in Sedona, but it's one of those locations it's great to drive in. It's got really nice amenities. But there is one that's right in the heart of Sedona, and the name escapes me, but it's really easy to find in a Google search because I think there's only one and it is walking distance to everything. But it is hard to get into. It is very popular, and it's definitely a bit more on the more expensive side. But sometimes it's nice just to be at a place where you could just walk everywhere.   Host: Yeah, absolutely. Do you guys have any favorite hikes that you've done in Sedona?   Guest: Yeah, there's a couple. I love Boynton Canyon. But I would say my favorite hike is the Boynton Canyon. And I also really like seeing Boynton Canyon with the sunrise. Sunset from Boynton Canyon is beautiful, less crowded too.   Guest: Yeah, it's less crowded. There's this Trail Angel who helps people get every time I go. I have... I didn't... we didn't go there on the last trip because we just drove up for the day and back. But there was... there's a gentleman from Texas called Roger. This is how much of an impression he had on me. I saw him more than once that I would go, and then he had these little red rocks and were in this heart shape, and he just would hand them out to people going on the hikes. It was really sweet, very nice.   Host: Have you ever done the Subway cave? It's off the Boynton Trail.   Guest: No, I haven't done that one. Do you recommend it?   Host: We did that and then continued down to the Boynton Canyon Trail, and we did that more in the middle of the afternoon. But I imagine for sunset it would be absolutely beautiful.   Guest: Yeah, we actually saw the sunset from the Enchantment Resort, and you can go out, but you have to get there earlier than normal, then the sunrise time because of the mountains and the shadows. It actually sets much earlier. So, get there earlier in the day. That gets very crowded as well, but it's beautiful, a terrace to sit out there, and they've got the little fireplaces and really just gorgeous.   Host: Yeah, sounds beautiful. So, what do you guys like to do at night then other than the sunset?   Guest: I... to go out to eat. So, there's some great... I think have you done anything else apart from going out to restaurants at night? I think that's it. Yeah, other stuff that's good. We like to eat, so it's just being cheeky. Yeah, it's a dark sky town too, so the star viewing is really nice.   Host: Yeah, nice dark sky watching is amazing.   Guest: Yeah. And we haven't done these, but we've heard of people going. You can go and, like, I think they... you were... or you know, ghost hunting tours or something like that. But we haven't done those.   Host: Yeah, we heard about them, but we didn't do them. But mostly, and because it does get darker there with the canyons, it's mostly just going out to... going out to restaurants is our favor to do.   Guest: They do have some great ones too. And especially, you know, Mariposa and Piza Lisa and... Thea by the same person, yeah. Lisa D has a restaurant who has several restaurants. We haven't been quite to all of them yet, and we've been to, I think, maybe three or four and always really good and really different. And then, are we up to the restaurant part of the podcast now? Can I talk more about the restaurants?   Host: Yeah, we can talk about restaurants now.   Guest: I wasn't sure if I was jumping the gun. Piza Lisa is great for, as Marc said, for really nice pizzas and salads. And you can sit out... they've got a little terrace out there where you can sit out if you get there early enough to... it's on the main highway, so it's not like you have the majestic open view like some of the other places. But the price point of that restaurant is more, you know, midpoint, which is great. Always really good food and a good vibe in there. Um, we recently drove up there for the day and had lunch out on the terrace at a place called The Vault Uptown. VLT that had a great big patio with amazing views. Amazing views and that's some great food too. But if you also want that view, you can also go to... you can go to Chipotle right next door that has a patio as well. So, yeah, we had a great lunch, and, you know, they have nice cocktails and everything at The Vault. But that's when we left, I said, you know what, if we're in this area again, and I do really like the idea of trying that Chipotle out. And another place that I really like is called the Indian Gardens, and it's an Indian Gardens Courtyard or something like that. And it's a little bit past all the rest on 89, and it's this cute little place on the left-hand side, and it's got like a little market, and you can get things to go, coffees and sandwiches and wraps and things to go. But they've got this really darling little courtyard out the back where you can sit and have some lunch or have breakfast. And that's not open for dinner, that's a daytime place. But that's really lovely. I think that would be my favorite so far. Yeah, that's... anything you try and get off the main bit is always a good thing. Oak Creek Canyon's also got good choices. That's where Kachina Rustic is, which is that Italian restaurant that's quite big actually. Another one of that's actually a tip from our travels is from all the years and we travel when you go to a touristy area, you often find better food if you go off the main strip because to find someone that's a smaller restaurant that's more focused on the food instead of the tourist attraction. And in fact, sometimes some of the best restaurants we've had have been strip mall restaurants that are just small family-owned ones that are really focused on the very unassuming. Sometimes we've gotten to places because they were really well-reviewed on Yelp or Trip Advisor and then we'll pull up in the parking lot and we'll go, oh, really, it's I had, and it was this strip mall restaurant, and I remember the first time being really let down. But we went in anyway, it was fantastic. And then, so the next time we're like, you know what, this is a good sign. So, now we almost always find that strip mall restaurants, if they're well-reviewed, be turned off by the fact that it's a strip mall. You're not going to get views mostly, hardly ever, I don't think ever. But the food's really good and the service as well. So, they can be some real hidden gems. I don't remember any of those in Sedona.   Host: That's okay. So, how's the Wi-Fi situation in Sedona for you?   Guest: You know, it depends on where you stay, and we prioritize our travels around internet connectivity. But the campground that we originally can stay at with our camping membership for no nightly fee has really poor internet connectivity for the bulk of that campground. So, that's part of why we don't stay there as often because only a small percentage of that campground has connectivity. So, that does play a factor, and especially if you go on peak times when you go to any small areas when you have peak times, the crowds can start reducing the speeds on your connectivity when you overload the towers. But what we found, the... this is why we moved from that. And here's a little tip: that campground that we mentioned that's part of our membership, it's called Verde Valley, and we've been to some others. So, if it's got Valley in the name or Canyon in the name of a campground, that's usually a tip that the internet's probably not going to be great. Right, like Hidden Valley. Oh, be careful, that one.   Host: Yeah.   Guest: So, anytime got Canyon or Valley in the name of a property, call them and ask them what the cell coverage is like. And if you're speaking to just somebody who answers the phone, make sure you ask what carrier they have because they might say, oh, yeah, mine's great, and they might be Verizon, but you might be T-Mobile, so you know that doesn't really mean anything if there's not a T-Mobile tower in the area. So, that's why we actually left Verde Valley years ago to go down to and we discovered the Dead Horse Ranch State Park, and that had really good cell coverage there. So, that was great, and that was a nice drive into Sedona and also Cottonwood. That's not far. So, it's got some good restaurants too, and it's not Sedona proper, but I would call it in the Sedona area, has some really good restaurants and a nice vibe down there, some murals, and it's a fun little town. So, sometimes there are just neighboring those really higher in more exclusive towns like a little enclave like Sedona, just the neighboring towns can be really cool as well.   Host: Yeah, absolutely. Now, are you guys traveling with a Starlink or like a T-Mobile home internet base or how are you getting internet right now?   Guest: We are just using our cell phones on T-Mobile network. But that's about to change this week. We're getting a new Peplink. Most of our travels, the last seven or eight years, we've had a mobile router of Peplink right antennas. And we're missing that right now, and so we're going to be getting that put back in here this week. But we don't have Starlink yet. We haven't... I think if we were full-timing, you know, it might become more of a priority. I'll be really honest. We had redundancy with our... with our Peplink. We would have like... well, we used to have three carriers. We had T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. So, if we weren't in a good area for one, then the other would kick in. So, we actually never found the internet to be lacking to need Starlink. But we have seen places in our travels that are. But when we had connectivity and we were full-time, we would just move. But now with Starlink, there are a lot of other options, you know, like one particular we can think of is Blue Mesa in Colorado. No cell coverage from any carrier there, so Starlink is gold there. Very good. So, if it's important, you should have it. Now we have heard good things about T-Mobile home, and we did look into it, but when I put in our address, we weren't eligible. So, I might try that again. It might have changed. But I have heard good things about T-Mobile home. We do have T-Mobile on our cell phones, and we've been with them since 2017. So, we've had Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile for ourselves, and I would say I'm the happiest with T-Mobile. Very good. But really, we're just happy with Jebin Works. We've had really good experiences with T-Mobile, and the service is great.   Host: Yeah, absolutely. So, transitioning back to Sedona, what did you guys feel like the overall cost was when you go? Do you feel like it's more expensive or less expensive than, you know, you typically...?   Guest: It's more expensive, but it's worth it. There's nothing like red rock. Yeah, it's... we don't mind. We don't mind. I mean, you're not living there. Like, we didn't end up buying a house there, but it's nice to go visit. And that's when we... you know, this is one of the things we like when you're traveling, you might stay in some places and be spending less so that when you go to other places that you really want to go that are more expensive, it's a bit more of a splurge, and then you treat that more a bit like that's your vacation, you know, within your life on the road. So, we do that with... with our living. There've been times we're down in, you know, the Florida Keys. No, I'm taking that week off work because I'm spending a fortune on my nightly fee, so I'm not going to sit here working away. What a waste. So, that's what we do. And we try to do that in Sedona too, is to just really immerse and explore it more and do less work. And then when we go to the other places that maybe aren't as exciting, then we hunker down and do work. So, it's good to have that flexibility.   Host: Yeah, perfect. Now, if you haven't mentioned it already, are there any other nearby attractions that people should be on the lookout for when planning their trip to Sedona?   Guest: Oh, you know, again, I think it's... it's the surrounding areas. So many people just head straight for that downtown area, and it is really nice. It's... if you can just get... go park and just walk, there's some little boutiques and coffee shops and things. But just... just go out, even just go for a drive. What's that little loop where you did your biking that we drove through last week? What was that called? Was that a little park, was it? No, it's off 89, so if you're coming in from Cottonwood heading into Sedona, it's off to the right-hand side, and it's like a little park, like a little loop. But I forgot. Red Rock Loop or something. Red Rock Scenic Loop, it might be called. Don't quote me on that. Might be, actually. But it's a really lovely little drive. We saw this really cool architectural feature. There's some gorgeous homes around there. So just seeing the architecture. The Holy Chapel of the Cross is a really beautiful, very well-known tourist attraction there that's a really gorgeous place to visit. But again, just getting out, you know, we... for us, we just like getting out of the crowds. Yeah, the little town Jerome, the little mining town, is a quirky little place that if you want something unique. And they had an amazing... what was it? Kaleidoscope store there that was fantastic. They shipped all over the world because they were a specialty shop. But yeah, and then again, getting up into the mountains too. So, if you get tired of the Red Rocks, you want to get up into some green forestry stuff, it's an easy drive as well. And in Cornville, we even just did the loop. So, sometimes we'll just drive with no destination. We... I remember once we were, you know, over in the California area, and we just couldn't stand the traffic, so we just got out of there, and we just... we just drove. So, we do that with Sedona, around that downtown area. We're not really big fans of those crowds down there. So, just... almost any direction you can take that drive up north to Flagstaff, 89 is quite a curvy road if you like that. And that's... and there's some great places to stop and hike along there as well, and some stores, that little Indian market as well. So, yeah.   Host: Yeah, perfect. Yeah, no shortage, that's for sure, of any activities in or around Sedona. The only thing I'll add, we did... so the Jerome ghost town, which I think you were talking about the mining area, we went to the Jerome ghost town, which is a really cool place to visit. And I thought it was brilliant how the people there, it was a mining area and then it shut down and they didn't know what to do with all their equipment, so they just left it there and turned it into a destination. And now it's a big tourist attraction.   Guest: Yeah, now they're making money instead of having to hold it away would have cost money.   Host: Yeah. And I'll link our video in Sedona and the show notes as well because we did... there wasn't a ton of overlap because there's a ton of things to do in Sedona. But there's a... we did some things you guys mentioned but a lot of things we actually... we did differently. We did... we stayed at the fairgrounds in Cottonwood. I can't remember the name of the fairgrounds, but we had a hard time finding a place to stay. And we did our Vortex ATV rides through Cottonwood, so it was a little more economical 'cause it wasn't in Sedona. But we could look out and see the Red Rock. And the best part about that ride was they gave us an iPad with a map on it, and we were by ourselves. So, it wasn't guided. We did it on our own time, and that was amazing, just driving through the off-road, the dirt gravel roads, looking at all the Red Rock in the distance. So, we'll add a link to everything that we did as well in the show notes.   Guest: Yeah, looking forward to watching that. Yeah, and this is what I love, is that, you know, you can learn from other people where they went, what they did, what they saw, but you'll always have your own experience of it. But just... and know that you can watch someone can watch your video, listen to this podcast, watch someone else's video, read another blog, and then they'll go there and then they'll never have the same experience that any of those other people had. It's always just so different. I mean, there's one thing that's really cool about.   Host: Like you guys said, we were there a day and a half and we really want to go back, and you guys have been there a bunch of times and there's still things you haven't done yet. So, it just goes to show there's... like I said, there's no shortage of activities. We'll start wrapping this thing up, the 3-2-1 Countdown, the final three questions of the podcast. So, what are three things you are bringing with you to Sedona?   Guest: Hiking boots, layered clothing because the weather can change your climate with altitude quickly, and a bike. Bikes, it's great for biking, biking, hiking, and yes, the weather can really change.   Host: Sunscreen. That's it. What are two complaints or things people wish they would have been more prepared for when visiting Sedona?   Guest: Like I've said before, the crowds downtown, take that Highway 89 right, and there's such... back in 2014, it wasn't near as bad, but now it's much... there's a bottleneck around that, around that roundabout coming right into 89A. So, yeah, just plan your trip accordingly and try to avoid the weekends. One other thing... are only one... oh, one other thing would you warn them about, PL? Yeah, I think we already covered this earlier too, but plan ahead because you don't just expect to roll up and be able to park anywhere, like you said, if you have a van, you know, stealth camping on the... yeah, even... even we... we looked at maybe ending up in Sedona one day, but it's actually really strict with rules around RVs, like even having them on your own property in the town of Sedona in that area, so that kind of was taking it further down on the list. So, not as... be prepared to drive in. I would stay out of Sedona and then just come in on the days you want to come in.   Host: Yeah, we had a really hard time. We drove for hours trying to find a place to stay in Sedona, so that's a very good point. All right, last question, guys. What is one thing, if you had to pick just one thing, you can't leave Sedona without doing? What would that be?   Guest: Hike Boynton Canyon. What would you say? Watch a sunset over the Red Rocks. Yeah, you can't... you can't go there and not watch that whole progression of watching the shadows change the whole valley as the shadows change the rocks, and then the colors, because the colors get much more vibrant at that time of day. So, I don't think you can go to Sedona properly without having the sunset.   Host: I agree with both of those.   Guest: Yeah.   Host: Did you have... did you have any sunset locations, or can you just not go wrong when you're in Sedona?   Guest: I think you can go wrong. I don't think you can go wrong if you can get some elevation to be able to look down across a valley. I think that's important.   Host: So... oh, what I liked about Boynton Canyon too is we talked about the temperature change. I remember we were hiking, it was hot out, but Boynton Canyon is so shaded, it was almost like 10 degrees cooler, and it was so refreshing doing that trail after we... we went off onto the subway tunnel and came back, and it was... yeah, it was really nice hiking that trail.   Guest: It's not exposed like, I think the Bell Rock hike is beautiful too, but there was more... you're more exposed there, getting in and out. And that's why I like the Boynton Canyon too.   Host: Perfect. Well, great, guys. Marc and Julie, thanks again for coming on the show. This was a really great podcast, informative on Sedona. This is definitely making us want to go back.   Guest: Yeah.   Host: Yeah, like we... we, for us, guys, makes me want to go back again too.   Guest: We were just there last month. It wasn't that long, but it's... it's a wonderful place.   Host: And last question before I say goodbye. Where can our audience find out more about you guys?   Guest: You can find us at rvlove.com and on social media at rvlovetravel. So, come and hit us up and send us a note, and we'd love to say hi.   Host: Great. Right. Marc and Julie, thanks again.   Guest: Thank you, guys. Bye.   Guest: Bye.

In this episode we are joined by Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Trail Angel Ed Manning or "Ghost." During this Q&A we talk about his adventures trail angeling which includes avoiding a mudslide (!!), his favorite memories, memorable hikers, why he calls himself "half lifeguard/half cheerleader," and much more. He trail angels year round but focuses on the Desert Section of the PCT. We were so excited to chat with him and hope that you enjoy getting to know a wonderful trail angel who supports the long-distance hiking community! Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cheer's YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cheer's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by our wonderful partner, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sawyer⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check our their ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about their sustainability and international initiatives as well as their great outdoor products - including effective and safe bug repellant, sunscreen, and their water filtration systems. Tried, tested, and loved by us here at THRU-r! Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/support

Pyramid Schemes?! Ponzi Schemes?! CULTS?! Roberta Blevins, LuLa Roe MLM Cult survivor, joins host Collier Landry to discuss her escape from MLM Insanity and how she's turned that into advocacy for helping others! In this two-part episode, Roberta Blevins discusses the dangers and manipulation tactics used by Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies. Blevins is a former MLM participant who has since become an advocate against the industry. She shares her own story of how she became involved with MLMs and how they ultimately caused her significant financial and emotional harm.The discussion covers Blevins' escape from the MLM and her advocacy work for helping others. Additionally, the conversation covers Trail Angel, a program where hikers come through a camp and stay while Blevins and others provide them with food, camping spots, and more. Blevins also shares her camping experiences and mentions how popular the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is. Blevins explains how MLMs operate by recruiting individuals to sell products and recruit others to do the same, creating a hierarchical structure. Participants often invest large amounts of money upfront to buy products and gain access to the MLM's network. However, the vast majority of participants do not earn a significant income and often end up in debt. Blevins also discusses the psychological manipulation tactics used by MLMs to keep participants engaged and invested, including emphasizing personal responsibility and using social pressure to maintain participation. She describes how these tactics can lead to feelings of guilt and shame among participants who are unable to succeed in the industry. Blevins emphasizes the importance of educating oneself and others about the dangers of MLMs, as well as providing support and resources for those who have been affected by them. MLMs operate by recruiting individuals to sell products and recruit others to do the same, creating a hierarchical structure. Participants often invest large amounts of money upfront to buy products and gain access to the MLM's network. The vast majority of participants do not earn a significant income and often end up in debt. MLMs use psychological manipulation tactics, including emphasizing personal responsibility and using social pressure to maintain participation. These tactics can lead to feelings of guilt and shame among participants who are unable to succeed in the industry. It is important to educate oneself and others about the dangers of MLMs and provide support and resources for those who have been affected by them. Listeners may be interested in: MLMs, Multi-Level Marketing, the dangers of MLMs, psychological manipulation tactics, hierarchical structure, personal responsibility, social pressure, financial harm, emotional harm, debt, support, and resources. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MPM and get on your way to being your best self. About Roberta: • You can find more about Roberta on her website: https://www.robertablevins.com • Check out Roberta's podcast "Life After MLM": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-after-mlm/id1553784236 Roberta's Twitter: @mommylikewhoa Roberta's IG: @therealrobertablevins Wanna say thanks for a great episode? Buy me a coffee! Get your official Moving Past Trauma Podcast gear here: https://www.collierlandry.com/store Join our Patreon: for exclusive content, member-only meet n' greets, support this podcast & more: https://www.collierlandry.com/support Shop & Support: You can support this program by using our Amazon Affiliate link: https://www.collierlandry.com/amazon Subscribe to my YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/collierlandry I go live on Instagram TUESDAY'S 11 am PT/2 pm ET on @collierlandry -Official Socials- TikTok: @collierlandry Instagram: @collierlandry Twitter: @collierlandry Facebook: /collierlandry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Trail Angel Laura Peterson or "Beacon." In this Q&A (with our first Trail Angel!!) we talk about her amazing story, her favorite moment from angeling (Cheer might have cried during this one), Mary's Place, the PCT Desert Section, the spirit of the trail, her advice for hikers and trail angels, and much more! You can connect with Laura and the THRU-r community using the links below: Relevant Links: ⁠⁠⁠Laura's Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Laura's TikTok⁠⁠ Connect With Laura Via THRU-r! Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: ⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠THRU-r TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Cheer's YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Cheer's Instagram⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by our wonderful partner, ⁠⁠⁠Sawyer⁠⁠⁠. Check our their ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ to learn about their sustainability and international initiatives as well as their great outdoor products - including effective and safe bug repellant, sunscreen, and their water filtration systems. Tried, tested, and loved by us here at THRU-r! Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/support

Cody finally makes it to California… But before getting on the Pacific Crest Trail; Cody meets up with Trail Angel legend, Mama Bear, to deliver some trail magic. 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

We had trail angels come in a lot of forms along the long trek, but when Craig joined us at Vallecito Valley to Box Canyon, he brought a breath of fresh air and lifted the hearts of some very weary hikers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/denny-watts-henson/message

Barney "Scout" Mann is an experienced Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker and also known as a Trail Angel.  Perhaps you've read about him in the New York Times or Backpacker Magazine.  His published book:  "Journeys North - The Pacific Crest Trail" could be on your bookshelf.  He has assisted countless thru-hikers literally get on the trail starting in southern California where they begin their long journey to Canada.  Today, he reveals what it means to be a Trail Angel, the challenges and benefits of the long hike and some cinnamon bear Zen. "Make wise decisions" and find Scout's book here or Barney "Scout" Mann website.  Tighten those shoulder straps...we're hikin' the PCT!

Welcome to The Hiker Podcast. This week I am excited to talk with Hiker and Trail Angel Skye "Trouble" Schneck. Skye "Trouble" Schneck grew up in the Sierra hiking and camping. It wasn't until she was 30 that she started backpacking and it was love at first sight. Since then, she has backpacked all over from the Adirondacks to Patagonia. "Trouble" has hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, the Long Trail and the Colorado Trail. In the future she plans to complete the Continental Divide Trail, Appalachian Trail and many more. Skye's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trouble.hikertrash Be sure to subscribe to Andy's new YouTube Channel- ‘Andy Neal: Plus Size Hiker”- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQMSeBpY4zwyFBB5Z8U79Q We'd like to thank our sponsors: CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or is this link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=014f2c2f-7334-473e-95aa-fd74821c174c&website_id=1d7833e9-53d7-4a11-beec-6bd6ff4b65c4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnocoutdoors.com%2F CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal . Sawyer Products: MORE THAN AN OUTDOOR COMPANY. Makers of water filters, insect repellent, and other items that keep you on the trail. Sawyer Products says yes as often as possible to millions who need our help and expertise – delivering water filters, saving lives. For more information go to https://www.sawyer.com Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast: www.patreon.com/andynealplussizehiker Music licensed by muscbed.com This weeks opening song is “Indigo” by Tony Anderson which you can listen on our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=c12c1fa33cd94c64 Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

This Episode's Time Stamps, Photos and links to Things, Gear, Articles, YouTube Videos and Podcast Episodes ouTube Videos, Podcast Episodes you will find in the SHOW NOTES for this episode. ***** Leave Us A Voicemail or Email: If you want to leave us a voicemail for us to answer on a future show… you can find that link here. You can message us through our website here if you want to do the old-fashioned email. Support Us on Patreon: If you want to support our trip for as little as $1 or $3 per month on our Patreon link to unlock extra bonus goodies & information. On our website, we have a link if you want to buy us a beer on trail or a burger Other Links: Our Main Instagram for our hike (@pctjsdoit) Our Podcast Instagram (@alongwalknorthpodcast) Our TikTok (@pctjsdoit) Our YouTube Channel Our Facebook Page Our Twitter Our Bio's Our PCT Hike Website Our own Trail Notes for the first 14 Sections Our Side Trips we plan to take Town Days On Trail Our Gear List Pacific Crest Association's Website Sponsors for this show are Triple Crown Coffee, Purple Rain Adventure Skirts, and Thru-r. About Us: We are a pair of hiker-wannabe's from Toronto, Canada is working towards a goal of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail together. Dan is at the mid-point of his life and about to celebrate a half-century and Chantal is now old enough to enjoy a cold glass of cider in Canada. By the time they embark, she will be able to enjoy a Northwestern craft IPA in the United States. This episode is about the trail and to help our family and friends understand how big this hike is. Rate Our Podcast: If you could... please give us a rating or write a review here. On the last Spotify update if you go to the main profile of our podcast you will see that you can give us a rating from 1 to ***** stars. We would love the feedback. You can also write a review on the Apple platform. We would appreciate the feedback. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikethepct/message

Join Pastors JP and Jenni Dula as they discuss the latest online sermon "Pastor Appreciation" as well as what it means to be a "Trail Angel" in this episode of Tuesday's Together!

In this episode, Mark & Annette chat with Lois Letchfield. Her story is one of overcoming the odds. Lois's story will inspire, motivate, and hope for others.  During this inspiring conversation, Lois details the journey of her son's dramatic failure in first grade. She tells of the twist and turns that promoted Lois's passion and her son's dramatic academic turn-a-round.This episode provides hope to many who face challenges. Lois said, "I've learned to embrace life and overcome adversities." Lois originally trained as a physical education teacher and became a literacy specialist after her son failed to read. Her passion came from removing his labeled "the worst child ever" to see him achieve at the highest levels. This conversation will inspire both parents, teachers, and listeners to believe in themselves, to seek solutions beyond the “average,” and they may achieve the impossible.This conversation paints a beautiful picture of a mother's love.  Lois recognized her “learning difference” at age 39. She was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was the full-time teacher of her son Nicolas and teaching him how to read. Lois is the cofounder of Teaching Students With Dyslexia, a program that helps struggling students develop skills in reading and writing. You, too, have tremendous potential just waiting there inside your mind's eye--unlock it!Download a FREE copy of Teaching Vulnerable Readers

Any long distance hiker will tell you about a magical encounter they had with a trail angel. Trail angels are awesome people who provide support to those on long treks — a meal, a shower or a ride into the nearest town. Barney and Sandy Mann are two of the most well-known trail angels in the U.S. Their house is an hour from the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. The two offer hikers dinner and a place to sleep, but also camaraderie as they start their journey north.Connect with Barney and Sandy: WebsiteFacebookInstagramEpisode Sponsor:Sonos

Ryan Biehl shares his experience with a Trail Angel.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by legendary Appalachian Trail trail angel, Miss Janet.  We learn about how cute boys was her gateway back to the trail in the 70s, the history of how people learned about and communicated around the trail, and why she's dedicated so much of her life to helping AT hikers.  We also touch on some hot button issues surrounding the trail, including when trail magic crosses the line, the impact of partying on the trail, and what she sees as a solution to the abundance of trash in some of the more popular areas. We wrap the show with a triple crown of bad farts, Chaunce and I answer some listener questions, and who do you think you are? I am!   OnX discount code: Use code: "Backpackerradio20" for 20% off at onxmaps.com. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code "POOPSTORY" to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com Reel toilet paper discount code: Use code "BACKPACKER" to save 25% at reelpaper.com Picky Bars discount code: Use code "BACKPACKER" for 20% off $25 Picky Bars. [divider] Interview with Miss Janet Instagram Themissjanet@gmail.com QOTD: What has been your best trail magic experience? Are fish worth it?  00:16:21 - Pop Quiz - what year did Miss Janet and Badger meet?  00:17:05 - Can you tell me about your upbringing and the confluence of getting involved with the AT?  00:18:22 - Why were you afraid of the first hiker you saw on the AT?  00:19:55 - Do you remember what year it was the first time you met an AT hiker?  00:22:50 - What interesting things happened on the AT in 1985? 00:26:38 - Is your mom still in Erwin today? Is she still part of the AT experience?  00:29:36 - What happens in between you being introduced to the AT and you opening  your own hostel? 00:32:30 - So you were surprised by the sheer amount of hikers when you moved back to Erwin? 00:36:14 - When you started your hostel were there enough hikers to support two hostels?  00:40:35 - What year did you start your hostel? 00:41:08 - How did people know which hostel to go to in the late 90’s? 00:42:48 - Why were you banned from the email list? 00:47:56 - How many people drop out by the time they hit Mountain Crossing? 00:50:58 - What are people’s reasoning for not registering with the ATC? 00:54:55 - How do you calculate how many people are vlogging their AT hike?  00:55:41 - Have you noticed that people are starting early and earlier every year?  00:57:27 - Would you advocate for a daily cap on the AT like the PCT?  01:01:03 - Can you talk about that photograph that came out last year with all the trash on Max Patch? 01:02:02 - Are there efforts made by trail angels to relay the importance of LNT? 01:04:58 - Don’t leave out styrofoam coolers if you aren’t coming back for them. 01:07:14 - What are your thoughts on the difference between trail magic and hiker feeds?  01:14:06 - Have you noticed that at every major road crossing there’s so much trail magic that hikers have come to just expect it?  01:17:37 - Have you noticed thru-hiker entitlement as time has gone on? 01:23:43 - How would you define the AT experience? 01:26:30 - How would you define what an AT thru-hike looks like?  01:35:31 - is there any consistent theme to the gap between what people are expecting and what they end up actually experiencing?  01:40:42 - How often do you end up being the AT therapist? 01:43:40 -How often do you think hikers get off because they are bored? 01:47:10 - Can you bridge the gap between Miss Janet’s hostel and the Miss Janet that trail angels up and down the AT? 01:49:30 - How much of the trail had you hiked prior to that?  01:54:15 - Would you trade your hiking style for making it all the way to Katadhin?   01:55:58 - How did you go from hostels to doing traveling trail angeling?  01:58:00 - What is it about the trail that keeps you coming back? What is it that you love about the people and culture?  02:09:17 - Where can people find Miss Janet?  Instagram Themissjanet@gmail.com SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda  AT Killer James Jordan Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity Trail Profile: How to Hike the 96-Mile Lone Star Hiking Trail by Katie Houston Triple Crown of Bad Farts Listener Q&A 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. Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Jason Lawrence, Austen McDaniel, Andrew, Christopher Marshburn, S11N, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), and Cameron Brown. 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The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo Matt Shinn returns to the podcast (Check out episode 26 for his first appearance!) to discuss the ups and downs of his journey, addiction, regain and finding himself. I am so excited to have my friend here again to share his message of hope!  Find Matt on IG at @positivemileage! https://www.instagram.com/positivemileage/  Find him on Tiktok at @HikerXTrash! And follow his Youtube Channel "The Adventures of Hiker Trash and the Trail Angel!" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL-6ykk7SpuvNmlvHdIUvw/featured  Looking for help on your weight loss and health goals and considering Keto? Gormy is now a one-on-one Ketogenic lifestyle coach! Get more info at https://www.theketoroad.com/coach-mike  You can also find Gormy on IG at @gormygoesketo, Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the show at TheFatGuyForum@gmail.com! You can also support us and save money yourself by using code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt (https://shop.redmond.life/?afmc=GORMY) or also Select Savory Seasonings! (https://selectseasonings.com/?aff=15)  Great products I use every day!! Check them out! Don't forget to give us a rating and review on iTunes or whatever platform you use!! Thank you and be sure to amaze yourself today!

Chris Carter grew up the son of missionaries in Kenya, Africa. He moved to the United States to study, climb, learn. In 2018 Chris took the physical and spiritual challenge of hiking the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail in the western USA. The film he created grabbed me from the first sounds of a camp stove lighting up. I welcome Chris to The Happiness Quotient to discuss the journey, about the friendships formed, and about the process of creating this incredibly moving and powerful film called To Measure a Mile. I love the film and you will love it, as well. Excerpts from the film will weave together with the interview done with Chris from his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. To Measure A Mile can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX4gjMlGSHE&t=52sChris Carter on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chriscarter146/I'd like to thank Oliver and Chris Wood, Jano Ricks and The Wood Brothers management, as well as their publicist Kevin Calabro for granting us the rights to use HAPPINESS JONES for our theme music. We are deeply honored. Find The Wood Brothers at: https://www.thewoodbros.com/The Wood Brothers on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvWKQovDZlLceuct1EEMMQHappiness Jones video can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKIoiVWwF5AFor more about Thom Dharma Pollard, about personal coaching or his inspirational presentations, virtual or in person, look for him at eyesopenproductions.comTo join his mailing list for A Course In Happiness, email him at thom.dharma.pollard@gmail.comREADING LIST:Wild, From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayedhttps://www.cherylstrayed.com/wild_108676.htmWanderlust: A History of Walkingby Rebecca Solnithttps://www.amazon.com/Wanderlust-History-Walking-Rebecca-Solnit/dp/0140286012Shores Beyond Shores: From Holocaust to Hope, My True Storyby Irene Butterhttp://irene-butter.squarespace.com/bookReading Claudius: A Memoir in Two Partsby Caroline Hellerhttps://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/reading-claudius-a-memoir-in-two-partsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehappinessquotient)

Mei-Ling shares her experience hiking the Buckeye Trail (BT) as part of a Warrior Expeditions adventure. She also goes into some background of how she set out on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail leading up to doing the BT. We talk about trail towns, the amazing volunteers of the Buckeye Trail Association and what it's like to be a trail angel and trail maintainer. The Buckeye Trail is a 1,444-mile hiking trail and long-distance trail that loops around the state of Ohio. There are 26 sections that make up the trail. "First envisioned in the late 1950's as a trail from the Ohio River to Lake Erie, the Buckeye Trail evolved into a large loop, branching both north and east from Cincinnati. The separate legs rejoin in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Cleveland, and complete the trip to the lake. Because it is a loop, it is also in essence, endless. You may start a hike at any point and hike as long as you want without ever reaching an end!" (buckeyetrail.org)Connect with Mei-Ling:Hiking the BT Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838755563117551Watch Mei-Ling's Buckeye Trail movieConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Welcome to Hike's newest patron Julie Clark!Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

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...

Today on the Podcast Jester introduces us to Mary "Angel" Stewart. Mary is the first Section Hiker to join Jester and share her journey on the Mountains to Sea Trail. Mary is not only a section hike completer of the MST but she is also very active in the MST Community and provides Trail Angel services to hikers passing through Segments 9 & 10 of the trial. Connect with Mary "Angel" Stewart: MST Trail "Angel" Sections 9 & 10: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/the-trail/trail-angels/ Priddy's General Store: https://www.facebook.com/est.1888/?epa=SEARCH_BOX Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesterhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HikingRN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

This week on The Hiker Podcast Andy talks about his upcoming and first ever backpacking trip along the PCT AND we are excited to talk with legendary “trail angel”, author, and hiker Barney “Scout” Mann.  We talk about his journey as a trail angel and hiker along with his new book “Journey’s North: The Pacific Crest Trail” Also this week we have our second “Sawyer Segment” and  talk with “The Prodigy” about Lyme disease and what Sawyer Products is doing to raise awarness and help prevent Lyme disease and tick born illness. This weeks episode is brought to you by Sawyer Products, makers of the Sawyer Squeeze water filter. Barney Scout Mann has hiked the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. He is president of the Partnership for the National Trails System. Mann has been recognized with a Lowell Thomas Journalism Award and is the coauthor of The Pacific Crest Trail: Exploring America’s Wilderness Trail and author of The Continental Divide Trail: Exploring America’s Ridgeline Trail. He and his wife, Sandy, live in San Diego and have hosted more than 7,000 PCT hikers. Visit him online at his Website--BarneyScoutMann.com. Scout's new book Journeys North spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada. This ensemble story unfolds as these half-dozen hikers--including Barney and his wife, Sandy--trod north, forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. They face a once-in-a-generation drought and early severe winter storms that test their will in this bare-knuckled adventure. Only a third of all the hikers who set out on the trail that year would finish. "Journeys North is a masterclass in story telling. Barney Scout Mann invites readers into his trail family to experience a journey in goosebump-inducing detail. Zach Davis, editor in chief of The Trek. Go to https://sawyer.com for where to buy all of their amazing products that help keep us safe on the trail! Leave a voice message for Andy: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast  Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: @andyfilmsandhikes Each week new hiker Andy Neal, takes you along on the trail, reviewing gear, exploring hiking trends and most importantly talking with voices in the outdoor and hiking community finding stories of how hiking has inspired them to grow, create, and better the world and environment around them. A show for those first starting out on the trail and for experienced thru-hikers! Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all the ways to listen or to follow us on social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

Kate Tumanova from "Walk and Talk with Kate" and OnSetMask.com join the MindWalkers to talk about walking and talking. Everyone rides a rope swing and Kate reveals this is her best day in August.  Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Art versus Entertainment discussion continues. The MindWalkers encounter a troll. The gift of water revives them! A piece of robot spine is found on the fire road.  Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Tree talk. Dreams. Simulation. Miracles. Art versus Entertainment. And what would it mean to Sean if they found Matt Damon's dead crossdressed body on the trail.  Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

We summit Verdugo Peak! We talk about the best surfaces to have sex on. The Odyssey. Gulliver's Showers. Chads! Terry Gilliam!  Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Bang! Bang! We hear the sound of the police. Qualified Immunity = Legal murder. Civil Asset Forfeit = theft. An attempt to summit Verdugo Peak is made again.  Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

A revisit to the baloney layer of the Transportation Sandwich. Prosciutto! Someone almost had sex. And someone else had sex! And Barney da Wonderdog is obedient. NIGHTHIKE! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Part 2 of Nolan Silverstein (Dromebox)! Post Jim Morrison Cave, Mindwalkers must GET BACK TO THE TRAILHEAD ! But before hearing that, Sean & Mike walk Malibu's Dan Blocker Beach to deconstruct the episode. Sean gets busted for Barney! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Nolan Silverstein (Dromebox) joins the MindWalkers to talk about sex, drugs, and ART! We seek outJim Morrison Cave in Agora Hills. LABYRINTHIAN! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Sean's roommate is rushed to the emergency room. Mike talks about the propaganda of the DNC. Barney won't drink water. Addiction! Alcoholism! Drugs! FUCKING HOT! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Mike and Sean recount how an Old Man threatened Barney da Wonderdog. There was a confrontation with the old man. So now Will Mike confront old man Sean?  We play games in a tunnel! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Michael discusses the DNC. Sean defines violence. Barney pants. The Envy Spirit haunts the podcast and Sean admits to getting jerked off by a man.  Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Questing for microphones, Barney da WonderDog, Mike, and Sean venture through "The Grove" of Los Angeles Historic Farmer's Market. It claims to be "Los Angeles' Favorite Shopping, Dining & Lifestyle Destination" so in other words, a Capitalist Dystopian Hellscape. Will our MindWalkers consume or BE CONSUMED? Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

In a world without human, golf clubs still roam the course! Barney frolics in the River. Sean plays with a dead animal. The most delicious tomatoes in the world! Michael bemoans HellMart. Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

CONTINUATION! Our Negative Three MindWalkers, Sean, Mike and Barney Da WonderDog are back on Rattlesnake Trail and the trail is shit... and also something you wouldn't expect. Give us negative three stars on iTunes. And subscribe to one of our Negative Three Patreon Tier.  Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Sean is tired. Mike is cranky. Barney is SCOUT! Will the animal trail make animals of the MindWalkers as they fantasize about consuming delicious types of transportation? ANTLER! Spoiler they don't make it back. Griffith Park. Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Quick and sweaty! Michael bemoans Hollywood exploitation. Sean sees a tiny snake in the darkness. Barney is the bestest wonderdog in da world! Also new Patreon tiers! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

THE FIRST MINDWALK!? Sean, Mike, and Barney da Wonder Dog test recording equipment while hiking to the SS Dominator, which ran ashore in South Bay CA in 1961. This SwitchBack MindWalk takes us all the way back to LESS THAN 1 MONTH AGO! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Barney da Wonder Dog rolls around in horse pee as Mike and Sean explore the topic of sex near Forest Lawn Cemetery. Is this hard work? Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Just minding our own MindWalk when suddenly IT'S A SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE. That'll wake you up in the morning. Perhaps a discussion about Muppets can lighten the mood. Trail friends met! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Sean, Mike, and Barney address the Envy Spirits that haunt the MindWalk. The MindWalk wanders into the Burbank Western Channel by way of the L.A. River. Also birds. Also Bowser. Also DOUBLE SPORTSBALL!! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined yet again by famed Trail Angel, triple crowner, and author, Barney Scout Mann.  This convo focuses largely on Scout's new book, "Journeys North", Scout's beautiful account of his and Frodo's 2007 PCT thru-hike.  We learn what went into this immense research project, how he and Frodo fended off a bear with a two-part harmony, and we're blessed with a short reading from the book. We have another one-minute gear review, introduce a new segment- point / counter point, a triple crown of summer foods, and once again start to lose our minds at the show's close.  This one is a full boat. [divider] Listen Download this episode. [divider] Zpacks discount code:Use code: HEXAMIDBPR for $25 discount at Zpacks.com Greenbelly discount code: Use code: Trek2020 for 10% off sitewide at greenbelly.co. [divider] Apply to be The Trek's Full-Time Content + Marketing Specialist The Trek's Pledge to Do Better BACKPACKER RADIO MERCH Interview with Scout (Barney  Mann) Listen to Scout’s previous episode here.  Order his book here! QOTD: You get one wish but 70% of the population also gets what you wish for—what is your wish? Hikerlink! Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross Check out Trail Correspondents Check out The Attempt!  [divider] 00:04:30 - QOTD:  You get one wish but 70% of the population also gets what you wish for—what is your wish? 00:08:33 - Can you give us an intro into how you got started with backpacking?  00:10:19 - Can you tell us the story of doing the PCT?  00:12:19 - Do you regret going SOBO on the AT? 00:14:30 - Scout’s involvement in the GAOA (Great American Outdoors Act)  00:15:30 - What do your neighbors think about the hikers you host?  00:16:30 - Scout and Frodo’s nightly after-dinner talk and stream crossing safety. 00:18:30 - Can you tell us about your career (after your Boy Scout days)?  00:19:30 - Are you a lawyer because you’re a good writer or are you a good writer because you’re a lawyer? 00:20:05 - What kind of lawyer were you? 00:21:54 - What was Scout thinking when he was retiring?  00:22:20 - Listen to Episode 26! (Scout’s previous episode) 00:22:45 - Where did the inspiration for “Journeys North” come from?  00:27:57 - What was the research process for gathering intel on your trail family?  00:30:10 - What does it really mean when Scout asks to write about you?  00:32:15 - Scout saved a man’s life.  00:34:09 - Scout reads an excerpt from the book. 00:36:28 - Is Scout reading his audiobook?  00:39:36 - Were you anticipating a trail family being such a huge part of your hike?  00:41:48 - What is the secret to a long and happy marriage?  00:42:48 - Can you give an example of a tough time you talked about in the book?  00:47:55 - Were you shocked by what you gathered in your research and interviews of your hiking family vs. what you saw on trail?  00:54:25 - Can you share other stories that had to be cut from the book?  00:58:58 - Can we get a two-part harmony? 01:02:20 - Can you talk about Rainy Pass?  01:09:44 - Where should people go to purchase your book? Amazon helps Scout the most. 01:10:22 - Are Scout and Frodo going to host hikers in 2021?  Segments Trek Propaganda Biggest Similarities (and Differences) Between Backpacking and Bikepacking by Maggie Slepian Applications for Bloggers and Vloggers for 2021 Hot Takes for 2020 (and beyond?) 1-Minute Gear Reviews SAXX Men’s Boxer Briefs Montbell Rain Pants Send us Cinnamon Court Debates Point - Counterpoint: How you store water on the trail. Triple Crown of Summer Foods What season do deviled eggs belong to? Mail Bag 5 Star Reviews Pupdates Comment ______ to win a sticker! Backcountry Matchmaking Hayden (LLC) - @hayden.cox2@gmail.com, @haydenstuartcox Legs - @kbrookshire Tree - @jefftreezus The Gossamer Gear Crotch Pot & it’s review on The Trek [divider] 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. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Christopher Marshburn, Janelle L, Paul Packman Sealy, S11N, Sawyer Products, and Thomas Fullner A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdlet, Jacob Northrup, Jason Lawrence, Jeff LaFranier, Jeffrey Miller, Mark Snook, Mitchell, Peter, Peter Ellenberg, and Zoe Jenkins Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.

Sean, Mike, and Barney da Wonder Dog seek the inspiration they need to to launch the MindWalk Podcast. What better place than the Santa Monica Mountains' own Inspiration Point. Now if only they can reach it. Trail Moochers get 2 free MindWalks a week. Trail Angels get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalks free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Walking and Talking. MindWalk is fitness for your body, mind, and spirit. Join Michael Wakcher, Sean Humphries, and Barney da Wonder Dog for your daily fix. MindWalk is better than a Podcast! Trail Moochers get 1 MindWalk a week. Trail Angels get 3! Barney Cadets get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalk free in August. Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod   Follow MindWalk on Social Media Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Our main guest today is Melissa “Click!” Goodwin, a licensed outdoor guide and photographer. She is the founder of Girl Gotta Hike, which connects women with nature, confidence, and camaraderie, both online and on-trail through blog posts, podcast interviews, and guided hiking and backpacking trips in and around New York City. She and her dad, Michael “LongTime” Goodwin, thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail together in 2011. This is her story. Melissa can be found at: Girl Gotta Hike Website www.girlgottahike.com Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-gotta-hike-the-podcast/id1485833617 https://open.spotify.com/show/0YHVJuW8bitL56H4B1l9UE @girlgottahike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlgottahike @girlgottahike on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/girlgottahike @girlgottahike on Twitter https://twitter.com/girlgottahike Melissa Goodwin Photography http://melissagoodwinphotography.com Mel and Mike Hike - A 2011 AT Adventure http://melandmikehike.com We also hear from Janet Hensley, universally known and loved as Miss Janet, the ultimate Trail Angel. Miss Janet's calm, pragmatic take on the current pandemic is welcome at this time. Finally, Tim Montgomery's Grandma Gatewood's Walk reaches the second half of the AT, revealing more of her brutal relationship with her husband. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. The donate button is on the Mighty Blue podcast page at https://mightyblueontheat.com/the-podcast/ Any support is gratefully received.

This interview with Silvia Cassano was recorded nearly a year ago, but I've only just recovered it. Silvia is a "Trail Angel" referred to by a previous guest, yet she has so much more to offer than that. Her knowledge of all things trail shines through here, with her many positions within the AT community contributing, particularly to the trail in her own community. Image courtesy of Jeff Yardis. Silvia admits to being opinionated, so her views on the trail are pretty much unvarnished and welcome at this time. She is passionate about the true meaning of Trail Magic and isn't a big fan of hiker feeds, with Leave No Trace principles uppermost in her mind. The Vermont theme is continued by a conversation with Jess Treat, a woman in whose home I have now stayed twice, both on my 2014 thru-hike and my hike last year. Jess tells us about her home and the service that she offers hikers seeking some warmth and comfort on the trail. Finally, Paul Stutzman is on the verge of New Hampshire–also in Vermont!!

We are joined by legendary PCT trail angel, Donna, L-Rod Saufley of Hiker Heaven.  Donna comes by her trail name, L-Rod, short for lightning rod, very honestly. She's exceptionally outspoken, a ball of energy, and has a deep passion for the Pacific Crest Trail and its community.  We hear all about her time serving as a trail angel to PCT hikers for more than two decades.  This conversation is fun, engaging, educational, and we dip our toe into some controversial subjects.   Chaunce and I wrap-up the show with an update on the latest from Hiker Heaven, how you can get a free trip to the moon in a likely very prostitute-y way, a triple crown of stereotypes you meet on trail, and we are blessed with another listener poop story. Backpacker Radio SoCal Road Trip Presented by Sawyer! Use code "ATDrink15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15% Gossamer Gear The One Gossamer Gear Gorilla Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella Sawyer Picaridin Packets Last chance to apply for The Trek's 2020 Ambassador Program Backpacker Radio Internship Application Interview with Donna "L-Rod" Saufley of Hiker Heaven Donna's favorite moments as a trail angel Donna's section hikes of the PCT Her advice to aspiring thru-hikers QOTD: If you could swap one trait with the opposite sex what would it be and why? Trek Propaganda / Interview Follow-Up Update on the Future of Hiker Heaven by Sam Olthof How to Get a Free Trip to the Moon! The Triple Crown of Stereotypes You Meet on Trail Listener Poop Stories 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, Cristopher Marshburn, S11N, Sawyer Products, Thomas Fullner, and Travis Smith. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Gregory Gardner, Jacob Northrup, Jeff LaFranier, Mark Snook, Michelle Pugh, 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.

It's a town day, and after a month without a break the guys are looking forward to taking a couple of nights in a motel and having a Zero day tomorrow. There's still 19 miles to go to get to Ashland, and it's another hot one. Realising they've not washed their clothes for 400 miles they are keen to find a laundromat when they get there! They calculate that they have about 48-49 days left to complete the next two states, which is mad when it has taken them 127 days to get through California. They head up a steep climb before a long descent to Callahan's Lodge at the I-5, from where they can hitch to Ashland. Halfway up the hill they get news of a waiting cooler full of sodas at the top; this news helps them finish the climb and they relax in the shade with a cool drink. Hearing the cars on the interstate as they near the road, they decide to have lunch at Callahan's Lodge, and afterwards make contact with Eddie, a Trail Angel from Ashland, who comes and takes them into town. Checking in at the Ashland Motel they dump their bags, plan on a shower, a visit to Safeway, and a curry for dinner. Day 128 ends well, and Oregon so far is a pleasant experience. Episode 111 of Trail & Errors :)

While hiking the Long Trail in Vermont, we met solo backpacker Dawn who quickly became our trail angel. We instantly connected and shared meaningful conversation with her. After time on the trail with her, we spent a night at her home. Listen to our interview with Dawn where we cover what it's like to be a solo backpacker and how to best prepare! We also dive into why we declared her our "trail angel" on our Long Trail section hike. To listen more about our Long Trail section hike listen to Summer Road Trip Day 10, 11 and 12 episodes. ---- Hiking Thru Life T-shirts and water bottles: hikingthrulife.net/shop --- 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/hiking-thru-life/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hiking-thru-life/support

No 2º podcast de Jeff Santos na PCT, ele fala sobre a pedra que rolou na trilha, a unha do dedão do pé que perdeu, do encontro com caçadores, da melhor e pior casa de Trail Angel da trilha e muito mais. Ouça e comente o podcast do Speedy González.

As D-Day draws closer, we breakdown the following Trail Lingo: Thru-Hiker (01:11); Section Hiker (02:15); Day Hiker (03:26); Ultra-Light (04:10); NOBO/SOBO (04:55); Flip Flop (05:55); Post Holing (06:50); Glissade (08:09); Cowboy Camp (08:48); Hiker's Midnight (09:35); Zero (10:34); Nero (11:15); A Bubble/ The Bubble (11:55); Hiker Hunger (13:25); Hiker Trash (14:54); Trail Angel (15:30); Trail Magic (16:55); PUD (17:55); HOYOH (18:48); LNT (20:00).

Learn about Jim Tabor, who is better known as Barefoot Carver and Spoon Man. He’s a Trail Angel who carves spoons and leaves them out on the Appalachian Trail as a bit of Trail Magic for hikers along the way. Jim shares his experiences of how he got into carving spoons, stories of some of the special spoons he’s carved and how he hopes that others are inspired to leave a little trail magic. Whether you are a thru hiker or just spend the day on the trail, you’ll be inspired by Jim’s story. And maybe even leave some of your own magic out on the trail - wherever that may be. Visit Jim’s Instagram to learn more about the spoons he carves and some of the adventures they have been on. Connect with Lori and Hike on social mediaInstagramFacebookMusic track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Stacia shares her personal experiences of being on the Appalachian Trail and how it helped her grow and find purpose in life. Anyone who is planning a section or thru hike or has done one will find that listening to her story gives a candid and honest perspective that gets to the heart of why we hike. Stacia reflects on overcoming obstacles, pushing her body to its limits and the bonds of her trail family as she set out to reach Katahdin. What she discovered along the way is that the Appalachian Trail is more than the number of miles you hike or what you check off on the list. The trail changed her life. Through Stacia's story, we get to understand what it really means to find Katahdin. Connect with Stacia on InstagramConnect with Lori and Hike on social mediaInstagramFacebookMusic track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Backpacker Radio celebrates reaching its double digit episode birthday (?) with a bonus interview from Pacific Crest Trail super trail angel, Frodo, of Scout and Frodo fame.  But first, the crew sits down with Chaunce's PCT buddy, Ballflap, as he is mere hours away from beginning his migration to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Topics include:  Bedrock Sandals Dickflap aka Filipe Deandrade Ballflap's Big 3 MLD Prophet Enlightened Equipment Revelation Big AgnesFlyCreek UL 1 Interview with Frodo of Scout and Frodo PCT Class of 2017 Video (edited and produced by Chaunce) The Best Tents for Thru-Hiking  The Real Hiking Viking vs. ZPacks Carbon Fiber Staff 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. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Sawyer Products A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Kate Hurley, Gregory Gardner, Susan Anderson, Terrain OfSol, and Clint "DuctTape" Sherbet! Follow Ballflap, Backpacker Radio, The Trek, Chaunce, and Badger on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube Follow The Trek on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for our newsletter.