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Good stewardship of our public lands is important, especially now that the federal government has cut some workers. Anna Roth from Washington Trails Association takes us to one of Washington's most popular trails to talk about some ways to steward the state's forestland. Check out the Washington Trails Association’s website to learn more about how to show your love and support for Washington’s public lands. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host John Kruse was in The Dalles, Oregon for the annual Northwest Outdoor Writers Association conference.  He shares two interviews that won first and second place in the audio/broadcast/podcast category of the annual Excellence In Craft Contest. 1.  Victoria Obermeyer with the Washington Trails Association shares Washington State's best whale watching hikes 2.  Mandy Miles at the Jack O' Connor Hunting Heritage Center shares some stories about this legendary hunting and shooting editor. 3.  We also share another interview that aired last spring with Jason Brooks who has some great advice for turkey hunters. 4. Throw in our regular BirdNote and Extended Mack's Minute and we've got a great show for you!   www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.nowaoutdoors.com    

Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A."Taken from book publisher details:This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout. This book is packed with practical information, too.Young adventurers 7+ will learn about:• Navigating, and what to do if you get lost• Essential hiking equipment• How to leave no trace and protect the environment• Pooping in the woods!• Staying safe in the heat, snow, and rain• Fire safety and setting up camp• Encountering wildlife and safety• Locating the North Star and understanding the night skyAuthor and internet sensation Iron Tazz offers a wealth of information based on years of experience hiking every kind of trail and from sharing adventures with his own little boy. Full of kid-friendly tips and tricks for enjoying nature, this is the perfect book for learning how to hike your own hike.National Parks and trails: Olympic National Park; Mount Rainier National Park; Redwood National Park; Death Valley National Park; Yosemite National Park; Acadia National Park; Wind River Range; Sawtooth National Forest; Grand Canyon National Park; Glacier National Park; Arches National Park; Yellowstone National Park; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Crater Lake National Park; Petrified Forest National Park; Denali National Park and Preserve; Pacific Crest Trail; Appalachian Trail; North Cascades National Park; Continental Divide National Scenic TrailConnect with Iron: https://www.irontazz.com/Buy the book (Amazon) Support the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com

This week John Kruse chats with 1.  Breanna Bruce about NW Washington salmon fishing 2.  A WDFW Bear Expert has tips to reduce conflicts between these animals and humans 3.  A Mack's Minute with Bob Loomis about steelhead fishing in the Columbia River Gorge 4.  Victoria Obermeyer with the Washington Trails Association joins us to talk about some great whale watching trails in the Evergreen State www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

We're getting closer to the heart of hiking season in the northwest. We'll get some recommendations for adventures that don't attract big crowds from Anna Roth, digital content manager for the Washington Trails Association. Destinations and other resources covered in this episode:Mount TeneriffeMount WalkerLBA Park Redmond Watershed PreserveBilly Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Rattlesnake MountainKid friendly halfway hikesBarrier-free trails WTA's Trailblazer mobile app We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 guests join us to promote a couple of the non-profits participating in the major giving event "Give Big". Brianna Stevenson with Seattle Humane Society informs us of the nearly 1 million meals provided to community pets, and the Community Medicine program that breaks down barriers in caring for our fur babies. Seattle Humane also helps other shelters around the country most affected by disasters and dangerous overcrowding.  www.seattlehumane.org   www.wagives.org Brynna Counts-Morgan is a manager with Washington Trails Association, but she began by using the great app to find great hiking trails in the state. WTA is working to raise $140,000 during GiveBIG for their efforts in creating and maintaining the thousands of miles of wonderful nature trails in our area. Members donate 150,000 hours of maintenance annually. She invites our support and invites us to get out to hike as well as to volunteer.www.wta.org    www.wagives.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brynna Counts-Morgan is a manager with Washington Trails Association, but she began by using the great app to find great hiking trails in the state. WTA is working to raise $140,000 during GiveBIG for their efforts in creating and maintaining the thousands of miles of wonderful nature trails in our area. Members donate 150,000 hours of maintenance annually. She invites our support and invites us to get out to hike as well as to volunteer.www.wta.org    www.wagives.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 guests join us to promote a couple of the non-profits participating in the major giving event "Give Big".  Brianna Stevenson with Seattle Humane Society informs us of the nearly 1 million meals provided to community pets, and the Community Medicine program that breaks down barriers in caring for our fur babies. Seattle Humane also helps other shelters around the country most affected by disasters and dangerous overcrowding.  www.seattlehumane.org   www.wagives.org  Brynna Counts-Morgan is a manager with Washington Trails Association, but she began by using the great app to find great hiking trails in the state. WTA is working to raise $140,000 during GiveBIG for their efforts in creating and maintaining the thousands of miles of wonderful nature trails in our area. Members donate 150,000 hours of maintenance annually. She invites our support and invites us to get out to hike as well as to volunteer. www.wta.org    www.wagives.org

Brynna Counts-Morgan is a manager with Washington Trails Association, but she began by using the great app to find great hiking trails in the state. WTA is working to raise $140,000 during GiveBIG for their efforts in creating and maintaining the thousands of miles of wonderful nature trails in our area. Members donate 150,000 hours of maintenance annually. She invites our support and invites us to get out to hike as well as to volunteer. www.wta.org    www.wagives.org

In July of 2006, a 27-year-old woman and her mother set out for a four-mile hike around an idyllic Washington lake. Hours after they started their trek, their bodies were found by fellow hikers, and it was clear that they had been murdered. But how did they meet this tragic fate, and why? These are the stories of Mary Cooper and her daughter, Susanna Stodden, also known as the Pinnacle Lake Murders. BONUS EPISODES Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-west-true-crime/id1448151398 Patreon: patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. King 5: https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/mary-cooper-susanna-stodden-unsolved-snohomish-county-murder/281-cf04d027-bb9e-4332-8572-f528fdff87b3 2. King 5: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/david-stodden-passes-3rd-polygraph-test-in-unsolved-murders-of-wife-and-daughter/281-603049836 3. The Olympian: https://www.newspapers.com/image/806023375/?terms=mary%20cooper%20susanna%20stodden&match=1 4. Mary's Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14935751/mary-cooper 5. Susanna's Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169360955/susanna-stodden 6. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/seattletimes/name/mary-stodden-obituary?id=29016901 7. The Spokesman-Review: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/mar/11/womens-deaths-remain-a-mystery/ 8. University of Washington Magazine: https://magazine.washington.edu/mary-cooper-1950-2006/ 9. Medium: https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-bizarre-double-murder-of-mary-cooper-and-susanna-stodden-29cf63206e59 10. Herald Net: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/murder-case-is-cold-but-memory-still-burns/ 11. US News: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/washington/decatur-elementary-school-241334 12. Herald Net: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/three-years-and-no-answers-in-slaying-of-hikers/ 13. Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/10-years-after-his-wife-daughter-were-killed-on-hike-lack-of-answers-haunts-north-seattle-man/ 14. Washington Trails Association: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/pinnacle-lake 15. University of Washington Magazine: https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/murder-fascinates-but-experts-say-its-becoming-rarer/ 16. Herald Net: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/shock-gives-way-to-grief/ 17. Herald Net: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/murder-case-is-cold-but-memory-still-burns/ 18. Washington Trail Association: https://www.wta.org/news/magazine/magazine/1207.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The weather might have missed the memo, but summer has started. One upside of the gloomy weather is quieter (but muddier) hiking trails. We revisit our episode about the Rattlesnake Ledge trail renovation today. It's a big change for the state's most popular hike. Guest: Emily Snyder, maintenance crew lead for the Washington Trails Association.

If you are an experienced hiker, new to hiking, or just planning a visit to Washington State and are in search of great hikes, THE reference to use is WTA.org. Joining us in this episode is Anna Roth, a hiking content manager for the WTA. Now, she researches hikes and works with a team of correspondents who help her improve Washington Trails Association's online hiking guide. If you are an avid hiker or looking for great hikes to explore in Washington State this is a great episode. In the Pit Stop I share about Gnomeing and what that means for our upcoming cross country road trip.

Humans have a long history of two healthy and accessible activities: walking & hiking. But being in the wilderness is more than a walk in the park. In this episode, experts from WA and CO discuss hiking benefits, preparation, safety, and respect for nature. [214 characters].   Guests:  Lee Jacobsen, JD. Lee is a Seattle attorney and avid hiker and backpacker. He is a founder of the Washington Hikers and Climbers facebook group, an 8-years running FB hiking community of over 200,000 people in WA state. Tim Durkin MD. Tim is a physician with board certification in both emergency and sports medicine, based in Colorado. Dr Durkin is the chief medical officer for Base Medical, a wilderness medicine education company, as well as medical director for the San Juan National Forest, SAR program coordinator for Colorado Highland Helicopters, and a responder with La Plata County SAR in Colorado. He is a former paramedic and Eagle Scout, with over 25 years of technical wilderness SAR experience. Dr Durkin practices emergency medicine at a rural hospital serving Native Americans, and occupational medicine for public safety agencies. Opinions expressed today by Dr Durkin are his own and not official positions of any of his employers or affiliates.    Resources: Washington Trails Association—A nonprofit organization. “Washington Trails Association mobilizes hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, steward and champion trails and public lands.” Trail information is specific to Washington State, but there is much on their website that is useful to anyone—general hiking information and tips for hiking. For example, see Trail Smarts, which has a lot of how to videos. The Mountaineers— A nonprofit “outdoor community of 14,000 active members in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1906, getting people of all ages outside safely and responsibly for over 100 years.”  The Mountaineers has much to offer anyone no matter where they live: The Mountaineers book publishing and information resources are useful to hikers worldwide, including maps and a range of books and guides that provide detail about hiking & climbing tools, techniques, skills and safety in the wilderness.  Base Medical — Their mission is “to empower a safe outdoor community through access to innovative and sustainable education.” They have some on-line training available. Our guest Dr. Tim Durkin is Chief Medical Office for this organization. WHC - Washington Hikers and Climbers, public FB group “for Washington hikers, climbers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers, and other outdoor inclined residents of or visitors to the state.” NWAC —“The Northwest Avalanche Center exists to increase avalanche awareness, reduce avalanche impacts, and equip the community with mountain weather and avalanche forecasts, education, and data.” All Trails — An app based retail organization that aims to connect people with the outdoors; large resource of curated trails and detailed trail information with global coverage.  MeetUp Groups — There are thousands of walking and hiking meetup groups in the US and globally. A great way to meet like minded walkers/hikers and learn and explore together. FB Groups — A great way to meet like minded walkers/hikers and learn and explore together.  REI — A cooperative retail organization that not only sells gear but also provides lots of information resources on line and in classes and group events for hiking, camping, and staying safe in the wilderness.    Follow the Show online at Podcast Website: https://theoriginalguidetomenshealth.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/guide2menshlth   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-original-guide-to-mens-health/  

on Sunday Morning Magazine: Jill Simmons CEO of Washington Trails Association gives a quick overview of the work being done by volunteers--creating and repairing trails; of the trainings provided for leadership so teachers and group leaders can take students out in the wilderness safely and with the right gear. There's a gear lending library that makes that possible. Donations make a huge difference. www.wta.org

This week on Northwestern Outdoors Radio we'll talk about some great backpacking loops you can hike with Loren Drummond with the Washington Trails Association, get an outdoors news round-up focusing on deer and ducks from the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game, share tips to catch pink salmon in the saltwater from Bob Loomis and get a fishing report from Scott Collingsworth at the Fort Peck Marina and RV Park in NE Montana.

Preparing for a summer outdoors calls for preparation. Washington Trails Association gives us some creative ways to plan our next hike--including astrological signs! How should Seattle and King County help people who are addicted to drugs? A new memoir explores several attempts to find help. And The Nez Perce tribe Vice Chairman shares why they support a contentious Idaho proposal to remove dams from the Lower Snake River.

Seattle summer are a classic staple to cherish. Getting outside for a hike or camping trip is a natural part of the PNW experience. But where should you go and how do you prepare for the heatwaves and still cool waters? Bill Radke spoke with Kindra Ramos the Communications and Outreach Director at Washington Trails Association about preparing for summer hikes.

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This week on Northwestern Outdoors Radio Rob Lyon talks a cast and blast expedition to one of the most remote parts of the greater northwest, the Owyhee Canyon Lands of Southeast Oregon.  Bob Loomis with Mack's Lure has a Banks Lake walleye fishing report you'll want to hear and outdoors writer Troy Rodakowski has got some deer and duck reports and advice to share.  Finally, Anna Roth with the Washington Trails Association has some great suggestions for lowland hikes for this fall and winter where snowshoes won't be required! . http://www.northwesternoutdoors.com  

In today’s episode, Rami Nasr shares the series of events that lead to the founding of high performance sock brand From The Ground Up. Rami describes his journey from a 3 day hiking trip with the wrong pair of socks, to researching the top manufactures in the USA, to the motive for the beautiful designs that pay tribute to the mountains of the PNW. Now he spreads the word by sending free products to outdoorsy influencers and lets the quality speak for itself. From The Ground Up is now crushing the Brick and Mortar game with a range of retailers across Washington as well as enjoying a thriving E-Commerce business. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEThe best businesses come from personal pain points.Don’t be closed off to Brick and Mortar opportunitiesActivism and contribution are incredible brand boosters.Use pre-orders as a way to fund short term product pivots.Word of mouth and social media through brand ambassadors can be an effective low cost marketing strategy. Free product for content works!Listen to your customers and constantly improve your product based on feedback. TODAY’S GUESTRami Nasr is the founder of From The Ground Up, he is a dynamic and innovative entrepreneur with extensive sales and marketing experience. From The Ground Up a brand specializing in high-quality merino wool socks durable enough for hiking, and stylish enough for everyday life. They partnered with Washington Trails Association, a local, Washington non-profit focused on preserving and maintaining the trails. Find out more about From The Ground Up on LinkedIn or visit their website at https://www.ftgusocks.com. Connect with Rami on LinkedIn. If you want to learn more about the eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand click here:https://mindfulmarketing.co/products/full-growth-planIf you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!https://mindfulmarketing.co/applyWant to join a network of founders and executives who know your unique challenges in scaling your E-com brand from 7 to 8 figures? Apply to join our Ecom Executives Mastermind here: https://Mindfulmarketing.co/mastermind

Steve believes that his strength and passion in life has been fueled by a deep understanding of himself and a drive to pursue things which help him cultivate purpose. His love for the wilderness and time outdoors led him to travel to the far north of the continent which ultimately inspired him to form an adventure themed business. He wants him ventures in the world of business to not only help others to self actualize, but to ultimately build a legacy of increased environmental stewardship and compassion in our society.Born and raised on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Steve’s exposure to the wonders of the outdoors started at a young age. This love for nature has followed him throughout his career, from a 3 year tenure at Washington Trails Association to where he is now in Seattle. Steve manages communications, marketing, sales and many other logistic aspects of Camp N Car. Between his work experience, travels and a degree in International Studies from UW Seattle, he has gained a wide variety of skills and a worldly knowledge set that have aided him greatly in his entrepreneurial pursuits. In his free time Steve can be found climbing mountains, brewing cider and performing original music in several projects.

Kindra Ramos with the Washington Trails Association talks about the effects COVID 19 is having on their non-profit organization, the work they do, and what a lack of maintained trails will mean for hikers this spring and summer.  Air Date - 05/16/2020 www.northwesternoutdoors.com www.wta.org  

Hiking during the Covid-19 pandemic

Hiking during the Covid-19 pandemic

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Joy always dreamed of becoming a park ranger.  She currently works at one of Washington’s busiest state parks and always has a smiling face when answering visitor's questions. Throughout the year, she leads guided hikes, coordinates special events and develops several park-run programs.  On this episode, we talk about her love for the outdoors, how others can help protect our natural spaces and the typical career path to becoming a full-time park ranger. Links from the episode:  Washington Trails Association:  https://www.wta.org Student Conservation Association: https://www.thesca.org/# Mountains to Sound Greenway: https://mtsgreenway.org Washington State Parks: https://www.parks.wa.gov Zion National Park: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

I had a great conversation with Kindra Ramos with Washington Trails Association. She answered my call today, Friday March 20th.Washington is in the midsts of the Corona Virus, also known as Covid-19. We discuss some ways to safely navigate the outdoors, using the guidelines of social distancing.https://www.wta.org/go-outside/social-distancing-hiking-in-the-time-of-coronavirushttps://www.wta.org/news/signpost/landmark-federal-fundingFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/washingtontrails/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/washingtontrails/

This week we speak with the Communications & Outreach Director at Washington Trails Association, Kindra Ramos.Washington Trails Association (WTA) is a non-profit community that has been protecting trails and outdoor spaces in Washington in some for or another for over 50 years. Kindra speaks to the instinctual boost we get from being on a trail in the woods, beside a waterfall or in a field of wildflowers.WTA offers a huge resource for hikers via their website and its countless list of hikes and trip reports. They are also committed to restoring trails through volunteer work parties.Learn more on their website: www.wta.org

The Washington Trails Association is an example of what is possible when people come together in a concerted effort to help ensure our trail systems are here to stay. Since the beginning of this podcast, I've had guests mention time and again that the WTA is making a difference and I wanted to find out why.On this episode, we dive into the history of the WTA, their reach, their projects, their mission, and everything else that makes up a trails association. We not only discuss the past and present, but we dive into what the future holds for our trail systems as well.Enjoy!By Land,Emory R. WangerInterested in talking about the show with other listeners??First things first, thanks for taking the time to listen to this podcast is greatly appreciated! If you have questions, comments, or want to dive further into the details of this show and others, you can join the By Land Podcast Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192723304224313/ to link up with myself and other listeners. See you on there!HELP THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more. I can't do it without you!SWAG - http://byland.co/shop/Comic Book - http://byland.co/comic-book/Show NotesIntroductionsBackstory on the WTAWhat the WTA is and doesHow the WTA worksWhat's possible with an org like the WTAPartnering with other organizationsHow trails were created and what prevents them from being maintainedThe dream scenario and long term plansThe impact of the outdoor economyInvesting in the outdoorsA return to the outdoorsGetting involved in a trail crewA day in the life of a trail volunteerFunding the WTAWhat's at risk by doing nothing to protect the outdoorsEduction firstFinding a trail to hikeLearning to a ppreciating the small things on a hikeHow to follow up with the WTA to learn moreLinkshttps://www.wta.org/

Description: Bryan talks with his brother Dan about their trip to Olympic National Park in the fall of 2017. They discuss their highlights and challenges of visiting the park in the shoulder-season.   Discussion includes the following: Dan’s ’84 Chevy (2:34) Lake Quinault Lodge (3:52) Enchanted Valley Hike to O’Reilly Creek-13miles (4:53) Ruby Beach (12:55) Hoh Rainforest (13:40) Firewood challenge (18:22) Bear canister challenge (19:53) Ozette (21:00) Sol Duc Hot Springs (27:30) Roosevelt Elk (31:19) Visiting with kids (35:00) Resources: Olympic National Park Lake Quinault Lodge Enchanted Valley Hike Ruby Beach Hoh Rainforest Ozette Sol Doc Hot Springs Sol Duc Hot Springs Camping Sol Doc Hot Springs Lodging Roosevelt Elk at Olympic National Park Washington Trails Association   Actions Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Support us on Patreon, click on "Support Our Show" on our homepage. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks

If you love using and having access to the thousands of miles of hiking trails throughout the United States, you're going to want to listen to this episode of The By Land Podcast. Clay Jacobson is a Thru Hiker who works with the Idaho Trails Association and helps manage the coordination of the Idaho Centennial Trail (which he hiked not too long ago).On this episode, you'll hear about Clay's personal story of how he got into long distance backpacking and why he's now focused on saving as many miles of trail as possible. We cover the current state of trails in the US, how they're funded and maintained, and why there are sometimes thousands of miles of trail disappearing each year.This podcast is all about backpacking, but there wouldn't be any such thing if organizations like the Idaho Trails Association didn't exist. Non-profits like the ITA organize themselves to help preserve our trail systems and they need your help to keep doing it.You won't want to miss this episode with Clay Jacobson. Not only does he drop some serious knowledge on me, but he's a great dude as well. It was a pleasure talking with him.Enjoy!By Land,Emory RonaldTHANKS FOR LISTENING!!Taking the time to listen to this podcast is greatly appreciated! If you have questions or comments, feel free to reach me at emory@byland.co or leave a comment below. I'd love to hear from you.HELP THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more. I can't do it without you!Lifestyle Shop - http://byland.co/shop/Comic Book - http://byland.co/comic-book/Patreon - http://byland.co/patreon/SHOW NOTES IntroductionsWho is Clay Jacobson?How Clay got into Thru Hiking and his background with backpacking (this is a good one)Training for a Thru HikeHow Clay's education in literature impacted his desire to adventure How each trail Clay has done has prepared him for the next oneClay's experience on the Idaho Centennial TrailThe state of trails in the US: how they're maintained, funded, and cared for.What happened between the time trails were established and where we are today?Trail organizationHow are other outdoor organizations communicating their “value” in order to recieve funding for trail maintenanceWhat it means when trails disappear; is it always a bad thing?National Trails Day - how to get involved in keeping trails open and clearedHow a trail crew works!How to reach the Idaho Trails Association or other trail organizations (bonus info on the Idaho Centennial Trail) LinksIdaho Trails Association - http://www.idahotrailsassociation.org/Washington Trails Association - https://www.wta.org/National Trails Day - https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

Dan Sedlacek, at 14, was inspired to seek out the PCT when he met a group of friendly thru-hikers. Years later, he and his brother tackled the 2600+ mile trail using gear they had made themselves. Here a second inspiration would hit, a desire to create a handmade gear company. Now, Dan runs Uphill Designs located in Seattle. He and Jason sat in the office one morning discussing the triumphs and travails of the Pacific Crest Trail and running a small business. LINKS: uphilldesigns.com facebook.com/uphilldesignsco instagram.com/uphilldesigns etsy.com/shop/UphillDesignsCo PCT Association: pcta.org Ray Jardine: rayjardine.com Walking the West Trailer: youtu.be/ZGAtvyTJzpI Yogi’s PCT Handbook: yogisbooks.com/pacific-crest-trail/pct-yogis-pacific-crest-trail-handbook Trail Life (New edition of PCT Hiker’s Handbook): rayjardine.com/ray-way/Books/Trail-Life/index.htm Anish Anderson: runhikelivelove.blogspot.com Washington Trails Association: wta.org Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship: foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106