Scott Talmage is an accomplished outdoorsmen, alpinist, and all-around fun guy. He is also owner of endeavor brewing (and spirits) here in Columbus Ohio. We sit down and talk to Scott about winter hiking in the Himalayas, his most dangerous hiking encounters, brewing beer and spirits, upcoming hiking plans, and how covid has effected everything. We had a great time talking Scott - thanks for BSing! Please check out endeavor brewing in Columbus  

https://endeavorbrewing.com/

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Dr. Jeff Meldrum is a Full Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology at Idaho State University (since 1993). He teaches human anatomy in the graduate health professions programs. His research encompasses questions of vertebrate evolutionary morphology generally, primate locomotor adaptations more particularly, and especially the emergence of modern human bipedalism. His co-edited volume, From Biped to Strider: the Emergence of Modern Human Walking, Running, and Resource Transport, proposes a more recent innovation of modern striding gait than previously assumed. His interest in the footprints attributed to sasquatch, was piqued when he examined a set of 15-inch tracks in Washington, in 1996. Now his lab houses well over 300 footprint casts attributed to this mystery primate.  

Check out his book on the matter: https://www.amazon.com/Sasquatch-Legend-Science-Jeff-Meldrum/dp/0765312174

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Welcome to 2021!  In this episode we discuss our upcoming hiking plans, some up and coming BSing guests we are having on the show, try some awesome bourbon, and field some questions from the audience. Here's to a new year!

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On this episode we are joined by "Alone" contestant Barry Karcher. As huge fans of the show, we were thrilled when Barry agreed to come on.  Barry Karcher is a self-defense instructor, teaching Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fort Collins, Colorado. A minimalist bushcrafter, Barry has been hunting, fishing, and trapping since he was nine.  

Barry was an AWESOME guest to talk to. We sit down and talk to Barry about his experience on Alone. We talk about getting on the show, prepping for survival in the arctic, some creepy things that happened to him, what he would do differently, and all things in between.  THANK YOU Barry for talking to us - please check him out, as well as the "Alone" show.  

https://www.instagram.com/barrykarcher/?hl=en 

https://www.facebook.com/UPNATEM78/

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Well, 2020 has been a real crap year.  We sit down, open up a fine bottle of bourbon, and reflect on everything from 2020. Join us for a drink and some reminiscing on what a year 2020 was. We will also talk about plans for 2021, field some Q&A, discuss some current events in the outdoors world, and have a good time! 

 What a year! We'll see you all in 2021!

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Eric Christianson is a former US Army ranger, food services executive, and current CEO of Nutrient survival.  We sit down, crack some bourbon, and talk to Eric about his past experience as an army ranger, the current (poor) state of backpacking food, what it was like transitioning to be the CEO of nutrient survival, some upcoming nutrient food entrees, and when they are coming out with some alcoholic drink mixes??!  

Thanks for BSing Eric! Be sure to check out Nutrient Survival (this is NOT sponsored): https://nutrientsurvival.com/

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Dan & Bryce are in the studio to debrief on our recent backpacking trip to the smoky mountains. We recently spent two nights in the great smoky mountains, covering 20-some miles of fierce elevation and drastic weather conditions. We all had several gear failures this trip, which lead to some tough decisions. We recap and discuss what went well, what didn't go so well, and what we loved about the great smoky mountains!

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**Update - what an absurd night! congrats to all 18 PEOPLE that won!  

In honor of black friday we are going to give away a TON of stuff  Also ALL MERCH 20% OFF (Expires Sunday) use code "BLACK20"  

Gear: $250 in gift cards to UL Vendors, Warbonnet Blackbird XLC, Hammock Gear Econ 10 Degree UQ, Dutchware Xenon Hex Tarp, Gossamer Gear "The One" Tent, REI Flexlite Chair + Chair Underquilt ,Ti Pot & Stove Gift Bundle, Waymark Gear Fanny pack, Backpacking Food & Sleeping Pad Bundle, SBO MERCH  

We will start drawing for giveaways at 8pm EST. We will use random number generators and have people pick numbers in chat. PLEASE LISTEN for the directions when we start giving them (prior to 8 PM EST).  As always grab your favorite drink and join us for a night of FUN and FREE STUFF

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Ohio is back in "lockdown" - so we're back live streaming!

We are joined by fellow backpacker, and veteran, Mark Orton from Spiguyver backpacking