Sam speaks to some of the science behind the benefits of getting outside.

Join the BCOP crew as we chat about backpacking tent basics, helpful tips when choosing and caring for a tent, and a few fun stories along the way.

Gear Review:
Hubba Hubba Tent
https://www.msrgear.com/tents/backpacking-tents/hubba-hubba-2-person-backpacking-tent/11506.html

Sam chats with returning guest Mel Bowden, DVM, and Austin about their recent summit climb on Mt. Baker in northern Washington. Join them as they share details on the preparation and completion of their first mountaineering experience, along with some of the mental, physical, and emotional challenges they had the privilege of overcoming.

Shout out to the amazing guides/guide company:
NorthWest Alpine Guides
https://www.northwestalpineguides.com

Mountain Gurus
https://www.mountaingurus.com

The Guide Hut
https://www.theguidehut.com

Join Kim and Austin as they discuss details to consider when choosing a sleep system for your backcountry adventures.

Gear Examples:
Wilderdog sleeping bag
https://www.wilderdog.com/products/sleeping-bag

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/tensor

Nemo Forte 20 Sleeping Bag
https://www.rei.com/product/162948/nemo-forte-20-sleeping-bag-mens

REI Co-op Helix Insulated Air Sleeping Pad
https://www.rei.com/product/202288/rei-co-op-helix-insulated-air-sleeping-pad

REI Camp Dreamer Self-Inflating Pillow
https://www.rei.com/product/148558/rei-co-op-camp-dreamer-self-inflating-pillow

Mountain HardWear Bishops Pass 0F/-18C Sleeping Bag
https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/womens-bishop-pass-0f%2F-18c-1917021.htm

Here are some tips and tricks from Kim on buying your first compound bow.

On this episode, we hear from Kamrin Peterson, PNW backpacking guide with She Thrives Outside, as she shares tales of adventure, predators, and empowerment.

Gear:
Cnoc Outdoors Water Filtration System
https://cnocoutdoors.com/products/vecto-and-versa-flow-gravity-kit

Book:
Out Here by Carolyn Highland
https://www.carolynhighland.com

Contact:
IG - @shethrivesoutside

Kim and Sam talk about trip planning for backpacking. Some things to consider that will make or break your trip. 

Join the crew as they chat with Genevieve regarding ungulates, like what the heck they are, conservation of these wild creatures, interactions with humans, and other fun facts that may be useful at your next backcountry trivia night!

Genevieve discusses some of the facts behinds wildlife interactions with bears, while offering some science and life experience that might change your perspective on bears in the backcountry. 

Book:
If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity - by Justin Gregg
https://www.amazon.com/Nietzsche-Were-Narwhal-Intelligence-Stupidity/dp/0316388068

How to Use Bear Spray Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIvpLzHiCrg

Uncharted Outdoorswomen partners with local businesses to create a safe place for the fastest growing demographic in the outdoors: women. We consist of a dream team of women fighting historical barriers that exist in the outdoor space. Our goals are to build an inclusive community, build confidence, develop outdoor skills, and teach ethical habitat and wildlife use practices. Conservation is one of our highest priorities; having a good time lies just below that.

Join us as we chat with Erin Crider (Founder of UOW) and Alex Gentry (Oregon Team Lead) about how Uncharted OutdoorsWomen came to be, where it is headed, and get to know more about some of the people behind this amazing group of outfitters.

Unchartedoutdoorswomen.com
Instagram: @uncharted_outdoorswomen
Facebook Group: Uncharted Outdoorswomen
@womensoutdoorcollective (Alex Gentry)

Gear Review-
Pact Outdoors
https://pactoutdoors.com
OnX Hunt GPS App
https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5NXT0dCg_gIVCi6tBh30cAcGEAAYASAAEgI7ZvD_BwE

Favorite Media-
Outdoor Minimalist Podcast
https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com
Outdoors Allie on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCgeNnp4g7CWoVhYYhlWhw
Instagram: @outdoors_allie