Join Sam and Austin as they talk about helpful tips for handling your business in the backcountry.

Gear and Links:
Sea to Summit trowel
https://seatosummit.com/products/pocket-trowel-nylon-66
GSI trowel
https://gsioutdoors.com/products/cathole-trowel

The Deuce by tent lab
http://www.thetentlab.com/Deuce/DeuceofSpadespage.html

Military 3-in-1 Camp Shovel
https://lismali.com/products/3-in-1-military-folding-camping-shovel?currency=USD&variant=43556116168938&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-8ios_mN_gIVZi2tBh2gyAW8EAQYAyABEgKwOvD_BwE

Wag bags
https://cleanwaste.com/products/go-anywhere-toilet-kit

Leave No Trace Rules: 
- 70 adult paces (200 feet away from water, trails, camp) 
- Dig 6 inches down and 4 inches wide

Love Wellness pH Balancing Wipes
https://lovewellness.com/products/3-pack-new-travel-do-it-all-wipes

Kula Kloth
https://kulacloth.com

She pee
https://www.shewee.com

Episode 377 MEAT-EATER podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5b3awmU1VcUIcbFjvacrcp?si=EaVYHA_PQhaMjv_FbdZ1IQ&dd=11

Join us as we chat with Eva Gifford about some of her adventures, obstacles, and lessons learned as an endurance athlete. 

Eva Gifford Social:
@evagiff
@rosslandrunclub
@alpinesportspine

Work:
Infinity Physio
Mountain Sport Clinic

Gear:
Territory Run Company Hats
https://territoryrun.co/collections/hats-accessories

Ambler Mountain Works Hats
https://amblermw.com/collections/snapback-hats

Ciele Athletics Hats
https://cieleathletics.com/collections/headwear

Garmin InReach
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/561269

Books:
The Art of Shraplinism  by Jeremy Jones
50 Classic Ski Descents of North America by Art Burrows, Chris Davenport, and Penn
Newhard

Published author Tami Asars shares stories from her many trips as a thru hiker in the backcountry, how she made a career out of doing what she loves, and some insights that helped her complete her Triple Crown this past year.

Contact Information for Tami Asars:
tamiasars.com
IG - @tamiasars

Published Works by Tami:
Hiking the Wonderland Trail
Fall Color Hikes Washington
Day Hiking Mount Adams and Goat Rocks
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Washington
Day Hiking Mount Rainier 2nd Edition
Wonderland Trail: SmartPhone App by Tami Asars

Links:
https://www.261fearless.org/about-261/kv-switzer/

Other Book Recommendations:
Angels in the Wilderness by Amy Racina
Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds by Bernd Heinrich

Gear Recommendation: Sea to Summit Pillows - Aeros 

Join us as we summarize some of the basic principles of Leave No Trace (https://lnt.org) and why it is such an important component to adventuring in the backcountry.

Gear:
Kula Cloth - https://kulacloth.com
Reusable Silicone Bags - https://www.stasherbag.com
Dr. Bronner's Biodegradable Soap - https://info.drbronner.com/all-one-blog/2020/07/7-essential-hygiene-tips-clean-camping/
Sea to summit Wilderness Wash https://seatosummit.com/products/wilderness-wash

Book:
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Join us as Amanda, mother of two, and life-long hunter, shares the story of her once in a lifetime mountain goat hunt. She also provides some insight and perspective for mom's wanting to get their kids exposed to backcountry adventures. 

Gear Discussed:
Quilt: Enlightened Equipment, Accomplice 2
Sleeping pad: Etherlight XT insulated air mat 
Tent: Big Agnes, Tiger wall 2 platinum
Pack: EXO Mtn Gear K3 4800
Camera Clip: Peak Design capture camera clip

Amanda's IG:
@amanda.joy.c 

IG accounts for backcountry parents: 
@sowewent 
@mom.in.the.mtns 
@mountaingoats_and_tinytoes 
@moonfamilylife

Join Sam as she chats with Kim of Spear Strength Wellness about her Backcountry Grit program, designed to prepare you physically, and mentally, for type 2 fun adventures. 

Check out the app here:
https://playbook.app.link/PR3RlrIK4wb

Join us as Genevieve discusses the basics of mapping, some of the various navigation apps out there, and satellite communications devices for use while you explore the backcountry. She even touches on some things to know, should you ever need to call on search and rescue. 

Gear Review:
Garmin Smart Watch 
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/wearables-smartwatches/?series=481&sorter=featuredProducts-desc#shopwearables

Navigation Apps to Check Out:
All Trails
Hiking Project
OnX Backcountry Snow/Trail
OnX Hunting
OnX Offroad
Gaia GPS

GPS/Satellite Communicator:
Garmin inReach mini
SPOT 

Join us as we talk about some backcountry activities to curb your outdoor cravings in the winter months. 

Links:
Backcountry Skiing for Beginners - REI
https://youtu.be/SuKn-acPvVk

Join the BCOP crew as we chat about some stoves in the backcountry.

Stove Links -

Canister Stoves:
Jet Boil
https://www.jetboil.com/explore/the-flash-cooking-system
Optimus (Crux and Crux Lite)
https://www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/brands/Optimus~b4909/overview
MSR Pocket Rocket
msrgear.com/stoves/canister-stoves/pocketrocket-2-stove/09884.html

Liquid Fuel Stoves:
MSR Dragonfly
msrgear.com/stoves/liquid-fuel-stoves/dragonfly-stove/11774.html
MSR Whisperlite
https://www.msrgear.com/stoves/liquid-fuel-stoves/whisperlite-stove/11782.html

Alternative Fuel Stoves:
Biolite
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/campstove-2-plus
Collapsible/Small Wood Burning Stoves
https://www.territorysupply.com/woodburning-backpacking-stoves

Car Camping Stoves:
https://www.coleman.com/grills-stoves/camping-stoves

Join us as we hear from Heidi, local farmer in the Okanagan, as she tells us about some of her adventures as a woodland firefighter, PNW forager, and what she has coming in the next year. 

Check out more about her farm, recipes, courses, and CSA offerings she'll have over the coming year at www. vibrantacresfarm.ca OR on instagram @vibrantacres_farm

Gear Review:
Nathan Running Vests
https://www.nathansports.com/collections/hydration-vests-and-packs?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9LP0ge7s-wIVpwKtBh1v8gzwEAAYAiAAEgIws_D_BwE

Also discussed on this Podcast:
Trackers Adult and Youth Camps
https://trackerspdx.com/