From conservation experience, helicopter stories, to animal mugging, Genevieve has a lot to share as we get to know a bit more about her experience and plans as a wildlife biologist in Colorado. 

Learn the basics of layering in the backcountry and why it is important to pick the right stuff. 

Gear Review:
Patagonia Synchilla Snap T Fleece
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Sam, Kim, and Austin catch up about their adventures from the past few months and some things to come this year.

Gear Review:
The Katadyn BeFree 1-liter Water Bottle Filter
https://www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/8018006-katadyn-befree-1.0l-us~p6730

Helpful tips and considerations from Dr. Mel Bowden, DVM with regards to other wildlife when taking your dogs out in the back country.

Gear Review:  Ruffwear Trail Runner Dog Leash System
https://ruffwear.com/products/trail-runner-system

Luxury Item reference: Helinox Zero Gravity Backpacking Chair
https://helinox.com/products/chair-zero?variant=16664192286790

Mark and Sam talk about their 8 days of wilderness first responder training. We talk about what has changed in our first aid kits since taking the course and what we learned.

Ridge Wilderness
NOLS Wilderness First Aid
NOLS First Aid Supplies
NOLS Evidence Informed Wilderness Medicine
BC SAR Stats
Stop the Bleed
Baby It's Cold Outside Course

If you plan on taking your dog into the backcountry, you will need to consider a couple extra bits of gear OR find ways to make your gear work for your dog in a pinch. Kim and Austin take this one away!

Mark breaks down why it might be worth training for your backcountry trips. We break down how to put together a program to keep things interesting.
We are giving away our 6 month backpack training program for new members! Join now for free to get good deals on gear, this program and more! 

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10 Essentials for your trip into the backcountry! Day trips or 10 day trips. These are things you need to have in your bag when you trek out. Austin and Sam break down the list!

10 Essentials PDF
Mystery Ranch Scree 32 L
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Welcome to the BC Outdoor Project Podcast! Sam and Austin take it away with introducing the project and what can be expected from us in the upcoming months! Remember to check out www.bcoutdoorproject.com or on Instagram @bcoutdoorproject

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