CAMP WALK·ALONG

Welcome to week 11 of The Camp Walk-Along Wire Podcast! It's a holiday! The one time of year when you can just let it all hang out.... Happy Hike Naked Day! Episode 11 follows the crew as they make they make their way through the Collegiates, acquire some amazing trail magic, and get a history lesson from their good pal Cake! Join us as we recap our travels between Salida and Copper Mountain, which includes our first fourteener, our rendezvous with Wildfire season, and some absolutely incredible views. 

Thanks for walking along with us! As our counselors continue through Colorado and beyond, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up @campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walk•along sticker. Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best summer ever. Keep in touch, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk•along? 

The Camp Walk•along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of: 

Corey “Bison” Rudell 

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll 

Andrew “PDF” Dalton 

This podcast is produced in collaboration with Salmon House and the work of the following contributors: 

Producing, Mixing, & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney 

Additional Mixing & Mastering by Camp AV Assistant, Evan Sherer 

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube 

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney 

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez 

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes 

Additional Editing by Camp AV Assistant Roberto Preza 

Producing & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon 

Kyle "Cake" Deimler can be found at @itsacakehike on instagram

Welcome to week 10 of The Camp Walk-Along Wire Podcast! This episode has everything... adventure, singing, and heartbreak. 

Episode 10 follows our hikers as they have to adapt to trail conditions, make their own alternates, celebrate a few birthdays, ruthlessly murder a black widow, and finally say goodbye to those (pieces of gear) they've lost along the way!

As our counselors continue through Colorado and beyond, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up @campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walk•along sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best summer ever.

Keep in touch, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk•along?

The Camp Walk•along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:

Corey “Bison” Rudell

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll

Andrew “PDF” Dalton

This podcast is produced in collaboration with Salmon House and the work of the following contributors:

Producing, Mixing, & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Additional Mixing & Mastering by Camp AV Assistant, Evan Sherer

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Additional Editing by Camp AV Assistant Roberto Preza

Producing & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

Welcome to week nine of The Camp Walk-Along Wire Podcast! We hope you've enjoyed your time in New Mexico... welcome to colorful Colorado!

Episode nine follows our hikers through their daring escape from New Mexico, hiker hangouts in Chama, and a welcoming gift to Colorado in the form of snow, altitude, and a little sickness. Pagosa Springs and its bathtubs and breakfast heal all wounds!

As our counselors continue through Colorado and beyond, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up @campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walk•along sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best summer ever.

Keep in touch, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk•along?

The Camp Walk•along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:  

Corey “Bison” Rudell

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll

Andrew “PDF” Dalton

This podcast is produced in collaboration with Salmon House and the work of the following contributors:

Producing, Mixing, & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Additional Mixing & Mastering by Camp AV Assistant, Evan Sherer

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Additional Editing by Camp AV Assistant Roberto Preza

Producing & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

Welcome to week eight of The Camp Walk-Along Wire Podcast! Clothing is now optional, but shoes are still required!

Episode eight follows our hikers as they make their way to the Colorado border. They discuss intense weather, incredible trail angels, visitors on the trail, and have a lengthy conversation with honorary Camp Family, Nude Beach about his background in hiking, and how he got the trail name Nude Beach! 

As our counselors continue through New Mexico and beyond, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up @campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walk•along sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best summer ever.

Keep in touch, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk•along?

The Camp Walk•along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:  Corey “Bison” Rudell

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll

Andrew “PDF” Dalton

This podcast is produced in collaboration with Salmon House and the work of the following contributors:

Producing, Mixing, & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Additional Mixing & Mastering by Camp AV Assistant, Evan Sherer

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Additional Editing by Camp AV Assistant Roberto Preza

Producing & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

You can find our special guest Daniel “Nude Beach” Bauer @nude_beach_hiking on Instagram

Welcome to week seven of The Camp Walk-Along Wire Podcast! The camp bowling tournament will take place later this weekend. Bumpers are encouraged.

Episode seven follows our hikers as they make their way to the Colorado border. They discuss the many types of terrain they have traversed on the CDT thus far and even rank them based on their preferences. Additional discussion follows on the difficulty of finding a good bathroom on the trail and our Counselors share some kind words on Mother's Day.

As our counselors continue through New Mexico and beyond, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up @campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walk•along sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best summer ever.

Keep in touch, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk•along?

The Camp Walk•along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:  Corey “Bison” Rudell

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll

Andrew “PDF” Dalton  

This podcast is produced in collaboration with Salmon House and the work of the following contributors:

Producing, Mixing, & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Producing & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

You can find our special guest Nicole “Legs” Frias Karch @nf_karch on Instagram

The Camp Walk•Along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:  Corey “Bison” Rudell

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll

Andrew “PDF” Dalton

This podcast is produced in collaboration with Salmon House and the work of the following contributors:

Producing, Mixing, & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Producing & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

Welcome to week five of The Camp Walk-Along Wire Podcast! Please note: Letters from home may be picked up and deposited in the camp mailroom. Your mother misses you very much.

Episode five features a late-night recording as our Counselors settle into their Continental Divide Trail thru-hike! This week, our Counselors travel from Lordsburg, New Mexico to Silver City and traverse the mighty Gila River. Meanwhile, they discuss the origin of Wizard Spoon and PDF’s new trail names, tasty in-town treats, and hang out with a fellow CDT 2021 Thru-Hiker, Joey “Machine” Leen.

As the hikers discuss the unusual terrain of the Gila River region in New Mexico, they also recount stories of some of their more unique encounters with its people. A late night dip in a hot-spring leads to an unexpected run-in with delicious results.

As our counselors continue through New Mexico and beyond, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up @campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walkalong sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best summer ever.

The Camp Walk-Along Wire will be back soon, as our counselors continue on through the Gila River. Keep in touch, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk-along?

The Camp Walk-along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll

 Andrew “PDF” Dalton

Mixing & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Executive Production & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

You can find our special guest Joey “Machine” Leen @marchofthemachine on Instagram

Welcome to week four of The Camp Walk-Along Wire! Reminder: first-year campers are NOT to be used as shields in the annual dodge-ball tournament this weekend.

Episode four catches up with our counselors after their first week on the Continental Divide Trail! As they catch their breath in Lordsburg, they recap their favorite snacks, most challenging injuries, and their daily mileage thus far.

Camp Counselor Marky helps us get into a New Mexico state of mind by sharing some state facts. Anything from the state guitar to the state aircraft is up for grabs!

Meanwhile, in true hiker fashion, Camp Counselor Dalto covers some bumps, scrapes, and injuries our counselors have encountered as they adjust to life on the trail. Nobody said it would be easy!

To cap things off, Camp Director Bison helps introduce a camper question on the proper equipment for a long-term hike. Ever wondered how thru-hikers pick their kit? Let’s find out together!

As our counselors continue through New Mexico and beyond, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our counselors, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up at campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walkalong sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best year ever.

The Camp Walk-Along Wire will be back next week, as our counselors start making miles. Don’t touch that dial, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk-along?

The Camp Walk-along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:

Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll 

Andrew “PDF” Dalton

Mixing & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Executive Production & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

Welcome to week three of The Camp Walk•Along Wire! Reminder: new campers are not to be tied to the tetherball poles.

Episode three features our counselors on the road to the southern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail in New Mexico. As they contemplate the start of their journey, they discuss dares provided by their friends back home and the possibilities and expectations associated with their hike.

Here at camp we love to laugh, but Camp Director Bison introduces some of the more serious ground rules and communication challenges that go along with any long distance hike. These include whether or not to hike together, what happens if someone loses their way on the trail, and what to do if a hiking partner is contemplating ending their hike early.

Meanwhile, on a more hygienic note, Camp Counselor Marky shows off the Culo Clean - a backcountry bidet that all 3 of our counselors can’t wait to try out. Comfort and cleanliness are essential on any hike, and trust us, we’ll give you a thorough review.

It’s not all doom, gloom, and bathroom - thankfully. Camp Counselor Dalto introduces a game of Over / Under, in which the three gamble their pride on various predictions associated with their hike. Play along at home!

As our counselors take their first steps on the trail, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up @campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walk•Along sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best summer ever.

The Camp Walk•Along Wire will be back next week, as our counselors start making miles. Rest up for the journey, campers! We’re going on a walk - wanna walk•along?

The Camp Walk•Along Wire is brought to you through the vocal talents of:

Camp Counselor, Marcus “Wizard Spoon” Carroll 

Camp Counselor, Andrew “PDF” Dalton

Editing, Mixing, & Mastering by Camp AV Director, Danny Delaney

Original music by Camp Composer, Counselor Ube

Bugle calls performed by Camp Bugler, Tommy Delaney

Original Artwork by Camp Artisan, Erlan Vazquez

Camper Outreach by Camp Counselor, Anna Rhodes

Executive Production & Editing by Camp Historian, Andrew “Bookworm” Neylon

Welcome to week two of The Camp Walk•Along Wire! Did you try the sloppy joes in the cafeteria?

We cap things off this episode with an introduction to our special guest Camp Counselor Dixie from Homemade Wanderlust. Dixie and Bison met on the Appalachian Trail in 2015 and since then Dixie has completed the Triple Crown of US long distance hiking trails, also including the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail.

Dixie walks our counselors through her hiking journey, including her childhood love of the outdoors and the chance encounter which pushed her to start the Appalachian Trail. Along the way, she discusses the pros and cons of choosing the Continental Divide Trail as a first thru-hike and some of her favorite memories from her adventures.

Our Counselors use this opportunity to get Dixie’s sage wisdom on topics like gear preferences in extreme weather, the best way to spend a “zero day” during your thru-hike, and the ideal playlist to help you climb a mountain.

Knowledge is often a communal resource in long distance hiking, and Camp Walk•Along was very excited to have the opportunity to learn from Dixie’s experience. For decades, hikers have given talks, written articles, and now often make videos in an effort to educate and share their experience along these long-distance trails. The Homemade Wanderlust community has grown far and wide on Facebook, Youtube, and beyond -  we encourage you to follow along with Dixie’s continued outdoor pursuits.

To end the episode, Dixie joins our counselors for a hiking themed “what if” question, as everyone considers who their ideal hiking partner would be… alive, dead, or fictional!

As our counselors work their way to the New Mexico border, we’re glad to have you with us this season! If you have any questions for our campers, send them our way at [email protected] or hit us up at campwalkalong on instagram. If your question is featured on air, we’ll reach out to make sure you receive an official Camp Walk•Along sticker.

Our camp is powered by you - the campers. If you feel so inclined, financial contributions to the hike can be made at anchor.fm/camp-walkalong and your support, emotional, financial, or otherwise, is truly appreciated. Leave a rating and subscribe on your platform of choice! Our camp staff wants you to have the best year ever.