Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking

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Malcolm Bates was my Live guest in Darrington a couple years ago talking about his book Three Fingers: The Mountain, the Men and the Lookout.

Wes Jones was our musician that night and the episode ends with a recorded song of his from that evening.

Check out Wes Jones at https://www.facebook.com/Wesleejonesmusic

Eric Boxer designs there meals at Right on Trek. We talk about how to order them and how the team there puts them all together. Eric describes the process of how the made their own meals and how they picked the third party things to make up a full day of meals and snacks!

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From website- Tired feet, a full tummy, a smoky campfire, the gentle rush of a nearby creek, and a glimpse of that last ray of golden sun between the snow-capped mountain peaks. Backpacking across breathtaking landscapes, traversing forests and valleys, crossing rivers, climbing high passes, descending into deep canyons, you discover things about yourself that cannot be understood any other way.

Whether you know this happiness from past adventures or you have been waiting to discover how it feels for the first time - you’ve come to the right place!

We at RightOnTrek.com want to make epic outdoor adventures accessible to new hikers and lifelong mountaineers alike. Amazing backcountry experiences need a great itinerary that is matched to your pace; high tech tents and fitted backpacks that are light and durable; delicious and nutritious trail meals free from preservatives; and the right navigational tools, including maps and a satellite communication device. We want you to feel confident finding your way around the wilderness, and return safely with memories that will last a lifetime.

Aria Zoner has been on the show quite a few times and is on to chat about his FKT of the Hell’s Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike/run/packraft!

Barney “Scout” Mann is on the podcast to talk about a lifetime of being in the outdoors. His new book, Journeys North, is the tale of his hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail.

It’s more than that though… The story includes many of the hikers who crossed his path and of course his wife. Backstories help the reader understand current situations and Scout does a wonderful job at interweaving these into his story.

I have since read the book. Honestly, it reads like a book of fiction even knowing the truth behind it. In the past, I have read plenty of PCT books, but this one stands out as completely capturing the culture of the trail and those who hike it.

Order Journeys North on Amazon, REI or order a copy signed by the author.

For more about Scout: visit his website and follow him on Instagram.

If you would like more information about the National Trails System that Scout mentions in our discussion, go to http://pnts.org/new/

Lee Jacobson is on the podcast again. I wanted to get the listeners a look behind the scenes of handling a group which is dedicated to hiking, without wanting to promote people to hike the main trails. Covid-19 has currently changed getting outdoors.

The first thing Washington Hikers and Climbers did is turn on post approval. This way, all posts can be vetted before approved. Also, they have stopped allowing posts asking for current conditions, as this could encourage people to overrun the trails.

Listen to see the ideas Lee’s team has come up with to keep the masses entertained while stuck at home.

Lee started the Facebook Group Washington Hikers and Climbers which has over 132,000 members

Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/washingtonhikersandclimbers/

Lee Jacobson and Ken Poore joined me on stage to talk about the positives and negatives to social media and the outdoors. This Was in early February, live at the Marysville Opera House.

Lee started the Facebook Group Washington Hikers and Climbers which has over 132,000 members

Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/washingtonhikersandclimbers/

I had a great conversation with Kindra Ramos with Washington Trails Association. She answered my call today, Friday March 20th.

Washington is in the midsts of the Corona Virus, also known as Covid-19. We discuss some ways to safely navigate the outdoors, using the guidelines of social distancing.

https://www.wta.org/go-outside/social-distancing-hiking-in-the-time-of-coronavirus

https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/landmark-federal-funding

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/washingtontrails/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/washingtontrails/

Guest host Lawton “Disco” Grinter of the Trail Show interviews Yitka Winn about her Beer Lover’s Trail Guide to Colorado.

With 50 carefully selected trails all around Colorado; ranging from relaxing urban walks to more challenging mountain trails; Beer Hiking Coloradooffers a hike and a brew to suit anyone’s tastes. Explore the exceptional variety of Colorado’s landscapes and craft breweries—and reward yourself with a delicious local beer.

The book includes detailed descriptions of trail locations and routes; including skill level; elevation; length; and distance. You’ll also find key beer intel; such as flavor profiles; IBUs and brewery fun facts. With map references and downloadable GPX files; you will be able to easily find your way on the trails and from trailhead to brewery.

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Mark Wetherington was on before talking about Leave No Trace and is now a published guidebook author. This book has me completely inspired to get backpacking this summer!

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In Washington, backpackers can explore wild beaches, enjoy sparkling lakes and streams, hike amid stunning granite peaks, relax in wildflower meadows, and pass through unspoiled forests. Discover 26 of Washington’s best and most diverse backpacking trips (plus 13 bonus ones) with expert backpackers Douglas Lorain and Mark Wetherington. Backpacking Washington details the premier opportunities across the entire state. This fully updated edition describes scenic escapes ranging from one night to two weeks. Choose from carefully crafted trips in Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the North Cascades, the Olympic Coast, the Olympic Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, Salmo-Priest Wilderness, and more. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful landscapes, and attainable daily mileage goals.

This in-depth guide provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more―not to mention photographs and detailed trail maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you to find the exact adventure you seek. Whether you’re a novice backpacker or a veteran hiker, with this many options, you may have trouble deciding where to go first!

Jason Curtis lives in the Pacific Northwest. After hiking the Appalachian Trail, he decided to southbound the Pacific Crest Trail starting in his home state of Washington.