Hike Files Podcast

By Kurt Zitzelman

The Hike Files Podcast talks about everything outdoors from hiking, camping, backpacking , gear and beyond. Hosted by Kurt Zitzelman of Hemlock Mountain Outdoors and the YouTube channel Kurt Zitzelman... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Hike Files Podcast episodes:

March 15, 2024 Ep. 18 - Mistakes?
I got this weeks topic from a comment over on the YouTube feed from @TheNoobHiker who said that they would like to hear about mistakes I've made in gear or planning... I've made a lot so this was an easy episode to do.

Have a topic you want me to cover? Contact me at [email protected]
Music:
Track: "Above And Below"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/2oQvvL

#hiking #hikingmistakes #mistakes #hike #backpacking #podcast #outdoors #adventure #nature #wildlife #advice
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44min
March 08, 2024 Ep. 17 - Why Does it Always have to be HAUNTED Forests?
Anyone else seeing an uptick of haunted forest videos on YouTube? Let's talk about why these videos shouldn't scare you out of the woods.

You can contact the show at: [email protected]

Music:
Track: "Above And Below"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/2oQvvL

#podcast #hiking #hauntedforest #haunted #paranormal #scaryhike
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23min
March 01, 2024Ep. 16 - A Little Bit of a Soft Relaunch
I've made some changes since episode 15. The topic of the podcast isn't changing but I'm making some changes to help bring in a larger audience. That's what I'll discuss in this episode. Back to the outdoor content in the next episode. Welcome to all new listeners!

Contact the show at: [email protected]
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zOyzOnwLOdlsxjYj0eRX4

On YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCsicOAZZY9vJffVTkcJRAzOJmdyfCFe&si=F61ddob4ZNmSlOXT

On YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCsicOAZZY9vJffVTkcJRAzOJmdyfCFe&si=p3Fb08Qb5mQIh7EK

Music:
Track: "Above And Below"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/2oQvvL
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22min
October 27, 2023Ep. 15: A Random Bag of Topics
After last weeks break, I talk a bit of "After the Hike" about my trip on the Allegheny Front Trail, how I deal with adversity on the trail and some more news about the expansion on the Pinchot State Forest.
https://hikefiles.com/
https://weconservepa.org/blog/north-branch-land-trust-earth-conservancy-dcnr-conserve-1400-acres-wilkes-barre-mountain-plus-hanover-reservoir/
Music:
Track: "Hell Yeah"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/jPk5ax
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20min
October 13, 2023Ep. 14: Podcasting from the Allegheny Front Trail
This week I recorded the podcast as updates from my thru hike of the Allegheny Front Trail - a 42 mile backpacking loop located in central Pennsylvania.
https://hikefiles.com
Allegheny Front Trail (PAHikes.com): https://pahikes.com/blogs/allegheny-front-trail

Guide to the Allegheny Front Trail: https://pahikes.com/products/guide-to-the-allegheny-front-trail

DCNR Map of the Allegheny Front Trail: http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/Allegheny_Front_Trail_Map.pdf

Videos from my trip: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCsicOAZZY-t8-wjeBYmFyuU5a_9qf5u&si=L96AvRKfJ5tZyppd
Music:
Track: "Hell Yeah"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/jPk5ax
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20min
October 06, 2023Ep. 13: Fire is Dangerous
Most of us know not to leave a fire unattended.... most of us.
Contact me at [email protected]
https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/steamboat-hikers-find-abandoned-burning-campfire-i-just-dont-understand-how-anybody-could-do-that/

https://youtu.be/txIBSPHQX3w?si=l6M4yREIAV_gF6Ru
Music:
Track: "Hell Yeah"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/jPk5ax
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16min
September 29, 2023Ep. 12: Talking About the Pinchot Trail
Since the Pinchot State Forest is so close to my home I spend a lot of time out there. This week I talk a little about the 24 mile Pinchot Trail System.
https://hikefiles.com
Pinchot State Forest Website: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Pinchot/Pages/default.aspx

Pinchot Map with approximate campsites: https://hikefiles.com/images/Pinchot_Trail_2019_camps.pdf
Music
Track: "Hell Yeah"Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/jPk5ax
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40min
September 22, 2023Ep. 11: Getting Your Year Round Outdoor Permit
Summer is officially over and fall is here. That means cooler days and shorter nights... but are you ready? Do you have what it takes to survive the change in weather??? You probably are, don't panic.

Contact me at: mailto:[email protected]
Website: https://hikefiles.com
NOAA Weather: https://noaa.gov/weather

Music:

Track: "Hell Yeah"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free
Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/jPk5ax
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28min
September 15, 2023Ep. 10: The Grand Canyon
I was hoping to have a guest this week, but scheduling did not work out. So this week, it's story time. I'll talk a bit about my trip into the Grand Canyon back in early 2021.
https://hikefiles.com
Arizona Video Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCsicOAZZY-ZAbatnZoYYiTOsm3nC4Zx&si=CPNbeZOiIqXi4qnK

Pictures seen in Video: https://www.hikefiles.com/Gallery/
Music:
Track: "Hell Yeah"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/jPk5ax
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23min
September 08, 2023 Ep. 9: You Have Questions, I Have Answers... Kinda
Changing up from the last 2 weeks of story time. I talk about an old project I've remastered with the help of AI, and then I take a page out of that old projects book and do a question and answer session.

My YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@kurtzitzelman
Primitive Intelligence Podcast: https://primitiveintelligence.com
Descript AI: https://descript.com
YouTube Viewers Who Asked Questions:
@galinswigart
@150F2011
@micheldumont4619
@ph00z00
@alphakennybody2583
@tmac8435
Videos Mentioned:
Solo on the Thunder Swamp Trail | Delaware State Forest: https://youtu.be/OMxbKcwCjXM?si=E1U05dUTEe5aeY2x
Car Camping Overnight with the Adventure Hammock Systems Bare Bones XL: https://youtu.be/X2W-kWGn1Lk?si=OpLnE8eZRybZfPK_
Return to Bradys Lake: https://youtu.be/TwQmcXehs5o?si=V7CdsMojSkYgf3ba
Did I Find the Perfect Local Primitive Camp?: https://youtu.be/ry3NkVzjYpk?si=ZVb8xa1XdgBkqJ3A

Music:
Track: "Hell Yeah"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/jPk5ax
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29min

FAQs about Hike Files Podcast:

How many episodes does Hike Files Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.