Rocks and Roots

Rocks and Roots

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Rocks and Roots episodes

  • Ep. 57 Trail Talk: Comedy of Errors

    Cranky and Tumbles are talking failed plans on today’s episode. Over the March 12 weekend, they were supposed to climb mountains, traveling long distances to conquer new miles and amaze their listeners with harrowing stories….

    Nope. It was a literal wash and snow, sleet and rain welcomed the entire east coast 🙄

    The duo descended into the Pine Barrens of New Jersey for some adventure and contemplate the current international climate. Stick around for it all on today’s episode!

    45 min
  • Ep. 56 Nutrition on Trail with Katie Gerber

    Long distance hiker, nutritionist, and guide Katie Gerber joins us for today’s episode!  It was a pleasure to speak to Katie about her backpacking history and how a health issue paved the way for her work in the nutrition field.  Helping adventurers prepare mentally and physically for their upcoming journeys is one of her specialities.   

    As a guide for Andrew Skurka, Katie travels the world leading small groups in the wilderness and using her knowledge to teach team building and best practices in the outdoors. 
    Thank you for joining us, Katie!

    Check out her website: katiegerber.com 

    Holistic Heath for the Avid Adventurer 

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    Andrew Skurka Adventures: andrewskurka.com

    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep. 55 Planning a Winter Whites Hike with Tina!

    Tina has returned to the podcast and is better than ever!  Our second guest ever on the show, Tina and her hiking adventures were derailed last fall due to a cancer scare.  Using what she’s learned on trail and her resolve, she kicked cancer in the ass and is ready to take on the world. 

    We’re excited to be meeting up with Tina in a few weeks, so we spend some time on the episode planning our hike with her too!

     

    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep. 54 Trail Talk: Lessons Learned from Whiteface

    Crank and Tumbles stormed the ADK President’s Day Weekend and had a blast doing it.  They went to bag Esther and Whiteface and came back with nothing more than a few tumbles and a lesson or two on how to handle crazy ice wind on near exposed summits.  Mountains teach you a lot but most of all they teach you humility.  

    The duo also checked out the cross-country skiing in the area and they were hooked.  Will there be backcountry ski gear in their future?  Only time will tell!  

    44 min
  • Ep. 53 Trail Talk: We Went Our Separate Ways

    …Sort of…and for only a weekend.  The duo is back giving their two cents on Mt Wittenberg in the snowy Catskills. What a little beast in slushy snow!

    C & T also talk about their respective adventures the first weekend of February. Tumbles hit up western Maine and Crank stuck to the mean streets of Philly. 

    A short but sweet Trail Talk episode; just us up to our antics!

    Give us a follow on the gram, the tubes, the tiks and the toks and of course find us on Patreon! ❤️

    35 min
  • Ep. 52 The One Where We Talk to Kyle O’Grady

    (The title is a Friends reference…anyway!)

    We had such fun chatting with Kyle O’Grady of Kyle Hates Hiking and the podcast Trail Tales!  Kyle talks with us about his 2018 AT thru hike, experiences in the Whites and the ADK and some exciting adventures planned for 2022.  We also go into Trail Tales and how his videos on YouTube allowed him to expand his creativity.  Fear not friends, Trail Tales will be back soon. 

    In the meantime, check out Kyle’s highly informative and fun YouTube channel:

    https://youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking

    And his Insta!

    https://instagram.com/kylehateshiking?utm_medium=copy_link

    Thanks, Kyle, we had a blast!

    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep. 51 Bike Touring Across America with Frankie Wilde Pt. 2

    We’re back with part 2 of Frankie Wilde’s adventures! We dive into his experiences in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and what it was like being in Mexico touring on a bike.  He tell stories of those he meets along the way and how he conquers his social discomfort on the road. 

    Finally we cover his experience in Shenandoah National Park and a promise that there will be future Wilde Across America trips!

    Thanks for tuning in!

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep. 50 Bike Touring Across America with Frankie Wilde Pt. 1

    Happy 50th episode!  Woo hoo!  This wouldn’t have been possible without both our listeners and wonderful guests.  We have a bit of a special episode this week as we are not talking hiking, or backpacking, or running. We are talking biking!

    Frank Hughes has been a biking enthusiast since he was a child and his lust for adventure only became stronger as he got older. Completing three cross-country bike tours so far, Frank has seen more of the US in three years than many have seen in a lifetime.  In this episode we talk bike specs and the beginning of his first 2000+ mile adventure from Minnesota to Washington State. 

    Stay tuned for next week’s episode where we get into the Southwest and Appalachia!

    50 min
  • Ep. 49 The Adirondacks with Jonathan Zaharek

    We take a deep dive into the Adirondacks playground with landscape photographer, professional guide, and many times over ADK 46er Jonathan Zaharek!  

    Jonathan has an intimate history with the park’s trails and peaks and loves to share his experiences with them through his photography and beautifully curated videos.  
    Jonathan also chats with us about his winter red line project as well as his thoughts on overcrowding in the park. 
    Thanks for coming on, Jonathan!  It was a pleasure. 

    1 hr 19 min
  • Ep. 48 Extreme Weather Warning in the Adirondacks

    The duo has decided to brave the temps and knock off some more ADK high peaks. Cascade and Porter were a fantastic introduction to the park’s winters which are known to be brutal. With a static -16 on the ground, Cranky and Tumbles prepped for an even colder summit.  Take a listen for gear reviews, trail reviews, and how to open a Corona with a lighter.  Enjoy!

    37 min

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We’re two hikers whose interests extend way beyond the trail. Come take a listen for trail talk, running talk, traveling talk, history talk, bs talk, tumbling, getting mad, etc.