Tag: Educational

Episode 70: Choosing the right trail map

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On this episode we share WHICH trail map is best for you and how it can differ depending on WHERE you are backpacking. Maps offer you a way to read the terrain in a way you cannot visually see from your point of view. We will define the different boundaries and which government entity governs them....

Episode 67: Hiking In Humidity

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On this episode we discuss hiking in humidity - talking about the challenges it brings both physically and mentally. We will offer tips in how to combat the negative connotations it holds for most, preparing yourself to work with it and continue exploring the outdoors in even the most uncomfortable...

Episode 66: Backpacking is A LOT of Work

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On this episode we share our tips for setting up camp after a long day of backpacking in the backcountry. What to do first, and why it's so important. For most backpacking trips, some think it's a mystical paradise of wonder...until they figure out that backpacking is a lot of work. Also, we'll be...

Episode 62: What Backpacking Teaches You

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On this episode we discuss "What Backpacking Teaches You". We explore the life lessons that putting on a pack, trekking into the wilderness, combating all kinds of weather and how it all parallels lessons that can be learned in your own personal journey. What we talk about It teaches to push ahead...

Episode 58: Ticks Are Sneaky Little Suckers

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On this episode we discuss that pesky little irritant otherwise known as THE TICK. We talk about how to keep them from attaching to you as well as recognizing signs of possible Lyme Disease. We share with you WHY they are predicted to be so bad this year, in 2018.  Also offer our opinion on what...

Episode 57: May Your Gear Be With You

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On this episode we talk about being ONE with your gear.  Discussing how we've chosen our current gear based on our trail lifestyle and how that comfortably works to create an effortless and enjoyable backpacking experience. Not everyone's trail lifestyle is the same and on a long distance hike -...

Episode 54: You’re Gonna Get Wet

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On this episode we discuss how to choose rain gear for your next hike, and define what "waterproof" really means. We also share two kinds of ratings that you should look for and different rain gear fabrics that will help you determine what to buy for your outdoor adventure. What exactly to look for...

Episode 52: We are NOT Bear Grylls

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On this episode we talk all about what it was like to take a wilderness survival class and how it changed the way we go backpacking. We share what we leaned - and discuss if the class was worth the investment. We sum it all up in answering...Surviving in the wilderness is hard. What we talk about:...