Tag: Leave No Trace

193 The Backcountry Ripple Effect

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The second part of a two part series on the saturation of our trails by novice hikers. We discussed in our last episode what new hikers are experiencing and how this increased saturation is causing a deeper ripple effect. Are their solutions that can be done to support the increase interest and...

187 Trail Awareness

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On this episode we share our tips on how the trail has a lot more to reveal than you think. Being self-aware of the trail is one of the most important aspects of your hike. We dig into decoding what the trail is actually telling you. What tools can you use to help navigate the trail? AND, does is...

How to Blast a Duke in the Desert

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Just to be clear, blasting a duke means poop. Our command by the way for our Blue Healer, Caldonia. Seems to be a little more ingonito when in public. However, for Backpackers Poop is by any other name, pooping. And there are a few things to know when "Blasting a Duke" in the desert sand. There...