Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking (Rudy Giecek Hiker Backpacker Radio Host)

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	11 Feb 2016	001 Must Hike Must Eat	01:03:05
Shannon Cunningham runs Must Hike Must Eat blog and Facebook Page. Here are the two websites that Shannon blogs on: www.musthikemusteat.com and www.trailjournals.com/shannonsPCT2015 She talks about her blogs, as well as favorite hiking and backpacking trails. We discuss her pack weight and items that she carries. Lots of stories from the trail! Shannon is an avid hiker and backpacker in the Pacific Northwest who has been section hiking the PCT. Here is a link to the book she mentions Hiking in Snohomish County. Here is a link to Craig Ramano books that she mentions. The Long Trek Home book she mentions. Do you have any questions for Shannon after listening to the show? Leave it in the comments. She said that if there are enough questions, she would love to come back on and answer them. Go check out her sites after you listen to the episode. And don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their albumn Wake Up This Whole Town.
	08 Mar 2016	003 Hike It Baby	00:44:16
Karyn Gaffney is very involved with 'Hike It Baby!' in the Seattle area. She leads parents and kids on many hikes and also branches out on her own quite a bit. She discusses how easy it is to join a 'Hike It Baby!' group hike and how much her love for hiking has been growing. Find a group near you at- https://hikeitbaby.com You can also do a search on Facebook for a Hike It Baby Group in your area. Do you have any questions for Karyn after listening to the show? Leave it in the comments. She said that if there are enough questions, she would love to come back on and answer them. Go check out her sites after you listen to the episode. And don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their albumn Wake Up This Whole Town.
	05 Feb 2016	002 Hadley Kan Hike	01:16:00
Hadley Kan Hike is getting prepared to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this Spring! We talk about his gear upgrades and overall plans for the big hike. Hadley is also very involved with the Facebook Group; Washington Hikers and Climbers. He has met a lot of new friends and offered advice or help to many hikers on there. You can connect with him at either HadleyKanhike@instagram or Hadley KanHike on Facebook Here is a link to his blog- https://pcthadley2016wordpresscom.wordpress.com/ Here is a link to one of his sponsors- https://www.facebook.com/bodhi.high.og/ If you wish to help out with the Red, White and Blue run/walk in Kent on Wednesday nights at 6:30 HERE IS A LINK Do you have any questions for Hadley after listening to the show? Leave it in the comments. He said that if there are enough questions, he would love to come back on and answer them. Go check out her sites after you listen to the episode. And don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their albumn Wake Up This Whole Town.
	14 Mar 2016	004 Don Sanderson	01:16:34
Don Sanderson lives and hikes mostly in Snohomish County. His daughter encouraged him to start hiking in the late 80's and he still enjoys it today. Don gives back a lot of his time by doing trail work with the Mountaineers and the local chapter of PCTA. Here is a link to the Trail Skills College we discussed. He talks a lot about the work he helped do on Three Fingers Mountain lookout, as well as his work clearing fallen trees in the backcountry. Find more information by sending the North 350 Blades an email: north350blades@gmail.com Two articles we mentioned in the show: Roofing on Top of the World! Everett Herald write up on the roofing!
	21 Mar 2016	005 Jessi Loerch Outdoor Writer	01:23:43
Everett Herald Outdoor writer and subsequently an avid hiker, she writes stories about her adventures and finds unique stories in Washington's Snohomish County and beyond. If you live in her papers area, you most likely have read some of her work. She tells about hiking with her daughter and husband on many day hikes and some backpacking trips including: The Tetons, Wonderland Trail, The Enchantments and sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. Here are some of the articles we talk about in the episode: Personal Locator Beacon story: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20141102/LIVING/141109971 Turns All Year: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20150830/BLOG49/150839978 My PCT hike this summer: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20150927/BLOG49/150929217 Heather Anderson story: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20151125/BLOG49/151129499 My blog at HeraldNet: http://www.heraldnet.com/section/BLOG49
	28 Mar 2016	006 Lee Jacobson WH&C	01:19:41
Lee is the creator of Washington Hikers and Climbers, a Facebook Group with over 21,000 members. He describes how and why he started the group and shows off his love for all of the members. He tells some of his older memories on the trail and current ones as well. His passions for slower climbs have resulted in his top 10 list of day hikes that only has 15 hikes on it! He tells it all in this episode. Here is a link to the Facebook Group Washington Hikers and Climbers.
	04 Apr 2016	007 NW Healthy Mama	00:33:41
Pacific Northwest's Angela Strand talks about her website and blog NW Heathy Mama! She lives north of Seattle and has really just begun hiking and is already an inspiration to many people. She hikes with both her family and a women's group and she has some good stories to tell us. Her website is not only about hiking, but also includes activities of all kinds. She has numerous guests that write for her website. Check it out here. Also here is a link to the NW Healthy Mama Facebook Page.
	18 Apr 2016	009 Greg Johnston: Author	01:17:25
Greg Johnston is the author of Washington's Pacific Coast: A Guide to Hiking, Camping, Fishing and other adventures. He covers it all in this book! If you want to spend some time in this area of Washington, then this is the best place to find out everything. Greg was also the Outdoor Writer for the Seattle Post Intelligencer until it stop printing in 2009. We talk about some of his favorite articles he wrote while there. He also explains how writing a book was "perfectly" set-up from him loosing his job when the PI switched to digital only.
	11 Apr 2016	008 Ratatouille Trailside Radio	00:41:09
Ratatouille came on the podcast after listening to a few of my episodes! He started a podcast last year called Trailside Radio. He interviewed people before, during, and after his attempt to thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail. I think his best episode was an interview with Anish after her record setting Appalachian Trail hike. Fires, injuries and too much time spent having fun recording his show left him with over half of the miles covered. He will be hiking again this year and hopefully reprising his interview roll. He is also excited about editing the 2015 thru hikers class video. I will put a link up when it is available online! Trailside Radio website Trailside in itunes
	25 Apr 2016	010 Andy Porter Photographer	00:59:03
Andy Porter is a backpacking photographer that loves North Cascade National Park. He holds classes and ultimately, wants to show other how fun it can be to try and capture the backcountry on camera. We talk about how different hiking is when you are trying to get sunset or sunrise photos. Some of his more recent photos to capture are shots that include the Milky Way. Look at the bottom of the show notes to see three of his photos. Check out his blogs at: northwesternimages.wordpress.com Photos and classes are here: andyporterimages.com Facebook Page: Andy Porter Photography
	03 May 2016	011 Beers at the Bottom	01:25:14
Beers at the Bottom have written articles for many publications. They found a niche subject in the hiking community that has not been covered; matching hikes with local breweries! Rachel and Brandon met in Bellingham and have sampled beer across the state, though some of their favorite beer may still be in the Whatcom County area.
	10 May 2016	012 Barefoot Jake	01:12:58
Barefoot Jake has been running a blog out of the Olympic Mountains on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. You can find great write-ups about his hikes and reviews. There is also information on his sandal footwear that he uses along with plenty of gear reviews. In the podcast we talk about the roots of "Barefoot". Jake is also a photographer, so we talk a bit about that. Some of his stories are the story of him being rescued and reviews on wood burning hiking stoves.
	17 May 2016	013 Nik Jensen	01:18:03
Nik Jensen is an active climber in Washington State. His overcoming addiction has led him toward heavy involvement with One Step at a Time (OSAT). The way he talks about climbing is very inspiring and it sounds like he is definitely an inspiration to others. You can find Nik easily on the Facebook Group Washington Hikers and Climbers, where he sells wearable gear and stickers and organizes retreats, or his personal Facebook. We also talk about his dog, who has her own Facebook Page Bearbear Broszczak.
	30 May 2016	014 Bigfoot Jim	01:14:25
Jim Miller started hiking in the 1950's and still gets out often. We start out talking about his role in naming the North 350 Blades, the Pacific Crest Trail Association trail crew chapter that covers the Pacific Crest Trail's northern most 350 miles. Amongst his great stories, he tells about he and his wife helping the Forest Service count and track Marmots in the Olympics. Also, he talks a bit about his nickname, Bigfoot Jim! Here is a link to the food company Packit Gourmet that Jim talked about.
	13 Jun 2016	016 Liz Donovan	00:58:11
Liz Donovan hiked the Pacific Crest Trail last year and I met her while doing trail work with the Pacific Crest Trail Association. She talks about the trail life! We talk about being a woman on the trail by herself all the way from Mexico to Canada. We discuss trail names, food on the trail and hitchhiking. We also talk about her future hiking goals!
	27 Jun 2016	018 Mountaineer Books	01:46:15
Doug Canfield came on the podcast to talk all about Mountaineer Books. How did it get started and where is it at today. He mentions a ton of great books!
	12 Jul 2016	019 MooseFish
John Soltys is Moosefish.com and we talk about his families adventures and raising his three kids to become excited about the outdoors.
	19 Jul 2016	020 Detour AKA Bert Dodson	00:49:08
Bert Dodson, AKA Detour, has a passion for helping out thru hikers in need! If someone needs a ride to "detour" around a trail closure, or if they are starting their Pacific Crest Trail hike and need a ride to the trailhead, then he is there for them. THIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY RIVERTIME BREWERY IN DARRINGTON, WA. GET A DOLLAR OFF YOUR FIRST PINT IF YOU TELL THEM YOU HEARD THEIR ADD ON THE CASCADE HIKER PODCAST!
	25 Jul 2016	021 Exotic Hikes	00:50:30
Douglas Scott is the guest today, he has been running Exotichikes.com for a number of years and is now transforming into outdoor-society.com with the help of others involved with the site now. We talk about tours, interviews and some favorite spots to visit on the Olympic Peninsula.
	01 Aug 2016	022 Just Me!
Its me the host rambling about... ME! I go all over the place in this episode that is intended to give listeners an idea of why I hike and what my goals with hiking and the podcast are.
	23 Aug 2016	023 Tami Asars Guidebook Author
Guidebook Author Tami Asars come on to talk about her new 'Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Washington' book. We also talk about her other two books - 'Hiking the Wonderland Trail' and 'Day Hiking Mount Adams and Goat Rocks'.
	29 Aug 2016	024 Best of the Northwest	00:56:57
Bryan Schaeffer talks all about The Best of the Northwest! His hiking website is full of amazing videos of hikes in the Northwest that will leave you adding to your list of must do hikes. Visit botnw.com to find all of the social media links and sift through the videos!
	12 Sep 2016	025 Backcountry Fishing with Kris Harken
Kris Harken absolutely loves to fish while hiking and backpacking and it shows in this interview. He tells us how to fish from poles and line to holes and times!
	19 Sep 2016	026 Katy Daley Hikes The Camino	00:53:48
Katy Daley graduated from High School and went to Europe to hike the Camino with her mom. She describes their 500 mile journey through towns along the way.
	27 Sep 2016	027 Gary Paull Forest Service	00:44:00
Gary Paull is the Wilderness Trails Program Manager for the MountBaker-National Forest. We talk about funding and trail conditions in a huge district of Washington's Forest Service. http://www.northcascadehiker.com/cascade-hiker-podcast/027
	17 Oct 2016	028 Taking My Girls Hiking	00:30:00
On my second episode with no true interview, I talk mostly about taking my two daughters hiking and I interview my 8 year old daughter Raichel.
	24 Oct 2016	029 Eli Boschetto Guidebook Author	01:24:55
With the upcoming release of his debut book, Hiking the PCT in Oregon, I ask Eli Borschetto all about the final product. The Pacific Crest Trail is broken down by sections through the state of Oregon in this book. We also talk about how he researched this book from his hiking and writing to his photography.
	31 Oct 2016	030 Kate Hoch- Drop N Roll	00:30:26
Drop N Roll is a hiker that worked her way into the long distance hiking community one step at a time. Her accomplishments and well written blogs can be found at drop-n-roll.com We talk about her role with the long distance hiking organization ALDHA West which stands for American Long Distance Hiking Association. Find out more at aldhawest.org
	07 Nov 2016	031 Renee Patrick: She-Ra	00:45:55
Renee Patrick was given her trail name, She-Ra, when she hiked the Appalachian Trail after her time in the Peace Corps. Later she hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail to complete the triple crown of long distance hiking. We also talk about some of her many other trails on top of those, as well as some of her past work and college experience. Her business Hikertrash is loved in the hiking community. She recently picked up the sport of Pack Rafting and is on the board for the Oregon Desert Trail. The easiest way to connect with her is http://www.reneepatrick.com
	14 Nov 2016	032 Oregon Desert Trail- Renee Patrick	00:42:49
Renee Patrick, aka She-Ra is back to talk about the Oregon Desert Trail (ODT). All of the information you would want to know is right in this episode. The ODT has an amazing website: https://onda.org/where-we-work/oregon-desert-trail that has an online guide book, water information and ways to get involved.
	22 Nov 2016	033 Journaling on the Trail with Kolby Kirk	00:52:42
Kolby Kirk has an amazing story that I try to pull out of him in this episode. He is currently working on a book about his 2011 Pacific Crest Trail hike and the journals he kept along the way. He has had many projects and goals throughout his hiking days, including 2009 and 2010; hiking 100 different hikes in a year, hiking 500 miles in one year and hiking with as many different people in a year. Read all about his goals, accomplishments and upcoming book on his website: http://www.thehikeguy.com
	28 Nov 2016	034 Lisa Holmes Guidebook Author	00:43:12
Lisa Holmes is a self published guidebook author. Her first two books are: I Heart Oregon’s Seven Wonders and I Heart Oregon (And Washington): 25 of Portland Areas Best Hikes. Her website http://iheartpacificnorthwest.com offers a blog, hikes, events and talks about her upcoming book I Heart Backpacking: How to Get Started. Also, she publishes her own books through her business Yulan- yulanstudio.com
	05 Dec 2016	035 Must Hike Must Eat II	00:59:44
Round two with Shannon Cunningham proves to be quite the update. She has greatly expanded her trail meals website (http://www.musthikemusteat.com). Her recipes are amazing. I can say with confidence because I was able to try a couple this past summer. She has also taken on a huge role with the PCTA through northern Washington's North 350 Blades! She adopted a section of the Pacific Crest Trail just north of Stevens Pass and is going to lead her first trip this summer in the Glacier Peak area. To grasp the full transformation with Shannon and with me on this podcast! We have both come a long ways since last winter.
	12 Dec 2016	036 Backpacker's Bistro	00:31:32
Melissa Lynn Lieser tells us all about her company, Backpacker's Bistro, which makes delicious sounding trail meals. She explains the process of making them and most importantly how much healthier they are than other brands on the market. 2008 winner of the French Culinary Institute's Top Chef award, Melissa combined her passions for backpacking and food when she founded Backpacker's Bistro in 2016 with a simple philosophy: we believe that the most satisfying and healthy meals begin with whole, real foods. We believe in finding quality products from sustainable sources, locally if possible.
	19 Dec 2016	037 Nick Lenn- Getting Kids Hiking	00:52:05
Nick Lenn brings his son on most hikes. He has some tips and tricks that have helped them both enjoy each and every trip. Check out his ideas! He also is a part of the podcast Heli Nation.
	27 Dec 2016	038 Me on 2017 Goals	00:14:05

	02 Jan 2017	039 Jeff Kish	00:39:39
Jeff Kish has hiked both the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) and now works for the PNT. After hiking the PCT he became an immediate advocate, trying to help other hikers and future hikers alike. As son as he finished his thru hike of the PNT, he did the exact same thing! This passion took him all the way to now working for the PNT and helping the trail itself. His talk about the Washington section of the trail has inspired me to start section hiking the trail. Become a member of the PNT: http://www.pnt.org/get-involved/membership/ Visit the website: pnt.org
	09 Jan 2017	040 Pacific Northwest Trail with Jeff Kish	00:40:36
Jeff Kish is back to tell us all about the Pacific Northwest Trail. We talk trail towns along the route, the starting and ending points and everything in-between. We talk about the history of the PNT from its creator Ron Strickland to the current state of this National Scenic Trail. To research for your hike or to join the PNT go to: http://www.pnt.org
	17 Jan 2017	041 Boots McFarland	00:39:58
Geolyn Carvin started the single panel cartoon about 15 years ago after she started to section hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Boots, the character, is a girl that doesn't work and has nothing but time to hike. She is not bothered by problems on the trail that seem to put a damper on other hikers around her.Boots is also the trail name given by other hikers to Geolyn, who has finished the PCT now as well as the Tahoe Rim Trail. She has a "regular" job working for hiking famed Tarptent. Take time to also check out her music found on her website! As for her cartoon, it can be found: Facebook- Boots McFarland Catoon
	24 Jan 2017	042 Gabi Fulcher Author	00:34:15
Gabi Fulcher hiked the John Muir Trail (JMT) in the summer of 2014. She had quite the experience on her first long trail that she wrote a book about it; I Had a Dream, I Lived it CLICK HERE. She captures the highs and lows of her three week hike in the Sierra Mountains of California's Yosemite National Park. She is now planning on hiking the full Pacific Crest Trail this Spring and Summer. We talk about her preparations, getting very specific about her camera gear. Follow her adventures at https://thirst4adventure.com
	30 Jan 2017	043 All About the Wonderland Trail	01:01:55
Tami Asars wrote the popular guidebook to Mount Rainier's premium hike, Hiking The Wonderland Trail. She talks about campsites along the trail and most importantly how to reserve your spots for this summers adventure. We also discuss her app designed to help hikers navigate their way to an enjoyable Wonderland experience. At the end of the episode Tami gives a few tips that she has learned about how to lighten up your pack.
	06 Feb 2017	044 NWHikers Original Tom Davenport	00:49:47
Tom Davenport explains the history of nwhikers.net, a much needed website that gave hikers a forum to discuss hikes and destinations. He talks about some of the people that helped start the site and some of the early contributors. NWHikers gave hikers a place to talk to one another about hikes before social media opened the door. He speaks about the difference early on between his site and the WTA trip reports. NWHikers.net is still a very active forum with lots of fun discussions. The main page offers many distinct categories from Trail talk, trip reports and on trail stewardship to History and trip planning.
	13 Feb 2017	045 Mount Baker Ultra Run with Dan Probst	00:35:13
The Mount Baker Ultra Marathon has been in existence since Dan Probst first organized an attempt in 2013. The 108 mile run, started by touching Bellingham Bay and then summiting 10,781 foot Mount Baker before turning around and running back to the start. This year will be the first year that it is an official race. Logistically avoiding areas that needed hard to attain permitting, Dan Probst has moved the event to Concrete, Washington. Nestled between the hills of the Cascade Mountains along the Skagit River, Concrete is a perfect beginning to an ultra run. History has given way to the future. The Mount Baker Marathon was a competition that lasted from 1911 to 1913. According to Jason Miller, Mayor of Concrete, there was a short lived rivalry between the towns of Concrete and Bellingham, racing to the summit of Baker from either side. Read Jesse Williams' first hand account (HERE) of the 2016 finish by 12 runners, which included three runners of previous years. This is the last year the race was ran on the Bellingham side as a "fun" run and not a race. Probst has been trying to get approval by various land managers to create the Bellingham-Mount Baker Trail. Read more and see a map at http://www.cascademountainrunners.org/mount-baker-trail/ To sign up for this years race go to: https://www.mtbakerultra.com
	21 Feb 2017	046 Predators of the Heart Owner David Coleburn	00:34:15

	28 Feb 2017	047 Hadley Kanhike back from the PCT	00:37:55
Hadley was on episode 2. We talked all about his preparations and plans for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail last summer. We talk about how his plans changed from the start and some of the highlights of his trip. Check out his website: https://www.kanhike.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KanHike/
	07 Mar 2017	048 Three Fingers Mountain Author Malcolm Bates	01:04:10
In 1987, Malcolm Bates published the book Three Fingers: The Mountain, The Men and a Lookout. Three Fingers Mountain is the most recognizable peak seen from nearly anywhere in the I-5 corridor of Snohomish County, though non-hikers may not even know its name. Bates recounts the history he learned while researching the lookout atop the South "finger". A chance encounter with Harold Engles, the man whose persistence is responsible for the placement of the lookout, while Bates was running a fifty mile trail run through the Glacier Peak Wilderness. In the years to follow Bates and Engles would met for an interview that was the spark plug for the book. The way that Bates describes his meeting of the major role players of these early days in Darrington and the surrounding mountains is unforgettable. Listen to hear him describe Harold Engles, Harry Tucker, Harland Eastwood, Ed Towne, Harold Weiss, and the Bedal sisters Edith and Jean. In our interview I found out that Malcolm Bates wrote another book, Cascade Voices. Having since read through the book, I can let you know that this is essential for Washington Climbers who enjoy the historic side of the sport. Bates was able to talk to the top few climbers of every century from the 20's to the 90's. Older notables that appear in Cascade Voices are: Emily Harris, Norval Grigg, Wolf Bauer, Fred Beckey, Harvey Manning, Jim Whittaker and Lowell Skoog. If you have not read the book about Three Fingers, then listen to this interview and get an audio version of the history that time may forget. Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE
	13 Mar 2017	049 Stuke Sowle Trail Runner	00:59:56
Stuke Sowle is a trail runner that puts up some impressive mileage. Glacier Peak summit car to car in one day he has done a number of times and is nearly unbelievable! He talks about some of his accomplishments and I ask about some of his critics. It seems that trail running can be looked at in a negative spotlight by some traditional hikers. I also took questions from people that know Stuke and knew exactly what to ask! To read about his adventures got to: https://choosemountains.com/ambassadors/#/stukesowle/ Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	20 Mar 2017	050 Traveling with Baggage Author Sarah Tiedeman	00:31:14
Traveling with Baggage: A Guide for the Hesitant Hiker Sarah Tiedemann came on to talk about her book that was written from her own fears on the trail and while camping. She mixes in her personal struggles throughout the book which reads like a guide. There are chapters on both animals and insects in the woods, covering a range of regions. If you know someone who is held back from hiking or backpacking because of a fear, then this is a great book to help them figure out those fears and try to find a solution to help them get try to overcome those fears. Find her at: www.sarahdtiedemann.com Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE
	28 Mar 2017	051 The 4 Corners Hike with Eli Smith	00:52:34
Eli Smith started his journey in Florida, skipping Key West where his ambitious plan will end after walking to the other three corners of the continental United States. His plan is to reach as any people that he can and spread the awareness for PTSD. His fellow veterans, including some very close to him, have ended their lives because of this mental issue. He keeps his exact location a bit private because of an attempted abduction in Texas (which he explains in the interview) and he talks about all of the wonderful people he has encountered. Many have provided meals and a place to either put up his tent or a bed to use for the night. "I look for houses that have an American Flag on them and I tell them my story... They usually let me in for dinner even though I ask to just use a spot in their yard for my tent!" He has not yet conquered his first "corner", though he is making his way toward San Diego where he plans to get all the way down to the most southwestern location and then head north to Washington State. He knows this will be a long hike, but the amount of media, colleges and military connections he has already made are making it well worth while. His original plan was to connect as many of our National Scenic Trails on his way around, but as he explains, "I just wouldn't be able to reach enough people from the middle of the mountain on the say the Pacific Crest Trail. I want to go to as many towns as I can." To check out his pictures and progress visit: http://4cornershike.org Also, check out his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/4CornersHike Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	04 Apr 2017	052 Grizzly Reintroduction with Chase Gunnell	01:02:51
Grizzly reintroduction has been a hot topic amongst those that frequent the outdoors. Chase Gunnell works with Conservation Northwest, which he describes is a "cheerleader" for the Grizzlies that may be reintroduced into the North Cascades. Gunnell gives some factual answers to frequent questions about Grizzly Bears. Where would these bears come from and how will they be captured or transported? What will the feed on? Hikers? How often are Grizzly attacks on humans? How do the local towns feel about the possibility of reintroduction? Just how big is the area that they might be reintroduced to? We also talk briefly about Wolverines, Fishers and some bear safety tips. Go check out: http://www.northcascadesgrizzly.org http://www.conservationnw.org
	10 Apr 2017	053 From New Orleans to the Pacific Northwest Trail	00:40:02
Ray Cwiertniewicz lives in New Orleans and had never been to the Pacific Northwest... So what better to do than come up and hike the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT)? He and his friend Michael started in Glacier National park. Ray describes their hike westward to the Pacific Ocean. I ask him to describe in detail some of the different areas they passed through. I also reference Episode 40 with Jeff Kish quite a bit.
	17 Apr 2017	054 Kelly Kate Warren Backcountry Cook	00:40:58
For many years now, Kelly Kate Warren has been working in the deep wilderness as a camp cook with California Conservation Corps’ Backcountry Trails Program (CCC). We talk about her role and some of the projects they work on. Kelly Kate started hiking the Pacific Crest Trail on April 10th, though we recorded this conversation a few weeks before she started. She explains her planning and a unique goal to teach some classes with different trail crews along the way. She also started the website The Trail Speaks (Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thetrailspeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetrailspeaks) where she will be interviewing other people in the community of Trail work, giving them a voice where they may not currently have one. I was excited to hear that she was also chosen to be an advocate for Responsible use of the Pacific Crest Trail. See her bio: https://www.pcta.org/2017/introducing-p3-ten-hikers-helping-promote-responsible-use-pacific-crest-trail-46812/
	24 Apr 2017	055 Noxious Weeds Sasha Shaw	00:16:52
Are you familiar with Noxious Weeds? Sasha Shaw works with King County Noxious Weed Control Program. I didn't know much about the weeds, so she filled me in on some varieties and talked about how they can get into the Wilderness. How can hikers help in limiting Noxious Weeds n hiking trails? It is as simple as washing off your boots! Sasha talks about keeping your hiking footwear brushed off before heading out. If you know the species of some weeds, you can also alert them on locations. To volunteer CLICK HERE. To take a class CLICK HERE. Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	01 May 2017	056 Tarptent Talk with Owner Henry Shires	00:55:05
Henry Shires created a tarp style tent for his Pacific Crest Trail thru hike in 1999 and this was the beginning of what would become his company Tarptent. He mentions how his products have changed from single walled tarps to a multitude of double wall styles. Even the name Tarptent is not very accurate because of this transition. The videos will show you how a tent can have only one pole and two stakes... It was an eye opener for me! If you haven't been, I highly recommend checking out their website: https://www.tarptent.com When you find a style that you like, enter CASCADE HIKER PODCAST on the line for "how did you hear about us" at checkout and let Henry know that his time was well spent here. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	08 May 2017	057 All About Washington Trails Association with Kindra Ramos	00:33:05
Kindra Ramos is the Director of Communication at Washington Trails Association (WTA). With ten years under her belt working for WTA, she was a great person to interview! I asked her about the beginning of WTA and also how they originally started getting involved with trail work. She splashes in some great facts about the first magazine, Signpost Magazine, and the increase in hours of trail work over the years. We talk about the difference between WTA and Land Managers. WTA tries its best to educate hikers on issues like federal funding and the overuse of popular hikes, despite the fact that they are not in control of these concerns. Donations are welcomed to help support our trails: wta.org Also go to wta.org for all things hiking in Washington! Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	10 May 2017	058 Bonus Show Me Rambling About ME	00:30:42
Thanks for listening to my show - I really appreciate you as a listener! This episode is a rambling episode where I mention the past 20 or so podcasts and what they include. I then switch gears chatting about my hiking plans for this summer. I don't use my normal ending on this episode, I included a rare version of Whiskey Fever's Jack Mattingly playing the song Tall Grass live at the Birdsview Brewery about 5-6 years ago! See the band at: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever I finish up by mentioning all the different ways to support the show- Patreon is the best and easiest way to support: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Shop REI from this link and I get a kickback: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_ee7d3b05 Shop Amazon from this link and I get a kickback: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=136BHP4AH6Z7J9Q881X5& Sign up for Audible by using this link: http://www.audibletrial.com/CascadeHikerPodcast @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Patreon
	16 May 2017	059 Trek for Treasure in Skagit County	00:42:33
Mark Pearson has been running Trek for Treasure for quite a few years now, starting as a way to encourage employees of United General of Sedro Woolley to get out and hike. When he opened it to the public, he was excited to see so much interest. The idea of Trek for Treasure: Teams signup and receive an email every other Friday morning. There are 6 hikes to complete in 12 weeks. To complete a hike, trekkers need to find the treasure box with clues inside. All team members must be present and take a photo at the treasure box as proof. There is no rush and teams have 2 weeks to complete each hike. There is a rush for those wanting to be placed in the top rankings on the final hike. Be the first teams to complete the hike and answer the riddle and you win! This years theme is titled The Search for Sasquatch! From the website: Is “Sasquatch” more than a myth? For years people have attempted to answer this age old question. Countless individuals have searched the vast wilderness of the great American Northwest in search of theses legendary creatures. In spite of their efforts, Sasquatch has eluded man still today. Over the years, there have been many stories or legends of sightings of Sasquatch within the state of Washington. Despite some strong evidence, most of these sightings have never been definitively confirmed. No one knows for sure if Sasquatch really exists or if the stories are just fabricated legend…word-of-mouth is often the only proof of their existence. After years of investigating, Mark Pearson has found evidence of the legendary Sasquatch! He is very close to locating the whereabouts of one of these elusive creatures and he needs your help! It is up to you and your team to travel the trails of the great Northwest, collect the clues in your Sasquatch Research Manual, and find the mysterious Sasquatch creature! Also on the website is an informative "rules" of the trail to check out: http://www.trekfortreasure.org/another-page/ In 2016, more than 650hikers participated in the Trek for Treasure challenge, and had a great time getting fit with their family and friends! Trek for Treasure is sponsored by the Fitness Center at United General District 304, which also provides fitness classes, personal training and other healthy programs and services. How to sign up Questions about getting started Email- mark.pearson@unitedgeneral.org Website- http://www.trekfortreasure.org Or call- 360-854-0247
	22 May 2017	060 Hikes for Dad- Analeise Dowd	00:49:53
Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Analeise Dowd blogs at Hikes for Dad. Her blog says, "I am hiking for me and for my dad who’s soul lived in the wilderness. My dad has taught me almost everything I know about being outside and making my own adventure, living my own life, and truly letting me be me." Every Mother and Father can relate to this amazing, continued relationship through and after life. Her respect for her parents show what an amazing job they did in raising their kids. She is planning to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail this summer and we talk a lot about her family connection to the trail and the woods in general! Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	29 May 2017	061 Night Rider Sherry Winslow	00:49:57
Sherry Winslow is known on the trail as Knight Rider! She hiked the Pacific Crest Trail last summer from Mexico to Canada and is now prepping for a summer of adventure on four different trails. She is an inspiration for those that need a nudge in the direction of Mother Nature! Her family has not been favorable to her explorations, but she goes anyway. Sherry describes showing up at the Mexican border with the whole summer ahead of her as she hiked north to Canada. Her biggest trail this summer will be a thru hike of the Pacific Northwest Trail. Her time on the PCT in the Pasayten Wilderness, sparked the interest for this long trail. Check out her Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sher_nanigaans/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	05 Jun 2017	062 Rambles: My Youngest Daughters First Backpacking Trip	00:23:57

	12 Jun 2017	063 Jessi Owens on Paddling	00:42:00
Jessi Owens came to the Pacific Northwest about 13 years ago. She started out enjoying the mountains, hiking her way through some novice spots and working her way into climbing. She is now focused heavily on Paddling, though she still climbs. She has a goal to circumnavigate every island in the San Juan Islands that has a name. When we recorded the show, she had paddled around 62 of the 120 islands. She also talks about women in the wilderness by themselves. It is a big subject, especially for me to talk about, since I am not a woman. Jessi would like to encourage women to get out on the trail! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiplaysoutside/
	20 Jun 2017	064 Take a Walk Portland with Brian Barker	00:26:08
Brian Barker, a local expert on Portland-area trails, is the author of Take A Walk Portland, a hiking guide that covers the city and the outlying hikes within a short drive. They are mostly accessible year round with the exception of a couple of seasonally closed trails. This book will take hikers from the city to wild flower walks and waterfall walks as well. If you are from Portland or taking a trip there, I highly recommend picking up this guide to "walk" you through the town. I always try to find a good hike or walk on our trips and this is a great guide to pick a few around town. Brian has also been a contributor to Portland Monthly, writing about the area in and around Portland. Pick up Take A Walk Portland or other books by Sasquatch Books. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	26 Jun 2017	065 West Coast Trail with Sherry Winslow	00:22:56
Sherry Winslow is fresh off the West Coast Trail and I was very curious to hear a hikers perspective of the hike. She describes the trail on the second half of this shorter episode, talking about the tides, the trees and the camping details. To start out the episode, I asked Sherry to tell the story about her trail name Night Rider. Also, she had just finished through hiking the Enchantments while the trail was mostly covered in snow. We talked about the dangers and need for hiker awareness descending steep grades covered with snowpack. Check out Night Rider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sher_nanigaans/ Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite) Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
	04 Jul 2017	066 My Trail: The New GoLite with Demetri Coupounas	00:45:49
Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Demetri Coupounas, known as Coup, started GoLite in 1998 with his wife and Father. Ultimately, the company went out of business; the major reason being small stores that had too large of a layout. The contracts helped drag down costs, despite a well loved product. Now Coup has opened a new business called My Trail. It launched with the help of past customers turned small investors, of which you could be a part of. The first items Coup chose to launch with were also the top sellers for obvious reasons and they were all equipment items. Slowly more and more items have and will be added to the My Trail line. As a note; Though the items are basically the same, the names have all been changed to reflect the new company. The next wave was a small amount of mens and women’s clothing. This allowed them to open their first, very small store which is now on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado. We talk all about the next few seasons product releases. Of the 350 past members that have already invested in My Trail, item request have been flowing in. Investors receive a 20 percent discount on all items offered on the website, which includes shoes from Xero, Nite Ize and trekking poles from Leki. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	10 Jul 2017	067 The First 40 Miles Podcast Interview	00:55:16
Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Heather and Josh Legler from the First 40 Miles Podcast are my guests in this episode. They released their first episode back on December 16th, 2014. Their latest episode 139, features me! Heather, and her sidekick Josh, explain the history of their podcast and hiking experience. The First 40 Miles is geared toward new hikers and the intro on every show says- "If you’re new to hiking and backpacking then this podcast is for you. We’ll talk about the essentials, how to lighten your load and how to make the most of your time on the trail. Welcome to The First 40 Miles!" We talk about clothing they create through Zazzle. Also their three published books- Trail Fuel: 40 Quick and Easy Recipes for Wilderness Backpacking 40 Backpacking Hacks Volume 1 40 Backpacking Hacks Volume 2 Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	18 Jul 2017	068 Elk Ridge Campground	00:27:22
Tim Hoefer is my guest today. He and his wife Julie own and operate Elk Ridge Campground along the 410 Highway in Yakima Valley. My family recently took a trip to the area and found his campground online. After staying two nights, I decided that Tim would be a great guest, with his knowledge and platform in the area. We talk about his facility, as well as the area around. We used Elk Ridge Campground as a landing pad for hiking and brewery hopping. We visited all the breweries in Yakima Valley and ate at some amazing spots. Our daughters loved the bakery items at nearby Sticky Fingers Bakery and Cafe. My favorite spot that we stopped was the beer and pizza at Bron Yr Aur Brewering Company. My wife enjoyed the downtown atmosphere where we did a short brew hike between Berchman's Brewing Company, Hop Nation Brewing Company and the Beer Shoppe! Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	25 Jul 2017	069 Mike Mutzel from High Intensity Health	00:32:31
Some hikers get an non threatening injury or have pain/soreness, they might joke about using their Vitamin “I”. Are we self prescribing too much Advil? Ibuprofen and asprin slows down the bodies natural response to healing and affects long term recovery. If someone sprains their ankle and takes Ibuprofen so they can hike the next day, it won’t heal the injury and could lead to a worse injury later. I would suggest bringing some whiskey, Marajuana or CBD instead for the pain and discomfort. Fresh water in the mountains and people still add flavor to it. What are your thoughts? Sweeteners alter your bodies natural response to insulin. This could cause a drop in blood sugar leaving a hiker with very low energy and could be a bad situation. New research is showing a correlation with artificial sweeteners and Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's. The connection between our brain and our gut cannot be fooled be artificial sweeteners. Mentioned The Dorrito Effect by Mark Matzger and Hack Your Taste buds. What do you think about energy drinks on the trail? I am a fan of caffeine. Stick to coffee or tea if you can. More of a natural source is best. Use some caffeine to push yourself every once in a while, but you shouldn’t always depend on it. (Episode 17) Another good way to fuel your body are healthy fats like Ghee Butter or Coconut oil. Try not to over do the fats, if you aren’t climbing mountains! Should we be scared of ticks on the trail? Prevention is key, so try to use DEET and Permethrin. Be aware of the migrating pain that comes with Lymes Disease so you know wether or not you have any issues. Garlic has also been known to thwart ticks. Ticks can also affect people differently based on our immune systems so eating correctly and getting enough sleep can help in the long run. This could be the same for Giardia and how it affects each of us. What about mold? Should hikers be concerned about mold in our gear? We can test for this now in patients. Some of the signs are foggy memory or forgetting things like where you left your keys or peoples names. It is important to note that only 25 percent of our population are genetically susceptible to mold toxins. What are your thoughts about moving your body more naturally and stretching to lessen chances of injury? Katy Bowman and Anot Benal are supporters of movement and alternative methods like foam rollers, trigger point therapy or dry needling. Backpackers that have heavier packs need to do something to help out their spine.
	01 Aug 2017	070 Stocking Fish in the High Lakes with Brian Curtis	00:41:33
The Trail Blazers, a volunteer group for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), were formed in 1933 and in that time they would attach a five gallon milk can to a Trapper Nelson backpack. They were stocking the lakes with thousands of fish without taking into consideration the overall sustainability of the food for that many fish and overpopulation concerns. It didn’t take the WDFW long to figure out their oversight, cutting back on the number of fish stocked all the way into the 1970’s. Even today the lakes are constantly adjusted as more knowledge is gained. Before 1933 there were few lakes being stocked. If they were stocked, then it was usually by miners or small local groups of fisherman. The high lakes of the Cascade Mountains did not have fish until they were first stocked in recent years. Way back to the Ice Age, these small lakes were left with no access for fish to migrate. Some bigger valley bottom lakes however were connected and therefore had some native fish and they still have native fish today. Brian Curtis joined the Trail Blazers in 1987 when he took his love for hiking and fishing to the WDFW volunteer organization. He recalls his Dad taking him to various high lakes to fish back in the 1960’s. When Brian is stocking lakes today, he often sees people fishing. They are usually curious and he loves to show them what he does. In 1963, after the Leopold Report, Our National Parks started to revert back to a more natural state. Things like a golf course on Mount Rainier were taken out. This included the non-native fish in lakes. Chemicals, gill nets and electricity have been used to eradicate them. North Cascades National Park was different because it was created after the Leopold Report. WDFL was able to raise a voice at the meetings, swaying politicians to see the benefit of the fish and ultimately a bill was passed by President Obama just a few years ago to allow the lakes to be stocked. Brian has packed in as few as twenty fish to a high lake and has been a part of a group, carrying 5,000 fish. The amount of fish vary based on the size of the lake or the productivity of the lake. Productivity would be things like food for fish and how many people are reaching the lake to fish it. All fish are picked up at one of three main fish hatcheries at North Bend, Arlington or Mossy Rock. Accidents do happen, Brian mentions that sometimes the fish don’t make it for various reasons. One example he gives is if they are sitting in the sun too long. The fish being stocked can not breed and the goal is to keep them from doing so. Fish left to their own mating can over populate a lake which can change the other living organisms of this unique habitat and not allow the fish to grow healthily. The season for stocking high lakes with fish is very similar to our hiking season. Brian talks about needing to break ice off of some lakes in early and even late season. Different breeds of fish are better to stock in early season, Golden Trout however do better when stocked closer to September or October. If a hiker wants to become a Trail Blazer, the first step is attending meetings regularly. Being active in the club by joining other volunteers on a stocking trip and learning the skills. Go to watrailblazers.org to find out all the information on meetings and some great archive photos also. Limit your catch, don’t catch your limit is a motto that the Trail Blazers hope all high lake fishers keep in mind when they recreate. It is fun to catch fish and important to keep a few in the lake for the next person.
	08 Aug 2017	071 Base Camp Las Vegas	00:40:53
Author Deborah Wall comes on to talk about her new book, Base Camp Las Vegas. Millions of people visit Las Vegas every year and some of those people use the airport as a "base camp". This guidebook gives those that rent cars, places to visit in the surrounding areas. This book turns the cheap flights for partying couples into family adventures. Why waist all of your steps on the Las Vegas Strip when there are hikes just 20 minutes out of town? Find Deborah Wall on her website: basecampguides.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/basecamphikes Her articles at the Review Journal: reviewjournal.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	15 Aug 2017	072 The Secret Waterfall Pool	00:12:18
Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSqtP_gDgOE We were in total darkness, feeling our way through the center of Boulder Cave, when I decided to investigate the source of the screaming we could hear. These weren’t the sounds of terror, however, but the distinctive sound of children who were having a blast. They weren’t in our cave though, so of course we needed to investigate! It started when I grabbed my wife, Rhonda, and our two girls for a random adventure. We decided on Yakima Valley as the destination. Rhonda researched spots to stay and ran across the Elk Ridge Campground. I liked the idea of camping and she loved the idea that the campground offered cabins. Without doing too much research (or planning) beforehand, we loaded up our mini van and headed over Chinook Pass on Highway 410. Rhonda reminded me of her hiking rule, which states that all family hikes must be on a wheelchair-accessible trail. None of the four of us require a wheelchair, but she Rhonda flat out doesn't like to hike and assumes that ADA trails will likely be flat. This rule has become a law of sorts for our adventures and I have found some great spots. Boulder Cave was recommended by Tim Hoefer, the proprietor of Elk Ridge Campground. I pulled him aside and asked if it was wheelchair accessible. He glanced at my kids and wife and then nodded saying something about getting a stroller up there if we needed to. So, he had said yes(!) and confirmed with a nod! (That rule turned law is not written down anywhere and I find gray areas when in a pinch.) The hike itself was very easy, but the heat made the haul up a short hill (300 feet gained) somewhat of a drag. Rhonda was complaining and asking where all the wheelchair hikers were. I reminded her that there were some handicapped spaces back at the parking lot and that softened her up a bit. We reached the entrance to Boulder Cave in a short time and this is when we heard kids screaming and laughing just up and off the trail from here. I asked Rhonda if she wouldn't mind hanging out while me and the girls went to check it out. "Of course we could," she said with a relaxed exhale, sitting on a rock next to the sign reading Stay on Trail. (Note: This was for safety inside the cave, where we went was ok.) We scrambled some rocks and couldn't believe what we discovered hidden beyond the main trail. A waterfall flowed into a crystal clear pool inside a smaller cave. It was straight of a movie or fantasy fiction. The girls got in and I snapped some pictures, but we would have to come back another day to explore this place some more. If I stood just right, Rhonda came into view and she was playing on her phone. We needed to head back before she lost all patience. We hopped the same rocks back and after telling Rhonda all about it, I sensed a little spark of adventure. She might not ever admit it, but she wants to see this small bit of paradise someday. Now for the main cave. There are signs about bats and all four of us wiped our feet clean as directed. The trail itself is very easy to follow and gets just dark enough in the middle to get a sense of total darkness. We shut our flashlights off, just our phone flashlights were plenty bright. This made the girls a bit nervous, not that they’d admit it. The far side of Boulder Cave had a series of stairs and decking platforms. The views were stunning! The same creek that fell into that other cave and created the most picturesque pool that I have ever seen, also carved out a beautiful little canyon here. We climbed back out and then back down to the car. My wife muttered something about never going in a cave again. I took note of this new rule and have already thought of a few workarounds. I had promised the family hot food and beer. Well, the kids wanted hot food and I wanted a beer. Just down the 410 before hitting the actual town of Naches, we passed Bron Yr Aur Brewering Company. This place was perfect for all of us! Their pizza is the best we found in the Yakima Valley and their beer was top notch as well. Our family will stop for a slice anytime we pass through from now on. Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	22 Aug 2017	073 PCT Days	00:10:54
I took a trip down to Cascade Locks, Oregon this past weekend and hung out at PCT Days with the ALDHA West folks. I met some new friends and hung out with some old friends. I also ran into 3 or more listeners down there! This short podcast was also a way for me to let you dedicated listeners know that I will be taking a 3-4 week hiatus during a family move and the Labor Day weekend. Stay tuned for the next episode after the break! Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	11 Sep 2017	074 Backcountry Painting with Mark Boyle	00:38:13
While most people think of painting in a studio or classroom, Mark Boyle loves to paint at the scene he is painting and in the moment to catch all of the exact colors. He explains that pictures never seem to show the true colors of what he sees in person. Mark sometimes finds a backcountry spot he can drive to and paint a river or forest. Sometimes he packs in a smaller easel to capture a deep scene miles from his car. The fish don't sit still for him, but he described to me a tedious process he endured when trying to match the color of Sockeye Salmon. He took his paints up to an Alaskan river and waded out, standing in one spot mixing colors for hours. He finally found the perfect mix! His series of paintings with a bunch of clam diggers along the Pacific Ocean are stunning and after talking with Mark about these, I can now imagine him standing out there amongst these diggers painting away. When he paints subjects fishing or the fish themselves, he is actually looking at them and painting them in the moment. Mark talks in our interview about having his friends stand in the same spot by a backcountry campfire for way too long. The easels that Mark uses are found at: allaprimapochade.com Please check out his work at: markboyle.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	18 Sep 2017	075 The Whimsical Woman Jennifer Mabus	00:40:23
The Whimsical Woman is sort of an alter-ego for Jennifer Mabus. She wanted to express her lifestyle in an atmosphere that she controls, so she started a blog. People in her life tend to want her to settle down and start a family. Jennifer wants to explore and travel. She was a cheerleader at her college in Nevada and is now living and working in Seattle. Seattle seems to be the perfect place for her to go and run into the mountains every weekend in the summer. We talk about a few of her recent blog posts and her plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in the summer of 2018. Instagram Facebook thewhimsicalwoman.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	26 Sep 2017	076 Hiking with a Service Dog- Tenley Lozano	00:39:02
Tenley Lozano hikes with her service dog, Elu. They have section hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California and the Goat Rocks in Washington. I asked her about taking her hiking partner into National Parks where dogs are not allowed. Elu helps Teneley with her Post Traumatic Stress. I asked her if she ever gets people questioning her about her service dog because she appears to look ok. I asked this because I truly already knew the answer, I just wanted her to explain that not everyone with an issue has a certain "look". We also talked about gear for Elu on the trail, what has worked for Tenley and what has not. How do they sleep in the backcountry and what does Elu eat? Find Tenley at: tenleylozano.com https://www.instagram.com/tenleylozano/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	27 Sep 2017	Bonus Show 001 - Cheap Gear Question from Bryan Miller	00:13:44
Join the new Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1639347902756382/ That is where Bryan Miller asked me a question that sparked this episode. Where should I buy cheap gear? I pulled answers from some past guest of this podcast to get a well rounded answer for you and for Bryan. I suggest going to MyTrail or REI Those are my affiliate links. Check out to see if they have Discontinued items and those are always a cheap route! Nick Lenn from episode 37 mentions the Columbia Outlet Store where you can buy cheap Mountain Hardware jackets and shoes at a great price. Kate Hoch aka Drop N Roll from episode 37 suggest the $300 backpacking setup from PMags it is called the Frugal Backpacker. Lisa Holmes from episode 34 lives in the Portland area and love the store there called Next Adventure. Used hiking and backpacking gear for those that live in the area. Bryan Schaeffer from Best of the Northwest and episode 24 suggests a few spots like TJMaxx, Sierra Trading Post and Goodwill. I think Goodwill will have some good stuff, though it is hard to tell when the gear would be put out into the store. Jessi Lorech from episode 5 mentions another great article that is on WTA called Dirt Cheap Gear. Shannon Cunningham from episodes 1 and 35 says Play It Again Sports which is a used sporting goods store and Offer Up. Offer Up would be a lot like Goodwill without having to go onto the store! Please check out patreon.com/cascadehikerpodcast Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	02 Oct 2017	077 Trail Angels of the Year- Dinsmore Hiker Haven	00:44:44
Andrea and Jerry Dinsmore have been Trail Angels for north and southbound Pacific Crest Trail thru hikers at the Stevens Pass portion of the trail. They started while living in the Skykomish area and have since moved a bit down river to the town of Bering. Known as PCT Mom, Andrea has been a key online help with trail closures and snow reports. She loves the hikers and they love her! Jerry and I sit down to talk about the past, present and future of Hiker Haven. He tells me that their daughter and grandson will be helping out in years to come. Jerry and I talk mostly because Andrea has been very sick this summer. She is in bed most of the time. ALDHA West (http://www.aldhawest.org), who also gives out the well known Triple Crown Award, voted the Dinsmores as Trail Angels of the year this year. The audio I recorded of the presentation, though a bit "busy", is heart felt. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	09 Oct 2017	078 A Walk for Sunshine with Author Jeff Alt	00:37:08
A Walk for Sunshine is a book by Jeff Alt all about his Appalachian Trail hike in 1998. He decided this would be a walk to help raise money for Sunshine Community, a disabled home that his brother lives at. His brother, Aaron, suffers from Cerebral Palsy and has lived at Sunshine for many years. This year was the 20th anniversary of the run, walk and roll fundraiser inspired by Jeff's hike. To date the event has raised more than $500,000! We discuss the "ups and downs" of his 2,160 mile trek and stories of bears, bugs, blisters and skunks. His recount of fellow hikers is fun to follow along with. His hiker name, Wrong Foot, follows him through the entire journey. I also ask Jeff about other books he has authored including: Four Boots One Journey about hiking the John Muir with his wife after her brother passed away Get Your Kids Hiking a self explanatory book written after his son was born. The Adventures of Bubba Jones a series for kids about our National Parks. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	16 Oct 2017	079 POD from the Trail Show
This celebrity guest is co-host of the popular Trail Show, a podcast with the tag line "Less Gear, More Beer". The Princess of Darkness (POD) is a triple crown long distance hiker, who has teamed up with a group of other long distance hikers to encourage listeners to get on the trail! We chat about her list of long distance hikes the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. The list doesn't stop there! She has also completed the Colorado Trail, Sierra High Route and many others including the Te Araroa in New Zealand. She documented some of her triple crown on her website trailjournals.com/darkness, I recommend going there for the pictures alone. We talk a bit about Women on the trail where she recommends her recordings with fellow female hikers on the Trail Show Bonus Shows: The Red Tent Shows 1 and 2 found here- store.cdbaby.com/artist/thetrailshow Find POD on social media- Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeliciaDarkness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetrailshow/ Website: http://thetrailshow.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	19 Oct 2017	Bonus Show 002 Music and the Mountains
Anastasia Allison and Rose Freeman found each other in a round about way through an Instagram book giveaway. Rose plays classical piano and Anastasia plays classical violin so naturally they thought of the idea to hike their instruments to the top of local mountains and play together. I used a piece of their recording in the episode, giving listeners an idea of the what the scene of a melodic mountaintop sounds like. "It is combining the two things I love; Music and Mountains," Anastasia tells me in this interview. I think that she is- Toward the mountaintop string by string. Anastasia was nice enough to come on the podcast and tell both of their stories and she also has a podcast of her own called The Inspired Adventurepreneur Podcast. I have recently binged on all of her episodes to date and highly recommend it! Here is the link to their appearance on King 5 News: http://www.king5.com/.../hiking-musicians-take.../477737312 Her Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/towardthemountaintopinchbyinch/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)
	21 Oct 2017	Bonus Show 003 Keeping Trailheads Clean on the Mountain Loop	00:14:13
Randy Farrell is the owner of Green Gables, a hiker stop in Robe up the Mountain Loop Highway, with his wife Edith. In this bonus episode we chat about their mission to clean up the trailheads on the South Mountain Loop Highway. On Saturday, October 28th Randy and Edith set up a volunteer day! They are working with the Darrington Ranger District to hopefully continue this event and turn it into a more consistent clean up effort. Stop by and say hello to the Farrell's on your next hike up the Mountain Loop Highway and don't forget to purchase your fluids and snacks there. Link to clean up event: http://www.makeadifferenceday.com/dashboard/project/adopt-a-trail-head Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	23 Oct 2017	080 Fearless Sarah	00:28:15
Fearless Sarah just finished the Appalachian Trail and has also complete the Pacific Crest Trail, Colorado Trail and the Annapurna Circuit in the Central Himalayas of Nepal. She now has her hiking eyes set on the Arizona Trail. Growing up in Hawaii, Sarah had corrective scoliosis surgery at age 15. She has a titanium rod in her back to correct her spine. She was struck by a car just six years ago while commuting on her bicycle and was able to walk away essentially unhurt because of her titanium rod. Sarah decided that her injury would not define her. She took up multiple sports or activities, without fearing them, after the accident on her bike. Eventually she took her no fear attitude to the Pacific Crest Trail and is now inspiring other hikers! When I asked Fearless Sarah if she has had any fears on the trail she said, "My mind will play tricks on me, but I keep telling myself that though it may be cold or uncomfortable, I need to keep going!" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesssarah/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearlesssarahd/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	30 Oct 2017	081 Buddy Backpacker's Parents - Overshadowed	00:40:21
Dion Pagonis and Andrea Rego come on the podcast to chat about Christian "Buddy Backpacker" Thomas. Earlier this Fall Dion and Christian received their Triple Crown awards at the ALDHA West gathering in Colorado. Christian is now 9 years old, though he was much younger, 5 years old, when he completed his thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. Dion, Christian's Step Father, hiked every mile of the three major trails with him. The family hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2012, Pacific Crest Trail in 2013, Colorado Trail in 2014 and they split the Continental Divide Trail into two summers 2016 and 2017. Follow Buddy Backpacker- https://www.facebook.com/BuddyBackpacker/ https://www.instagram.com/buddybackpacker/ https://buddybackpacker.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	06 Nov 2017	082 Rescued from the Trail with Shannon Cunningham	00:54:00

	13 Nov 2017	083 Anastasia Allison - The Inspired Adventurepreneur Podcast	00:59:21
Anastasia Allison joins me to chat about her show The Inspired Adventurepreneur Podcast and her other backpacking business. Inspired is really the key word to Anastasia's talks on her show. Her emotions are all in and it radiates throughout her episodes. It will only take a listener one episode to get catch onto her inspiration train. Adventurepreneur is a word that Anastasia combined from Adventure and Entrepreneur to describe what she is doing. Her Facebook hiking group is called Toward the Mountaintop Inch by Inch. She tells the story about how that name came to be and she also sells a sticker with this on it. We also talk a bit about her Music in the Mountains which we discussed more thoroughly on Bonus Show 002 Listen HERE. Follow Anastasia: Website- http://anastasiaallison.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	20 Nov 2017	084 8th Leave No Trace with Mark Wetherington	01:05:17
How much are social media posts causing overuse to easy access spots? Mark Wetherington is passionate about a proposed idea about an 8th Leave No Trace (LNT). Currently there are seven rules posted on LNT.org - The Seven Principles Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors Some ideas are on https://8thlnt.wordpress.com - “Be mindful when posting on social media and consider the potential impacts that rapidly increased use can have on wild places” “Use discretion when posting on social media and consider the potential impacts of creating a ‘buzz’ about specific destinations” And some links- “On Instagram’s Impact on Wilderness, and True Adventure Photographers” https://www.adventure-journal.com/2017/03/instagrams-impact-wilderness-true-adventure-photographers/ “Is Social Media Ruining Lake Tahoe’s Wilderness?” http://www.sierrasun.com/news/is-social-media-ruining-lake-tahoes-wilderness/ “Protecting Wilderness in the Social Media Age” https://www.adventure-journal.com/2017/07/protecting-wilderness-social-media-age/ “Is Instagram Ruining the Great Outdoors?” https://www.outsideonline.com/2160416/instagram-ruining-great-outdoors “A Local Gem in Danger” https://lnt.org/blog/local-gem-danger “Guffey Gorge is Instagram Famous” https://lnt.org/blog/guffey-gorge-instagram-famous “Loved to Death: How Instagram Is Destroying Our Natural Wonders” https://www.theringer.com/2016/11/3/16042448/instagram-geotagging-ruining-parks-f65b529d5e28 “A Tranquil Swimming Hole Is Overwhelmed by Its Own Internet Fame” https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/20/nyregion/blue-hole-swimming-catskills.html “Does Social Media Impact the Trails We Love?” http://www.wta.org/news/signpost/social-media-and-the-great-outdoors “Is Social Media Spoiling Colorado’s Hanging Lake?” http://www.kunc.org/post/social-media-spoiling-colorados-hanging-lake “How social media hurts and helps the great outdoors” https://www.marketplace.org/2017/05/29/business/how-social-media-hurts-and-helps-great-outdoors “Too much love for the Columbia River Gorge” http://www.columbian.com/projects/2017/07/23/loving-the-gorge-to-death/ “Viral Trails: The Weird Popularity of the Devil’s Bathtub” https://highlonesometrails.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/viral-trails-the-weird-popularity-of-the-devils-bathtub/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	27 Nov 2017	085 Night Rider on the Pacific Northwest Trail	00:40:45
Sherry "Night Rider" Winslow is back on to chat about her thru hike of the Pacific Northwest Trail. She talks about taking a train to the trail start in Glacier National Park and then we go over some of her resupply spots. In episode 61, Sherry talked about her Pacific Crest Trail thru hike and in episode 65 we went over the West Coast Trail. I asked her some questions from my Cascade Hiker Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadehikerpodcast/) where James Chapman asked her "What is like being so badass?" Jeff Kish, who went over the Pacific Northwest Trail on episode 40, also asks Sherry a few questions, including what would you want to see changed about the trail? The Pacific Northwest Trail travels through Skagit and Island County, crossing I-5 and Highway 20. I made sure to ask Night Rider wether or not it was weird hiking this section since she lives close by. We also talk a bit about her Wonderland Trail hike just two weeks after her thru hike was finished. It snowed a lot on Mount Rainier during her hike. Follow Night Rider: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sher_nanigaans/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	01 Jan 2018	090 Hiking for Dad on the Pacific Northwest Trail	00:34:53
Analeise Dowd had a goal to thru hike the Pacific Northwest Trail this past summer. In her first leg of the trail, she injured her knee and was forced to slow down. This opened the opportunities for more pictures! With the injury, Analeise was hiking only about 15 miles a day, which is not a lot of mileage for a typical thru hiker. In episode 60 Dowd's plans to blog from the trail and update her website were one of the things she was looking forward to. With a lack of service along the PNT she ended up not blogging a whole lot, though she has been going back and updating it in post. Thumbelina was a trail name she picked up this summer as a trail name. On top of her knee issues, she also had shoe issues and lost some toenails. We also discuss some of the trail conditions on certain sections. Follow Analeise: Her blog- https://hikesfordad.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/adowd83/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	18 Dec 2017	088 Cameron Eldred - Canadian Family Outdoorsman	00:48:52
Cameron Eldred is pushed into trail running by the intensity of his daughters. He and his whole family enjoy the Pacific Northwest and being from Canada, they dip down into the states often. He describes their trips in the Enchantments, Lake O'Hara and Assiniboine; Three of this families bucket List hiking adventures. Cameron leaves extremely early on his hikes to gain seclusion from other hikers. He doesn't like to see social media discussions with people talking about going into the Wilderness to get lost because he doesn't like the irresponsibility in the statement. His 13 year old Daughter Isabelle pushed him the most this year, training for a 25k run in Winthrop she did this past summer. Kate is 17 and is responsible for getting Cameron back into running a few years ago when she mentioned that she wanted to run a half marathon with him. Adaline is 19 and still loves to get outdoors with the family. They want to go back to the Lake O'Hara area and explore even more in the future. Mount Storm King has been on the families list, but the travel would be tough from Canada. Also, the Columbia Gorge has always enticed Cameron. Follow Cameron- https://www.instagram.com/cameron.eldred/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	01 Nov 2017	Bonus Show 004 TrailGroove Article	00:14:10
A few months ago, Mark Wetherington wrote an article on http://www.trailgroove.com about hiking podcasts. It featured the Cascade Hiker Podcast and one of my favorite podcasts The Trail Show. I had the opportunity to chat briefly with Mark and thank him in person! The article: http://www.trailgroove.com/issue34.html?autoflip=103 Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	04 Nov 2017	Blast From the Past - Seattle Mountain Rescue
This is a repost from episode 17! Larry Colagiovanni, the chair of Seattle Mountain Rescue, came on the podcast to answer some questions about Seattle Mountain Rescue out of King County, WA. I asked him questions about their history, their procedures and some of the past missions they have been a part of. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Twitter @N_Cascadehiking Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	23 Nov 2017	Bonus Show 005 Thunderbird Campaign	00:17:09
The PNT.org is excited about their Thunderbird Campaign, which will help out the trail in 2018. Jeff Kish tells us that a $10 donation will fund the hanging of one Thunderbird trail marker. Bigger donations obviously allow more work on the trail and you can also get a personal marker hung in your honor for the right donation amount. To join the campaign, go to- https://www.classy.org/campaign/thunderbird-campaign/c154601 Use code HATS through 11-27-17 to get $5 off of a Cascade Hiker hat! Go to- http://northcascadehiker.com/cascade-hiker-hats/ Join the Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadehikerpodcast/ Join me to help support the show- https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583
	30 Nov 2017	Bonus Show 006 Lint on Poop	00:08:54
Clint "Lint" Bunting is my guest in this bonus episode. We talk about why his writings about carrying a trowel gained popularity in hiking forums worldwide. In his first thru hikes, he did not carry a trowel and decided to add the 10 ounces to his pack in order to dig a proper cat-hole for going number two on the trail. "This guy shaves off the handles to his toothbrush, but he still thinks its important to pack a trowel. Maybe this is important." Clint hopes this is what new thru hiking backpackers will say after they hear that he carries a trowel with his ultra lightweight system. Pacific Crest Trail Association article- https://www.pcta.org/2017/thru-hiker-lint-ultralight-trowel-49043/ Follow him on Instagram @Lint_Hikes, Youtube @true_to_the_thru, or visit his website http://www.linthikes.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	04 Dec 2017	086 Wild Love Story - A Picture and Sound Book	01:03:28
Order Wild Love Story by sending Bob Jepperson an email from his contact page- https://www.bobjepperson.com/contact Bob Jepperson is a newly published author from Anacortes, Washington. He talks about the trail system within the town out there and his personal relationship with it. He carries a 22 inch plastic parabolic dish sound recorder on some of his hikes through the woods. Bob describes it as a sort of headlight in reverse. His book, and the accompanied sounds, capture this analytic description well. Bob Jepperson reads a piece from his book titled "Ritual at Dusk". This is a special part of the book for my kids and I because Bob had described this ritual to us in person and we heard it on the trail with him. We play a couple recordings of the ritual here. I read a short piece- "I return to a trail I have not visited in months to see how she is doing She is a favorite - a twisted sister for sure Who hides surprises behind her boney knees and elbows" He has named some of the animals he watches. He is discouraged a bit by the sound clips online that might depict an owl's five hoots. He appreciates all wildlife and knows that not one sounds the same. Nest Over Water is another part of the book where I read an inspirational part- "Years later only the rot resistant Western Red Cedars still stand as lifeless, bleached skeletons stills rooted in the water that drowned them." The full story describes his cover photo of three flickers peering out of a hole in one of these cedars, looking for their mother to bring them food. Bob reads another story from the book titled Spring Time Sprinkle. This is a different style of writing and the photos which go with it, are perfect. The context this book offers is key. Bob tells the perfect circle of sounds, pictures and storytelling people get with Wild Love Story. A person can appreciate the pictures more with accompanied sounds or the sounds gives a perspective to a story he tells in his writing. One of his pictures and stories is about an owl Bob followed, capturing the owl with a dragonfly in its beak. He describes watching it figure out how to consume the dragonfly. It transfers it from beak to claw for quite some time before taking it all in one swallow. We also listen to some sounds of the Red Legged Frogs. One is a mating call of male and female and the other is what Bob describes as a mating ball. Bob has explored the trails and waterways in what he describes as a perfect combination of species and plant life. You to can explore a wild place in your own community. Bob says to visit it often and soon you will learn the habits of the surrounding life. Learn more- https://www.bobjepperson.com Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	11 Dec 2017	087 Geology Underfoot - A Unique Guidebook	00:41:01
Dave Tucker wrote Geology Underfoot: Western Washington a couple years ago and I recently discovered it. The book plays out as a hiking guide to various styles of geological sites that are easily accessible from the Cascades to the Coast. Dave also takes gives the reader plenty of different theories and some history on each chapter or site. I asked about certain spots that were captivating to me, but I first asked Dave what some of his favorite sites are. He jokingly points out quite a few. First he brings up the Seattle walking building tour of rocks from around the world. Johnston Ridge on Mount St Helens and Beacon Rock are some of the other spots he brings up. The first site I wanted to ask Dave about is the Secret of the Mima Mounds just south of Olympia Washington. There are no true answers to the reason for the mounds. The chapter encourages people to explore the Mima Mounds Natural Preserve and ponder over some of the different theories he provides. Cape Disappointment has a history of coastal geological processes. The mouth of the Columbia River here is constantly changing. The sediment is distributed far north of the mouth and the drastic change can be greatly seen when comparing photos taken by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Dave brings up the fact that geology always wins despite an abundance of human intervention. Dave describes the history of the Tale of Two Forests and the Ape Caves on the south side of Mount St Helens. about 1,500 years ago lava surrounded downed trees, creating tubes suitable for kids to crawl through today along the ADA path at Trail of Two Forests. The trail on top of the Ape Caves, less than a mile away, has a ton of evidence, sitting above the basaltic lava flow tubes. Mount Rainier itself has been well covered in other book, so Dave decided to focus on the receding Nisqually Glacier and Burrows Mountain and the giant mudflow caused by a collapse 5000 years ago and the lava flows predating the mountain itself. Whidbey Island is home to Double Bluff which is a perfect place to view multiple glaciation periods. Mammoth bones have also been found here on this beach walk. This is another reason to visit Double Bluff in Langely, Washington. Dave explains why Hurricane Ridge and the Olympics are a mess for Geologists to try and unwind. Many discussions and debates have been held to try and figure out why marine rocks are scattered so high in the mountains. Go and see for yourself, using the different theories that Dave gives in his book. Highway 20 at Washington Pass and the popular hike Blue Lake there. Dave talks about the granite boulders there that are turning into sand and how rare this is to see. The sand itself is not good for making sand castles though! Mount Baker Highway takes drivers to Heather Meadows and here Dave talks about the Fire and Ice Trail which is one of our favorite family walks in summertime. The interpretive signs talk about "Valley in the Sky" and Geology Underfoot points out that the theory given to hikers there may be out of date. Go out and find the book at your local book store! Go to- https://nwgeology.wordpress.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	25 Dec 2017	089 Lint Hikes - Ultralight Triple Triple Crown Thru Hiker	01:03:45
Clint " Lint" Bunting drops the "C" off of his name when out o the trail or hanging out in the trail communities. We chat about his first thru hike in 2003 which was the Ice Age Trail, a long trail in Wisconsin. With a heavy pack, he fell in love with hiking along this trail. He found the Appalachian Trail next and thru hiked that. This would be the start of his triple-triple crown, meaning he eventually hiked the Appalachian Trail, The Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail three ties each! In 2010, Lint was featured in an NPR video about his ultralight hiking style. It was taken down because the lack of closed captioning which is now required in videos. A random meeting of a fan led to the resurgence of this lost timepiece. Lint talks about his sobriety from alcohol after his experience with some plant based medicines. He explains that the hiking community often celebrates with alcohol, its engrained in a lot of the culture. He felt that the next step in his drinking process might lead to death and has been sober since. Base weight is what you carry on your back that isn't consumable (food and water). Lint is known for extremely lightweight backpacking. He tells the changes in his pack over the years. Starting out on the Ice Age Trail, his base weight was 35 pounds and then the Appalachian Trail he started with 22 pounds. His first thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2009 he was able to get his base weight down to 9 pounds. Then Lint got serious about cutting grams out and got down to 8 Pounds for his next few thru hikes. In 2012 when he hiked the Continental Divide Trail, his base weight was down to 6 pounds! "This style is not for everyone," Lint says. "It is up to the individual hiker how much they can get away with. Everyone is different and I don't judge other peoples packs unless they ask me." Living life beneath his means is the concept he uses to afford his thru hiking lifestyle. He lives in "a van down by the river". When not on trail, he works odd jobs and doesn't overspend, so he can splurge a bit while on the trail. His van life was easy to transition into, "I don't own a lot of stuff! It's the experience I have that makes me satisfied, so I concentrate less on my possessions." He pees into a jar and sometimes parks in spots that aren't "polished", but it is perfect for him. Lint talks about an estimated 80 percent of hikers that start out to thru hike a long trail don't end up making it all the way. Injuries can be one reason, but sometimes it is a yearning for the comforts of home. He treats thru hiking like a serious sport, changing thru hikes based on weather patterns. The PCTA opens up their permits early, it makes this process tough for a trail like that. To plan ahead 4-5 months, it is hard to judge where there is going to be issues with snow levels. Once while hiking the Continental Divide Trail, Lint made a death video for his friends and family. He found himself in a horrible spot where he couldn't go further and also couldn't go backwards. He describes watching the video in his tent that night and promptly deleted it! Giardia is something that scares hikers into filtering their water, and for good reason! Lint has tested the "waters" so to speak by drinking out of some of the worst water sources at the end of an Appalachian Trail thru hike. He has yet to get sick from not filtering, though he does carry a small container of bleach to treat water if it is exceptionally bad. Lint says, "When people ask me if I think they should filter their water, I tell them its up to them and this is what I do - don't blame me when you crap your pants!" Visit his website- http://www.linthikes.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lint_hikes/ Lint on Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2A0MkU9e_0oVizHxaNZPQ Watch Lint on NPR- https://www.opb.org/television/programs/ofg/segment/ultralight-hiking/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	06 Dec 2017	Bonus Show 007 ALDHA West with Allgood	00:25:36
http://www.aldhawest.org Ray Jardine is actually one of the people that spearheaded ALDHA West. Early members would gather at houses, giving each other ideas for ultralight hiking and companionship. They have become the home of the Triple Crown Award (people that have thru hiked the main three long distance trails AT, CDT and the PCT) The past three years ALDHA West has been trying to change the way they are perceived in the hiking community. Long distance hikers are members, but there are also section hikers, trail angels, and people that just love hiking. There are two events that ALDHA West holds each year, with the biggest of the two being the Gathering. It is a weekend of connecting and learning. Movies and meeting new folks is Friday night. Saturday is the big day. Presentations by some top notch speakers, fun hiker games, the Martin Kapendick award ceremony and finally the triple crown award ceremony. The gear raffle is huge! Buys some tickets and cross your fingers. There $3,000 to $5,000 dollars in gear raffled off from sponsors. The other event they hold is a winter ruck, held in multiple locations. This is a great place to go and learn about the technical side of backpacking. Pack shake downs and discussions on things like river crossings. The rucks will be: Inland NW Ruck Coeur d'Alene, ID March 3, 2018 Cascade Ruck Cascade Locks, OR February 24, 2018 NorCal Ruck TBD Colorado Rockies Ruck Golden, CO March 17, 2018 Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	14 Dec 2017	Bonus Show 008 Social Media vs. Trail with Kelly Kate Warren	00:24:12
Kelly Kate Warren comes on to chat about social media bullies in hiking communities. If someone asks about a sleeping bag, why do certain people jump all over them about it being a stupid question? We also talk about the PCTA's role in cleaning up the groups for their trail and some options for new hikers like the ALDHA West Ruck! Check out Kelly Kate on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebackcountrycook/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	30 Dec 2017	Bonus Show 009 The Trail Show: Talking Hiking Podcasts with Disco
Lawton "Disco" Grinter and I talk hiking podcasts! Two hiking podcasters talk about hiking podcasts! Disco from The Trail Show and I talk about: N2Backpacking.com The Pox & Puss Podcast - An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience Trailside Radio The First 40 Miles Podcast Sounds of the Trail Kids Cascade Hiker Podcast Routes Podcast The Dirtbag Diaries Hiker Trash Podcast The Inspired Adventurepreneur Podcast I also talk about my new tent- Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	08 Jan 2018	091 Craig Romano Guidebook Author	00:59:32
Coming to Washington for the first time, Craig Romano first rode his bike across the country and ended in the state on three different occasions. He finally decided to stay and hike awhile after his final trip. "Rattlesnake ledge was a footpath past a locked gate. There were more roads in those days also. We lose access to trails when we lose those roads,” Craig says when asked about his experiences when he first started hiking in Washington. He was always a fan of guidebooks, devouring all of the old Harvey Manning and Ira Spring books covering the regions. When Mountaineers Books announced they wanted to update all of them, Craig was already set up for the role, having worked on the wildflower book with the famed authors. Our hiking climate has changed since the Manning and Spring books were first written. Deforestation was a big issue back then and that has definitely changed. Now there seems to be a clashing of the different recreations that are all growing in size of numbers; like mountain bikes, ORV's and hikers themselves. Craig Romano has authored over 20 titles from the mountain trails to his newer books about urban trails in the areas closer to home. I asked Craig about hiking with dogs. “The three things you shouldn’t talk about in the hiking community are mountain bikes, guns and dogs,” was his initial answer. He followed up with a request to help educate those that are not picking up after their animals and making sure those pets are following a leave no trace awareness. Craig has always been a strong conservationist through many organizations like the Mountaineers, Washington Trails Association and many Land Trusts. It is hard for him to imagine that people will use the trails and yet not give back to support those trails. Tami Asars sent in a question about Craig's past job experience. He said that he has a 2-year forestry degree, he waited tables for years and was a full time teacher for a year along with many other jobs. Craig talks about mapping with Green Trails Maps. He goes out in the field a lot for this, finding small changes on trails here and there. The series maps, like the Eagle Cap Wilderness, sent four people hiking all of the trails looking for these small changes and updates. When asked about the update to the 100 Classic Hikes for Mountaineer Books, they made the decision to keep 50 of the hikes the same and add 50 new hikes, of which were mostly adding hikes from around the state. It seemed to Craig that the first 100 Classic Hikes were mostly right down the Cascade Mountain Range only and he felt there were some great hikes missing from all over the rest of the state. Find Craig- On the trail!! Facebook- www.facebook.com/CraigRomanoGuidebookAuthor Website- www.craigromano.com Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474
	15 Jan 2018	092 Allgood - Whitney LaRuffa	00:46:33
Whitney “Allgood” LaRuffa is the current President of ALDHAWest.org, who hosts the Gathering once a year, bringing together many people that love long trails. Allgood was a Boy Scout who found a passion for the Appalachian Trail as soon as he found out about it. For three years in High School he saved money washing dishes to pay for his AT thru hike in 1996, the year after he graduated. In 1997 and 1998 he worked as a Ridge Runner followed by some smaller thru hikes on the West Coast before thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail, 20 years after the AT in 2006. Those 20 years between Allgood's major thru hikes, the trails were so different and the gear got a lot lighter. Hiking all day is easier because his base weight changed from 35 pounds to 12-14 pounds in that time. Information on the trails changed, having written letters 20 years ago to get intel and now it is all online. He has helped launch a hat and beanie line promoting National Scenic Trails and soon National Parks also. Each hat gives a bit back to the organization they feature. Pacific Northwest Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Arizona Trail and John Muir Trail are a few of the long trails available now. National Parks they will be featuring are Mount Rainier, Olympic, Denali, and Arches. Go to- crowntrailsheadwear.com Living in the Portland area, Allgood loves the Columbia Gorge so we chat about the early season Eagle Creek fire this past summer and the Labor Day Weekend Eagle Creek Fire which was devastating. Started by fireworks, the fire put many hikers in danger and wiped out some amazing swaths of wilderness areas. He talks about the future of the area and how it differs between Wilderness and non wilderness areas. Allgood tells the history of the Chinook Trail, which starts at Silver Star Mountain in the Columbia Gorge. It goes east to Merry Hill where it crosses the Columbia River at Bigs Junction and heads west down river to Angels Rest. The Chinook Trail became a National Recreation Trail in 1994. There has only been 30 of the 300 miles of trail completed on this route. He decided to hike the trail with his hiking buddies Snorkel and Tomato with a map of the area and the Chinook Trail roughly marked by a Sharpe! On the Oregon side of the Gorge, they were able to connect some existing trails. When they reached the eastern side of Oregon, they were passing through farm lands mostly. The Eagle Creek fire put a hold on plans for further mapping and a guidebook. AK9 Adventures is a passion of Allgoods where he helps hikers learn more about hiking with dogs. He has a long history with his dogs on long trails and day hikes. Gear and adventure advice is always good to research when thinking about taking your dog hiking. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 T witter @N_Cascadehik ing Like our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker Podcast On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI : https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_cfd055bd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MGT9CD53WB7FW23K97M& My Trail Company (GoLite): https://mytrailco.com/collections/direct-down?avad=195158_cfd05595&utm_medium=aff&utm_source=156474

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