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How to Correct Jerks, Survive Mountain Towns, and Love New York
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté and Colin take on everything from trail etiquette to mountain-town elitism with a heavy dose of laughter, crankiness, and wisdom.
Special guest Katie Burrell (comedian,…
Published on 8 hours ago
Fear, Friskiness & Filthy Backpacks
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté celebrates hitting double digits with stories that prove adventure takes many forms. From near-death river crossings to, uh, 'creative' trail recreation.
Episode Highl…
Published on 1 week ago
Kilian Jornet, Bidet Beta & All About Alpha!
This week Shawnté welcomes the Kilian Jornet to Gear Abby (yes, seriously).
They cover mountain running, mindset, and how to lighten up both your pack and your attitude.
This weeks questions cover:
Kili…Published on 2 weeks ago
From Butt Hugs to Bear Hugs: Snakes, Lakes & Wedding Cakes
This week, Shawnté dives deep into the strange, useful, and occasionally awkward corners of outdoor life from rattlesnake etiquette to National Park wedding logistics, backcountry inflatable flamingo…
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Wag Bag Incident: Gear Abby Confesses Her Biggest On Trail Sin!
This week on Gear Abby Shawnté and Colin tackle outdoor ethics, bear safety, true confessions, and real-food fueling you’ll actually eat. Here's the rundown:
More Michelino: What should happen when at…Published on 4 weeks ago
So You Want To Name A Mountain, Trailside Sustainability & Are Gravel Shoes For Real?
Just in time for fall Shawnté and Colin dive into listener questions about some of the most peculiar, practical, controversial outdoor dilemmas and whole bunch of mating tarantulas.
This week’s questi…
Published on 1 month ago
First Trail Runs, REI Splurges & The Backpacking Relationship Test
HELLOOOOO THERE, outdoorsy friends! Shawnté Salabert and Colin “Partner In Gear” True are back with another wild ride of Gear Abby! The podcast where we answer your burning, weird, and sometimes awkw…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How to Hike Alone, Pack a Raft, Walk On Ice & Still Have Hope
Host Shawnté Salabert and producer Colin “P.I.G.” True return with another round of outdoor gear confessions and advice in Gear Abby! The podcast where no question is too weird, petty, or controvers…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Switchback Crimes and Punishments & How To Slay The Chafe Monster
Shawnté Salabert and producer Colin “P.I.G.” True are back with another round of Gear Abby, where the gear questions get real... and sometimes a little gross.
This week’s adventures include:
The Tripl…Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How To Poop With A View & Running Vests: Dorkiness Or Diligence?
Welcome to the very first episode of Gear Abby! Host Shawnté Salabert and producer/partner-in-gear Colin “P.I.G.” True dive straight into the big outdoor questions you didn’t even know you needed ans…
Published on 2 months ago