Episode Details

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by world-renowned photographer and director, Pete McBride.

We learn about Pete's entry into photography, including what advice he'd offer to aspiring adventure journalists, what it's like to work for NationalGeographic, the ongoing conservationist threats to the Grand Canyon and the Navajo Nation, and we learn all about his new book "Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places".

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Interview with Pete McBride

• Pete McBride's Instagram
• New Book: "Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places"

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:19 - QOTD: What is the single most thing you are excited about for the Wisconsin trip?

00:07:22 - Introducing Pete McBride

00:08:05 - How did you get into photography?

00:10:46 - Was this digital photography at the time?

00:11:49 - When you went digital, was it due to the wider range of error?

00:13:04 - Do you have one go-to camera or is it based on the job?

00:13:55 - Do you have a couple go-to lens's you use?

00:14:17 - What lens did you use for your Grand Canyon hike?

00:16:41 - What is the project proposal process for National Geographic?

00:17:38 - Would you recommend photographers focus on writing skills?

00:19:30 - What are the biggest differences between a photography and videography project?

00:21:13 - How much of the story do you build out prior to the shoot?

00:23:06 - Any favorite leaf peeping spots in Colorado?

00:26:16 - How many photography projects have you done?

00:27:27 - Do you have a favorite project?

00:29:39 - How much water did you carry for that stretch?

00:31:00 - How do you deal with the emotional response to visually seeing the rivers dry up?

00:33:28 - Tell me more about the Grand Canyon project

00:36:43 - Where does the "Grand Escalade" initiative stand today?

00:38:28 - Is there a resource you'd recommend to others interested in protecting the Grand Canyon?

00:40:45 - Was the hike of the Grand Canyon a hard sell for yourself?

00:42:21 - What is hyponatremia?

00:43:16 - What happened after you fell apart on day 5?

00:44:45 - How did you segment the Grand Canyon hike?

00:45:15 - Are you taking a trail to get in and out of the canyon?

00:46:20 - What was the stat regarding the number of tourists that could go into the canyon via the tram?

00:48:00 - Give us the pitch for your new book

00:51:31 - What is the Drake Passage?

00:52:01 - What does a 70 ft. swell feel like?

00:52:22 - Is it the motion that's upsetting or the risk?

00:54:18 - Did you know you were capturing a once-in-a-lifetime event?

00:55:51 - Did you fee