Episode Details

Matt "Pretzel" Mason is a triple crowner, trail runner, sober hiker, former Mountain Crossings employee, wildland firefighter, gear snob, and bona fide character. His beard game is strong, and his opinions are stronger. This is our longest episode to date, and it promises to entertain throughout.

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• San Diego Backpacker Radio Meetup
• Matt "Pretzel" Mason Interview
• The Lone Star Trail
• His time at Mountain Crossings
• Why he hikes without a stove
• His experiences with Baltimore Jack
• Gear advice
• His perception of the thru-hiking party culture as a sober hiker
• His take on maps vs. apps
• His Continental Divide Thru-Hike
• His time as a wildland firefighter and search and rescue
• Trek Propaganda
  • Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Trends: Examining Gear, Budget, and Resources Over the Past 5 Years by Mariposa
  • PCTA Releases Updated Permit Regulations, Including Continuous Travel Through the Sierra by Maggie Slepian
  • The Best Tents for Thru-Hiking
• Triple Crown of First Things We Notice When We Get Back From a Long Backpacking Trip
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross