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25 - Harry and the Mandriolis
Episode 25
One of the best parts about hiking is encountering wildlife. So how about a trip that enables you to find one of the most elusive creatures...the Sas…
8 years, 4 months ago
24 - The Long Nose & Other Wild Stories
Episode 24
Strange, weird and sometimes unfrotunate things happen out in the wild (or even just off the road). Derek and Carl share a few of the most unexpected…
8 years, 5 months ago
23 - Who Needs Bear Grylls...When You Have Derek?
Episode 23
While many of today's survival shows feature scenarios that most are unlikely to encounter (e.g. stumbling upon a drug cartel in Peru that was addres…
8 years, 5 months ago
22 - $100 vs. Gun-Toting Bears
Episode 22
Derek and Carl finally address the question they've been throwing out: how much weight can you save or how can you improve your backpacking experienc…
8 years, 5 months ago
21 - Going Han Solo or With the Minions?
Episode 21
This episode includes a number of random tidbits from the release of the backpacking documentary to challenges to a couple of Derek's previous trivia…
8 years, 5 months ago
20 - Backpacking and an Apocalypse
Episode 20
While some doomsday preppers build bunkers others prepare for a disaster with bug out bags. Why not make avoiding disaster fun by turning the whole t…
8 years, 6 months ago
19 - The Hodgepodge
Episode 19
This week Derek and Carl address a whole variety of topics -- or a hodgepodge of topics. Stemming mainly from listener feedback, questions and commen…
8 years, 6 months ago
18 - Off Trail...Without a Trace
Episode 18
Only a small fraction of backpackers really venture off trail more than a mile or two. What does it take to really get away from trail highways in re…
8 years, 6 months ago
17 - Kicking the Bucket List
Episode 17
What places are on your life list? What does it take to make them happen? What are the common barriers that prevent those trips from happening? Derek…
8 years, 6 months ago
16 - Trip Saboteurs & Steve’s Question
Episode 16
Sometimes just getting to the trailhead is the biggest challenge of the trip. In this episode Derek and Carl explore some common and uncommon (but tr…
8 years, 7 months ago