Best Tour Du Mont Blanc Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 52: Colorado Trail 2:00:13

1d ago2:00:13

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Join Jeremy as he recounts his almost 500-mile thru hike of the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango through the Rocky Mountains. The episode features interviews with fellow thru hikers and audio from Jeremy during the hike. If you want to know what it takes to do a significant thru hike, this episode is for you. Outdoor Herbivore:https://outdoorh…

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Ultralight Wisdom: Glen Van Peski on Gear, Adventure, and Life Lessons | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 11 41:06

12d ago41:06

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Send us a text In this episode of the Hike Strong podcast, host Marcus Shapiro sits down with a true icon in the ultralight backpacking world, Glen Van Peski. Known by his trail name "Home Made" for his self-crafted gear, Glen is also dubbed "Legend" by friends like John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, due to his profound influence on the…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 200: 200 Not Out! 54:14

14d ago54:14

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In Episode 200, Andy & Dave delve into the last 4 1/2 years of the Tuesday Tune-In since our very first episode in March 2020 (Sure there was something going on then). The guys chat about some of their favourite episodes and all the good stuff that's happened in the EverTrekker community on the podcast ever since. We never thought we'd make 100 epi…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 199: When the weather gods strike! 50:52

26d ago50:52

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In Episode 199, Andy & Dave delve into the recent unprecedented weather & rain in Nepal during the start of the autumn trekking season. The guys go into the challenges of running trips during these crazy weather events and the good, the bad and the ugly of delays in the mountains. There were some really sad scenes in Kathmandu and many homes and vi…

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Ep. 51: Carros de Foc 1:10:46

29d ago1:10:46

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Author and blogger Nadine Slavinski joins Jeremy to talk about this alpine hut-to-hut hike in the Pyrenees in the Catalonia region of Spain. On this beautiful adventure hikers ascend and descend more than 9,000 meters (30,000 feet) on this 65 kilometer (40 mile) route through Aigüestortes i Sant Maurici National Park. Nadine's blog, The Travel Bug:…

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Backpacking Training Success with Zero Hiking, Building Confidence for Wilderness Backpacking, Endorsement Episode | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 10 28:50

1M ago28:50

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Send us a text My name is Marcus Shapiro, a hiking strength and conditioning coach and the founder of FitForTrips.com. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my backpacking clients, Dermot. At age 54, he successfully completed an incredible 8-day backpacking adventure in the Maroon Bells. In our conversation, we dove into the key challen…

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Ultralight Backpacking Ideas for Beginners, Tips to Lighten Your Backpack, How to Transition to Lighter Backpacking | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 09 50:01

1M ago50:01

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Send us a text My loyal audience is accustomed to tuning in to my interviews with hiking and backpacking guides. But today, I'm taking a detour to speak with an interesting guy named Nathan (Nate) Pipenberg. I was reading an article titled "The Best Backpacking Packs for Any Adventure" on the Outside app. At the bottom of the article, it reads, "Me…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 198: When the going gets tough... 1:00:24

1M ago1:00:24

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In Episode 198, Andy & Dave delve into those tough moments on a challenge or trek when things get just that little bit tough. You know the times when you've hit that 10ft high wall and it doesn't seem like there's any way over it. Until that is, you smash through it and reach the other side! It was a great live with lots of good questions about thi…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 197: Celebrating 8 years of EverTrek Adventures 51:52

2M ago51:52

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In Episode 197, we’re celebrating 8 incredible years of EverTrek adventures! It’s been an amazing journey since we first started, and we took some time to reflect on how it all began, with our very first trip to Everest Base Camp in September 2016. That trek was the start of something special, and in this weeks episode we talk about the first journ…

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Ep. 50: Camino de Costa Rica 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

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Emma Fry of Vegan Adventure Holidays joins Jeremy to talk about this relatively new hike from coast to coast across all of Costa Rica. The trail takes trekkers from the Atlantic Coast, through the central highlands and mountains, and finishes in Quepos, on the Pacific Coast. Jeremy recounts the history of Costa Rica, and the history of its ecotouri…

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Kilimanjaro Training Tips, Building Confidence To Summit Kilimanjaro, Endorsement Episode | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 08 20:46

2M ago20:46

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Send us a text My name is Marcus Shapiro. I am a hiking strength and conditioning coach and founder of FitForTrips.com. Today, I had the privilege of speaking with one of my Kilimanjaro trekking clients. His name is David, and he was 65 at the time of his successful Kilimanjaro summit. Our conversation revealed the elements that led to his climbing…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 196:🥇Kilimanjaro Competition Winner Announcement! 🥇 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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We announce the winner of the Kilimanjaro Competition! I hope you're excited!!! 😁 But first, we'll be discussing all things Kilimanjaro 🗻 Taking on Kili is an epic challenge and one that shouldn't be taken lightly but questions like 'How difficult is it?', 'How fit do I need to be?', 'What equipment do I need?' are often asked, so we'll be chatting…

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Hadrian's Wall 30:54

3M ago30:54

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This Spring, Michael took a leap and embarked on a solo hike across Hadrian's Wall in northern England. Listen to our latest episode, where he talks about the realities of solo hiking, how not to hike the Hadrian's Wall path (hint: don't go east to west!) and more. Join Devin and Mike, a father-son duo hiking the great long trails of Europe. Each e…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 195: 10 Tips for First-Time Trekkers 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Rosie and Dave share their top 10 tips for first time trekkers! 📃 Rosie has some awesome training tips and Dave has some great pre-trek tips to make your adventures even more awesome!🏔️ Don't forget to vote for EverTrek at the British Travel Awards! 👉 Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/voteevertrek2024 Enter our Kilimanjaro Competition here 👉 https…

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Sunny Stroeer, Hiking at Altitude Explained, Fueling For Hikes, Trekking Pole Powers | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 07 1:06:07

3M ago1:06:07

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Send us a text Oh, so you don’t know who Sunny Stroeer is? Do you know what an FKT is? Have you heard a clear explanation of how to hike successfully at high altitudes? Do you think trekking poles are for wimps? Sunny provides answers to these questions and more. So what are you waiting for? Click play now! In this really fun interview, Marcus Shap…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 194: The Tour du Mont Blanc Experience 53:19

3M ago53:19

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ROSIE AND JODY ARE BACK FROM AN EPIC ADVENTURE ON THE TOUR DU MONT BLANC TREK! They'll be sharing their experience, the prep, gear, highs and lows and much more. Products featured in this video: https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/tour-du-mont-blanc-trek CONTACT US: Email: info@evertrek.co.uk Phone: 02920 003216 FOLLOW US: Facebook: facebook.com/evertr…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 193: 7 Must Do's for High Altitude 58:53

3M ago58:53

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In our experience over the years and from our EverTrekkers experiences, we have gained quite a bit of insight into what works and what doesn't work at altitude. We also held a really enjoyable live training last Wednesday evening on Kilimanjaro and suffering with altitude issues was the Number 1 question or concern thing that came up when attendees…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 192: How not to make your boots explode 52:17

4M ago52:17

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Andy and Dave are back for this 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲-𝗶𝗻! So, the guys had a wild adventure during the recent Great Glencoe Challenge, and they just have to share a wild encounter with you. They were hiking along, and suddenly, came across someone who's boots decided to spontaneously combust!🔥🥾 Crazy, right? (𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘮a𝘵…

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Ep. 49: Ocean to Lake Trail 1:00:47

4M ago1:00:47

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Listener and experienced Florida hiker Richie Mulligan (aka Pecky Bird) joins Jeremy to talk about his hike with his father on the Ocean to Lake Trail in Southern Florida. This amazing hike from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Okeechobee takes hikers through a wide variety of Southern Florida's diverse habitats. And of course there are alligators. Also …

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Backpacking Challenges, Discover New Grand Canyon Hikes, Training Tips, Mt. Whitney | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 06 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

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Send us a text As you read this, take a moment to ask yourself: Would I benefit from testing my mental and physical capabilities? If you answer yes, I have an alternative to endurance obstacle courses like Tough Mudder or Spartan Race. Consider challenging yourself by going on a backpacking adventure through some of the most iconic areas in the con…

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Hiking to Mountaineering How-To, Training for Mountaineering, What are the First Mountains to Climb in U.S. | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 05 54:56

5M ago54:56

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Send us a text To all you hikers out there who want to give mountaineering a go, this episode is for you. Marcus flushes out some fantastic knowledge from Karsten Delap, founder of Pisgah Climbing School. He is one of 200 people in the United States with the IFMGA licensed mountain guide certification. And he is the only one who lives in the Southe…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 189: Summit Success 1:00:04

5M ago1:00:04

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I hope you're ready to do some training, because in this episode we're joined by two very special guests, Hannah & Jaci. These two EverTrekkers have summited Kilimanjaro, and they come from totally different training backgrounds! Join us as we talk about training, altitude, and Kilimanjaro, and see why YOU can achieve your dreams and summit your ow…

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Ep. 48: Everest Base Camp 1:45:59

5M ago1:45:59

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Listener Wade Tonkin and comedian Sean Keane join Jeremy to talk about their treks to Everest Base Camp. This amazing trek in Nepal takes hikers high in the Himalayas to the base camp where climbers get ready to ascend the tallest mountain on earth. Wade tells about his inspiring story of getting fit for this difficult trek and Sean tells us about …

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 188: Top 5 treks of 2024 53:46

5M ago53:46

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In this episode Andy and Dave wanted to have a think about their fav treks of 2024, which is a tricky one as you can imagine! But they thought they'd make things even more interesting and make it a bit trickier...ever play Top Trumps??? 🎴

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The Trail Show #142: The Final Curtain 3:13:31

5M ago3:13:31

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Show #142 – #blessup – On this month’s 12-Year Anniversary….and grand finale Trail Show, the crew pulls back the curtain to talk about all the things, the Hotline short circuits with a volume of calls we’ve never seen from you our adored listeners, D-Low enjoys a baked potato, POD drinks her annual habanero infused tequila tumbler, poison oak remed…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 187: Toubkal Competition Winner Announcement 40:52

6M ago40:52

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We had an absolute blast at the Keswick Mountain Festival this weekend.☀️ We met some awesome new EverTrekkers and enjoyed the hot sun...it was perhaps too hot in our dark tent. So I'm sure if you visited our stall you'll be eager to know the weight of our EverTrek bag! And the prize is awesome....a free trek in Morocco to Mt Toubkal. Zach and Vick…

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Half Dome Hiking 150+ Times, Cable Route Technique & Advice, Avoid Falls, Permits | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 04 57:14

6M ago57:14

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Send us a text Let's delve into the world of Half Dome hiking, a thrilling Yosemite National Park adventure that requires both safety precautions and a strong dose of motivation. Marcus Shapiro turns to Scott Gehrman, founder of Lasting Adventures, for expertise on the subject. He has summited Half Dome 150+ times with clients brave enough to ascen…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 186: Bouncing back stronger 52:13

6M ago52:13

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Dave and Zach are here to chat about a key subject - learning from mistakes, failure and bouncing back. It's important on hikes to be able to overcome these challenges but more importantly learn from them! Resilience is useful! So if you're a worrier and you overthink every situation that could go wrong under the sun, be sure to watch this episode!…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 185: 5 things I wish I knew before climbing Kilimanjaro 50:42

6M ago50:42

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In this Tuesday Tune-in it's time for a change... Zach and Jody take over the TTI to talk about the things they wish they knew before they climbed this beast of a mountain. These two yetis both smashed this awesome summit, but it wasn't easy! 😫 There's a few things they may have wanted to know before...from altitude to clothing, they'll break it do…

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Ep. 47: Via Transilvanica 1:28:48

6M ago1:28:48

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Listener Veronica McGee joins Jeremy to talk about her several adventures on the Via Transilvanica, a new 1,400 kilometer trail that crosses a huge swath of Romania, in Eastern Europe. The trail brings hikers through small mountain villages where they'll stay in local homes and eat home-cooked meals. The trail traverses Transylvania, and includes m…

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Hiking the White Mountains vs Colorado Rockies, Training Tips, Best White Mountains Trails, Mount Washington | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 03 49:33

6M ago49:33

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Send us a text Marcus Shapiro is joined by Dave Fatula, White Mountains hiking expert and founder of Guineafowl Adventure Company. Dave successfully makes a strong pitch for why hiking in the White Mountains (in New Hampshire) is one of the most fun, beautiful, and rugged destinations in the Lower 48. Your challenge is to listen and then ask yourse…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 184: Winner Announcement & Kilimanjaro 53:03

6M ago53:03

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Andy & Dave announce the winner of the Kilimanjaro Competition 🗻🌄🙌

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The Trail Show #141: Tour du Mont Blanc 2:28:51

6M ago2:28:51

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Show #141 – #allthingsgatos – On this month’s Trail Show, special guest Michael “Nano” Chamoun joins us to talk bidet cows, hiking with pizza boxes, and hiking (running also!) Tour du Mont Blanc, POD speaks on men pushing over rocks again, destroying the stairway to heaven, and yet another norovirus outbreak on the AT, OOO runs Cleveland and has a …

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Tour du Mont Blanc Training Tips, How and When to Hike TMB, Wisdom | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 02 49:39

7M ago49:39

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Send us a text Marcus Shapiro is joined by Mags and Olly - Tour du Mont Blanc experts! They both share a passion for the Tour du Mont Blanc hike a.k.a. TMB. After listening to the discussion, you will feel confident about committing to this iconic hike. Below is a sampling of some discussion topics: - Make your pitch for why someone should pick the…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 183: Keep 'chafing' your dreams 41:58

7M ago41:58

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First things first, major kudos to all you legends who smashed the London Marathon! 🎉👏 You rocked it! 🏅 Now, let's talk about those pesky challenges that pop up when we're out there conquering the trails. Yep, you guessed it—chafing! But hold up, there's more to it than just that. Join us for today's episode where we'll dive deep into all the obsta…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 182: All things training & fitness 45:05

7M ago45:05

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What's that coming over the hill... is it a yeti, is it a yeti We're not actually talking about The Automatic though... Let's talk training and fitness! In this Tuesday Tune-in Andy and Dave are switching gears to automatic instead of manual and showing you why cruising is better than racing on your trek training. So if you have an upcoming adventu…

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Rim to Rim 55x, How to Hike R2R, Training Tips | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 01 50:26

7M ago50:26

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Send us a text Marcus Shapiro is joined by Will Burkhart, owner of Badass Adventures. Will has Guided and hiked the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 55+ times and is one of the experts you should listen to before dropping into the canyon. There are excellent hiking guides, and then there are badass guides like Will. His confidence and competence were forged…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 181: A different kind of 'KIT' 58:47

7M ago58:47

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That's right, this Tuesday Tune-In is going to be all about 'Kit' This isn't that trusty companion from 80's classic Knight Rider or that guy that played John Snow in Game of Thrones. This is 'KIT'. All of the KIT you'll need for all of your adventure treks!

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 180: Debunking high altitude myths 58:01

7M ago58:01

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We want to unpack all of those hiking myths that you may hear when chatting about high altitude adventure or searching through the mire of the internet 🤔. I’m sure you've heard some confusing ones! Well let's find out if we can debunk a few for you! 🤩

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Ep. 46: Uinta Highline Trail 1:40:45

7M ago1:40:45

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Listener and photographer Christian Paul joins Jeremy to talk about his epic adventure on the Uinta Highline Trail. This amazing long-distance trail traverses the highest mountain range in Utah. The trail crosses several high mountain passes and gives the hiker views of glaciated landscapes dotted with alpine lakes brimming with trout. And Christia…

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The Trail Show #140: Joshua Tree Jamboree 1:51:27

8M ago1:51:27

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Show #140 – #boulderadjacent – On this month’s Trail Show, special guest and Trail Show VIP “The Onion” joins us once again to talk graph theory, the postman problem, and complete hiking Joshua Tree National Park, POD speaks on animal husbandry, getting papered to hike, lawsuits, and Jasmin Paris’ superhuman abilities, OOO visits outlying islands, …

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 179: The Altitude Centre 59:39

8M ago59:39

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This episode, we are joined by our good friend James from the Altitude Centre! Now, what on earth are we talking about…you guessed it, ALTITUDE! We’ll be chatting about all things high altitude, how you can prep and much more! Check out The Altitude Centre here - https://www.altitudecentre.com/

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Our Hiking Bucket List 27:58

8M ago27:58

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What is our hiking bucket list? From Iceland to Germany, New Zealand to Patagonia, we dive into the hikes we want to do before we die -- or, at least, within the next few years. Join Devin and Mike, a father-son duo hiking the great long trails of Europe. Each episode takes a look at at a single day on the trail — with all the highs, lows, stupid m…

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The Trail Show #139: The American Discovery Trail 2:32:30

8M ago2:32:30

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Show #139 – #privysleeper – On this month’s Trail Show special guest Briana “Rocky Mountain High” DeSanctis joins us to talk American Legions, sleeping in cemeteries, emergency standpipes, and hiking the entire American Discovery Trail, POD discusses burned socks, disappearing podcasts, and hiking different hikes in the same place, OOO does yet ano…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 178: The Path to Conscious Travel 53:16

9M ago53:16

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This week, we're excited to be joined by Lisa, founder and trustee of Lehara, Everest Summiter 😲🏔️ and all round awesome person! Lehara is an incredible charity dedicated to empowering people in the Khumbu Valley, enabling them to make a sustainable, lasting impact in their communities. Lisa joins Dave and Rosie to discuss conscious travel and how …