Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
Episodes
13 - Throwing Rocks at Drones
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For all of the awesome aspects of a hiking trip, there are some things that really annoy us out there on the trail. What are the most common, and some...
12 - Hiking for Buried Treasure (not Geocaching)
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Could a hiking trip lead you to a multi-million dollar treasure chest? Whether or not you've heard of the Santa Fe art dealer Forrest Fenn and his el...
11 - Can You Pass the Permit Test?
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could avoid having the same conversation at the Ranger station every time you go, by simply passing a permit test? What if passing the tes...
10 - The Death March
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Has there ever been a point on a hike when you've simply wanted to give up? Derek shares how his backpacking and blistering experience on his second t...
9 - Fools With Bear Spray
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been backpacking long enough you probably have a good (hopefully not disastrous) bear story. In this episode Derek and Carl explore a handfu...
8 - Rangers: Friends or Foes?
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rangers are the ultimate authority in our national parks, forest and wildnerness areas. But, like any organization there are flaws in the system. Att...
7 - Things That Go Bump in the Night
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings guest host, Knowlton, to the program. As a member of the annual trip, Knowlton checks in all the way from Nepal to share some his...
6 - How to Lose at Backpacking
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues to pull back the curtain and explores some of the biggest backpacking fails and bonehead moves by the experienced backpackers ...
5 - How to Win at Backpacking
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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1: Being or Bringing the Newbie
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Backpacking & Blisters Derek and Carl discuss what it's like to plan for or to be a Newbie. Ways to avoid common pitfalls ...
4 - Shaving Weight in Unexpected Ways
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While lightening one's load is not a new topic, Derek and Carl discuss (hopefully) unexpected ways to reduce weight in your pack. Admittedly there is ...
3 - (Too) Close Encounters
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Derek and Carl explore the issue of interactions with fellow trail users. While some enthusiasts enjoy the socialization, others prefer a more solitar...
2 - Master of Disaster
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores some of the many potential backcountry disasters and how to avoid them. Carl being the self proclaimed master of disaster has st...