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The Clay Lab Network PodcastOwen Haas - Breaking Out in Master Class Through Practice Meditation & Focus in Sporting Clays - Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry InsightsSend us a textOwen Haas shares his journey in clay shooting, discussing his early experiences, the influence of his family, and the mental strategies he employs to enhance his performance. In this episode of Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insight, Owen emphasizes the importance of accountability, meditation, and focus in both his shooting and academic pursuits. Owen reflects on the challenges he faced while transitioning to more competitive levels and how he learned to trust the process of improvement over time. In this conversation, Owen Haas shares his journey in the shooting sports...2025-04-0756 min
The Everything Real Estate Show#35 👏Everything Grey Bruce & Owen Sound ⛱️ With Guests Mark Barbosa & Tim MatthewsI'm super excited today! We got Mark Barbosa and Tim Matthews of ‘The Mark & Tim Real Estate Team’ joining us today!We're gonna be talking about all things like the Grey Bruce/Owen Sound area and what's going on in the market there. Coolest, biggest thing I want to talk about though is the Flipped Grey Bruce project… their office is actually a purchased a home that they're flipping and all the profits from the sale of the property are gonna go to charities!I think that's just an awesome idea altoget...2025-03-1732 min
GROW by DesignEpisode 147: Marketing in 2024 with Cody OwenIn this episode of GROW by Design, we dive deep into effective marketing strategies for lawn care and landscaping businesses in 2024. Joined by marketing expert Cody Owen, we discuss optimizing your Google Business Profile, the power of Google reviews, and the pitfalls of paying for monthly SEO services. Learn how to leverage local neighborhood groups, Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor for scrappy, cost-effective lead generation. Plus, discover why owning your own website and using tools like Nearby Now can give you a competitive edge. Whether you’re starting out or looking to refine your marketing approach, this episode is packed with ac...2024-07-1728 min
The Power Players PodcastHow This Insurance Agent Wrote $310 MILLION In Personal Production! (Cody Askins & Chad Owen)Join us for an exclusive interview with Chad Owen, a leading annuity expert who has achieved over $310 million in personal production. Chad shares his top tips and tricks for selling annuities and mastering the retirement market. Whether you're new or experienced, this episode is packed with valuable insights to elevate your business.
Chad's Industry-Leading Training for Annuity Sales Agents: https://agents.retirementrealized.com/
Need help getting the best annuity leads? Hop on a call with Adam from my team now: https://meetings.hubspot.com/adam15322024-07-1029 min
Sac Kings TherapyTristan da Silva and Cody Williams scouting report, Mike Brown extension talks update, Mavs move on to the NBA Finals, WWE working with TNAThe extension talks with head coach Mike Brown and the Kings have officially gone public, is this a good or bad thing, will a deal get done any time soon?
In NBA Playoff news, the Mavs move onto the NBA Finals after beating the Wolves in game 5 to win the series 4-1.
Owen and Fong then go through draft prospects Tristan Da Silva and Cody Williams and see how they would theoretically contribute to the Kings if drafted at 13.
And then they end with some talk about wrestling and how WWE is now...2024-05-311h 21
The Green Grind PodcastThe Green Grind Podcast Episode 159 Featuring Cody OwenJoin hosts Kory and LeRoy in this week's episode of The Green Grind Podcast as they reconnect with Cody Owen, the dynamic owner of Light Speed Social Agency and a familiar face on the show. Dive into an insightful discussion as they explore the latest shifts and innovations in marketing strategies within the lawn care industry. With Cody's expertise at the helm, listeners can anticipate a deep dive into the evolving landscape of marketing tailored specifically for lawn care businesses. Discover the latest trends, strategies, and game-changing insights that are revolutionizing the way lawn care companies connect...2024-04-0952 min
Lightspeed Lawn Care MarketingIs Google Getting Worse?We’re talking about Spring Lawn Care Marketing this week.Let's chat about Lightspeed+: https://calendly.com/lightspeed-cody/hyper-local-consultation-cloneSchedule a Call with Cody: https://calendly.com/lightspeed-cody/hyper-local-consultationWhere to Find Us Online: https://bit.ly/3ZXPTim2024-03-1500 minLightspeed Lawn Care MarketingIs Google Getting Worse?Let's chat about Lightspeed+: https://calendly.com/lightspeed-cody/hyper-local-consultation-cloneLongitudinal Study about Google Search Quality: https://downloads.webis.de/publications/papers/bevendorff_2024a.pdf Helpful Content Update Explainer from SE Land: https://searchengineland.com/what-is-helpful-content-google-387360 Better Offline is available wherever you download podcasts!Schedule a Call with Cody: https://calendly.com/lightspeed-cody/hyper-local-consultationWhere to Find Us Online: https://bit.ly/3ZXPTim2024-03-0700 minLightspeed Lawn Care MarketingSave Time, Increase Profits: Route Density HackChris Gentry, My Service Area, chats about the office efficiency gained by having a tightly defined service area.Sign up for My Service Area: myservicearea.com/codySchedule a Call with Cody: https://calendly.com/lightspeed-cody/hyper-local-consultationWhere to Find Us Online: https://bit.ly/3ZXPTim2024-02-2000 min
The Daily Author#7: Cody Adent — Winning the MomentIn this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Cody Adent, bestselling author, podcast host, and motivational speaker. Inspiring through words and conversations. He is all about unleashing potential and spreading positivity one story at a time.
We talk about why he wrote his book, "Winning the Moment," how he is creating a course aligned with the book, how he is marketing himself along with the book, and how he is already planning book #2.
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Lone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.226 Keyboard's to lawn mowers! Interview with Cody Owen of Light Speed Social Media.In episode #226, friend of the show, Cody Owen with Light Speed Social Media, visits with Andrew and informs the listener that he is starting a new venture in the lawn and landscaping industry. While Cody and his team have been helping scores of people get their business off the ground with their media business; Cody is now picking up a lawn mower and hitting the streets. As a fellow Lone Star, Cody shakes Andrew down for some axe sharpening strokes of wisdom as he dives into a lawn care business start-up. Listen closely as unique ideas for marketing and...2024-02-1242 min
The Green Grind PodcastThe Green Grind Podcast Episode 126 Featuring Cody OwenWeclome back to The Green Grind Podcast! Today we're thrilled to host Cody Owen, the brilliant mind behind Light Speed Social Agency. Join us as Cody takes us on a journey through his fascinating exploration of marketing and advertising in the lawn care and landscaping industry. Discover how Cody's passion for marketing converged with his experience, leading him to become a trailblazer in this niche space. With his wealth of experience, he unveils the innovative strategies and tactics that have propelled his agency's success and allowed lawn care businesses to thrive. Whether you're seeking to enhance your business's growth...2023-08-2252 min
Lawn Care Accelerator PodcastLightspeed Social Marketing Interview-Cody OwenReally excited for this Lawn Care Accelerator interview with Cody Owen, founder of Lightspeed Social Agency! Cody worked for Service Autopilot answering phones and stumbled his way to placing ads on Facebook. One day, he realized that he had spent more on Facebook marketing for Service Autopilot in a year than what his house was worth! He wanted to learn all there was to learn about targeted advertising to bring in more paying customers that the company wanted!Cody's approach is meant to be broad and encompass email, Facebook/IG, door hangers/postcards so he can be...2023-08-0932 min
Side Hustle SquadEp 26. Cody Owen from Light Speed Social Agency!On today’s episode, Mike talks with Cody Owen from Light Speed Social Agency on lawn care marketing. Cody is a subject matter expert on lawn care marketing, SEO, Facebook and Instagram marketing, and more. Check out his services on how he can help grow your business! https://lightspeedsocialagency.com/where-to-find-lightspeed @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast Save 10% on KUJO Yardwear: https://www.kujo.com/?utm_source=sidehustlesquadpodcast&promotion=10sidehustle2023-06-0139 min
Green Industry PodcastAvoid These 5 Marketing Mistakes in Your Lawn Care Business | Cody Owen's Expert AdviceAre you making common marketing mistakes in your lawn care business? In this insightful episode, Cody Owen, a marketing expert, reveals the top 5 marketing pitfalls that lawn care businesses often fall into. Learn how to avoid these costly errors and propel your business toward success. With Cody's guidance, you'll gain valuable knowledge to help you stand out in the competitive lawn care industry. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your marketing strategies and grow your business! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game. Equip Expo: Register Now! The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com ...2023-04-2726 minGreen Industry PodcastGrowing Your Lawn Care Business with Facebook: Insights from Cody Owen of Lightspeed Social AgencyIn this episode, we sit down with Cody Owen, a social media marketing expert from Lightspeed Social Agency, to discuss how lawn care business owners can use Facebook to grow their business. Cody shares his expertise on Facebook advertising and practical strategies for reaching your target audience and generating leads. We discuss the critical role of Facebook in building your brand and reaching new customers. Cody breaks down the key factors that contribute to successful Facebook advertising campaigns, including targeting, ad creatives, and conversion tracking. Cody shares his tips and strategies for optimizing your Facebook...2023-03-3121 min
Profits with Pajak“Hyper-Local Marketing” with Cody Owen Ep. #12John Pajak with guest, Cody Owen of Lightspeed Social Agency, discuss how hyper-local marketing using Facebook and other social media will help your green industry dominate the neighborhoods you service. Episode Links: Find Cody and Lightspeed Social online here https://lightspeedsocialagency.com/where-to-find-lightspeed Want to go deep into your numbers to maximize your profits? Sign up for the Budgets, Breakevens, and Bottom Lines™ Workshop at www.JohnPajak.com Show Sponsors: Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit www.Yardbook.com2023-03-1743 min
Lightspeed Lawn Care MarketingLawn Care Pay for Performance Deep DiveMartha Woodward of QDS Software and Cody Owen discuss implementing Pay for Performance in your lawn care business. QDS: https://qualitydrivensoftware.com Fight Club 4 Business: https://www.fightclub4business.comContact Us: https://bit.ly/3SGoKgD🎙 Podcast: https://apple.co/3WIiXrc 📷 Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Jnnc8V ♪ TikTok: http://bit.ly/3Dkbl7s ✍️ Blog: http://bit.ly/3XEmzf72023-03-0140 min
Lightspeed Lawn Care MarketingHow to Increase Lawn Care Prices w/ Brian FullertonBrian Fullerton and Cody Owen sit down to talk about identifying problems with your pricing and raising your lawn care prices without upsetting your best clients.You know Brian from his podcast, Fullerton Unfiltered: https://apple.co/41g85EuWork with Lightspeed: https://bit.ly/3YXhoYv2023-02-2220 minGreen Industry PodcastUnleashing the Power of Lawn Care Marketing: An Interview with Cody Owen of Lightspeed Social AgencyAre you ready to take your lawn marketing game to the next level? Then you won't want to miss this exciting episode of the [Podcast Name] where we sit down with Cody Owen, the founder of Lightspeed Social Agency, to discuss the release of their new e-training course, The Ultimate Lawn Marketing Course. Cody shares his expertise on the current state of the lawn industry and provides valuable insights into the strategies and tactics that are proven to drive results for lawn businesses. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course is packed with...2023-02-1320 min
Fullerton Unfiltered467. SEO & Facebook Ads With Cody OwenToday we have a guest named Cody Owen who runs Lightspeed Social, an ad agency that focuses on Facebook ads and SEO. Cody drops nugget after nugget of valuable information to help us target the right customers to grow our business. https://lightspeedsocialagency.com/where-to-find-lightspeed Lawntrepreneur Academy Whole Ball of Wax (Save $300 with code: SpringRush) Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Instagram 2023-02-0333 minGreen Industry PodcastNew Marketing Plan w/ Cody Owen from Lightspeed Social AgencyOn today's show Cody Owen shares some new marketing plans for lawn care business leaders. The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Lightspeedsocialagency.com Register for SYNKD LIVE Register for Lawn and Landscape Society Event Powered by Kohler Register for Jobber Summit Register for the Podcast Summit Know Your Numbers E-Training The Landscaping Bookkeeper - Megan and Joey Coberly Price Increase Letter Template GetJobber.com/Paul Paul Jamison's Books Learn More About GPS Trackit P...2023-01-0617 minGreen Industry PodcastHow to Market Your Lawn Care Business w/ Cody OwenOn today's show Cody Owen from Lightspeed Social Agency chats about how you can better market your lawn care business. The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Lightspeedsocialagency.com Register for SYNKD LIVE Register for Lawn and Landscape Society Event Powered by Kohler Register for Jobber Summit Register for the Podcast Summit Know Your Numbers E-Training The Landscaping Bookkeeper - Megan and Joey Coberly Price Increase Letter Template GetJobber.com/Paul Paul Jamison's Books Learn More A...2023-01-0521 min
Just Show UpCale Owen | CEO of Gym LaunchIn this Episode I interview Cale Owen CEO of Gym Launch. Cale stepped in as CEO after Alex and Leila Hormozi exited the company to continue and carry the torch! We go over Cale's Story and Journey to CEO and how he lives his life at such a high level while running a very large company.Connect with Cody:- Virtuous Fitness- Instagram- Youtube2022-10-1345 minGreen Industry PodcastPricing Lawn Services: How to Charge What You're Worth w/ Cody OwenOn today's program we talk about how to get premium prices for our services. Marketing expert Cody Owen from Lightspeed Social Agency shares some tips he learned working with the Lawn Care Millionaire. If you want to know the proven strategies to get paid what you are worth take a listen! Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) Lightspeed Social Agency The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Paul's Recommended Landscaping Tools Paul Jamison's Books Try Audible Price Increase Letter Template Payroll Solutions...2022-10-0326 min
Rolling Rocks RadioEpisode 92 - UFC 278, Owen Warner's First CompOn this episode of #RollingRocksRadio Scott and Jerry discuss UFC 278, One FC on Prime, and who we want to see in a one night UFC tournament for teh Heavyweight Title. In #BJJ corner we talk about team mate Owen Warner and his first tournament, and Jerry continues to riff on trafficking and threats to our children and families in his #Seriously?!? this week.
If you want to contact us with feedback, suggestions, or just to say "Hi" you can e-mail us at rollingrocksradio@protonmail.com
Rolling Rocks Radio is also live on the socials. You...2022-09-081h 19Green Industry PodcastBest Tips to Upselling Service to Existing Customers w/ Cody OwenIn today's episode special guest Cody Owen shares some tips on how to increase revenue by upselling services to existing customers. Cody shares practical strategies of how to market upsell. Cody loves marketing and thinks now is the time to start upselling services for the fall. Cody Owen is the owner at Lightspeed Social Agency. At Lightspeed, they implement hyper-local strategies to create density in your routine service areas. They are not blasting zip codes or a whole suburb - they help multiply your efforts to dominate individual neighborhoods. This is how they grow your business faster a...2022-07-1243 minGreen Industry PodcastA Modern Essential For Finding the Best Employees in Today's Labor Market w/ Cody Owen From Lightspeed Social AgencyIn today's episode special guest Cody Owen shares where and how to find good employees in today's competitive market. GreenIndustryPodcast.com GetJobber.com/Paul Gulf Coast Bookkeeping lightspeedsocialagency.com Best Accounting Software: Quickbooks Online Recommended Website + Marketing Services: Pure Marketing Team Purchase Paul's Books on Amazon: Books Paul's Audiobooks: Cut That Grass and Make That Cash Best Business Practices for Landscapers 101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in L...2022-04-1437 minGreen Industry PodcastThe Do's and Don'ts of Facebook Marketing w/ Cody Owen From Lightspeed Social AgencyIn today's episode Cody Owen shares how facebook marketing can help us establish better route density. Cody is the owner at Lightspeed Social Agency. He also used to work for Jonathan Potoschnik aka the Lawn Care Millionaire. Cody's insights about how to effectively market a lawn maintenance business is eye opening and helpful. GreenIndustryPodcast.com lightspeedsocialagency.com GetJobber.com/Paul Gulf Coast Bookkeeping Quickbooks Online Recommended Website + Marketing Services: Pure Marketing Team Purchase Paul's Books on Amazon: Books Paul's A...2022-04-0427 min
The Law of RelevancyThe Law of Relevancy with Cody LowryWe welcome Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Cody Lowry to The Law of Relevancy. Cody is a skilled advertiser, social media marketer, and creative writer which all led him to write his book Schmooze What They Should Teach At Harvard Business School. It's been a hit throughout the country! Tune in to hear about Codys story and what his book is all about.2022-03-0333 min
Sac Kings TherapyNBA All-star weekend 2022 recap, Kings the rest of this season and King's quizThe All star weekend has now come and passed, and legend has it that the contestants in the dunk contest still haven't completed their dunks. There were ups and downs with this year's All star weekend, but it was an overall fun weekend, and Owen and Fong go over their favorite parts of the 3 day event.
We then talk about the direction the Kings should go with for the rest of the season as they are at a crossroads of going for the Play-in Tournament or tanking for a top pick in this year's NBA draft.
2022-02-221h 07Sac Kings TherapyKings vs Bulls 2/16/22 Postgame, Stone Cold return? Cody Rhodes out of AEW?The Kings fall to the Bulls in Chicago in an offense heavy game where defense was optional. But on the back of brilliant performances from DeMar DeRozan and Coby White, the Bulls were able to pull away late. The Kings played a good game, but didn't execute the little details needed to beat a good team in the Bulls even if they came in shorthanded. The Sabonis era now drops to a 2-2 record and the Kings need to find a way to turn it around right quick if they are to keep their Play-In tournament hopes alive.
2022-02-1731 min
Where Others Won'tOwen Eastwood - The Next 10 Years in LeadershipOwen Eastwood has worked with some of the most elite teams and groups in the world, including Gareth Southgate's England Football team, the Command Group of NATO, the South African Cricket Team, corporate leadership teams, elite ballet, and the British Olympic team.He is the author of Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness, which is a must-read for anyone in leadership.You can follow Owen on Twitter. Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. Learn more about Cody at: www.cody...2022-01-061h 10
Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Up North With Owen: Our Conversation With Owen KellingtonSocial Media FollowsTwitter:@Murphanko @__Murphy88@PGHBaseballNowInstagram:@Murphanko_Experience2021-12-1726 min
The Kayfabe ReportTHREE COUNT WRESTLING PODCAST # 8 OWEN HART AND IN YOUR HOUSE MEMORIESWHATS UP GUYS STEVE IS NOT HERE AGAIN THIS WEEK BUT IN HIS PLACE WILL BE FRANK WE TALK ABOUT OWEN HART AND THE DARKSIDE OF THE RING EPISODE AND MEMORIES OF HIM AND MEMORIES OF IN YOUR HOUSE. ALSO WE TALK ABOUT EDGE AND ORTON REA RIPLEY BRODIE LEE DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCAST, GOOGLE PODCAST, AND ANYWHERE YOU CAN HEAR OUR VOICE EVERY WEEK AT 1:30PM EST ON FRIDAYS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anc...2020-05-231h 14
Nature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHappy New Year (almost)
Quick episode to ask you to do yourself a quick favor. I made a survey for Nature’s Callers to fill out, letting me know what they like about the show, what they want more of, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, for you to tell me YOUR KICKASS EPISODE IDEA.
Please fill it out and do us both a huge favor.
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2018-12-2903 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryDestroying My Achilles on the Good Water LoopSabrina, Scott, David and I head to the Texas Hill Country for some VERY CLOSE to the city backpacking around Lake Georgetown. David takes an Uber when his Oboz fail him. We did a commercial for Topo Terraventure. We drank some genuine #hikertrash boxed booze. We slept under a huge ENO tarp. It was a blast.
Resources from this Episode:
Topo Terraventure the (un)official shoe of Nature’s Call
ERL Guidebook – available as a digital download
Good Water Loop in Georgetown, TX
2018-12-1239 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryMy Top 11 Backpack Bucket ListI count down the Top 11 place I want to go backpacking – hopefully giving you plenty of ideas for your bucket list.
ERL Guidebook available for download now. It’s 33% off until the end of the year!
The Backpacking Bucket List:
11. Buffalo River – This is in Arkansas and I’ve been saying I want to do it forever, but I keep going back to the ERL.
10. John Muir Trail – It’s named after the big JM AND it’s in the Sierras. I don’t need to convince you.
9. Appalachian Trail – The OG thr...2018-12-0425 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryThe Yosemite KillerThis is a true crime story with quite a bit of violence discussed – just a heads up.
Cary Stayner murdered four women in the area immediately surrounding Yosemite National Park – he had grown up in the area and worked for a lodge frequented by guests of the National Park.
Resources Mentioned:
Outside Magazine: “The Yosemite Horror“
A&E Article about Stayner
Stayner’s Wikipedia entry
As I mentioned at the end of the episode, we’ll be doing some stuff around the Eagle Rock Loop in the coming weeks. If you want to pick up the...2018-11-2820 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through History“Why am I wandering around outside in a soaking wet jacket?”Patrick and I put the LoftTek Adventure Jacket through the paces of a quick fall into a river (or, uh, a bathroom sink). I also speak with Tayson from Outdoor Vitals about the insulation (LoftTek) that powers this new puffy and why it’s better than down in (almost) every way. Go check out their Kickstarter and … Continue reading “Why am I wandering around outside in a soaking wet jacket?” →2018-11-2014 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryBehind the Scenes of a Gear Kickstarter CampaignCraig Rowe was a backcountry guide before he had the idea for TripTarp.
He walks us through his journey from idea to Kickstarter and all the way to store shelves near you.
Craig was kind enough to offer Nature’s Call listeners a 20% off deal with the code “CALL”.
2018-11-1436 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through History“My Tent is Flooding” (Dinosaur Valley)I went to Dinosaur Valley State Park outside of Fort Worth, Texas. They have foam dinosaurs that’re pretty cool.
It had been raining all week and the ground was saturated. Then it rained some more.
Resources:
Dinosaur Valley State Park
2018-11-0628 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryJourney to Thunder Lake (and back again!) Pt. 2The conclusion. Connor and I made it to the lake, had a great time wandering around in the empty forest around. Really enjoyed teetering at the edge of the alpine zone.
Gear and Grub from this Episode:
SlingFin (the SplitWing tarp isn’t released yet, but they make kickass tents)
JetBoil Flash (REI | Amazon, it’s cheaper on Amazon)
REI Igneo 25
OMeals Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal (MY FAVORITE OATMEAL)
AlpineStart Black Coffee
Vivo Barefoot
Backpacker’s Pantry Granola with Bananas & Milk
OvaEasy Eggs
Resources Mentioned:
Rocky Mountain National Park
The Eagle Rock Loop Guide...2018-10-3019 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryJourney to Thunder Lake (Part 1)Rocky Mountain National Park with my friend Connor. We got CRAZY LUCKY to get the wilderness permit we wanted (Thunder Lake). It’s a beautiful lake, the weather was very cooperative (some drizzling). It’s well worth your time, next time you’re going to RMNP.
Gear and Grub from this Episode:
SlingFin (the SplitWing tarp isn’t released yet, but they make kickass tents)
JetBoil Flash (REI | Amazon, it’s cheaper on Amazon)
REI Igneo 25
OMeals Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal (MY FAVORITE OATMEAL)
AlpineStart Black Coffee
Resources Mentioned:
Rocky Mountain National Park
Anthony’s Ins...2018-10-2315 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryPlaying a Board Game around the CampfireMike is a designer, a backpacker, and (of late) a board game creator. He made Trailhead, which is available on Kickstarter now through Halloween (10/31).
Resources:
Trailhead’s Kickstarter
Bohnanza (the other game Mike mentioned taking on the trail)
2018-10-1618 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryA Million Ways to Die on the PCTSabrina RETURNS! Super excited to have Sabrina back in Dallas to give us all of her great PCT stories. Remember: the Eagle Rock Loop Guidebook is available now! Hike the ERL this fall! Resources: Topo Athletics Terraventure (Women’s) Topo Athletics Terraventure (Men’s) Sabrina’s Instagram Bodhi’s Instagram Info on the Greater Patagonia Trail2018-10-1030 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryA Quick Coffee Focus (Minisode)FULL EPISODE COMING TOMORROW – Sabrina is back from the PCT and couldn’t record until Tuesday night so the full episode is delayed by a day. In this episode, I give a review after a couple weeks of using the Espro Ultralight (it’s pretty nifty) and a quick review of Jiva Coffee Cubes. I also … Continue reading A Quick Coffee Focus (Minisode) →2018-10-0909 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryGetting Your Car Stolen in the DesertMario and Audra tell their stories of getting involved in climbing, backpacking (to climb), and introducing kids to climbing. If you want to read the blog post Mario mentioned, you can find it here. CHECK OUT THE EAGLE ROCK LOOP GUIDEBOOK! I had a great time making it and I’m certain you’ll enjoy it (the … Continue reading Getting Your Car Stolen in the Desert →2018-10-0221 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryBrown Girls Climb + BioLite’s KickstarterBethany founded Brown Girls Climb (@browngirlsclimb) as a community for women of color to rally around rock climbing and each other. We chat about Bethany’s outdoor journey as we sit beneath the giant blue bear. BioLite is running a Kickstarter RIGHT NOW for their new headlamp. I’ve got my grubby little paws on one and … Continue reading Brown Girls Climb + BioLite’s Kickstarter →2018-09-2514 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryA Visit to the “Inhuman Zone” with Jim BridwellThe “inhuman zone” is the point of altitude and frigid cold where man, and all of his gadgets, cease to function as intended. Jim Bridwell and climbing partner, Mugs Stump, found themselves in the inhuman zone as they climbed the Moose’s Tooth in the Alaskan Wild. Resources: “Vantage Point” – this story is an excerpt … Continue reading A Visit to the “Inhuman Zone” with Jim Bridwell →2018-09-1822 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through History“My Goal is to Catch a Fly in My Mouth”Big City Mountaineers takes under-resourced kids on wilderness adventures. Here’s how they do it (and the story of Bix Firer, BCM’s Director of Programs). Resources: Big City Mountaineers (you can get involved in your area or donate!)2018-09-1018 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryNEW Camp Food for 2018Cody tastes and sips his way around the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Resources: AlpineStart Instant Coffee ESPRO P7 (pitcher-sized French press, the ultralight is available exclusively at Starbucks for now) Campfire Meals Know Brainer (drinkable Ketogenic breakfast options) Nature’s Coffee Kettle Mighty Organic jerky and meats (they gave me a jalapeno beef stick and IT WAS AWESOME) … Continue reading NEW Camp Food for 2018 →2018-09-0324 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow the American Hiking Society works for YouWesley Trimble tells us about his own outdoor journey and how you can get involved with the good work being done at the American Hiking Society. Resources: CP and the PCT (Wesley’s short film) Wesley’s blog American Hiking Society How to Hike in Hot Weather Stuff You Can Buy to Help the Show: REI’s Labor … Continue reading How the American Hiking Society works for You →2018-08-2718 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryTrail-Blazing Tech from the Summer MarketA collection of interviews with the companies making the coolest tech and gadgets for camping and backpacking. There’s a definite mix of backpacking gadgets AND car camping accessories, even ones that might be just as comfortable on your patio as at base camp. Treat Yo’ Self: Zippo Electric Handwarmers BioLite Firepit (NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon) … Continue reading Trail-Blazing Tech from the Summer Market →2018-08-2035 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow Parks Project saves Joshua TreesSevag Kazanci talks with Cody about giving back to the wild places that inspire campers and backpackers (and looking great while you do it!) Parks Project works with top-notch designers to create products that won’t become “landfill gear.” Those products (t-shirts, hats, candles, etc.) are sold and a huge portion of the proceeds supports a specific … Continue reading How Parks Project saves Joshua Trees →2018-08-1317 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryThe 8 COOLEST Pieces of Gear from the Summer MarketAlright, time to spill the beans on the BEST GEAR from Outdoor Retailer this summer. NEMO addressed David’s concerns with the Hornet 2P. Helinox made a super lightweight cot! Awesome gear abounds, our gear nerd cup runneth over! Gear/Brands Mentioned this episode: Helinox (Lite Cot launches soon!) Rumpl Poncho – If you’re looking for a Rumpl … Continue reading The 8 COOLEST Pieces of Gear from the Summer Market →2018-08-0624 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryI Made it to DENVERFirst episode with recordings from the floor of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. We chat with: Sierra Designs about their brand new Nitro Quilt WigWam about 113 years of sock experience NEMO about reinventing the closed-cell foam pad ENO about the revised Guardian bugnet We’ve got a lot more content coming from the Summer Market. … Continue reading I Made it to DENVER →2018-07-3017 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryRoadtrip and Rattlesnake (Denver Part 1)My journey from Dallas to Denver for the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. I camped in Palo Duro State Park, a great halfway point between the two. To follow along with the Summer Market this week, follow me on your drug -erm- “social media platform” of choice: Facebook Instagram Twitter Shout out to Josh and Lauren, … Continue reading Roadtrip and Rattlesnake (Denver Part 1) →2018-07-2329 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryChocolate Pudding in a Thunder StormAllison Haskell is a backpacking instructor at my local REI. She was cool enough to come by and talk to us about our own outdoor journey AND the history of America’s first long-distance hiking trail, Vermont’s Long Trail. You can find her on Instagram (@thewildhaskell) Join the Nature’s Call Patreon Community (be a Wild Mark!) … Continue reading Chocolate Pudding in a Thunder Storm →2018-07-1618 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through History7 Ways to Avoid Dying While Summer HikingThis week we’re talking about the best ways to beat the heat while hiking in the summer (hint: #1 is to hike somewhere it’s not hot). Resources: American Hiking Society’s Guide to Hot Weather Hiking Cody’s Guide to The 10 Essentials (check out that sun protection section) The 100% Official, Totally Cool Nature’s Call Patreon … Continue reading 7 Ways to Avoid Dying While Summer Hiking →2018-07-0919 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow to Choose a New Backpacking TentLiz and Danny are back. They’re leaving for their 7,000-mile, cross-country trek in a little over a month but before they leave, they’re advising you on your next backpacking tent (or your very first)! Join the Wild Marks Club on our Patreon today. The dynamics at play when choosing a new tent are: Weight Comfort/Durability Cost … Continue reading How to Choose a New Backpacking Tent →2018-07-0236 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryMurder on the Appalachian TrailTW: This episode contains descriptions of violence. Susan Ramsay and Robert Mountford Jr. were social workers in the early ’80s who were hiking the Appalachian Trail to raise for the disabled children they worked with. They were murdered outside of Pearisburg, Virginia in May of 1981. The same man later attacked Scott Johnston and Sean … Continue reading Murder on the Appalachian Trail →2018-06-2524 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryDaniel Boone: Frontier Real Estate AgentCarson Sailor is back to discuss Boone, North Carolina’s namesake, Daniel Boone. We learn that most of Boone’s legend was made up by soulless marketers to sell mediocre land in Kentucky but Daniel Boone was a cool guy who found a way to get businessmen to fund his cool HYOH-style lifestyle. Resources: Carson’s other episode, How … Continue reading Daniel Boone: Frontier Real Estate Agent →2018-06-1819 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryTim Hunt, AT (’15) and PCT (’14)BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Sorry for the delay, guys and gals. I had a technical issue earlier this week when I sat down to edit and delayed the episode. Tim Hunt (@timgoeswild) is a “Good Guy to Know” at SlingFin, the makers of the wonderful 2LiteTrek. He’s PCT and AT class of ’15 and he’s here … Continue reading Tim Hunt, AT (’15) and PCT (’14) →2018-06-1428 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryCan a Tesla Model X Replace My Jeep Wrangler?Tesla believes their Model X can take me into the backcountry. I took one for a test drive and asked a lot of questions of their sales rep to decide if I think this is true. Resources from this episode: Tesla’s Model X (go check one out) Outside Magazine’s Tesla article Chacos – the most … Continue reading Can a Tesla Model X Replace My Jeep Wrangler? →2018-06-0425 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow Mountain Men Won the American RevolutionThey hiked 200 miles in 2 weeks, killed the guy who insulted them and changed the course of American history while completely drunk. Carson Sailor, Executive Director of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association, sat down with me in Boone, North Carolina to talk about the mountain men of the Lost Province and their outsized impact on … Continue reading How Mountain Men Won the American Revolution →2018-05-2834 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryTwo Days til Her PCT Thru-HikeWe. Talk. Food. Sabrina left for the PCT TWO DAYS after we did this episode. She was in final planning mode and was getting her last ducks in a row. Here are all the foods she recommended: Smashmallow Baker on Main ZipFizz Snickers (Almond AND Hazelnut) Excalibur Dehydrator (it makes food) We compared poison ivy (great audio … Continue reading Two Days til Her PCT Thru-Hike →2018-05-2131 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryOvernight on the Appalachian Trail (Part 3)The CONCLUSION to Kinsey and Cody’s Appalachian Adventure. Resources to plan your AT hike: Postholer’s AT map (the trailhead and weather overlays are super helpful!) The trailhead we started from Gear I mentioned: Osprey Exos 58 (I LOVE THIS PACK!) MSR Water Filter (smaller and updated since I purchased) Gear Kinsey mentioned: NEMO Rave – … Continue reading Overnight on the Appalachian Trail (Part 3) →2018-05-1418 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryOvernight on the Appalachian Trail (Part 2)Trekking poles are tricky. I talk about how I use them to go up and downhill. If you’re interested in the Nature’s Call Merit Badge system, send me a Facebook message (just click the “Send Message” button) and we can chat about you’d like to see in the program! Resources to plan your AT hike: Postholer’s … Continue reading Overnight on the Appalachian Trail (Part 2) →2018-05-0721 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryOvernight on the Appalachian Trail (Part 1)My wife Kinsey’s first backpacking trip! We stayed at the Moreland Gap Shelter on the AT. We met a lot of thru-hikers and even more sections hikers. You can hike the AT in bite-sized pieces if you only have a week or two a year to get out! Resources to plan your AT hike: Postholer’s … Continue reading Overnight on the Appalachian Trail (Part 1) →2018-04-3028 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow to Burn Your Space Blanket… The Bushwhack-Mountaineer WayFor hundreds of years, people have walked the Camino de Santiago from all over Europe. Our guest this week, Jeremy Enns is a podcast producer and long-time hiker and backpacker. He told us the story of the time he woke up to find a friend burning his space blanket for warmth (and to ward off … Continue reading How to Burn Your Space Blanket… The Bushwhack-Mountaineer Way →2018-04-2321 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryMy FIRST River Diary + Tentsile Una ReviewThe Big Red Canoe, affectionately named “Clifford” by my wife, made his first splash in the San Marcos River. It. Was. A. Blast. I threw my little brother into the water. I got wet. I got cold. It was all worth it. The good people over at Tentsile were kind enough to send over their … Continue reading My FIRST River Diary + Tentsile Una Review →2018-04-1623 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryThe ULTIMATE Camp Food Taste TestI contacted every company that makes camp food, freeze-dried or not. These are the kickass companies who supported our community by getting back in touch with me AND sent a ton of samples for us to test on this episode and upcoming episodes: OvaEasy (fear not the egg crystal, boys and girls) Omeals (free samples available … Continue reading The ULTIMATE Camp Food Taste Test →2018-04-0943 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow a Plane Crash Changed Rock Climbing ForeverDirtbaggers rolled in cash, they bought steak dinners and left $100 tips, they showed up with new gear and nice vans to live in. The winter of ’76/’77 was a crazy time to climb in Yosemite Valley. The source of the cash? Thousands of pounds of primo weed in Lower Merced Lake. Camp 4, infamous … Continue reading How a Plane Crash Changed Rock Climbing Forever →2018-04-0224 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow ONDA Blazed a Trail in the Oregonian DesertRenee Patrick, prolific thru-hiker and adventure blogger, works with the Oregon Natural Desert Association to craft a brand-new, 750-mile route in the Oregonian high desert. She tells us her outdoor story, which began in the woods of Wisconsin, took her to Africa with the Peace Corps, and led her to the AT (Appalachian Trail), PCT … Continue reading How ONDA Blazed a Trail in the Oregonian Desert →2018-03-2629 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through History10-Year Globetrotting Couch-Surfer invents BivyPackKenny Flannery has been hitch-hiking, couch-surfing, and (stealthily) camping for the last 10 years. He doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. How to Travel the World on a Shoestring Kenny just started. He caught a ride from New York City to Wyoming on a family trip, then a friend bought him a train ticket and … Continue reading 10-Year Globetrotting Couch-Surfer invents BivyPack →2018-03-1918 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryCaprock and Palo Duro with SlingFinTested out a new backpacking tent from SlingFin on this episode. David and I give a thorough, whiskey-fueled review of SlingFin’s 2Lite Trek. Guys, seriously, SlingFin is making cool stuff and they have been awesome to the podcast. They lent me the 2Lite Trek I used in this episode. David and I loved this tent. … Continue reading Caprock and Palo Duro with SlingFin →2018-03-1223 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryRe-Inventing the Rain JacketThe co-founders of Perilous Outdoor Company, Michael and Konner, share their outdoor journey (altitude sickness in Colorado and hail in Big Bend) AND their vision for a new rain jacket, one with an integrated pack cover. As promised in the episode, as soon as these guys go to market I’m buying a jacket (and then … Continue reading Re-Inventing the Rain Jacket →2018-03-0524 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryLiz and Danny Share Thru-Hiking Wisdom and Their 7000mi PlanPro-tips abound with veteran thru-hikers Liz and Danny. To everyone asking to hear from Liz again, you’ve been heard! If you’re looking for those Liz and Danny approved footwear selections, here ya go: Alta Lone Peak – Men’s Alta Lone Peak – Women’s La Sportiva Wildcat – Men’s La Sportiva Wildcat – Women’s If you’re … Continue reading Liz and Danny Share Thru-Hiking Wisdom and Their 7000mi Plan →2018-02-261h 24Nature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryCairn and Conor McElyea Upgrade Backpacker Adventures… Every MonthConor McElyea, Senior Product Guru with Cairn, told his outdoor and professional story (hint: it involves a lot of mosquitos, a search for snow in a drought, and a smidge of tricking friends into the backcountry). Upgrade your adventures this month: Sign up at GetCairn.com (use the code “NATURE5” to save $5 off your first … Continue reading Cairn and Conor McElyea Upgrade Backpacker Adventures… Every Month →2018-02-1932 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryA (Brief) History of Water FiltersRemember when you died of cholera? Dysentery? If you’re reading this, you didn’t die of those diseases. Water filtration and cleanliness is what keeps those diseases at bay. Slate.com recently published an article about why you shouldn’t filter your backcountry water, basically accusing the outdoor recreation industry of perpetuating myths about waterborne pathogens that only … Continue reading A (Brief) History of Water Filters →2018-02-1230 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryPatagonia’s Fight to Protect Our Wild West(ern) LandsPatagonia’s Ron Hunter, manager of employee activism, joined Cody to talk about his life spent outdoors and why it inflamed his passion to protect wild spaces. From the 1950s, camping in national parks on family road trips, to Yosemite’s hallowed Camp 4 in the 1970s, Ron Hunter has spent a lifetime in love with America’s … Continue reading Patagonia’s Fight to Protect Our Wild West(ern) Lands →2018-02-0530 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryWhy Joe Robinet Became a OutdoorsmanIt all started in an empty lot in his neighborhood, next door to a mechanic’s shop. Make-believe with childhood friends turned into study and discipline, which took Joe to college, then into the woods as a guide. Joe’s Axe Recommendations I asked Joe for advice on axes during the interview. Here’s what he recommended: Gransfors … Continue reading Why Joe Robinet Became a Outdoorsman →2018-01-2927 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryBuilding a Quinzee in the Canadian Wintry WildsChris Penny is a lifelong Canadian outdoorsman. He’s been camping and playing in the snow since he was a kid in Ottawa. Building a Quinzee and Urban Camping at the Bus Station Chris told a story of building a quinzee that was too big to sleep in and the time he wouldn’t pay for a … Continue reading Building a Quinzee in the Canadian Wintry Wilds →2018-01-2230 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryTrail Diary: Winding Stair Winter OvernightAfter a week of everyone in my office coming down with the flu, I got sick of fluorescent lights and coughing co-workers. So I ran away to one of my favorite places: Ouachita National Forest. Winter Overnight at Winding Stair I hiked a couple miles in and made camp under the rock shelf where … Continue reading Trail Diary: Winding Stair Winter Overnight →2018-01-1520 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryThe Magical History of the Camp StoveThe Year was 1850. Victorian high society was obsessed with the picnic. They translated all the baubles and sophistication of a Victorian dining room outside. They were really into the juxtaposition of the formal dining experience and the informality of the outdoors. Up until this point, picnics consisted of cold food: meats and cheeses, fruit, … Continue reading The Magical History of the Camp Stove →2018-01-0833 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryPalo Duro and The Ultimate Winter Weather Camping HackFollowed Annette McGivney’s advice and went to Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle. Learn how Patrick and I planned the trip and what gear was necessary for winter camping in the second largest canyon system in the United States. Patrick and I had a blast. The Lighthouse is an amazing natural rock formation. Insert … Continue reading Palo Duro and The Ultimate Winter Weather Camping Hack →2017-12-1822 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryAnnette McGivney and Pure Land: How the Outdoors Can Overcome TraumaAnnette McGivney is the southwest editor of Backpacker Magazine and the author of Pure Land, available now. She explains her history with backpacking and the way that it helped her in her struggle with PTSD. Pure Land: A True Story of Three Lives and The Search for Heaven on Earth Annette’s newest book weaves together … Continue reading Annette McGivney and Pure Land: How the Outdoors Can Overcome Trauma →2017-12-1144 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryKit Carson: How the West was Lost… by Winning ItKit Carson is more than a man; he’s a distillation of the American West. He’s the sort of guy where the idea of him eclipses who he was. People started writing fictional accounts of his deeds long before he was dead. So-called “Blood and Thunder” Western stories could be had for a quarter back east. … Continue reading Kit Carson: How the West was Lost… by Winning It →2017-12-0424 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryTrail Diary: Big Bend National ParkPatrick, Steven, and I go on a colossal road trip to our southernmost National Park: Big Bend. I learned that sometimes being prepared doesn’t mean that you’ll succeed. It was a difficult journey and we had to make a tough call between what was safest for the group as a whole and what was the … Continue reading Trail Diary: Big Bend National Park →2017-11-2727 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryLove & Hate on the PCT: Liz’s First Thru-HikeLiz is a prolific thru-hiker. She’s done the AT, the PCT, and the Colorado Trail. She’s currently planning a trip to do the Continental Divide. She teaches the thru-hiking course at my local REI, we became fast friends after I attended the class (and she made fun of me throughout it). Hike Your Own Hike (and … Continue reading Love & Hate on the PCT: Liz’s First Thru-Hike →2017-11-2053 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistorySimon Says: 7 Money-Saving Strategies for the REI Garage SaleSimon is BACK on the show. We’re fresh off another REI Garage Sale and we’re giving you the 7 strategies we use at every garage sale to maximize our savings. The Garage Sales are awesome events and I want to give a shoutout to the Dallas REI for throwing another great one. Everybody in line … Continue reading Simon Says: 7 Money-Saving Strategies for the REI Garage Sale →2017-11-1341 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryPsychology of a Failed Thru HikeLast year, my friend Derek Tusing began a thru-hike of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) with a friend. After ~300 miles, Derek made the decision to bail. We take a deep dive into the decision and the intense psychological challenges that accompany the equally daunting physical challenges of a 1600 mile hike across the U.S. Because … Continue reading Psychology of a Failed Thru Hike →2017-11-0631 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHot Stones for the Rheumatism (and Other Fall Camping Tips)Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are the textbook definition of explorers. Let’s look at the life of Meriwether Lewis, a troubled guy with an ending you didn’t learn about in fourth grade. It’s a melancholy week at Nature’s Call, as, once again, I mourn the loss of a guy who died before I was born (shout … Continue reading Hot Stones for the Rheumatism (and Other Fall Camping Tips) →2017-10-3040 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryTrail Diary: Eagle Rock Loop (Bears! Eagles! Snakes! Hitchhiking!)My buddy Simon and I hit the road to Arkansas. We parked at the Little Missouri Trailhead in Ouachita National Forest and camped for the night before heading out on our epic backpacking, hitchhiking adventure! Get on the trail with us in a series of trail diaries direct from the trail! Action! Excitement! Bears (or, a … Continue reading Trail Diary: Eagle Rock Loop (Bears! Eagles! Snakes! Hitchhiking!) →2017-10-2328 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryWasps in the Outhouse and Hypothermia on Pikes Peak: Boy Scout MemoriesPatrick and Steven jump into the studio with Cody to recount their favorite and scariest memories growing up in the Boy Scouts of America. They recall being placed in the “Turtle Patrol,” building a lean-to with Hollywood and Rabbit, and getting their pneumonia merit badges on Pikes Peak. Patrick and Steven both achieved the Life … Continue reading Wasps in the Outhouse and Hypothermia on Pikes Peak: Boy Scout Memories →2017-10-1633 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryHow to Explore the Grand Canyon in Rowboats (John Wesley Powell)John Wesley Powell, Union Civil War vet, amputee, and valiant adventurer, set off with his crew to do something that had never been done (and shouldn’t have been replicated). They navigated the Colorado River (and Green) from Wyoming all the way through the Grand Canyon. They did it in rowboats. Almost everybody survived. The source … Continue reading How to Explore the Grand Canyon in Rowboats (John Wesley Powell) →2017-10-0939 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryMr. Muir Goes to YosemiteJohn Muir is a heavy-hitter in the outdoors and environmental movements. His initial departure from the city to go “wherever is wild” is rambling but, eventually, he ends up where his heart was happiest: Yosemite Valley. In this episode, I take a deep, Campbellian dive into that story through the lens of The Hero with … Continue reading Mr. Muir Goes to Yosemite →2017-10-0235 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryYosemite’s Green Winter: Backcountry CrashbudsThe winter of ’76/77 was an extraordinary time in Yosemite’s backcountry. Dirtbaggers rolled in cash, they bought steak dinners and left $100 tips, they showed up with new gear and nice vans to live in. The source: thousands of pounds of primo weed in Lower Merced Lake. Camp 4, infamous habitation of famed climbers was … Continue reading Yosemite’s Green Winter: Backcountry Crashbuds →2017-10-0226 minNature's Call: Backpacking Through HistoryJedediah “Sew My Face On” Smith: The Original Backpacking Mountain ManJedediah Smith was an archetypal, backpacking mountain man. He spent his life exploring the Western United States, hunting mythical rivers, trapping beaver pelts, and surviving by wit and luck. In our first podcast episode, Cody dives deep into his life (and his Wikipedia page) to look at the adventure, the face-sewing, and the contradictions of … Continue reading Jedediah “Sew My Face On” Smith: The Original Backpacking Mountain Man →2017-10-0238 min