Named for the beloved naturalist, the John Muir Trail (JMT) traces 213ish miles through California’s spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains. Jason spent 26 days on the JMT in 2019. These are his daily musings and listener’s stories of joy, awe, hardship, frigid lakes, never-ending passes, thunderstorms, food, animals, friendships, trail culture, and the beautiful side of humanity.    LINKS: https://johnmuirtrail.org https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/john-muir-trail/ https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/jmt.htm http://themuirproject.com https://bearfoottheory.com/category/john-muir-trail/ https://www.browngaltrekker.com/usa/jmt-thru-hike-guide https://trailtopeak.com/2018/12/31/a-complete-guide-to-the-john-muir-trail   Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

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G.O. 104 - Diaries from the John Muir Trail

Sean Kamp sought a life of business suits and politics. As his career began to flourish, he was faced with a decision: a promotion or the Appalachian Trail. Thru-hiking would lead Sean to reassess what he wanted from life and his place in society. Sean and Jason spoke one night about the intricacies of thru-hiking, traversing the outdoor industry, and the nitty gritty of living on the trail.     LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/seankamp   Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 103 - Thru-hiker Sean Kamp Chooses a Path

Emily McCarthy grew up on the beaches and sandlots of Florida where running became a lifelong passion. Adulthood would carry her across the globe working with volunteer groups and the CIA. Now, she and her husband run GORUCK, a group rooted in special forces principles where veterans and civilians come together to build active communities. Emily and Jason spoke over Skype one day about the mission of GORUCK, her experiences with other cultures, her history with the CIA, and the finer qualities of Red Rover. LINKS: http://www.goruck.com https://www.instagram.com/goruck https://www.facebook.com/GORUCK https://blog.goruck.com/rucking-training/diy-star-courses-free-hit-lists-to-ruck-over-150-cities https://www.instagram.com/emidently   Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):1-818-925-0106

G.O. 102 - GORUCK with Emily McCarthy

North Carolina native John Gage grew up exploring the woods and his mechanical predilections. His drive to understand things lead him into the manufacturing industry. An experience with hypothermia while backpacking shifted his perspective on gear culminating in the founding of Appalachian Gear Company. He and Jason sat in a windy AT shelter one afternoon discussing John’s history with the outdoors, his career in textiles, and the path to 100% alpaca clothing.   LINKS: http://appalachiangearcompany.com https://www.instagram.com/appgearco https://www.mondamin.com   Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 101 - John Gage Seeks to Innovate

Climber Taylor Carpenter taught herself to sew and started a business—Static Climbing—in her bedroom. Dedication, serendipity, and contributions from others would help it grow into a successful operation serving a global climbing market. Taylor and Jason sat in a yard in Bell one evening discussing her competitive athletic youth, her penchant for injury, the challenges of growing a business, dealing with anxiety, and the controversial chalk bag choice of belt or carabiner.   LINKS: http://staticclimbing.com https://www.etsy.com/market/static_climbing https://www.rei.com/b/static https://www.instagram.com/staticclimbing https://www.facebook.com/staticclimbing https://www.instagram.com/tayylor_j Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 100 - Taylor Carpenter on Static Climbing

Steven Reinhold wants his adventures to make an impact. Early experiences with Big City Mountaineers shifted his pursuits towards adventure philanthropy. He balances his time with guiding, brand ambassadorship, volunteer work, and leading cleanup initiatives with the Trashtag Project. He and Jason spoke in a windy AT shelter one afternoon about his path to philanthropy, the realities of being a brand ambassador, and the inspirations and goals for #trashtag.    LINKS: https://cleanup.earthday.org https://www.instagram.com/theappalachianadventurecompany https://www.facebook.com/appalachianadventureco http://appadventureco.com https://www.instagram.com/trashtag_project https://www.facebook.com/thetrashtagproject https://www.bigcitymountaineers.org https://www.allhandsandhearts.org South Beyond 6000 Challenge: https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/index.cfm/do/pages.view/id/23/page/South-Beyond-6000   Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):1-818-925-0106

G.O. 099 - Steven Reinhold, Adventure Philanthropist Hillbilly

Lady Crush Crew is a climbing community devoted to empowering and enabling women to climb together (and crush together). Initially an Instagram group to connect women in San Francisco, LCC has expanded across the U.S. and Canada. Jason met with three group leaders one afternoon to discuss the history of LCC, the impact it has had, why women love climbing together, and what the future holds.   LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/ladycrushcrew https://ladycrushcrew.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvLC8zDIN2KoyvpzgIT0BA https://www.facebook.com/ladycrvshcrew/ https://www.instagram.com/notsabrina https://www.instagram.com/rocketnessa https://www.instagram.com/mags.at.crags Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):1-818-925-0106

G.O. 098 - Roundtable: Lady Crush Crew

Ted Mattison, also known as Ranger Ted, is an actor and outdoor guide in Los Angeles. Born in Minnesota, his youth involved lakes, canoes, and outdoor adventures fueled by encouraging adults. Thankful for the experiences made possible by outdoor mentors, he strives to be that mentor for others via his brand, Wonder Outside. Ted and Jason spoke one afternoon about the wonders of nature, the benefits of the outdoors, fighting cancer at 21, falling into acting, and annual capture the flag extravaganzas.   LINKS: wonderoutside.org www.instagram.com/rangertedla Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 097 - Wonder Outside With Ranger Ted

San Francisco native Kristin Tieche loves bats and bicycles. Both of these passions find their way into her work as a filmmaker: be it a feminist horror film on two wheels, an insightful series about cycling visionaries, or a documentary reflection on the lives of bats. Kristin and Jason spoke one afternoon about these pursuits, her history with nature, managing our waste, and the joys of “bike religion.”   LINKS: http://theinvisiblemammal.com https://tinyurl.com/texasbats https://www.facebook.com/theinvisiblemammal http://www.kristintieche.com https://www.instagram.com/ktieche https://twitter.com/velovogue https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristintieche https://www.thespinstermovie.com http://www.formsofidentification.com http://www.velovisionaries.com Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 096 - Bats and Bikes With Kristin Tieche

Nick Watts works for Occupation Wild helping others find adventurous work in the outdoor industry. Seeking adventure is his calling whether hitchhiking across the South Pacific on sailboats, living in a van surfing the breaks of New Zealand, or breaking bones on a mountain bike. He and Jason met one morning at San Onofre Beach to discuss his past, future, and how he came to be adopted by a family in Vanuatu.   LINKS:   https://www.instagram.com/nick.watts.wild https://www.occupationwild.com https://www.instagram.com/occupation_wild https://www.occupationwild.com/podcast New Zealand Working Holiday Visa: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/work/thinking-about-coming-to-new-zealand-to-work/working-holiday-visa Working Holiday Visas: https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/americans-guide-working-holiday-visas   Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):1-818-925-0106

G.O. 095 - Salty Surf Nomad Nick Watts

When not dressed as a cow for the Butter and Eggs Parade, a young EC spent her time hiking, swimming, and camping. Serendipitous moments in her adulthood introduced her to new passions: caving, canyoneering, and diving. She and a sick Jason met one morning to discuss her experiences in the outdoors, her work as a water quality scientist for Heal the Bay, and her love for water (but not oceans). LINKS: More About EC MoeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelisa.moe More about SoCal GrottoSoCal Grotto Website: https://southerncaliforniagrotto.com/  NSS Website (Find a Grotto): http://caves.org/committee/i-o/newio/find-grotto.php  More about Heal the BayWebsite: https://healthebay.org/ Calendar: https://healthebay.org/events/2020-02/  Volunteer Information: https://healthebay.org/take-part/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealtheBay  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/healthebay/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealtheBay Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 094 - Chasing Water With EC Moe

Rowan Smith is a personal trainer for trekkers and mountaineers in Sydney, Australia. In a world bereft of quality training for adventure athletes, he aims to create programs targeting their specific needs. Rowan and Jason spoke over Skype one day about the intricacies of adventure training, his history in the outdoors, and why you shouldn’t sleep on public transit while traveling. LINKS: https://www.summitstrength.com.au https://www.instagram.com/summitstrength.au/ https://www.facebook.com/summitstrength.au/ www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html trainingfortrekking.libsyn.com https://www.uphillathlete.com https://trailsidefitness.com Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 093 - Rowan Smith Trains for Adventure

One of the hurdles many struggle to overcome when embarking on outdoor adventures is dealing with discomfort—be it psychological, emotional, or physical. As we head into 2020, team Chick-a-Boom—Cyndi, Marilee, and Saveria—are here to discuss why embracing your discomfort can lead to great rewards and a richer life. LINKS: alltrails.com Rei.com/learn Saveria: https://adventuruswomen.com https://www.instagram.com/adventuruswomen https://www.facebook.com/AdventurUsWomen Cyndi: https://www.instagram.com/cyndi_skyrunner_wyatt/ https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.wyatt13 Marilee: https://www.facebook.com/mvalkass https://youtu.be/yTxUrKd13-Q Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 092 - Roundtable: Embrace Your Discomfort Zone

Lee Trebotich grew up playing barefoot in the summers along the Mississippi coast and chasing winters in Colorado. His careers have taken him across the U.S. in the science, education, and outdoor industries ultimately landing him in Asheville, North Carolina. He and Jason spoke one afternoon about his passions for mountains, ice climbing, and 100% alpaca clothing along with a myriad of other topics including his skills as a bush doctor. LINKS: http://appalachiangearcompany.com https://www.instagram.com/natty_the_adventurer https://www.nattyadventurer.com Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 091 - Asheville’s Alpaca Athlete, Lee Trebotich

Experiences as a child and in college placed Liz Thomas on a path that has lead her to an adulthood exploring long distance trails in the backcountry and in urban areas. She is recognized as an authority on hiking and is the author of Long Trails: Mastering the art of the Thru-Hike. She and Jason spoke one morning about her experiences hiking long distances, her on-trail research, why urban hiking is a passion, and why she is known as “Snorkel.” LINKS: https://www.treelinereview.com https://www.instagram.com/lizthomashiking https://www.facebook.com/LizThomasHiking https://www.instagram.com/treelinereview https://www.facebook.com/TreelineReview http://www.eathomas.com Long Trails Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1493028723/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kaMJDbJEBZ5YP Socal Waterfalls Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Waterfalls-Southern-California-Waterfall/dp/1493037242 Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

G.O. 090 - Long Walks With Thru-Hiker Liz Thomas

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