In the which we determine whether it is better to proceed quick in order to eat what is considered a good meal and whether rolling one's ankle should keep our hiker from pursuing his quest.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

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Shenandoah Park Day 4: Birds Nest#3 to Big Meadows Campground

In the which our intrepid hiker relearns the wonders of ibuprofen, enjoys a coke and wanders up and down the hills to bird's nest #3.  He meets some retirees who explain to him that the hiking he thinks is somewhat challenging is nothing compared to southern VA... The weather was also beautiful and the forest glorious to behold.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Shenandoah Day 3: Matthew Arms to Bird's Nest #3

In this protein of our adventure, our backpacker leaves the bear infested area of Compton Gap and hikes his way up and over several areas of Shenandoah National Park to Matthew Arms campground.  We also learn that his dinner of dehydrated yams was gross and what to do for shock.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Shenandoah Park Part 2: Compton Gap to Matthew Arms

In the which our erstwhile explorer begins a multi-way trip through the Shenandoah National Park as he heads southbound on the Appalachian Trail and has adventures along the way.  Plus, he may have come across a bear at night, which was not an experience he had hoped for along the way.   Please subscribe, leave comments on the podcast, and join us on Instagram @section_hiking_the_AT and Twitter @EskelsenJon SNP backcountry park regulations --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Shenandoah National Park part 1: Lindon to Compton Gap

Wherein our intrepid adventurers take a 15 mile overnight jaunt from the middle of now where to a beautiful state park and then tell you about it.   An article on the types of animals you may find along the AT is here!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Southern PA: Woodrow Road to Caledonia State Park

Today we discuss the southern most section in Pennsylvania as we leave this fair state for Maryland.  It's a great long hike, that is heavily wooded.   Also, we answer a question about how to get started backpacking! Give it a listen.   Andrew Skurka's Peanut Noodle recipe  The 10 essentials from the American Hiking Society --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Southern PA: Caledonia State Park to PEN Mar County Park, MD

After a hiatus, the erstwhile host of this podcast begins again, like the newest version of Batman or Spiderman or Pride and Prejudice (if that's your jam).  The podcast is going to be focused on presenting useful information for the listener about the trail itself and not be a prep for someone like me whose figuring out how to hike it... gonna be the best. time. ever! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Introducing the new new version of the podcast!

In this episode, our intrepid host comments on a recent Supreme Court case involving the Appalachian Trail and whether the Forest Service (rather than the National Parks Service) is allowed to issue permits for a natural gas pipeline that crosses the trail.   Also, in the absence of Major League Baseball, our host looks back at how awful color commentary is for major league sporting events!   For those who want to read and listen to the actual Supreme Court case: Cowpasture et al v U.S. Forest Service, you can read/listen to your hearts content here, here, and here.   Take care! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Bonus Episode: What does the Supreme Court care about the AT?

In the which our host ends the first season of this podcast.  He concedes temporary defeat by COVID-19 and works towards preparing himself for future hikes after the pandemic passes.  In the meantime there's lots to prepare for future endeavors -- this should be fun!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Episode 15: This is the End… of Season 1… and of section hiking for the time being

In the which your intrepid host and his friend Alex brave the elements and a disease they don't believe they have caught to hike a 14 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail.  There was literally no one out there... except for a couple of dummies that were us.  In today's episode we discuss the hike, review lessons learned, and discuss what the future holds regarding first section hike.   Today's podcast is sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, an advocacy group for everyday people to try and get Congress to provide adequate resources to maintain our national park system.  Currently there's a $12Billion maintenance backlog and it affects the ability of people like you and me from being able to use these wonderful resources.  Go and check them out at https://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org. Backpacker Radio episode 65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Episode 14: Its not you its me: Hiking Woodrow Road through Pine Grove Furnace State Park to Hunters Run Road

In the which our intrepid host discusses the concerns raised by different groups about backpacking in the time of COVID-19.  In all seriousness, this is a big deal and we ought to treat it as such.  Does this mean that we shouldn't do any backpacking?  That's another question all together.  Next weekend the plan is to go hiking up on the AT in southern PA again.  So we'll see if it works out.  To help us sort out these issues we bring on the host's wife, who is the family all-time judge.  Our host presents his case, she asks questions and makes a ruling with appropriate provisio....   https://ourworldindata.org ATC's webpage on thru-hiking in a time of COVID-19 Closed National Parks and other places in the backcountry Ethics of Thru-hiking from Outdoor Magazine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Episode 13: To hike or not to hike, that is the question

In the which our intrepid host hikes along the Appalachian Trail up in Pennsylvania with his good friend and even better sport, Alex Bates, testing out his various plans and ideas.  Not all of them (the plans and ideas that is) make it through to the end.  Plus, we use some transitions in this episode as our erstwhile sophistication related to podcasting marginally increases!  Really grateful Alex was able to join me on this hike, and even more grateful for his wife Amy who let him come out in play.  Let's hope the Coronavirus doesn't actually get us so we can do it again soon!  Today's podcast is sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, an advocacy group for everyday people to try and get Congress to provide adequate resources to maintain our national park system.  Currently there's a $12Billion maintenance backlog and it affects the ability of people like you and me from being able to use these wonderful resources.  Go and check them out at https://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org. A link for mini tissues.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Episode 12: Backpacking as social distancing... the first shake down hike of the season

I came down with a cold this weekend and am in no place to record a full podcast episode.  So what we're going to do is send you to our instagram account: Section_hiking_the_AT.  This week, I'll take pictures of the gear I'm planning to take, its weight and the alternatives to have a visual display of what I had planned to discuss.  So check us out on Instagram and we'll catch up next week!  Today's podcast is sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, an advocacy group for everyday people to try and get Congress to provide adequate resources to maintain our national park system.  Currently there's a $12Billion maintenance backlog and it affects the ability of people like you and me from being able to use these wonderful resources.  Go and check them out at https://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org. 

Episode 11 - I'm sick... but hopefully not Covid-19

In the which our intrepid hiker discusses a variety of topics to include some meals that he plans to take with him on the trail, what he ended up putting into his first aid kit, how he thinks about keeping his throat from getting parched, and what he does to keep from paying full retail when shopping for backpacking gear, Today's podcast is sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, an advocacy group for everyday people to try and get Congress to provide adequate resources to maintain our national park system.  Currently there's a $12Billion maintenance backlog and it affects the ability of people like you and me from being able to use these wonderful resources.  Go and check them out at https://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org.  Andrew Skurka Peanut Noodle Dinner Andrew Skurka Rice and Beans Dinner Sawyer mini water filter Katadyn micropur tablets REI.com Patagonia sale page Backcountry.com Sierra.com eBay.com ExpertVoice.com theclymb.com drop.com https://backpackinglight.com/buy-less-do-more-good-enough-gear/ (subscription probably required)  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Episode 10: food and water and gear deals oh my!

In the which our would be section hiker works through answers for the following three questions:  how much food should one bring on a hike?  What are the characteristics of food one should bring? What kind of ways do we have to prepare food, once we have brought it with us?  Look forward to feedback and comments on the episode -- thanks for listening Links: National Park Service Instagram Post on preparation to go hiking Guthook guide app AWOL guide Backpacking Lite article on figuring out how much food to carry (sub required) Thru hiking nutrition by Ryan Grayson Backpacking Lite article on cooking systems (sub required) MSR Whisperlight Jetboil minimo MSR Pocketrocket 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sectionhiker/message

Episode 9: How to eat in the woods

Hey, I'm a guy who can't get away for 6 months to a year to do a thru hike on a long trail. But I do have time to take a week here or there to do a section hike. So I'm going to section hike the Appalachian Trail. Let's talk about what it takes to plan a great hike, then go out and hit the trail. We are sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, a campaign aimed at fixing the $11.9Billion backlog under our National Park System. You can check them out at https://restoreamericasnationalparks.org.

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