Trail Weight: Recent Episodes
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After 30 years of feeling stuck, Andrew Steven attempted to get in shape for a month-long backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas. Looking at his career for inspiration, Andrew finds an unlikely revelation by imagining his life's narrative arc. But after a death in the family, he found himself in a story of repeating loss.
Trail Weight chronicles Andrew's journey as he narrates a year of his life. Through audio diaries, recordings from the trail, and conversations with authors, experts, Olympians, and special guests, Andrew takes listeners through an eye-opening adventure of self-discovery.
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Andrew revisits some of Walt Disney's history to better understand why the Sierra Club would take Disney and the government to court to stop the development of Mineral King.
Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.
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We're taking a short break, but we'll be back next week with more of the story behind Disney's Mineral King.
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Who decides the right way to be outdoors? Is Disney the villain? Am I a villain? And what happens when personal accountability becomes managing others' responsibility?
Listen on NHPR's Outside/In at www.outsideinradio.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.
Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co
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Two seemingly separate life-changing events shape how we think about the natural world.
Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.
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Continuing his journey to figure out what it means to be a responsible outdoors person, Andrew learns more about how humans affect the natural world.
"Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant" is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.
Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co
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As wildfires tear through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Andrew awaits the possible fate of fire canceling another backpacking trip. While waiting, Andrew dives deeper into uncovering Walt Disney's fascination with the Mineral King basin.
To read Gabrielle Canon's work, visit www.gabriellecanon.com
You can find Dan White's writing at www.danwhitebooks.com
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After finishing his first thru-hike, Andrew sets out on his next adventure, only to be derailed by California's wildfires. But along the way, he embarks on an unexpected journey that leads him to places he isn't prepared to go.
To see more of Jesse Ritner's work, visit www.jesseritner.com
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Trail Weight, Season 2: National (Theme) Park debuts on October 17, with new episodes dropping every Monday. Follow along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and trailweight.co
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Finishing the hike, Andrew looks back at what got him to this place.
Be sure to follow Gina Danza online at wildgina.com and on Instagram at @wildgina. Her prints are available at wildgina.smugmug.com.
Many thanks to Monte Montepare and Jeff Umbro.
Check out Monte Montepare's Moth performances at themoth.org/storytellers/monte-montepare, and if you're looking for a guide service in Alaska, visit kennicottguides.com
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Andrew and Rocky find themselves days away from finishing a month-long, 200-mile hike.
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Sometimes remembering means reliving painful past events.
For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
Support Trail Weight by supporting our sponsors:
Curious about what it means to be a responsible traveler? Check out the podcast, Alpaca My Bags, here."
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Often praised as "America's best idea," the origin story of the national parks is largely incomplete.
Dina Gilio-Whitaker's books "As Long as Grass Grows" and "All the Real Indians Died Off" are available at https://amzn.to/3aRotT
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After a difficult few days, Andrew and Rocky head back out on the trail.
Dan Ahdoot can currently be seen on Cobra Kai and The Crew on Netflix, and his podcast, “Green Eggs and Dan,” is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can find any of Dan White's books and writing at danwhitebooks.com
For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
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Andrew and Rocky discover hardship on the trail they never expected.
Cindy Ross' new book, "Walking Towards Peace" is available here: https://amzn.to/3tJwKzr
Check out Florence Williams' "The Nature Fix" and "The 3-Day Effect" at florencewilliams.com
Follow Joey Clift on Twitter at @joeytainment and online and joeyclift.com
For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
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The outdoors have an astounding effect on us, but what impact do we have on nature?
Find out more about Eugenie Bostrom and Recreate Responsibility at recreateresponsibly.org
You can read Gabrielle Canon's writing at gabriellecanon.com
Dina Gilio-Whitaker's books "As Long as Grass Grows" and "All the Real Indians Died Off" are available at https://amzn.to/3aRotTp
You can see Brooks Wheelan's Instagram at instagram.com/brookswheelan
Dan White's books, "The Cactus Eaters" and "Under the Stars" are available at danwhitebooks.com
The entire episode of KQED's Forum with Marla Stark and Tim Davis can be heard at kqed.org/forum/2010101870501/john-muir-trail-foundation-seeks-to-protect-storied-route-from-heavy-use
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Andrew and Rocky are faced with a difficult decision as the trail tests more than just their physical ability.
Alexi Pappas's new book "Bravey" is available at amzn.to/3a2mXNJ
For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
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What is more difficult, thru-hiking the Sierra or learning how to properly grieve? Andrew and Rocky process these questions as they reflect on Andrew's mom's death and the struggles of hiking.
You can find Niall Breslin's podcasts and more at niallbreslin.com
For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
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Andrew decides to hike over 200 miles through the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a catalyst for better health. Looking at his career for inspiration, he finds an unlikely revelation by thinking of his life as a story.
To learn more about Jamie Flam and Dynasty Typewriter, visit dynastytypewriter.com
Check out Monte Montepare's Moth performances at themoth.org/storytellers/monte-montepare, and if you're looking for a guide service in Alaska, visit kennicottguides.com
For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.
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A podcast about a long walk, a difficult journey, transformation, and loss...
Follow along at trailweight.co
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