Backpacking & Blisters: Recent Episodes
Derek and Carl
Experiences and stories are centered around a group of men that meet up annually for one big trip. But topics explore tips and tricks to help make everyone's experience move toward the perfect quest.
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 sometimes surprising, irritations? Is there a way to fix them (some of them)? Fellow group member, Rocky, co-hosts as throwing rocks at drones and plowing into discourteous trail users (among other strange solutions) are suggested.
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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 elusive treasure, this episode attempts to decipher his poem, examines some clues, and determines whether this is a trip worth taking.
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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 test voided the bear canister requirement? Carl creates a test based upon standard backpacking regulations and other random information for Derek to pass. Please play along!
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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 trip challenged him beyond compare. Also, the guys talk about how to determine if you’re on a death march.
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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 handful of interesting (sometimes shocking) stories that involve encounters with these pesky creatures. Also, what disasters could possibly happen with some commonly sold bear accessories such as bear spray and bells?
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Rangers are the ultimate authority in our national parks, forest and wildnerness areas. But, like any organization there are flaws in the system. Attempting to still honor the job rangers perform, Carl presents experiences where rangers may be considered a “foe” and how to avoid them (the experiences, not the rangers). Derek takes the side of the rangers and highlights the many ways they are our friends.
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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 thoughts regarding this week’s topic. He also quickly takes the show off the rails a bit with some relatively questionable advice.
To get an idea of what some of these stories look like over the last couple of years, please check out our most recent vids at..
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Also, please leave your own stories, questions and comments at the Backpacking & Blisters Facebook page that Derek finally got up and running…
This episode continues to pull back the curtain and explores some of the biggest backpacking fails and bonehead moves by the experienced backpackers and Derek and Carl’s group. What happens when a member hoards the water filters and then tries to convince a buddy to backtrack almost 14 hard miles to search out a wedding ring?
To see how some of this has played out over the last couple of years, please check out our most recent vids at..
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This episode pulls back the curtain a bit and explores some of the stranger things one might see out on the trail (especially if you run in this group of men).
Also there is a mention of a youtube channel that chronicles some of these ridiculous misadventures. That youtube address is…
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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 and managing undesirable circumstances are pulled from the ridiculous experiences they have had (including when a newbie didn’t bring a backpack on a backpacking trip).
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Thank you for listening everyone. Please hit us up at hikercman@netscape.net with any questions or comments. We’d love to include them in a future podcast. And remember̷ [...]
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 at least one “Captain Obvious” suggestion that Derek introduces. He also somehow worked in why not to bring celery.
Also, please leave your own stories, questions and comments at the Backpacking & Blisters Facebook page that Derek finally got up and running…
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Thank you for listening everyone. Please hit us up at hikercman@netscape.net with any questions or comments. We’d love to include them in a future podcast. And remember…it’s not backpacking if there arenR [...]
Derek and Carl explore the issue of interactions with fellow trail users. While some enthusiasts enjoy the socialization, others prefer a more solitary and nature-filled experience. Running into Derek and Carl’s crew is definitely more suited to the latter but there is a method for avoiding people altogether — even in the most crowded of national parks. Carl also admits to a jerk move from a few years back.
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This episode explores some of the many potential backcountry disasters and how to avoid them. Carl being the self proclaimed master of disaster has stories to share about what not to do in the wilderness.
Also, please leave your own stories, questions and comments at the Backpacking & Blisters Facebook page that Derek finally got up and running…
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Thank you for listening everyone. Please hit us up at hikercman@netscape.net with any questions or comments. We’d love to include them in a future podcast. And remember…it’s not backpacking if there aren’t a few blisters along the way.