Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking

Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Demetri Coupounas, known as Coup, started GoLite in 1998 with his wife and Father. Ultimately, the company went out of business; the major reason being small stores that had too large of a layout. The contracts helped drag down costs, despite a well loved product. Now Coup has opened a new business called My Trail. It launched with the help of past customers turned small investors, of which you could be a part of. The first items Coup chose to launch with were also the top sellers for obvious reasons and they were all equipment items. Slowly more and more items have and will be added to the My Trail line. As a note; Though the items are basically the same, the names have all been changed to reflect the new company. The next wave was a small amount of mens and women’s clothing. This allowed them to open their first, very small store which is now on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado. We talk all about the next few seasons product releases. Of the 350 past members that have already invested in My Trail, item request have been flowing in. Investors receive a 20 percent discount on all items offered on the website, which includes shoes from Xero, Nite Ize and trekking poles from Leki. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town. Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite)

Sherry Winslow is fresh off the West Coast Trail and I was very curious to hear a hikers perspective of the hike. She describes the trail on the second half of this shorter episode, talking about the tides, the trees and the camping details. To start out the episode, I asked Sherry to tell the story about her trail name Night Rider. Also, she had just finished through hiking the Enchantments while the trail was mostly covered in snow. We talked about the dangers and need for hiker awareness descending steep grades covered with snowpack. Check out Night Rider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sher_nanigaans/ Shop: REI Amazon My Trail Company (GoLite) Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Brian Barker, a local expert on Portland-area trails, is the author of Take A Walk Portland, a hiking guide that covers the city and the outlying hikes within a short drive. They are mostly accessible year round with the exception of a couple of seasonally closed trails. This book will take hikers from the city to wild flower walks and waterfall walks as well. If you are from Portland or taking a trip there, I highly recommend picking up this guide to "walk" you through the town. I always try to find a good hike or walk on our trips and this is a great guide to pick a few around town. Brian has also been a contributor to Portland Monthly, writing about the area in and around Portland. Pick up Take A Walk Portland or other books by Sasquatch Books. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Jessi Owens came to the Pacific Northwest about 13 years ago. She started out enjoying the mountains, hiking her way through some novice spots and working her way into climbing. She is now focused heavily on Paddling, though she still climbs. She has a goal to circumnavigate every island in the San Juan Islands that has a name. When we recorded the show, she had paddled around 62 of the 120 islands. She also talks about women in the wilderness by themselves. It is a big subject, especially for me to talk about, since I am not a woman. Jessi would like to encourage women to get out on the trail! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiplaysoutside/

Sherry Winslow is known on the trail as Knight Rider! She hiked the Pacific Crest Trail last summer from Mexico to Canada and is now prepping for a summer of adventure on four different trails. She is an inspiration for those that need a nudge in the direction of Mother Nature! Her family has not been favorable to her explorations, but she goes anyway. Sherry describes showing up at the Mexican border with the whole summer ahead of her as she hiked north to Canada. Her biggest trail this summer will be a thru hike of the Pacific Northwest Trail. Her time on the PCT in the Pasayten Wilderness, sparked the interest for this long trail. Check out her Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sher_nanigaans/ Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Analeise Dowd blogs at Hikes for Dad. Her blog says, "I am hiking for me and for my dad who’s soul lived in the wilderness. My dad has taught me almost everything I know about being outside and making my own adventure, living my own life, and truly letting me be me." Every Mother and Father can relate to this amazing, continued relationship through and after life. Her respect for her parents show what an amazing job they did in raising their kids. She is planning to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail this summer and we talk a lot about her family connection to the trail and the woods in general! Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Mark Pearson has been running Trek for Treasure for quite a few years now, starting as a way to encourage employees of United General of Sedro Woolley to get out and hike. When he opened it to the public, he was excited to see so much interest. The idea of Trek for Treasure: Teams signup and receive an email every other Friday morning. There are 6 hikes to complete in 12 weeks. To complete a hike, trekkers need to find the treasure box with clues inside. All team members must be present and take a photo at the treasure box as proof. There is no rush and teams have 2 weeks to complete each hike. There is a rush for those wanting to be placed in the top rankings on the final hike. Be the first teams to complete the hike and answer the riddle and you win! This years theme is titled The Search for Sasquatch! From the website: Is “Sasquatch” more than a myth? For years people have attempted to answer this age old question. Countless individuals have searched the vast wilderness of the great American Northwest in search of theses legendary creatures. In spite of their efforts, Sasquatch has eluded man still today. Over the years, there have been many stories or legends of sightings of Sasquatch within the state of Washington. Despite some strong evidence, most of these sightings have never been definitively confirmed. No one knows for sure if Sasquatch really exists or if the stories are just fabricated legend…word-of-mouth is often the only proof of their existence. After years of investigating, Mark Pearson has found evidence of the legendary Sasquatch! He is very close to locating the whereabouts of one of these elusive creatures and he needs your help! It is up to you and your team to travel the trails of the great Northwest, collect the clues in your Sasquatch Research Manual, and find the mysterious Sasquatch creature! Also on the website is an informative "rules" of the trail to check out: http://www.trekfortreasure.org/another-page/ In 2016, more than 650hikers participated in the Trek for Treasure challenge, and had a great time getting fit with their family and friends! Trek for Treasure is sponsored by the Fitness Center at United General District 304, which also provides fitness classes, personal training and other healthy programs and services. How to sign up Questions about getting started Email- [email protected] Website- http://www.trekfortreasure.org Or call- 360-854-0247

Thanks for listening to my show - I really appreciate you as a listener! This episode is a rambling episode where I mention the past 20 or so podcasts and what they include. I then switch gears chatting about my hiking plans for this summer. I don't use my normal ending on this episode, I included a rare version of Whiskey Fever's Jack Mattingly playing the song Tall Grass live at the Birdsview Brewery about 5-6 years ago! See the band at: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever I finish up by mentioning all the different ways to support the show- Patreon is the best and easiest way to support: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583 Shop REI from this link and I get a kickback: https://www.rei.com/?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-156474-_-195158-_-103473&avad=195158_ee7d3b05 Shop Amazon from this link and I get a kickback: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=caschike-20&camp=216797&creative=493977&linkCode=ur1&adid=136BHP4AH6Z7J9Q881X5& Sign up for Audible by using this link: http://www.audibletrial.com/CascadeHikerPodcast @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Patreon

Kindra Ramos is the Director of Communication at Washington Trails Association (WTA). With ten years under her belt working for WTA, she was a great person to interview! I asked her about the beginning of WTA and also how they originally started getting involved with trail work. She splashes in some great facts about the first magazine, Signpost Magazine, and the increase in hours of trail work over the years. We talk about the difference between WTA and Land Managers. WTA tries its best to educate hikers on issues like federal funding and the overuse of popular hikes, despite the fact that they are not in control of these concerns. Donations are welcomed to help support our trails: wta.org Also go to wta.org for all things hiking in Washington! Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Henry Shires created a tarp style tent for his Pacific Crest Trail thru hike in 1999 and this was the beginning of what would become his company Tarptent. He mentions how his products have changed from single walled tarps to a multitude of double wall styles. Even the name Tarptent is not very accurate because of this transition. The videos will show you how a tent can have only one pole and two stakes... It was an eye opener for me! If you haven't been, I highly recommend checking out their website: https://www.tarptent.com When you find a style that you like, enter CASCADE HIKER PODCAST on the line for "how did you hear about us" at checkout and let Henry know that his time was well spent here. Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Are you familiar with Noxious Weeds? Sasha Shaw works with King County Noxious Weed Control Program. I didn't know much about the weeds, so she filled me in on some varieties and talked about how they can get into the Wilderness. How can hikers help in limiting Noxious Weeds n hiking trails? It is as simple as washing off your boots! Sasha talks about keeping your hiking footwear brushed off before heading out. If you know the species of some weeds, you can also alert them on locations. To volunteer CLICK HERE. To take a class CLICK HERE. Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

For many years now, Kelly Kate Warren has been working in the deep wilderness as a camp cook with California Conservation Corps’ Backcountry Trails Program (CCC). We talk about her role and some of the projects they work on. Kelly Kate started hiking the Pacific Crest Trail on April 10th, though we recorded this conversation a few weeks before she started. She explains her planning and a unique goal to teach some classes with different trail crews along the way. She also started the website The Trail Speaks (Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thetrailspeaks Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetrailspeaks) where she will be interviewing other people in the community of Trail work, giving them a voice where they may not currently have one. I was excited to hear that she was also chosen to be an advocate for Responsible use of the Pacific Crest Trail. See her bio: https://www.pcta.org/2017/introducing-p3-ten-hikers-helping-promote-responsible-use-pacific-crest-trail-46812/

Ray Cwiertniewicz lives in New Orleans and had never been to the Pacific Northwest... So what better to do than come up and hike the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT)? He and his friend Michael started in Glacier National park. Ray describes their hike westward to the Pacific Ocean. I ask him to describe in detail some of the different areas they passed through. I also reference Episode 40 with Jeff Kish quite a bit.

Grizzly reintroduction has been a hot topic amongst those that frequent the outdoors. Chase Gunnell works with Conservation Northwest, which he describes is a "cheerleader" for the Grizzlies that may be reintroduced into the North Cascades. Gunnell gives some factual answers to frequent questions about Grizzly Bears. Where would these bears come from and how will they be captured or transported? What will the feed on? Hikers? How often are Grizzly attacks on humans? How do the local towns feel about the possibility of reintroduction? Just how big is the area that they might be reintroduced to? We also talk briefly about Wolverines, Fishers and some bear safety tips. Go check out: http://www.northcascadesgrizzly.org http://www.conservationnw.org

Eli Smith started his journey in Florida, skipping Key West where his ambitious plan will end after walking to the other three corners of the continental United States. His plan is to reach as any people that he can and spread the awareness for PTSD. His fellow veterans, including some very close to him, have ended their lives because of this mental issue. He keeps his exact location a bit private because of an attempted abduction in Texas (which he explains in the interview) and he talks about all of the wonderful people he has encountered. Many have provided meals and a place to either put up his tent or a bed to use for the night. "I look for houses that have an American Flag on them and I tell them my story... They usually let me in for dinner even though I ask to just use a spot in their yard for my tent!" He has not yet conquered his first "corner", though he is making his way toward San Diego where he plans to get all the way down to the most southwestern location and then head north to Washington State. He knows this will be a long hike, but the amount of media, colleges and military connections he has already made are making it well worth while. His original plan was to connect as many of our National Scenic Trails on his way around, but as he explains, "I just wouldn't be able to reach enough people from the middle of the mountain on the say the Pacific Crest Trail. I want to go to as many towns as I can." To check out his pictures and progress visit: http://4cornershike.org Also, check out his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/4CornersHike Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

Traveling with Baggage: A Guide for the Hesitant Hiker Sarah Tiedemann came on to talk about her book that was written from her own fears on the trail and while camping. She mixes in her personal struggles throughout the book which reads like a guide. There are chapters on both animals and insects in the woods, covering a range of regions. If you know someone who is held back from hiking or backpacking because of a fear, then this is a great book to help them figure out those fears and try to find a solution to help them get try to overcome those fears. Find her at: www.sarahdtiedemann.com Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE

Stuke Sowle is a trail runner that puts up some impressive mileage. Glacier Peak summit car to car in one day he has done a number of times and is nearly unbelievable! He talks about some of his accomplishments and I ask about some of his critics. It seems that trail running can be looked at in a negative spotlight by some traditional hikers. I also took questions from people that know Stuke and knew exactly what to ask! To read about his adventures got to: https://choosemountains.com/ambassadors/#/stukesowle/ Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

In 1987, Malcolm Bates published the book Three Fingers: The Mountain, The Men and a Lookout. Three Fingers Mountain is the most recognizable peak seen from nearly anywhere in the I-5 corridor of Snohomish County, though non-hikers may not even know its name. Bates recounts the history he learned while researching the lookout atop the South "finger". A chance encounter with Harold Engles, the man whose persistence is responsible for the placement of the lookout, while Bates was running a fifty mile trail run through the Glacier Peak Wilderness. In the years to follow Bates and Engles would met for an interview that was the spark plug for the book. The way that Bates describes his meeting of the major role players of these early days in Darrington and the surrounding mountains is unforgettable. Listen to hear him describe Harold Engles, Harry Tucker, Harland Eastwood, Ed Towne, Harold Weiss, and the Bedal sisters Edith and Jean. In our interview I found out that Malcolm Bates wrote another book, Cascade Voices. Having since read through the book, I can let you know that this is essential for Washington Climbers who enjoy the historic side of the sport. Bates was able to talk to the top few climbers of every century from the 20's to the 90's. Older notables that appear in Cascade Voices are: Emily Harris, Norval Grigg, Wolf Bauer, Fred Beckey, Harvey Manning, Jim Whittaker and Lowell Skoog. If you have not read the book about Three Fingers, then listen to this interview and get an audio version of the history that time may forget. Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE

Hadley was on episode 2. We talked all about his preparations and plans for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail last summer. We talk about how his plans changed from the start and some of the highlights of his trip. Check out his website: https://www.kanhike.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KanHike/

The Mount Baker Ultra Marathon has been in existence since Dan Probst first organized an attempt in 2013. The 108 mile run, started by touching Bellingham Bay and then summiting 10,781 foot Mount Baker before turning around and running back to the start. This year will be the first year that it is an official race. Logistically avoiding areas that needed hard to attain permitting, Dan Probst has moved the event to Concrete, Washington. Nestled between the hills of the Cascade Mountains along the Skagit River, Concrete is a perfect beginning to an ultra run. History has given way to the future. The Mount Baker Marathon was a competition that lasted from 1911 to 1913. According to Jason Miller, Mayor of Concrete, there was a short lived rivalry between the towns of Concrete and Bellingham, racing to the summit of Baker from either side. Read Jesse Williams' first hand account (HERE) of the 2016 finish by 12 runners, which included three runners of previous years. This is the last year the race was ran on the Bellingham side as a "fun" run and not a race. Probst has been trying to get approval by various land managers to create the Bellingham-Mount Baker Trail. Read more and see a map at http://www.cascademountainrunners.org/mount-baker-trail/ To sign up for this years race go to: https://www.mtbakerultra.com

Tom Davenport explains the history of nwhikers.net, a much needed website that gave hikers a forum to discuss hikes and destinations. He talks about some of the people that helped start the site and some of the early contributors. NWHikers gave hikers a place to talk to one another about hikes before social media opened the door. He speaks about the difference early on between his site and the WTA trip reports. NWHikers.net is still a very active forum with lots of fun discussions. The main page offers many distinct categories from Trail talk, trip reports and on trail stewardship to History and trip planning.

Tami Asars wrote the popular guidebook to Mount Rainier's premium hike, Hiking The Wonderland Trail. She talks about campsites along the trail and most importantly how to reserve your spots for this summers adventure. We also discuss her app designed to help hikers navigate their way to an enjoyable Wonderland experience. At the end of the episode Tami gives a few tips that she has learned about how to lighten up your pack.

Gabi Fulcher hiked the John Muir Trail (JMT) in the summer of 2014. She had quite the experience on her first long trail that she wrote a book about it; I Had a Dream, I Lived it CLICK HERE. She captures the highs and lows of her three week hike in the Sierra Mountains of California's Yosemite National Park. She is now planning on hiking the full Pacific Crest Trail this Spring and Summer. We talk about her preparations, getting very specific about her camera gear. Follow her adventures at https://thirst4adventure.com

Geolyn Carvin started the single panel cartoon about 15 years ago after she started to section hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Boots, the character, is a girl that doesn't work and has nothing but time to hike. She is not bothered by problems on the trail that seem to put a damper on other hikers around her.Boots is also the trail name given by other hikers to Geolyn, who has finished the PCT now as well as the Tahoe Rim Trail. She has a "regular" job working for hiking famed Tarptent. Take time to also check out her music found on her website! As for her cartoon, it can be found: Facebook- Boots McFarland Catoon

Jeff Kish is back to tell us all about the Pacific Northwest Trail. We talk trail towns along the route, the starting and ending points and everything in-between. We talk about the history of the PNT from its creator Ron Strickland to the current state of this National Scenic Trail. To research for your hike or to join the PNT go to: http://www.pnt.org

Jeff Kish has hiked both the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) and now works for the PNT. After hiking the PCT he became an immediate advocate, trying to help other hikers and future hikers alike. As son as he finished his thru hike of the PNT, he did the exact same thing! This passion took him all the way to now working for the PNT and helping the trail itself. His talk about the Washington section of the trail has inspired me to start section hiking the trail. Become a member of the PNT: http://www.pnt.org/get-involved/membership/ Visit the website: pnt.org

Nick Lenn brings his son on most hikes. He has some tips and tricks that have helped them both enjoy each and every trip. Check out his ideas! He also is a part of the podcast Heli Nation.

Melissa Lynn Lieser tells us all about her company, Backpacker's Bistro, which makes delicious sounding trail meals. She explains the process of making them and most importantly how much healthier they are than other brands on the market. 2008 winner of the French Culinary Institute's Top Chef award, Melissa combined her passions for backpacking and food when she founded Backpacker's Bistro in 2016 with a simple philosophy: we believe that the most satisfying and healthy meals begin with whole, real foods. We believe in finding quality products from sustainable sources, locally if possible.

Round two with Shannon Cunningham proves to be quite the update. She has greatly expanded her trail meals website (http://www.musthikemusteat.com). Her recipes are amazing. I can say with confidence because I was able to try a couple this past summer. She has also taken on a huge role with the PCTA through northern Washington's North 350 Blades! She adopted a section of the Pacific Crest Trail just north of Stevens Pass and is going to lead her first trip this summer in the Glacier Peak area. To grasp the full transformation with Shannon and with me on this podcast! We have both come a long ways since last winter.

Lisa Holmes is a self published guidebook author. Her first two books are: I Heart Oregon’s Seven Wonders and I Heart Oregon (And Washington): 25 of Portland Areas Best Hikes. Her website http://iheartpacificnorthwest.com offers a blog, hikes, events and talks about her upcoming book I Heart Backpacking: How to Get Started. Also, she publishes her own books through her business Yulan- yulanstudio.com

Kolby Kirk has an amazing story that I try to pull out of him in this episode. He is currently working on a book about his 2011 Pacific Crest Trail hike and the journals he kept along the way. He has had many projects and goals throughout his hiking days, including 2009 and 2010; hiking 100 different hikes in a year, hiking 500 miles in one year and hiking with as many different people in a year. Read all about his goals, accomplishments and upcoming book on his website: http://www.thehikeguy.com

Renee Patrick, aka She-Ra is back to talk about the Oregon Desert Trail (ODT). All of the information you would want to know is right in this episode. The ODT has an amazing website: https://onda.org/where-we-work/oregon-desert-trail that has an online guide book, water information and ways to get involved.

Renee Patrick was given her trail name, She-Ra, when she hiked the Appalachian Trail after her time in the Peace Corps. Later she hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail to complete the triple crown of long distance hiking. We also talk about some of her many other trails on top of those, as well as some of her past work and college experience. Her business Hikertrash is loved in the hiking community. She recently picked up the sport of Pack Rafting and is on the board for the Oregon Desert Trail. The easiest way to connect with her is http://www.reneepatrick.com

Drop N Roll is a hiker that worked her way into the long distance hiking community one step at a time. Her accomplishments and well written blogs can be found at drop-n-roll.com We talk about her role with the long distance hiking organization ALDHA West which stands for American Long Distance Hiking Association. Find out more at aldhawest.org 

With the upcoming release of his debut book, Hiking the PCT in Oregon, I ask Eli Borschetto all about the final product. The Pacific Crest Trail is broken down by sections through the state of Oregon in this book. We also talk about how he researched this book from his hiking and writing to his photography.

On my second episode with no true interview, I talk mostly about taking my two daughters hiking and I interview my 8 year old daughter Raichel.

Gary Paull is the Wilderness Trails Program Manager for the MountBaker-National Forest. We talk about funding and trail conditions in a huge district of Washington's Forest Service. http://www.northcascadehiker.com/cascade-hiker-podcast/027

Katy Daley graduated from High School and went to Europe to hike the Camino with her mom. She describes their 500 mile journey through towns along the way.

Kris Harken absolutely loves to fish while hiking and backpacking and it shows in this interview. He tells us how to fish from poles and line to holes and times!

Bryan Schaeffer talks all about The Best of the Northwest! His hiking website is full of amazing videos of hikes in the Northwest that will leave you adding to your list of must do hikes.Visit botnw.com to find all of the social media links and sift through the videos!

Guidebook Author Tami Asars come on to talk about her new 'Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Washington' book. We also talk about her other two books - 'Hiking the Wonderland Trail' and 'Day Hiking Mount Adams and Goat Rocks'.

Its me the host rambling about... ME! I go all over the place in this episode that is intended to give listeners an idea of why I hike and what my goals with hiking and the podcast are.

Douglas Scott is the guest today, he has been running Exotichikes.com for a number of years and is now transforming into outdoor-society.com with the help of others involved with the site now. We talk about tours, interviews and some favorite spots to visit on the Olympic Peninsula.

Bert Dodson, AKA Detour, has a passion for helping out thru hikers in need! If someone needs a ride to "detour" around a trail closure, or if they are starting their Pacific Crest Trail hike and need a ride to the trailhead, then he is there for them. THIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY RIVERTIME BREWERY IN DARRINGTON, WA. GET A DOLLAR OFF YOUR FIRST PINT IF YOU TELL THEM YOU HEARD THEIR ADD ON THE CASCADE HIKER PODCAST!

John Soltys is Moosefish.com and we talk about his families adventures and raising his three kids to become excited about the outdoors.

Doug Canfield came on the podcast to talk all about Mountaineer Books. How did it get started and where is it at today. He mentions a ton of great books!

Liz Donovan hiked the Pacific Crest Trail last year and I met her while doing trail work with the Pacific Crest Trail Association. She talks about the trail life! We talk about being a woman on the trail by herself all the way from Mexico to Canada. We discuss trail names, food on the trail and hitchhiking. We also talk about her future hiking goals!