Counting Up Essentials, part 2
This skills program is the second half of a look at the ten essentials. Are there ten, and why are they essentials? Since it’s mysterious introduction by the Mountaineers early in the twentieth century, the 10 Essentials have been the list that everyone should know, and few could recite with certainty. In this edition, Doug Ritter, the executive director of the Equipped To Survive Foundation, and Amy Racina, author of the book Angels in the Wilderness, compare notes on some of their ideas of the 10 essentials. Amy finishes her story about her rescue from a life-threatening emergency in a remote location of Kings Canyon National Park. Doug completes his list of the Ten Essentials. There’s additonal information about the ten essentials, and a bonus audio clip, under the To find out more… link, below. Show number 79 [MP3 format; length 9:57; 2,391,427 bytes] Combined shows number 78 & 79, high-fidelity stereo [MP3 format; length 20:47; 19,968,905 bytes] Show number 79 script Show number 78 & 79, combined script To find out more…
Using All Fours, part 2
This skills program is part 2 of our look at the science and skills, myths and fact around trekking poles. Is hiking with poles a trendy gimmick, or a valuable skill? Julianne Abendroth-Smith talks about the results of research into the effects on the body of hiking with trekking poles. She’s a biomechanics professor at Willamette University in Salem Oregon. We hear from Jayah Faye Paley, an author and educator, and co-host of an educational DVD, POLES for hiking, Trekking & Walking. Jayah’s web site, Adventure Buddies, provides more information about her educational products and services. Jayah describes basic skills for using trekking poles. Trekking poles can have a destructive effect on the trails that shoes alone don’t have. Ben Lawhon, the education director of the Leave No Trace Center for outdoor Ethics, talks about those effects. Members of the WildeBeat can download an additional bonus segment, featuring Jayah Faye Paley in a beginner’s tutorial about proper pole use. Look for the link in our insiders newsletter. Show number 87 [MP3 format; length 9:47; 2,350,799 bytes] Show number 86 & 87, combined version [MP3 format; length 17:44; 8,520,813 bytes] Show number 87 script Show number 86 & 87 combined script
Base-Layer Shirts
This gear program presents reviews of three base-layer shirts. A lot of us don’t give much consideration to those layers we wear closest to our skin. Kevin Hollingsworth reviews the Drimove L/S Top by Go Lite. Coy Starnes reviews the outdoor Research Men’s Sequence LS Tee. Kathy Waters reviews the women’s version of OR’s Sequence shirt, the outdoor Research Women’s Essence LS Tee. If you’re interested in reviewing for Backpack Gear Test, read: How to become a tester. Manufacturers provide too much gear for the reviewers they have. Steve announced that we need to take a break to make some changes in what we’re doing. Please watch our web page for updates. Show number 83 [MP3 format; length 9:42; 2,331,316 bytes] Show number 83 script
Guided Relation Ebook and Audio
Guided Relation Ebook and Audio Do you find it difficult to relax? If so, you are not alone. Relaxing can be difficult for most of us. A few years ago I began having major problems with stress. I kne… 25 Percent Off Classifieds Discount Coupon – Sell and Tell Online [...]
Soul Food
Soul food Soul food is the kind of movie that seems to have been blessed throughout its low-budget production, and it’s got a quality of warmth and charm that fits perfectly with its authentic drama about a large African-American family in Chicago. Twenty-eight-year-old writer-director George Tillman Jr. drew autobiographical inspiration from his upbringing in [...]
Bay Area Wilderness Training, part 1
This outings program takes us on a Wilderness Leadership Training course offered by the non-profit group, Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT). This part 1 of 2 is a follow-up to our original program on ethnic diversity among wilderness users. Steve meets a diverse group of teachers, counselors, and other youth workers at the Cherry Lake campground just outside of Yosemite National Park. He talks to: Roger Miller, executive director of BAWT. Hector Nuño, a volunteer youth counselor from San Jose, California. Judy Kuang, a youth coordinator for the Chinatown Community Development Center in San Francisco. We also hear from Chelsea Griffie, program director for BAWT. So what happens to our teachers on the trail? How does BAWT finish the process of turning them into qualified wilderness guides? We’ll rejoin them in part two of Bay Area Wilderness Training. Show number 91 [MP3 format; length 9:59; 2,400,229 bytes] Show number 91 script
Salton YM9 1-Quart Yogurt Maker
Salton YM9 1-Quart Yogurt Maker This yogurt maker makes up to 1-quart of creamy-sweet, fresh homemade yogurt (not frozen yogurt), a healthy treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or a snack. Make all your favorites – a recipe book is included for even more ideas. It has a see-through lid so you can [...]
Recipe for Revenge
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Lassen National Park, part 1
This wild places program is part one of a visit to Lassen Volcanic National Park. It’s been called a little Yellowstone because of its wilderness and its volcanic features. Jean Higham, our normally silent co-writer and co-editor, takes off for four days of solo backpacking in the park’s wilderness. Steve talks to Steve Zachary, the park’s education specialist, about some of the features that attract people to the park. Of course, one of the most prominent is the peak of the volcano itself. Steve checks-in with Jean’s progress on the trail by radio. Next time, in part 2, we’ll find out more about why the backcountry features are even more fantastic than the front country features of the park, and get a report on Jean’s adventure. If you want to plan a trip to the backcountry of Lassen Volcanic National park, you’ll, of course, want to start with this PDF map. Then you’ll want to contact the park to arrange for a wilderness permit. You can apply for one in-person, by phone, or online. Show number 96 [MP3 format; length 9:59; 2,397,751 bytes] Show number 96 script
Out in front on the PCT
This wild places program presents an interview with the first of the class of 2007 through-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) to reach Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park. Charlie Guyer and his companions Ryan Kern and Lee Neil started on their hike of the entire length of the trail on March 9th. The majority of PCT through hikers usually start later, around the end of April. These guys are far ahead of the pack, and so they have helpful news on conditions for the hikers who will come after them. A long-distance hike like this is a major undertaking. It requires considerable planning and preparation. A lot more information about the Pacific Crest Trail, and planning for a long-distance hike, is available at the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Many long distance hikers on the trail maintain journals on the site, Trailjournals.com. (Charlie and his group are not maintaining online journals.) Members of the WildeBeat can download an additional bonus segment, in which Charlie and his companions tell about some of their most harrowing incidents. Look for the link in our insiders newsletter. Show number 88 [MP3 format; length 9:58; 2,396,670 bytes] Show number 88, extended version [MP3 format; length 11:26; 5,492,916 bytes] Show number 88 script
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August 13th, 2007 at 8:38 am
[...] Counting Up Essentials, part 2 This skills program is the second half of a look at the ten essentials. Are there ten, and why are they essentials? Since it’s mysterious introduction by the Mountaineers early in the twentieth century, the 10 Essentials have been the list that everyone should know, and few could recite with certainty. […] [...]