Keep Me Connected, part 2
In part two of this wild places program, Assistant Producer Kate Taylor presents the pros and cons of using communication devices in the back-country, a topic that has sparked controversy among outdoor enthusiasts. (Here is part 1 of Keep Me Connected.) Listeners respond to part one with their opinions and experiences using communication devices on wilderness trips. Derek Moore, SPOT LLC’s manager of marketing and public relations, and Gregg Fauth, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park’s wilderness manager, discuss the difference between a “challenge” and an emergency. Paul Magnanti and retired wilderness manager Laurel Boyers tell how they see a change in back-country use. Show number 157 [MP3 format; length 9:56; 2,387,560 bytes] Combined show numbers 156 & 157, exntended version [MP3 format; length 18:52; 9,060,381 bytes] Show number 157 script Combined show numbers 156 & 157 script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.
Bear Cans Revisited, part 1
This wild places program is part one of an exploration of the situation in the Sierra Nevada wilderness areas that lead to the development of the bear-resistant food canister. Why were they invented, who invented them, and how did that happen? Steve tells the story with the help of: Harold Werner, a wildlife biologist from Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. Tori Seher, a wildlife biologist from Yosemite National Park. Richard Garcia, the president of Garcia Machine, manufacturer of the Backpacker’s Cache. Calder Reid, wilderness manager for the Inyo National Forest. Harold Werner, Calder Reid, and Tori Seher are members of the Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group (SIBBG), the standards-setting body for bear management in the major Sierra Nevada wilderness areas. Next week, we’ll give you updates about how the industry grew from these beginnings, and the effect all of this has had on parks, forests, bears, and wilderness visitors. This edition was originally presented on August 24, 2006. Show number 143 [MP3 format; length 10:40; 2,561,641 bytes] Show number 143 script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.
Trout fishing Secrets.
Trout fishing Secrets Revealed – How to catch A Trout Everytime: When Spinner fishing Your Favorite Stream Or River! Trout fishing Secrets. – The Ban Rim Nam faction of the Puea Pandin Party on Tuesday threatened to oppose the allocation of Cabinet seats if its two MPs failed to secure appointments. The faction has nominated [...]
Modern Rain gear
This gear program presents reviews of two rain jackets and a poncho. An important part of keeping warm is keeping dry, and the first part you want to protect is your torso. Steve Nelson reviews the Antigravitygear Poncho Villa. Gail Staisil reviews the Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket. Jim Sabiston reviews the Integral Designs eVENT Cruiser Jacket. If you’re interested in reviewing for Backpack Gear Test (BGT), read: How to become a tester. Manufacturers provide more gear than the volunteers at BGT can keep up with. By becoming a tester, you can help your fellow wilderness travelers find out what gear will work for them. Show number 142 [MP3 format; length 9:57; 2,389,850 bytes] Show number 142, extended version [MP3 format; length 12:22; 5,939,060 bytes]Show number 142 script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.
