Counting Up Essentials, part 1
This skills program is the first 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. Next week, in part two, we’ll finish Doug’s list, and you’ll find out what happened to Amy. Show number 78 [MP3 format; length 9:48; 2,354,179 bytes] Show number 78 script
Reprise: A Winter Storm Warning
This skills program is a reprise of show numbers 15 and 16, first posted on October 20th, 2005. It’s the story of backpacker Mike Bargetto and his three relatives, who started out on a casual autumn backpacking trip in October of 2004. The weather was pleasant when they arrived at their Rae Lake camp site, in California’s John Muir Wilderness. Unfortunately, the weather changed drastically, and their only hope was a rescue. The rescue team was lead by Lieutenant Phil Caporale, of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue unit. He and Mike tell the story of the rescue from both perspectives. See the supplemental information link, below, to learn about how you can be better prepared for unexpected mountain storms, and how to stay safe in such conditions. Follow that link, as well, for a bonus audio clip of our interview with Lieutenant Phil Caporale, with his final analysis of Mike and his companion’s predicament. Show number 67 [MP3 format; length 9:51; 2,367,487 bytes] Show number 67, extended version [MP3 format; length 11:47; 5,660,704 bytes] Show number 67 script Supplemental information
Crabbing Catching and Cooking Tips
Visit and enjoy Crabbing Catching and Cooking Tips. Featuring catching Crab, Crab gear and Crab recipes. Halibut fishing and Cooking Tips Welcome to the Halibut fishing and Cooking Tips. A complete Halibut fishing news center, Featuring Halibut gear, Recipes [...]
Winter OR 2007
This gear program is a report on the Winter 2007 outdoor Retailer’s Expo. When the outdoor industry gathers, it’s a major expedition for the folks at Backpack Gear Test; but it isn’t all about the toys. Jason Boyle1, Raymond Estrella2, and Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd3 report on the most interesting gear they hope to test for BackpackGearTest.ORG. They comment on products by: GoLite1, Snow Peak1, MSR1, Primus1, Fox River1, Injinji1, Sierra Designs2, Osprey Packs2, Blue Desert3, MontBell3, and Go Pro3. Backpack Gear Test has more gear to review than reviewers. You might be able to get free gear to review. Read: How to become a tester. As a wrap-up, we invited Kurt Repanshek to comment on a larger issue facing the outdoor industry. His commentary includes a statement by Peter Metcalf, president of Black Diamond Equipment. More of Kurt’s commentary is available on his web site, National Parks Traveler. Show number 75 [MP3 format; length 9:42; 2,331,316 bytes] Show number 75, extended version [MP3 format; length 11:16; 5,416,178 bytes] Show number 75 script Bonus segment, original reports from BGT [MP3 format; length 14:22; 1,724,628 bytes]
Park Pass Pique
This wild places program investigates the new America The Beautiful National Parks and Federal Lands Interagency Recreation Pass. Is this new public lands pass a sneaky price hike, or a great new bargain? Steve visits Muir Woods National Monument and buys a new National Parks Pass. He tells the rest of the story with the help of: Alex Picavet, the Public Information Officer of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Jim Bedwell, National Director of Recreation and Heritage Resources for the United States Forest Service. Kurt Repanshek, author of the National Parks Traveler blog. Scott Silver, executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group, Wild Wilderness. Ian Cook and Amanda Barnes, Muir Woods hikers visiting from Middletown, New York. The America The Beautiful National Parks and Federal Lands Interagency Recreation Pass will be available at most federal fee areas, including national parks, after January 1st, 2007. In the remaining week or so, the original National Park Pass with the Golden Eagle sticker, or the Golden Eagle Pass, looks like a pretty good deal. Show number 70 [MP3 format; length 9:58; 2,393,153 bytes] Show number 70, extended high-fidelity stereo [MP3 format; length 11:21; 10,899,595 bytes] Show number 70 script
Ochsenschlager: Let s go cruising for tanagers
Kane County Chronicle – Birding by Boat Join world traveler and bird watcher Jack Pomatto on a bird-watching trip on the Fox River. Board the paddle boat at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles and cruise for waterfowl, shorebirds and spring migrants. Please bring a pair of Side roads: Summer [...]
