This wild places program is part 2 of an exploration of how mass media might be affecting people’s interest in getting into the wilderness. (Part 1 is here.) They came, they saw, they almost bought it; are these the kind of stories that inspire you to get into the wilderness? Do they represent the normal experience of a wilderness visitor? Steve answers this question with the help of: Fitz Cahall, creator and producer of the podcast, the Dirtbag Diaries. Tom Mangan, a newspaper editor, and hiking blogger. Scott Graham, author of the book Extreme Kids. (Scott also appeared in the WildeBeat editions 46 and 47.) Emily White, marketing and publicity specialist for Wilderness Press. Andrew Skurka, noted long-distance hiker, the first to hike the 6,875 mile Great Western Loop. Ryan Jordan, founder and publisher of Backpacking Light Magazine, and participant in the Arctic 1,000 Expedition. Our thanks to Fitz Cahall for supplying the recording of his interview, and for permission to use an excerpt from his show, No Big Deal. WildeBeat members can download extended bonus interviews with Andrew Skurka and Ryan Jordan from our WildeBeat Insider’s web pages. Show number 127 [MP3 format; length 9:57; 2,391,424 bytes] Combined show numbers 126 & 127 [MP3 format; length 18:17; 8,777,628 bytes] Show number 127 script Show number 126 & 127 combined script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.

Redneck Zombies
redneck Zombies Customer Review: 5 stars for a few reasons Normally a movie of such low budget and acting skills would not receive about 3 stars. There are a few reasons why I have given it 4 stars. 1. The ending of the film is great. Most low budget zombie films are […]

Getting Around GPS
This skills program discusses things you need to know before relying on a portable GPS receiver. Finding your way there and finding your way home is not always so easy in the wilderness. Steve talks with author Stephen Hinch who wrote the book, outdoor Navigation with GPS. Stephen is a high-tech executive with technical knowledge of the GPS system and a love of wilderness travel. A GPS receiver can make navigaton easier, but what do you need to know to use it, and what do you need to know when it’s not making it easier? What should you look for if you’re shopping for one? What’s the easiest way to use one in order to keep from getting lost? Stephen also mentions orienteering as a great way to learn navigation skills to use when you can’t use GPS. Through the U.S. Orienteering Federation, you can find a local club that can teach you more traditional navigation skills. Show number 124 [MP3 format; length 9:59; 2,398,734 bytes] Show number 124, extended version [MP3 format; length 12:11; 5,855,052 bytes] Show number 124 script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.

REDNECK HORN
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David and Scott Orr With Big Stringer Of Fish
David and Scott Orr went fishing and landed a big stringer of bluegill and catfish. Looks like they had a big cleaning job! This pictures is from 1993…

Bad Fire, Good Fire, part 1
This wild places program is part one of a look at the effects of wild fires. Smoky the Bear says, only you can prevent wild fires. But sometimes you can’t, and in some ways, that’s not all bad. We play a part of a TV news report about a wild fire that burned about half of California’s Henry Coe State Park. This park contains the nearest wilderness area to us, the Orestimba Wilderness. Kathleen Good tells us about the largest of last year’s wild fires in California, the Zaca Fire in the Los Padres National Forest, which burned both the Dick Smith Wilderness and the San Rafael Wilderness. Steve tours the damage at Henry Coe State Park with ranger John Verhoeven. Ben Lawhon, education director for the Leave No Trace Center for outdoor Ethics, reminds us about responsible use of fire on backcountry and wilderness outings. Next week, in part 2, scientists study what happens to a wild place after a fire. Show number 136 [MP3 format; length 9:54; 2,378,785 bytes] Show number 136 script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.

Skiing More of Utah
This wild places program provides a ski guide’s advice on how to get away from the crowds at the very popular ski resorts in Utah. Guest correspondent Kurt Repanshek visited the Mill Creek trailhead in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Salt Lake City. There he met backcountry ski guide and guide book author Tyson Bradley. Tyson wrote the book, Backcountry Skiing Utah. Tyson talks about the many mountain ranges in Utah that provide a wide range of exceptional opportunities for backcountry and wilderness skiing, whether you’re an advanced-beginner cross country skier, or you’re an expert alpine or telemark skier. He points out that if you are comfortable on your skis, and you’re fit enough to hike three miles and gain a thousand feet, then you’re plenty fit to get into the backcountry on terrain appropriate for your skills. Tyson also mentions that sometimes in the deep, dry snow of Utah, you might have a greater chance to be at risk from avalanches. Our edition number 74, Staying on Top of the Snow, provides an introduction to avalanche safety. One of the most important things to do before you go out is to check with the Utah Avalanche Center for the day’s forecast. Kurt Repanshek regularly writes and occasionally podcasts on his National Parks Traveler web-zine. Show number 128 [MP3 format; length 9:51; 2,369,060 bytes] Show number 128, extended high-quality stereo version [MP3 format; length 11:17; 10,836,502 bytes] Show number 128 script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.

Reprise: Really Cool camping, part 1
This skills program is an introduction to snow camping. Snow camping is really cool, but it doesn’t have to be cold if you know what you’re doing. This is a reprise of our program number 26 of January 19, 2006. Steve interviewed Mike Clelland, a winter camping instructor for the National outdoor Leadership School. He’s also the illustrator and co-author of Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book. In this part, Mike talks about clothing, campsite selection, and shelter. Next week in part two, he’ll tell you the rest you need to know to get started. Show number 119 [MP3 format; length 9:43; 2,335,118 bytes] Show number 119 script JOIN NOW — Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.

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