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

New York s Master Chefs: Jean-Jacques Rachous of La Cote Basque
New York’s Master Chefs: Jean-Jacques Rachous of La Cote Basque Step-by-step recipes. La Cote Basque had lost its glamorous aura by the time Jean-Jacques Rachou bought it in 1979. And few believed anyone could bring it back to it’s former glory. But soon, sophisticated diners of the city were abuzz with the word of [...]

WildeBeat Promo Clip
This is a 45 second promotional clip about the show.WildeBeat Promo [MP3 format; length 0:45; 792,815 bytes]

Keurig My K-Cup Reuseable Coffee Filter
Keurig My K-Cup Reuseable Coffee Filter K-Cup Adapter for B40 Elite, B50 Ultra, B60 Special Edition Keurig brewer / Allows you to use any gourmet ground coffee desired in your Keurig brewer – Secret recipe This documentary invites viewers to explore the mystery that is Buckethead, including two complete concerts and on-the-road footage. System [...]

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…

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 [...]

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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