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PODCAST

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking

Rudy Giecek Hiker Backpacker Radio Host

Interviews make the show feel like a radio channel dedicated to hikes and backpacks. So, put on your boots, pack a tent and sleeping bag and listen in! Have a guest idea or question- rudy@cascadehikerpodcast.com

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All Episodes

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100 My Parents Pam and Ed Giecek

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/03/12

My parents talk about life on the trail over the years. My grandpa, Al Christensen, is mentioned a lot because he was the person who ignited the outdoor passion in our family.My pop also tells the story of my Uncle, Mark Christensen, on a backpack packing trip in the seventies.We talk about me growing up in Granite Falls and my mom, who worked summers at Camp Silverton up the Mountain Loop Highway in the mid 70's. She also skied Mount Pilchuck regularly and tells some funny stories.Luxe Tents! Try a

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Bonus 015 Craig Romano Talks Social Media Fame

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/03/07

I decided to ask Craig Romano about the 8th Leave no Trace principle I was introduced to in episode 084 with Mark Wetherington.Craig talk about the redundancy of photos used gain more followers on social media.

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099 Stacey Arnold Photographer

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/03/05

Stacey Arnold is a hiking photographer from Northern Oregon. We talk about how the camera works and having an eye for taking good pictures.We also talk about finding the pictures than just sunsets and sunrises. She mentioned her macro lens and how often she uses it for those up close pictures of small leaves and flowers.We also chat about the importance of saving photos and how Stacey recommends doing that. Join Stacey for Private photography

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Bonus 014 Wilderness Rap Artist Aria Zoner

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/02/28

Aria Zoner talks about his Youtube Channel where he posts, among other great content, some self made tracks he has written. We talk about the one which stuck out to me, Wilderness. The beat for this track is Rain Man by Sourze; Zoner said that he mainly gets free beats off of the internet for his raps.I ask him about his skateboarding and he tells about how is old DJ gigs. He ties all of this together with his hiking and his lifestyle to bring lyrics coming from who he is and what he believes in.The

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098 Urban Trails Bellingham with Craig Romano

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/02/26

Craig Romano comes on the show to talk about his newest guidebook Urban Trails Bellingham. It is one of the first guidebooks in a new series to trails that are close to town. The series is aimed at those of us looking for an accessible nature outing—trails we can get to quickly, via public transportation or a short drive, that offer a quality outdoor experience without the need for special gear or major effort.These are trails perfect for families, first-time trail users, or athletes looking for a

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Bonus 013 Old Gear with Malcolm Bates and Jim Liming

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/02/21

Jim Liming tagged along with Malcolm Bates today and we had quite a chat abou t the differences between the gear they used back in the 60's to what they use today. I also bring up some other gear and ask them about their feelings on carrying certain items in the back country.Luxe Tents! Try a tarp teepeeand lighten your pack weight.https://luxe-hiking-gear.com

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097 Kelly Kate Warren An Injury Ends Her PCT Hike

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/02/20

Kelly Kate Warren was on episode 54 where we talked about her upcoming attempt to thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail. She was chosen by the Pacific Crest Trail Association to be a "P3" representative for them, promoting positive trail etiquette.Kelly Kate was injured and had to leave the trail, and her summer dreams, behind her. The miles she completed were great and we discuss some of the positive sides of her hike.Trail maintenance and support of those working in the backcountry is a top priority

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096 Adam Sawyer Guidebook Author

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/02/19

Adam Sawyer is an outdoor and travel writer, photographer, guide and published author based out of Portland, Oregon. We talk about him writing as the Portland Hiking Examiner for Examiner.com.In addition to online writing for Travel Oregon, Eater, Canoe & Kayak, Red Tricycle, and Tillamook Coast, his work has appeared in Northwest Travel & Life, 1859, Portland Monthly, Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Journal, OnTrak, 1889, and Backpacker Magazines.We talk about the books he has authored.His

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Bonus Show 012 Just me Catching Up

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/02/14

I read off my supporters on Patreon and iTunes reviews. Also tell all the upcoming shows I have already recorded. I slip off my mic at some point....I also talk about my new sponsors and how we hooked up!Luxe Tents! Try a tarp teepeeand lighten your pack weight.https://luxe-hiking-gear.comWaymark Gear CompanyHeavy duty ultralight backpackshttps://www.waymarkgearco.com

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095 Heather "Anish" Anderson

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2018/02/05

Heather grew up outside, building forts and climbing trees. Her family would go camping often, but never included hiking in their outdoor time. Heather started to notice she was getting overweight by the time she had entered Middle School and continued to gain weight into High School. She would run or exercise for a week and then give up. Sports were not something she did, perferring to read or write instead.She found hiking when she was sixteen. Her family rented a cabin and her father announced

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Bonus Show 011 REI talk on The Arizona Trail

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/02/02

Sirena Dufault is on to talk about her upcoming talks at REI's flagship store in Seattle, Washington. The Arizona Trail is an 800 mile trail which starts at the Mexican border and finishes at the Arizona/Utah border.She walks us through the outline of the trail and how she will be displaying her talk. We also brag a bit on her, as she has hiked the Arizona Trail twice and completed countless days of trail maintanence along the

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094 Disco Author, Podcaster and Documentariam

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/01/29

Lawton "Disco" Grinter is the producer and co-host of popular long distance hiking podcast The Trail Show.We talk about his many thru hikes, including a triple crown and the Pacific Crest Trail twice. His many adventures have fed the pages of his first book - I Hike. He announced that he plans to write a second hiking book about his international hikes he has completed since authoring his first book.We also talk about his movie - The Walkumentary. He talks about the gear he used to record and he

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093 Freedom Hikes with Laura Esquivel

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/01/22

Laura Esquivel started Freedom Hikesa year ago to raise money, hoping she could help set people free from sexual slavery. Rescue Freedom is the organization that she funnels her raised money to. Thirty hikers joined her, raising $21,000 in her first year.Of the 30 hikers joining Laura, some didn’t train as much as she would have hoped. They hiked the Enchantment all the way through in one day. It is a 24 mile trail end to end. Laura describes some folks in the group having "found" themselves out in

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Bonus Show 010 Women Hiking Alone

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/01/20

Anastasia Allison and Stacy Arnold sit down to chat about their experiences and advice for women solo hiking. Both ladies have different levels of experience out in the wilderness and give some good tips to other women hikers. A lot of what we talk about would pertain to anyone out on a solo hike.Anastasia has been on the podcast before. find her podcast-anastasiaallison.libsyn.comStacey Arnold Photography-www.facebook.com/staceyarnoldphotography/?pnref=lhc

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092 Allgood - Whitney LaRuffa

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/01/15

Whitney “Allgood” LaRuffa is the current President of ALDHAWest.org,who hosts the Gathering once a year, bringing together many people that love long trails.Allgood was a Boy Scout who found a passion for the Appalachian Trail as soon as he found out about it. For three years in High School he saved money washing dishes to pay for his AT thru hike in 1996, the year after he graduated.In 1997 and 1998 he worked as a Ridge Runner followed by some smaller thru hikes on the West Coast before thru hiking

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091 Craig Romano Guidebook Author

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/01/08

Coming to Washington for the first time,Craig Romanofirst rode his bike across the country and ended in the state on three different occasions. He finally decided to stay and hike awhile after his final trip."Rattlesnake ledge was a footpath past a locked gate. There were more roads in those days also. We lose access to trails when we lose those roads,” Craig says when asked about his experiences when he first started hiking in Washington.He was always a fan of guidebooks, devouring all of the old

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090 Hiking for Dad on the Pacific Northwest Trail

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2018/01/01

Analeise Dowd had a goal to thru hike the Pacific Northwest Trail this past summer. In her first leg of the trail, she injured her knee and was forced to slow down. This opened the opportunities for more pictures! With the injury, Analeise was hiking only about 15 miles a day, which is not a lot of mileage for a typical thru hiker. In episode 60 Dowd's plans to blog from the trail and update her website were one of the things she was looking forward to. With a lack of service along the PNT she

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Bonus Show 009 The Trail Show: Talking Hiking...

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2017/12/30

Lawton "Disco" Grinter and I talk hiking podcasts!Two hiking podcasters talk about hiking podcasts!Disco from The Trail Showand I talk about:N2Backpacking.comThe Pox & Puss Podcast - An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker ExperienceTrailside RadioThe First 40 Miles PodcastSounds of the TrailKids Cascade Hiker PodcastRoutes PodcastThe Dirtbag DiariesHiker Trash PodcastThe Inspired Adventurepreneur PodcastI also talk about my new tent-Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers!Join

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089 Lint Hikes - Ultralight Triple Triple Crown Thru...

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2017/12/25

Clint " Lint" Bunting drops the "C" off of his name when out o the trail or hanging out in the trail communities.We chat about his first thru hike in 2003 which was the Ice Age Trail, a long trail in Wisconsin. With a heavy pack, he fell in love with hiking along this trail.He found the Appalachian Trail next and thru hiked that. This would be the start of his triple-triple crown, meaning he eventually hiked the Appalachian Trail, The Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail three ties

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088 Cameron Eldred - Canadian Family Outdoorsman

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking ·

2017/12/18

Cameron Eldred is pushed into trail running by the intensity of his daughters. He and his whole family enjoy the Pacific Northwest and being from Canada, they dip down into the states often.He describes their trips in the Enchantments, Lake O'Hara and Assiniboine; Three of this families bucket List hiking adventures.Cameron leaves extremely early on his hikes to gain seclusion from other hikers. He doesn't like to see social media discussions with people talking about going into the Wilderness to

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