Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking

Traveling with Baggage: A Guide for the Hesitant Hiker Sarah Tiedemann came on to talk about her book that was written from her own fears on the trail and while camping. She mixes in her personal struggles throughout the book which reads like a guide. There are chapters on both animals and insects in the woods, covering a range of regions.  If you know someone who is held back from hiking or backpacking because of a fear, then this is a great book to help them figure out those fears and try to find a solution to help them get try to overcome those fears. Find her at: www.sarahdtiedemann.com Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE

Stuke Sowle is a trail runner that puts up some impressive mileage. Glacier Peak summit car to car in one day he has done a number of times and is nearly unbelievable! He talks about some of his accomplishments and I ask about some of his critics. It seems that trail running can be looked at in a negative spotlight by some traditional hikers. I also took questions from people that know Stuke and knew exactly what to ask! To read about his adventures got to: https://choosemountains.com/ambassadors/#/stukesowle/ Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE Don't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers! @N_CascadeHiking Like our Facebook Page CLICK HERE On Instagram Cascade Hiker Podcast Check out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

In 1987, Malcolm Bates published the book Three Fingers: The Mountain, The Men and a Lookout. Three Fingers Mountain is the most recognizable peak seen from nearly anywhere in the I-5 corridor of Snohomish County, though non-hikers may not even know its name. Bates recounts the history he learned while researching the lookout atop the South "finger". A chance encounter with Harold Engles, the man whose persistence is responsible for the placement of the lookout, while Bates was running a fifty mile trail run through the Glacier Peak Wilderness. In the years to follow Bates and Engles would met for an interview that was the spark plug for the book. The way that Bates describes his meeting of the major role players of these early days in Darrington and the surrounding mountains is unforgettable. Listen to hear him describe Harold Engles, Harry Tucker, Harland Eastwood, Ed Towne, Harold Weiss, and the Bedal sisters Edith and Jean. In our interview I found out that Malcolm Bates wrote another book, Cascade Voices. Having since read through the book, I can let you know that this is essential for Washington Climbers who enjoy the historic side of the sport. Bates was able to talk to the top few climbers of every century from the 20's to the 90's. Older notables that appear in Cascade Voices are: Emily Harris, Norval Grigg, Wolf Bauer, Fred Beckey, Harvey Manning, Jim Whittaker and Lowell Skoog. If you have not read the book about Three Fingers, then listen to this interview and get an audio version of the history that time may forget. Join Me at Patreon to get exclusive content! Click HERE

Hadley was on episode 2. We talked all about his preparations and plans for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail last summer. We talk about how his plans changed from the start and some of the highlights of his trip. Check out his website: https://www.kanhike.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KanHike/

046 Predators of the Heart Owner David Coleburn

The Mount Baker Ultra Marathon has been in existence since Dan Probst first organized an attempt in 2013. The 108 mile run, started by touching Bellingham Bay and then summiting 10,781 foot Mount Baker before turning around and running back to the start. This year will be the first year that it is an official race. Logistically avoiding areas that needed hard to attain permitting, Dan Probst has moved the event to Concrete, Washington. Nestled between the hills of the Cascade Mountains along the Skagit River, Concrete is a perfect beginning to an ultra run.  History has given way to the future. The Mount Baker Marathon was a competition that lasted from 1911 to 1913. According to Jason Miller, Mayor of Concrete, there was a short lived rivalry between the towns of Concrete and Bellingham, racing to the summit of Baker from either side. Read Jesse Williams' first hand account (HERE) of the 2016 finish by 12 runners, which included three runners of previous years. This is the last year the race was ran on the Bellingham side as a "fun" run and not a race. Probst has been trying to get approval by various land managers to create the Bellingham-Mount Baker Trail. Read more and see a map at http://www.cascademountainrunners.org/mount-baker-trail/  To sign up for this years race go to: https://www.mtbakerultra.com

Tom Davenport explains the history of nwhikers.net, a much needed website that gave hikers a forum to discuss hikes and destinations. He talks about some of the people that helped start the site and some of the early contributors. NWHikers gave hikers a place to talk to one another about hikes before social media opened the door. He speaks about the difference early on between his site and the WTA trip reports. NWHikers.net is still a very active forum with lots of fun discussions. The main page offers many distinct categories from Trail talk, trip reports and on trail stewardship to History and trip planning.

Tami Asars wrote the popular guidebook to Mount Rainier's premium hike, Hiking The Wonderland Trail. She talks about campsites along the trail and most importantly how to reserve your spots for this summers adventure. We also discuss her app designed to help hikers navigate their way to an enjoyable Wonderland experience. At the end of the episode Tami gives a few tips that she has learned about how to lighten up your pack.

Gabi Fulcher hiked the John Muir Trail (JMT) in the summer of 2014. She had quite the experience on her first long trail that she wrote a book about it; I Had a Dream, I Lived it CLICK HERE. She captures the highs and lows of her three week hike in the Sierra Mountains of California's Yosemite National Park. She is now planning on hiking the full Pacific Crest Trail this Spring and Summer. We talk about her preparations, getting very specific about her camera gear. Follow her adventures at https://thirst4adventure.com

Geolyn Carvin started the single panel cartoon about 15 years ago after she started to section hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Boots, the character, is a girl that doesn't work and has nothing but time to hike. She is not bothered by problems on the trail that seem to put a damper on other hikers around her.Boots is also the trail name given by other hikers to Geolyn, who has finished the PCT now as well as the Tahoe Rim Trail. She has a "regular" job working for hiking famed Tarptent. Take time to also check out her music found on her website! As for her cartoon, it can be found: Facebook- Boots McFarland Catoon

Jeff Kish is back to tell us all about the Pacific Northwest Trail. We talk trail towns along the route, the starting and ending points and everything in-between. We talk about the history of the PNT from its creator Ron Strickland to the current state of this National Scenic Trail. To research for your hike or to join the PNT go to: http://www.pnt.org

Jeff Kish has hiked both the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) and now works for the PNT. After hiking the PCT he became an immediate advocate, trying to help other hikers and future hikers alike. As son as he finished his thru hike of the PNT, he did the exact same thing! This passion took him all the way to now working for the PNT and helping the trail itself. His talk about the Washington section of the trail has inspired me to start section hiking the trail. Become a member of the PNT: http://www.pnt.org/get-involved/membership/ Visit the website: pnt.org

038 Me on 2017 Goals

Nick Lenn brings his son on most hikes. He has some tips and tricks that have helped them both enjoy each and every trip. Check out his ideas! He also is a part of the podcast Heli Nation.

Melissa Lynn Lieser tells us all about her company, Backpacker's Bistro, which makes delicious sounding trail meals. She explains the process of making them and most importantly how much healthier they are than other brands on the market. 2008 winner of the French Culinary Institute's Top Chef award, Melissa combined her passions for backpacking and food when she founded Backpacker's Bistro in 2016 with a simple philosophy: we believe that the most satisfying and healthy meals begin with whole, real foods. We believe in finding quality products from sustainable sources, locally if possible.