Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking

Lee Jacobson and Ken Poore joined me on stage to talk about the positives and negatives to social media and the outdoors. This Was in early February, live at the Marysville Opera House.

Lee started the Facebook Group Washington Hikers and Climbers which has over 132,000 members

Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/washingtonhikersandclimbers/

I had a great conversation with Kindra Ramos with Washington Trails Association. She answered my call today, Friday March 20th.

Washington is in the midsts of the Corona Virus, also known as Covid-19. We discuss some ways to safely navigate the outdoors, using the guidelines of social distancing.

https://www.wta.org/go-outside/social-distancing-hiking-in-the-time-of-coronavirus

https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/landmark-federal-funding

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/washingtontrails/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/washingtontrails/

Guest host Lawton “Disco” Grinter of the Trail Show interviews Yitka Winn about her Beer Lover’s Trail Guide to Colorado.

With 50 carefully selected trails all around Colorado; ranging from relaxing urban walks to more challenging mountain trails; Beer Hiking Coloradooffers a hike and a brew to suit anyone’s tastes. Explore the exceptional variety of Colorado’s landscapes and craft breweries—and reward yourself with a delicious local beer.

The book includes detailed descriptions of trail locations and routes; including skill level; elevation; length; and distance. You’ll also find key beer intel; such as flavor profiles; IBUs and brewery fun facts. With map references and downloadable GPX files; you will be able to easily find your way on the trails and from trailhead to brewery.

Purchase the book - https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Hiking-Colorado-Refreshing-Discover/dp/1948007150

Mark Wetherington was on before talking about Leave No Trace and is now a published guidebook author. This book has me completely inspired to get backpacking this summer!

Purchase-

https://www.amazon.com/Backpacking-Washington-Volcanic-Rainforest-Valleys/dp/0899978568

In Washington, backpackers can explore wild beaches, enjoy sparkling lakes and streams, hike amid stunning granite peaks, relax in wildflower meadows, and pass through unspoiled forests. Discover 26 of Washington’s best and most diverse backpacking trips (plus 13 bonus ones) with expert backpackers Douglas Lorain and Mark Wetherington. Backpacking Washington details the premier opportunities across the entire state. This fully updated edition describes scenic escapes ranging from one night to two weeks. Choose from carefully crafted trips in Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the North Cascades, the Olympic Coast, the Olympic Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, Salmo-Priest Wilderness, and more. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful landscapes, and attainable daily mileage goals.

This in-depth guide provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more―not to mention photographs and detailed trail maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you to find the exact adventure you seek. Whether you’re a novice backpacker or a veteran hiker, with this many options, you may have trouble deciding where to go first!

Jason Curtis lives in the Pacific Northwest. After hiking the Appalachian Trail, he decided to southbound the Pacific Crest Trail starting in his home state of Washington.