Solo Backpacking Mt. Rainier's Wonderland Trail with Cat Eckrode
03/12/20 • 62 min
Cat Eckrode takes listeners on her journey starting with when doing the Wonderland Trail was simply an idea she had. She shares going from backpacking novice to solo backpacking this loop around Mt. Rainier. We talk logistics, planning, permits, gear, food and everything else you might want to consider.
Cat also shares how she was inspired to help others who are new to backpacking through starting her business - The Outdoor Adventure Kind. Based in Portland, Oregon, she shares her knowledge through coaching, leading hikes and guest speaking. You'll also find her on Facebook Live and Instagram Live if you're not in the area.
If you're interested in learning more about the Wonderland Trail you can also visit:
National Park Service
Connect with Cat:
Website: The Outdoor Adventure Kind
Instagram: @theoakind
Facebook: @theOAKind
Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Other resources I found helpful:
Increasing odds on getting a Wonderland Trail permit blog postSpecial thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!
Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
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Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.
Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license.
Connect with Hike:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Cat Eckrode takes listeners on her journey starting with when doing the Wonderland Trail was simply an idea she had. She shares going from backpacking novice to solo backpacking this loop around Mt. Rainier. We talk logistics, planning, permits, gear, food and everything else you might want to consider.
Cat also shares how she was inspired to help others who are new to backpacking through starting her business - The Outdoor Adventure Kind. Based in Portland, Oregon, she shares her knowledge through coaching, leading hikes and guest speaking. You'll also find her on Facebook Live and Instagram Live if you're not in the area.
If you're interested in learning more about the Wonderland Trail you can also visit:
National Park Service
Connect with Cat:
Website: The Outdoor Adventure Kind
Instagram: @theoakind
Facebook: @theOAKind
Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Other resources I found helpful:
Increasing odds on getting a Wonderland Trail permit blog postSpecial thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!
Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Track Info:
Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.
Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license.
Connect with Hike:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]
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Backpacking Long Trails with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas
Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, shares her tips and advice for prepping for your next long distance hike. We cover her book from Backpacker called "Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike" which covers selecting gear, planning your budget and schedule, what life is like on the trail and even tips about how to tell your work, friends and family.
In our conversation, Liz also covers urban hiking, being an long time advocate for American Hiking Society's Hike the Hill event and how she and her hiking partner founded Treeline Review, a new type of gear review site that will bring you the best of what's tried and true so whatever you're doing in the outdoors, you can feel confident that the gear you take will last.
Connect with Liz:
Check out her book: Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike
Treeline Review: www.treelinereview.com
Instagram: @treelinereview
Facebook: @treelinereview
Liz can be found over at:
www.eathomas.com
Instagram: @lizthomashiking
Facebook: @lizthomashiking
Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected] Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!
Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Track Info:
Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.
Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license.
Connect with Hike:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Next Episode
On The Trail: Blood Mountain
Blood Mountain is the highest summit on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. This bonus episode takes you to the summit via the most direct route. Starting at the Byron Reece Trailhead and connecting to the A.T. - you'll reach the summit in just over 2 miles and tackling over 1400 feet of elevation gain.
Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]
Resources I found helpful:
Atlanta Trails hiking guide
Roots Rated trail reviewSpecial thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!
Music track "I am Yours" by Thorn & Shout under the Creative Commons license.
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Connect with Hike:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]
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