The Alpine Geek
Travis Prescott
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Explorer's Grand Slam with Lei Wang
The Alpine Geek
02/13/20 • 42 min
#004 - Meet Lei Wang, an accomplished mountaineer, author and public speaker who was the first Asian American and the first Chinese woman to reach the highest summits on each of the seven continents, as well as the North and South poles. It's called the "Explorer's Grand Slam", and few have achieved this incredible feat of determination, focus and skill.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode4
Time Entry Reservations at Mount Rainier National Park
The Alpine Geek
05/23/23 • 25 min
#023 - In this episode I describe the new "time entry reservation" system being proposed to start in Mount Rainier National Park as early as summer 2024. Please make sure your voice is heard by adding your comment during the open comment period that ends June 11th.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode23
Fastest Known Times with Jason Hardrath
The Alpine Geek
10/27/20 • 35 min
#022 - Jason Hardrath is a physical education teacher at Bonanza Elementary and a mountaineer known for tackling difficult mountaineering challenges in record times. He has a goal to complete 100 of these "fastest known times", or FKTs, and it over 3/4th of the way there.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode22
High Routes and Traverses with Kyle McCrohan
The Alpine Geek
10/03/20 • 30 min
#021 - Kyle McCrohan is the author and namesake behind the blog ClimberKyle.com. In this episode, we discuss what inspired Kyle to start his blog, why he is drawn to high routes and traverses, and what we would like to see for the future of hiking technology.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode21
PNW Peak Baggers with Bill Goodgion
The Alpine Geek
09/16/20 • 32 min
#020 - Bill Goodgion is the creator and admin of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Peak Baggers, a community of hikers, scramblers and climbers that pursue fulfillment on the summits of big mountains. Learn why he started the group and how he draws inspiration from the victories of its members, both large and small.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode20
Reflections on Rainier
The Alpine Geek
09/06/20 • 33 min
#019 - On August 8, 2020, fellow climbers Karen Wallace, Catrina Kindahl-Ross and myself climbed Mount Rainier via the Disappointment Cleaver route. This was the first successful summit for each of us and had been a multi-year goal for us. In this episode, we reflect on our experience and offer our thoughts and advice for any who may be considering attempting this Washington classic.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode19
CalTopo Founder Matt Jacobs
The Alpine Geek
08/22/20 • 32 min
#018 - Matt Jacobs is the creator of the acclaimed website CalTopo.com and its search-and-rescue-oriented sister site, SARTopo.com. This week I sit down with Matt to discuss the origins of these tools, thoughts on some of its unique features, and where the platform is going.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode18
Trails Less Traveled with Craig Romano
The Alpine Geek
07/10/20 • 50 min
#017 - Craig Romano is an award-winning author and co-author of over 20 trail guides covering Washington state. We discuss two of his upcoming releases, Urban Trails: Vancouver, Washington, and Day Hiking the North Cascades 2nd Edition, and he shares his tips and tricks for finding solitude on trails that are increasingly overcrowded.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode17
Outdoor Leadership Styles with Sam Sanders
The Alpine Geek
06/25/20 • 60 min
#015 - Sam Sanders discusses leadership in the outdoors. Weaving together material from NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) and even the book, "5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, she presents a framework to help current and aspiring leaders be more empathetic and responsive to the needs of their group.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode15
Mountain Guiding During a Pandemic
The Alpine Geek
07/02/20 • 48 min
#016 - Glen Young, climbing programs director for Miyar Adventures, describes how COVID-19 has impacted the guiding industry, and how Miyar Adventures is resuming guided trips under new precautions. He also discusses the creation of Karma Project, a non-profit that helps people living in remote Himalayan villages improve their lives by creating sustainable tourism companies.
To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:
https://alpinegeek.com/episode16
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Alpine Geek have?
The Alpine Geek currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does The Alpine Geek cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Climbing, Mountaineering, Backpacking, Podcasts, Hiking, Sports, Wilderness and Pacific Northwest.
What is the most popular episode on The Alpine Geek?
The episode title 'Fastest Known Times with Jason Hardrath' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Alpine Geek?
The average episode length on The Alpine Geek is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Alpine Geek released?
Episodes of The Alpine Geek are typically released every 7 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of The Alpine Geek?
The first episode of The Alpine Geek was released on Jan 29, 2020.
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