Foot Stuff Podcast

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 107! 'John Brown Family Man' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we take a deep dive into local legend & abolitionist, John Brown. We hope you enjoy, thanks for listening. www.footstuffpodcast.com

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 106! 'Quicksand' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we take a deep dive into the legendary & deadly topic of...Quicksand! We hope you enjoy, thanks for listening. www.footstuffpodcast.com

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 105! 'Lightning Strikes' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we take a deep dive into lightning strikes in the outdoors, joined by friend of the pod Michaela Dunn. Michaela also discusses her recent article about overuse in the high peaks "How Much is too Much" from her blog H...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 104! 'Mt. Rainier National Park' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we take a deep dive into America's 4th National Park Mt. Rainier, joined by friend of the pod Chuck Pacer. For more information on Mt. Rainier check out the link below: https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm We hope y...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 103! 'POC in the Outdoors' We start this 103rd episode off a little differently than usual with a discussion about the state of the country right now, and how we unequivocally support the Black Lives Matter movement! After this we do share some of our recent Foot Stuff adventures but then get into our deep dive which is all about highlighting and amp...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 102! 'A Sand County Almanac' On today's 102nd episode as usual we talk about some of our recent local adventures, some Covid-19 related hiking recommendations & best practices, and then we deep dive into the life and times of Aldo Leopold and his book ‘A Sand County Almanac’. Some more Covid-19 guidelines specific to recreating in New York S...

Welcome to the 10th Blue Blaze episode of Foot Stuff Podcast.  On these shorter episodes (Side Trails) we will be discussing arts, media, & entertainment in the outdoor world. On todays episode the gang discuss and review 'The Impossible First' by Colin O’Brady  We start with a short history of O’Brady, then get into some of his previous world record breaking expeditions, before disc...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 100! 'Seeking Solitude' Hey gang, we are back! We have worked through the technical difficulties, the teleprompter is back up and running, and so are we.    On today's 100th episode as usual we talk about some of our recent local adventures, some hiker news, and then we deep dive into Seeking Solitude, what solitude means, and a few individuals...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 99! 'Keep it Local' Hey Gang, for the first time in our 99 episodes we were not all together to record. In following Covid-19 protocols Jeremy joins us via Skype, so we apologize for the slightly lower audio quality than you are used to. But anyways:   On today's episode as usual we talk about some of our recent adventures, some hiker news, and...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 98! 'Backcountry Skiing with Caitlin Kelly' On today's episode as usual we talk about some of our recent adventures, some hiker news, and then we welcomed back our good friend Caitlin Kelly to chat all about backcountry skiing. From gear, to favorite tours, we cover a little bit of everything!   You can check out some of Caitlin's writing h...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 97 'The Great American Rail-Trail' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, have a discussion about the ethics of flagging, and then Tyler leads us on a deep dive across the country along The Great American Rail-Trail. Rails to Trails website: https://www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/ We hope you enjoy, thanks for listening....

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 96 'Denali with Chris Lang' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, have a discussion about slide climbing, and then we welcome to studio 7 for the first time Chris Lang to talk about his climb of North America's highest peak, Mt. Denali. Chris is also an instructor with the Adirondack Mountain Club's Winter Mountaineering Sc...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 95 'Winter Camping on the NPT' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we welcome back to the studio Mary Glynn who regales us with tales of Winter Camping from her second winter thru-hike attempt of the Northville-Placid Trail. More Information on the NPT: http://nptrail.org/ Vote for Foot...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 94 'HAM Radio' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we take a deep dive into Ham Radio with special guest Ryan Nerp! Check out some resources below. The National Association for Amateur Radio: http://www.arrl.org/ Outdoor Media Summit Awards Nomination: https://outdoormediasummit.com/202...

Welcome to the 9th Blue Blaze episode of Foot Stuff Podcast.  On these shorter episodes (Side Trails) we will be discussing arts, media, & entertainment in the outdoor world. On todays episode the gang discuss and review 'The Road From Karakol' a production of Duct Tape Then Beer . We start with a biography of Kyle Dempster, the film's protagonist, then explore the country of Ky...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 92 'Yosemite National Park' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we take a deep dive into America's third National Park, Yosemite. For more information on Yosemite check out the link below: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm Also check out Erik Schlimmer's articles on Northeast...

Welcome to the 8th Blue Blaze episode of Foot Stuff Podcast.  On these shorter episodes (Side Trails) we will be discussing arts, media, & entertainment in the outdoor world. On todays episode the gang discuss and review 'Where You'll Find Me' by Ty Gagne. Matt & Jeremy lead an overview and discussion about this book which is based on an ill fated trip in the White Mountains...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 90! 'Ski Patrol' On today's episode we had the pleasure of being joined by our good friend Caitlin Kelly to chat all about her experiences working as a member of Whiteface Mountain's Ski Patrol. We also discuss heuristic traps, Caitlin's recent back country skiing adventures, and her writing for Powder Magazine! You can check out some...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 89! 'A Conversation with Forest Ranger Jim Giglinto Pt. 1' Welcome to the first episode of 2020! As usual we start things off by discussing some recent personal adventures, some hiker news stories, then we had the pleasure of being joined by Forest Ranger Jim Giglinto. With over 25+ years experience, most of that working in the high peaks region of t...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 88! 'A Christmas Miracle Pt. 3' That's right folks it's your favorite time of year again, the 3rd annual Foot Stuff Podcast holiday episode is here! Like always we start off with some personal adventures, then we get right into the miracles & news stories, and finally we share some spooky legends & fun facts about Christmas trees. W...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 87! 'The Arizona Trail' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then special guest Cowboy Dan is back to talk all about his recent Southbound Thru-Hike of the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail. For more info on the Trail: https://aztrail.org/ We hope you enjoy, thanks for listening. www.foo...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 86! 'Protect Our Winters' In todays episode as usual we discuss some Foot Stuff, talk about some recent news stories, and then we had the pleasure of welcoming back US Olympic Biathlete & Climate Change Activist Maddie Phaneuf. We chat with Maddie about her work as an athlete ambassador for Protect Our Winters, who they are, what they stand for,...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 85 'The North Face Endurance Challenge' In today's episode we had the pleasure of being joined by our good friend & trail runner Nick Arndt. We start it off as usual talking about some recent personal adventures, some hiker news, then a deep dive into Nick's most recent race, the 50 miler at The North Face Endurance Challenge in San Fra...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 84 'Poop Stuff' In today's episode we had the pleasure of being joined by Steve Popp, owner of Old Mountain Coffee Company in Keene Valley. We start it off as usual talking about some recent personal adventures, some hiker news, then a deep dive into disposing of human waste properly. Below is a link to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethi...

Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 83 'Cave Diving with John Napier' In today's episode we had the pleasure of being joined by US Army Veteran & Olympic Bobsledder, John Napier! John also has the interesting hobby of Cave Diving, and was happy to share his experiences with us on the show. We start it off as usual talking about some recent personal adventures, some hiker news,...