Rocks and Roots

The R&R duo are bringing you some trail news this episode!  You will laugh, you will cry, and you may not listen after this episode…we certainly hope not the last two because we do love our listeners.  New trails and some more unknown ones and real talk on politicizing our hobby are on the docket today! Check out the GET! https://www.greateasterntrail.net And how about some IAT love? https://iat-s...

Cranky and Tumbles hang out with section hikers and hostel owners Yardsale and her daughter Sidewinder.  We discuss the AT and the dedication and costs of being a section hiker or LASHer.   We also chat about starting a hostel business from the ground up and how to juggle your hiking while running a hiking based business.   Lookout Hostel off of Rte 309 in PA will be open to hikers at a first come...

Tumbles and Cranky return to the Catskills for what turned out to be a gorgeous winter walk in the woods. Highlights were the historic Catskills Mountain House and an almost frozen Kaaterskill Falls.  Needless to say but we’re ready for winter! Other topics on this episode include Thanksgiving histories, tasting blood, and mountain mating practices. Tune in!

Don’t be an asshole. That’s the name of the game.  Tumbles and Cranky go over some social media faux pas that have come up recently on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Instagram as well as get a hearty hello from some nice folks in Africa.  The episode is rounded out with talking about how your hiking/backpacking kit works well preparing for potential real world issues.  Enjoy!

The R&R team completed the Randall’s Island (NYC) Go Nuts for Donuts 10k today and they're here bring you some tips as to why they felt strong so strong after the beast Stowe Half Marathon, how they trained, what they ate (Halloween candy!) and why acknowledging and overcoming the pain cave is so important.  NYCRuns has great organized races all throughout New York City if any locals are intereste...

Cranky and Tumbles have made their safe return to the AT as they conquer another section of Shenandoah National Park.  A pleasant 21 miles gets the duo to mile 912 and an eye toward the end of their 101 AT journey of the park (about time!).  Chats about the park’s layout of the trail, the campsites and the new Guthook app update which is now called FarOut. Guthook forever.  Shenandoah cabins: http...

Another exciting update from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has crossed our desks and we’re here for it.  The organization has repeatedly proven that they care about everything but hiking, hikers and their AT achievements.  We implore you to explore other hiker loving organizations such as the Appalachian Mountain Club ( www.outdoors.org ) and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Associat...

Tumbles and Cranky have been hard at work (as well as) training for the Stowe, Vermont Von Trapp Mountain Half Marathon.  The duo as well as the lovely Mrs. Cranky give their after action report on the trail race; the ups, uphills, and downs of the course, the hang ups, the weather and so much more on this episode! http://www.trappmountainmarathon.com

A great chat with Rip Van Winkle Adventure Guide Greg Calabrese!  We tackle the Catskills and the southwest in this episode and we promise it’s extremely informative as well as entertaining!  Check out Greg’s guide company and give him some love on the Gram! https://ripvanwinkleadventureguides.com/your-guide https://instagram.com/rvwadventureguides?utm_medium=copy_link  

Tumbles is back from her Tour du Mont Blanc hike and she gets down and dirty talking about the “most popular hike in the world.” Extra special guest includes Mrs. Cranky. Thanks for joining us!

On another solo episode, Cranky discusses the Old Rag Trail in the Shenandoah. He reminds us that hiking is not just a job. It’s a fucking adventure!

Cranky’s first solo episode! While Tumbles is away, I talk about an upcoming hike, deaths on Everest, and New Hampshire hermit people!

Cranky is back this week as he and Tumbles  go over last week’s episode, talk about Tumbles’ upcoming excursion, and get a talking to by the PoPo’s (all is well). Enjoy! 

Tumbles is flying solo this episode as the Crank and Mrs. Crank are on vacay.  T dives into the story of Clare Nelson, who was severely injured while visiting Joshua Tree National Park and clues you in on what to do and what not to do in situations like hers. Enjoy! The original Clare Nelson interview on Outside podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alone-and-injured-in-the-wild/id109050...

Chris Calabrese has quite the trail and peak bagging resume to his name. A New Englander through and through, Chris has completed the NE 111 (which is the 4000 footers of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York) along with other amazing trail lists in the northeast.  We talk about hiking while on Keto, sleep regimens, and tons more on this exciting episode.  For the hiker rescue article, see b...

Cranky and Tumbles are here to talk about ascent and trail fails along with what they learned about nature and themselves.  A flashback to 2018 makes them go all introspective (and shit).  Enjoy!

Cranky and Tumbles do a full recap of their experience climbing Mount Washington via the Tuckerman Ravine trail   Tune in for lots of helpful hints on how to make your Washington ascent as pleasant as possible.  Also, bonus history bits and a derelict castle!

Tina is just an all around badass.  List oriented with an amazing training team behind her, Tina talks about her New England 67 quest, her 52 with a View quest and how her gym provided the motivation to conquer her goals. Join us!

Cranky and Tumbles are coming at ya from deep in the ADK.  Updates from last week summiting Phelps Mt and detailing today’s Mount Colden, it was a gorgeous day in the Adirondacks.  Some rambling, some McStumbling, some chilly water, all’s well with the Dream Team. 

Tumbles and Cranky did it!  They summited Mount Madison within their year goal. Tune in for trail and summit review, gear choices, corpsicle stories and a whole lot more. *Not sponsored by Reese’s, SmartPop, or Verdi sparkling wine. 

Cranky and Tumbles are back in the Shenandoahs for a quick day hike.  Why are tattoos and whores relevant to this?  Check it out on today’s episode!

If you want helpful Marcy summiting hints, Teddy Roosevelt history and overall Adirondack goodness, part 2 provides.  Stick around til the end of this episode for a new tv show concept by Team Tumbles.  Guaranteed to be a blockbuster. 

We’re back!  Did you miss us?  As an ease back into hiking after a month of running, Tumbles and Cranky take on Mt Marcy in the Adirondacks, the highest point in New York State.  Coming at ya live from Marcy Dam, the dream team talk gear and books. 

Cranky and Tumbles dissect the latest bs from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.  30+ minutes of pure ranting and raving.  It’s deserved.  #pureimagination

**Correction: Episode 16** Hey hiker trash, we’re back for yet another Shenandoah hike (there will be another 3 trips in this park, so get comfortable).  Freezing temps in May, ancient Antarctica, BJs, and lesbians round out this episode.  Is it as bad as you think?  Find out!  Book title: Fingerprints of the Gods