Broken Laces Podcast
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We had such a good time drafting national parks last year (Episode 17), we had to do it again. This time, we're drafting hiking trails, on a 50 mile budget.Jeremy Jones (see Episode 1) and my brother Jeff Smith (see Episode 17) join me
Rowan Smith, the founder of Summit Strength, is one of the world’s only specialist hiking coaches. With over 10 years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Rowan coaches hikers from across the globe, creating 100% tailored coaching. He targets i
Jessie is the US Program Manager for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation initiative (Y2Y), whose mission is to connect and protect habitat across 2,000 miles (3,200 km) and inspire others to engage in similar work. Jessie’s conservat
In Season 2, I detailed my hike of the 220+ miles of the John Muir trail. This season, I'm excited to share my most recent hike of the Collegiate Loop, a 160 mile loop (obviously) that is part of the much longer, 500 mile long Colorado Trail.
Snake River Brewery's Luke Bauer joins the podcast to talk about a hodgepodge of his favorite things, including craft beer, Wyoming hikes, and packrafting. Luke has worked in the craft beer industry 12+ years, as well as several years
Eli Bernstein joins the podcast to talk (nerd out) about backpacking gear. In the conversation, we chat about Backpacker Magazine, how he ended up there, how they review and test gear, and general tips for consumers when picking gear.
Teresa Martinez joins the podcast to talk about the Continental Divide Trail and how towns across the 3,000+ mile trail are building communities around stewardship and education. For much of her 30 year professional career, Teresa has
Listen to the 4+ minute unscripted (in that I didn't spend too much time on it -- full time job getting in the way) intro to Season 3, including BRIEF intros to our season 3 guests. Guests featured in the preview have been recorded alr
Barney Mann (trail name, Scout) joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming book (released August 1st), Journey's North.In Journeys North, Scout details the journey of a half-dozen hikers--including Barney and his wife, Sandy-- as the
My friend Will (top-left) and brother Jeff (bottom) join me to have a little fun in mixing sports and parks. We're having a draft! What park should go #1? What park is a sneaky steal in the 5th round? What park doesn't get drafted and
Ryan has a history of connecting people with local trails, having spent time with the NPS, Sonoma Ecology Center and Bay Area Open Space Council.Today, Ryan is the CEO of OuterSpatial, whose mission is to connect you with organizations
From Liz's website at http://www.eathomas.com/about/Liz Thomas is among the most experienced female hikers in the US and is known for backpacking light, fast, and solo. In 2011, she broke the women’s unsupported speed record on the 2,18
As Interim Deputy Vice President of the Energy & Climate Program Director, Chase works with staff in the public policy and public lands departments to develop and evaluate policy options for sustainably managing energy production on the nation
This past year, I went on the Hike Podcast and shared my story of hiking the John Muir trail (JMT). Lori, the host, pinged me a few months later and told me that it was the highest listened to podcast of the season. It only makes sense that I
This past year, I went on the Hike Podcast and shared my story of hiking the John Muir trail (JMT). Lori, the host, pinged me a few months later and told me that it was the highest listened to podcast of the season.It only makes sense t
Andrew Skurka is a long-distance backpacker, guide, and writer, who lives in Boulder, CO. As a twenty-something he hiked three notable long-distance trips including the Alaska-Yukon Expedition (6 months, 4,700 miles),Great Western Loop (7 mont
Gülnur Tumbat (aka G) is a Professor of Marketing at San Francisco State University (and my former neighbor, lucky me) who is attempting to climb the 7 highest summits on the world's 7 continents. G will become the first Turkish woman to compl
This season, we have the following big-time guests lined up for you:Gulnur Tumbat – a dear friend of mine, and expert mountaineer. Gulnur, who goes by G, has climbed 6 of the 7 tallest summits in the world, having only Vinson in Antarctica lef
The first step to taking on more backcountry, either in places most visitors can't get to, or because you want to do your first thru-hike, you'll need to learn how to do big mileage days. I walk through some of my key tips in prepping for 15+
Mia is the National Director of Girls Who Hike, an organization creating communities of women that can connect, network & discover together through local trails.
Marcia Argust directs Pew’s efforts to restore America’s parks, working with a team of data & policy experts to address the backlog plaguing the National Parks. Marcia joins the podcast to discuss the importance of addressing our National Par
After visiting many local breweries and always having a love for the Pacific Northwest outdoors, Rachel Wood and Brandon Fralic, like many others, started to witness the two cultures go hand-in-hand. Rachel and Brandon join the podcast to talk
One hike is not enough per podcast. That's why Broken Laces has assembled its own team of hiker correspondents. Thomas resides in the northeast and was a hiking partner of Riley's for several years in North Carolina. And Mike, whose gait rivals
Two friends of the podcast, Tigran Nahabedian and Anna Gibbons (13:00), talk about how they came to love their local parks, why they serve park interests, and share their favorite hikes and places.
Steve Iobst, former Deputy Superintendent of Yellowstone NP and Grand Tetons NP, shares his story of how he began with the National Park Service (NPS) while providing a unique perspective on the future of the NPS. Topics include ongoing challe
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