Quick episode to ask you to do yourself a quick favor. I made a survey for Nature’s Callers to fill out, letting me know what they like about the show, what they want more of, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, for you to tell me YOUR KICKASS EPISODE IDEA.

Destroying My Achilles on the Good Water Loop

Dec 12th, 2018 39m 2s

Sabrina, Scott, David and I head to the Texas Hill Country for some VERY CLOSE to the city backpacking around Lake Georgetown. David takes an Uber when his Oboz fail him. We did a commercial for Topo Terraventure. We drank some genuine #hikertr

My Top 11 Backpack Bucket List

Dec 4th, 2018 25m 17s

I count down the Top 11 place I want to go backpacking – hopefully giving you plenty of ideas for your bucket list.ERL Guidebook available for download now. It’s 33% off until the end of the year!The Backpacking Bucket List:11. Buffalo River

The Yosemite Killer

Nov 28th, 2018 20m 37s

This is a true crime story with quite a bit of violence discussed – just a heads up.Cary Stayner murdered four women in the area immediately surrounding Yosemite National Park – he had grown up in the area and worked for a lodge frequented by

“Why am I wandering around outside in a soaking wet jacket?”

Nov 20th, 2018 14m 59s

Patrick and I put the LoftTek Adventure Jacket through the paces of a quick fall into a river (or, uh, a bathroom sink).I also speak with Tayson from Outdoor Vitals about the insulation (LoftTek) that powers this new puffy and why it’s better

Behind the Scenes of a Gear Kickstarter Campaign

Nov 14th, 2018 36m 50s

Craig Rowe was a backcountry guide before he had the idea for TripTarp.He walks us through his journey from idea to Kickstarter and all the way to store shelves near you.Craig was kind enough to offer Nature’s Call listeners a 20% off deal wi

“My Tent is Flooding” (Dinosaur Valley)

Nov 6th, 2018 28m 1s

I went to Dinosaur Valley State Park outside of Fort Worth, Texas. They have foam dinosaurs that’re pretty cool.It had been raining all week and the ground was saturated. Then it rained some more.Resources:Dinosaur Valley State Park

Journey to Thunder Lake (and back again!) Pt. 2

Oct 30th, 2018 19m 27s

The conclusion. Connor and I made it to the lake, had a great time wandering around in the empty forest around. Really enjoyed teetering at the edge of the alpine zone.Gear and Grub from this Episode:SlingFin (the SplitWing tarp isn’t releas

Journey to Thunder Lake (Part 1)

Oct 23rd, 2018 15m 59s

Rocky Mountain National Park with my friend Connor. We got CRAZY LUCKY to get the wilderness permit we wanted (Thunder Lake). It’s a beautiful lake, the weather was very cooperative (some drizzling). It’s well worth your time, next time you’re

Playing a Board Game around the Campfire

Oct 16th, 2018 18m 13s

Mike is a designer, a backpacker, and (of late) a board game creator. He made Trailhead, which is available on Kickstarter now through Halloween (10/31).Resources:Trailhead’s KickstarterBohnanza (the other game Mike mentioned taking on the

A Million Ways to Die on the PCT

Oct 10th, 2018 30m 19s

Sabrina RETURNS! Super excited to have Sabrina back in Dallas to give us all of her great PCT stories. Remember: the Eagle Rock Loop Guidebook is available now! Hike the ERL this fall! Resources: Topo Athletics Terraventure (Women’s) Topo Athle

A Quick Coffee Focus (Minisode)

Oct 9th, 2018 9m 7s

FULL EPISODE COMING TOMORROW – Sabrina is back from the PCT and couldn’t record until Tuesday night so the full episode is delayed by a day. In this episode, I give a review after a couple weeks of using the Espro Ultralight (it’s pretty nifty)

Getting Your Car Stolen in the Desert

Oct 2nd, 2018 21m 29s

Mario and Audra tell their stories of getting involved in climbing, backpacking (to climb), and introducing kids to climbing. If you want to read the blog post Mario mentioned, you can find it here. CHECK OUT THE EAGLE ROCK LOOP GUIDEBOOK! I ha

Brown Girls Climb + BioLite’s Kickstarter

Sep 25th, 2018 14m 36s

Bethany founded Brown Girls Climb (@browngirlsclimb) as a community for women of color to rally around rock climbing and each other. We chat about Bethany’s outdoor journey as we sit beneath the giant blue bear. BioLite is running a Kickstarter

A Visit to the “Inhuman Zone” with Jim Bridwell

Sep 18th, 2018 22m 56s

The “inhuman zone” is the point of altitude and frigid cold where man, and all of his gadgets, cease to function as intended. Jim Bridwell and climbing partner, Mugs Stump, found themselves in the inhuman zone as they climbed the Moose’s Tooth

“My Goal is to Catch a Fly in My Mouth”

Sep 10th, 2018 18m 38s

Big City Mountaineers takes under-resourced kids on wilderness adventures. Here’s how they do it (and the story of Bix Firer, BCM’s Director of Programs). Resources: Big City Mountaineers (you can get involved in your area or donate!)

NEW Camp Food for 2018

Sep 3rd, 2018 24m 35s

Cody tastes and sips his way around the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Resources: AlpineStart Instant Coffee ESPRO P7 (pitcher-sized French press, the ultralight is available exclusively at Starbucks for now) Campfire Meals Know Brainer (drink

How the American Hiking Society works for You

Aug 27th, 2018 18m 5s

Wesley Trimble tells us about his own outdoor journey and how you can get involved with the good work being done at the American Hiking Society. Resources: CP and the PCT (Wesley’s short film) Wesley’s blog American Hiking Society How to Hike i

Trail-Blazing Tech from the Summer Market

Aug 20th, 2018 35m 10s

A collection of interviews with the companies making the coolest tech and gadgets for camping and backpacking. There’s a definite mix of backpacking gadgets AND car camping accessories, even ones that might be just as comfortable on your patio

How Parks Project saves Joshua Trees

Aug 13th, 2018 17m 9s

Sevag Kazanci talks with Cody about giving back to the wild places that inspire campers and backpackers (and looking great while you do it!) Parks Project works with top-notch designers to create products that won’t become “landfill gear.” Thos

The 8 COOLEST Pieces of Gear from the Summer Market

Aug 6th, 2018 24m 34s

Alright, time to spill the beans on the BEST GEAR from Outdoor Retailer this summer. NEMO addressed David’s concerns with the Hornet 2P. Helinox made a super lightweight cot! Awesome gear abounds, our gear nerd cup runneth over! Gear/Brands Men

I Made it to DENVER

Jul 30th, 2018 17m 55s

First episode with recordings from the floor of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. We chat with: Sierra Designs about their brand new Nitro Quilt WigWam about 113 years of sock experience NEMO about reinventing the closed-cell foam pad ENO abo

Roadtrip and Rattlesnake (Denver Part 1)

Jul 23rd, 2018 29m 46s

My journey from Dallas to Denver for the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. I camped in Palo Duro State Park, a great halfway point between the two. To follow along with the Summer Market this week, follow me on your drug -erm- “social media platf

Chocolate Pudding in a Thunder Storm

Jul 16th, 2018 18m 23s

Allison Haskell is a backpacking instructor at my local REI. She was cool enough to come by and talk to us about our own outdoor journey AND the history of America’s first long-distance hiking trail, Vermont’s Long Trail. You can find her on In

7 Ways to Avoid Dying While Summer Hiking

Jul 9th, 2018 19m 24s

This week we’re talking about the best ways to beat the heat while hiking in the summer (hint: #1 is to hike somewhere it’s not hot). Resources: American Hiking Society’s Guide to Hot Weather Hiking Cody’s Guide to The 10 Essentials (check out