Episodes
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Ep. 30 - ADK Ranger - Scott van Laer
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
When you want to learn about safety in the backcountry there is no one better to talk to than a forest ranger. In this episode, we sit down with Adirondack Forest Ranger Scott van Laer about the Adirondack High Peaks, search and rescues and how you can be safer in the mountains. Scott has been a ranger for 20+ years so he has seen a lot of changes in the traffic to the mountains and the increased demand on the rangers. We talk about how people can help advocate for more rangers to match the increased traffic the park is seeing. Plus you get to hear about why peeing on each other isn’t a good way to stay warm in the cold.
Show Notes:
Follow Scott van Laer at ADK Ranger on Twitter, ADK Ranger on Instagram or on the Adirondack Almanack
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - High Peaks Wilderness
Epic Search & Rescues:
- Feb 2018 Saddleback Rescue: Adirondack Explorer - How 34 rangers and 12 volunteers saved a hiker’s life
- Dec 2016 Algonquin Rescue: NCPR – A Life or Death Rescue on Algonquin – We Had To Get Them That Day and Dramatic Helicopter Rescue
- Memorable, Hair-Raising NYC Forest Ranger Rescues During the Past 80 Years
Adirondack Explorer - Guardians in the Woods Feb. 26, 2008
Want to Help Preserve the Adirondacks and Support the Rangers?
- Contact the ADK https://www.adk.org/
- Let Governor Cuomo that the Adirondacks needs to add more budget towards infrastructure and rangers. https://www.ny.gov/agencies/office-governor
For more information about backpacking, we have a bunch of information on the Adirondacks in the LiveWild Radio Adventure Library. Also, check out Ep. 28 on Adirondack Adventures.
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Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Ep. 15 - Backpacking Part 3: Shelters
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
On the trail you need a home. A place to lay your head at night and protect you from the cold and wet of the outside world. Listen to episode 3 of our backpacking series to help you figure out your best shelter options. Tents, tarps and hammocks all have a place in keeping you comfy in the outdoors.
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If you'd like more information about this episode, check out our blogs.
How to Choose a Tent for Backpacking
How to Choose a Hammock for Backpacking
How to Set Up a Hennessy Hammock (YouTube Video)
Hammock Tips - How to Get the Perfect Hang with a Structural Ridgeline (YouTube Video)
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Saturday Jun 01, 2019
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
For Episode 11, we travel to Las Vegas to talk with rock climbing guide Cody Bradford. We discovered Cody on Instagram where he has built a following for his #TechTipTuesday. After learning some cool tips to make our climbing safer we reached out to have him on the show. Learn what is under all the climbing know how. We get deep and philosophical about climbing culture, anchors and what he gets out of a career as a guide.
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Show Notes:
Website: www.codybradford.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecodybradford/ #TechTipTuesday
Book Cody to Guide and Adventure: https://57hours.app.link/profile-cody-bradford-web