The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast

Chad Lubinski

Finally a podcast with everything you've ever wanted for the HYBRID outdoor athlete. This podcast explores the world of endurance feats and outdoor adventures with athletes who specialize in hybrid outdoor sports. Our host and guests have completed incredible feats from thru-hikes to ultra runs, bike packs, mountaineering, splitboarding, climbing, and everything in between (even some entrepreneurship)! Tune in to expand your mind, learn the best ways to deal with adversities, and become inspired to do something outside the box!

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20 episodes
Updated July 14
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July 14 · 33 min
#184 - He Failed Denali, then Came Back to Finish It w/ Cameron Dorn
On his third appearance on the PB in Mountains podcast, Cameron Dorn explains how reading Into Thin Air inspired him to start mountaineering, beginning with a guided climb of Mount Rainier after college despite having no prior crampon experience. He recounts his first Denali attempt in 2021 as a two-person, self-supported expedition that ended when his sled slid at 10,000 feet and his thoracic spine (T5–T9) went out of place, prompting a responsible self-evacuation amid bad weather and limited food. Cameron describes returning to Denali on a guided trip, how the right team and logistics (food, rules, manpower, fixed-line efficiency, and experienced leadership) increased safety and success, and details the exposed “Autobahn” traverse above 17,000 feet. He also describes a crevasse fall and self-extrication, and closes with lessons on humility, gratitude, and doing hard things sooner rather than later. -- Cameron's Links -- https://www.instagram.com/dorncameron/ ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Pre Show Setup01:25 Cameron Dorn Intro01:44 Rainier Origin Story03:35 Early Adventures Mindset04:39 Denali First Attempt06:37 Turning Back Lessons09:24 Facing Camp 10 Again11:41 Why Go Guided13:44 Guides Food Weather Edge16:24 Team Trust Dynamics17:09 Tent Team Dynamics17:38 Autobahn Traverse Explained19:27 Gear and Step Kicking20:17 Mindset in the Tent21:53 Guides and Ego24:28 Heavy Loads and Attitude25:07 Preparation and Karma27:56 Crevasse Fall Story30:45 Gratitude After Returning33:02 Do Hard Things Now34:19 Closing and Where to Find
June 29 · 19 min
#183- I Cancelled a Thru Hike I Had Planned for Months...here's why
Today I explain why I canceled the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) thru-hike and were I'm pivoting to next while urging listeners to follow what excites them and avoid slogging through plans out of sunk cost.-- My Socials --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadahooche_/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chadahooche_?...Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uqC8SiipEHirRPPOACQCX?si=d0832657018b451a00:00 Canceling the Thru Hike00:44 Why the TRT Plan01:37 Training for 14ers05:03 Weather Window Changes06:14 Dread and FOMO07:20 Choosing Peaks Instead09:07 Canceling and Relief10:21 Burnout from Thru Hiking12:20 Shared Adventures Next15:51 Sunk Cost Lesson17:32 Find Your Chapter18:53 Wrap Up and Thanks00:00 Canceling the Thru Hike00:44 Why the TRT Plan01:37 14ers Summer Priority05:03 Weather Window Changes06:14 Dread and FOMO07:20 Choosing Peaks Instead09:07 Canceling and Relief10:21 Burnout From Thru Hiking11:49 New Chapter Shared Trips15:30 Sunk Cost and Obligation17:32 Find What Fires You Up18:53 Wrap Up and Thanks
June 22 · 20 min
#182 - The WORST Parts of Hiking Colorado 14ers
Today I rank the worst parts of hiking Colorado 14ers. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
June 15 · 16 min
#181 - Ranking the Most Painful Parts of Backpacking (Tier List)
Today I rank tge common hiking and backpacking pains from S (most painful) to D (least). ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
June 8 · 9 min
#180 - Ranking the Best Beginner Colorado 14ers (Tier List)
Choosing your first Colorado 14er can make or break your love for these majestic peaks. This video ranks the best beginner-friendly 14ers from S tier to D tier, helping you find the perfect starting point for your next outdoor adventure. As someone who has hiked 40 of Colorado's 59 14ers, I'll guide you through each mountain, starting with Mount Sherman and touching on Mount Elbert, to ensure you have an incredible hiking experience. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
May 25 · 15 min
#179 - The Most Dangerous Mistakes on Colorado 14ers (Ranked)
Today I rank the most dangerous things people do when trying to climb 14ers in Colorado. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
May 18 · 20 min
#178 - Ranking the Worst Backpacking Advice..
Today I rank the worst backpacking advice on the internet lol. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
May 11 · 17 min
#177 - Ranking the Most Annoying Hikers (Tier List)
Today I'm ranking the most annoying types of hikers you'll encounter on the trail lol. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
May 4 · 50 min
176 - Why This Colorado Candidate Refuses to Sell Out Public Lands | Alex Keloff
Alex Keloff, a fourth-generation Coloradan, is the leading candidate to unseat Jeff Hurd in Colorado's third congressional district. We discuss the importance of keeping public lands public and ensuring local communities manage these resources. This conversation highlights the significant role of local communities in government and conservation efforts. -- Alex's Links -- https://alexkelloff.com/ ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
April 27 · 23 min
#175 - Ranking Ways People Can Die Backpacking
Today I rank the most common ways you could die in the backcountry. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
April 20 · 24 min
#174 - Ranking the WORST Parts of Hiking
Today I'm ranking the most annoying things that happen when you're hiking/backpacking! ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
April 13 · 20 min
#173 - Training for Backpacking Ranked (Tier List)
Today I rank the best ways to train for backpacking and hiking based on my thru-hiking and mountain endurance experience! ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
April 6 · 21 min
#172 - Ranking Backpacking Mistakes (Tier List)
I’m back with another tier list, ranking backpacking mistakes from S tier (trip-ending) to D tier (annoying), based on my experience thru-hiking the John Muir Trail and Colorado Trail and doing high routes and fourteeners. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
March 30 · 16 min
#171 - Ranking the Best and Worst Backpacking Foods (Tier List)
In this episode, I rate backpacking and thru-hiking foods from S through D tier based on what I actually carry and why, using my experience on trails like the John Muir Trail, Wonderland Trail, and Colorado Trail. I explain my three main criteria—calorie density, cost, and weight—then give my takes on staples like beef jerky (overrated and not calorie-dense), Snickers (bonk-saving S-tier), Idahoan potatoes (D-tier), ramen (S-tier), tortillas, olive oil, tuna/salmon, peanut butter, trail mix, and various bars. I also talk about GI issues from processed trail food, why I sometimes bring probiotics, how I combine ramen/Knorr sides with fish and olive oil for big dinners, and why Mountain House meals can be worth it for morale even if they’re bulky and expensive. -- S and A Tier Food -- ProBars: LaraBar Chocolate Chip | Ramen Noodles: Couglan's Squeeze Tubes (for PB): Salmon Packets:Snickers: Knorr Rice Sides | Trail Mix | ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *If you'd like to support the channel, please consider buying from the above links! If you buy, I'll receive a small compensation from the sale - at no extra cost to you!! Thank you so much.
March 23 · 15 min
#170 - Ranking the Best and Worst Hiking Gear (Tier List)
The video uses an S–D tier list to give my blunt, experience-based take on what’s actually worth prioritizing for hiking and backpacking. I focu on efficiency, safety, comfort, and simplicity, emphasizing how decisions change depending on conditions (like season, terrain, and trip style such as thru-hiking versus more relaxed camping). Throughout, I explains his reasoning in practical terms—what saves time, reduces hassle, improves recovery, and provides redundancy—while pushing back on common assumptions and encouraging viewers to think critically, train appropriately, and choose systems that match their goals.-- S/A/B Tier List Gear I use -- - OnX Backcountry - Go Long Gaiters - Suunto Vertical Watch - Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles - Columbia Sunshirt - Klymit Luxe Pillow ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
March 16 · 49 min
#169 - The Risky Decision That Lead to a Life of Adventure w/ Kurt Belding
The conversation follows Kurt Belding of Western Obsessions TV discussing his decision to stop doing work he didn’t enjoy and pursue epic hunting adventures, driven by the belief that life is short and retirement can come too late to have the physical ability to live fully. He explains the challenges of self-filming hunts—especially spot-and-stalk archery—how storytelling is built in the edit when footage or in-field audio is missing, and how filming can ruin shot opportunities. Kurt shares his background as an entrepreneur who built multiple fitness and nutrition businesses, then around age 40 sold or closed them to hunt and create content, initially running out of money and figuring it out over five years. He credits entrepreneurship with mental toughness, patience, and faster business learning, outlines training focused on discomfort and endurance, and says quitting alcohol supports his goals. -- Kurt's Links -- InstagramWebsite YouTube ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
March 9 · 1 hr 2 min
#168 - He Served 31 Years in the Air Force… Then the PCT Changed Him | Jason France
Jason, a recently retired Air Force command senior enlisted leader with 31+ years of service, explains how he got the trail name “Meat Grinder” after severe nipple chafing on the PCT and how quickly it stuck. He describes the difficult transition from decades of military structure to the unstructured freedom of thru-hiking, finding the same powerful bonding through shared hardship and joy. He compares solo hiking versus hiking with partners, including a rainy 16-day JMT where he and a friend skipped Whitney for safety, and discusses how fishing forces him to slow down. Jason recounts struggling through the NorCal heat, smoke, fires, and “NorCal blues,” and how the trail removed distractions, helping him process combat memories and release guilt. He shares lasting takeaways of gratitude and simplicity, plus why he wrote his book, 5 Million Steps. -- Jason's Links -- Five Million Steps Book ⁠ Instagram ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
March 3 · 1 hr 4 min
#167 - Secrets to Unlock Your Hiking Potential w/ Chase Tucker
Today I interview hiking trainer Chase Tucker about improving hiking performance and longevity by identifying and delaying a person’s “breakdown point.” We discuss why many hikers only address fitness after pain starts, how knee pain often traces back to hip and foot mechanics, and how trekking poles can provide forward propulsion and downhill support when used correctly. Chase explains assessing movement from the foot up, building foot-to-hip connection for uphill efficiency, and why heavy lifters may still struggle on long hikes without aerobic capacity and proper biomechanics. He introduces breath training via the BOLT (body oxygen level) test to measure carbon dioxide tolerance, demonstrates it live, and connects improved breathing to altitude comfort and reduced altitude sickness. They also cover dopamine fasting to reduce constant stimulation and increase presence. -- Chase Tucker's Links ---YoutubeBook an assessment Join his Free Skool ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
February 23 · 20 min
#166 - Moving Out West Completely Changed My Life
In this episode, I dive into my life-altering decision to move out west from my hometown. I discuss the challenges, the emotional hurdles, the culture shock, and the ultimate transformation that came from leaving my comfort zone. By sharing my story, I aim to inspire anyone feeling stuck to consider the profound effects location changes can have on personal growth and happiness. From snowboarding in Colorado to wrestling with loneliness and forming new friendships through shared hobbies, this episode encompasses the highs and lows that reshaped my life. Join me as I reflect on the pros and cons and hopefully, motivate you to seek your own new beginnings. ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
February 16 · 15 min
#165 - The ONLY Gear You Need for Colorado 14ers
In this video, I share a complete list of essential gear for tackling 14,000-foot peaks. Covering items like the Petzel meteor helmet, Oakley Sutro sunglasses, and various clothing layers, the guide emphasizes safety and practical choices for both technical and non-technical climbs. Additional recommendations include trekking poles, specific vests, water filters, and first aid essentials. For navigation, the Onyx Backcountry and 14ers.com apps are highlighted. Tips for handling vehicle access to trailheads and filming hikes round out this comprehensive gear overview.-- 💥 My 14er Gear -- Packs/Vests- Black Diamond 15L Pack | https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/G1RKdoVPbf- Salomon 12L Vest | https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/Y2FyuIPnlMShoes- La Sportiva Approach Shoes | https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/wbF4efJded- Saucony Excursion TR16 | https://amzn.to/3LVwvAELayers- Baleaf UV SPF Tshirt | https://amzn.to/4rJdD7b- Columbia Sunshirt | https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/zS53pBScQ4- Shorts | https://amzn.to/4jRVi3S- Columbia Arctic Peak Gloves | https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/PQadRqA3bt- Mammut Aenergy Hooded Jacket | https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/J6EEuyhTuD- Merino Socks | https://amzn.to/3O0yzbaGear- Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles | https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/f3uAEx8ws7- Inreach Mini 2 | https://amzn.to/4af7zMs- Suunto Vertical Watch | https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/gQZPKN1Yr7- Oakley Sutro Sunglasses | https://amzn.to/4apby9f- Petzl Meteor Helmet | https://rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/NOsbqcPRdl- Insta 360 X5 | https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/WlQiDNt7Tg- Foxelli Rechargeable Headlamp | https://amzn.to/4qu2ohR- Go Long Gaiters | https://amzn.to/4tu7iya- Kahltoolah Microspikes | https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/agCVUdkv6h- Salomon Quiver | https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/hPklFibzWP- Salomon XA Filter | https://amzn.to/3LVwRY0- 2L Water Flask | https://amzn.to/4asR9Am- Maltodextrin Powder | https://amzn.to/4rCc6iY- Evoc Helmet Holder | https://amzn.to/4cgjpIE- Petzl Gully | https://amzn.to/4apcmLj- Black Diamond Whippet | https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/6OBnDZ5Yk4- Suunto Wing | https://amzn.to/4rffQHt- OnX Backcountry | https://alnk.to/8tQz3wqFirst Aid -Emergency Blanket | https://amzn.to/4tnBpHp- Gin Gin Ginger Chews | https://amzn.to/4tGIWRV- Wound Sealer | https://amzn.to/4qzwRew- Stormproof Matches | https://amzn.to/4kkSmxQ- Rollins Glasses | https://amzn.to/4ruUBRy ---My Socials---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠