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We’re two hikers whose interests extend way beyond the trail. Come take a listen for trail talk, running talk, traveling talk, history talk, bs talk, tumbling, getting mad, etc. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RocksandRootsPodcast?fan_landing=true
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Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Another Cranky solo episode. This week covering the Austin Mountain and Furnace Mountain Loop in the Shenandoah. Learn how to sneak into the park, step by step directions for this loop, and about two cool plants. Leash your damn dogs!
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
(“69, dudes!”) kidding kidding.
We were joined by Tennessee’s Jess Lancaster for todays episode and we really want to explore that part of the US now!
Jess goes into her love of the Cumberland Plateau and talks about some great sounding trails in Eastern TN! We also learn more about the Art Loeb Trail and hiking in Georgia in December.
We finish off the episode with Jess talking about anxiety and despite that, she still pushes herself to go out solo on trail.
Thanks, Jess, it was a real treat to chat!!
Follow her on Insta! @shehikestn
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Another bonus episode! Cranky explored the Ice Caves and Verkeerder Kills Falls of Sam’s Point Preserve in the Shawangunk region of New York. Learn about these great sites and hear me bitch about the reservation system!
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
We are so pleased to have had author Brian Livingston (Mr. Frodo) on the show! Cranky,
flying solo, talks to Brian about his 2013 Appalachian Trail thru-hike, goes into characters and character arches in the book, and the process of writing and self-publishing a book. Readers, and especially hikers, of ‘The Habits..’ will be able to identify with the main character Gabe as he goes through his journey on the Great East Trail. Growth, friendship and adventure course through the book and we guarantee that you will enjoy it!
Thank you very much, Brian. It was a pleasure to chat with you.
Brian’s website! brianlivingstonbooks.com
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
Cranky and Tumbles are BACK! The duo finally started the Vermont section of the AT at the southern end. Covid, 95 degrees, ridge lines, and Bennington history phalluses await you this exciting episode. Enjoy, friends!
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
A bonus episode! Cranky argues with a parkie. He then hikes Gertrude’s Nose and Millbrook Mountain, in the Gunks, in New York. Learn all about this popular trail in Minnewaska State Park.
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
We’re back, friends! So sorry about the wee hiatus. Real work has heavily gotten in the way but have no fear! We won’t abandon you like that again…
ANYWAY! We have the loveliest guest on this evening, none other than Cranky’s wife, Mrs. Cranky! Mrs. Crank is not a hiker, nor does she like hiking very much, however she tolerates it for her husband and friend as they are a bit nuts :-)
We talk about life as a spouse who does not share the same hobby, how trust plays a BIG role, and the things the Mr and Mrs do to make hiking a tolerable part of their journey.
Enjoy!
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
We interview the hiking partner in crime and dear friend of Kyle’s, Flossy! Flossy has quite a couple of thrus and an ultra under his belt as he gets ready for his second long trail out west. He brings some perspective to our episode and reminds us not to take things for granted and someone always has it worse. We appreciate you, Flossy, and wish you the best on your PCT hike!
Flossy’s Insta! Get him to 1500 follows! https://instagram.com/too_much_floss?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
You can also find Flossy here! https://youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
We’re back with another episode with thru hiker, YouTuber, Podcast host, and all around good guy Kyle O’Grady! If you recall, our last episode was chatting about Kyle’s hiking history, starting Trail Tales, transitioning to YouTube and hints about an upcoming thru hike.
Well friends, this episode is all about the countdown to the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about Kyle’s physical and mental preparation as well as how he will vlog on trail. We’re excited to follow along as he kicks off at the US/Mexican border in (now) less than a month!
Also stick around for a hilarious trail tale about hippies and a moose.
The Moose Incident and Kyle’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oQ9bxRMAaPI
Trail Tales on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-tales-thru-hiking-backpacking-and-peak-bagging/id1441376382
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Cranky and Tumbles we’re all excited to finish the Shenandoah National Park section of the AT. Things were going according to plan, gear and food was dialed in, we only had 24 miles to go.
Best laid plans….long story short, things didn’t go to plan at all but what we always learn is that once on trail, the frustration melts away.
Despite it all, the duo had a great time making new acquaintances at the shelter and discovered a nice 10 mile section of the park. Tumbles just wishes it was 24 instead.
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