Rocks and Roots

Ep. 73 Prepping for Yosemite’s Half Dome

Alright y’all, we’re mentally and physically prepping for perhaps one of the more epic hikes we’ve done in our tenure as Team Tumbles, HALF DOME. 

That’s right friends, in just 3 weeks time we will be out West and soaking in that dry heat all while conquering feats that no native east coaster has dreamt of conquering…the drama..

We talk stats and gear for the 14 mile hike in Yosemite and voice our delirious opinions (since it is a humid 100 degrees on the east coast and they just ran..) about the upcoming saga. 

Enjoy!

Ep. 72 Trail Talk: We Finally Finished The Shenandoah

It is a momentous milestone for Team Tumbles as Tumbles and the Crank complete the AT section of Shenandoah National Park.  It was a pretty anticlimactic ending view-wise as they finished in the middle of the park but 2+ years later, it was pretty exciting.  A well deserved blackberry milkshake at Big Meadows Wayside and a trip to Luray Caverns rounded out the day as the duo sets sights for south and back north in Vermont. 
You also get a bonus review on a Metallica concert as well as Civil War time with Mrs. Cranky. 

Enjoy, y’all!

Ep. 71 Chatting with IBTAT

We welcome back IBTAT to the podcast for a life update; what and where is he hiking?  After a fun weekend at AT Trail Days, he decided to continue hiking with Feathers, Roscoe, and Little Leaf Goat through the Shenandoah, the C&O Canal and beyond.  We talk about how full time hiking is going for him and what the next great trip awaits. 
We hope that Little Leaf is on the mend and look forward to more adventure! 

Follow IBTAT on Insta!  @savedbymtns

on YouTube: IB TAT

Buy his awesome merch! www.savedbymtnsphotography.com

and Patreon: www.Patreon.com/IBTAT 

Follow Kate Cloud Feathers on YouTube!: www.YouTube.com/c/KateCloud

and Insta! Kate_Cloud_Feathers

And Little Leaf! @little_leaf_goat

Ep. 70. Trail Talk Austin Mountain and Furnace Mountain Loop

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!

Ep. 69 Talking Tennessee with Jess Lancaster

(“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

Ep 68 Trail Talk Sam’s Point, Ice Caves, and Verkeerder Kill Falls

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!

Ep. 67 Brian Livingston and ‘The Habits of Squirrels’ 🐿

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

Ep. 66 Trail Talk: We Penetrated Vermont

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! 

Ep 65: Trail Talk Gertrude’s Nose and Millbrook Mountain

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.

Ep. 64 Mrs. Cranky and Her Thoughts on Trail Lyfe

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!