Rocks and Roots

Ep. 53 Trail Talk: We Went Our Separate Ways

…Sort of…and for only a weekend.  The duo is back giving their two cents on Mt Wittenberg in the snowy Catskills. What a little beast in slushy snow!

C & T also talk about their respective adventures the first weekend of February. Tumbles hit up western Maine and Crank stuck to the mean streets of Philly. 

A short but sweet Trail Talk episode; just us up to our antics!

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Ep. 52 The One Where We Talk to Kyle O’Grady

(The title is a Friends reference…anyway!)

We had such fun chatting with Kyle O’Grady of Kyle Hates Hiking and the podcast Trail Tales!  Kyle talks with us about his 2018 AT thru hike, experiences in the Whites and the ADK and some exciting adventures planned for 2022.  We also go into Trail Tales and how his videos on YouTube allowed him to expand his creativity.  Fear not friends, Trail Tales will be back soon. 
In the meantime, check out Kyle’s highly informative and fun YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking

And his Insta!

https://instagram.com/kylehateshiking?utm_medium=copy_link

Thanks, Kyle, we had a blast!

Ep. 51 Bike Touring Across America with Frankie Wilde Pt. 2

We’re back with part 2 of Frankie Wilde’s adventures! We dive into his experiences in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and what it was like being in Mexico touring on a bike.  He tell stories of those he meets along the way and how he conquers his social discomfort on the road. 
Finally we cover his experience in Shenandoah National Park and a promise that there will be future Wilde Across America trips!

Thanks for tuning in!

Ep. 50 Bike Touring Across America with Frankie Wilde Pt. 1

Happy 50th episode!  Woo hoo!  This wouldn’t have been possible without both our listeners and wonderful guests.  We have a bit of a special episode this week as we are not talking hiking, or backpacking, or running. We are talking biking!

Frank Hughes has been a biking enthusiast since he was a child and his lust for adventure only became stronger as he got older. Completing three cross-country bike tours so far, Frank has seen more of the US in three years than many have seen in a lifetime.  In this episode we talk bike specs and the beginning of his first 2000+ mile adventure from Minnesota to Washington State. 

Stay tuned for next week’s episode where we get into the Southwest and Appalachia!

Ep. 49 The Adirondacks with Jonathan Zaharek

We take a deep dive into the Adirondacks playground with landscape photographer, professional guide, and many times over ADK 46er Jonathan Zaharek!  
Jonathan has an intimate history with the park’s trails and peaks and loves to share his experiences with them through his photography and beautifully curated videos.  
Jonathan also chats with us about his winter red line project as well as his thoughts on overcrowding in the park. 
Thanks for coming on, Jonathan!  It was a pleasure. 

Ep. 48 Extreme Weather Warning in the Adirondacks

The duo has decided to brave the temps and knock off some more ADK high peaks. Cascade and Porter were a fantastic introduction to the park’s winters which are known to be brutal. With a static -16 on the ground, Cranky and Tumbles prepped for an even colder summit.  Take a listen for gear reviews, trail reviews, and how to open a Corona with a lighter.  Enjoy!

Ep. 47 Tales and Town Shirts with Dylan ‘Pickle’ Tonkin

Pickle came to hang out on the show with us this week to talk about his experience on the AT and PCT as well we talk to us about his newly launched gear company, Town Shirt!  Proving that social media does bring people together, we connected with Pickle through the podcast’s Instagram stores. We consider ourselves lucky that he decided to comment because we were able to talk about the differences between both of his thru-hikes and how trail culture inspired him to start the Town Shirt company. Take a listen cos this was definitely a fun one. Thanks for coming on, Pickle! 

Town Shirt:  www.townshirt.co

Town Shirt on Insta: https://instagram.com/townshirt.co?utm_medium=copy_link 

Pickle’s Insta: https://instagram.com/dstonkin?utm_medium=copy_link

 

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Ep. 46 There are No Bathrooms on Beacon

The dynamic duo are back by themselves talking about their recent short but notable hike in the Hudson Highlands.  Mt Beacon (more like a hill) is small but mighty as it boasts the highest elevation in the highlands as well as have some fantastic ruins.  Take a listen for trail conditions (snow), tumbles (4..?), and history (well, of course).  Finally we talk about a bangin’ food joint in Newburgh. 
Enjoy!

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Ep. 45 She is Dragonsky (and 2022 Announcements)

We hung out with Dragonsky this episode and chatted about her recent 2021 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.  Who many would regard as a newbie to the trail scene, Dragonsky has made her voice known and has proven to herself that she can do whatever she puts her mind to. With a passion for modern social issues, Dragonsky talks about her positive and negative experiences on trail and her future plans which include another thru-hike!  We look forward to following your endeavors and thanks for coming on!  

Dragonsky’s Insta: https://instagram.com/i_am_dragonsky?utm_medium=copy_link

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/IAmDragonsky

 

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Ep. 44 White Mountain Wandering with Neal Lyon

Neal Lyon of White Mountain Wanderers joins us to talk about his story of finding solace in the mountains and finding his people along the way.  We take a deep dive into how important community is both on and off trail and we learn not to take each other so seriously.  While the Whites are not the easiest mountains, they do have this knack for bringing people together.  Thanks for coming on, Neal!

 

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ps. This episode was recorded on 12/23/21 and aired on 12/31/21.  Happy New Year!