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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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Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Happy Holidays from us at the Rocks and Roots Podcast! We want to give a big thanks to our listeners for tuning in over the past year and we’re psyched for 2022!
Cranky and Tumbles are coming at you from Tidewater Virginia to talk about their hiking/backpacking gear from Santa as well as let you in on their epic Christmas vacation. We visit the Outer Banks to see Lost Colonies and Firsts in Flight and learn some rather unsettling history about an already unsettling historical figure. Also that North Carolina is rather raunchy…all that and more on today’s episode!
Trail food: Bushka’s Kitchen, Mountain House, Backpacker’s Pantry, Untapped Maple Syrup, Clif Blocs, Nuun Hydration
Backpacker recipe book: Nols Cookery
Trail Shoes: Altra Lone Peak 5’s
Trail Gadgets: Riapow Solar Charger, Point Below Plasma Windproof Waterproof Lighter
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Another jam packed episode hanging with two fantastic people! Tumbles and Cranky talk with Rue McKenrick and Leilah Grace about their American Perimeter Trail project. Born out of a thirst for adventure and to connect the contiguous United States’ diverse lands and communities, the 12,000 mile long APT includes all of that and more. Rue talks about his years long scouting mission of the trail, connecting the triple crown and continuously modifying the loop while Leilah coordinates and brings together this vast new community of short and long distance hikers.
We are excited to watch this trail being built and look forward to join on a hike soon!
Check out the APT! : www.americanperimetertrail.org
Their Insta! : https://instagram.com/americanperimetertrail?utm_medium=copy_link
And FB! : https://www.facebook.com/groups/490695038506558/?ref=share
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Tumbles and Cranky had the absolute pleasure talking to IBTAT and getting the scoop on him completing the Continental Divide Trail, how backpacking transformed him and inspired his followers, and what future adventures are in store.
We want to congratulate IBTAT on completing his triple crown this year and we look forward to meeting up and chatting again soon.
Follow IBTAT on YouTube : youtube.com/c/IBTAT
on Instagram : https://instagram.com/savedbymtns?utm_medium=copy_link
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
The R&R duo are bringing you some trail news this episode! You will laugh, you will cry, and you may not listen after this episode…we certainly hope not the last two because we do love our listeners. New trails and some more unknown ones and real talk on politicizing our hobby are on the docket today!
Check out the GET! https://www.greateasterntrail.net
And how about some IAT love?
https://iat-sia.org
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Cranky and Tumbles hang out with section hikers and hostel owners Yardsale and her daughter Sidewinder. We discuss the AT and the dedication and costs of being a section hiker or LASHer.
We also chat about starting a hostel business from the ground up and how to juggle your hiking while running a hiking based business.
Lookout Hostel off of Rte 309 in PA will be open to hikers at a first come, first served basis in 2022 and we’re definitely looking forward to visiting!
Follow The Lookout Hostel on Instagram! : https://instagram.com/thelookouthostel?utm_medium=copy_link
*correction: Tumbles was talking about Chica and Sunset’s Hostel in Franklin, North Carolina. chicaandsunsets.com
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Tumbles and Cranky return to the Catskills for what turned out to be a gorgeous winter walk in the woods. Highlights were the historic Catskills Mountain House and an almost frozen Kaaterskill Falls. Needless to say but we’re ready for winter!
Other topics on this episode include Thanksgiving histories, tasting blood, and mountain mating practices. Tune in!
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Don’t be an asshole. That’s the name of the game. Tumbles and Cranky go over some social media faux pas that have come up recently on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Instagram as well as get a hearty hello from some nice folks in Africa.
The episode is rounded out with talking about how your hiking/backpacking kit works well preparing for potential real world issues. Enjoy!
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
The R&R team completed the Randall’s Island (NYC) Go Nuts for Donuts 10k today and they're here bring you some tips as to why they felt strong so strong after the beast Stowe Half Marathon, how they trained, what they ate (Halloween candy!) and why acknowledging and overcoming the pain cave is so important.
NYCRuns has great organized races all throughout New York City if any locals are interested!
nycruns.com
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Cranky and Tumbles have made their safe return to the AT as they conquer another section of Shenandoah National Park. A pleasant 21 miles gets the duo to mile 912 and an eye toward the end of their 101 AT journey of the park (about time!). Chats about the park’s layout of the trail, the campsites and the new Guthook app update which is now called FarOut. Guthook forever.
Shenandoah cabins: https://www.goshenandoah.com/lodging/lewis-mountain-cabins
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Another exciting update from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has crossed our desks and we’re here for it. The organization has repeatedly proven that they care about everything but hiking, hikers and their AT achievements. We implore you to explore other hiker loving organizations such as the Appalachian Mountain Club (www.outdoors.org) and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (www.aldha.org). There’s also Rip Van Winkle Adventure Guide: https://ripvanwinkleadventureguides.com/
If you’re interested in signing our little petition, check out the link below.