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Crossing Rivers Safely: What Hikers Need to Know
Shawn
advice, amateur, backcountry, backpack, backpacking, beginner, difficulty, escape plan, gear, hike, hikers, hiking, map, nature, safety, trail, waterSeason 1 / Episode 67 River crossings can be one of the most intimidating – and dangerous – parts of hiking and backpacking, especially for beginners. In this episode of the Shawn & Mike Take A Hike podcast, Shawn and Mike break down what hikers need to know about crossing rivers and streams safely, from everyday trail
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Sleep Systems
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 65 A good night’s sleep can make or break a backpacking trip, and on this episode of the Shawn & Mike Take A Hike podcast, Shawn and Mike zoom out to look at the full picture: your sleep system. We previously dove into sleeping pad R-values and sleeping bag insulation. Now we bring
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New Year’s Resolutions
Shawn
advice, amateur, backcountry, backpack, backpacking, beginner, clothing, Comfort, food, gear, hammock, hike, hikers, hiking, journaling, map, mental health, nature, resolutions, safety, tenting, tents, therapy, trailSeason 1 / Episode 64 Kick off the year with intention, curiosity, and a little trail dust on this episode of the Shawn & Mike Take A Hike podcast. As the calendar turns to a new year, Shawn and Mike take a relaxed, judgment-free look at New Year’s resolutions through the lens of hiking and backpacking, focusing
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Trailhead Etiquette — Starting Your Hike on the Right Foot
Shawn
advice, amateur, backcountry, backpack, backpacking, beginner, Etiquette, gear, hike, hikers, hiking, nature, responsible, trailSeason 1 / Episode 63 The trail doesn’t start at the first blaze — it starts in the parking lot. In this episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, your favorite beginner-friendly hiking and backpacking podcast, Shawn and Mike dive into the often-overlooked world of trailhead etiquette. From parking lot courtesy and early-morning noise to managing
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R You Warm Enough? Sleeping Pad R-Values
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 60 As the temperatures drop and the frost starts creeping into your tent, one piece of gear can make or break your night’s sleep – your sleeping pad. In this episode, Shawn and Mike dive deep into the mysterious world of R-values – that number on the side of your pad you’ve probably




