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Hazardous Berries & Wild Edibles
Shawn
advice, amateur, backcountry, backpacking, beginner, first aid, food, hike, hikers, hiking, nature, Poop, responsible, safetySeason 1 / Episode 56 On this episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, we’re digging into the world of wild berries and plants you might come across on the trail – specifically the ones that could make you sick (or worse) if you mistake them for a tasty snack. From dangerous lookalikes like baneberries,
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Look, Don’t Touch: Hazardous Plants on the Trail
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 55 In this episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, the guys dig into an often-overlooked danger for beginner hikers – plants that can cause skin irritation, rashes, or worse if you accidentally brush against them. From poison ivy and poison oak to stinging nettle and giant hogweed, Shawn and Mike
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Planning Your Hike with AI
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 54 Join Shawn and Mike on this tech-forward episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, where they explore the brave new world of using Artificial Intelligence to plan backpacking and hiking trips. With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others, trip planning has never been more accessible
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Portable Entertainment for Camp
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 53 When the hike is over, the fire is lit, and your boots are off – what do you do next? In this episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, we’re diving into the world of portable entertainment for hikers and backpackers. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend backpacking trip or
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A Beginner’s Guide to GPS Navigation on the Trail
Shawn
advice, amateur, backcountry, backpack, backpacking, beginner, difficulty, hike, hikers, hiking, map, nature, rating, safety, trailSeason 1 / Episode 52 In this tech-friendly episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, we dig into one of the most important skills for beginner hikers and backpackers—how to use GPS to stay on course in the great outdoors. If you’ve ever wondered what the blue dot on your phone really means (or thought




