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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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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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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
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Beginner Tips for Reading Hiking Maps
Shawn
advice, amateur, backcountry, backpacking, beginner, difficulty, hike, hikers, hiking, map, nature, rating, safety, trailSeason 1 / Episode 51 Join Shawn and Mike on this episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, where we break down the basics of how to read hiking maps—without making your head spin. If you’re new to hiking and backpacking, understanding a trail map can feel a little intimidating. But don’t worry—we’re here to
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Hiking Safely After Natural Disasters
Shawn
Season 1 / Episode 48 Storms don’t just reshape landscapes—they reshape the hiking experience. In this episode of Shawn & Mike Take A Hike, we’re diving into a topic that many hikers don’t think about until it’s too late: how natural disasters like ice storms, wildfires, floods, and high winds can leave trails dangerous or




