21 episodes

A podcast about hiking outdoors and the lessons learned along the way…
Travel with Andrew Steven as he journeys outdoors and explores the soul, investigating, questioning, and examining the nuance and complexity of figuring out how to navigate our way through the outdoors.

Trail Weight Podglomerate

    • Wilderness

A podcast about hiking outdoors and the lessons learned along the way…
Travel with Andrew Steven as he journeys outdoors and explores the soul, investigating, questioning, and examining the nuance and complexity of figuring out how to navigate our way through the outdoors.

    Mineral King

    Mineral King

    After finishing his first thru-hike, Andrew sets out on his next adventure, only to be derailed by California's wildfires. But along the way, he embarks on an unexpected journey that leads him to places he isn't prepared to go.

    To see more of Jesse Ritner's work, visit www.jesseritner.com or the-lift-line.com


    Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.com



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    This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events.
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    • 40 min
    Wildfire

    Wildfire

    As wildfires tear through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Andrew awaits the possible fate of fire canceling another backpacking trip. While waiting, Andrew dives deeper into uncovering Walt Disney's fascination with the Mineral King basin.

    To read Gabrielle Canon's work, visit www.gabriellecanon.com


    You can find Dan White's writing at www.danwhitebooks.com


    Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co



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    This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events.
    For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling and the outdoors like Missing Pages and Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.
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    • 40 min
    The Highway

    The Highway

    Continuing his journey to figure out what it means to be a responsible outdoors person, Andrew learns more about how humans affect the natural world.

    "Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant" is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.

    Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co



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    This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events.
    For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling and the outdoors like Missing Pages and Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.
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    • 43 min
    1966 and 1988

    1966 and 1988

    Two seemingly separate life-changing events shape how we think about the natural world.

    Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.

    Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co



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    This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events.
    For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling and the outdoors like Missing Pages and Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.
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    • 31 min
    Gatekeeper

    Gatekeeper

    Who decides the right way to be outdoors? Is Disney the villain? Am I a villain? And what happens when personal accountability becomes managing others' responsibility?

    Listen on NHPR's Outside/In at www.outsideinradio.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.

    Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.co



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    This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events.
    For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling and the outdoors like Missing Pages and Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.
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    • 34 min
    Opposition

    Opposition

    Andrew revisits some of Walt Disney's history to better understand why the Sierra Club would take Disney and the government to court to stop the development of Mineral King.

    Daniel P. Selmi's book, "Dawn at Mineral King Valley" is available wherever books are sold.

    Listen to past episodes and find more information at www.trailweight.com



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    This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events.
    For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling and the outdoors like Missing Pages and Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 29 min

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