Off You Pop!

Philip Clark
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A hiking and adventure podcast for people who want to take on the best one‑day hikes in the United States. Off You Pop is the official podcast of BlisterPop Adventures, home of the US21 — a curated list of the most iconic single‑day hiking routes in America.We cover everything from national park hikes, long‑distance day hikes, and high‑elevation routes to gear tips, training strategies, trail psychology, and real‑world logistics. Each episode breaks down a major hiking route with detailed guidance, safety insights, and immersive storytelling to help you plan your next adventure with confidence.If you’re searching for the best hikes, hardest day hikes, bucket‑list trails, or expert hiking advice — this podcast is your starting point. Keywords: best hikes in the US, hardest day hikes, national park trails, hiking tips, adventure planning, long‑distance day hikes, US21, BlisterPop Adventures, hiking routes, outdoor podcast.

  1. 2d ago

    Story Pop: Mt Lola - A Lesson in Shoulder Season Snow

    Mt. Lola is the quiet giant of the northern Sierra — a broad‑shouldered summit rising above Cold Stream Meadow, shaped by glaciers, wind, and time. In this Story Pop episode, we step into the shoulder‑season window when the mountain changes character, and early snow turns a simple trail into something more honest. This is the day I climbed Mt. Lolain early spring. A day when the meadows were rimed with frost, the trail vanished under thin sheets of snow, and the mountain asked for more attention than the map suggested. Along the way, we move through Cold Stream Meadow, the upper basin, the forested climb, the exposed ridge, and the wide summit plateau — each one a shift in tone, terrain, and season. We explore the geology that built Lola’s broad summit, the glacial carving that shaped its meadows, and the human history behind its name — Lola Montez, the Gold Rush performer whose life was as dramatic as the Sierra itself. This is a story about a mountain that doesn’t shout, but reveals itself slowly, especially when the first snow arrives. If you’ve ever wondered what shoulder‑season hiking really feels like — the uncertainty, the beauty, the quiet — this episode is your companion on the ridge. Off you pop. www.blisterpopadventures.com Support the show

    38 min

  2. May 24

    Story Pop: Sweet, Sweet Chocolate Peak, NV

    Chocolate Peak sits above Reno like a quiet dare — a short, steep, heat‑exposed ridge that looks like a warm‑up but climbs like a test piece. In this Story Pop episode, we head up the Jones Creek side to see what this unassuming Nevada peak has to say when the grade kicks up, the footing turns to ball‑bearing granite, and the sun starts to lean on you. This is a day built on honesty. A direct line up a decomposed‑granite ridge that gets hotter, steeper, and more exposed the higher you go. The modern identity of this mountain is as Reno’s unofficial fitness check. If you’ve ever wondered how a small peak can punch above its weight — or why some climbs feel more like a conversation with yourself than a route — this episode is your companion on the ridge. Off you pop. www.blisterpopadventures.com Support the show

    24 min

  3. May 14

    Story Pop: Fuller Lake to Cone Peak, NV - The Art of the Scree

    This Story Pop takes you from the quiet of Fuller Lake to the volcanic summit of Cone Peak — a short Nevada climb that delivers more lessons per mile than almost anything in the Carson Range. We start in the forest, moving through the old Boy Scout camp — a place built for teaching resilience, teamwork, and the early rites of outdoor life. It’s the last structured space before the mountain takes over, and it sets the tone for the day: this route is about learning. From there, the trail shifts into raw geology as Cone Peak rises ahead — a cylindrical volcanic cone built from ancient eruptions that blasted molten rock into the air and stacked it into the steep, unstable slopes we climb today. The upper mountain is pure Nevada: loose scree, shifting block, and terrain that demands presence, patience, and composure. We break down how to move on scree without burning energy or confidence, w, and what this little peak teaches you about pacing, footwork, and staying calm when the ground refuses to cooperate. If you’ve ever struggled on loose terrain — or avoided it — this episode gives you the tools, the mindset, and the story to take it on with confidence. Featured in this episode:   • Fuller Lake approach and the Boy Scout camp • The geology behind Cone Peak’s cylindrical volcanic cone • How cinder cones form and why they crumble underfoot • Scree navigation: footwork, composure, and descent strategy • What this climb teaches about presence and pacing www.blisterpopadventures.com Support the show

    26 min

  4. May 3

    Guest Pop: Jason Perkins - A Veteran's Journey to Healing

    Jason Perkins — U.S. Army veteran, cofounder of Blisterpop, and the guy who helped shape the soul of this brand — sits down to talk about the part of service most people never see: the quiet fight that happens after the uniform comes off. This conversation moves through the real terrain of the veteran transition: identity shock, the pressure to look squared away, the moments when you realize you’re not okay, and the slow, stubborn climb back toward purpose. Jason shares how the trail became the first place he could breathe again — a space with structure, challenge, and no need to pretend. We talk about the outdoors as medicine, the early days of Blisterpop, and why veterans uniquely understand the ethos behind big‑day adventure: grit, pacing, mission, and meaning. If you’re a veteran listening, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone — and that there’s a place out here where your strength still matters. We close with a direct message to anyone feeling stuck or missionless, plus a simple first step for getting back into motion. Featured in this episode: The unseen weight veterans carry after serviceIdentity shock and the “I’m not okay” momentThe trail as recovery, not recreationHow military structure shaped Blisterpop’s systemsWhy adventure gives veterans a place to belong againA message to veterans who need a place to startAbout Blisterpop Blisterpop Adventures builds humanscale epics — guidebooks, itineraries, and narrative systems that make big adventures feel possible. We blend storytelling with evidence‑based logistics so hikers can step into mythic, meaningful days without feeling overwhelmed. Explore the full canon at: www.blisterpopadventures.com Featured Challenge: T5 — Tahoe Five Peaks The T5 is one of the hardest single‑day hiking challenges in America: 50+ miles, 13,000+ ft of gain, five iconic Tahoe summits, one continuous push.   It’s grit, altitude, pacing, and story — all in one day. Full guide + formats: www.tahoe5peaks.com Veteran Discount As a thank‑you to those who’ve served, veterans receive 20% off all Blisterpop challenges and guidebooks. Use code: VETERANS20 Support the show

    33 min

  5. Apr 27

    Story Pop: Petersen Mountains, NV - How a Moderate Mountain Can Become a Hard One

    Petersen Mountain is supposed to be a moderate Great Basin peak — a clean ridge, a steady climb, a local’s summit. But mountains don’t care about reputations. They care about conditions, weather, and the line you choose. In this Story Pop episode, we step into a day where Petersen became something entirely different. Snow at the base. Wind ripping across the ridge. Clouds dropping visibility to fifty feet. And instead of taking the standard two‑track, you went off‑trail — straight up the canyon wall from Mud Spring, into the whiteout, onto a ridge that felt more alpine than desert. We explore how a moderate mountain becomes a hard one, how the Blisterpop Difficulty Scale flexes when conditions shift, and why Petersen’s geology — a quartz‑rich, fault‑lifted volcanic spine — creates a landscape that feels ancient, mineralized, and wild. We talk about the wildlife that moves quietly through its canyons, the isolation that defines the North Valleys, and the way weather can turn a familiar peak into a full‑value adventure. This is Petersen Mountain. This is how difficulty changes. This is Story Pop. Off you pop. For moe hiking adventures: www.blisterpopadventures.com Support the show

    44 min

  6. Apr 15

    Story Pop: Tule Peak, NV - A Short Scrappy Volcanic Ascent

    Tule Peak doesn’t look like much from the basin floor — a quiet volcanic rise above the sagebrush, a radio tower, a ridge, nothing dramatic. But the Great Basin loves to hide its teeth, and the moment you start climbing, Tule Peak reveals what it really is: a short, steep, wind‑scoured punch of effort that hits far harder than it looks. In this Story Pop episode, we step into the grit, gradient, and volcanic ribs of Nevada’s Tule Peak and use its deceptively tough profile to explore how the Blisterpop Difficulty Scale uncovers the real shape of a climb. Tule Peak scores a 47 out of 100 — HARD — not because it’s long or technical, but because it’s honest. It’s steep. It’s loose. It’s exposed. And it never gives you a break. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t just want to look at a mountain but wants to feel it under your feet, this one’s for you. BlisterBlog: BlisterPop Difficulty Scale Support the show

    31 min

  7. Mar 29

    StoryPop: Cactus to Clouds - The Day I Climbed From Desert to Sky

    Cactus to Clouds is one of the most dramatic vertical journeys in the United States — a 20‑mile, 10,795‑foot ascent from the desert floor of Palm Springs to the granite summit of Mount San Jacinto. In this Story Pop episode, we step out of the guidebooks and into the lived experience of that climb. This is the day that begins behind the Palm Springs Art Museum at 3 a.m., in warm desert darkness, and ends above 10,800 feet in cold alpine wind. A day defined by heat, grit, pacing, altitude, and the psychological crucible of the Skyline Trail. A day where cactus gives way to conifer, where the city lights fall away, and where every step feels like a negotiation with the mountain. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to climb from desert furnace to alpine sky in a single push, this episode is your companion on the trail. Off you pop. Link: https://blisterpopadventures.com/us02-san-jacinto Support the show

    39 min

  8. Mar 18

    StoryPop: Mt Tohakum - The Mountain You Never Heard Of

    Mt. Tohakum is the high point of Nevada’s Lake Range — a remote, volcanic sky‑island rising straight out of the Black Rock Desert. In this Story Pop episode, we take you on a 10.5‑mile out‑and‑back with 4,500 feet of gain to a summit that once stood above the shoreline of the ancient Lahontan Sea. This is a mountain with no trail, no shade, and no crowds. Just volcanic rock, desert wind, and pronghorn moving across the playa like ghosts. Along the way, we explore the geology of the Lake Range, the Ice Age ocean that shaped the basin, the Northern Paiute history woven into the landscape, and the gold‑rush mythology that still clings to its canyons. Tohakum isn’t a famous peak — it’s a quiet one. A mountain built from fire, carved by uplift, brushed by ancient waves, and climbed today by the few who know it’s there. If you’re drawn to remote summits, big desert climbs, and the kind of silence that rearranges your thoughts, this episode is your companion on the ridge. It's a mountain you've never heard of, but you wish you did. Off you pop. www.blisterpopadventures.com Support the show

    44 min
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A hiking and adventure podcast for people who want to take on the best one‑day hikes in the United States. Off You Pop is the official podcast of BlisterPop Adventures, home of the US21 — a curated list of the most iconic single‑day hiking routes in America.We cover everything from national park hikes, long‑distance day hikes, and high‑elevation routes to gear tips, training strategies, trail psychology, and real‑world logistics. Each episode breaks down a major hiking route with detailed guidance, safety insights, and immersive storytelling to help you plan your next adventure with confidence.If you’re searching for the best hikes, hardest day hikes, bucket‑list trails, or expert hiking advice — this podcast is your starting point. Keywords: best hikes in the US, hardest day hikes, national park trails, hiking tips, adventure planning, long‑distance day hikes, US21, BlisterPop Adventures, hiking routes, outdoor podcast.

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  • Creator
    Philip Clark
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    41
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