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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. MAR 14

    Story Pop: 10 Ways to Die on the Trail, and How Not To

    Most hikers don’t get hurt because the mountains are dangerous — they get hurt because the mountains are honest. In this episode, we break down the 10 real reasons people get into trouble on the trail, using the US21 as our guide: Cactus to Clouds, Rim‑to‑Rim, Whitney, the Presidential Traverse, the Pemi Loop, and more. No fear. No drama. Just clarity. You’ll learn how falls actually happen, why heat and cold are the quiet killers, how people get lost even on “easy” trails, what altitude really does to your body, and how ego and drift turn small mistakes into big problems. Each danger comes with practical, real‑world prevention strategies you can use on your next hike. If you want to take on big days with big respect — and come home with quiet confidence — this is your episode. Off you pop. Visit our website: www.blisterpopadventures.com  Support the show

    18 min

  7. MAR 9

    US21 Bigelow Pop - Bigelow Traverse

    The Bigelow Pop is a wild, quietly powerful ridgewalk above the lakes of Maine — a 16–18 mile traverse across the Horns, Avery Peak, West Peak, and Cranberry Peak. In this episode, we take you from the soft morning forest of East Flagstaff Road to the airy granite spine of the Bigelow Range, where wind, wilderness, and wide‑open views shape the day. This is a route built on quiet strength: steep climbs, exposed ridges, remote terrain, and the calm, steady confidence that grows with every mile. You’ll hear the story of this North Woods classic — the logistics, the risks, the human history, the atmospheric landscape, and the psychological engine that turns a rugged traverse into a meditation. We break down how to stage your morning in Stratton, how to move through the ridge like a narrative arc, how to manage exposure and weather, and how to stay present when the day gets steep. If you’re the kind of person who seeks meaning over ease, who wants a story worth telling, and who feels the pull of wild, quiet, deeply human days in the mountains, the Bigelow Pop is waiting. US21. The Bigelow Traverse.   A wild ridgewalk above the lakes of Maine.   Off you pop. www.blisterpopadventures.com Support the show

    12 min

  8. MAR 6

    US20 Pemi Pop - Pemigewasset Loop

    The Pemi Pop is a full‑day circuit through the wild granite heart of New Hampshire — a 28–32 mile journey across Franconia Ridge, Garfield Ridge, South Twin, Guyot, Bond, and the iconic fin of Bondcliff. In this episode, we walk the entire loop from the quiet dawn miles of Lincoln Woods to the mythic wilderness moments high above the Pemigewasset. This is a route shaped by depth: long climbs, exposed ridges, rugged technical sections, and the quiet, meditative miles that define the Pemi. You’ll hear the story of this legendary loop — the logistics, the risks, the human history, the atmospheric landscape, and the psychological engine that turns a big day into a deeper one. We break down how to stage your morning in Lincoln, how to move through the ridge like a narrative arc, how to manage the wilderness corridor, and how to stay present when the day gets long. If you’re the kind of person who seeks meaning over ease, who wants a story worth telling, and who feels the pull of big, wild, immersive days, the Pemi Pop is waiting. US20. The Pemigewasset Loop.   A circuit through the wild granite heart of New Hampshire.   Off you pop. www.blisterpopadventures.com Support the show

    14 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
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  • Episodes
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