Episode 12 - Backcountry Cooking - Breakfast

May 2, 2008 – 4:00 am by cfiles

On this episode of Hike it All, it is all about breakfast. I am going to show you how to prepare some of my favorite trail breakfast dishes; oatmeal, blueberry pancakes, and something called the Full Elvis.

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Episode 11 - Get Physical

April 11, 2008 – 8:11 am by cfiles

On this episode of Hike it All Ryan and I discuss several ways you can get yourself into hiking/backpacking shape. We cover getting your cardiovascular system into gear and show you simple exercises that you can do at home to strengthen your muscles and joints. We also cover what role your gear plays in physically preparing for a hike.

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Episode 10 - Gear Review - Golite Spike Tail

March 21, 2008 – 9:41 am by cfiles

On this episode of Hike it All we are doing another gear review. This time is all about shoes, we are reviewing the Golite Spike Tail.

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Episode 9 - Tarpe Diem

February 29, 2008 – 3:40 pm by cfiles

This episode of Hike it All is all about tarp tents. We cover why you might want to use one, pitching a basic tarp tent between trees, how to setup a simple tarp shelter with trekking poles, and how several ways to use a poncho as a tarp tent. We also tell you about several commercial vendors that make and sell tarp tents.

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Episode 8 - Gear Review - Jetboil Personal Cooking System

February 8, 2008 – 2:15 pm by cfiles

On this episode of Hike it All we review the Jetboil Personal Cooking System. We show you how to use it, what it can to, and cover all of the accessories that you can get for the system. We also cover some of the Jetboil’s competitors: the Firelite Titanium Esbit Wing Stove, the Snowpeak Giga Stove, and the MSR Reactor. In the end we give you the low down on what we like and don’t like then give the Jetboil our expert rating.

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Episode 7 - Light My Fire

January 18, 2008 – 1:32 pm by cfiles

In this episode of Hike it All my new co-host Ryan is going to show you how to build a campfire from scratch in the backcountry. We discuss everything you need to know: collecting tender, leave no trace ethics, fire starting methods, types of fire structures, and putting the fire out.

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Episode 6 - Backcountry Cooking - Chicken Wraps

December 29, 2007 – 2:47 pm by cfiles

On this episode I am going to show you how to make lemon pepper chicken wraps in the backcountry.

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Episode 5 - Gone Fishing

December 14, 2007 – 10:59 am by cfiles

On this episode of Hike It All I will show you how I go fishing while I am out on a hike. I will also show you how I do it without a lot of extra gear and virtually no added weight.

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Episode 4 - Backcountry Cooking - Pita Pizza

November 30, 2007 – 10:08 am by cfiles

On this episode I am going to show you how to make pita pocket pizza in the backcountry.

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Episode 3 - Pick a Pack

November 16, 2007 – 10:14 am by cfiles

This episode is all about choosing a backpack. It covers what types of packs are available through choosing a good outfitter.

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