Scoutmaster Podcast 277
Andrew Skurka on ultralight backpacking philosophy, gear selection, and guided learning trips
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INTRO
Opening sponsor read by Tim Jakes of Troop 93, followed by Clarke introducing this as a summer encore episode featuring an interview with ultralight backpacker Andrew Skurka and his book 'The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide.'
INTERVIEW
Andrew Skurka, adventurer and author of 'The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide' (National Geographic), discusses his 30,000+ miles of long-distance backpacking, his evolution from overloaded beginner to ultralight expert, a transcendent encounter with the porcupine caribou herd in the Yukon, and his guided learning trips across the US.
OUTRO