Sam speaks to some of the science behind the benefits of getting outside.

Join the BCOP crew as we chat about backpacking tent basics, helpful tips when choosing and caring for a tent, and a few fun stories along the way. Gear Review:Hubba Hubba Tent

Sam chats with returning guest Mel Bowden, DVM, and Austin about their recent summit climb on Mt. Baker in northern Washington. Join them as they share details on the preparation and completion of their first mountaineering experience, along wi...

Join Kim and Austin as they discuss details to consider when choosing a sleep system for your backcountry adventures.Gear Examples:Wilderdog sleeping baghttps://www.wilde...

Here are some tips and tricks from Kim on buying your first compound bow.

On this episode, we hear from Kamrin Peterson, PNW backpacking guide with She Thrives Outside, as she shares tales of adventure, predators, and empowerment. Gear:Cnoc Outdoors Water Filtration Systemhttps://cnocoutdoors.com/prod...

Kim and Sam talk about trip planning for backpacking. Some things to consider that will make or break your trip. 

Join the crew as they chat with Genevieve regarding ungulates, like what the heck they are, conservation of these wild creatures, interactions with humans, and other fun facts that may be useful at your next backcountry trivia night!

Genevieve discusses some of the facts behinds wildlife interactions with bears, while offering some science and life experience that might change your perspective on bears in the backcountry. Book:If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: W...

Uncharted Outdoorswomen partners with local businesses to create a safe place for the fastest growing demographic in the outdoors: women. We consist of a dream team of women fighting historical barriers that exist in the outdoor space. Our goal...

Join Sam and Austin as they talk about helpful tips for handling your business in the backcountry.Gear and Links: Sea to Summit trowelhttps://seatosummit.com/products/pocket-trowel-nylon-66GSI trowel

Join us as we chat with Eva Gifford about some of her adventures, obstacles, and lessons learned as an endurance athlete. Eva Gifford Social:@evagiff@rosslandrunclub@alpinesportspineWork:Infinity PhysioMo...

Published author Tami Asars shares stories from her many trips as a thru hiker in the backcountry, how she made a career out of doing what she loves, and some insights that helped her complete her Triple Crown this past year. Contact In...

Join us as we summarize some of the basic principles of Leave No Trace (https://lnt.org) and why it is such an important component to adventuring in the backcountry. Gear:Kula Cloth -

Join us as Amanda, mother of two, and life-long hunter, shares the story of her once in a lifetime mountain goat hunt. She also provides some insight and perspective for mom's wanting to get their kids exposed to backcountry adventures. 

Join Sam as she chats with Kim of Spear Strength Wellness about her Backcountry Grit program, designed to prepare you physically, and mentally, for type 2 fun adventures. Check out the app here:https://playbook.app.link/PR3RlrI...

Join us as Genevieve discusses the basics of mapping, some of the various navigation apps out there, and satellite communications devices for use while you explore the backcountry. She even touches on some things to know, should you ever need t...

Join us as we talk about some backcountry activities to curb your outdoor cravings in the winter months. Links:Backcountry Skiing for Beginners - REIhttps://youtu.be/SuKn-acPvVk

Join the BCOP crew as we chat about some stoves in the backcountry.Stove Links -Canister Stoves:Jet Boilhttps://www.jetboil.com/explore/the-flash-cooking-systemOptimus (Crux and Crux Lite)https://www.katadyngroup...

Join us as we hear from Heidi, local farmer in the Okanagan, as she tells us about some of her adventures as a woodland firefighter, PNW forager, and what she has coming in the next year. Check out more about her farm, recipes, cou...

From conservation experience, helicopter stories, to animal mugging, Genevieve has a lot to share as we get to know a bit more about her experience and plans as a wildlife biologist in Colorado. 

Learn the basics of layering in the backcountry and why it is important to pick the right stuff. Gear Review:Patagonia Synchilla Snap T Fleecehttps://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-lightweight-synchilla-snap-t-fleece-pull...

Sam, Kim, and Austin catch up about their adventures from the past few months and some things to come this year. Gear Review:The Katadyn BeFree 1-liter Water Bottle Filterhttps://www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/8018006-katadyn-bef...

Helpful tips and considerations from Dr. Mel Bowden, DVM with regards to other wildlife when taking your dogs out in the back country.Gear Review:  Ruffwear Trail Runner Dog Leash Systemhttps://ruffwear.com/products/trail-runne...

Mark and Sam talk about their 8 days of wilderness first responder training. We talk about what has changed in our first aid kits since taking the course and what we learned. Ridge Wilderness