The Kings Canyon Outdoors Podcast: Hiking | Backpa

After a brief hiatus due to a big career move and some freelance video work, the KCO Podcast is back in action with a bunch of delectable tidbits about backpacking food & drink. Here's a rundown of all of the different foods that I personally enjoy having on a backpacking trip, along with some links to where you can grab some of these foods/resources/containers. 

In this episode we delve into the many models of backpacking stoves. From ultralight DIY alcohol stoves made from cat food containers to a stove that actually charges your phone using sticks and pine needles. Yeah, for real. Friend-of-the-Show Nick Park joins me to talk about this next level piece of backcountry gear.

KCO welcomes TenkaraTalk.com’s Jason Klass to the show and talks with him about the Japanese-style fly fishing technique of Tenkara. 

Slip into your galoshes, Staten Islanders. The turkeys are on a mission to take back Thanksgiving. We'll talk about that and speak with Dan Sullivan of Rome SDS about the history of the company and some of the innovative tech they have in this year's lineup.

In this eclectic episode we'll recap a recent trip into Henry Coe State Park, rant about why secret fishing spots are secret and get some serious snowboarding gear notes from Kings Canyon legend and China Peak Ski Resort's own Brian Furrow. 

The time of white-capped peaks and shredding pow is right around the corner, but there is still a little time to get out on foot before the white stuff forces us into cross-country skis or snowshoes. This episode focuses on preparing for the challenges of late season fall/early winter hiking and backpacking. Water, clothing and gear are all covered as I plan a trip into Henry Coe State Park. In other news, KCO has been invited to join the Reno Viola Outdoors Radio Network, a web-based 24-hour stream dedicated mostly to fishing since its inception. Reno is looking to branch out into other outdoor areas of interest and KCO will be one of the first of these branches. I'm excited to be joining the WRVORadio.com team and am looking forward to being invited to their headquarters in Ontario in the not-to-distant future. Wink. Wink.

The KCO Podcast welcomes Jason Fitzpatrick and Ric Serena, producers of the recently released, feature-length documentary Mile Mile and a Half. The film gives a glimpse into a month-long, 200-mile thru hike in the Sierra Nevada. Ric and Jason give a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to create a film on the trail.

In this episode we talk a little about the U.S. Government shutdown and what that means for National Parks. But, the main event is an interview with outdoor enthusiast Joseph Edgecomb who shares his experience climbing the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States and some tips to make your Mt. Whitney adventure more informed.

I know, I know... It's been a while. But we're back! After a long September full of baby birthdays, a Tahoe trip, a move and a long illness—KCO has returned. In this episode ranting is the name of the game after some good news and some terrible news in the outdoor world.

Pro sport climber Joe Kinder takes some time to talk crag as he gears up for the first ever Psicobloc Masters Series in Park City, Utah. Joe has been climbing for over 17 years and gives some insight into this exciting sport.

Layering is the name of the game when it comes to outdoor clothing. In this session we'll talk about the importance of natural fabrics and how they make life a whole lot easier and more enjoyable than synthetics and petro-based fibers. Plus I'll give you the low-down on an amazing cup of coffee.

In the second part of this two-part fly fishing introduction series we'll get down to the minute-but-still-very-important details of angling on the fly including: backing, leaders, tippets, flies and more.

It's finally here. The episode(s) I've—and I hope some of you—been waiting for. In this session we simplify the sometimes mystifying basics of fly fishing and discuss why it's the best thing since sliced bread. Sorry, but this subject couldn't be held to just one episode.

There's nothing like a paddle down your favorite river or along the shore of your favorite lake to beat the heat. There's lots to consider when it comes to choosing a kayak and you want to get the most out of whatever craft you choose. In this episode we'll dive into how you can make the most out of your paddling adventures.

California-based outdoor photographer Phil Hawkins gives us insight, tips and best practices for shooting amazing landscape photography from Yosemite to Colorado. 

In this episode my brother and Monterey, California-based U.S. Coast Guardsman Samuel Ede joins me in studio to help highlight some of the common safety hazards backpackers encounter in the backcountry and how to avoid dangerous situations.

In this episode we finish off talking about the ten most important pieces of backpacking gear with tips on what to buy and why.

The first in a two-part episode covering the 10 most important pieces of backpacking gear and what you need to know before buying.