The Hike Files Podcast talks about everything outdoors from hiking, camping, backpacking , gear and beyond. Hosted by Kurt Zitzelman of Hemlock Mountain Outdoors and the YouTube channel Kurt Zitzelman Outdoors
Ep. 28 - Exploring Bushcraft with Ryan Hinshaw from Burnwood Bushcraft
In this episode of The Hike Files podcast, host Kurt Zitzelman interviews Ryan Hinshaw of Burnwood Bushcraft. The discussion covers Ryan's journey into bushcraft, his experiences and interests, and some practical advice for beginners. Ryan talks about his initial fascination with bushcraft videos on YouTube, starting his own channel, and sharing safety tips for fire-starting skills. They also discuss memorable encounters in nature, handling tools safely, and the challenges and joys of creating content for YouTube. The episode wraps up with Ryan sharing personal stories about his family, the impact of life changes on his hobbies, and future plans for his bushcraft activities.
You can contact the show at: hike.files@gmail.com (mailto:hike.files@gmail.com)
Links:
Burnwood Bushcraft (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@BURNWOODBUSHCRAFT (https://www.youtube.com/@BURNWOODBUSHCRAFT)
Burnwood Chronicles (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@BURNWOODCHRONICLES (https://www.youtube.com/@BURNWOODCHRONICLES)
Burnwwod Bushcraft (Rumble): https://rumble.com/user/burnwoodbushcraft (https://rumble.com/user/burnwoodbushcraft)
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:23 Ryan's Journey into Bushcraft
02:39 Location and Environment
04:26 The Origin of 'Burnwood Bushcraft'
06:50 Fire Starting Techniques
12:34 Safety Tips for Bushcraft Beginners
15:13 Creative Projects and Future Plans
21:42 Community and Personal Life
26:58 Bushcraft Resources and Pet Peeves
29:28 Discussing Old Soda Bottles and Bushcraft Shelters
30:14 Encountering Irresponsible Campers
31:00 Respecting Nature and Following Regulations
35:13 Birthday Celebration and Firewood Hunt
37:57 National Parks and Outdoor Preferences
45:18 Bear and Snake Encounters
47:33 Yard Work and Poison Ivy
49:10 Conclusion and Social Media
#podcast #bushcraft #outdoors #youtube #videos #outdoorskills #survival #hiking #camping #interview #firebuilding
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14 Jun 2024
Ep. 27 - Why do You Gotta to be so Mad About How People Hike?
In Episode 27 of the Hike Files Podcast, host Kurt Zitzelman discusses a recent backpacking trip to the Black Forest Trail in Pennsylvania's Algerine Wild Area, sharing experiences from both a July 2023 and November 2021 journey. He also addresses a comment received on his YouTube channel, emphasizing the importance of positivity and support within the outdoor community. Kurt reflects on his approach to handling negative feedback and invites others to engage constructively, whilst recounting memorable moments from his hiking adventures.
You can contact the show at: hike.files@gmail.com (mailto:hike.files@gmail.com)
Videos
BFT: North Loop Part 1: https://youtu.be/w_lYc-NRphc?si=ICqu5kcncSsrcujl (https://youtu.be/w_lYc-NRphc?si=ICqu5kcncSsrcujl)
BFT: North Loop Part 2: https://youtu.be/aVX_kHNSAVA?si=h0DK17Egk2IbP8oI (https://youtu.be/aVX_kHNSAVA?si=h0DK17Egk2IbP8oI)
BFT: Algerine Wild Area: https://youtu.be/gSvUfVCMOos?si=e282TDTB2phpojmV (https://youtu.be/gSvUfVCMOos?si=e282TDTB2phpojmV)
Music
Track: "Above And Below"
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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:12 Change of Plans: No Interviews
00:45 The YouTube Comment Incident
02:01 Revisiting the Black Forest Trail
07:34 The Loudest Camp Neighbors Ever
12:55 Responding to the Comment
23:44 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
#podcast #hiking #blackforesttrail #backpacking #youtube #blackforest #bft #pennsylvania #outdooradventure #nature
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7 Jun 2024
Ep. 26 - When the Best Help is Just Leaving it Alone
When to Let Nature Take Its Course: A Wildlife Encounter
Welcome to episode 26 of the Hike Files podcast, hosted by Kurt Zitzelman. This episode discusses a recent personal encounter with a limping deer and then moves onto the broader topic of when and why people should refrain from interfering with wildlife. Kurt reflects on past experiences, both recent and from his youth, to illustrate the importance of letting nature heal itself and the potential consequences of human intervention. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to share their own stories of wildlife encounters.
You can contact the show at: hike.files@gmail.com (mailto:hike.files@gmail.com)
Music:
Track: "Above And Below"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream (https://Slip.stream)
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/2oQvvL (https://get.slip.stream/2oQvvL)
00:00 Introduction to Episode 26
01:15 Encounter with a Limping Deer
05:50 Reflecting on Past Experiences
08:52 Raising a Deer Named Bucky
12:05 Lessons Learned from Wildlife Interactions
14:34 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
#podcast #animalencounters #deer #hiking #leaveitalone #helping
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