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#123 | Pete McBride

Published: Oct. 25, 2021, 1:40 p.m.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by world-renowned photographer and director, Pete McBride.

We learn about Pete's entry into photography, including what advice he'd offer to aspiring adventure journalists, what it's like to work for NationalGeographic, the ongoing conservationist threats to the Grand Canyon and the Navajo Nation, and we learn all about his new book "Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World\u2019s Most Quiet Places".\xa0

We wrap the show with a triple crown of our favorite sounds from nature, another gross or not gross aimed at hazing Chaunce, and we get a listener recommendation for combining the backcountry bidet with the kula cloth.

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Interview with Pete McBride

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:19 - QOTD: What is the single most thing you are excited about for the Wisconsin trip?\xa0

00:07:22 - Introducing Pete McBride\xa0

00:08:05 - How did you get into photography?\xa0

00:10:46 - Was this digital photography at the time?

00:11:49 - When you went digital, was it due to the wider range of error?\xa0

00:13:04 - Do you have one go-to camera or is it based on the job?\xa0

00:13:55 - Do you have a couple go-to lens\u2019s you use?\xa0

00:14:17 - What lens did you use for your Grand Canyon hike?\xa0

00:16:41 - What is the project proposal process for National Geographic?\xa0

00:17:38 - Would you recommend photographers focus on writing skills?\xa0

00:19:30 - What are the biggest differences between a photography and videography project?\xa0

00:21:13 - How much of the story do you build out prior to the shoot?\xa0

00:23:06 - Any favorite leaf peeping spots in Colorado?\xa0

00:26:16 - How many photography projects have you done?\xa0

00:27:27 - Do you have a favorite project?\xa0

00:29:39 - How much water did you carry for that stretch?\xa0

00:31:00 - How do you deal with the emotional response to visually seeing the rivers dry up?\xa0

00:33:28 - Tell me more about the Grand Canyon project\xa0

00:36:43 - Where does the \u201cGrand Escalade\u201d initiative stand today?\xa0

00:38:28 - Is there a resource you\u2019d recommend to others interested in protecting the Grand Canyon?\xa0

00:40:45 - Was the hike of the Grand Canyon a hard sell for yourself?\xa0

00:42:21 - What is hyponatremia?\xa0

00:43:16 - What happened after you fell apart on day 5?\xa0

00:44:45 - How did you segment the Grand Canyon hike?\xa0

00:45:15 - Are you taking a trail to get in and out of the canyon?\xa0

00:46:20 - What was the stat regarding the number of tourists that could go into the canyon via the tram?

00:48:00 - Give us the pitch for your new book

00:51:31 - What is the Drake Passage?\xa0

00:52:01 - What does a 70 ft. swell feel like?\xa0

00:52:22 - Is it the motion that\u2019s upsetting or the risk?\xa0

00:54:18 - Did you know you were capturing a once-in-a-lifetime event?\xa0

00:55:51 - Did you feel excitement or fear with the whale?\xa0

00:56:38 - Do Orcas eat any fish in mass quantities?\xa0

00:57:59 - What are your favorite sounds that get overlooked by most people?\xa0

01:01:29 - Where should people buy the book?\xa0

01:01:54 - How many photos are in the book?\xa0

01:02:53 - Do you have a favorite photo?\xa0

01:03:33 - Have you ever done anything with eels?\xa0

01:04:37 - Can you tell us the story of the The Ganges photo?\xa0

01:06:09 - What is your favorite photography subject?\xa0

01:07:11 - Have you ever felt your life was in danger when photographing wildlife?\xa0

01:09:37 - Have there been other times where you\u2019ve felt your life was in danger?\xa0

01:12:23 - Where can people listen to your NPR interview?

01:13:02 - Anything else you\u2019d like to direct listeners to?\xa0

SEGMENTS

Trek Propaganda

Triple Crown of coolest nature sounds\xa0

Gross or Not Gross: Re-wearing workout clothes for more than one workout

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