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Published: Feb. 17, 2022, 7:20 p.m.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Andrew Skurka returns!\xa0 Again.\xa0 In studio.\xa0 Not that you need any convincing to continue listening, but this chat starts normal and devolves into Chaunce tricking him into saying that he'll do sexual things a bug.\xa0 We also talk about the new normal of backpacking in the West, we learn about the Skurka Scholarship, and we get a detailed overview of the backcountry bidet butt cleaning technique.\xa0 This one has it all.

We do a triple crown of reality tv shows, share the sad news of the passing of a beloved PCT trail angel, and give a last call for our internship application.\xa0

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Interview with Andrew Skurka\xa0

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:41 - QOTD: What is everyone binging on Netflix right now?\xa0

00:12:24 - Reminders: Internship opportunity\xa0

00:14:16 - Introducing Andrew Skurka\xa0

00:14:57 - What has changed for you since 2021?\xa0

00:17:20 - How many minutes a mile do you average?

00:17:58 - How does your passion for running compare to your thru-hiking?

00:19:18 - What does your off season look like?\xa0

00:19:50 - Are you wrecked after one of these marathons?

00:21:05 - How many miles are you averaging a week?\xa0

00:21:42 - How do you break up your miles throughout the week?\xa0

00:22:23 - Why do you prefer road running?

00:22:58 - Has running dulled your excitement for long distance hiking?\xa0

00:25:51 - Do you use the van on guiding trips?\xa0

00:27:00 - The Guiding Business\xa0

00:28:52 - Is there a limit to your trips?\xa0

00:30:37 - What makes a good guide?\xa0

00:31:40 - What becomes stressful during the trips?\xa0

00:33:11 - What happened in 2014?\xa0

00:36:42 - Tell us about the guiding services you offer\xa0

00:37:30 - What\u2019s the most difficult aspect of a guiding business?

00:38:27 - What does the Olympic Mountains trip have that others don\u2019t?\xa0

00:41:21 - What factors do you take into account for trip cancellations?\xa0

00:42:54 - Do you think forest closures will becomes more and more common?\xa0

00:44:50 - Do you think strict fire-starting rules will be put into place?\xa0

00:45:40 - How do you feel about the condition of the West?\xa0

00:47:00 - Where are you house hunting?\xa0

00:49:42 - What\u2019s your advice for CDT and PCT SOBOs?

00:51:45 - Do you think hikers need to strengthen snow skills?\xa0

00:52:24 - Which of your new trips are you most excited about?\xa0

00:53:11 - What do you look for when you scout out a new trip?\xa0

00:53:48 - Do you plan bailouts?\xa0

00:54:19 - What are the deadlines for applying for your trips?\xa0

00:54:45 - How many applications do you commonly receive?\xa0

00:55:36 - Do you use waitlists?

00:57:17 - How do you weed out applicants?\xa0

00:59:50 - Guide Hiring\xa0

01:02:21- What got you interested in birding?\xa0

01:04:32 - Skurka Scholarship\xa0

01:05:43 - Diversity of guiding trips\xa0

01:09:13 - Skurka Scholarship deadline - Feb 21st\xa0

01:10:48 - Thoughts on gear innovation\xa0

01:16:30 - What are your thoughts on inReach Mini 2?\xa0

01:22:22 - What other categories have innovation opportunities?\xa0

01:24:26 - What\u2019s your least favorite flying insect?\xa0

01:25:24 - Fuck, Marry, Kill: Insect version\xa0

01:27:36 - Anything else gear-related?

01:29:45 - State of content-websites\xa0

01:32:26 - How do affiliate links?\xa0

01:34:45 - What\u2019s the future of content websites?\xa0

01:36:49 - Voicemail Listener Questions - Backcountry bidet etiquette\xa0

01:46:59 - Listener Question - High Sierra in a high snow year

01:47:18 - Listener Question - High route development

01:48:38 - Listener Question - Who does Skurka follow in the outdoor space?\xa0

01:50:48 - Find Andrew Skurka: www.andrewskurka.com\xa0

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