Podcasts Sports Wilderness Backpacker Radio #76 | The Ice Age Trail (Luke Kloberdanz from the Ice Age Trail Alliance)

#76 | The Ice Age Trail (Luke Kloberdanz from the Ice Age Trail Alliance)

Published: July 22, 2020, 11:55 p.m.

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Today we are joined by Luke Kloberdanz, the director of philanthropy at the Ice Age Trail Alliance.\\xa0 As you may have guessed, we geek out very much about all things Wisconsin, so much so, that Chaunce is convinced to make this the destination of Backpacker Radio\'s next road trip.\\xa0 We talk about Luke\'s own thru-hike, the wonderful tradition that is the Wisconsin Fish Fry, the history of this trail, and why it might be the ideal trek during a pandemic.

We address why Chaunce\'s face matches her hair, get sucked down a Taco Bell Vortex, announce a new full-time opening at The Trek, and just generally lose our minds toward the end of this episode.\\xa0 I highly recommend having a PBR handy for this one.

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00:04:38 - QOTD: What color is Chaunce\\u2019s face?\\xa0

00:07:38 - Can Zach say Luke\\u2019s name?\\xa0

00:08:13 - How did Luke get involved with the Ice Age Trail?

00:10:06 - How long is the Ice Age Trail? Can you tell us more about it?

00:10:53 - Where does the money to purchase land for the trail come from?\\xa0

00:11:41 - Why does the IAT go where it goes?\\xa0

00:12:54 - Is the IAT constructed that way because of aesthetics or historical reasons?\\xa0

00:16:52 - How was your thru-hike?\\xa0

00:19:16 - You were the 11th person to thru-hike the IAT?

00:20:44 - What was the trail like when you hiked (single track vs. road walking)?\\xa0

00:20:54 - Is there an official road walk for the portions that aren\\u2019t single track?\\xa0

00:21:58 - What percentage of days could someone eat a fish fry while thru-hiking the IAT?

00:22:47 - Do you go through a lot of towns on the IAT?\\xa0

00:23:33- Is there a traditional route on the IAT (west to east vs. east to west)?\\xa0

00:24:25 - Was Spotted Cow a thing during your thru-hike?\\xa0

00:25:10 - Can you explain the fish fry?\\xa0

00:28:14 - Do you emphasize the cultural aspect of the IAT?\\xa0

00:30:30 - Has Chaunce had a fried cheese curd before?

00:30:54 - Can you explain the importance of the squeakiness of a cheese curd?\\xa0

00:32:45 - Backpacker Radio Merch

00:33:25 - Does the trail go through Madison?

00:34:30 - What are the campsites like on the IAT?\\xa0

00:36:34 - What are the water sources like on the IAT?

00:37:56 - What is the recommended season to hike the IAT? And what is the typical pace?\\xa0

00:41:08 - What\\u2019s the elevation change like on the IAT?\\xa0

00:42:24 - What\\u2019s the practicality of hiking the IAT during coronavirus?\\xa0

00:45:22 - How does someone get involved with the IAT?\\xa0

00:46:40 - What kind of wildlife will people see on the IAT?\\xa0

00:47:54 - What does someone do if they encounter a wolf?\\xa0

00:49:32 - What is the traditional garnish for a Wisconsin Bloody Mary?

00:52:10 - Are there specific highlights of the IAT? Section hikes you\\u2019d recommend?\\xa0

00:56:37 - The IAT is for_______?

00:59:14 - Luke@iceagetrail.org call the IATA office, etc.

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