24. Identifying Your Needs: Adventure, Gear, and Safety with Moose Mutlow
In episode 24 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss needs. More specifically personal needs when it comes to adventures, outdoor gear, and safety. During COVID-19, we saw a dramatic influx of new outdoor enthusiasts. This is great for many reasons, but it also means there are a lot more people entering outdoor spaces sometimes with very little knowledge of how to interact with the landscape safely and responsibly. Even if you’re not completely new to outdoor recreation, maybe you’re like me and got into a new outdoor sport in the last couple of years. Anytime I start something new, I always go through a research and discovery process. This might look different for different people, but for me, I like to figure out what I might need, talk to people more experienced, and try things out a few times, adding gear gradually. Getting hyperfocused on gear has its pros and cons, but in my experience, I’ve found it to be more detrimental than not. I could likely rant and rave about gear, marketing, and the psychology of shopping for quite some time, but instead, I’ll let my friend Moose Mutlow take the lead. Moose Mutlow has been active in the outdoors for more than 30 years as an instructor and guide. Currently based in Yosemite National Park he is the senior project director for NatureBridge the largest provider of Environmental Education in the US National Park system. He has a long history of working in Search and Rescue and is a senior trainer for NPS. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST MOOSE MUTLOW WEBSITE: https://www.moosemutlow.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FLOresources INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moosemutlow/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-mutlow-9537575/ HIS BOOKS: https://www.moosemutlow.com/book
21 Helmi 202241min
23. What Does it Mean to be Climate Neutral? with Austin Whitman
In episode 23 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, I had the pleasure of learning the ins and outs of carbon and climate neutral certifications from the CEO of Climate Neutral Certified, Austin Whitman. Austin Whitman is the CEO and a co-founder of Climate Neutral, a nonprofit that provides a trusted certification for carbon neutrality. Since its launch three years ago, Climate Neutral has worked with over 400 companies. The Climate Neutral Certified label is used on thousands of products and has quickly become the leading consumer climate label. Austin's work in climate change began nearly 20 years ago and has spanned across roles in finance, policy, cleantech, consulting, energy, and nonprofits. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST CLIMATE NEUTRAL CERTIFIED WEBSITE: https://www.climateneutral.org/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/beclimateneutral/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BeClimateNeutral LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-neutral/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/climateneutral
14 Helmi 202238min
22. How to do a Waste Audit with Zöe Serrano
In episode 22 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss how to perform a waste audit in your home. Now, this same concept can be applied on a larger scale in businesses, but we are going to focus on how to do this as an individual consumer. In the Outdoor Minimalist book, set to be released Sept 1, 2022, I also discuss a waste audit to move towards low waste backpacking. So if you are someone that likes to have tips like these written out or on had to reference, here's the link to pre-order a copy of the book: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493063994/Outdoor-Minimalist-Waste-Less-Hiking-Backpacking-and-Camping For those that aren't sure what a waste audit is, essentially, it is a survey of the waste created in any waste stream. So, of course, this is going to be larger for businesses and factories, but each individual also creates waste along the waste stream. I’ve found that evaluating the amount of waste you are actually producing is a good mental exercise. It doesn’t mean that you have to or will even be able to eliminate waste completely in your life, but it can show you the amount of trash you produce on a day-to-day basis. In my life, I’ve found it helps prevent the “out of sight, out of mind” mindset. It keeps me accountable for how I handle my trash, but I also have to be mindful not to hyperfocus on perfection. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to waste audits, and that’s why I’m excited to have Zöe Serrano on the show to help explain it all in more detail. Zöe Serrano is a recent college graduate and environmental activist who is living in Portland, Oregon. She currently runs a blog called Cut the Crap, which aims to provide accessible ways to both make sustainable changes, as well as realistically take action in the climate movement. Besides running her website, she enjoys hiking the beautiful Pacific Northwest, volunteering, and hanging out with her cats and husband. Zöe is moving into studying environmental policy, and is enjoying collaborating with other inspiring activists from all over the world. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST CUT THE CRAP WEBSITE: https://www.cuthecrap.org/ GOAL SETTING WORKSHEET: https://www.cuthecrap.org/post/beginning-the-path-to-a-more-sustainable-you INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/keep_cuttingthecrap/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/keepcuttingthecrap/ ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES https://climaterealitypdx.com/ https://earth911.com/home-garden/conducting-home-waste-audit-part-1/ https://mygreenmontgomery.org/project/conduct-a-home-waste-audit/
7 Helmi 202245min
21. Are We Loving the Land to Death? with Tom Sadler
Are we loving the land to death? This question comes up time and time again with folks I talk to on and off the podcast, and many professionals in the outdoor industry wonder the same thing. In episode 21 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are going to explore this topic through the lens of conservation and political engagement. To help guide me through this discussion, I’m excited to introduce Tom Sadler. Tom Sadler is the deputy director of the Marine Fish Conservation Network. He is also the national capital correspondent for Mountain Journal. Sadler has an extensive history of promoting conservation through advocacy and communication. Sadler is an award-winning journalist with awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association. He has served on the boards of numerous fly-fishing, conservation and journalism organizations. Sadler spent 14 years as a public affairs officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Hampshire. A lifelong fly fisherman who, in his free time, guides and teaches for Mossy Creek Fly Fishing in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He and his wife Beth live with their family in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST TOM SADLER WEBSITE: http://middlerivergroup.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TomSadler FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tom.sadler LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomsadler24482/ ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES MARINE FISH CONSERVATION NETWORK: https://conservefish.org/ MOUNTAIN JOURNAL: https://mountainjournal.org/ QUOTED: A Book-Lover's Holiday in the Open by Theodore Roosevelt
31 Tammi 202240min
20. Creating a Thru-Hike and Conserving Our Trails with Rue McKenrick
In episode 20 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we will be discussing conservation and how that applies to our hiking trails. We’ve talked about conservation pretty consistently on the show, but this will be a more in-depth look into how one conservation organization is creating a thru-hike, building community, and encouraging conservation action all across the US. To help me discuss these topics, I had the pleasure of hosting Rue McKenrick. Rue McKenrick is a professional backpacker, triple crowner, and avid hiker. He now calls Bend, OR home, but grew up in Pennsylvania and hiked in the Appalachians as a teen. Rue’s long distance backpacking began with the Appalachian Trail in 2003. From there, he took on the Pacific Crest Trail (2005) and Continental Divide Trail (2007), completing the triple crown. In 2004, Rue thru-hiked the Pinhotti Trail and the Long Trail, then onto the John Muir Trail in 2016l. Spending yet more time on the Appalachian Trail, he was a ridge-runner on the Pennsylvania section in 2008. All of these years and miles of thru-hiking experience have led Rue to follow his heart in embarking on his current journey- creating the American Perimeter Trail. The APT will roughly follow the border of the contiguous United States and cross 32 states, clocking in at about 12,000 miles. Rue left his home in Oregon to begin the first scout hike in July of 2019, and backpacked continuously until his return home for a rest in October 2020. He will finish the 12,000 Miles in 2022. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST AMERICAN PERIMETER TRAIL WEBSITE: https://americanperimetertrail.org/ SUPPORT THE APTC: https://americanperimetertrail.org/support-our-work/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/americanperimetertrail/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/americanperimetertrail/ RUE MCKENRICK: https://www.instagram.com/ruemckenrick/
24 Tammi 202244min
19. Deer Hunting, Sustainability, and Conservation with Kalli Hawkins
In episode 19 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are going to be discussing the topic of hunting on the show for the first time. In creating this podcast, I was unsure about including activities like hunting and fishing, but I thought it a missed opportunity if we didn’t as they are a huge sector of the outdoor industry. Sportsmen contribute immensely to the conservation of our wild spaces and to me, discussing how hunting can help you feel more connected to the land is important. To help me introduce the topic of hunting to the show, I am excited to introduce Kalli Hawkins. Kalli Hawkins is an outdoor, gear, and adventure writer based in a small Northern Minnesota town near the border of Canada. She grew up hunting and fishing in Northern Minnesota and has continued her passion for the outdoors throughout her life and years spent living in Colorado. Her work appears on Teton Sports, Outside Business Journal, Cleanup News, and many others. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST KALLI HAWKINS WEBSITE: https://www.kallihawkins.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kallihawkins/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kallihawkins7 ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES HUNT TO EAT: https://hunttoeat.com/ HIDES FOR HABITAT: https://mndeerhunters.com/what-we-do/habitat SISTERS ON THE FLY: https://www.sistersonthefly.com/ CASTING FOR RECOVERY: https://castingforrecovery.org/
17 Tammi 202234min
18. Finding Minimalism and Connection Through Fly Fishing with Joe Mahler
In episode 18 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, I’m excited to be exploring a topic we briefly covered before: fly fishing! Fly fishing is a super interesting outdoor sport to me, and a surprisingly low impact and minimalist endeavor. To help me discuss all things fly fishing, I’d like to introduce Joe Mahler. Joe Mahler is a fly fishing author, illustrator, and casting coach. He fishes, canoes, and teaches in the waters of southwest Florida and the Everglades. His work appears in FlyFisherman magazine, Salmon & Steelhead, Outdoor Life, and other publications. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST JOE MAHLER WEBSITE: https://www.joemahler.com/ ILLUSTRATIONS: https://www.joemahler.com/illustration CASTING LESSONS: https://www.joemahler.com/home BOOKS: Essential Knots and Rigs for Trout Essential Knots and Rigs for Salt Water ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Captains for Clean Water: https://captainsforcleanwater.org/ Fish with a Hero: https://www.fishwithahero.com/
10 Tammi 202238min
17. Pee Rags, Menstrual Cups, and More with Angie Marie
In episode 17 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are going to talk about a topic that I think is applicable to everyone, whether or not you experience a menstrual cycle. The focus will be on using pee rags, menstrual cups, and more in the backcountry. Topics regarding hygiene, peeing, and menstrual cycles in the backcountry, I believe, are important to understand and have some knowledge of even if you don’t experience them yourself. So, maybe you’re a dad that wants to bring their daughter backpacking. Maybe you’re a scout leader of a mixed gendered group. Or maybe you work in the outdoor industry and want to be more inclusive in your understanding of outdoor experiences. Even having a better understanding of your partner when you’re out in the woods can go a long way in relationship dynamics during your trip. This episode is for all, not just assigned at birth females. I am an advocate for reusables in all aspects of your life, but in the backcountry, reusable menstrual products can be an interesting topic that is uncomfortable for some individuals to discuss openly. To help me reframe the conversation and give all people more confidence when talking about all things menses, I’d like to introduce Angie Marie. Angie Marie is your hormone hype gal and hiking partner with the best snacks. As a fertility awareness educator with an adventurous edge, she helps athletic and outdoorsy people interpret their bodies and use the menstrual cycle to feel strong and confident as they get after their goals. Angie teaches people to harness their natural physiology to boost performance and strengthen the mind-body connection. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ----------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST HORMONE HACKER WEBSITE: https://www.thehormonehacker.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hormonehacker/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hormonehacker ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Kula Cloth Thinx Period Underwear Reusable Pads Travel Bidet .PAC Period Pack LNT Period Info How to Dig a Cathole Put a Cup In It
3 Tammi 202244min
