189. Trump's "Big Ugly Bill" Passed without Land Sales, but the Fight for Public Lands Continues with Land Tawney

In episode 29 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we are talking about regulation in the outdoor industry and what that looks like. Now, this is a topic that has always interested me but I didn’t know a ton about. It could arguably be the 8th R of Outdoor Minimalism (and maybe I will add it one day), but because regulation plays such a big role in environmental policy and how we play outside, it was very fitting topic for the show. Since it is something I am far from an expert in, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff Bairlein. Jeff Baierlein is the Director of Viristar, an organization that provides training and consulting services to outdoor, travel, experiential, and adventure programs around the world. Viristar specializes in wilderness risk management and outdoor safety training and audits, nonprofit management consulting, wilderness medicine, and environmental education program and curriculum design. Jeff has a background in environmental advocacy, outdoor-focused lobbying at the state and federal level, and analysis of regulatory and management systems for effectiveness. 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 VIRISTAR WEBSITE: https://www.viristar.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ViristarConsulting/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/viristarHQ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/viristar/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/viristarconsulting/ ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Earthjustice: https://earthjustice.org/ Outdoor Alliance: https://www.outdooralliance.org/ Association for Experiential Education: https://www.aee.org/ Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education: https://www.aore.org/ How to Save A Planet podcast episode “Is Your Carbon Footprint BS:”

28 Mars 202227min

In episode 28 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we talk about the all important topic of pooping in the woods. If you’re a backpacker, in particular, my guess is you’ve had countless discussions about poop, and to be honest, same. While poop stories are always entertaining, our main focus in this episode is about how to poop outside the right way, the environmental impacts of it, and various options for doing so. To help me do that, I’d like to introduce Monica Aguilar. Monica is an artist, adventurer, and now recent podcast host of the Shit We Do Outdoors Podcast. She has a passion for human powered long distance travel and has traveled over 6,000 miles on foot and bike. Her travels and love for the outdoors serve as an inspiration for her art which depict many of the places she has traveled to or wishes to go to. 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 SHIT WE DO OUTDOORS PODCAST PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/shit-we-do-outdoors-podcast/id1599311083 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shitoutdoorspod/ WEBSITE: https://shitoutdoorspod.com/ CHASTING TRAILS ART INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chasingtrailsart/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/chasingtrailsart WEBSITE: https://chasingtrailsart.com/ ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES LNT Guidelines I have to poop outside! What do I do? How to Dig a Cathole How to use a Wag Bag CuloClean Portable Bidet Kula Cloth Pee Rag

21 Mars 202232min

In episode 27 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we explore the idea of using pee rags in the backcountry in a bit more detail. If you are a person with a vulva, and you squat when you pee, a pee rag can be an excellent low waste option. If you want more information about pee rags, menstrual cups, and more, go back and check out episode 17 where we explore all things menses and peeing in the woods. In that episode, we briefly cover some pee rag options, one of them being the Kula Cloth. Because peeing outside is something many of us do, I was excited to sit down and chat with Anastasia Allison. Anastasia Allison is the founder of Kula Cloth, the first of its kind - an antimicrobial pee cloth for anybody who squats when they pee. Anastasia has been described as, 'mysteriously complex' - and when she isn't doing work for Kula or contemplating the vastness of the universe, she spends her time playing violin in the mountains, writing whimsical poetry or dancing. 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 KULA CLOTH WEBSITE: https://kulacloth.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kulacloth/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thekulacloth/ ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES LNT Guidelines How to Use a Pee Cloth SheFly Apparel Pee Funnel Menstrual Cup

14 Mars 202246min

Have you ever wished you could get a doctor’s note to go take a hike? Well, in episode 26 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss parkscriptions– your prescription to get outside. It is no secret that we often feel better after just spending 20 minutes outside, whether we are sitting and forest bathing or on a walk in the park. The physical and mental benefits are astounding. There are several movements that focus on helping people get outside more often and many organizations like the National Park Service and Recreate Northwest that make opting outdoors easier. To help me discuss what parkscriptions are and how the idea can be added to your life, I’d like to introduce Todd Elsworth. Todd Elsworth likes to play outside, go on adventures with family and friends, and give back to his community. In 2013, Elsworth turned his passion into a profession, founding the Bellingham-based non-profit Recreation Northwest. The organization’s mission to “teach the health benefits of nature, promote outdoor recreation, and steward the places where we play” guides his work. Recreation Northwest provides opportunities for people to be introduced to beginner and intermediate experiences learning outdoor recreation skills, enjoying the health benefits of being mindful outdoors through immersive experiences in nature, and having a local guide to connect our parks and our people together through adventure and storytelling. 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 RECREATION NORTHWEST WEBSITE: https://www.recreationnorthwest.org/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/recreationnorthwest/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RecreationNorthwest YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UxNriLeKfsbmcsL56kMsg ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Parkscriptions Summary Park RX America National Park RX Program

7 Mars 202227min

In episode 25 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are discussing lead-free fishing. I’ve done a few fishing-specific episodes, mostly fly fishing, and I was excited to host an epsiode that focuses on lead-free fishing. Since I am the furthest thing from an angler, I was glad when John King of Glasswater angling reached out to help guide the conversation. John King who with his wife Kathy founded Glasswater Angling Lead Free Fishing.  John is a tackle designer currently focussing on providing alternatives to lead fishing lures and weights.  John has a public persona known as “Crappie Hippie”, describing himself as “a tree hugging redneck from eastern Kansas”.  Crappie Hippie can be found with Tim “Tackle Box Bete” and Lucy The Lurematic Supercomputer on the Lure Love Podcast. Their YouTube channel is Glasswater Angling, Lure Love, Crappie Hippie where they post the pod and Crappie Hippie posts videos on lead free jig tying.  John is here today to help us understand more about the environmental impact of fishing and how we can strive toward “a better outdoors”™  John’s co-host Lucy will also join us with some supporting facts. 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 GLASSWATER ANGLING WEBSITE: https://glasswaterangling.com/ INSTAGRAM: @glasswaterangling YOUTUBE: https://glasswaterangling.com/links/youtube-videos/ LEAD FREE FISHING FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368180283853420/ JOHN KING (CRAPPIE HIPPIE) INSTAGRAM: @crappiehippie @fishingleadfree LURE LOVE PODCAST: https://www.lurelovepodcast.com/ ----------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES  Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Fish Lead Free TRCP Sportsman Survey

28 Feb 202240min

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 Feb 202241min

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 Feb 202238min

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 Feb 202245min