In this episode of The Hike Files podcast, host Kurt Zitzelman interviews Ryan Hinshaw of Burnwood Bushcraft. The discussion covers Ryan's journey into bushcraft, his experiences and interests, and some practical advice for beginners. Ryan talks about his initial fascination with bushcraft videos on YouTube, starting his own channel, and sharing safety tips for fire-starting skills. They also discuss memorable encounters in nature, handling tools safely, and the challenges and joys of creating content for YouTube. The episode wraps up with Ryan sharing personal stories about his family, the impact of life changes on his hobbies, and future plans for his bushcraft activities.

You can contact the show at: hike.files@gmail.com

Links:

• Burnwood Bushcraft (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@BURNWOODBUSHCRAFT
• Burnwood Chronicles (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@BURNWOODCHRONICLES
• Burnwwod Bushcraft (Rumble): https://rumble.com/user/burnwoodbushcraft

Music:

Track: "Above And Below"

Music provided by https://Slip.stream

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:23 Ryan's Journey into Bushcraft

02:39 Location and Environment

04:26 The Origin of 'Burnwood Bushcraft'

06:50 Fire Starting Techniques

12:34 Safety Tips for Bushcraft Beginners

15:13 Creative Projects and Future Plans

21:42 Community and Personal Life

26:58 Bushcraft Resources and Pet Peeves

29:28 Discussing Old Soda Bottles and Bushcraft Shelters

30:14 Encountering Irresponsible Campers

31:00 Respecting Nature and Following Regulations

35:13 Birthday Celebration and Firewood Hunt

37:57 National Parks and Outdoor Preferences

45:18 Bear and Snake Encounters

47:33 Yard Work and Poison Ivy

49:10 Conclusion and Social Media

#podcast #bushcraft #outdoors #youtube #videos #outdoorskills #survival #hiking #camping #interview #firebuilding

In Episode 27 of the Hike Files Podcast, host Kurt Zitzelman discusses a recent backpacking trip to the Black Forest Trail in Pennsylvania's Algerine Wild Area, sharing experiences from both a July 2023 and November 2021 journey. He also addresses a comment received on his YouTube channel, emphasizing the importance of positivity and support within the outdoor community. Kurt reflects on his approach to handling negative feedback and invites others to engage constructively, whilst recounting memorable moments from his hiking adventures.

You can contact the show at: hike.files@gmail.com

Videos

• BFT: North Loop Part 1: https://youtu.be/w_lYc-NRphc?si=ICqu5kcncSsrcujl
• BFT: North Loop Part 2: https://youtu.be/aVX_kHNSAVA?si=h0DK17Egk2IbP8oI
• BFT: Algerine Wild Area: https://youtu.be/gSvUfVCMOos?si=e282TDTB2phpojmV

Music

Track: "Above And Below"

Music provided by https://Slip.stream

Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/2oQvvL

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:12 Change of Plans: No Interviews

00:45 The YouTube Comment Incident

02:01 Revisiting the Black Forest Trail

07:34 The Loudest Camp Neighbors Ever

12:55 Responding to the Comment

23:44 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

#podcast #hiking #blackforesttrail #backpacking #youtube #blackforest #bft #pennsylvania #outdooradventure #nature

When to Let Nature Take Its Course: A Wildlife Encounter

Welcome to episode 26 of the Hike Files podcast, hosted by Kurt Zitzelman. This episode discusses a recent personal encounter with a limping deer and then moves onto the broader topic of when and why people should refrain from interfering with wildlife. Kurt reflects on past experiences, both recent and from his youth, to illustrate the importance of letting nature heal itself and the potential consequences of human intervention. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to share their own stories of wildlife encounters.

You can contact the show at: hike.files@gmail.com

Music:

Track: "Above And Below"

Music provided by https://Slip.stream

Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/2oQvvL

00:00 Introduction to Episode 26

01:15 Encounter with a Limping Deer

05:50 Reflecting on Past Experiences

08:52 Raising a Deer Named Bucky

12:05 Lessons Learned from Wildlife Interactions

14:34 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

#podcast #animalencounters #deer #hiking #leaveitalone #helping