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One More Alpine Trip: Late-Season Fishing Above Treeline

September 18, 2026

The high alpine season is short. And sometimes we're just not ready for it to end.In this episode, Ross breaks down the unique challenges of chasing trout above treeline as summer gives way to fall. From rapidly changing weather and the possibility of early snow to shorter days, colder nights, and increasingly narrow margins for error, late-season alpine trips require a different level of planning, preparation, and judgment than the same trip might demand only a few weeks earlier. But th...

Don't Be Stupid: Wisdom and Judgment in the Backcountry

September 11, 2026

You can carry all the right gear and still make a catastrophically bad decision.In this episode, Ross tells the story of encountering a father and his two adult sons lost deep in a Colorado wilderness area, miles from where they thought they were, without navigation, adequate water, filters, or much of anything else they would need if something went wrong. It raises a bigger question: what does it actually mean to be prepared for the backcountry?  The answer isn't just gear or technical ...

Getting Lost Inside - Finding Your Way Back to the Water

September 04, 2026

Sometimes life just decides you don't get to go fishing.Season 7 begins with a conversation about what happens when work, family, moving, injuries, emergencies, and everything else life throws at us keep us away from the places we need most. After spending nearly six weeks off the water, Ross reflects on what it feels like to become disconnected from something that isn't merely recreation, but an important source of peace, perspective, and connection with ourselves.This episode expl...