Mark Wetherington's guest appearances

Mark Wetherington

Cascade Hiker Podcast - Backpacking and Hiking

Backpacking Light Podcast

Jeff Garmire

Les Stroud

Jeff Latham

Bryan Snyder

Susan Elderkin

Hillary Lampers

Liz Thomas

George Parker

Katie Gerber

Henry Shires

Heather Hansen

John Zahorian

Greg Johnston

Candice Burt

Matt Mason

OwlTail

In this episode, Andrew chats with Backpacking Light Staff writer Mark Wetherington. Mark began backpacking in 2007 as a student at the University of Kentucky, and since then he’s been exploring the southeast and the west on foot, bicycle, and skis. Mark’s writing has appeared in Backpacker Magazine and Trail Groove Magazine in addition to Backpacking Light. Andrew and Mark chat about backpacking in the southeast, Mark's love of exploring the same place over and over again, Mark's favorite pieces he's written for Backpacking Light, and more. Click here for show notes and video version: https://backpackinglight.com/episode-63-mark-wetherington The extended version of this podcast is available for Unlimited Members on our website. Click here to become a member: https://backpackinglight.com/membership/  Help us keep this podcast AD-FREE  Our podcast is 100% supported by Backpacking Light Members - please consider supporting us today by becoming a member so we can keep this channel AD-FREE! https://backpackinglight.com/membership/  Get the FREE Backpacking Light Handbook  Want outdoor gear and skills info you can really trust? Get our Handbook - the resource you need to make intelligent decisions about gear, safety, comfort, and pack weight:  https://backpackinglight.com/newsletter/  Affiliate Disclosure  https://backpackinglight.com/disclosure-letter/

In this episode, Andrew chats with Backpacking Light Staff writer <a href="https://backpackinglight.com/author/markweth/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Wetherington</a>. Mark began backpacking in 2007 as a student at the University of Kentucky, and since then he’s been exploring the southeast and the west on foot, bicycle, and skis. Mark’s writing has appeared in Backpacker Magazine and Trail Groove Magazine in addition to Backpacking Light. Andrew and Mark chat about backpacking in the southeast, Mark's love of exploring the same place over and over again, Mark's favorite pieces he's written for Backpacking Light, and more. Click here for show notes and video version: <a href="https://backpackinglight.com/episode-63-mark-wetherington" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backpackinglight.com/episode-63-mark-wetherington</a> The extended version of this podcast is available for Unlimited Members on our website. Click here to become a member: <a href="https://backpackinglight.com/membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backpackinglight.com/membership/</a> Help us keep this podcast AD-FREE Our podcast is 100% supported by Backpacking Light Members - please consider supporting us today by becoming a member so we can keep this channel AD-FREE! <a href="https://backpackinglight.com/membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backpackinglight.com/membership/</a> Get the FREE Backpacking Light Handbook Want outdoor gear and skills info you can really trust? Get our Handbook - the resource you need to make intelligent decisions about gear, safety, comfort, and pack weight:  <a href="https://backpackinglight.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backpackinglight.com/newsletter/</a> Affiliate Disclosure <a href="https://backpackinglight.com/disclosure-letter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backpackinglight.com/disclosure-letter/</a>

Episode 63 | BPL Author Spotlight: Staff Writer Mark Wetherington

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, longtime Backpacking Light contributor Mark Wetherington reads his essay The Backpacking Tithe Project. In it, he considers the implications of intentionally focusing on frequent, short trips over long thru-hikes.  Click here for show notes: https://backpackinglight.com/episode-47-mark-wetherington-reads-the-backpacking-tithe-project 

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, longtime Backpacking Light contributor Mark Wetherington reads his essay The Backpacking Tithe Project. In it, he considers the implications of intentionally focusing on frequent, short trips over long thru-hikes. <ul> <li>Click here for show notes: <a href="https://backpackinglight.com/episode-47-mark-wetherington-reads-the-backpacking-tithe-project" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backpackinglight.com/episode-47-mark-wetherington-reads-the-backpacking-tithe-project</a></li> </ul>

Mark Wetherington Reads "The Backpacking Tithe Project"

Mark Wetherington was on before talking about Leave No Trace and is now a published guidebook author. This book has me completely inspired to get backpacking this summer!Purchase-https://www.amazon.com/Backpacking-Washington-Volcanic-Rainforest-Valleys/dp/0899978568In Washington, backpackers can explore wild beaches, enjoy sparkling lakes and streams, hike amid stunning granite peaks, relax in wildflower meadows, and pass through unspoiled forests. Discover 26 of Washington’s best and most diverse backpacking trips (plus 13 bonus ones) with expert backpackers Douglas Lorain and Mark Wetherington. Backpacking Washington details the premier opportunities across the entire state. This fully updated edition describes scenic escapes ranging from one night to two weeks. Choose from carefully crafted trips in Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the North Cascades, the Olympic Coast, the Olympic Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, Salmo-Priest Wilderness, and more. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful landscapes, and attainable daily mileage goals.This in-depth guide provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more―not to mention photographs and detailed trail maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you to find the exact adventure you seek. Whether you’re a novice backpacker or a veteran hiker, with this many options, you may have trouble deciding where to go first!

Mark Wetherington was on before talking about Leave No Trace and is now a published guidebook author. This book has me completely inspired to get backpacking this summer!Purchase-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backpacking-Washington-Volcanic-Rainforest-Valleys/dp/0899978568" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Backpacking-Washington-Volcanic-Rainforest-Valleys/dp/0899978568</a>In Washington, backpackers can explore wild beaches, enjoy sparkling lakes and streams, hike amid stunning granite peaks, relax in wildflower meadows, and pass through unspoiled forests. Discover 26 of Washington’s best and most diverse backpacking trips (plus 13 bonus ones) with expert backpackers Douglas Lorain and Mark Wetherington. Backpacking Washington details the premier opportunities across the entire state. This fully updated edition describes scenic escapes ranging from one night to two weeks. Choose from carefully crafted trips in Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the North Cascades, the Olympic Coast, the Olympic Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, Salmo-Priest Wilderness, and more. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful landscapes, and attainable daily mileage goals.This in-depth guide provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more―not to mention photographs and detailed trail maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you to find the exact adventure you seek. Whether you’re a novice backpacker or a veteran hiker, with this many options, you may have trouble deciding where to go first!