Jessica ‘Dixie’ Mills from Homemade Wanderlust joins the show to discuss an intense survival experience she had in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. She shares 3 lessons she learned from the event as well as the ongoing battle with rescue costs. And how did her backcountry CPAP machine work?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Using the Garmin InReach for rescue
-Garmin Insurance
-Backpacking Gear
-New rankings by Backpacking Magazine
Check out Dixie’s Top Backpacking Youtube Channel
Follow Dixie on Instagram!
GET BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 30 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content.
Check out our wonderful sponsor Summit Strength's Training for Trekking Podcast!
To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on…
Facebook:
Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast
Email: backpackingblisters@gmail.com
Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com
Help support our podcast at no extra cost to you by clicking on any links below if you’re in the market for some new gear! Any purchases you make will support our show at no extra cost to you!
Our Favorite Gear for 3-5 Day Trips
Granite Gear Blaze 60 (Light to Medium Weight)
Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag
Mystery Ranch Bridger (Heavy Duty Trips)
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
Jetboil Stash
Jetboil Flash
MSR Pocket Rocket 2
Sawyer Squeeze
Black Diamond Spot
Helinox Chair Zero
Big Agnes Copper Spur
Nemo Hornet
Garmin InReach2
Pearl Izumi Thermal Arm Warmers
Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
129 - ’Alone’ Winner Dave McIntyre!
128 - Derek vs. Carl - Debating Trail Controversies
127 - The Top 5 ”Easiest” Ways to Lighten Your Load
126 - Stop Making These 8 Mistakes!
125 -Fun Facts for Gear Nerds (and Normal People)
124 - Trendy Ideas That Are Going to Die
123 - 9 Lies Your Sales Clerk Told You
122 - B&B Radio Volume 2
121 - Monster Miles with Sam
120 - NATHAN PETTIJOHN: Travels With Hafa
119 - Talk to Yourself...From the Future
118: SONJA WIECK: The World’s Toughest Race
117 - JESSE MANTAI: Spice Up Your Meals (Without a Spice Wheel)
116 - A Series of Unfortunate Canyonlands Events
115 - ”Small” Upgrades That Make a Big Difference
114 - The Random Gear Box
113 - Cold Soaking & Other Terrible Ideas
112 - 10 Strangers In The Winds
111 - Calling Upon Search & Rescue...for the 2nd Time
110 - Uncommon Gear Reviews & Trip Report
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The SwimSwam Podcast
Story Time with Dutch Mantell
Coach Carvalho Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast