HELLOOOOO THERE, outdoorsy friends! Shawnté Salabert and Colin “Partner In Gear” True are back with another wild ride of Gear Abby! The podcast where we answer your burning, weird, and sometimes awkward outdoor questions with advice that doesn’t suck.
This week’s questions include:
- Trail Running 101 – Angry Rae wants tips for new trail runners. Shawnté shares why dirt > pavement, when to walk the uphills, and why biffing it is basically a rite of passage.
- $100 at REI – If you had a gift card, would you blow it on chocolate bars, Hokas, or apocalypse prep? Shawnté and Colin reveal what they’d do with Daddy Warbucks’ generosity.
- Backpacking With Your Boo – Sam wants to get her boyfriend hooked on backpacking. Shawnté breaks down how to plan, pack, and make it magical.
- Climbing in Yosemite – Not Honnold is nervous about joining experienced friends in the Valley. Abby’s advice: say yes, manage expectations, and soak it all in.
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