a walk in the woods
Seven Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Guns and Bears
Weeks ago I had suggested to some hiker friends that I might write a blog weighing in on discussions from social media regarding the Scott Jurek controversy. But today I'm...
What “A Walk in the Woods” Gets Wrong About Thru-Hiking and the Appalachian Trail
After years of delays, the film version of Bill Bryson’s bestselling 1998 novel has finally crawled into theaters, providing millions of moviegoers the opportunity to see the grandeur of the
Pox & Puss Episode #54 – Frozen Mac N Cheese
This week we talk with our friend, t-shirt designer, Thru-Hiker Prom poster designer, and 2015 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker: Frozen Mac N Cheese! Frozen Mac saw a staggering number of
Pox & Puss Episode #53 – Ryan Singer & The Paranormal (Part 1)
This week we talk about the spooky-scary things that can happen in the woods. Pox talks with Ryan Singer, a stand-up comedian who hosts a podcast about the Paranormal. Some...
Pox & Puss Episode #52 – Jessica Watkins and Trail Kismet
Happy 4th of July, folks! Our guest, Jessica Watkins, is a NYC comedian who walked across the United States last year. Puss recounts her recent trip on the Appalachian Trail....
Pox & Puss Episode #51 – Trail Days 2015
Welcome to our third annual Trail Days show! If you’ve heard our past Trail Days episodes, you know this is not our typical show. Every year we set up our...
Trailpocalypse 2016: The End of the Trail As We Know It?
Avast ye hikers! Broadly speaking, you’re one of four kinds of people. Either you: a) are already deeply ingrained in the hiking culture, as a sectioner, former thru-hiker, or a
Pox & Puss Episode #50 – This Little Piggy
After 2.5 years we've finally put out our 50th episode. In this show we discuss our interactions with The Fuzz. Puss tells an amazing story about the time someone...
Pox & Puss Pre-Prom Mini-Episode
Hey folks! Long time no see. This short episode will: - Prove to you that we are still alive. - Fill you in on our sickness - Convince you to...
Pox & Puss Episode #49 – Wild: Starring Johnny Cash’s Wife
Wild: Starring Johnny Cash’s Wife We’re finally going to talk about “Wild”. We waited to hear back from Reese and “her people” to see if she was going to do...