The Backcountry Manifesto
The Backcountry Manifesto
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Backcountry Manifesto Podcast, the outdoor adventure podcast for everyone. Join your buddy out west, Hayden Sammak, as he talks to friends old and new about wild places, exploration, and backcountry adventure.
From talking space exploration with astronaut Loral O’Hara, to bullshitting about rock climbing with Rick Accomazzo and John Long, TBM has something for everyone, no matter what you’re into. If it has anything to do with outdoor adventure in wild places, you’ll find us talking about it here.
Welcome to the backcountry – welcome to The Backcountry Manifesto!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide array of themes related to outdoor adventures, such as rock climbing, astronomy, and prospecting. Specific episodes delve into topics like the legendary 'Dope Lake' crash stories, gold prospecting techniques with experts like Dan Hurd, and firsthand accounts of life aboard the International Space Station with astronaut Loral O'Hara, highlighting the intersection of adventure and practical experiences.
Welcome to The Backcountry Manifesto Podcast, the adventure podcast for everyone. Join your buddy out west, Hayden Sammak, as he talks to friends old and new about wild places, exploration, and backcountry adventure.
From talking space exploration with astronaut Loral O’Hara, to bullshitting about rock climbing with Rick Accomazzo and John Long, TBM has something for everyone, no matter what you’re into. If it has anything to do with outdoor adventure in wild places, you’ll find us talking about it here.
Welcome to the backcountry – welcome to The Backcountry Manifesto!
With the Canadian fires spreading wildfire smoke across the country, Pulitzer Prize finalist John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather, swings by the studio to tell the story of the Fort McMurray fire — a catastrophe many consider to be the most notorious wildfire in Canadian history.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Fire Weather: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Weather-Front-Lines-Burning/dp/0525434240
The Tiger: https://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Vengeance-Survival-Vintage-Departures/dp/0307389049
John’s X: https://x.com/JohnVaillant
John’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johnvaillant.bsky.social
Copyright Outdoor Visions Media LLC, 2025 #podcast #wildfire #forestfire #climatechange #firestorm
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.