Hiking

My guest this week is Bruce McClintock who is the founder and CEO (that’s Chief Exploration Officer) of Hike for Life. Bruce created Hike for Life to help share the wonder and joy of the outdoors with people who are new to hiking. Hike for Life website - 00:00 Channel Introduction 00:31 Introduction of Bruce 01:51 Bruce’s Opening Remarks 03:00 Why Bruce Started Hike for Life 06:13 Hike for Life Mission 08:13 Info About Pikes Peak 08:39 Defining Fourteeners 09:21 Acclimate 09:38 Background on Why I Hiked Pikes Peak 10:19 Hiking Solo Research 10:50 Vetting Callers 13:33 Screening Questionnaire 15:01 Reputable Outfitter 15:43 Hike for Life Waiver 17:41 Gear List 17:50 Hydration 21:04 Nutrition 22:42 Navigation 25:45 GPS Device 29:01 Protection 30:51 Hiking Boots 34:17 Other Gear Items 34:55 Manitou Incline 39:17 Pre-Hike Training 42:56 Crags Trail 44:12 Barr Trail 44:57 Starting at Crags 46:43 One Mile per Hour 47:56 Solo vs Group 48:42 Sunrise and Weather 49:25 Lightening Strikes 50:20 Backsid