Episode 46: Carsten Jost, Thru-hiking, Outdoor Training & More

On this episode: Outward Bound, Hogzilla, trail magic, and “wilderness camping is illegal in Germany?!” We’re talking with Carsten “Sauerkraut” Jost, AT & PCT thru-hiker, outdoor instructor and ultralight blogger.

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Show Notes

• 00:45 – Introducing Carsten Jost
• 05:00 – His first attempt on the PCT (and some serious trail magic)
• 09:00 – The recent flooding in Germany
• 11:00 – Working for Outward Bound
• 17:00 – Wild camping illegal in Germany
• 22:30 – Hiking the Via Alpina (and other hut-to-hut routes)
• 24:45 – Why do europeans travel to California to go backpacking?
• 27:55 – One plus to hiking in Europe: No man-eating animals 
• 29:30 – A short explanation of the GR trail system in Europe
• 36:20 – On being a newbie, and the fear of doing something for the first time
• 41:40 – Age, the outdoors and what’s your next adventure?
• 50:00 – Where to find Carsten online

Mentioned in this Show

• Photo album from Carsten and Jeff’s Grand Teton backpacking trip
• Pacific Crest Trail
• Tell It On The Mountain – Jeff’s review on this documentary about the Pacific Crest Trail
• Outward Bound
• Hogzilla
• Adventure in Everything: How the Five Elements of Adventure Create a Life of Authenticity, Purpose, and Inspiration – Matthew Walker (book)
• Coast to Coast Sweden (FB group)

Connect with Carsten

You can find Carsten online at his website, fastpacking.de and on Instagram at @fastpacking.

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.