Episode 47: Scott Turner on Yosemite

This episode is all about Yosemite National Park. We’re taking with Scott Turner, hiker and author of a new book on Yosemite for Mountaineers Books.

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Show Notes

• 00:40 – Catching up on our summer adventures
• 07:30 – National Forests closure in California through 9/17
• 09:00 – Welcome guest Scott Turner
• 11:00 – Scott’s new book
• 12:50 – The magic of Yosemite National Park
• 15:00 – The process of choosing which hikes to include in the book
• 28:00 – Lesser-known ways to get into Yosemite
• 31:45 – What qualifies Scott for writing a book on Yosemite?
• 40:20 – Of the famous Yosemite hikes, which is your favorite? 
• 42:25 – How many days did it take to hike the trails in the book?
• 47:54 – What was most surprising about Yosemite as you did your research?
• 54:10 – Experiencing Yosemite across the seasons 
• 60:00 – Closing it out with Scott’s embarrassing Yosemite story
• 68:00 – When and where to get Scott’s new Yosemite book

Mentioned in this Show

• Backpacking the South Lake – North Lake Loop
• Green River Lakes Campground
• The Big Lonely bikepacking race
• Teton Crest Trail
• Mount Langley
• Our first conversation with Scott Turner
• Scott’s new book: Day Hiking Yosemite National Park
• Theodore Solomons Trail
• CalTopo.com

Connect with Scott

Scott’s new book Day Hiking Yosemite National Park is available on October 1, 2021 and you can find it here on Amazon or at Mountaineers Books.

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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.