Worms Are A Myth

We discuss some of the most common myths and misconceptions that go along with hiking, backpacking, and being in the outdoors! Whether you're just getting into hiking or you're a seasoned outdoors person, you've probably heard of or even thought of some of these topics yourself at some point.

This week's episode is all about hygiene on the trail! Tune in to hear us talk about how to leave no trace when nature calls and a bunch of other hygiene tips!

How well do you know our national parks? In this episode we see just how much Kerry knows with the very high stakes of apple cider on the line! Tune in to play along and learn about our National Parks!

New SEGMENT! Today's episode is a little different than usual but join us for a weird journey discussing how we think social media affects our time outside (a.k.a Welcome to Existential Bullshit).

Don’t know what to bring on a backpacking trip? Well look no further! We have compiled a basic list of things you should not leave for the backcountry without. Full list available on our website. https://whalesharkadvntrco.wixsite.com/home/single-post/2018/10/02/Backpacking-101-A-Gear-Guide

Kerry ran her first ultra marathon! Listen to us talk about the preparation, anxiety, elation, and the surprising recovery that made up Kerry's first 50k. *Also correction! The next race will be in December, not November. (: *

Welcome back! Ski season, climbing trips, and wild boars?! We're kicking off season two with a recap of all of this year's adventures.

Jimmy is back! In this episode we talk about having an "outdoor tribe" and having pals who share your passion for adventure. Christian and Jimmy talk about their longtime friendship and how the outdoors have brought them closer.

On this episode of the podcast we challenge ourselves to find the perfect gifts for each other and outdoorsy people everywhere in an intense game of wit, strategy, and cheating by Christian. Christian's Gift List: $15 and under: Yeti 14oz Insulated Camp Mug www.yeti.com/drinkware/rambler-…M14.html?q=rambler $50 and under: MSR PocketRocket 2 Ultralight, Fast-Boiling Backpacking Stove www.msrgear.com/pocketrocket-2 $100 and under: GriGri 2- Petzel www.petzl.com/US/EN/Sport/Belay-…escenders/GRIGRI-2 Rumpl Puffy Throw Blanket www.rei.com/product/106816/rump…puffy-throw-blanket Any: Darn Tough Socks darntough.com Garmin Fenix 5x buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/560327/pn/010-01733-00# Kerry's Gift List: $15 and under: To-Go Ware Bamboo Utensil Set- Patagonia Provisions www.patagoniaprovisions.com/products/ba…utensil-set $50 and under: SnowPeak Titanium Trek 700 Mug www.rei.com/product/708071/snow…tanium-trek-700-mug $100 and under: Trail Trekking Poles- Black Diamond www.blackdiamondequipment.

"If a Tree Falls" is our new sub-series for Worms are a Myth focusing on local and national environmental efforts we think are really awesome. Joining us on this episode is Jimmy Magee, a fellow nature lover and one of Christian's long time best friends. We talk about what his outdoor loves include as well as the local wolf sanctuary we visited for his birthday. If you would like more information about the wolf sanctuary visit wolfsanctuarypa.org