When Trail Running Goes Mainstream & Your Ski Buddies Won’t Stop Drinking Plus: What's In My Pack?!
About this episode
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles a salty question about whether trail running has lost its “cool factor” now that it’s gone mainstream and whether gatekeeping the sport is just aging-contrarian energy.
Then things get real: a listener shares how sobriety is changing his ski season and friendships. Shawnté digs into ski culture, alcohol pressure, and how to protect your joy on the mountain without compromising your recovery.
Plus: in What’s In My Pack?, Shawnté tests a new handheld hydration system (yes, with actual freezer science) and admits when she’s wrong about insulated bottles.
Send your questions to [email protected]... because there are no dumb questions, just smart advice.
Thanks for listening! Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears
Creepy Stairs In The Woods & Chicago Crime Scene Bear!
Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears
The Deadliest Parks, The Most Stubborn Hikers & Wearing A Rain Skirt!
Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears
GoPro Frenemies? The Crimson Avenger! & In Search Of Outdoor Confidence
Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears
Trail Registers, Trail Nicknames & Ropes Gone Bad
Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears