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This episode explores the challenges faced by surveyors in the Adirondacks during the 1800s.

Colvin Chronicles: Episode 3 — Life in the Woods What did it actually take to survey the Adirondacks in the 1800s? This episode brings you into the daily reality of the crew from long days, to harsh conditions, and the relentless work required to understand the mountains. The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans. Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term…

People in this episode

Host: James Appleton

Topics covered

• Adirondacks
• hiking
• fitness
• historical survey
• outdoor adventure

Keywords

• Adirondacks
• surveying
• hiking fitness
• historical challenges
• outdoor survival

Sponsors

Tacticalories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seek To Do More, GREAT RANGE ATHLETE

Products: Campfire Smoke, HIKE STRONG

Places: Adirondacks

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