On today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek presented by LMNT, Lyndsay “Wreckage” Monsen joins Jess and Chaunce. Wreckage is a pastor-in-training and civil rights advocate, reflecting on what it means to bring spirituality to the field in a way that resonates even with those who distrust organized religion. We also touch on formative spiritual moments in Colorado, why the Superior Hiking Trail earned a spot on his hate list, and how his foot got badly hurt on the Long Trail, with photographic evidence.
We end the show with the news of a climber accused of manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend near the top of a mountain, discuss whether getting a car wash is diva behavior, the triple crown of cakes, and a crazy tangent into the topic of AI.
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Interview with Lyndsay “Wreckage” Monsen
Timestamps and questions
00:08:25 – Reminders: Subscribe to the Trek newsletter, subscribe to The Trek Youtube, apply to vlog or blog for the Trekand listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon!
00:13:39 – Introducing Lyndsay
0:17:10 – Do your walks help you in any way in your work at the seminary?
0:18:25 – Have any of your religious beliefs changed based on your walk?
0:19:25 – Tell us who you were when you started the AT
0:24:45 – What do you think about body image in relation to hiking?
0:28:37 – What other highlights did you have on the AT?
0:32:05 – What is the seminar?
0:39:55 – Tell us about doing the Long Trail
0:43:57 – Did you find that you had more spiritual challenges on the Long Trail?
0:45:35 – Tell us about the connection between the outdoors and spirituality.
0:51:10 – What surprises your dates the most?
0:52:25 – Discussion on the Lake City Hiker Center
1:00:31 – Did you find that your discussions on the path naturally turn toward spirituality?
1:05:09 – What was your confession at the Priest’s Refuge?
1:11:55 – What did you think of the upper hiking route?
1:22:05 – Tell us about the Colorado Trail
1:30:25 – Tell us your urination story
1:37:37 – Any notable Colorado Trail stories?
1:40:45 – Lyndsay’s Raccoon Story
1:43:55 – Tell us about the relationship between access to nature and church attendance.
1:55:40 – What do you think about the concept of sex?
1:58:00 – What are your future hiking plans?
2:00:25 – Tell us about your arrest
2:11:55 – Stay Salty Question: What is your best take on the world of backpacking or the outdoors in general?
Segments
Propaganda clues
QOTD: Getting car wash diva behavior?
Triple crown of cakes
mail bag
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