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After a brief hiatus due to a big career move and some freelance video work, the KCO Podcast is back in action with a bunch of delectable tidbits about backpacking food & drink. Here's a rundown of all of the different foods that I personally enjoy having on a backpacking trip, along with some links to where you can grab some of these foods/resources/containers. 

In this episode we delve into the many models of backpacking stoves. From ultralight DIY alcohol stoves made from cat food containers to a stove that actually charges your phone using sticks and pine needles. Yeah, for real. Friend-of-the-Show Nick Park joins me to talk about this next level piece of backcountry gear.

KCO welcomes TenkaraTalk.com’s Jason Klass to the show and talks with him about the Japanese-style fly fishing technique of Tenkara. 

In this eclectic episode we'll recap a recent trip into Henry Coe State Park, rant about why secret fishing spots are secret and get some serious snowboarding gear notes from Kings Canyon legend and China Peak Ski Resort's own Brian Furrow. 

The time of white-capped peaks and shredding pow is right around the corner, but there is still a little time to get out on foot before the white stuff forces us into cross-country skis or snowshoes. This episode focuses on preparing for the challenges of late season fall/early winter hiking and backpacking. Water, clothing and gear are all covered as I plan a trip into Henry Coe State Park. In other news, KCO has been invited to join the Reno Viola Outdoors Radio Network, a web-based 24-hour stream dedicated mostly to fishing since its inception. Reno is looking to branch out into other outdoor areas of interest and KCO will be one of the first of these branches. I'm excited to be joining the WRVORadio.com team and am looking forward to being invited to their headquarters in Ontario in the not-to-distant future. Wink. Wink.

I know, I know... It's been a while. But we're back! After a long September full of baby birthdays, a Tahoe trip, a move and a long illness—KCO has returned. In this episode ranting is the name of the game after some good news and some terrible news in the outdoor world.

In the second part of this two-part fly fishing introduction series we'll get down to the minute-but-still-very-important details of angling on the fly including: backing, leaders, tippets, flies and more.

It's finally here. The episode(s) I've—and I hope some of you—been waiting for. In this session we simplify the sometimes mystifying basics of fly fishing and discuss why it's the best thing since sliced bread. Sorry, but this subject couldn't be held to just one episode.

California-based outdoor photographer Phil Hawkins gives us insight, tips and best practices for shooting amazing landscape photography from Yosemite to Colorado. 

In this episode we finish off talking about the ten most important pieces of backpacking gear with tips on what to buy and why.

The first in a two-part episode covering the 10 most important pieces of backpacking gear and what you need to know before buying.