Spreading Ashes, Ice Holes & On Trail Meet-Cutes!

Spreading Ashes, Ice Holes & On Trail Meet-Cutes!

39:17 Dec 4, 2025
About this episode
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles four wildly different but totally relatable outdoor questions: from scattering ashes in national parks to finding love on trail, staying safe on frozen lakes, and picking the right rain shell without losing your mind.In This Episode:Scattering Ashes in National Parks: Yes it's legal in most parks (with a permit).Trailside Romance: Myth or Magic? Love can happen out there (PCT marriages are real!)Ice Fishing 101 (w/ special guest: Stepdad Mike!): Warmth tools range from mittens to full-on heated shanty palaces.Rain Shell vs Poncho vs All the Fancy Fabrics: Don’t overcomplicate materials. Match the jacket to the activity, not the marketing hype.Support those who support Gear Abby: Fjallraven, Garage Grown Gear, Gossamer GearGot your own question for Gear Abby? Send it to deargearabby@gmail.com and it just might end up on the pod.Thanks for listening! Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.
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