233. Embrace The Brutality On The Continental Divide Trail With Thru-Hiker & Author J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten

<p><strong>New author and triple crowner</strong> (aka Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, &amp; Continental Divide Trail thru-hiker &amp; backpacker) <strong>J.C. &quot;Catmando&quot; Van Etten</strong> joins us to talk all about the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and his new book for aspiring CDT thru-hikers and weekend backpackers alike!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you&#39;ll learn about:</strong></p><p>1. His book and how it can help you prepare for your CDT journey</p><p>2. The rare and harrowing animal encounter he had just outside of Yellowstone</p><p>3. Favorite and worst experiences from trail, the type II fun - &amp; more!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect &amp; follow along with Catmando:</strong></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/0c3LZur3" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Buy his book: &quot;Backpacking The Continental Divide Trail&quot;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/catmando2019/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catmando&#39;s Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jc.vanetten" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Catmando&#39;s Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@OutdoorswithCat" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Catmando&#39;s YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-T5IKUssdn/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Grizzly Bear Charge Footage!!⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Past Episodes With Catmando:</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-q-a-with-catmando-at/id1550319265?i=1000509511408" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Episode #2: Appalachian Trail Q&amp;A⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/90-q-a-with-catmando-pct/id1550319265?i=1000586060078" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Episode #90: Pacific Crest Trail Q&amp;A⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/150-all-about-the-pinhoti-trail-with-j-c-catmando-van-etten/id1550319265?i=1000661500332" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Episode #150: Pinhoti Trail⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/159-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-foothills/id1550319265?i=1000666613572" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Episode #159: Foothills Trail⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-appalachian-trail-devastation-from-hurricane-helene/id1550319265?i=