In the hazy aftermath of 4th of July, thankfully Tahoe didn’t burn down but tragically the North Rim Grand Canyon Lodge did. On Episode 66, the boys chat about how they spent the holiday, their favorite fireworks stories, announce the closure of all Sierra Pacific Industries lands to recreation until further notice due to wildfire risk and rant about kids terrorizing neighborhoods on electric motorcycles and the threat to mountain biking. Trail Whisperer cites a recent study about what traits constitute a “cool” person, Pow Bot gives hot purchasing tips on where to buy outdoor gear for less, some core lords call in and DOPE or DERP mobile DJs in the woods, sucking someone’s dust and pond skimming. Also, a little Whatcha Been Riding? and On a Musical Note listening suggestions.

2:00 – Fritz Schmitz loves his Deso Supply Mind the Track hat. Get one before they’re gone!

5:50 – 4th of July happened and Tahoe didn’t burn down. Participating in the Truckee 4th of July parade with Truckee Dirt Union. Pow Bot loaded the van and went to Oakridge for 4th of July.

10:08 – 4th of July fireworks shows gone awry in San Diego and Michigan.

13:25 – Pow Bot’s favorite fireworks show/war/bonfire/propane explosion in Boulder, Colorado.

17:45 – DOPE OR DERP – Fireworks.

23:45 – North Rim Grand Canyon Fire – Lodge burns down.

29:55 – Sierra Pacific Industries announces summer land closures for all recreation. This includes Yogi trail network and Martis Peak Road.

31:30 – Kids illegally riding electric motorcycles and destroying public property in the Town of Truckee and Sierra Vista Park in Reno.

41:30 – Recent study reports on what it means to be a “cool person”.

50:40 – Tom’s The Dicky Box at Burning Man story – the story of a “cool” introvert.

55:45 – CORE LORD CALL IN – Local Line Larry – More Ice Cream Man rants.

1:02:00 – CORE LORD CALL IN – Doug – PCT Gordo Update – He bailed in Tahoe. Foot issues.

1:05:00 – DOPE OR DERP – Backpacker chair and a tarp when hiking.

1:13:30 – Sportsman’s Warehouse and Sierra Trading Post – great places to buy outdoor equipment for half the price of places like REI.

1:17:15 – DOPE OR DERP – Mobile DJ’s in the woods playing music.

1:22:55 – DOPE OR DERP – Sucking dust riding behind someone.

1:26:55 – DOPE OR DERP – Pond skimming.

1:32:15 – Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Downieville Epic – Upper Butcher Ranch, Gold Valley Rim and Pauley Creek are riding awesome. Also, Upper Tollgate on Mt. Hough is open.

1:35:00 – ON A MUSICAL NOTE – All Them Witches and Pachyman.

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