Hot Underground Action, Ultralight Stakes & Three Fierce Women!

Should you be afraid of visiting an active volcano? Is upgrading to ultralight tent stakes actually worth the money? And who are the women who helped shape America's love for the outdoors? This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté helps a volcano-phobic listener plan a trip to Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens without constantly fearing an eruption. Then she tackles the surprisingly complicated world of ultralight tent stakes, explaining why shaving a few grams off your pack might not be worth the investment. Plus, journalist and author Heather Hansman joins the show to discuss her new book, Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America's Love for the Wild, and the complicated, groundbreaking lives of Georgie White, Anne LaBastille, and Dolores LaChapelle. Also: Colin's war on overalls, hot underground action, gram weenies, an alarming amount of tube steak talk, and a Naked and Afraid survival-partner debate. What's your question for Gear Abby? Send it to [email protected]. Timestamps: 08:56 Question 1: Should you be afraid of volcanoes? 23:18 Question 2: Are ultralight tent stakes worth the money? 32:15 Our Time: Introducing Heather Hansman author of Fierce Country and three pioneering outdoor women Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.