Listener Mailbag, Xenon Gas On Everest & A Norovirus Vaccine Plus: Open Container Joins The Rock Fight!

Today Colin and Justin start the show with a conversation about the use of xenon gas by climbers on Mt. Everest as a means to reduce risk at high altitudes. Haters take note: is it really any different then fixed ropes or supplemental oxygen?Then they are joined by outdoor journalist and writer Doug Schnitzpahn, the host of Open Container, aka the newest podcast on The Rock Fight Podcast Network. Doug talks about his reasons for creating the podcast, emphasizing the broader significance of the outdoors in our lives and how it can serve as a source of healing and creativity. Colin & Justin then talk about the news that Moderna is close to a vaccine for the Norovirus (aka the stomach bug) which has many backpackers, thru-hikers, and parents celebrating, before opening up the mailbag and responding some listener emails.Finally they wrap things up with The Parting Shot! Justin takes umbrage with off roaders in Death Valley while Colin has a new rule for outdoorsy employees of outdoor brands.Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here.Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to [email protected].