Episode 98 – Pheonix’s 2025 Summer Vacation Adventure (and a Tornado Too?!)

In this episode of the Hammock Hangers Podcast, your hosts Skunkape and Pheonix catch up after the summer break—and Pheonix has quite the story to share! He takes us through his 2025 family summer vacation, hitting up a variety of cool spots across the country. From scenic campgrounds to unexpected roadside gems, he shares the highlights, favorite locations, and a few hammock-friendly stops along the way.

But it wasn't all sunshine and leisure—Pheonix recounts a harrowing experience where their trip took a sudden turn when tornado sirens started blaring. Hear what it was like to evacuate and take shelter during the intense storm, and how his family stayed safe through it all.

Stick around to the end of the episode for some exciting news: HangCon 2026 event tickets and raffle tickets are officially for purchase! Get the details on how to secure your spot and what’s in store for this upcoming event you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

📌 Links & Mentions:

• HangCon 2026 Ticket Info: HangCon 2026 Event Tickets

• Raffle Ticket Details: Raffle Ticket Purchase

💬 Join the conversation:
What’s your craziest camping or vacation weather story? Let us know on social media or in our online hammock community!

This week we return for part 2 of the HangCon Denmark 2025 recap but as you will notice it has slightly changed because Skunkape and Waterboy had things come up and couldn't make it back on, so instead, you will be hearing Pheonix and Shug carrying on with the recap and talking more about what it was like this year at the 2nd annual international HangCon over in Denmark.

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And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

In this special international episode, Skunkape, Pheonix, and Waterboy sit down to recap their unforgettable adventure overseas at the 2nd Annual HangCon Denmark and the Danish Outdoor Festival! 🇩🇰🌲

Part 1 of this two-part series dives into their first impressions of Denmark, the warm welcome from the Danish hammock community, and what it was like reconnecting with friends and fellow hangers from around the world. From cultural surprises to campsite setups and jetlag-fueled laughs, the crew kicks things off with stories that'll make you wish you were there swinging in a hammock beside them.

🎒 In This Episode:

• First impressions of Denmark and the Danish wilderness

• Highlights from the opening day of HangCon Denmark

• Meeting the incredible Danish hangers & international guests

• The differences and similarities between U.S. and European hammock setups

• Food, fun, and the magic of "hygge" at camp

• What makes HangCon Denmark so unique

📢 Stay Tuned:
Don’t miss Part 2, where we dive deeper into the workshops, hammock gear highlights, and the unforgettable moments that made this event one for the books.

Contact Skunkape & Pheonix:

Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com

Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast

Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix

https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast

If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.

And until next time, happy hanging everyone.