

Papa Bear Hikes
Papa Bear Hikes
Papa Bear Hikes is a Podcast for Nature Lovers & Outdoor Enthusiasts. Network/Artist: Martin Armitage is the author of Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail, and recipient of the WHITNEY YOUNG, JR. AWARD. *Presented By: Buzzsprout* Producer: Wendy A. Lawrence *Host: Martin Armitage *Edited By: Big Bear Studios *Show Notes: Wendy A. Lawrence *For Media Inquiries email: wendy@avalonbusiness.org *The Papa Bear Hikes podcast is a GLOBAL iTunes fan favorite in multiple categories and has a Global Ranking in the top 1%!
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May 25, 2023 • 27min
Hiking Apps
ABOUT THIS EPISODEMartin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes back PCT 2023 Hiker Nathan "Ducky" Carden from the trail. Find out how Nathan's adventure is progressing.N A T H A N /// C A R D E N:ArtistPCT class of ‘23 - “Ducky”IATSE Local 800 Production DesignerTo learn more about, and follow, Nathan click the links below:N A T H A N /// C A R D E N (@nathancarden) • Instagram photos and videosNathan CardenLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

May 22, 2023 • 35min
Baja, Mexico Winter Retreat
Martin is pleased to welcome back Dre and Wiley (@suitstosandals) to the podcast along with Melvin their rescue pup from the Middletown, NY Humane Society. Take a listen to hear about their incredible winter getaway in Baja, Mexico. Follow all of their adventures here: Dre, Wiley, Maisha🐾 | Vanlife🚐 (@suits2sandals) | InstagramAnd Here: Melvin The Mutt 🐾❤️🚐 (@melvin.adventures) | InstagramAnd Here: suits2sandals - YouTube Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

May 12, 2023 • 39min
AdventurUs Women
Martin welcomes Founder & CEO at AdventurUs Women Savaria Tilden to share more about her amazing organization whichoffers life-changing women's adventure travel and retreats created for women by AdventurUs Women.Retreats, Adventure Travel, & Workshops | AdventurUs Women (@adventuruswomen) • Instagram photos and videosWomen's Adventure Travel and Retreats Created By AdventurUs Women (adventuruswomen.com) Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

May 10, 2023 • 33min
SOS Button
Kevin and Leah, part of the 2023 Papa Bear Hikes PCT Tramily, check in with Martin to give an update on their thru-hike. Kevin and Leah Scharkey (@kevin_and_leah) • Instagram photos and videosKevinandLeah - YouTubeBlaze Physio is a thru hiker owned mobile/telehealth rehab moving along the trail for PCT hikers. Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT (@blazephysio) • Instagram photos and videos Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

May 8, 2023 • 40min
What Creature Made that Noise?
Martin welcome back Charles Fritsch to share some incredible and surprising footage of wild animals on his trail cam. Charles Fritsch is a retired guy running 51 trail cams a Canon and Sony dslr taking pics on 40 acres near Montesano Washington State. Check out his social media for some incredible videos! Charles Fritsch (@charlesfrtsch) • Instagram photos and videosCharles Fritsch | Facebook Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

May 5, 2023 • 57min
What is Rhabdomyolysis?
In this episode, Martin welcomes content creator, backpacker, and family-man, Dan Becker to share his personal experience with Rhabdomyolysis (pronounced “rab-doe-my-ah-luh-suhs”) during his rim-to-rim-to-rim ( R2R2R) in the Grand Canyon . Tune-in to learn more. Follow Dan on IG and YouTube: Dan Becker (@danbeckeroutdoors) • Instagram photos and videosDan Becker - YouTube Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

May 3, 2023 • 27min
Greetings from the AT
Martin of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast catches up with back Jessica Rhane from the AT. Follow Jessica on InstagramJessica Rhane (@jcababy814) • Instagram photos and videosPapa Bear Hike Mentions:Kevin Outdoors - YouTubeBackcountry Foodie - YouTube Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

Apr 28, 2023 • 46min
Harnessing Nature for Long-Term Health and Weight-Loss Goals
In this episode, Martin welcomes Zach Cross to share his inspiring story of how he lost nearly 200 pounds over the course of several years. Zach will be thru-hiking northbound the AT May 1, 2023. Follow Zach's journey here:Zach (@hikingzach) • Instagram photos and videosHiking Zach Cross - YouTube Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

Apr 26, 2023 • 28min
What You Need to Know About the KLYMIT Everglow Led Light Tube
Martin welcomes back Ann @ᗩᑎᑎ-ᗰᗩᖇIE 🌿 (@its_ann_calling). Check out Ann's gear review of the KLYMIT Everglow Led Light Tube.Follow Ann on Instagram and check out her entertaining reels! You're Welcome!ᗩᑎᑎ-ᗰᗩᖇIE 🌿 (@its_ann_calling) • Instagram photos and videosUnplugged Adventuring - YouTube Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

Apr 24, 2023 • 45min
Foothills Trail
In this episode, Martin welcomes back Mike from the Youtube Channel: Out on Trail and Trail Crew.Mike is a content creator focused on hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities. His goal with friend Tom is to help preview trails you might want to try, bring the trail to you, or simply help you relax. Check out their videos: OutOnTrail - YouTubeTo see original photos and videos documenting hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities follow:Trail Crew (@outontrail) • Instagram photos and videosTo learn more about the Foothills Trail:Foothills Trail ConservancyLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/