Papa Bear Hikes

Martin is pleased to welcome back nature enthusiast and @livingwildoutdooradventures co-founder Sara "Single Mom Adventurer" to the podcast.  Listen to hear how you can develop your fire starting skills and learn when and where you can catch Sara's upcoming class.Follow Sara on Instagram:Single Mom Adventurer (@single.mom.adventurer) • 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/

In this episode, Kristina "coffeemom" checks in with an update on her 2023 AT thru-hike. Kristina is a member of the Papa Bear Hikes 2023 AT Virtual Tramily along with Jessica and Andrew.  Follow Kristina's journey on Instagram:Kristina (@coffeemom.hikes) • 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/

Martin is pleased to welcome back outdoor enthusiast and listener favorite Ryan Robison. Listen to hear an enjoyable conversation about Breckenridge Colorado, a charming mountain town known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding, historic Main Street, and breathtaking scenery in addition to a conversational glimpse into Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Martin and Ryan also discuss their respective upcoming adventures in the outdoors now that the weather is warming up.   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/

Martin welcomes back Bear Safety expert Kim Titchener to share how humans can avoid bear encounters in the wilderness. Bear Safety & More Inc’s founder, Kim Titchener has worked on educating the public, government, and industry on bear and wildlife safety for over 17 years.  From tracking grizzly bears in Banff National Park to observing bear behaviour on the Alaskan coastline from a kayak, Kim has a lot to share on how to enjoy nature safely and with respect for the natural world.     You can sign up for her new and free, membership-based website for recreationists wanting to learn more about wildlife safety at www.recsafewithwildlife.com  Bear Safety & More Inc (@bearconflicts) / Twitter 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/

Martin is pleased to welcome expedition leader, writer and speaker Lucy Barnard to the show. Lucy is attempting to become the first woman to walk the length of the world from Ushuaia Argentina, to Barrow Alaska.  Lucy Barnard is world renown for adventure, writing, and public speaking (tanglesandtail.com)(291) Lucy Barnard - YouTubeLucy Barnard (@tanglesandtail) / Twitter(4) Tangles + Tail | FacebookLucy Barnard + Wombat OFFICIAL (@tanglesandtail) • 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/

Martin is pleased to welcome writer, teacher and outdoor education practitioner Dan Kriesberg to the program.  Take a listen to hear about incredible projects Dan is pursuing. This episode is part of a series with Dan who will return to discuss his organization  Kids In Nature (KIN).About our guest in his own words: I am a father, husband, son, brother, friend, teacher, writer, and citizen who absolutely loves being in wild places. As long as I can remember I have been obsessed with the natural world and outdoor adventures. As a teenager, I kept a list of birds I had seen and wrote about the animals in my backyard. My heroes were backpackers.My career began as a naturalist in residential outdoor education centers. From there I became an elementary school teacher on Long Island. After 11 years I resigned to start Salamander Solutions, an environmental education consulting business and be a stay at home Dad. When my children entered school in 2004, I returned to the classroom as a 6th grade science teacher at Friends Academy.In forty plus years of backpacking I have been to the Rockies, Sierras, and the Red Rock canyons of Utah and Arizona. In the Northeast my trips have taken me to the Adirondacks, the Catskills and Vermont, among other places. When I became a father, my two sons, Zack and Scott joined me on outdoors strolls, walks, hikes and multi-day trips. I plan is to do a lot more in the future!My writing credits include, A Sense of Place, Teaching Children about the Environment with Picture Books and Think Green, Books and Activities for Kids, as well as over 100 articles on environmental education and essays about my personal experiences in the outdoors.I live in Bayville, NY on the north shore of Long Island with my wife, Karen. Whenever possible I spend time in wild places backpacking, hiking, walking and sometimes simply sitting and observing.About Me (dankriesberg.com)kriesbergdan@gmail.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/

Martin is joined by his good friend "Peak A Brew" to find out whether the Osprey Atmos AG 50 Men's Backpacking Backpack is really worth the investment. * Note: This is an actual gear review based on use. The pack was purchased, not provided to the reviewer from the manufacturer. To learn more about the pack, click the link below: https://a.co/d/7anxpmILike 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/

In this episode,  Martin welcomes former U.S. Naval Officer Keith Eckert to discuss preparing for the Iditarod Trail Ultra-Marathon Invitational (ITI).  The ITI is the world's longest and toughest winter endurance race. Keith also shares his work with   Guardian Revival, Inc.About Guardian Revival, Inc.Guardian Revival, a (501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit organization, in the fight against veteran and first responder suicide. KeithEckert (@keitheckert) • Instagram photos and videosFighting Against Veteran & First Responder Suicide - Keith Eckert's Fundraiser on Donorbox 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/

Martin welcomes Tami Brooks writer and creator of 52 Weeks 52 Hikes. Tune in to hear how it all started!  About our guest in her words:Hey! I’m Tami.In 2016, with zero outdoor experience, I decided to hike the Grand Canyon. Aided by a Google search bar and a glass of Cabernet, I made reservations and embarked on a life-changing year.I now make my living as a freelance travel and lifestyle writer and am currently writing a book about my experience.WhenI’m not on the trail or in my kayak, you’ll find me on the deck plotting my next big adventure.Life’s a trip; let’s take it together.52 Weeks 52 Hikes – Tami's Trippin' (tamis-trippin.com)Tami Brooks (@tamis.trippin) • Instagram photos and videosAmazon.com: Stuff I Wish I Knew Before I Went Hiking: Some Tales and A Few Fails From the Trail eBook : Brooks, Tami: Kindle Store 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/

Martin welcomes longtime friend, and fitness expert, Lanae Price to the show.  Listen to hear fitness tips and whether starting a fitness routine later in life is practical. About Our Guest:Lanae Price has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has a wide variety of experience in exercise, weight loss, and behavioral change. She has a bachelor's degree in health education from Utah State University and a master's degree in professional communication from Southern Utah University that emphasizes health and behavioral change communication.  Lanae is a certified health coach and fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise in which she has also been a provider of continuing education credits for other fitness professionals. Aside from working in the fitness industry, Lanae has worked for Weight Watchers for 20 years as an ambassador, coach, and coach’s mentor. Helping people live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives is something that brings her joy. Currently, Lanae resides in Southern Utah where she enjoys hiking in the many mountains and national parks that surround her and her family.Fitness Sources: The Best Exercises to Do in Your 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond (marthastewart.com)Stay Fit in Your 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and Beyond – Cleveland ClinicThe Berlin Aging Study (BASE): Overview and Design | Ageing & Society | Cambridge CoreAvalon 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/