Papa Bear Hikes

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/

In this episode of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, Martin welcomes back Tonya Monarch Lonsbury. Tonya was part of our 2022 AT Tramily. In this interview, Tonya discusses her new book based on her adventures with “Zoby – a real-life 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Dog.” Big adventures require great courage.  Although small, Zoby – a real-life 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Dog – has shown bravery in the face of injury and death before the trail and draws on that strength as he faces big challenges on his journey from Georgia to Maine. Assisted by woodland Trail Angels, Zoby stares down the leaders of the evil Squirrel Mafia and their resources, foiling their plans to rid the trail of dogs, or "domestics" as they are called, like him ... especially small, white ones following a fateful, tragic incident in the past.  Bears. Elk. Moose. Owls. Hawks. Snakes. Chipmunks. Squirrels. Birds. Deer. Porcupines. Coyotes. Bobcats. Wild Boar. What woodland creatures are friend or foe to Zoby? Why does the Squirrel Mafia despise him so? As their diabolical leader becomes more enraged with each state line crossed and milestone reached, will Zoby and his tramily (trail family) survive the next trap and make it to Katahdin in Maine?  Entwined with descriptive landmarks of the Appalachian Trail and its history, thru-hiker lingo and trail life, and visits to actual trail towns and hostels, Zoby and his tramily's journey is especially relatable to anyone familiar with the Appalachian Trail or thru-hiking in general. Colorful characters add life, from a southern belle Grayson Highlands pony to an angry Pennsylvania porcupine, to a macho Maine moose, and all in between – including Zoby's two yin-and-yang balance of sidekicks.  All are invited to join the adventure of a lifetime as Zoby digs deep to find the strength and courage to overcome all the obstacles en route to Maine, and how his presence leaves the Appalachian Trail's woodland creatures changed forever. ZOBY: Small Dog, Big Adventures: On The Appalachian Trail - Kindle edition by Lonsbury, Tonya "Monarch". Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Tonya Monarch Lonsbury (@travelingwithtonya) • 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 excited to welcome Jen Loofbourrow Founder/Owner of Alpine Fit to the podcast. The crew at Papa Bear Hikes podcast hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did participating in it.   In honor of Women's History Month, Papa Bear Hikes is featuring Women doing great things in, and for, the outdoor community. About Jen Loofbourrow • Founder/Owner:In my early twenties I fell in love with expeditions kayaking the outer islands of Alaska's southeast coastline. Inevitably, we experienced variable conditions, sun to rain, and everything from freezing water temps to natural hot springs.With no access to laundry for weeks at a time, and limited space, I could take only essential basics, and each piece of gear had to perform. I refined and honed my packing list and found substitute products for what I really wanted, which all too often weren't available. Since then, I have embarked on many extended traveling and backpacking trips, in addition to the activities I like to do regularly in my normal life - a quick hike after work, or biking around the block with the kids and our dog.My journey in apparel began as a materials developer at lululemon in Vancouver, then lingerie and swimwear retail store owner in Ireland, and later, a wholesale and operations manager at Swedish women's brand Skhoop in Anchorage, Alaska. These jobs formed building blocks for what I would realize is my passion: making outdoor gear basics for a multitude of adventures and activities, with fabrics I believe in, while being an excellent employer for my dedicated and creative team.More than that, I know that every person has unique body characteristics, and that the standard fit offered by most brands does not work for all. At Alpine Fit, we work tirelessly to design and refine products that are offered in twice the fit options, and therefore twice the number of size combinations for more people to be able to find their perfect fit with our clothes.I am excited to help outfit you for your outdoor experiences, and I look forward to seeing you on the trails!Alpine Fit | Alaska Odor Eliminating Apparel & Base LayersAlpine Fit (@alpinefitco) • 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 welcomes Marty Walsh to the podcast.Marty is leading a group of volunteers on an effort to build a 100+ mile backpacking trail across Minnesota's Driftless Area in Fillmore and Houston Counties.  This episode is for anyone who loves the outdoors in addition to those with an interest in learning more about the resources needed to make such efforts materialize. MN Driftless Hiking TrailMN Driftless Hiking Trail (@HikeMNDriftless) / TwitterMN Driftless Hiking Trail (@hikemndriftless) • Instagram photos and videos(19) MN Driftless Hiking Trail | 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/

Martin welcomes Jason Fitzpatrick of the “Almost There Adventure Podcast.” Tune in to hear about the podcast and the hard work that goes into bringing films to the screen. About Jason:From network sitcoms to studio features, Jason brings 15+ years of experience in the film and television industry. He is currently directing, editing and shooting “Primetime In No Time,” the most successful show in internet history – with more than 650 million streams to date. His filming adventures prior to co-directing “Mile… Mile & A Half” include “In The Know Traveler,” a TV show that took him all around the world. Jason is a graduate of Loyola Marymount Film School.Website: http://themuirproject.com/Instagram: @themuirprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themuirproject/Like 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/

Martin is pleased to welcome back fan favorite, Dr. Ola Abbas, to the podcast to share her recent trip to Machu Picchu.  Dr. Ola Abbas is a dual accredited Consultant in Critical care and Acute medicine working for the National Health Service in the UK. She was born and raised in Iraq, forced to leave her home country after the turmoil of the war to eventually settle in England. Ola found herself having to re-establish her roots and rebuild herself from the ground up. Ola has ventured into entrepreneurship to enable her to help more people rise to their potential. She runs a successful travel business, coaching and mentoring professionals on how to create their wealth and well-being from travel. She has recently authored an international bestselling book titled Dream Big Do Bigger. Ola is on a mission to build a progressive, diverse, and inclusive community that thrives on empowering peers to attract the Clarity, Confidence, Community & Cash they desire and deserve into their lives. Website: https://elevatewithola.com/ Dream Big Do Bigger Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/~/e/B0BTMS5X51 Travel Booking Form: https://elevatewithola.com/travel-booking-form/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/elevatewithola Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alousha/ To book the train ride to Machu Picchu https://25442.partner.viator.com/tours/Cusco/Machu-Picchu-By-Train-2-Days/d937-176745P7  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/