Papa Bear Hikes

Martin welcomes back Crystal Gail Welcome, author, public speaker, experiential educator, social & environmental justice advocate and hacktivist. Proud Black outdoor leader and lover of the planet. Listen as the two discuss everything fromchanging perceptions about  backpackers to getting politicians out on the trail. Crystal Gail Welcome (@footprintsforchange) • Instagram photos and videosFootprints for Change | (onlyfootprints.world)2021 Overcoming Racism Conference (peacemakerresources.org)Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: 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 back Kevin and Leah, part of the 2022 Papa Bear Hikes Tramily. Listen to hear about the couple's adventure as they completed the trail and find out what they are planning for 2023.  Kevin and Leah Scharkey (@kevin_and_leah) • Instagram photos and videos @KevinandLeah | Linktree (12) KevinandLeah - YouTube Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: 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 Alisha McDarris – Travel Writer, Photographer to the podcast. In addition to Alisha's recent backpacker article (link below) the two discuss  Alisha's incredible blog about sustainable travel and adventure: Terradrift  Be sure to follow Alisha: Alisha McDarris – Travel Writer, PhotographerSustainable Travel & Outdoors (@terradrift) • Instagram photos and videos terradrift - YouTubehttps://www.facebook.com/terradrift/Backpacking Course:Backpacking 101: How to Pack a Backpack (terradrift.com)https://www.backpacker.com/stories/essays/i-dont-want-to-hike-the-pct-and-thats-ok/ Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: 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/

In this episode, Martin welcomes Josh Perry to discuss his incredible new FKT on the PCT.From the Trek:Josh Perry, a 27-year-old British endurance hiker, completed the Pacific Crest Trail on August 7th in just 55 days, 16 hours, and 54 minutes, breaking the self-supported speed record on the PCT previously set by Heather “Anish” Anderson in 2013. Josh Perry Sets New PCT FKT, Beating Heather Anderson's Longstanding Record - The TrekFollow Josh on Instagram: Josh Perry (@_joshuaperry) • Instagram photos and videosAbout Martin Armitage:Martin Armitage is the author of "Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness while Backpacking the Vermont Long Trail". He also hosts the "Papa Bear Hikes Podcast" which is a podcast for outdoor and nature enthusiasts. The Papa bear Hikes Podcast has exceeded 250,000 downloads and over 1,000 reviews on iTunes with a 5 star rating, in addition to receiving the Whitney A. Young Award presented by Buzzsprout. Martin is currently working on his next book in addition to hiking trails such as the Tahoe Rim Trail and providing public education to outdoors enthusiasts from all walks of life.  Connect with Martin Armitage: Read “Switching Gears” by Martin Armitage on AMAZON: https://a.co/d/9OFB6CCVisit The Papa Bear Hikes PODCAST: https://papabearhikes.buzzsprout.com/ Visit the Papa Bear Hikes and Martin Outside BLOG: https://www.papabearhikes.com/ Follow Martin Armitage on TWITTER:https://t.co/QiuRh9avSt Follow Martin Armitage on INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ Follow Martin Armitage on FACEBOOK:https://tinyurl.com/5xv7zevk     Follow Martin Armitage on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ Follow Martin Armitage on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@martinoutside/ 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 of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast welcomes back Jessica Rhane and Andrew M. Verlezza Jr. to discuss their respective 2023  AT Thru-Hikes. These members of the "Papa Bear Hikes Tramily" discuss gear, plans, and "luxury "items on the trail. Follow Jessica on TikTok & InstagramJessica Bagnell (@jcababy814) | TikTokJessica Rhane (@jcababy814) • Instagram photos and videosFollow Andy on Instagram:Andrew M Verlezza JrAndrew M Verlezza Jr (@chef_on_the_trail) • Instagram photos and videosLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle StoreAvalon 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 host of the Kevin Outdoors YouTube, Kevin Ride, to the Papa Bear Hikes podcast. In this episode, Kevin shares tips straight from his book (link below) on how to create a variety rich meal plan in the backwoods. https://a.co/d/6T1gEhVhttps://www.instagram.com/kevin_outdoors1/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/KevinOutdoors/featuredLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: 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 fellow podcaster Stash Rusin to the show. Listen to this episode for everything Catskills and be sure to check out the podcast: Inside The Line (Available on podcast platforms, iTunes Link Below). Stash is a current Catskill Mountain SAR team member and Public Information Officer, Catskill 3500 member #2829, former 2nd vice president of the Catskill 3500 club and an avid hiker of the Catskill Mountains for the past 6 years. He has participated in several volunteer events including being a trailhead steward, trail maintainance, roadside cleanups, local clean up events and many more. His passion is the Catskills but he has also traveled to several places around the United States as well. https://itlcatskills.podcastpage.io/About: A podcast dedicated to the The Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Discussions involve hiking, history and more along with interviews of local hiking legends, local businesses, volunteers and local authorities. Discussions sometimes go out of the Catskills. Join us by subscribing! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/insidethelinesthecatskill/support Inside The Line: The Catskills on Apple Podcastshttps://www.facebook.com/InsideTheLinesTheCatskillshttps://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/100193305721599/inside-the-line-the-catskills-podcast/ 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/

Papa Bear welcomes bloggers Sam and Moriah who share current and realistic costs of planning a thru-hike. Listen to this episode for some great tips concerning what to expect and how to budget for your thru-hike.  Follow Sam & Moriah and check out their YouTube channel. The NEW Cost of Thru-Hiking - YouTubeSam and Moriah (@sam.and.moriah) • Instagram photos and videosLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: 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/

In this episode, Martin welcomes Beverly King  who is planning her 2023 PCT hike. Tune in to hear Beverly's tips and tips to hike lighter and hike her own hike. Keep checking this space to follow Beverly's journey. To contact Belverly directly, feel free to email: kingmaxler@yahoo.comHome - As We WonderAs We Wonder is creating videos, podcasts, articles | PatreonLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle StorePlease consider supporting my work, so I can continue bringing you excellent content:https://www.patreon.com/papabearhikes 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 Rob DiPerna who is planning his 2023 PCT hike. Tune in to learn why Rob's approach is to "Live to Hike Another Day."To learn more about Rob and follow his adventures click his social media links below:  https://www.facebook.com/robertdipernahttps://www.instagram.com/treehugginghiker/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVXx8RCVTRQ3MRYLGRgArgLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle StorePlease consider supporting my work, so I can continue bringing you excellent content:https://www.patreon.com/papabearhikes 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/