

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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Aug 31, 2022 • 11min
Bushwhacking
Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/papabearhikesAvalon 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/

Aug 29, 2022 • 54min
Final Thoughts on the Tahoe Rim Trail
In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts, Martin and Chris (Shrooman) share the highlights of their recent summer adventure on the TRT Tahoe Rim Trail Association - Inspiring Stewards, Preserving the Trail and San Francisco Tune-in for a fun conversation about hitchhiking, hostels, wildlife, making new friends along the way, and sightseeing in San Francisco afterward. Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/

Aug 26, 2022 • 31min
What You Need to Know About The Escarpment Run
In this episode, Martin welcomes Dick Vincent who created the Escarpment Run. In 1977, Dick Vincent created one of the first endurance trail races of its kind — the beautiful and treacherous 18.6-mile Escarpment Trail Run in the Catskills. Escarpment Trail Run founder Dick Vincent is a running legend (timesunion.com)https://www.facebook.com/escarpmenttrailrunEscarpment Trail RunLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/

Aug 24, 2022 • 10min
The Truth about Buying a Bike
Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/papabearhikesAvalon 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/

Aug 22, 2022 • 25min
Northville-Placid Trail Record
Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes Sara Niccoli who holds the record for the fastest known unsupported hike, by a female, of the Northville-Lake Placid Trail.Sara Niccoli | Fastest Known TimeSara Niccoli - French Louie Loop (NY) - 2022-07-09 | Fastest Known Time Follow Sara's Adventures:Sara Niccoli (@inthewoodssara) • Instagram photos and videosLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/

Aug 19, 2022 • 44min
A girl in her nylon mansion, who is Encouraging YOU to take up space.
Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes, podcast welcomes back Ann @ᗩᑎᑎ-ᗰᗩᖇIE 🌿 (@its_ann_calling) • Instagram photos and videos. Check out Martin and Ann's fun conversation as the two talk about everything from gear to food, to lightweight backpacking, and "thunderboxes." Ann is a big believer on being able to adapt and pivot. To not put your eggs in one basket and to get out there and try something new. You do not need a lot to put one foot in front of the other... all you need is a start.Follow Ann on Instagram and check out her entertaining reels! You're Welcome! "A girl in her nylon mansion, who isEncouraging YOU to take up space."DO THE THING!" whatever that is,and when you do... do it again and again."Ann 🥾🏕️🌿 (@its_ann_calling) • Instagram photos and videosAnnabis Photography (@annabis_photography) • Instagram photos and videosAnnabis Photography(133) Unplugged Adventuring - YouTubeLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/

Aug 17, 2022 • 10min
You Need New Hiking Boots
Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/papabearhikesAvalon 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/

Aug 15, 2022 • 36min
Finding Your Comfort Zone on a Thru-Hike
Martin, of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast, welcomes Kristina Mumma to discuss her 2023 AT Thru-Hike. Catch this episode to hear a great discussion about family, meal planning, researching gear, and coffee systems. Follow my hiking adventures and my 2023 Appalachian Trail thru hike adventure 💜🧡🥾#coffeemomhikes #atclassof2023 #atflipflop2023Kristina (@coffeemom.hikes) • Instagram photos and videosLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/

Aug 12, 2022 • 53min
The Truth About Photography
Martin, host of the PapaBearhikes podcast, welcomes, Nature Photographer and Writer, Isaac McShane to the podcast. Tune in to hear what it's really like to be a nature photographer. Enjoy Isaac's Incredible photography here: Isaac McShane (@isaacmcshanephoto) • Instagram photos and videosIsaac McShane - Original writing and photography by Isaac McShaneIn this episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts, Martin and Chris (Shrooman) discuss the mail drops for their upcoming summer adventure on the TRT Tahoe Rim Trail Association - Inspiring Stewards, Preserving the Trail. Tune-in for a fun conversation extending beyond the planning aspects to hear about potential domestic and international future multi-week hikes. Please feel free to let us know if you have any suggestions.Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/

Aug 8, 2022 • 55min
Catskill Fire Tower Challenge Accomplished in a Surprising Way
Papa Bear welcomes Jamie Myers and Chrissy Guarino to share their incredible accomplishment of conquering the Catskill Tower Challenge unsupported in a day powered by feet and bicycles in less than 21 hours! Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube*If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, and/or interesting please leave a review on Apple iTunesPapa Bear Hikes on Apple PodcastsAmazon.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/