

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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Jun 20, 2022 • 38min
Mount Hood FKT Records
Martin, of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes Jack Kuenzle of Roxbury, Connecticut. Jack, age 26, set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for ascending Mount Hood, Oregon, by any means and Mount Hood round trip by any means. Jack Kuenzle is an endurance athlete who climbed and skied the volcano in just over an hour and a half. Tune in to learn more about Jack Kuenzle and hear about his incredible accomplishment. Mount Hood Has Two New Speed Records. The Guy Who Set Them Wore Short Shorts. - Outside OnlineFollow Jack:Jack Kuenzle (@jackkuenzle) • Instagram photos and videosStrava Runner Profile | Jack KuenzleLike 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/papabearhikesMartin Armitage - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) 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/

Jun 17, 2022 • 32min
Camino de Costa Rica
Martin, the host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes back Lyndsay and Richard of @bikehikebotany to discuss Lyndsay's hike of the Camino de Costa Rica THE TRAIL | camino-de-costa-rica (caminodecostarica.org). Lyndsay and Richard are two plant and outdoor enthusiasts living in Costa Rica who began their YouTube channel, Bike Hike Botany, earlier this year. This adventurous couple loves being in nature and exploring their surroundings via hiking and biking. They created their channel in the hopes to share their passion and knowledge of plants with others and inspire everyone who can, to get out, explore and learn. Bike Hike Botany takes you on a journey through one of the world's most biodiverse regions, exploring different terrains and climates of their tropical paradise! They post new videos of their adventures every week. They also have an active presence on their Instagram account @bikehikebotanyLyndsay and Richard have lived in Costa Rica for over 16 years. They currently live in the surf town of Jaco with their 3 dogs and 1000 plants! Their YouTube Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJfKJJJ4j24VYGbAZKckeGABike Hike Botany (@bikehikebotany) • Instagram photos and videos(262) BOTANY HIKE IN JACO: A LOOK AT INTELLIGENT PLANT LIFE - 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/papabearhikesMartin Armitage - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) 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/

Jun 15, 2022 • 13min
Foot Care
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/papabearhikesMartin Armitage - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org)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/

Jun 13, 2022 • 48min
The Long Trail
In this fun episode, Papa Bear chats with Jeremiah Stringer about his incredible journey on Vermont's Long Trail. Tune in for some fun stories. The Long Trail - Green Mountain ClubYou can find Jeremiah on Instagram & Facebook or follow his informative YouTube channel. Jeremiah Stringer (@jeremiahstringerhikes) • Instagram photos and videosJeremiah Stringer Hikes - YouTube(3) Jeremiah Stringer Hikes | FacebookThe Backpacking Podcast (@backpackingpodcast) • 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/papabearhikesMartin Armitage - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) 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/

Jun 10, 2022 • 23min
Gear Needs on the Tahoe Rim Trail
In this fun episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts, Martin and Chris discuss necessary gear for their upcoming summer adventure on the Tahoe Rim Trail Association - Inspiring Stewards, Preserving the Trail. Is there something they need to consider or may have forgotten? 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/papabearhikesMartin Armitage - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org)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/

Jun 8, 2022 • 13min
Sleeping Pads and Mattresses
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/papabearhikesMartin Armitage - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org)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/

Jun 6, 2022 • 22min
Addressing Logistics when Planning a Hike
In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts, Martin and Chris discuss the logistics of their upcoming summer adventure on the TRT Tahoe Rim Trail Association - Inspiring Stewards, Preserving the Trail. Is there something they need to consider or may have forgotten? 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 our work, so we 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/

Jun 3, 2022 • 17min
Gear
In this fun episode, Papa Bear chats with Jeremiah Stringer about everything gear related from hacks to warranties. You can find Jeremiah on Instagram & Facebook or follow his informative YouTube channel. Jeremiah Stringer (@jeremiahstringerhikes) • Instagram photos and videosJeremiah Stringer Hikes - YouTube(3) Jeremiah Stringer Hikes | FacebookThe Backpacking Podcast (@backpackingpodcast) • 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/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/

Jun 1, 2022 • 15min
Loyalsock Trail
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/

May 30, 2022 • 37min
Keeping it Real on the Trail
Papa Bear Hikes welcomes back trail family member Stan Sutter, and new friend Tonya Lonsbury. Tune in for a fun episode with conversation about hostels and keeping it real on the trail. Stan Sutter:Stan Sutter (@stanthemanhikes) • Instagram photos and videosStan the Man Hikes - YouTubeStan's Solo Episode (12/10/21):https://www.buzzsprout.com/1467697/9694523Tonya Lonsbury 2022 AT Thru-Hiker "Monarch"🦋🥾Tonya Lonsbury (@travelingwithtonya) • Instagram photos and videostravelingwithtonya - 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/