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Youngest Known Appalachian Thru-hiker Finishes Journey with Parents

Harvey Sutton is just five years old, which makes him the youngest person known to have thru-hiked the the Appalachian Trail. Cassie and Josh Sutton both lost parents and wanted to be sure their son had an adventure to remember. It took the Suttons 209 days to travel the 2,193.1 miles Josh Sutton (@livesutton) • Instagram photos and videos (290) Live Sutton - YouTube Lynchburg family hikes Appalachian Trail with 5-year-old (msn.com) Youngest Appalachian thru-hiker completes journey with ...

Sailing the World

Growing up in Northern Michigan, Jerome Rand had a late start in the world of sailing. It wasn’t until the age of 18 that sailing became the focus of his life. First teaching sailing on the small inland lakes and then venturing out on yacht deliveries from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. On one trip to the BVI he was introduced to the Bitter End Yacht Club and found himself working with the  watersports center for the next 9 years. It was during the last three years at BEYC that the piec...

Sail the World with Jerome Rand

Growing up in Northern Michigan, Jerome Rand had a late start in the world of sailing. It wasn’t until the age of 18 that sailing became the focus of his life. First teaching sailing on the small inland lakes and then venturing out on yacht deliveries from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. On one trip to the BVI he was introduced to the Bitter End Yacht Club and found himself working with the  watersports center for the next 9 years. It was during the last three years at BEYC that the piec...

Sailing Into Oblivion with Jerome Rand

Growing up in Northern Michigan, Jerome Rand had a late start in the world of sailing. It wasn’t until the age of 18 that sailing became the focus of his life. First teaching sailing on the small inland lakes and then venturing out on yacht deliveries from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. On one trip to the BVI he was introduced to the Bitter End Yacht Club and found himself working with the  watersports center for the next 9 years. It was during the last three years at BEYC that the piec...

Sailing the World

Growing up in Northern Michigan, Jerome Rand had a late start in the world of sailing. It wasn’t until the age of 18 that sailing became the focus of his life. First teaching sailing on the small inland lakes and then venturing out on yacht deliveries from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. On one trip to the BVI he was introduced to the Bitter End Yacht Club and found himself working with the  watersports center for the next 9 years. It was during the last three years at BEYC that the piec...

Sailing the World with Jerome Rand

Growing up in Northern Michigan, Jerome Rand had a late start in the world of sailing. It wasn’t until the age of 18 that sailing became the focus of his life. First teaching sailing on the small inland lakes and then venturing out on yacht deliveries from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. On one trip to the BVI he was introduced to the Bitter End Yacht Club and found himself working with the  watersports center for the next 9 years. It was during the last three years at BEYC that the piec...

Experience Hiking Scotland's Great Glen Way with Nick & Patti Donnelly

The Great Glen Way. The Great Glen Way stretches for 118.5km from coast to coast across the Highlands, linking the main centres of Fort William and the regional capital of Inverness. The Donnelly's are Thrivers.  Check out their Instagram page to learn more: Patti Hardee Donnelly (@pattinik) • Instagram photos and videos Great Glen Way: British Walking Guide: 38 Large-Scale Maps & Guides to 18 Towns and Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - Fort William to Inverness: Manthorp...

The Surprise Guest Host

Check out this special episode with Papa Bear on the other end of the microphone. 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Please consider supporting my work,  so...

Tom Heinbockel discusses how thru-hiking can affect your health

After graduating high school in 2013, Tom thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. Weeks after finishing, he started college at Salisbury University and studied Exercise Science, ran cross country and track and field, and spent time in an exercise physiology research lab. In 2017, Tom moved out to Colorado to start a Master's program in the Physiology of Aging at The University of Colorado Boulder. He completed a research assistantship in a cardiovascular aging clinical research laboratory and a te...

Tom Heinbockel

After graduating high school in 2013, Tom thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. Weeks after finishing, he started college at Salisbury University and studied Exercise Science, ran cross country and track and field, and spent time in an exercise physiology research lab. In 2017, Tom moved out to Colorado to start a Master's program in the Physiology of Aging at The University of Colorado Boulder. He completed a research assistantship in a cardiovascular aging clinical research laboratory and a te...

Can Thru-hiking Harm Your Health?

Tom Heinbockel: After graduating high school in 2013, Tom thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. Weeks after finishing, he started college at Salisbury University and studied Exercise Science, ran cross country and track and field, and spent time in an exercise physiology research lab. In 2017, Tom moved out to Colorado to start a Master's program in the Physiology of Aging at The University of Colorado Boulder. He completed a research assistantship in a cardiovascular aging clinical research lab...

How Thru-hiking can Harm Your Health

Tom Heinbockel: After graduating high school in 2013, Tom thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. Weeks after finishing, he started college at Salisbury University and studied Exercise Science, ran cross country and track and field, and spent time in an exercise physiology research lab. In 2017, Tom moved out to Colorado to start a Master's program in the Physiology of Aging at The University of Colorado Boulder. He completed a research assistantship in a cardiovascular aging clinical research lab...

Tom Heinbockel on Thru-hiking Impacting Health

After graduating high school in 2013, Tom thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. Weeks after finishing, he started college at Salisbury University and studied Exercise Science, ran cross country and track and field, and spent time in an exercise physiology research lab. In 2017, Tom moved out to Colorado to start a Master's program in the Physiology of Aging at The University of Colorado Boulder. He completed a research assistantship in a cardiovascular aging clinical research laboratory and a te...

Enjoying the Great Outdoors with Gary the Cat

Professional cat” according to TikTok. Adventuring in the Canadian Rockies with his siblings Carl, Doug, Duke and Marge🐱🐶 🐶 🐶 Gary The Cat (@greatgramsofgary) • Instagram photos and videos 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Back...

Essential Hydration

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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Please Check Out: Papa Bear Hikes Avalon Publicity & Business Services  Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creat...

Essential Hydration

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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Please Check Out: Papa Bear Hikes Get outside, have fun and be safe! Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcas...

Bike, Hike, & Botany in Paradise

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 biod...

Bike, Hike, & Botany in Costa Rica

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 biod...

Bike Hike & Botany in Costa Rica with Lyndsay & Richard

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 biod...

Bike, Hike, & Botany in Paradise

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 biod...

Exploring Costa Rica with Lyndsay & Richard

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 biod...

Canoeing

A returning guest, and friend, Colin Nally discusses his most recent canoe trip in Northern Maine. Colin shares his planning and execution strategies, as well as some dos and don'ts, for multi-day canoe trips. Please pardon the sound quality issues. There was a technical glitch that was not picked up on until we were in the editing process. However, Colin's information is important and inspiring. colin nally (@c_nally1) • Instagram photos and videos Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside ...

Canoeing in North Maine

A returning guest, and friend, Colin Nally discusses his most recent canoe trip in Northern Maine. Colin shares his planning and execution strategies, as well as some dos and don'ts, for multi-day canoe trips. Please pardon the sound quality issues. There was a technical glitch that was not picked up on until we were in the editing process. However, Colin's information is important and inspiring. colin nally (@c_nally1) • Instagram photos and videos

Canoeing in Paradise

A returning guest, and friend, Colin Nally discusses his most recent canoe trip in Northern Maine. Colin shares his planning and execution strategies, as well as some dos and don'ts, for multi-day canoe trips. Please pardon the sound quality issues. There was a technical glitch that was not picked up on until we were in the editing process. However, Colin's information is important and inspiring. colin nally (@c_nally1) • Instagram photos and videos

Canoeing in North Maine with Colin Nally

A returning guest, and friend, Colin Nally discusses his most recent canoe trip in Northern Maine. Colin shares his planning and execution strategies, as well as some dos and don'ts, for multi-day canoe trips.  Please pardon the sound quality issues. There was a technical glitch that was not picked up on until we were in the editing process. However, Colin's information is important and inspiring.  colin nally (@c_nally1) • Instagram photos and videos

What You Need to Know about Ticks and Lyme Disease

Kendelle Abts was bitten by a tick when she was 11 years old and received a proper diagnosis of Lyme disease 13 years later.  She created Ticked as a platform to find emotional and mental healing, which evolved into raising awareness for Lyme Disease - it's treatment, and prevention. Her goal is to empower individuals to be their own best advocate, to inform people on the dangers of ticks and expose the reality of Lyme Disease.  Ticked (@ticked_by_ticks) • Instagram photos and videos Lyme ...

Lyme Disease and Tick Awareness with Kendelle Abts

Kendelle Abts was bitten by a tick when she was 11 years old and received a proper diagnosis of Lyme disease 13 years later.  She created Ticked as a platform to find emotional and mental healing, which evolved into raising awareness for Lyme Disease - it's treatment, and prevention. Her goal is to empower individuals to be their own best advocate, to inform people on the dangers of ticks and expose the reality of Lyme Disease.  Ticked (@ticked_by_ticks) • Instagram photos and videos Lyme ...

What You Need to Know about Ticks and Lyme Disease

Kendelle Abts was bitten by a tick when she was 11 years old and received a proper diagnosis of Lyme disease 13 years later.  She created Ticked as a platform to find emotional and mental healing, which evolved into raising awareness for Lyme Disease - it's treatment, and prevention. Her goal is to empower individuals to be their own best advocate, to inform people on the dangers of ticks and expose the reality of Lyme Disease.  Ticked (@ticked_by_ticks) • Instagram photos and videos Lyme ...

Award-winning and best-selling author of over 30 titles, K.S. Brookes

K. S. Brooks is an award-winning and best-selling author of over 30 titles, a professional photographer, and a photojournalist. She is the executive director of IndiesUnlimited.com – named in Publishers Weekly as one of the top six sites for authors. Ms. Brooks teaches self-publishing to help prevent authors from being scammed by predatory publishers. She is an adjunct faculty member of the Community Colleges of Spokane where she teaches classes on publishing, writing, and photography. Amazo...

Enjoying the Outdoors with Rob Koch

Rob Koch splits his time living in Asheville, North Carolina and Kansas City, Missouri.  He works as a real estate attorney for a title insurance company based outside of Washington, DC. Rob graduated from the University of Maryland’s Exercise Science program with an emphasis in Sports Psychology.  Since then, and prior to his current job, Rob served in the U.S. Army, deployed in various combat zones around the world.  Upon leaving the Army, he obtained his Juris Doctor from Marquette Unive...

What You Need to Know about Survival in the Wilderness with Dr. Robert Scanlon

Dr. Robert Scanlon  shares his Wilderness/Survival Medicine expertise in this episode.    To learn more, please check out his Instagram page: Dr Robert Scanlon (@dr_robscanlon) • Instagram photos and videos #doctor #criticalcare #survival #wildernessmedicine #hiking #teamcovid 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Am...

Wilderness/Survival Medicine with Dr. Robert Scanlon

Dr. Robert Scanlon  shares his Wilderness/Survival Medicine expertise in this episode.    To learn more, please check out his Instagram page: Dr Robert Scanlon (@dr_robscanlon) • Instagram photos and videos #doctor #criticalcare #survival #wildernessmedicine #hiking #teamcovid

The Preparation Mindset for Survival in the Wilderness with Dr. Robert Scanlon

Dr. Robert Scanlon  shares his Wilderness/Survival Medicine expertise in this episode.    To learn more, please check out his Instagram page: Dr Robert Scanlon (@dr_robscanlon) • Instagram photos and videos #doctor #criticalcare #survival #wildernessmedicine #hiking #teamcovid

Save Yourself with Bigfoot Science

Able Cunningham is a weapons expert, outdoorsman and Bigfoot Scientist. As a lifelong resident of New Hampshire, he has dedicated his life to revealing the truth about Bigfoot in the Granite State. Able has documented his own experiences and those of others across the state on www.603bigfoot.com and on his YouTube channel. He is the founder of the Bigfoot Awareness, Resistance and Education (B.A.R.E.) program, which seeks to better inform and protect the public from the perils of Bigfoot. ...

Bigfoot Science

Able Cunningham is a weapons expert, outdoorsman and Bigfoot Scientist. As a lifelong resident of New Hampshire, he has dedicated his life to revealing the truth about Bigfoot in the Granite State. Able has documented his own experiences and those of others across the state on www.603bigfoot.com and on his YouTube channel. He is the founder of the Bigfoot Awareness, Resistance and Education (B.A.R.E.) program, which seeks to better inform and protect the public from the perils of Bigfoot. ...

Bigfoot Backpacker

Papa Bear talks with return guest Dan of the Bigfoot Backpacker Podcast. Be sure to check out Dan's website: Bigfoot Backpacker Camping Outdoors Hiking Fishing cryptids as he kicks of his 50 States Project in North Carolina.  Bigfoot Backpacker - Podcast (@BigfootBackpakr) / Twitter Avalon Publicity & Business Services  Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media Services Support the Show. Get outside, have fun and be safe! Martin Armitage...

Water Treatment on the 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Please consider supporting my work, so I can continue bringing you excellent content: https://www.patreon.com/papabearhike...

Water Treatment on the 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Please consider supporting my work, so I can continue bringing you excellent content: https://www.patreon.com/papabearhike...

Water Treatment and How to Deal with Minor Medical Issues on the Trail

Hiking for Patches with Steve Welgoss

Steve Welgoss  is the creator of the Facebook group Hiking for Patches whose three favorite hobbies are hiking (for patches), craft beer and fishing. As an NYC resident, he enjoys getting out of the city to hike wherever there is a trail and a goal. (1) Hiking for Patches | Facebook

Hiking for Patches

Steve Welgoss  is the creator of the Facebook group Hiking for Patches whose three favorite hobbies are hiking (for patches), craft beer and fishing. As an NYC resident, he enjoys getting out of the city to hike wherever there is a trail and a goal. (1) Hiking for Patches | Facebook 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts...

Hiking for Patches

Steve Welgoss  is the creator of the Facebook group Hiking for Patches whose three favorite hobbies are hiking (for patches), craft beer and fishing. As an NYC resident, he enjoys getting out of the city to hike wherever there is a trail and a goal. (1) Hiking for Patches | Facebook 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts...

Birdwatching and Birding Resources with Sally Siko

Sally Siko is a birdwatching guide and photographer based in central North Carolina.  She’s also the owner of Birdwatching NC, a website & photography tour company dedicated to bringing birders, photographers and bird obsessed bloggers together by providing news, field resources and information on bird focused vendors in the Tarheel State. Links:  Birdwatching NC- https://birdwatchingnc.com Birdwatching NC Insta- @birdwatching_nc Birdwatching NC Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/...

Birdwatching and Birding Resources

Papa Bear Hikes  welcomes Sally Siko, a birdwatching guide and photographer, based in central North Carolina.  She’s also the owner of Birdwatching NC, a website & photography tour company dedicated to bringing birders, photographers and bird obsessed bloggers together by providing news, field resources and information on bird focused vendors in the Tarheel State. Links:  Birdwatching NC- https://birdwatchingnc.com Birdwatching NC Insta- @birdwatching_nc Birdwatching NC Facebook Page - ...

2021 Gear

Papa Bear Hikes Avalon Publicity & Business Services  Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media Services Support the Show. Get outside, have fun and be safe! Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast https://www.papabearhikes.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746 https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

What You Can Do to Break Down Social Barriers in the Outdoors

Emma Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based writer and the host of the Social Sport podcast, on endurance athletes who use their platforms for social change. Her writing has appeared in Taproot Magazine, Runner's World, Trail Runner, and multiple literary journals. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Nonfiction Writing at New York University. Emma is passionate about the power of movement as protest, and the potential for sport to drive environmental, political, and social change. Emma is also a run...

Social Barriers in the Outdoors

Emma Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based writer and the host of the Social Sport podcast, on endurance athletes who use their platforms for social change. Her writing has appeared in Taproot Magazine, Runner's World, Trail Runner, and multiple literary journals. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Nonfiction Writing at New York University. Emma is passionate about the power of movement as protest, and the potential for sport to drive environmental, political, and social change. Emma is also a run...

Social Barriers in the Outdoors

Emma Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based writer and the host of the Social Sport podcast, on endurance athletes who use their platforms for social change. Her writing has appeared in Taproot Magazine, Runner's World, Trail Runner, and multiple literary journals. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Nonfiction Writing at New York University. Emma is passionate about the power of movement as protest, and the potential for sport to drive environmental, political, and social change. Emma is also a run...

Breaking Down Social Barriers with Emma Zimmerman, Host of the Social Sport Podcast

Emma Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based writer and the host of the Social Sport podcast, on endurance athletes who use their platforms for social change. Her writing has appeared in Taproot Magazine, Runner's World, Trail Runner, and multiple literary journals. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Nonfiction Writing at New York University. Emma is passionate about the power of movement as protest, and the potential for sport to drive environmental, political, and social change. Emma is also a run...

Breaking down social barriers with Emma Zimmerman, host of the Social Sport podcast

Emma Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based writer and the host of the Social Sport podcast, on endurance athletes who use their platforms for social change. Her writing has appeared in Taproot Magazine, Runner's World, Trail Runner, and multiple literary journals. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Nonfiction Writing at New York University. Emma is passionate about the power of movement as protest, and the potential for sport to drive environmental, political, and social change. Emma is also a run...