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Papa Bear Hikes

750 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 806 ratings

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: [email protected] *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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Episodes

Outdoor Self-defense

September 12, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes Self-Defense Expert, Advocate, and Adventurer Nicole Snell. Nicole is the owner and CEO of Girls Fight Back.  To learn more about Girls Fight Back and Nicole Snell, please check out:  Websites: www.nicolesnell.com www.girlsfightback.com IG: @adventuresofnik @girlsfightback FB: https://www.facebook.com/girlsfightback Twitter: https://twitter.com/girlsfightback Outdoor Defense on YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleSnellOutdoorDef...

Fastpacking the Grand Canyon

September 09, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode, Martin welcomes Tayson Whittaker CEO & Founder of Outdoor Vitals to discuss his recent trip to the Grand Canyon. Follow Outdoor Vitals: Outdoor Vitals - Live Ultralight – OutdoorVitals Outdoor Vitals (@outdoorvitals) • Instagram photos and videos (254) Outdoor Vitals - YouTube 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 Ap...

Fastpacking the Grand Canyon

September 09, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode, Martin welcomes Tayson Whittaker CEO & Founder of Outdoor Vitals to discuss his recent trip to the Grand Canyon. Follow Outdoor Vitals: Outdoor Vitals - Live Ultralight – OutdoorVitals Outdoor Vitals (@outdoorvitals) • Instagram photos and videos (254) Outdoor Vitals - YouTube 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 Ap...

Pros & Cons of Bear Canisters

September 07, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MB

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...

Pros & Cons of Bear Canisters

September 07, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MB

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...

Upgrading Gear

September 04, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Martin welcomes back Mike from @outontrail The two discuss everything from Wisconsin's hiking spots to Vermont's Long Trail to when it's time to upgrade gear.  Mike and Tom are content creators focused on hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities. Their goal is to help preview trails you might want to try, bring the trail to you, or simply help you relax. Check out their videos: OutOnTrail - YouTube To see original photos and videos documenting hiking, backpacking, and other out...

The Big Picture Beyond the Trail

September 02, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Papa Bear welcomes back Justin Tucker to discuss the completion of his 2022 At Thu-hike.  Justin Tucker: Justin “New Shoes” Tucker 🏳️‍🌈 he/they Curious Mind 🦋 Courageous Heart ❤️ Adventurous Spirit ⛰ Appalachian Trail - #ATNOBO2022 🏠Baltimore | 📫[email protected]🏳️‍🌈 (@trailheadjustin) • Instagram photos and Trailhead Justin (227) Episode 25: Ya’ll Thought I Was Done? | Southfields, NY To Wiley Shelter | Appalachian Trail 2022 - YouTube Justin's Solo Episode (12/03/21): https://www...

Bushwhacking

August 31, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MB

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...

Final Thoughts on the Tahoe Rim Trail

August 29, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

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, ...

What You Need to Know About The Escarpment Run

August 26, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

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/escarpmenttrailrun Escarpment Trail Run Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube *If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, ...

The Escarpment Run

August 26, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode, Martin welcomes Dick Vincent who created the Encampment 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/escarpmenttrailrun Escarpment Trail Run Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube *If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, ...

Buying A Bike

August 24, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MB

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/papabearhikes

The Truth about Buying a Bike

August 24, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MB

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...

Northville-Placid Trail Record

August 22, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

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 Time Sara Niccoli - French Louie Loop (NY) - 2022-07-09 | Fastest Known Time   Follow Sara's Adventures: Sara Niccoli (@inthewoodssara) • Instagram photos and videos Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube *If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, a...

Northville-Placid Trail Record

August 22, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

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 Time Sara Niccoli - French Louie Loop (NY) - 2022-07-09 | Fastest Known Time   Follow Sara's Adventures: Sara Niccoli (@inthewoodssara) • Instagram photos and videos Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube *If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hikes entertaining, informative, a...

A girl in her nylon mansion, who is Encouraging YOU to take up space.

August 19, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

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. ...

You Need New Hiking Boots

August 17, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MB

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...

Finding Your Comfort Zone on a Thru-Hike

August 15, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

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 #atflipflop2023 Kristina (@coffeemom.hikes) • Instagram photos and videos Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube *If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hik...

Finding Your Comfort Zone on a Thru-Hike

August 15, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

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 #atflipflop2023 Kristina (@coffeemom.hikes) • Instagram photos and videos Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTube *If you found this episode of Papa Bear Hik...

The Truth About Photography

August 12, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

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 videos Isaac McShane - Original writing and photography by Isaac McShane In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts,  Martin and Chris (Shrooman) discuss the mail drops for their upcoming summer adv...

The Truth About Photography

August 12, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

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 videos Isaac McShane - Original writing and photography by Isaac McShane In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts,  Martin and Chris (Shrooman) discuss the mail drops for their upcoming summer adv...

Catskill Fire Tower Challenge Accomplished in a Surprising Way

August 08, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and ...

Hiking With A Little Help From The United States Postal Service

August 05, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In 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 foun...

Hiking With A Little Help From The United States Postal Service

August 05, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

In 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 foun...

Family Time Along the Trail

August 03, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MB

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...

Family Time Along the Trail

August 03, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MB

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...

A Life In a Walk

August 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Martin welcomes Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, filmmaker, and author Yogi Roth to discuss his 2015 film A Life In a Walk and so much more.  Listen and get ready to be inspired!   Check out Yogi’s most recent book: 5-STAR QB: It's Not About the Stars, It's About the Journey 5-STAR QB: It's Not About the Stars, It's About the Journey: Roth, Yogi, Roberts, Joey, Bancroft, Bob: 9798842519613: Amazon.com: Books Life in a Walk - Listen. Learn. Discover Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) / Twitter ...

Wilderness as a Blueprint for Life

July 29, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes Mike Martin, host of the Project Mindfully Outdoors podcast. Mike Martin shares how each of us has the ability to go on a journey of healing by tapping into the wilderness.  Project Mindfully Outdoors is a daily podcast.  Mike Martin (@projectmindfullyoutdoors_pc) • Instagram photos and videos Project Mindfully Outdoors on Apple Podcasts Project Mindfully Outdoors – Base camp of healing through the outdoors Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin...

Wilderness as a Blueprint for Life

July 29, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MB

Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes Mike Martin, host of the Project Mindfully Outdoors podcast. Mike Martin shares how each of us has the ability to go on a journey of healing by tapping into the wilderness.  Project Mindfully Outdoors is a daily podcast.  Mike Martin (@projectmindfullyoutdoors_pc) • Instagram photos and videos Project Mindfully Outdoors on Apple Podcasts Project Mindfully Outdoors – Base camp of healing through the outdoors Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin...

Why We Hike

July 27, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MB

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...

Sidetracked along the AT Trail

July 25, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Jake checks in from the trail and provides an update of his experience on the AT. This episode is filled with wild-stories, shenanigans and generally clean fun on and off trail. Sidetrack's Bio My name is Jake Arens, but you can call me Sidetrack. I’ll be making my second Appalachian Trail Thru Hike attempt in 2022. I’m a golf course greenskeeper, freelance writer, avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast living in Florida. I'm always working on cool writing projects and having crazy adventures...

Sidetracked along the AT Trail

July 25, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Jake checks in from the trail and provides an update of his experience on the AT. This episode is filled with wild-stories, shenanigans and generally clean fun on and off trail. Sidetrack's Bio My name is Jake Arens, but you can call me Sidetrack. I’ll be making my second Appalachian Trail Thru Hike attempt in 2022. I’m a golf course greenskeeper, freelance writer, avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast living in Florida. I'm always working on cool writing projects and having crazy adventures...

Meal Prep & Planning for a Two Week Thru-Hike.

July 22, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts,  Martin and Chris (Shrooman) discuss the meal planning aspects 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 iTunes Papa Bear Hikes ...

Heat-Related Illnesses

July 20, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MB

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...

Machu Picchu

July 18, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes back Dr. Ola Abbas to discuss her upcoming hike of Machu Picchu. Tune in to hear an informative and fun discussion about stepping out of our comfort zones and broadening horizons. Dr. Ola Abbas is a critical care and acute medicine consultant in the NHS and a travel entrepreneur owning an international travel franchise. Ola is passionate about wellbeing through travel, she believes that burnout from a job doesn’t have to be the end of i...

Coping with Agoraphobia on the Trail

July 15, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Martin of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast welcomes Willow Waldron to discuss her 2023  AT Thru-Hike.  Please be sure to listen to how Willow received help and learned to cope with anxiety and Agoraphobia . This is a beneficial conversation for anyone dealing with a mental health issue or has a loved one in need of support. Follow Willow on Instagram and check out her hiking companion, Honey.  Willow Waldron (@willowmoonw) • Instagram photos and videos Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - Yo...

Coping with Agoraphobia on the Trail

July 15, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Martin of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast welcomes Willow Waldron to discuss her 2023  AT Thru-Hike.  Please be sure to listen to how Willow received help and learned to cope with anxiety and Agoraphobia . This is a beneficial conversation for anyone dealing with a mental health issue or has a loved one in need of support. Follow Willow on Instagram and check out her hiking companion, Honey.  Willow Waldron (@willowmoonw) • Instagram photos and videos Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - Yo...

Electronics in the Backcountry

July 13, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MB

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...

The Incredible Story of the Most Hiked Woman in the World: Christine Thürmer

July 11, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes best selling author Christine Thürmer  to share her incredible story and explain how she became the "most hiked woman in the world." This is truly an exhilarating episode for ALL, and a real treat for our global audience!    Please check out Christine's website to learn more about this incredible woman and to find her bestselling books. Christine Thürmer – Most Hiked Woman (christinethuermer.de) Trailer Thürmer 2020 youtube - YouTube Am...

The Incredible Story of the Most Hiked Woman in the World: Christine Thürmer

July 11, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Martin, host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes best selling author Christine Thürmer  to share her incredible story and explain how she became the "most hiked woman in the world." This is truly an exhilarating episode for ALL, and a real treat for our global audience!    Please check out Christine's website to learn more about this incredible woman and to find her bestselling books. Christine Thürmer – Most Hiked Woman (christinethuermer.de) Trailer Thürmer 2020 youtube - YouTube Am...

Ryan Atkins

July 08, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Papa Bear welcomes Canadian Runner, climber, cyclist, OCR athlete, World Champion Ryan Atkins.  Tune in to be inspired! To follow Ryan Atkins, click below: Ryan Atkins (@ryanatkinsdiet) • Instagram photos and videos Ryan Atkins | 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 Amazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscover...

Tents

July 06, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

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...

Inspiration for 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

July 04, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Martin of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast welcomes Jessica Bagnell , of  Pennsylvania, to discuss her 2023  AT Thru-Hike. The two discuss inspiration, gear challenges, and the valuable support of loved ones. Jessica Bagnell (@the_real_hiking_woman) • 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...

Bigfoot Awareness and Education

July 01, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Martin of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast welcomes back Dr. Able Cunningham to hear the latest on Bigfoot. Dr. 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 Edu...

Bigfoot Awareness and Education

July 01, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Martin of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast welcomes back Dr. Able Cunningham to hear the latest on Bigfoot. Dr. 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 Edu...

Sleeping Bag Care

June 29, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MB

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...

Recognizing Cardiac Warning Signs on the Trail

June 27, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this special 250th episode, Martin welcomes back Dr. Robert Scanlon to the podcast. Dr. Scanlon discusses cardiac warning signs on the trail. Please tune in to this noteworthy episode for tips and a critical discussion concerning mental health awareness.  Dr. Robert Scanlon's specialty is Critical Care/Pulmonary/Sleep Med. He also pursues Wilderness/Survival Medicine. Backpacking and hiking.  To learn more, please check out Dr. Scanlon's Instagram page: Dr Robert Scanlon (@dr_robscanlon)...

The Camino Portugues

June 24, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Martin, the host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes Maria Belton of Valencia, Spain to share her hike of The Camino Portugues. Please tune in to learn about the various routes, advice and other helpful information.  This is a hike for nearly everyone. 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 Ge...

Event Announcement!

June 22, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MB

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...

Event Announcement!

June 22, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MB

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...

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