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Conditioning for Backpacking with Dr. Morgan Brosnihan, PT, DPT

Papa Bear Hikes - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join host Martin as he welcomes Dr. Morgan Brosnihan, PT, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with experience spanning trauma hospitals to outpatient facilities. In this episode, Dr. Brosnihan offers essential insights on conditioning and preparing for a backpacking trip. Whether you're a season...

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Revolutionizing Backpacking and Life with Glen Van PeskiI

Papa Bear Hikes - April 13, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join us as we chat with Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear and pioneer of the ultralight backpacking movement. Discover how "take less, do more" isn't just a hiking slogan but a philosophy for a purposeful, joyful life. Glen shares insights from his new book, "Apply Minimalism," describing...

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Conquering Kilimanjaro: A Journey with Dr. Rob Scanlon

Papa Bear Hikes - April 08, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join host Martin Armitage in this riveting episode of Papa Bear Hikes as he reconnects with the intrepid Dr. Rob Scanlon, a returning guest and an avid backpacker and hiker with two decades of outdoor experience. With firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced in the great outdoors, Dr. Scanlon...

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Trail Tales with Liz 'Snorkel' Thomas: Exploring the San Diego Trans County Trail

Papa Bear Hikes - April 01, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
🎙️ Featured Guest: Liz "Snorkel" Thomas Welcome back to the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast! Our host, Martin, is thrilled to welcome back the incredible Liz "Snorkel" Thomas. With an Appalachian Trail FKT, 25+ thru-hikes, and two National Outdoor Book Awards under her belt, Liz is hiking royalty. 👑👑👑 ...

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Survival Medicine with Dr. Scanlon: Preparation is The Ultimate Survival Skill

Papa Bear Hikes - March 29, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join host Martin Armitage on this enlightening episode as he welcomes back Dr. Scanlon, a returning guest and an avid backpacker and hiker with two decades of outdoor experience. With firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced in the great outdoors, Dr. Scanlon emphasizes the critical importanc...

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Trails and Tales: Martin's Top Hikes and Favorite Outdoor Films

Papa Bear Hikes - March 25, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join us on this re-release episode of Papa Bear Hikes from October 2023 as our host, Martin, not only takes us through a journey of his favorite trails but also reveals his all-time favorite outdoor movies. Due to the host's busy schedule, we are revisiting this special episode for those who may...

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Creative Ventures and Desert Inspirations: A Journey with Michael Stein

Papa Bear Hikes - March 18, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join us for an inspiring episode with Michael Stein, a versatile American entrepreneur, actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Michael shares insights from founding Stein Media Inc. and Abadak Inc., highlighting his creative endeavors and commitment to charitable work. Delve into his acclaimed film pro...

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Beyond the Forest: James Appleton Delves into the 'Dismal Wilderness' 21-Day Intensive Program and More

Papa Bear Hikes - March 11, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Welcome to Papa Bear Hikes, where we explore the wonders of the great outdoors! Join us in this episode as we chat with James Appleton, a licensed outdoors guide, digital creator, and host of the 46of46 podcast. With his Seek To Do More platform, James inspires others to embark on adventures of ...

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Milestones: A Year of Trail Stories with Carl 'Professor' Stanfield

Papa Bear Hikes - March 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join Martin as he welcomes Carl "Professor" Stanfield, an avid backpacker and writer, to the Papa Bear Hikes podcast. Originally aired on March 17, 2023, this episode delves into Carl's remarkable journey and his recent attempt to break the record for the most miles hiked in a single year. Carl...

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Vavra Hradilek - Still Dancing On and Off the Water

ICFslalom podcast - March 05, 2024 11:57 - 26 minutes
Welcome to the 2024 Olympic year. In today's episode host John Gregory (gregiej) talks with Czech Olympic silver medallist Vavra Hradilek. We chatted about his flair and mastery of dancing both on whitewater and the Star Dance TV competition.  Going forward, I will be asking each of my guest...

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Trail Mailbag: Answering Your Letters & Mapping Out Future Adventures with the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast

Papa Bear Hikes - March 04, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join us on this special episode of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast as we dive into our trail mailbag, where we answer your letters, questions, and share your inspiring outdoor stories. From trail tips to gear recommendations, we've got you covered. But that's not all! Tune in as host Martin discusse...

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Summit Stories: A Family's Catskill Quest with Jason and his Trailblazing Trio

Papa Bear Hikes - March 01, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
🐻 Welcome to the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast with your host, Martin! 🎙️ Join Martin on the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast as he warmly welcomes Jason, a proud father of three adventurous girls - Gaia, Enya, and Luna - to share their remarkable journey of conquering the Catskill 35 Challenge! In this exclu...

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76. Dr Peter Clarkson. Cardiologist & climber. How hard should older athletes train?

Always Another Adventure - March 01, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Dr Peter Clarkson, is an NHS Cardiologist based in the Scottish highlands, and a very keen and talented rock climber.   He has also competed in triathlons. I’ve been trying to answer a question; 'how hard is too hard' when it comes to exercise for an older athlete?   How close to maximum heart ...

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Back to Basics: Essential Gear for Happy Hiking

Papa Bear Hikes - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes, originally aired on March 16, 2022, we're going back to basics as we explore the essential gear every hiker should have.  Remember that while fancy gadgets may be enticing, sometimes simplicity is key. Going back to basics with the right gear can make all the ...

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Traversing Technological Turmoil: A Journey with Returning Guest Maggie Slepian

Papa Bear Hikes - February 26, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Welcome back to Papa Bear Hikes! We're thrilled to have returning guest Maggie Slepian join us once again for another captivating discussion. Maggie Slepian, an esteemed outdoor writer and seasoned thru-hiker, shares insights into challenges faced by thru-hikers, including tech glitches experien...

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Peak Pursuits: Marianne Bohr's Skiing Tips & Outdoor Insights

Papa Bear Hikes - February 23, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Join Martin on another exciting episode of Papa Bear Hikes, where we delve into the wonders of the great outdoors! Today, we are honored to welcome the accomplished Marianne C. Bohr to the show. Marianne is not only a published author but also an award-winning essayist whose insights into travel...

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Ep. 1009: Alaska Adventures and Packrafting - Revisited - Roman Dial

Adventure Sports Podcast - February 22, 2024 05:05 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 478 ratings
Originally aired November 30, 2015. Roman Dial has been exploring Alaska, America's greatest last frontier, for more that 20 years. Listen in as Roman relates exciting stories about his exploits: packrafting, ice skating over 100 miles, backpacking more than 600 miles self-supported without res...

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Mastering Fire Starting Techniques

Papa Bear Hikes - February 21, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes, Martin, the host, is joined by John to delve into the art of fire starting. Setting off on a hike through the forest, they showcase an array of fire-starting techniques to the audience. Originally aired on October 26, 2022, this episode remains a timeless reso...

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Ep. 1008: Florida Trail FKT - Hunter Leininger

Adventure Sports Podcast - February 20, 2024 04:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 478 ratings
After years of watching his dad participate in endurance adventure races, Hunter begged him to let him join in on a race. His dad looked around at all his fellow competitors and noticed there wasn't a single kid out there let alone someone even in their 20s. Dad was eventually convinced to let H...

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Exploring the High Seas: Navigating Digital Waters with Ilana Weigensberg Schattauer

Papa Bear Hikes - February 19, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
On this exciting episode of Papa Bear Hikes, your host Martin Armitage sets sail into the digital realm with the effervescent Ilana Weigensberg Schattauer, renowned digital creator and cruise travel content connoisseur. With over 250K subscribers on YouTube, Ilana shares her expertise in craftin...

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Diversity Education In Nature

Papa Bear Hikes - February 18, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Martin is delighted to welcome back Dan Kriesberg, writer, teacher, and outdoor education practitioner, to the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast. Joining him is Camille Simone Edwards, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Friends Academy. In this episode, which originally aired on May 1, 2023,...

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Spartan Death Race

Papa Bear Hikes - February 18, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
 Martin welcomes back his friend Mostafa to dive into an exhilarating discussion about Mostafa's upcoming participation in the Spartan Death Race,. This episode originally aired on May 15, 2023. Contact Mostafa on LinkedIn: (99+) Mostafa M. | LinkedIn Spartan Death Race - Peak Races Avalon P...

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Bear Bags: Navigating Wilderness Safety with Papa Bear

Papa Bear Hikes - February 17, 2024 20:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
Description: In this riveting episode of Papa Bear Hikes, your intrepid host Martin delves into the critical topic of wilderness safety, focusing on the essential question: Do You Need A Bear Bag?  Join Martin as he guides listeners through the ins and outs of bear safety protocols, shedding li...

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Nature's Classroom: Empowering Youth with Big City Mountaineers

Papa Bear Hikes - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
In this captivating episode of Papa Bear Hikes, join host Martin Armitage as he engages in an enlightening conversation with David Taus, the Executive Director of Big City Mountaineers. Discover how Big City Mountaineers is dedicated to offering life-changing experiences by fostering connections...

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Ep. 1007: My Adventure Formula - Mason Gravley

Adventure Sports Podcast - February 15, 2024 05:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 478 ratings
Hey y’all! Doing something a little different today. I want to share the formula that my friends and I have come up with in recent years to ensure we get out and adventure on a regular basis. As the host of this show, I probably don’t get out there as much as you’d think, only because of the tim...

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Trailblazing Activism: Crystal Gail Welcome's Journey to Change the World

Papa Bear Hikes - February 14, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
🌲 Join host Martin Armitage on the Papa Bear Hikes podcast as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Crystal Gail Welcome – author, public speaker, experiential educator, and unwavering advocate for social and environmental justice. 🌍 Proudly leading the charge as a Black outdoor leader a...

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Nature's Resilience: A Journey with Sara Trankler on Papa Bear Hikes Podcast

Papa Bear Hikes - February 12, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
We're re-releasing a special episode on Papa Bear Hikes Podcast from April 2022 where Martin, your host, warmly welcomed Sara Trankler to the show. Together, they delve into Sara's remarkable outdoor adventures, discussing her resilience following an automobile accident and how she persists in h...

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Ep. 1006: Paddling the Intracoastal Waterway - Heather Bolint

Adventure Sports Podcast - February 12, 2024 05:05 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 478 ratings
For the last several years Heather Bolint has led a nomadic lifestyle, initially inspired by her decision to quit her job and thru-hike the Appalachian Trail as a solo female. You might have heard about her hiker fame of rescuing an abandoned rooster on the AT and hiking with him for 42 miles, e...

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Feathers and Foliage: Exploring Birdwatching and Nature Photography in North Carolina

Papa Bear Hikes - February 10, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
On this episode of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, your host Martin is excited to welcome back two fan-favorite guests: Isaac McShane, a talented nature photographer and writer, and Sally Siko, a passionate birdwatching guide and photographer from central North Carolina. Sally wears multiple hats ...

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Walking the Globe: Adventures in Safety, Exploration, and Canine Companionship with Lucy Barnard

Papa Bear Hikes - February 09, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 806 ratings
In the latest installment of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, Martin is thrilled to dive deeper into conversation with Lucy Barnard, a renowned expedition leader, writer, and speaker. Lucy's remarkable journey entails attempting to achieve a historic feat: becoming the first woman to traverse the gl...