Mt Mamas Misadventures Podcast

Rising 11,753 ft, Mt Timpanogos is no sissy summit. During the summer, she can be brutal to climb at over 16 miles and 5,000 ft elevation gain, but in the winter, it's a whole other story. Avalanches, rock slides, fierce winds, thousand foot cliff faces and crumbling cornices to name a few. Emily shares her obsession with this mountain and the 5 attempts it took to summit this beautiful beast in t...

Trapped in her tent while it was trying to take off, Cindy realized this was no ordinary storm! Here her first hand account of surviving a tornado as a 14 yr old.  She also introduces her incredible new group participation game, "Villian", which is a blast for small and large groups. Check it out at villiangame.com   Check us out at: mtmamas.org                            @mtmamasutah  @utahadvent...

What is it like confronting your deepest and most terrifying fear? Monique shares her struggles to face the scariest thing she never thought she could do. When surrounded by love, you can accomplish anything!    Check us out at: mtmamas.org                            @mtmamasutah  @utahadventuremamas                             mtnmamasutah@gmail.com   Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist...

Stories from  Marilyn Hodson-Boucher  and  Emily Hodson Hacken  on how all this womens adventure craziness began and our dreams and schemes for the future. This group is all about you! Every woman is incredible and can do incredible things!!! Wahoo 100th Episode!!!!!   Check us out at: mtmamas.org                            @mtmamasutah  @utahadventuremamas                             mtnmamasutah...

Deep in the Domincan Republic, Cambrie and 8 other gals found themselves in the seediest of neighborhoods. After returning from a beautiful hike, they find that everything is not as it seems.   Check us out at: mtmamas.org                            @mtmamasutah  @utahadventuremamas                             mtnmamasutah@gmail.com   Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "...

Ever dream of doing humanitarian work abroad? When Cambrie found the International Language Program was heading to the Domnican Republic, she was hooked. What could be more fulfilling than teaching children English and playing on breaks? But Cambrie also learned, there are no rules when you are out of the schools.  Check us out at: mtmamas.org                            @mtmamasutah  @utahadventur...

From getting accidentally rescued, exploring the northern jungles to working in an Italian restaurant, Michi shares her adventures abroad in Australia. Michi is originally from Japan,  and mostly wanted to learn English, but ended up discovering much more.   Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca" Check us out at mtmamas.org and follow us on Instagram: #mtmamasuah ...

Hot Air Ballooning was a college sport in Hokkaido, Japan. Michi joined the club, and shares what it's like to pilot these incredible balloons, including her misadventures racing across the farmlands of Japan.  Check us out at: mtmamas.org                            @mtmamasutah  @utahadventuremamas                             mtnmamasutah@gmail.com   Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist,...

Women are tough on stuff. Brittany shares her new line of bamboo clothing tough enough for adventurous women and also how she is empowering women through her company, "Get Out There Girl".  Check her out at: @get_out_there_girl and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getouttheregirl/   Check us out at: mtmamas.org or mtnmamasutah@gmail.com Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist for our mu...

A two mile easy snowshoe to a mountain yurt rapidly becomes dangerous as a heavy winter storm sets in, navigation fails, and darkness descends.     Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca" Check us out at mtmamas.org and follow us on Instagram: #mtmamasuah  #utahadventuremamas

Empowerd by her bike across Utah, Katie now attempted riding to Canada and Mexico from Utah. Chased by dogs, fighting fierce winds, and facing up to 100 mile days, she shares how she learned to battle through the rough days and fill her soul with the beautiful days. Her mantra is now "just start now and do something".  Don’t forget to check out our “Mt Mamas Misadventure Hacks” patreon podcast wit...

Cycling across Utah had always been Katie's dream and 2020 was the perfect year. With friends and an RV as support, she worked part time and biked part time on her $300 bike. She'd never done anything like this before but was determined to succeed.  Don’t forget to check out our “Mt Mamas Misadventure Hacks” patreon podcast with detailed tips and tricks, from our guests, for your next adventure! $...

Getting outside and adventuring for the first time can be so intimidating. Carrie shares her journey from fear to fearlessness. As a single mom of teenagers, and growning up in the midwest with few outdoor friends, she has learned that anytime of life is perfect to become the woman you want to be. She shares how the Mt Mamas have helped her find a safe and kind place to learn new skills and discov...

Serve a meal, and lift a life. The Food and Care Coalition helps "to alleviate hunger and diminish the plights of poverty for those who enter our doors". Kari, one of our own Mt Mamas, has been helping this organization in Provo, Utah since she was in college. She shares how easy it is to lift a life and make a change.  Check out the "Food and Care Coalition" at foodandcare.org   Don’t forget to c...

An epic romance set in Zion's National Park. Marilyn shares the story of falling in love with her sweetheart; from the tender moments, to the brutal suffering that follows, and how love can carry us through it all.    Don’t forget to check out our “Mt Mamas Misadventure Hacks” patreon podcast with detailed tips and tricks for your next adventure!   Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, fo...

The Narrows is THE iconic slot canyon in Zion's National Park, Utah. Marilyn, and her group of college friends, decide to try the 16 miles in one day, but noone has thought to check the weather. As the rain starts to fall, the waters start to rise and they desperately look for escape.  Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca" Check us out at mtmamas.org to start you...

As Utah Educator of the Year and Utah Art History Educator of the Year, Anna Davis, our own Mt Mama, shares her story of how to inspire students and engage them in learning. She also shares the process of creating a powerful, collaborative mural, "Sacred Images" created by Timpanogos High School Students in 2022 and how they learned to tell thier story.   Check out thier process: https://thssacred...

From the luscious green mountains to the black volcanos covered in blue ice, Iceland is a MUST for any adventurous soul. Only one thing could keep Emma from her dreams - viruses!    Thank you to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"

Scotland holds many mysteries. Centuries of civilizations have left layers upon layers of secrets in the ground. Emma shares what it is like to travel below the streets in Edinburgh Scotland in almost darkness.  Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"

The John Muir Trail tops out at Mt Whitney - the highest point in the lower 48 states. Angela describes what it is to come down from that incredible peak and then the grit it takes to make it over stunning and punishing passes every day thereafter.  You can check out Angela in her other backpacking and RV adventures at: Travel New Trails - youtube Thanks as always to Sara, the Intrumentalist, for...

Deep in the California Sierra-Nevada mountains, lies the John Muir Trail. 221 miles of rugged peaks and high alpine lakes it travels through Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Angela, a seasoned thru-hiker, shares her agonies and joys of starting this bucket-list trail.  You can check out Angela in her other backpacking and RV adventures at: Travel New Trails - youtube Thanks to Sa...

Dark movements in the woods. We've all seen them. Animals or something more sinister? Emily shares her local story and retells Claires as well, about being face to face with terror that she could never erase from her memory.  Check out the podcast, "The Sasquatch Chronicles" Episode 515 and others for more spooky true tales. And thanks to HoliznaCC0 for our music "Shadow Self"

Riding bareback was the most thrilling feeling for Jane. Since she was a child, it was the only way to ride. From possible mob-connections to cliff-riding, Jane shares her wild adventures on the back of a horse.    Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"

Deep in the woods of the West and on her Honeymoon no less, Jane finds herself trying to find her way back to camp by moonlight, only to feel a presence is near...   Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist for our music "Salamanca"

Deep in the Moab, Utah desert is a canyon full of incredible rappels and towering walls. Hoping to find our next crazy fun canyon to lead, Jeremy brought some buddies and 11 Mt Mamas down over 10 thrilling rappels. But as dusk drew near, we knew the most thrilling and heart-stopping 200 ft rappel awaited. No one had done it before and as the darkness set in, the headlamp batteries began to die...