Mt Mamas Misadventures Podcast

Horses can heal and comfort, and Bridle Up Hope helps women and young women find that healing. Ivy Wimber shares how she found healing through horses herself and how she continues to help empower women as an instructor. After the passing of thier daughter, the Covey family created Bridle Up Hope to help other women and young women find connection, empowerment and healing through horses using the "...

Spiders in her bed and snakes in the rafters. Emily shares what it was like to be a new nursing student deep in the villages along the Amazon River. Joining a team of doctors, nurses and other students, they were tasked with performing community surveys among the families there. The people were incredible, but she learned the help we try to give these communities can sometimes be quite far off the...

The jungles of Peru have many secrets, but the most incredible of all is the hidden stone city of Machu Picchu. Built in the 1400's by the Inca's, it was tucked away until it was discovered again in 1911. Emily shares THE best way to get to this hidden city is through the way the Inca people did - The Inca Trail. 

Kolob canyon has over 11 rappels up to 200 feet...and flowing water. Plenty of places for misadventures. But it wasn't until the end that things began to unravel for Jaime's canyoneering crew.

Kolob canyon has over 11 rappels up to 200 feet...and flowing water. Plenty of places for misadventures. But it wasn't until the end that things began to unravel for Jaime's canyoneering crew.    Thanks as always to Sara, the Intrumentalist, for her music "Salamanca"

Heaps Canyon is the BIGGEST, knarliest, canyon in Zions National Park. Sporting a 560 ft rappell, it cranks up the adventure. Jamie shares great basic canyoneering skills and then dives into a play by play of this epic canyon. 

This episode will MELT your HEART! The Covid epidemic was hard on Tijuana. Especially the vulnerable. From an Aides orphanage, to a father who just lost his brother to Covid while they were building his home, Marilyn and Erica share the hope and love they and thier families gave and found helping this incredible community in Tijuana. Side note - As women, we want to help "Spark of Hope Foundation"...

How do you inspire your children to appreciate life and love people? Serving the children and families of Tijuana, Mexico. That's what Marilyn and Erica discovered over Christmas Break 2021. The non-profit organization, "Spark of Hope Foundation" has been building homes for poverty-stricken families in Tijuana for over 20 years. Marilyn and Erica share how the trip changed thier lives and the live...

Lima, Peru has many hidden gems. From the ancient to the adorable. Akaila shares her explorations through this diverse city and beyond.    Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca".

The emerald, towering mountains of the Peruvian Andes fill the soul for climbers and adventurers. Akaila went, however, to help a small Andean village build the foundation for a women's art and handicraft market. With no ability to speak Quechuan, she learned how to communicate with joy and love with the children and women there.  Check out the organization she went with: Awamaki  "Woven in Commun...

Ireland is one of the magical places of the world. Jamie shares her recent excursion,  complete with sailor shanties and incredible luck. She's a comedian, and this episode will have you giggling for sure! Check her out on social media as "1womanbroadway" - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music

Sassy, vulnerable, thoughtful and just a bit wild, Becca Williams was beloved by so many women. She passed away on Mothers Day suddenly and left behind a sweet husband and two small children. The Mt Mamas share thier love and stories about her adventures and how she touched them. We love you Becca and wish we could just go on one last skinny-dip together! Support her children by donating to her Go...

We were shocked and deeply saddened to lose one of our own dear Mt Mamas, Lindsay Eatchel recently. She passed on with her husband in a plane crash in Cedar City, Utah. She leaves her sweet children and family. If you came to Mt Mamas activities, you had probably met Lindsay. We adored her as an inspiration for living your best life.  She lived fearlessly and challenged herself at every outdoor tu...

Uganda is a country of jungles, beautiful people, and incredible adventure. Carrie came for humanitarian work, and after a motorcycle crash going to a village, they decide hitchhiking is their only option to get home. But with a recent terrorist bombing, things get complicated...

At 19, Carrie wanted to teach English in China. When it unexpectedly ended early, she and some girlfriends decided to backpack Thailand. There they learned, it was much easier to get in than out.    Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"

Lori Payne breaks down the 9 habits from "Habits of Health" to easy simple steps that anyone can do. Hear her tips and tricks and simple ways to motivate yourself into a healthier you!! She is also a "Habits of Health" Life Coach. Find her at: loriopayne@hotmail.com or Lori Orchard Payne on Facebook Thanks as always to Sara, "The Instrumentalist" for our music "Salamanca"

After her family emergency, Angela Terry returns to compete the Appalachian trail in 2021. The second half of the Appalachian Trail ended up being totally different. Loneliness and injuries stack up to prevent her from making it to the end. Can she persevere? She also shares her favorite "Section Hikes" if you want to do just a portion on your own.  Follow her in all her adventures at:  @travelnew...

The world was on hold in 2020. Angela had dreamed of doing the Appalachian Trail for 10 years. Just recently furloughed from work, this was her perfect time to sneak onto a quiet version of one of the most popular "through-hikes" in the United States. But as always, the path is never without adventure or easy.  Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"

Out for a relaxing float, Candace had no idea a slow river could prove so disastrous! 

At a 2 mile open water swim, 112 mile bike, and 26 mile run - the Ironman triathalon is no joke. Candace trained for years, battling countless injuries, and then was presented one of the most brutal courses in a record heat wave. She shares how she fought through it all and was able to stay focused and survive. 

Having a hard time getting motivated to improve your health? Toni Allman shares tips she has learned from Habits for Health, where she works as a coach or "guide".   Find her on Facebook and Instagram:  Toni Allman and @allmantw   Thanks as always to Sara, The Instrumentalist for our music "Salamanca"  

At the end of 2020, Mt Mamas began their first Assistant Guide Trainings. Erica, was recovering from a broken toe and feeling trapped from the pandemic. Her best friend, Lisa, was craving something new and a challenge. They were not experts, but just wanted to see what they could learn. They share that not only is becoming an Assistant Guide fulfilling because you learn and grow, but you get to he...

In 1994, the LA area was devastated by a 6.7 earthquake that crumbled homes and collapsed freeways. Lisa Jones and Erica Splattstoesser share what it was like to live through it as 10 year olds on a sleepover in the middle of the night.    Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our theme music "Salamanca"

Glacier National Park is one of the "Big Five" on the National Parks hit list. On the border with Canada, it's filled with epic views and incredible wildlife. Amy Magleby, a National Parks addict, shares her adventures getting there and hidden gems in the park. She also shares her top tips for seeing National Parks and how to save yourself some suffering along the way. 

Amy Magleby has been to 44 of the 63 National Parks in the US. Her trip to the Redwoods with her young kids was where the addiction began. She shares her tips and tricks for road-tripping as a solo parent and how to survive those endless hours.