Mt Mamas Misadventures Podcast

Anyone who has traveled knows the "backside" of traveling involves getting sick, getting lost, or a myriad of other hapless tragedies. Cara shares her fierce attempt at hiking in the beautiful canyons of Peru, despite her body revolting. She also shares priceless bathroom tips for traveling abroad.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Maroon Bells, in the Snowmass Wilderness of Colorado is rated one of the most photogenic locations in the United States. And with a wedding dress on, it would make the most amazing photos - or so Kristine Hodson Porter thought - until you piss off the angry arm of the Law. (also thoughts on "designer bunnies" )   Check her out on Instagram at:  @kristine.e.porter   Thanks for our music "Salamanca"...

Deep in the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest lies a bridge, begging to be photographed, but the journey there is fraught with peril. Kristine Porter shares her adventures attempting to capture the perfect Instagram shot.   Check out more of her photographic adventures on: Instagram - @kristineeporter   Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Born with one hand, Sharie has learned to play the violin, piano, and even braid her girls hair! She shares her secrets of staying motivated when the world just falls down on you. Most importantly, stop being your own worst enemy and learn to love the woman looking back at you in the mirror. Everyone is needed. Hold on and push through those hard times. Hold on for one more hour. Not everything in...

Oh the crazy things our parents let us do, or more likely, had NO idea what we were doing back in "the good ole days". Heather shares her schemes and adventures of her youth in Georgia and finding that wonder again.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Heather's childhood was full of near-death and thrilling experiences in Georgia, from nearly drowning and surviving hazing at girls camp to flying a plane at 12 years old. She hilariously shares her tips and tricks for surviving and inspiring childhood.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Michelle shares the right and wrong way to attempt snowshoeing as a novice. But by moonlight too? With cocoa and soup? Yes please! Also, a shout out to Kim, from Mountain Mama's Coffee House and Bakery in West Yellowstone - our new-found women's adventure cafe! Check her out at https://mountainmamascafe.com   Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

From in her home to the mountains, Michelle just has the worst luck with snakes! Join her on this adventure in Farmington Utah where her unlucky children join her in this fateful adventure.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Sheena Boekweg is a published author of novels "Glitch Kingdom" and "A Sisterhood of Secret Ambitions", featuring fat positive girls with ambitions, love stories, and battle axes. She believes that beauty is intrinsic and worth is unquestionable, and thinks you can't solve all problems with food, but it will always help.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

At 22,841 feet, Aconcagua is the highest summit in South America. High altitude is rough and Emily shares what it's like trekking at this altitude and the intensity and joy that motivates someone to keep reaching for these summits.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Everyone has a clunker that carried us and our wild schemes through the mountains until it gave up the ghost, sometimes dramatically. Ivy shares her series of unfortunate vehicles and the wild places she tried to get to.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Pontoons are the way to travel in the swampy south. But Ivy reports adventures begin when the motor is on it's last legs just as it gets dark. And then the police arrive...   Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

How do you keep on hiking 2000 miles through struggles and frustration? Jamie shares how she learned to find strength in herself and others with humor along the way.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

The 2,190 mile trail from Georgia to Maine is an incredible feat usually taking 4-6 months. Each year thousands attempt to hike the whole way. Only one in four do. Jamie proposed to do it alone. Her husband waved her off, and into the woods she went...   Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

As an eager young woman, Pam, traveled the world in the 1970's solo. Naivete can bring crazy adventures, which is what she found accidentally travelling through civil wars in Africa and being trapped in the Middle East.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Ever feel overwhelmed with emotion in the outdoors? Beautiful views, overcoming challenges, connecting with nature? The "Emotion of Awe" is a real thing. Sharlene describes how to tap into it's healing and resiliency power for yourself.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

A lovely camp-out with girlfriends. And then the rains began...    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

In the lush Tennessee wilderness, Kathryn was hoping to have a relaxing weekend in the woods with her family. It all changed when a motorcycle gang drove up as their new neighbors and started befriending her little boy. But they were not who she expected.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Getting to a hike sometimes is half the battle! Deborah shares her experiences with poor navigation and her tips for those who are directionally challenged.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Attempting the "Little Red Riding Hood" women's-only bike race, Deborah discovers her worst biking fears, then must learn how to move on.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

What better time to visit Yellowstone National Park than in the winter? And what better way to go snowshoeing than by moonlight surrounded by the eerie cries of wolves?    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah would be the last place you would think to be caught in an avalanche. Erin shares her hard earned experience of surviving an unexpected avalanche and how to almost escape getting caught.                 Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist 

Jenny keeps being drawn back to Africa. Madagascar, Ethiopia and South Africa have captured her heart. She was drawn in through humanitarian work and then with little plans went back and created her own humanitarian projects. She shares stories of the people and land that touched her heart.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

The one stopping you from living your fullest life is you! Bridget, a Mindset coach, walks you through techniques and affirmations to help you to stand in your power and move forward towards who you want to be. Find her at: Facebook "Bridget Delp Ormson" or Instagram "powerofyoucoaching"   Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist

Marilyn and her hubbie just wanted a nice relaxing trip in the Everglades, but it was not to be.    Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist