Papa Bear Hikes

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 e...

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 ente...

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...

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...

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 W...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/...

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....

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...

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 hikin...

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 pl...

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...

Martin, of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes Jack Kuenzle of Roxbury, Connecticut. Jack, age 26,  set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for ascending Mount Hood, Oregon, by any means and Mount Hood round trip by any means.   Jack Kuenzle is an endurance athlete who climbed and skied the volcano in just over an hour and a half. Tune in to learn more about Jack Kuenzle and hear about his incredible...

Martin, the host of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, welcomes back Lyndsay and Richard of @bikehikebotany to discuss Lyndsay's hike of the Camino de Costa Rica THE TRAIL | camino-de-costa-rica (caminodecostarica.org) .  Lyndsay and Richard are two plant and outdoor enthusiasts living in Costa Rica who began their  YouTube channel, Bike Hike Botany, earlier this year.   This adventurous couple lov...

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...

In this fun episode, Papa Bear chats with J eremiah Stringer about his incredible journey on Vermont's Long Trail. Tune in for some fun stories. The Long Trail - Green Mountain Club You can find Jeremiah on Instagram & Facebook or follow his informative YouTube channel.   Jeremiah Stringer (@jeremiahstringerhikes) • Instagram photos and videos Jeremiah Stringer Hikes - YouTube (3) Jeremia...

In this fun episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts ,  Martin and Chris discuss necessary gear for their upcoming summer adventure on the 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...

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...

In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes on Apple Podcasts ,  Martin and Chris discuss the logistics 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, informativ...

In this fun episode, Papa Bear chats with J eremiah Stringer about everything gear related from hacks to warranties. You can find Jeremiah on Instagram & Facebook or follow his informative YouTube channel.   Jeremiah Stringer (@jeremiahstringerhikes) • Instagram photos and videos Jeremiah Stringer Hikes - YouTube (3) Jeremiah Stringer Hikes | Facebook The Backpacking Podcast (@backpackingpodca...

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...

Papa Bear Hikes welcomes back trail family member Stan Sutter, and new friend Tonya Lonsbury. Tune in for a fun episode with conversation about hostels and keeping it real on the trail. Stan Sutter: Stan Sutter (@stanthemanhikes) • Instagram photos and videos Stan the Man Hikes - YouTube Stan's Solo Episode (12/10/21): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1467697/9694523 Tonya Lonsbury 2022 AT Thru-Hik...