Papa Bear Hikes

Papa Bear Hikes
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Jan 16, 2023 • 55min

The Evolution of Backpacking Gear

Martin welcomes freelance journalist Nathan Pipenberg to the Papa Bear Hikes podcast. Listen as the two discuss Nathan's article contrasting 70s gear to today's gear.Read more articles by Nathan Pipenberg:How Does the ’70s' Lightest Backpacking Gear Stand Up to Today's? - BackpackerArticles by Nathan Pipenberg’s Profile | Freelance Journalist | Muck Racknathan pipenberg (@npipenberg) • Instagram photos and videosLike 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 Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Jan 13, 2023 • 13min

When a Group Hike Turns Deadly

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 iTunesSource: Hiking guide found guilty in Buffalo National River case: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/dec/06/hiking-guide-found-guilty-in-buffalo-national-river-case/?fbclid=IwAR36LzY6U6zvJGpVg0_QevFSrDD0afEaAejNwVU2GkyBBVzs6J2onqImOwMLike 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 iTunesAvalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Jan 9, 2023 • 47min

New Adventures in Baja Mexico

Martin welcomes back welcomes Dre, Wiley and Maisha who share their current adventure in Baja Mexico with their Husky, Maisha.Dre, Wiley, Maisha🐾 | Vanlife🚐Travelling with our Husky 🐾 in our van Uhuru 🚐Quit the 9-5 after 15 years 📍NYHike 🥾, Bike 🚵‍♂️, Explore 🌍Dre, Wiley, Maisha🐾 | Vanlife🚐 (@suits2sandals) • Instagram photos and videossuits2sandals - YouTubeLike 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 Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Jan 5, 2023 • 19min

Are Snowshoes Really Necessary For Day Hikes?

Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Jan 2, 2023 • 41min

Vermont's NEK Mountain Challenge

Martin welcomes back Steve Welgoss to the podcast. The two discuss the Vermont's NEK Mountain Challenge, Winter Hiking,  and Hiking For Patches.   Steve Welgoss is the creator of the Facebook group Hiking for Patches whose three favorite hobbies are hiking (for patches), craft beer and fishing. As an NYC resident, he enjoys getting out of the city to hike wherever there is a trail and a goal.(1) Hiking for Patches | Facebook Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Dec 26, 2022 • 54min

Taking Cues from Nature

Martin welcomes back Crystal Gail Welcome, author, public speaker, experiential educator, social & environmental justice advocate and hacktivist. Proud Black outdoor leader and lover of the planet. Listen as the two discuss everything fromchanging perceptions about  backpackers to getting politicians out on the trail. Crystal Gail Welcome (@footprintsforchange) • Instagram photos and videosFootprints for Change | (onlyfootprints.world)2021 Overcoming Racism Conference (peacemakerresources.org)Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 3min

The Couple that Hikes Together Stays Together

Martin welcomes back Kevin and Leah, part of the 2022 Papa Bear Hikes Tramily. Listen to hear about the couple's adventure as they completed the trail and find out what they are planning for 2023.  Kevin and Leah Scharkey (@kevin_and_leah) • Instagram photos and videos @KevinandLeah | Linktree (12) KevinandLeah - YouTube Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Dec 12, 2022 • 60min

Sustainable Travel and Adventure with Terradrift

Martin welcomes Alisha McDarris – Travel Writer, Photographer to the podcast. In addition to Alisha's recent backpacker article (link below) the two discuss  Alisha's incredible blog about sustainable travel and adventure: Terradrift  Be sure to follow Alisha: Alisha McDarris – Travel Writer, PhotographerSustainable Travel & Outdoors (@terradrift) • Instagram photos and videos terradrift - YouTubehttps://www.facebook.com/terradrift/Backpacking Course:Backpacking 101: How to Pack a Backpack (terradrift.com)https://www.backpacker.com/stories/essays/i-dont-want-to-hike-the-pct-and-thats-ok/ Like and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle Store Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Dec 5, 2022 • 41min

Stunning New FKT on the PCT

In this episode, Martin welcomes Josh Perry to discuss his incredible new FKT on the PCT.From the Trek:Josh Perry, a 27-year-old British endurance hiker, completed the Pacific Crest Trail on August 7th in just 55 days, 16 hours, and 54 minutes, breaking the self-supported speed record on the PCT previously set by Heather “Anish” Anderson in 2013. Josh Perry Sets New PCT FKT, Beating Heather Anderson's Longstanding Record - The TrekFollow Josh on Instagram: Josh Perry (@_joshuaperry) • Instagram photos and videosAbout Martin Armitage:Martin Armitage is the author of "Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness while Backpacking the Vermont Long Trail". He also hosts the "Papa Bear Hikes Podcast" which is a podcast for outdoor and nature enthusiasts. The Papa bear Hikes Podcast has exceeded 250,000 downloads and over 1,000 reviews on iTunes with a 5 star rating, in addition to receiving the Whitney A. Young Award presented by Buzzsprout. Martin is currently working on his next book in addition to hiking trails such as the Tahoe Rim Trail and providing public education to outdoors enthusiasts from all walks of life.  Connect with Martin Armitage: Read “Switching Gears” by Martin Armitage on AMAZON: https://a.co/d/9OFB6CCVisit The Papa Bear Hikes PODCAST: https://papabearhikes.buzzsprout.com/ Visit the Papa Bear Hikes and Martin Outside BLOG: https://www.papabearhikes.com/ Follow Martin Armitage on TWITTER:https://t.co/QiuRh9avSt Follow Martin Armitage on INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ Follow Martin Armitage on FACEBOOK:https://tinyurl.com/5xv7zevk     Follow Martin Armitage on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ Follow Martin Armitage on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@martinoutside/ Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 
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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 4min

Gearing-up with the Papa Bear Hikes AT 2023 Tramily

Martin of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast welcomes back Jessica Rhane and Andrew M. Verlezza Jr. to discuss their respective 2023  AT Thru-Hikes. These members of the "Papa Bear Hikes Tramily" discuss gear, plans, and "luxury "items on the trail. Follow Jessica on TikTok & InstagramJessica Bagnell (@jcababy814) | TikTokJessica Rhane (@jcababy814) • Instagram photos and videosFollow Andy on Instagram:Andrew M Verlezza JrAndrew M Verlezza Jr (@chef_on_the_trail) • Instagram photos and videosLike and SUBSCRIBE TO: Martin Outside - YouTubeAmazon.com: Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail eBook : Armitage, Martin: Kindle StoreAvalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage,  Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/ 

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