A Thousand Summers

This week on the Podcast we Explore, Hike and teach with Miriam. Miriam is an educator and hiker from Utah who does a tremendous job of helping others explore the trails. We talk about what got her into hiking in the first place, some of her favorite places to go and more!  #hiking #adventure #outdoors #trekking #podcast #outdoorspodcast #hikingpodcast #explore #nature #wander

Finding good food to take with you on a hike can always be a challenge. Trail Mix and energy bars can only go so far. Marty Cowan is trying to change that. She wrote the book - Table to Trail: Plant Based Meals for Day Hikers. This book focuses on easily transportable meals you can cook ahead and have a nice picnic out on the trails. We talk about the book, having a plant based diet, and what motivated Marty to make some lifestyle changes and how she has stuck to the plan for over a decade.  A really fun conversation.  You can purchase her book here: https://amzn.to/399RX14  #hiking #adventure #trail #food #podcast #nature #plantbased #outdoors #snacks #cookbook

Hiking can be a great activity with friends or a truly satisfying solo adventure. This week on the podcast I go over one of my blogs, Hiking Alone Not Lonely Hiking. I have spent a lot of time on the trail by myself and it is an amazing feeling that might be perfect for some.  The contrast to life in a busy city to a quiet and still trail are always something I have enjoyed.  That and the Hike of the week in this weeks podcast.  #hiking #hikes #nature #outdoors #adventure #trekking #wanderlust #podcast #exploremore #hikemoreworryless

Most people who enjoy Outdoor Recreation in Colorado don't realize how much of what they enjoy is actually funded by the Colorado Lottery.  I spoke with the Director of the  lottery, Tom Seaver, about the unique program that has provided BILLIONS of dollars for outdoor organizations throughout Colorado.  We talk about the program itself and a fraction of the projects that it is currently helping to fund.  I was pleasantly surprised by how much of the lands that we all enjoy from playgrounds to state parks have been supported by this project.  A very fun and informative interview.  #outdoors #outdoorrecreation #nature #colorado #hiking #podcast #interview #parks #playgrounds  #coloradolottery

Hiking and Lifestyle challenges have become and important motivating factor in people's health and wellness journey.  For some people dedicating a day every week may be a bit much. There is anew option to help keep you motivated on a smaller scale, 13hikes.com.  13 hikes is a hiking challenge and outdoor community geared at keeping people motivated to achieve their goals of increasing their mental and physical health.  #hiking #adventure #healthjourney #fitnessjourney #outdoors #nature #trekking #podcast #wanderlust

As summer comes closer kids begin to get excited for camp but not every kid will be able to afford it.  Each year A Thousand Summers offers "camperships", or scholarships,  to allow children in need the chance to get to outdoor camps.  I spoke with Alyssa Street, who is the Development Director for A Thousand Summers, about the program and what you can do to help a child that might need help making it to camp. For more information check out www.athousandsummers.org.  #hiking #outdoors #summercamp #camp #camps #outdoorcamps #adventure #explore #help #podcast

I have been off for a bit recovering from shoulder surgery and I have been missing the outdoors.  I spent the time recovering and did some writing on my website www.fatmanlittletrail.com. I wanted to take a moment to check in and read to you one of my recent posts as well as talk about one of my favorite hikes in the hike of the week segment.  #hiking #adventure #outdoors #nature #podcast #creativewriting #explorer #active #wilderness #mentalhealth

This week on the Podcast I talk with Nelson Holland. Nelson, a New York native, moved to Colorado and began a hiking program and started watching the pounds fall off.  We talked about our favorite hikes, the challenges of being a Hefty Hiker, what hiking means to both mental and physical health.  I had a great time talking with Nelson the first time and we are already planning on doing some hikes together. To see more of Nelson you can check out his TikTok here. If you enjoy this podcast make sure to like and share and if you would like to support the podcast here is the link and thank you!  https://anchor.fm/fatmanlittletrail/support  #hiking #weightloss #adventure #mentalhealth #outdoors #hikers #podcast #workout #trail #wanderlust #fat #exercise #goodvibes

Hiking and outdoor recreation can be dangerous but there are simple ways to lessen the risks.  Anna volunteers with the Summit County Rescue Group, one of the teams tasked with finding backcountry recreationists when things go bad.  We talk about tips on how to stay safe, warning signs of danger, and the fact that many of the teams that are coming to help you are volunteers.  If you like to recreate in the outdoors this is one podcast you don't want to miss. Anna wasn't able to have video for the podcast because she was just too busy but the information is so important I had to put the video together to make sure that people have the information.  Some more information that we talk about in the hike can be found here:  Summit County Rescue Group:  www.scrg.org  Colorado Avalanche Information Center:  www.avalanche.state.co.us  Colorado Search and Rescue:  www.ColoradoSAR.com   If you travel in the backcountry or no someone who does please take a few minutes to listen to the podcast and please share and send it to someone to help keep them safe!  I have been on about 200 hikes in the backcountry and I still learned a ton from talking with Anna!  #hiking #outdoors #safety #outdoorsafety #nature #adventure #explore #backcountry #backcountrysafety #podcast #interview

This week on the Podcast I talk to Tia from Tiaonthetrail.ca.  Tia spent time working on a glacier, mushing some sled dogs and plenty of nights on thru hikes.  I also ask Tia about the differences between hiking in Canada and the US and if it is true that everyone in Canada knows Ryan Reynolds.  It is a fun time with one of my favorite podcast authors.  #hiking #adventure #hikes #thruhikes #thruhiking #outdoors #sleddogs #mushing #podcast #explore #Trekking #trails