Papa Bear Hikes
Papa Bear Hikes is a Podcast for Nature Lovers & Outdoor Enthusiasts. Network/Artist: Martin Armitage is the author of Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail, and recipient of the WHITNEY YOUNG, JR. AWARD. *Presented By: Buzzsprout* Producer: Wendy A. Lawrence *Host: Martin Armitage *Edited By: Big Bear Studios *Show Notes: Wendy A. Lawrence *For Media Inquiries email: wendy@avalonbusiness.org *The Papa Bear Hikes podcast is a GLOBAL iTunes fan favorite in multiple categories and has a Global Ranking in the top 1%!
Podcasting since 2020 • 497 episodes
Papa Bear Hikes
Latest Episodes
Exploring the Heart of the Shawnee: Hiking with Shawn
Host Martin welcomes Shawn Gossman, founder of Hiking with Shawn, a brand devoted to hiking, biking, and outdoor adventure across the Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois. What began as a fun personal project in 2016 has evolved into a...
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Season 4
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Episode 183
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36:26
Rebuilding Strength and Energy After 40 with Ben Brown
In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes, host Martin Armitage introduces Ben Brown, founder of Body Systems and host of
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Season 4
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Episode 182
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35:10
Finding Awe on the Sawtooth Loop
Martin welcomes back friend and returning guest Adam Salinger.In this conversation, Adam shares stories from his recent adventure: the Sawtooth Loop, a demanding route that tested his endurance and rewarded him with unforgettable views. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 181
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49:03
Boundless Horizons: Hillary’s Journey of Bringing People Together Through Travel
Host Martin welcomes Hillary, a marketer from Brooklyn with roots in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. A passionate traveler, Hillary seizes every opportunity to explore, from the energy of bustling city streets to the stillness of the world’s most ...
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Season 4
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Episode 180
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47:11
Surviving the Trail with Dr. Robert Scanlon
Friend of the podcast Dr. Robert Scanlon joins host Martin to talk about preparation as the ultimate survival skill. A physician, backpacker, and author of the upcoming book Surviving the Trail (launching September 2025), Dr. Scanlon shares pra...
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Season 4
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Episode 179
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54:06
