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 • 499 episodes
Papa Bear Hikes
Latest Episodes
Into the Eastern Sierras with Adam Salinger
Papa Bear Hikes welcomes back guest Adam Salinger, whose long trail history and steady backcountry judgment always elevate the conversation. Martin guides the episode as Adam talks through the eastern Sierras with clear, grounded insight, refle...
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Season 4
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Episode 185
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52:30
Finding Your Way Back: Neil Markey on Healing, Resilience, and Life After Burnout
Guest Neil Markey joins host Martin for a grounded conversation about mental wellbeing, resilience, and the realities of finding calm after high-pressure lives. A former Army Ranger who later entered the corporate world as a McKinsey executive,...
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Season 4
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Episode 184
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26:46
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
