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What happens when you leave behind the familiar and take a leap into the wilderness? Author Christine Reed joins me to share the story behind Alone in Wonderland, a powerful memoir about heartbreak, healing, and finding strength one step at a time on the trail.

Outdoorsy Women+ Book Pod | Rugged Outdoorswoman

Outdoorsy Women+ Book Club | Rugged Outdoorswoman

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What happens when you trade a four-decade career in business for the mountains, the trails, and the life you almost left behind? In this episode, I sit down with Tom French, author of The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back, to talk about adventure, reinvention, and what it truly means to reconnect with the outdoors at any age. Tom's story is a powerful reminder that the call of the wild doesn't have an expiration date; some of the most meaningful journeys begin exactly when you think the adventure is over.

Whether you're an avid hiker, a weekend adventurer, or simply someone who has ever felt the pull of wild places, this conversation will inspire you to lace up your boots and get back out there.

🎧 Enjoy this episode? Pick up a copy of The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back by Tom French on Amazon or your favorite independent bookseller!

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Emma of the Hudson Bay Girls chats with Lori about their Boundary Waters expedition. 

Abby, Olivia, Emma, and Helena will be paddling the Boundary Waters from Grand Portage on Lake Superior to York Factory on Hudson Bay over the summer. They hope to call attention to women and girls in paddling and also the protection of the Boundary Waters. 

In this episode Emma describes how the trip came about, the planning that went into it, and how friends, family and the outdoor community are supporting their journey. 

Go follow their journey:

Hudson Bay Girls website

Find out how to Save the Boundary Waters 

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Misty shares the 5 next Michigan backpacking trips you need to add to your bucket list. From a quick weekend loop hike getaway with designated campsites to create your own adventure on the North Country Trail, there is a backpacking trip for all hiking levels and skill sets. 

We cover: 

1. Manistee River Trail Loop
2. Jordan Valley Pathway
3. Porcupine Mountains Escarpment Trail 
4. Isle Royale
5. North Country Trail in Newaygo County and Emmet County 

*More info about the creation of the yurt/cabin on the Skyline trail spur trail section on the NCT 

Misty's an experienced backpacker and thru-hiker of the Oauchita National Recreation Trail and the Appalachian Trail.  You'll find her spending as much time on the trail as possible with her husband and their dog Dante.  She also loves to give trail magic and has done trail maintenance as a way to give back to the hiking community.

Connect with Misty:
Instagram: @dantedirtstash

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Papa Bear (Martin) chats with Lori about hiking Vermont's Long Trail and how his two decades as a Boy Scout volunteer also inspired and facilitated his love of the outdoors and sharing that through both giving back and starting the Papa Bear Hikes podcast. 

With a lifetime of outdoor experiences and over two decades as a Boy Scout Volunteer, Papa Bear has combined his love for the outdoors with his background in online education to create an inspirational and informative podcast with diverse guests sharing a variety of outdoor topics from travel to sports, to outdoor adventures.

Martin is currently working on his book Switching Gears: Rediscovering the meaning of life, love, and happiness while backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail which chronicles his adventures in Vermont hiking the long trail over a two-year period.

Outside of work and outdoor adventuring, Papa Bear and his wife Wendy enjoy local theatre, wineries, visiting museums & art galleries, and spending time with their sons.

Connect with Martin/Papa Bear:
Papa Bear Hikes
About — Papa Bear Hikes
Papa Bear Hikes (@papabearhikes01) • Instagram photos and videos

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Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Learn more about the Long Trail:
Green Mountain Club

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Chris “Cookie Monster” Pirrello  shares his New England Trail thru-hike with listeners and gives information on planning, logistics, responsible stealth camping, resupply and what any hiker needs to know about this trail.

Chris and Lori also talk about  how his love of trail and love of great coffee intersected with the purchase of the Triple Crown Coffee company founded by Lisa Seeley.

Chris is a thru-hiker who has completed eight long-distance trails including the three trails that make up the Triple Crown. He purchased Triple Crown Coffee in 2020 as a way to combine his two loves, coffee and thru-hiking. 

The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a 215-mile hiking trail route that has been in existence for over half a century. The NET travels through 41 communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and is comprised primarily of the historic Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock (M-M-M) Trail systems. (visit https://newenglandtrail.org for more info)

Connect with Chris:
Instagram: @triplecrowncoffee
Coffee: Triple Crown Coffee

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Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com 

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Hike is back on September 30th, bringing listeners all new episodes. Several episodes are already recorded and in the lineup for release this Fall. 

• New England Trail
• The Long Trail
• Foothills Trail
• Appalachian Trail Museum
• Back to some Michigan Favorites
• Hiker Safety
• Hiker Nutrition
• Te Araroa and New Zealand Tramping

Plus so much more is in the works! 

Hike is hosted by Lori Prima and is a podcast for all hikers. Whether you are a day hiker, section hike or thru hiker, you'll find something to take back to your time on the trail.

Make sure to hit subscribe and share with anyone who enjoys hiking.

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Amanda Hughes share three of her favorite backpacking trails with Lori.  These are trails that you could also do some day hikes on, but would be best experienced as an overnight backpack. 

1. Potawatomi Trail at Pickney State Recreation Area

• Trail Map

2.  Little Carp River Trail 

• Info on Backpacking via The Outbound
• Porcupine Mountains map

3.  Shingle Mill Pathway

• Pigeon River
• Pigeon River Discovery Center
• Dispersed Camping Permit 

Connect with Amanda:
Instagram: @ajhughes4

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A special thank you to Felicia who connected us! Follow Felicia on Instagram
Listen to the episode we recorded about adventures in Michigan's Upper Peninsula here.

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Kris shares her first solo backpacking adventure in the Porcupine Mountains. Listen to her talk about the trails she hiked, where she camped and all the tips and resources hikers might want to know about before setting off to the Porkies in the Upper Peninsula.


Connect with Kris Van Handel:
Check out her book: Hiking with Hair Tie
Hike Episode: Section Hiking the Ice Age Trail
Instagram: @kris_vanhandel


Porcupine Mountain Resources:
Michigan DNR site Backcountry Camping Info and Links to Trail Info
Trails Mentioned:
Little Carp
Lake of the clouds
Lake Superior
Big carp
The Overlook Trail
Government Peak

Map
Michigan Trails Site with Map
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park book

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Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com 

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Join Lori on Day 2 of her Sleeping Bear Dunes adventure where she takes in the beautiful sunrise from D.H. Day Campground's Lake Michigan access and then continues for a morning hike at a deserted Sleeping Bear Point.

Learn more about Sleeping Bear Point here
Learn more about D.H. Day Campground here

There are plenty of hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. Learn more at the official park website.


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