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Hiking Thru Life

By Hiking Thru Life

We've all been gifted a journey called 'Life'. Hiking Thru Life aims to inspire people from all walks of life to live a more meaningful life. The outdoors is a place we find meaning and connection. This podcast is a collection of stories and connections with people we encounter along our journey. We also provide some helpful tips for outdoor adventures. Where will your journey take you?
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#67 Abby on Backpacking with a Baby

Hiking Thru LifeDec 08, 2020

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#109 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2023
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#108 Open-Air Life with Linda McGurk
Mar 02, 202401:07:55
#107 Backcountry Foodie pt. 2 with Aaron Owens Mayhew

#107 Backcountry Foodie pt. 2 with Aaron Owens Mayhew

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Owens Mayhew founder of Backcountry Foodie. Aaron was a guest on podcast episode 73 two years ago. It was great to catch up and talk about the evolution of Backcountry Foodie as she prepped the company for its first hiking season as a resupply company! Since the interview back in January, Backcountry Foodie's recipes have been in such demand that Aaron decided to expand production and you will soon be able to order the delicious Foodie meals from BackcountryFoodie.com. Make your meal planning and resupply simple by using their Meal Planner tool and Build-A-Box Shop. Listen to this episode to learn more about how Backcountry Foodie can help take your next trail meal to the next level!

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Dec 02, 202358:33
#106 The Magical Forest with Lauren Kimberly

#106 The Magical Forest with Lauren Kimberly

In this episode, we talk with Lauren Kimberly. Lauren is a mom of 2, an outdoor adventure seeker, and the author of The Magical Forest, a children’s book coming out this month!

Website: https://laurenkimberlyauthor.com

The Magical Forest: https://amzn.to/40hsd86

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Mar 22, 202326:28
#105 Humans Outside with Amy Bushatz

#105 Humans Outside with Amy Bushatz

In this episode, we talk with Amy Bushatz.  Amy is the voice behind the Humans Outside podcast and website.  She moved to Alaska with her family in 2016 with the goal in mind to spend more time outdoors.  We talk about the challenges of living in Alaska from the weather to a small town, and how to incorporate the outdoor lifestyle into everyday simple activities.  The family has successfully lived in Alaska since 2016 and hasn’t looked back since.

Links:

Humans Outside challenge: https://humansoutside.com/challenge
Humans Outside podcast: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/humansoutside
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumansOutside
Remedy Alpine: https://www.remedyalpine.org/

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Mar 09, 202301:08:26
#104 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2022
Feb 12, 202314:46
#103 Pilgrimage Across Ireland with Rick Dougherty
Oct 25, 202256:08
#102 Littles Go with Meghan McCollum

#102 Littles Go with Meghan McCollum

In this episode, we talk with Meghan McCollum.  Meghan is the brain behind LittlesGO, a gear rental company for outfitting adventures with your babies and toddlers.  If you are looking to go out on an adventure for the first time with your little ones and need some gear but don’t want to break your wallet, or simply just love the idea of borrowing and reducing waste, this episode is for you!

Meghan's website: https://thelittlesgo.com/

Support LittlesGO crowdfunding campaign: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/littlesgo-adventure-rentals-babies-toddlers

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Sep 22, 202249:20
#101 My Little Legs with Remona Htoo

#101 My Little Legs with Remona Htoo

In this episode, we talk with Remona Htoo. Remona is an avid hiker, outdoors enthusiast, and mother to her 2-year-old daughter. Remona is making a change in the hiking and Karen community all over the world through her book My Little Legs. She self-published the children's book written in both English and her native Karen language with hopes of giving her daughter access to children's books depicting her own heritage.

Website: https://nawhachu.com/

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Aug 14, 202201:01:37
#100 Our Flip-Flop Life
Jun 15, 202230:32
#99 Weathered with Christy Teglo

#99 Weathered with Christy Teglo

In this episode, we talk with Christy Teglo. Christy is a world traveler and adventure seeker.  We talk about her thru-hike of the John Muir Trail with no prior hiking experience.  We dive into some of her preparation, the people she met, and what it was like to travel solo on the trail.  We also discuss her memoir Weathered, which is about her journey and experience on the John Muir Trail.  We talk about her life after the trail - selling her house, finalizing her divorce, and deciding to make a lifestyle change of traveling a goal in life.  If you think it is too late to start a new life, this episode is here to prove you wrong.

Website: https://teglogoes.com

Christy's book Weathered: https://amzn.to/3FR5LK8

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May 16, 202201:09:25
#98 Long-Distance Adventures with Alan Carpenter
May 01, 202201:03:05
#97 Eating for You with Sallyanne Pisk

#97 Eating for You with Sallyanne Pisk

In this episode, we talk with Sallyanne Pisk. She is the author of the book Eating for You, has a blog, and leads online courses about mindful eating practices. This episode is an important listen for anyone who is trying to seek some balance in their life when it comes to eating and integrating it together for an overall healthy lifestyle.

Website: eatingforyou.com.au

The eating checklist is at eatingchecklist.com

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Apr 15, 202201:06:38
#96 UpLevel with Sam and Bill Wegert

#96 UpLevel with Sam and Bill Wegert

In this episode, we talk with Sam and Bill Wegert. This is a father-son combination who are two members of a martial arts-involved family. The family founded UpLevel Martial Arts and together Sam and William have written the book The Modern-Day Black Belt. We discuss the journey of homeschooling, martial arts, outdoors integration, family values, and a whole lot of mindsets. If you are seeking an inspiring conversation to help better connect with yourself and your family, this is the one for you.

Website: https://www.uplevelmartialarts.com/

The Modern-Day Black Belt book: https://amzn.to/3iPjZ39

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Mar 31, 202201:01:20
#95 Tinkergarten with Meghan Fitzgerald

#95 Tinkergarten with Meghan Fitzgerald

In this episode, we talk with Meghan Fitzgerald. Meghan, alongside her husband, is the co-founder of Tinkergarten, a program promoting outdoor learning activities for children and giving support to families on the topic of child development.  We talk about a variety of topics that families face today including screen time, finding ways to get outdoors, building community in your area, and most importantly what Tinkergarten is all about. If you are a parent, caregiver, outdoor lover or advocate for kids, this episode is for you!

Website: https://tinkergarten.com/

#OutdoorsAll4 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorsall4

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Mar 13, 202201:03:11
#94 Adirondack Talk with Kaitlyn Fortier

#94 Adirondack Talk with Kaitlyn Fortier

In this episode, we talk with Kaitlyn Fortier.  Kaitlyn is an avid National Park and road-tripping expert who has a love for the outdoors. We discuss winter hiking tips, her thru-hike attempt, and some of her favorite places to hike in the Adirondacks. On her blog Expedition Education, she shares travel guides and tips on outdoor adventure travel. If you are looking for some outdoor winter inspiration, this episode is for you!

Website: https://expeditioneducationblog.com

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Feb 17, 202201:10:16
#93 Foraging with Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen
Feb 02, 202245:43
#92 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2021
Jan 10, 202235:32
#91 Trail Weight with Andrew Steven

#91 Trail Weight with Andrew Steven

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Steven.  Andrew is the host of the Trail Weight podcast where he chronicles a year of his life preparing for and hiking the John Muir Trail.  We talk about topics ranging from his podcasting career to his weight loss journey to his experience on the JMT.

Andrew Steven Website: https://www.andrewsteven.com

Trail Weight podcast: https://trailweight.co

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Dec 18, 202101:07:51
#90 Creative Parenting with Nina Meehan
Nov 29, 202159:08
#89 HannaH's Field

#89 HannaH's Field

In this episode, we talk with Hannah and Bliss from HannaH's Field. Together they  create music in a world that is growing ever too distant from one another.  The music connects people with the earth and most importantly, each other. While this episode was recorded back in May, the meaningful conversation we have about living a life of passion still beats a strong message. We dive into how they started their music career, their own adventures on the road in their bus, and some of the stories that inspired the lyrics. The episode is sure to have you feeling inspired about digging into your own creative outlets!

Hannahsfield.com

Oct 01, 202101:01:48
#88 Outdoor Element with Michael Mojica

#88 Outdoor Element with Michael Mojica

In this episode, we talk with Michael Mojica business owner of Outdoor Element. This is a Colorado family-owned gear company that has gear for many of your outdoor needs.  We dive into the story of how a side hustle over the years has turned into a business of making innovative outdoor gear that has multiple uses. From getting the family on board with leaving behind a conventional career to testing gear with his girls with some fun competition, we dive deep into what it is like to pursue entrepreneurship while also raising a family.  This episode is a must-listen for the gear junkies and those who need some inspiration to pursue their passions!

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Aug 04, 202134:50
#87 Training for Trekking with Rowan Smith

#87 Training for Trekking with Rowan Smith

There's a lot of things that go into planning a hike, but is learning how to stay in hiking shape often one of the thoughts? In this episode, we talk with Rowan Smith who is a personal trainer and founder of Summit Strength, a personal training service for hikers.  He designed Summit Strength specifically to help hikers have the best chance for a safe, enjoyable, and successful adventure. We talk about ways to stay in shape for the hiking season, ways to prevent injury, ways to prevent hiker fatigue, and more. Since Rowan is from Australia there are mentions of kangaroos and Vegemite in this episode! If you are wondering how to get in shape for hiking this is a perfect episode for you!

Jul 04, 202101:00:10
#86 Van Life and Podcast Update

#86 Van Life and Podcast Update

It's been a while since we put a podcast out! We've been on the road in the van. In this episode, we give an update on our van travels. Tune in to see what we've been up to, where we've been, and what living in the van has been like.

Jun 23, 202131:31
#85 Alone in Wonderland with Christine Reed

#85 Alone in Wonderland with Christine Reed

In this episode, we talk with Christine Reed otherwise known on the trail as Lady Unicorn. Her book Alone in Wonderland was released earlier this year. This is a memoir that shares her journey on the Wonderland Trail. We dive into a very raw conversation about her thru-hike cut short due to her mother’s death and how that experience leads up to shaping her path.  We also talk about the balance of being independent as a woman, getting outdoors as a woman, and the stigma around women going outdoors alone. This episode is for anyone who may be having some "wanderlust" to get on the trail and hike your own hike.

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May 20, 202155:47
#84 Happyly with Caitlin Iseler
May 12, 202137:07
#83 Bernie's Outdoor Adventures
Apr 30, 202101:00:37
#82 HumaNature with Erin Jones

#82 HumaNature with Erin Jones

In this episode, we are joined by Erin Jones the host and senior producer of the HumaNature Podcast.  We talk about the journey of podcasting and how the connection with nature has an influence on storytelling.  We dive into places that Erin has connected with nature like the Colorado Trail which she attempted to thru-hike.  She realized during that hike it's not all about conquering big mountains but rather about the experience with the trail.  We also talk about the history of the HumaNature Podcast and some of her favorite episodes.

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Apr 15, 202152:07
#81 Van Life Update
Apr 08, 202114:57
#80 On the Road with Speaking Quite Frankly

#80 On the Road with Speaking Quite Frankly

In this episode, we talk with Frank, known on social media as speakingquitefrankly.  After one night of solo camping at a State Park in Texas, he was motivated to lead an adventurous lifestyle.  We talk about converting his hatchback into a camper and traveling across the USA.  He shares his tips on how to live a lifestyle of travel and wanderlust while holding a job and being financially comfortable.  We talk about the challenges social media can bring and how to stay authentic to yourself when growing your social media following.  This episode is for anyone looking to seek a balanced lifestyle of work, adventure, and grow a social media following.

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Mar 15, 202101:04:56
#79 Rippled Leaf Farms with Justin and Ryne
Mar 10, 202101:00:10
#78 Anywhere Hypnosis with Doug Sands

#78 Anywhere Hypnosis with Doug Sands

In this episode, we talk with Doug Sands.  We dive into how he was seeking something more outside of his hometown of Eau Claire, WI.  The adventure was the stepping stone to what his business Anywhere Hypnosis grew from.  He shares his story of living in different areas around the country to living in a van during peak COVID times.  He shares an experience of a hike in New Hampshire that helped him realize mindset can change everything.  We talk about what hypnosis is, the misconceptions of hypnosis, and how you can use hypnosis out on the trail.  If you are someone who has fears or anxieties about getting out on an adventure or about anything in life, this podcast is for you!

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Mar 01, 202101:03:45
#77 Human Nature Hunting with Bruce McGlenn
Feb 22, 202101:17:19
#76 Challenges as a New Working Mom
Feb 15, 202122:51
#75 Travels with Lizzie Brister

#75 Travels with Lizzie Brister

In this episode, we talk with Lizzie Brister of Jollyville Radio.  Lizzie has had a love for hiking since she was a child.  She’s had the opportunity to travel to many international countries including Ireland, Norway, Switzerland, Italy, New Zealand, and the Philippines.  We dive into a conversation about international travel, favorite places, and top hikes to hit up in some of these countries.  This episode brought our host Sarah back to reminiscing about her international travels, too!  We talk about ways to prepare for international travel, how to plan for day hikes, and some of the most memorable experiences.  If you are missing international travel during the pandemic, this episode might be a good listen for you.  It just might have you planning your next outdoor international trip!

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Feb 07, 202144:20
#74 Signals with Dan Riordan

#74 Signals with Dan Riordan

In this episode, we talk with Dan Riordan an entrepreneur, speaker, involved in multiple businesses, and is living a life filled with healthy practices.  7 years ago he started optimizing his lifestyle.  He is the author of the book Signals: How Questioning Assumptions Produces Smarter Decisions.  We dive into his story and how signals are connected to nature around us and the impact they can have on everyday living.  If you are wanting to seek a happier more fulfilled lifestyle and are looking for some motivation to do so, this episode is for you!

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Jan 29, 202101:12:19
#73 Backcountry Foodie with Aaron Owens Mayhew
Jan 21, 202159:07
#72 Born to be Adventurous with Annika Mang
Jan 12, 202101:03:20
#71 Shape and Foster with Calum McGuigan
Jan 03, 202153:44
#70 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2020
Dec 28, 202001:00:51
#69 The Far Green Country with Eli and Kelly Pyke

#69 The Far Green Country with Eli and Kelly Pyke

In this episode, we talk with filmmakers Kelly and Eli Pyke.  It’s no doubt that parenthood and marriage have challenges.  After struggling through some tough years, the Pyke family knew they needed something to recenter themselves.  After leaving their home in 2015 and living in an RV with their toddler for a year they found some happiness.  Eli, a filmmaker by profession, documented and shared their time on the road in a documentary called The Far Green Country a few years later.  Now, they've made a second documentary and we discuss The Far Green Country 2: At Road's End which explores loss, grieving, family, and healing along the family's travels.  This episode is a must-listen for all people because, after all, we all go through loss at some point in our lives.

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Watch The Far Green Country on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/2LYEAoI

Website: http://thefargreencountry.com

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Dec 22, 202001:09:23
#68 Gail Francis From One Trail to Another

#68 Gail Francis From One Trail to Another

In this episode, we talk with Gail Francis.  Gail is a thru-hiker of the Pacific Crest Trail and Minnesota's very own Superior Hiking Trail.  We discuss her time on both of the trails along with some inspiring people she met along her journey.  She wrote a memoir Bliss(ters) about her time on the Pacific Crest Trail and during the month of December all profits from book sales will be donated to the Superior Hiking Trail Association.  We also discuss Superior Small Batch, a vegan food company she and her husband run out of Superior, WI.

Purchase Bliss(ters): https://amzn.to/3gLZZMY 

Superior Small Batch food: https://www.superiorsmallbatch.com  Use code HIKETHRU to save 15% (orders must be picked up at their kitchen in Superior, WI)

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Dec 14, 202001:07:27
#67 Abby on Backpacking with a Baby
Dec 08, 202054:25
#66 Gratitude for the Season
Nov 30, 202018:00
#65 Backpacking with By Land's Emory Wanger

#65 Backpacking with By Land's Emory Wanger

In this episode, we talk with Emory Wanger.  He is an experienced outdoors person who loves backpacking and backcountry hunting.  Emory is also the host of the By Land Podcast.  His passion for backpacking began in 2014 and it has evolved ever since.  Not only is he passionate about the outdoors but he is the father of 2 young girls and has made it a commitment to have the outdoors be part of the family’s life.  We talk about how his backpacking and backcountry hunting experiences have changed since becoming a dad.  He also shares some awesome insights on backpacking with babies so you can get your little ones out!  We also talk about the backpacking course he offers for beginners!  If you are a new backpacker or parent and don’t know where to start your outdoor adventure, this episode is for you!

Website: https://byland.co

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Nov 23, 202001:15:52
#64 Parenting Update from Hiking Thru Life
Nov 17, 202021:21
#63 Liz Thames of Frugalwoods
Nov 08, 202040:21
#62 Chris Cage from Greenbelly Meals

#62 Chris Cage from Greenbelly Meals

In this episode, we talk with Chris Cage, founder of Greenbelly Meals.  Chris quit his accounting job in 2012 and embarked on a 2-year journey of diverse outdoor experiences from hiking the Appalachian trail to backpacking Asia to bicycling in New Zealand.  He is an entrepreneur who has written the book How to Hike the Appalachian Trail and founded Greenbelly Meals which makes healthy, nutrient-dense backpacking food.  We discuss his adventure into entrepreneurship along with all of his adventures in the world and on the trail. If you are a thru-hiker, backpacker, or someone who wonders what to eat on the trail this podcast is for you!

Greenbelly Meals Website: https://www.greenbelly.co

How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: https://amzn.to/3jNmRM4

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Nov 02, 202051:18
#61 Boundary Waters with Dave Freeman

#61 Boundary Waters with Dave Freeman

In this episode, we talk with Dave Freeman.  He is half of the Freeman Explore team.  The Freemans lived a year in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in order to educate and spread awareness for the campaign to Save The Boundary Waters.  The wilderness is a place where many go to disconnect with society, but technology was the key to connecting the Freemans to their purpose behind living a whole year in the BWCAW.  We talk about the campaign to Save The Boundary Waters, what it all means, and how people can get involved.  In addition to living a year in Minnesota’s BWCAW, they have been exploring wild places all over the world since 2001.  Some places include the arctic, paddling to D.C., and kayaking from Seattle to Alaska.  They have taken their expeditions and turned it into educational experiences sharing the wilderness through technology with K-8 students from all over the world.  If you have a passion for the Boundary Waters,  want to be informed on the campaign to Save the BWCAW, or are an educator looking for a unique experience for your students, this episode is for you!

Save the Boundary Waters campaign: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org

Wilderness Classroom: https://wildernessclassroom.org

Boundary Waters Action Fund: https://www.boundarywatersaction.org

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Website: https://freemanexplore.com

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Oct 26, 202054:29
#60 Trails Worth Hiking with Jeremy Pendrey
Oct 18, 202001:08:22