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Mike Bartolotti discusses what it's like to be a wilderness guide in the Adirondacks, living and recreating in Adirondack Park and how he co-founded a challenge to get people exploring the local mountains during every season. We chat hike peaks challenges, the Fulton Chain Trifecta, 90 mile canoe races, and the many ways to recreate in the Adirondacks.

Mike also shares his advice for becoming a wilderness guide and the steps he took to get there, including being a Search and Rescue volunteer.

Connect with Mike:
Instagram: @fultonchaintrifecta
Web: Fulton Chain Trifecta
Email: mike.b (at) mountainmanoutdoors.com

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Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

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Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Luke Channer is on his way to exploring all the fire lookout towers and cabins in Montana and Idaho. Listen to him talk about his goal of hiking in (and sometimes being flown in!) to 300+ lookouts in the western wilderness.

Hear more about how fire lookout enthusiasts join forces and share knowledge in order to reach sometimes very challenging - but rewarding - historic places.

Learn more about the Forest Fire Lookout Association and Forest Fire Lookouts in the PNW
Facebook: Forest Fire Lookout Enthusiasts
Web: Forest Fire Lookout Association, Rex's Forest Fire Lookout Page

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

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Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Rebecca Fedewa, Executive Director, of the Flint River Watershed Coalition shares how the organization educates, promotes recreation, sustainability and conservation of the Flint River.

"The Flint River Watershed Coalition is a membership organization that promotes citizen stewardship of our natural resources by providing our members with the sources, knowledge, and capacity necessary to protect local water quality and watershed habitat.

The Flint River Watershed is more than 1,358 square miles and encompasses portions of 7 counties, 20 cities & villages, and 58 townships. The Watershed drains this large land area through the Flint River and all the tributaries of the Flint. It includes most of Genesee and Lapeer Counties, and parts of Shiawassee, Oakland, Tuscola, Sanilac and Saginaw Counties. The Native American name for this river was Pewonigowink, meaning “river of fire stone”. The Flint River is 78.3-mile-long and is formed in Lapeer County near Columbiaville where the river’s South Branch and North Branch come together." (source: flintriver.org)

Rebecca talks about kayaking programs that are introducing people to recreating on the Flint River, continued clean up efforts, and water quality. We also touch on the Flint Water Crisis and the campaign #itsnottheriver which educated the world that the Flint River was not the cause of having lead in Flint's drinking water.

Connect with Rebecca and The Flint River Watershed Coalition:
Facebook: Flint River Watershed Coalition
Twitter: @Flint_River
Web: Flint River

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

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Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Riley Smith talks with me about making the transition from day hiker to backpacker, backpacking basics, international hiking experiences and what it was like to thru hike the John Muir Trail (JMT). We chat about permits, water crossings, resupply, hiking tips and his favorite section of the JMT. 

The JMT is 211 miles long and runs (mostly in conjunction with the PCT) from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, in California. The trail goes through the Sierra Nevada and passes through what are considered some of the most beautiful places of America's National Park and Public Lands: Yosemite, John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.

Riley also talks about why he started his Broken Laces podcast, completing his first season and what is next for him - both for hiking and the show.

Connect with Riley:
Facebook: Broken Laces
Instagram: @brokenlacespodcast
Web: Broken Laces Podcast
Learn more about the JMT here

Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

Email Lori at [email protected]

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Nicole Diaz of Nutmeg Yoga shares how she has combined hiking and yoga to allow students and fellow adventurers the opportunity to experience wellness on the trail.

A Texan transplant to Connecticut, Nicole established meet ups to bring yoga to the outdoors. She breaks down barriers to getting people outdoors by offering both free and pay as you can afford offerings, and ensures that at least once a quarter one of her events is on a public transit route. Nicole's passion for service, giving back and educating others on wellness is evident as we discuss the benefits yoga and the trail bring to all of us. Nicole also gives listeners a run down of her most recent Costa Rican adventure and some upcoming yoga hikes, retreats and other plans she has for the future. 

Connect with Nicole:
Facebook: Nutmeg Yoga CT
Instagram: @nutmegyogaCT
Web: Nutmeg Yoga

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation shares info about the Colorado Trail, how to prepare for thru hiking or day hiking it, and the key resources you should have and when you should get out on the trail. Check out the many books and resources CTF offers here.

He also shares how trail adopters and trail maintainers are the unsung heroes and angels of the trail. Learn how to get involved and also how to become part of a network of many people who are giving back to the trail.

Connect with The Colorado Trail:
Facebook: The Colorado Trail Foundation
Instagram: @thecoloradotrail
Website: The Colorado Trail Foundation

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Lori discusses how she handles post-adventure blues and shares ten tips that keep her motivated and help fill the gap between adventures.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and the blues aren’t going away, please reach out to a medical professional or your primary physician. 

List of Mental Health resources and referral info
https://www.healthyplace.com/other-info/resources/mental-health-hotline-numbers-and-referral-resources 

Post trail depression articles and blog posts
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home/community/blog/ATFootpath/2018/10/18/post-trail-depression

http://www.eathomas.com/dealing-post-hike-depression/

https://just2hikers.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/post-trail-depression/ 

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
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Special thank you to my Instagram followers for sharing their tips!
@written_in_dirt
@summitstrength.au
@treesandtents
@jbphillips77
@xdeadpoet87x
@parkschallenge
@run_jbird

Special thank you to Twitter user @MerelyMcCool for contributing a tip! 

And thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Johnny Osborne is a runner, hiker and up for a challenge when it comes to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Listen as he talks about his love for the mountains, how he has hiked every marked trail in the Great Smoky Mountains and now is hiking the South Beyond 6000 challenge of ascending 40 peaks over 6000 feet. Johnny talks about having the Smokies as his backyard playground and tips for all of us who want to hike the backcountry - including his own bear and wild boar encounters. Lastly, he shares how special the hiking community is and what it means to be part of it.

Connect with Johnny:
Facebook: @johnnyonthetrail, Hiking the Smokies
Instagram: @johnnyonthetrail
YouTube: Johnny on the Trail

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Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Learn more about the South Beyond 6000 challenge here


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Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Lori walks among the giant trees and hikes in the Sierra Nevada in this episode about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

With two and a half days in her itinerary, Lori shares how she got a chance to take in some of the best parts of the national parks. Listen as Lori shares her experiences and the best parts of her two and a half days in the beautiful Sierra Nevada.

Day 1
Drive through the Giant Forest
Set up camp at Lodgepole Campground
Hike the General Sherman Trail and Congress Trails
Scout out the next days trailheads
Enjoy the river view

Day 2
Hike Topokah Falls
Drive to Kings Canyon
Hike in Grants Grove
Drive the Scenic Kings Canyon byway
Set up camp at Sentinel Campground
Hike Zumwalt Meadow
Visit Grizzly Falls

Day 3
Hike Buena Vista Peak
See the Auto Log
Hike Crescent Meadow, Log Meadow and see Tharp's Log and Chimney Tree
Drive through Tunnel Log

See some of Lori's photos
Learn about Crystal Cave
Documentary on High Sierra Trail

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

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Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Joan Maloof, Professor Emeritus at Salisbury University, founded the Old-Growth Forest Network to preserve, protect and promote the country's few remaining stands of old-growth forest. She spends her time lecturing, writing, visiting forests, assisting private landowners, and supporting local groups trying to protect community forests from development.

In this episode, Joan shares:

• How to identify old growth forests
• How to recommend that a forest becomes part of the protected network
• Map of protected forests within the Network
• The 100th Dedicated Forest (Opal Creek, Oregon)
• Michigan Old Growth Forests (Hartwick Pines, Porcupine Mountains)
• How we all can make a difference and get involved

Get Connected with Joan and the Old Growth Forest Network:
Books written by Joan Maloof
Get involved with the Old-Growth Forest Network
Instagram: @oldgrowthforestnetwork
Facebook: Old Growth Forest Network
Twitter: @oldgrowthfn
Website: oldgrowthforest.net



Connect with Lori:
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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

Email Lori at [email protected]

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Connect with Hike:
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Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]