In this episode, we reflect on the year.  Taking time to reflect before moving forward to the new year is an important step for personal growth and it's part of our Hiking Thru Life journey.  2020 has been a year we could not have prepared for.  Despite all of the dark times of 2020, there was lots of light in the year for us.  From quarantine to becoming parents, this year brought many "firsts" for us.  If you'd like to get to know your podcast host and producer better or want to be inspired to reflect on your own 2020, this episode is for you!

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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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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.

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In this episode, we talk with Abby Tobin.  There is a lot to know, pack, and figure out when you go backpacking.  The logistics can be overwhelming at first and adding a baby brings in even more considerations.  Abby took her baby on his first backpacking trip when he was just 3 months old.  We talk about the gear she recommends and she shares insight into ways to make backpacking more comfortable with a baby.  If you want to hear from another parent on how to keep adventuring when the little one arrives, this episode is for you!

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The holiday season is upon us and there's no better time than now to spread and express gratitude.  This time of year is most often a rush of the season.  We encourage you to enter the season with a sense of gratitude which can bring a sense of calm to the season.  Sarah reflects upon her own gratitude in this time of life.  She also shares some encouraging ideas from a past guest of 2020.  If you're looking for a refresh before you enter the holiday season this episode is for you.

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Episode #31 Pilar Gerasimo and The Healthy Deviant

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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!

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In this episode, we dive into our parenting journey!  We became parents in October to a baby boy who has been the biggest adventure in our lives yet! This is just the beginning of our journey and we've already learned a handful.  We share our experience with you.  We also give a sneak peek at upcoming episodes and exciting updates with Hiking Thru Life.

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In this episode, we talk with Liz Thames better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods.  Liz is the blogger behind the blog and social media account Frugalwoods.  She lives in rural Vermont on 60 acres with her husband and two girls.  The family is soaking up the homestead lifestyle and frugality.  We talk about what their homestead lifestyle is like and how it has positively impacted the children’s development.  Their days are spent wandering in the woods, processing food in the kitchen, working in the garden, and spending time on computers for work.  Liz’s book Meet the Frugalwoods shares her story on the journey to financial independence.  She shares some tips on how people can begin their journey to financial freedom.  If you love the outdoors and are on a financial independence journey (or want to be), this episode is for you!

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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!

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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!

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