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In this week's episode, I talk with Mindy Riesenberg from Grand Canyon Conservancy. We chat about the role of conservancy groups and how they partner with the national parks to bring visitors a great experience. We cover everything from how the group is honoring tribal nations to climate change research within Grand Canyon National Park. 

Check out Grand Canyon Conservancy here.
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Today I'm answering 10 of the most common hiking questions I'm asked and see on forums for beginner hikers. We cover footwear, how to go to the bathroom, how much food and water to bring, what gear you do (and don't) need to get started, wildlife, finding trails, backpacks, trail blazes, and how fit you need to be to start hiking! It's a good episode to get your feet wet!

Things mentioned in this episode:
Episode 13 - What Makes Up a Trail
Essential Guide to Getting Outside
Trail Blazes

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Today’s solo episode is all about the components that make up trail descriptions and ratings. I dive into elevation, difficulty, distance, and how to use each to pick a hike that is right for you. In the episode, I mention a formula for calculating difficulty used by the National Parks Service. The formula can be found here.

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Today’s interview is with Shannon Keleher, the founder of Alpine Sisters, an online outdoorsy boutique designed with women in mind. We talk about how to balance having “too many” outdoor interests and how she balances all of her interests while being a mom. The middle and the end of the episode is great for you parents out there who are looking for inspiration (and some practical advice) on how to introduce your child to the outdoors. 

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

If you want exclusive content like monthly workshops and community hangs, join us in the Backcountry Social Club.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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We're back this week and it's all about getting outside with your dog. I interview Flo Godineau with Out With Your Dog, an organization supporting people who want to build a strong connection with their dogs through outdoor adventures.

Flo and I talk about how to introduce your dog to hiking, camping, and backpacking as well as ways to respect everyone on the trail. It's an essential episode for anyone that takes their dog out with them.

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

If you want episodes early and exclusive content like monthly workshops and community hangs, join us in the Backcountry Social Club.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Today’s episode is a conversation with Natalie Bonthius, an Emergency Medicine doctor, from Survival Med. We talk about what the common injuries and illnesses are for hikers and backpackers, what you should have in your first aid kit, and the difference between a wilderness first aid and wilderness first responder certification. 

Survival Med is a 100% online Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certification provider created by physicians who know the backcountry. 

Connect with them on Instagram or check out their classes.  Natalie was kind enough to give you a 15% discount on their certifications by using code SHARADYNROAMS (psst - that means the Wilderness First Aid class is under $30).

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

If you want exclusive content like free gear, workshops, fun challenges and community hangs, join us in the Backcountry Social Club.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Today’s solo episode is all about backpacking tents. I dive into the different types of tents, the difference of packed weight vs trail weight, how to know what size to get, and what you should know when buying a backpacking tent. 

The one-person tent I mention in the episode is the Featherstone UL Obsidian 1. It’s the only 1 person backpacking tent that I’ve liked. It’s wide enough for me to comfortably fit my wide sleeping pad and my backpack! Use code ROAMS15 for a discount on the entire website. You can learn more about the company by listening to Episode 2. 

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

If you want episodes early and exclusive content like monthly workshops and community hangs, join us in the Backcountry Social Club.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

Links may be affiliate links. Using affiliate links help support the podcast at no cost to you :). 

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Today’s solo episode is all about backpacks. I answer questions like, what size do I need for a day hike? What size do I need for an overnight hike? And, what features should I look for? 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

If you want episodes early and exclusive content like monthly workshops and community hangs, join us in the Backcountry Social Club.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Today I talk with Erin from One Stop Trail Shop about the logistics of backpacking, the John Muir Trail, and knowing if you’re ready for a thru-hike! You can connect with Erin on Instagram here!

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

If you want episodes early and exclusive content like monthly workshops and community hangs, join us in the Backcountry Social Club.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Intentionally making time for the outdoors is essential to actually doing what you want. In this episode, I introduce a challenge to spend 40 hours outside. I let you know how I did it, how many hours I squeezed in, and some key insights I gained from doing the challenge. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

If you want episodes early and exclusive content like monthly workshops and community hangs, join us in the Backcountry Social Club.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com.

I mention the account Alpine Sisters and you can follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/alpine_sisters/ They post fun challenges from time to time and also run an online outdoor boutique! 

Intro/outro song is “Summer With A Guitar” from sweet_kr on PixaBay.

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