Mike Sloan returns to the podcast to talk about the importance of character development and teaching kids and young adults perseverance and resilience through outdoor adventure. Mike brings decades of wisdom as a pastor, author, teacher, community leader, and mentor to the show. 
This is a subject that becomes more and more relevant with each generation and it's important to me. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Find Mike's book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Attacks-Teams-Sinking-Boat/dp/1644683792

Book Mike's Talkeetna Airbnb here:

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Join me in this week’s conversation with Scott Halterman. Born and raised in Fresno, CA, Scott has been playing in the outdoors since he was young and stumbled on highpointing by accident after finding himself on the summit of Mt. Whitney as part of his journey along the John Muir Trail. Scott is a firefighter, paramedic, and ski patroller in the Tahoe region and has an impressive climbing resume.
I have no doubt Scott will complete all of his outdoors adventure goals and many more! 

For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org 

To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: [email protected]

If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: [email protected]

This week, I speak with my friends Tom Shea and Tommy Burns! They were my first podcast guests, avid highpointers, brothers-in-law, and the co-editors of the official Highpointer’s Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith! 

Tune in to hear about the latest A2Z issue, Spruce Knob and other West Virginia attractions, and more Highpointer’s Club updates!

For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org 

To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers 

If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: [email protected]

This week's guest was a pleasure to speak with. Mark is not only a 50 state highpointer, but has also hiked all over the Adirondacks when he lived near Lake Placid during his career as a NY state trooper. 

Mark is an active member of the highpointers club and was
recently voted in an the Associate Director of the Highpointer's Foundation. He
is also organizing the 2024 Highpointer's Konvention in South Dakota! Listen to my
conversation with Mark as he talks all things highpointing, Adirondacks, and
Highpointer's Konvention 2024!

 You can read Mark's trip reports at https://marksmountaintravels.com/ 

For more information about the Highpointer's Foundation,
check out https://www.highpointersfoundation.org/ also check out episode 28 with Robyn Watson 

For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org 

To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith,
email: [email protected]

If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest,
please email: [email protected]

Many of us in the highpointing community know his work, especially his beautiful drawing of the state highpoints! He has a new state highpoint book out now that, in addtion to having lovely illustrations, tells a whimsical story! Please enjoy my interview with Isaac!

For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org 

To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: [email protected]

If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: [email protected]

This week, I speak with Huw Rothwell. Huw is a 50 state highpoint completer who lives in Connecticut with his family and is originally from the UK in a town called Whitstable in Kent. Huw is a British Army vet who found is way to the US through his work. Huw had some unique opportunities in the mountains and in the outdoors through his school in the UK and the army. I really enjoyed speaking with Huw and I know you’ll love this episode. It’s always great to talk to veterans!

For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org 

To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: [email protected]

If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: [email protected]

This week, I speak with Ralph, his son Rob and daughter Emily, and her husband Hank. Ralph started highpointing with his family 20 years ago when they all lived in Massachusetts. Now with families of their own, Rob and Emily join in on sharing highpointing memories and offering advice on bringing young kids into the outdoors. 
I hope you enjoy my conversation with this family and that it inspires you to pass along the wonderful endeavor of highpointing to the next generation!

You can follow Emily, Hank, and their two kids as they reach highpoints on Instagram @thehighpointingfamily

For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org

 To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers 

If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: [email protected]

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Sutton from Biloxi, Mississippi. Justin serves as the membership chair for the Highpointers Club when he's not busy at his job as a high school principal and taking his family on road trips. I hope you enjoy this week's conversation with Justin as he talks about balancing family, life, the outdoors, and volunteering to serve our favorite club!

If you'd like to contact Justin regarding your membership in the Highpointer's Club, please email him at: [email protected]

For more information on the Highpointer's Club, visit: https://highpointers.org 

To contact the Highpointer's Club Magazine, Apex to Zenith, email: newsletter@highpointers

If you'd like to contact Lauren about coming on as a guest, please email: [email protected]

Episode 36- Lucy Westlake: Youngest American Female to Summit Everest and 50 State Highpoints

In this week's episode, I speak with Lucy Westlake-the youngest American female to summit Mount Everest and the youngest female to summit all 50 state highpoints. Lucy is an
extraordinary young woman who is also a dedicated college athlete and works
closely with the charity WaterStep to bring clean drinking water to villages in
Uganda. Join me as I speak
to Lucy about her goal to do the 'Explorer's Grand Slam', her recent K2
expedition, Mt. Everest, and of course, her favorite state highpoints! 

Lucy’s Wesbite: https://lucyclimbs.com/

Lucy’s Instagram: @whatsnextlucy

Podcast Email: [email protected]

Led by Army Veteran and 2014 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Nick Watson, Veterans Expeditions (VetEx) is a non profit organization that uses the outdoors to enhance the lives of our nation’s veterans. VetEx Field Director Nathan Perrault and Pacific Northwest Team Lead Colton Ducken join me this week to speak about their experiences leading expeditions with VetEx and how they got involved after their time in the military. 

If you are a veteran of active duty service member and would like to get involved with Veterans Expeditions, visit: https://www.vetexpeditions.com/

You can also follow them on Instagram @veterans_expeditions