Podcasts about Adirondack Mountains

Today I have a long awaited interview with my bud Chris Steed. Chris is a terrific angler and it was a pleasure to have him on the podcast. Honestly, this is just a fun listen of two guys talking about fly fishing. Chris fishes all over the northeast and just last year I had the pleasure of fishing with him for a bit in the Adirondack Mountains. He constantly sends me pics of him fishing in his home state of Massachusetts. He also is beginning to venture into New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. I hope you enjoy it. JP

Tonight I share  five extraordinary encounters with unexplained forest beings across five decades and thousands of miles of American wilderness, told by witnesses who never met yet describe remarkably similar experiences.Olympic Peninsula, Washington - 1968 & 1973 A fire lookout witnesses a massive bipedal creature investigating a log in the remote Olympics. The witness describes intelligence in the being's eyes and the sensation of being observed. Years later, while hunting, he encounters multiple creatures communicating through wood knocks and territory marking with strategically broken trees.Adirondack Mountains, New York - 1976 & 1988 A biology graduate student conducting acid rain research experiences terrifying vocalizations and heavy bipedal footsteps circling her camp. Twelve years later, while camping with her husband, they both witness the same wood-knocking communication and glimpse a large, hair-covered figure—validating her earlier encounter and challenging her scientific understanding.Ozark Mountains, Arkansas - 1985 & 1997 An experienced hunter describes a creature methodically untying a rope supporting their game—showing dexterity and problem-solving unlike any known wildlife. Despite having a clear shot, he chooses not to fire after recognizing intelligence in the creature's eyes. His second encounter while hunting with his teenage son reveals territorial behavior through wood knocks and stone throwing.Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina - 2002 & 2005 A pastor on a solitary retreat encounters unusual branch arrangements and "offerings." He describes the creatures' apparent response to prayer, adding a spiritual dimension to the encounter. Years later, with his young nephew, they witness coordinated movement around their camp and discover a precisely arranged pile of pinecones topped with a wild strawberry.Humboldt County, California - 2019 & 2022 A wildlife biologist in California's redwood forests provides our most technical account, describing coordinated group behavior, tool use, and possible communication attempts. Her scientific training allows detailed analysis of vocalizations with infrasonic components and footprints suggesting creatures weighing 600-700 pounds moving with bipedal locomotion unlike any known mammal. What makes these accounts compelling is the consistent behavioral patterns described by witnesses separated by thousands of miles and decades: the same wood knocking communication, branch breaking patterns, gift exchanges, and sense of being observed by something intelligent yet non-human.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

Today we're welcoming Laura, a high school principal and passionate cabin owner in the Adirondack Mountains, who brings a uniquely educational perspective to the cabin ownership experience. From her beginnings as a home design blogger to managing two cabins while balancing a demanding career in education, Laura shares valuable insights on finding escape and renewal in mountain retreats.We'll explore how she transformed a "630 square foot ski chalet box" into a cozy getaway, navigated the unexpected shift when COVID hit just months after her purchase, and eventually expanded to a second A-frame cabin down the street. Laura opens up about the challenges and joys of maintaining properties that are "indoor-outdoor experiences" designed to push people into nature.Whether you're curious about the financial realities of cabin investment, the intersection of education and hospitality, or how cabin ownership can become part of your legacy planning, this conversation offers both practical wisdom and honest reflection. We'll dive into everything from the evolution of cabin culture on social media to finding the right collaborators for your property, and why thinking of your cabin as an extension of your creativity might be the most rewarding approach.INSTAGRAM@juniperhillcabin@cozyrockcabin@cozycampsebec@cozycabinbooneBOOKING SITESJuniper Hill Cabin: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39966287?s=67&shared_item_type=1&sharer_id=234621258&virality_entry_point=1&source_impression_id=p3_1617653491_t4Q7DPNMrHCxr0bbJuniper Hill Aframe: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52171966?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=2afa8d6a-3d73-4d84-b409-30d4d175ab21&source_impression_id=p3_1744763229_P3kgZPDY2DoWLg43Cozy Rock Cabin: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311027Cozy Cabin Boone: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311026Cozy Camp Sebec: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311051Cozy Rock Website: http://www.staycozycabin.comBook a Cabin Consultation Here:  http://www.staycozycabin.com

Could Bigfoot be roaming the vast wilderness of Adirondack Park? In this episode, we dive into chilling Bigfoot sightings near Lake Placid, Essex County, New York in the Adirondack Mountains, one of the most mysterious regions for Sasquatch activity.

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by sharing highlights from their recent trip to Memphis, Tennessee, along with a nostalgic dive into Kyle's father's old reloading equipment. They reminisce about growing up in rural Texas during the late '80s, where one of their favorite pastimes was reloading rifle ammunition—a much more affordable alternative to store-bought ammo. From there, things take a turn for the bizarre as they delve into a series of chilling and mysterious encounters. First, a first-time hunter has the fright of his life when a Bigfoot allegedly steals his phone. Then, an avid outdoorsman spots what appears to be a real-life hyena in the Adirondack Mountains. In another report, a witness sees not one, but three upright-walking dogmen with eerily human-like hands moving through the trees. It doesn't stop there—someone in West Texas mistakes a werewolf for a cow, a seasoned trail rider believes the Fae are playing tricks on her and her horses, and three individuals visiting a cemetery in San Jose are shocked by a creature resembling a Gargoyle. Could it have been feeding on their energy? All this and more on this strange and fascinating installment of Expanded Perspectives. Sponsors: IQBAR: To get your twenty percent off, text EXPANDED to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctor's appointments. Go to zocdoc.com/expanded and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

This week Sarcastro, Fatty, and Banky discuss Fatty's recent trip to the Adirondack Mountains which kicks off a discussion of places each of them would like to live and defintely some places they wouldn't for a variety of reasons.   Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (Androzguitar).

Narrated by Tom Both, Commander of the American Legion Post 1312 and veteran of the Korean War, the stories collected in this episodes are the memories of and about the soldiers who have come from the Town of Keene. The stories told here reflect the hardship of training and the tragedy of war, but also show the resilience of those in our armed forces, the strange and amazing coincidences which can occur, and most importantly, the humanity of people in uniform.This Veterans in Keene podcast is from Adirondack Community: Capturing, Retaining, and Communicating the Stories of Who We Are, a multi-year local history project that collects and organizes audio stories and related photographs from Town of Keene community members using the OurStoryBridge methodology. Visit us at myadirondackstory.org to hear about the rich social and cultural history of our community located in New York State's Adirondack Mountains.Musical interludes have been provided by Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper.

In this episode, Lisa Fazio joins The Modern Witches Podcast to share the purpose and power behind Italian American folk healing. Drawing from their forthcoming book, Della Medicina, Lisa explores the ancestral roots of this tradition, its spiritual and practical applications, and how modern practitioners can reclaim and honor these sacred healing arts. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection to lineage or explore folk magic as a path of empowerment, this conversation offers wisdom and inspiration for your journey.Lisa Fazio is the founder of “The Root Circle,” an educational center with a mission to revitalize and promote plants and plant medicine as an integral component of healthy human community. Her principal training is in Traditional Western Herbalism, Western Astrology, and the folk ways of her Italian immigrant family. She has also learned directly from observation and interaction with place, landscape, and the seasonal cycles as well as informal mentorship with elders where she learned tracking, foraging, gardening, and small-scale sustainable farming. Her work is primarily grounded in an animistic view of nature and reality and emphasizes direct encounters with plants, the ecosystem, the ancestors, and the divine. She has an academic background in Psychology and Ethnobotany as well as years of study and practice in the traditions of Trika Shaivism, Folk Catholicism, Witchcraft, and Plant Spirit Medicine. She lives in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains where she has raised 4 children, is an herbal practitioner, social justice and ecological activist, organizer and engaged member of her community working to connect people with the magic of plants, nature, and their own innate healing potential. KNOW MORE ABOUT LIZA AND HER WORK:ORDER HER BOOK: https://www.innertraditions.com/della-medicinaSUBSTACK: https://lisafazio.substack.comWEBSITE: therootcircle.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therootcircle/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFWOX8tX7uQb2-ohfEjfO7g?view_as=subscriber✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week I'm back with an Adirondacks Pioneer episode about the one and only, William H.H. Murray, better known as Adirondack Murray. Adirondack Murray played a massive role in shaping the Adirondacks as we know them today. His 1869 book, Adventures in the Wilderness, inspired a wave of tourism, introducing city dwellers to the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. But his influence wasn't without controversy—many who followed his words were unprepared for the harsh realities of the wild, earning them the nickname "Murray's Fools."In this episode, we dive into:✅ Murray's role in popularizing the Adirondacks✅ The tourism boom and backlash of the 1870s✅ How his legacy still impacts outdoor culture todayJoin the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE 6 week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house. Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program HEREOrder my new book "The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to the High Peaks" HERELooking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail? Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program, SEEK TO DO MORE atwww.seektodomore.com Visit my other websites:www.46OUTDOORS.comwww.46OF46.comFollow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Order my latest bookAdirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue LineOrder LinksAmazon LinkBarnes & Nobles LinkIndieBound Link

Nate travels to Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown for an interview with mountain athlete, Bethany (Garretson) Adams. She is a Cherry Valley-Springfield alumna who has become well known for her hiking adventures in the Adirondack Mountains and beyond. Bethany is a 46er and has over 100 FKTs to her name. Nate is joined by special co-host and hiking enthusiast, Rich Turnbull, for this episode.

After last week's camping trip to Good Luck Lake, I thought I'd take a look at some UFO sightings near other lakes in the Adirondack Mountains! While I think most people camping or hiking in the woods focus on Bigfoot, we always have to remember to look up, especially at the nighttime sky, as it's much clearer than most other parts of the country. I also take a look at some encounters with UFOs in St. Johnsville and Tribes Hill, New York! The Adirondacks may be best known for Bigfoot sightings and ghost stories, but there's plenty of UFO sightings there as well! #ufos #ufosightings #adirondacks #adirondackmountains 6:05 - Two objects seen at Raquette Lake 10:32 - Cigar-shaped craft at North Lake (Atwell) 16:11 - Orange Orb at Speculator/Lake Pleasant 19:17 - Flashing lights over Caroga Lake 23:29 - Bright orange UFO at Pecks Lake 26:36 - Black triangle UFO in St. Johnsville 30:33 - Long string of lights in Tribes Hill Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: https://www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com Merch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.com Paranormal Campfire Chat with Josh Diaz: Bigfoot Encounter at Good Luck Lake & More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRlETUU-1Ac&t=350s Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind with Andrew Radziewicz | Episode 98: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGbfmjRyh2I&t=3309s UFO Encounter in the Mohawk Valley, New York: A Listener's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRnASwJbzxk&t=901s The Purple UFO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y9XWpeS7fM&list=PLNvcUb_Ry1wnug6fING2JCpRuWJY75p-m&index=3&t=25s Strange Footprints in the Snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMFm-_LwE_s&list=PLNvcUb_Ry1wnug6fING2JCpRuWJY75p-m&index=5&t=5s Black Triangle UFO Over Brooklyn | Episode 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNgQ0G1xS4U&t=4s Adirondack Camping - Cedar River Flow August 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYKGU8wpxpY NUFORC: https://nuforc.org/ Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

My buddy Josh Diaz is back on the show! And this week we are on location, camping deep in the Adirondack Park to record this episode! Josh had someone tell him of a possible Bigfoot encounter he had at Good Luck Lake, so we figured we would camp there too and see what we could find! We always have really cool campfire chats on our trips, and this one is no different. We talk about Bigfoot, the Mandela effect, the psychology and possible trauma of witnessing something that's not supposed to exist, the idea of basic belief, and we hear some weird things as we record. This was an awesome autumn camping trip into the Ferris Lake Wild Forest area of the Adirondack Mountains, where we met cool hikers, explored some spooky forested areas, and had beautiful views of the moon and stars over the lake at night. Grab a beer or a cup of coffee and sit by the fire with us as we talk about all things strange and spooky! #bigfoot #goodlucklake #adirondacks #camping Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: https://www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com Merch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.com Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

pWotD Episode 2750: Elise Stefanik Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 323,020 views on Monday, 11 November 2024 our article of the day is Elise Stefanik.Elise Marie Stefanik ( stə-FAH-nick; born July 2, 1984) is an American politician serving as the U. S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district. As chair of the House Republican Conference since 2021, she is the fourth-ranking House Republican. Stefanik's district covers most of the North Country and the Adirondack Mountains, some of the outer suburbs of Utica and the Capital District in New York. In addition to being the first woman to occupy her House seat, Stefanik was 30 when first elected to the House in 2014, making her the youngest woman elected to Congress at the time.Initially elected as a moderate conservative, Stefanik has moved considerably towards the right, as she aligned herself with the then-President Donald Trump. She strongly opposed the first impeachment of Trump in 2019 amid the Trump–Ukraine scandal and backed Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election, objecting to Pennsylvania's electoral votes after Trump supporters were involved in the 2021 United States Capitol attack. As the U. S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack began to investigate, Stefanik claimed that Speaker Nancy Pelosi was responsible for the attack. Stefanik was elected chair of the House Republican Conference in May 2021 after incumbent Liz Cheney was removed due to her opposition to President Trump.Stefanik gained national attention in December 2023 for her intense questioning of university presidents during a widely televised U. S. congressional hearing on antisemitism. Stefanik's questioning contributed to the resignation of Liz Magill, the president of the University of Pennsylvania.In November 2024, CNN reported that Trump had offered Stefanik the position of United States ambassador to the United Nations.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:32 UTC on Tuesday, 12 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Elise Stefanik on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

What if common worship practices are elevating our anxiety rather than centering us in the peace of God? In this conversation, J. Michael Jordan joins the show to talk about the intersection of faith and mental health, particularly in relation to anxiety. He explores the historical context of the anxiety-relief repentance model in revivalist movements and its impact on worship practices. He emphasizes the need for a more holistic and sustainable approach to faith that goes beyond the cycle of anxiety, repentance, and relief. Jordan emphasizes the importance of a guiding story outside of our own experiences and the value of ritual in worship. He also discusses practical aspects of worship, such as lighting and technology, and how they can either draw us deeper into the worship experience or distract us from it. Rev. Dr. Michael Jordan (PhD, Drew University) is professor of theology at Houghton University. From 2002-2009, he was the pastor of Exton Community Baptist Church in Exton, PA. From 2013-2024, he served as Dean of the Chapel at Houghton before moving over to teach full-time this fall.  Over the summer, he is the staff chaplain at Camp-of-the-Woods, a Christian camp in the Adirondack Mountains. Mike's wife Jill is a mathematician who also teaches at Houghton; they live just off campus and together are raising their five children: Grace, Jack, Lucy, Gabriel, and Anne. In his spare time, Mike enjoys singing, crossword puzzles and distance running and is a rabid fan of Philadelphia professional and college sports. Facebook @RevDrMichaelJordan michael.jordan@houghton.edu theothermichaeljordan.substack.com   Episodes Referenced: Andrew Root: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-himxq-13e0aa9   Presenting Sponsor: Phillips Seminary Join conversations that expose you to new ideas, deepen your commitment and give insights to how we can minister in a changing world.  Supporting Sponsors: Restore Clergy If you are clergy in need of tailored, professional support to help you manage the demands of ministry, Restore Clergy is for you! Future Christian Team: Loren Richmond Jr. – Host & Executive Producer Martha Tatarnic – Guest Host / Co-Host Paul Romig–Leavitt – Associate Producer Dennis Sanders – Producer Alexander Lang - Production Assistant

Show Notes:Taylor's Links:Tangent Climbing website: tangentclimbing.comTaylor's IG: @tay_fragTangent's IG: @tangent_climbingEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday and welcome back to another great episode. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas and our guest today is Taylor Fragomeni.Taylor started climbing in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate NY in May of 2011 and moved to SW Montana shortly after. She has 12 years of competitive and commercial routesetting experience and a decade of instructing/guiding/coaching experience. Taylor often works with coaches, routesetters, and guides to streamline their training plans to balance the physical demands of work and play that allows sustainable long term progress. Her coaching style is highly collaborative. She sees herself as a supporter and educator who empowers each individual to become an expert on their own athletic journey.Taylor was my movement coach and helped me to write my own training plans. It is always fun to chat about climbing with Taylor. In this episode we focused on principles of how to train for your climbing goal while you have a physical demanding job. We also talked about how to help intermediate climbers get better with their movements and keep climbing fun. People who are interested in Taylor's service can visit her business website: Tangent Climbing or get in contact with her via social media. Links to those resources are in the “Taylor's Links” in Show Notes.Things We Talked about:Help people to train when they have physically demanding jobsBeing flexible and howPrioritize rest and make high quality sessionsListen to your brain but sometimes not listen to your brainAt the end of the day, it's a giant experiment on yourselfFind the minimum effective doseIt's okay to have fluctuationsPatience, patience, patienceGoal settingLoad managementGrade of a route and its RIC scaleTake notes and keep a journalMake small changes to build solid foundationMovement coachingHow to transfer indoor gain to outdoorWhat does Taylor do?

The Adirondack Mountains are home to a remarkable diversity of plant species. Situated in northern New York, these mountains are harsh enough that they foster a thriving alpine community. Despite their ability to handle some of the worst weather conditions, alpine plants can be quite sensitive to human traffic. With more and more people flocking to these mountains every year, concern was growing that the alpine ecosystem was going to be trampled right off the mountain tops. Luckily the Summit Steward Program was put into place to protect and hopefully restore some of what has been lost. We revisit a conversation with Kayla White to learn about this vital program aimed at protecting the alpine flora of the ADKs. This episode was produced in part by Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

Referring back to his article, Fundamentals Of Retirement: Is the Summit “Good Enough?”, Jesse uses an experience hiking in the Adirondack Mountains as a metaphor to explore retirement preparedness. He recounts how being poorly equipped for a challenging hike can mirror the pitfalls of entering retirement without thorough planning - you might reach the summit, but the journey and destination may not be as enjoyable. Sharing the example of a couple, John and Eva, who are on the brink of retirement with substantial assets and a solid financial plan, Jesse raises critical questions about their investment strategy, withdrawal plans, and tax considerations, suggesting that while they are well-positioned, their retirement journey could be smoother with additional preparation. For today's interview, Jesse is joined by Rob Berger. Rob is a contributing editor for Forbes Advisor, host of the Financial Freedom Show, and author of “Retire Before Mom and Dad: The Simple Numbers Behind A Lifetime of Financial Freedom”. He founded Doughroller.net in 2007, a popular personal finance blog that attracted millions of visitors. With a background as a litigation attorney, Rob is now a prominent voice in retirement planning, providing valuable education through his YouTube channel and other platforms. If you're looking for quality retirement finance tips, no matter where you are on your journey, this is a great episode for you!   Key Takeaways: • Preparing for retirement allows you to enjoy the journey and the destination (just like hiking!). • Learn about key aspects of retirement planning, such as investment strategy, withdrawal plans, and tax considerations, and the need for comprehensive preparation. • What is the “Retirement Income Death Spiral”? And how can we avoid it? • How does inflation and stock market conditions really affect your retirement savings? • How to take a conservative approach to Social Security and still have cautious optimism about the future. • Why you should not focus on individual stocks when planning for retirement!   Key Timestamps: (02:10) Jesse's Monologue: Retirement Planning Fundamentals (05:47) John and Eva's Retirement Scenario (13:09) Interview with Rob Berger (14:00) Understanding the Retirement Income Death Spiral (15:55) Inflation and Retirement Planning (23:40) Social Security Concerns and Assumptions (25:48) The Future of Social Security and Political Solutions (27:24) The Importance of Diversified Income in Retirement (29:26) The Role of Cash and Bonds in Retirement Portfolios (34:21) The Emotional Side of Market Volatility (39:26) Common Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them   Key Topics Discussed: The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Rochester New York, financial planner, financial advisor, wealth management, retirement planning, tax planning, personal finance, Rob Berger, Retire Before Mom and Dad, Social Security, retirement account mistakes   Mentions: Website: https://robberger.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rob_berger  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bergerra/  Mentions:  https://bestinterest.blog/reaching-the-summit-retirement/  Retire Before Mom and Dad: The Simple Numbers Behind A Lifetime of Financial Freedom How Much Cash Should You Hold In Retirement?   Should Cash Replace Bonds in a Portfolio? How to Avoid the Retirement Income Death Spiral?    More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at bestinterest.blog Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog   The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.  

This Spring, 11th graders at Keene Central School told brief stories about life in and around the Town of Keene. The selected stories take place across the world and have centralizing themes of travel, family, animals, and misadventure. A special note about this podcast is that many of these students recorded stories when they were 8th graders back in 2021. They were the first students to record what is now the annual 8th grade story podcast. This 11th grade story project is part of Adirondack Community: Capturing, Retaining, and Communicating the Stories of Who We Are, a multi-year local history project that collects and organizes audio stories and related photographs from Town of Keene community members. Visit us at myadirondackstory.org to hear about the rich social and cultural history of our community located in New York State's Adirondack Mountains. Musical interludes have been provided by Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper. Music Interludes © 2022 Martha Gallagher. All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating history of neurasthenia, a diagnosis that gripped the urban middle and upper classes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Coined by American neurologist George Miller Beard, neurasthenia was seen as a byproduct of modern life, particularly affecting "brain workers" who were overwhelmed by the demands of urbanization and industrialization. We'll explore how this condition, characterized by chronic fatigue, anxiety, and nervous exhaustion, became a symbol of the anxieties of a rapidly changing society. We'll also discuss the popular "nature cure" prescribed by physicians of the time, which led to a significant cultural shift as city dwellers sought refuge in the countryside. The Adirondack Mountains in New York emerged as a prime destination, where the affluent built summer retreats to escape the chaos of urban life. These retreats became sanctuaries for those seeking to restore their health and balance through the therapeutic powers of nature. Finally, we'll examine the lasting impact of this period on American culture, including the role of the Adirondacks in the conservation movement and the enduring belief in the healing power of nature. Join us as we uncover how the fear of neurasthenia drove a generation to reconnect with the natural world, leaving a legacy that continues to influence our relationship with nature today.

"The Man of Stone" is a short story written by H. P. Lovecraft and Hazel Heald. Published in the October 1932 issue of Wonder Stories, it tells of two friends who go in search of several peculiarly life-like stone statues in the remote Adirondack Mountains of New York. 

This week I sit down for a Summit Session with host of Jester Section Hiker Podcast, Julie "Jester" Gayheart to discuss her recent adventures here in the Adirondack Mountains. Julie is currently working on completing her second full lap of the Appalachian Trail (yes, her second lap) and made a pit stop here in the ADK to experience these mountains she's heard so much about. In the episode we hear all about her first impression of the ADK, as well as get into her own recent transformation following foot surgery and weight gain, and the work she put in to overcome those challenges to get back to the place she loves most- the trail.Inspirational doesn't do her story justice!Follow Julie "Jester" onlline@jestersectionhiker on Instagram or Julie Gayheart on YouTubeVisit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.comFollow on Instagram & Facebook@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you mountain-ready so your Adirondack hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!Order my new bookAdirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue LineOrder LinksAmazon LinkBarnes & Nobles LinkIndieBound LinkVisit 46outdoors.com to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the Adirondack outdoor community in new and innovative ways.

Jim and A.M. Hickman trade stories about the pleasures and tribulations of hitchhiking. They discuss Andy & his wife's recent hitchhiking honeymoon, how he started hitchhiking as a teenager, growing up in Utica, New York, the Adirondacks, multi-generational itchy-foot syndrome, "hobo college," Jim's earliest hitchhiking experience, hitchhiking on the East Coast, crazy happenings, fertilized chicken eggs, a four-year-old driver, psychoactive chemicals, a shift against hitchhiking in the Eighties, post-Covid leeriness, the decline in hitchhiking, finding odd jobs, the low cost of living on the road, Mormon country, ultra-light gear, the diversity of America's traveling homeless, sleeping in a Honda Civic on a freight train, rescuing a fourteen-year-old hitchhiker in Eureka, California, and much more. Episode Transcript Hickman's Hinterlands (Substack) A.M. Hickman is an itinerant geographer from the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. He writes on Substack at Hickman's Hinterlands.

In this episode of Complicated Conversations we chat with Liz Moore, the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Long Bright River, which was a Good Morning America Book Club pick and one of Barack Obama's favorite books of 2020. Her beautiful and complex new novel, The God Of The Woods, follows a wealthy American family who build an estate in the Adirondack Mountains. Their daughter, Barbara, goes missing from the summer camp they built, and the mystery of her disappearance is intertwined with the disappearance of their son years earlier.  We chat with Liz about the ambitious structure of the novel, which is told from multiple perspectives and written in dual timelines; her exploration of the themes of self-reliance, power dynamics, gender, class, and duality in the novel; the use of words with multiple meanings; the interconnectedness of characters and the power of belief; her process of finding the title; and, of course, her very fitting astrological sign.   The God Of The Woods is out now and you should believe all the hype! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the fourth year in a row, 8th graders at Keene Central School told brief stories about growing up in the Town of Keene. Themes that encompass this year's stories are appreciation of family, community, and the outdoors.  This 8th grade story project is part of Adirondack Community: Capturing, Retaining, and Communicating the Stories of Who We Are, a multi-year local history project that collects and organizes audio stories and related photographs from Town of Keene community members. Visit us at myadirondackstory.org to hear about the rich social and cultural history of our community located in New York State's Adirondack Mountains. Musical interludes have been provided by Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper. Music Interludes © 2022 Martha Gallagher. All Rights Reserved.

It's our 100th episode! And our very special guest this week is Brian Gosselin, who famously had a fascinating encounter with Bigfoot on Abair Road in Whitehall, New York! Located right on the southwestern part of Adirondack Park and the Adirondack Mountains, Whitehall is now famous for its Bigfoot sightings. But it wasn't always so. Brian tells us all about his first-hand account of his Bigfoot encounter in 1976 on Abair Road that put Whitehall on the map and made people rethink what they knew about Bigfoot and its territory. Brian also shares other sasquatch sightings he's investigated in and around the Adirondacks! We also discuss UFOs, road crossings, footprints, the possible paranormal aspects of Bigfoot, hoaxers and fake Bigfoot TV shows, and we even discuss Gettysburg! You don't want to miss this supersized episode with one of my favorite Bigfoot experiencers ever! #bigfoot #adirondacks #whitehall #abairroad Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com Merch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.com Abair Road: The True Story by Brian Gosselin & Sue Gosselin Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

Anxiety is rampant. It's everywhere. Does the way we worship enhance our collective anxiety? In this episode, Michael Jordan and I have a conversation exploring how Christian worship practices can both help and hinder people experiencing anxiety and mental health struggles. Michael discusses the history of evangelical worship traditions and how they have sometimes relied on heightening anxiety to bring people to repentance. However, Jesus modeled a different approach of meeting and accepting people in the midst of their struggles. We talk how liturgy, music, and use of technology in worship can help people relate their inner experiences to God's bigger salvation story. Practical steps like talking to mental health professionals and auditing current practices to be more inclusive of those with anxiety are offered as suggestions. How can churches intentionally support mental health through worship in a way that looks more like Jesus' compassionate example? Join us as we explore the intersection of worship and anxiety. Rev. Dr. Michael Jordan (PhD, Drew University) is an ordained Wesleyan pastor with twenty years of ministry experience in From 2002-2009, he was the pastor of Exton Community Baptist Church in Exton, PA, and has also served on the pastoral staff of his current church, Houghton Wesleyan. Over the summer, he is the staff chaplain at Camp-of-the-Woods, a Christian camp in the Adirondack Mountains. Mike's wife Jill is a mathematician who also teaches at Houghton; they live just off campus and together are raising their five children: Grace, Jack, Lucy, Gabriel, and Anne. In his spare time, Mike enjoys singing, crossword puzzles and distance running and is a rabid fan of Philadelphia professional and college sports.Michael's Book:Worship in an Age of AnxietyMichael's Recommendation:What Are Christians For? by Jake MeaderWomen, Work & Calling by Joana MeyerJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

It often feels like there's only bad news being reported these days. It's easy to feel that way but, if you dig a little deeper, you can find reports of hopeful things that are happening. Laura Sitterly is a climate reporter that you can trust to find the silver lining in her stories. We talk about three recent articles she's written- one about a youth climate summit in Upstate New York, another about the downfalls (yet easy solutions) of our evolution towards a clean energy future, and, lastly, about a novel new way to help bees. Dive into some good news today!HighlightsHow are schools "filling in the gap" in terms of climate change education when they don't have it integrated into their curriculum.How can we evolve into a clean energy future without putting biodiversity at risk?How can you help bees with your cell phone?What YOU Can DoEncourage your local BOCES, community college, or school district to host a Youth Climate Summit. You can find a toolkit here.Download the iNaturalist app to be able to become a citizen scientist with the snap of a picture.If there are wind turbines in your area, petition the town to mandate blade speed reductions during peak migration times. ResourcesLinks to Laura's Articles:Addressing the gap, the demand for climate education in New York K-12 schools Coping with the green-green dilemma: how can we pursue renewable development without wrecking further havoc to the ecological landscape and wildlife habitats?No More No Mow May: how smartphones are helping a region in Upstate NY save the beesLaura is a Climate Reporter who covers midcoastal Maine and, previously, a Breaking News Reporter for the USA Today New York State team. Her lifelong love of the outdoors was sparked by a childhood spent paddling the lakes and rivers of New York State's Adirondack Mountains. She earned a bachelor's degree at Auburn University and graduate degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She spends most of her free time cross-country skiing or swimming in the sea, depending on the season. Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility. Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that! What difference for the world are you going to make today?

My guest tonight is Richard from New York and he is here to talk about his experiences in the Adirondack Mountains with his son Kyle, as well as his sighting and other experiences on our expedition to Radium BC last October. Listen To That Bigfoot PodcastGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 PublishingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

New York's Adirondack Mountains are a precious resource, and within them is the High Peaks wilderness area. This week, Grant Reeher talks with writer and photographer Jonathan Zaharek, who has written a new guidebook on the High Peaks, called "Hiking the Adirondack 46 High Peaks: A Guide to the Region's High Peaks."

We headed north to Paradox Brewery for this episode to speak with OM Devon and Owner Paul. It was a beautiful mid-April day as we started our short trip up the northbound side of 87. The conditions made this trip extra special because as we stepped out of our truck and walked up to the front door, we were surrounded by the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains.

Tonight's guest has lived in the Adirondack Mountains her entire life. She and her husband live in an incredibly remote, small, valley that's surrounded, on all 4 sides, by state land and mountains. If you were looking to have a Bigfoot encounter, it would be the perfect place to go. Tonight's guest had an encounter with a Sasquatch, but she never wanted to have an encounter with one, especially the kind of encounter she had. If you've had a Bigfoot sighting and would like to be a guest, on the show, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and let us know. We'd love to hear from you.  Premium memberships are now available! If you'd like to be able to listen to the show without ads and have full access to premium content, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com to find out how to become a premium member.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own My Bigfoot Sighting t-shirt, sweatshirt, or tank top, please visit the My Bigfoot Sighting Show Store Page, by going to...https://dogman-encounters.myshopify.com/collections/mens-my-bigfoot-sighting-collectionShow's theme song, "Banjo Music," courtesy Nathan BrumleyI produce 3 other podcasts that are available for listening on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, already, here are links to them…  Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio https://www.spreaker.com/show/bigfoot-eyewitness-radio_1  Dogman Encounters https://www.spreaker.com/show/dogman-encounters-radio_2  My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience  Thanks for listening!

In this short episode recorded during his practice ski run in the Adirondack Mountains, Randy takes a moment to reflect on his new dream chase: skiing again on the professional circuit.   Watch "Living on Purpose" on YouTube HERE. Email sponsorships@podcastroom.co for advertisement opportunities.    Check out more of Randy Detrick - Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery Randy Detrick Speaking and Presentation   Message from Randy Detrick: "Thank you for listening! We hope you leave inspired and motivated. If we've added value to your lives, please share with a friend and subscribe to receive updates when a new episode is released! Thank you for sharing and spreading my mission in life! Add value to people's lives."

This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about the Winter, Adirondacks, & the World Ending...  HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT?► www.Reddit.com/r/LetsReadOfficial FOLLOW ME ON - ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/letsreadofficial ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letsread.official/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/LetsRead ♫ Background Music & Audio Remastering: INEKT https://www.instagram.com/_inekt/

A combination of the warming climate and the phenomenon of lake browning are making the bottom of most lakes in New York’s Adirondack Mountains unlivable for cold water fish – such as trout, salmon, and whitefish – in the summer. Lake browning occurs when dissolved organic matter from forests turns the water tea-brown.  Browning is […]

Cathy is a lodge proprietor of Lake Clear Lodge in the Adirondack Mountains of NY State as well as a frequency activator surrounding her intense knowledge of food, the cosmic kitchen, and nutritional energtics. We talk about digestible bread (sourdough), fermentation, fizzy probiotic sodas, fascia and how your voice print can outline your body's food needs. Ah, and still there is so much more. She concludes the show by focusing on two amazing things to do with water as we also discuss the memory and consciousness of that all-important element. Yep, that's the "Just Be Practice."References:Weston A. Price Foundationhttps://www.westonaprice.orgConnect with Cathy Hohmeyer:Lake Clear Lodge in NY State: https://www.lakeclearlodge.comHer website: https://www.nourishing9d.cs**Host Eden Koz is a psychological empath (she feels, articulates and moves your pain/joy/blocks/etc), intuitive, medium, meditation master & dimensional as well as a galactic healer. She does remote & face-to-face sessions with individuals as well as groups.Contact info for Eden Koz / Just Be®, LLC:Insta, FB, FB (Just Be), LinkedIn, TruthSocial, (see the podcast also on) BitChute, Rumble, YouTube, Odysee, Grassroots Warrior Network The Just Be~Spiritual BOOM Podcast can be found on the audio directories: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, ...

In this episode, we chat with Ryan Wichlens, one of the many behind Trails Magazine. Growing up around New York's Adirondack Mountains, he started as Backpacker Magazine's go-to Northeast expert during college before becoming a full-time freelance journalist in Colorado. When the end of Backpacker magazine's print era came in 2022, Ryan stepped in to fill the void with Trails Magazine. Aiming to create a print magazine tailored for backpackers but with improvements, it distinguishes itself with quality, thoughtful design, captivating large-format photography, and an emphasis on aesthetics. Unlike the ad-heavy model of many magazines, Trails relies on subscribers to sustain itself, fostering a community dedicated to the backpacking experience. If you've ever wanted to know why you should never be afraid to shoot your shot, or what it takes to build something entirely on passion, then this one's for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.  Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcast Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $34,770 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 184 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

Happy holidays from all of us at Serial Killers! We will be back with a new episode in January. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy one of our best episodes of the year. After Robert Garrow committed his first murder, he retreated to Adirondack Park to hide in the wilderness. But the peaceful atmosphere of the woods only agitated him more, leading him to go on a gruesome murder spree in the Adirondack Mountains. And even after being caught, he still planned to continue killing. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast and Tiktok @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Short Stories Of William Henry Harrison Murray by William Henry Harrison Murray audiobook. Murray (1840-1904) was a sometime clergyman, journalist, and purveyor of the outdoor life. His books did much to popularize the virtues of outdoor experience, especially in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Here are stories, some humorous some serious, of the out-of-doors, of love between man and woman, man and horse, man and dog, teacher and acolyte, of wisdom and foolishness. This recording is a selection of his short stories from 'The Busted Ex-Texan And Other Stories' (1889), 'How Deacon Tubman And Parson Whitney Kept New Years And Other Stories' (1888) and 'A Ride With A Mad Horse In A Freight-Car' (1898). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Rhodes is a mountain ultra runner, hiker, Wilderness Education Instructor and NYS Licensed Guide based out of the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. She's currently pursuing a Masters in Conservation Biology with a focus in alpine ecology and also works as an Industrial Hygienist in the semiconductor industry. You can usually find her meandering through the woods, identifying plants, pouring over a topographic map to plan her next adventure or trail running in the mountains. Guest Links- Katlin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rhodes_and_trails/ Katlins site - https://www.lightningandlogic.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.home FKT's - https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/katlin-rhodes Thru HIke of Adirondack Peakshttps://superawesomepeople.com/women-set-record-in-thru-hike-of-the-adirondack-high-peaks/ Suny-Pottsdam Wilderness Education - https://www.potsdam.edu/academics/programs-study/wilderness-education Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Get my favorite mushroom coffee: https://us.olivetreepeople.com/pages/olivemush?referral=StaceyHeiny LeeAnne Ruff is the founder of The Bright Side and business coach and mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide. She has been an expert in the direct sales industry for over 30 years, first as a leader in the field and then with various titles in the corporate offices of some of the most highly regarded companies in the industry. LeeAnne's passion is mentoring individuals to six-or-seven figure success, all thanks to the amazing opportunities that network marketing provides. She has a tell-it-like-it-is approach based on her years of building a business herself. But that's not all; with her incredible story, she inspires crowds to their feet and helps those who listen gain the self-confidence they need to excel in any area of their lives. She is also the mom of four incredible humans and the grandma of six. She lives on a farm in the Adirondack Mountains of New York with her husband of 34 years, Jon. She is in the process of authoring a book and updating her website and blog - leeanneruff.wordpress.com. In the meantime, you can find her on her Facebook page, The Bright Side @brightsidecoaching Shop waterless beauty & olive leaf based internals : us.olivetreepeople.com/?referral=StaceyHeiny Connect with Stacey: Stacey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theherbanfarmacy/ Stacey's Website https://www.theherbanfarmacy.com/ Join Holistic Wellness Society https://www.theherbanfarmacy.com/holistic-wellness-society Join The Herban Farmacy Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1208743509518264 Enroll In Holistic Wellness Society: theherbanfarmacy.com/holistic-wellness-societyPurchase clean cosmetics: eautycounter.com/staceyheinycode CLEANFORALL20 for first time purchaseConnect with Stacey:Stacey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theherbanfarmacy/Stacey's Website https://www.theherbanfarmacy.com/Shop Plant Based Supplementshttps://glnk.io/8j00/staceyCode STACEYHEINYJoin The Herban Farmacy Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1208743509518264

Hacksaw is back at his cabin in the Adirondack Mountains for the Fall Colors. But Hacksaw is also The Franchise and that means he's still bringin' it. How will the Padres resolve the Civil War? Pick ‘em Pal for the MLB Wild Card Series. We also talk Chargers, Raiders, Steelers, Trojans, Aztecs, Flames, Celtics, Blazers, and Ryder Cup. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, October 2, 2023. These are Hacksaw's Headlines:   1)...MONDAY EXIT MEETING DAY PADRES..WHAT HAPPENS? "PADRES--REDEFINE ROLLS"   2)..ANGELS, ARTE MORENO..DECISION DAY COMING “OWNER-GM-MANAGER-ROSTER"   3)..WILDCARD PLAYOFFS ARE NEXT BLUE JAYS-TWINS TEXAS-TAMPA BREWERS-ARIZONA PHILLIES-MARLINS ------------- 4)..NFL WEEKEND-WINNERS & LOSERS MIAMI-BILLS CHARGERS-RAIDERS CHIEFS-JETS DALLAS-PATRIOTS STEELERS-HOUSTON ============================== (HALFTIME-DIXIELINE LUMBER-HOME CENTER STORES) =============================== 5)..COLLEGE FOOTBALL...WHO IS USC?..WHAT IS SAN DIEGO STATE? "USC-SDSU--HEADED FOR TROUBLE" ------------------- 6)..TRAILBLAZERS-ANOTHER BIG TRADE BOSTON GETS BIG 3-TALENT' -------------------- 7)..NHL MOURNS TRAGEDY IN CALGARY “FLAMES CHRIS SNOW PASSES AWAY' ------------------- 8)..RYDER CUP GOLF "BIG PUTTS..BIG BLOWOUT" --------------------   #nfl #chargers #brandonstaley #justinherbert #padres #bobmelvin #ajpreller #dolphins #tua #aztecs #jalenmayden #colorado #coachprime #shedeursanders #raiders #ravens #jrueholiday #damienlillard #trailblazers #bucks #bills #joshallen #airforce #calebwilliams #bradyhoke #rydercup #nba #angels #artemoreno #miketrout #shoheiohtani #bluejays #twins #rangers #rays #brewers #diamondbacks #phillies #marlins #bills #raiders #chiefs #jets #cowboys #patriots #steelers #flames   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090   TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton   INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/  

This week I dive into the life lessons I have learned thanks to the greatest teacher I've ever had, the Adirondack Mountains.The mountains will teach you a lot about yourself and real life if you let them…1. No one can get you to the summit. It's up to you to do the work.2. One foot in front of the other IS the formula. This will never change. Too tired to get back down? Too bad. You still have to walk back whether you want to or not.3. The mountains don't care about you. If you disrespect them you will be put in your place.4. Your bank account, status in life, skin color, age, sex, etc are all irrelevant. The mountains don't care. You will either get to the summit or you won't exactly the same as everyone else.5. Climbing a mountain is hard. But so rewarding when you finally make it to the top. But if you quit easily you'll never experience the top.6. If you turn around because it's “too hard” the mountain doesn't care. It will remain unchanged. The only one who loses is you.7. Every mountain has its place in the storyConnect on Social Media:Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcastFollow James on instagram @jamesappleton46My Website:WWW.46of46.COMPLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS? My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!Available now at www.46of46.com! In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure? I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan! Check out www.46of46.com to book me.Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.com and use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grindhttps://cloudsplittercoffee.com/If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.See you on the trails!

Kate Hanley's discovery of her parent's unique love language set her on a path she never anticipated—writing a book. Yet these beautiful “paper napkin sonnets,” and the story that surrounds them, were too precious and inspiring not to share, as they offer hope for anyone in the throes of caring for someone with dementia. The overwhelming peace she had when she witnessed her mother's love for her seven children overpower dementia encouraged her to write her story. It is her hope that others will believe that their compassion and resilience in caring for someone with dementia will not be forgotten. About Kate Hanley Kate is passionate about the work she does with her own consultancy, Kate Hanley Cominsky Associates, LLC. She is also an adjunct professor with Utica College and Teacher Education Programs. She and her husband live in Old Forge, NY with two dogs and two grown sons who come home as often as possible to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. In this episode, you will be able to: ·     Realize the value of anecdotes related to dementia care, shedding light on love's strength and the hurdles encountered on the journey. ·     Expound on the essence of memory preservation techniques and harnessing the senses in dementia care. ·     Grasp the emotional aspects of caregiving and the importance of forging supportive alliances for mental well-being. ·     Recognize the early warning signs of dementia, distinguishing it from the natural aging process. ·     Acknowledge the efficacy of storytelling and clear-cut communication in enhancing the caregiving experience. After the Podcast Read Kate's AlzAuthors post: Love is Never Forgotten in Breakfast Memories: A Dementia Love Story Purchase Breakfast Memories: A Dementia Love Story Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from books sales. Connect with Kate Hanley Website Facebook   *** About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. We are a WCN Featured Podcast. Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network. Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. Thanks for listening. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store    

The Northeast 115 list is a list of the 115 mountains over 4,000' elevation. The mountains are in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Imagine thru-hiking this entire list in one effort? That's exactly what Will Robison did. An unbelievable feat made up of mountains, trails, and roads as he went from the Catskill Mountains, to the Adirondack Mountains, to the Green Mountains, White Mountains, and the High Peaks of Maine. What an adventure! Hear the whole story now!Part one will take us through what led to this journey and the adventure story starting with the Catskills and completing the Adirondack 46. In part two we will leave the Blue Line of the ADK and get the rest of the story as Will walked to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.One of the most amazing feats I've ever heard. You will not want to miss this special 2-part Summit Session!Connect on Social Media:Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcastFollow James on instagram @jamesappleton46My Website:WWW.46of46.COMPLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS? My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!Available now at www.46of46.com! Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure? I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan! Check out www.46of46.com to book me.Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.com and use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grindhttps://cloudsplittercoffee.com/If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.See you on the trails!

The Northeast 115 list is a list of the 115 mountains over 4,000' elevation. The mountains are in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Imagine thru-hiking this entire list in one effort? That's exactly what Will Robison did. An unbelievable feat made up of mountains, trails, and roads as he went from the Catskill Mountains, to the Adirondack Mountains, to the Green Mountains, White Mountains, and the High Peaks of Maine. What an adventure! Hear the whole story now!Part one will take us through what led to this journey and the adventure story starting with the Catskills and completing the Adirondack 46. In part two we will leave the Blue Line of the ADK and get the rest of the story as Will walked to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.One of the most amazing feats I've ever heard. You will not want to miss this special 2-part Summit Session!Connect on Social Media:Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcastFollow James on instagram @jamesappleton46My Website:WWW.46of46.COMPLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS? My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!Available now at www.46of46.com! Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure? I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan! Check out www.46of46.com to book me.Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.com and use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grindhttps://cloudsplittercoffee.com/If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.See you on the trails!

Throughout the 1930s a fierce competition among several ‘mountain marathoners' was unfolding here in the Adirondack Mountains. In 1932, Bob Marshall set the bar high with the now infamous ‘Bob Marshall Traverse' covering 13 high peaks & Mt Jo. Not to be outdone, on July 29, 1936 Herbert L. Malcolm made the final known contribution to this friendly competition - climbing 12 high peaks, 5 low peaks and ascending 25,552 vertical feet in 24 hours.On August 5, 2023 Katie Rhodes set out to follow in Malcolm's footsteps tackling the Malcolm Traverse and she's going to take us through the feat mountain by mountain.Follow Katie on Instagram @rhodes_and_trailsFind the podcast on social media @46of46podcastFollow James on instagram @jamesappleton46WWW.46of46.COMPLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS? My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!Available now at www.46of46.com! Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure? I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan! Check out www.46of46.com to book me.Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.com and use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grindhttps://cloudsplittercoffee.com/If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.See you on the trails!

In episode 94 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss the importance of proper food storage when hiking and camping in bear country. If you haven't had a chance to listen yet, I recommend going back and tuning into episode 85, where I interview a wildlife biologist specializing in bears from Glacier National Park. He shares some great tips on safely recreating around bears and avoiding an encounter altogether. So, to build on that topic and focus on one of the primary ways bears and humans collide, I was excited to interview Holly Jalenski, the co-founder of Grub Can, about how she and her husband created a bear-safe food canister that's comfortable to carry. You'll hear us chat about what inspired them to design a new bear canister, how they're tested, and if they actually work when a bear gets their hands on them. Holly Jaleski and Jim Corning are a husband and wife backpacking duo. They've both been backpacking all over the US for over 40 years. They created Grubcan out of a desire for a bear-resistant container that fits comfortably inside or outside backpacks and opens easily without tools. Grubcan's are handmade in Flagstaff (and we love visitors!). Holly is the CCO at Grubcan. She is trained in wildlife rehabilitation and is the Director of a rescue ranch. Her parents instilled in her a respect and love for nature from an early age. She has been on the BLM Resource Advisory Council for many years as an advocate for preserving nature for the good of all. She is also a novelist and writes environmental fiction. Jim is an Aeronautical Engineer and has been designing and manufacturing airplane parts out of carbon fiber for 26 years; now, he's used his expertise to transform the bear-resistant container market. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VENMO: ⁠@OutdoorMinimalist⁠ --------------- Grub Can Website: https://tuffystuffy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildiproducts Instagram: @grubcan --------------- Episode Resources IGBC Website: https://igbconline.org/ #85 A Bear Biologist's Tips For Respecting Wildlife and Being Bear Aware Use of an approved canister is mandatory in some national parks and wilderness areas. This list includes: Yosemite National Park (entire backcountry except a few sites where food lockers are in place) Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks (selected areas; food boxes in place in numerous locations) Grand Teton National Park (entire backcountry except where food lockers are in place) Rocky Mountain National Park (all backcountry campsites below treeline) North Cascades National Park (selected areas) Olympic National Park (selected areas) Denali National Park (selected units) Glacier Bay National Park (all treeless areas) Gates of the Arctic National Park (most areas) Inyo National Forest, eastern and central Sierra Nevada, California (selected areas) Eastern High Peaks Wilderness Area, Adirondack Mountains, New York (between April 1 and Nov. 30, all areas)

Road Trip Baby! Lee is vacationing in his cottage in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York near the Canadian border. But that can't stop The Franchise from dropping a new Hacksaw's Headlines podcast episode. We talk Padres, Dodgers, Angels, NBA, Lakers, Clippers, SDSU, NHL, Kings, Ducks, ESPN, and Tennis. Hacksaw is Bleepin' Brilliant! Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, July 6, 2023. These are Hacksaw's Headlines:   1.. PADRES HEAD TO BREAK...TATIS TO ALL STAR GAME? "TATIS/SNELL ALL STAR SNUB--FANS-PLAYERS"   2.. PADRES LEADERS SOUND OFF "SEIDLER/PRELLER NO CHANGES-NO FIRINGS"   3...DODGERS RED CROSS REPORT "DAVE ROBERTS/KERSHAW PITCHING DISASTER"   4.. ANGELS SLIDE BEGINS "OHTANI/TROUT ANGELS =INJURIES" ============== 5.. NBA FREE AGENCY-TRADES IN NEWS “DAMIAN LILLARD/JAMES HARDEN: WHERE DO THEY GO?"   6.. LAKERS-CLIPPERS...1 TEAM DEALS...OTHER WAITS GABE VINCENT CAM REDDISH TAUREAN PRINCE JAXON HAYES AUSTIN REAVES RUI HACHIMURA DANGELO RUSSELL ----------------- RUSSELL WESTBROOK MASON PLUMLEE KJ MARTIN ================ 7.. AZTECS-MOUNTAIN WEST-OPEN WAR? "LAWYER UP--LETTERS" ================= 8.. NHL FREE AGENCY-LA KINGS DEALS “PIERRE-LUC DUBOIS/JOONAS KORPISALO: WIN SOME-LOSE SOME"   9.. ANAHEIM DUCKS...WILD WEEK “ALEX KILLORN/RAD GUDAS: BIG CAP EXPENDITURES" ================= 10.. ESPN-BLOODSHED "26 FIRED"   11.. WIMBLEDON...FIRST WEEK-HONOR HISTORY "CHRIS EVERT-MARTINA NAVRATILOVA OUTPOURING LOVE" =====================   #mlb #padres #fernandotatisjr #blakesnell #bobmelvin #ajpreller #peterseidler #dodgers #angels #daveroberts #claytonkershaw #dustinmay #shoheiohtani #miketrout #anthonyrendon #LAKERS #CLIPPERS #DUCKS #trailblazers #heat #damianlillard #jamesharden #76ers #rockes #russellwestbrook #austinreaves #sandiegostate #mountainwest #pierrelucdubois #joonaskorpisalo #alexkillorn #radgudas #espnnnnnnnn #wimbledo #chrisevert #martinanavratilova   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090   TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton   INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/  

Welcome to episode 385 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast with Pete Ashley from BrandKeep and Charlie Wise from The Mountaineer talking trade shows, what's working, how they facilitate buying, the current state of inventory management, retailer challenges, and some other goodies. Before we get into today's episode, I've got a quick question for you . . . What do you want to hear more and less of in future episodes? Go to ricksaez.com/2023survey and tell me the topic you want me to cover or the guest you want to hear on the show or hit the link in the show notes I'd love your input, Thank you, now let's get to the episode. 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Everything's more expected. But we'll be there for a full slate of vendor meetings, business meetings, and line showings. It's going to look and feel a lot like it did pre-pandemic. And Pete, you're representing BrandKeep, obviously, give everybody a little background on BrandKeep. BrandKeep will be doing GOA, Discovery Marketplace, and 360 Adventure. That'll be kind of our real hello world. But BrandKeep is a platform designed to help retailers, specifically specialty outdoor retailers. manage all these digital assets and information in one central hub across all the brands in the shop. We're excited to bring this to the trade shows and introduce it to some of these retailers and hopefully get some folks on board and help them make their lives a little bit easier. And what do you think the greatest benefits to retailers and brands are for shows? Now that we had that pandemic situation where you didn't have to go to shows? What did you miss the most, and are they still necessary, trade shows? Charlie I think having a chance to sit down with some of the principles of our vendor partners and suppliers it's just really important. We have a relationship, I think, that extends beyond just pedaling their products in our shop. We want to represent their brand well, and they certainly want to understand who we are and the requirements we have as a retailer. And I would say that type of national show, again, Connect is really our primary event and is really important in that regard. We also have a number of charitable events throughout the year, so it's a chance for us to also thank folks that are sponsors of those events in a way that would be harder to do just with our local rep presence or at regional shows. Pete Before BrandKeep, I was actually a buyer and general manager for four outdoor stores. And I mean, just it's so important to get in there and make those personal connections. But just being able to like see and touch product when you're making those decisions, that's so important. And again, back to the human connection, you know, it's an energizing thing. That's why we do this. We enjoy each other's company. We have a lot of shared interests. And it's fun to go and, you know, make those reconnections, see friends, and get excited about what you're doing again. Are there any changes that were put in place in some of the recent Trade Shows you've been to as a result of the pandemic that you feel are working well or differently? Scheduling? Venues? Charlie We did actually thin out, even our Connect presence through the slightly hairier early days of the pandemic. Obviously, some events were just impacted and didn't go off, but we had concerns about safety and travel and those sorts of things, and some staff were more excited than others about climbing on an airplane and traveling. So I would say we maintained the connection to the events, but we didn't have the full presence that normally we do prior to and again now. I will say, and I agree with Pete, that getting your hands on products, seeing it, seeing a line, and putting things in context is super important. We were, I think, given the pretty narrow slice and pretty specific type of consumer that we serve out of the mountaineer, we actually were pleasantly surprised at also some of the remote levels of support that we saw. That does not ever take the place of a trade show, but I think we were able to navigate, and I think our vendors were able to help us navigate some of the limitations of the early days of the pandemic. In terms of knowing what was going to come into the shop, even if we hadn't had a chance to touch it. But now that we're back, you know, more or less in the clear, we always are going to lean towards having a chance to sit down with the rep, see the line, touch the product, and go from there. How can the show organizers and brands, and reps maximize value even further at these trade shows? Do you have any ideas on that? Charlie I think the balance that we try to find as a retailer, and I think this is up to the brands, either in terms of their investment, in terms of presence, or just the shows in terms of facilitating that cross-section of both regional reps and the higher-level principles. Obviously, you want everybody there, right? Right. But that's not always realistic. The one benefit that was also a little bit of an outgrowth in terms of frequency and number of regional shows we attended, was obviously proximity, but also being able to sit down with the same person that's normally coming by our shop or that we know already in our region. That's not always possible at the national shows; we still, I'd say, at Connect, in general, we have pretty good success with having the people we know being on the other side of the table or whatever it is. But I think it's important for event organizers and the vendors, and suppliers, to realize that when we show up and sit down to talk about products, we really do appreciate somebody knowing who we are and focusing in on the parts of a line that actually apply to us. I mean, we're not going to focus on urban dog walking gear if we're a mountaineering store, you know? So that sort of awareness of who we are makes the engagement that much more valuable. You can't pull that off a hundred percent, but get as close to that as possible without having to sit down and explain to somebody who you are, what your store is, and what you like from scratch when you go to these national shows. Pete Interesting thing back in the day, I think it tended to lend itself to the parties and socialization. Lots of happy hours and, I think, too,, with the pandemic and travel being cut back, and that's stayed kind of cut back. I think we're going to continue to see attendance levels rise at these things because it is an opportunity for those brands to really come in and see a lot of people and get a lot of really meaningful work done in a short amount of time. No matter how stressful that can be. But yeah, I think a lot more work is getting done, and I think the show organizers are doing a great job of facilitating the scheduling and all that. and another change that I have seen, and one of the new things that GOA is doing, is the Discovery Marketplace. Which is really cool or such a working show because now it's giving a lot of these folks that might not be attending these national shows an opportunity to see new brands and open a whole new avenue and that side of the trade show as well. Charlie I'll second what Pete said there. I definitely think that the GOA Connect event is doing a nice job of bringing in new brands, exposing the retail members to some different options that they might not normally see, but also walking that line of doing it without the sort of full-blown zoo, you know, massive conventions atmosphere. I think that mix of really targeted business meetings, line showings, and then also some discovery, like just well-curated discoveries is a really nice setup Do you guys have any thoughts on how a rep or a brand can help you maximize your time in the appointment part of it?. What's the perfect appointment . . . the setup, the execution, the follow-up? Charlie I'll jump back in, and I sort of touched on this earlier, I think, obviously, if that's a rep you've had some contact with, which hopefully you have, and you know, we've been, as a business, The Mountaineer has been around for almost 50 years, so we have, we have relationships with reps that go back 5, 10, 20 years in some cases. The ideal sit down is really obviously just a chance to catch up and be social, you know, get, understand what the rep's been up to. What's going on in life? But from there, I think again, knowing a rep, knowing who we are, the type of customer that we serve, and being able to really cut into that part of the line that applies. That's the ideal appointment. And then we can spend more time really focusing on the details of those products. I'd rather be narrow and deep than wide and shallow in terms of those types of meetings. What's the most daunting aspect of these shows? Is it just managing all the assets, workbooks, and orders, or time management, the travel? Charlie I'll sort of tie in the brand key part of that. Having digital assets, having digital workbooks in advance, and then being able to take what we've done in terms of annotations or selections from those workbooks and the POs, basically having all those things in one place, is an evolving improvement that we're starting to see through BrandKeep as a utility. Definitely, the days of hauling back reams and reams of paper in these workbooks, we've sort of moved past that. We also have multiple buyers at the Mountaineer that are interacting with the same brand, and to be able to not have that information stashed away in a manila folder, in a cabinet under somebody's desk, and have it all in one centralized common format is key. And so I'd say that's one of the big refinements that we've been working on. You know, the travels, the travel scheduling, the meetings, I think again, in the case of Connect, they do a pretty good job of that with their utility. But mostly, it's that sort of post-show. . . okay, what did we just do? So actually BrandKeep is really actually a fairly important part of where we are with that right now Pete I was going to say as a buyer . . . even now that we are in the digital landscape, I would show up with a laptop and an empty bag and come back with, good grief, I mean, a full laptop bag, usually like one of those totes that you inherit when you get there full of random printouts and workbooks and swag. My desk was generally kind of a nightmare for about two weeks after that as I sorted through it. So I will say one of the things that the brands and reps could do to that did make my life easier. The ones that were doing it well, were the ones that just had those digital assets accessible. They had links that worked, they were updated. The B2Bs have come a long way. But even if it's just a simple order form, just have that order form simply have it work. Here's your thumb drive. Everything's available, and then beyond that, just communication. How's business? I know during the pandemic, everybody seemed to be killing it. I'm sure it's backed off from what it was during the pandemic, but is, is it still booming, still good? Charlie I would say we've been looking back on 22, and 2023 has its own story to tell that's been evolving. I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to stay as close to the pace of 2021. Obviously, the fuse was lit basically midway through the summer of 2020. Outdoor was sort of everything for people that had been pent up right, and needed fresh air. And we as a business, not only in that industry but also sort of in ‘sitchu' here, literally at the doorstep to the Adirondack Mountains, we benefited from that pretty mightily and that trend, and also just the remote work trend, you know, played heavy through all of 2021. As I talked with my staff, there was that question, what is the back end of this hump look like? Is it gonna steady out and plateau somewhere near here, or are we going to go all the way back down to the valley floor on that? And I would say in general, it's been pretty steady. Pete Again, with the shop I was in, we were seeing pretty much the exact thing that Charlie was seeing. We were staying strong, and I think, too, it forced us to, and I think a lot of businesses out there. It really forced them to learn that sometimes you can do more with less. You find creative ways to find new products, to fill in for those that you couldn't get, new creative ways to merchandise, to sell your product, be it online or whatever. Um, So I think those, those lessons carried forward too. And as we look forward to 2023, hopefully, those are hardened in the retailers. This will drop in June of 2023. So we're halfway through. What's beyond summer look like? Charlie Summer's big here. We do have a healthy winter business, and the shoulder seasons have continued to shrink. Meaning we've got people here pretty much year-round. But in summer, my real focus is on summer. And candidly, as well as I think we've been doing top line, inventory control has continued to have some challenges, both on the can't get ahold of it, and, on the now have too much of it kind of side of things. So, summer 23 is, obviously, we've got preseasons in for fall and increasingly spring of 24. But that's going to have a real bearing on whether we hold the line on those preseasons if we need to start tweaking or tuning those. So definitely, I like the longer-term perspective. I like the question, Rick, but so much, really, how that's going to feel and look is going to start to shape up in the next 10 to 12 weeks. And, uh, yeah, continue to, to keep, keep moving forward, keep doing those things How is fulfillment coming? Are brands fulfilling orders, or are there hits and misses? How's that going? Pete I'm a little bit removed. It's been a good six months since I've been wearing the buying hat. I'm hearing from brands and from some stores that fulfillment is getting a little bit better, but it's still a challenge. And you kind of have to order accordingly. So for us, a lot of times, it was a lot of over-ordering or ordering a replacement product in addition to that gold standard that we were just hoping was going to come at the right time. Then beyond that, really staying on top of it because, you know, if it all comes at once and you're not ready? Like Charlie was saying, you either can't get it, or you got too much of it. So really staying on top of those POs, those cancellation dates. Checking your inventory because, again, you might have had to replace one of your best products with something new, and how is it doing? Do I need more of that? It was a constant daily challenge. I would say that the folks that did the best job, like brands and reps, were the ones that were communicating Letting you know this is going to be a partial ship or if you're getting a ship a month late, giving you a heads up on that. And you, and as a rep and a sales guy, you really can't over-communicate on that. Charlie it's funny, I've sort of referred to this a few times, but early in the pandemic, it was a fairly predictable set of ripples coming out from that stone hitting the water. And we were ahead of the backcountry skiing thing and stocked up and ready for that. With each passing year, those ripples have just sort of turned into chop. It's just been a grab bag of different circumstances for different vendors for different seasons. So we definitely, sort of to what Pete was saying in terms of operationally, have tightened the process around really tracking what those ship dates are. Let's talk about staffing a little bit. Seems like there are a lot of issues around staffing, whether it's inflation and wages or lack of people. How are you guys handling, handling that? Charlie We were very fortunate. We've enjoyed long-tenured staff, and obviously, for those folks, originally, it was heightened gas prices last summer and then just increasing inflation over the past 12 plus months and just cost of living increases. So we try to do everything we can. When I do an end-of-year, and I sit down, I say, Hey, look, we can't change this entire game plan, but I can do the best I can to keep you in check with what I know your overhead is, and so I think our staff appreciates that we do what we can from the wages standpoint. There are some other things you can also do just to ensure quality and work-life balance. We have my full-time staff. The entire set of department heads runs a four-day on, three-day off. So we won't call it a weekend because it could be a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, but that kind of perk, if you will, and just us doing our best to have a solid package and overall compensation plan. That's the best we can do. And hopefully, just maintain a work environment that's fun to be in. Let's talk about some fun stuff. Charlie, what are you getting out doing these days for your outdoor activities? Oh, man. Well, I am retraining my body from a winter of backcountry skiing into the pounding rhythm of trail running. And that takes me, I've actually gotten a little smarter over the years as to how aggressively I try to make that transition. I'm also getting a little older, so that's new. April is a good month. I had some fun. I did a backcountry trip up into the Chick Chocks on the upper Gas Bay Peninsula and Quebec, which was pretty fantastic with some good, good ski buddies. And that was all backcountry skiing. And then I doubled down and did some tarpon fishing down in Florida a couple of weeks later. So, I've had my fun, and now it's time to get to work. Pete Oh man, I had a really busy summer last year with moving and, and what have you. So I'm looking forward to exploring my own backyard. I live here in western North Carolina, so I got a backpacking trip in Panthertown this weekend planned, and lots of boat trips. I'm trout fishing and just starting to be outside. Get the garden going. Do you have a favorite piece of outdoor gear or equipment that you keep with you or that you like to use? Something that just rises to the top all the time, whether it's a favorite pair of running shoes, a little gadget for when you're not hiking? Pete I really love my gravity filter. I do a ton of backpacking, and I've spent too many hours knelt over my knees aching and falling in cold creeks pumping water. So I have a big 10-liter gravity filter that I can just dump in and hang. That's probably my most used. Charlie Be Free bladder filter. As a trail runner, and somebody sort of looking to carry as little on me as possible, that's just a scoop in the brook screw on the cap and you're sucking five nines filtered water through the, through the top unit. You're not getting 10 liters out of that, but you can get up to a liter at a time. Do you guys have any business books you recommend for everybody? Maybe one business book that's been particularly valuable to you? Charlie Let My People Go Surfing Marketplace on NPR stations. It's an American public media broadcast. 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