Podcasts about Appalachian Mountain Club

The weather is warmer, the pollen is flying, trees are blooming... it's the perfect time to get out and explore all that New England's outdoors has to offer! If you're looking for a new hike to try, or a new restaurant to check out when you're done getting your wilderness fix, Marc Hurwitz can help. He's the man behind Boston's Hidden Restaurants and Boston Restaurant Talk, but he also leads hikes for the Appalachian Mountain Club throughout New England. Marc returns to the show to share some of his favorite spots and provide an update on the local restaurant industry.

We have covered the Boston Run Show for the past couple years.  This year, it combined with the Boston Outdoor Expo! We weren't sure if we were going to go and cover it this year since it was later in the year than usual and events are starting up but we made the trip and booked a hotel to just cover Saturday. Even though we just covered one day of the event we were able to get over 60 interviews causing us to split everything into part 1 and part 2 episodes.  Check the time stamps below to see who we talked to for this second half! Start – 3:24 – Intro 3:24 – 7:06 – Quick News 7:06 – 8:07 – Content Preface 8:07 – 1:17:51 - Interviews (Boston Bulldogs, Organization for Autism Research, New England Race Events, Barn to Run, Millennium Running, Appalachian Mountain Club, New England Forestry Foundation, Luke 5 Adventures, Adventures with Floki and HIKE for Mental Health, Road of Rainbows, Running for Rare, Youth Enrichment Services, Hoyt Foundation, Active Odysseys, Boston Run Show, Ruck 4 HIT, Runur, Loco Coffee, Hyperice, and Hyrox) 1:17:51 – 1:26:47 – Kelly Roberts 1:26:47 – End – Outro Next weekend we will release the interview that Katelyn did with an author!  ____ News Stories: Join Us @ ROXFIT hosted by Mud Sweat Tears Crossfit Use Code ADVENTURE for 15% off your next ObstacleWonderland Weekend Running across United States with Multiple Sclerosis Kayla Cittadino's Grandmother Savage Race Prize Money Grit N Wit Event Nick Ryker Engaged Spartan US National Series Jacksonville Sprint Podiums Savage Race Florida Podiums Spartan Houston Beast Podiums Push Car Secret Link Monk Mario Secret Link Car Launch Secret Link Optimus Pinata Secret Link Nurse Hug Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 318. The Run Show Boston with Interviews! (Part 1) (2023) 319. The Run Show Boston with Interviews! (Part 2) (2023) 369. The Boston Run Show Part 1 with Russel Hoyt, Pete Kostelnick, Coree Woltering, David Barclay, and More! (2024) 370. The Boston Run Show Part 2 with Kelly Roberts, Danny Dreyer, Bad Boy Running, John Kelly, and More! (2024) 426. Boston Run Show and Outdoor Expo! (Part 1) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, and Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest  

Steve is bursting with enthusiasm for the Maine woods and the Appalachian Mountain Club's efforts to protect this area. He grew up right along the border of Maine's unincorporated territories, a vast stretch of uninhabited, but privately owned, forest land that covers nearly half the state. He always had a deep bond with this land, but was told while growing up that he'd have to leave if he wanted to earn a good living or follow his passion. That turned out not to be true, as an opportunity to work for the Appalachian Mountain Club arose that actually valued his preexisting connection to the region and to the area's communities.The Maine Woods Initiative is a unique and vast project. The Appalachian Mountain Club has bought over 114,000 acres of land in the region, but even though its privately owned, they are managing it based on a public land model. They've created numerous recreational opportunities, they've initiated sustainable logging operations working closely with local communities, and they've restored watersheds, re-establishing the only wild Atlantic Salmon run on the entire Eastern seaboard. It's an example of land conservation and protection that values and includes human communities - Steve is working to protect not just ecosystems, but cultural lifeways and economic viability. Get full access to Earth to Humans Podcast's Substack at earthtohumanspodcast.substack.com/subscribe

The heat of the summer is starting to fade, and now that autumn has arrived, we're getting into a season full of foliage, apple picking, and hiking - complete with tasty warm meals to keep you going throughout the day! Marc Hurwitz of Boston Restaurant Talk leads hikes around New England for the Appalachian Mountain Club, and he returns to the show this week to talk about his recent trips, recommendations, the state of the restaurant industry, and bar pizza.

https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  This week we are joined by Will Robinson. Will most recently completed a fastest known time for the Northeast 115 hiking list, completing a self supported FKT in 19 days, 15 hours, and 43 minutes. This is a unique accomplishment combining hiking, driving, logistics and maintaining nutrition for an extended period of time while hiking all the 4000 footers across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Will will break down his story and go over some other adventures he has had on the 115 list. Plus, a Dodge to Lodge attempt is going off this weekend, A new Iphone and Apple OS is being released which will allow expanded messaging via satellite, Mosquito borne illnesses in new hampshire, Norovirus news, some history fun facts from the 1876 White Mountain Guide written by Moses Sweetser and some history about the Kancamagus Highway. This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   About Will Robinson Instagram Fastest Known Time Page   Topics Franconia Ridge - Old Bridle Path and Falling Waters start of trail rerouted - new stairs Cats are being killed by their automated litter boxes Danger Will Robinson!!! Mike's Periodontal calamity  A Dodge to Lodge attempt this weekend!  Apple upgrades satellite text messaging capabilities Mosquito Illnesses in New Hampshire Norovirus on hiking trails The Woodpecker Restaurant building has a new tenant - Bergie Jrs Seafood Market - Stomp Reviews White Mountain History - the Origins of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Favorite Mountains of early hikers, cost to stay at the Crawford House Reklis - Full Conditions Release Party is October 16th Dad Jokes Pop Culture - RIP James Earl Jones Recent Hike - Quincy Bogs Notable Hikes - Everyone gets a prize!  Guest of the Week - Will Robinson  History Segment - Kancamagus Highway Recent Search and Rescue News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree LELT Race Series Pleasant Mountain Race Franconia Ridge Reroute Instagram Reel Automatic litter box death machine Danger Will Robinson - Lost in Space! Juddo_96 takes on the Dodge to Lodge  challenge  Apple Satellite Text Messaging NH man catches 3 mosquito viruses at once. Another batch found in North Hampton. Entire Kalalau Trail closed due to norovirus. Bergie Jrs. Seafood Market The road well-traveled: 50 years of the Kancamagus Highway  New Hampshire How the Kancamagus Highway Got Its Name and How to Pronounce It Black Mtn. Chippewa Trail Hiker rescued on Monroe Loop Trail    Sponsors, Friends  and Partners 24th Annual Seek the Peak Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear White Mountains Endurance Coaching

In this episode, we feature Haley, an entrepreneur deeply involved in advocacy and communications, serving on the Bedford County Planning Commission and the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies. A graduate of North Carolina State University, Haley resides in the Southern Alleghenies, bringing energy and innovative ideas to expand KTA's partnerships and mission awareness.Also joining us is Kate Prisby, an outdoor enthusiast with a background in religious education and extensive experience with Appalachian Mountain Club and Acadia National Park. Kate currently works with KTA and Lancaster Conservancy, focusing on fostering outdoor ethics through Leave No Trace training and storytelling hikes that celebrate diverse conservation leaders.Tune in as Haley and Kate discuss their roles in conservation, community engagement, and their collaborative efforts to advance KTA's mission.

In this inspiring episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Scarlet Batchelor, the Chief Growth Officer of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Scarlet shares her passion for getting more people into the great outdoors and discusses AMC's mission and cool initiates for the endurance community of New England and beyond.  Through partnerships with organizations like the Outdoor Industry Association, LL Bean, and the Gravel Adventure Field Guide, AMC is making significant strides in promoting outdoor activities and conservation as a place where nature finds community. One of the highlights of our conversation is AMC's new initiative in Maine: The Gravel Adventure Field Guide in the Maine Woods. This project, developed in collaboration with local landowners, opens up hundreds of miles of trails for gravel biking and other outdoor adventures. Scarlet also explains the role of AMC's 11 chapters across the Northeast and their efforts to double membership by engaging new outdoor enthusiasts. From hosting exciting events to offering educational experiences like winter hiking and skiing workshops, AMC is dedicated to fostering a love for the outdoors.Throughout the episode, we give honorable mentions to some fantastic organizations and events, including The Ranger, the MA, NH, and ME Offices of Outdoor Recreation, VT Overland, The Outdoor Journey Fund, Community Rowing, Team Keep It Tight, TrailsFest, Raven White Mountain Marathon, Bay Circuit Trail, New England National Scenic Trail, the Dirty Project (Prouty), and Bissel Brothers Beer.Join the Appalachian Mountain Club today and become part of a community that values the beauty and restorative power of nature. Visit Outdoors.org to learn more.Tune in now to get inspired and discover how you can get involved and/or enjoy in the great outdoors of New England!Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

Now that spring is here, it's time to take a hike! Or several. New England has everything you could possibly want when it comes to nature, all within a couple hours' drive. We have no shortage of restaurants for a post-hike nosh, too. Marc Hurwitz of Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants returns to the show to talk about his excursions with the Appalachian Mountain Club, his latest recommendations, and closures around the area.

When Nicole finished climbing to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, she knew something had changed about her. Soon after, she left her corporate career in search of a new trail and challenge, one that had never been done before. She found that path at Appalachian Mountain Club, a 150-year-old organization whose purpose is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors…and one that had never had a female leader.You may know AMC through its world-class recreational network of professionally maintained trails and best-in-class outdoor program centers, lodges, cabins, camps, and campsites. From backcountry campsites to front country lodges to world-famous high mountain huts, AMC has had an undeniable impact on the understanding of and appreciation of the natural world for over a century. Let's share a toast to Nicole and all the other trailblazers on International Women's Day with a Trailblazer brew. It's a liquid legend that follows a crisp peach nose through cairns of citrus and florals, peaking at a whole new elevation of hops. The descent is smooth and at times bitter, a true taste of success on a trail hard-traveled, and our toast to those who've traveled it before.To learn more about Trailblazer, our Women's History Month brew, visit AthleticBrewing.com.

In July 1939 12-year-old Donn Fendler was separated from his group while hiking Mount Katahdin. What ensued is one of the largest search operations in Maine state history and the incredible story of one little boy's will to survive. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order. Sources: Book - Lost on a Mountain in Maine by Donn Fendler as told to Joseph B. Egan Documentary – Finding Donn Fendler Websites & Articles – New York Times, The University of Maine, Millinocket Historical Society, Deadline, Washington Post, NPS, Baxter State Park, Friends of KWW, Appalachian Mountain Club

Dinty Child, founding member of Session Americana, the beloved Boston roots music collective, who've accidentally been a band for twenty years, has just released his second solo album, Letting the Lions In. The new songs feature co-writing on all tracks between Dinty and Boston area songwriters like Mark Erelli, Kris Delmhorst and Dave Godowsky. A self-proclaimed slow-writer, the majority of these songs were written on the annual Sub Rosa songwriting retreat Dinty runs on Three Mile Island (no, not that Three Mile Island) on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. Owned by the Appalachian Mountain Club, Dinty's family has been working at the island for over 100 years. Dinty currently serves at the off-season manager, putting his musician and carpenter skills to good use hosting songwriter friends at said retreat like Rose Cousins, Rose Polenzani, Rachael Price, Miss Tess and many more, as well as Miles of Music, a summer camp run by Dinty, Kristin Andreassen and Laura Cortese.Letting the Lions In was co-produced by Zachariah Hickman (Josh Ritter, Ray LaMontagne) and recorded at Great North Sound in Parsonsfield Maine over the course of three days in the spring of 2021. Dinty says: "I often trade construction work for studio time there." During our conversation, we dig into why these songs needed to be recorded. Our consensus is that legacy and spreading joy to his community are the top two reasons. Also, Dinty, who says an annoyingly large percentage of his songs start as dreams, talks about what kind of sleeper he is, what's with the lion and his thoughts on drinking thanks to the handful of alcohol songs on the new album. Dinty is a dear friend to the podcast and an important part of the New England musical landscape, we're thrilled to have him on the show!Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/ Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknews Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

BONUS BIRTHDAY EPISODE!! It's February 20th and we are celebrating in the happenstance studio!Cassie is joined by a long time family friend, Alan Kamman. On this bonus birthday episode Cassie and Al sit down to talk about birthdays, dive into Al's career working with Appalachian Mountain Club, REI, and as a high school guidance counselor, and reminisce about Al's 2016 Appalachian Trail thru-hiking adventure.   Let's see where happenstance and a birthday celebration takes us... Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Guest Sophia Vargas Panelist Richard Littauer | Leslie Hawthorn Show Notes In this episode, Richard and Leslie welcome guest Sophia Vargas, a Researcher and Program Manager at Google. Sophia's journey from data center research to the open source ecosystem is explored, and the tactical support she provides to projects. She highlights the challenge of understanding contributors' motivations, particularly in the context of financial incentives. The episode explores Google's role in open source, delves into the complexities of funding and motivation, and uncovers the often unseen “glue work” that binds open source communities together. Tune in to gain insights into the dynamic world of open source sustainability and the quest of a balanced ecosystem. Download this episode now! [00:02:07] Sophia explains her transition from data center infrastructure research to open source ecosystem research. She discusses her role in understanding how Google interacts with open source and supports projects. [00:05:26] Sophia emphasizes the importance of understanding motivation in open source contributions, noting that financial incentives aren't the primary driver. She discusses Google's role in open source and its investments in various programs and engagements. Her research also delves into understanding why people contribute to open source and what keeps them engaged. [00:09:42] We hear how Sophia overlaps between her work in the CHAOSS community and her research at Google, particularly in metrics and understanding project dynamics. [00:12:16] Richard raises a question on how open source projects can receive funding without becoming overly dependent on it. Sophia explains that she's actively researching this topic to understand the dynamics of funding and motivation in open source. She mentions her previous research has focused on contributors' motivations, and now she's investigating how money impacts those motivations. [00:16:48] Sophia emphasizes that the core focus of her research is on understanding individual contributors and how money might affect their involvement. She points out the challenges of determining the impact of different funding levels on contributors' behavior. [00:18:25] She mentions the potential impact of formal agreements and expectations tied to funding and the discussion touches on how projects can shift from being hobbies to more professional roles due to funding. [00:20:31] Richard asks about existing research in fields beyond open source that might shed light on this issue, and Sophia mentions volunteer energy research and discusses the gaps in understanding the complex relationship between individuals, their motivations, and funding. [00:22:49] Richard raises the questions of whether the motivations of young individuals, particularly from the global south, are aligned with contributing to open source, and Sophia shares her thoughts on this explaining how it's difficult to measure. [00:26:51] Leslie discusses the challenges of quantifying and acknowledging engagement that doesn't manifest as code commits or traditional contributions. Sophia adds to this highlighting the “glue work” that often goes unnoticed, including tasks related to communication, event management, and coordination. She talks about ideas such as adapting processes to better track non-coding activities and using existing communication channels to reveal hidden contributions. [00:33:13] Richard wonders how one can effectively limit and define the scope of open source given its extensive nature. Sophia cites a research effort by the Complex Systems Center that aimed to count open source activity outside of GitHub to highlight the ecosystem's size, and she emphasizes the importance of seeking exposure to diverse open source spaces, projects, conferences, and ideals to avoid bias and gain a comprehensive understanding. [00:36:32] Find out where you can follow Sophia on the web. Spotlight [00:37:24] Leslie's spotlight is her first boss, Joseph Nguyen. [00:37:53] Richard's spotlight is the Green Mountain Club and the Appalachian Mountain Club. [00:38:42] Sophia's spotlight is Inessa Pawson, a maintainer at NumPy. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Twitter (https://twitter.com/SustainOSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) SustainOSS Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/tags/sustainoss) Open Collective-SustainOSS (Contribute) (https://opencollective.com/sustainoss) Richard Littauer Twitter (https://twitter.com/richlitt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Leslie Hawthorn Twitter (https://twitter.com/lhawthorn?lang=en) Sophia Vargas LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-vargas-54608220) Google Open Source (https://opensource.google/) CHAOSS (https://chaoss.community/about-chaoss/) What motivates open source software contributors? (article) (https://opensource.com/article/21/4/motivates-open-source-contributors) The Shifting Sands of Motivation: Revisiting What Drives Contributors in Open Source (article) (https://arxiv.org/abs/2101.10291) Do I Belong? Modeling Sense of Virtual Community Among Linux Kernel Contributors (article) (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2301.06437.pdf) The penumbra of open source: projects outside of centralized platforms are longer maintained, more academic and more collaborative (article) (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2106.15611.pdf) Sustainability Forecasting for Apache Incubator Projects (article) (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2105.14252.pdf) ACROSS (Attributing Contributor Roles in Open Source Software) (https://whodoesthe.dev/) Why contributions count? Analysis of attribution in open source (article) (https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.11007) Green Mountain Club (https://www.greenmountainclub.org/) Appalachian Mountain Club (https://www.outdoors.org/) Inessa Pawson GitHub (https://github.com/InessaPawson) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Special Guest: Sophia Vargas.

This month on Conversations from the Pointed Firs host Peter Neill sits down with Steve Tatko, Vice President of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Steve is a lifelong Mainer, born in Monson, graduate of Colby College, shaped by the Maine woods, and now dedicated to its preservation for all of us to use and enjoy. In the past years, Steve and his colleagues have increased the AMC's Maine Woods Initiative lands to 100,000 contiguous acres, and helped to advance the state's 30×30 goal (a national project aiming to conserve 30 percent of each state's natural resources by 2030). Steve and his colleagues have also determined to remove every barrier to pass of sea-run Atlantic salmon and eastern brook trout on AMC land and to work with partners to conserve the entirety of Maine's One Hundred Mile Wilderness. In recognition of his work, the Maine Northeaster Loggers Association presented him its award for “Outstanding Management of Natural Resources” for 2022.

In this episode, Courtney talks with author and hiker, Linda Magoon. They talk about how hiking has helped Linda find unmined depths of strength, the crazy and unpredictable weather of the Whites Mountains and she answers the question: “How old is too old?” More about Linda: Linda Magoon is an environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast. She reconnected with her love of hiking after ending a difficult marriage and set out to climb all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks. Now Linda writes and empowers others on the mental and physical health benefits of the outdoors. Her outdoor essays have been published in various magazines. Her new book is called: Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits. She is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club and NH Writers' Project. Learn more at http://LindaMagoon.com . Follow Linda: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090537038032 Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the website. I may even share it on the show! Click here: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/hiking-unfiltered/ You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ Check out the other shows on the Hiking Radio Network https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Stuff I love! Show the love with t-shirts and goodies from the Hiking Radio Network Trading Post https://hrntradingpost.com/ Clean Electrolytes - I use these: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/courtneysmoot Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/ Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order! Start your own Riverside Podcast here: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=cam

Today, we hear from a man who really loves the AT. Kevin Kinne and I have been communicating since 2017, and he maintains part of the AT near Great Barrington. He also provides trail magic for hikers, forming firm friendships along the way. One such meeting resulted in a thru-hike of the JMT with the Suttons and their son, Harvey. You can follow along with their journey at Kevin's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTX1tw8B4M1VYKsfJnEH8GA If you're inspired to volunteer for the trail, you can reach out to Kevin's club, The Western Massachusetts Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club at https://www.amc-wma.org/at If you'd like to find a club in your region, try this link to all the ATc clubs providing volunteer opportunities. https://appalachiantrail.org/get-involved/volunteer/clubs-partners/ We also hear from just two of our Class of 23 members, Jessica Lang-Wright and Dale Shotkoski. For one of them, it's the end of their adventure for this year. If you'd like to find out more about "Then The Hail Came," check out George's website at https://georgesteffanos.webador.com/. You can also find George's book on Amazon at this link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6 I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/guests/intake/ If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us through Zelle, at steve@hikingradionetwork.com, or via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

I'm thrilled to catch up with Rob Holmes today. Rob is the founder of GLP Films, and their mission is to help brands reach sustainability goals, protect nature, communities, culture, and heritage through the lens of storytelling and content marketing. Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!   Sign up for my Newsletter HERE.   I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe!   Show Notes How Rob was introduced to the Outdoors My real connection with the outdoors started with my dad and going out on these crazy adventures with him and my two older brothers. The funny thing is my dad was a Southern boy. He's from Tennessee. He knew absolutely nothing about the outdoors. I mean, I, I don't know if he knew anything but someone helped him get the equipment and things that we needed, external backpacks and all that stuff from back then. Honestly, that really, if I had to celebrate my real connection to it. He had two weeks of vacation every year and those would be dedicated to taking his three crazy sons out. When he picked up his first camera I had a Pentax K 2000, so if that doesn't date me, I don't know what does. But my getting into photography, was really just my passion thing. It hit me really, I think in college, when, you're exposed to a lot of courses. I went to a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, Hobart College. And I majored in environmental studies, and wildlife management. So sort of this odd combination I had to petition the school cause they had nothing around wildlife. I took one photography class and you take that black-and-white photography class everybody takes to get your entry-level photo class. I got, I think a B, but I remember that I didn't like any of the history stuff. I just wanted to shoot the camera. That's all I wanted to do. The start of GLP Film I pretty much was doing freelance. I did some independent projects with organizations, some nonprofits out of Seattle, and one in particular called the Tibetan Nuns Project. It was a small NGO. They had a project on the Tibetan side of India. So I went there for three consecutive years just to shoot their calendar. They had an annual calendar, but that was one example of a project. But more importantly, I did a lot of solo work. When I was in Seattle, I went to grad school. At the University of Washington, I actually got into the business. So I got an MBA, which again, that was the last thing I thought I'd ever get, but I got an MBA and, after school, I started with a company, in the digital content space, in the outdoor industry. The inspiration for GLP Films I had these three different sorts of stools and the legs of the stool that I like to look at. One was this real passion for conservation. I had a real passion for the outdoors. I worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club for five years. Worked for nonprofits like The Nature Conservancy. So I had a real interest in and passion and conservation. That was one stool. I think the other was obviously media, I started in photography and got into video. I think on the video side, the turning point for me was Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth. Seeing that in 2006, I think it was the number-one at that time documentary film of all time. And if you can take a slideshow and make it the highest-grossing documentary film, there's something there. And, it really was just the power of video. And, it really was just the power of video. And I saw that and I used it to go to the Seattle International Film Festival every year. And I would go to all the documentary films on international. I would just go myself, sit in the back row, buy all these random tickets, looking for the most far-flung countries in the world. So I got really into documentaries. So that was the second leg. And then the third leg was business. That entrepreneurship bug hit me as a young kid. And I ended up getting a graduate degree. I studied in India and South Africa and Brazil while going to business school. And so for me I wanna combine these three components. Rob's advice for folks that want to get into photography or shoot films? I will say though, in hindsight, because I do know a lot of very successful photographers is . . . the classic . . . focus on what you do. Find your niche and become the absolute best in what you do. Just make sure that you love what you're doing. Because at the end you're gonna work more as an entrepreneur or small business. You're gonna have to be a go-getter. And, it's tough to have that energy if you don't like what you're doing. So just make sure that you focus on whatever your niche is and your specialty. And become the absolute best, just make sure you love it. And then I think the other point though, is network network network, really leverage your local regional, national, global audience because that really is going to be the key to how you get your content out there, your work out there, your expertise out there for others to pick you up. Trade Show Banner Sustainability or Bust Daily Routines My big thing is getting outdoors. So, I run and have Qualified for Boston twice. So I'm a big runner. I love to bike, I'm in Kennebunkport, Maine. So, I'm right along the coast, I feel very, very lucky where we are. And so I'm running, biking, walking, every day. Favorite Books I'm more on the newspaper side than the magazine side. I would say on the newspaper side New York times. I mean some of the best editorial content globally. Magazines- I've always been a fan of Outside. Expedition Books- Galen Rowell Favorite piece of outdoor gear MSR Whisper Light Sustainability Storytelling Competition GLP Films has just launched its " sustainability storytelling competition" It's a global competition open to all industries, not just tourism. It could be the food industry, could be diversity, conservation, wildlife, tourism, all different sectors. There are six different categories that people can submit under. It's open to organizations, small, large, nonprofit, and bigger organizations. You can submit as many times as you want. And the cool thing is . . . for the grand prize winner, GLP will come and film your story on location! Follow GLP Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Vimeo YouTube

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Rue McKenrick; originator and Executive Director of the American Perimeter Trail. Rue has walked many miles through America's trail systems! He grew up in western Pennsylvania, with the Appalachian Trail running through his backyard. Back in 2003, he walked the entire length Appalachian Trail to complete his first thru-hike. Afterward, he sought out conservation and educational work through several non-profit organizations. Such as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Outward Bound, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and Ameri-Corp. Over the next several years he would go on to backpack the Triple Crown. Having already completed the Appalachian Trail, the two remaining trails were the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Not long after completing the Triple Crown, Rue came up with the idea of the American Perimeter Trail and its respective conference. Rue started his scouting trek for the trail in Bend, Oregon back in 2019. And has now completed the 12,000 mile loop around the country! In this episode, Rue shares his experiences from his time doing the Triple Crown and while scouting the American Perimeter Trail. He talks about some of the highlights and challenges that he faced while doing long-distance hikes like these. As well as what's in store for the American Perimeter Trail moving forward! To watch the video of our conversation, head over to the All-Around Adventure YouTube channel! Connect with Rue www.americanperimetertrail.org Rue's Instagram APT Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click here! Also, don't forget to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a good review! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio! And don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

Derick Lugo (Mr. Fabulous) completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail back in 2012. After his life changing journey, he seized the opportunity to launch his writing career. Back in 2019 he published the book, "The Unlikely Thru-Hiker" which depicted his personal experience of thru hiking. He has also partnered with the Appalachian Mountain Club and is now the host of a brand new podcast called, "Unlikely Stories Podcast". In this episode we talk about what it's like to research the Appalachian trail, the process of writing and publishing a book, and all the interesting people he met along the way.

Craig and I have a wide-ranging conversation touching upon working in IT, the Appalachian Trail, hiking, climbing and parkour as well as all lessons we can learn from them.I was introduced to today's guest when I listened to an interview on his podcast with future ‘Daring Self-Leadership' guest Diane F. Wyzga.They had a conversation about podcasting in general but specifically about how Diane got into podcasting. I regularly listen to her 1-minute podcast ‘Stories From Women Who Walk' and found the entire conversation fascinating — In no small part due to Craig's interview style.My curiosity peaked, I looked at Craig's social media and website where I discovered he's not only a very good conversationalist.He's also someone with a passion for the outdoors who has spent a lifetime working in an entirely different field before embarking on a podcast career with a mission to create better conversations to spread understanding and compassion — contributing to a world where everyone can flourish.So let me officially introduce you to Craig ConstantineCraig has been an Internet entrepreneur for twenty-five years and is currently the voice behind the “Movers Mindset” podcast.With a formal education in physics and astronomy, he has extensive experience as an aikido instructor and as a leader of astronomy retreats.Long-term mastery level experience in diverse fields such as programming, system administration, martial arts, parkour, sailing, and astronomy has provided Craig with a breadth and depth of knowledge that he applies to new problems and challenges.Extensive experience with process development and project management allows Craig to efficiently plan, facilitate, and coordinate efforts to take projects from the idea stage to implementation quickly. Hobbies include world travelling, parkour, blogging, mountain climbing, interesting conversations, and philosophy.Follow Craig on his website and listen to his podcastLinks to people and websites mentioned:The Appalachian Mountain Club — https://www.outdoors.org/Leo Babauta, Zen Habits — https://zenhabits.net/Thomas Sowell — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_SowellThe History of Parkour — https://parkour.sport/history.php

Another exciting update from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has crossed our desks and we're here for it.  The organization has repeatedly proven that they care about everything but hiking, hikers and their AT achievements.  We implore you to explore other hiker loving organizations such as the Appalachian Mountain Club (www.outdoors.org) and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (www.aldha.org).  There's also Rip Van Winkle Adventure Guide: https://ripvanwinkleadventureguides.com/  If you're interested in signing our little petition, check out the link below.  https://www.change.org/p/hikers-and-natire-enthusiasts-abolish-the-appalachian-trail-conservancy?recruiter=1232386494&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=5459d530-3cea-11ec-bdc3-c3752f2a46cb 

This week on Biophilic Solutions, we speak with John Judge, President and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club, the oldest conservation organization in the United States. The mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club is to foster protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors in order to create a world in which nature is fundamentally valued. AMC achieves this mission through education, outdoor programming, and robust research and conservation efforts to tackle climate change in the Northeastern U.S. In this episode, we talk to John about shifting the way we interact with the natural environment, how we can all put nature at the center of decision-making, and what it means to be an outdoor citizen. Show NotesAppalachian Mountain Club, outdoors.org The Outdoor Citizen: Get Out, Give Back, Get Active by John Judge (2019)Adventures via the Appalachian Mountain ClubDragonfly Mercury Project (U.S. National Park Service)Maine Woods InitiativeBecome a Member of the Appalachian Mountain Club Appalachia, America's longest-running journal of mountaineering and conservationShop the Appalachian Mountain Club

With an Instagram following of more than 360k, you might have heard of Pattie Gonia. But she is more than just an Instagram influencer posting elaborate photos in five-inch heels and full-blown makeup in the wilderness. This drag queen is building a community for queer people, allies, and our planet. Today we talk with Wyn Wiley, also known as Pattie Gonia, to learn what it means to be an environmentalist drag queen, how a photographer from Nebraska found himself wearing knee-high boots and false lashes in the forest, and what choosing yourself can look like. Topics covered in this episode: · Her, him & they. · Choosing oneself. · Wyn shares his thoughts on environmental care. · The most important question: Who does Pattie's makeup? To learn more about Wyn Wiley and Pattie Gonia, follow them on Instagram at @pattiegonia. This episode is supported by Kula Cloth, the antimicrobial pee cloth for anyone who squats when they pee. Learn more at www.kulacloth.com & Instagram @kulacloth. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.

Pattie Gonia is an environmental advocate and backpacking drag queen, made famous through her vibrant social media presence. Through her work advocating for LGBTQ people in the outdoors, she has created a vibrant community that exists to explore the connection between self-identity, sexuality, and the natural world. Outside of heels, Wyn Wiley has worked as a photographer, speaker, and teacher, who created Pattie after strutting around a peak in Colorado and evolved her into the outdoor community voice she is today. Topics covered in this episode: - Wyn's upbringing in the Midwest and how he grew into an LGBTQ advocate - How we all perform drag to some extent - How the drag persona Pattie Gonia was born, and how she is different from Wyn - How Wyn/Pattie use drag to advocate for the environment To learn more about Wyn Wiley and Pattie Gonia, follow them on Instagram at @pattiegonia. This episode is supported by Kula Cloth, the antimicrobial pee cloth for anyone who squats when they pee. Learn more at www.kulacloth.com & Instagram @kulacloth. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.

Representation is a key piece to making the outdoors a more inclusive and welcoming place. While seeing more diversity in the world of professional athletes helps, it's equally important to have this diversity in the groups we join in the outdoors. That's where the mission of Inclusive Outdoors Project starts, as they strive to bridge the gap between affinity spaces and outdoor organizations. In this episode, Inclusive Outdoors Project founders Sophia Bielsky and Vasu Sojitra discuss the philosophy and mission behind their organization, and how their clinics are helping to shift the perceptions of the outdoor industry. Topics covered in this episode: • What inspires us to get outside. • The importance of inclusive terminology. • The power of affinity spaces. • Establishing an organization during COVID. To learn more about Inclusive Outdoors Project, visit inclusiveoutdoorsproject.com; IG @inclusiveoutdoorsproject. This episode is supported by Kula Cloth, the antimicrobial pee cloth for anyone who squats when they pee. Learn more at www.kulacloth.com & Instagram @kulacloth. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.

Earl B. Hunter Jr. knows how to bring people together. He is widely recognized for his exuberant personality, hard work ethic, and non-traditional approach to building relationships, which has proved effective in his efforts to increase diversity in the outdoors industry. Hunter is the founder and CEO of Black Folks Camp Too, a marketing-driven business that focuses on making camping and the outdoors more inviting and interesting to the BIPOC communities that aren't always represented in the industry. The idea sprung from a camping trip in 2015, where Hunter and his son traveled across the United States in an RV, visiting 49 campgrounds in 20 states, and only seeing one other Black family camping during the whole trip. Topics covered in this episode: • Hunter's vision behind Black Folks Camp Too. • The importance of inclusivity in the outdoor industry. • The meaning behind the Unity Blaze design. To learn more about Earl B. Hunter Jr. and Black Folks Camp Too, visit BlackFolksCampToo.com; IG @blackfolkscamptoo This episode is supported by Kula Cloth, the antimicrobial pee cloth for anyone who squats when they pee. Learn more at www.kulacloth.com & Instagram @kulacloth. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast

Producer/Host: Kate Macolini -Local organizations' efforts toward meeting MCAP goals -Interview with Appalachian Mountain Club and Maine Trust for Public Lands -Interview with BHHT Guests: Eliza Townsend (AMC) and Betsy Cook (Maine Trust for Public Lands) Hans Carlson of Blue Hill Heritage Trust The post Special- Downeast in Action 9/30/21: Maine's Climate Action Plan first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

In 2011, Jennifer Pharr Davis set the overall fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, hiking the 2,185-mile footpath from Georgia to Maine in just 46 days. Today, she continues to wow athletes with her accomplishments, including backpacking 700 miles pregnant, walking across North Carolina while nursing her newborn son, and hiking in all 50 states with her two-year-old daughter. Pharr Davis is an internationally recognized adventurer, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has hiked more than 14,000 miles of trails on six different continents. She's currently serving on President Biden's Council of Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and played a prominent role in the 2020 IMAX film 'Into America's Wild.' Topics covered in this episode: • What she was thinking when she set the overall FKT record on the Appalachian Trail. • What it means to be a woman who set the overall FKT on a long trail. • Sponsorships in the outdoor community. • Despite what people say, Pharr Davis does not have superpowers. • The importance of getting outside, no matter where you are. • Go-to gear items. To learn more about Jennifer Pharr Davis, visit her website at www.jenniferpharrdavis.com; IG: @jenpharrdavis This episode is supported by Kula Cloth, the antimicrobial pee cloth for anyone who squats when they pee. Learn more at www.kulacloth.com & Instagram @kulacloth. This episode is supported by LEKI, makers of the world's best poles since 1948. www.Leki.com & Instagram @lekiusa We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast

Fans of ultrarunning might be familiar with athlete, speaker, and author of the best-selling book ‘A Beautiful Work in Progress,' Mirna Valerio. Also known as ‘The Mirnavator,' Valerio promotes body positivity, health awareness, and diversity in the running and outdoor industry as she runs marathons and ultramarathons around the country and advocates for inclusion for people of all shapes, sizes, race, gender, and background. Her story has inspired a movement encouraging people everywhere to be whoever they want to be and do whatever makes them happy. In 2018, she was named a National Geographic "Adventurer of the Year.” Topics covered in this episode: • Mirna's first introduction to the outdoors. • The ups and downs of running long distance—and why she loves it. • How she addresses and fights back against negativity. • The role she plays in the outdoor industry and how she motivates others to do what they want. • Her new book, ‘A Beautiful Work in Progress.' • Her favorite piece of gear to bring on the trail. To learn more about Mirna Valerio, visit her website at themirnavator.com. IG: @themirnavator This episode is supported by LEKI, makers of the world's best poles since 1948. www.Leki.com & Instagram @lekiusa We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast

For episode 8 of the Off Belay Podcast, we sit down with Western Massachusetts Climbers' Coalition President Stephanie Giguere to discuss the opening of Hanging Mountain, a newly acquired and developed crag in Southwestern Massachusetts (New York / Connecticut border). Hang around for this shorter-form conversation that answers some questions our listeners have had. Thanks to Steph, the WMCC, the Ragged Mountain Foundation, Access Fund, Appalachian Mountain Club, and everyone who has been involved with this process. We appreciate you! Host: Michelle Bourget Guest: Stephanie Giguere This episode of Off Belay is brought to you by Central Rock Gym. Visit them online at centralrockgym.com! Don't forget to subscribe and review! We can be reached on Instagram and Twitter @offbelaypodcast and by email at offbelaypodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and their guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of our affiliates or sponsors.

In 2018, Mario Rigby completed his two-year trek walking and kayaking the length of Africa—from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt—and adventure that for many would seem wild and impossible. This expedition allowed him to connect with communities and share their message and stories with the world with a mission of bridging the gap between humanity. His goal was to inspire people locally and globally to get out, be brave, and see the world. Today, Mario continues his adventures as an eco-explorer—heading to all corners of the globe as sustainably as possible, many times just by walking on his own two feet. He is an advocate for the inclusion of diversity in the outdoors and encourages people to explore the outdoors through sustainable forms of travel. In a world that's rapidly changing, Mario believes his life lessons are worth sharing and hopes to inspire others to have more courage and address global issues that affect us all. Mario is currently living in Toronto working on his memoir, 'Crossing Africa,' and preparing for his next expeditions. Topics covered in this episode: • What it means to be an eco-explorer and the importance of protecting our environment. • Mario's trek across Africa, as well as other expeditions. • How travel can bridge gaps and teach us about other cultures. • The importance of representation in the outdoor industry. To learn more about Mario Rigby and his work, visit www.mariorigby.com IG @mariorigby We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast

Marc Hurwitz returns to the show to chat with Nichole about the latest in the Massachusetts restaurant industry. Which restaurants are closing their doors? How do restaurant owners plan on handling colder weather with the Delta, Lambda and Mu variants of COVID-19 still prevalent? Marc also offers his recommendations for the best spots in northern New England to leaf peep, quality spots to grab a cider donut, and all you need to know to start hiking with the local Appalachian Mountain Club.

Jester introduces us this week to Danny Bernstein. Danny has thousands of hiking miles under her feet with no plans of stopping anytime soon! As you will hear, Danny has a hiking resume that many dream of having over the course of their hiking career. From completing the Appalachian Trail with her husband, the Mountains To Sea Trail, and climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan! Danny is also a believer in joining and becoming an active member in hiking clubs. She and her husband of many years were active in the Appalachian Mountain Club, and now pride themselves on being members of the Carolina Mountain Club. Danny has also authored five books, including a book titled, The Mountains To Sea Trail across North Carolina: Walking a Thousand Miles through Wildness, Culture and History (Natural History). Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Connect with Danny Bernstein: https://www.hikertohiker.net/ Carolina Mountain Club: https://carolinamountainclub.org/ 100 Favorite Trails Challenge: https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/index.cfm/do/pages.view/id/397/page/100-Favorite-Trails-Challenge Friends of the Mountains To Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/ Mountains To Sea Trail - 44th Birthday Hike Information: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/birthdayhike/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ "Jester" Reference Tools, Gear Lists, Hiking Resume and more: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker Music for the Podcast provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods" http://www.okeedokee.org/

J.R. Harris has been backpacking long distances for more than 50 years in some of the most remote wilderness areas in the world, unsupported and mostly alone. He is on the Board of Directors for the 116-year-old Explorers Club, and is the Chairman for the Club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. He is also a keynote speaker. J.R. believes diversity, equity, and inclusion will increase the number of people who will spend time in nature and therefore appreciate and protect our public lands and open spaces. His objective is to share his experiences to hopefully motivate others to pursue a healthy outdoors lifestyle. He has written numerous articles about his experiences in the outdoors, as well as the book, Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker. Topics covered in this episode: James Pierson Beckwourth (1798 or 1800 – 1866 or 1867). He was an American fur trapper, explorer, mountain man, innkeeper, author, storyteller, scout, guide, and more. He's known for being one of the few African American mountain men, on the American Western Frontier. Matthew Alexander Henson (1866 – 1955) was an American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic over a period of nearly 23 years. He is best known for his participation in the 1908 –1909 expedition that reached the geographic North Pole on April 6, 1909. Henson was the first of their party to reach the pole. To learn more about J.R. Harris and his work, head over to their www.jrinthewilderness.com & Instagram @jrinthewilderness This episode is supported by LEKI, makers of the world's best poles since 1948.  www.Leki.com & Instagram @lekiusa We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast

Sibusiso Vilane is a name everyone should know. On May 26th, 2003, he became the first Black person to summit Mount Everest. He climbed down the mountain a transformed man and hasn't looked back since. He was born in rural South Africa and moved with his family to Swaziland when he was four years old. Subisiso got his first pair of shoes when he was 10 and began going to school when he was 11. He has walked to both North and South Poles, climbed all of the seven summits (including Denali) and several known peaks in the Alps, such as The Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and the Eiger. He also runs marathons and ultra-marathons every year, just to stay in shape. Sibusiso is the author of, 'To The Top From Nowhere,' and lives in South Africa. Topics covered in this episode: · Sibusiso's upbringing and what lead him to summit Mt. Everest twice. · What it means to be the first black person in the world to summit the highest mountain. · Sibusiso's Seven Summits and several known peaks in the Alps adventure. · North and South Poles expeditions. · His book 'To the Top from Nowhere' · A Mandela story. To learn more about Sibusiso Vilane and his work, head over to www.sibusisovilane.co.za IG @sibusiso.vilane This episode is supported by LEKI, makers of the world's best poles since 1948. www.Leki.com & Instagram @lekiusa We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.UnlikelyStoriesPodcast.com & Instagram @UnlikelyStoriesPodcast

The Appalachian Mountain Club invites adventures, explorers, and outdoor leaders to share their astonishing stories. Stories that unite communities with inspiration, information, and entertainment. Elevating unheard and diverse stories. Because everyone is part of the outdoor community. This is the Unlikely Stories Podcast!

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native, Bill Almon was a professional baseball infielder. He played for Brown and in Major League Baseball for the Padres and six other teams over 14 seasons.  Next, an event that you should know about… The Misquamicut Drive-In is showing classic movies this weekend: The Lost Boys tonight, Mamma Mia on Saturday, and Dawn of the Dead on Sunday. Get your tickets. The show starts at 9pm. See you there! Next, Are you interested in a new opportunity? Look no further, we're here again with another new job listing. Today's posting comes from Mohegan Sun. They're opening up again and looking for event security guards, event marketing representatives, ushers, and ticket takers.  If you're interested, you can read more and apply by using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?vjk=26d99a5d35f1087c Today we're remembering the life of Joe Ciriello. After living each day by his favorite motto, 'Be the Best You Can Be, Everyday', 'Joe' P. Ciriello, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family.  Born in Waterbury, CT he  was the loving husband of his lifelong best friend and bride, Sandra, who he started dating when he was 14 years old. Joe started many things in life at a young age, and quickly became an accomplished multisport athlete and was honored as a member of the Waterbury Boys Club Hall of Fame. He would go on to play college basketball for Central Connecticut and professionally for several leagues. His pursued a career in education and coaching at Stonington High School in 1975. Most notably, he was head coach of the Boys basketball team for 28 years and Girls tennis team for 13 years. He was part of 27 ECC titles during his tenure and coached 4 Connecticut high school All-Star basketball games. Joe also coached and impacted thousands of high school and collegiate players at basketball camps throughout the US and served as a professional scout for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets. For over 30 years he taught Health, Physical Education, and Life Skills to his students. Joe worked to re-imagine and re-define these subjects as co-chair of the state's Curriculum Committee. Throughout his career in education, Joe would practice and preach the importance of 'listening to learn and learning to listen'. In retirement, he continued to mentor student athletes. Joe became an accomplished fisherman, a technical mountain climber, and an active volunteer for the Appalachian Mountain Club. He became an integral member of the Stonington Land Trust executive board and led initiatives to protect and preserve the natural beauty of his community, reclaiming and restoring indigenous trails and unique landscapes for the public to experience. While he spent most of his life in Stonington, his heart was always in the Green and White Mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire. He summited Mount Washington over 60 times and spent many years sharing his hiking adventures with his family and friends. In addition to his loving bride Sandra, he leaves his daughters, sons-in law, his grandchildren, his sisters, and nieces and nephews. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Joe's life. Lastly, remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to Westerlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews journalist Steve Holt on the 100 year history of the Appalachian Trail, from the luminaries that conceived it to the conservationists protecting it today. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Quebec episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qu%C3%A9bec-city/id1438098925?i=1000463905461  An Idea Turns 100: A Photo History of the Appalachian Trail: https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/an-idea-turns-100-a-photo-history-of-the-appalachian-trail/  Steve Holt https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/author/sholt/  Appalachian Mountain Club https://www.outdoors.org/about/  Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org/  Dartmouth's Rauner Library https://www.dartmouth.edu/library/rauner/  The Trouble History of Inclusion in American Outdoor Spaces https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-troubled-history-of-inclusion-in-american-outdoor-spaces/  Ryan's Delaware Water Gap Hike https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/appalachian-nst.htm  Kiernan's Bear Mountain Hike https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/appalachian-trail-bear-mountain-to-race-brook-falls 

Did you know that climate change impacts water quality and foodwebs?Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Sarah Nelson, Ph.D., Director of Research at the Appalachian Mountain Club. Nelson discusses climate change impacts on environment and public health https://hubbardbrook.org/sites/default/files/pictures/HBRF/Why%20It%20Matters.jpg, and  weather whiplash: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2019EF001224. 

For many of us, a good walk outdoors has been a newly-found pandemic hobby. We take listener calls and discuss our newfound love for walking with Alex Cox, who on Saturday finished a four year mission to walk every street in Greater Boston, and Marc Hurwitz, an Appalachian Mountain Club hike leader.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Probably just about all of us have had way too much screen time over the last year.     But…we’re going to steer you to another Web site anyway.    The oldest outdoor group in the U.S….the Appalachian Mountain Club…is challenging...

Heather provides details about the  trails that are maintained by the Western Massachusetts Appalachian Mountain Club (Massachusetts sections of the Appalachian Trail, New England Trail, and the Connecticut River National Blue Way).Please Check Out: Papa Bear Hikes

In this episode, I am talking with Lindsay Bourgoine, Director of Policy and Advocacy of Protect Our Winters, an organization that helps passionate outdoor people protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change. Protect Our Winters is a community of athletes, scientists, creatives, and business leaders advancing non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations. I will admit that as an avid outdoor enthusiast, it wasn’t until somewhat recently that I truly made the connection between my love of the outdoors and the importance of protecting it with environmental policy. Climate change has not only environmental but also economic impacts on the outdoor industry that are significant and measurable.  Lindsay and I are talking about the importance of the 50 million outdoor enthusiasts in this country coming together as a unified voice to speak up on behalf of the places and the activities we love. While things like turning off your lights, riding your bike instead of driving, and being a conscious consumer can help, the only way we will ever truly make an impact is through policy.    Resources Mentioned Yale Program on Climate Communication  https://climatecommunication.yale.edu Purple Mountains Film https://www.purplemountainsfilm.com/   About Lindsay With a passion for politics and the great outdoors, Lindsay joined Protect Our Winters in 2016 to advance the organization’s advocacy efforts. Prior to her (second) move to Colorado, Lindsay worked on conservation and recreation policy issues for the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Outdoor Industry Association, completed a Masters in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School, and coached skiing at Squaw Valley. When she’s not raising a ruckus on a policy issue or telling stories about her beloved home state of Maine, you can find Lindsay hiking, biking, running, or skiing deep in the mountains, typically wearing a significant amount of neon.   Connect with Protect Our Winters Website https://protectourwinters.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/protectourwinters/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ProtectOurWinters/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ProtectWinters

"A Talk in the Woods" is about the people who live, work, and play in Maine's north woods and rugged mountain region. These are recorded "in the field" in pickup trucks on dirt logging roads, walking in the woods, and by lakes and rivers. Part 2 of our conversation out in the woods with Steve Tatko, Forester and Land Manager for the Appalachian Mountain Club's 74,000 acres of conservation land in the heart of Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness. Photo: Garrett English Music: Fireflies and Stardust Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ and Pond 5 - gestonwreen

"A Talk in the Woods" is about the people who live, work, and play in Maine's north woods and rugged mountain region. These are recorded "in the field" in pickup trucks on dirt logging roads, walking in the woods, and by lakes and rivers. Part 3 of our conversation out in the woods with Steve Tatko, Forester and Land Manager for the Appalachian Mountain Club's 74,000 acres of conservation land in the heart of Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness. Photos: Garrett English Music: Fireflies and Stardust Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ and Pond 5 - gestonwreen

"A Talk in the Woods" is about the people who live, work, and play in Maine's north woods and rugged mountain region. These are recorded "in the field" in pickup trucks on dirt logging roads, walking in the woods, and by lakes and rivers. Steve Tatko manages 74,000 acres of conserved forestland in Maine's famed 100-MIle Wilderness, including 100 miles of dirt roads, 100 miles of trails, and the sustainable forestry. Steve grew up in the Maine woods and has a deep wisdom and perspective well beyond his years. Photos: Little Outdoor Giants Music: Fireflies and Stardust Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ and Pond 5 - gestonwreen Maine, conservation,forestry,Appalachian Mountain Club

Producer/Host: Meredith DeFrancesco First Nations Impacted by Hydropower, Penobscot Nation and Herring Pond Wampanoag Speak Out Against CMP Corridor a) Less then three months before a referendum question would have been on the ballot aiming to reverse state agency approval of the so called New England Clean Energy Connect, or CMP Corridor, Central Maine Power’s parent company, Avangrid, succeeded in blocking it the courts. This election day, however, opponents are collecting signatures again on a re-worded citizen’s initiative aimed toward bringing it to voters the following election cycle. While those who promote and profit from hydro power tout it as a clean energy, the facts bear out differently in terms of environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and methyl mercury contamination, and on the health and rights of the Indigenous People whose communities are effected by dam construction and subsequent flooding. The proposed CMP corridor, a 145 mile transmission line slated to bring electricity from Hydro Quebec through Maine to Massachussetts, has received stiff opposition from local Maine communities and the Penobscot Nation. b) On Wednesday, October 28th, the Natural Resources Council of Maine, Sierra Club Maine and the Appalachian Mountain Club filed a lawsuit challenging the Army Corps of Engineers for an inadequate environmental assessment of the project and for refusing to require a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A groundswell of the public in the state, as well as Congressman Jared Golden and the Penobscot Nation all requested an EIS be performed, but the Corp declined this past summer. A document obtained by the groups in the suit, under the Freedom of Information Act, reveal that the Army Corps and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have identified major issues with the CMP corridor, including the company’s claims about the proposal’s impact on the climate. c) Members of First Nations in Canada have been campaigning heavily these past months through in person tours and other means to express their opposition to transmission corridor projects in the Northeast United States that would increase the impacts of hydro power development on their communities. Today we hear from an educational web event organized by Northeast Megadam Resistance Alliance and Sierra Club Maine and a press conference aiming to bring the voices of First Nations people to the Conference of Northeastern Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers last month. Guests: Meg Sheean from Northeast Megadam Reststamce Alliance Amy Norman, Nunatsiavummiuk Inuit, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador Land Protector Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis Herring Pond Wampanoag Chairwoman Melissa Ferretti Today’s program was co-produced by WERU FM/RadioActive and Sunlight Media Collective. Sunlight Media Collective, who documents and presents issues affecting Indigenous people from Wabanaki perspectives, highlighting the intersection between environmental justice and Tribal sovereignty.

ABOUT AMC The mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. We envision a world where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and always protected, and where the outdoors occupies a place of central importance in every person’s life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthmatters.substack.com

WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher joins Nichole on the show to talk about the dry conditions we've been dealing with lately, how it affects the foliage forecast, and what we could have in store for the winter. DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery talks about COVID-19 precautions at the state parks, and the amenities they have to offer those who want to get outside. Marc Hurwitz has details on the Appalachian Mountain Club's hikes around New England, and some tips on hidden gems for you to find on a day off.

How much does opportunity outside of public education impact a students ability to be successful? This week, we talk with Frankie Franco, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Worcester's Division of Youth Opportunities. Growing up in Worcester, Frankie shares his experiences navigating the public schools, the opportunities he had to join programs like Upward Bound, and how his brother had a different journey.Learn more about the Latino Education Institute.Here's some more about REC Worcester and Youth Grow.The Appalachian Mountain Club can be found here.More on 508 Bike Life.

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Amy Lindholm from the Appalachian Mountain Club joins us to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill passed to improve our parks nationwide. Sources: Press Release about Great American Outdoors Act Land and Water Conservation Fund

Amy Lindholm from the Appalachian Mountain Club joins us to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill passed to improve our parks nationwide. Sources: Press Release about Great American Outdoors Act Land and Water Conservation Fund

SEGMENT 1: One of the hottest topics in small business right now is how to manage a remote workforce. While people have been working remotely for years, it has never been a situation where everyone is working remotely until COVID-19. Here to help small businesses understand all the rules and regulations your business still needs to comply with is Jaime Lizotte at ComplyRight.SEGMENT 2: With the worldwide pandemic, it seems that being outside is the only safe place to be now. Here to talk about how we can shift to outdoor cities is John Judge, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Appalachian Mountain Club.SEGMENT 3: One of the biggest questions on most small business owners' minds is how to reopen successfully during COVID-19. Here to help is Liz Sara is Chair of the National Women's Business Council (NWBC).Sponsored by HR Direct and Nextiva

To preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors. To preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors.That's according to John Judge, President, and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club. In his book "The Outdoor Citizen," he coins the term “Outdoor Citizen” as he delivers a remarkably persuasive argument for why we must all become citizens of the natural world, reconnecting with life’s most essential foundation, nature, and defending it, embracing it, and instilling in the next generation a keen interest in outdoor leadership.Today he'll talk about committing to an outdoor lifestyle, how to make the outdoors the epicenter of our communities, and how to ensure our political representatives promote and enact environmentally friendly agendas. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor BonusHow Your Diet Affects Your Risk for Cancer

To preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors. To preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors.That's according to John Judge, President, and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club. In his book "The Outdoor Citizen," he coins the term “Outdoor Citizen” as he delivers a remarkably persuasive argument for why we must all become citizens of the natural world, reconnecting with life’s most essential foundation, nature, and defending it, embracing it, and instilling in the next generation a keen interest in outdoor leadership.Today he'll talk about committing to an outdoor lifestyle, how to make the outdoors the epicenter of our communities, and how to ensure our political representatives promote and enact environmentally friendly agendas. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor BonusHow Your Diet Affects Your Risk for Cancer

A nature walk takes place this Sunday morning in Haverhill.Naturalist Roland “Boot” Boutwell is leading a group around Tattersall Farm, beginning at 9, at 542 Broadway. Boutwell, a retired teacher, leads classes and nature walks for a variety of organizations, including the Massachusetts Audubon Society and the Appalachian Mountain Club. He was a guest earlier this week on WHAV's morning program“I think it's very important for us, at the best of times, to reconnect with nature. I think it just helps us to relax and unwind. And I think that's especially true at a time like this, in the midst of this pandemic where people are so incredibly anxious and concerned,” he explains..Boutwell says plant growth is affected by many variables, such as elevation and prior usage. One of the plants he likes to identify first is poison ivy“Wonderful scientific name, toxicodendron is the genus name. The poison tree. I've got a whole program on poison ivy. If there's any poison ivy at the site, very often that will be one of the first plants that I teach. One wants to know ones' enemy, right?” Boutwell asks.Boutwell also loves the milkweed plant.“Milkweed has wonderful flowers. In addition, there's a terrific relationship with the Monarch butterfly that lays its caterpillar on the monarch leaves. The Milkweek caterpillar then eat the milkweed leaves. In the milkweed leaves, the sap happens to be toxic but it doesn't kill caterpillars. They just carry the toxicity around with them and a bird, for instance, who tries to eat that caterpillar will throw up. So birds, very quickly learn not to eat the caterpillar of monarch butterflies,” he says.Those looking to attend Boutwell's nature walk this Sunday morning at Tattersall Farm in Haverhill should arrive at the parking lot around 8:45. There is a $10 suggested donation. Group sizes are limited and social distancing guidelines will be followed.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

Take a trip with Alyssa and Kristen as we spill the tea (or broth) on the story of New Hampshire's only witch, before hiking out to the Appalachian Mountain Club's Lakes of the Clouds Hut, where we may find some ghosts not blowing in the wind. These inside jokes are worth listening for. Let's go see a ghost (and flex our gamey calves)!

Andrew Turchon​ is a social studies teacher at Revere High School where he teaches 9th grade U.S. history and an outdoor education elective. He is a National Board certified teacher, mentor, and Ph.D candidate at Umass Boston. His research foci is placed-based learning, outdoor education, and the benefits of time spent in the natural world. He co-advises the RHS Outdoors Club which was born from the importance of providing urban students with access to experiences outside. As a diverse group of students and teachers, we strive to honor diversity, inclusion, and equity as we build an outdoor community in Revere. Follow them on Instagram @revereoutdoors.Bethanne Goldman​ is in her fifth year teaching math at Revere High School. This is her second year working with Andrew to co-run the Revere High School Outdoors Club through which they take students on monthly hikes and camping trips throughout New England. Bethanne completed the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Youth Opportunities Program​, making her eligible to apply for grants to purchase clothing and materials for students in the RHS Outdoors Club.

iNaturalist allows anyone, anywhere to contribute to a global record of biodiversity by uploading pictures of plants and animals with their smartphone or computer. In this episode, co-host Justin Schell talks with Dr. Carrie Seltzer, the Stakeholder Engagement Strategist for iNaturalist, about how the platform works, the iNaturalist community, and how iNaturalist advances scientific research. Featured in this episode is the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), the oldest outdoor group in the United States. The AMC runs multiple citizen science projects, and in this episode, Georgia Murray, a staff scientist at AMC; Annie Evankow, a Research Assistant with AMC; and Alina Michelewicz, a volunteer with a number of AMC projects speak about their citizen science work with iNaturalist — how they have been able to supplement the core data fields on iNaturalist with some specific to their project, as well as how they have approached citizen science and research with the Northeast Alpine Flower Watch project.  Music for this episode is from MWD, used under a Creative Commons license from the Free Music Archive. Special thanks to Jill Nugent for conducting the interview with the AMC team. A transcript is available here.  For those of you who have accounts on SciStarter, add your iNaturalist username to your SciStarter dashboard, and you’ll get credit for your contributions.   Links: iNaturalist Appalachian Mountain Club Seek  Global Biodiversity Information Facility National Phenology Network Toilet weasel publication  Justin's (Mistaken) Coyote Identification

Have you ever thought of planning a girl's trip to Maine? In August, Kim and Tamara headed up to the Northwoods of Maine for a girls' trip filled with hiking and laughs, with a stops in Portland and Freeport along the way. Find out more about their trip and some things you can do with the family too! ON THE PODCAST 02:20 - Where to go in Maine 05:37 - Moosehead Lake Area 10:13 - Moose safari adventure 16:45 - Hiking 23:50 - Appalachian Mountain Club 32:50 - River Rim trail 38:15 - Going home 38:40 - Coming up TIPS FOR PLANNING A GIRL'S TRIP TO MAINE Note: Our trip was hosted by Visit Maine. All opinions are our own. Where to stay in Moosehead Lake: rent a cabin from Moosehead Hills Cabins for privacy and lakefront views, just double check the location as not all cabins are on Moosehead Lake. What to do in Moosehead Lake: Though you have to get up super early, going on a Moose Safari is a really fun experience. You will drive to different places where moose are often spotted, and with Northwoods Outfitters, you then head out in a canoe to see if you will see any by the water. Appalachian Mountain Club's Gorman Chairback Lodge: if you are looking for a more remote and rustic destination in Maine's 100 acre wilderness, try a stay at one of the Appalachian Mountain Club's Lodges. We met many families staying in two bedroom cabins (with a bathroom) while we were there. The meals are included and served family-style and there is plenty of hiking, kayaking, and canoeing in the area. The Appalachian Mountain Lodges are approximately 40 minutes to town in a very unplugged area. This is the place for you to connect with your family without cell phones or video games getting in the way. The Gulf Hagas hike was a great hike in the 100 acre wilderness that takes you along the rim of a river, but make sure to bring water shoes if you have them because there is an area that you have to cross the river. There are also places by waterfalls were you can swim if you don't mind the cold water. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Duckfat L.L.Bean Flagship store The Holy Donut Moosehead Hills Cabins Northwoods Outfitters Kineo Mountain Hiking Black Diamond Trekking Poles (affiliate link) Appalachian Mountain Club 100 Mile Wilderness Conservation Area Gorman Chairback Lodge   FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, orGoogle Playand leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035#. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcaseand We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebookor Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Chris Thayer of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) helps you get started with hiking.  Uncharted Podcast host Joe Burkhead and guest Chris Thayer, Director of North Country Programs and Outreach at AMC discuss the benefits of hiking and how it

Chris Thayer of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) helps you get started with hiking.  Uncharted Podcast host Joe Burkhead and guest Chris Thayer, Director of North Country Programs and Outreach at AMC discuss the benefits of hiking and how it

Interviews with Paul Curtin of the Carolina Mountain Club and Geoff Caldwell of the Appalachian Mountain Club and Mid-State Trail More Info at http://carolinamountainclub.org http://outdoors.org http://www.midstatetrail.org/ Featured Music by Scott Holmes Scott Holmes “Driven to Success” and “Washaway” Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International http://scottholmesmusic.com Join our Open Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/372892616593849/

Episode 09. Show Title: Legalize Or Decriminalize Featuring Hosts: Matthew Carano, Nick Boyle, and Cord Blomquist Engineered by: Matthew Carano Produced by:Matthew Carano, Nick Boyle, and Cord Blomquist Show Summary (used for RSS & iTunes Summary): On this episode of The Freecast, the NH house passes death penalty repeal, Nick defines involuntary admission, an update on Red and Shorty's, and the pros and cons of legalization vs. decriminalization. News NH house passes death penalty repeal bill, heads to NH senate (MC) https://www.fosters.com/news/20190307/nh-house-passes-death-penalty-repeal-bill Involuntary admissions (NIck) RSA 135-C:27 person has inflicted serious bodily injury on himself or has attempted suicide or serious self-injury and there is a likelihood the act or attempted act will recur if admission is not ordered the person has threatened to inflict serious bodily injury on himself and there is likelihood that an act or attempt of serious self-injury will occur if admission is not ordered The person's behavior demonstrates that he so lacks the capacity to care for his own welfare that there is a likelihood of death, serious bodily injury, or serious debilitation if admission is not ordered. The person meets all of the following criteria: The person has been determined to be severely mentally disabled The person has had at least one involuntary admission, within the last 2 years The person has no guardian of the person appointed The person is not subject to a conditional discharge The person has refused the treatment determined necessary by a mental health program approved by the department A psychiatrist at a mental health program approved by the department has determined, based upon the person's clinical history, that there is a substantial probability that the person's refusal to accept necessary treatment will lead to death, serious bodily injury, or serious debilitation if admission is not ordered. Some NH stats 35,449 people with serious mental illness 848 adults with serious mental illness incarcerated 158 public psychiatric beds http://www.drcnh.org/commitment.html https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/browse-by-state/new-hampshire http://www.gencourtmobile.com/RSA/Section/135 Seabrook Nuclear Plant license extended until at least 2050 (Cord) https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20190312/nrc-approves-seabrook-plants-license-extension Follow up: Red and Shorty's closes for good (Nick) https://www.fosters.com/news/20190312/dovers-red-and-shortys-closes-for-good NH House votes to legalize sports betting (Matt) https://nh1.com/nh1/new-hampshire-house-approves-legalizing-sports-betting/?fbclid=IwAR2RApVwGWzKQ5ZJViuOTndd2IWcQ_BVRg6jWJKYrPCyWL64NAFP2LaTBiA Events Freecoast Liberty Outreach Meetup Rochester - 3rd Thursday   Discussion: Decriminalize or Legalize? (MC) NH History New Hampshire Ski History 34 active ski areas 21 of them have chair lifts http://newenglandskimuseum.org/new-hampshire-ski-history-for-4rth-graders/ New Hampshire was the center of skiing in the United States from the 1930s into the 1950s. Skiing first became popular in northern Europe then crossed the Atlantic to the cities of New York and Boston. Because New Hampshire was so close to Boston, skiing became very important to New Hampshire. Three groups of people were important to skiing growing in New Hampshire. First, the workers from Scandinavia who moved to the paper mills around Berlin. Second, college students from Dartmouth College who were part of the Dartmouth Outing Club. And third, people who were members of the Boston-based Appalachian Mountain Club. New Hampshire was the first place in America to have many things you see now at every ski resort. New Hampshire was the first to have trails cut just for downhill skiing. The Granite State was the first to have overhead wire-rope ski tows and an aerial tramway. Many famous races and styles of racing took place in New Hampshire. Professional ski patrols and ski schools began in New Hampshire. These new ideas, plus ski villages, started a whole new tourism industry. Rope Tows and Chairlifts Even though the first rope tow in the United States was in Woodstock, Vermont, many new ideas for getting skiers up a mountain were developed in New Hampshire. Two new style rope tows opened in 1936. The Dartmouth Outing Club built one on Oak Hill in Hanover and the second one was built at Moody's Farm in Jackson. These used wire instead of fiber to make the rope. This rope was then suspended above the skiers' heads rather than at waist level. The skier grabbed a J-shaped handle that was attached to the rope and was pulled up the mountain. The first chairlift in New Hampshire was built in 1937 on Rowe Mountain in Gilford, just a year after chairlifts were invented in Idaho. The next year, 1938, two exciting and new ski lifts were built. One was at Cannon Mountain in Franconia and the other was at Mount Cranmore in North Conway. The first chairlift in the Eastern U.S. at Belknap Mountain, now called Gunstock. Cannon Mountain built the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. A tramway is a large box that hangs from a cable. Many people can board a tram and travel to the top of the mountain together. Many people thought that trams would be the most popular ski lifts in America, but chairlifts became cheaper to run and easier to fix. New Hampshire's Legacy New Hampshire was a hub for skiing through the 1930s through the 1950s. The state helped promote the state through colorful maps, posters, and brochures. Later, Vermont and ski areas further west became more popular than New Hampshire. Even so, skiing is still very important to New Hampshire today. In 2006-7 people spent over 700 million dollars in the state because of skiing. Ski resorts also employed over 17,000 people during that year. It isn't surprising that New Hampshire lost its early lead in the development of skiing in America. What is remarkable is that New Hampshire played such a large role in the rise of skiing. Ski resorts and areas might be very different if it wasn't for the ideas and inventions of New Hampshire skiers.   Suggestions/Feedback Do you have a topic that you would like for us to discuss? A correction and additional piece of information that we may have overlooked, please send it in to freecastpodcast@gmail.com While you are here, follow us on Twitter @freecastpodcast and like our Facebook page.  

This show is a long form one on one interview with 20 year veteran Elite Trail Runner and environmentalist, Debbie Livingston. We could spend an entire episode discussing just the races that she has won. We could spend another episode discussing how to raise a fit and healthy family and getting them involved with trails and endurance sport. Or we could spend a few hours discussing the Cult of Ultra Culture and how it has changed in the last 20 years. That would still leave Yoga, coaching, trail advocacy, women’s rights, pregnancy and running, race directing, environmental issues, and a review of the most epic mountain trail routes in the North East. Today’s show is kind of a sampler of these things. The CULTRA trail running podcast is a place where we can get together and discuss all the fun stuff that happens on the trails, that most normal people don’t care about. CULTRA’s headquarters is located in the belly of the beast coast, Glastonbury Connecticut, so most of our stories involve North East Trail running or North East Trail runners.  The language used in this show is NOT explicit and raw so feel free to listen to this with your kids, or at work, and the only likely way you could be offended is if a little vegan talk upsets you, and if that’s the case, and your not open to discussing things that make you uncomfortable, then you most likely have other bigger issues to deal with in your life. At any rate feel free to swear at us if you need too. We don’t have sponsors at this point, instead we like to recognize the folks that support us.  The Shenipsit Striders are a Connecticut running club and a crucial thread in the fabric of the North East Trail Running Scene. They put on the Nipmuck Trail Marathon, which just celebrated 35 years, as well as a bunch of low cost, grass roots trail running events. Check them out! More information on Debbie: www.debbielivingston.com Race reports and other great content: www.scottlivingston.net  Debbie is presenting at one of the REI Woman’s Speaker Series which will be held on Monday, July 22nd at REI West Hartford from 7-9pm. www.rei.com  August 16th -18th Debbie Livingston is leading a Woman’s Trail Running and Yoga Retreat at the Highland Center in NH for the Appalachian Mountain Club. It is not listed yet on their website but will be soon. www.outdoors.org  Starting April 2nd, 2X per week, Debbie will be leading a youth running program in Bolton supported by the Shenipsit Striders. Attached is the application form. www.shenipsitstriders.org Shenipsit Striders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shenipsitstriders Shenipsit Striders Events: https://www.facebook.com/ShenipsitStridersEvents Support Cultra with a small Monthly Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning PayPal Donation link: Paypal.me.Cultra Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/-R&eid=ARAvGAIpGFU6At4y7HqUd_Heqx5OaCT4rtQPiEHvQNuB0aDaF8juSY9Db3ihSqbqgmMgwz2GFQLpMVps

This week I'm joined by Aaron Ibey, who is a professional photographer and thru-hiker, having hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2016. He worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club as a ridgerunner in 2018, and talks all about what that job entails, as well as some tips for taking better hiking photos on your smartphone. He ends the episode by telling an insane story from his 2016 thru-hike, where he encountered a mountain lion in the Hundred Mile Wilderness of Maine. Trail Tales has had plenty of bear stories, but never a mountain lion story! Go check out Aaron's photography on Instagram (@ibeyprofin) and consider buying one of his prints online at https://aaronibey.pixieset.com/theprintcollection/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Twitter, Instagram, or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trailtales.  Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes (I read every one at the beginning of the next episode), and subscribe if you like the show! My personal Instagram is @kylehateshiking, so feel free to follow me on there as well.  Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Google Play and Stitcher!

 Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau   Guests: Dee Dee Mozeleski, Interim Executive Director of the Combined Foundations for City College and Vice Chair of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s New York/Northern New Jersey Chapter;  Justin Bailey, Program Manager at the Appalachian Mountain Club, CCNY Class of 2011.   Recorded: August 29, 2018

Head on down to South Carolina with us in search of striped bass. While we were down there we thought about eating a couple of them until we learned a few disturbing facts... This episode is made possible thanks to generous support from Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, and the Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Wilderness Lodges. https://www.outdoors.org/drake/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/ https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/

Mosquito Lagoon sits on Florida's East Coast and is known as the redfish capitol of the world. We made a visit to these hallowed waters to see what all the hubbub is about. While poling around the brackish waters in search of tails, we found a much more interesting, disturbing tale of neglect, destruction, and a fishery on the edge. By the end, we'll have to ask ourselves about the effectiveness of current conservation projects around the world. This episode of the DrakeCast is sponsored by our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, and The Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Wilderness Lodges. Click the links below for more information: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ www.scottflyrod.com/ www.outdoors.org/drake

The idea for this story initially came up about a year ago when I (and 400,000 other people), stumbled across the movie "120 Days." The film follows David Mangum as he spends a third of his year chasing Tarpon. Just a few weeks after seeing the movie, I was on a boat outside of Vero Beach blowing shot after shot at rolling tarpon. This experience frustrated me so much that I had to forget about tarpon for awhile. That worked until I saw this year's F3T feature, "Atlanticus," which tracks a group of anglers around the world in search of the biggest, baddest tarpon. In addition to reopening an old wound, this film brought up quite a few questions: Where do these fish come from? Are the tarpon they were catching in Africa the same fish that I see on instagram in the Keys or the Yucatan? But of course first and foremost, how do I catch one of these fish? In order to find some answers, I decided to get on a plane to the Florida Keys. In the next 43 minutes, we'll find out where these fish come from, but more importantly, we'll find out what we don't know about this majestic species. This episode of the DrakeCast is sponsored by our friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, Scott Fly Rods, and The Appalachian Mountain Club. Click the links below for more information: https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/ https://www.outdoors.org/drake

Marieke and Dan talk about their wilderness experiences. Dan interviews archivist/artist Becky Fullerton of the Appalachian Mountain Club and explores the similarities between museums and the great outdoors. Marieke closes out the episode with an impassioned appeal to museum activism. Music credits: “Wayo Wayo,” Reiswerk, ccmixter.org

Black Explorers Part II   Welcome back to robinlofton.com for another Wiki History lecture. Today is the second lecture about black explorers. In the first Wiki history lecture, we discussed Matthew Henson, who was the first person to reach the North Pole. While there is some dispute about this, we recognized that Henson made incredible contributions as a navigator, ocean surveyor, and explorer.  There is a lot more to know about this great man and his explorations so I encourage you to listen to the first Wiki History lecture and to read his book, A Negro in the North Pole, which you can find on robinlofton.com.   In today’s wiki lecture, we will discuss explorations that are out of this world!  These black explorers went longer and farther than many people ever dream of going.  They are great examples of why we are studying explorers. We can learn so much from them. They had a grand vision and never-ending determination. They worked hard and never gave up. Remember it took 20 years and numerous failed attempts for Matthew Henson to reach the North Pole.  But he eventually made it. And that’s what we can learn from these explorers.   Let’s get started with today’s great Black explorers.   Today’s explorers won’t go north or south. Today, they go up!   We begin with Guion Bluford, who on August 30, 1983, was the first African American astronaut to make a space flight.  But let’s back up for a minute. Dr. Bluford was born in Philadelphia in 1942. He earned his pilot’s license when he was just 24. Then he went on to earn his doctorate in aerospace engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1978.  He also joined NASA in 1978. And made his maiden voyage in space was just 5 years later. He operated the remote manipulator system, Spacelab-3 experiments, shuttle systems, and the flight systems lab. During his career, Dr. Bluford made numerous space flights and spent a total of 688 hours in space before his retirement from NASA in 1993.      Other African Americans also dedicated themselves to space flight and exploration.   Frederick Gregory was the first Black person to actually command a space shuttle mission. In 1985, he served as a pilot on Challenger for a 7-day mission. Commander Gregory joined NASA shortly after receiving his masters degree in information systems. In 1989, he was given command of the Discovery mission, which orbited the Earth 79 times in 120 hours. In total, he commanded 3 major space missions and spent over 450 hours in space. By the end of his career, he reached the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force.   In 1987, Mae Jemison was the first black woman astronaut and the first Black woman to fly in space. She was the science mission specialist on the historic 8-day mission on the Endeavor space shuttle. By her retirement from NASA, Dr. Jamison logged in 190 hours in space. Her educational background is as varied as it is impressive having graduated from Stanford University with a degree in both chemical engineering and African American studies.  She also earned a doctorate degree from Cornell University and worked as a staff doctor for the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.  Today, Dr. Jamison owns a private firm, called the Jamison Group, and teaches at Dartmouth University.   Coming out of the shuttle, Bernard Harris, Jr. became the first black astronaut to actually walk in space. He walked in space for 5 hours and logged in more than 230 hours in space.  He was also a medical doctor and trained as a flight surgeon.  After leaving NASA, he founded the Harris Group, which is a Texas-based organization that works to empower individuals, in particular minorities and other economically and/or socially disadvantaged, to recognize their potential and pursue their dreams. Dr. Harris first became interested in being an astronaut watching the Apollo 11 mission on TV in 1969. Twenty years—and lots of hard work and determination later—he was asked to join NASA. By the end of his career, he logged more than 4,164,183 miles in space.   Finally, and sadly, in 1986, Ronald McNair became the first black astronaut killed during a space mission. He was aboard the ill-fated Challenger when it exploded shortly after liftoff. Dr. McNair was an extraordinary explorer who was born in South Carolina and able to read and write by the age of three.  At the age of four, he successfully challenged the whites-only borrowing privileges at the local library. In 1976, he received a scholarship to MIT where he graduated magna cum laude with a doctorate in physics. He was invited to join NASA in 1978. Dr. McNair is remembered as having encouraged and supported young black engineers and scientists in the aerospace program. In his short life, he was an extraordinary student, physicist, and astronaut.    He once said, "Whether or not you reach your goals in life depends entirely on how well you prepare for them and how badly you want them. . . ..You're eagles! Stretch your wings and fly to the sky."   Words to live by!   There are so many others that have contributed to space exploration. However, we only have time to acknowledge the contributions of these five astronauts who committed themselves to exploring where no one had gone before. And they also made great contributions on earth too.   Remember the names: Guy Bluford, Frederick Gregory, Mae Jamison, Bernard Harris, and Ronald McNair.  Great explorers. Great scientists. Great people!   Now here is another great explorer. She was not an astronaut. She did not go into outer space. But she set her sights high and she reached incredible heights: The top of Mount Everest!   Sophia Danenberg was always a high flyer and explorer.  Born in Illinois in 1972, Sophia became the first African American woman and the first Black woman from anywhere in the world to climb Mt. Everest.   Sophia became involved in mountaineering after receiving her degree from Harvard University. For 2 years, she did technical rock climbs with her local Appalachian Mountain Club.   Danenberg's first major climb was at Mount Rainier, in Washington State in 2002.  Over the next two years she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya, Mount Baker in Washington state and Mount Kenya.  In 2005 she scaled five peaks plus Mount McKinley in Alaska. That’s right, she climbed the highest peak in North America.   But her great challenge was yet to come. In the spring of 2006, at the age of 34 and with only one week of planning, she started climbing Mount Everest—the highest mountain in the world.    She signed up for an unguided climb, which meant that she had to carry all of her own gear, pitch her own tent, and make all the decisions, and basically find her own way. On May 19, 2006, after two months of climbing, she reached the summit of Mount Everest at 29,000 feet. She was suffering from bronchits, a stuffed nose and frostbitten cheeks but she was determined to push through the bad weather and sit on top of the world!   But she did not stop with Everest. She has now climbed more than 19 peaks around the world.   Back on lower elevations, Sophia Danenberg has continued her upward journey. She received her masters in economics from the University of Connecticut and works with inner city children.   About her historic climb, she says, “It’s not really about having the ability to climb. It’s about this ability to say, ‘I can do it really well.”   That’s a great goal.  Whatever you do, do it really well.   Thank you for visiting robinlofton.com for this Wiki history lecture about great Black explorers.  Remember to subscribe so that the Wiki History lectures will come directly to your mailbox. Please visit robinlofton.com and leave your comments.  I would love to hear about your explorations. Future Wiki History lectures will focus on Blacks in the Military (lots of interesting information and lessons from the African Americans who fought in America’s wars beginning with the Civil War) and we will post Part II about the importance of African American history and how it can inspire and motivate us.   Remember that we can learn a lot from the great explorers. We can learn from their courage, vision, determination, and positive outlook.  Life is an exploration. Keep exploring higher and farther! See you again soon.

Two big thumbs up for this episode with photographer Chris Radcliffe. Even if he shoots with the wrong camera his stories of covering Patagonia and going to Nepal to film make him OK in my book. Chris' website http://www.chrisradcliffephotography.com/ Appalachian Mountain Club http://www.outdoors.org/ Cowboy Tough Day 1 http://youtu.be/q44BMTt_9zo

Be it the deep forests of Baxter State Park, the pine groves of Acadia, the 100-mile Wilderness, or the familiar trees in your own backyard, take a walk INTO THE WOODS with us today! Join us as we talk with Lindsay Bourgoine from the Appalachian Mountain Club about conserving our woodlands for future generations and Corporal John Macdonald from the Maine Warden Service who will discuss how to recreate safely and happily in the outdoors. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2012/07/into-the-woods-44/