Podcast appearances and mentions of cindy ross

No Easter train at Stanley Park this year? Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Reporter and News Hour at 11 Anchor explains what's happened to the Stanley Park train for this years Easter celebrations. ‘Horrible attack': International student assaulted near bus stop in Kelowna, B.C. Mohini Singh, Kelowna City Councillor describes a violent incident where an international student was assaulted near a bus stop in Kelowna A proposed $40 million park on Bowen Island  Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island discusses the proposed $40 million park on Bowen Island. Why the Stanley Park will not be running the Easter Train this year Scott Jensen, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses why the Stanley Park will not be running the Easter Train this year The daycare still waiting on the government to renew their contract for Child Care Fee Reduction funding  Cindy Ross, Owner of AlmostHome Childcare/Preschool Ltd discusses the need for more government child care funding. B.C in on the brink of a massive strata council manager shortage Chris Churchill, President at FirstService Residential discusses why BC is on the brink of a massive strata council manager shortage Anticipating Nordstrom's liquidation sale CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal and Steven Chang go shopping at Nordstrom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Cindy Ross, Owner of AlmostHome Childcare/Preschool Ltd discusses the need for more government child care funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever Wonder How to Live a Lifetime of Adventure? Cindy Ross has a few tips for you! Listen to this episode and learn how to find out how she chose a Lifetime of Adventure over limiting her adventure to only the weekends. Looking for the secret to living out your life's dream in a Log Cabin? Here are some special tips from Cindy Ross's book, The Log Cabin Years and Walking Toward Peace. Find out more about Cindy Ross https://cindyrosstraveler.com/ Find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cindyrossauthor/

In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Tamra Neblett-Hemmila, a 28-year-old long distance backpacker from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Tamra also happens to be black, Latina and Muslim; she was quite visible on the CDT this past season, practicing her faith by wearing a sport hijab on trail. If she seemed “uncommon” on the trail, her story is universal to hikers. Blissful Hiker covers how Tamra practiced her faith on trail, trail magic on the CDT, and the emotions and practicalities of quitting a long distance trail. Garage Grown Gear discount code: Use code “distance10” to save 10% at garagegrowngear.com.  Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com. Interview with Tamra Neblett-Hemilla 2:48 - Where was your winter shakedown hike for the CDT and what was it like? 3:54 - You mentioned your husband Eli, and we actually met through him. He mentioned his wife was hiking the CDT alone; why did you go alone and how did that effect your relationship dynamic? 5:34 - Did you take a Garmin In-Reach and check in with Eli that way? 6:00 - So you're in contact every day, but you're still alone out there. And the CDT is probably the most difficult long trail in the U.S.; why did you start there? 6:49 - Do you have a trail name? And how did you get the name? 8:00 - Did you make your own meals for yourself before you jumped into the trail? 8:35 - I did see a recipe on your Facebook, a tuna hot dish. So Minnesota! What's in it? 9:12 - So, Tamra, you are black, Latina, and Muslim. Did you meet many people that looked like you on trail? 9:58 - So you did wear a hijab, a sport hijab on trail. I'm curious about that, where did you get yours? 10:30 - For those of us who aren't knowledgeable, what is the purpose and importance of the hijab in the Muslim faith? 11:33 - How did your hijab fit on your head and how did it feel? 12:10 - What else did you wear on your hike? 12:42 - Do you think there are misconceptions about Muslim women being athletic? Did you find in your faith that there's a resistance to women being athletic or being alone in the outdoors? 14:31 - What were the reactions from people you met and other hikers?  16:00 - So you mentioned timing your breaks for prayer every day. Did you take a prayer rug? And did you need to orient yourself towards Mecca every time? 16:43 - I'm curious about how it felt to pray every day outdoors; did you feel like it was more intentional or more intense for you? 19:42 - I wanted to go back to your hike experience and what your favorite parts were. What was your experience of New Mexico? 21:37- You mentioned the Gila River, and I believe that's where you met someone who I met on the PCT, Crazy Eyes? And he offered you this type of trail magic that only happens from one hiker to another, what was that like? 22:54 - I love that story, because there's such kindness that can happen in the wilderness between two hikers. 23:50 - You have some really dramatic pictures from Mt. Taylor too, and you're experienced with snow being from Minnesota, but that looked dangerous.  24:50 - You got to Colorado, and everything really changes when you get there. You ended up stopping the trail, after about 1200 miles. So what happened and what was the final straw for you? 27:02 - So I have to interrupt you, you were covered head to toe and the mosquitos bit right through your clothes? 30:00 - You wrote that you felt like you let people down, black girls and Latina girls, BIPOC people all around the world, and you had failed yourself. But you also wrote that it was the best decision; there's a moment that we can't bear to let go, but you did to take care of yourself. 31:32 - If you were talking to one of those Muslin girls or BIPOC humans who had quit the trail, what would you say to them? 32:35 - Do you think you have unfinished business, are you going to go back and finish? 34:33 - Get in touch if you want to talk about quitting the trail: hikeralison@gmail.com.  34:36 - Update on past guest Cindy Ross and her husband Todd Gladfelter - see their GoFundMe in the show links. Mentioned in this episode: Adidas Sport Hajib  Todd Gladfelter Go Fund Me  Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She's thru-hiked New Zealand's Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow Walking Distance on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.

Host John Pearce discusses veterans' mental illness and mental health with Cindy Ross, author and director of the non-profit organization River House PA.

In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Cindy Ross, a Triple-Crowner, writer, artist and speaker, and Travis Johnston, a Triple-Crowner and veteran. Cindy Ross has authored books about her own adventures on the trail, but her newest, Walking Toward Peace, highlights 25 veterans and their stories of the trail. Cindy and her husband run a nonprofit called River House PA that helps veterans suffering from trauma. Travis is a veteran who became a Triple-Crowner after serving in Afghanistan, starting with hiking the Appalachian Trail in the memory of Zach Adamson, his friend and assistant gunner. Blissful Hiker covers the stories of veterans in Cindy's book Walking Toward Peace, Travis's experience hiking as a veteran, and how healing the outdoors can be. Garage Grown Gear discount code: Use code “distance10” to save 10% at garagegrowngear.com.  Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com. Interview with Cindy Ross 1:38 - Background on Cindy Ross 2:50 - How did you get started in working with veterans outdoors? 3:57 - How did you go about chronicling the stories of these veterans? 4:45 - Was trusting each other an issue? 6:40 - You introduce several ideas in the book Walking Toward Peace, from veterans about hyper-engagement while walking trails in particular. Can you talk about that? 8:20 - In the book you introduce us one by one to these people using the trails, and one person is Earl Shaffer, the first person to hike the AT, who made mindfulness a thing before it was a thing. One thing you talk about that I found interesting, is that people go outdoors to heal and accept the past, not to forget. 9:50 - I also found Eileen's story interesting in your book. She didn't need to get away from her combat experience necessarily, she needed to recreate the sense of being focused and purposeful. I found that surprising, that she needed the trail for some type of reason to be. 11:17 - I know I've quoted you saying that “the puzzle pieces don't fit coming back,” as after doing two thru-hikes, I know I've felt very strange coming home, like everything else has stayed the same, but you've changed. 11:38 - You bring up the idea that nature instills awe in us, in a manner that disallows arrogance and entitlement. Do you think that kind of awe helps vets who are suffering from PTSD or guilt? 13:19 - How have the vets changed you and your attitude towards trails? Interview with Travis Johnston 17:45 - Background on Travis Johnston 18:26 - Can you talk about Zach Adamson? 21:33 - You said there are differences between military veterans and thru-hikers, in what ways? 22:30 - Would you say it was the people you met that led you to hike the Appalachian Trail yourself, or was it mostly in memory of Zach? 24:06 - You describe him as not practicing leave no trace, because his spirit is everywhere on the trail. 24:30 - You're now a triple-crowner. What do you think is unique about backpacking that invites healing? 26:26 - You mention enjoying the present moment, but also the future and planning for it, and appreciating being alive while you're walking. Did you notice a progression when you went from the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, and then the CDT? 29:04 - You carried over 60 lbs as a ranger, so you were fit when you started the trail. 30:10 - What was the hardest part about hiking? Was it being alone or making friends, trusting people? 33:24 - You meet your wife on the PCT. How did you meet, and were you ready to meet her? 34:06 - You talked about how when you were at Zach Adamson's funeral, how different the ranger friends were from the trail friends. Do you feel like you transformed a bit into these “tree hugger friends” as you called them? 37:14 - Veteran Resources Mentioned in this episode: Cindy Ross' website Cindy Ross' books River House PA on Facebook Warrior Expeditions Outdoor Buddies Tina Mullen's review of Walking Toward Peace Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She's thru-hiked New Zealand's Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow Walking Distance on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.

Cindy Ross is the author of the new book, "Walking Toward Peace- Veterans Healing on America's Trails," which profiles combat veterans who found healing through the outdoors as well as long-distance expeditions. She shares her journey of writing the book and what she learned from veterans. Cindy Ross has written numerous articles and books, including "The World is Our Classroom- How One Family Used Nature and Travel to Shape an Extraordinary Education" and "A Woman's Journey on the Appalachian Trail."   Bio from Cindy's Website In April 2021, Walking Toward Peace- Veterans Healing on America's Trails, The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, will be released. The veterans' portraits were created by her son, Bryce Gladfelter. Walking Toward Peace shares the intimate stories of veterans who, post-deployment, have wrestled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through a process called “ecotherapy,” spending time in nature to promote healing and mental health, they have found new tools to deal with issues that have resulted from combat experiences: survivor's guilt, nightmares, lack of trust, depression, hypervigilance, thoughts of suicide, and lack of purpose. Some veterans profiled here have gone to extremes, spending months on long-distance expeditions, like hiking the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail or canoeing the 2,320-mile Mississippi River. For many others, however, brief excursions in the outdoors offer an opportunity for healing. Author Cindy Ross examines current research and perspectives of professional therapists and provides information on organizations devoted to healing veterans in the outdoors. Each featured veteran is depicted in an illustrated portrait. Veterans share their stories, frequently as they sit by a campfire, describing wartime traumas and their present lives. Through their collective voices what becomes clear is that anyone suffering from any form of PTSD may discover the powerful comfort and healing that can be found in the outdoors. Cindy and Her family Cindy lives near the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania with her husband, Todd in a log home they built themselves from raw trees. They grow much of their own food on their rural property. As a family, besides the Continental Divide Trail, they have traveled to Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe hiking, cycling and paddling and have traveled extensively throughout the US. Besides Cindy's nine published books, she has written over 1,000 magazine articles for such national magazines as Outside, Backpacker, Paddler, Gray's Sporting Journal, Outdoor Life, Canoe & Kayak, Adventure Cyclist, Sailing, Wooden Boat, Scouting, Native Peoples, etc. Travel stories in newspapers include The LA Times, The San Francisco Examiner, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Toronto Star, The Christian Science Monitor, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, etc. Cindy has appeared on Philadelphia's NBC “The 10 Show;” Philadelphia's ABC “Sunday Live”; NYC's CBS News “Up to the Minute;” NYC's Channel 11Warner Bros., “The Morning News,” and Denver's CBS. Her family and llamas were featured on a half-hour show on Animal Planet, called “Pet Story.”

Cindy is a lifelong avid hiker who has conquered the Appalachian Trail solo, thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with her husband and then went on to complete the Continental Divide Trail with her husband and two young kids. She's written books about each one of these adventures plus a few more. Listen in to hear her tales! Check out the ASP Bookshelf for Cindy's book and more.A Woman's Journey (AT)Journey on the Crest (PCT)Scraping Heaven (CDT)www.cindyrosstraveler.comIs the price of gear holding you back from going on your next adventure or have extra gear you don't need? Rerouted.co is offering a sustainable option to purchase and sell high-quality used gear to save it from the landfill, and save your wallet. Check it out at www.rerouted.coSupport Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's guests during our one hour radio broadcast with host Dale Throneberry: US Navy Vice Adm. (ret.) John Bird, USAA Senior Vice President, Military AffairsUS Army Lt. Gen. (ret.) Mike Linnington, CEO of Wounded Warrior Project Veterans Charity - Non Profit Organization for Veterans | WWP (woundedwarriorproject.org)Cindy Ross, Author of “Walking Toward Peace” https://riverhousepa.wordpress.com/

Andrew and Rocky discover hardship on the trail they never expected. Cindy Ross' new book, "Walking Towards Peace" is available here: https://amzn.to/3tJwKzr Check out Florence Williams' "The Nature Fix" and "The 3-Day Effect" at florencewilliams.com Follow Joey Clift on Twitter at @joeytainment and online and joeyclift.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Ross of New Ringgold, PA, author, educator, artist, and Bryce Gladfelter, illustrator & designer, son of Cindy Ross & Todd Gladfelter, speaking about 2 recent books: "The Log Cabin Years: How One Couple Built a Home from Scratch & Created a Life" written & illustrated by Cindy Ross & issued by Skyhorse Publishing, & "Walking Toward Peace: Veterans Healing on America's Trails" by Cindy Ross, illustrated by Bryce Gladfelter, and published by Mountaineers Books. www.cindyrosstraveler.com/ www.brycegladfelter.com/ and www.riverhousepa.wordpress.com/

In this episode, Cindy Ross discusses her adventures with long distance cycling and backpacking, as well as her experience with raising her kids outdoors. You can still get 10% off from Kula Cloth until February 2nd. Use the code "petmoremoss" when you're checking out at www.kulacloth.comToday's guest: Cindy Ross, www.cindyrosstraveler.com and @cindyrosstravelerHost: Rose "Comics" Turner, www.rotucomics.com and @rotucomicsProducer: Colin J. Mason , www.mirandumpictures.com and @beardybaldguyMusic: The Mailboxes, www.ilovethemailboxes.com and @themailboxes

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by Cindy Ross.  Cindy is a bonafide renaissance woman.  She's published nine books, with two more on the way, she's a triple crowner, illustrator, and avid traveler. But, the bulk of our conversation today centers around Cindy's novel approach to raising children.  In a nutshell, Cindy and her husband believe that kids should fold into your lifestyle, and not the other way around, as evidenced by their family of four taking on the CDT in section hikes beginning when their kids were just toddlers.  Cindy schools us on experiential education, the trick to successful homeschooling, and why you shouldn't let kids get in the way of your adventurous pursuits.  Whether you have kids, are planning on it in the future, or not, I am confident you will enjoy our conversation. We also do the triple crown of sauces, unveil 2020's naughty and nice lists, and hop in our time machines and prevent the development of two movies.  Zpacks discount code: Use code: BPRPLEX for $25 off any plex tent at zpacks.com. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code "POOPSTORY" to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com Backpacker Radio Book Bundle  Thru-Hiking Coaching with Zach and Chaunce How to Save Money for a Thru-Hike by Kelly Floro discount code: Use code: IPOOPED for 15% off. True Thru-Hiker Shirt & Mug [divider] Interview with Cindy Ross Cindy’s website  [divider] 00:03:36 - QOTD: What is the best book you’ve read in 2020?  00:09:52 - Cindy Ross, will you tell us about your background?  00:13:58 - So you were a trail angel to your husband?  00:14:21 - How did you keep in touch with your husband? Did you have an initial romantic interest? 00:16:43 - Do you think getting the same injury is a symbol of romance?  00:17:13 - What years did you hike the AT?  00:17:25 - What did the AT look like in the ’70s compared to now?  00:17:54 - How many people were you seeing on the AT? 00:18:06 - Was the trail as maintained as it is now?  00:18:33 - You did the AT in two halves? Where did you start each time? 00:18:56 - What was the typical demographic on the AT at the time?  00:19:16 - What was the hostel culture like?  00:19:43 - What were resupplies like?  00:20:23 - So you hiked the AT with a friend? 00:21:03 - Were there trail logs when you hiked the AT? 00:21:14 - Do you still have your gear?  00:22:05 - Your book is also a sketchbook right?  00:22:17 - What does your process look like?  00:22:37 - Did you make your own shelter?  00:22:44 - How did you know what to make?  00:23:44 - Did anyone want to buy the gear you made?  00:24:17 - What inspired you to continue the AT in ‘89? 00:24:44 - Did you end up liking the second leg more? 00:25:42 - Is there anything else you want to say about the AT? What differences do you notice between the AT in the late ’70s and today?  00:27:10 - Do you think the ATC should institute a permit system?  00:28:34 - When was your PCT hike? 00:28:38 - What was the PCT like in ‘82 and ‘84?  00:28:58 - Who was “we” on the PCT?  00:29:50 - Did you find people in the desert section of the PCT?  00:30:15 - Was the trail well marked at the time? Did you get lost?  00:30:58 - Through the desert, what were your longest water carries?  00:31:34 - Did you know what you were signing up for when you started the PCT?  00:31:54 - Did you dislike snow travel before the PCT? 00:33:29 - Were you carrying any devices to help you? 00:33:43 - Did you have anything like an InReach?  00:34:00 - What was it like to hitch in the ’80s? Did people know what you were talking about when you said you were hiking the PCT? 00:34:54 - What did you tell people when you are hitching?  00:36:37 - How much do llamas cost?  00:37:41 - What are the advantages of llamas over horses?  00:38:21 - What’s the maximum weight you can put on a llama? Specifically in terms of a kid? 00:39:14 - Did you know anything about llamas previously? 00:40:12 - Did you just borrow the llamas for the duration of the trail? 00:40:50 - How do you maintain a llama? 00:41:38 - How long do llamas usually live? 00:41:49 - Do you have any llama facts?  00:42:43 - Do you grow attached to llamas like you would a dog?  00:44:20 - When the llamas are walking do they have reins? How does that work?  00:45:40 - Do you just tie the llamas to a tree when they get to camp? 00:45:53 - Were there any first aid considerations for llamas?  00:46:43 - Did you ever have to worry about mountain lions?  00:48:37 - Do you still have llamas today? 00:48:52 - Are llamas lonely if they only have one? 00:49:12 - Can your goats carry gear?  00:49:30 - So the goats are just for companionship? 00:49:42 - How far can goats go? 00:50:10 - Can you tell us about the logistics of hiking with kids? How old were your kids on the CDT? 00:50:56 - Are there kid seats for the llamas? 00:51:29 - Did you have any hesitations about bringing your kids?  00:52:00 - Was sleeping with young kids an issue on the trail? 00:55:00 - How would the kids describe their experience?  00:55:37 - Can you offer a synopsis of what your kids wrote?  00:57:07 - Do your kids have tons of pets now?  01:01:37 - Was teaching your kids on the CDT in place of “actual” schooling? 01:02:55 - Was the Camino a cycling trip?  01:03:08 - Why are your kids so bright? 01:04:20 - How do you decide what is important to learn and what’s not? How do you decide what to focus on for homeschooling? 01:06:12 - Did you worry about the kids socially?  01:08:59 - Do you think giving kids the ability to choose their schooling made them want to learn more?  01:09:47 - When Bryce wants to learn about tsunamis, did you also have to learn about tsunamis? 01:10:29 - What is your kid’s relationship with technology today, since they grew up without TV?  01:11:29 - What is your take on parenting where screens are used so often? 01:15:08 - What advice do you have for other people wanting this lifestyle for their kids?  01:17:26 - Can you speak to the scientific studies about kids doing better in nature?  01:20:57 - Is there an audio version of your book? 01:21:16 - Can you define experiential education?  01:22:33 - Is there any risk of exposing your kid to stress?  01:24:30 - Are your kids still very outdoorsy? 01:24:50 - How old are your kids now?  01:25:02 - Was Sierra conceived in the place of her namesake? 01:25:47 - Can you really time the gender of your kid?  01:26:28 - Can you give us a rundown of your two new books coming out?  01:27:43 - Can you talk about some of the stories that inspired your book?  01:29:08 - Is it unanimous that the trail was the healing the veterans were looking for?  01:30:20 - Is there science to back up the efficacy of long-distance hiking and healing? 01:33:38 - What kind of carpentry skills did you have before building your log cabin?  Todd Gladfelter - Chainsaw artist (Cindy’s husband) Bryce Gladfelter - Illustrator (Cindy’s son)  01:35:19 - What are the metaphors people can take away from building a marriage while building a log cabin?  01:38:20 - Where should people go to hear more from you?  Cindy’s website    Segments Trek Propaganda  Gossamer Gear The DCF One Ultralight Tent Review Gossamer Gear The DCF Two Ultralight Tent Review Triple Crown of Sauces  2020 Naughty and Nice List How long is too long to leave up the holiday lights? 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Today I am introducing you to local Ghost tours host and psychic medium, Cindy Ross. Cindy heads the Daughters of Delphi tarot group in Lewisville, Texas and also provides ghost tours in the local areas. 

Cindy Ross wanted to keep pursuing her long-distance hiking passion after she had kids. But she didn’t know how to make that happen. Then a chance encounter with a llama breeder opened the path to the Continental Divide Trail.           Music Blue Dot Sessions  

This summer I traveled to New Ringgold, Pennsylvania to meet and interview author Cindy Ross, who has been walking and cycling the long-distance trails of North America for more than 35 years. CINDY’S WEBSITE: www.cindyrosstraveler.com CINDY’S BOOKS: https://amzn.to/2HWb5yz Cindy and her husband, Todd Gladfelter, live in a log home that they built themselves for less […] The post How To Live A Life of Adventure appeared first on Bicycle Touring Pro.

In Episode 10 of the Driven Woman Podcast I am joined by South Africa based Attorney and my great friend, Cindy Ross. We dive into the untold challenges that ambitious, mission driven women go through. For Cindy, it’s all topped with living in what is still a very traditional and racialized society. Cindy also shares with us the mindset that has helped her to stay driven when she realized she needed a break from corporate and her best advice for success. Remember to leave a review and subscribe to the sh

Education isn’t just about a body of knowledge, its helping kids learn how to be kind, caring and good citizens. A tall order that can be accomplished by helping them develop a connection with the natural world. Cindy Ross is an Author, Journalist, Blogger, and World Traveller. She talks about her latest book ‘The World is Our Classroom.’ This book is the culmination of lessons learned in 25 years of raising and educating her children outside in the natural world. Cindy’s kids were homeschooled, attended public school and taught themselves! Senses are awakened, and creativity is stimulated when learning takes place beyond the classroom. Cindy watched her kids discover what is really important to be happy. Opportunity presents itself time and time again to differentiate between a ‘want’ and a ‘need.’ Her kids always wrote about all their adventures, and there are excerpts from their journals in the book. When reading the excerpts, it becomes very clear how their outdoor excursions helped them develop empathy, compassion and a true love of learning. Cindy helped her children cultivate their own learning, and in this book, there are a wealth of resources to help you make classroom lessons come alive for your children and grandchildren in the great outdoors. Learning like this can happen right in your own backyard and neighborhood. You can teach them through experiences how to disconnect from technology. You will provide opportunities to talk more and get to know each other better. When you share adventures outside a very special bond is formed that can’t happen sitting around watching tv together. Adrenaline rushes and taking risks are part of growing up. Mountain climbing, kayaking, and outdoor adventures are much better alternatives to reckless driving or doing drugs. Show your kids how to network with others, learn through experiences and take calculated risks. How do you start? Get the book ‘The World Is Our Classroom’! It’s a great inspiration and resource to help you connect to the natural world and bond with your kids and grandkids outdoors. Find out more at www.cindyrosstraveler.com.

As a writer, Cindy Ross must be feeling fulfilled. She has published seven books about hiking and educating in the outdoors. However, it is as a hiker that she established her bona fides to write these books. She has completed the Triple Crown and realized the value of educating her children while on these trails. Memorably, Cindy and her husband, Todd Gladfelter, spent five summers completing the Continental Divide Trail with their two children–on llamas. Cindy's bio says "Cindy and her husband learned how experiences can generate extraordinary learning" and they put that realization into practice by providing their own children with the platform to learn in the outdoors. You can reach Cindy via email at cindyrosstraveler@gmail.com and read more about her on her blog, http://www.cindyrosstraveler.com/. If you'd like to read her latest book, check out http://www.theworldisourclassroombook.com/. For ALL of her books, just click on her author's page in Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Cindy-Ross/e/B001IZTEJE/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1537396207&sr=8-1 This week in our Outdoor Retailers Summer Market roundup, we spoke with the following people: Sourya Ghosh and Dale Pendleton of Soul Inventions, who had brought their Solar Scroll, an innovative solar charger that will shortly be available. You can check out this fascinating device at https://soulinventions.com/ Hugo Davidson, of Knog, introduced me to the Bandicoot Headlamp, after an astonishingly successful Kickstarter campaign. The best way to see this is through their Kickstarter page at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1951570531/the-bandicoot-headlamp, though you can learn more about Knog at https://www.knog.com.au/the-bandicoot Tiasha Renganathan introduced me to some of the stuff that she is working on with Twinery, including their Phoenix Active Heating Platform. Learn more about the exciting innovations at Twinery at http://twinery.co/  

Ya tenéis disponible la última ficción sonora de Tecnovidas. Una vez estrenada en el podcast Invita la Casa a través de 6 capítulos y con muy buena crítica por parte de sus escuchantes, os traemos el montaje del director para que la disfrutéis del tirón.En un pequeño pueblo costero llamado Dawson Lake donde nunca pasa nada desaparece Cindy Ross. Una chica enamorada de un camarero realizará lo que será su última llamada telefónica. Bobby Junior, el locutor radiofónico de la WWKF, se encargará de desvelar el misterio que envuelve la desaparición de Cindy.Con un final que no esperarás podrás vivir la investigación de la oficina del Jefe Sherman y descubrir que le ha pasado a Cindy Ross.Después de estrenar la ficción sonora 24 Horas llega esta intrigante historia que gracias al elenco actoral que se han volcado en cuerpo y alma de manera desinteresada ha sido posible llevar a buen puerto. Debemos agradecer a los compañeros Julian, Teresa y Hugo del podcast Invita la Casa por dejarnos estrenarla en sus directos quincenales que emiten en Word Press Radio.http://www.tecnovidas30.es/2017/05/donde-esta-cindy-ross-la-nueva-ficcion-sonora-que-te-atrapara/

Ya tenéis disponible la última ficción sonora de Tecnovidas. Una vez estrenada en el podcast Invita la Casa a través de 6 capítulos y con muy buena crítica por parte de sus escuchantes, os traemos el montaje del director para que la disfrutéis del tirón.En un pequeño pueblo costero llamado Dawson Lake donde nunca pasa nada desaparece Cindy Ross. Una chica enamorada de un camarero realizará lo que será su última llamada telefónica. Bobby Junior, el locutor radiofónico de la WWKF, se encargará de desvelar el misterio que envuelve la desaparición de Cindy.Con un final que no esperarás podrás vivir la investigación de la oficina del Jefe Sherman y descubrir que le ha pasado a Cindy Ross.Después de estrenar la ficción sonora 24 Horas llega esta intrigante historia que gracias al elenco actoral que se han volcado en cuerpo y alma de manera desinteresada ha sido posible llevar a buen puerto. Debemos agradecer a los compañeros Julian, Teresa y Hugo del podcast Invita la Casa por dejarnos estrenarla en sus directos quincenales que emiten en Word Press Radio.http://www.tecnovidas30.es/2017/05/donde-esta-cindy-ross-la-nueva-ficcion-sonora-que-te-atrapara/

Tom Gathman began his latest hike on the Appalachian Trail December 4, 2015 in Maine. It has taken him about 3 months to hike a little over 900 miles to get to the Delaware River Gap area. Cindy Ross literally plucked him from the trail to share his story with us. Tom met Cindy Ross on his 30th birthday. He was hiking the trail with another marine. They were seeking a journey and an adventure, looking for some happiness. Tom says they were, “seeking a new path in life literally and figuratively”. Cindy and her husband Todd Gladfelter spent their whole life hiking. Cindy share this quote from Roberto Clemente, “Anytime we have an opportunity to help another human being and we don’t we are wasting our time here on earth”. It was her motivation to start the non-profit, ‘Riverhouse PA’ to help veterans and their families find peace in the outdoors and begin their first 5,000 steps toward healing. Learn more about the opportunities and programs at www.riverhousepa.com. Tom says there is a big community out on the trail. People from all different walks of life become a second family support network. He adds that hiking the trail does not have much to do with the destination, it is more about all the miles… “People find their path in life while hiking the trail.” Tom has been hiking for the last 3 years… He hasn’t stopped. He says he loves the outdoors and the activity. It is a simple life! Tom Gathman went directly back to the trail to continue his thru hike to Georgia and he is very happy. Follow his adventure on Facebook, The Hiking Viking – Tom Gathman

They are interested in almost anything that comes into their lives. Cindy Ross doesn’t conform to the rules. “What rules?” She asks! She broke all the rules. Cindy Ross was one of a handful of women to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail in the 70’s. She took her kids out on the hiking trail from the time they were born. She says, “My parents didn’t support my lifestyle but they loved me!” Cindy shares the story of using the ‘experiential learning’ method of teaching her kids. They would miss about 70 days of school a year while traveling with their parents. It was hard for the kids. When they were in the classroom Cindy said, they would beg her to not have to go to school every day. They were bored! Cindy relented but told the kids they would have to teach themselves. She would become their facilitator. Cindy says, “ Kids can figure it out, give them time to dream and plan”. There was no TV in their house. The whole experience served her children well. Both her son and daughter received full scholarships to college. Cindy lectures about the experiential learning lifestyle and encourages people to “Leave your comfort zone of America and go see really what the rest world is like”. She says fears will be dispelled by the people you meet. Check her blog CindyRossTraveller.com

Cindy Ross is an author, artist, adventurer and hiker extraordinaire! With her 6th book, ‘Modeling A Life’, about to be released she took a moment to share the story of how this life began. Cindy joined the Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club when she was 15 and learned everything she knows about hiking. It was while hiking with the club she was inspired to hike the whole length of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Cindy Ross did just that when she was 24 years old. This was the birth of her life-long journey. She wrote and illustrated her first book after that hike. The Book was culled from the journal she kept along the trail. Cindy Ross had 3 published books before ever writing a magazine article … she certainly had something to share! She kept hiking and kept writing and a beautiful life unfolded before her. Cindy shares the story of that first journey, love, loss, injury and finding herself again. She learned what is most important to her while experiencing the solitude of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Five million steps later, at the end of the trail, Cindy found herself at the beginning of a life on the trail. Tune is as Cindy shares the story of meeting her husband, sharing a marriage that celebrates the simple life with nature and raising kids on the trail.

Original Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show Crew - From Left to Right: Todd to the Top, Trippy Tressa, Host Brandon, Gear Junkie James After three-plus years of broadcasting from KWCR studios, the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show is now moving to the GEAR:30 Lounge. Huge thanks and gratitude to 88.1 Weber FM for allowing the OOA Show to air!  "The Move" allows the OOA Show to bring in product reps and athletes who can promote and endorse which is not really allowed when broadcasting on non-profit airwaves. Also, because we plan to record live in the GEAR:30 Lounge, the public is invited to hangout with us and watch the podcast magic go down. So, join us live at GEAR:30, Thursday's between 1pm - 2pm-ish. The format remains basically the same. News: Teen Died After Fall Hiking Adams Canyon USU Cyclist Died After Hitting Slackline Air Force Rescues Zion NP Climber Snowbird Opens New Mountain Coaster Triathlete Killed Training in St. George Scott Jaime FKT on Colorado Trail Achieving Balance: THE COLORADO TRAIL - Teaser from Matt Trappe Photography on Vimeo.   SUPs No Dirtier Than Kayaks Rafa Ortiz Skips on Niagara Falls Kilian Jornet Sets Matterhorn Speed Record Psicobloc Highlight Video Released Black Diamond Employee Dies Climbing Baking Soda, The Forgotten Climbing Supplement Croc Holds Man Hostage for Weeks World's Oldest Known Black Bear Dies Marijuana Farmer Killed by own Booby Trap You know you're having a bad day when… a wolf is eating your head! Events: 9.7 – Utah Whitewater Club Green River Noob Trip – Beginners Welcome 9.12-15 – WSU OP Cooperative Payette River Trip 9.12 – Utah Avalanche Center Fundraiser at Black Diamond 9.14 – PCSUPCUP Paddle Pedal Paddle 9.14 – Park City Trail Series Half Marathon 9.14-15 – WSU OP Cooperative Maple Canyon Climbing Trip 9.21 – WSU Annual Mt. Ogden Homecoming Hike 10.5 – GEAR:30 & Utah Whitewater Club Ogden River Clean-Up 9am - Noon 10.5 – Snowbasin's First Annual Beer Fest 10.11 – 10th Annual WSU GEAR Swap and Sale 10.11 – “McConky” Movie Tour Jim Santy Auditorium – Park City 10.19 – Antelope Island 100K and 50K 10.22 – Powderwhore Productions “Choose Your Adventure” at GEAR:30 11.2 – “McConky” Movie Tour The Cliff Lodge - Snowbird Weber Pathways is offering Wed Night Hikes   Skillz Session: 7 Backpacking Essentials Under $7, Top 10 Recovery Foods    Quote of the Week: “Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.” ― Cindy Ross  

A tale of the Morrigan, a Vision-Quest and the Lay of Brighid In this tale we hear about the old Shannachie, Laoidheach, who visits a clan to bring them news. He is encouraged by a lively young woman to tell tales of the Old Gods. So he tells her all he knows of the Morrighan and takes her on a Vision Journey. Afterwards, she asks him to teach her the Lay of Brighid. Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish26 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:14 Story 2:52 Listener Feedback - Bel, Liz and Scarlet 26:28 Promo - Kirins 31:02 Promo - Tribeways 33:40 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 16th May 2009, 37m Please send us a message! We love to get your feedback, please email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe   News & Views We apologise for getting Cindy Spear's name wrong in our last show, the Beltane 2009 Holiday Special, SP11. We called her Cindy Ross instead of Cindy Spear. We also offer support for our Contributing authors who are offering Competitions. We have two to tell you about - both of whom have excerpts from their books for us to perform later on in the year. Rhonda Carpenter, author of The Mark of a Druid has competitions on her website. Christine Rose, author with Ethan Rose, of Rowan of the Wood, is running a competition with a Kindle 2 as a prize which you can find details about on their website.   Blood and Fire Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section. Laoidheach the Shannachie Ulaid Beltainne Shannachie Moya Gráinne Faolán Morrighan Teamhair Fianna Mechi Magh Mechi Magh Fertaige Mac Cecht Erin Magh Luathad Cu Chulainn Conchobar Finched Cualgne Cruachan Taichinem Conaire Mor Odras Connac Hua Cuined Sidhe Falga Sliabh Buane Magh Rath Congal Claen Cluantarbh Murchadh Brian Badb Dunbolg Aedh Niall Brighid/Brigit Leinster Aine Manannan Cathair Aine Leanan Sidhe Oilioll Oluim River Maigh Luimnech Magh Mucruimhe Magh Mucruimhe Craig Liath Aoibhell Munster Dubhlaing ua Artigan Meardha Connachta Lochlann Muirthemne River Liffey Catháir the Great Curragh Logaire Ailill Áne Labraid Longsech Dinn Rig Cobthach the Slende Lore Oengus of Róiriu Maistiu Mug Airt Alenn Crimthan Bresal Bree Elg Fiachra Fobree Ferus Finn Roth Sétna Carbre Niafer Fiachna Fomuin Bregia Iuchna Tadg Nuada Necht Feradach Dunlang Fornochta Illan Enna Cormac Carbre Colman Brandub Faelan the Fair Fianamail Braiin Conall Dian    Listener Feedback Bel, Liz and Scarlet We read a message from Bel and listen to voice feedback from Liz and Scarlet from the Lakefront Pagan Voice podcast.    Promo - Kirins by James Priest Kirins: The Spell of Noan A race of tiny, magical beings lives on Earth today. They dwell in elaborate tree homes and mysterious underground sanctuaries. Because of an ancient dispute, however, humans are unaware of their hidden civilization. They are kirins. For thousands of years they lived in peace. But a deadly menace now threatens their existence. A party of daring explorers, led by the wise magician Speckarin, is sent on trained ravens to destroy an evil lurking a continent and an ocean away. Failure of this mission would mean death to the voyagers and the entire kirin race. But their success will depend on aid from a truly unexpected source, human beings. Fly with these adventurers and witness today's world as it has never before been seen. You'll find yourself looking to the skies for this mystical race of beings, because maybe, just maybe . . . You can access this Podiobook on podiobooks.com or James Priest's website. Promo - Tribeways Tribeways: The ADF Podcast Tribeways The ADF Podcast (now sadly pod-faded) is a selection of recordings broadcast each High Day featuring liturgy, essays, reviews, chants, poetry, music, workshops and celebrations from ADF members. Tribeways runs on submissions, so please see our submission guidelines to get involved! Ár nDraíocht Féin   Promo - Lakefront Pagan Voice The Lakefront Pagan Voice I’m Scarlet, an eclectic pagan living in Milwaukee, WI, next to beautiful Lake Michigan. Join me for discussions on pagan topics and more. Please feel free to contact me, my email is lakefrontpaganvoice@yahoo.com and you can find me on MySpace, FaceBook and PaganSpace. Feedback feeds the soul and makes the podcasters world go round!   Sources used in this Episode http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm15.htm http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm14.htm http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm16.htm http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/brigithymn.html#english SOURCES: The Book of Leinster. l.7148-25. "Hail Brigit": an Old-Irish poem on the Hill of Alenn. ed. and trans. Kuno Meyer. Halle a.S., M. Niemeyer, 1912. And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!   Special Thanks For incidental music: Armolithae, Endless Blue, Artanis, Before Midnight and Lost in the Green Sea from Artanis. See the Contributor Page for details. Evan, Peut Etre Part 3 from Rever... Peut-etre.. See the Contributor Page for details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details. Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.   For our Theme Music The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! 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Cindy is a lifelong avid hiker who has conquered the Appalachian Trail solo, thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with her husband and then went on to complete the Continental Divide Trail with her husband and two young kids. She’s written books about each one of these adventures plus a few more. Listen in to hear her tales! Check out the ASP Bookshelf for Cindy's book and more. A Woman's Journey (AT) Journey on the Crest (PCT) Scraping Heaven (CDT) www.cindyrosstraveler.com cindyross4@verizon.net

This week's LOTB preview goes over the interesting life of Cindy Ross, who's been on the show before as a guest.  You've heard about her personal adventures, now listen to how she's built a life with her family around her passion for adventure and living alternatively.  To get full access to this episode, you can become a supporter of the show by going to https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast. It costs $5 a month and gets you access to an extra episode like this every week! www.cindyrosstraveler.com A Woman's Journey (AT) Journey on the Crest (PCT) Scraping Heaven (CDT)

Cindy is a lifelong avid hiker who has conquered the Appalachian Trail solo, thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with her husband and then went on to complete the Continental Divide Trail with her husband and two young kids. She’s written books about each one of these adventures plus a few more. Listen in to hear her tales! Check out the ASP Bookshelf for Cindy's book and more.   www.cindyrosstraveler.com cindyross4@verizon.net