Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff alt

“Even if you don't have the resources or time for a six-month trek, start where you are, with what you have. Every step outside is a step toward a life more fulfilled.”   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram 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:  rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com   How stuffing food into trash bags and hiking in tennis shoes planted the seed for a life of adventure. What Happened: Growing up, my family loved our little camping trips, and on one of them, my brothers and I convinced our parents to let us hike part of the Appalachian Trail overnight. (Big mistake — at least for our muscles.) We were wildly unprepared: sneakers from Kmart, trash bags over our shoulders instead of proper packs, and enough sore muscles to last a lifetime. I thought I was dying — but deep down, something lit up inside me. Even though every bone in my body hurt (and we ate an entire cooler of food afterward like ravenous raccoons), that night planted a seed. Over the years, I kept going back. Again and again. And that love for adventure grew into a walk across the entire Appalachian Trail… and eventually into fundraising hikes, family treks, bestselling books, and even TEDx talks. Not bad for a kid with a trash bag and a dream, right? Principle: Sometimes, the thing that feels the hardest at the beginning — the thing you think you're the worst at — is actually pointing straight at your biggest passion. Adventure (and success) doesn't start with the perfect gear, the perfect timing, or even knowing what you're doing. It starts by taking that messy, imperfect first step. And when you lean into it — not run away because it's hard — it can completely change your life. Transition: Most people think they have to have it all figured out before they start — the perfect trail shoes, the best plan, the ideal conditions. But waiting until you're "ready" is just another way of letting your dreams collect dust. If you've been feeling stuck, thinking you can't "start until" you have everything lined up… you're holding yourself back from the adventure that could change everything. That's why: That's why in this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, we sat down with Jeff Alt to dig deep into how those messy, unglamorous first steps can transform into a life filled with meaning, impact, and unforgettable stories. You'll hear how Jeff turned a painful first hike into a movement, and why you don't need perfect gear, perfect conditions, or perfect timing to build an extraordinary adventure life. Call to Action (PAS framework in one sentence): If you're tired of feeling stuck, waiting for the “right” time to start your dream adventure (pain), and you're sick of watching opportunities pass you by while you hesitate (agitate), listen to this episode now and discover why the imperfect first step is the one that matters most (solution). Show Notes  If you could give one piece of advice to someone who's hesitant to get started, whether it's solo hiking or taking their family on hikes, long distance treks, what would you tell 'em?  Partner up with somebody who's done it. Or, if you've never been hiking you know, there, there's lots of outdoor clubs online clubs and they're, they're based in every city USA. Join that group, go to that talk at the outfitter. You know, a lot of your fears will be overcome just by hearing. "Oh. That's how you do that. Oh, you have to filter the water before you drink it."  And then if you're still like, I'm afraid to do this alone. Well, they say you shouldn't. Technically, go out backpacking alone anyway, right? So Go with a seasoned person for a night or two and mm-hmm. And learn the basics before you head off with your own family.   Do you have a favorite book?   Yes. Peter Jenkins, a Walk Across America  What about your favorite piece of outdoor gear? Under a hundred dollars?   Sea to Summit Air pillow.       

Jeff Alt is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is an award-winning author, speaker, adventurer, and family hiking and camping expert. He is a prolific author with a new book called Time Traveling Through Yellowstone National Park: The Adventures of Bubba Jones, the fifth book in the Adventures of Bubba Jones series. Jeff is an Outdoor Writers Association of America member and lives with his family on the East Coast.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED 1. How did Jeff develop the idea for their first book?2. What inspired Jeff to write the children's national park series?2. Do you need to read each book in succession?3. What is Jeff's next adventure?MEDIAhttps://www.beaufortbooks.com/press-release-time-traveling-through-yellowstone-national-park/https://logcabinlibrary.blogspot.com/2023/05/its-marvelous-middle-grade-monday-with_0198571640.html https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=D314F575-F436-8970-C5FD9BC78DC790BFhttps://www.virginia.org/event/a-walk-for-sunshine-in-shenandoah-national-park/68/AHAH MOMENTFor over 20 years, Jeff has hosted the annual Sunshine Walk, 5k Run, and Roll, inspired by his Appalachian Trail journey, which has raised over half a million dollars to support people with developmental disabilities. Jeff realized that a walk in the woods could positively impact not only yourself but countless others as well.INSIGHT2GOWhen Jeff started researching his latest book about Yellowstone National Park, he thought the new Yellowstone TV series (Kevin Costner) would inspire him.  He soon saw that the show had little to do with the National Park, but he and his wife got hooked on the series and loved it.LEARN MORETo learn more about Jeff and his work, you can visit his website at https://www.jeffalt.com/ or connect with him on these social sites:FacebookInstagram NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.KEYWORDSLiving in the Moment, Outdoor Adventure, Stewardship, Conservation, Access, Appalachian Trail, Family Hiking, Camping, Yellowstone National ParkPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by Podpage

In this week's episode, Jillian and Jeff talk with Jeff Alt. Jeff is the acclaimed author of several books including, A Walk for Sunshine. Tune in to hear his story about hiking the Appalachian Trail and living his last life ever. Last Life Ever is broadcast live in our Facebook group Mondays at 7pm EST/4pm PST.

This week, Eli Best tells me about the journey she took on the Camino De Santiago back in 2004. She had suffered a heart attack and organ failure several years before and the Camino was her way of testing herself in a life that had almost been written off. She shared the journey with an old friend of Steve's. Colin Bowles had moved to Australia as a teenager and found fame as an author while there, writing under the name of Colin Falconer. Their journey together was transformative in many ways, many of which Eli believes, continue to this day. They wrote a book together three years after their journey and this book, The Year We Seized The Day, is going to be the new book read on the show from next week. It is a riveting read and we all hope that you enjoy the story told by both a woman and a man. You can find the Paperback version of the book on Amazon, though the Kindle version doesn't appear to be currently available. They have a great little website for the book, with loads of pre-digital images now digitized for the site. They look great. Eli's first book, Eli's Wings, is also available on Amazon, while Colin's website is also worth seeking out. Jeff Alt returns to the show to tell us one or two things he'd change were he ever to repeat his 90s hike of the AT. We hope that you take the opportunity to support our sponsor, Trailtopia, when you consider your next backpacking trip. Check out their wide variety of delicious meals.

Bob talks with hiker/author Jeff Alt about his book “A Walk for Sunshine”, which details his hike on the Appalachian Trail for charity. This episode sponsored by Pocket Pals Trail Maps (pptrailmaps.com) Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

When Jeff Alt set out to fulfil a long-held dream and hike the Appalachian Trail in 1998, he could have had no idea that his walk would eventually become the catalyst for a wonderful fund-raising effort that continues to this day. He raises money for Sunshine Homes, a facility that has been home to his brother Aaron for much of his life.   Not only did he raise an enormous amount of money for this worthy cause, he became a writer and acclaimed speaker on the back of that singular decision to step onto the Appalachian Trail. He even appeared as a speaker in a Tedx talk. Click on the link to hear his story. He also offers National Park lectures that are free to attend. Click on this link to see an upcoming event in Shenandoah National Park. As you can see below, Jeff also has a very interesting wedding photo!!     You can learn a lot about Jeff's myriad interests and adventures by going to his website and, if you have youngsters interested in hiking, check out the official site for his "The Adventures of Bubba Jones" book series. Of course, he is also on Facebook.     With the amount of books that Jeff has written, it seems sensible just to link you to his Amazon author page, where you can check out his books, including A Walk For Sunshine.     The lovely Kelly Anderson, who we met back in episode #40, spoke with me to let me know how her thru-hike ended. She is always enthusiastic and entertaining to talk with and this was no exception.   Lastly, please come and visit (then like) my Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail Facebook page. I intend to do a lot more with this page in the future, so stay tuned.

Jeff Alt, outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, discusses his latest book, ‘The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park’. The Adventures of Bubba Jones series crisscrosses the country, taking youth and teens on an educational, time-travelling adventure through America’s beloved National Parks. Bubba Jones stories engage kids with wild animal encounters, interesting history, science, and the environment that will have your entire family excited to take their own National Park adventure. www.BubbaJones.com / www.JeffAlt.com

The Babblers hit the road to Montana for a memorial visit to honor Eric's stepmother. Along the way, we visit all sorts of Americana, from oddly shaped water towers to a ghost town inhabited solely by deteriorating animatronic citizens. This episode is brought to you by Laughter and Tears. The song list for this episode includes: 1) The Hammock Song by David Cline 2) Kansas City by Fats Domino 3) I Have a Pet by Super Simple Songs 4) The Iowa Song by Josh Connor 5) All I Want is a Proper Cup of Coffee by Trout Fishing in America 6) Perfect Bathroom Trip by Rhett & Link 7) Detour by Patti Page 8) Storm Song by Phildel 9) Scared Song by Meredith Monk 10) Artists vs. TMNT by Epic Rap Battles of History 11) Waterfall by Chris Tomlin 12) Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber 13) Everyone's Got a Story by Evan Blum 14) Ghost Town by Adam Lambert 16) Corn on the Cob Song by My Funny Brian Show 15) Outlaw by The Cult 16) Wyoming Where I Belong by Amy Roy and Annie Laurie 17) Stretching Song by Have Fun Teaching 18) Chewing Gum by Iselin 19) Take a Hike by Jeff Alt 20) Old Man Song by KT Turnstall 21) Forest Fire by a-ha 22) I'll See You Again by Westlife

What better way to appreciate the environment than to walk 2,160 miles through some of the most beautiful vistas in North America? That is precisely what Jeff Alt did in 1998, and has gone on to hike the 218-mile John Muir Trail with his wife, and carry his 21-month old daughter along the coast of Ireland on a family hike. Jeff is the award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, Four Boots One Journey, and Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun. His new book, The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through the Great Smoky Mountains, has a curriculum guide and discussion guide for each chapter, making it perfect for the classroom. @jeffalt

What better way to appreciate the environment than to walk 2,160 miles through some of the most beautiful vistas in North America? That is precisely what Jeff Alt did in 1998, and has gone on to hike the 218-mile John Muir Trail with his wife, and carry his 21-month old daughter along the coast of Ireland on a family hike. Jeff is the award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, Four Boots One Journey, and Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun. His new book, The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through the Great Smoky Mountains, has a curriculum guide and discussion guide for each chapter, making it perfect for the classroom. @jeffalt

Cyrus Webb welcomes author Jeff Alt to Conversations LIVE! Radio. What has his travels taught him about himself and others? They will talk about that and more.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Jeff Alt, author of A Walk for Sunshine.