Podcasts about outdoorfest

Justin founded LGBT Outdoors from his love for the outdoors and his genuine compassion and care for people. He previously ran a humanitarian NPO and is a successful published professional photographer in North Texas. Justin loves sharing his passion for the outdoors and the LGBTQ+ community.

On this episode, Melissa talks with fellow New Yorker, Sarah Knapp, founder of OutdoorFest and Mappy Hour about how she turned her love for the outdoors into a thriving community of fellow city dweller adventure types. Living in the city and loving the outdoors is sometimes hard to reconcile, but Sarah continues to be inspired by and celebrate those in her community who are finding fun and unique ways to get outside and encourage others to do so too. Over the last 5 years, Mappy Hour has grown from one chapter in NYC to 15 across North America.While walking (in the rain) at the campground home base for OutdoorFest 2019, an annual 10-day celebration of outdoor activities in and around NYC, they talk about what it's like to facilitate others in getting outside and the importance of access to outdoor spaces for all.Do you live in the city and love the outdoors? Looking for some like-minded buds to adventure with? If so, check out Mappy Hour to see if there’s a chapter near you!(Originally recorded in May, 2019)

Sarah L. Knapp is the Founder & Director of OutdoorFest, a community platform to connect urban dwellers to outdoor recreation in cities. Through their signature festival and monthly Mappy Hours, OutdoorFest is able to reach urban dwellers in over 10 cities in North America. Knapp is also the owner and publisher to offMetro, an award-winning green travel resource for urban dwellers wanting to get out of town, car optional.   On this episode, Sarah shares how she fell in love with the outdoors, how she started OutdoorFest, and how anyone can experience the outdoors no matter where they live.   This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!   This podcast is produced by Force Media.

Josh sits down with OutdoorFest founder Sarah Knapp. Sarah was a woman of two worlds before starting OutdoorFest and Mappy Hour. Having lived in both NYC and Utah, her passion for the culture of the city and love and need for the outdoors created the spark to start something to help city dwellers break out of their urban cage. In this episode of the ReddyYeti Podcast Sarah walks us through how she went from pursuing a career in academia to venturing off and finding the road less travelled by creating OutdoorFest and Mappy Hour. Join us as we gain a little more insight on the good, the bad, and the glory of starting and planning outdoor events from the ground up.

“So many people move to New York or another city, and then realize they need the outdoors.” - Sarah Knapp Looking for a way to get in touch with nature, yet feel stuck in a big city? Often times people move to large metropolitan areas to advance their careers or find more opportunities. When they get there they quickly discover that they need nature. We all used to play outdoors as kids, and that instinct doesn’t leave us when we become adults. Sarah Knapp joins us today to discuss her creation: OutdoorFest. This organization holds events all year long for people just like you. She helps bring the community closer together while getting in touch with nature. These amazing events are a great way to find a lifelong adventure buddy, and if you haven’t been to one you’re really missing out on a life long experience. Download this episode to hear exactly what OutdoorFest is about, how it got started, and where Sarah sees it going in the future. Bulletpoints  OutdoorFest was created by Sarah Knapp for people who live in cities to find ways to connect with the outdoors. Designed to help people connect and find life long adventure buddies. Knapp puts together events all throughout the year to help clean water and nature in the New York area. Most people start outdoorsy as kids and lose it as they get older. Outdoorfest creates the largest outdoor camp site in New York. People are surprised to find Queens has mountain biking trails. Meeting people in nature and going on hikes can create stronger bonds than you can find in the city. It’s not just about being outdoorsy, it’s also thinking of your impact on the world. They are trying to remove barriers and make things more accessible. People move to New York and realize they really need a natural experience, and shouldn’t feel like they have to leave New York to experience it. New York is seeing a huge growth in outdoor activities. Everything is better outside. Links OutdoorFest website: OutdoorFest.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/outdrfst/ OutdoorFest Twitter: https://twitter.com/outdoorfest?lang=en OutdoorFest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorfest/ Sarah Knapp’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/srhknpp

Striking out on your own means a whole lot of hustling. We interview Sarah Knapp, the founder of OutdoorFest and Mappy Hour about how she got started, how she finds time, and how she's learning to appreciate an accomplishment before moving onto her next goal. After graduating from NYU, Sarah applied to work at a ski resort in Alta, Utah. She wanted to immerse herself in the 'ski bum' lifestyle and surround herself with people who were as into skiing as herself. Sarah found herself at home in the outdoor community, and brought the drive to share that feeling with others back to New York. Learn about how Sarah started OutdoorFest, a 10 day outdoor adventure festival in New York City and Mappy Hour, a growing happy hour for urban outdoorists. The opening story in this podcast was contributed by Sara Aranda, founder of Bivy Tales. Special thanks to Sara for her openness and vulnerability in sharing her experiences with anxiety. To contribute to our Father's Day episode, head over to She-Explores.com/podcast/your-voice to read the prompts and submit your recording. Sponsored by Oru Kayak. The podcast we recommended at the end of the episode is called "Wild Ideas Worth Living." Find out more about She Explores on our website, She-Explores.com, and via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Music is by Soft & Furious, Nihilore, Drake Stafford, and Komiku via Creativecommons.org.

SARAH L. Knapp, is a Brooklyn based entrepreneur whose love for the outdoors and community building led her to the creation of OutdoorFest, a ten day outdoor adventure festival in New York City. Sarah is both a licensed NY State Camping & Hiking guide as well as a Wilderness First Responder. She believes that the best way to explore a city is by bike and the best place to get know someone is in the outside. When not planning the next Mappy Hour, Sarah mentors through the Brooklyn Boulders Foundation and helps organize programming for empowered outdoor females through local nonprofit SheJumps. See her beautiful infographic show notes, plus her top tips and advice for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs at www.TodaysLeadingWomen.com or by clicking here!