Podcasts about unlikely hikers

Are you watching The Penguin on Max? Is it still okay to put thin actors in fat suits? PLUS - Bruce went on a group hike with the body-liberating hiking group Unlikely Hikers! Find out how it went!Shop the Gregory x Unlikely Hikers Backpack Collab: https://imp.i185592.net/AWxrvjBeer: Bruce - Cranberry Tank 7, by Boulevard Brewing CoJody - Gaijin Dream, by Stickmen Brewing Co. Untappd Beer List: http://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

Andy Neal's (he/him) grumpy hiker video went viral in January 2022, and he abruptly found himself representing fat & plus-size bodies in the outdoor space. Andy shares his journey from never being an outdoorsy kid to his binge eating diagnosis to going on his first hike at the request of his therapist. And how one person from a plus-size hiking group changed how he felt about his body and kick-started his own body liberation journey.Andy is a plus-size men's outdoor and fashion model, actor, and social media influencer. Andy has worked for national brands CNOC Outdoors, Eddie Bauer, Every Man Jack, US Foods, Bear Vault, Sawyer Products, Gregory Packs, Columbia Sportswear and many more. Andy has a strong social media following with over 170K on Instagram and 25k TikTok with millions of views on TikTok and Instagram Reels having “gone viral” numerous times. As well as modeling, Andy is also the host of The Hiker Podcast, a top 100 Wilderness/Outdoor Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Organizations we mentioned in the episode: Unlikely Hikers and Gregory Packs.Connect with Andy on his website, Instagram, and TikTok.This episode's poem is called “Lost in the Woods III” by Dagne Forrest.Please connect with Fat Joy on our website, Instagram, and YouTube (full video episodes here!). And please also give us a rating & subscribe.Hello sweet listener, Sophia here! You're going to love this episode with Andy, and there's bonus content for you through Apple Subscriptions or Patreon with every episode. Producing a weekly podcast takes time and resources from several wonderful people, and paid subscriptions will make continuing our work possible. So, as you're able, please consider subscribing to “Some Extra Fat Joy: 10 Qs” where each guest answers 10 unexpected questions. Want to know what Andy's big dream is?Our thanks to AR Media and Emily MacInnis for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

Jenny Bruso's Unlikely Hikers has teamed up with Merrell for a second size-inclusive hiking boot. We take a look and discuss. Love cheese? Want to get paid to eat it? A company wants your cheese-eating expertise. We talk about all this, Bruce's birthday, and more! Listen in. Unlikely Hikers x Merrell Boot: https://chubstr.com/go/featured-collections-unlikely-hikers-merrell/Beer: Jody - Intentional IPA, by Wellbeing Brewing, Maryland Heights, Mo | Bruce - Hofbräu Dunkel, by Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München, Munich, GermanyHeavy Conversation Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

Victoria Amico would say that hiking 100% ruined her life, but in the best way possible. Seven years ago, she thought she knew what she wanted in her career and devoted her whole self to achieving her goals. But then hiking came along and forced her to examine what she really wanted. In the process, Victoria ended up learning how to choose herself and take up space with her body on the trail.Victoria shares how she got started hiking (and the transformation it inspired), why 100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail was the right number this year, why she started her social platform Plus Sized Outdoors, and her hopes for everyone out there listening. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Victoria AmicoHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by DannerJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Victoria Amico: @plus_sized_outdoors on InstagramPlus Sized Outdoors YouTubeMentioned in this episode:@chilltash@samortizphoto  @unlikelyhikers@fatgirlshiking@kweenwerk@ashleysadventureHiking My FeelingsEpisodes of She Explores featuring Hiking My Feelings Founder Sydney Williams:Lightening Trauma's Invisible Weight on the TrailA Big ExhaleIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll like “Owning Her Body on the Trail” featuring Beth Bradley.Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Learn more about the Inquire Collection at Danner.com/inquireMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Anthony and Marlie Love created a Youtube channel called "Traveling While Black in Seattle." In it, they explore the region and detail their experiences. They say they want to let other Black people know where they encountered racism to inform their travel choices. Anthony and Marlie recently visited Portland and covered it on their series. Overall, they say the trip was pretty fun and they felt mostly comfortable. Meanwhile, Nelson Holland is an outdoor influencer based in Colorado. “Fat, Black and Gettin' It” on TikTok and Instagram details Holland's adventures hiking and exploring nature. He recently visited Bend to work with Jenny Bruso, the founder of “Unlikely Hikers,” on a photoshoot with Eddie Bauer. After arriving, he was called a racial slur by people in a moving vehicle. He said the experience changed his plans during the trip and he questions whether or not he'll visit Oregon again. Holland, Anthony and Marlie join us with details of their experiences visiting Oregon.

From books to podcasts, social media and film – it's the 2nd annual Great Wide Open holiday review! Tune in for recommendations on outdoor rec-themed media – a great way to spend these long, dark, wintry nights. Host Lisa Hathaway jam-packs this episode with personal and listener-submitted reviews. Tune in! Reviews + Recommendations – Social Media: Keri's Pilates Room @kerispilatesroom Moab Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation @moabpt http://www.moabphysicaltherapy.com/ Dr. Natasha Barnes @natashabarnes https://natashabarnesrehab.com/ Unlikely Hikers @unlikelyhikers https://unlikelyhikers.org/ Podcasts: The Power Company Podcast https://www.powercompanyclimbing.com/podcast The Runout https://runoutpodcast.com/ RadioWest https://radiowest.kuer.org/ Megadroughts, Pt. 1: Ancient Societal Collapse https://radiowest.kuer.org/post/megadroughts-pt-1-ancient-societal-collapse Megadroughts, Pt. 2: The Present https://radiowest.kuer.org/post/megadroughts-pt-2-present Megadroughts, Pt. 3: The Future https://radiowest.kuer.org/post/megadroughts-pt-3-future Film & TV Series: Standing on Sacred Ground https://standingonsacredground.org/ The Last Honey Hunter https://www.feltsoulmedia.com/blog/2020/2/19/the-last-honey-hunter The Rescue https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-rescue The Alpinist https://www.thealpinistfilm.com/ 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible https://www.nimsdai.com/14-peaks-film Books: Standing on Sacred Ground Transcripts https://standingonsacredground.org/transcripts Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach Virga & Bone: Essays from Dry Places by Craig Childs Air Mail: Letters of Politics, Pandemics, and Place by Amy Irvine and Pam Houston Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World by Porter Fox There and Back: Photographs from the Edge by Jimmy Chin

Last week we celebrated National Take a Hike Day, and today on the show we're continuing our celebrations of the Hike Your Turf campaign in partnership with our friends at Merrell. All month long, we've been discussing the importance of getting outside and the need for equitable access to parks, trails, green spaces and more. On today's episode, I'm so excited to welcome one of Merrell's ambassadors to chat about her journey to becoming an outdoor leader, advocate and community builder. Jenny Bruso is the founder of Unlikely Hikers, which is an incredible community she created when she discovered a connection with nature, but found outdoor culture to be hostile to those who don't fit the white, straight-size, cishet-normative, able-bodied mold. Unlikely Hikers is a diverse, anti-racist, body-liberating outdoor community featuring the underrepresented outdoorsperson. I'm so grateful to Jenny for joining me on the show to discuss how this community is creating a sense of belonging for people who are often underrepresented or made to feel like they don't have a place in outdoor spaces. Tune in to the full episode below to learn more about Jenny and her inspiration behind creating Unlikely Hikers. You'll also learn: How Jenny reframes what it means to be “outdoorsy.” How Unlikely Hikers is showing the diverse ways people are getting outside and creating space for the underrepresented outdoorsperson. How the changing seasons are a great metaphor for the changes we go through in life. The importance of honoring Indigenous communities and acknowledging the stolen lands we are recreating on. How Jenny feels when she hears someone went on their first hike because of something they saw on Unlikely Hikers. Why we should challenge the notion of “being our best selves” all the time and just do the best with what we've got, and a whole lot more good stuff! Related Links: Unlikely Hikers on Instagram Jenny Bruso on Instagram Jenny Bruso and Unlikely Hikers Website Unlikely Hikers Podcast

This week I am so excited to talk with Fat/Plus Size Personal Trainer, Coach, Hiker and Outdoor Enthusiast Tasheon Chillous! Tasheon Chillous (she/her) is a Fat/Plus Size Personal Trainer, Coach and Outdoor Enthusiast located in Western Washington. She believes that all bodies are capable and worthy of finding movement that brings them joy and supports them in all their big and small adventures. She is the creator of BOPOMO, a series designed for fat and plus size folks looking for community and support in moving their body. BOPOMO is designed to be safe, affirming, and free from fatphobia and diet culture. Outside of the gym space she spends her time day-hiking, backpacking and being outdoors. Tasheon is an Ambassador for Unlikely Hikers, PNW Outdoor Women and the Thru Hike Syndicate. Follow Tasheon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilltash/ We'd like to thank our sponsors: CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or is this link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=014f2c2f-7334-473e-95aa-fd74821c174c&website_id=1d7833e9-53d7-4a11-beec-6bd6ff4b65c4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnocoutdoors.com%2F CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal. Wildly Goods are makers of the most comfortable Merino Wool Socks. Wildly Goods is more than a sock brand. They are a seasonal sock, accessory and apparel business with the goal to create products that are highly functional with an extreme degree of comfort and satisfaction. Each season Wildly Good launches new custom accessories such as socks, neck gaiters, compression sleeves, headwear, base layers and more. All of their products are created in small seasonal batches: Designed in Ohio and crafted globally with top-notch sustainable manufacturers. Hiker Podcast Listeners can use this link and code to receive 10% off your first purchase. Personal Referral Link: https://wildlygoods.com/?ref=andyneal Referral Code: HIKERPODCAST10 Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast. If you'd like to support The Hiker Podcast on Patreon go to https://www.patreon.com/thehikerpodcast. ALL PATREON SUPPORTERS GET AN EXCLUSIVE "HIKING IS FOR EVERYBODY" STICKER! Music licensed by muscbed.com This weeks opening song is “Soaring” by Airplanes which you can listen on our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=c12c1fa33cd94c64 Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast! Send Andy a Postcard from the trail! The Hiker Podcast 1750 Delta Waters Road STE 102-406 Medford, OR 97504 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

This episode was originally published in August 2020.  When it comes to getting outdoors, gear can be a major barrier. Whether it's finding gear that comes in your size (let alone actually fits your body), knowing what gear is a must-have and what you can safely skip, or having the funds for what you need, there's a lot more at play than just walking into your local outdoor retailer. This week, we wanted to dig into women's gear—across hiking, climbing, dog mushing, and more—to find out how far we've come in opening up the outdoors to bodies of all shapes and experience levels and how far we have to go. With the most guests we've had on one podcast since we started recording at home, this episode stars Unlikely Hikers founder Jenny Bruso, Flash Foxy founder and climber Shelma Jun, and Iditarod competitor Blair Braverman, who share how they fell in love with the outdoors in the first place, how they overcome gear barriers today, and what they want from the outdoor industry. Read a transcription of the episode: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/womens-gear-still-isnt-where-we-want-it-to-be Watch Blair's cold-weather gear reveal: https://twitter.com/blairbraverman/status/1082079705627426816?lang=en Read Women Who Travel's Guide to the Outdoors: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-guide-to-the-outdoors-for-women-and-by-women Follow Shelma: @shelmatic & @heyflashfoxy Follow Jenny: @jennybruso & @unlikelyhikers Follow Blair: @blairbraverman Follow Meredith: @ohheytheremere Follow Lale: @lalehannah Follow Women Who Travel: @womenwhotravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I'm VERY VERY excited to bring you a conversation I had with Hiker, Advocate and Founder of Unlikely Hikers, Jenny Bruso! Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennybruso/ For more about Jenny and Unlikely Hikers go to https://jennybruso.com/unlikelyhikers/ Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast! We'd like to thank our sponsors: CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or use this link: https://cnocoutdoors.com/discount/Hiker%2520Podcast CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal GET 10% off your order by using the PROMO Code ‘hikerpodcast’. Anchor.fm- go to Anchor.FM to easily create a Podcast of your own. Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's Danielle, Mike, Daniel, Deb, Cade, Danielle, Ren, Jacob, Tommy, Chad, Alasdair, Stephanie and our newest Patreon Patron Renee for supporting The Hiker Podcast. If you'd like to support The Hiker Podcast on Patreon go to https://www.patreon.com/thehikerpodcast. ALL PATREONS GET AN EXCLUSIVE "HIKING IS FOR EVERYBODY" STICKER! Music licensed through musicbed.com. Intro Song: NEVER STOP by Tyler Brown William- https://open.spotify.com/track/4fGgmcD5Ke4I4ZfJ1hZeiW?si=cc831237612840c6 Closing Song: STILL WANDERING by Bronze Radio Return- https://open.spotify.com/track/7wJyGhYZ6OjFmxaD62tlbZ?si=565bd9892e944732 Each week new hiker Andy Neal, takes you along on the trail talking with voices in the outdoor and hiking community finding stories of how hiking has inspired them to grow, create, and better the world and environment around them. A show for those first starting out on the trail and for experienced thru-hikers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

If you want to understand one of the most important developments currently taking place in the outdoor industry, then this conversation is for you. Jenny Bruso is the founder of Unlikely Hikers, and what she has started is a movement that is growing fast, and for good reason. See why.TOPICS & TIMES:Life, presently (1:32)Navigating social media & the digital world (3:54)The mission of Unlikely Hikers (15:32)Main takeaways so far from Unlikely Hikers? (27:41)Plus-size apparel & gear (31:35)Getting real about “average” size (39:25)Proving to gear makers that there's a market (43:36)Jenny’s Unlikely Hikers podcast (52:06) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you want to understand one of the most important developments currently taking place in the outdoor industry, then this conversation is for you. Jenny Bruso is the founder of Unlikely Hikers, and what she has started is a movement that is growing fast, and for good reason. See why.TOPICS & TIMES:Life, presently (1:32)Navigating social media & the digital world (3:54)The mission of Unlikely Hikers (15:32)Main takeaways so far from Unlikely Hikers? (27:41)Plus-size apparel & gear (31:35)Getting real about “average” size (39:25)Proving to gear makers that there's a market (43:36)Jenny’s Unlikely Hikers podcast (52:06) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm excited to bring you a conversation I had with Plus-size outdoor professional and adventurer Ashley Manning. We have an amazing conversation talking about our experiences as plus-sized outdoors people regarding social media, stigmas, gear, how other hikers like Jenny Bruso of Unlikely Hikers have encouraged us, and how much we appreciate companies like Columbia that make clothes for plus sized adventurers! Thank you so much Ashley for coming on the show and having this conversation with me. This was one of my favorite thus far and I am so excited to share it with you all! Ash Manning is a plus-size hiker and river runner from North Georgia. Her mission is to encourage others to break the stigma around fat bodies and get into the outdoors responsibly and safely. Through humor and entertainment, Ash aims to bring knowledge to aspiring plus-size outdoors folk. ***Some language used in this episode may not be appropriate for younger audiences*** Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleysadventure/ Follow Ashley on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleysadventure Thumbnail photo by Tommy Corey : www.instagram.com/@twerkinthedirt Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast! We'd like to thank our sponsors: - CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or use this link: https://cnocoutdoors.com/discount/Hiker%2520Podcast CS - Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal - Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's Danielle, Mike, Daniel, Deb, Cade, Danielle, Ren, Jacob, Tommy & our newest Patreon Patron Stephanie for supporting The Hiker Podcast. If you'd like to support The Hiker Podcast on Patreon go to https://www.patreon.com/thehikerpodcast. Music licensed through musicbed.com. Intro Song: NEVER STOP by Tyler Brown William- https://open.spotify.com/track/4fGgmcD5Ke4I4ZfJ1hZeiW?si=cc831237612840c6 Closing Song: STILL WANDERING by Bronze Radio Return- https://open.spotify.com/track/7wJyGhYZ6OjFmxaD62tlbZ?si=565bd9892e944732 Each week new hiker Andy Neal, takes you along on the trail talking with voices in the outdoor and hiking community finding stories of how hiking has inspired them to grow, create, and better the world and environment around them. A show for those first starting out on the trail and for experienced thru-hikers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

Engearment Podcast - John Sears of Gregory Backpacks - Unlikely Hikers We get to take you, the viewer and listener, to the Gregory Backpack Headquarters for a look at some really great projects they are working on. Vice President John Sears gives us a rundown of their collaboration with Unlikely hikers. A diverse, plus-size, inclusive group that encourages people of all backgrounds and sizes to get outside. Truly, an awesome collaboration. If you know much about my history, all the members of my family were plus-size, and they would have loved to see this. We also get to see some of their new backpacks and a really geat hydration bladder ( I am grabbing one today!) On a serendipitous level, my first backpacking pack was a Gregory Baltoro 65, and the man who helped design it is.... John Sears. Small, awesome world! Unlikely Hikers - https://jennybruso.com/unlikelyhikers/ New Gregory products - https://snp.link/429541a0 #Gregory #UnlikelyHikers #Backpacking    

Ashley is a lover of the outdoors and is passionate about whitewater rafting and hiking.    Ashley has been dreaming about hiking the Appalachian Trail ever since she was a little girl when her and her father would pick up thru-hikers and give them lifts into town. After graduating college in 2018, it was the right time to commit to taking on this challenge. Ashley was sponsored by the Thru Hiking Syndicate which is where she got her gear from. After a false start on the AT, and forgetting her pants! Ashley soon got into the rhythm of daily hiking, gaining a trail name and a trail family, she completed just shy of 1,000 miles before having to leave the trail.    During this episode Ashley shares more about her dream, the challenges she faced getting to the start line, what it was like being plus size on trail, and providing lots of top tips on how to spend more time in the outdoors.    Ashley has made it her mission to help enlighten and encourage folks from every walk of like to enter the world of nature in a safe and fun way.   “Do not let anyone’s words stop you from enjoying what you love” - Ashley Manning.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please visit  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. It is super quick and easy to set up - and you too can be part of the mission to help increase the amount of female role models in the media.     Show notes Who is Ash Coming from a sporty family Getting into the outdoors Being inspired by her Dad and Uncle Pollywog hunting Growing up in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains Chasing frogs and tadpoles Outdoorsy, dirty, romantic lifestyle Raft guiding in the summers  Hiking for weight loss Reclaiming the word ‘fat’ Appalachian or Appalachian Trail? How to pronounce it…. Hiking on the AT Where the dream came from  Being inspired by her cousin  How the dream fell into place Feelings of shame Dealing with a lot of stress “Nothing will really prepare you for the Appalachian Trail, like doing the Appalachian Trail” Self reflection before the trail Being able to start with a friend Starting on a cold, wet, muddy day! Dealing with the challenges of the AT Being ok with type 2, type 3 and type 4 fun! Dealing with her mental health and emotions while on the trail Keeping going when times got tough The encouragement of other is a huge factor Trail names Being ‘othered’ while on the AT Trail family life An average day hiking on the Appalachian Trail Getting gear together for the hike Being part of the Thru Hike Syndicate (People who are doing big thru hikes in the USA)  Being collected from Virginia by her mum Feeling defeated  Feeling sad about leaving the trail Tearing her ACL and the recovery process Top tips for you to spend more time in the outdoors How to follow Ash on social media   Social Media   Instagram @ashleysadventure    Unlikely Hikers @unlikelyhikers    You can also listen to Ash on the Unlikely Hikers Podcast - Episode 8   

In this celebratory New Year's special episode, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello make their resolutions for 2021; author and journalist Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall describes his gonzo attempts to find a cure for the hangover; Unlikely Hikers founder Jenny Bruso expands upon her mission to make the outdoors more accessible for all; and Portland's "First Lady of the Blues" LaRhonda Steele soars with a cover of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good."

When it comes to getting outdoors, gear can be a major barrier. Whether it's finding gear that comes in your size (let alone actually fits your body), knowing what gear is a must-have and what you can safely skip, or having the funds for what you need, there's a lot more at play than just walking into your local outdoor retailer. This week, we wanted to dig into women's gear—across hiking, climbing, dog mushing, and more—to find out how far we've come in opening up the outdoors to bodies of all shapes and experience levels and how far we have to go. With the most guests we've had on one podcast since we started recording at home, this episode stars Unlikely Hikers founder Jenny Bruso, Flash Foxy founder and climber Shelma Jun, and Iditarod competitor Blair Braverman, who share how they fell in love with the outdoors in the first place, how they overcome gear barriers today, and what they want from the outdoor industry. Read a transcription of the episode: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/womens-gear-still-isnt-where-we-want-it-to-be Watch Blair's cold-weather gear reveal: https://twitter.com/blairbraverman/status/1082079705627426816?lang=en Read Women Who Travel's Guide to the Outdoors: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-guide-to-the-outdoors-for-women-and-by-women Follow Shelma: @shelmatic & @heyflashfoxy Follow Jenny: @jennybruso & @unlikelyhikers Follow Blair: @blairbraverman Follow Meredith: @ohheytheremere Follow Lale: @lalehannah Follow Women Who Travel: @womenwhotravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out more about the Unlikely Hikers Podcast here.Episode 12 : Disabled Hikers with Syren NagakyrieSyren Nagakyrie (they/them/theirs) is a long-time disabled activist and community builder who is passionate about liberation through connection. They grew up with multiple invisible disabilities and finds connection with nature to be a source of comfort in times of social isolation. Syren is the founder of Disabled Hikers, an organization building disability community and justice in the outdoors. They are a freelance writer, consultant, and presenter. They are the author of The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon: outdoor adventures accessible by car, wheelchair, and foot, to be published by, FalconGuides. Syren currently resides on traditional lands of the Quileute, in Forks, Washington. They identify as a white, queer, and poor person from a disabled and working-class background. Disabled Hikers | ig: @disabledhikersWeaving throughout the interview are other voices from the Unlikely Hikers community, Evita Rush (she/her), Vasu Sojitra (he/him), Matthew Tilford (he/him), Alyssa (she/they/we), Eugene Brukhman (he/him), Olivia Bernard (she/her), Kali Welch (she/her) and Regina.Support Disabled Hikers on PatreonFeds in PortlandWall of Moms messSpoon TheoryInspiration PornHow to show up every day for racial injusticeSee full episode notes hereSustain the podcast – Join my Patreon!

Find out more about the Unlikely Hikers Podcast: jennybruso.com/podcastEpisode 10 : Chelsea Murphy Colors NatureChelsea Murphy (she/her/hers) is a hiker, a runner, a mother of two girls and a Black woman who’s found herself in a role as a local leader for anti-racist violence in a majority-white small mountain town in Washington state. She’s on a mission to create a better, more inclusive world for her daughters. She uses hiking and trail running to balance mental health and wellness, while juggling the activist lifestyle and speaking out about social injustices. She loves a good taco, glass of red wine and a productive conversation about racism and white supremacy. ig: @she_colorsnatureYou can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and many other podcast apps. You can watch the episode on YouTube. Please subscribe, rate us 5-stars and leave a good review!SHOW NOTESChristian CooperGeorge FloydAhmaud ArberyBreonna TaylorTony McDadeJuneteenthBlack Lives Matter (official)np̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ (Wenatchi) TribeSheFly Apparel“Future racists of America” postMe and White Supremacy by, Layla F. SaadErin J. NashComplete list at jennybruso.com/podcast

Sarah Keller and Taylor Morton join us on Artemis this week to talk about growing a LGBTQ+ community in the hunting and fishing world. Their initiative is called is Queers and Camo. At a time of social unrest on a national scale, we discuss why inclusiveness matters more than ever in our industry, and what that looks like right now. 1:30 Our guests today are Sarah Keller, who you'll remember from EP 5: Packing Game Out, and Taylor Morton, author of this great Artemis blog Meat on the Table 2:00 - June is Pride month 5:30 – The history of Pride. Riots back then, riots now -- and what change comes out of those movements 9:40 - Being queer and being visible in the hunting/conservation space. It started with a longstanding desire to connect with more LGBTQ people who are hunters and outdoors people 11:00 - Queers and Camo -- making our community a safe, enjoyable space for everyone, and fomenting important dialogue that helps build that  15:00 - On being a hunter before coming out -- one thing builds on another. These aren't compartmentalized pieces of self, they're entwined with each other 15:30 - On Insta, @queersandcamo happy hour forthcoming 16:30 - Growing up around a hunting culture that's white and male makes you cognizant of race/gender/sexuality and how safe you feel outdoors (or, in grocery stores, walking to your car, etc) 17:30 - How does it affect us when our community doesn't reflect who we are? 19:45 - On feeling like you need to present a different version of yourself depending on your geography. Those Confederate flags? Not exactly a welcome mat. Being a hunter in California? That can feel funny, too. 21:20 - Outside Online article on being out and gay, and crossing those two worlds: A Queer Hunter Reflects on Coming Out 25:30 - Discrimination takes more forms than using foul language or denying your services 30:00 - Sometimes the outdoors -- like a long trek tracking elk -- can be a quiet enough space for hard conversations that don't ordinarily get the space to air, like the difference between gender and sexual orientation 31:30 - On including LGBTQ+ voices in any platform with the public eye - it's important 34:00 - Why is it important to have a community specifically for LGBTQ hunters/anglers? 38:30 - Hunting traditions are often passed down through families... part of creating a community is giving others access to that infrastructure. Not everyone has a sporting tradition in their family unit, but they might find it in their chosen family 41:30 - Taylor's piece for Autostraddle called “On the Hunt” and voices from queer women who hunt on a series called "The Outsiders" 45:30 - Resources and online communities: Queer Appalachia, Queer Nature, Pattie Gonia, Unlikely Hikers, The Venture Out Project, The LGBTQ Outdoors Summit, OutSportsman 47:30 - Books: Anything by Audre Lorde, like Zami; Autostraddle REI segment called "The Outsiders"; and just keep up with the news. Read the hate crime stories. Know what's happening. 54:30 - Find Sarah @sj_keller, and Taylor @_taymo_

Derick Lugo chats with Lori about hiking the Appalachian Trail and his memoir "The Unlikely Thru-Hiker".* The Unlikely Thru-Hiker is the story of a young black man setting off from the city with an extremely overweight pack and a willfully can-do attitude. What follows are lessons on preparation, humility, race relations, and nature’s wild unpredictability. Through it all, Derick “Mr. Fabulous” Lugo refuses to let any challenge squash his inner Pollyanna, persevering with humor, tenacity, and an unshakeable commitment to grooming that sees him from Georgia to Maine. (source: dericklugo.com)Connect with Derick:Instagram: @dericklugoGet his book here -> https://www.dericklugo.com/shop/*watch our video chat on IGTV Connect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.comSpecial thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Find out more about the Unlikely Hikers Podcast & LIVE Show: jennybruso.com/podcastWhat does responsible re-entry look like as parks begin re-opening? Where can I go? Do I have to wear a mask every moment? What do I need to plan ahead for? What does "close to home" really mean?You're going to want to listen to this before your next outdoor adventure!On this episode, I spoke with Taldi Harrison, a Government and Communities Affairs manager at REI, and Chip Jenkins, superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park. They are both members of the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, a newly formed coalition of nonprofits, outdoor businesses, and land managers developing and sharing best practices to protect each other and our natural landscapes during COVID-19.Unofficial title of this episode: The Mountain is ClosedFind bios for Taldi & Chip: jennybruso.com/podcastThis episode is sponsored by REI, who has awesomely helped me make the connections to bring this to life. A life outdoors, is a live well lived, amiright?Recreate Responsibly CoalitionHispanic Access FoundationAmerican Hiking SocietyLeave No Trace (LNT)The Ten EssentialsMap of state-by-state reopenings - NYT will try to trick you into getting a subscription, be sure to opt for the free one even though you have to provide your email address. This guide is amazing!)Find out what is open near you: Stateparks.org, Trust for Public Lands, U.S. Forest Service, National Park System (NPS)Our Public Lands by, Nicole Brown of Women Who Hike - a complete & comprehensive guide to understanding the U.S.'s many land management systems. Includes many resources for finding out about where to recreate responsibly.Find your next trail and info about closures: AllTrails, Hiking Project, Washington Trails Association - Use these via the web or app.CDC Guidelines - stay up to date!What We Know About Your Chances of Catching the Virus Outdoors - concise, informative, reassuring. Read this!

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join here: jennybruso.com/podcast Our eighth episode features, Ash Manning!Ash Manning (she/her) is a self-proclaimed plus-size outdoorswoman working on breaking stereotypes put on bodies of all shapes and sizes. She pushes back on the narrow view of what hikers, boaters, or outdoorsy people should look like perpetuated by the outdoor industry. Ash also acknowledges there is more than just size to take into account when expanding space in nature for everyone. She seeks to aid in creating space for everyone underrepresented in the outdoor world. ig: @ashleysadventureShow notesSurveys about weight gain = I LIED! Ok, I didn’t, but I can’t find the article I read which makes me think it was possibly bunk. Regardless, our obsession with quarantine weight gain is harmful to ourselves and the fat people in our lives.Ash’s Blog for The TrekAppalachian TrailInstagram post we mentioned with Serene / @fattyontheflyNüümü Poyo –– and why we aren’t calling it the “John Muir Trail”Ashley’s employer, Adrift DinosaurLatria Graham from episode 04!Sustain the podcast – join my Patreon!– Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

Spending time in nature can lead to more embodiment, and you don't even have to be a hardcore outdoorsperson to take advantage. Unlikely Hikers founder Jenny Bruso joins me in this episode to talk about the many benefits of the great outdoors, the different kinds of barriers to enjoying nature people may face, respecting the history of the land you're on, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at www.shohrehdavoodi.com/46.

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join here: jennybruso.com/podcast Our seventh episode features storytelling w/Daniel "The Blackalachian" White, Sirena Rana Dufault, Tam Willey & Travis "Bearbait" Clough! A love of the outdoors is rediscovered after a fibromyalgia diagnosis; two friends make a series of hilarious and possibly dangerous choices while backpacking; a thru-hiker survives dangerous animal encounters, but it was owls that nearly did him in. In this special storytelling episode, we’re taking the Unlikely Hikers feed and bringing it to life with stories from Daniel "The Blackalachian" White, Sirena Rana Dufault, Tam Willey & Travis "Bearbait" Clough.Sirena Rana Dufault has logged thousands of miles hiking, backpacking, rafting and canyoneering in the Southwest. Her consulting company, Trails Inspire, promotes the outdoors via photography, freelance writing, public speaking, and trail design. Her first book, “Best Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail” will be released in August 2020 by Wilderness Press. Sirena is based in Tucson, Arizona, ancestral lands of the Tohono O'odham and Yaqui, but considers the Grand Canyon her second home. Sirena's Wanderings| ig: @desertsirenaTam Willey is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Trainer and Mentor with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Tam is the founder of Toadstool Walks, a small guiding practice based in Boston, Massachusetts, designing community walks, immersions and retreats that invite us to come together in ways that support a culture of reciprocity, cultural repair, health and healing for all beings. Toadstool Walks | ig: @toadstoolwalksTravis “ Bearbait” Clough resides in Portland, Maine. He has been Director of Trip Operations and an Instructor with The Venture Out Project since 2015. His favorite outdoor activities are backpacking, scramble hikes, splitboarding, swimming in mountain lakes, summiting high peaks and bikepacking. Their other interests are quilting, playing guitar and banjo, contra dancing/square dancing, pot-lucks, and connecting to queer community. The Venture Out Project | ig: @tc_cloughDaniel “The Blackalachian” White hails from North Carolina. In 2017, he hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. In 2018, he biked 2,000 miles from Mobile, Alabama to Ontario, Canada along the Underground Railroad Trail. His mission was to reflect on the history of racism in the U.S., shed light on the lack of people of color represented in the outdoor scene, and the importance of making the country’s public lands, monuments and natural wonders more accessible and comfortable for all. YouTube Channel | ig: @theblackalachian – Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join here: jennybruso.com/podcast Our sixth episode features, Perry Cohen of The Venture Out Project! Perry Cohen (he/him) realized a lifelong dream of combining his love of the outdoors, his commitment to social justice, his own trans & queer identity, and his professional life when he founded The Venture Out Project in 2014. TVOP's mission is to help create a space for queer, trans, and LGBTQ+ youth and adults to create community, develop leadership skills, and gain confidence through the shared experience of outdoor adventure and physical activity. Perry has extensive wilderness experience, having led multi-day hiking and mountain biking trips in the US and Canada. He is an avid backcountry skier, hiker, biker and runner. In support of Venture Out’s mission to make both outdoor and traditional education settings more affirming of trans and gender diverse folks, Perry also works with colleges, schools, camps, and other organizations to deliver comprehensive and progressive workshops around gender diversity.– Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join here: jennybruso.com/podcast Our fifth episode features, Mercy M'fon of Wild Diversity! Mercy M’fon is the founder and executive director of Wild Diversity, a non-profit creating outdoor experiences for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) & the LGBTQIA+ communities. She has over 15 years of community leadership as an educator and facilitator and she uses this knowledge and passion to create community-based approaches to decolonized outdoor stewardship that nourish our inherent connection to the land.– Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join here: jennybruso.com/podcast Our fourth episode features, Latria Graham & Tyler "The Prodigy" Lau! Quicksand, sketchy hitchhiking and a cringeworthy mistake you will never make after hearing this. In this special storytelling episode, we’re taking the Unlikely Hikers feed and bringing it to life with stories from Latria Graham, Tyler “The Prodigy” Lau and your host, Jenny Bruso.Latria Graham is a journalist, and fifth generation South Carolina farmer. Her work stands at the intersection of food, social justice, sports and culture. She’s written longform pieces about everything from farming to NASCAR. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College, and later earned her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The New School in New York City. She is a three-time Best American Sports Writing notable for her stories on athletes in places of tension—primarily Standing Rock, ND and Flint, MI. She received a Bronze level CASE Award for her reporting on immigration policy that stemmed from 2017’s Executive Order 13769, often referred to as the “travel ban.” Her work has been featured in the NYT, LATimes, The Guardian, espnW, Southern Living, and Garden&Gun.Tyler “The Prodigy” Lau (left) hails from the US and Hong Kong. He didn't grow up appreciating the outdoors, but that changed as he got older and started taking jobs doing trail maintenance, rehabilitating fragile habitats and fighting wildfires. At work he found himself experiencing discrimination and sterotyping, which openend his eyes to the diversity problem in the outdoors. He wanted to be a part of making it more accessible to all. In 2018, he became the first Person of Color and first Asian-American to complete a Calendar Year Triple Crown which is the completion of the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail and Appalachian Trail in one calendar year. He used the hike to promote and fundraise for organizations working on diversity efforts in the outdoors.– Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join here: jennybruso.com/podcast Our third episode features, Nikki Smith! Nikki Smith (she/her) is a photographer, artist, writer, author, and climber based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She started climbing in the early '90s, and has been working in the outdoor industry and climbing world since 1998. She’s authored five climbing guidebooks and written many feature articles for climbing magazines. She’s done more than 150 first ascents throughout the west and has traveled the world to climb. Now much of her work is focused on trying to build a more inclusive, diverse, and safe community within climbing and the outdoors. She is an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, and a Board Member for the Access Fund. – Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join us: jennybruso.com/podcast Our second episode features, Will "Akuna" Robinson! Will (he/him) is an army vet who has used thru-hiking as a tool to manage PTSD. He is the first known Black man to earn the Triple Crown of hiking, which is the completion of the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail. Along the way, his journey became a mission not just for himself to heal but to share the healing power of nature with veterans, people of color and everyonewho doesn't fit the stereotype of an outdoorsy person. – Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

The live show airs every Tuesday at 5pm pst. Join us: jennybruso.com/podcast Our debut episode features, Tasheon Chillous! Tasheon is a plus-size Personal Trainer and Coach located in Tacoma, Washington. The lack of diversity in the fitness industry pushed her to pursue movement as a career instead of a hobby. She believes that movement does not have to be about changing a number on the scale or measurements and instead practices a HAES (Health At Every Size) and size-inclusive approach. She loves creating programs for people who want to improve their strength and confidence with functional and intuitive movement. In 2019, she created BOPOMO, a Body Positive Movement class specifically for plus-size, fat-identified, people of color and queer folks of all abilities to find joy and empowerment through movement. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she began offering classes online. Tasheon is also a self-described Unlikely Hiker. She didn't really understand why people would climb mountains until 2017 when her brother died and hiking became a way to process her grief. Find the full show notes for all that we discussed and join our next episode at jennybruso.com/podcast

Beth Bradley can confidently say that hiking changed her life. Call it her hobby, her love, her self-care. Doing the 52 Hike Challenge has changed the voice in her head from one that says "I'm too fat" to one that believes, without a doubt, that we need to change who we think of when we think of a hiker. We interviewed Beth live at No Man's Land Film Festival on March 8th PLUS Gale checked in with Beth this past Monday over the phone because a lot has changed in the world since they met up in Denver.Featured in this episode: Beth BradleyHosted by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Deuter, Appalachian Gear Company, and  South Dakota TourismJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesBeth Bradley: InstagramBeth's First Moth Grandslam StoryNo Man's Land Film Festival: Website & Instagram52 Hike ChallengeUnlikely HIkers: InstagramFat Girls Hiking: InstagramDown With Adventure: Instagram & FilmCurvy Kili Crew: Instagram & She Explores EpisodeA Moment of Growth: She Explores Podcast EpisodeJenny Bruso on She ExploresLeave No Trace Guidelines: Outdoors & COVID-19She Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDeuter: Learn more about Deuter's outdoor and travel bags at Deuter.com.Appalachian Gear Company: Learn more about the All-Paca  Fleece Hoodie.South Dakota Tourism - Get your FREE South Dakota vacation guide at travelsouthdakota.comEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, and Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution License

Jenny Bruso's multi-day trek on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru transformed what she thought was possible for herself; it's opened her up to the idea of hikes around the world and helped refine her mission as the founder of Unlikely Hikers. And while Jenny's enthralled by all this possibility, she's still working through how to trek internationally in a respectful way.Featured in this episode: Jenny BrusoHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Smartwool , Danner, and ThirdLoveJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsResourcesJenny Bruso: Instagram & WebsiteUnlikely HikersNew York Times Article: 'Unlikely' Hikers Hit the TrailCurvy Kili Crew: Instagram & Jenny's Autostraddle articleWHOA Plus TravelMountain Gods PeruJenny's first She Explores Episode, "Fat & Outdoorsy" Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on She-Explores.comIf you like this episode, you might enjoy listening to these She Explores episodes:Kara Richardson Whitely, "Forever Unfolding" Sam Ortiz, "When Your Path Finds You"Curvy Kili CrewShe Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comDanner: Learn more at Danner.comThirdLove: Get 15% off your first purchase by heading to ThirdLove.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Meydan using a creative commons attributions license.

Kara Richardson Whitely is the author of Gorge, a memoir about her climb up Mount Kilimanjaro and her lifelong experience with binge eating disorder, the most common (but least talked about) eating disorder. Kara's proud to be part of a growing community of plus-size adventurers, while simultaneously acknowledging that her relationship with food and her body is forever unfolding.Featured in this episode: Kara Richardson WhitelyHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Danner, Smartwool , and ThirdLoveJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.comIn this episode, you'll hear:How's Kara's definition of a "hiker girl" has changed over timeWhat binge eating disorder is, how it's not talked about enough, and why it needs to be talked about moreWhy, when Kara wrote about her third hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in her memoir Gorge, she decided to include her relationship with foodHow hiking gives Kara space to think, and how it's basically the opposite of bingeingAbout the first of Kara's Moving Mountains Retreat series Why Kara is proud to be part of a growing community of plus size hikersResourcesKara Richardson Whitely: Website, Instagram & FacebookMove Mountains Retreat: Reset Your New Year - January 12, 2020; Learn more here.Books: Gorge (2015), The Weight of Being (2018), and Fat Woman on the Mountain (2014)She Explores Landing PageOther ResourcesMirna Valerio: InstagramWNDR Outdoors: InstagramAbout Binge Eating DisorderListen to the Curvy Kili Crew Hike on She ExploresJenny Bruso's guide to plus size activewearNational Eating Disorder Association: HelplineSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comDanner: Learn more at Danner.comThirdLove: Get 15% off your order by heading to ThirdLove.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Monplaisir using a creative commons attributions license.

I decided to sit down and chat with the founders of Black Girls Trekkin about diversity in outdoor communities and how they started their group.Show Notes ► Jazzed About Nature PodcastCreator/Writer/Host: Jasmine D. Lowe Website: http://calrecycle.ca.gov Blog: https://jazzedaboutstuff.com/ Message me: jasmine@jasminedlowe.com ► Content Mentioned in This Episode:Black Girls Trekkin -- https://blackgirlstrekkin.com/Black Girls Trekkin Instagram -- @blackgirlstrekkin https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlstrekkin/AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/Outdoor Afro https://outdoorafro.com/Latino Outdoors https://latinooutdoors.org/Unlikely Hikers https://jennybruso.com/unlikelyhikers/Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge https://sixpackofpeaks.com/socal/The Queer 26 https://theq26.com/► Music By Uniq- | Chill, Lofi/hip hopSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/jasminedlowe/10)

In this episode, Amelia travels to Providence, RI to speak with Samantha Puc, the co-editor of Fatventure Magazine about what it means to make a magazine about fatness that rejects diet culture and the process of coming out as fat.Don't forget to subscribe to the Fifty Feminist States newsletter AND support the Fatventure Kickstarter.Find shownotes at fiftyfeministstates.com/podcast/rhode-islandFollow:Fifty Feminist States on Instagram and iTunesFatventure on Instagram + support their Kickstarter!Sam also mentioned: Fat Girls Hiking, Unlikely Hikers, Virgie Tovar, Jessamyn Stanley

Jenny Bruso is the founder of Unlikely Hikers. Her work is rooted in her belief that there is room for every body on the trail. Jenny is queer, fat, and femme, and she's passionate about cultivating a safe space in the outdoors for people of all backgrounds and body sizes. Unlikely Hikers is just two years old, but its positive reception proves that the time is right for outdoor media and meetups that include rather than exclude, and encourage people to occupy their bodies rather than critique them. We talk with Jenny about Unlikely Hikers' growth, how straight-sized people can be considerate of others while in the outdoors, where she finds her hiking apparel, and more. Women featured in this episode: Jenny Bruso Hosted by Gale Straub Featured in the midroll: Kaily Gashi, hiker and mother of twins Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. In this episode, you'll hear: Why Jenny Bruso started Unlikely Hikers and what it means to be one How her time on the trail equates to self care How Unlikely Hikers group hikes intentionally cultivate a safe space for all people (including queer, trans, people of color, fat, disabled, etc.) Why Jenny's ground rules for hikes include not talking about weight or dieting The assumptions straight-sized people make about fat people on the trail (and how to avoid making them) Why representation of marginalized communities in the outdoor industry won't change unless those communities are included when decisions are being made The lack of options available for plus sized athletic clothing (and who is doing a good job) Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Sponsored by Vasque. Visit She-Explores.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenny Bruso: Unlikely Hikers Instagram & Blog, JennyBruso.com Donate to Jenny Bruso Huffington Post article on Unlikely Hikers Unruly Bodies Essays Outside Online: "I don't hike to lose weight, I hike because I love it" Diversify Outdoors SHIFT Conference Melanin Basecamp Brown People Camping Brothers of Climbing Flash Foxy Vasque Kaily Gashi Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music for this episode is by Lee Rosevere and Evan Schaeffer via freemusicarchive.org with a CC by A license. Music is also by Feverkin.

Luke Burbank describes his attempts to get enlightened, acclaimed author George Saunders explains how swimming in a river of monkey poop led to an illustrious writing career and opens up about his newfound admiration for Abraham Lincoln (the protagonist of this newest work, "Lincoln in the Bardo"), comedian Jay Larson riffs on passive-aggressive Yelp reviews, Unlikely Hikers' Jenny Bruso reflects on her journey to make the outdoors more accessible for all, and indie folk band Horse Feathers perform the first track off their forthcoming album, “Appreciation.”

Every body is a beach body, amiright? On this episode, we hit the sands of a nude beach, travel through the woods, and chat about eating cheeseburgers poolside in discussions about learning to love our bodies. Featuring fat-positive fashion blogger Jessica Torres, artist and model Sawyer DeVuyst, Jenny Bruso of Unlikely Hikers, and an oral history of the racial segregation of American pools.

Welcome to Femmes to the Front! This podcast is about body, fat and gender positivity, fitness, feminism, recovery, risk, and crushing it at life. On this episode, we talk to Jenny Bruso of the body positive outdoor culture account Unlikely Hikers! Jenny Bruso is a fat, queer, writer and former indoor kid who’s been involved with body-positive activism for more than fifteen years. In 2012, an accidental hike revealed a new life trajectory of healing, self-care and adventure in the outdoors. Through her blog and the Instagram community, @UnlikelyHikers, she exposes and transforms preconceived notions of what an “outdoorsperson” looks like and puts a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and visibility in outdoors culture. She lives and adventures in Portland, Oregon. In this hour we discuss:   - How mental health can be healed with nature - Finding queer community in the outdoors - Exercising as a way to love your body instead of fixing it - Punk and feminism - Writing and so much more.  You can find Jenny on the Unlikely Hikers Instagram and on her website. ---- And now for me! You can follow me on Instagram You can visit my blog You can check out my amazing body, fat, and gender positive gym, soon to be open in Portland, Oregon  You can email me with podcast questions or inquiries about coaching (olympic lifting, power lifting, interval training, etc.) at Lacy@liberationbarbell.com. I currently have space for private, semi-private and group class clients.     ----   Keywords! hiking, nature, body trust, magic, punk, fitness, feminism, eating disorder recovery, intuition, risk, self-care, anxiety, depression

In this week's episode, we're super excited to welcome Jenny Bruso, the founder of @UnlikelyHikers! From what makes someone an "unlikely hiker", inclusivity in the outdoor world, to who we post on social media to please, Jenny has some great insight on it all. You can submit your photos to be featured on @UnlikelyHikers via instagram, and you can follow Lisa Marie and Jen at @ThisOneWilderHeart & @Marmot_Queen. And make sure to check out Jenny's beautiful blog at https://jennybruso.com/