Bikepacking the Erie Canal
Adventure Travel Show
Learn about bikepacking in general, and in particular about biking the Erie Canal Trail : what you'll see, when to go, how many miles per day, where to sleep, and what gear to take. Learn how to plan your epic multi-day biking adventure and more.
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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures
Adventure Travel Show
Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two). LEARN about:
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Boondocking : How to Camp for FREE!
Adventure Travel Show
Today we explore the wonderful world of boondocking, aka dry camping or dispersed camping.
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Wilderness First Aid
Adventure Travel Show
Kit speaks with certified Wilderness EMT expert Casey Marcum about things we need to think about BEFORE we head into the wild, and then what to do if something goes wrong, and you or someone else gets sick or injured. Learn important hacks and tips.
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Altitude Training for Adventure Travel and Hiking
Adventure Travel Show
Kit interviews Certified Personal Trainer and Coach, Becki Rupp of Trailblazer Wellness about what we need to know, and how to prepare for our big mountain adventures before and during our high mountain hikes.
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The 'Summer of Kit' continues
Adventure Travel Show
The 'Summer of Kit' road trip in 'Sophie', Kit's new-to-her converted Sprinter camper van concludes, but she forgot about lack of internet access to produce new episodes while she traveled. Today we discuss the new schedule.
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How to Build Resilience and Grit
Adventure Travel Show
Learn twenty strategies to become more resilient and to build grit so you can better handle all the setbacks life throws at you. Building grit and resilience is not just important to adventure travelers, but in all facets of life.
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Camping Sleep Systems: How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag, Sleeping pad and Sleeping Bag Liner for You
Adventure Travel Show
A Camper’s Guide on How to Choose a Sleeping Bag, a Sleeping Pad and a Sleeping bag Liner! Learn how to maintain your gear to extend its life. Tips on buying camping gear for both car campers, backpackers, bike packers and those going on kayak or canoe tours.
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Foreign Language Learning Tips
Adventure Travel Show
In today’s show I interview Kerstin Cable of the Fluent Company about ways we can improve our language learning skills. We learn what works and what doesn’t in our quest of how to learn a foreign language and why grammar isn't as important as we think.
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Lightning Safety Guide
Adventure Travel Show
Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you're caught exposed outdoors. Learn the proper safety position and what to do if someone gets hit by lightning. You’ll also learn what constitutes a safe shelter during a storm.
info_outlineEating Right For and On Your Outdoor Adventures
Nutrition can be especially important when you are exerting so many calories hiking, biking or paddling! You are burning a ton of calories, so you need nutritious fuel from the food but you also need a lot of calories. The conundrum is you are no doubt trying to minimize pack weight. What to do?
I asked nutrition expert, Lucy Hayhurst of Well Balanced Nutrition to join us on the show today.
Meet Lucy Haywurst, Nutritionist and Founder
Well Balanced Nutrition
Lucy studied Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Dayton and completed her Dietetic Internship at West Virginia University Hospitals. After becoming a registered dietitian, she moved to Durham, NC and started Well Balanced Nutrition.
With over 10 years of practicing nutrition and wellness coaching Lucy offers a unique perspective coming to the table as an expert in behavior change. She helps take what you know and turn it into lifestyle habits.
Lucy combines her enthusiasm for fitness and playing in nature with her love for nutritious food and the result is a fun, interactive adventure for her clients. Lucy can light up a room and inspire a crowd. In addition to individual counseling, she is an author and motivational speaker.