Alpine Adventure Coaching: Backpacking Adventures with Adam Salinger
Papa Bear Hikes
Papa Bear Hikes
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🗓️ 18 September 2023
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
Join us on this episode of Papa Bear Hikes as we delve into the world of backpacking and wilderness adventures with a seasoned expert, Adam Salinger. With an impressive 45 years of backpacking experience under his belt, Adam shares his insights on maximizing distance while minimizing gear—a skill that comes from years of research and testing of the latest backpacking equipment.
But Adam's ability does not stop at gear choice. He is a master of creating off-trail routes, allowing him to savor solitude and relish the sense of accomplishment that comes with venturing off the beaten path. His passion for adventure is palpable, and he often finds himself immersed in maps and daydreaming about his next outdoor journey.
In addition to his backpacking prowess, Adam boasts an impressive academic background with a Business Degree (BS) and a master's in education (MA). He is also certified in Wilderness First Aid (WFR from NOLS since 2016). As an elementary school educator, he's successfully integrated outdoor education into his curriculum and extracurricular activities. Notably, he created and supervised a Grades K-12 school site with a strong emphasis on Outdoor Education.
Tune in to discover the wealth of knowledge and experience that Adam brings to the world of backpacking and outdoor adventures. From his remarkable off-trail escapades to his dedication to outdoor education, Adam's story is one of inspiration and a testament to the transformative power of nature.
Don't miss this episode of Papa Bear Hikes, where we explore the incredible journey of Adam Salinger, a backpacking aficionado, and dedicated outdoor educator, living in the beautiful landscapes of Sacramento, California, with his wife and daughter.
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of Pop Bear Hikes has been brought to you by Avalon Publicity. |
| 0:04.4 | Avalon Publicity, increasing the digital footprint of content creators and |
| 0:08.2 | skilled professionals via website development and social media services. |
| 0:11.8 | For more information about Avalon Publicity, go to their website, |
| 0:14.9 | www.AvalonBusiness.org, as www.AvalonBusiness.org. |
| 0:19.4 | Starting a backpacking adventure could be a little overwhelming. |
| 0:24.3 | A lot of planning goes into it. |
| 0:26.0 | And for some of us, time constraints don't allow us to put an amount of time into it |
| 0:30.8 | that make us feel comfortable. |
| 0:32.4 | For others, we might be brand new to the whole idea of an outdoor adventure |
| 0:36.0 | going out backpacking, and we need some help. |
| 0:39.4 | Is there someone that could provide us with that help? |
| 0:41.6 | Is there a service out there that can help those of us who are |
| 0:44.4 | all nervous about venturing into the outdoors? |
| 0:46.9 | Let's find out. |
| 0:51.7 | Today we have with us an educator with nearly 30 years |
| 0:55.7 | experience and a backpacker with over 45 |
| 0:58.6 | experience hiking over 20,000 miles. |
| 1:01.6 | His most recent adventure was a 19 day |
| 1:04.0 | through hike of the Colorado Trail. |
| 1:07.0 | He recently launched his own business, Alpine Adventure Coaching, |
| 1:10.8 | with the goal to empower long distance backpackers, |
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