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Papa Bear Hikes

Fueling Adventure and Endurance with James Oliver of Atlas Bars

Papa Bear Hikes

Papa Bear Hikes

Education, #Hikes #Canoeing #Biking #Outdoors #Lifestyle #Backpacking #Nature #Diversity #Globalpodcast #Itunestop100 #Top100podcast #Access #Lifestylepodcast, Health & Fitness, Leisure

5.01.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, host Martin welcomes James Oliver, lifelong hiker and founder of Atlas, a company dedicated to clean, convenient, high-protein nutrition. James shares how his journey on the trail shaped his approach to endurance, wellness, and the importance of fueling with intention. Today, through Atlas, he’s helping others push their limits and thrive with nutrition designed for adventure. Explore Atlas flavors including Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and othe...

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0:00.0

Have you ever thought to yourself? Can I find a clean, convenient, high protein, nutritional,

0:07.4

snack or food item while I'm out on my outdoor adventures? Well, maybe you can. Let's find out.

0:16.6

Today I want to welcome fellow hiker, an outdoor enthusiast, and the CEO and founder of Atlas Bar.

0:26.4

James Oliver, welcome to the Papa Bear Hikes.

0:29.3

Thank you for having me.

0:31.2

I'm very happy to be here and to talk about all things hiking and nutrition.

0:37.9

James, before we get too far into this, I want to just say that when I come across people,

0:44.1

whether it's on social media or we just cross paths, and they have taken their passion

0:48.9

and turned it into how they support themselves.

0:53.1

I don't like to use the word make a living.

0:55.5

We should make our living having fun,

0:58.2

but we have to support ourselves.

0:59.7

When I see that, that excites me.

1:01.8

You're not just somebody like chemist sitting in a lab saying,

1:04.8

well, how do I come up with this energy bar

1:07.4

that hikers are going to want to buy?

1:08.8

You're a hiker and you've developed this. That's pretty

1:13.3

exciting. Yeah, I feel very, very fortunate to have been able to turn something that I genuinely

1:22.0

enjoy and that I really, I enjoy every minute that I do it.

1:29.1

Obviously, there are obstacles and there are hardships with, like there are with anything,

1:35.8

but to be able to work every day doing something that truly brings you fulfillment

1:43.0

and that you have genuine interest in,

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