Trail Tales with Katie 'Oats' Houston
Papa Bear Hikes
Papa Bear Hikes
5 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 21 December 2023
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
Join us in this exhilarating episode as we sit down with the adventurous Katie "Oats" Houston, a true trailblazer hailing from the scenic Asheville, NC. Fresh out of college, Katie dared to turn her dreams into reality by embarking on a life-changing thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail at the young age of 21.
In this episode, Katie shares the transformative journey that led her to pivot her career, fully immersing herself in her passion for hiking and the great outdoors. Discover how her initial thru-hike ignited a flame that fueled not only another few thousand miles on various trails but also the creation of a thriving freelance business. Katie specializes in crafting compelling content for gear and media companies, bringing her unique perspective as an avid hiker to the forefront.
But the adventure doesn't end there! Tune in to learn about Katie's current role as a Community Manager for Sawyer Products, where she continues to make waves within the outdoor community. From trail anecdotes to career pivots, this episode is a testament to the incredible journey one can take when fueled by passion and a love for the great outdoors.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or an aspiring adventurer, Katie's story is sure to inspire and ignite your own wanderlust. Don't miss this captivating conversation on Papa Bear Hikes!
Adventure awaits! Join the journey with Katie "Oats" Houston on Instagram and immerse yourself in the world of outdoor exploration and trail tales. 🏞️ Follow Katie @oatshikes for breathtaking views, outdoor inspiration, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her hiking adventures. Don't miss out on the excitement—hit that "Follow" button and be a part of the Oats Hikes community today! 🥾✨
But that's not all! For top-notch water filtration gear, explore Sawyer's range of products at Sawyer Products. Ensure your adventures stay refreshing and worry-free with Sawyer's reliable equipment.
Let the adventure begin! 🌄 #OatsHikes #AdventureAwaits #FollowTheTrail #SawyerAdventure
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Martin Armitage,
Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | to welcome our newest sponsor to the Papa Bear Heights podcast. |
| 0:04.0 | Why am I excited and who is this new sponsor? |
| 0:06.7 | Let's find out. |
| 0:08.7 | Well, today... Well today we're doing something we haven't done in a while. We're going to highlight |
| 0:17.2 | one of our sponsors and this is a sponsor that I am so excited to welcome |
| 0:21.7 | on board with the Pop andere Heights podcast because this is a |
| 0:25.0 | product a company I've used many of their products that I really feel I could get behind. |
| 0:30.0 | Here to speak to us about our new sponsor is a woman who has through hiked the Appalachian |
| 0:36.8 | Trail. |
| 0:37.8 | She did this at 21 after graduating college from her hometown in Asheville, North Carolina. |
| 0:43.0 | Along the way, she built a freelance company creating content for gear and media companies, |
| 0:50.4 | hiked another few thousand miles, and is now a community manager for Sawyer products. |
| 0:56.0 | Katie Oates Houston, welcome the Pop of Bear Hikes. |
| 1:01.0 | Thank you so much for having me. |
| 1:03.0 | I'm so excited to be representing Sawyer and also chatting with you. |
| 1:08.0 | Yeah, Katie, I've got to tell you I've been using Sawyer products for years. |
| 1:12.8 | And people, this isn't me just pitching |
| 1:15.3 | because I have a new sponsor. |
| 1:17.0 | Okay, we know what sponsorship means. |
| 1:20.1 | If you've listened long enough, |
| 1:21.4 | you've heard me go on about my Sawyer water filters and my |
| 1:25.3 | using the permitrine coding my clothes with permitrine. So this isn't just me |
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