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Jul 24, 2025•32 min•Ep. 202
Bike Pack the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany Learn how to bike pack the 360 mile 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 much more. Get insights into general bike packing from an experienced bike packer. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about hiking, backpacking, and paddle packing Isle Royale Na...
Dec 02, 2021•31 min•Ep. 102
Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two). We'll cover: The difference between bike packing and bike touring Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear What kind of bags you'll need The six main cross country USA bike trails Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles of bike paths Europe and Asia long distance bike holiday resources On the corresponding website, you'll see a detailed packing list as well as importan...
Feb 04, 2021•24 min•Ep. 35
Today we explore the wonderful world of boondocking, aka dry camping or dispersed camping. While mostly on the over 640 million UD federal lands, we also explore state public lands and even 'Wallydocking' in Walmart parking lots! Learn how to find sites, how to evaluate if a site is suitable for you and your rig, and assorted tips and the etiquette of boon docking. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links to boondocking sites, photos and more cool info Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures ...
Jan 07, 2021•33 min•Ep. 34
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. You'll learn key things to make sure you put in your pack and some clever hacks when you have to make do when you don't have the ideal resources. Be sure to check out the SHOW NOTES for more detailed information, and be sure to sign up for the monthly (no spam guarantee!) NEWSLETTER...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
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. We discuss: Altitude or Mountain Sickness, and when it is serious The importance of training for your adventure Who gets altitude sickness (hint: anyone and it doesn't matter if you are fit) Symptoms of mountain sickness and when to turn back Tips to minimize discomfort The importance of hydration and carbs Breathing exercises and...
Nov 05, 2020•56 min•Ep. 32
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. Be sure to check in with Kit to let her know how YOUR summer went during this crazy time! CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter The Podcasts: https://activetraveladventures.com https://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com...
Sep 03, 2020•4 min
20 Strategies to Build Resilience and Grit Learn how to improve your resilience and grit to better handle all the setbacks life throws at you. Find out the eleven traits of resilient people, why resilience is important and learn twenty workable strategies you can work on to bounce back quicker when faced with tough times. Get complete details and download the 20 Strategies to Build Resilience and Grit Guide on the Show Notes page https://activetraveladventures.com http://adventuretravelshowpodca...
May 21, 2020•57 min•Ep. 31
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. We cover: • How to choose a sleeping bag • Camping versus Backpacking sleeping bags • Sleeping bag Thermal Ratings • How to choose the right shaped sleeping bag • Female and children’s only sleeping bags • Best sleeping bag materials • Down...
May 07, 2020•40 min•Ep. 30
How to Learn a Foreign Language Episode 029 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 new language. We cover: Why it’s smart to learn at least a few phrases of a foreign language before you visit a country that speaks it Why bumbling and massacring a language is a great way to learn The importance of +1 or ‘zone of proximal development’ is important Ho...
Apr 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 29
Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you are caught exposed outdoors including 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 thunderstorm. We cover: What is lightning? The five types of lightning and typical strikes from them What position to take when lightning is striking nearby How to determine a safe shelter The three types of lightning injury and what you should do How gr...
Apr 09, 2020•18 min•Ep. 28
Today we learn how why you often have to choose between comfort at night or comfort during the day when it comes to backpacking. Discover the four main ways to go ultralight when backpacking plus learn tips to reduce your base pack weight so you can be as comfortable as possible during the day AND the night the next time you go backpacking. We cover: What ultralight backpacking? What is the safe weight for YOU to carry on your back What does Base Pack Weight mean and how to calculate it How to d...
Mar 26, 2020•37 min•Ep. 27
Today we learn how to avoid the dreaded solo supplements that can add up to as much as 100% of the cost of your adventure! Discover the 12 ways to waive or reduce the dreaded single supplement add on fees. We cover: What is a solo supplement anyway and why do I have to pay them? How to find companies that waive single supplements and/or offer roommate matching services Why when you book matters when it comes to paying solo supplement charges How to use Search and Google Alerts to help you reduce...
Mar 12, 2020•22 min•Ep. 26
In Part II of our series on How To Save Money On Travel, we focus on ways you can save money on transportation, one of the biggest expenses of travel, ways flexibility can save you money and much more! We also cover the Bonus Tip that will ensure you get the most satisfaction from your vacation dollars. Get complete details and download the FREE 69 Ways to Save Money on Travel Checklist on the Show Notes . https://activetraveladventures.com http://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com Get complete deta...
Feb 27, 2020•46 min•Ep. 25
Save Money On Travel Part One of How to Save Money On Travel covers general savings tips, plus how to save money on food and going out to eat, learn about the many ways to save AND stay for free or little cost, and how to communicate with work and home without driving up your cell bill. Get complete details and download the FREE 69 Ways to Save Money on Travel Checklist on the Show Notes . https://activetraveladventures.com http://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com Connect with Kit: Get the FREE Mon...
Feb 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 24
Today's episode teaches you areas that you can tap into to build your travel savings account (or any saving account for that matter). You'll learn ways to spend less, save more and earn more, and do so in way that work for YOU and your lifestyle and values. Complete SHOW NOTES HERE . In the SPEND LESS area, you'll learn easy ways to cut costs on: Food and Drug Entertainment Coffee Shop Transportation Housing Utilities and Insurance Memberships ans Subscriptions Stuff You'll learn: How to save th...
Jan 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 23
Learn my 12 point system to make sure that you choose the right travel tour company for you and your expectations. In today’s show we will learn how to: Find and evaluate the different tour companies What to look for in the itinerary so you don’t get any unpleasant or expensive surprises How to find ‘your people’ so that you are traveling with fun people you like What questions to ask potential travel companies before you buy How to evaluate the lodging and meals How to judge the activity level ...
Jan 16, 2020•49 min•Ep. 22
Kit interviews Marcus Shapiro from Fit For Trips on this important episode on how to train both your body and mind for your next big adventure. Proper training for your adventurecan determine whether you return home exhilarated and empowered, or miserable and in pain, or even injured. While it’s possible to speed up your training calendar, aim to ease in to building your body strength gradually so that you don’t inadvertently tweak your movements to accommodate a sudden new load. Marcus says tha...
Jan 02, 2020•49 min
What is a Walking holiday? A walking holiday is one where you walk, usually from one village to another via beautiful countryside, have lodging at the end of the day, often you have luggage transfer so you don't have to backpack and thus just carry a daypack. In short, a walking holiday allows you to truly see the destination at a slow pace so that you can really understand the people and culture you encounter on your travels. It's a wonderful way to explore and have an authentic adventure! In t...
Dec 19, 2019•18 min•Ep. 20
Learn the fifteen ways that adventure travel can improve your physical and mental well being - plus an anecdotal bonus sixteenth benefit. In this episode, first broadcast on the companion podcast, Active Travel Adventures in December of 2017, the benefits of adventure travel are outlined. See the complete SHOW NOTES HERE . You will also hear an interview with Kit's 90+ year old mom, who started doing adventure travel in her 60's - a late bloomer just like her! On the website , you can see a vide...
Dec 05, 2019•27 min•Ep. 19
On today's episode of the Adventure Travel Show podcast we learn how to build a campfire even in the rain. Yes it's hard, time consuming and tedious, but it's doable. You can learn how plus you'll learn how to make a fast fire when the weather cooperates! Here's what we cover today: Four ingredients to make a camp fire plus my favorite cheap fire starter that guarantees to light Tips for choosing WHERE to build your fire Three fire building techniques Camp fire management tips Putting out your f...
Nov 21, 2019•15 min
Learn How to Backpack Get the information and learn the skills you need to start backpacking! Complete SHOW NOTES HERE . Also be sure to check out the episode on how to choose and fit a backpack HERE . NOTE:Below is a machine transcription. I am traveling off grid when this podcast episode is released and I didn’t have time to do the webpage before I left. If you email me, I can write you back when this page is up. Otherwise, please check back. Thanks for your patience and understanding! Kit 00:...
Nov 07, 2019•26 min•Ep. 17
Hiking Boots versus Hiking Shoes versus Trail Runners Choose the right hiking footwear for YOU! Complete SHOW NOTES HERE. Below is a machine transcription of this episode (and there is bound to be loads of errors). I am currently traveling off grid and didn’t have a chance to work up the complete webpage before I left, so this is the best I could do in the meantime. Either check back later, or if you email me, I’ll write you back to let you know when I’ve got the post up. Thanks for your underst...
Oct 24, 2019•18 min•Ep. 16
How to Safely Cross a River When hiking, sometimes you come to a wide or deep river. How do you cross it safely? Learn these important skills on today's show. See complete SHOW NOTES HERE. Below is a machine transciption of this episode (and there is bound to be loads of errors). I am currently traveling off grid and didn’t have a chance to work up the complete webpage before I left, so this is the best I could do in the meantime. Either check back later, or if you email me, I’ll write you back ...
Oct 10, 2019•32 min•Ep. 15
Ten Features of a Perfect Campsite BEFORE you even head out , check with rangers or the website to determine the guidelines and regulations for the area you will be camping. It's no fun to get a ticket from a ranger or be forced to move because you aren't following the rules. Also check on camp fire restrictions as well. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE Here are the ten features to look for when choosing a campsite. Full details below the checklist. Water availability and source : it's no fun to lug wat...
Sep 26, 2019•14 min•Ep. 14
Understanding and Buying Holiday Travel Insurance Learn the nuances of buying travel insurance so you're actually covered for unforeseen accidents, delays, sickness, theft and more. Many claims are denied because people don't understand their policy. Don't make that mistake and learn what to buy. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE Travel Insurance quote : Get a quick quote and compare policies and prices WITHOUT giving them any identifiable information unless you choose to buy. Why Buy Travel Insurance? Y...
Sep 12, 2019•53 min•Ep. 13
SOLO TRAVEL TIPS AND ADVICE Is Solo Travel for YOU??? Afraid to travel solo – especially solo adventure travel? Today's guests share their insights as to the Pro's and Con's of solo travel and share what they consider the benefits and challenges, plus their tips to make adventure travel solo safe and fun. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 12
Camping Tents VS Tarps : How to Choose What is Best for YOU! Complete SHOW NOTES HERE
Aug 15, 2019•26 min•Ep. 11
Outdoor Etiquette and Leave No Trace Principles Complete Show Notes HERE There are three main areas to consider when we talk about minding our manners in outdoor environments. We will discuss proper behavior in regards to the landscape, wildlife and other people we encounter. Links Mentioned in this episode: Active Travel Adventures podcast (the companion podcast to this one that focuses on destinations) Hiking in Bear Country Episode 5 of the Adventure Travel Show podcast What to do if you get ...
Aug 01, 2019•25 min•Ep. 10
Sustainable Travel and Ecotourism Our Guest today is Lauren Chu of the Ridgeline Report. As the world gets more crowded and the increase of the middle class around the world means that there are more folks touring the world, it becomes even more important to consider sustainability and our part. Sustainable travel means we seek to minimize any negative impacts on the local people and environment of the places we visit, so that tourism can continue long term with a neutral or better yet, a positi...
Jul 18, 2019•23 min•Ep. 9
