Hiking Off The Beaten Trail with Matt Reeder
Episode description
Author, avid hiker and hiking guide Matt Reeder (The Ruddy Hill Press) shares a collection of lesser traveled and fantastic hikes along northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Listen to Matt discuss how he curated the fifty hikes from his book, what criteria he used and how things have changed between the first and second editions of "Off the Beaten Trail"
Matt shares how his love for hiking started at an early age and how he manages to capture so many details about his hikes - including the gorgeous wildflowers found native in the area.
He also talks candidly about depression and how hiking has been a positive influence in treating it. Take a listen to our conversation and let us know what you think.
You can leave Matt a comment on his photos or drop him a quick note to let him know what you thought about the episode and the book.
- Visit Matt's web page to find out more about his trail guides and how to order.
- Connect with Matt on Instagram @theruddyhillpress
- Check out some of the hikes he leads for the Mazamas.
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Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license.
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