Hiking Thru Life

#110 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2024

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we reflect on our goals for the upcoming year, focusing on practical resolutions. We discuss a 30-day no spending challenge, health a...

#109 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2023

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While it is never too late to reflect on where you've come from, this episode looks back at our 2023 journey. We reflect on the year and where we ...

#108 Open-Air Life with Linda McGurk

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Linda McGurk. Linda is the author of Open-Air Life. She previously wrote There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather. Both bo...

#107 Backcountry Foodie pt. 2 with Aaron Owens Mayhew

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Owens Mayhew founder of Backcountry Foodie. Aaron was a guest on podcast episode 73 two years ago. It was great t...

#106 The Magical Forest with Lauren Kimberly

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Lauren Kimberly. Lauren is a mom of 2, an outdoor adventure seeker, and the author of The Magical Forest, a children’s...

#105 Humans Outside with Amy Bushatz

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Amy Bushatz.  Amy is the voice behind the Humans Outside podcast and website.  She moved to Alaska with her family in ...

#104 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2022

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2022 was a year of transition for us.  We had some big transitions happen in our lives throughout the past year - a new house, a camper, job changes,...

#103 Pilgrimage Across Ireland with Rick Dougherty

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Rick Dougherty.  Rick recently hiked Ireland's National Famine Way in order to raise awareness for domestic violenc...

#102 Littles Go with Meghan McCollum

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Meghan McCollum.  Meghan is the brain behind LittlesGO, a gear rental company for outfitting adventures with your b...

#101 My Little Legs with Remona Htoo

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Remona Htoo. Remona is an avid hiker, outdoors enthusiast, and mother to her 2-year-old daughter. Remona is making a cha...

#100 Our Flip-Flop Life

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns so we take time to discuss and reflect on our own current life transitions. We call this the "flip-flop"...

#99 Weathered with Christy Teglo

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Christy Teglo. Christy is a world traveler and adventure seeker.  We talk about her thru-hike of the John Muir Trai...

#98 Long-Distance Adventures with Alan Carpenter

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Alan Carpenter. Alan has logged 11,800 miles of long-distance hiking and cycling adventures. They include the John Muir ...

#97 Eating for You with Sallyanne Pisk

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Sallyanne Pisk. She is the author of the book Eating for You, has a blog, and leads online courses about mindful eating ...

#96 UpLevel with Sam and Bill Wegert

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Sam and Bill Wegert. This is a father-son combination who are two members of a martial arts-involved family. The family ...

#95 Tinkergarten with Meghan Fitzgerald

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Meghan Fitzgerald. Meghan, alongside her husband, is the co-founder of Tinkergarten, a program promoting outdoor learnin...

#94 Adirondack Talk with Kaitlyn Fortier

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Kaitlyn Fortier.  Kaitlyn is an avid National Park and road-tripping expert who has a love for the outdoors. We dis...

#93 Foraging with Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen. Mark is a nationally known foraging instructor and author. We talk about the basics of f...

#92 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2021

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is our third annual "year reflection" podcast episode. Andy and Sarah (the masterminds, team, and married couple behind this podcast) sit do...

#91 Trail Weight with Andrew Steven

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Steven.  Andrew is the host of the Trail Weight podcast where he chronicles a year of his life preparing for...

#90 Creative Parenting with Nina Meehan

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Nina Meehan. Nina is a leader and creative thinker with a passion for creating moments of connection and joy through edu...

#89 HannaH's Field

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Hannah and Bliss from HannaH's Field. Together they  create music in a world that is growing ever too distant from ...

#88 Outdoor Element with Michael Mojica

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Michael Mojica business owner of Outdoor Element. This is a Colorado family-owned gear company that has gear for many of...

#87 Training for Trekking with Rowan Smith

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of things that go into planning a hike, but is learning how to stay in hiking shape often one of the thoughts? In this episode, we talk ...

#86 Van Life and Podcast Update

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since we put a podcast out! We've been on the road in the van. In this episode, we give an update on our van travels. Tune in to see...

#85 Alone in Wonderland with Christine Reed

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Christine Reed otherwise known on the trail as Lady Unicorn. Her book Alone in Wonderland was released earlier this year...

#84 Happyly with Caitlin Iseler

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Caitlin Iseler one of the co-founders of Happyly.  Caitlin spent 15 years working in the technology industry and no...

#83 Bernie's Outdoor Adventures

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Bernie Kuprionas. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Bernie spent his younger years in the Appalachian Mountains. His adult yea...

#82 HumaNature with Erin Jones

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Erin Jones the host and senior producer of the HumaNature Podcast.  We talk about the journey of podcasting and...

#81 Van Life Update

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a couple of weeks since our last episode. Things have been moving fast for us and exciting change is coming.  Listen to this short up...

#80 On the Road with Speaking Quite Frankly

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Frank, known on social media as speakingquitefrankly.  After one night of solo camping at a State Park in Texas, he...

#79 Rippled Leaf Farms with Justin and Ryne

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Ryne and Justin, two members of the founding team at Rippled Leaf Farms.  We talk about how 4 close friends dropped...

#78 Anywhere Hypnosis with Doug Sands

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Doug Sands.  We dive into how he was seeking something more outside of his hometown of Eau Claire, WI.  The ad...

#77 Human Nature Hunting with Bruce McGlenn

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Bruce McGlenn the founder of Human Nature Hunting.  Hunting has been a way of life for him since the beginning and is...

#76 Challenges as a New Working Mom

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, your host Sarah reflects on what it is like going back to work after having a baby.  Our lives greatly shifted when we became pa...

#75 Travels with Lizzie Brister

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Lizzie Brister of Jollyville Radio.  Lizzie has had a love for hiking since she was a child.  She’s had the ...

#74 Signals with Dan Riordan

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Dan Riordan an entrepreneur, speaker, involved in multiple businesses, and is living a life filled with healthy practice...

#73 Backcountry Foodie with Aaron Owens Mayhew

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Owens Mayhew.  Combined with her athletic mindset and dietitian background she made her own meals for an atte...

#72 Born to be Adventurous with Annika Mang

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Annika Mang an adventurous mama of 2.  She and her family live in Canada and enjoy their time outdoors in the Canad...

#71 Shape and Foster with Calum McGuigan

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Calum McGuigan about a new community platform, Shape and Foster.  It’s crucial to look at all aspects of a person...

#70 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2020

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we reflect on the year.  Taking time to reflect before moving forward to the new year is an important step for personal growth a...

#69 The Far Green Country with Eli and Kelly Pyke

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with filmmakers Kelly and Eli Pyke.  It’s no doubt that parenthood and marriage have challenges.  After strugglin...

#68 Gail Francis From One Trail to Another

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Gail Francis.  Gail is a thru-hiker of the Pacific Crest Trail and Minnesota's very own Superior Hiking Trail. &nbs...

#67 Abby on Backpacking with a Baby

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Abby Tobin.  There is a lot to know, pack, and figure out when you go backpacking.  The logistics can be overw...

#66 Gratitude for the Season

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is upon us and there's no better time than now to spread and express gratitude.  This time of year is most often a rush of the...

#65 Backpacking with By Land's Emory Wanger

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Emory Wanger.  He is an experienced outdoors person who loves backpacking and backcountry hunting.  Emory is a...

#64 Parenting Update from Hiking Thru Life

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into our parenting journey!  We became parents in October to a baby boy who has been the biggest adventure in our lives ...

#63 Liz Thames of Frugalwoods

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Liz Thames better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods.  Liz is the blogger behind the blog and social media account Frugalwoo...

#62 Chris Cage from Greenbelly Meals

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Chris Cage, founder of Greenbelly Meals.  Chris quit his accounting job in 2012 and embarked on a 2-year journey of...

#61 Boundary Waters with Dave Freeman

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Dave Freeman.  He is half of the Freeman Explore team.  The Freemans lived a year in Minnesota’s Boundary Wa...

#60 Trails Worth Hiking with Jeremy Pendrey

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Pendry host of the Trails Worth Hiking podcast.  Jeremey grew up as a camper and hiker and has been an avid ...

#59 Outdoor Pulse with Mitch Dean

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talked with Mitch (Charles) Dean host of the Outdoor Pulse podcast.  He is an outdoor enthusiast who has found his place skii...

#58 Down with Adventure - Melody Forsyth & Family

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Melody Forsyth.  Melody is a mother of 4 children and the family has embraced the outdoors and use hiking as a way ...

#57 Hike for Mental Health and #hikeOctober

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Leo, Brielle, and Jasmine who are part of the Hike for Mental Health nonprofit organization.  Hike for Mental Healt...

#56 Summer Travels with Thrifty Tripster

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we talk with Sarah and Andy Emerson.  They are a couple from Minnesota who are carving out a lifestyle unique to their own passi...

#55 Ellis Family part 2 SHT Thru-Hike

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we follow up with the Ellis family to talk about their recent Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike.  In episode #53 we discussed...

#54 Crystal Gail Welcome's Thru-Hike for Justice

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Crystal Gail Welcome.  Crystal is a writer, activist, and black outdoor leader.  She thru-hiked the Superior H...

#53 Biking to Thru-Hiking with the Ellis Family

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with the Ellis family.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series!  The Ellis family is from Illinois and has explored many...

#52 Exploring with Chelsey Evans

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Chelsey Evans.  She grew up hiking and camping and now has a passion for encouraging people to get out and enjoy na...

#51 An Outdoor Wedding Reflection

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary!  Sarah and Andy, the faces behind this podcast, have been married for 3 years. &nbs...

#50 Nature-Based Learning with Anna Dutke

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Anna Dutke.  She grew up with a love for the outdoors, always getting outside as a child which shaped her career pa...

#49 Training Body and Mind with Sarah Histand

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Sarah Histand.  Sarah is an Alaskan who spends a lot of time adventuring in the beautiful backcountry that Alaska h...

#48 Boundary Waters Crew Year 2

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we host fire talk chats with a  group of friends in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.  Each trip to the BWCAW is d...

#47 Laura Larson and Wild Mindfulness

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Laura Larson who is the author of Wild Mindfulness.  Laura spends a lot of time camping around Minnesota in the sum...

#46 Boundary Waters First Time Reaction

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode,  we take our annual trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.  This was our 4th time to the Boundary Waters and ou...

#45 Looking Back at Year 1

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Hiking Thru Life podcast is celebrating our one year anniversary!  The podcast started as a collection of daily recordings from our day's act...

#44 Hiking the Great Plains Trail with Pony

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Clay Bonnyman Evans.  Better known on the trail as Pony, he has quite an extensive list of thru-hikes.  He’s c...

#43 The Mandagies

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Berty and Emily Mandagie. They are an outdoor adventure team who are also partners in life!  Together they are a dy...

#42 Tick Talk with EcoElsa

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Elsa Litecky from EcoElsa.  We had her on last fall in episode #12 to talk about environmental education.  We ...

#41 Superior Hiking Trail with Jo Swanson

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Jo Swanson who is part of the Superior Hiking Trail Association team of staff members.  Jo has been a trail volunte...

#40 No Such Thing as Bad Weather with Linda

23 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Linda Akeson McGurk. She is an author, journalist, outdoor advocate, and mother of 2 who lives in Sweden.  Linda is...

#39 Backpacking Moms

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Barbara and Stephanie of Backpacking Moms.  When you enter the world of parenting, it’s no doubt that hiking or a...

#38 Adventures with Matt and Karen Smith

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Matt and Karen Smith.  As they were nearing age 50 in 2010, they decided to take a break from the regular grind of ...

#37 Strider's NCT Thru-Hike and Beyond

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Luke Jordan better known on the trail as “Strider”.  Strider is known for being amongst the small number of peo...

#36 American Backcountry with Frank Hintz

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Frank Hintz who is a seasoned traveler and outdoorsman himself.  He is the founder of American Backcountry which sp...

#35 The 11th Essential with Britany Freeman

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Britany Freeman who is an adventurer, traveler, and advocate for leaving our lands better than we found them.  She ...

#34 Wedded Wellness with Ashley Sondergaard

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Ashley Sondergaard who is the founder of Wedded Wellness.  Although not directly tied to outdoor inspiration, we co...

#33 Erin Egan's PCT Pandemic Predicament

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Erin Egan who is the host of the Hiking Thru podcast.  She started the podcast as a way to share experiences from o...

#32 Nigel the Litter Hunter

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Phill Monson an advocate for cleaning up our lands, founder of Adventure Responsibly, and most recently author of the ch...

#31 Pilar Gerasimo and The Healthy Deviant

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the world facing the current COVID-19 pandemic, this podcast is a must listen and may bring you a fresh perspective.  In this episode, we ta...

#30 Right On Trek with Victoria Livschitz

14 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Victoria Livschitz one of the founders of Right On Trek.  Victoria is a lifelong entrepreneur which means work has ...

#29 Birchwood Wilderness Camp

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with a father-daughter team, Ashley and Dan Bredumus. They live off the grid on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wi...

#28 Kyce Bello and Refugia

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Kyce Bello. We dive into her story of moving to New Mexico at age 10, how she started to connect with the natural world ...

#27 Discovering a New Passion - Ruth's Story

22 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Ruth Wikoff-Jones. Ruth is a person who discovered backpacking later in life. Her story is an important reminder that ge...

#26 Sequoia Immersions with Hannah Eaton

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Hannah Eaton.  After years of experience leading wilderness retreats and working in various therapy settings, it wa...

#25 Voyageurs Wolf Project with Tom Gable

08 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Tom Gable who is working on his PhD at the University of Minnesota and Project Lead for the Voyageurs Wolf Project. &nbs...

#24 Kim Dinan and The Yellow Envelope

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Kim Dinan who is an author, traveler, blogger, wife, and mother of two. Kim is the author of The Yellow Envelope, a trav...

#23 Alex Messenger and The Twenty-Ninth Day

25 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Alex Messenger. Alex is an author, photographer, and outdoor enthusiast who lives in Duluth, MN. We talk about his 600-m...

#22 North Country Trail

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with two long-time trail volunteers about the North Country Trail (NCT). The trails are a place many of us have grown to love...

#21 Hippie and the Tech

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Mel and Tony, otherwise known as Hippie and the Tech. For the past 2 years, they have lived an “untraditional” lifesty...

#20 Motion and Alignment with Dr. Amanda Haeg

04 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Amanda Haeg, founder of Cadence Chiropractic. Her story starts with a background in playing sports, a bachelor’s d...

#19 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2019

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we wrap up the year of 2019 by reflecting back on all that has happened with Hiking Thru Life.  We've expanded from more than ju...

#18 Veggie Vagabonds

21 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Sara and Josh of Veggie Vegabonds. They are adventure seekers with a lifestyle dedicated to being vegan. Josh and Sara, ...

#17 Trekking the National Parks with the Binkeles

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with John and Terry Binkele who have been lifelong outdoor enthusiasts.  They decided that they were going to Trek all o...

#16 Jodi's Trail Adjustments After a Baby

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Jodi. Hiking and backpacking was a big part of Jodi’s life before becoming a mom. She and her husband went on a handfu...

#15 Update on the Hiking Thru Life Podcast

30 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we wanted to take some time to update people on where this podcast is going as we continue to find our bearings in the podcasting wor...

#14 Devon the Nature Guy

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview Devon the Nature Guy.  Devon is a naturalist who has a diverse background from podcasting to teaching high school s...

#13 Prairie Smoke Threads

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview Liz of Prairie Smoke Threads.  Her love for the outdoors has been expressed through a handful of different outdoor ...

#12 Environmental Education with EcoElsa

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Elsa, founder of EcoElsa. A Minnesota naturalist who has worked in environmental education for over 4 years, Elsa has a ...

#11 Tenderfoot Learning Lab

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview Travis and Lindsay of Tenderfoot Learning Lab. They hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018 raising awareness and money for ...