In this week's episode, I talk with Mindy Riesenberg from Grand Canyon Conservancy. We chat about the role of conservancy groups and how they partner with the national parks to bring visitors a great experience. We cover everything from how the group is honoring tribal nations to climate change research within Grand Canyon National Park. 

Check out Grand Canyon Conservancy here.
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Today I'm answering 10 of the most common hiking questions I'm asked and see on forums for beginner hikers. We cover footwear, how to go to the bathroom, how much food and water to bring, what gear you do (and don't) need to get started, wildlife, finding trails, backpacks, trail blazes, and how fit you need to be to start hiking! It's a good episode to get your feet wet!

Things mentioned in this episode:
Episode 13 - What Makes Up a Trail
Essential Guide to Getting Outside
Trail Blazes

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Intro/outro song is “Summer With A Guitar” from sweet_kr on PixaBay.

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Intro/outro song is “Summer With A Guitar” from sweet_kr on PixaBay.

Intro/outro song is “Summer With A Guitar” from sweet_kr on PixaBay.

Today’s solo episode is all about the components that make up trail descriptions and ratings. I dive into elevation, difficulty, distance, and how to use each to pick a hike that is right for you. In the episode, I mention a formula for calculating difficulty used by the National Parks Service. The formula can be found here.

New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essential Guide to Getting Outside - it covers the essentials of camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.

Want to share in the adventure? Connect with Sharadyn on Instagram @sharadynroams or on the blog at www.sharadynroams.com. 

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Intro/outro song is “Summer With A Guitar” from sweet_kr on PixaBay.

Intro/outro song is “Summer With A Guitar” from sweet_kr on PixaBay.