Episodes
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Episode - 128: Shanna - Hiking Italy Solo
The "Path of the Gods" on Italy's Amalfi Coast will capture your soul. The steep cliffs overlook a turquoise sea. Shanna wanted to take on this adventure alone and it the off season. She recounts what she learned and what to do and to avoid to make this epic bucket list hike blissful and...
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Episode 127: Shanna - Growing Up in Yellowstone NP
As one of the earliest 911 dispatchers at Yellowstone NP, Shanna, has heard and seen it all. She shares her stories of growning up in Yellowstone National Park and how she has found healing and peace in the wildlands there. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas...
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Episode 126: Christine - Empowering Your Business or Dream (Empowerment)
Ever feel like you have fallen down a mountain and are beaten up and don't know where to go now? Christine shares her story of revival and renewal and how to find the passion and purpose in your dreams or business. Find your Joy. Find your "Zone of Genius" and start moving forward! Find her at:...
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Episode 125: Emily - Climbing and Rafting Rescues
Rescues can be intense and convoluted. Emily shares how she was both the victim and rescuer in two recent climbing and rafting adventures gone awry. Also, this is part of her therapy and PTSD recovery. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected] Thanks as...
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Episode 124: Michelle - The Power of Breath (Empowerment)
Breathwork is more than just breathing - it taps into the deepest parts of yourself and awakens your soul. Michelle shares how she was transformed and how simple breathing practices can change your life. Find her at: @thebreathwithinyou and breathwithinyou.com Check us out at: mtmamas.org...
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Episode 123: Amy - My Journey to Summit Mt Timpanogos (Empowerment)
When she turned 50, Amy was ready to take back her health. The towering summit of Mt Timpanogos was the goal, but it would be a hard journey to get there. Urged on by the strength of her family and the memory of her grandmother, Cleo, Amy learned to "hike your own hike" and that "the mountain is…
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Episode 122: Nikki - Surviving a Swedish Reality Show - Part 2
In this heartwarming concluding episode, Nikki finds deep connection in her Swedish past and learns that even when you don't find the end you were desperately hoping for, sometimes a glorious new beginning follows. This episode is sponsored by "Harvest Consulting" - Follow the Law of the Harvest…
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Episode 121: Nikki - Surviving a Swedish Reality Show -Part 1
Single mom by day, reality star by night. Nikki is someone who "just does a thing". She was just minding her own business, doing Swedish geneology, and discovered "Allt for Sverige" was casting for thier next season. Nikki just "got a wild hare", applied and got in! But she soon discovered the...
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Episode 120: Kristine - Near Drowning in the Venician Canals
She just wanted a beautiful sunrise photo on a Venician bridge, but in one second, everything changed. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected] Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
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Episode 119: Kristine - Eerie Italian Hot Springs
The blissful Saturnia hot springs hid nasty secrets. Poor Kristine was just looking for beautiful photos with powder blue water, and ended up with much more than she bargained for. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected] Thanks as always to Sara, the...
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Episode 118: Monique - Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats
The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah have held world speed records up to 631 mph. Monique happened to arrive there for thier annual "Speed Week" with her family, only to surprisingly find herself IN a vehicle trying for her own personal record of 130 mph. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah...
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Episode 117: Dawn - Fuzzy Love (Empowerment)
Pet photography was always the dream for Dawn. Discover her tips on how to start a new business from just a few thoughts, fierce determination and pushing through failure. Her result has been joy and passion every day capturing the unique moments and connections in her clients. Learn from her as...
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Episode 116: Jenni - Secret Pools and Eyes in the Dark - New Zealand
From tracking down Glow Worms in the night to exploring the secret pools of Abel Tasman, Jenni shares the dream that is New Zealand and why this gem needs to be on your bucket list! Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected] Thanks as always to Sara, the...
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Episode 115: Jenni - Stalking Kiwis in New Zealand
A year on the north island of New Zealand was full of adventures for Jenni. Living in a beach town as her husband worked as a physician she shares the beautiful places she explored, including her adventures trying to find the most elusive of New Zealands' residents, the Kiwi. Check us out at:...
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Episode 114: Elisa - Europe with 7 Kids - Morocco, Greece, Turkey
From sunrises on the Sahara to the tunnels under Turkey, the old world is rich is culture and wonder. Elisa Sheranian Hof shares her tips and tricks to traveling with families and showing your children the world. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected]...
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Episode 113: Elisa - Traveling Europe with 7 Kids - Spain
Elisa dreamed of "world-schooling" with her family. She shares her adventures from Barcelona to the Costa Del Sol and navigating funiculars to being chased through desereted beaches. Traveling with a larger family has it's tricks, learned through trial and error and a wing of luck. Check us out…
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Episode 112: Lilian - Tabitha’s Way - Feeding the Hungry (Empowerment Episode)
It started with feeding the hungry out of her garage with her husband. Now, Lilian is part of a larger non-profit, Tabitha's Way, in her local community whose sole purpose is to not just provide "hand out's", but also a "hand up". She shares what YOU can do this holiday season to help out your...
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Episode 111: Marilyn and Erin - Backpacking with Llama Drama
Backpacking with llamas is a thing! Fraught with adventure and drama, Marilyn and Erin share thier recent exploits with these adorably strong and unpredictable creatures and share some hard-earned tips and tricks to having your own epic adventure. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah...
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Episode 110: Emily H - Stepping Over the Edge
Rappelling is like "sitting on the air", totally exhilarating with amazing views, but you have to earn it. Emily H shares how she gained the courage to step over the edge and then help her sister battle fear and panic together. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas...
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Episode 109: Emily H - The Impassable Road to Goshute Cave
Goshute Cave is tucked away in the desert mountains south of Wendover, Nevada. Only accessable by rough dirt roads, it has claimed many tires and car parts. On a day in March, Emily H describes how harrowing this road can become when winter won't release her grip on the Nevada desert. Check us…
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Episode 108 - Shirrell - Bear Encounter
Dressed in her Van's shoes, Shirrell and her husband, head into the Utah mountains in thier Side-By-Side vehicle ready for adventure. Little did she know, this wildlife encounter would be one she would never forget. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas...
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Episode 107 - Erin and Emily - Lost in the Escalante Desert
Noone expects to spend a night in the desert unprepared, but that's where Erin, Emily and Kathryn found themselves after 3 1/2 days of exhausting floating on the Escalante River. After escaping near tragedy there, they found themselves hopelessly lost in Egypt, a canyon in the Escalante desert.
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Episode 106: Erin & Emily - Kayaking the Raging Escalante River
In 2005, the Escalante River in Southern Utah was surging at record levels. Erin had heard this was going to be an epic year to float it and invited her friends, Emily and Kathryn. What they didn't know however, is that a raging river brings terrifying surprises around every corner and a…
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Episode 105: Ember - Developing Self Compassion (Empowerment Episode)
How do you overcome your "inner self-critic"? Ember Pilati shares her powerful secrets for developing self-compassion. She walks you through learning how to build on self-kindness, understand common humanity and mindfulness, rejecting self-pity, learning what we need right now and becoming...
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Episode 104: Jenn - Backpacking Peru - Lares Trek
Looking for lush mountain landscapes, peaks and quaint Peruvian villages? Llamas? Then the Lares Trek is for you. Jenn shares her tips and tricks and that even with medical issues of her own, a strong support crew can get you through anything. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah...
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Episode 103: Emily - Failed Winter Summits on Mt Timpanogos
Rising 11,753 ft, Mt Timpanogos is no sissy summit. During the summer, she can be brutal to climb at over 16 miles and 5,000 ft elevation gain, but in the winter, it's a whole other story. Avalanches, rock slides, fierce winds, thousand foot cliff faces and crumbling cornices to name a few. Emily...
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Episode 102: Cindy - Surviving a Tornado
Trapped in her tent while it was trying to take off, Cindy realized this was no ordinary storm! Here her first hand account of surviving a tornado as a 14 yr old. She also introduces her incredible new group participation game, "Villian", which is a blast for small and large groups. Check it out…
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Episode 101: Monique - Overcoming My Fear of Rappelling
What is it like confronting your deepest and most terrifying fear? Monique shares her struggles to face the scariest thing she never thought she could do. When surrounded by love, you can accomplish anything! Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected]...
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Episode 100: Marilyn Emily - Mt Mamas - What It Is and What We Do
Stories from Marilyn Hodson-Boucher and Emily Hodson Hacken on how all this womens adventure craziness began and our dreams and schemes for the future. This group is all about you! Every woman is incredible and can do incredible things!!! Wahoo 100th Episode!!!!! Check us out at: mtmamas.org...
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Episode 99: Cambrie - Deception in the Dominican
Deep in the Domincan Republic, Cambrie and 8 other gals found themselves in the seediest of neighborhoods. After returning from a beautiful hike, they find that everything is not as it seems. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected] Thanks as always to...
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Episode 98: Cambrie - Discos and Danger in the Dominican
Ever dream of doing humanitarian work abroad? When Cambrie found the International Language Program was heading to the Domnican Republic, she was hooked. What could be more fulfilling than teaching children English and playing on breaks? But Cambrie also learned, there are no rules when you are…
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Episode 97: Michi - Adventures in Australia
From getting accidentally rescued, exploring the northern jungles to working in an Italian restaurant, Michi shares her adventures abroad in Australia. Michi is originally from Japan, and mostly wanted to learn English, but ended up discovering much more. Thanks as always to Sara, the...
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Episode 96: Michi - Hot Air Ballooning in Hokkaido Japan
Hot Air Ballooning was a college sport in Hokkaido, Japan. Michi joined the club, and shares what it's like to pilot these incredible balloons, including her misadventures racing across the farmlands of Japan. Check us out at: mtmamas.org @mtmamasutah @utahadventuremamas [email protected]...
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Episode 95: Brittany - Get Out There Girl & Olli (Empowerment)
Women are tough on stuff. Brittany shares her new line of bamboo clothing tough enough for adventurous women and also how she is empowering women through her company, "Get Out There Girl". Check her out at: @get_out_there_girl and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getouttheregirl/ Check us…
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Episode 94: Lori - Lost in a Blizzard
A two mile easy snowshoe to a mountain yurt rapidly becomes dangerous as a heavy winter storm sets in, navigation fails, and darkness descends. Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca" Check us out at mtmamas.org and follow us on Instagram: #mtmamasuah...
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Episode 93: Katie - Biking to Canada and Mexico
Empowerd by her bike across Utah, Katie now attempted riding to Canada and Mexico from Utah. Chased by dogs, fighting fierce winds, and facing up to 100 mile days, she shares how she learned to battle through the rough days and fill her soul with the beautiful days. Her mantra is now "just start...
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Episode 92: Katie - Biking Utah on a Shoestring
Cycling across Utah had always been Katie's dream and 2020 was the perfect year. With friends and an RV as support, she worked part time and biked part time on her $300 bike. She'd never done anything like this before but was determined to succeed. Don’t forget to check out our “Mt Mamas...
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Episode 91 - Carrie - Beginning an Adventurous Life (Empowerment)
Getting outside and adventuring for the first time can be so intimidating. Carrie shares her journey from fear to fearlessness. As a single mom of teenagers, and growning up in the midwest with few outdoor friends, she has learned that anytime of life is perfect to become the woman you want to…
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Episode 90: Kari -The Food and Care Coalition - Empowerment Episode
Serve a meal, and lift a life. The Food and Care Coalition helps "to alleviate hunger and diminish the plights of poverty for those who enter our doors". Kari, one of our own Mt Mamas, has been helping this organization in Provo, Utah since she was in college. She shares how easy it is to lift a...
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Episode 89: Marilyn - Romance and Ruin in Zions National Park
An epic romance set in Zion's National Park. Marilyn shares the story of falling in love with her sweetheart; from the tender moments, to the brutal suffering that follows, and how love can carry us through it all. Don’t forget to check out our “Mt Mamas Misadventure Hacks” patreon podcast with...
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Episode 88: Marilyn - Narrow Escape in the Narrows
The Narrows is THE iconic slot canyon in Zion's National Park, Utah. Marilyn, and her group of college friends, decide to try the 16 miles in one day, but noone has thought to check the weather. As the rain starts to fall, the waters start to rise and they desperately look for escape. Thanks as...
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Episode 87: Anna Davis - EmpoweringThrough Art - Empowerment Episode
As Utah Educator of the Year and Utah Art History Educator of the Year, Anna Davis, our own Mt Mama, shares her story of how to inspire students and engage them in learning. She also shares the process of creating a powerful, collaborative mural, "Sacred Images" created by Timpanogos High School...
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Episode 86: Emma - Ill in Iceland
From the luscious green mountains to the black volcanos covered in blue ice, Iceland is a MUST for any adventurous soul. Only one thing could keep Emma from her dreams - viruses! Thank you to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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Episode 85: Emma - Underground in Scotland
Scotland holds many mysteries. Centuries of civilizations have left layers upon layers of secrets in the ground. Emma shares what it is like to travel below the streets in Edinburgh Scotland in almost darkness. Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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Episode 84: Angela - Backpacking the John Muir Trail Part 2
The John Muir Trail tops out at Mt Whitney - the highest point in the lower 48 states. Angela describes what it is to come down from that incredible peak and then the grit it takes to make it over stunning and punishing passes every day thereafter. You can check out Angela in her other…
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Episode 83: Angela - Backpacking the John Muir Trail Part 1
Deep in the California Sierra-Nevada mountains, lies the John Muir Trail. 221 miles of rugged peaks and high alpine lakes it travels through Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Angela, a seasoned thru-hiker, shares her agonies and joys of starting this bucket-list trail. You can...
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Episode 82: Emily/Claire - Bigfoot In The Woods - Halloween Special
Dark movements in the woods. We've all seen them. Animals or something more sinister? Emily shares her local story and retells Claires as well, about being face to face with terror that she could never erase from her memory. Check out the podcast, "The Sasquatch Chronicles" Episode 515 and others...
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Episode 81: Jane - Runaway Horses
Riding bareback was the most thrilling feeling for Jane. Since she was a child, it was the only way to ride. From possible mob-connections to cliff-riding, Jane shares her wild adventures on the back of a horse. Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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Episode 80: Jane - Stalked by Cougars
Deep in the woods of the West and on her Honeymoon no less, Jane finds herself trying to find her way back to camp by moonlight, only to feel a presence is near... Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist for our music "Salamanca"
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Episode 79: Jeremy - 200 ft Drop in the Dark - Canyoneering Granery Canyon
Deep in the Moab, Utah desert is a canyon full of incredible rappels and towering walls. Hoping to find our next crazy fun canyon to lead, Jeremy brought some buddies and 11 Mt Mamas down over 10 thrilling rappels. But as dusk drew near, we knew the most thrilling and heart-stopping 200 ft rappel...