Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast
I am sharing stories, tips, and lessons that I learn backpacking through America’s trails. Whether you are an experienced backpacker or have never walked on a dirt path, you are welcome here! As a military veteran, hiking has helped me rediscover peace within my soul. As a senior citizen (code for old guy), I know that we are never too old to start. The beauty of nature is waiting for you. So, come on. Let’s go walking!
Episodes
25 episodes
MONK’S a LIVE! with Jason @ All Terrain Coffee
Hey y’all! Welcome to the podcast. We are visiting with Jason @ All Terrain Coffee and Camping YouTube Channel. We are talking about everything from coffee to backpacking gear and our hiking challenges. Come along and let’s go talking - togethe...
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42:16
MONK’S a LIVE! Rambling Reflections and Laughter
Hey y’all, today’s episode features my guest and friend Mike with his YouTube channel MK Hiking Adventures. Join us as we just hang out and talk about our Uwharrie Mountains esxperiences, emotionally surviving COVID, and future plans. Come on, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:40
MONK’S a LIVE! with PTL
A good friend, fellow hiker, and all around great guy joins me to talk about experiences on the Trail. PTL thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2020. He has amazing stories to share. You will be better for listening to this wonderful person. So,...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:14
MONK_S aLIVE! Let_s Go North - eh
Welcome to another episode of MONK’S a LIVE! Hey y’all Dan here. In this week’s conversation I am joined by Al Chafe of Al Chafe, My Back Step. Al lives in Newfoundland Canada. He is a terrific guy with a great YouTube channel. Be sure visit hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:02:43
MONK’S a LIVE! You Are Who You Are
Hey y’all, Dan here! Welcome to another episode of MONK’S a LIVE! Jason of Jason Outdoors joins me in this week’s conversation. Jason lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He has a great YouTube channel, and he loves to hike. He is as real as it gets....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:42
MONK’S a LIVE! — Looking Back to Look Forward at 2023
Hey y’all, Dan here! Yay, I know it’s July. I found this episode in my files and want to share. Life has been busy this year. I’ll share more in future episodes, but I’m catching up now. So, join me looking back to look forward at 2023.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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49:08
How Does Nature Nurture the Brain?
Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast! Today’s episode will share my plans for my YouTube channel “Wandering Monk Paths” in 2023. I really need your help! Send me a note with your thoughts and suggestions about my new format. My email i...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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11:04
Wandering Monk’s New Plans for a New Year
Hi y’all! It’s been a couple of weeks since I shared a podcast. I’m excited to share Wandering Mink’s new plans for a New Year. I’m going to share some construction projects as I remodel a new video recording studio. I’ll share some new gear re...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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7:52
Can We Ever Go Back?
I recently returned to Wyoming’s Wind River Range to backpack through the rugged trail near the Cirque of the Towers. This is the most beautiful place I have ever hiked. My brother and I walked here two years ago. I was anxious if I would enjoy...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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18:02
Life, Death, and Cookies
Subscribe to my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/c/wanderingmonkpathsVisit my website; www.wanderingmonkhikes.comContact me; dan@wanderingmonkhikes.comThis episode is shared with some of my friends who have their own podcast kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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58:27
Retracing Old Paths and Hiking New Trails
Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast. This episode shares my plans for retracing old paths and hiking new trails. Come on and let’s talk about the Wind River Range.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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9:19
A Real Jurassic Park Experience
Hello everyone! I am hiking alone in the wild area of Isle Royale. This remote place is the least visited national park in the lower 48 states of the USA. It is wild and beauty. Six hours off the coast of Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the middl...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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14:07
What Makes a Hiker?
Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast. This episode considers the question, “What makes a hiker?” I have struggled this week to think of a topic that you might find interesting or entertaining or informative. I considered talking...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:52
Hilltop Packs Highlights | The Second Half
Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast. This episode concludes my conversation with Steve from Hilltop Packs. We sat together over a video teleconference and talked about hiking. You are invited to join us as we discuss why hiking means o much...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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14:13
Hilltop Packs Hiker Highlights | A Monk Conversation
Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast. This episode is a conversation with Steve from Hilltop Packs. We sat together over a video teleconference and talked about hiking. You are invited to join us as we discuss why hiking means o much to us. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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29:25
Meandering Through My Muddled Mind
Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Wandering Monk Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast! This episode is a wandering through a few divergent thoughts that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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8:58
Feel the Breeze from Butterfly Wings
Hey y’all,Dan here! Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast. Today I share some thoughts about the simple events that build into life changing circumstances. The ButterflyEffect is a theory about this idea. My new book “Schooled by the Smokies”...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:04
Let’s Sit with a Hiking Legend | Interviewing Nimblewill Nomad
Early this year, I sat with Nimblewill Nomad in his cabin atop Flagg Mountain in central Alabama. We enjoyed a fire and warm conversation. Nimblewill Nomad completed the Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2021 at the age of 83. He is the caretaker ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:42
Memorial Day Reflections & Trail Stories from my New Book
Hi y’all! Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast. It is Memorial Day and today is the release of my new book “Schooled by the Smokies: Life Lessons Learned on the Trail.” Let’s talk about how Memorial Day and my book may be connected. Let’s go...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:51
Wandering in the Flint Hills Trail | Step Aside to See More
This episode concludes my thru-hike of Kansas’ Flint Hills Trail. Join me as I share reflections of this wonderful trail. It shaped me; body, mind, and spirit.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:12
These Trails have Tales to Tell | Kansas Flint Hills Trail
Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast tells about hiking through Kansas’ Flint Hills Trail. I share a glimpse of its ecology, geology, history, and why it is important to us. Sit and listen to This episode of Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast: These Trails h...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:55
Get Great Sleep while Hiking | Backpacking Fundamentals
Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Wandering Monk Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast! We are discussing all things hiking and backpacking. We will talk ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:59
Talking about Tents | Backpacking Fundamentals
Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel! Wandering Monk Welcome to Wandering Monk Hikes Podcast! We are discussing all things hiking and backpacking. We will talk ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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