Roaming Radio

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This show is for outdoors people who want a variety while they are on the trail, at camp, or at work but dreaming about being outside. Every other week you will learn about a new skill, get an honest review about gear, hear stories about belonging in the outdoors from people just like you, and so much more. Connect with Sharadyn on her website www.sharadynroams.com or @sharadynroams on Instagram!

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015 Conservancy and the National Parks

Nov 29 2023 29 mins

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

014 Answering the Top 10 Hiking FAQs

Nov 08 2023 29 mins

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

013 What Makes Up A Trail

Oct 25 2023 21 mins

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 star

Roaming Radio is back in October!

Roaming Radio took the summer off to do what we do best - play outside. We are returning Mid-October with another season of outdoor tips, tricks and stories! Are you an outdoor professional (think guide, park ranger, conservationist, etc)? We'd love to have you on the show. Please reach out on Instagram or email [email protected] to our newsletter to be the

012 Balancing the Outdoors and Motherhood

May 17 2023 34 mins

Today’s interview is with Shannon Keleher, the founder of Alpine Sisters, an online outdoorsy boutique designed with women in mind. We talk about how to balance having “too many” outdoor interests and how she balances all of her interests while being a mom. The middle and the end of the episode is great for you parents out there who are looking for inspiration (and some pract

011 Getting Outside with Your Dog

May 02 2023 38 mins

We're back this week and it's all about getting outside with your dog. I interview Flo Godineau with Out With Your Dog, an organization supporting people who want to build a strong connection with their dogs through outdoor adventures.Flo and I talk about how to introduce your dog to hiking, camping, and backpacking as well as ways to respect everyone on the trail. It&apo

010 Wilderness First Aid

Apr 12 2023 41 mins

Today’s episode is a conversation with Natalie Bonthius, an Emergency Medicine doctor, from Survival Med. We talk about what the common injuries and illnesses are for hikers and backpackers, what you should have in your first aid kit, and the difference between a wilderness first aid and wilderness first responder certification. Survival Med is a 100% online Wilderness First Aid

009 The Ins and Outs of Backpacking Tents

Mar 29 2023 25 mins

Today’s solo episode is all about backpacking tents. I dive into the different types of tents, the difference of packed weight vs trail weight, how to know what size to get, and what you should know when buying a backpacking tent. The one-person tent I mention in the episode is the Featherstone UL Obsidian 1. It’s the only 1 person backpacking tent that I’ve liked. It’s wid

008 The Basics of Backpacks

Mar 15 2023 26 mins

Today’s solo episode is all about backpacks. I answer questions like, what size do I need for a day hike? What size do I need for an overnight hike? And, what features should I look for? Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.New to the outdoors and don’t quite know where to start? Download the Essent

007 The Logistics of Backpacking with Erin McGarrity

Mar 08 2023 29 mins

Today I talk with Erin from One Stop Trail Shop about the logistics of backpacking, the John Muir Trail, and knowing if you’re ready for a thru-hike! You can connect with Erin on Instagram here!Are you enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and rate the show on Spotify. All feedback is welcome.If you want episodes early and exclusive content like monthly workshops