Roots in the Wilderness
Kate Hamilton
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31: Antelope Canyon Ultra - Page, Arizona
Roots in the Wilderness
03/19/20 • 38 min
Travelling away from Alberta, Kate goes to Page Arizona to run the 50 mile Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon with her buddy Brodie Bauer. This episode is a recap of the race events and stunning race course in the Navajo Nation.
Kate and Brodie describe the highs and lows of ultra running as well as talk about the gorgeous slot canyons, the iconic horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, and the Page Rim Trail.
Episode # 18: The KAN Adventure Race
Roots in the Wilderness
04/17/18 • 22 min
Interested in adventure racing? This episode is all about the KAN Adventure Race being held this September in Kananaskis, Alberta. Kate meets with Bridget Mahaffey from the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre to discuss the ins and outs of this paddle, bike and trail running race.
Instagram: kanadventurerace
Race registration: https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Program/kanrace
Interested in volunteering? Contact: [email protected]
Episode # 10: Hiking Pocaterra Ridge
Roots in the Wilderness
10/01/17 • 10 min
This episode is a brief overview of hiking the 9.3km Pocaterra Ridge in Peter Lougheed Park, Alberta. This is a moderate hike that takes anywhere from 3 - 8 hours depending on what route you take.
The Great Divide Trail
Roots in the Wilderness
11/08/20 • 32 min
The Great Divide Trail is a 1200km+ hiking & equestrian route stretching along the continental divide between Alberta and BC. Dave Hockey of the great Divide Trail Association joins Kate to talk about the in's and the out's of the trail. You thru hikers better get your pack's ready!
https://greatdividetrail.com/
Hiking Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass
Roots in the Wilderness
05/31/20 • 12 min
Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass is a 9.3km, 900m "almost loop" (listen to the podcast!) trail in Kananaskis Alberta. Mount Baldy is rated as an easy scramble, and for sure has some scrambling to prove it! In this episode, Kate recounts her visit there with her friend Brodie on one HOT May 30th.
29. Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Roots in the Wilderness
11/27/18 • 24 min
Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area?
This gem is located just west of the Calgary city limit's and offer's 20km of hiking trails with interpretive signs, education programs, and is first and foremost a protected habitat for native wildlife.
In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now!
For more information, please visit:
http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome
Episode # 17: Hiking Ha ling Peak, Canmore, AN
Roots in the Wilderness
04/02/18 • 7 min
This episode is a brief description about hiking the to Ha Ling Peak in Canmore, Alberta. The trail is approximately 5.5km with 760m of elevation gain, and is classified as an easy scramble. Check it out!
http://www.tourismcanmore.com/profiles/things-to-do/ha-ling-peak
24. Snow and Ice Training Weekend
Roots in the Wilderness
07/21/18 • 23 min
If you want to climb bigger mountains, you need bigger skills. This episode is about a snow and ice training course that Kate took through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures to improve her knowledge and safety over snow and ice. Here Kate talks about her experience and some of this skills learnt during this 3 day course.
For more information visit:
https://yamnuska.com/mountaineering/beginner-programs/mountain-climbing-instruction/
27. Backpacking Northover Ridge, AB
Roots in the Wilderness
08/20/18 • 28 min
Northover ridge is a 33.7km trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This difficult hike/ easy scramble is a gorgeous loop that can be done in 1 - 3 days. In this podcast, Kate describes her experience with the trail as a 3 day trip, staying at both Aster and Three Isle Lake backcountry campground.
Episode # 1: What is this podcast about?
Roots in the Wilderness
07/02/17 • 3 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Roots in the Wilderness have?
Roots in the Wilderness currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Roots in the Wilderness cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Backpacking, Outdoors, Podcasts, Hiking, Sports and Wilderness.
What is the most popular episode on Roots in the Wilderness?
The episode title '34. Hiking Grizzly Peak' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Roots in the Wilderness?
The average episode length on Roots in the Wilderness is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Roots in the Wilderness released?
Episodes of Roots in the Wilderness are typically released every 16 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Roots in the Wilderness?
The first episode of Roots in the Wilderness was released on Jul 2, 2017.
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