In this episode, Martin welcomes Zach Cross to share his inspiring story of how he lost nearly 200 pounds over the course of several years. Zach will be thru-hiking northbound the AT May 1, 2023. Follow Zach&apos;s journey here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/hikingzach/'>Zach (@hikingzach) • Instagram photos and videos</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AT_Zach'>Hiking Zach Cross - YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.avalonbusiness.org/">Avalon Publicity &amp; Business Services</a>&nbsp; Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media Services<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard">Support the show</a>Get outside, have fun and be safe! Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcast <a href='https://www.papabearhikes.com/'>https://www.papabearhikes.com/</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/'>https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/</a>

Diversity Education In Nature

Papa Bear Hikes is a Podcast for Nature Lovers &amp; Outdoor Enthusiasts. Network/Artist: Martin Armitage is the author of Switching Gears: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, and Happiness While Backpacking Vermont’s Long Trail, and recipient of the WHITNEY YOUNG, JR. AWARD. *Presented By: Buzzsprout* Producer: Wendy A. Lawrence *Host: Martin Armitage *Edited By: Big Bear Studios *Show Notes: Wendy A. Lawrence *For Media Inquiries email: wendy@avalonbusiness.org *The Papa Bear Hikes podcast is a GLOBAL iTunes fan favorite in multiple categories and has a Global Ranking in the top 1%!