Hiking Fools

A continued conversation with Denny Olson, who shares more about his wildlife encounters and an assortment of “bet you didn’t know that” stories based entirely on personal experience in Glacier National Park.

Josh and Sarah invite Denny Olson, long-time park naturalist and educator, into the studio to discuss bird species in Glacier National Park. Hear about his personal favorites and plenty of amazing facts about these creatures.

A trail packed with so many highlights and features characteristic of Glacier National Park, this hike leads trekkers on an uphill adventure to a pair of beautiful lakes surrounded by towering peaks, with evidence of ancient glacial activity all around.

This iconic lodge towering majestically above Swiftcurrent Lake in the Many Glacier Valley has a long, rich history full of interesting drama and intriguing personalities, and it remains to this day a central part of the Glacier National Park collection.

The Many Glacier Hotel is an awe-inspiring reminder of the early development of Glacier National Park and the influence of the Great Northern Railroad on tourism and travel, and Josh & Sarah dive into the history and the construction of this beautiful lodge.

A continued discussion with Jake Bramante of Hike734, diving into some of his more memorable moments and adventures during his journey through Glacier National Park, and hearing more about how he is now converting his popular trail maps into apps.

Josh and Sarah invite Jake Bramante of Hike734 into the studio to talk about the genesis of his incredible project of hiking all 734 miles of named trails in Glacier National Park in one season, and how he translated his experience into a series of resources for hikers.

This ethereal body of water is tucked deep in the Many Glacier Valley like a cerulean gem with towering peaks all around it, a classic hike meandering through one of the wilder places in Glacier National Park.

If you are bagging peaks in Glacier Park, you need to be aware of Blake Passmore's guidebook series with descriptive route instructions to most of the major summits. In this episode, he talks with Josh and Sarah about his passion for climbing and his desire to create a resource for other climbers to use and enjoy.

Josh and Sarah continue their dramatic storytelling about this extraordinary building in Glacier National Park where they first met, and share their favorite hikes, eats, and activities within and near the complex.