Episode 23: Adam Salinger, Outdoor Education, and the Adventurous Life

In this episode, the Ruby Crest Trail, outdoor education, van art, and Eddie Van Halen. We talk with Adam Salinger — educator, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and all-around hiking badass.

Show Notes

• 00:54 – What is the Atlas Learning Academy?
• 06:09 – How they deal with a broad range of outdoor experience among students
• 09:09 – Integrating subjects during outdoor expeditions
• 10:50 – The Ruby Crest Trail
• 12:14 – The value of self-sufficiency in the backcountry
• 18:09 – Adam’s trip on the Noatak in the Gates of the Arctic National Park
• 22:55 – How Adam got into the outdoors
• 25:00 – Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
• 29:10 – Getting your children outdoors
• 30:10 – Kids these days…
• 33:10 – Outdoor education challenges in the time of a global pandemic
• 37:11 – Remembering Eddie Van Halen
• 37:38 – Supporting the Atlas Learning Academy
• 38:40 – Looking into the crystal ball
• 41:14 – How does someone get a similar program started in their area?
• 52:45 – Adam’s favorite part about taking kids out to the wilderness

Mentioned in this Episode

• Atlas Learning Academy
• Ruby Crest Trail
• Gates of the Arctic National Park
• Appalachian Trail
• Adam’s Treks

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.