Episode 88: Greg Sakowicz - Fat Man on a Little Trail

On this episode: post-hike lunch, dividends, and getting off the couch. We’re talking with Greg Sakowicz — Colorado resident, hiker, traveler and creator of FatManLittleTrail.com. 

Greg started hiking after an injury got him thinking about his mental and physical health, and found a love for exploring trails and outdoor spaces well beyond his home in Colorado.

In this Episode

• Summer update from Jeff, Saveria and Jason (or “Why episodes have been slow to go live?”).
  • Coast to Coast Walk – 192 miles across England
  • Adventurus Women events, 3,500 mile roadtrip, Angel’s Landing, The Loneliest Highway and the Kodachrome Basin.
  • And… work!
• The Fat Man Little Trail origin story
• Becoming a hiking newbie during the pandemic
• The good (and bad) of AllTrails
• Knowing your limits and remembering “the mountains will always be there.”
• Post-hike meals, or “How to avoid a caloric deficit.”
• REI dividends
• Pro tip: Take photos (“I’m not resting… I’m taking a photo!”)
• Volunteering with the Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance
• The 52 Hike Challenge

Connect with Greg Sakowicz

• You can learn more about Greg on his website: fatmanlittletrail.com
• Find Greg on Instagram @fatmanlittletrail

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Our Co-hosts

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

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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.