New England Endurance
Celebrating New England's thriving endurance sports culture.
Our mission is to passionately showcase and celebrate the vibrant endurance sports culture thriving in New England. Through engaging conversations, local endurance athletes (Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker) embark on a journey to uncover the essence of the region's clubs, group rides, cherished routes, legendary races, and the devoted community of athletes who proudly call New England home.
From the exhilarating realms of road cycling to the rugged trails of mountain biking, from triathlons to ultramarathons, from open-water swimming to collegiate rowing, this podcast is a tribute to the challenges, victories, and compelling narratives that shape the endurance sports landscape in this distinctive part of the United States.
With a commitment to fostering connections, providing valuable insights, and igniting inspiration, we strive to unite, inform, and empower the New England endurance community.
New England Endurance
The Appalachian Mountain Club: Gravel Riding, Hiking, and Outdoor Exploration
In this inspiring episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Scarlet Batchelor, the Chief Growth Officer of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Scarlet shares her passion for getting more people into the great outdoors and discusses AMC's mission and cool initiates for the endurance community of New England and beyond.
Through partnerships with organizations like the Outdoor Industry Association, LL Bean, and the Gravel Adventure Field Guide, AMC is making significant strides in promoting outdoor activities and conservation as a place where nature finds community.
One of the highlights of our conversation is AMC's new initiative in Maine: The Gravel Adventure Field Guide in the Maine Woods. This project, developed in collaboration with local landowners, opens up hundreds of miles of trails for gravel biking and other outdoor adventures. Scarlet also explains the role of AMC's 11 chapters across the Northeast and their efforts to double membership by engaging new outdoor enthusiasts. From hosting exciting events to offering educational experiences like winter hiking and skiing workshops, AMC is dedicated to fostering a love for the outdoors.
Throughout the episode, we give honorable mentions to some fantastic organizations and events, including The Ranger, the MA, NH, and ME Offices of Outdoor Recreation, VT Overland, The Outdoor Journey Fund, Community Rowing, Team Keep It Tight, TrailsFest, Raven White Mountain Marathon, Bay Circuit Trail, New England National Scenic Trail, the Dirty Project (Prouty), and Bissel Brothers Beer.
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club today and become part of a community that values the beauty and restorative power of nature. Visit Outdoors.org to learn more.
Tune in now to get inspired and discover how you can get involved and/or enjoy in the great outdoors of New England!
Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.
