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On this episode: van life, murals, and the John Muir Trail. We’re talking with Kristen Bor of Bearfoot Theory — hiker, van lifer, and outdoor blogger. Show Notes 00:34 – Introducing Kristen 01:30 – Kristen’s van life journey 4:25 – Differences between her first and second van 6:45 – How Kristen got into van life 9:12 – What are some of the changes in the van life community since you started? 12:15 – The dilemma of always-full campgrounds 14:40 – The backstory on Bearfoot Theory 19:57 – Kristen and Jason randomly meet at Muir Trail Ranch on the John Muir Trail 21:27 – Favorite part of the John Muir Trail 24:45 – Kristen’s four month social media sabbatical 29:00 – Launch of the Bearfoot Outdoors Club 33:00 – How should someone get started in van life? 37:24 – Gas vs Diesel, and why don’t we have awesome murals on vans today? 44:45 – Hosting the Open Roads Festival in Idaho 48:00 – Planned adventures Mentioned in this Show Outside Van built Kristen’s current van MILE, MILE & A HALF, THE film about the John Muir Trail Open Roads Festival Connect with Kristen Bearfoot Theory – her website and @bearfoottheory on IG and all the social channels Bearfoot Outdoors Club Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/ Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts 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.