<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.<br></p><p>Join the Newsletter at:<a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check Out MPP Merch </a></p><p><br></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Coaching Page<br></a></p><p><br></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>JANJI</strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BEAR BUTT WIPES</strong></a> <br></p><p><br></p><p>USE PROMO CODE <strong>MIDPACER</strong> FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>TRAINING PEAKS</strong></a> start your free trial at  <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>“Kids need to see their parents do hard things — and they need to try a few themselves.”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Troy sits down with <strong>Dreama Walton</strong> — trail runner, mother, community-builder, and founder of Dreama Adventures — whose journey is equal parts inspiring and badass.</p><ul><li><p>Dreama found trail running while living in Germany, unknowingly training for marathons on singletrack. After finishing her first road marathon, she casually signed up for the <strong>SwissAlpine 78K</strong>, kicking off a long love affair with ultrarunning.<br></p></li><li><p>Since then, she’s tackled big races, summited <strong>Kilimanjaro</strong>, and even got her kids involved — literally. She co-founded <strong>COS-TRCK</strong>, a youth summer trail running camp in Colorado Springs that introduces kids to the magic of moving on dirt.<br></p></li><li><p>We talk about the juggle of motherhood, training, and meaningful work — and how after 17 years in IT, she left her career to follow her purpose. That purpose? Building <strong>Dreama Adventures</strong>, a guiding business focused on empowering others through outdoor experiences.<br></p></li><li><p>Dreama also shares the behind-the-scenes story of <strong>Dreama Team</strong>, a documentary that captures her life, identity, and the power of doing really hard things — including running ultras as a mom of four.<br></p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This convo is packed with inspiration, hard-earned lessons, and love for community.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dreama’s Links </strong></p><ul><li><p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamawalton/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@dreamawalton </a>      </p><p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamadventuresco/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@dreamaAdventureCo</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.dreamadventuresco.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">DreamAdventures</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.dreamateamfilm.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dreama Team Film</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.cotrailrun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">COS-TRCK Youth Trail Camp</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/superhero-mom-dreama-waltons-upcoming-film-dreama-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Trail Runner Mag Feature</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Dreama&lname=Walton&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dreama on UltraSignup</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Partner Links: </strong><br><a href="https://janji.com/"><strong>Janji</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://janji.com"><u>Janji.com</u><br></a>A big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! </p><p>Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it&#39;s gear you can trust. Check them out at <a href="http://janji.com"><u>janji.com</u></a>.</p><p>Use the code <em>MIDPACKER</em> for 10% off your order.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/"><strong>Hyerlyte Liquid Performance</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/"><u>https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</u></a></p><p>Made by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.</p><p>More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.</p><p>Check them out at <a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/"><u>hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</u></a></p><p>Use the code <em>MIDPACKER</em> for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/ZZmeB4qub_U?si=BGUk1qTGOB1fWUjr"><u>“The Kid” Hans Troyer Documentary</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><strong>Training Peaks</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><u>https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</u><br></a>A training app as versatile as you. </p><p>Start your free trial at  <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><u>https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/"><strong>Bear Butt Wipes</strong></a> - <a href="http://bearbuttwipes.com"><u>Bearbuttwipes.com</u></a></p><p>Portable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. </p><p>Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.</p><p>Check them out at <a href="http://bearbuttwipes.com"><u>Bearbuttwipes.com</u></a></p><p>Use the code <em>MIDPACKER</em> for 10% off your order.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/"><u>⁠</u><strong>Run Trail Life</strong><u>⁠</u></a> - <a href="https://runtraillife.com/"><u>https://runtraillife.com/</u><br></a>Find Official <strong>MPP Merch</strong> on RTL!!</p><p>Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. </p><p>Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T&#39;s.</p><p><a href="https://freetrail.com/"><u>⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://freetrail.com/"><strong>Freetrail</strong><u>⁠</u></a> - <a href="https://freetrail.com/"><u>https://freetrail.com/</u></a></p><p>Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.</p><p><br>trail running, ultra-running, Dreama Walton, Dreama Adventures, COS-TRCK, SwissAlpine, youth trail camp, motherhood and running, Kilimanjaro, Dreama Team film, community, passion</p><p><br></p>

The Midpacker Podcast

Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows

#99 Dreama Walton | Motherhood, Trail Camps For Kids, & Building Dream Adventures

NOV 6, 202582 MIN
The Midpacker Podcast

#99 Dreama Walton | Motherhood, Trail Camps For Kids, & Building Dream Adventures

NOV 6, 202582 MIN

Description

<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.<br></p><p>Join the Newsletter at:<a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check Out MPP Merch </a></p><p><br></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Coaching Page<br></a></p><p><br></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>JANJI</strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BEAR BUTT WIPES</strong></a> <br></p><p><br></p><p>USE PROMO CODE <strong>MIDPACER</strong> FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>TRAINING PEAKS</strong></a> start your free trial at  <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>“Kids need to see their parents do hard things — and they need to try a few themselves.”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Troy sits down with <strong>Dreama Walton</strong> — trail runner, mother, community-builder, and founder of Dreama Adventures — whose journey is equal parts inspiring and badass.</p><ul><li><p>Dreama found trail running while living in Germany, unknowingly training for marathons on singletrack. After finishing her first road marathon, she casually signed up for the <strong>SwissAlpine 78K</strong>, kicking off a long love affair with ultrarunning.<br></p></li><li><p>Since then, she’s tackled big races, summited <strong>Kilimanjaro</strong>, and even got her kids involved — literally. She co-founded <strong>COS-TRCK</strong>, a youth summer trail running camp in Colorado Springs that introduces kids to the magic of moving on dirt.<br></p></li><li><p>We talk about the juggle of motherhood, training, and meaningful work — and how after 17 years in IT, she left her career to follow her purpose. That purpose? Building <strong>Dreama Adventures</strong>, a guiding business focused on empowering others through outdoor experiences.<br></p></li><li><p>Dreama also shares the behind-the-scenes story of <strong>Dreama Team</strong>, a documentary that captures her life, identity, and the power of doing really hard things — including running ultras as a mom of four.<br></p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This convo is packed with inspiration, hard-earned lessons, and love for community.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dreama’s Links </strong></p><ul><li><p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamawalton/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@dreamawalton </a>      </p><p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamadventuresco/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@dreamaAdventureCo</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.dreamadventuresco.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">DreamAdventures</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.dreamateamfilm.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dreama Team Film</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.cotrailrun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">COS-TRCK Youth Trail Camp</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/superhero-mom-dreama-waltons-upcoming-film-dreama-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Trail Runner Mag Feature</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Dreama&lname=Walton&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dreama on UltraSignup</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Partner Links: </strong><br><a href="https://janji.com/"><strong>Janji</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://janji.com"><u>Janji.com</u><br></a>A big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! </p><p>Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it&#39;s gear you can trust. Check them out at <a href="http://janji.com"><u>janji.com</u></a>.</p><p>Use the code <em>MIDPACKER</em> for 10% off your order.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/"><strong>Hyerlyte Liquid Performance</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/"><u>https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</u></a></p><p>Made by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.</p><p>More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.</p><p>Check them out at <a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/"><u>hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</u></a></p><p>Use the code <em>MIDPACKER</em> for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/ZZmeB4qub_U?si=BGUk1qTGOB1fWUjr"><u>“The Kid” Hans Troyer Documentary</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><strong>Training Peaks</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><u>https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</u><br></a>A training app as versatile as you. </p><p>Start your free trial at  <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><u>https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/"><strong>Bear Butt Wipes</strong></a> - <a href="http://bearbuttwipes.com"><u>Bearbuttwipes.com</u></a></p><p>Portable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. </p><p>Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.</p><p>Check them out at <a href="http://bearbuttwipes.com"><u>Bearbuttwipes.com</u></a></p><p>Use the code <em>MIDPACKER</em> for 10% off your order.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/"><u>⁠</u><strong>Run Trail Life</strong><u>⁠</u></a> - <a href="https://runtraillife.com/"><u>https://runtraillife.com/</u><br></a>Find Official <strong>MPP Merch</strong> on RTL!!</p><p>Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. </p><p>Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T&#39;s.</p><p><a href="https://freetrail.com/"><u>⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://freetrail.com/"><strong>Freetrail</strong><u>⁠</u></a> - <a href="https://freetrail.com/"><u>https://freetrail.com/</u></a></p><p>Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.</p><p><br>trail running, ultra-running, Dreama Walton, Dreama Adventures, COS-TRCK, SwissAlpine, youth trail camp, motherhood and running, Kilimanjaro, Dreama Team film, community, passion</p><p><br></p>