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Dive into a riveting tale of adventure and self-discovery on this episode of Adventure Sports Podcast. Meet Alonzo, whose thirst for exploration was ignited early on by his father's sage advice and travel stories. From a few eye-opening international trips to a transformative semester in Thailand, Alonzo's passion for travel only grew stronger after graduation. But it wasn't until he embarked on an epic journey with two childhood friends that his wanderlust truly took flight. Saving up every penny, they ventured back to Thailand, determined to uncover its hidden treasures. Little did they know, their path would lead them to the remote reaches of northern Thailand, where a chance encounter with a wooden boat in Chang Kong changed everything. Against all odds (and arguably the hardest part of the adventure), they convinced locals to sell them a wooden boat, setting the stage for an unforgettable expedition down the legendary Mekong River. For ten exhilarating days, they navigated its dangerous waters, camping under the stars along the riverbank. Join us as we unravel the gripping tale of Alonzo's journey over twenty years later, where the call of adventure and the spirit of exploration collide for these young friends in the heart of Southeast Asia's fabled Golden Triangle. Learn more about Alonzo: sunfishsales.com https://www.sunfishsales.com/ - golf accessory business, founded in 2011 w David Riggs who was with Alonzo on the trip down the Mekong. David and Alonzo also founded walkingpalm.com https://walkingpalm.com, a pet accessory business. Adventure Capitalist https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Capitalist-Ultimate-Road-Trip/dp/0812967267by Jim Rogers was also an inspiration for Alonzo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/ * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Listen to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app. “Future You” will thank you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired, February 18, 2019. When Adrian’s wife thought it would be a good idea to learn how to Paraglide, she probably didn’t foresee that in a relatively short amount of time, her husband would be summiting and flying solo off volcanoes near their home in Mexico City. Obviously, Adrian took to the sport quickly and it gave him a completely different view of his other favorite hobby, climbing. But with their recent family addition of a little girl and limited time off work, Adrian needed a way to summit mountains over 18,000 feet and return home in the same day. This led him to sleeping in a hypoxic chamber to decrease the amount of time needed to acclimate to high elevation. Talk about dedication to adventure. What’s your excuse? Instagram: @ponchoelpiloto http://www.instagram.com/ponchoelpiloto http://youtube.com/ponchoelpiloto https://youtube.com/ponchoelpiloto Support Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/ * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Listen to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app. “Future You” will thank you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
When Nicole finished climbing to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, she knew something had changed about her. Soon after, she left her corporate career in search of a new trail and challenge, one that had never been done before. She found that path at Appalachian Mountain Club, a 150-year-old organization whose purpose is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors…and one that had never had a woman leader. You may know AMC through its world-class recreational network of professionally maintained trails and best-in-class outdoor program centers, lodges, cabins, camps, and campsites. From backcountry campsites to front country lodges to world-famous high mountain huts, AMC has had an undeniable impact on the understanding of and appreciation of the natural world for over a century. Learn more about AMC and Nicole at www.outdoors.or https://www.outdoors.org/g http://www.outdoor.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/ * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Listen to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app. “Future You” will thank you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired March 27, 2017 Whether you love to run or would never run, this show is inspiring and tons of fun. Todd Lewis takes us on a journey from nearly collapsing attempting a 5K run through years of falling in love with ultra-running and overcoming challenge after challenge to finally achieve his goal of completing a 100 mile race. This is the real deal, folks. Todd shares how you can overcome to achieve your dreams too. Thanks, Todd for a wonderful visit and for sharing your dreams with us! https://toddzillaruns.wordpress.com/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/ * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Listen to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app. “Future You” will thank you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Today we’re hearing from Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, West Hanson. You may remember West from episode 581, when he kayaked the Amazon River from source to sea. This adventure is another world record: the first kayakers to complete the Northwest Passage in a single expedition. The 1,600-mile, 83-day (total of 105 days) paddle is the epitome of an epic adventure, making this episode an instant classic. West’s account of the sub-freezing expedition is wonderful. You’re going to love this one! West is a 61-year-old social worker in the mental health field for several decades. At age 46, he was invited to compete with friends in a raft race on the Amazon River in Iquitos. This was his first trip outside of the US and after 20 years racing ultramarathon canoes/kayaks, it sparked his interest in long-distance expeditions. He is the first to lead successful expeditions down the entire lengths of the Amazon and Volga Rivers. Learn more: www.westhansen.com http://www.westhansen.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/ * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Listen to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app. “Future You” will thank you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Author Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure. Now in her late fifties, she expects this new stage of life to be every bit as invigorating and full of high adrenalin escapades as the last. But as she skateboards, paddles a SUP, or surfs in cold winter swell alongside many men her age, she sees fewer and fewer older women. Isn’t the outdoors a vital elixir? Shouldn’t adventure be something we pursue as we age? These are the questions Caroline Paul asks in her new book, . Among the interviews were 93-year-old hiker Dot Fisher-Smith, 80-year-old SCUBA diver Louise Wholey, 52-year-old BASE jumper Drew Brooks, and the many septuagenarian Wave Catchers, who boogie board together in the San Diego surf. These women aren’t famous. They aren’t experts. But their experiences offer important insight into our own physical and emotional health as we age. Caroline dives deep into the research on aging, but also accompanies older women on bird-watching outings, sea kayaking excursions, swim laps, and walks in the park, among other outdoor adventures, and begins to see her own future in a new and dazzling light. Combining scientific research, cultural studies, psychology, and personal stories, Tough Broad is a high-spirited call for women to embrace the outdoors, not back away from it, in our fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond. Caroline Paul is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure and Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology, which has been translated into fifteen languages. She is also the author of the memoir Fighting Fire, the middle-grade book You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World, and the novel East Wind, Rain. Her TED Talk, “To Raise Brave Girls, Encourage Adventure,” has been viewed over 2 million times. A longtime member of the Writers Grotto, she lives in San Francisco. You can get starting March 5, 2024 by following the link below: https://www.carolinepaul.com/tough-broad Additional book link: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/tough-broad-9781635576498/ Website: https://www.carolinepaul.com/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/ * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Listen to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app. “Future You” will thank you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired April 12, 2019. Kristin Knight Pace is one tough person. Not many people would go to Alaska during the winter, completely alone, to take care of a team of sled dogs to get over a recent divorce. However, that's exactly what she did. That toughness has also led her to become one of only 29 women to complete both the Iditarod and the Yukon Question 1000-mile sled dog races. Kristin is now remarried and has started a new journey, motherhood. She also works as a wilderness planner for Denali National Park and has recently written a book about her experiences, . It can be found following the link below or pretty much anywhere else you buy books. We hope you enjoy listening to this life outside the box! The book: This Much Country https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F6C61TX/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Instagram: @heymoosekennel https://www.instagram.com/heymoosekennel/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/ * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Listen to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app. “Future You” will thank you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
When Craig and his buddy, Skip, applied for the longest paddle race in the world in 2019, he had no idea how much that decision would change his life. Once selected, the realization that he had never done anything like this, had no real skills or talent in paddling, and knew nothing about adventure started flooding his mind. However Craig and Skip committed to giving it their best effort and put a plan together to train, learn, and go from never racing before to completing a fully self-supported 1,000-mile paddle through some of the most remote wilderness in North America. At 46 years young, Craig wanted to inspire others to push themselves and take on challenges that go beyond their comfort zone. When I applied for the Yukon 1000 in 2019 I had not taken part in any feat of endurance. Learn more about Craig: instagram.com/craigsawyer77 http://instagram.com/craigsawyer77 instagram.com/thesupcoach http://instagram.com/thesupcoach www.abovesixsix.co.uk http://www.abovesixsix.co.uk https://www.theshac.co.uk/ instagram.com/thesurreyhillsadventurecompany/ https://www.instagram.com/thesurreyhillsadventurecompany/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired November 30, 2015. Roman Dial has been exploring Alaska, America's greatest last frontier, for more that 20 years. Listen in as Roman relates exciting stories about his exploits: packrafting, ice skating over 100 miles, backpacking more than 600 miles self-supported without resupply--all in America's most vast landscapes. Don't forget to enter our contest to win a lift ticket! http://packrafting.blogspot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/romandial HTTPS://WWW.ALASKAPACIFIC.EDU/PEOPLE/ROMAN-DIAL/ https://www.alaskapacific.edu/people/roman-dial/ Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
After years of watching his dad participate in endurance adventure races, Hunter begged him to let him join in on a race. His dad looked around at all his fellow competitors and noticed there wasn't a single kid out there let alone someone even in their 20s. Dad was eventually convinced to let Hunter do a 6-hour adventure race at 7 years old! That kicked off an adventure career that spans some of the most difficult challenges in adventure racing, including many “youngest ever” records. Today we’re talking about Hunter’s most recent experience, a fastest known time of the iconic Florida Trail, the official thru-hike of winter! The 1,100 mile trek through swamp, sand, and skeeters was completed by Hunter in 21.5 days. Learn more about hunter: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/hunter-leininger Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas and use my code ADVENTURE for a great deal: http://www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hey y’all! Doing something a little different today. I want to share the formula that my friends and I have come up with in recent years to ensure we get out and adventure on a regular basis. As the host of this show, I probably don’t get out there as much as you’d think, only because of the time of life and the fact a lot of my free time is used in producing the podcast! This formula has helped us ensure we put adventure on the calendar and make it happen. This mindset has been heavily inspired by Frazer Buntin’s annual “Big Trip”, which you can learn more about in Episode 717: How to Pull off an Epic Yearly Adventure With Your Friends - Frazer Buntin. https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2021/05/ep-717-how-to-pull-off-epic-yearly.html If you have any questions about how we do it, please reach out! I’m happy to share any of my lessons. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
For the last several years Heather Bolint has led a nomadic lifestyle, initially inspired by her decision to quit her job and thru-hike the Appalachian Trail as a solo female. You might have heard about her hiker fame of rescuing an abandoned rooster on the AT and hiking with him for 42 miles, earning the trail name "mama cluck". Since then, Heather has also thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, Florida's Ocean to Lake Trail, paddled the 99-mile Everglades Wilderness Waterway, and hiked 1,100 miles around the coastline of Florida while collecting 3 tons of plastic from the beaches. Heather's most recent adventure of paddling nearly 400 miles of the Intracoastal Waterway was inspired by an idea she had when her parents moved south from her home state of Maine. After her father's death in 2022, she decided to fulfill her dream in remembrance of her father, and discover the healing properties of adventuring in nature. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.bolint Instagram: @forthechickens https://www.instagram.com/forthechickens/ Learn more about the Marine Resources Council: https://savetheirl.org/ SPONSOR MESSAGES: The Magic Mind team created a super offer for me to share with y’all. You get up to 50% off your first subscription in the next 10 days starting 2/12 and 20% off your one time purchase with ADVENTURESPORTS20. You can get it at https://www.magicmind.com/adventuresports Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired March 1, 2021. Wesley was born with a mild form of cerebral palsy which affects his fine motor skills on the right side of his body. The only problem? He finds peace and joy climbing mountains and hiking trails in places that folks with cerebral palsy “aren’t supposed to go”. He couldn’t let that stop him. His love for the outdoors has led him to climb every mountain in Colorado over 14,000 ft (54 of them), thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail (2,653 miles) from Mexico to Canada, and has ultimately led to a career in the outdoors. To learn more about Welsey and to watch his films: Film: Within Weakness https://www.wesleytrimble.com/within-weakness Instagram: @wesleytrimble https://www.instagram.com/wesleytrimble/ American Hiking Society https://americanhiking.org/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
You’ll probably recognize Curt’s voice as the host of the first 400+ episodes of Adventure Sports Podcast as well as our revisited episodes on Thursdays. Today Curt joins Mason for a bonus episode to reflect on the 1,000 episode milestone! Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Alison was born and raised in Ohio and recently graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art. She wanted to do something epic to celebrate the milestone and take a deep look into the place she loved; her home state of Ohio. The Ohio Project was born. Alsup proceeded to traversed 3,416 miles by foot, bike, and rollerblades focused on seeing as much of Ohio as possible. She bikepacked 850 miles along the entire length of the Ohio River, thru hiked the 1,444 mile Buckeye Trail, bikepacked 796 miles around the entire perimeter of Lake Erie, and then did a bike/rollerblade combo of 326 mile Ohio to Erie Trail from Cleveland to Cincinnati. Alsup is currently working on a body of artwork about the beauty of the Ohio Region, and its natural wonder, historical importance, and the kindness of its residents. She will be showing her art in exhibitions and festivals, and selling her work on her website. She hopes her project will spread appreciation for Ohio, encouraging its natural protection, and for residents to explore their own backyards. Alison was the winner of our 2023 Adventure Grant Learn more about Alison and her art: https://www.alisonalsup.com/ Instagram: @a.j.alsup https://www.instagram.com/ajalsup/?hl=en Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired Sept. 6, 2021. Read about Jacob’s recent attempt to ski to the South Pole: https://outdoors.com/almost-history-inside-a-failed-polar-expedition/ Jacob Myers thru-hiked the Arizona Trail early this year and is joining us today to tell us all about it! Not only was the desert vastly different from the lush, rainforest-like Appalachian Mountains he grew up in, but it was one of the driest summers on record in Arizona https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-weather/2021/01/29/2020-was-2nd-hottest-2nd-driest-year-ever-recorded-for-arizona/4301588001/, making the adjustment even more challenging. He dealt with sun poisoning, lack of water, and extreme heat. His next adventure will be quite literally on the opposite end of the spectrum...crossing glaciers in Norway. Learn more about Jacob: www.ValhallaHikes.com http://www.valhallahikes.com/ Jacob’s Instagram: @vertboyval https://www.instagram.com/vertboyval/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
McKenzie Barney is an adventurer, filmmaker, writer and public speaker. Recently she completed a multi-year, mostly solo project of “Cycling The World” through 18,000 miles, 28 countries and 5 continents by way of Africa, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and Europe. McKenzie is a four-time Emmy award winning producer, published writer, keynote speaker, and has produced documentary series for the likes of National Geographic, Outside, FOX Sports and more. She has navigated much of the planet by human power, with over 6,000 miles of long distance hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, New Zealand’s Te Araroa, Nepal and India’s Himalayas, Chile’s Greater Patagonian Trail, and the Colorado Trail. Watch Cycling The World film about her adventure that comes out February 1st here: www.cyclingtheworldfilm.com http://www.cyclingtheworldfilm.com McKenzie’s Instagram: @mckenziebarney https://www.instagram.com/mckenziebarney/ Website: www.yatriproject.com http://www.yatriproject.com Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This story is so incredible it deserves another listen. All the way back in episode 217 Steve joined us to recount his adventure of survival. An avid sailor, naval architect and New York Times best-selling author, Steve Callahan designed and built his 21' sloop the Napoleon Solo to sail it across the Atlantic Ocean from Newport, RI to England with plans to compete in a regatta. Once underway in the race, Steve experienced issues with the boat and was forced to drop out. Once repairs were made, he continued on his way only to be stopped in his tracks in the middle of the ocean when his sailboat was struck and began to sink. Listen is as Steve recounts his 76 day journey across the Atlantic in his life raft with only his ditch kit and a small spear gun with him. Be sure to click on the book link below to get his New York Times best-selling book: "Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea" to dig deeper into his amazing story! The Book: Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea https://www.amazon.com/Adrift-Seventy-six-Days-Lost-Sea-ebook/dp/B0042JSNQI Sea Website: http://www.stevencallahan.net/ Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Alastair Humphreys is a British adventurer and author who famously spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents. This was followed by a walk across India, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, running six marathons through the Sahara desert, a crossing of Iceland, busking through Spain and an expedition in the Arctic. Despite these massive adventures, Alastair is most famous for coining the concept of “microadventures” which earned him National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and numerous awards for his book of that name https://alastairhumphreys.com/product/microadventures/. The whole point of microadventures is that you do not need much time, money or specialized gear. A microadventure can be anything that feels fresh, new and challenging for you. This was the subject of our last conversation with Alastair back in 2019. You can listen to that here https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2019/06/ep-538-balancing-normal-life-as-career.html. Today we’re talking about taking the concept of microadventures to a whole new level. Most recently Alastair has spent a whole year exploring the land within 10 kilometers of his home. Every week, he would pick a new place within that range to explore and camp. The change and perspective shift that he experiences through this adventure has caused a massive shift in his outlook, which we’ll get into today. Learn more about this experience through his new book, https://alastairhumphreys.com/product/local/You can also purchase here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Local-Search-Nearby-Nature-Wildness/dp/1785633678?crid=3FE8BQQ2ZER89&keywords=local&language=en_GB&linkCode=sl1&linkId=0725db9ff891406f1e9adca8d9c82aa2&qid=1697009784&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&sprefix=local%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-2&tag=alastahumphr-21: Learn more about Alastair at alastairhumphreys.com http://www.alastairhumphreys.com PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! Adventure Sports Podcast is now part of the Outdoors.com https://outdoors.com/ podcasting network. Outdoors.com was founded by legendary outdoorsman and adventurer Bear Grylls https://outdoors.com/category/bear-grylls/. We believe that life is an adventure best lived boldly, with curiosity and eagerness to discover new places and follow the path less trodden. As a trusted voice for all things Outdoors, you will find news, product reviews, guides from experts, local hangouts, and more from top adventurers. Learn more about Outdoors.com here: https://outdoors.com/about-outdoors/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired July 15, 2015 As if climbing a typical 14,000 ft mountain isn't enough of an accomplishment, Junaid and his buddy, successfully summited every one of the 58 Colorado 14ers in a single continuous hike. The journey was about 1,300 miles with a total elevation gain close to 300,000 feet. They hiked desolate Forest Service roads, class 5 traverses, many sections of the Colorado and Continental Divide Trail, as well as cross-country travel. It's an epic adventure to say the least! www.14ersthruhike.com http://www.14ersthruhike.com/ www.bigcitymountaineers.org http://www.bigcitymountaineers.org/ Twitter: @JunaidDawud https://twitter.com/JunaidDawud Facebook: @junaidthehiker https://www.facebook.com/junaidthehiker Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hey y’all! This is new for me, a recap of a personal adventure. Although this trip was NOTHING compared to what some of our guests have done, it was a fun micro-adventure that got way more press and attention than I thought it would. My good friend, Jordon, and I set out on New Year's Eve to be the first people (we know of) to paddle across the largest lake in Florida, Lake Okeechobee. The route was a straight shot from North to South for 35 miles, taking just under 12 hours. Also, if you don’t have months off work and life to do something fun, take it from me, 11.5 hours is plenty of time to get all the same fulfillment and soul-filling adventure! Thank you to Bluefin SUP for helping sponsor the trip! Check out their very high-quality paddlebaords at a great price at: https://bluefinsupboards.us/ Some of the press: __ __ Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, successful business owner and world record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, and her Seek Your Summit podcast, programs, and signature talks. Learn more about how she elevates devoted and determined entrepreneurs to go beyond a life of success to a life of significance. Huge shoutout to Greg Morrissey with Mountain Goat Movement https://www.mountaingoatmovement.com/ for making the connection! Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sam is an accomplished backpacker and mountaineer, as well as a current Mechanical Engineering student at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. He joined us on episode 554 to talk about how he squeezes adventures into his busy schedule. Today, Sam joins us to talk about his epic 40-day, mostly solo hike piecing together the most epic alpine routes in all of Colorado in what he calls “The Colorado Crest”. www.engineeredforadventure.com http://www.engineeredforadventure.com/ Instagram at @engineeredforadventure https://www.instagram.com/engineeredforadventure/?hl=en Facebook: @engineeredforadventure https://www.facebook.com/EngineeredForAdventure/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It was 23 months after Peter’s accident and he was still dealing with constant excruciating pain. He'd seen dozens of doctors and tried a myriad of medications, but nothing seemed to work. Faced with the impossible choice of suffering through the rest of his life, he had an unlikely epiphany: "If I could somehow hike 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, then my leg will have to be better, right?” With no real camping or outdoor experience, Peter set a starting date a mere three weeks out, cobbled together a novice's pack, and set off on a journey destined to change his life forever—though not exactly how he had envisioned it. Find Peter’s Book, , below: https://www.amazon.com/Only-When-Step-Inspiring-Appalachian/dp/1737049007 Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This episode originally aired September 7, 2015 Listen in as Robyn Benincasa, world champion Eco-Challenge Adventure racer, CNN Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author, founder of the 501c3 Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), and 3x Guinness World Record distance paddler inspires us to redefine our personal limits through amazing teamwork and tenacity. Learn more about Robyn: www.worldclassteams.com http://www.worldclassteams.com www.projectathena.org http://www.projectathena.org/ www.facebook.com/Robyn.Benincasa.Page http://www.facebook.com/Robyn.Benincasa.Page Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is our first episode of the year and I wanted to highlight a story that captures everything our show is about. Randy is a longtime listener and friend of the show. His story is amazing and showcases the power of adventure in our lives. It all started with a hike. Several years ago, Randy Brandt and his then teenage son were out hiking when they ran into an older man who shared that he had just completed visiting all the National Parks. From that moment forward, Randy was inspired and made it a goal of doing more adventures and not simply waiting around for retirement to do the things he wanted to do. He has now visited over 30 National Parks and participated in countless challenges, including bikepacking the Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail, and the Tour Divide in a calendar year, running an ultra marathon, and riding motorcycles through the Himalayas of India! What are you going to do differently in 2024? Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired January 16, 2017 Jeff Golden of the Colorado Mountain Club rejoins the Adventure Sports Podcast today to visit about climbing Colorado's 14ers again, but this time in the winter! Why wait for the short summer season? Winter mountaineering is beautiful and can be done safely with a little training and the right gear. Jeff does a fantastic job of explaining all about it on today's show. Learn more about Jeff and the Colorado Mountain Club: www.cmc.org http://www.cmc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoMountainClub https://iceandtrail.com/ http://opensnow.com/ http://avalanche.state.co.us/ Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In October 2017, climber and national park ranger, Quinn Brett, took a horrific 100-ft fall in Yosemite National park when climbing a route on the iconic El Capitan, which Quinn had already climbed before. The accident left her paralyzed from the waist down and she was faced with a new and uncomfortable reality of not having freedom and mobility to explore and adventure. Although Quinn is very open about how much it sucks to go through, she has achieved some of her most impressive adventures after the accident, including the legendary Tour Divide mountain bike race. Learn more about Quinn and watch her new film: An Accidental Life here: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/an-accidental-life/umc.cmc.8w6ljk85ey1e63mkoqt6jjsi https://www.instagram.com/quinndalina/ https://www.quinnbrett.com/ https://www.dovetailtrails.com/ Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired November 30, 2017 https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2017/11/ep-327-triple-triple-crown-thru-hiker.html Thru Hiking any one of the Triple Crown trails is a mighty feat in and of its own. Then you have the Triple Crown itself once you've successfully thru hiked all three trails. Now, imagine having completed all three Triple Crown trails three times each! Clint "Lint" Bunting is one of three people in the world known to have accomplished this monumental goal and he is on the show today to give us a taste of his 30,000 miles on the trail. Our Sponsors: * Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch * Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/ * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
More than 20 years ago, 7th-grade Kurt entered his first mountain bike race at the Minnesota Zoo, and he's been racing and adventuring on bikes ever since. After bouncing around the road and scenes while in graduate school, he eventually returned to the dirt and became enamored by probing mental and physical limits in multi-day ultra endurance events, winning and setting records in some of the toughest bikepacking races in the United States – Tour Divide, the Arizona Trail 300 and 750, the Colorado Trail Race, the Iditarod Trail Invitational, and more. Today we’re honing in on Kurt’s recent completion (only the third ever) of biking the CDT. Yes, most of the CDT is bikeable (I didn’t know this), with the opportunity to take different routes through the non-bikeable wilderness segments. This trail is hard so even for a seasoned and record-breaking cyclist like Kurt, the mileage doesn’t come easy. Rugged backcountry trails are where he loves riding the most. He rides for the Industry Nine - Pivot Pro Backcountry team, and beyond pedaling his bike, Kurt is a co-founder of and the Routes Director at Bikepacking Roots, a cycling coach, a former geology professor, and an advocate for landscapes, backcountry trails, and climate. IG: https://www.instagram.com/kurt.refsnider/ Coaching website: https://www.ultramtb.net/ Team website: https://backcountry-mtb.com/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch * Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/ * Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
