The Adventure Sports Podcast

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After any great adventure, there's a very good chance the life you come back to is not nearly as exciting or engaging as the adventure you recently finished. For many adventurers, this can lead to a pretty dark time in their life known as post-adventure depression.  Today we're chatting again with Joe Jiminez (from episode 443) who recently finished the Pacific Crest Trail. He's currently dealing with post-adventure life and was kind enough to share his feelings and experience from what he calls an epic adventure and transitioning back to normal life.  takingthealternate.com Instagram: @takingthealternate ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be taking a nearly two-week break from the show during the holidays. We'll be back on January 6th with a new episode.  Happy Holidays! Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you ...

Originally aired November 23, 2015 Mike, who was named the 2013 National Geographic Adventurer of the year, has been on 87 expeditions around the globe racking up over 200 first ascents. However, his foundational passion is adventure travel and adventures with his daughter.  Mike shares not only stories about his exploration but also about what it takes behind the scenes to live an adventure-filled life.   Photo credit here Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and comfortably in place.  For every pair sold, they plant 20 trees. Find out more at  ombraz.com/products/classics Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at...

Thomas recently became an empty nester and decided a grand adventure was what he needed. He got together with Churchill Clark, the great-great-great-great grandson of Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to build a dugout canoe named Bella from a 20 foot Douglas Fir.   He traced his path along the Missouri River all the way to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a 5-month expedition along the same route Lewis and Clark took when returning to the East Coast.  This epic tale includes everything from puppies, bow fishing, and flooded rivers, to quaint towns, and peaceful moments of solitude.  A book about the experience will be released in March of 2020. You can preorder it here: http://www.hopspress.com/Books/Missouri_River.htm Here’s a short documentary about the experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-JgWTDUta0 Video about building the canoe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CipwviRWeCU His YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/th...

Originally aired March 06, 2017 Shawn Forry joins us today to recount how he and Justin Lichter thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in the winter. This is no small feat and as far as records tell, no one has managed it before! There is a whole lot more than just the PCT in this show. Shawn has also hiked the AT, the CDT, the Colorado Trail, the Long Trail, and many, many more. All that to say, the epic thru-hiking trails are NOT off-limits in the winter with the right equipment and experience.  www.shawnforry.com Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and comfortably in place.  For every pair sold, they plant 20 trees. Find out more at  ombraz.com/products/classics Support the Adventure Sports ...

Today we talk about the resurging sport of ultra blading/inline skating and the relatively new sport of bladepacking with Caleb Smith. He and his girlfriend recently bladepacked across the entire state of New Mexico with much bigger plans in the near future.  @Kaleboston on IG and Facebook Bigwheelblading.com Kaleboston.blog His sponsors: Check out Rollerblade.com for more articles and content about the world of inline skating. Agogie Resistance Training Pants With resistance bands built inside, improving your health, fitness, and athletic performance is as simpple as putting on pants. Find out more at agogie.com @agogielife Suavs Shoes - shoes for people making moves suavshoes.com @suavsshoes Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-i...

Originally aired June 1, 2015. Gerry Roach, the well-known author of Colorado's Fourteeners, shares stories, advice, lessons learned, and wisdom from his more than 2,000 climbs.  From the seven summits to all of Colorado's 13ers and 14ers, Gerry has been there, done that.  What's more, he has shared his experiences via 15 wildly popular books he has authored on climbing; guides and narratives.   Colorado's Fourteeners, 3rd Edition Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and comfortably in place.  For every pair sold, they plant 20 trees. Find out more at ombraz.com/products/classics Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this sho...

Jake has spent over a decade camping, climbing, diving, driving, paddling, pedaling, hiking, exploring, sailing, and failing all over the world. In his travels, he noticed that there were a ton of folks who booked organized and pre-planned travel experiences and many folks who do completely solo adventures, but not much in between.  After many conversations about the missing travel experience in between the two, he and his wife started Lost Travel Company, a middle ground between planned travel and solo adventures for folks who want a true adventure with the camaraderie of group travel and the freedom to adventure how they want to.  Visit www.lost.travel  For info about their adventures www.lost.travel/tracker For the Adventure Tracker Twitter @losttravelco Instagram: @losttravelco Facebook: @losttravelco Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENT...

Originally aired February 6, 2017 In May of 2001, Brad, Melissa, Brad's father, and their dog were stranded overnight on Mount Evans in Colorado during a freak late-spring blizzard. With the day not going as planned, the group made the tough decision to take shelter and stay the night. After the traumatizing ordeal, Brad and Melissa are on a mission to share their story for the benefit of others. Their story is about overcoming tragedy, a deep love for mountains, and continuing forward to make a difference in the lives of others. Don't miss this episode about Colorado 14ers, tragedy, and triumph.  Book: Exposed: Tragedy & Triumph in Mountain Climbing Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and c...

Our old friend Sarah Williams, host of the Tough Girl Podcast, is back with us today to talk about her recent (2018) bicycle tour down the West Coast of North America as well as her 2019 walk of The Camino Portugués from Lisbon, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. We also discuss how she balances a life of adventure while inspiring countless others to live a life of adventure themselves.  Twitter - @_tough_girl Instagram - @toughgirlchallenges Blog/Website - www.toughgirlchallenges.com FaceBook - @ToughGirlChallenges Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com/Tough101/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ToughGirlPodcast?ty=h YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges You can listen to the Tough Girl Podcast on the go via iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/tough-girl-podcast/id1024977070     https://soundcloud.com/toughgirlchallenges/tracks http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tough-girl-po...

Originally aired October 30, 2015 And you thought that  climbing  all the Colorado 14ers was crazy! Brittany and Frank Konsella actually climbed  and   SKIED  all the Colorado 14ers. Yes, it is just as radical and fun as it sounds. Mountaineering.  Extreme skiing.  Winter at its very best!  The snow is starting to pile up on the peaks! It is time to think about snow! www.14erskiers.com Facebook:  @14erskierscom Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and comfortably in place.  For every pair sold, they plant 20 trees. Find out more at  ombraz.com/products/classics Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce...

Every lesson that needs to be learned in life can be taught by nature. When we get out there we have time to breathe, to think, and to reflect on the beauty before us. It teaches us so much. No one knows that better than life-long Outward Bound promotor, Mark Brown. His life journey has taken many turns and his connection with the outdoors has fueled that life of adventure.  After spending his entire career in Outward Bound, he recently published a book titled Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership that interviews some of Outward Bound’s most prominent alumni. They include Luis Benitez, one of the foremost mountaineers in the world, former US Senator Mark Udall, The Home Depot co-founder and current Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, and Kohler Co. VP Laura Kohler. The book identifies the impact of Outward Bound in the world as told through the stories of former instructors and participants who have gone on to make a difference in the world. The lessons focus on wha...

Originally aired October 28, 2015 And you thought that  climbing  all the Colorado 14ers was crazy! Brittany and Frank Konsella actually climbed  and   SKIED  all the Colorado 14ers. Yes, it is just as radical and fun as it sounds. Mountaineering.  Extreme skiing.  Winter at its very best!  The snow is starting to pile up on the peaks! It is time to think about snow! www.14erskiers.com Facebook: @14erskierscom Photo credit here Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and comfortably in place.  For every pair sold, they plant 20 trees. Find out more at  ombraz.com/products/classics Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our effor...

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”. This December 13 – 30 he’ll be attempting Aconcagua in Argentina. Good luck, Sam! www.engineeredforadventure.com Instagram at @engineeredforadventure Facebook: @engineeredforadventure Photo credit: Facebook Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and comfortably in place.  For ev...

Originally aired June 22, 2017 Thru-hiking maven Arlette Lann (aka "Apple Pie") spends some quality adventure time with us to talk about east coast hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as well as her recent thru-hike of the Hayduke Trail. You may have never heard of the Hayduke Trail. Basically, it winds through some of the most scenic areas of southern Utah and northern Arizona including Arches, Canyonlands, Glen Canyon, Capitol Reef, Grand Escalante, Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Grand Canyon National parks and monuments. Talk about epic! www.arlettelaan.com arlettelaan.wordpress.com Facebook:  @ArletteLaanCreations hayduketrail.org Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Ombraz fix ...

Have you ever thought to combine multiple adventure sports into one? I’m sure a lot of you out there already do! Today, we’re talking with Erin Bucher about how he enjoys his favorite sport, fishing, through the disciplines of hiking and kayaking. He says it’s a great way to get to those hard to reach fishing destinations and to also kill two birds with one stone during those precious weekend hours.  I hope you enjoy these insightful tips, tricks, and encouragement to get you out there having fun! Instagram: @hike_paddle_fish His Email: hikepaddlefish.info@gmail.com Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach dir...

In 1973 Raleigh Bicycles took a bold step by inviting an American four-rider team to compete in the 8 day, 750-mile Tour of Ireland. This was unprecedented as no American team had ever raced in such a prestigious European bike event. And no one gave them a chance. However, the Raleigh team was young and excited and came out with some impressive firsts. Team member John Howard won a stage and finished 3rd overall, another finished 5th and Bill Humphreys was 3rd in a stage and was awarded the “Most Aggressive Rider” for that day.  Phil Liggett, the commaisare of the race was so impressed that he and invited the team (on the spot) to compete in his prestigious Milk Race the following year.  From that year forward, cycling would change forever as an entire new continent of talent and skill would participant and make its mark on European cycling.  The Raleigh Team will be rejoining next summer to relive the glory of the experience at the Tour of Ireland reunion.  Bil...

When Lin was tired of the “college-types” that she was always surrounded by, she decided to get to know a couple of sailors as an outlet from the mundaneness of campus life. She quickly fell in love with one of the guys, Larry, who was completely different from the folks she spent her days in class with. Lin was eager to learn so he began to teach her how to sail.  Once she was comfortable on the water they began helping other folks deliver their boats around the area and they also began building their own. Not long after, the idea to live full-time on the 29-foot sailing vessel was born.  Fast forward 47 years, 210,000 miles, and 77 countries later and we have Lin now sailing around the world on her own and having written dozens of books about her and Larry’s epic life. Lin has a lot to teach us in today’s episode and I encourage you to check out her many books. Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  cs...

Originally Aired November 30, 2018 You're probably familiar with John's name and work but do you know about his journey from not being able to get a single company to publish his books to now being on countless coffee tables and walls around the world? Pursuing your dreams is not always a cakewalk. In fact, sometimes it's a downright nightmare but every once in awhile, if you're lucky, your hard work lands in the hands of the Pope himself. Listen to the episode to learn what that's about! I hope you enjoy this honest conversation from one of America's most iconic landscape photographers. www.johnfielder.com Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sungl...

West was born and raised in Texas and found his love of water at an early age. He was heavily involved in the water sports scene in Austin for years, organizing cleanups, races, etc. However, it wasn’t until his first trip out of the county, at the age of 46, that West decided to pursue an enormous expedition, paddle the entire length of the Amazon River.  This led West to organize The 2012 National Geographic Amazon Express Expedition, which was his first expedition. It started at the newly discovered/confirmed source of the Amazon, which added almost 100 miles to the river and after 111 days, they made it to the Atlantic Ocean, 75 miles east of Belem, Brazil. West is also the first to kayak Europe's longest river 2200 mile Volga River in Russia. In 2020 he and his group will be the first to kayak the entire Northwest Passage - 1,900 miles across the Canadian Arctic Archipelago with the “Arctic Cowboys”. Check out his new book in the link below! westhansen.com FB: @westhanse...

Originally aired on November 09, 2015 Susie and Dan Kellogg from the Kellogg Show on YouTube stop by to discuss how it is to live on an RV with 12 kids. Listen in and get inspired to hit the open road with your family to learn all there is to learn about our beautiful country! Web Site & Blog:  www.kelloggshow.com YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/kelloggshow Facebook:  @kelloggshow Twitter:  @kelloggshow Instagram:  @kelloggshow Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Ombraz fix what frustrates you about sunglasses. Completely armless, Ombraz attach directly to a built-in cord that keeps the sunnies securely and comfortably in place.  For every pair sold, the...

Growing up in Florida, Nick had fallen in love with water and the ocean lifestyle. However, it wasn’t until studying geography at Florida State University that he discovered just how beautiful other oceans, beaches, and islands around the world really were. He quickly set his eyes on the South Pacific and ultimately Australia. His adventures are vast, his stories are epic, and his stoke for life is contagious.  He sets his compass in the direction of the unknown because he now knows that’s the best way to better your world and open up the opportunities in front of you. Nick is a strong believer that you can do anything you want as long as you overcome the largest barrier in your way...yourself. Instagram: @nick.watts.wild @Occupation_Wild Occupationwild.com The Occupation Wild Podcast (Apple and Spotify) Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checko...

Originally aired October 16, 2017 When Mina Guli wanted to do something to raise awareness about the world's looming clean water shortage she took on the monumental adventure of running the equivalent of 40 marathons in just 40 days. If that wasn't ambitious enough, she also ran down 6 of the world’s great rivers, on 6 continents in just 6 weeks. Listen in to hear her story!   Website:   www.minaguli.com Facebook:   @MinaGuliWater Twitter:  @minaguli Instagram:  @minaguli   Photo credit here Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at  patreo...

Over the last 44 years, Scott has been experiencing the joys of hang gliding. From his very first bamboo framed DIY attempt to state-of-the-art wings, Scott has flown in some pretty epic places. He’s here today to give us an intro into the sport and show you how you too can fly like a bird too. Ushawks.org Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at  patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to  info@adventuresportspodcast.com Download This Episode

Originally aired February 09, 2017 From beautiful Gunnison, Colorado, bike mechanic by day and mountain bike ninja the rest of the time, Jefe Branham talks about the ups n downs of packing your mountain bike with the bare essentials and hitting the trail. Jefe won the 2014 Tour Divide, racing from Canada to Mexico along the Rocky Mountains. He has also won the 500 mile Colorado Trail Race a staggering 4 times! Listen in if you love mountain biking. Heck, listen in if you love adventure! Check out his blog at:  www.jwookieone.com  and hit him up in his comments. Instagram: @jwookstar Facebook: @efe.branham Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by gi...

We heard from Captain Brian Trautman of SV Delos a while back about sailing around the world. As a way to mix things up, they recently sailed far from their usual tropical landscapes to one of iceberg-filled water of Svalbard, only 600 miles from the North Pole.  The experience proved rewarding and overflowing with adventure. We get to hear about everything from their night watching for damaging icebergs as well as their “Day of Magic” that includes an up close encounter with a polar bear.  The other half of the SV Delos crew, Brady Trautman and Alex Blue, are here today to tell about that far north experience. They’re catching up with us during their 6500 nautical miles "Lap of the Northern Atlantic Ocean”.  Enjoy! youtube.com/svdelos Instagram: @svdelos Facebook: @svdelos Svdelos.com @Senor.brady @Bluevue4you Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "A...

Originally aired October 13, 2016 Imagine the Herculean effort it takes to summit 29,035' Mt. Everest. Now imagine reaching the summit and enjoying the fruits of your accomplishment only to realize your vision is fading rapidly with no one around to help you get back down. Brian Dickinson is on the show to tell us about his Blind Descent from the top of the world. www.briandickinson.net The Book:  Blind Descent: Surviving Alone and Blind on Mt. Everest Instagram:  @briancdickinson Facebook:  @briancdickinson Twitter:  @briancdickinson Youtube:  www.youtube.com/c/BrianDickinsonBlindDescent Photo credit  here Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at  wheredoyouroam.com  using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout.  @roamproducts Support the...

Enlisting in the Army at the age of 22, Will Robinson had no idea how impactful of an experience it would be. Although honored and proud to serve his country, he returned 5 years later a broken man. Mentally, physically, and emotionally, the next 12 years of his life would be a stumbling progression of surgeries and therapy, with the constant companions of depression and anxiety.  That is until one day while flipping through channels, he saw the movie, Wild . Two weeks later, Will was at the southern terminus of the PCT. The rest is well, now history. Will finished his last step of the Triple Crown just over a week ago, becoming the first African American man to complete the journey.  Instagram: @akunahikes https://trailrunnermag.com/video/watch-akuna-hikes.html Photo credit here Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off yo...

Growing up in California, Jon was taken on epic adventures by his father into the local mountains and national parks where the opportunity to fly fish was abundant. Later in life, however, Jon found himself in the much warmer Texas landscape where he had to adjust his skills to continue pursuing the sport.  Fly fishing is the perfect minimalistic complementary skill to so many other adventure sports; backpacking, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, etc. It doesn't take much to throw a small rod and a few flies in with your gear and have some fresh fish on your adventure.  Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to  csinstant.coffee  and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Get 20% off your Roam wallets and silicone rings at wheredoyouroam.com using code “Podcast” (case sensitive) at checkout. @roamproducts Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produ...

Finding a balance between family life and adventure life is a tale as old as time. Hear from Mason, the Adventure Sports Podcast host, and his wife, Emily, about their experience with this delicate balance over the course of their marriage. It may be lessons already learned for many of you, but I'm sure there's some info in here everyone will find applicable to their relationships. Enjoy! Try CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the month of September only! Go to csinstant.coffee and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout. Athletic Brewing Company is a pioneer in craft non-alcoholic beer. They make great-tasting beer for the healthy, active, modern adult. Athletic uses certified all-organic grains and only 50-70 calories a can. With IPA, Golden Ale, stouts, and tons of seasonal style offerings. Save 15% by using ADVENTURE at  athleticbrewing.com   @athleticbrewing Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts ...

Sarah has always been involved in sports and has always loved adventure. She credits her mother for that. As a child she would pour through her mother’s photo albums of faraway places, hoping to one day go herself.  After years of working in the world of banking and traveling to over 40 countries, Sarah was thumbing through adventures that have never been completed when she realized no woman had ever paddled the entire Nile River, the longest river in the world.  She immediately began planning what that would look like to attempt. She was overwhelmed with fear and worry, but that didn’t stop her.  Today, we’re listening to her story of paddling the entire Nile River and what it means to put one food (or paddle) in front of the other, even when your comfort zone is nowhere in sight.  www.paddlethenile.com Instagram @paddlethenile www.sarahdavis.co Athletic Brewing Company is a pioneer in craft non-alcoholic beer. They make great-tasting beer for the heal...

Stephan Kesting is probably best known for the huge number of Brazilian jiu-jitsu videos he has on Youtube, the martial arts training articles he’s written for Grapplearts.com, and his instructional videos which people consume in app form, online streaming form, and DVD form. What’s not as well known is that he’s also a full-time firefighter who received the national medal of bravery for helping save two trapped firefighters from a collapse in a burning warehouse. He’s also been an avid outdoorsman for decades. For example, in 2015 he was dying of kidney failure due to a genetic condition. A kidney transplant saved his life and 6 months later he completed a 50 km mountain endurance hike with 2,600 meters of vertical climb and descent in the snow in a single day. He recently completed a 42 day, 1000 mile canoe trip that took him from the boreal forest of northern Canada to the open barren land tundra, and then down to Hudson bay. He was by himself and carried all his food and suppli...

When Fraser Johnston injured himself one summer, he realized that if the same injury had happened during the snowboarding season, he’d be in a heap of trouble. As a snowboard instructor, your body’s health is crucial to earning a living since you need to be on a board with your students. He quickly began brainstorming ideas to help scale his knowledge and passion for snowboarding, just in case.  On top of that, Fraser noticed a huge lack of sign-ups in snowboarding lessons compared to skiing. The cultural stigma of snowboards and skyrocketing prices of gear and lift tickets helped fuel the idea of an economical and virtual way for him to make snowboarding more accessible to more people.  He came up with Watch and Ride, a series of virtual lessons from basic to advanced to teach every type of snowboarder new tricks, skills, and the science behind snowboarding to optimally enjoy their time on the mountain. The business has been growing steadily, as well as his skills in market...

Originally Published April 9, 2018 A few years back, Yvette Aguayo accidentally happened upon a glider ride opportunity on her birthday. She quickly discovered that she didn't actually have the money to go up for her first ride, but she was fortunate enough to have the instructor offer her a free ride anyway. It was this serendipitous day that ignited her passion for flight. Yvette was immediately hooked on flight and her love eventually lead her to work towards her private pilot's license as well as to discover a new passion for hang gliding. Today's show chronicles the things she experienced along the path to discovering human flight. Listen along and be inspired to get out there and have some fun! Instagram:  yvettemaguayo Facebook:  www.facebook.com/yvette.aguayo.5 Sonora Wings:  www.sonorawings.com Athletic Brewing Company is a pioneer in craft non-alcoholic beer. They make great-tasting beer for the healthy, active, modern adult. Athletic uses certif...