Listen to in-depth interviews twice a week from adventure sports enthusiasts from around the globe. You&#39;ll hear from athletes, adventurers, explorers, guides, authors, business owners and many more who live their lives pursuing fulfillment through adventure and the outdoors.

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Originally aired on March 22, 2021Christine’s love for backpacking started the same way many of the adventures on this podcast start, with a Google search. Her quest that day? To find out what this backpacking thing was all about. After only a few articles into her search, Christine decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. It was a huge leap of faith but she immediately got to work to make that dream come true.The funny thing about making a dream a reality is that it’s not what we typically imagine. The realness of life usually gets in the way and what actually happens before, during, and after an adventure is anything but what we plan for. Today we’re going to hear Christine’s story of how her experience hiking the AT changed her and all the adventures that have come before and after it. She has written her experiences in a new book after a life-altering trip on the Wonderland trail called Alone in Wonderland, which can be found at her website, <a href="https://www.aloneinwonderland.com/" rel="nofollow">aloneinwonderland.com</a>Follow Christine on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruggedoutdoorswoman/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@ruggedoutdoorswoman</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1025: Alone in Wonderland - Revisited - Christine Reed

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Award-winning adventure journalist Will Cockrell took one look at the infamous Everest “traffic jam” photo in 2019 and knew the time had come to dispel the narratives of that pixel-perfect misconception by unpacking the mountain’s far-more thrilling reality. In EVEREST, INC.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World (on sale April 16, 2024; Gallery Books), Cockrell presents the untold and definitive history of guiding on the world’s most famous peak, in all its complicated and exhilarating glory.Will Cockrell is the author of EVEREST, INC. He has spent more than twenty years as a senior editor, writer, and consultant for national magazines including Men’s Journal, Outside, Men’s Fitness, and GQ. His work has been awarded by the American Society of Magazine Editors and Professional Publishers Association UK. A former outdoor guide, Cockrell has covered Everest throughout his career, and has visited Everest base camp in Nepal. He lives with his family in Los Angeles, California. Find more at his website, WillCockrell.com.You can learn more about Will and purchase EVEREST, INC. in the link below: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Everest-Inc/Will-Cockrell/9781982190453 Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1024: The Mt. Everest Industry - Will Cockrell

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Back in 2017 while sitting on the couch and watching sports news coverage, Laura noticed the dismal amount of time dedicated to women’s sports. What struck her the most was “the fact that there are more stories about horses than women in the sports pages”. Being a proficient soccer player herself and experiencing the frustrations of minimal coverage and a general lack of opportunities, she decided to do something about it. A quick Google Maps search and a few emails later, Laura devised a plan to elevate women’s sports higher than it has ever gone, literally. The idea was to gather a group of women to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and play an official game of soccer near the summit. The journey became a gathering of 60 women from around the world with referees, goals, etc. all climbing above 18,000 ft. to play a soccer game. Their efforts stand as a Guinness World Record, a testament to their dedication to raising the coverage and opportunity for women in sports, and was the genesis of <a href="https://equalplayingfield.com/" rel="nofollow">Equal Playing Field</a>, a non-profit Laura co-founded. After the success of climbing Kilimanjaro, Laura continued to chase Guinness World Record soccer matches to raise awareness for women in sports and show the world women can do anything. The lowest elevation soccer game was played at the Dead Sea in 2018, and two world records were achieved in France thereafter for the most nationalities represented in a soccer game. The long-term action Laura has taken is through her startup, <a href="https://www.idasports.co/" rel="nofollow">Ida Sports</a>, which is aiming to create a soccer boot specific to women, something that has never been done successfully, but something needed due to fundamental differences in men&#39;s and women’s feet. If you learn anything from Laura, it’s that you shouldn’t be afraid of going down a path no one has ever gone before, especially if a better world is on the other side.To learn more about Laura and her work:<a href="https://www.idasports.co/" rel="nofollow">Idasports.co</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/idasports/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@idasports</a><a href="https://equalplayingfield.com/" rel="nofollow">Equalplayingfield.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/equalplayingfieldinitiative/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@equalplayingfieldinitiative</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1023: Playing Soccer on Kilimanjaro - Revisited - Laura Youngson

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There is no one &#34;right way&#34; to lead--you don’t have to be the fastest, strongest, or most experienced to be a great leader. What the best leaders possess is a deep commitment to the greater good.Drawing on her decades of experience as a national outdoor leader, Jeannette Stawski explores the elements of transformative leadership. Using real-life examples from the outdoors and every day, she focuses on the essentials: resilience, grit, integrity, tolerance for adversity, and highly developed listening and communication skills.Whether you spend time in city parks, on mountains, in rivers, or beyond, you know that nature is a powerful teacher. Stawski shares inspiring stories from a range of outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, including Elyse Rylander, Kenji Haroutunian, Joe Stone, Stacy Bare, Victoria Lopez-Herrera, and more, as well as key principles from the Cornell Outdoor Education program, co-directed by Karel Hilversum.Jeannette Stawski serves as executive director for the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE). She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and a Certified Executive Coach. She was the director of Outdoor Adventures at the University of Michigan for eleven years and has worked as a professional outdoor guide, a wilderness medicine instructor, and NOLS instructor. She is currently the chair of the Coalition for Outdoor Access (COA) and lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband and their two children.Learn more and buy The Outdoor Leader from our good friends at <a href="https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/the-outdoor-leader-resilience-integrity-and-adventure" rel="nofollow">Mountaineers.org</a>.<a href="http://www.leadingvaliantly.com" rel="nofollow">www.leadingvaliantly.com</a><a href="http://www.aore.org" rel="nofollow">www.aore.org</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1023: Becoming a Better Outdoor Leader - Jeanette Stawski

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Originally aired July 20th, 2020Beau has an incredible eye for turning the ordinary into extraordinary adventures. His stories, films, and book, The Backyard Adventurer, will make you want to get out of your chair and do something “different”. His projects are simple but profound. From deciding to walk to work, to making an office out of junk material, to kayaking across the Bass Straight from Australia to Tanzania, Beau’s outlook is a mix of Thoreau, Kerouac, with a lot more comedic relief!Please be sure to check out his very entertaining YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw" rel="nofollow">here</a>.His book, The Backyard Adventurer, is available: <a href="http://www.beaumiles.com/" rel="nofollow">www.beaumiles.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beauisms/" rel="nofollow">@beauisms</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beaumilesfilm/" rel="nofollow">@beaumilesfilm</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1022: The Backyard Adventurer - Revisited - Beau Miles

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Jerome joins us for his fourth interview on ASP! What’s also unique is that this is the third time we’ve interviewed Jerome in person. As you’ll hear, it’s a totally different type of conversation than a virtual interview.Today we’re talking about the importance of giving back on your adventure knowledge. All of us that adventure have an obligation to at least introduce and invite those around us to also get out there. Don’t make your adventure pursuits about you and only you. However, it’s totally fine to have solo adventures, but make sure you share that knowledge, experience, and life-changing power with others at some point along your journey. Jerome, a world-class solo sailer, is going to tell us some stories around his first big attempt to share that knowledge with a few up and coming sailors. Learn more about Jerome:Website: <a href="https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/</a>YouTube: Sailing Into Oblivion: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzlhcmiF7vav6CNly7rUpw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzlhcmiF7vav6CNly7rUpw</a>Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sailingintooblivion/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sailingintooblivion/</a>His podcast: <a href="https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1021: Sharing Your Adventure Knowledge - Jerome Rand

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Originally aired on September 18, 2015Since a young boy, George Kourounis has been intrigued with Earth&#39;s forces of nature and the amazing weather patterns it throws at us. His adventurous life has landed him in the midde of tornadoes, deep inside caves 900 ft below ground, huricanes, forest fires and erupting volcanoes. George shares his passion for this way of life as the host of Angry Planet and has filmed various documentaries includng some for the National Geographic Channel, CNN and the BBC. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/george_kourounis/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/george_kourounis/</a><a href="http://www.furiousearth.com/" rel="nofollow">www.furiousearth.com/</a><a href="http://www.cloud9tours.com" rel="nofollow">www.cloud9tours.com</a>Come meet Mason at an upcoming film screening of Inches to Miles: https://athleticbrewing.com/pages/inches-to-miles Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1020: Storm Chasing & Global Exploration - Revisited - George Kourounis

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When Gillian was facing devastating challenges in her life, her husband, Aaron (ASP alumni), suggested she do an epic adventure to help process the grief and loss. Gillian decided to join a group of women that were aiming to be the first all-women group to trek across the Namibian Desert. By Gillian’s own admission, this adventure was terrifying and she was not remotely capable of completing it when she committed to do it. Through months of training, planning, and preparing, Gillian set out with 17 other women from 12 nationalities to trek across the Namibian Desert. They collectively raised close to USD $70,000 for female survivors of war through <a href="https://www.womenmission.com" rel="nofollow">Women on a Mission</a>. Their mutual dedication to this cause not only pushed them beyond what they thought were their limits, but also wove the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. The expedition covered 144km (89.5 miles) over 5 days, scalings over 4,000 meters of the some of the world’s tallest sand dunes. Gillian said of the adventure:“The journey was an exhilarating mix of challenge and wonder, with long days of hiking in the searing heat juxtaposed with nights camping in the biting cold and howling winds as we neared the wild Atlantic coast. Our final evening was spent beneath a canopy of stars, beside a century-old shipwreck and amidst seal colonies.” Are you in need of something epic? Learn more about their cause:<a href="https://www.womenmission.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.womenmission.com</a><a href="https://womenforwomen.org.uk" rel="nofollow">https://womenforwomen.org.uk</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1019: Trekking Across the Namibian Desert - Gillian Millar

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Originally aired January 4, 2018. One of our own show listeners Josh Shouse is with us on this episode to fill us in on the mysterious world of underwater cave diving. If you&#39;ve ever wondered what it would be like to toss a SCUBA tank on your back and explore the unknown under the surface, then sit back, relax and listen in as Josh fills the rest of us land lovers in on the world below.<a href="http://hobbyistexplorer.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://hobbyistexplorer.blogspot.com</a><a href="https://nsscds.org/" rel="nofollow">https://nsscds.org</a><a href="http://cave.org/" rel="nofollow">http://cave.org</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1018: Cave Diving Basics - Revisited - Joshua Shouse

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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&#39;s sage advice and travel stories. From a few eye-opening international trips to a transformative semester in Thailand, Alonzo&#39;s passion for travel only grew stronger after graduation.But it wasn&#39;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&#39;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&#39;s fabled Golden Triangle.Learn more about Alonzo:<a href="https://www.sunfishsales.com/" rel="nofollow">sunfishsales.com</a> - golf accessory business, founded in 2011 w David Riggs who was with Alonzo on the trip down the Mekong. David and Alonzo also founded <a href="https://walkingpalm.com" rel="nofollow">walkingpalm.com</a>, a pet accessory business.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Capitalist-Ultimate-Road-Trip/dp/0812967267" rel="nofollow">Adventure Capitalist </a>by Jim Rogers was also an inspiration for Alonzo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1017: Boating the Mekong River in Thailand - Alonzo Guess

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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: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ponchoelpiloto" rel="nofollow">@ponchoelpiloto</a><a href="https://youtube.com/ponchoelpiloto" rel="nofollow">http://youtube.com/ponchoelpiloto</a>Support Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast</a> or make a one-time donation to the show <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1016: Paragliding off Volcanoes - Revisited - Adrian Garza

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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 <a href="https://www.outdoors.org/" rel="nofollow">www.outdoors.or</a><a href="http://www.outdoor.org" rel="nofollow">g</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1015: Appalachian Mountain Club President & CEO - Nicole Zussman

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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! <a href="https://toddzillaruns.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">https://toddzillaruns.wordpress.com/</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1014: How to Run 100 Miles - Revisited - "Toddzilla" Lewis

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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: <a href="http://www.westhansen.com" rel="nofollow">www.westhansen.com</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1013: Kayaking the Northwest Passage - West Hansen

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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, Tough Brough. 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 Tough Broad starting March 5, 2024 by following the link below: <a href="https://www.carolinepaul.com/tough-broad" rel="nofollow">https://www.carolinepaul.com/tough-broad</a>Additional book link: <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/tough-broad-9781635576498/" rel="nofollow">https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/tough-broad-9781635576498/</a>Website: <a href="https://www.carolinepaul.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.carolinepaul.com/</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1012: How Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age - Caroline Paul

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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&#39;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, This Much Country. 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: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F6C61TX/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" rel="nofollow">This Much Country</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heymoosekennel/" rel="nofollow">@heymoosekennel</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1011: Dog Sledding, the Iditarod, & Life in Alaska - Revisited - Kristin Knight Pace

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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:<a href="http://instagram.com/craigsawyer77" rel="nofollow">instagram.com/craigsawyer77</a><a href="http://instagram.com/thesupcoach" rel="nofollow">instagram.com/thesupcoach</a><a href="http://www.abovesixsix.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.abovesixsix.co.uk</a><a href="https://www.theshac.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.theshac.co.uk/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesurreyhillsadventurecompany/" rel="nofollow">instagram.com/thesurreyhillsadventurecompany/</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1010: Paddleboarding 1,000 Miles on the Yukon River - Craig Sawyer

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Originally aired November 30, 2015.Roman Dial has been exploring Alaska, America&#39;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&#39;s most vast landscapes.Don&#39;t forget to enter our contest to win a lift ticket!<a href="http://packrafting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://packrafting.blogspot.com/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/romandial" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/user/romandial</a><a href="https://www.alaskapacific.edu/people/roman-dial/" rel="nofollow">https://www.alaskapacific.edu/people/roman-dial/</a> Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast</a> or make a one-time donation to the show <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations" rel="nofollow">here</a>.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1009: Alaska Adventures and Packrafting - Revisited - Roman Dial

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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&#39;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: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger</a><a href="https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/hunter-leininger" rel="nofollow">https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/hunter-leininger</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1008: Florida Trail FKT - Hunter Leininger

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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. <a href="https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2021/05/ep-717-how-to-pull-off-epic-yearly.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2021/05/ep-717-how-to-pull-off-epic-yearly.html</a>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: www.tecovas.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 1007: My Adventure Formula - Mason Gravley

Stories of adventure from around the world

Listen to in-depth interviews twice a week with adventure sports enthusiasts from around the globe. You'll hear from athletes, adventurers, explorers, guides, authors, business owners, and many more who live their lives pursuing fulfillment through adventure and the outdoors.