Adventure Sports Podcast

Originally aired June 3, 2019When Jessica Mills, aka “Dixie”, quit her engineering job and began her first thru-hiking adventure on the Appalachian Trail, she never imagined her YouTube channel would grow into what it has become. Through her easy-going demeanor, matter-of-fact advice, and overall charming attitude, she has become one of the go-to sources of advice, inspiration,  and how-to channels to learn about all things backpacking. I hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes of the Homemade Wanderlust channel and the triple-crowner who hosts it.Be sure to check out Dixie’s weekly videos here, which include her most recent thru-hike, The Florida Trail: www.YouTube.com/c/homemadewanderlustFacebook: @HomemadeWanderlustInstagram: @HomemadeWanderlustWebsite/Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.comBIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES! - Come see us in Portland, Oregon this Saturday!Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, Jason Hardrath, on his adventure

Chris’ feat of climbing 400k feet in a single month took place primarily on one 5-mile route in Utah.The life path that Chris has been on to get to this point of continuing to go for big and hard objectives is filled with darkness and many failures along the way. From losing friends to drugs, mental health, and quitting during Navy Seal training a few years ago.Pushing Chris’ limits both physical and mental is what he lives for and this is just the beginning of a long career of doing big things in the mountains.You can follow Chris as he is in the middle of skiing all of Colorado’s 14ers! Instagram: @ChrisJFishStrava: Christopher Fisher - Chrisfish25@yahoo.comhttps://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/how-chris-fisher-logged-400000-feet-of-vert-in-october BIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES! - Come see us in Portland, Oregon this Saturday!Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, Jason Hardrath, on his adventure to 100 Fastest Known Times through the

Originally aired March 31, 2016Debbie Moderow moved to Alaska in pursuit of her mountain climbing passion. She would soon learn to love a newfound friend and a whole different adventure sport. At the age of 47, Debbie competed in her first Iditarod sled dog race and she's on the show to share her experiences with us.www.debbieclarkemoderow.comThe Book: Fast into the Night: A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod TrailDo you want to take charge of your health and wellness and have better sleep, more energy, and a healthier immune system? InsideTracker can help you get there through their ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, and lifestyle. Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store by going to InsideTracker.com/adventuresportsBIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES! - Come see us in the Denver area this Saturday!Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, Jason Hardrath, on his adventure to

BIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES! - Come see us in the Denver area this Saturday!When a life-altering car accident upended Jason Hardrath's world, doctors said he'd never run again. Seven years later he has the most FKTs (Fastest Known Times) of anyone on earth. Now, he's on a journey to be the first person ever to set 100 FKT records.When Jason was approaching his goal of 100 FKTs, he wanted to do something special for the last one. What sort of adventure would be worthy of number 100? After pouring over different options for routes and peaks he came across a challenge he couldn't resist, Washington's Bulger List, the highest 100 peaks in the state, a lifetime challenge for most that attempt it but Jason, being a teacher, only had 50 days in the summer to complete it.Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Jason’s adventure through the new documentary, Journey to 100. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason fr

So you've climbed a few day-trip mountains and you want to know what a true expedition climb would be like.  This is your show!  John Murray takes us step by step up and down Mount Rainier in this beautiful introduction to expedition-style mountaineering!  Great stories.  Great insights.  Thanks, John!Come and meet me in Denver next weekend! Athletic Brewing has produced our first film, Journey to 100, which is all about Jason Hardrath’s journey to 100 Fastest Known Times. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason from Adventure Sports Podcast will be there!) at AthleticBrewing.com/Journeyto100.We will be giving away 2 tickets to each screening over the next few weeks. Be listening in to hear how you can make it out to watch this amazing film!Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redci

BIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES!When a life-altering car accident upended Jason Hardrath's world, doctors said he'd never run again. Seven years later he has the most FKTs (Fastest Known Times) of anyone on earth. Now, he's on a journey to be the first person ever to set 100 FKT records.When Jason was approaching his goal of 100 FKTs, he wanted to do something special for the last one. What sort of adventure would be worthy of number 100? After pouring over different options for routes and peaks he came across a challenge he couldn't resist, Washington's Bulger List, the highest 100 peaks in the state, a lifetime challenge for most that attempt it but Jason, being a teacher, only had 50 days in the summer to complete it.Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Jason’s adventure through the new documentary, Journey to 100. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason from Adventure Sports Podcast will be there!) at A

When Lin was tired of the “college type" guys 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.Facebook: @pardeylinLin’s books here Do you want to take charge of your health and wellness and have better sleep, more energy, and a healthier

Originally aired on October 29, 2018Alex is not your typical 18 years old. Instead of setting out to trade school, college, or hanging out at home after the summer of high school graduation, Alex decided he wanted to do something adventurous to transition into this new phase of life called adulthood. That desire led him to kayak 1,750 km around the edges of Lake Winnipeg, something incredibly daunting considering the remoteness of much of the lake as well as the unpredictable weather.Alex is incredibly articulate for his age and understands that this trip was an amazing opportunity to show the world the importance of keeping resources like Lake Winnipeg free of pollution, invasive species, and a refuge for the human soul. He’s already an experienced adventurer and we’re super excited that Alex joined us for this interview as we’re sure he’ll be an even bigger name in the outdoor community very soon.lakewinnipegcircumnavigation.com/about-alexInstagram @alex.marrtinAlexmartinphotography.myportfolio.comDo you wa

From “Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map":By the time he was thirty, Rick Ridgeway had gone on more adventures than most people do in an entire lifetime and calculates that he’s spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents. Called “the real Indiana Jones” by Rolling Stone magazine, Ridgeway doesn't shy away from unknown territory. In fact, he seeks it. Ridgeway is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. He was part of the 1978 team that were the first Americans to summit K2, the world's second-highest mountain, and he has climbed new routes and explored little-known regions on six continents. What really comes alive in Life Lived Wild are his relationships with his fellow travelers, such as Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, The North Face founder Doug Tompkins, and filmmaker Jimmy Chin. Some companions don’t make the return journey.Ridgeway is also an environmentalist, writer, photographer, filmmaker, and businessman. For fifteen years beginning in 2005 he ov

Originally aired February 17, 2020.When a crippling amount of debt kept the Strawbridge family from going on family vacations, they quickly began looking for cheap ways to still enjoy an experience together. That necessity led them to camping and hiking. After realizing that this type of “vacation” was more rewarding than a tradition trip, they decided to go all in for an experience of a lifetime to celebrate getting back on track financially. That led to the idea of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail as a family. Instagram: @strawbridgetreksFacebook: @strawbridgetreksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjYH6S5RzjyCJoNP8CXEKwStrawbridgetreks.comDo you want to take charge of your health and wellness and have better sleep, more energy, and a healthier immune system? InsideTracker can help you get there through their ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, and lifestyle. Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store by going to InsideTracker.com/adventuresportsOur Spon

From moosemutlow.com:Moose has over 30 years of traditional and alternative education experience around the globe. He has course directed 58-day Outward Bound instructor trainings in Appalachia, been a deputy headmaster in the Kalahari Desert, managed a beach concession on the Mediterranean, slogged through Australian rain forests with middle school students, juggled as a street performer in too many cities to mention, has more than 2000 days of field instruction in a wilderness setting, spent four months as the Interim Head for an elite ski academy, and recently returned from teaching a canoe program for Veterans on the Gulf of Mexico.Since 2002 Moose has been a member and senior trainer of Yosemite Search and Rescue, working as a technician and within Incident Command, at one of the busiest SAR operations in the world. Moose currently works for NatureBridge in Yosemite National Park as the Senior Projects Director for planning, design and construction of the National Environmental Science Center. Moose has

Originally aired September 23, 2019Enlisting in the Army at the age of 22, Will Robinson had no idea how impactful 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 Black man to complete the journey. Instagram: @akunahikeshttps://trailrunnermag.com/video/watch-akuna-hikes.htmlOur Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr

Paul Dreyer, a self-proclaimed "mercenary educator," has had the opportunity to work with numerous organizations, including NOLS, Where There Be Dragons, High Mountain Institute, and the Watershed School. Paul has worked throughout the world as a facilitator, curriculum designer, coach, mental health counselor, expeditionary leader, risk management consultant, staff trainer, and team builder. Currently, Paul is the CEO of Avid4 Adventure, helping support the mission to empower kids to lead active and healthy lifestyles outdoors. Paul has been working with Avid4 for almost 20 years! By the way, Avid 4 Adventure has 800 job openings for seasonal positions this summer! Have the adventure of a lifetime by applying for a 2022 seasonal position with Avid4 Adventure at Avid4Adventure.com/jobs. Let them know you heard about it from Adventure Sports Podcast!linkedin.com/in/paul-dreyerOur Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast

Originally aired September 09, 2019Stephan 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 su

After growing up in the shadows of the Himalayas her whole life Shailee Basnet first was given the opportunity to climb Mt. Everest in 2008 through an all-women’s Nepali team. After a successful summit, they were only just getting started. Over the next 6 years Shailee would lead the same team of 10 women to become the world’s first female group to scale the highest peak in each continent. Since finishing the seven summits, Shaiee is focused on leading programs to help train young girl survivors of human trafficking to become trekking guides as well as speaking on her experiences in mountaineering. As a speaker, Shailee takes audiences on a virtual journey of the Himalayas sharing some hard-earned insights. She also enjoys hitting the stage as a stand-up comic and has performed at clubs in Nepal, USA and India.www.shaileebasnet.comInstagram: @shailee.basnetFacebook: @BasnetShaileelinkedin.com/in/shailee-basnetHave the adventure of a lifetime by applying for a 2022 seasonal position with Avid4 Adventure at Avi

Originally aired September 09, 2019Stephan 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 su

At 55, Dierdre began long-distance running and has done numerous marathons, half-marathons, and other races. At 59, she began rock climbing, and at 66, she became the oldest woman to climb Yosemite’s iconic El Capitan. This year, she celebrated her 70th birthday by going up El Cap again and camping on the summit.She’s from New York City and has taught five foreign languages on three continents for 44 years. Her writing has appeared in books, in magazines worldwide, and has won awards. Her independent publishing company produced several award-winning and international sellers. A musician all her life, Dierdre founded and conducted the West Sacramento Community Orchestra, and played in many community orchestras on flute, clarinet or piano/keyboard.Oh yeah, she’s also the mother of climbing legend, Alex Honnold. You can find her book, The Sharp End of Life pretty much anywhere. Blog: www.dierdrew.usInstagram: @dierdrewolownick Facebook: Dierdre WolownickSupport The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Pa

Tamela Rich began her love affair with the open road as a child, traveling with her family in the Vista Cruiser wagon from Ohio to California every other summer. She re-discovered America in the wake of a personal crisis when she learned how to ride a motorcycle and took her first solo cross-country ride. Tamela learned to ride when she was 48 and three months after getting her motorcycle endorsement, took off on an 18-state 7500-mile solo trip from North Carolina to Oregon and back. Since then she's traveled 47 states and 5 Canadian provinces on her motorcycle, mostly solo. Her award-winning book, "Live Full Throttle: Life Lessons from Friends Who Faced Cancer" was based on two years of cross-country motorcycling for cancer causes. Tamela is also writing her new book "Fear: How to communicate with the Great Messenger of Life". If you have a great story about fear or questions about fear, feel free to contact Tamela through her website.www.tamelarich.comFacebook: facebook.com/tamelarichTwi

Hey folks! I was not able to upload an episode ahead of my most recent trip. I'm sharing some stories from the trip in this mini-episode and we'll be back on Thursday with a regular episode. I mentioned Frazer Buntin's episode in this chat. Ep. 717: How to Pull off an Epic Yearly Adventure With Your Friends - Frazer BuntinOur Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Originally aired January 11, 2021After needing a break from her career in film and TV, Sophie took a very fortuitous turn in her life by finding the most random job she could, milking camels. If you didn’t realize camels could be milked, neither did I. To make a long story short, Sophie fell in love with camels and never went back to her old career. Her ongoing 5-year passion for camels has taken her to places like The Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre and The Tirari Desert, Uluru, Michigan USA, Texas, and Rajasthan India. At some point in the pursuit to learn more about these amazing creatures, Sophie got the idea to cross Australia on foot while being accompanied by 5 wild (or “feral”) camels. This would not only entail catching and taming 5 out of upwards of a million wild camels that roam Australia, but also walking thousands of kilometers across the vast and void Australian Outback. Keep in mind, Australia is the geographic size of the US with 1/10th of the population. A wild idea indeed!Today Sophie joins us f