Adventures Unpacked

Welcome to Episode 6 of Adventures: Unpacked. In this episode, Noah, Jack, and James take you back to Michigan’s iconic Au Sable River, deep in the heart of the Huron National Forest. This time, we’re not just unpacking "Returning to the Au Sable", we are back on site paddling the river! Whether you’ve canoed the Au Sable or just love a good outdoor story, join us for some laughs, insigh...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Adventures: Unpacked, where we trade polished reels for real stories from the wild. This time, Jeff dives deeper into the story behind his first solo backpacking trip through Yellowstone National Park — the same journey featured in our latest YouTube video. From the mental challenges of long days alone on the trail to the physical toll of carrying a heavy pack across 60 mil...

Welcome to Episode 4 of Adventures: Unpacked, where we trade polished reels for real stories from the wild. This time, Noah takes us on a guided tour of Starved Rock State Park as he hunts for waterfalls. He also visits the exact spot the crime scene photos were taken for the gruesome 1960 serial murder case. You’ll also get to hear more about what it’s like to stay in the ‘Postcard’ cabins and ge...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Adventures: Unpacked, where we trade polished reels for real stories from the wild. This time, Noah takes us deep into his kayaking trip down the Illinois River—a journey filled with unexpected encounters and quiet awe. From battling through a surprise ambush by flying Asian Carp to drifting beside the sandstone cliffs of Starved Rock State Park, this episode captures the s...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Adventures: Unpacked, where we go beyond the highlight reel and into the heart of outdoor life. This time, Jeff breaks down a six-week stretch of nonstop guiding in Wyoming’s remote wilderness. You’ll hear what it’s like to lead teens through grueling backpacking routes, paddle pristine lakes in the backcountry, and summit the iconic Grand Teton—all while managing group dyn...

Welcome to Adventures: Unpacked , our new podcast where we dive into the behind-the-scenes details of our adventures. In this first episode, Jeff (adventurer) and Noah (host) break down the experience of Jeff’s 3-day/2-night wilderness guide training in the Bridger-Teton National Forest—an adventure featured in our recent video, Get Out There . We talk about the highs, the challenges, and the mome...