Extreme Origins

Legendary climber Conrad Anker joins host Kevin Bourque (Founder of OuterU) for a rare, deeply human conversation that goes beyond summits, records, and risk. Conrad reflects on three failed attempts on Meru, surviving a heart attack at 20,000 feet, why mentorship matters more than achievement, and how wisdom comes from turning back when the mountain says “not today.” He opens up about grief, lead...

In this episode of Extreme Origins , Kevin sits down with Kimber Cross; adaptive alpinist, ice climber, educator, and advocate for inclusion in the outdoors. Kimber shares how she balances her dual life as a kindergarten teacher and elite climber, becoming the first adaptive lead climber for The Mountaineers. From navigating the challenges of climbing with a prosthetic to mentoring the next genera...

From the icy slopes of New Hampshire to the summit of Everest, legendary skier Chris Davenport shares how focus, curiosity, and pure stoke shaped his path from racer to world-class mountain guide. A candid conversation on risk, reinvention, and finding joy in every turn.

In this episode of Extreme Origins, Kevin, founder of OuterU , sits down with adventurer and filmmaker Monet Izabeth , as she prepares for a solo expedition to the South Pole. Monet shares the unlikely beginning of her journey, a Facebook message about her great-uncle’s WWII plane crash in Kenya, and how that life-changing expedition sparked a passion for extreme challenges. From tire-pull trainin...