Adventure Sports Podcast

Running, Open Water Swimming: Alexandra Heminsley Overcomes Water Fear to Become Open Ocean Swimmer. On today's episode, we talk with Alexandra Heminsley, author of "Running Like a Girl" and "Leap In". Alex overcame a deep fear of water to eventually become an open ocean swimmer. Both of Alex's books are written to provide the inspiration to get off the couch or out of the...

Running: Aum from Quarter-Mile Start to Pro Trail Runner for Merrell – Iceland Crossing Attempt, Breaking Limits, Unhealthy Past to Thousands of Miles, Inspiring Change via Richstone Family Center. Aum is an endurance athlete who started his journey four years ago after deciding to go for a quarter mile run day after work. From running a quarter mile to going longer and longer distances, Aum has t...

Ski Expedition, Cycling, Sailing: Chris and Marty Fagan First American Married Couple Unsupported Ski to South Pole – 48-Day Antarctic Journey, Africa Bike Tours, Alaska Sailboat Racing. When Chris and Marty Fagan go on an adventure, they go big! From bike tours through Africa to racing sailboats in Alaska, the couple is a dynamic duo of adventurous spirit.  Over the winter of 2013/2014, that spir...

Whitewater Kayaking: Paul Robert Wolf Wilson on Rio Baker Patagonia Start, Founding Maqlaqs Paddle Club for Tribal Youth on Ancestral Rivers, River Stewardship to UN Climate Talks. Paul Robert Wolf Wilson is a professional photographer, Chief Storyteller at Rios to Rivers, LEAD Ambassador for the Northwest River Suppliers, and a budding whitewater kayaker. After his first river trip on the Rio Bak...

Running: Liz Runs 30 Marathons in 30 Countries by Age 30 – Post-Father Loss Therapy, Tokyo Start, Paris Commitment, $100K Charity Fundraising. Originally aired - May 18, 2020 After running her first marathon in Tokyo after the loss of her father, Liz grew a deep love of running as a form of therapy and exercise. She had a self-proclaimed “addiction” for the high of crossing the finish line after o...

Surfing: Laird Hamilton on Big Wave Mastery, Popularizing SUP, Inventing Hydrofoil and Tow-In Surfing – Living Without Compromise and Endless Innovation. Laird is famous for surfing the biggest waves in the world and is largely considered to be the influence behind a number of surfing innovations. From popularizing stand-up paddle boarding, inventing hydrofoil boarding, and tow-in surfing, Laird i...

Stand Up Paddleboarding: Kelly Kocher of Vela Adventures on SUP Benefits – Beyond Relaxation to Fitness, Adventure, and Mindset Shifts. Originally aired - March 18, 2015 Travis speaks with Kelly Kocher of Vela Adventures about the benefits of Stand Up Paddleboarding. Think SUP is only for relaxation? Listen to this episode and you may change your mind. Want to win a free camper? Sign up for the At...

Freediving: Alexander Sets Swedish Record 85m One-Breath Dive – Ice Dives in Sweden, Finding Meaning and Joy Through Breath-Hold Passion. Alexander was in search of something that gave his life meaning, joy and adventure. He found that in freediving. Once he discovered the sport and how much there was to explore, every waking moment became devoted to this newfound passion. He became so good at hol...

Mountaineering: Mike Fenner on Mid-Life Denali Expedition – Climbing North America's Highest Peak at 20,310 ft, Changing from Dreamer to Adventurer. Originally aired on April 28, 2016 Mike Fenner joins Travis to describe what it's like to be a member of an expedition to climb up and over Denali. At 20,310 ft above sea level, Denali (Mt. McKinley) is the highest peak in North America. Liste...

Endurance Sports: Jennifer Strong McConachie on Go Far Book – Ultrarunning, Mountaineering, Marathon Swimming, Multisport, and SwimRun Races Worldwide. Jennifer Strong McConachie is a lifelong outdoor adventure athlete and the author of Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life. As an ultrarunner, mountaineer, marathon swimmer, and multisport competitor, Jennifer enjoys chasing endurance c...

Mountaineering: Gerry Roach Shares 2000+ Colorado 14ers & 13ers Climbs – Seven Summits Wisdom, Lessons from 15 Books on Colorado Fourteeners. Originally aired - June 01, 2015 Gerry Roach, the well-known author of Colorado 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 b...

Mountaineering: Nathan Longhurst and Travis Soares Fastest Sierra Peaks Section Finish – 247 Peaks, 1800+ Miles, 700k ft Elevation in Sierra Nevada. The Sierra Peaks Section is a list of 247 significant peaks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. We caught up with Nathan Longhurst and Travis Soares right as they were getting ready to enter Yosemite Valley for the some of the most epic terr...

Bikepacking: Marty 65-Year-Old Races Tour Divide 6th Time – 2750-Mile Off-Road MTB from Canada to Mexico, Proving Adventurous Years Peak Later. Originally aired on January 27, 2020 When Marty's 60th birthday came rolling around, he knew he needed to do something adventurous that took him out of his normal routine and into an entirely different frame of mind. From that longing came the idea to...

Camping: Alvin Overcomes Undocumented Immigrant Challenges in Utah – Finding Belonging and Awareness Through Camping and Outdoor Adventures. At a young age Alvin’s mother took him and his two siblings to the United States. Not because she necessarily wanted to, but because they faced threats and violence in their home country. As Alvin grew older he began to notice and become more aware of his sit...

Adventure Travel: Jordon on Childhood in US, Ecuador, Canada – Normal Guy Living Lifetime Adventures Between Work and Family. Originally aired -  August 30, 2019 Jordon has a fascinating childhood jumping between the US, Ecuador, and Canada, which instilled a thirst for faraway destinations and adventure. Join us today to hear the story of a seemingly normal guy having the adventures of a lifetime...

Mountaineering: Lisa Thompson Second American Woman to Summit K2 – Seven Summits, Breast Cancer Survivor, Alpine Athletics Founder, All-Women Nepal Expedition, Book Finding Elevation. Lisa Thompson is the second American woman to summit K2, the second highest and considered the deadliest mountain in the world. Lisa has also summitted the highest mountain on all seven continents and is currently co...

Paddling: Krista Halling and Glen Chilton Paddle 250 Miles Down River Thames – From Source to Kent Coast with Alfred the Kingfisher Mascot, Inspiring Kids' Outdoor Adventures. Originally aired October 12, 2017 Krista Halling, Glen Chilton, and their mascot, Alfred the Kingfisher, paddle 250 miles from the source of the River Thames in rural England. They traveled through 44 locks, the city of...

Adventure Cycling, Kayaking: Renata Chlumska First Circumnavigates Lower 48 US by Bike and Kayak – Post-Göran Kropp Loss, Seattle to San Diego to Florida to Maine to Seattle. Renata is a legendary Czech-born adventurer and mountaineer. She was the first Swedish and Czech woman to climb Mount Everest and was listed in Outside Magazine as one of the world’s “25 adventure goddesses."  In 2005, af...

Originally aired April 13, 2020 Being a restaurant owner during this Coronavirus outbreak is not a walk in the park. However, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges is nothing new to Melissa. Today she tells us her story of overcoming a terrible accident that nearly completely jeopardized her love of climbing. She still deals with trauma, but she has learned to use it as fuel to continue movin...

Todd Aydelotte is considered a “Historical Ultrarunner”. He runs ultra-marathons that follow the paths of historical people and significant events. From running to the important locations of Edgar Allen Poe’s life to the locations of a series murders committed by a serial killer, Todd is fascinated and moved (literally) by history. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about Todd’s annual undergr...

Originally aired September 14, 2015 Steve Piragis returns to the show today for part 2 of his canoeing deep dive. Additionally, he catches us up on the threat to the Boundary Water Wilderness and the efforts underway to protect this national treasure!  Listen in to find out how you can get involved. Also, listen in to find out how you can get a great discount on gear and guides at Piragis Northwoo...

Climbers and filmmakers Renan Ozturk and Freddie Wilkinson retrace the steps of pioneering mountaineer and aerial photographer Bradford Washburn. Inspired by Washburn’s iconic images of Alaska, Ozturk and Wilkinson attempt the unprecedented traverse of the Moose's Tooth massif. The film they produced about the experience, Sanctity of Space, dives into the exploration of three friends traversin...

Originally aired September 11, 2015 Steve Piragis returns to the show today and shares detailed information about how best to enjoy wilderness canoeing.  Whether you love canoeing, are curious about canoeing or just like to hear about wilderness adventure, this is the show for you!  What kind of canoe is best for your needs?  What kind of clothing gear is needed for early and late season paddling?...

A fated 60-foot fall while canyoneering resulted in Nichole Doane being airlifted to the very hospital where she worked as a trauma nurse. While enduring a shattered pelvis, a broken back, and a spinal cord injury, she recalls the fall as the "greatest moment of her life."  A film is being made of the experience. You can learn more below. https://belikewaterfilm.com/ https://www.instagram...

Originally aired on February 01, 2019 When Caleb sold his previous business, Bearded Brothers, his wife, Kristy, had the crazy idea of being debt-free and living in an RV full-time. Everyone around them thought they were nuts! Nearly 4 years into their journey, a lot of the people who called them crazy are now jealous of their freedom, lack of “stuff”, and ability to go where the wind takes them. ...