Adventure Sports Podcast

Adventure roadblocks. Anxiety? Allergies? Mold reactions? Restoring health for adventure. Today Curt interviews Lydia Leskanic about her health journey and how it has impacted her ability to engage in adventure sports. They discuss various health challenges, including gluten intolerance, allergies, and the effects of seed oils. Lydia shares her experiences with panic attacks and anxiety, and how s...

Marathon Swimming: An amazing way to experience some of the world's most impressive waterways. Listen in as Rob Hutchings, a long-distance swimmer, shares his unique experiences and challenges in open-water swimming. Rob discusses his journey from conventional sports to discovering his passion for swimming. He highlights the beauty of New Zealand's landscapes, the meditative state he achie...

Trail running: Trying different sports, finding new passions. For some of us, we let fate and passion find us by chance. For others, we go out and find them ourselves. Hilary is among the latter.  After being in love with hockey since the age of three, Hilary was looking for another sport she could be passionate about. The idea to try every known sport, over 8,000, was her solution to discover her...

Solo exploring for women: hiking and self-discovery. Lisa Michelle, an author and adventurer, shares her insights on how nature influences her writing and the importance of solo adventures, especially for women. We discuss the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature, the lessons learned from failures in adventure, and the purpose behind Lisa's book, 'True Nature: Hidden in the High...

Adventure Travel: Curt and Cindy Liljadal on Adventurous Retirement – Climbing Sky Lodge Suites in Peru's Sacred Valley, Prioritizing Health, Planning, Embracing the Unexpected, and Creating Memories Over Material Possessions. Join us as Curt speaks with Curt and Cindy Liljadal about their adventurous retirement lifestyle. They share their experiences traveling to unique destinations like the...

Adventure Filmmaking: Mike Corey on YouTube Adventures, Facing Fears in Remote Wild Places, Crazy Challenges, TV Hosting, and the Wonder of Overcoming Limits. Wild places, crazy challenges, and amazing stories. That pretty much sums up the life and work of YouTube, adventure filmmaker, and TV host, Mike Corey. From early on, Mike has been fascinated by facing his fears and the sense of accomplishm...

Mountaineering: Curt's Epic Kilimanjaro Climb to 19,000+ Feet – Sleepwalking, Hypoxia, Near Tragedy, and Reflections on True Success at the Roof of Africa. Wow, where to begin?! Climbing Kilimanjaro was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, but it was more than that. Sleep walking? Yep. Hypoxia? Probably. Near tragedy? Yep. Ultimate success? What defines success? If you ever wanted to know what...

Mountaineering: Tristan Gooley on Natural Navigation Using Sun, Stars, Landscapes, and Age-Old Techniques for Orientation, Deeper Nature Connection, and Emergency Preparedness. Join us today as Tristan Gooley talks about how to navigate purely by observing the natural environment. Curt and Tristan explore the art of using natural elements like the sun, stars, and landscapes to tell direction, shar...

Bikepacking: Keagan French on Completing the 2,700-Mile Wild West Route from Canada to Mexico, Crossing Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Sawtooth Mountains in a 2-Month Mountain Bike Adventure. The Wild West Bikepacking Route is a new 2,700 mile route from Canada to Mexico that stitches together existing unpaved paths and forest roads to create an incredible cross-section experience of the American...

Climbing: What on earth are red pill adventures? Carl and Derek will fill us in on today's episode while Curt is still out climbing Kilimanjaro. As always, lots of laughs and fun with the Backpacking and Blisters guys. Are you willing to face the truth? Or would you rather live on in the delusions of THE MATRIX? Discord Server for ASP:  https://discord.gg/mdUC3AcY To support the live-saving wo...

Hiking: Bill Fultz, Kentucky Arch Hunter and Photographer, on Discovering Over 3,261 Natural Arches and 1,605 Waterfalls as Hidden Gems for Nature Adventures. Bill Fultz is a photographer and arch hunter from Kentucky. He shares his fascinating discoveries of the state's natural wonders, including its impressive number of waterfalls and natural arches. Bill reveals that Kentucky boasts over 3,...

Mountain Biking: Greg Robidoux on Wild Early-2000s Tour of the Himalayas Race in Pakistan, Food Poisoning, Terrorist Hideouts, and Epic Adventure Stories. Greg Robidoux joins us today to share some truly wild stories about mountain bike racing in Pakistan in the early 2000s in the Tour of the Himalayas. From food poisoning to terrorist hideouts, this episode is short, but packed full of adventure...

Backpacking: Carl and Derek from Backpacking and Blisters Share Their Worst Backpacking Trip Ever in a Fun, Guest-Hosted Discussion. I am not even here but you get a fun ASP episode anyway. Carl and Derek from Backpacking and Blisters are here to guest host and provide you with some fresh fun discussing their WORST backpacking trip ever. Enjoy!! Discord Server for ASP: https://discord.gg/mdUC3AcY...

Motorcycle Endurance: Wendy Crockett on Guinness World Record Motorcycle Adventures, Podium Titles, Persevering Through Repeated Setbacks, and Turning Bad Luck into Inspiration. "We kept saying, at least we got all of our bad luck out of the way early." Join us today as endurance motorcyclist and world traveler Wendy Crockett shares amazing accounts of how to persevere even when things jus...

Family Adventure: Heidi Siefken on Balancing Full-Time Work, Home Remodeling, and Raising Three Kids Through Frequent Outdoor Travel and Authentic Family Experiences as Host of Ordinary Sherpa Podcast. Before kids, Heidi was traveling around the world, loved the outdoors and epic adventures. Once she became a mom she felt like she had to let go of a lot of that. Determined by knowing how great the...

Adventure Travel: Seth Quigg on Himalayan Expeditions, Silk Road Journeys, Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Exchange, and the Karuna Project for Social Impact. In this episode, Curt speaks with Seth Quigg, an experienced outdoor educator and adventure travel guide. They discuss Seth's journey through the outdoor industry, the importance of cultural exchange and sustainable tourism, and the transf...

Diving, Snorkeling: Mel Peddle on Mini Adventures Like White Water Snorkeling, Dinosaur Digs, Glacier Cave Wedding, and Embracing Everyday Exploration with Spontaneity and Community. Join us today as Curt speaks with Mel Peddle, a passionate adventurer who embodies the spirit of exploration through a variety of mini adventures. From white water snorkeling to dinosaur digs, Mel shares her experienc...

Gravel Cycling: Pro Cyclist Pete Stetina on Leaving Road Racing After Injury, Full Recovery, and Thriving in the Community-Focused Gravel Scene. After years of being in the biggest road cycling races in the world a devastating and life-altering injury left Pete’s career path felt shaken up and in need of more stability.  Growing up in Colorado and now residing in the Tahoe area, the outdoors were...

Mountaineering, Land Speed Racing: Tom Kubiniec on Heavy Metal Roots, Mountaineering, Skiing, Speed Records, Risk Tolerance, and Turning Adventure into Business Success. In this engaging conversation, Tom Kubiniec shares his unconventional journey from being a heavy metal guitarist to becoming a successful entrepreneur and land speed record setter. We visit not only about speed records, mountainee...

Archery: Sam Westfall on Therapeutic Archery for Veterans, Mental/Physical Healing, Community, and Life Lessons from the Sport. In this episode of the Adventure Sports Podcast, Curt speaks with Sam Westfall, an Army veteran who uses archery as a therapeutic outlet for veterans and their families. They discuss the mental and physical benefits of archery, the community it fosters, and the importance...

Ziplining: “One Axe Fred” on Extreme Ziplines with Richard Branson, Active Volcano Crossings, and His Biggest Rigged Lines. “One Axe Fred”, as he’s known, is a thrill-seeking dare-devil that loves a good zipline across an extreme environment. Whether that’s in downtown Toronto ziplining with Richard Branson, or taking clients across an active volcano, Fred is willing to give it a shot! Today Fred...

Endurance, Cliff Jumping: Justin Wadsworth on Cliff Jumping, Wildland Firefighting, Ultra Marathons, Safety, Risks, and the Mental Escape of Adventure Sports. Listen in as we visit with Justin Wadsworth about his adventurous life, which includes cliff jumping, wildland firefighting, and ultra marathons. They explore the thrill and risks of adventure sports, the importance of safety, and the mental...

Endurance: Ashly Winchester on World's Leading Women's FKT Record (39 Titles) and Her 165-Mile Death Valley Crossing Attempt. Ashly is no stranger to going out on a limb to follow a crazy idea. From driving 15+ hours through the night to climb a mountain, to leaving her stable career to become a freelance writer, she’s at home in the world of taking chances.  This love of adventure has led...

Kayaking: Brad Burden on Whitewater Journeys, Gauley River Significance, Post-9/11 Healing, Safety, Urban Parks, and Reconnecting with the Sport. Today we catch up with Brad Burden, a passionate kayaker who shares his journey into the world of whitewater kayaking. They discuss the significance of the Gauley River, the impact of 9/11 on the kayaking community, and the healing power of nature. Brad...

Mountaineering: Jeff Jones on Decades of Climbing, Business and Family Benefits, Plus Upcoming Kilimanjaro Ascent for We See Hope Charity. Jeff Jones has been climbing mountains for decades. We visit about how mountaineering has contributed not only to Jeff's success in business but more importantly climbing mountains has provided amazing family experiences. Mountains are challenging, sometime...