Adventure Sports Podcast

Mountaineering, Ultrarunning: Scott Wyatt, Southern Utah University President – Leading "University of the Parks" with Nature's Teaching Power, Incorporating Grit, Lifetime Learning, Healing Outdoors into Campus Life for Students and Faculty. Today's Life Outside the Box episode takes us into the world of adventure coupled with academia. Scott Wyatt is the president of Southern Uta...

Hiking, Bear Safety: Mike McIntosh from Bear With Us Sanctuary – Debunking Hollywood Bear Growls (Often Wolf Sounds), Leashed Dogs as Deterrent vs Off-Leash as Trigger, Essential Tips for Living and Playing Safely in Bear Country. Did you know that bears don't actually growl as Hollywood has you believe? In fact, in most movies, a bear growl is actually a wolf growl. Did you also know that a d...

Hiking, Road Tripping: Richard Matthews Completes Slovenian Mountain Trail – Gorgeous Eastern Europe Thru-Hike Off Beaten Path, Plus Epic Multi-Year Around-the-World Road Trip Near Food/Money Collapse. Richard Matthews is the type of guy that goes out does his own adventures off the beaten path. For instance, have you ever heard of the Slovenian Mountain Trail? Well, it’s a gorgeous and relatively...

Climbing: Tommy Caldwell Shares Dawn Wall First Ascent on El Capitan with Kevin Jorgeson – Yosemite Epic, Being Held Hostage, Life as Father, Greatest Climber Stories. Tommy is one of the greatest climbers of all time. Listen in as he shares stories from being held hostage, life as a father, and ultimately his famous climb of the Dawn Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park with Kevin Jorgeso...

Running: Dan Keeley Runs 1,250 Miles Self-Supported Rome to London – Rome to Home Mission Raising Awareness for Bipolar Disorder and Depression, Post-Manic Episode Recovery, Psychiatric Wards, Suicidal Ideation to New Lease on Life. Revisited episode 268. Dan Keeley is on a mission to raise awareness for depression and bipolar disorder by running 1,250 miles self-supported from Rome to London. It&...

None of us will probably ever get paid to travel. However, for Paul Corgan, that opportunity miraculously came to him for the next 6 months. Listen in on how that opportunity came about as well as what he's doing with it. Also, let us know what you would do with that kind of opportunity by leaving a voicemail at 812-624-5763. Instagram: @PaulCorgan Blog: www. PaulCorgan.com WhiteClawBestLife.c...

You're probably familiar with John's name and work but do you know about his journey from not being able to get a single company to publish his books to now being on countless coffee tables and walls around the world? Pursuing your dreams is not always a cakewalk. In fact, sometimes it's a downright nightmare but every once in a while, if you're lucky, your hard work lands in the h...

At some point in the pursuit of our adventure sports, we will have an injury. As we get older those injuries and the slowing of our bodies can compile to limit our abilities drastically. Who are you as a person if you couldn't do your adventure sport(s) anymore? Are you willing to think about how much of your identity is wrapped in what you can achieve athletically?  Today's episode discus...

After being unsatisfied with years in corporate America, Angie saw an opening to chase her ultimate dream, pro enduro mountain bike racing. As you'll hear, dreams sometimes come true in ways we don't expect.  We discuss everything from what Enduro actually is (I really didn't know!), how tough it can be on finances to pursue a passion as well as the power of thoughts. I hope you enjoy...

Happy Thanksgiving!  Chris and Heather are a huge encouragement for those who are starting out on the older side as well as taking small steps to living an adventurous life. Don't let them fool you, their passion for adventure and what they've been able to accomplish is impressive by any standard and their warm and friendly demeanor instantly makes you feel at home. I hope you enjoy our co...

Jay Atkinson is a novelist, short story writer, essayist, critic, investigative journalist, and adventure athlete whose work has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, Boston Globe and many other publications. Atkinson has competed in rugby for three decades and seems to fit adventure into every open slot in his life. I hope you enjoy our meandering conversation about life, friendships...

After college, Joe Jimenez thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail.  When he returned home he found himself not really looking forward to the daily responsibilities of “normal life.”  This led Joe and his wife to some radical changes in their lives.  First, they decided to move into an RV.  Second, they budgeted to save as much money as possible.  Third, they have built a life that allows them the freedo...

Scoutmaster Ray Theberge has been working with scouts for over 17 years and he's with us today to talk about how adventure sports benefit youth as well as the rest of us. Ray has successfully summited all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in the white mountains of New Hampshire. https://www.facebook.com/crew42quincy https://www.facebook.com/boyscouttroop42Quincy http://www. BoyScoutTroop42.org   Sponsor...

Free Soloing is definitely stupid in a lot of ways. We don't condone the sport. However, Austin Howell struck me as particularly calculated and contemplative in his approach to soloing. Listen in on what goes on in the mind of a free soloist and Austin's thoughts on why the danger is not his forte nor his focus.   DreamingOfGnar.com https://www.instagram.com/freesoloist/ https://vimeo.com/...

When most people go to Disney World they're not really inspired to go and start a trekking company halfway around the actual world. As you'll learn from this episode, Mark is not most people. In fact, that trip to Disney coupled with a Lyft ride was enough for him and his wife, Holly, to totally transform their lives to pursue a dream that seemed impossible, especially to the folks around...

After battling a drug and alcohol addiction in college, Robert Shearon wanted a way to celebrate sobriety while giving back to the organization that helped him triumph. So he decided to ride a 50cc Honda Ruckus scooter 4600 miles from Vail, Colorado to Anchorage, Alaska. Listen in to hear Robert's story of overcoming his struggle and taking the trip of a lifetime one slow mile at a time. http:...

Today's guest, Vernan Kee, talks about his life growing up on the enormous Navajo Nation in the Four Corners area, his adventures away from home in the military and in college, as well as his recent return home to help bring a passion for outdoor and adventure to his people.  Currently, Vernan is a freelance graphic designer who is exploring his Indigenous homeland in order to share its beauty...

Erden Eruc has a world-class adventure resume. With 15 Guinness World Records, tens of thousands of miles of first-ever human-powered achievements, and an emotional story that started his journeys, you'd think he'd have a best-selling book and endless speaking engagements by now. As you'll hear, none of these things have come into fruition for Erden. It has been a grind from the beginn...

Grace McDonald found herself working incredibly long hours as an attorney. However, her desire to climb the world's greatest mountains got the best of her. She traded in her security and career for a pair of crampons and hit the ground running (well trekking really). She hasn't looked back since. We caught up with her to see if she's found what she's looking for. Facebook:  https:/...

There have only been a few times in my life I was truly terrified. This story was the worst of those times. Happy Halloween! Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alex 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 m...

So is it difficult to build an outdoor business and brand from nothing in one of the meccas of the outdoor industry? You guessed it. It might take you investing your entire life savings or living in a van for months on end or even giving up almost everything (including your sanity) to realize your dream.  Like I've always said, chasing your dreams can be a nightmare. We hope you enjoy this ope...

Get 25% off your backpacking meal order with Backpacker’s Pantry using the code ADVENTURESPORTS25 at checkout. Only 100 users available for this code! Expires December 31. Go to   www.backpackerspantry.com  to start saving! One day Steve Ladd decided he would build a 250 lb, 12-foot row/sailboat called 'Squeak' to travel 15,000 miles down the Missouri and Mississippi rivers as well as rive...

Get 25% off your backpacking meal order with Backpacker’s Pantry using the code ADVENTURESPORTS25 at checkout. Only 100 users available for this code! Expires December 31. Go to   www.backpackerspantry.com to start saving! Ari Schneider is a rock, ice, and alpine climber a backcountry skier, outdoor educator, author, and speaker. Today he shared with us his stories of passion for climbing and wild...

Joe Kurmaskie, better known as The Metal Cowboy, is an award-winning author of eight non-fiction memoirs of his many travels and adventures. His books, as well as performances, are packed with humor, history, and philosophy of what it truly means to be a human on this crazy Earth. The one thing in Joe's stories that never changes is the fact that he sees, hears, and feels the details of his hu...