Adventure Sports Podcast

ASP Stories Ep. 24: As a neophyte horsewoman with a minimal command of the Spanish language, Nancy rode off across Patagonia, alone, on horseback. Over the next decade and three thousand miles of rugged horse trail, Patagonia’s wild country and the hardy pioneers who settled there took her in and changed her. The book "Riding Into the Heart of Patagonia" is the story of that journey. It is...

Here's  a nice little preview for our brand new Life Outside the Box series! Ben Jamin joins us to share with us his transformation from the 9-5 grind to a life on the road driving a Kombi (VW Bus) from Chile to Alaska. His trip took him 6 years! His plan was to pick up riders along the way who needed transportation and who were willing to help with the costs for food and fuel. Ben discovered...

How about some underwater adventure! Listen in as we revisit SCUBA with Scott Taylor.  This was one of our favorite shows back in 2016. It's time to tap into this excellent exploration of SCUBA diving again! In addition to this revisit today, we have a brand new episode on Patreon for all you patrons.  Thanks for helping to support the show! www.a1scuba.com Join us on Patreon for only $5 a mon...

Tom Anderson joins us today to talk candidly about his experience with drug addiction and how, at age 17, he was able to deal with the issue by focusing on the outdoors and adventure.  www.instagram.com/tom_ander5on     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: ht...

Welcome to another ASP Stories bonus episode. We will be having authors read from their books featuring each chapter as a new episode. Think of these bonus episodes as an ongoing audiobook for free. So sit back, relax and enjoy a chapter from "None Such Like It" by Annie Dike. When Annie met her boyfriend Phillip, she learned he had the dream to purchase a sailboat and embark on journeys a...

Liz Thomas is a well-traveled adventure athlete most known for breaking the women’s unsupported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail in 2011. She has completed the Triple Crown of Hiking–the Appalachian Trail, the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, and 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail–and has backpacked over 10,000 miles across the United States on long distance hiking trails. Liz...

Mason Gravley has raced the 540 mile Colorado Trail Race, as well as the 2700 miles Tour Divide. He has pedaled 20,000 miles across the US 6 times and is back to fill us in on his "Tour de 14ers" last year where he and a buddy set out to cycle to and climb all of Colorado's 14,000 ft peaks. Listen in to hear how it went and if they succeed! Instagram: instagram.com/campcrate www.campcr...

Welcome to another ASP Stories bonus episode. We will be having authors read from their books featuring each chapter as a new episode. Think of these bonus episodes as an ongoing audiobook for free. So sit back, relax and enjoy a chapter from "Keys to the Kingdom" by Annie Dike. When Annie met her boyfriend Phillip, she learned he had the dream to purchase a sailboat and embark on journeys...

Paragliding! This one has been on our adventure bucket list for some time now. But can you imagine using your paraglider as your transportation method to new overnight camping locations and putting a multi-day trip together? That would be sweet! Nick Neynens is on the show today to explain what this "Vol-Biv" sport is and what it's like to soar up in the air like an eagle with the inte...

Adventure Sports: Curt and Travis on Adventure Sports Podcast Spring Adventures, Summer Plans, Exciting Show Format Changes, and Big Life-Changing News for One Host. Thank you for being loyal listeners to the Adventure Sports Podcast. We have really enjoyed producing this show to inspire others to get out of their comfort zone and try new things. We are planning some fun changes to the show and wi...

Welcome to another ASP Stories bonus episode. We will be having authors read from their books featuring each chapter as a new episode. Think of these bonus episodes as an ongoing audiobook for free. So sit back, relax and enjoy a chapter from "Salt of a Sailor: The true origins of a durable, but not-so-dainty sailor" by Annie Dike. When Annie met her boyfriend Phillip, she learned he had t...

Mountaineering, Volcano Exploration: George Kourounis on Nepal Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trip – No Acclimatization Hypoxia Effects, Meeting Last Surviving 1953 Hillary Sherpa Kancha Sherpa, North Korea Trekking in 2017, Nyiragongo Lava Lake in Congo, Road of Bones to Oymyakon Siberia (Coldest Place on Earth), Woolly Mammoth Taste, Iceberg Ice Climbing for Satellite Tracking. One of our favorite...

Mountaineering: Amber Casali on Fire Lookout Towers – Pacific Northwesterner Shares Hidden History and Insights, Summited Adams, Baker, Rainier, PCT Section Hikes, Glacier Peak Solo, Washington Alpine Club Training, NOLS Wilderness First Aid Certified. On today's show, Amber Casali joins Curt to fill us in on everything we didn't realize we did not know about fire lookout towers. Born and...

Welcome to another ASP Stories bonus episode. We will be having authors read from their books featuring each chapter as a new episode. Think of these bonus episodes as an ongoing audiobook for free. So sit back, relax and enjoy a chapter from "Lone Rider: The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World" where, in 1982, Elspeth left her family back in London and began her 35,000 adve...

Family Hiking, Backpacking: Susan Elderkin on Getting Kids Excited for Outdoors – From Age 3 on Lake Superior Trail to Outpacing Family in Grand Tetons, Quitting DC Job for 1995 Colorado Trail Thru-Hike, Tips and Tricks for Happy Kid Trails. Susan Elderkin’s parents pointed her down her first trail, along Minnesota’s Lake Superior, at the age of three. By age 10 she outpaced her family on annual v...

Trekking: Gilad Nachmani on Andes and Scottish Highlands Treks – Tres Lagos and Huayhuash Route Peru, 155-Mile Villarrica Traverse Chile from Villarrica Volcano to Mt Lanin, Solo Cape Wrath Trail 205-Mile 8-Day Adventure Race Attempt. Gilad Nachmani is on the show today to talk about hiking in the Andes and Scottish Highlands. Gilad describes his trips to Tres Lagos and the Huayhuash Route in Peru...

Hiking, Snowshoeing, Rappelling: Todd Medeiros and A.J. Hike 270-Mile Kungsleden Trail Sweden – Winter Snowshoes, Crampons, Sleds, Camping Outdoors on Hut Trail from Abisko to Hemavan, Over the Edge Global Urban Rappelling Fundraisers. In 2017, Todd Medeiros and girlfriend A.J. hiked the 270-mile Kungsleden Trail in Sweden using snowshoes, crampons and sleds. The Kungsleden or "King's Trai...

Family Adventure: Curt and Kelly Dalton Inspire Parents to Get Kids Outdoors – Adapting Adult Adventures to Kid-Sized Experiences, Slowing Down, Lessons Learned as Adults, Overcoming "On Hold" Lifestyle with GoAdventureMom Podcast. If you've got children and you feel as though your adventurous lifestyle is on hold, this is your episode. Curt and fellow podcaster Kelly Dalton have a dis...

Backpacking: Part 2 of Most Downloaded Flashback – More Backpacking Tips, Tricks, and Basic Know-How, Get Ready to Hit Hills, Mountains, Lakes, and Trails This Season. This continuation of Monday's episode covers more details, tips, and tricks, and basic backpacking know how. This flashback show features one of the most downloaded shows of all time. This is a part 2 of this 2-part series. It i...

Backpacking: Reasons to Choose Backpacking as Your Adventure Sport – Flashback Episode Part 1, Most Downloaded Show, Shake Off Winter Blues, Hit Hills, Mountains, Lakes, and Trails. Backpacking season is here again! Listen in to all things backpacking! This flashback episode revisits one of the most downloaded shows of all time in which we explore reasons to consider backpacking as your adventure...

Nordic Skiing: Andy Liebner on Cross Country Skiing – From Soldotna Alaska Roots to Michigan United States Ski Poles Founder (120 Employees, American-Made), 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Experience, Stories from Favorite Adventure Sport. Nordic ski racer Andy Liebner grew up in Soldotna, Alaska learning to ski and play in the Alaskan outdoors. He now resides in Michigan and runs his own company...

Hang Gliding: Yvette Aguayo Discovers Flight Passion – Free Birthday Glider Ride Sparks Journey to Private Pilot License and Hang Gliding, Serendipitous Path to Human Flight Adventures. Yvette Aguayo accidentally happened upon a glider ride opportunity on her birthday. She quickly discovered that she didn't actually have the money to go up for her first ride, but she was fortunate enough to ha...

Climbing, Paragliding: Matt Segal on Establishing Hard Trad Routes Worldwide – Iron Monkey 5.14 Eldorado Canyon, Orangutan Overhang 5.14- Independence Pass, Air China 5.13d R Liming China, National Geographic Expeditions, Alpine Start Foods Founder, From Florida Gym to Boulder Passion Since 1998. Matt Segal was raised in Florida and discovered his passion for rock climbing in the gym. He has been...

Kayaking: Marvin Owen Paddles 1200-Mile Columbia River – Origin at Columbia Lake BC to Mouth at Washington-Oregon Border, Self-Built Kayak in 2017 Repeat Trip Over 80 Days. In 2008, Marvin Owen paddled down the Columbia River from its origin at Columbia Lake in British Columbia all of the way to the mouth of the river at the border of Washington and Oregon. In 2017, he decided that he'd do it...

Bikepacking: Luke Garten on Tour Aotearoa 1800-Mile Ride – New Zealand Self-Supported Adventure, Singletrack, Long Days in Saddle, Fresh Inspiration for Spring Bikepacking Trips. Let's talk bikepacking! Spring is nearly upon us and it's time to think about those long days in the saddle pedaling down some singletrack with everything you need strapped onto your trusty steed along with you. L...