Adventure Sports Podcast

Polly Letofsky had dreamt of walking around the world since she was a young girl. One day, she decided that she would fulfill her dream and she set off from her home in Vail, Colorado to begin her 14,124 mile, 5-year journey. Listen in as she describes her adventure and talks about the people she met over the next 5 years. Be sure to check out her book "3 MPH: The Adventure of One Woman's...

Tim Emmett is a professional extreme sports athlete and TV presenter who has appeared on numerous BBC programs. He works closely with Mountain Hardwears design team and in 2012 climbed the first ascent of Helmcken Falls, Canada - perhaps the most famous Ice Climb in the World. He has also established some of the hardest rock climbs in Cuba, Mongolia and Wales. Tim shares his zest for living life t...

Ned Suesse has a lot going one at any given time, but riding the 2012 Dakar Rally and inventing the Doubletake dual-sport mirror have got to be some of his coolest accomplishments. Listen in as Ned and Travis talk about these two subjects.  Make sure you stop by the the first two sites below and take advantage of Ned's 10% discount offer. Use the promo code "adventurepod" at check out!...

Is it time to talk snow already?  You bet it is!!  Greg Floyd shares with us stories and guidance about how to ski safely and comfortably in the backcountry.  This is not ski area; lift line; ski patrol; greens, blues, and blacks.  This is the real deal--out there earning turns and watching your own six.  Expand your horizons beyond the ski area boundary.  Don't you think it is about time? www...

In a former life, Annie was an attorney, but she traded in the high-stakes litigation for a lifestyle of adventure on the water.  She and her partner, Phillip, now spend life cruising up and down the Florida coastline, the Florida Keys and soon the Bahamas! Annie is the author of the Amazon best seller “Salt of a Sailor” and spends time writing for her blog as well as working on social media marke...

Hiking, Biking: Tim Moss on Around the World in 80 Ways – Night Hikes in the Desert, Walking Across South America, Biking Home from the Arctic, and More Delightful Exploits Inspiring Your Own Joy of Adventure. A round the world in 80 WAYS, plus night hikes in the desert, plus walking across South America, plus biking home from the Arctic and much more. Adventure enthusiast Tim Moss entertains us w...

Wakeboarding, Cable Parks: Noel Carter, Wake Island Water Sports Park Owner – Explains Cable Park Fun, How It Works, and What to Expect at These Awesome Cable-Driven Attractions. Cable Parks are awesome! It's that simple. If you've never heard of these cool attractions, tune in to this episode with Noel Carter, owner of Wake Island Water Sports Park. Noel explains all of the fun details ab...

Hang Gliding: Doug Haber Deep Dive – Expert Tips, Tricks, Stories, and How-To Advice on the Adventure Sport, First In-Depth Episode Exploration. Doug Haber joins the Adventure Sports Podcast again but this time for our very first deep dive episode. In these shows we go more in depth into a particular adventure sport with more tips and tricks, more stories, and more how to expert advice. Want to kn...

Cycling: Ian Dille on The Cyclist's Bucket List Book – Former Pro Cyclist and Bicycling Magazine Writer Shares 75 Must-Do Rides, Races, and Events Worldwide, Insights from Austin Texas. Ian Dille is a journalist and author based in Austin, Texas. He’s a former professional cyclist, and has been a contributing writer for Bicycling magazine since 2007. He has also written for print and online pu...

Adventure Travel: Brian Baker's 20+ Years in 20+ Countries – Global Adventures Making Real Difference for People in Need, From Africa Through India to Benin and Beyond. Brian Baker has worked around the globe for over 20 years in over 20 countries to make a difference to those in real need. His travels have brought countless adventures, but also helped countless people in need. Listen in as we...

Parkour: Amos Rendao and Brandon Douglass Explain Parkour – Safe Training Importance, Professional Guidance for Beginners, Apex Movement Resources at apexmovement.com, MyRM Life, AmosRendao.com, and Social Links. Have you heard of Parkour? If you have, are you looking for more information? Listen in as Amos Rendao and Brandon Douglass explain Parkour and the need to get professional training in or...

Kayaking: Bret Pinkham on Whitewater Kayaking, Multi-Day River Trips, and Fly Fishing – 20+ Years Experience, Owner of Golden River Sports, How to Get Started and 10% Off Gear for Your Next River Adventure. Ever wonder what whitewater kayaking is like? Bret Pinkham fills us in on the sport--but not only white water. He covers multi-day river trips and fly fishing too. Bret has been an avid whitewa...

Motorcycle Touring: Tamela Rich Starts Riding at 48 – 7500-Mile Solo 18-State Cross-Country from NC to Oregon and Back, 47 States and 5 Canadian Provinces Mostly Solo, Award-Winning Book Live Full Throttle on Cancer Causes Journeys. Tamela Rich began her love affair with the open road as a child, traveling with her family in the Vista Cruiser wagon from Ohio to California every other summer. She r...

Fly Fishing: John Knight on World Fly Fishing Championships – International Competitions in Bosnia, Czech Republic, Ireland, Colorado, World Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Vail Valley Aug 10-16, How to Get Involved, Secret Service Connection Revealed. Listen is as John Knight shares the international adventure of world fly fishing championships! You may be surprised how exciting competitive fly...

Hot Air Ballooning: Captain Craig Kennedy of Hot Air Expeditions in Phoenix AZ Shares Piloting Stories – What It's Like at 7000 Feet Up, Intriguing Tales from the Basket. Captain Craig Kennedy from Hot Air Expeditions in Phoenix, Arizona stops in to tell us all about what it's like to pilot a hot air balloon. If you've ever been curious about what it's like to be 7000 feet up in on...

Hiking, Backpacking, Fishing: Snowmass 14er Trip Report – Glissading, Epic Summits, Trout Fishing, Stunning Scenery in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Deep Dive into What Climbing a Colorado 14er Really Means. Snowmass 14er trip report! Glissading, backpacking, epic summits, epic trout, and epic scenery. We do a deep dive into what climbing a 14er can really be about. Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wil...

Family Adventure: Ian Roberts from Avid4Adventure on Getting Kids Outdoors – Breaking Couch and TV Habits, Introducing Children to Real-World Nature Experiences and the Value of Outdoor Exploration with Travis Parsons. Ian Roberts from Avid4Adventure joins Travis Parsons to discuss the value in getting our kids into the outdoors. Too many kids these days are perfectly comfortable sitting on the co...

Bikepacking, Hiking: Gary Collins on Bike and Hike Combo Exploration – Primal Power Method for Staying Energetic, Alternative Biking, Eating, and Living, Insights from FDA Work, Sport Science Degree, and Lifetime Discovery to Help You Get Healthy. Listen in as Gary Collins shares his own approach to exploring with his bike and hike combo and also shares how to stay energetic with the Primal Power...

Mountaineering: Junaid and Luke Summit All Colorado 14ers in One Epic Trip – Conquering Every 14,000-Foot Peak in a Single Journey, Ultimate Inspiration for High-Peak Achievement. As if climbing a typical 14,000 ft mountain is isn't enough of an accomplishment, Junaid and his buddy Luke successfully summited every one of the Colorado 14ers in a single trip. Listen in and get inspired! www.14er...

Skiing, Biathlon: Greg Rawlings Shares Inspiring US Ski Team Paralympic Coach Stories – Overcoming Challenges with Amazing Athletes, Living Life to the Fullest in Paralympic Skiing and Biathlon. Greg Rawlings shares inspiring stories from his years as the US Ski Team Paralympic Coach! Listen in as these amazing athletes give us a lesson on overcoming and living life to the fullest! Skiing, biathlo...

Running, Olympics: Jeff Galloway, 1972 Munich Olympian (10,000m), Shares Training Program Tips for Beginners to Success – Qualifying for Olympics Experience, Competing in Munich 1972, and Reflecting on the Tragic Terrorist Events. A 1972 Olympian who competed in the 10,000 meter event, Jeff Galloway is known around the world for his training programs for runners. Jeff spends time with us on this e...

Motorcycle Racing: Patricia Gay Finds Passion in Motorcycles – From First Rider Class to Racing Decision, Sharing the Fun and Thrill of Riding and Competing. What is it like to find your passion and really go for it? Patricia Gay did just that when she found motorcycles. Before she even finished her first rider class, she had already decided to race! Join us as Patricia shares how much fun riding...

Packrafting, Bikepacking: Steve Fassbinder Shares Packrafting + Bikepacking Adventures – Summit to Sea in Mexico, Utah Desert and Canyons, Grand Canyon Routes, Pulling Raft from Pack to Float River with Bike Aboard. Bike to the river. Pull your raft out of your pack. Put your bike on the raft. Float the river. Put your raft in your pack. Bike on. Sound cool? Open up some new adventure routes? You...

Off-Road Racing: Erich Reisen on Baja Racing Part 2 – YOLO Racing Team Charities, Fundraising Efforts, How to Help Support Their Causes at yoloracing.com and facebook.com/YOLORacing. Part 2 of Baja Racing with Erich Reisen. I wanted to give Erich plenty of time to tell us all about the charities his team are working to help out. Listen in and learn how you too can lend them a hand! www.yoloracing....

Off-Road Racing: Erich Reisen and Firefighter Friends Build Volkswagen Beetle for Baja 1000 – 5/1600 Class Entry, Lifelong Dream Meets Humanitarian Fire Truck Donation to La Mision. Erich Reisen is a Canadian firefighter who wanted to do something good for humanity while fulfilling a lifelong dream of driving in the Baja 1000. So he got some of his firefighting friends together and they built them...