The 29029 Podcast

Meet Colin O’Brady, 29029 co-founder, 10-time world record holder, the first man to cross Antarctica, solo, unsupported and completely human-powered, part of the first team to row across the infamous Drake Passage, top speaker and New York Times bestselling author……let’s just say, Colin knows how to dream big. Listen to Colin's powerful stories as he shows you how to set and accomplish Everest-siz...

After he returned from summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, Jared King was looking for more. He wanted to know what was next. In a moment of serendipity, he learned about 29029 and was immediately drawn to the experience.  In this episode of the 29029 podcast Jared discusses his experience of the Utah virtual event in 2020 and his goals for the 'family reunion' that will go down at Snowbasin, Utah in 2...

Want a dose of positivity, motivation and community?  Today's special edition of the 29029 Podcast delivers that in spades.  We brought together our co-founders, Jesse Itzler, Colin O'Brady and Marc Holdulich and our 2021 participants to talk about taking the special journey that is 29029.  Thanks to Colleen Rue for hosting and guiding the conversation.  To learn more about 290...

If you've been to 29029 , you know. Colleen Rue is the "Voice of the Mountain." Her ability to connect with our participants, and provide them with the inspiration and motivation they need to do more than they thought possible.  In this episode of the 29029 podcast, Colleen describes her athletic background, which helps her 'know where people are at,' throughout their 29029 experience. ...

Dave Hollis and his wife Rachel Hollis , came to 29029 Utah, with little to no concept of what they were in for. What transpired in the 48 hours to follow proved to be the most transformative experience of Dave's life. It allowed him to reframe what he deemed possible, and he has used the skills and belief he developed on the mountain to face his latest challenge, divorce.  In today's episode...

Chuck Wade is an important part of the 29029 community and he has an impactful tale to tell.  In April 2018, Chuck was in a place that will be familiar for many. He seemingly had it all, a great job, supportive partner and great family life. Yet -- there was something missing.  A disconnection from himself. A battle with depression and anxiety led him to 29029 and a chance to do somethin...

We've all experienced 2020.  We know that it's been a tough year. Yet, we have come together in many different instances, in many different moments as a community.  And we have much to look forward to in 2021.   This episode of the 29029 podcast, the 29029 team shares their top moments from this year.  Read more about the top moments here. 

In September 2012, Leigh Sojonky was in the best shape of her life.  She had just completed Ironman Canada as a celebration of spending the previous 20 years as a shadow of her former 250-pound self.  Then it happened. While waiting in traffic, the car behind rammed into her at full force. The accident resulted in all of her neck muscles tearing, a serious head injury and crippling back...

One of the most inspiring and impactful members of the 29029 community, Susan Porter joined Travis McKenzie on November 19, 2019. She was in the midst of her battle with cancer.  A year later, she's winning the fight and is determined to reach 29029 feet in 2021.  This is her story and it will move you. It is a story of community, of perseverance and overcoming. It's a tale from the moun...

Coach Brent Pease is an endurance athlete, husband, dad, brother and friend.   He's also the man with a plan when it comes to reaching 29029 feet. As a participant you've seen and likely followed the guidance of Coach Brent in your preparation. He's the face of 29029 from a 'roll up your sleeves and get ready' point of view.  But what about his life away from the mountain? What are the b...

"Climbing a mountain over and over again. There was something about the event that drew me in. I couldn't believe that anybody could possibly do that. What are my chances, a Singaporean living in Singapore, finding out about this event!" Today we welcome Sylvia Saw McKaige to the show - our favorite Singaporean, who like many of our participants has been opened up to a world of possibility as a re...

Welcome to Season 2 of the 29029 Podcast.  In this season we'll hear from inspiring members of the 29029 community as they share their Tales From The Mountain.   You will hear the life-changing our guests go on as they take an Everest sized challenge one that is so profound that their lives are transformed as a result.  Today's guest is Britton Barbee - His journey to 29029 started...

Welcome back to the 29029 podcast - it's a joy to be back with the fourth and final installment of Season 1 - The Origin Story. In the first three episodes, we covered the lead up to the first 29029 experience at Stratton Mountain, Vermont.  The goal of the podcast's first season is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Jesse Itzler and Marc Hodulich built the 29029 brand and experience...

Welcome back to the 29029 podcast.  In episode 2 of the 29029 podcast, we took an inside look into co-founders Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler's thoughts and feelings of creating a brand new event and category.  We also covered some of the most impactful parts of the 29029 experience and how they came to life.  In today's episode, we take a deep dive into what the first 29029 event w...

Welcome back to the 29029 Podcast - I'm your host, Travis McKenzie this is episode 2.  In the first episode, we heard from 29029 co-founders, Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler. They discussed the early stages of their relationship and their mutual love of smoothie bowls.  We talked about how the concept for 29029 came to life through a test event in the North Georgia mountains and a look be...

To the general public - It began with a simple question - Do you have what it takes to Everest?  And with that 29029 was born.  As is true with any business, there are many iterations and checkpoints to get to launch day and beyond. And in the first season of the 29029 podcast, that's what you're going to hear, the real story, the no holds barred version of The Origin Story.  A behi...

29029 . What do those numbers mean to you?  To many, they represent the highest point on earth Mt. Everest, to others, 29029 is a community bonded by human achievement, adventure, and the best of humanity. It's a group of likeminded people who take on significant challenges and experience life, the way it should be.  To some, 29029 is an opportunity to craft their unique stories. And we'...