The TripOutside Podcast

The next stop on our virtual adventure was in Oregon with Jared Kennedy from The Blue Mountains Trail Project.   Jared Kennedy co-founded a company called The Outdoor Project in 2012 and built the company to be a global brand offering resources and travel guides for over 8,000 locations across the globe. In the last year, the company was acquired and since August of 2020, Jared has been the p...

The next stop on our virtual adventure was in Crested Butte, CO with the Burton's from Wheelies and Waves Adventure Co.      With a love of everything warm and water sports-related and a desire to live in this beautiful mountain town, CB SUP (Courtney and Braden Stand Up Paddle) was born in 2015 to make it easier for people to find their beach in their high mountain paradise. &...

The next stop on our virtual adventure was in Oahu, Hawaii with Kelsey Moore from Yoga Floats. Yoga Floats came about out of the desire to enjoy the breathtaking beauty and serenity of Oahu, Hawaii. An avid yogi and enthusiastic paddler, Kelsey, the founder of Yoga Floats, wanted to find a way to combine the deep sense of peace she found through yoga with the inspiring and uplifting feeling of bei...

The next stop on our virtual adventure was in Rincon, Puerto Rico with Brenda Cerezo from Rincon Diving & Snorkeling.    Brenda left her career as a paralegal to open up a diving and snorkeling school in Puerto Rico and hasn't looked back. Since 2013 she and the team at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling have had over 3000 happy guests join them on underwater adventures.    Hav...

The next stop on our virtual adventure was in Miami, Florida with the "Island Guys" from Clear View Kayaks.    There is more to Miami than just the partying. Brooke and Santi thought so as well and decided to pursue their passions and start exploring the canals, the backwaters and the islands around South Florida.  They love taking visitors and locals out to explore the hidden gems...

The next stop on our virtual adventure was in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico to visit David Norden, the CEO of Taos Ski Valley.   We caught up with David and learned about what makes Taos a unique ski resort and what it means to be a B-Corp ski resort. We were delighted to learn about the initiatives that Taos is leading to be a great organization for its staff, the environment, and for the skie...

The next stop on our virtual adventure was in Orlando, Florida to visit Greg Pflug, the Owner of Adventures in Florida, Wekiva Outfitters, and Econ Outfitters.   One of the most passionate adventurers we've met, Greg has been actively exploring the great outdoors since he left college in the early '90s to hike the Appalachian Trail.   These days he spends most of his time guiding tours a...

Our journies in Moab continue. This time we dive into one of our other favorite adventures - mountain biking.    Today, we spoke with Kirstin Peterson at Rim Tours to talk about the history of mountain biking in Moab and the different adventure opportunities there are in the area.   In addition to our conversation about the different tours they offer and her love of mountain biking,...

Have you ever been to Moab? Have you ever gone canyoneering?   Today, we chatted with Melissa and Herb Crimp from Desert Highlights to talk about their stories canyoneering in and around Moab.   In addition to our conversation about the different tours they offer and their leave no trace mentality we talked about some of the other unique experiences that you can be a part of in Moab. &nb...

Take a kayak rental or tour through the historic Manchac Swamp just 30 Minutes from New Orleans. Today, we chatted with Josh Hermann, the Owner and Tour Guide for Wild Louisiana Tours about the beauty that is the Manchac Swamp.   In addition to our conversation about the swamp tours, we talked about photography and the unique photography training sessions that Wild Louisiana Tours offers. &nb...

Based in Buffalo, New York, Buffalo Bike Tours gives you the opportunity to see all aspects of the city while burning and earning calories along the way.   Travel via bike through historic Buffalo New York and explore all of the local food places and culture that Buffalo has to offer.    Known across the united states for their Buffalo chicken wings, Buffalo shares many more rich cu...

Take an eco-tour or SUP Safari in Folly Beach on your next visit to the Charleston, SC area. Today, we chatted with Jon about the safaris that offer dolphin viewing in their natural habitat. I had a pleasure chatting with Jon about his personal journey and what led him to start the company as well as his draw to the southeast after traveling the world and visiting 38 countries.    I hope...

Choosing the right skis or snowboard as a first-time buyer can be overwhelming, so we sat down to chat with the experts at Black Tie Skis - Mammoth. Colin explains the decisions that go into picking out the right skis based on height, weight, snow conditions, and style. We also talk about whether you should rent or buy and what you should buy (boots) vs. rent. I hope that you find this conversatio...

The Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau Alaska is one of the most magical places in Alaska and Liquid Alaska Tours provides human-powered adventures that get you up close and personal with the glacier. You get to canoe to the glacier and then hike and climb on top of it. If you're lucky and the conditions are perfect, you can explore the ice caves that get created naturally in the glacier. Here is a reas...

Paddle through mangroves on the wild side of Florida. See manatees, alligators, turtles, dolphins and more on an eco-tour with Nauti Exposures. This beginner-friendly tour will allow you to see how diverse the wildlife in Florida is. Chapters 0:00 Intro  0:39 What led you to start Nauti Exposures? What do you get to see in the Naples, FL area?  02:20 What are some animals and birds that...

Surfing can be a very challenging and scary sport to get into, but the rewards that it offers are truly worth giving it a shot. Take the stress out of learning surfing and try a lesson with iSurf. This conversation was more than just surfing. It was about trying hard things, things that are not going to be easy to master right away, and not always a 100% guarantee of a good time. But, these hard t...

The biggest threat to wildlife is trophy hunting and Wyoming Wildlife Advocates are doing amazing work to raise awareness of this issue and help save and protect the Grizzlies, Wolves and Elk populations for generations to come. We also talk about how outdoor recreationalists can work to save wildlife. A discussion that forces us to look inside and ask if we want to save wild places and their amaz...

Plug-in to unplug. This episode captures the tagline of the podcast. Did you know that the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in MN expands over a million acres and over 2 million acres when combined with the Quetico Provincial Park in Canada, making it one of the largest wilderness areas and the most visited?   Explore all of the details shared in this podcast in the blog post . There are over 1200...

In this episode, we chat with Corey from MST adventures and learn about the hidden gems of New Mexico, the land of enchantment. We cover how Corey started the business to fill his passion for getting people outdoors and helping others appreciate all that nature has to offer. The amazing outdoor destinations within New Mexico. You can find the full details, maps, and links on the blog post here.&nb...

In this episode, we explore the off the beaten path areas in Zion National Park with Zion Rock and Mountain guides and talk about Canyoneering, rock climbing, and finding the hidden gems in and around the park. You can find full details in the blog post that lists all of the details shared in this episode.  Book your canyoneering, climbing or hiking adventure Learn about protecting and preser...

Explore the hidden gem of Colorado, Pagosa Springs and the amazing summer and winter activities that surround you. Amanda from Pagosa Mountain Sports shares her favorite areas and road trip itineraries. Full details of the podcast and the show notes can be found her e https://www.tripoutside.com/podcast-pagaosa-mountain-sports- 2/

Not wanting to wait in line never goes in or out of style, it’s a pain point that is always there with someone's vacation. In this episode, Ian Prichard from Black Tie Skis shares how he went on a journey to solve ski rental pain points and developed a business out of his garage which is now serving 41 ski resorts around the country. Full details of the podcasts and show notes can be found here ht...

The TripOutside podcast offers Inspiring interviews for those who love exploring new places, human-powered adventures, and the outdoors. Host and co-founder Reet Singh interviews world-class guides, outdoor industry experts, and entrepreneurs about outdoor places and activities. Human-powered experiences can lead to the highest level of self-realization of what our minds and bodies are capable of...