Ep. 915: Family World Travel & Ultra Running - Revisited - Julie & Matt Urbanksi

Benjamin Jordan is back on the Adventure Sports Podcast with another incredible journey to share. He recently retraced the iconic path that Monarch Butterflies take every year from a remote mountainous region of Northern Mexico all the way to Canada. It’s a phenomenon that science doesn’t quite understand and one that Benjamin was inspired to try himself. A documentary about the nearly 3,000 km experience, "Fly Monarca", drops Thursday, May 6th at Midnight EST at flymonarca.com. Listen to Benjamin’s previous episode on Adventure Sports Podcast here: Ep. 524: Vol-Bivouac Paragliding 1,200-Km of the Canadian Rockies - Benjamin Jordanhttps://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2019/05/ep-524-vol-bivouac-paragliding-1200-km.htmlExpedition Website:  monarcaexpedition.comFilm Website: flymonarca.comFB/IG: @benjaminjordanadventureTwitter: @ben_j_adventureLyndsay Nicole (FB/IG): @pilotlyndsaynicole  (expedition photography/support credit)Lyndsay Nicole (Twitter): @lyndsaypilot  (expedition photography/support credit)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Touko 20211h 20min

Zoë is an outdoor athlete, advocate, storyteller, and editor for Trail Runner Magazine. She’s joining us today from the mountains of Colorado to discuss some of the best ways to make a difference for planet Earth as an outdoor and adventure athlete.  Read our newest blog post featuring Zoë Rom here. This podcast episode comes from my other show, Without Compromise, that’s through Athletic Brewing Company. We recently brewed a very special Earth Day peanut butter beer in collaboration with JUSTIN’S® where the proceeds of the sales will benefit the Rocky Mountain National Park Conservancy with a matching donation from JUSTIN’S®.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Huhti 202138min

You wouldn’t guess that the 21-year-old who had never seen the ocean would one day become a three-time travel photographer of the year and have a world-famous travel blog, but Gary Arndt did just that. He’s joining us today to teach us some of his lessons from years of traveling as well as how he pivoted from full-time traveling during the pandemic to pursue a new passion. Check out his newest project, the Everything Everywhere Daily History Podcast here. Everything-everywhere.comInstagram: @everythingeverywhereIs the price of gear holding you back from going on your next adventure or have the extra gear you don’t need? Rerouted.co is offering a sustainable option to purchase and sell high-quality used gear to save it from the landfill, and save your wallet. Check it out at www.rerouted.coSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Huhti 202150min

Sam Manicom is well known for his travels throughout the world by motorcycle. He's logged over 200,000 miles through 55 countries! Sam has written 4 great books on the subject that you're sure to enjoy. Listen in to today's show as Sam recounts a few good stories from his travels and shares some advice for those thinking of venturing out on their own!www.sam-manicom.comInto AfricaUnder Asian SkiesDistant SunsTortillas to Totemswww.thebookdepository.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Huhti 202155min

Jerome Rand from Sailing Into Oblivion and episode 644 is joining us today to update us on part two of his latest adventure of sailing around the world via the Northwest Passage. Things don’t necessarily go to plan, but it’s a heck of a story! This was a very rare in-person interview so the conversation is, well, more conversational than usual! Buy his book and new audiobook: Sailing Into Oblivion: The Solo Non-stop Voyage of the Mighty SparrowYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzlhcmiF7vav6CNly7rUpw?view_as=subscriberTiktok: @SailingIntoOblivionIf you’d like to support me and the show, treat yourself to a pair or two or three goodr sunglasses and head over to goodr.com and use code ASP15 to get 15% OFF your entire order. Your face will thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Huhti 20211h 10min

After surviving an armed robbery attack at the age of 26, Dave was told he’d never walk again. Being stubborn, he proved everyone wrong by getting back on his feet in a surprisingly short amount of time. Unfortunately, a few years later he was hit at a stop light by a drunk driver and forced to start back at square one and learn to walk yet again. Three back surgeries later and years of managing chronic pain with prescriptions left Dave in a state of life that he no longer wanted to live in. Something had to change. He walked into the pain clinic that had been treating him and told the doctors he would radically change his life and become healthier. He found peace while walking the streets of Philadelphia for exercise and quickly saw the positive impact it was having on him. After hearing about a neighborhood 5k and learning that you can walk the entire way, he set his sights on simply finishing. It absolutely changed his life. The 5k grew to 10k, and then to a half marathon, and ultimately led him to run the New York City Marathon, which was admittedly one of the best days of his life. Being a beer lover, Dave wanted to find a healthier alternative to the beers he enjoyed after a long run. A quick internet search led him to a brand new company, Athletic Brewing. He was hooked right away and has been a consistent supporter for the last few years and subsequently joined our ambassador team. Despite finding running as his therapy of choice and Athletic Brewing as his beer of choice, Dave has still faced a number of challenges that take the same level of tenacity to overcome as the early days. We hope Dave’s story inspires you to live without compromise and full of adventure!Find out more about Dave’s favorite Athletic Brewing beer, Cerveza Atletica, and the others at AthleticBrewing.com/beer. Find affordable online classes like Yoga, Tai Chi, Essential Oils, Music, and many more. Check them out at TheRestorationDepot.com, AND try your first class for only $5 by selecting “First Class Special” at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Huhti 202136min

Jerome Rand from Sailing Into Oblivion and episode 644 is joining us today to update us on his latest adventure of sailing around the world via the Northwest Passage. Things don’t necessarily go to plan, but it’s a heck of a story! This was a very rare in-person interview so the conversation is, well, more conversational than usual! Part 2 will be aired next Monday. Buy his book: Sailing Into Oblivion: The Solo Non-stop Voyage of the Mighty Sparrow Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzlhcmiF7vav6CNly7rUpw?view_as=subscriberTiktok: @SailingIntoOblivionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Huhti 20211h 7min

JR Harris was introduced to the Boy Scouts while living in New York City. His parents had the foresight to interest their son in things that would spark his curiosity and learning, rather than get caught up in the struggles of everyday life in the projects. This influence has led JR to the most unlikely of wildernesses, completely alone, for the last 50 plus years!When he’s not trekking through Nepal or the Andes, JR owns and operates the oldest Black-owned research and consulting firm in the United States, JRH Marketing Services. He is also the author of Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker, which details a handful of his many adventures in the outdoors. Despite his constant roaming through the most remote locations on Earth, JR still proudly calls New York City his home.Join us today as we talk with a truly remarkable person who has not only built a life around the outdoors and New York City but a life we can all strive to have.https://www.jrinthewilderness.com/Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness TrekkerInstagram @jrinthewildernessFacebook @jrobert.harris.7Affordable online classes like Yoga, Tai Chi, Essential Oils, Music, and many more. Check them out at TheRestorationDepot.com, AND try your first class for only $5 by selecting “First Class Special” at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Huhti 202152min