Ep. 479: Using Nature to Navigate - Tristan Gooley

The Sierra Peaks Section is a list of 247 significant peaks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. We caught up with Nathan Longhurst and Travis Soares right as they were getting ready to enter Yosemite Valley for the some of the most epic terrain of the entire effort. Since this interview, they both independently finished the challenge and became the fastest people to do so with over 1,800 miles, 700,000 feet.Retrace their efforts unfold in real-time on their website, sps2022.com.They supported the Bishop Paiute Food Sovereignty Program through this adventure.Travis’ Stats - @travis.soares1890.25 miles729,569 vertical feetNathan’s Stats - @nathan3581928.25 miles784,910 vertical feet *GIVEAWAY ALERT*Gnarly Nutrition is giving away an amazing gift box to two lucky winners! Details on how to sign up can be found here: https://gognarly.com/pages/the-adventure-podcast-giveaway  Sponsors:Better Help’s mission is to make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere. If you’re looking to talk with a licensed professional online therapist, go to BetterHelp.com and let them know you heard about them on Adventure Sports Podcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Aug 20221h 1min

Originally aired on January 27, 2020When Marty's 60th birthday came rolling around, he knew he needed to do something adventurous that took him out of his normal routine and into an entirely different frame of mind. From that longing came the idea to race in the Tour Divide, a 2,750-mile, mostly off-road, mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide.Now, at the age of 65, Marty is gearing up this June for another TD attempt. His 6th time on the trail.Our most adventurous years don't have to be the earliest. In fact, they can be the most recent. I hope Marty's story helps you see your own adventure in 2022.Website: Bucketride.bike Sponsor and Giveaway info:Gnarly Nutrition is giving away an amazing gift box to two lucky winners! Details on how to sign up can be found here: https://gognarly.com/pages/the-adventure-podcast-giveaway Get 15% off your first order of Gnarly Nutrition by using the code gnarlyadventure15 at gognarly.com. Better HelpBetter Help’s mission is to make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere. If you’re looking to talk with a licensed professional online therapist, go to BetterHelp.com and let them know you heard about them on Adventure Sports Podcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Aug 202257min

At a young age Alvin’s mother took him and his two siblings to the United States. Not because she necessarily wanted to, but because they faced threats and violence in their home country. As Alvin grew older he began to notice and become more aware of his situation as an undocumented immigrant and battled to fit into his new surroundings in Utah through camping and adventure sports. This is his story…Follow Alvin here:Instagram @whooptygoldbergSponsors and giveaway!Gnarly Nutrition is giving away an amazing gift box to two lucky winners! Details on how to sign up can be found here: https://gognarly.com/pages/the-adventure-podcast-giveaway Also, get 15% off your first order of Gnarly Nutrition by using the code gnarlyadventure15 at gognarly.com.Better HelpBetter Help’s mission is to make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere. If you’re looking to talk with a licensed professional online therapist, go to BetterHelp.com and let them know you heard about them on Adventure Sports Podcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Aug 20221h 17min

Originally aired - August 30, 2019Jordon has a fascinating childhood jumping between the US, Ecuador, and Canada, which instilled a thirst for faraway destinations and adventure. Join us today to hear the story of a seemingly normal guy having the adventures of a lifetime between work and family. Instagram: @jwolframSponsors:Gnarly Nutrition: Get 15% off your first order of Gnarly Nutrition by using the code gnarlyadventure15 at gognarly.com.Better Help: Better Help’s mission is to make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere. If you’re looking to talk with a licensed professional online therapist, go to BetterHelp.com and let them know you heard about them on Adventure Sports Podcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Aug 202254min

Lisa Thompson is the second American woman to summit K2, the second highest and considered the deadliest mountain in the world.Lisa has also summitted the highest mountain on all seven continents and is currently coordinating an all-women’s expedition in Nepal in 2022, which will be led by Sherpani in support of Nepalese women.She is a breast cancer survivor and in 2018 founded Alpine Athletics where she coaches aspiring climbers to reach their mountain goals.Her forthcoming book, Finding Elevation, chronicles her path from novice climber to the summit of K2.Lisaclimbs.comAlpineathletics.net@Lisaclimbs on IG and FBGet 15% off your first order of Gnarly Nutrition by using the code gnarlyadventure15 at gognarly.com.Better Help’s mission is to make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere. If you’re looking to talk with a licensed professional online therapist, go to BetterHelp.com and let them know you heard about them on Adventure Sports Podcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Aug 20221h 1min

Originally aired October 12, 2017Krista Halling, Glen Chilton, and their mascot, Alfred the Kingfisher, paddle 250 miles from the source of the River Thames in rural England. They traveled through 44 locks, the city of London, and around the north coast of Kent to inspire school children and others to have outdoor adventures, big or small.Twitter: @thamestripFacebook: fallingdownthethamesGlen's Site: www.glenchilton.com/falling-down-the-thames-for-young-adventurers Better Help’s mission is to make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere. If you’re looking to talk with a licensed professional online therapist, go to BetterHelp.com and let them know you heard about them on Adventure Sports Podcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Jul 202253min

Renata is a legendary Czech-born adventurer and mountaineer. She was the first Swedish and Czech woman to climb Mount Everest and was listed in Outside Magazine as one of the world’s “25 adventure goddesses." In 2005, after the death of her partner, Göran Kropp (also a well-known adventurer), she embarked on what she calls the "Around America Adventure". She would circumnavigate the lower 48 US states by bike and kayak. When biking, she would pull her kayak behind her with a set of two wheels and while kayaking, she would ship her bike ahead of her at the next portion of the trip.  She started in Seattle and paddled to San Diego, bicycled San Diego to Brownsville, Texas, continued kayaking around Florida to Eastport, Maine, and then bicycled back to Seattle across the northern portion of the US. Through this experience she became the first person to circumnavigate the US this way. This is a wild, unique, and beautiful story of what a true adventure really means. Learn more about Renata: Renata.nuInstagram: @renatachlumskaOur Sponsor:Gnarly NutritionGet 15% off your first order of Gnarly Nutrition by using the code gnarlyadventure15 at gognarly.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Jul 20221h 8min

Originally aired April 13, 2020Being a restaurant owner during this Coronavirus outbreak is not a walk in the park. However, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges is nothing new to Melissa. Today she tells us her story of overcoming a terrible accident that nearly completely jeopardized her love of climbing. She still deals with trauma, but she has learned to use it as fuel to continue moving forward. I hope it inspires you, no matter what you’re going through. birdandjim.comInstagram: @melissaistrong @birdandjimFacebook: @melissaistrong @birdandjimrockandice.com/features/life-and-limbdenver.cbslocal.com/2017/10/30/electrocuted-thumbs-sewn-onto-armsOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Jul 20221h 7min