Ep. 589: Life Lessons from an Outward Bound Instructor - Mark Michaux Brown

Hear some of our plans for changes to the show moving forward. Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Des 20203min

Today we’re catching up with the team Latitude 35 who are competing in the 2020 Talisker Whiskey Challenge, a 3,000+ mile row across the Atlantic Ocean starting December 12. Dixon, Jono, Todd, and Jimmy will be rowing their 28-foot ocean rowing vessel where they will live, eat, sleep, “shower”, row in 2-hour shifts around the clock until they reach the finish line in Antigua. There are up to 30 teams from around the world joining the challenge. With that many miles, social distancing won’t be a problem. Hear how the team is preparing for such a crazy adventure and how they plan to pull off a victory, without compromise. To follow the race, download the YB tracking app. To follow their instagram: @lat35atlanticchallenge2020The Team: @dixonofficial @tjhooper1@jonomawson@jimmyalexandercarrollOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Des 202044min

Originally aired October 19, 2018Joe Kurmaskie, better known as The Metal Cowboy, is an award-winning author of eight non-fiction memoirs of his many travels and adventures. His books, as well as performances, are packed with humor, history, and philosophy of what it truly means to be a human on this crazy Earth. The one thing in Joe's stories that never changes is the fact that he sees, hears, and feels the details of his human experience through the seat of his trusty metal steed, the bicycle. Take it from us, reading his books is one heck of an unforgettable ride. http://www.metalcowboy.com/His books: https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Kurmaskie/e/B001K8XLH0Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Des 202047min

From enduring injuries, to hunger, to all sorts of mental toughness, Branden gives us a very fresh deep dive of his recent climb of Montana’s 50 highest peaks. The journey was mostly above tree line which added some interesting challenges to the 18-day journey. Branden was also traveling pretty light so his challenges and achievement are that much greater. There's so much to unpack so let's get moving!Instagram: @the_wild_ned/Branden in the news: helenair.com/lifestyles/recreation/branden-s-joy-climbing-montanas-50-highest-peaks-in-18-daysOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Nov 20201h 2min

For some of us, we let fate and passion find us by chance. For others, we go out and find them ourselves. Hilary is among the latter. After being in love with hockey since the age of three, Hilary was looking for another sport she could be passionate about. The idea to try every known sport, over 8,000, was her solution to discover her next obsession. About 50 sports into the challenge she ran her first trail race and she was hooked! Today we’ll hear Hilary’s story about how a crazy idea led her to discovering her new life passion.Find out more about Hilary: Instagram: @hilsport55https://ruggedconditioning.com/trailrunningwomen-podcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Nov 202048min

Originally Aired November 2, 2017Jens Jakob Anderson is on the show today to talk about the rugged Ersfjordtraversen trek and climb along the north side of Norway's Ersfjord. Jens also runs RunRepeat which is an awesome website that helps you find the perfect running shoes for you with no bias to any brand.www.runrepeat.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runrepeatcom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunRepeatcomOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Nov 20201h 14min

After 8 years of planning this adventure, Amy & Brian Micheletti are here today about what it was like to thru-hike the PCT during the entirety of the pandemic. In a lot of ways it was better, in others it was more challenging. It was, however, 100% an adventure...They also traded off blogging all 141 days of hiking. You can check it out at amynbrihike.wordpress.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Nov 202054min

Originally aired August 20, 2018These twins are the real deal. Their list of achievements are impressive, especially when you consider they're only 27 years old! This was an interview to remember and we hope you enjoy!Take a look at what they've done together:World recordsFirst female twins to scale Mt Everest (Climbed at 21 years of age)First siblings & twins to climb 'Seven Summits' (highest peaks in all continents)First siblings & twins to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole ChallengeYoungest persons ever to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (until 12 April 2017, now held by Marin Minamiya of Japan)First twins to reach South Pole on Skis (last degree)First twins to reach North Pole on Skis, (last degree)First female twins to scale Mt Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak on 2 December 2016National and regional recordsFirst South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole ChallengeYoungest and Fastest South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (two years and a month)Youngest South Asians to scale the 'Seven Summits'First Indian women to climb all 'Seven Summits' in first attempt (overall second Indian women and third Indians)Youngest and fastest South Asians to reach North & South Pole on Skis (completed in less than four months)Honors and awardsAwarded first New Zealand-India Sports Scholarship to study Graduation in Sport & Exercise at SIT, Invercargill, NZAttended US Dept of State's 'Global Sports Mentoring Program' for emerging women leaders in sports in Sep-Oct 2015Conferred India's highest adventure honour 'Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award' 2015 by the President of India on 29 August 2016On 23 October 2016, awarded 2016 Leif Erikson Young Explorer Award in Husavik, by the President of IcelandHow to follow them:Instagram: @twinclimbersOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Nov 202046min