Ep. 512: Creating Your Own Thru-Hiking Route - Erik Schlimmer

The Wild West Bikepacking Route is a new 2,700 mile route from Canada to Mexico that stitches together existing unpaved paths and forest roads to create an incredible cross-section experience of the American West. The route takes riders to incredibly beautiful and iconic places ranging from the red rock deserts of the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon to the high-altitude alpine of the Sawtooth Mountains. Keagan French recently did the entirety of the route in while on a break from work. Today we’ll hear his feedback and stories from his 2-month mountain bike adventure!https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes/Keagan French: https://www.instagram.com/thefrenchpastry/Support the cause for We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleCampfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Jan 1h 6min

What on earth are red pill adventures? Carl and Derek will fill us in on today's episode while Curt is still out climbing Kilimanjaro. As always, lots of laughs and fun with the Backpacking and Blisters guys. Are you willing to face the truth? Or would you rather live on in the delusions of THE MATRIX?Discord Server for ASP: https://discord.gg/mdUC3AcYTo support the live-saving work of We See Hope (Africa): https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleCampfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Jan 39min

Bill Fultz is a photographer and arch hunter from Kentucky. He shares his fascinating discoveries of the state's natural wonders, including its impressive number of waterfalls and natural arches. Bill reveals that Kentucky boasts over 3,261 documented natural arches and 1,605 waterfalls, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts. He discusses the adventures involved in exploring these formations, the unique geological processes that create them, and practical advise for traveling across the Kentucky landscape.Explore Bill's photography work: https://www.fultzfotos.com and https://www.facebook.com/FultzFotosExplore the Kentucky arch database: https://www.kylandforms.com/Support the cause for We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleCampfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Jan 1h 1min

Greg Robidoux joins us today to share some truly wild stories about mountain bike racing in Pakistan in the early 2000s in the Tour of the Himalayas. From food poisoning to terrorist hideouts, this episode is short, but packed full of adventure and will have you dreaming up what you can do if you’re willing to go for it!You can find out more about Greg at serottacyclinginstitute.com, which he owns. It’s the longest-running bike fit education and Certification outlet in the world. Support the cause for We See Hope at: https://www.weseehopeusa.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Jan 35min

I am not even here but you get a fun ASP episode anyway. Carl and Derek from Backpacking and Blisters are here to guest host and provide you with some fresh fun discussing their WORST backpacking trip ever. Enjoy!!Discord Server for ASP: https://discord.gg/mdUC3AcYTo support the live-saving work of We See Hope (Africa): https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleCampfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Jan 43min

"We kept saying, at least we got all of our bad luck out of the way early."Join us today as endurance motorcyclist and world traveler Wendy Crockett shares amazing accounts of how to persevere even when things just keep going wrong, over and over again. Wendy is an amazing endurance rider holding a Guinness world record and several podium titles, but more than that, Wendy is inspirational and fun! Book: https://pushingmiles.com/To support the live-saving work of We See Hope (Africa): https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleCampfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Jan 1h

Before kids, Heidi was traveling around the world, loved the outdoors and epic adventures. Once she became a mom she felt like she had to let go of a lot of that. Determined by knowing how great the world of adventure is, Heidi has dedicated her time and energy to continue her life of travel and adventure with her family. Today she and her husband live in Wisconsin with their three children and a dog. They travel frequently, spend a significant amount of time outdoors, while both working full-time and remodeling their third-generation farm house. She is the founder and host of Ordinary Sherpa podcast designed to inspire families to connect through simple and authentic adventure experiences.   Find out more about Heidi below:Website: ordinarysherpa.comInstagram: @ordinarysherpaPrivate FB Group: facebook.com/groups/ordinarysherpaEmail List: ordinarysherpa.com/subscribeSupport Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going toPatreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Jan 52min

In this episode, Curt speaks with Seth Quigg, an experienced outdoor educator and adventure travel guide. They discuss Seth's journey through the outdoor industry, the importance of cultural exchange and sustainable tourism, and the transformative power of adventure travel. Seth shares his experiences in the Himalayas, the Silk Road, and his work with the Karuna Project, which focuses on leveraging travel for positive social change. The conversation emphasizes the need for connection, personal growth, and the impact of adventure on individuals and communities.To learn more about Karuna Project: www.karuna-project.comTo support the live-saving work of We See Hope (Africa): https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleCampfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Jan 58min