Ep. 729: How to Walk From a City to a National Park - Julia Oleksiak

Happy Thanksgiving!  Chris and Heather are a huge encouragement for those who are starting out on the older side as well as taking small steps to living an adventurous life. Don't let them fool you, their passion for adventure and what they've been able to accomplish is impressive by any standard and their warm and friendly demeanor instantly makes you feel at home. I hope you enjoy our conversation and don't forget it's never too late to start an adventure and the first small steps are the most important.  Keep riding Chris and Heather!  Find out more about Chris and Heather here: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/quesnelbikers https://quesnelbikers.com/    Sponsor messages: Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com Renowned nature photographer, John Fielder, has an amazing new book coming out with never before seen photos. To check it out, go to johnfielder.com. Gear up for the 2018-2019 ski season by shopping Powder7 Ski Shop's massive selection of new and used gear at powder7.com.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Nov 20181h 8min

Jay Atkinson is a novelist, short story writer, essayist, critic, investigative journalist, and adventure athlete whose work has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, Boston Globe and many other publications. Atkinson has competed in rugby for three decades and seems to fit adventure into every open slot in his life. I hope you enjoy our meandering conversation about life, friendships and the joys of adventure. http://jayatkinson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/writerjayatkinson/ Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com Renowned nature photographer, John Fielder, has an amazing new book coming out with never before seen photos. To check it out, go to johnfielder.com.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Nov 20181h 19min

After college, Joe Jimenez thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail.  When he returned home he found himself not really looking forward to the daily responsibilities of “normal life.”  This led Joe and his wife to some radical changes in their lives.  First, they decided to move into an RV.  Second, they budgeted to save as much money as possible.  Third, they have built a life that allows them the freedom to do the jobs they want as well as have the money they need to stay healthy, keep active, and ultimately chase adventure.  Now Joe is extremely passionate about sharing his ideas and life/travel-hacking principles.  I hope you learn something from today’s episode! Business: anepicelopement.com IG: josephmcjostepher Twitter: joerjimenez Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com Renowned nature photographer, John Fielder, has an amazing new book coming out with never before seen photos. To check it out, go to johnfielder.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Nov 201849min

Scoutmaster Ray Theberge has been working with scouts for over 17 years and he's with us today to talk about how adventure sports benefit youth as well as the rest of us. Ray has successfully summited all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in the white mountains of New Hampshire. https://www.facebook.com/crew42quincy https://www.facebook.com/boyscouttroop42Quincy http://www.BoyScoutTroop42.org   Sponsor Messages: Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com Renowned nature photographer, John Fielder, has an amazing new book coming out with never before seen photos. To check it out, go to johnfielder.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Nov 201859min

Free Soloing is definitely stupid in a lot of ways. We don't condone the sport. However, Austin Howell struck me as particularly calculated and contemplative in his approach to soloing. Listen in on what goes on in the mind of a free soloist and Austin's thoughts on why the danger is not his forte nor his focus.   DreamingOfGnar.com https://www.instagram.com/freesoloist/ https://vimeo.com/freesoloist Www.TheFreeSoloist.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Nov 20181h 22min

When most people go to Disney World they're not really inspired to go and start a trekking company halfway around the actual world. As you'll learn from this episode, Mark is not most people. In fact, that trip to Disney coupled with a Lyft ride was enough for him and his wife, Holly, to totally transform their lives to pursue a dream that seemed impossible, especially to the folks around them in rural Tennessee. I hope you're as inspired as I am after hearing about this amazing adventure that should prove to us that anything is possible from anywhere, you just have to start moving.  www.hobnailtrekkingco.com www.facebook.com/hobnailtrekkingcompany www.twitter.com/HobnailTrekCo www.doofusdad.com Instagram: @hobnailtrekkingco Upcoming book: https://www.amazon.com/Doofus-Does-Everest-Base-slightly-less-than-epic-ebook/dp/B07K5JY5JN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541356618&sr=8-1&keywords=doofus+dad It goes live Nov. 13 but is available for pre-order now. It’s also on the Barnes & Noble and Kobo platforms. Sponsor Messages: Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com Renowned nature photographer, John Fielder, has an amazing new book coming out with never before seen photos. To check it out, go to johnfielder.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Nov 201852min

After battling a drug and alcohol addiction in college, Robert Shearon wanted a way to celebrate sobriety while giving back to the organization that helped him triumph. So he decided to ride a 50cc Honda Ruckus scooter 4600 miles from Vail, Colorado to Anchorage, Alaska. Listen in to hear Robert's story of overcoming his struggle and taking the trip of a lifetime one slow mile at a time. http://www.colorado.edu/recoverycenter/ http://collegiaterecovery.org/ email Robert: Rkshearon@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.k.shearon Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Nov 20181h 23min

Today's guest, Vernan Kee, talks about his life growing up on the enormous Navajo Nation in the Four Corners area, his adventures away from home in the military and in college, as well as his recent return home to help bring a passion for outdoor and adventure to his people.  Currently, Vernan is a freelance graphic designer who is exploring his Indigenous homeland in order to share its beauty with the world. I hope you enjoy this conversation about life, adventure, and the healing power of Mother Nature. https://www.instagram.com/vernankee/?hl=en https://vernankee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rezroads_sw/?hl=en   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Nov 201842min