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Leadership Instructor, NOLS Graduate and Marine Corps Test Pilot: Ryan Curry Dec 11, 2019

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Ryan Curry is a Marine Corps test pilot, who is often tasked with teaching leadership to both government organizations and private companies. His love for country, playing rugby and the outdoors shines through on this episode as we talk about why he chose to join the military, how he became a test pilot and why he got involved on a recent NOLS trip to the Wind River range in Wyoming. Ryan has a ton of wisdom on leadership and shares why being in the outdoors is critical for everyone listening.

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12 National Parks Before Our Son Turned 12 Months Old | Part Two Dec 03, 2019

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I am joined again by my beautiful bride, Elly, for a special episode to discuss a recent mission of ours to visit and hike 12 U.S. National Parks with our son, before his 1st birthday. In just one year, my son has been to alpine lakes at 10,000 ft, seen wolves in Yellowstone, walked through giant Sequoia groves, been caught in a blizzard on Mount Rainier, biked next to alligators in the Everglades, been 2,000 ft below the rim of the Grand Canyon, snowshoed in Glacier and experienced everything in-between!

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Leaving Everything Behind to Become a Full-Time Fishing Guide, with Jeff Bankowski Nov 27, 2019

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Have you ever wondered what would happened if you left everything behind to pursue your passion? With just $1,000 in his pocket and no real plan, Jeff did just that. He left his hometown and drove over a thousand miles south to be able to fish on the water year-round. Ultimately, that led him to obtain his Captain's license and now Jeff runs one of the best fishing outfits in Southwest Florida. Following your dreams is never easy, but Jeff proves that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.

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Our Wandering Family: Experiencing America's National Parks Through Full-Time Travel, with Abby Trabue Nov 20, 2019

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For the last few years, Abby and her family have been living full-time in a self-converted school bus and visiting some of the most scenic destinations in North America. Abby runs a blog called 'Our Wandering Family,' where she and her husband document their life on the road with their three boys and she is also the co-host of the RV Miles, America's National Parks and See America Podcasts. Listen in as we discuss their life on the road, lessons learned and advice for others looking to do the same.

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An Inside Look at the Life of a Special Operations Police Officer and Skydiving Instructor Nov 12, 2019

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As the first ever police officer to be featured on the show, George has pursued an adventurous career in the elite Special Operations Division. As if that's not enough thrill for the average person, he spends most of his free time practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or improving his skydiving skills at the local drop zone. If you want to have your cake and eat it too by balancing your extreme hobbies and career, while putting your family first, then this episode is for you!

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Hiking Mount Whitney: The Tallest Mountain in the Lower 48 Nov 06, 2019

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Have you ever had a really long day? How about over 20 hours of hiking 22 miles with 6,000' of elevation gain and loss? In this episode, I sit down with my brother and two friends to discuss some lessons we learned from summiting the highest mountain in the lower 48. We talk about the gear we used, water management, hiking in a single day vs. camping ½ way up and several pro tips that can only be learned from being on the trail and making to the top. This is a really fun episode that you don't want to miss!

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Yellowstone National Park Ranger and Full-Time RVer: Kevin Herber Oct 29, 2019

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"FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PEOPLE" - These worlds are eternally etched in the Roosevelt Arch, which sits at Yellowstone's northern entrance. This is the mantra of our nation's National Parks and exactly why Park Rangers like Kevin Herber signed up to protect them. Join us for an in-depth talk on all things National Parks, Yellowstone and why he chooses to live full-time in a RV with his wife.

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12 National Parks Before Our Son Turned 12 Months Old | Part One Oct 23, 2019

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Thru-Hiking 2,653 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, with Lizzy Natiello Oct 16, 2019

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Imagine if you put your life on hold for several months, just to hike from point A to point B. Lizzy Natiello did just that when she began her thru-hike of the Pacific Crest trail in March of 2019. Stretching from Southern California to Northern Washington, the PCT is a grueling 2,653 mile trek through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Lizzy's grit and determination to hike the PCT embodies the spirit of the Adventure Bound Podcast and her story is an inspiration for all.

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