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Ep. 271: Hiking in the Italian Alps - Denis Bulichenko May 18, 2017

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Hiking: Denis Bulichenko on Hiking Italian Alps Backyard – Software Developer for Outdoor Apps Tests Work in Alps Playground, From Central Russia to Italy Move 2 Years Ago.

Denis Bulichenko grew up in central Russia and he and his family moved to Italy about 2 years ago. Denis is a software developer for outdoor apps which allows him to do a lot of hiking in the Italian alps to test out his work. In this episode, Curt talks with Denis to see what it's like to ave the Alps as your backyard playground.

https://www.instagram.com/igtraveladdict/

https://www.facebook.com/denis1bulichenko

Check out his app: Peak Visor too

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Ep. 270: A 5-Year Walk Around the World - Tom Turcich May 15, 2017

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Trekking: Tom Turcich Treks Around the World – 5-Year 7-Continent Journey from New Jersey Started April 2015, Inspired by Friend AnneMarie's Death, Immersed in Unknown Places with Dog Savannah Crossing Every Border.

On April 2nd, 2015 Tom Turcich left his home in New Jersey to embark on a five year trek across the seven continents. The dream of walking around the world formed at seventeen after his friend AnneMarie passed. Since her death Tom decided to make the most of each day. He is walking around the world to become immersed in unknown places and be forced into adventure day after day. In Texas he adopted a dog, Savannah, and have crossed every border together ever since.

theworldwalk.com

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Ep. 269: A 2-Month Paddling Trip Down the Green River - Heather Hansman May 11, 2017

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Rafting: Heather Hansman on 2-Month Green River Float – Wyoming to Utah Journey as Former Raft Guide and Ski Patrol, Sharing Epic Rafting Experience from Summer 2016.

Heather Hansman is a freelance journalist who has also been a raft guide and ski patrol member in her past. In the summer of 2016, she spent 2 months on a raft floating the Green River through Wyoming and Utah. She's on today's show to let us in on her experience.

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Ep. 268: Running 1250 miles from Rome to Home with Bipolar Disorder - Dan Keeley May 08, 2017

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Running: Dan Keeley Runs 1250 Miles Self-Supported Rome to London – Rome to Home Mission Raising Awareness for Bipolar Disorder and Depression, Post-Manic Episode Recovery, Psychiatric Wards, Suicidal Ideation to New Lease on Life.

Dan Keeley is on a mission to raise awareness for depression and bipolar disorder by running 1250 miles self-supported from Rome to London. It's called Rome to Home. In the summer of 2012 he experienced a full-blown manic episode – an episode which culminated with him believing he was ‘the chosen one’ and preaching from the central lane of a major motorway in Italy at rush hour. What followed was a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, time spent in psychiatric wards both in Italy and the UK, and the inevitable crippling depression which found him wanting to take my his own life. It has been 5 years now and Dan is doing awesome! He has a new lease on life and is using it to its fullest. Listen in to learn about Dan, his wild trip through this ordeal and what he is doing now to bring attention to this issue. There could not be a nicer guy to help us understand what people with depression are going through.

http://www.rometohome.com/

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

http://www.snow-camp.org.uk/

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Ep. 267: The 7 Summits & Mt. Vinson Massif - Part 2 - Tom Fabbri May 04, 2017

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Mountaineering: Tom Fabbri on Adventure Grand Slam Progress – 7 Summits Journey with Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Kosciuszko, Aconcagua Climbed in One Year, Denali Summit July 5 2013, Mt Vinson Experiences, Remaining Everest and North/South Pole Skis for Elite Completion.

Tom Fabbri is on the show today to tell us about his progress in his attempt to climb the 7 Summits as well as his experiences from Mt. Vinson. Tom is a world class adventurer who is on a journey to complete the Adventure Grand Slam, summiting the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. In one year, he climbed four of these peaks in his quest to fulfill this dream – Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt. Elbrus in Russia, Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia, and Aconcagua in Argentina. His most recent climb took him to Mt. McKinley in Alaska where he summited on July 5, 2013. With two climbs left, Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Mt. Everest and skiing the poles, Tom is well on his way to becoming part of an elite group of mountaineers as he successfully completes this challenge.

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Ep. 266: The 7 Summits & Mt. Vinson Massif - Part 1 - Tom Fabbri May 01, 2017

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Mountaineering: Tom Fabbri on 7 Summits and Adventure Grand Slam Progress – Climbed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Kosciuszko, Aconcagua in One Year, Summited Denali July 2013, Mt Vinson Antarctica Experiences, Remaining Everest and North/South Pole Skis for Elite Completio

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Ep. 265: Storm Chasing-Volcanoes-Tornadoes and Polar Bears - George Kourounis Apr 27, 2017

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Adventure Travel: George Kourounis on Polar Bears in Northern Manitoba, Tattooed Chin Women in Myanmar, Vanuatu and Africa's Most Dangerous Volcanoes, Epic Tornado Season (9 in One Day), Guatemala Lava Commercial Descent, Upcoming North Korea Backpack and Camp Plans Amid Political Tensions.

George Kourounis is back! Our favorite storm chasing, volcano descending global adventurer returns to fill us in on his most recent expeditions to northern Manitoba visiting Polar Bears, Myanmar photographing the tattooed women of Chin State, a volcano in Vanuatu and into the most dangerous volcano in Africa. He also shares some of his stories from an epic tornado season where he witnessed 9 tornadoes in a single day! George even shot a commercial for a restaurant where he descended into an active volcano in Guatemala to snatch a piece of lava for the shoot. He ends the show with his plans to backpack and camp in North Korea during these currently-heated political times. Not one to shy away from an adventure George always comes through!

http://www.stormchaser.ca/Stormchaser.html

http://www.cloud9tours.com/

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Ep. 264: The Ultra-Athlete Lifestyle - Anna-Marie Watson Apr 24, 2017

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Ultrarunning, Triathlon: Anna-Marie Watson Trains for Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc 171km – From British Army to New Zealand Bike Tour, World Half Ironman, Marathon Des Sables 2nd Female, Building Adventure Lifestyle with Reach For More Coaching.

Anna-Marie Watson grew up in an outdoor-loving, adventurous family. The adventures continued as she served nearly a decade in the British Army. Upon leaving the military, she knew she did not want a standard job and "normal" life. So, what did she do? She flew to New Zealand to bicycle the country. This started a series of adventures that led her to competing in the world half Ironman, running (and winning second female) the Marathon De Sables, and many other adventures. And she is not slowing down. She is currently training for The Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc – a 171 km race around Mont Blanc. She offers coaching services as well through her company, Reach For More Coaching. She shares much about what it takes to build an adventure-focused lifestyle.

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Ep. 263: Mind Over Matter - Climbing & Skiing with Cancer & MS - Dina Mishev Apr 20, 2017

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Adventure Sports: Dina Mishev Overcomes Multiple Sclerosis at 30 and Stage 3 Breast Cancer 9 Years Later – Jackson Hole Move for Adventure Life, Pressing On Through Debilitating Diagnosis, How Outdoor Pursuits Healed and Sustained Her Journey.

Dina Mishev moved to Jackson Hole, WY so she could live her life of adventure. While there, she was dealt two blows of bad news. At 30 years old, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and then 9 years later, she learned she had stage 3 breast cancer. However, as difficult and debilitating these two health issues were for her, she pressed on through and continued to keep adventure a big part of her life. Listen in as she describes going through this ordeal and how adventure helped her through it all.

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Books:

Best Easy Day Hikes Jackson Hole

Roadtrip Yellowstone: Family-Friendly Adventures Just Outside America's Favorite Park

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Ep. 262: The Reason for Adventure - Jon Lechasseur Apr 17, 2017

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Cycling, Hiking, Climbing: Jon Lechasseur on Biking to Work Benefits – Montreal Adventurer Builds Passion for Adventure Sports, Creates Of Mountains and Men Podcast, Inspiring Sofa-to-Active Lifestyle with Fun, Activity, and Adventure.

Jon Lechasseur joins me today to share the value to adventure sports, especially biking, hiking, and climbing. Jon, from Montreal, was surprised by all the benefits he found when he started biking to work. His enthusiasm continued to grow for adventure sports of all flavors and led him to create his own podcast, Of Mountains and Men. Are you thinking about getting off the sofa and starting a new life of fun, activity and adventure? This episode is for you.

http://www.ofmountainsandmen.com/

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