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Ep. 1121 - Adventure Racing All Over the World - Jari Kirkland Hiatt Revisited Sep 26, 2025

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In this thrilling episode, we sit down with Jari Kirkland Hiatt, a trailblazing athlete who's conquered the wilds of Patagonia through grueling adventure races and represented the US in international ski mountaineering competitions. Jari shares gripping stories from multi-day expeditions involving paddling, trekking, biking, and orienteering in unforgiving terrains. She also offers insights on the mental and physical grit required for mega-scale adventures. Whether you're an aspiring endurance athlete or just love tales of human resilience, this conversation will inspire you to lace up and head outdoors. Do you have what it takes?

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Ep. 1120 Backpacking Dangers with Ben and Carl Sep 24, 2025

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This is a crazy episode. Carl Mandrioli and Ben McAuliffe from the Backpacking and Blisters Podcast join Curt for lots of laughs as we banter about what the real dangers are when backpacking. Ben and Carl bring a lot of backpacking experience to the table with tons of fun stories and some great, entertaining ideas. We discuss everything from Big Foot to hypothermia, moose smooching to backpacking space aliens.

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Ep. 1119: Protecting Your Access to Adventure - Caleb Burns Sep 22, 2025

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Have you ever paused to consider what a wonderful treasure our public lands are? Encountering the hugeness and majesty of our mountains, forests, and canyons through adventure is life altering. in this episode, Curt and Caleb Burns discuss our amazing public lands treasure and how access to these lands impacts people, communities and our understanding of our stewardship of nature. Adventure matters! Places for adventure do too!

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Ep. 1118: Trekking in Peru Revisited - Daisy and Robert Kunstaetter Sep 19, 2025

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If you like deep travel in amazing places, then this episode is for you. Daisy and Robert Kunstaetter take us on amazing accounts of trekking all over Peru. We talk about mountains, food, local cultures, jungles, grass swinging bridges, generosity, and earthquakes. What makes it all the better is that Daisy and Robert have recorded all the routes and know how in guide books so you can enjoy treks in Peru and Ecuador as well. This was one of my favorite episodes from about eight years ago. It is well worth the revisit!

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Ep. 1117: Mississippi Source to Sea with Trapper Haskins Sep 17, 2025

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Join us as Trapper Haskins shares his incredible journey of rowing the length of the Mississippi River with his wife Mandy, exploring themes of adventure, personal growth, and redemption. He recounts the challenges faced during the trip, the significance of the river in his life, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation also touches on his experiences with music and vintage baseball, highlighting the importance of community and connection in pursuing one's passions.

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Ep. 1116: New Zealand Adventures with Matt Wolff Sep 15, 2025

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Matt Wolff joins us today to share what adventure is like in New Zealand! Here is a hint. New Zealand is its own, unique place! Tramping. Kayaking. Skiing. Crazy weather. Amazing Scenery. Hidden spots. Unknown trails. What a place! Matt helps us all to find our inner Kiwi!

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Ep. 1115: Swimming for Perspective - Alexandra Heminsley Revisited. Sep 12, 2025

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alexandra Heminsley, bestselling British author, journalist, runner and sea swimmer. In this episode, Alexandra shares her journey from publishing professional to acclaimed writer, delving into her memoirs Running Like a Girl & Leap In. We explore her insights on women’s experiences, and breaking stereotypes through her work in running and sea swimming. Alexandra shares how swimming in the cold sea, year around, impacted her self-concept and confidence.

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Ep.1114 Sailing, Science, and Purpose Driven Adventure - Teresa Carey Sep 10, 2025

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In this conversation, Teresa Carey, a National Geographic Explorer and licensed captain, shares her journey through sailing, parenting, and science media. She discusses the importance of purpose-driven adventures, science, and the threats facing marine environments. Teresa emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to environmental challenges and the significance of being informed about these issues. The conversation highlights the enriching nature of adventure and the responsibility of individuals to engage with the world meaningfully.

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Ep. 1113 Sea Kayaking the Maine Island Trail - Austin Addis Sep 08, 2025

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Listen in as Curt interviews Austin Addis about the Maine Island Trail, a unique water trail that spans 375 miles along the coast of Maine, featuring over 200 islands. Austin shares his experiences kayaking the trail, discussing the geography, safety considerations, and the dynamic nature of water trails compared to traditional hiking. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, understanding tides, and the beauty of Maine's coastal environment, including its rich cultural history. The conversation also touches on personal reflections from Austin's solo trip, the significance of adventure, and the resources available for those interested in exploring the Maine Island Trail.

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Ep. 1112 Solo Sailing Around the World - Pip Hare Revisited Sep 05, 2025

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Pip Hare is a solo sailor and eighth woman in history to ever complete the Vendee Globe - a solo sailing race around the world known as the Everest of the Seas. Her adventures range from changing the rudder on her IMOCA 60 in the Southern Ocean during the Vendée Globe race to capsizing in the Bay of Biscay on passage to the Canaries

Pip is also a keen runner and in 2014 at the age of 41 Pip competed in her first ever ultra marathon running race - the Lakeland 50. With the bug for running, Pip went on - at the age of 44 in 2017, alongside her friend Charles Hill, become the only pair in history to ever compete in and finish the Three Peaks Yacht race as a team of two people.

Pip will be 50 when she next takes part in the Vendée Race.

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