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Ep. 969: Inspiring Women to Be More Adventurous - Revisited - Audra Stanley Sep 21, 2023

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Climbing, Running: Audra Stanley on BAWS Festival – Empowering Women in Trad Climbing, Trail Running, and Outdoor Adventure Communities. Originally published March 15, 2018

On today's show we're talking trad climbing, trail running and inspiring more women to get into adventure sports. Audra Stanley started the BAWS festival (Bad Ass Women in Sports) celebrating the empowerment of women in the outdoors and in adventure.

No matter who you are, your community needs more time outdoors. Audra will share her insight into getting communities outside together.

www.bawsfestival.com

www.instagram.com/bawsfestival

www.instagram.com/highpointexpeditions

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Visit Yosemite

Yosemite is by far my favorite place in the world! I would love for every Adventure Sports Podcast listener to go there and see why I’m always talking about it. You can get started on your own adventure at TravelYosemite.com.

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Ep. 968: Biking the Camino de Santiago - Maksim Tsvetovat Sep 18, 2023

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Triathlon, Gravel Biking: Max Transforms from Couch to Competitive Triathlete – Epic Camino de Santiago Gravel Bike Turns Spiritual Journey for Life Balance at 40. A few years ago Max was facing his 40th birthday, spending most of his time on the couch. His last athletic achievement was a 1-mile run in 6th grade and hadn’t ventured outdoors in decades.

Through a rather unremarkable, but consistent chain of events, he has found an athlete inside, and has become a competitive triathlete and adventurer.

Most recent adventure was originally planned as an epic gravel bike ride, a minimalist multi-day traverse of Spain along the route of Camino de Santiago, the historic pilgrimage that leads to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.

However, the spiritual nature of the Camino overtook the physical aspects, and changed the course of the whole ride, and perhaps Max's outlook on life, work, adventures and finding balance.

Instagram: @runningriffs

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Ep. 967: The Happy Traveler - Revisited - Jaime Kurtz Sep 14, 2023

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Running, Triathlon: Jaime, JMU Psychology Prof, on Happy Travel Tips, Cycling Exploration, and Studies for Maximizing Adventures.

Originally published May 22, 2017

Jaime is an associate professor of psychology at James Madison University. She loves to run, do triathlons, and loves exploring new places through cycling. She joins us today to talk about learning how to travel happily as well as getting the most out of your hard-earned travel adventures. She also shares some interesting psychology studies that help us understand some do's and don'ts of travel.

Her book: The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations

psychologytoday.com/blog/happy-trails

Twitter: @JaimeKurtz1

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Ep. 966: Surviving Naked and Afraid - Na'im McKee Sep 11, 2023

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Wilderness Survival: Na’im McKee on Naked & Afraid Season 9 – 21 Days Bare Survival, Boy Scout Skills, Star Navigation, Hunting, and 50+ Ultra Races Prep. In today’s episode we sit down with Naked & Afraid contestant, Na’im McKee, who bared it all on the most recent season of the show. Join us as we delve into the raw and unfiltered behind-the-scenes experiences of surviving in the wild with nothing but their wits and determination, not even their skivvies.

Na’im, a former boy scout, has the ability to hunt, navigate based on the stars, and previous survival experience, which proved to be strengths during his 21 days in Season 9 this past year.

Na’im’s go-getter attitude, drive to assert his place in the outdoors community, and history of completing over 50 long races seems to set him up for success in the survival challenge of a lifetime.

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Ep. 965: Scuba Diving and Adventure Travel - Revisited - Scott Taylor Sep 07, 2023

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Scuba Diving: Scott Taylor Introduces Scuba for Adaptive Adventurers – Exploring Underwater Worlds, Adventure Travel, and Joys of Diving on Our Water-Covered Planet. Originally aired September 12, 2016

Are you curious about scuba diving? Most of our planet is covered in water and Scott Taylor provides a wonderful introduction to the world of scuba, adventure travel, and the joys of scuba for adaptive adventurers.

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Ep. 964: How to Become a Sustainable Adventurer - Tina Muir Sep 04, 2023

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Running: Tina Muir on Becoming a Sustainable Runner Book – From Elite GB Runner to Podcast Host, Real Conversations, Environmental Work with UN/Marathons, and Lessons for All Adventurers. Tina Muir is the founder and CEO of Running for Real, host of the award-winning podcast of the same name and co-host of Running Realized, a mother of two, and a former elite runner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Tina has an active community for runners looking to have “real” conversations about running. An ardent environmentalist, she has worked with the United Nations and the New York and Chicago marathons on sustainability initiatives. Tina’s second book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner, co-written by Adventure Sports Podcast alum, Zoë Rom, is out now! The lessons are not only applicable to runners, but all adventurers and athletes.

To buy Becoming a Sustainable Runner:

https://becomingasustainablerunner.com

Learn more about Tina

https://runningforreal.com

@tinamuir88

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Ep. 963: Kayaking 1,200 Miles in 80 Days on the Columbia River - Revisited - Marvin Owen Aug 31, 2023

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Kayaking: Marvin Owen Paddles 1200 Miles Down Columbia River – 2008 Origin-to-Mouth, 2017 Repeat in Self-Built Kayak Over 80 Epic Days. Originally aired April 2, 2018

In 2008, Marvin Owen paddled down the Columbia River from its origin at Columbia Lake in British Columbia all of the way to the mouth of the river at the border of Washington and Oregon. In 2017, he decided that he'd do it all over again. Marvin built his own kayak with the help of a local boat builder and set off to experience this epic journey once again. His trip took 80 days and covered 1200 miles. Let's talk about kayaking!

www.redfishkayak.com

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Ep. 962: From Brooklyn Upbringing to Wildlife Photographer - George McKenzie Jr. Aug 28, 2023

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Adventure Photography: George McKenzie Jr. on National Geographic Award-Winning Wildlife Storytelling – From Brooklyn Roots to Camera Trapping in Path of the Panther, Central Florida Wilderness. George McKenzie Jr. is a National Geographic Society award-winning visual storyteller from Brooklyn, NY, who specializes in wildlife, natural history, and conservation. How did George go from being born and raised in Brooklyn to a career focused on some of the deepest wildernesses in the world? It started with a camera and a wild idea.

Most recently, George’s journey took him to Central Florida where he specialized in “camera trapping” during the filming of Path of the Panther.

Today we’ll hear about George’s unique path, a growing passion for a place he now calls home, and how being willing to take a risk can change your life for the better.

Learn more about George by following the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/georgemckenziejr/

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Ep. 961: How To Train for Adventures - Revisited - Rowan Smith Aug 24, 2023

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Hiking: Rowan Smith of Summit Strength Shares Training Tips – Optimize Cardio, Strength, Flexibility, Injury Prevention, and Busy-Schedule Prep for Multi-Week Hikes. Originally published May 24, 2019.

Many of us are training for something, but most of us are probably not optimizing that time and energy we have. Should I do more cardio? Should I build more muscle? Should I work more on flexibility? How do I avoid injury? How do I train for a two week hike when I work 70 hours a week? These are all questions that Rowan Smith of Summit Strength hears every day. We brought him on today to share his tips and advice to make sure you reach the summit of your next adventure!

www.summitstrength.com.au

Instagram: @summitstrength.au

Facebook: @summitstrength.au

Rowan’s Programs: Online Summit

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Ep. 960: Starting an Outdoor Company During a War - Ian deQueiroz Aug 21, 2023

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Adventure Travel: Sendy Outdoor Gear Rental in Ukraine – Ian's Team Launches Amid Russian Invasion, Turning War Hardships into Resilient Innovation and Hope for Global Adventurers. Today's episode features the story of Sendy, an outdoor gear rental company that emerged amidst the turmoil of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Ian and his team exemplify the essence resilience and determination as they navigated through adversity, refusing to let the challenges of war hinder their dreams.

Join us as we uncover the inspiration behind Sendy's creation, the unique features that set it apart, and how Ian's unwavering team in Ukraine led to a triumphant launch, proving that even in the darkest moments of history, innovation and determination can shine brightly.

Tune in to this inspiring tale of turning hardships into opportunities and discover how Sendy became a beacon of hope for outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.

Sendy.io

Forbes Article about Sendy here.

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