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Ep. 902: Kayaking The Inside Passage - Chris Whittaker Jan 30, 2023

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You may recognize Chris from episode 618, talking about being a full-time adventure guide. He’s back to chat about an epic 72-day sea kayak expedition of the Inside Passage, the 1,200-mile paddle trail from Seattle to Skagway, Alaska.

Chris said it was a logistical nightmare in terms of organization, especially due to covid disruptions. However, it paid off with truly wild animal encounters, humpbacks surfacing feet from their kayaks, being 'bumped' by killer whales, and camping in grizzly bear country.

On top of that, Chris has changed roles from guide to expedition business owner. Not long after coming home from this adventure, he turned around to guide groups to summited Kilimanjaro twice!

Chris’ first episode on Adventure Sports Podcast: https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/2020/03/ep-618-epic-life-of-full-time-adventure.html

His other links:

For Fun’s Sake Expedition YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ffsexpedition

www.global-shenanigans.com

IG: @global_shenanigans

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Ep. 901: First Woman to Circumnavigate the World on Motorcycle - Revisited - Elspeth Beard Jan 26, 2023

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Originally aired - July 31, 2017

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6.

Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well traveled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead.

When she returned to London nearly two and a half years later she was stones lighter and decades wiser. She'd ridden through unforgiving landscapes and countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs and corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She'd survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss and brutal accidents that had left permanent scars and a black hole in her memory. And she'd fallen in love with two very different men. In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, sat-navs and, in some parts of the world, readily available and reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today.

Told with honesty and wit, this is the extraordinary and moving story of a unique and life-changing adventure.

Her website: www.elspethbeard.com

The Book: www.bookdepository.com/Lone-Rider-Elspeth-Beard/9781782438045

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Ep. 900: The American Perimeter Trail - Rue McKenrick Jan 23, 2023

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Rue McKenrick is a long-distance backpacker and the Executive Director of The American Perimeter Trail Conference. He grew up with the Appalachian Trail running through his backyard in Pennsylvania. After years of international backpacking, he was inspired to return to the US and complete the Triple Crown of backpacking, which includes the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide National Scenic Trails, and the Appalachian Trail.

After the completion of the Triple Crown, he first conceived of the American Perimeter Trail as a way to see the entire outline of the US on a single epic journey.

McKenrick moved to Bend, Oregon in 2010 and continued to hone his skills of climbing, skiing, trail running, and cycling and in 2019, he began the 12,000 mile scouting trek of the route for the American Perimeter Trail. 2 years later on October 8th, 2022, Rue had a triumphant return to Bend, Oregon where he completed the first thru-hike of the APT.

Learn more about Rue and the APT:

Instagram: @Ruemckenrick
Americanperimetertrail.org
Write up in Backpacker Magazine: https://www.backpacker.com/stories/thru-hikes/trail-stories/a-heros-journey/

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Ep. 899: 25-Day Rafting Trip Through the Grand Canyon - Revisited - Heather Kelly Jan 19, 2023

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Grand Canyon rafting and packrafting: Heather Kelly shares her 25-day rafting adventure through the Grand Canyon, insights into packrafting, and the benefits of a paleo diet for adventurers from Heather's Choice Meals for Adventuring.

Originally aired - May 26, 2016

Heather Kelly from Heather's Choice Meals for Adventuring is on the show to talk about her 25-day rafting trip through the Grand Canyon as well as explain a little about pack rafting. She spends some time teaching us about the benefits of a paleo diet too!

www.heatherschoice.com/

https://twitter.com/heatherschoice

https://www.facebook.com/heatherschoicemealsforadventuring

https://www.instagram.com/heatherschoice/

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Ep. 898: How to Pay For Your Adventures - Mason Gravley Jan 16, 2023

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Adventure sports funding: Insights from Curt Linville on how adventurers pay for epic journeys – lessons from his own experiences and hundreds of podcast guests, plus his commitment to asking the funding question more often in future episodes.

The stories we hear on Adventure Sports Podcast are incredible, but often we are left with a lingering question of “how did they pay for this amazing adventure?”

What I’ve learned through the years from my own adventures and from our hundreds of guests has led me to record this episode and commit to asking that exact question to more guests in the future.

If you have great tips and ideas on how to make adventures more financially feasible that weren’t mentioned in this episode, let us know at info@adventuresportspodcast.com!

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Ep. 897: Running Across Africa - Revisited - Emma Timmis Jan 12, 2023

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Ultra running across Africa: Emma Timmis' 89-day, 2500-mile record-breaking run from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, earning her the UK's 2015 Adventurer of the Year title, plus stories from her other global adventure pursuits.

Emma Timmis is always on the move following her adventure dreams around the world. She won the United Kingdom's 2015 Adventurer of the Year for her 89-day, 2500-mile run across Africa from the Atlantic ocean east to the Indian ocean. She's on the show to tell about this and a few of her other adventures.

www.emmatimmis.com

Twitter: @runemma

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Missemmatimmis

Instagram: www.instagram.com/emma.timmis

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Ep. 896: Narrowly Surviving a Storm on a Sailboat - Jerome Rand Jan 09, 2023

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Solo sailing: Jerome's epic non-stop solo sail around the world on his Westsail 32 Mighty Sparrow, covering 29,000 miles in 271 days to return to Gloucester Harbor, plus his recent southern Atlantic Ocean sail where Mother Nature nearly ended his sailing forever.T

his is the third time I’ve interviewed Jerome and the second in-person interview with him. He’s been on episode 644 and episodes 721 and 723 as a two part series.

Jerome is one of the handful of people in the world that have done a non-stop, solo sail around the world. After 271 days and over 29,000 miles, the Westsail 32 “Mighty Sparrow” sailed into Gloucester Harbor with a lone Jerome aboard. Check out that epic story the first time I sat down with him.

Most recently he was on sail to the southern Atlantic Ocean but Mother Nature had other plans. Listen in to find out just how close to Jerome was to never sailing again…

All things Sailing Into Oblivion:

https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/

Jerome’s podcast: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingintooblivion?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingintooblivion/?hl=en

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Ep. 895: How to Overcome Danger & Fear of Adventures - Revisited - Curt Linville Jan 05, 2023

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Adventure sports safety: Curt Linville discusses the real dangers of adventure sports and practical steps to mitigate risks, emphasizing how preparation and awareness help keep these thrilling pursuits safer.

Originally aired - October 19, 2017

On today's show, Curt spends some time discussing the dangers of adventure sports and things you can do to help mitigate them. Adventure sports can be dangerous, but you can do a lot to stay safe.

Got an idea for a guest for the show? Have them fill out our “suggest a guest” form here.

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Ep. 894: Update With Former ASP Host - Curt Linville Jan 02, 2023

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Adventure podcast origins and life update: Curt Linville, co-founder and original host of the Adventure Sports Podcast since 2015 with Travis Parsons, shares how the show inspired millions to pursue adventure, his transition after nearly four years, handing the reins to Mason Gravley, and how his own life of adventure has evolved in recent years.

Happy New Year!

Today is a very special episode. We sit down with ASP's original voice (along with Travis Parsons): Curt Linville. Curt and Travis started this podcast back in 2015 with the desire to tell incredible stories of adventure and inspire millions of people to set out on their own adventures.

After nearly four years of hosting the show, Curt and Travis decided to take on new adventures of their own and hand the reigns of this podcast to Mason Gravley, the current host.

Today we're sitting down with Curt to hear how the last few years have been and how his life of adventure has taken shape since leaving the podcast.

I (Mason) thought it would be a great way to start the new year as so many of us are striving for more adventure, better selves, etc. So let's hear from someone doing it!

A little bit more about Curt below:

Original co-founder & host of the Adventure Sports Podcast.
Life-long outdoor adventurer who loves snow skiing, ski mountaineering, climbing 14ers, mountain biking, backpacking, and dirt bike motorcycling, among others….
Founder of new YouTube channel called GunniMoto, where Curt rides some of the more than 3000 miles of BLM and forest roads in Gunnison County, CO providing previews of routes, great scenery, and encouraging food for thought. Tour guide and motorcycle philosopher.
Also, co-founder (with his daughter, Lydia) of the College of Valor. They started college of valor with a focus on young adults who are getting started carving out a life from the granite of our modern day. College of Valor empowers truth-seekers to build trustworthy foundations for rewarding lives. They facilitate critical thinking, honing life skills, and the art of reason by exploring fascinating ideas and current societal trends. Hope is the motivator. Truth is the goal. Everyday valor is the practice. Better living is the result.
Curt is also the founder of PodDivvy, which provides advertising opportunities for podcasters and the best advertising that money can by for advertisers.

YouTube - College of Valor

YouTube - GunniMoto

Www.poddivvy.com

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Ep. 893: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 100 Days - Revisited - Sarah William Dec 29, 2022

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Appalachian Trail thru-hike: Sarah Williams' 100-day journey inspired by Cheryl Strayed's Pacific Crest Trail story, overcoming doubts to complete one of America's crown trails and sharing the full experience.

Sarah Williams, friend of the Adventure Sports Podcast and host of the Tough Girl Podcast, is back with us today to talk about her 100-day Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Sarah got the bug to thru-hike one of the crown trails after reading about the adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. Even though Sarah had her doubts about accomplishing this adventure in her 100-day timeline, she managed to do it and is here to tell us all about it.

Visit Sarah and find out more!

https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com

https://www.facebook.com/ToughGirlChallenges

https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges

https://twitter.com/_TOUGH_GIRL

https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges

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