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Ep. 864: River Warrior - Paul Wilson Sep 12, 2022

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Whitewater Kayaking: Paul Robert Wolf Wilson on Rio Baker Patagonia Start, Founding Maqlaqs Paddle Club for Tribal Youth on Ancestral Rivers, River Stewardship to UN Climate Talks. Paul Robert Wolf Wilson is a professional photographer, Chief Storyteller at Rios to Rivers, LEAD Ambassador for the Northwest River Suppliers, and a budding whitewater kayaker.

After his first river trip on the Rio Baker in Patagonia, Paul and his sister started the Maqlaqs Paddle Club in Chiloquin, Oregon to get more tribal youth in his community onto their ancestral rivers in kayaks. He uses his storytelling and recreational platforms to rally public education and support around river stewardship- taking this struggle from local conversations all the way up to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change.

If Paul isn’t on the river or at his desk, you can probably find him off trail, struggle-busing with a backpack full of camera gear.

https://community.nrs.com/duct-tape/2022/06/04/river-warriors-paul-robert-wolf-wilson/

https://www.instagram.com/paulrww/

https://www.riostorivers.org/updates

https://www.hcn.org/articles/north-climate-change-bringing-the-fight-against-dams-to-cop26

https://i20sp.com/i20sp-spotlight/2019/2/28/-spotlight-paul-wilson

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Ep. 863: Running 30 Marathons in 30 Countries Before Turning 30 - Revisited - Liz Warner Sep 08, 2022

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Running: Liz Runs 30 Marathons in 30 Countries by Age 30 – Post-Father Loss Therapy, Tokyo Start, Paris Commitment, $100K Charity Fundraising.

Originally aired - May 18, 2020

After running her first marathon in Tokyo after the loss of her father, Liz grew a deep love of running as a form of therapy and exercise. She had a self-proclaimed “addiction” for the high of crossing the finish line after over 26 miles of running, especially in places that were far from her hometown of Atlanta.

As she approached her 30th birthday while living in Paris, she decided to join her passion for travel and marathons into an adventure of a lifetime! She committed to run 30 marathons in 30 different countries by the time she turns 30 in June of 2020.

Each marathon focused on a different charity and she’s currently raising $100,000 to donate to various causes. You find out more about her marathons and fundraising here.

runtoreach.com

Instagram: @runtoreach

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Ep. 862: Big Wave Surfing Legend - Laird Hamilton Sep 05, 2022

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Surfing: Laird Hamilton on Big Wave Mastery, Popularizing SUP, Inventing Hydrofoil and Tow-In Surfing – Living Without Compromise and Endless Innovation. Laird is famous for surfing the biggest waves in the world and is largely considered to be the influence behind a number of surfing innovations. From popularizing stand-up paddle boarding, inventing hydrofoil boarding, and tow-in surfing, Laird is easily a face on the Mount Rushmore of surfing. Surfer Magazine has labeled Laird as, “the sport’s most complete surfer, displaying almost unnerving expertise in a multitude of disciplines, and flat out surfing’s biggest, boldest, bravest, and the best big wave surfer in the world today, bar none.”

We sat down and chatted with Laird about what living Without Compromise means to him and how he maintains his innovation and zest for trying new things in the water.

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Ep. 861: Stand Up Paddleboarding the Gateway Drug - Revisited - Kelly Kocher Sep 01, 2022

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Stand Up Paddleboarding: Kelly Kocher of Vela Adventures on SUP Benefits – Beyond Relaxation to Fitness, Adventure, and Mindset Shifts.

Originally aired - March 18, 2015

Travis speaks with Kelly Kocher of Vela Adventures about the benefits of Stand Up Paddleboarding. Think SUP is only for relaxation? Listen to this episode and you may change your mind.

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Ep. 860: The Art of Freediving - Alexander Nilsson Aug 29, 2022

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Freediving: Alexander Sets Swedish Record 85m One-Breath Dive – Ice Dives in Sweden, Finding Meaning and Joy Through Breath-Hold Passion. Alexander was in search of something that gave his life meaning, joy and adventure. He found that in freediving. Once he discovered the sport and how much there was to explore, every waking moment became devoted to this newfound passion. He became so good at holding his breath underwater to attempted and got the Swedish freediving record of 85 meters on one breath. Because he calls Sweden home, many of his dives are under the ice.

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Website: www.alexanderfreediver.com

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Ep. 859: Crossing Denali - Revisited - Michael Fenner Aug 25, 2022

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Mountaineering: Mike Fenner on Mid-Life Denali Expedition – Climbing North America's Highest Peak at 20,310 ft, Changing from Dreamer to Adventurer.

Originally aired on April 28, 2016

Mike Fenner joins Travis to describe what it's like to be a member of an expedition to climb up and over Denali. At 20,310 ft above sea level, Denali (Mt. McKinley) is the highest peak in North America. Listen in as Mike tells about finding himself mid-life wondering why he didn't turn out to be the adventurer he'd dreamed of being. His story is about changing who he was and exploring the world of mountaineering.

www.crossingdenali.com

Check out the Book: Crossing Denali: An Ordinary Man's Adventure Atop North America

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Ep. 858: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life - Jennifer Strong McConachie Aug 22, 2022

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Endurance Sports: Jennifer Strong McConachie on Go Far Book – Ultrarunning, Mountaineering, Marathon Swimming, Multisport, and SwimRun Races Worldwide.

Jennifer Strong McConachie is a lifelong outdoor adventure athlete and the author of Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life. As an ultrarunner, mountaineer, marathon swimmer, and multisport competitor, Jennifer enjoys chasing endurance challenges around the world and in her own backyard. One of her favorite new endurance events is the combination of running and swimming for SwimRun where she has competed in races from Stockholm to the United States.

Jennifer is the author of Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688022/go-far-by-jennifer-strong-mcconachie/

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https://www.instagram.com/jenstrongmccon/

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Ep. 857: A Lifetime of Mountaineering - Revisited - Gerry Roach Aug 18, 2022

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Mountaineering: Gerry Roach Shares 2000+ Colorado 14ers & 13ers Climbs – Seven Summits Wisdom, Lessons from 15 Books on Colorado Fourteeners.

Originally aired - June 01, 2015

Gerry Roach, the well-known author of Colorado Fourteeners, shares stories, advice, lessons learned, and wisdom from his more than 2,000 climbs. From the seven summits to all of Colorado's 13ers and 14ers, Gerry has been there, done that! What's more, he has shared his experiences via 15 books he has authored on climbing; guides and narratives. Don't miss this one!

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gerry-Roach/e/B000ARBFI4%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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Ep. 856: FKT of the Sierra Peak Section List - Nathan Longhurst and Travis Soares Aug 15, 2022

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Mountaineering: Nathan Longhurst and Travis Soares Fastest Sierra Peaks Section Finish – 247 Peaks, 1800+ Miles, 700k ft Elevation in Sierra Nevada. The Sierra Peaks Section is a list of 247 significant peaks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. We caught up with Nathan Longhurst and Travis Soares right as they were getting ready to enter Yosemite Valley for the some of the most epic terrain of the entire effort. Since this interview, they both independently finished the challenge and became the fastest people to do so with over 1,800 miles, 700,000 feet.

Retrace their efforts unfold in real-time on their website, sps2022.com.

They supported the Bishop Paiute Food Sovereignty Program through this adventure.

Travis’ Stats - @travis.soares

1890.25 miles
729,569 vertical feet

Nathan’s Stats - @nathan358

1928.25 miles
784,910 vertical feet

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Ep. 855: Racing the Tour Divide in Your 60's - Revisited - Marty Johnson Aug 11, 2022

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Bikepacking: Marty 65-Year-Old Races Tour Divide 6th Time – 2750-Mile Off-Road MTB from Canada to Mexico, Proving Adventurous Years Peak Later.

Originally aired on January 27, 2020

When Marty's 60th birthday came rolling around, he knew he needed to do something adventurous that took him out of his normal routine and into an entirely different frame of mind. From that longing came the idea to race in the Tour Divide, a 2,750-mile, mostly off-road, mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide.

Now, at the age of 65, Marty is gearing up this June for another TD attempt. His 6th time on the trail.

Our most adventurous years don't have to be the earliest. In fact, they can be the most recent. I hope Marty's story helps you see your own adventure in 2022.

Website: Bucketride.bike

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