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Summer Camp Series: Packrafting with MAK & Owen Jun 26, 2025

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Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikepacking and packrafting to camping with kids and dispersed car camping.

Today, we're diving into the world of water-based camping with MAK and Owen, the founders of Bound For Nowhere— a popular adventure blog, social media community, and storytelling brand.

Gear & Apparel Mentioned:

The Packraft Handbook
Packraft
Deconstructed paddle
Helmet
Rope
Dry bags
PFD: Men & Women's
Knife
Repair kit: Tenacious Tape, Tenacious Tape mini patches, and Aquaseal Adhesive
Compact Rescue Throw Bag
Bedrock sandals
Long sleeve with a hood
Rain shell
Broad hat
Sunscreen

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Stand Up Paddling Down the Baja Peninsula with Sean Jansen Jun 24, 2025

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Sean Jansen, a lifelong surfer and adventurer, standup paddled over 1,000 miles along the coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula with his camping gear, food, and camera strapped to his board. His goal was to document the journey and raise awareness about the vaquita, an endangered porpoise native to the region.

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Website
Instagram
Purchase Sean's book, Paddling with Porpoise

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Creating a Women's Surf Collective with Jessa Williams Jun 17, 2025

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Jessa Williams is the founder of Intrsxtn Surf, a Los Angeles-based surf collective dedicated to empowering Black women and women of color through surfing. After discovering the ocean as a space for healing and self-discovery, she launched Intrsxtn just one year after learning to surf. Since then, she has introduced hundreds of women to the waves, creating a supportive community that challenges traditional surf culture and celebrates inclusivity, resilience, and joy in the water.

Connect with Jessa:

Instagram
Intrsxtn Surf website & Instagram

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Summiting Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen with Melissa Arnot Reid Jun 10, 2025

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Melissa Arnot Reid is a legendary American mountaineer, adventure guide, and author who has summited Mount Everest six times—more than any other American woman. She was the first American woman to climb and descend Everest without supplemental oxygen, pushing the limits of human endurance. Through extreme challenges and high-risk climbs, Melissa has found strength, resilience, and purpose in the mountains.

Connect with Melissa:

Website
Instagram
Substack
Grab a copy of Melissa's book, Enough

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Winning The Great World Race with David Kilgore Jun 03, 2025

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David Kilgore has been a lifelong runner who found his stride in the world of ultra marathons in his 20s. Rather than pursue running as his sole profession, he charted a unique course— joining the early team at On Running while continuing to compete at an elite level. From setting records to winning the Great World Race twice, David's journey has made him a standout in the global running community.

Connect with David:

Instagram

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Becoming a Professional Cyclist with Ayesha McGowan May 27, 2025

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Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport.

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Fly Fishing with Shyanne Orvis May 20, 2025

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Shyanne Orvis is a Colorado-based fly fishing guide and content creator whose deep connection to nature shapes both her career and her approach to motherhood. From the rivers of Carbondale to destinations around the world, she’s building an inclusive community on the water—inviting more women to experience the transformative power of fly fishing.

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Purchase tickets to Outside Festival 2025

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Breaking the Record at Big's Backyard Ultra with Harvey Lewis May 13, 2025

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Harvey Lewis is an elite ultra runner and Guinness World Record holder for most laps completed at Big’s Backyard Ultra, a race where athletes run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Known for his endurance, strategy, and mental resilience, Lewis has become a defining figure in the world of ultra distance running.

Connect with Harvey:

Instagram

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Winning the Triple Crown of Ultra Running with Courtney Dauwalter

Purchase tickets to Outside Festival 2025

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Urban Hiking with Liz Thomas May 06, 2025

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Liz Thomas is one of the most accomplished hikers in the U.S. She's completed the Triple Crown and set a self-supported, fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail in 2011. Liz has a ton of experience in remote parts of the wilderness, but for the past 10 years, she's been creating and hiking long-distance routes in 15 cities around the U.S.

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If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Hello, Los Angeles

Purchase your tickets to Outside Festival 2025

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Stargazing & Adventuring at Night with Stephanie Vermillion Apr 29, 2025

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Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and author whose fascination with stargazing led her to seek out even more adventures after the sun sets. Her latest book, 100 Nights of a Lifetime, is filled with suggestions for nocturnal adventures for anyone looking to experience nature from an entirely different perspective.

Connect with Stephanie:

Website
Instagram
Check out Stephanie's new book, 100 Nights of a Lifetime

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Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®
Merrell

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