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enSeptember 22, 2020

Behind the Lens, with National Geographic Photographer Taylor Glenn

Taylor Glenn is a world-class adventure and outdoor photographer based in the American West. On this episode, we dive deep on landscape and wildlife photography and talk about some of his favorite memories he’s had on the job, including a personal request from Jimmy Chin for a very special opportunity. Taylor also discusses his biggest challenge for getting that perfect shot in the outdoors and his best advice for those who want to pursue their dreams, even if it means leaving everything behind to do so.

Links from the Episode:

Taylor’s Website: https://www.taylorglenn.photography

Taylor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorglenn/

Aperture West: https://aperturewest.com

Jimmy Chin’s Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/jimmy-chin-teaches-adventure-photography

Nikon Cameras: https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/index.htm

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enSeptember 16, 2020

Success in Chaos via Extreme Adventure, with Richard Bowles

Richard Bowles is an adventure badass. On this episode, we talk all about his extreme adventures (including running around an exploding volcano) and also living on the streets of India on only $3/day. He even tells the story of “that time a guy put a shotgun in my face while on a trail run…” Rich then uses these experiences to professionally speak on stage to major corporations around the world and relates his adventures in the outdoors to everyday fears. This is certainly an episode you don't want to miss!

Links from the Episode:

Richard’s Website: https://www.richardbowles.com.au

Richard’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure.alchemy/

Living on $3 a day in India as a Rickshaw Wallah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUUM66Zak4Q

The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei in Japan: https://trailrunnermag.com/people/culture/the-marathon-monks-of-mount-hiei.html

Running Around an Exploding Volcano: https://sourcetacticalgear.com/richard-bowles-escapes-sumatran-volcano-eruption/

Australia’s Bicentennial National Trail: https://www.bicentennialnationaltrail.com.au

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enSeptember 08, 2020

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3,000 Mile Coast to Coast Road Trip, with Rob and Elly Roy

On this episode, Rob and his beautiful bride Elly sit down to discuss their recent move across the United States in their Sportsmobile Camper Van. They discuss some of the National Parks they visited and include their favorite locations discovered along the way.

Links from the Episode:

Elly's Favorite Hiking Boots: https://www.amazon.com/Sportiva-Mens-Nucleo-High-Hiking/dp/B07BVYG66L?th=1

Rob's Favorite Camping Chairs: https://www.amazon.com/GCI-Roadtrip-Rocking-Outdoor-Mercury/dp/B07QCHJJ3C/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=gci%2Broadtrip%2Brocker&qid=1598934237&sr=8-3&th=1

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enSeptember 01, 2020

State of the Podcast | Summer 2020

Short and sweet episode where Rob talks about the current state of the podcast and the content to be released over the coming weeks. Regular production of full-length episodes featuring more awesome guests will resume August 2020.

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In Memory of Matt Heffernman

enJune 16, 2020

Professional Skier, Backpacking Guide and Mountain Athlete: Amy David

Amy David is a world-class mountain athlete, outdoor producer, professional skier and backpacking guide. On this episode, we talk all about her impressive skiing career (and one scary accident), her general passion for the mountains and talk all about the science of how humans experience wild places. And when the snow melts, she loves to help women get outside by working as a professional backpacking guide. Amy is an incredible ambassador for the outdoors and is the real deal when it comes to big adventure.

Links from the Episode:

Amy’s Instagram

Action Inspired Adventure Youtube

Sawtooth Guides

Icelantic: Return to Nature

Freeride World Tour

And She’s Dope Too

Mycelial Minds: Coming Soon

Ski Utah: The Wild Women of the Wasatch

Filson Journal Article

Teton Gravity Research Article

Pitchfork Fondue

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Chimneys of Treasure Mountain

enJune 10, 2020

Award-Winning Adventure and Conservation Writer: Emily Stifler Wolfe

Emily Stifler Wolfe is an award-winning freelance writer specializing in outdoor adventure and conservation. Her writings have been featured multiple times in Outside, Sierra, Esquire, Mountain Outlaw, Big Sky Journal, Powder and Backpacker magazines and REI’s Co-Op Journal. She’s also interviewed a former CEO of Patagonia, Kristine Tompkins and the founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard. We talk all about her writing career, why she lives in a mountain town and how she continually gets her family outside.

Links from the episode:

Her Website

Outward Bound

West Elk Wilderness

Kimmy Fasani

Kristine Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia

Yvon Chouinard, Higher Ground

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Chasing Everyday Adventures

enJune 02, 2020

Chasing Everyday Adventures, with Joseph Fowler

Joseph Fowler is on a mission to be a great dad and raise his kids to respect and appreciate the outdoors. Growing up, he wasn’t really exposed to adventure and the outdoors, but that all quickly changed one summer when he went on to work for the National Park Service one summer after college, on the other side of the country. He recently launched a personal blog called “Chasing Everyday Adventures,” with the hope that you’ll find some insight and discover inspiration to take some adventures of your own.

Links from the episode:

Oregon Caves National Monument

Cape Hatteras

Fort De Soto Country Park

Dry Tortugas - Fort Jefferson

Brown County Stat Park, Indiana

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enMay 26, 2020

Storyteller Overland: Live Free, Explore Endlessly and Tell Better Stories, with CEO Jeffrey Hunter

On this episode I sit down with the CEO of Storyteller Overland, Jeffry Hunter. What’s unique about their brand is that they don’t make custom vans, but they have one unique layout for their vans and they make it EXTREMELY well. We start off with Jeffrey’s story and how he started the company and then talk all about their flagship van, the Mode 4x4. You'll discover that it's the people that make it such an incredible company and learn why their motto is to “Live Free, Explore Endlessly and Tell Better Stories.”

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy

enMay 19, 2020

Thru-Hiking 2,200 Miles on the Appalachian Trail, with Ben Carpenter

Have you ever wanted to put your entire life on pause, so you could start really living? Well that’s exactly what Ben Carpenter did when he spent five months of his life thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. On this episode, we talk all about hiking the AT, from going over the basics and essential gear, to how he did it, what his favorite and least favorite parts were and what a typical day looks like. He even shared some awesome thru-hiking lingo, such as what “vitamin I’ is, what a “tramly” is, the “hiker hobble” and of course, “trail magic.” After we finished the episode, he started to tell me an incredible bear story from a time when he was in Yosemite National Park. I’m so glad I hit record to capture it and add it to this episode; you’re not going to want to miss it!

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Appalachian Trail

Bonus: 21 Appalachian Trail Statistics That Will Surprise, Entertain and Inform You

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enMay 12, 2020

Photographer of Wild Places and Wild Animals: Deirdre Denali

Deirdre Denali lives in the San Juan mountains of southwest Colorado and is a professional photographer of anything that is wild. On this episode, she goes into detail about her extensive animal tracking experience and the scary encounter she recently had with a mountain lion. We also talked about some of her extensive backpacking trips, landscape photography and conservation and her overall adventure lifestyle that she experiences by living very close to the backcountry of the American Southwest.

Links from the episode:

Deirdre’s Website: https://www.deirdredenaliphotography.com

Deirdre’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Deirdredenaliphotography

Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org

www.backpackers.com

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enMay 05, 2020

Acadia National Park 101, with Rob Suminsby

Rob Suminsby quite literally grew up in Acadia National Park. On this episode, we hear all about Acadia and Rob shares some of his favorite spots on the island, the history of the park and insider information that only locals know. We then switch gears and go into some of his recent adventures that he’s taken in his 50s and talk all about outdoor mindset. Rob lives by the motto that your age is just a number and not a limiting factor for getting outside and taking more adventures.

Links from the episode:

Acadia National Park: https://www.nps.gov/acad

Suminsby Park: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suminsby-Park/137152383125221

Cadillac Mountain: https://acadiamagic.com/CadillacMountain.html

Hunter’s Beach: https://acadiamagic.com/little-hunters-beach.html

Bald Peak Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/bald-peak-trail

Bar Harbor, ME: https://www.visitbarharbor.com

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enApril 28, 2020

Outdoor Empowerment Coach and Hiking Guide: Jenny Kotlyar from Campsite Vibes

Jenny Kotlyar is the creator of the Campsite Vibes Blog and her mission is to serve as hiking guide for those looking to get more involved in the outdoors. On this episode we talk all about her story with discovering the outdoors, hiking Mount Whitney, what ultimately led her to create the blog and what Campsite Vibes has meant for those its impacted. She is also a self-made expert on obtaining outdoor permits and shares several lessons learned and pro tips from her experiences in the backcountry.

Links from the episode:

Campsite Vibes: https://www.campsitevibes.com

Jenny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen.outdoors/

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enApril 21, 2020

Explore Van X: The Word’s Best Van Life Resource, with Kate Kimball

Kate Kimball is the Director of Branding and Communication for Explore Van X. Van X is the internet's best resource for any van building, van living or van life question you may have. They have a team of adventurous people who are dedicated to scouring the internet to compile all the best van resources and bring everything together on their website, for YOU. This is a great episode for any one that is interested in learning more about Van Life.

Links from the episode:

Explore Van X Website: https://explorevanx.com

Explore Van X Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorevanx/?hl=en

Winnebago: https://winnebago.com

Storyteller Overland: https://storytelleroverland.com

Sporstmobile: https://sportsmobile.com

Outside Van: https://www.outsidevan.com

Aluminess: https://www.aluminess.com

Links from the Host:

Dear Bob & Sue Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0985358157/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dbs1-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0985358157&linkId=73c9337710e7915a5d9804fd8f8d8be3
Dorries, Ho! Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dories-Ho-Matt-Smith-ebook/dp/B076GVW1X7/ref=pd_sbsd_14_3/131-8066770-2903453?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076GVW1X7&pd_rd_r=ec717804-ba52-4d3c-9dcb-c46951c4572b&pd_rd_w=RkqyI&pd_rd_wg=2WFwe&pf_rd_p=165a2065-d6ae-4925-85bd-dec8c4f375a9&pf_rd_r=D253F7Y8E34WA39Z4HS8&psc=1&refRID=D253F7Y8E34WA39Z4HS8

enApril 14, 2020

Visiting All 62 National Parks, with Matt and Karen Smith

Matt and Karen weren’t always associated with National Parks. It wasn’t until they experienced a series of sudden and tragic events in their lives that they decided that it was now or never to go on the adventure of a lifetime. So they set out to visit all 59 National Parks in two years, something that very few have ever done. Since then, they have been to the additional three that have been added to the National Park system. Their lives have been forever impacted by the beauty of our nation’s public lands and they have become stewards for the protection and preservation of these magnificent spaces, authoring the “Dear Bob and Sue” book series on their adventures through the National Parks system. If you love National Parks and a few good laughs, then you’ll absolutely love this episode!

Links from the episode:

Elwha River Restoration - Olympic National Park: https://www.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/elwha-ecosystem-restoration.htm

Brooks Falls Bearcam - Katmai National Park: https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/photosmultimedia/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls.htm

Bumpass Hell Trail - Lassen Volcano National Park: https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/hiking_bumpass_hell.htm

Chilkoot Trail - Klondike Gold Rush, Alaska: https://www.nps.gov/klgo/planyourvisit/chilkoottrail.htm

Dear Bob & Sue: https://www.dearbobandsue.com

Dear Bob & Sue Podcast: https://thedearbobandsuepodcast.com

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enApril 07, 2020

For The Love of Parks, with Joy Kacoroski

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Joy always dreamed of becoming a park ranger. She currently works at one of Washington’s busiest state parks and always has a smiling face when answering visitor's questions. Throughout the year, she leads guided hikes, coordinates special events and develops several park-run programs. On this episode, we talk about her love for the outdoors, how others can help protect our natural spaces and the typical career path to becoming a full-time park ranger.

Links from the episode:

Washington Trails Association: https://www.wta.org

Student Conservation Association: https://www.thesca.org/#

Mountains to Sound Greenway: https://mtsgreenway.org

Washington State Parks: https://www.parks.wa.gov

Zion National Park: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

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enMarch 31, 2020

Getting Outdoors During COVID-19

On this episode, I sit down with my wife Elly to talk about what Coronavirus means for our family and how we’re still trying to responsibly get outside. We discuss some recent adventures we’ve been on in our local area and talk about tips from the outdoor industry to help everyone remain healthy and happy during these unprecedented times.

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“Leave No Trace” Recommendations for Getting Outside During Covid-19: https://lnt.org/the-leave-no-trace-recommendations-for-getting-outside-amidst-covid-19/

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enMarch 24, 2020

68th American Woman to Summit Mount Everest: Courtney Reardon | Part 2

Courtney Reardon made history when she became one of the few women in history who has climbed Mount Everest and survived. In parts 1 & 2 of her story, we discuss climbing Mount Everest from beginning to end, including:

The physical preparation she did in advance
Her mindset going in
Beginning the climb
Her Sherpa partner and teammates
Her favorite memories and some scary stories (including passing by a dead body)
The Ted X talk she gave after becoming the 68th American woman to summit Mount Everest

It’s an awesome interview that you don’t want to miss!

Links from the Episode:

Ted X Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq6CIitNxjA

Courtney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtreardon/?hl=en

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enMarch 17, 2020

68th American Woman to Summit Mount Everest: Courtney Reardon | Part 1

The physical preparation she did in advance
Her mindset going in
Beginning the climb
Her Sherpa partner and teammates
Her favorite memories and some scary stories (including passing by a dead body)
The Ted X talk she gave after becoming the 68th American woman to summit Mount Everest

It’s an awesome interview that you don’t want to miss!

Links from the Episode:

Ted X Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq6CIitNxjA

Courtney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtreardon/?hl=en

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enMarch 10, 2020

Live to Climb and Travel the World, with Michael Matthews

After active duty, Michael Matthews hit the road for what became a 30,000 mile back and forth trip across the U.S. and into Mexico, out of his beloved camper van called “The Mystery Machine.” Today, he is a seasoned rock climber and has climbed all over the world, including a multi-day climb that involved sleeping on a portaledge on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. On this episode, we talk about his typical preparation for a climb, some of his hardest climbs and his scariest moment on a wall.

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Michael’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmysterymachine/?hl=en

Climbers for Bat Conservation Website: https://www.climbersforbats.colostate.edu

Climbers for Bat Conservation Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ClimbersForBatConservation/

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