G.O. Get Outside Podcast - Everyday Active People Outdoors
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 106 ratingsG.O. Get Outside: The Podcast is a radio-style interview show for people who want to spend more time outdoors. Each episode of G.O. delves into the outdoor lifestyle of some everyday person who probably has more in common with you than you think. Whether you are BASE jumping off a flying unicorn or hiking around your neighborhood in between diaper changes, you have a place here.
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G.O. 074 - Roundtable: Human Impact
December 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBAll actions have consequences. Our actions outdoors always leave an impact. It is our responsibility to mitigate the negative and foster the positive. Jason met with two writers for Nevada’s Desert Companion Magazine, Heidi Kyser and Alan Gegax, to discuss how we affect our environment, the realities of the challenges we all face, and how to lead by example in the outdoors. Links: https://lnt.org/home http://desertcompanion.vegas Issue mentioned: https://knpr.org/desert-companion/issues...
G.O. 073 - Earth Astronaut Adam Haydock
November 16, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 56.1 MBAdam Haydock’s intent was to become a state trooper, but circumstance shifted his path into dive rescue ultimately leading him to exploration. He now journeys into the depths of the Earth and its bodies of water as an expedition caver, photographer, canyoneer, and divemaster. Adam and Jason met at a park in Bishop one afternoon to discuss the world beneath the waves, beneath the soil, and across the globe. Links: https://www.even-further.com https://adamhaydock.blogspot.com https://www....
G.O. 072 - Paddling Snack Maven Lyndsay Hupp
November 01, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 52.5 MBA roadtrip at 17 introduced Lyndsay Hupp to the wonders of Arizona and the Western U.S. Her future would be found there guiding others through the whitewaters of the Colorado River and accidentally founding the energy bar company Huppybar. She and Jason met at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff one morning to discuss her history as a Jock Art Nerd Scientist and the exciting adventures that lead to Huppybar. Links: huppybar.com https://www.instagram.com/huppybar/ https://www.facebook.com/Huppybar/...
G.O. 071 - Canyoneer Freddy Unger Finds Focus
October 16, 2018 12:00 - 52 minutes - 50.9 MBFreddy Unger is recognized in the Southern California canyoneering community as an active leader eager to share his knowledge and offer opportunities to new participants. Prior to discovering canyoneering, he was struggling with substance abuse and watching his life erode. He credits the friendships he developed in the outdoors as a lifesaver. Freddy and Jason sat near a distracting water fountain one morning discussing the benefits of the outdoors, true friendships, maintaining sobriety, an...
G.O. 070 - Roundtable: Community Science
October 01, 2018 12:00 - 51 minutes - 49.4 MBThe Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has brought crowdsourcing into the realm of science. Their Community Science Program allows the public to contribute to research projects and become active participants in the study of nature. Three program managers—Lila Higgins, Richard Smart, and Miguel Ordeñana—met with Jason to discuss the history of the program and its positive impacts on the community and scientific research. Links: NHM Community Science Program: nhm.org/nature https...
G.O. 069 - Wildlife Champion Beth Pratt-Bergstrom
September 16, 2018 11:30 - 59 minutes - 57.4 MBBeth Pratt-Bergstrom was inspired by the NWF’s (National Wildlife Federation) Ranger Rick magazine as a child. Now, as the executive director of the California region of the NWF, she is inspiring others to embrace nature and wildlife—and our ability to coexist in urban spaces. She and Jason met at King Gillette Ranch to discuss her experiences in nature, how P22—the cougar living in Griffith Park—changed her perspective, and why she is leading the charge on establishing a wildlife overpass i...
G.O. 068 - G.O. Gumbo 2 - End of Season 3
April 16, 2018 12:00 - 22 minutes - 23 MBAnother season of the podcast comes to a close. Before our hiatus begins, enjoy three stories from previous guests. Reflections on traveling through Kathmandu during an historic earthquake. A tale of boredom trapped in a Canadian snowstorm. And an account of an overstuffed pack, duct tape, and life lessons on the West Rim Trail. See you in September. Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106
G.O. 067 - Matt Davies of Mossy Earth
April 01, 2018 12:00 - 39 minutes - 38.2 MBMossy Earth is an organization that seeks to do more than conservation by actively rebuilding the wilderness throughout Europe. Matt Davies is a trail runner and surfer who decided to team with others to form the enterprise a year ago. He and Jason spoke over Skype about Mossy Earth’s mission to plant one million trees by 2020. LINKS: mossy.earth instagram.com/mossy.earth facebook.com/Mossy.Earth.Rewilding instagram.com/matt_mave_davies Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-...
G.O. 066 - 2014 Swanson Slide Jump Trip Canyon Rescue
March 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBAs the North Fork of the King’s River cuts through the Sierra Nevada it reveals a canyon playground beloved by experienced canyoneers called Jump Trip. It has been the site of numerous injuries and rescues. In 2014, a group of three were forced to make tough decisions when one of the party suffered a broken ankle. Bronic and Brian share the story of Brian and Daniel’s extraction from the canyon and Bronic’s intimidating solo as he runs to seek help. Big jumps, slippery slides, stuck rope, mi...
G.O. 065 - Jen Hopper's Road to Mentorship
March 01, 2018 13:00 - 53 minutes - 51.4 MBA badly organized backpacking trip at age 14 triggered an enthusiasm for adventure in Jen Hopper. As an adult, she left the confines of a laboratory to pursue the wonders of nature. An accomplished caver, climber, SAR member, and explorer, she also shares the outdoors with students through the Outdoor Excursions program at UC Riverside. She and Jason met one afternoon to discuss the importance of good partners, a modicum of her adventures, and the perils of goat rescue. LINKS: Outdoor E...
G.O. 065 - Jen Hopper’s Road to Mentorship
March 01, 2018 13:00 - 53 minutes - 43.3 MBA badly organized backpacking trip at age 14 triggered an enthusiasm for adventure in Jen Hopper. As an adult, she left the confines of a laboratory to pursue the wonders of nature. An accomplished caver, climber, SAR member, and explorer, she also shares the outdoors with students through the Outdoor Excursions program at UC Riverside. She and Jason met one afternoon to discuss the importance of good partners, a modicum of her adventures, and the perils of goat rescue. LINKS: Outdoor Ex...
G.O. 064 - Kevin Heiden, Canyon Newbie Gets Legit
February 16, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBKevin Heiden grew up in Chatsworth, CA where he squandered his twenties. As he moved into his thirties, he realized he needed to change his life. A backpacking trip ignited a desire for exploration and adventure. Soon he discovered canyoneering and became completely enamored. He and Jason squatted amongst the rocks of Stoney Point one morning and discussed the ways canyoneering has improved Kevin’s life, his outlook, and his disposition even though Nerf Herder Canyon almost ruined everything...
G.O. 063 - Facing Fears by Touring With Olivia Round
February 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOlivia Round has had a deep-seated fear of men and sexual assault for her entire life. Fed up with the way this anxiety interfered with her daily life, she sought a solution. At 21, Olivia rode her bicycle 5,000 miles across the United States—alone. She and Jason spoke over Skype one morning about this journey, her path to healing, penning a memoir, and Russian mystics. LINKS: Olivia's Website: oliviaround.org Her Article at Adventure Cycling Association: adventurecycling.org/resources/...
G.O. 062 - Roundtable: Bikepacking & Touring
January 16, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBTraveling multiple days on a bicycle opens up a realm of adventures not possible by car or foot. Jason grills four bicycle enthusiasts: Nate, Nils, Lauren, and Megan about the realm of bikepacking and touring. They cover the various technical aspects, the draw of two wheels, the importance of sturdy chairs, and the dangers of hitting Nate with a car. LINKS: She Wolf Attack Team (SWAT): shewolfattackteam.com Echo Park Bike Posse (EPBP): facebook.com/echoparkbikeposse Rogue Panda Designs:...
G.O. 061 - Ryan Dacey, Taco Del Montana
January 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBRyan “Taco” Dacey likes to live in the spaces in between. He prefers climbing the challenging choss betwixt established routes. He chooses the miserable gorge descents flanked by quality canyons. He selects suffering when comfort is the preferred option. Yet, his aptitude for joy reigns supreme and his willingness to share is unmatched. Ryan and Jason sat in a Pasadena park one afternoon discussing crappy rock, life by bicycle, surviving Fish Fork, Ragu sponsorships, and the dastardly Stelle...
G.O. 060 - Land and Sea and Air, Amanda Craft is There
December 16, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBAmanda Craft is a consummate outdoor Renaissance Woman. Raised in California and summered in Colorado, she spent her youth on horseback or in nature. While trying to pad her professional resume during her college years, she began accidentally discovering the depths of her adventurous drive. Her explorations have taken her beneath the seas and earth, up and down its pinnacles, and flying and falling through its skies. She and Jason met on a Little Tujunga hillside one night to discuss her var...
G.O. 059 - Wild Lens on Conservation With Matt Podolsky
December 01, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBMatt Podolsky grew up immersed in the New England outdoors, but it was an IMAX documentary he saw at an early age that changed his view of humanity’s place in nature. His career as a wildlife biologist working with California Condors led him into the realm of documentary production aimed at conservation. He co-founded Wild Lens, a non-profit committed to telling the stories of those dedicated to conservation issues worldwide. He and Jason talked over Skype about the challenges of documentary...
G.O. 058 - The Monroy Canyon Family
November 16, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIt’s the classic story where a country girl meets a city boy, they get married, start a family, and start rappelling down waterfalls around the world. Tale as old as time? Maybe not. Danielle and Brian Monroy discovered the adventure of canyoneering after a failed family backpacking trip when their children were on the cusp of adulthood. They now travel the globe exploring dry and water-filled gorges while giving back to their canyon community through leadership and stewardship. Jason met th...
G.O. 057 - Steven Calcote Stumbles Across the Globe
November 01, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBAn artsy kid born in Kerrville, Texas & raised across the U.S. as a military brat, Steven Calcote always sought unique narratives and varied experiences. After moving to China for a work study program, he became enamored with seeing the world and finding the hidden places where untold stories lie. He one day realized that filmmaking was his ultimate calling eventually cofounding Butcher Bird Studios with Jason and three other artists. He and Jason sat in the park near their office one aftern...
G.O. 056 - Walking Across Pangaea With Corrina Peipon
October 16, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBCorrina Peipon grew up in the bohemian world of Martha’s Vineyard immersed in art and nature. Chasing her passion for art carried her to the west coast where she eventually rediscovered the draw of the outdoors and the joys of backpacking. She founded Pangaea Outdoor Supply in 2016, a gear shop where she curates a selection of products that are effective and aesthetically pleasing. She and Jason sat in Pangaea HQ one breezy afternoon discussing how art and walking merged into Pangaea. LIN...
G.O. 055 - Roundtable: Caving
August 16, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBSubterranean travel is an intriguing pursuit filled with its own rewards and challenges. Jason discusses the world of caving with four accomplished participants: Dav, Jen, Jerry, and Karl. They delve into how, why, responsibilities, dealing with the environment, managing human waste, finding unexplored caves, and a multitude of other questions. LINKS: G.O. Get Outside Caving Episode: vimeo.com/94598141 G.O. 012 - Karl Domangue: gogetoutside.com/g-o-012-karl-domangue/ G.O. 041 - David An...
G.O. 054 - Aaron Nardi, VHS to BMX
August 01, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBAaron Nardi found himself shooting videos and riding BMX professionally at an early age. Eventually, he left behind his county fair performances and moved to Los Angeles where he began to dabble in marketing and photography ultimately discovering the power of controlled lighting. He now works primarily as a cinematographer and photographer with a large focus on fitness, sports, and music. He is also the co-creator of the series “Skaters in Cars” for ESPN. Aaron and Jason sat in Griffith Mano...
G.O. 053 - Go Dynamite Starfish With Leslie Kim
July 16, 2017 15:00 - 59 minutes - 56.9 MBLeslie Kim has been scribbling since early childhood. Unsure of her professional goals, she embarked on a circuitous journey taking her across the globe flirting with multitudes of varied career paths. She eventually circled back to her childhood passion for illustration and discovered graphic design. Climbing also found its way into her pursuits and inspired Dynamite Starfish, her clothing brand focused on climbing and her illustrations. Leslie and Jason chatted at Echo Park about her acade...
G.O. 052 - Erik Johnson: Skis, Canyons, Consequences
July 01, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBErik Johnson, Esq. shreds the slopes of the legal system and the fresh powder of the backcountry mountain ranges. A lifelong freestyle skier, he has extensive experience dealing with injury whether it be concussions, broken bones, or amnesia. A rappelling accident while canyoneering cost him a leg, but not his lifestyle. He continues exploring canyons and plowing through snow brandishing his array of prosthetic legs. He and Jason met one evening to discuss a world of wounds, skis, canyons, a...
G.O. 051 - Turning Out Horses With Cyndi Lang
June 16, 2017 12:00 - 52 minutes - 50.1 MBA Mom and Me Horseback Riding ad in a magazine unexpectedly set a new course in Cyndi Lang’s childhood. Her fascination with horses led her from vaulting to becoming a ranger and eventually a professional competitor. She and Jason spoke at a barn in Santa Clarita where they discussed the many facets of horsemanship, the responsibilities of owning and caring for horses, dealing with a spinal injury, and the phrase “green and green make black and blue.” LINKS: instagram.com/_cynders_ Car...
G.O. 050 - Tristan Gooley, the Natural Navigator
June 01, 2017 12:00 - 40 minutes - 39.6 MBTristan Gooley began exploring the natural world at a very young age, craving the mystery and independence found in wandering. Learning to read nature and navigate his environs as an adult rekindled his childhood wonder. As a bestselling author, he has shared these skills across five books including his latest, How to Read Water. Tristan embarks on expeditions across the globe testing his abilities as The Natural Navigator. He and Jason spoke by phone about his many adventures and latest boo...
G.O. 049 - Annabelle & Andrea, Climbing Road Team
May 16, 2017 19:43 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBAnnabelle McClure found herself on sketchy first ascents at a young age with her climber father. Andrea Hassler passed on a career in concert management to instead study geography and climb nonstop with her new college buddy, Annabelle. Years later, the two of them convinced the Access Fund to hire them to live out of a Jeep for 10 months traveling the U.S. doing conservation work. They met Jason in Bishop, CA and discussed big wall climbing, bailing off of El Cap, climbing conservation, dad...
G.O. 048 - G.O. Gumbo - End of Season 2
March 01, 2017 13:00 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MBSeason 2 of the podcast comes to a close, time for reflection on a year and a half of podcasting and two months of working from the road. We also listen to three humorous stories from Steven Calcote, Scott Swaney, and Dusty Hulet. Sit back for tales of a queasy movie shoot in Mexico, adventures in free-diving, and the Fabled Yellowstone Gorilla. LINKS: TYLT Untethered series (featuring Erika and Jason): tylt.com/untethered Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106
G.O. 047 - Uphill on the PCT with Dan Sedlacek
February 16, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBDan Sedlacek, at 14, was inspired to seek out the PCT when he met a group of friendly thru-hikers. Years later, he and his brother tackled the 2600+ mile trail using gear they had made themselves. Here a second inspiration would hit, a desire to create a handmade gear company. Now, Dan runs Uphill Designs located in Seattle. He and Jason sat in the office one morning discussing the triumphs and travails of the Pacific Crest Trail and running a small business. LINKS: uphilldesigns.com fac...
G.O. 046 - Riding Waves with Outdoor Educator Jenn Velie
February 01, 2017 12:30 - 55 minutes - 53.3 MBJenn Velie is an amalgamation of her parent’s strengths. Inspired by her father’s love of the outdoors and her mother’s successes as an educator, she became an outdoor educator. As the Outdoor Adventure Coordinator at the University of Central Florida she has the opportunity to pass on the benefits of time in nature to students of all backgrounds and experiences. She and Jason met at a park in UCF to discuss SCUBA, surfing, sharks, the changes she sees in students, and a face mask full of mu...
G.O. 045 - Touring the Divide with Paul & Dylan
January 16, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThe Tour Divide is a backcountry off-road cycling route spanning over 2700 miles from Banff, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Paul Hytinen and Dylan Gonda are two men separated by 40 years in age who both found themselves itching to take on this challenge. Jason sat down with both of them at Paul’s Michigan home to discuss the draw of the trail and the intricacies of completing it. LINKS: Paul’s Facebook: facebook.com/paul.hytinen.5 Dylan’s Instagram: instagram.com/gondabiker Dylan’s...
G.O. 044 - Sarah Tiedemann, Hesitant Hiker
January 01, 2017 12:00 - 42 minutes - 41.4 MBSarah Tiedemann grew up indoors in New Jersey living out her childhood adventures in books while developing an intense fear of the unknown world around her. A move to Hawaii at 17 introduced her to the wonders of nature. Her anxiety still remained, but the rewards outweighed the fear and the Hesitant Hiker was born. Sarah recently self-published a book sharing her approach to combatting these fears and why it is a battle worth waging. She and Jason met in Mercer County Park, NJ to discuss th...
G.O. 043 - Nick Smolinske Goes Rogue Panda
December 16, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBNick Smolinske spent his childhood indoors playing video games. Commuting on a bicycle in college triggered something inside that lay dormant and he discovered a passion for active outdoor pursuits. Soon he was slack-lining and competing on a Broomball team. In hopes of saving money, he began creating his own bikepacking gear in his bedroom. This operation would eventually evolve into Rogue Panda Designs and turn Nick into a business owner. Nick and Jason met one day at the Rogue Panda shop ...
G.O. 042 - Fundamentals of Nature with Jeannine Tidwell
December 01, 2016 13:00 - 58 minutes - 55.7 MBOver a decade ago, Jeannine Tidwell and her husband moved to Sandpoint, Idaho on a path to fulfill a goal she formed as a young adult. They founded Twin Eagles Wilderness School, a place where students can connect with nature and their community while learning wilderness skills and becoming mentors for others. Jason and Jeannine met one rainy afternoon and discussed the history of the school, the philosophy behind its core tenets, and mankind’s relationship with the natural world. LINKS: ...
G.O. 041 - Dav Underground ft. David Angel
November 16, 2016 13:00 - 58 minutes - 56.2 MBDoing “nerdy stuff with computers” eventually lead David Angel to a corner of the internet where he was introduced to subterranean exploration. Soon he was a member of the Southern California Grotto, a caving group. Despite witnessing a tragedy on his first outing, he became more involved in the group eventually branching out into canyoneering and other adventurous pursuits. He and Jason bushwhacked through the overgrowth of a local L.A. canyon one night so they could sit in a dirty pothole ...
G.O. 040 - Outdoor Dilettante, Lauren Grabowski
November 01, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBLauren Grabowski tossed aside the shackles of her adolescent safety after embarking upon a 50-mile day hike in college. As a collector of experiences, and self-proclaimed outdoor dilettante, she seeks varied adventures and novel locales. She does, although, have a special love for cycling and bikepacking and the opportunities traveling on two wheels can provide. She and Jason met in one of the rare spots in Los Angeles where its river looks like a river to discuss cycling, mountaineering, tr...
G.O. 039 - Flying & Falling With Levi Arnone
October 16, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBA tandem jump enamored Levi Arnone with the art of sky diving. Yet, falling did not sufficiently quench his pursuit for flight. Soon, he found himself pursuing wingsuit training and delving into the world of BASE jumping. Levi and Jason spent an afternoon in Levi’s backyard discussing the intricacies of flight and falling, the legal issues, dealing with risk, and why “the perfectly good airplane” joke needs to be retired. LINKS: instagram.com/ducpower89/ twitter.com/ducpower89 facebook.c...
G.O. 038 - Roundtable: Skydive Monroe
October 01, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBSome would rather jump from a plane than ride inside of one. Jason joined five employees of Skydive Monroe in Georgia to discuss the finer points of falling at the ground. They cover the how, why, misconceptions, costs, reserve chutes, tandem particulars, certification, and that no plane is “perfectly good.” LINKS: skydivemonroe.com facebook.com/skydive.monroe.ga US Parachute Association: uspa.org Skydiver’s Information Manual: sim.uspa.org dropzone.com UGA SkyDawgs weekend (7-8 Octob...
G.O. 037 - Alan Gegax, Vegas' Hiking Mailman
September 16, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBNeither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays Alan Gegax from an epic hike. When not delivering mail to the Vegas community, Alan leads one of the larger hiking Meetup groups in the West, Vegas Hiker’s Meetup. And when not leading hikes, he officiates outdoor weddings and writes stories for Desert Companion Magazine. Alan and Jason hid amongst a pile of rocks in Calico Hills and discussed the finer points of hiking groups, disastrous first backpacking trips, the joys of scrambling ...
G.O. 036 - Aysel Gezik, Mountain Goat
September 01, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBAysel Gezik grew up in the Kurdish Highlands on a ranch with no running water or electricity. Her days were spent in the mountains or tending for farm animals. As an adult, she embraced technical mountaineering and began venturing into remote areas with challenging ascents. Her love for high places has carried her across the globe and her career as a chemical engineer has planted her in California where she continues to explore rugged peaks. She and Jason met in Corriganville Park to discuss...
G.O. 035 - Cycling Flight Paramedic Andrew Merrill
August 16, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBAndrew Merrill grew up in Lancaster, California where the L.A. Fire Dept. Explorer’s Program and the television series, Emergency would leave indelible marks on his character. A desire to help those in need and save lives lead him to adopt a career as a Flight Paramedic. He also draws great satisfaction from mountain biking and off road racing. He and Jason hid beneath a gazebo anticipating rain one sunny morning and discussed Andrew’s life in the air and on the trails. LINKS: instagram....
G.O. 034 - Kat & Craig on Lucky Breaks, Pics, Sticks, and Hitches
August 01, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBKat Carney and Craig Kinsley have embraced a life of coincidences and (occasionally literal) lucky breaks. A broken hand lead Craig down an unexpected path that would bring him to the 2012 Olympics as a Javelin Thrower. A part-time job as a newspaper reporter ignited Kat’s pursuit of photography and varied experiences. Seasonal jobs away from home brought the two together in Alaska where they would become a couple. Now they are preparing to move into a Suburban and travel the U.S. Jason met ...
G.O. 033 - Sheri Watson, Rock Dancer
July 16, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBSheri Watson has been decorating motion picture sets for 25 years. Before embracing this creative career path, she expressed herself as a professional ballet dancer for the American Ballet Theatre and The National Ballet of Canada. Her life is dedicated to artistic expression and movement finding outlets in music, yoga, filmmaking, and rock climbing. She and Jason spent a morning at Ferndell in Griffith Park discussing the realities of being a professional ballerina, the challenges of becomi...
G.O. 032 - Legal Italian Alien, Luca Chiarabini
July 01, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBItalian software developer, Luca Chiarabini prefers a life chasing adventures. His habitats of choice are dark damp caves or thundering, cascading rivers. Luca passionately believes in sharing the outdoors with others and does so by documenting unestablished areas, placing new canyon routes, designing software for outdoor exploration, and volunteering as a cave rescue member. He and Jason hid from the rain one afternoon to discuss these pursuits, a family trip to Antarctica, and the many thi...
G.O. 031 - Roundtable: Solo Backpacking
June 16, 2016 07:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBSome choose to travel into the wilderness alone. Jason discusses the pros and cons of solitary backpacking with previous show guests: Shawnte, Pamela, and Alden in between sips of cocoa and bouts of laughter. They review the whys, the dangers, loneliness, planning, packing, navigation, hiker stink, 29 cat holes, and the rancid aroma of bear saliva. LINKS: Book: The Secret Knowledge of Water: houseofrain.com/bookdetail.cfm?id=1183863164364 Shawnte’s fear essay: shawntesalabert.com/_/2015...
G.O. 030 - Alex Staniforth's Everest Dreams
June 01, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAs an unassuming bullied epileptic with no interest in sports, Alex Staniforth never pictured himself as an athlete. A hill-walking trip at 13 changed his perspective and encouraged him to confront his fears. His quest to climb Mount Everest transformed him physically, mentally, and socially. At the age of 20, Alex is now an endurance adventurer, motivational speaker, charity fundraiser, and published author. He and Jason spoke via Skype about his path to the outdoors, his attempts on Everes...
G.O. 030 - Alex Staniforth’s Everest Dreams
June 01, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBAs an unassuming bullied epileptic with no interest in sports, Alex Staniforth never pictured himself as an athlete. A hill-walking trip at 13 changed his perspective and encouraged him to confront his fears. His quest to climb Mount Everest transformed him physically, mentally, and socially. At the age of 20, Alex is now an endurance adventurer, motivational speaker, charity fundraiser, and published author. He and Jason spoke via Skype about his path to the outdoors, his attempts on Everes...
G.O. 029 - Documenting Smiles With PRCPTION Travel
May 16, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBJordan Urbanovich and Evelyn Wilroy were high school friends enamored with travel. Jordan embraced a nomadic existence and turned exploring the world into a lifestyle. Evelyn pursued a traditional career path and found herself yearning for more. The two joined forces to travel Nepal and document their journey while building an entity known as PRCPTION Travel, a non-profit using media to connect the world. Jason met Evelyn and Jordan in Towsley Canyon Park where they discussed travel, fear, s...
G.O. 028 - Misadventures Off the Map With Bryan Snyder
May 01, 2016 07:00 - 52 minutes - 50.4 MBSelf-proclaimed renegade car camper Bryan Snyder has a penchant for finding trouble. Each summer, he travels across the U.S. with his trusty sidekick, Charlie—his aging Jeep. He shares his misadventures with heights, weather, wildlife, and circumstance through his books and ongoing column in the Chenango County newspaper. One morning he and Jason huddled amongst some boulders at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and discussed Bryan’s numerous adventures, his path to self-publishing...
G.O. 027 - Shawnte Salabert, Human Yogi Bear
April 16, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBShawnte Salabert was raised on the mean streets of Milwaukie where a local Boys and Girls Club introduced her to the outdoors. Her newfound love of camp and adventure led her away from Wisconsin as she sought the secrets of becoming Yogi Bear in human form. Eventually, she stumbled into Los Angeles where her snark landed her a side gig writing for Modern Hiker when she isn’t hiking or drooling over Mark Ruffalo. Jason and Little Shay Shay tried to stay on topic one night in Silverlake Meadow...