Almost There Adventure Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and sharing conversations adventurers, artists, activists and legends in the outdoor community.
On this episode: our favorite episodes of 2023, format change, dogs, and another year in the books. It’s our reflections on the year past, and a look ahead at what’s next.
In this EpisodeTop 3 Most Downloaded episodes from 2023
- 3 – Episode 86 – Carol Coyne on Thru-Hiking and Community
- 2 – Episode 87 – Nicole Antoinette on Writing, Hiking, and Self-Awareness
- 1 – Episode 83: Alicia Baker on Exploring Utah, Hiking with Dogs, and Guidebooks
Our 2023 Highlights – A few of our favorite episodes
- Episode 78: The Knoth Family on Bikepacking Year-Round
- Episode 85: Benny Braden on Backpacking, Photography and Responsible Stewardship
- Episode 91: Elizabeth Person and the Art of Maps
- Episode 90: Kristen & Ville Lost the Map
- Episode 95: Alastair Humphreys and Adventures from Big to Micro
Programming Changes for 2024
We are changing things up for our fourth year, switching to two “seasons” of episodes each year — one this spring launching in April and the second in September. And we’re reserving the option of sneaking in a bonus episode in-between.
What We Are Doing in 2024
Saveria with Adventurus Women has a bunch of trips, including the Tour du Mont Blanc at the end of September, and a trip to the Dolomites, AND their first “plus one” trip to Africa.
Jeff is organizing the 10th year for the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series— a series of 17 regional, self-paced, self-guided hiking challenges. Plus he is leading his first big group trip… to Patagonia this March. Plus, getting together with Jason and friends to hike the Timberline Trail this summer.
One of Jason’s big film projects Free Outside is now out to rent and watch on Apple TV, Amazon and elsewhere. Check it out.
Favorite Memories from 2023
For Jason, his highlight was backpacking to Miter Basin with friends (sans Jeff), and he’s looking forward to spending more time on his photography in 2024.
Saveria’s 2023 highlight was her group trip to Africa, where she also leveled-up her camera gear. She’s looking forward to the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Jeff’s highlight? Hiking the 192-mile Coast to Coast Walk across England (with no rain over 17 days!), and he’s looking most forward to Patagonia next.
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: sheds, map grids, busking in Spain, and 5-to-9 adventures. We are talking with Alastair Humphreys, named as National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for his work on the concept of microadventures. He’s had some big adventures, too, from cycling completely around the world in four years to canoeing 500 miles down the Yukon River. And along the way, he’s authored 14 books inspiring people to find room for adventure in their daily lives.
The funny thing about going all the way around the world is it makes you realize how little of the world you’ve actually seen.
Alastair HumphriesIn this Episode* Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle – Dervla Murphy * Sir Ranulph Fiennes – explorer and author * Benedict Allen * explorersweb.com * A single map + In the US, you can download your map from the USGS for free * Episode 25 – Kolby Kirk * Seek and Merlin – apps to identify plants and birds * The Coast to Coast Walk * Episode 24 – Jesse Blough and The Big Lonely * Anna Brones – papercut art * As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning – Laurie Lee, and the book that inspired Alastair to busk his way badly across Spain
Connect with Alastair Humphreys* Website: alastairhumphreys.com * Instagram: @al_humphreys
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Hiking podcasts, the days, and getting a doctorate in hiker trash. We’re talking with Collyn “Doc” Nielsen of Hiker Trash Radio.
Hear how he got into hiking and backpacking, what inspired him to start his podcast, and the takeaways from recording over 300 episodes interviewing backpackers, thru-hikers and outdoor adventurers.
In this Episode* Hiker Trash Radio – Doc’s podcast * MILE, MILE & A HALF – the John Muir Trail documentary that inspired many of Doc’s podcast guests * Backcountry bidets, memorable guest stories and more.
Connect with Doc* HikerTrashRadio.com – official website of Doc’s podcast * Follow him on Instagram: @hikertrashradio
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: small successes, women porters, and the Himalaya. We’re talking with Marinel de Jesus and Sara Frenning about the Porter Voice Collective and their project for a women-led trek on the Great Himalaya Trail.
Marinel is a digital nomad, founder of Brown Gal Trekker, Equity Global Treks and The Porter Voice Collective, where Sara is a researcher. Both joined us from Nepal, which wis the longest distance we’ve recorded a show from to date.
In this Episode* KM 82: The Porter Voices of Peru’s Camino Inca – a documentary project of The Porter Voice Collective * Great Himalaya Trail – website * Fundraiser for the Great Himalaya Trail trek * Statistics on Nepal tourism (PDF)
Connect with Marinel* Brown Girl Trekker – Marinel’s website * Equity Global Treks * The Porter Voice Collective * Facebook: @browngaltrekker * Instagram: @browngaltrekker * X (formerly Twitter): @bgtexplorations
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- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: the Colorado Trail, fighter planes, learning how to thru-hike, and Inspector Gadget. We invited Adam "Dreamer" Salinger back (he was in Episode 23) to share some of his most recent adventures, his approach to finding the best gear, and his new coaching and consulting services for long-distance hikers.
In this Episode* Yosemite Rim Loop * The SF Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge * Adam's trip report and photos from the Colorado Trail * Alpine Adventure Coaching * Litesmith * Garage Grown Gear
Connect with Adam* View his trip reports at Adam's Treks (website) and updates on Instagram @dreamer2000at * Learn more about Adam's thru-hiker training and consulting services at Alpine Adventure Coaching (website) and on Instagram @alpineadventurecoaching
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- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor commu
On this episode: maps, artificial intelligence, and lutefisk. We’re talking with Elizabeth Person of Everett, Washington, an illustrator and cartographer who creates beautiful ink and watercolor maps for trails, parks and much-loved outdoor spaces.
We talk about how summer trips to North Dakota in her dad’s small plane led to her fascination with maps and geography, and how she turned her passion into a full-time business.
In this Episode* Metsker Maps in Seattle * A look at Elizabeth’s process
Connect with Elizabeth* Check out Elizabeth’s website: elizabethperson.com * Follow her on Instagram: @elizabeth_person or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elizabethpersonart
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Yada-yada-yada, death vs thrash metal, lucha libra, and some pretty epic adventures. We sit down with Kristen and Ville Jokinen to talk about how they met scuba diving in Vietnam, went on to crew on a sailboat, thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, and ultimately biked from Alaska to Argentina — all with very little prior experience.
They are currently on a book tour, and you can find where and when they will be in town on their website.
In this Episode * We Lost the Map – Kristen & Ville’s website. * Their trail names on the PCT: La Fonda and Eurotrash. * Border crossing tip: go early and know about the local futbol teams.
Connect with Kristen & Ville Jokinen * You can keep up with Kristen and Ville at their website, We Lost the Map. * Get their book: Joy Ride: A Bike Odyssey from Alaska to Argentina.
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- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: California, Texas BBQ, fame, road trips, and negative YouTube comments. We’re talking with Josh McNair of California Through My Lens.
Josh started out mainly blogging and sharing his photography, and while he still does all of that, today his focus is on his two YouTube channels. This is a great episode for anyone who loves a good road trip and finding hidden gems.
In this Episode * Climbing Mount Shasta – Josh and Jeff climbed together * The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge – How Josh first learned about Jeff * California Through My Lens – YouTube – * Through My Lens * Mile, Mile & a Half – A film about the John Muir Trail * Huell Howser and California Gold * Episode 50 – Scott Jones and the Unexpected Joys of Travel Quests
Connect with Josh McNair * You can learn more about Josh on his website: California Through My Lens, where you’ll also find links to his YouTube channels and other social media.
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: post-hike lunch, dividends, and getting off the couch. We’re talking with Greg Sakowicz — Colorado resident, hiker, traveler and creator of FatManLittleTrail.com.
Greg started hiking after an injury got him thinking about his mental and physical health, and found a love for exploring trails and outdoor spaces well beyond his home in Colorado.
In this Episode * Summer update from Jeff, Saveria and Jason (or “Why episodes have been slow to go live?”). + Coast to Coast Walk – 192 miles across England + Adventurus Women events, 3,500 mile roadtrip, Angel’s Landing, The Loneliest Highway and the Kodachrome Basin. + And… work! * The Fat Man Little Trail origin story * Becoming a hiking newbie during the pandemic * The good (and bad) of AllTrails * Knowing your limits and remembering “the mountains will always be there.” * Post-hike meals, or “How to avoid a caloric deficit.” * REI dividends * Pro tip: Take photos (“I’m not resting… I’m taking a photo!”) * Volunteering with the Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance * The 52 Hike Challenge
Connect with Greg Sakowicz * You can learn more about Greg on his website: fatmanlittletrail.com * Find Greg on Instagram @fatmanlittletrail
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- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: paralysis of analysis, burning your gear, and giving up social media. We’re talking with Nicole Antoinette— author, thru-hiker, former van lifer, and reformed indoor kid.
Nicole is a recent Massachusetts resident, new puppy owner, PCT thru-hiker, and author of a new book How to be Alone – An 800-mile Hike on the Arizona Trail.
In this Episode Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart* – by Carrot Quinn, our guest on episode 44. * The Arizona Trail – the hike which became the subject of Nicole’s book.
Connect with Nicole Antoinette You can learn more about Nicole on her website: www.nicoleantoinette.com * Check out her Wild Letters* newsletter on Substack.
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: the Triple Crown, ceramics, corporate finance, and hot chocolate shots. We’re talking with Carol “Cheer” Coyne, thru-hiker and founder of THRU-r.com – a community for thru-hikers, trail angels, and those who would like to be.
Carol got hooked by the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge in 2017, and has since gone on to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and is currently finishing her Triple Crown on the Appalachian Trail.
In this Episode* Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge – rekindled her love of hiking adventures * THRU-r.com – the hiker community founded by Carol * ADZPCTKO – the now-defunct “kick-off” event for the Pacific Crest Trail * Goat Haunt Ranger Station – where they check your passport before you head south on the CDT
Connect with Carol CoyneYou can find Carol on Instagram @carollcoyne or on YouTube @cheeronthetrail where she currently posting from her AT thru-hike.
Be sure to check out her hiker community at THRU-r.com and her hike-inspired ceramics at Dirtbag Ceramics. And if you’re interested, you can give her Hike Turnt playlist on Spotify a spin.
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: the Smokies 900-Miler, being a documentary star, and picking up litter and being a good steward. We’re talking with avid backpacker and public lands advocate Benny Braden.
Benny is the founder and CEO of Responsible Stewardship, Inc., a 501(c)3 all volunteer, action based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to restoring public lands, outdoor spaces and communities that’s been affected by illegal dump site and litter irresponsibly left behind by others.
In 2017 Benny set the fastest known time (FKT) for the Smokies 900-Miler. He actually did this twice in the same year. His fastest mileage and time set was 924 miles in 43 days. He still holds the record for the most efficient miles for the Smokies 900-Miler.
Benny has around 9,000 miles under his belt with expeditions all over the world. From hiking coast to coast across Scotland to hiking 90 miles along the coast of the Black Sea in Turkey. He’s also thru-hiked the Benton McKaye Trail, John Muir Trail, High Sierra Trail, Uinta Highline Trail, Long Trail, Resurrection Pass Trail, Ocean To Lake Trail, and many more.
He also was featured in the documentary HIGHLINE. A 2020 documentary featuring five friends who hike the Uinta Highline Trail and share their personal story as to why they hike. Benny shares his story as a retired EMT/Firefighter/Rescue Dive who struggles with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS).
In this Episode* Smokies 900-Miler – where Benny set an FKT * MILE, MILE & A HALF – inspired Benny to hike the John Muir Trail * HIGHLINE – a documentary with Benny and others * The Great Outdoor Challenge – an annual “choose-your-own-adventure” hiking challenge across Scotland * Highlander Adventure – Benny participated in their Big Bear event in 2022 * Save Our Smokies * Kudzu – an invasive non-native vine found in the south
Connect with Benny BradenYou can find Benny on Instagram @therealbennybraden
You can learn more about Responsible Stewardship, Inc and the amazing work they do at: https://www.responsiblestewardship.org/ and on IG @responsiblestewardship.
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Earth Month, wishcycling, ocean pollution, and sustainable packaging. We’re talking with Brook Hopper from A New Earth Project about something any of us who have purchased outdoor gear is familiar with: packaging… and how we can do so much better.
In this Episode* A New Earth Project – Sustainable packaging solutions. You can also follow them on Instagram @anewearthproject and check out their YouTube series. * Wishcycling – “hoping” that item you put in the recycling bin is recyclable, and actually does get recycled. Many items marked recyclable are not curb-side recyclable.
Connect with Brook HopperYou can find Brook at brookhopper.com and learn more about sustainable packaging at A New Earth Project.
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- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: favorite overcrowded hikes, booties, and hiking with dogs. We’re talking with Alicia Baker, hiker, trail runner, outdoor blogger and guidebook author currently based in Utah. She’s often seen on the trail with her golden lab therapy dog Charlie, and she’s currently training for her first 50k trail run.
In this Episode 52 Hike Challenge – which led to Alicia writing Salt Lake City’s Best 52 Hikes* * Bryce Canyon Ultra
Connect with Alicia BakerYou can find Alicia on her website: girlonahike.com, on Instagram @girlonahike, and on YouTube at (you guessed it) YouTube.com/girlonahike.
You can find her books on Amazon:
- Hiking Utah’s County High Points
- Salt Lake City’s Best 52 Hikes
Become a PatronThe Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: tortoise helicopters, misplaced vs lost, and names that sound like trail names, but aren’t. We’re talking with adventurer, triple-crown thru-hiker, and wildlife biologist Sage Clegg.
We talk with Sage about her “name-name”, her path to thru-hiking — which also led to her working with desert tortoises — and building a life that allows her to prioritize outdoor adventure.
In this Episode* Grand Enchantment Trail in New Mexico/Arizona * Outward Bound * Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) – Sage hiked southbound (SOBO) * Yogi’s PCT Guide * Continental Divide Trail (CDT) * Appalachian Trail (AT) * The Triple Crown
Learn More About Desert Tortoises* Desert Tortoise Council * Ironwood Consulting sometimes hiring for studies
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: mountain bike racing, the 80% rule, and trail maintenance. We’re chatting with professional mountain bike athlete, cycling coach and trail advocate Emma Maaranen.
We talk with her about how she entered the world of professional racing, why she ended up started a new women’s mountain bike racing team, the chaos of a race start, the most important training day of the week, and much more.
In this Episode* Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) – getting a UCI pro license gets you into more races * Bowen Sports Performance – where Emma coaches * Moab Rocks – a 3-day stage race where Emma realized she had been over-training * Sisters Stampede – see the photo gallery * TransRockies Race Series – next up for Emma in 2023 * COTA – the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (where Emma pays “rent” on her “office”)
Connect with Renee Patrick* You can find her on Instagram @emmamaaranen and on YouTube also @emmamaaranen
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: the Oregon Desert Trail, hikertrash, the Campmor catalog, and ground-truthing. We’re talking with Renee Patrick, self-identified as hikertrash who has been hiking for decades and is currently coordinator for the Oregon Desert Trail.
Renee is a triple-crown thru-hiker with over 20 years of experience planning, hiking, and improving long-distance trails. She is an environmentalist and passionate outdoor enthusiast who believes that long-distance hiking can deepen our relationship with the landscapes and environmental issues that desperately need more advocates
In this Episode* Oregon Desert Trail – A 750-mile route that traverses some of the most spectacular natural areas of the state’s dry side, including the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, Steens Mountain, the Pueblo Mountains and the Owyhee Canyonlands. * The Peace Corps (unintentionally) helped prepare Renee for long-distance hiking * Appalachian Trail – Renee’s first thru-hike * Pacific Crest Trail – One of her favorite distance trails * Wonderland Trail * Arizona Trail * Continental Divide Trail – Capped off her Triple Crown * Apps: FarOut Guides and Gaia GPS * Blue Mountains Trail and Renee’s article on the history of the trail. * Ground truthing: the facts that are found when a location shown on a map, air photograph, or satellite image is checked on the ground (i.e. hiked), as validation. * And while the newsprint Campmor catalog may be a memory, the company is still around online.
Connect with Renee Patrick* She-ra Hikes – Her personal website * Renee Patrick – Long Distance Trail Consulting – Renee provides insight and services to help long-distance trail organizations and developers to improve the hiking experience and inspire action on behalf of the environment. * You can find her on Instagram @wearehikertrash
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: thru-hiking, Wolff’s Law, stretching your hip flexors, and nose breathing. We’re talking with Lee Welton, PCT thru-hiker, physical therapist assistant, and personal trainer. We talk about how to train for completing long hikes injury-free.
Lee “Flick” Welton thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2018. As he was preparing for the trek in 2017, he found that there weren’t a lot of great resources that focused on training for long distance thru-hikes, so he founded Trailside Fitness, where he provides personal, online training for aspiring thru-hikers, helping them prepare and complete their thru-hikes injury-free.
You can also find Lee on Instagram @trailside_fitness and be sure to check out his YouTube channel for great content on training, recovery and more. It’s good information for all hikers.
In this Episode* Pacific Crest Trail * Wolff’s Law * Is long-distance thru-hiking good for your body?It might come down to what you eat during your thru-hike.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: cheese, cat motels, is math the worst subject, and bikepacking as a family. We’re talking with The Knoth Family: Rob, Dawn Rae, and Max. They’ve been bikepacking as a family for nine years, and spend about a month of nights camping outside each year on their year-round bikepacking trips… all while holding down full-time jobs and school.
About The Knoth FamilyFind Dawn Rae on Instagram @dawnraek and Rob @robknoth. They invite you to reach out with any questions about bikepacking.
Mentioned on this Episode* Oregon Timber Trail * Baja Divide * Ride with GPS
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: art school, communism, and being out in the wild. We’re talking with Patrick Dunn, climber and founder of OUT in the Wild, an organization that makes the outdoors more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community and teaching technical climbing skills.
About PatrickHaling from the infamous beaches of the Jersey Shore, Patrick moved to the west coast in search of adventure and queer community. After struggling to find the queer outdoor community he hoped for, he started OUT in the Wild to create a space for LGBTQ+ folks to connect with each other in the outdoors and learn new skills. Patrick has been climbing since he was 18 years old and started guiding in 2019. Through guiding he loves to share his passion for climbing and the outdoors. In his spare time, he is also an artist and amateur chef!
You can learn more about Patrick and OUT in the Wild here:
- OUT in the Wild official website
- Follow @out_inthewild on Instagram
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: 2022, our favorite episodes, and plans for 2023.
This is a shorter version — no guests — just Jason, Saveria and Jeff looking back on the past year and ahead to 2023.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Quiet quitting, rest, walks in nature, and sea turtles. We’re talking with Jill Rose, a life coach for women working in the realm of burn-out. She helps women find rest, which can seem to run counter to the active outdoor lifestyle, but is necessary to refuel the tank.
We talk about the layers of rest, and how rest can help us be happier, better balanced and ultimately perform better in other areas of our lives.
Before you do anything in the morning, get centered.
Jill RoseOur conversation ran the gamut, covering the impact of social media, how rest looks different for each of us, and practical ways to “reset” during this busy season.
We close the podcast with Jill leading us in a short breathing exercise that you can take with us.
Connect with Jill RoseYou can learn more about Jill Rose and her coaching at her website, Jill Rose Coaching and on Instagram @jillrosecoaching, or via email at info@jillrosecoaching.com.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Norman’s 13, rubrics, and 100 FKTs. We’re talking with Jason Hardrath, badass hiker, running, and collector of FKTs.
Jason was a world-class triathlete until he went through the windshield in a car accident. Doctors said he’d have to leave that part of his life behind, and front that point, he was determined to come back. During his recovery he got to the point where he could hike. From hiking, he started peak-bagging. And soon, he was doing more technical climbs that required acquiring new skills.
Since then, he’s gone on to accumulate 115 (and counting) historical fastest known time (FKT) records.
Jason’s story is an incredible inspirational tale of rehabilitation, grit and determination. We talk about the experience of some of his FKTs, the missed FKTs, and inspiring his students (he’s an elementary phys-ed teacher when he’s not collecting FKTs).
PLUS… we learn about the process behind the creation of the film, Journey to 100, documenting his FKT on the Bulger 100.
Mentioned in this Episode* fastestknowntime.com * Strava * Jason gets the FKT on the Bulger 100 * Norman’s 13 * Journey to 100 – YouTube * The Yosemite Picnic
Connect with Jason online at jasonhardrath.com and IG @jasonhardrath
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: world premieres, documentaries, and the Colorado Trail. We’re talking with Jeff “Legend” Garmire, Dylan Harris and our very own Jason Fitzpatrick about their new documentary FREE OUTSIDE.
On August 28, 2020, Jeff Garmire set out to break the unsupported Colorado Trail record. His goal was to hike 485 miles without resupply or outside assistance in under 9.5 days. No film crew had ever captured an unsupported record before. They would have no contact with Garmire for the entire journey. FREE OUTSIDE follows Legend’s FKT attempt on the 486-mile Colorado Trail.
Show Notes * 00:33 – Introducing Dylan Harris, Jeff “Legend” Garmire and FREE OUTSIDE * 02:00 – What is FREE OUTSIDE all about? * 03:35 – The rules of an “unsupported” fastest known time (FKT) and how they have changed * 10:00 – Carrying batteries, cameras and memory cards for self-filming the FKT attempt (and all the other stuff you’re carrying) * 12:35 – The blister-popping scene * 13:30 – How Dylan got into the outdoors, film and video * 16:08 – Dylan’s 27 day thru-hike of the Colorado Trail * 19:45 – The world premiere of FREE OUTSIDE * 22:40 – What was it like to see the footage from two different perspectives? * 25:05 – What Dylan’s been doing since filming FREE OUTSIDE * 28:35 – Legend’s FKT on the John Muir Trail * 38:00 – Respect for the Long Trail (and a throwback to Episode 2). * 39:45 – Next on Legend’s FKT to-do list * 44:10 – Dylan’s film THE PARTICPANT and running a 100-mile race * 60:00 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode * FREE OUTSIDE premieres on Tuesday, November 15th in Denver, Colorado. You can get tickets at https://holdmyticket.com/event/403195. * THE PARTICIPANT – Dylan’s film about his experience running in a 100-mile race * Follow Legend @thefreeoutside * Follow Dylan @spiritofdylan and Dylan Harris Films on YouTube
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: mantras, apparel, and fitness is for everybody. We are talking with Adina Crawford, a athlete and yogini working to bring more diversity and inclusivity into the fitness space.
Adina–aka Deanie the Yogini–is a certified yoga instructor, mentor, and community advocate. She brings her energy, passion and enthusiasm and shares it with those around her… including you as you listen to this episode!
Show Notes * 00:33 – Introducing Adina * 01:25 – How Adina first got into yoga * 02:50 – Why the fitness space needs more diversity and inclusivity * 04:00 – Snowshoeing with Saveria and AdventurUs Women * 06:00 – Adina’s schedule * 07:57 – How Adina started running everything from 10Ks to marathons * 17:00 – Adina’s passion for yoga * 26:03 – What does an athlete look like? * 29:00 – The importance of learning (coaching, training, etc.) * 34:45 – Finding and creating inspiration * 36:30 – What needs to improve in the areas of diversity and inclusion * 44:10 – What’s going on at AdventurUs Women
You can find Adina on Instagram @adinavcrawford
Mentioned in this Episode * AdventurUs Women * Black Girls Run * Black Girls Do Bike
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: land crabs, sewing machines that talk, a brief history of zippers in the U.S., and upcycling. We are talking with Hannah Finazzo Krueger, owner of the Salty Boob, a company that makes awesome bike bags upcycled from used kite surfing material.
Show Notes * 01:10 – Introducing Hannah * 03:30 – Background on the upcycled materials Hannah uses for their bike bags * 10:20 – How Hannah started * 23:00 – Sewing and Hannah’s talking sewing machine * 28:40 – Is bikepacking with a 4-year old the newest extreme sport? * 32:00 – Teaching others to sew * 44:20 – Where does The Salty Boob go from here? * 51:15 – Let’s talk about zippers * 62:15 – Connecting with Hannah and wrap-up
You can find The Salty Boob bike bags online and at thesaltyboob.life. You can also connect with Hannah @thesaltyboob on IG.
Mentioned in this Episode * The Salty Boob – Etsy * Wanderlust Tours * The Christmas Island crab migration * Frostline Kits * Gear Fix * The Rugged Thread
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Sierra cups, self-arresting, safety, and learning to live. We're talking with Ned Tibbits.
Ned has worked as a U.S.F.S Wilderness Ranger, Rural and Urban Paramedic, Professional and Volunteer Ski Patrolman, Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue Member, and currently maintains certificates in Emergency Medical Technician-Instructor, NOLS Wilderness EMT, the National Ski Patrol, the Wilderness Medical Society’s Fellow and Diploma in Mountain Medicine status, Amateur Radio, and Search & Rescue Instructor.
Ned has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (1974), bicycle-camped 5,000 miles in Europe (1979), completed half of the Continental Divide Trail (1980), and hiked, skied, and snow-shoed his favorite trail, the John Muir Trail many times.
Show Notes * 01:10 – Introducing Ned Tibbits * 03:50 – Why are more people getting in trouble on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) this year? * 07:45 – The "WILD" effect and the importance of preparation and training * 11:55 – What Ned learned from thru-hiking the PCT in 1974 * 14:50 – Advice for future PCT thru-hikers * 18:40 – Self-arrest tools and recommendations on snow travel skills * 33:20 – The transformative personal impact of thru-hiking the PCT * 38:00 – Ned's "Learning to Live" series * 44:30 – The internal challenges of thru-hiking * 48:00 – Trip research: Vetting sources for information online * 53:40 – Connecting with Ned and Wrap-up
You can find Ned on Facebook and his website MountainEducation.org or via email at ned@mountaineducation.org.
Mentioned in this Episode * The classic Sierra Cup * The Pacific Crest Trail * The Black Diamond Whippet * Wilderness Travel Course
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Mantras, billionaires ranches, fried chicken, DFL, and Yellowstone. We’re talking with Gary Chrisman an amazing bikepacker with a long history of outdoor adventures — skiing, BMX, backpacking and more. We talk about his “soulful cycling challenge” circumnavigating the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, riding 1,200 miles with 85,000 feet of elevation gain over 14 days.
This conversation with Gary reminded us that epic adventure can start right at your doorstep.
Show Notes * 01:10 – Introducing Gary Chrisman * 05:20 – What it was like when he started mountain biking in the late 1980s. * 08:10 – Overview of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ride (the GYE) * 14:40 – The health of the GYE from the view of a bike * 17:00 – Is the GYE an adventure that others can tackle? * 19:00 – Highs and lows on the GYE * 26:30 – How much food, water, etc. did you carry and what did resupply look like? * 31:30 – What bike did you take on the GYE? * 38:45 – Upcoming adventures * 42:00 – Mapping and tools for route planning * 47:15 – E-bikes * 50:30 – Tubeless tires * 53:35 – Other recent adventures * 57:05 – What are some mantras that work for you? * 67:50 – Wrap-up
You can find Gary on Instagram at @tetonmntrider
Mentioned in this Episode * Skyline to the Sea Trail in Santa Cruz * Greater Yellowstone Coalition * Salsa Fargo * San Juan Huts * Caribou Loop Trail * Ride With GPS * White Rim Trail * Jay Petervery * The Oregon Timber Trail * The Big Lonely
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Ultramans, the lakes of Arizona, “DFL,” and “are all race directors sadists?” We’re talking with Jen McVeay, race director for Ultraman Florida, Ultraman Arizona, and a whole bunch of events on Oahu where she lives.
Show Notes * 01:00 – Introducing Jen McVeay * 03:30 – What is an “Ultraman” race? * 05:00 – Crewing for a competitor * 07:00 – What is the maximum number of competitors at an Ultraman race? * 08:45 – How do you qualify to do an Ultraman race? * 11:05 – The role of the race director, and when do you start planning an event? * 15:50 – How Jen became a race director * 26:15 – The lakes of Arizona and in the inaugural Ultraman Arizona * 33:00 – Jen recruits Jeff and Jason to crew (and finding crew members in general) * 36:00 – Building community among the athletes and crews * 42:20 – Are all race directors sadists? * 49:40 – The 2023 dates for Ultraman Florida and Ultraman Arizona * 50:50 – What advice or motivation would you give to an athlete interested in making the jump to an Ultraman race? * 57:35 – Crewing an event in Alaska * 59:10 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode * Ultraman Arizona * Ultraman Florida * Tropical Triple Crown * Hibiscus Half Marathon
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: bars, gear stickers, Kansas, and real food. We’re talking with Kate Schade, founder of Kate’s Real Food, which makes what Forbes magazine says is the “best little energy bar in America.”
Show Notes * 01:00 – Introducing Kate Schade * 02:20 – A bit about “the Tram Bar” and how Kate’s Real Food got started * 06:50 – Making the jump into retail * 10:35 – Going nationwide * 15:50 – How you get someone to move from the Teton Valley to Pennsylvania * 16:30 – Growing pains and challenges * 20:30 – How big is Kate’s Real Food today? * 21:00 – What is the bar business like? Friendly or “savage?” * 23:05 – Rearranging the bars in the stores * 30:30 – How do you spend time outdoors these days? * 33:15 – How Teton Valley and Jackson have changed since the ’90s * 37:10 – Figuring out work/life balance and dealing with burnout * 43:10 – When was the moment when you realized you had made it? * 44:45 – Next up for Kate’s Real Food (and Kate) * 52:00 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode * Kate’s Real Food * Find Kate on Instagram @schadeykate
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: man against horse; running in jorts; and cheese-rolling racing. We’re talking with Peter Mortimer, ultra-runner in search of his breaking point.
Show Notes * 01:00 – Introducing Peter Mortimer * 01:50 – The Cocodona 250 * 02:40 – How Peter got into running (and eventually ultra-running) * 05:50 – Man Against Horse * 10:50 – The Barkley Fall Classic and the Barkley Marathon * 15:25 – Favorite ultra-race – The Dragon’s Back Race in Wales * 21:45 – The role of the pacer * 24:20 – Coaching * 29:10 – What is a typical training week look like? * 34:50 – 8 More Miles * 40:30 – How do you approach an ultra-race? * 44:25 – Hallucinations on a race * 46:30 – How physically painful is running a 100 mile race? * 48:25 – What’s on your bucket list? * 55:00 – What kind of distances Peter coaches for * 56:50 – Cheese-Rolling Race * 60:00 – How to find Peter
Mentioned in this Episode * Cocodona 250 * Broken Arrow * Man Against Horse * Barkley Fall Classic * Barkley Marathon * Dragon’s Back Race * Squirrel’s Nut Butter * Western States 100 * 8 More Miles Coaching – Peter’s coaching website * Tor des Géants * Liège-Bastogne-Liège * We are the Champions (trailer for the cheese rolling race) * Strava (Peter’s profile)
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: guidebooks, boondocking, breakfast burritos, and the best hiking in Northern California. We’re talking with hiking guidebook author and boondocking aficionado John Soares.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing John Soares and how he grew to love the outdoors * 03:30 – The Trinity Alps, Burney Falls, and social media * 08:10 – Why skipping the campfire is a great idea * 11:25 – Managing expectations and avoiding crowds? * 18:00 – Why use a guidebook when there are so many online resources? * 21:31 – How John became a guidebook author * 28:10 – What John drives for boondocking and dispersed camping (no, you don’t need 4WD) * 32:20 – Updating guidebooks * 35:00 – What is dispersed camping, and how do you get started? * 50:00 – Great hikes in the Shasta area (for the next time Jason drives up to Bend)
Mentioned in this Episode * Find details of John’s Northern California hiking guidebooks at NorthernCaliforniaHikingTrails.com. * Get info on John’s book Camp for Free: Dispersed Camping & Boondocking on America’s Public Lands along with a dispersed camping gear checklist and info on related apps and resources at DispersedCamping.net. * Interested in journaling your hiking and camping experiences? See the journals John has created for you to fill in at GetOutsidePress.com. * Find John’s Northern California Hiking Trails Facebook page here. * Seven Suns Coffee in Shasta (get a breakfast burrito) * The Fifth Season – great gear shop in Shasta * GetOutsidePress.com
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: surf films, directing Bill Murray, and being a filmmaker in the digital age. We’re talking with Jason Baffa, filmmaker, surfer, and sometimes maker of surf films.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Announcing Jason’s new show CHASING WAVES * 02:40 – Introducing Jason Baffa * 10:00 – Meeting Bill Murray and getting him to narrate Loopers * 12:00 – What is a Bolex? * 14:20 – Film vs digital and the impact on how you shoot * 29:15 – How Chasing Waves came to be * 34:20 – Did you grow up spending time outdoors? * 52:30 – Advice for aspiring surf filmmakers * 57:50 – The Revenge of Little Joey (and Fitz’s missing stunt driver credit)
Connect with Jason on his website jasonbaffafilms.com, on Instagram @jasonbaffafilms and on YouTube.
Mentioned in this Episode * Chasing Waves – watch on Disney+ * One California Day * Bella Vita * Loopers: The Caddies Long Walk * Bolex * The Revenge of Little Joey
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: JMT, hiking amnesia, cairns, and grief. We’re talking with Beth Jeffery, hiker extraordinaire and founder of The Cairn Connection. She started hiking in 2014 and has gone on to hike the JMT four times, summited Mount Whitney eleven times, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Hood, and turned personal tragedy into an opportunity to help others.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Beth Jeffery and how she got started hiking back in 2014 * 03:30 – How climbing Mount Whitney started a transformation * 05:30 – Why the movie MILE, MILE & A HALF is on her phone * 08:30 – Her son’s unexpected death, life on and off trail, and quitting her job * 13:00 – Starting The Cairn Connection * 23:15 – Volunteering with Search-and-Rescue * 25:30 – What built her confidence in her journey * 29:05 – What is so special about the John Muir Trail * 35:30 – Beth’s process for preparing to explore a new place
Connect with Beth on Instagram @jmtgirl and on her website at The Cairn Connection.
Mentioned in this Episode * The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge * Mile, Mile & a Half * The Cairn Connection
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: The Far Side, browser tabs, YouTube analytics, and reluctant running. We’re talking with Brendan Leonard, illustrator, writer, film maker and ultra trail runner and creator of Semi-Rad.com.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Brendan Leonard * 02:55 – The story behind the birth of Semi-Rad.com * 09:50 – Where did you get started writing? * 14:20 – Sources of inspiration * 20:15 – What are the things that grab your attention these days? * 22:15 – How Brendan got into outdoor adventures * 28:45 – Making adventure films * 35:58 – YouTube analytics fun and “going viral” * 42:40 – A typical week in the life of Brendan Leonard * 45:20 – What inspired you to get into ultra running? * 55:30 – Browser tabs throw-down * 60:00 – Wrapping up
Mentioned in this Episode * Find Brendan online at Semi-Rad.com * REI Presents: How to Run 100 Miles * Follow Brendan on Instagram @semi_rad
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: World records, cedar trees and ravens, rugby, and the best way to buy books if you want to benefit authors. We’re talking with Steph Jagger, author of Unbound, in which she chronicles a journey skiing and “accidentally” getting the most vertical feet skied in a year, and her new book Everything Left to Remember.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Steph Jagger * 02:40 – How Steph accidentally got the world record for the total vertical feet skied in one year * 04:35 – Skiing in South America * 06:35 – As a writer, describe the process of writing the second book * 13:22 – What Everything Left to Remember is about * 29:30 – Special moments from the trip that you will always hold tight? * 32:20 – Old Faithful, living in the moment and experiencing the beauty * 38:30 – Growing up skiing and playing rugby * 45:00 – Advice to anyone who wants to write a book about their journeys * 49:00 – How Steph selected the quotes that appear at the beginning of each chapter * 56:40 – Where to get the new book (which comes out on April 26, 2022), and why pre-ordering is awesome for authors * 60:00 – The Adventurus Women Book Club with Steph (supporting the Alzheimer’s non-profit Hilarity for Charity)
Mentioned in this Episode * Find Steph online at www.stephjagger.com and on Instagram @stephjagger * Order the book (or pre-order!) on Amazon or on Bookshop.org * Support the Alzheimer’s non-profit Hilarity for Charity
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Hiking in Washington, lungs, and women of color who summit mountains. We’re talking with Nash Mazwho is organizing a fundraising climb with eleven women of color for the American Lung Association as part of the Climb for Clean Air.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Nash Maz * 02:00 – Connecting with her team for their climb on Mt Tahoma (aka Mount Rainier) * 04:00 – Fundraising for the climb * 06:30 – How Nash got started hiking * 08:15 – Getting into mountaineering * 10:30 – Switching careers and a dream job at the American Lung Association * 15:25 – What are some of your favorite hikes in Washington? * 16:50 – What hikes do they do to train for their climb? * 22:53 – What other mountains are in her sights in the future? * 26:15 – Lungs, clean air, and wild fires * 29:10 – Women of color in the outdoors * 32:00 – Type 2 adventures (or, everyone suffers at some point) * 34:50 – How can people help with the fundraising?
Mentioned in this Episode * Team Fundraising Page * Nash’s Fundraising Page * RMI – Guide for their Tahoma climb * Women of Color Who Summit – The climbing team’s Instagram account
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: The “Brad Pitt” of cougars, wildlife over crossings, and “The Californians”. We’re talking with Beth Pratt, Regional Executive Director, California at National Wildlife Federation about the upcoming wildlife crossing over “The” 101 freeway in Los Angeles at Liberty Canyon and her work as an advocate for wildlife.
Show Notes * 00:40 – Introducing Beth Pratt * 04:00 – Who is P-22 and what and where is this wildlife crossing? * 13:35 – The story of how the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing went from dream to ground breaking * 18:00 – Why is it important to connect open spaces for wildlife, and what can we do as individuals to help? * 21:30 – What animals will benefit from the wildlife crossing? * 28:00 – P-22 Day (October 22nd) * 30:55 – Approaching wildlife advocacy from an MBA perspective * 35:35 – What is the impact this wildlife crossing will have? * 43:00 – Design considerations for wildlife crossings
Mentioned in this Episode * Mission accomplished: Beth Pratt raised millions for a freeway overpass for L.A. cougars – LA Times * #SaveLACougars * Episode 16: Riffin’ with Griff, Super Nature Nerd * National Wildlife Federation
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Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Brisket, woolly adelgids, and summer camp for adults. In our second Women’s History Month podcast episode, we talk with Kate Gates, co-owner of the Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp in the southern Appalachian foothills of north Georgia.
Show Notes * 00:40 – Introducing Kate of Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp * 03:50 – A bit about Mulberry Gap * 06:05 – Let’s talk about the food (and brisket) * 10:05 – Why Mulberry Gap is perfect for mountain bikers (and other outdoor adventurers) * 21:05 – The growth of mountain biking and bikepacking in the south * 28:00 – Outdoor adventures available in the area * 29:23 – The summer camp experience * 33:15 – What it’s like living where you work * 40:40 – How the property has evolved over the years * 44:30 – Wildlife in the area * 46:45 – The woolly adelgid * 51:39 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode * The Woolly Adelgid is an Aphid (pronounced A-fid). That link provides a more scientific explanation of what these terrible creatures do. Adel-Rid is the company Andrew works for. Here’s a photo that depicts their demise if left untreated. * Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp – official website. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram at @mulberrygapadvbasecamp
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Search and rescue, being an “adventure mom” and this is our first of a series of weekly episodes celebrating Women’s History Month in March. We’re talking with Christa Nash Webber, Bend resident (via Hong Kong), mom of two, search and rescue team member, and coordinator for She Jumps.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Christa * 02:15 – Living in Hong Kong for 11 years * 11:00 – How they ended up in Bend, Oregon * 14:09 – How does it work volunteering with Search-and-Rescue? * 22:00 – She Jumps * 34:45 – What are the top mistakes people make that necessitates SAR getting involved? * 43:30 – What does a day of fun look like for Christa? * 48:00 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode * Asia-Pacific Adventure – Where Christa worked while living in Hong Kong * Deschutes Search-and-Rescue – Christa volunteers and recruits for SAR. Check out the cool videos at the bottom of the page. * She Jumps * IG: @she_colorsnature * Expedition Oregon – A crazy race Christa is doing this spring * Pole Pedal Paddle – * Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Oklahoma, sharks, laws in Florida, and finding adventure. We’re talking with journalist explorer Kinga Philipps.
Show Notes * 00:30 – Introducing Kinga * 03:00 – Immigrating from Poland * 06:10 – About the FINDING ADVENTURE show * 10:20 – Shark conservation and diving with sharks * 19:00 – Why sharks are important * 26:05 – What it’s like to be out filming a series (the fun/work ratio) * 31:10 – Scariest things that have happened on her adventures * 38:35 – Swimming with bull sharks * 45:00 – Finding Kinga online
Mentioned in this Episode * Extinction Soup
Connect with Kinga online * KingaPhilipps.com and on IG: @kingaphilipps * Finding Adventure – show on Very Local
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Canada, Skijoring, and a glossary of ski terms. We’re talking with Ingrid Granlin, owner and instructor at Glide Nordic in Bend, Oregon.
Show Notes * 0:30 – Introducing Ingrid * 02:20 – What are the different kinds of Nordic skiing (and the gear involved) * 07:50 – How Ingrid ended up in Bend, Oregon * 09:55 – When did you start skiing? * 13:40 – Skiing in Yosemite * 17:50 – Favorite ski memories * 20:50 – Why you need skins for backcountry skis, but not for cross-country * 23:30 – What Ingrid does in the summer months * 26:04 – Favorite areas for cross-country skiing around Bend * 30:30 – Recommendations for someone wanting to get into Nordic skiing * 34:35 – Ski racing * 37:45 – What sports do you follow in the Winter Olympics? * 39:50 – As a life-long skier, what do you think of snowboarders? * 40:55 – Top three places to go Nordic skiing * 46:40 – Skijoring * 49:40 – The Nordic-Combined * 51:25 – Any good ski crashes in your history? * 55:40 – How to contact Ingrid
Mentioned in this Episode * Jerry of the Day * Ski or Ride in 5 Program * AdventurUs Women * She Jumps Nordic Ski & Yoga Retreat
Connect with Ingrid online * Glide Nordic * Mt Bachelor Nordic
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Thru-hiking warm fuzzies, lime green Crocs, and being a divemaster. We’re talking with Matthew Hengst, a self-described indigent hiker who recently completed a 5,000 mile hike on the Eastern Continental Trail.
Show Notes * 0:30 – Introducing Matthew * 04:15 – What is it like to hike 5,000 miles? * 06:20 – The biggest animal problem in the south? Hint: it’s not the gators. * 08:40 – When Matthew got into hiking * 10:45 – How do you follow up the Eastern Continental Trail (ECT)? * 12:54 – The transition from 302 days on the trail back to “normal” society * 14:00 – Physical recovery after the ECT vs the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) * 16:00 – Biggest challenges on the PCT vs the ECT * 19:00 – Would you do the PCT or Appalachian Trail (AT) again? * 20:00 – Footwear (socks, shoes, etc.) for hiking 8,000 miles * 23:30 – Food on long trails. * 25:00 – How did you figure out how to connect up the trails that make up the ECT route? * 28:30 – Mosquitos and “No See-ums” * 33:40 – The human connection on the trail (and the giant warm fuzzy of thru-hiking) * 35:40 – Preparing to thru-hike the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) * 36:00 – Diving, and advice for anyone interested in getting into it * 41:50 – Completing the Triple Crown (AT, CDT and PCT)… and beyond * 44:35 – How do you support yourself while you do all this walking? * 48:10 – Favorite parts of the trails Matt has hiked * 50:45 – What is a typical day now that he is off-trail? * 52:41 – What he uses for tech and how he keeps everything connected and charged
Mentioned in this Episode * Sierra Club Wilderness Travel Course * John Muir Trail * Pacific Crest Trail * Florida Trail * Appalachian Trail * Eastern Continental Trail * Pinhoti Trail * FarOut Guides (formerly Guthook) * Continental Divide Trail * Theodore Solomons Trail * American Discovery Trail * Arizona Trail * International Appalachian Trail
Connect with Matthew online * First Church of the Masochist – Matthew’s website * Instagram: @mattonamtn * Watch Matt’s ECT Vlog on YouTube
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: a 2021 wrap-up, jazz, and hiking-and-beer pairings. Our guest is Ted Foster who started hiking a few years ago and recently completed all 11 peaks in the New England Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge in 11 days.
Show Notes * 01:00 – Saveria, Jason and Jeff wrap-up 2021 and our 2nd year of the Almost There Adventure Podcast * 03:40 – Jeff, Saveria and Jason share their favorite 2021 podcast highlights * 11:50 – Favorite 2021 adventures * 22:50 – Planned 2022 adventures * 30:00 – Introducing Ted Foster * 32:00 – Hiking the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge (with beer pairings) * 36:49 – The Taco Slayer * 38:00 – How Ted planned his peak-bagging trips * 39:20 – Why Ted was wearing a tie for the podcast * 42:00 – Hiking while listening to jazz * 43:50 – How Ted got started hiking * 48:40 – Hiking all 11 peaks in the New England Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge in 11 days * 54:38 – Aspirations for multi-day backpacking trips (and how NOT to do it) * 57:30 – Bucket list trips * 63:23 – How do you make hikes * 67:00 – Wrapping up
Mentioned in this Episode * Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge (Ted has completed the SoCal, San Diego, Arizona, NorCal and New England challenges) * Will Mattox aka @thetacoslayers
Connect with Ted online * Instagram: @tedfostermusic * If you’d like to help support the music program, visit www.challengercima.com
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: the Bat Cave, campervans, and what is the first thing you do in the morning? We’re talking with Sunshine Loveless and Michelle Dunn-Loveless of Outshine Adventures, a queer-owned, women led company dedicated to providing sustainable eco-tours and immersive outdoor experiences.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Sunshine and Michelle of Outshine Adventures * 04:30 – What brought them to Chattanooga * 12:30 – Adding the campervan to the offerings * 29:00 – Their top SUP adventures * 34:10 – How they research new places to adventure * 35:57 – Partnering with local park agencies * 40:00 – The value of guided outdoor experiences * 43:00 – Working as a white water rafting guide * 45:15 – We’ve all had “epics” (and being kinder about accidents) * 48:00 – The impact of everyone getting outdoors, and converting them to advocates * 52:20 – Best time of year to visit Chattanooga
Connect with Sunshine and Michelle online * Outshine Adventures * Rent their camper van * Follow them on Instagram @outshine.adventures
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: the Kalahari, “lagom” (it’s Swedish), hating mountaineering, and FLO. We’re talking with Moose Mutlow. His name alone might pique your interest, but the story of his career path is fascinating.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Who is Moose Mutlow? * 03:55 – What is a Family Liaison Officer (FLO), and how Moose got into that * 10:10 – What is NatureBridge? * 15:00 – The potential of technology, kids and the outdoors * 20:00 – Moose in the Kalahari * 21:50 – Working in South Africa, exposure to the horror of apartheid, and our responsibility to fight injustice * 29:00 – The transcendent nature of outdoor experiences like Yosemite’s Tunnel View * 34:40 – How technology can add to the outdoor experience * 37:00 – Moose’s book: When Accidents Happen and more about being a FLO * 45:15 – We’ve all had “epics” (and being kinder about accidents) * 48:00 – The impact of everyone getting outdoors, and converting them to advocates * 51:45 – Landing a gig running a beachside concession on the Mediterranean (and the value of always saying “yes” to opportunities) * 56:40 – Is “Moose” your given name? * 58:50 – Storytelling > slide shows * 60:00 – Wrap up
Mentioned in this Show * Outward Bound * NatureBridge * Cadillac Desert (book) * Conquistadors of the Useless (book) * When Accidents Happen: Managing Crisis Communication as a Family Liaison Officer (book) * Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (film)
Connect with Moose online * MooseMutlow.com * Instagram: @moosemutlow
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: quests, balls of twine, and windowless Chinese restaurants in Phoenix. We’re talking with Scott Jones, one of the few people to visit all National Park units, public lands conservationist, and fervent advocate for travel quests.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Who is Scott Jones? * 04:20 – How a giant ball of twine led to Scott’s first quest * 06:45 – Eating at all the “windowless Chinese restaurants in downtown Phoenix” * 08:20 – His quest to visit all ten Japanese internment camps * 11:50 – Visiting all the National Park units… the most remote, favorites, and more * 21:50 – What National Park units surprised you? * 25:45 – How many National Park units are there? * 27:00 – What are good ways to track your progress on a quest? * 29:25 – How long did Scott’s National Park unit quest take? * 30:45 – What is the most (or least) amount of time you spent in a unit? * 34:55 – How many simultaneous quests does Scott have going at any one time? * 39:50 – ROA: Return on Adventure * 43:30 – Have you ever aborted a quest? * 47:30 – The “weirdest” quest * 50:00 – Scott’s primary outdoor activities * 52:40 – Tools that Scott uses to help track and plan his quests
Mentioned in this Show * Notion – a free database Scott uses to plan his travels
Connect with Scott online * rscottjones.com * goquesting.com * returnonadventure.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: gloves, sizing charts, the gateway drug to road cycling. We’re talking with Jamie Wallis, co-owner of Handup Gloves, and we get a recap of Jeff’s experience on The Big Lonely with Jesse Blough.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introductions and how Handup got started * 05:20 – The challenge of finding good biking gloves * 06:40 – Putting sayings on the palms, and the community effect * 09:20 – The positive side of social media * 12:30 – Online shopping live with Jason * 14:30 – What’s a “kit?” * 16:45 – How big is Handup today? * 21:38 – Any designs that didn’t do as well as you expected? * 24:35 – Motherhood and juggling * 27:00 – Talking about the fun in life * 28:45 – Jamie’s bikes and how she got started biking (hint: it involves butter biscuits and sweet tea) * 32:55 – Where to buy Handup Gloves * 34:45 – Advice for anyone wanting to start a business in the cycling business * 37:00 – Gloves That Give program * 39:35 – The future? * 41:00 – PBR and other collaborations * 45:00 – Wrap up * 46:45 – Recap of Jeff’s experience on The Big Lonely with Jesse Blough (who you might remember from Episode 24)
Mentioned in this Show * Handup Gloves – Use coupon code Almostthere to save when ordering * Gloves That Give * The Big Lonely * Climb for Heroes * A few photos from Jeff & Ben’s Big Lonely SKT attempt
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: 14ers, skydiving, and breaking generational struggles. We’re talking with Jess Newton, founder and CEO of Vibe Tribe Adventures.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introductions (and how Saveria and Jess met at Outdoor Retailer) * 03:10 – How Jess was introduced to the outdoors * 06:50 – How Jess got started with Vibe Tribe Adventures * 09:00 – Going from Denver to nationwide * 11:00 – Developing leaders within the community * 13:30 – Launching the children’s program * 17:27 – Growing the Urban Trekker program * 19:38 – The Black 14er program * 30:20 – Supporting Vibe Tribe Adventures * 31:55 – First all-black Everest summit team * 35:20 – The importance of outdoor education * 40:50 – “Outdoors for All” collaboration with Merrell * 45:45 – Skydiving and other “extreme” adventure goals
Mentioned in this Show * Vibe Tribe Adventures * Urban Trekker * Black 14ers * Colorado Rockies Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge * Merrell Outdoors for All collection * American Hiking Society
Connect with Jess You can connect with Jess at the Vibe Tribe Adventures website, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook page.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
This episode is all about Yosemite National Park. We’re taking with Scott Turner, hiker and author of a new book on Yosemite for Mountaineers Books.
Show Notes * 00:40 – Catching up on our summer adventures * 07:30 – National Forests closure in California through 9/17 * 09:00 – Welcome guest Scott Turner * 11:00 – Scott’s new book * 12:50 – The magic of Yosemite National Park * 15:00 – The process of choosing which hikes to include in the book * 28:00 – Lesser-known ways to get into Yosemite * 31:45 – What qualifies Scott for writing a book on Yosemite? * 40:20 – Of the famous Yosemite hikes, which is your favorite? * 42:25 – How many days did it take to hike the trails in the book? * 47:54 – What was most surprising about Yosemite as you did your research? * 54:10 – Experiencing Yosemite across the seasons * 60:00 – Closing it out with Scott’s embarrassing Yosemite story * 68:00 – When and where to get Scott’s new Yosemite book
Mentioned in this Show * Backpacking the South Lake – North Lake Loop * Green River Lakes Campground * The Big Lonely bikepacking race * Teton Crest Trail * Mount Langley * Our first conversation with Scott Turner * Scott’s new book: Day Hiking Yosemite National Park * Theodore Solomons Trail * CalTopo.com
Connect with Scott Scott’s new book Day Hiking Yosemite National Park is available on October 1, 2021 and you can find it here on Amazon or at Mountaineers Books.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Outward Bound, Hogzilla, trail magic, and “wilderness camping is illegal in Germany?!” We’re talking with Carsten “Sauerkraut” Jost, AT & PCT thru-hiker, outdoor instructor and ultralight blogger.
Show Notes * 00:45 – Introducing Carsten Jost * 05:00 – His first attempt on the PCT (and some serious trail magic) * 09:00 – The recent flooding in Germany * 11:00 – Working for Outward Bound * 17:00 – Wild camping illegal in Germany * 22:30 – Hiking the Via Alpina (and other hut-to-hut routes) * 24:45 – Why do europeans travel to California to go backpacking? * 27:55 – One plus to hiking in Europe: No man-eating animals * 29:30 – A short explanation of the GR trail system in Europe * 36:20 – On being a newbie, and the fear of doing something for the first time * 41:40 – Age, the outdoors and what’s your next adventure? * 50:00 – Where to find Carsten online
Mentioned in this Show * Photo album from Carsten and Jeff’s Grand Teton backpacking trip * Pacific Crest Trail * Tell It On The Mountain – Jeff’s review on this documentary about the Pacific Crest Trail * Outward Bound * Hogzilla * Adventure in Everything: How the Five Elements of Adventure Create a Life of Authenticity, Purpose, and Inspiration – Matthew Walker (book) * Coast to Coast Sweden (FB group)
Connect with Carsten You can find Carsten online at his website, fastpacking.de and on Instagram at @fastpacking.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Bill Murray, 180° South, mountain lions, and hunting around in the woods, trying to be quiet. We’re talking with Ty Emmett, outdoorsman, camera person and cinematographer with a love for the outdoors.
Show Notes * 00:50 – Introducing Tyler Emmett * 03:00 – How Tyler ended up working on 180° South * 07:40 – Two degrees of separation between Tyler and Jason * 10:00 – Working on MeatEater (and a mountain lion story) * 24:30 – Saveria, a dog and a bear * 26:45 – What it’s like to carry the camera gear for filming MeatEater * 36:45 – Advice for people wanting to film outdoor adventures * 42:00 – Where Tyler would go with two weeks off to go anywhere * 46:00 – The Bill Murray connection * 49:50 – Where to find Tyler on the interwebs
Mentioned in this Show * 180° South * MeatEater * Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk
Connect with Tyler You can find Tyler on Instagram at @ty_Emmett and on the web at tyleremmett.com
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Chihuahuas, hobo jungles, astrology cults, and route-finding in Alaska. We’re talking with prolific adventurer and author Carrot Quinn. Her first book, Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart is about her experience on her first thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Her latest book, The Sunset Route details her life riding freight trains and running from grief.
Show Notes * 01:00 – Introducing Carrot Quinn * 04:15 – Why she wrote The Sunset Route * 06:30 – Starting with zines, and moving towards fiction * 08:50 – The story behind her current fiction project * 16:25 – Creating hiking routes in Alaska * 27:30 – Carrot’s first PCT thru-hike, Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart, and theories on post thru-hike depression * 32:45 – Riding freight trains * 39:15 – Growing up in Alaska * 41:50 – Wintering in southern Arizona * 44:00 – Where to find Carrot (and her books)
Mentioned in this Show * CalTopo * Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart – Amazon * The Sunset Route – Bookshop.org
Connect with Carrot You can find Carrot on Instagram at @carrotquinn and on the web at carrotquinn.com
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Hollywood, photography, Vimeo, and the Camino de Santiago. We’re talking with Luke Pearsall, hiker and professional photographer.
Show Notes * 01:00 – Introducing Luke Pearsall * 06:45 – How Luke got interested in the outdoors * 10:20 – Working on Lost and Entourage * 10:50 – What led Luke to hike the Camino de Santiago * 17:25 – Hiking the Colorado Trail in 2020 * 22:00 – Tuesdays at Two with Jeff “Legend” Garmire * 23:30 – Hikers talking about NFL Football * 33:30 – Rocky Mountains or the Sierra Nevada? * 40:20 – Why not to thru-hike the PCT * 50:20 – Before there was Vimeo * 53:00 – Talking cameras and lenses * 60:02 – Where you can find Luke online
Mentioned in this Show * Camino de Santiago * Episode 3: Jeff Garmire * The Colorado Trail * The Tahoe Rim Trail
Connect with Luke You can find Luke on Instagram @lukepearsallphoto and @lukepstudio or on the web at lukepearsall.com.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: kilts, pet portraiture, Giardia, and the Colorado Trail. We’re talking with Andrew Marshall, managing editor of Backpacking Light, co-founder of backpackingroutes.com, essayist, poet, painter, fine-art photographer who also hikes.
Show Notes * 00:45 – Introducing Andrew Marshall * 01:47 – Co-founding BackpackingRoutes.com * 8:15 – How Andrew got started painting * 10:20 – What camera does Andrew shoot with? * 12:30 – BackpackingLight.com and Andrew’s role * 14:00 – A single-speed bikepacking trip * 19:00 – Getting started hiking and backpacking * 22:30 – Hiking the Appalachian Trail southbound * 23:44 – Wearing a hiking kilt on the AT * 28:15 – “Imposter Syndrome” in the hiking community * 31:30 – Pet portraiture * 33:00 – Managing many different passions on a day-to-day basis * 36:30 – Hiking the Colorado Trail (and getting Giardia) * 44:40 – Is the post-pandemic hiking boom temporary or permanent? * 48:00 – Depression and the benefits of getting outdoors * 55:45 – Adventure plans for this summer
Mentioned in this Show * backpackingroutes.com – a searchable database of backpacking trails * backpackinglight.com * BeFree water filtration bottle
Connect with Andrew Andrew Marshall is the Managing Editor and Podcast Producer of Backpacking Light and the co-founder of Backpacking Routes. Andrew is an essayist, poet, painter, and fine-art photographer, with work regularly appearing in prestigious but low-paying national publications. He unashamedly drinks instant coffee when in the backcountry. You can find him on Instagram, Twitter, and at his website. Warning: social media content is mostly cat-related.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: van life, murals, and the John Muir Trail. We’re talking with Kristen Bor of Bearfoot Theory — hiker, van lifer, and outdoor blogger.
Show Notes * 00:34 – Introducing Kristen * 01:30 – Kristen’s van life journey * 4:25 – Differences between her first and second van * 6:45 – How Kristen got into van life * 9:12 – What are some of the changes in the van life community since you started? * 12:15 – The dilemma of always-full campgrounds * 14:40 – The backstory on Bearfoot Theory * 19:57 – Kristen and Jason randomly meet at Muir Trail Ranch on the John Muir Trail * 21:27 – Favorite part of the John Muir Trail * 24:45 – Kristen’s four month social media sabbatical * 29:00 – Launch of the Bearfoot Outdoors Club * 33:00 – How should someone get started in van life? * 37:24 – Gas vs Diesel, and why don’t we have awesome murals on vans today? * 44:45 – Hosting the Open Roads Festival in Idaho * 48:00 – Planned adventures
Mentioned in this Show * Outside Van built Kristen’s current van * MILE, MILE & A HALF, THE film about the John Muir Trail * Open Roads Festival
Connect with Kristen * Bearfoot Theory – her website and @bearfoottheory on IG and all the social channels * Bearfoot Outdoors Club
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Lots and lots of wind, lots and lots of snow, lots and lots of ladies enjoying nature, and… pee bottles. Jason and Jeff share their recent experience climbing Mount Rainier, and Saveria shares the buzz she’s still on from the AdventurUs Women retreat in Bend.
Show Notes * 00:50 – Jason and Jeff attempt to climb Mount Rainier — How did it go? * 09:50 – Late season vs early season attempts * 16:45 – Why Jason hates going down the mountain * 21:30 – Favorite part of the climb * 26:30 – The joys of the pee bottle * 32:50 – “I’ve never seen winds like this at Camp Muir” * 34:40 – The “summit-summit” * 35:45 – Recap of the AdventurUs Women retreat in Bend, Oregon * 45:23 – Summer adventures and what’s up next
Mentioned in this Show * International Mountain Guides * Jeff’s pee bottle and Saveria’s recommendation for the women * LOGE Bend * Wanderlust Tours * Grit Clinics * Use code ALMOSTTHERE100 for $100 off registration for the AdventurUs Women retreats: + AdventurUs Women Boulder – June 24-27, 2021 + AdventurUs Women Georgia – September 23-26, 2021 * The Big Lonely
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Le Cordon Bleu, instant pot vs crock pot, good poop, and probably a spy. We’re talking with Lentine Alexis, former pro endurance athlete, and a chef who specializes in food for athletes and adventurers — an “athletic alchemist.”
Show Notes * 00:40 – Introducing Lentine * 04:20 – Pivoting from professional endurance athlete to chef * 09:15 – Bikepacking in Morocco * 10:24 – Eating real food when traveling * 12:42 – Training as an endurance athlete while living on a small island in the South Pacific (and on track to becoming a spy) * 15:00 – The biggest misconceptions about what athletes should (or should not) eat * 18:40 – Working with athletes to determine what food they need * 20:30 – Ayurveda health and the science of how all life functions * 23:20 – Lentine’s secret weapon: the Instant Pot (and some of her favorite uses for it) * 29:40 – The truth about which rice is “healthier” for you * 33:20 – Thoughts on food sensitivity * 35:30 – Poop! * 37:25 – The impact of how food is cultivated today * 41:10 – What to eat to fuel an all-day adventure * 47:20 – Where she worked in LA * 47:50 – Lentine’s recipe club * 53:20 – The “bad” foods * 59:15 – Why Jason can just smell bread and put on five pounds * 64:50 – How long does it take food to work through your system?
Connect with Lentine! * Find Lentine online at lentinealexis.com * Find Lentine on Instagram: @lentinealexis * Join Lentine’s recipe club
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: multi-day SUPs, back-breaking-but-rewarding work, and running away to join the circus. We’re talking with Wild Trails founder and executive director Randy Whorton about his unusual journey to trail building, ultra running, and backpacking and then SUP-ing across the state of Tennessee.
Show Notes * 00:40 – Introducing Randy * 04:00 – The trail system in Chatanooga, Tennessee * 05:50 – How trails are made and maintained (and how pizza and beer factors in) * 16:15 – The Wild Trails race series * 20:00 – Stage racing * 24:50 – The 516-mile Big Cumberland Loop: A big trail and SUP adventure * 43:10 – Fastpacking, bikepacking and more upcoming adventure plans * 47:30 – Joining the circus and high diving
Mentioned in this Show * The Cumberland Trail * Wild Trails
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Howling, wolverines, and the Brown Girl Doc Mafia. We’re talking with filmmaker Amy Marquisabout her journey from editor of a National Parks publication to acclaimed filmmaker.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Amy * 02:38 – Thoughts on the recent violence in Boulder and Atlanta * 07:30 – Latest film project: ARA. * 11:30 – Her first film project: THE WAY HOME * 15:05 – What are the stories inspiring you? What stories do you want to tell? * 24:38 – The story behind WOLVERINE * 28:35 – The hard reality of raising funding for documentary films * 31:45 – When did you decide to pursue filmmaking? * 34:14 – Making the “reckless leap” into full-time filmmaking * 38:30 – The Brown Girls Doc Mafia * 44:05 – Amy’s daughter and getting outdoors during the pandemic * 49:05 – What’s next?
Mentioned in this Show * Dick Johnson is Dead * American Animals * Brown Girl’s Doc Mafia
Find Amy Online * Amy’s website: amymarquis.com * Instagram: @amymarquis
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: FKTs, Death Metal, horn of zeese. We’re talking with Ashly Winchester, trail runner, FKT-collector (she has dozens), Mount Shasta guide, and freelance outdoor writer.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Ashly * 01:20 – How she got started running * 04:50 – What is an “FKT” and what are the differences between supported, self-supported and unsupported records? * 06:10 – The logistics of planning and executing multiple FKTs * 10:50 – Climbing and guiding on Mount Shasta * 13:00 – Picking FKT objectives * 14:10 – The Joshua Tree Traverse * 23:45 – The Death Valley Crossing * 31:00 – Dealing with the failed FKT attempts * 36:15 – What gear do you always bring with you? * 46:10 – Ashly’s Womxn Of The Wild podcast * 49:35 – Booneville and Boontling * 52:25 – Freelance writing in the outdoor industry * 54:40 – Where to Ashly online
Mentioned in this Show * Tough Mudder * Fastest Known Time * Shasta Mountain Guides * Womxn of the Wild
Find Ashly Online * Womxn of the Wild podcast: website and Instagram * Instagram: @ashly.winchester
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: what looks like lava flowing down the face of El Capitan, G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), and a lot of talk about light. We’re talking with Sapna Reddy, a landscape photographer based in Northern California. She is currently pursuing dual careers as a photographer and a physician. As a radiologist she studies images in an attempt to establish diagnosis and cure the human body. As a photographer she aspires to generate images that celebrate the beauty of nature and help to heal the mind.
Show Notes * 00:40 – Introduction to Sapna * 02:40 – The cross-over between radiology and landscape photography * 04:12 – How Sapna got into outdoor photography * 10:25 – Sapna’s photography objectives when visiting a place. “The real reward is the time spent in the place. A photo is just icing on the cake.” * 16:30 – How Sapna decides where to shoot * 20:44 – Shooting Horsetail Falls (the “natural” Firefall) in Yosemite * 29:15 – Advice for someone just starting out in outdoor photography * 30:35 – Recommendations on a good, entry-level camera and lens to start with (and taking advantage of other people’s G.A.S.) * 39:45 – How much time is spent editing photos? How many photos are used to create a single image? * 55:05 – Teaching outdoor photography and Sapna’s workshops * 62:20 – Where to find Sapna online
Mentioned in this Show * Horsetail Fall (Firefall) in Yosemite * #shotoniphone * G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)
Find Sapna Online * Instagram: @sapnareddy * Her website: sapnareddy.com * Connect with Sapna on Flickr * Check out Sapna’s photography workshops
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: cats in small children’s clothing, glamour versus reality, and what exactly is a thru-hike? We’re talking with another awesome woman of the outdoors as part of Women’s History Month: Maggie Slepian, hiker, writer, outdoors person and cat dresser.
Show Notes * 02:00 – How Jason almost knows Maggie (involves the Colorado Trail and an FKT) * 06:00 – Backpacking, Thru-hiking, and trail cred * 14:00 – Finding peace in backpacking without fear of judgement (it’s not about how fast or far you go) * 16:25 – Backpacking is not all sunshine and unicorns (and how do we accurately portray our outdoor experiences on social media?) * 26:45 – Signs on summits * 34:30 – Maggies pandemic project: Backpacking Routes * 41:42 – How hard it is to make a living as a freelance outdoor writer * 44:00 – What happens in your “dream 2021?” Four thru-hikes: one in each season. * 46:15 – When does a backpacking trip become a thru-hike? (And does it really matter?!) * 60:01 – Where you can find Maggie online
Mentioned in this Show * The Colorado Trail, and Jeff “Legend” Garmire‘s FKT * You’re Still a Backpacker Even if You’re Not Thru-Hiking * The Triple Crown: The PCT, CDT and AT As of the end of the 2018 application period, there have been a total of 396 recognized triple crowners. * Why Is it So Hard to Honestly Portray Backpacking on Social Media? * Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge * The Wonderland Trail * A plethora of signs on Strawberry Peak * BackpackingRoutes.com * Trans-Catalina Trail * American Hiking Society * GaiaGPS
Find Maggie Online * maggieslepian.com * Instagram: maggie_slepian * backpackingroutes.com
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
All this month we are celebrating women in the outdoors for Women’s History Month. We have four episodes instead of the usual two. On this episode: we’ll talk about tree branches that look like snakes, being a health care working during a pandemic, and “dot watchers.” We’re talking with Amber Montforte, a nurse in South Lake Tahoe who loves exploring mountains, sometimes even setting an FKT along the way.
Amber currently holds the unsupported women’s FKT for the John Muir Trail, completing it in just 4 days, 5 hours and 6 minutes.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Amber Montforte * 01:50 – What is an “unsupported” fastest known time (FKT)? * 05:10 – What gear does Amber bring on a trip like the FKT on the John Muir Trail (JMT)? * 07:28 – What motivates you to attempt an FKT? * 10:18 – Working as a nurse during COVID-19 * 16:27 – Western States 100 * 19:30 – Dealing with the emotional highs and lows on endurance races * 20:25 – Sleep deprivation and hallucinations on an FKT attempt * 25:40 – Goals outside of California * 29:00 – How much faster can you go “supported” vs “unsupported?” * 31:30 – Can you enjoy the experience and go fast? * 36:15 – Tracking and validating an FKT attempt * 37:00 – “Dot watchers” following an attempt * 41:12 – What’s a typical recovery after an FKT attempt? * 42:45 – Tips for balancing work and training * 44:20 – The blessing of a treadmill (especially with young children)
Mentioned in this Show * Unsupported – Jason’s short documentary about attempting to get an FKT on the JMT * John Muir Trail * Western States 100 * Fastest Known Time
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: burritos (again), crazy scary deer, and the Jack Daniels approach. We’re talking with Ashely Nordell, ultrarunner, mom of two, and coach about training, favorite races, and adventure runs.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Ashley * 03:20 – The races that have meant a lot to her (and how you run with bags of ice taped to your knees) * 06:07 – How she got started with running * 10:00 – Living in Mount Baldy * 13:49 – A typical week of running for Ashley * 19:49 – What’s in Ashley’s running gear kit? * 23:39 – How she got started coaching (and the Jack Daniels approach) * 27:19 – A typical coaching/training plan * 29:00 – The benefits of using a running coach * 30:30 – Upcoming races for 2021 (and adventures in lieu of races) * 32:45 – Proudest moments – Ozark Highlands Trail * 39:45 – The “most fun” ultra race * 49:15 – What is an “adventure run?”
Mentioned in this Show * Western States 100 * Angeles Crest 100 * Jack Daniels (the coach) * Ozark Highlands Trail * Bighorn 100 * Three Days of Syllamo
Find Ashley online * Facebook * Instagram: @ashleyenordell * Team Run Run (for coaching)
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: associations, similar breeds of dork, and exploratory technical alpinism. We’re talking with Chris Wright, IFMGA certified mountain guide, amateur cocktail wiz, and all-around great alpinist.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introducing Chris Wright * 06:05 – “Accidentally” moving to Oregon * 10:49 – Experiences climbing abroad * 14:20 – Chris’ favorite kind of climbing * 15:55 – First ascent of Link Sar * 23:49 – Getting to the base of the mountain * 32:55 – Climbing with partners 30 years older * 41:14 – Personal climbing vs guiding climbs * 44:12 – Ski touring in Norway * 51:18 – What’s next? * 53:00 – Favorite climbs and trips * 60:00 – Top 3 favorite activities to do in Bend during the winter
Mentioned in this Show * IMFMGA is the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations * Smith Rock State Park * First Ascent of Link Sar * The Piolet d’Or * You can find Chris Wright at nowclimbing.com and on Instagram @now_climbing
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Roadies, Team in Training, the pro peloton, and power meters. We’re talking with Janel Spilker, former pro cyclist, coach and Liv Cycling Ambassador.
Show Notes * 00:37 – Introductions * 02:00 – Team in Training * 05:15 – Racing professionally * 08:03 – What is a domestique? * 09:34 – What was the spark that inspired Janel to go pro? * 13:23 – Getting into coaching * 15:50 – Power meters * 21:50 – Mountain biking and gravel biking * 29:20 – The wild ride from San Diego to Bend * 34:58 – Being a sponsored athlete for Liv Cycling * 46:08 – How can people benefit from using a coach?
Mentioned in this Show * Team in Training * Liv Cycling * Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) * The Big Lonely * Connect with Janel at Janel Cycling, on Instagram @janelspiker or Twitter @janelspiker
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: NASA, mountaineering, politics in science, and the most interesting woman in the world. We’re talking with Eylene Pirez, adventure photographer, scientist, and lifelong learner.
Show Notes * 00:37 – Introductions * 02:27 – Combining science and exploration * 09:46 – How Eylene got into photography * 12:21 – Getting to the United States from Cuba * 19:55 – Being the first Cuban woman to summit Aconcagua * 24:50 – Getting into mountaineering * 28:00 – Bikepacking across Patagonia when the pandemic strikes * 37:34 – Eylene’s camera kit * 43:30 – Working for NASA and watching geysers on the moons of Saturn * 46:08 – Citizen science, and science and politics * 58:15 – Creating the next generation of scientists * 67:30 – Backpacking macaroni and cheese taste test
Mentioned in this Show * Find Eylene Pirez + Her website eylenepirez.com + On Instagram @eyelenpirez * Mac & Cheese Taste Test + Backpacker’s Pantry Three Cheese Mac & Cheese + Alpine Aire Forever Young Mac & Cheese + Mountain House Creamy Macaroni & Cheese + Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: Holidays, Stair Masters, and 2020… in the books! This is a short-but-sweet holiday episode and recap of the first year of the Almost There Adventure Podcast.
Show Notes * 01:15 – Our favorite things about doing this podcast * 07:15 – What we are training for in 2021 * 9:26 – Some of our favorite episodes * 17:41 – Sneak peek at our 2021 lineup * 18:54 – Our hosts projects for 2021: The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series and the AdventurUs Women Escapes with three event locations for 2021.
Happy Holidays, and thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast. We look forward to seeing you with our next episode on January 5, 2021.
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode: grit, crashing, cyclocross and maple syrup. We’re talking with Meredith Brandt and Ali Halpin of Ladies All Ride and Grit Clinics about helping women of all skill levels get comfortable on their mountain bikes.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introductions * 02:25 – Ladies All Ride and Grit Clinics * 07:15 – How they got started mountain biking * 19:30 – What to expect when signing up for a clinic * 24:28 – Favorite mountain biking locales * 29:45 – Mountain bike racing (and balancing it with coaching) * 30:31 – What are your “go-to” rides? * 39:50 – Your favorite thing about cycling * 42:53 – What’s your “dream” mountain biking trip? * 55:20 – Energy Bar Taste Test, Part Two: Blueberry Bars
Mentioned in this Episode * Ladies All Ride – Mountain bike skills camps * Grit Clinics – Mountain bike skills coaching for men, women and kids * Liv Cycling – the only comprehensive cycling brand dedicated solely to women * PMBIA – The Professional Mountain Biking Instructors Association * Looney Bean Roasting – Thanks for hosting us in Bend!
Energy Bar Taste Test Nutrition information from respective websites, based on entire bar (not suggested serving).
- Clif Bar – Blueberry Crisp 250 cal, 5g fat, 44g carb, 9g protein
- Bearded Brothers – Bodacious Blueberry Vanilla 180 cal, 10g fat, 22g carb, 5g protein
- Pro Bar – Blueberry Muffin 400 cal, 21g fat, 44g carb, 10g protein
- JoJé – Lemon Blueberry Quinoa 260 cal, 11g fat, 37g carb, 5g protein
- This Saves Lives – Wild Blueberry & Pistachio 160 cal, 7g fat, 25g carb, 4g protein
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode, spelunking, guiding, bonfires in the snow, and the single oldest thing in Oregon. We’re talking with Dave Nissen of Wanderlust Tours in Bend, Oregon.
Show Notes * 01:00 – Who is Dave Nissen? * 02:36 – How Dave landed in Bend, Oregon * 03:10 – What kind of guided experiences they lead * 04:15 – A background on caving and the caves of Oregon * 09:36 – Having fun and dropping knowledge bombs * 11:53 – Supporting continuing education for the Wanderlust guides * 13:36 – How does someone get started as a guide? * 20:23 – How Wanderlust has adapted to the pandemic * 33:45 – What are the benefits of using a guide? * 46:45 – Dave’s favorite trip * 55:45 – How people can find Wanderlust and connect with Dave * 58:05 – Bar Review (energy bars, that is)
Mentioned in this Episode * Wanderlust Tours * Looney Bean Roasting – Thanks for hosting us in Bend!
Energy Bar Taste Test Nutrition information from respective websites, based on entire bar (not suggested serving).
- Clif Nut Butter Bar – Chocolate & Peanut Butter 140 cal, 3.5g fat, 25g carb, 2g protein
- Kate’s Real Food – Tram Bar (Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate) 260 cal, 12g fat, 36g carb, 6g protein
- ProBar Meal – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 400 cal, 22g fat, 43g carb, 11g protein
- Kind Bar – Healthy Grains Dark Chocolate Chunk 150cal, 5g fat, 23g carb, 2g protein
- Bearded Brothers – Awesome Almond Butter Chocolate 190 cal, 10g fat, 22g carb, 5g protein
- Cascadian Farm – Dark Chocolate Chip 140 cal, 3.5g fat, 25g carb, 2g protein
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode, billy-goating, smudges, Mai Tais, and labra-do, or labra-don’t? We’re talking with Kolby “Condor” Kirk, adventurer, naturalist and renown journaler. Plus, we conduct our second canned cocktail taste test.
Show Notes * 01:10 – How Kolby came to create graphics for ‘MILE…MILE & A HALF’ * 06:36 – Kolby’s experience hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) * 09:00 – Journaling on the PCT * 18:24 – What is about distance that makes travel special? * 22:58 – Next big adventures * 25:46 – Becoming a naturalist * 32:13 – Different terms for hikers, and the joy of “Billy-goating” * 34:24 – How Kolby got started hiking * 35:40 – Encountering a bear at night * 38:52 – Kolby’s advice for getting into journaling * 49:17 – Canned cocktail taste test #2: Cutwater Gin & Tonic, Margarita and Mai Tai
Mentioned in this Episode * MILE…MILE & A HALF * Condor’s PCT Adventure in 3 Minutes * Photos from Kolby’s PCT journals * Behind the scenes of MMAAH with Kolby * The Hike Guy (Kolby’s website) and Instagram * Cutwater Spirits * Thanks to Looney Bean Coffee for hosting us in their backyard in Bend
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
On this episode, gravel bike racing in Morocco, saddle sores, Zima, and The Big Lonely. We’re talking with ultra-adventure cyclist Jesse Blough, racer, organizer of The Big Lonely and founder of the NWC Adventure Access Fund.
Show Notes * 00:54 – Tapering off caffeine * 02:23 – The 1,037-mile Arkansas High Country Race * 04:05 – Bike and gear that he’ll be using (the “mullet” setup) * 05:32 – The balance between sleeping and riding * 06:45 – How Jesse got into cycling (it started with a broken back) * 07:50 – Hosting The Big Lonely (an unsupported bikepacking race) * 10:43 – Jesse’s training regimen * 12:55 – Going from racing to organizing races * 14:14 – Northwest Competitive Adventure * 16:35 – Advice for someone looking to enter The Big Lonely (or something similar) * 19:10 – What is the NWC Adventure Access Fund? * 22:10 – Fatherhood and encouraging a life of adventure * 23:28 – The process of having a bike custom-made in Germany (hint: start by riding 10,000 miles a year) * 27:28 – The Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco * 29:29 – What are the obstacles from preventing racing during the pandemic? * 34:55 – Making a documentary about The Big Lonely (to premier on bikepacking.com) * 34:45 – Gravel bike vs mountain bike for races like The Big Lonely * 37:43 – An ultramarathoner who lives (and trains!) on a yacht * 42:05 – TASTE TEST: Canned cocktails Part One – Moscow Mules
Mentioned in this Episode * The Arkansas High Country Race * The Big Lonely * Northwest Competitive Adventure * The NWC Adventure Access Fund * Atlas Mountain Race * Follow @thegreatjesse and @northwestcompetitive on Instagram * Cutwater Spirits’ Whiskey Mule * Pabst Blue Ribbon Ginger Whiskey Mule * Thanks to Looney Bean Coffee for hosting us in their backyard in Bend
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode, the Ruby Crest Trail, outdoor education, van art, and Eddie Van Halen. We talk with Adam Salinger — educator, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and all-around hiking badass.
Show Notes * 00:54 – What is the Atlas Learning Academy? * 06:09 – How they deal with a broad range of outdoor experience among students * 09:09 – Integrating subjects during outdoor expeditions * 10:50 – The Ruby Crest Trail * 12:14 – The value of self-sufficiency in the backcountry * 18:09 – Adam’s trip on the Noatak in the Gates of the Arctic National Park * 22:55 – How Adam got into the outdoors * 25:00 – Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail * 29:10 – Getting your children outdoors * 30:10 – Kids these days… * 33:10 – Outdoor education challenges in the time of a global pandemic * 37:11 – Remembering Eddie Van Halen * 37:38 – Supporting the Atlas Learning Academy * 38:40 – Looking into the crystal ball * 41:14 – How does someone get a similar program started in their area? * 52:45 – Adam’s favorite part about taking kids out to the wilderness
Mentioned in this Episode * Atlas Learning Academy * Ruby Crest Trail * Gates of the Arctic National Park * Appalachian Trail * Adam’s Treks
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode, the oldest Cub Scout troop west of the Mississippi, Buffalo Soldiers, and diversity and inclusion. We talk with James Edward Mills, freelance journalist, independent media producer, author of ‘The Adventure Gap’, and creator of The Joy Trip Project.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introductions * 06:30 – How James got started in the outdoors industry and his path to journalism * 17:00 – Hope and positivity in a time of change * 29:05 – The Buffalo Soldiers and the rich history of African-Americans in the outdoors * 33:50 – Getting people outdoors and make the outdoors accessible to everyone * 46:45 – Hope for the future
Mentioned in this Episode * The Adventure Gap (book) * An American Ascent (film) * The Joy Trip Project * Diversity and Inclusion In Our Wild Spaces (film) * The Pathways Project * The Ice Age Trail * Connect with James at The Joy Trip Project
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode, 94 better than six; Mount Whitney, Star Wars, and San Diego. We’re talking about the 100 Peak Challengein San Diego with the challenge creator, Derek Loranger; the first person to complete the challenge, Susie Kara; and recent finisher Chris Griffith.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Introductions * 04:40 – How the 100 Peak Challenge came to be * 06:57 – Picking 100 peaks in San Diego County * 10:22 – The logistics of hiking 100 peaks in 365 days (or less) * 18:20 – Derek confesses to not finishing all 100 peaks * 25:45 – Only four finishers to date (started in 2017) * 28:04 – Susie’s journey from runner to hiker * 30:00 – Building skills for off-trail navigation * 39:00 – Favorite areas in the challenge * 44:50 – Less favored hikes? * 52:24 – Mount Whitney * 58:12 – How to connect with our guests
Mentioned in this Episode * 100 Peaks Challenge * Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge * 52 Hike Challenge * Peakbagger * Afoot & Afield in San Diego County * SoCalHiker * Connect with Derek at 100peaks.com and on IG @100peaks * Connect with Susie on IG @thesusiekara * Connect with Chris at SDPeakbagger.com and on IG @chriswgriffithsd
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode: guidebooks, hiking in Converse All-Stars, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (it’s a real thing). We talk with hiker, guidebook author and licensed therapist Scott Turner.
Show Notes * 01:35 – How Scott got started hiking seriously * 05:30 – History of the Afoot & Afield book * 06:47 – The journey from avid hiker to hiking guidebook author * 09:34 – Changing and updating Afoot & Afield, San Diego County (adding 50 new hikes) * 12:38 – Scott’s favorite experience from the book? Rabbit Peak * 16:25 – The Hike the Parks book series * 20:28 – What information do your books provide to keep people safe? * 21:53 – How many trips does it take to collect the data for a guidebook? * 25:10 – Surprising sources of information for Scott’s guidebooks * 26:47 – The AllTrails/Instagram Effect vs printed hiking guides * 34:43 – The benefits of getting outdoors (from a therapist’s perspective) * 42:40 – EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, bi-lateral stimulation, and Scott’s theory about a potential connection to hiking * 47:25 – Favorite guidebooks that you didn’t write * 52:37 – Mappy Hour and the joy of maps, trip and adventure sharing * 54:15 – How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb? * 54:45 – Tips & tricks for leveling-up your hiking * 59:48 – Upcoming adventures
Mentioned in this Episode * Afoot & Afield, San Diego County * Adventure 16 * Modern Hiker (check out Episode 14 for our interview with Casey Schreiner) * Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park * Hike the Parks: Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park * Hike the Parks: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park * CalTopo * GaiaGPS * UNSUPPORTED * Park Rx America * EMDR * Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California by Shawnté Salabert (check out Episode 6 for our interview with Shawnté * Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook by Andrew Doughty * Mappy Hour * Wilderness Basics Course (San Diego) * Wilderness Travel Course (Los Angeles area) * Instagram: @scottturnerhikes * scottturnerhikes.net
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- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode: rope access, why you should hire a guide, can those skinny climbing ropes hold a Sasquatch, and the Raiders. We talk with Elaina Arenz, climber, rock guide, instructor, rope access technician and all-around inspiring outdoorist.
Show Notes * 00:38 – Introduction to Elaina Arenz * 01:40 – What is International Rope Access Technician Association (IRATA)? * 03:20 – Let’s talk about football (a brief diversion) * 05:37 – How a job at the shopping mall led to Elaina getting started with climbing * 07:02 – Running New River Mountain Guides * 07:50 – Teaching for the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) * 11:50 – The Warrior’s Way program * 13:30 – Favorite climbing adventures * 23:18 – Transition from rock climbing to rope access work * 28:05 – Future adventures * 30:28 – Climbing advice for a Sasquatch * 34:45 – Why we should trust a climbing rope * 36:35 – Empowering women in the outdoors * 47:06 – Closing thoughts
Mentioned in this Episode * New River Mountain Guides * American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) * The Warrior’s Way * Chicks Climbing * Find Elaina on Facebook * Follow Elaina on Intstagram
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode: Self defense, solo hiking, the flat part of the Inca Trail, and the Zombie Apocalypse. We talk with Nicole Snell, CEO of Girls Fight Back, dynamic international speaker, host and full-contact self-defense instructor specializing in sexual assault and violence prevention education, personal safety and empowerment.
Show Notes * 01:00 – Introduction to Nicole Snell * 02:34 – Saveria gives the Outdoor Defense series a thumbs up * 03:35 – “Is it safe to hike solo?” * 08:28 – When do you not hike solo? * 12:23 – Thoughts on hiking with headphones and awareness * 14:30 – Learning to ride a motorcycle and the zombie apocalypse * 16:10 – Getting started in self-defense training * 18:48 – Adrenaline-based training * 23:22 – How Nicole got into hiking and the outdoors * 26:25 – Day 2 on the Inca Trail * 30:43 – “What if…” I come across someone on the trail that makes me uncomfortable? * 34:00 – Your safety is more important than someone’s feelings * 36:30 – Bear spray, pepper spray, knives, and other weapons and the importance of knowing your stuff * 46:22 – How to learn more about Nicole
Mentioned in this Episode * Girls Fight Back * Impact Personal Safety * Outdoor Defense * Hiking Solo as a Woman – AdventurUS Women * Connect with Nicole on Instagram @adventuresofnik, @girlsfightback, & @impactpersonalsafety
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode: squiggle factor, gimbals, and “so you think you wanna make a hiking documentary.” We talk with Chris Smead of Outmersive Films about his latest film Highline, a story that follows five guys hiking the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah. This episode is for all of you aspiring outdoor filmmakers and camera gear lovers.
Show Notes * 01:10 – A bit about the film Highline * 02:07 – How the five individuals in Highline got together * 03:32 – How did you learn about the Uinta Highline trail? * 16:05 – Did they have a resupply on their 10-day trek? * 17:40 – Average mileage on their trek (and the squiggle factor) * 24:10 – Photo gear Chris used on Highline * 27:43 – Protecting the gear (and staying “ultralight-ish”) * 31:50 – How Chris got into making outdoor films * 35:17 – Getting robbed by a film distributor * 42:15 – Managing work/relaxation balance on backpacking trips * 46:34 – Creating “drone-ish” shots without a drone
Mentioned in this Episode * The Highline film * Zpacks * Back Country Horsemen of America * Sony A6500 * Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam * GoPro Hero 6 Black * John Muir Trail * High Sierra Trail film * Outmersive Films
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode, redwoods, snake fear, break dancing, and how to be a better steward of the outdoors. We talk with John “Griff” Griffith, wildlife conservationist, host of Animal Planets ‘Wild Jobs’ and all-around super nature nerd.
Show Notes * 00:35 – Jason launches his photo website and visits the redwoods, backpacks in the Trinity Alps, and has his scariest wildlife encounter. * 09:32 – Saveria and the Adventurus Women workshops, and what it’s like to get outdoors and travel during a pandemic. * 11:39 – Jeff goes camping and gets his dogs “trail-ready.” * 18:55 – Introducing Griff, the natural and cultural resource interpreter at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. * 21:25 – The importance of protected natural areas for recreation, biodiversity and more. * 24:09 – Laura Mahan, her role in saving the redwoods, and why she would be Griff’s first tattoo. * 30:00 – Why adventurers experience the present moment better than most (mediation + locomotion), which positions them to better understand our connections with nature. * 35:30 – Avoiding the “terminal experience” in nature. * 40:30 – The story behind the Boss Dances Like a Boss video. * 47:35 – Wild Jobs on Animal Planet (you can watch it online). * 49:36 – How hard it is to get bitten by a rattlesnake, and Griff’s theory about snake fear. * 52:09 – What can someone do to get into a dream job like Griff?
Mentioned in this Episode * Jason has launched his photo website: Fitztography.net * AdventurUs Women * Humboldt Redwoods State Park * Trinity Alps Wilderness * Laura Mahan * Boss Dances Like a Boss – YouTube * iNaturalist – great, free app for identifying plants and participating in citizen science. * Wild Jobs on Animal Planet * National Association for Interpretation * California Naturalist Program on Facebook * Find Griff on Facebook
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode, outriggers, the Brad Pitt of Korea and SUP. We speak with Michael Kelley, REI instructor, outrigger canoe and stand-up paddle board racer.
Show Notes * 00:36 – Introductions * 4:00 – How Michael first got started in racing outrigger canoes * 5:31 – Individual and team seasons * 10:30 – How SUP compares to outrigger canoeing * 12:07 – What kind of experience you need to get into outrigger canoeing? * 20:18 – The dynamics and size of the typical outrigger club * 24:15 – Surfing, SUP, outrigger canoeing… what other sports are you involved in? * 26:54 – Wildlife encounters in the water * 29:52 – Safety protocols on longer outrigger canoe paddles * 31:09 – Instruction and guiding * 35:30 – Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail * 40:40 – Surfing coach to the “Brad Pitt of Korea” * 48:05 – Competitive cycling in Europe * 56:26 – The joy of teaching
Mentioned in this Episode * Find Michael on Instagram @mkelleydesign * Michael’s website, SUP Coach.net * Marina Outrigger Canoe Club * SCORA (SoCal Outrigger Racing Association) * Pialolo Challenge (race from Maui to Molokai) * Trans-Catalina Trail
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode, Griffith Park, mountain lions, blogs, Lyme disease, and the benefits of local hiking. We’re talking with Casey Schreiner, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Modern Hiker and author of LA Times bestseller ‘Discovering Griffith Park.’
Show Notes * 01:00 – What is Modern Hiker how did it get started? * 03:50 – First book: ‘Day Hiking Los Angeles’ * 08:00 – What makes Griffith Park a special place * 14:50 – Mountain lions, rattlesnakes and other wildlife of Griffith Park * 16:50 – Personal highlights of Griffith Park * 20:10 – The “best” way to hike to the Hollywood Sign * 24:06 – Did you ever imagine that hiking would be a big part of your identity? * 26:00 – Advocacy for the outdoors vs social shaming * 34:39 – ‘Lost LA’ history show on KCET, and the “Untold History of Griffith Park” * 36:25 – Getting caught in the big earthquake in Nepal * 39:13 – Favorite international hike * 40:45 – The joy and benefits of local hikes and parks * 45:30 – The best ways to find local parks and trails
Mentioned in this Episode * Modern Hiker * Day Hiking Los Angeles * Discovering Griffith Park * Lost LA – The Untold History of Griffith Park
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode, fools, tunes, traverses, and the power of beer. We talk to Ricardo “Aar Jay” Soria, trail runner, hiker, peak bagger and organizer of the “Fool’s Traverse.”
The initial interview was recorded pre-pandemic, so we did a follow-up chat with him to learn how the Fool’s Traverse and his own adventure plans have been impacted by COVID-19, that appears on after the initial interview.
Show Notes * 00:30 – A note about this critical time in history. Do something to end racism. * 05:14 – As trails reopen, be sure to #RecreateResponsibly * 06:10 – Introducing Aar Jay Soria * 07:26 – The Fool’s Traverse * 14:00 – How Aar Jay got started with trail running * 17:13 – TRVRS Outdoors * 23:17 – What’s next for Aar Jay? * 27:35 – Aar Jay gives Jeff advice on preparing for the Fool’s Traverse * 33:16 – Where to find Aar Jay online * 34:05 – Follow-up with Aar Jay * 35:00 – Impact on the Fool’s Traverse * 38:00 – Physical distancing on the trail * 40:05 – Training with limited access to trails * 42:38 – Aar Jay’s trail running playlist
Mentioned in this Episode * RecreateResponsibly.org * Fool’s Traverse * TRVRS Outdoors * Aar Jay’s Top Ten Outdoor Songs (Spotify) * Kodiak 50 * Grand Canyon R2R2R * Sierra High Route
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
The first Saturday in June is National Trails Day, and in Episode 12, we talk with Kate Van Waes, Executive Director of the American Hiking Society plus AHS Ambassador and long-trail hiking extraordinaire Liz Thomas. This show is all about celebrating those trails of all types, including The Trail Next Door, the really long thru-hikes, and even urban trails.
Show Notes * 00:30 – Kate Van Waes, Executive Director of the American Hiking Society * 01:08 – A bit of background on National Trails Day * 05:00 – National Trails Day during a global pandemic * 14:37 – LNT reminder as trails reopen * 15:42 – Reaching and educating new hikers * 20:26 – Microadventures count, too! * 21:22 – How Kate got into hiking and camping * 28:07 – When is National Trails Day, and where you can learn more * 29:48 – Liz Thomas, ultra-hiking machine and urban thru-hiking pioneer * 30:27 – How Liz got into hiking * 31:30 – Encouraging women to solo hike * 32:25 – How do you define a “long” trail? * 34:35 – Liz’ FKT on the Appalachian Trail * 35:26 – What are some of Liz’ essential gear items? * 36:09 – Treeline Review * 41:23 – How Liz keeps her gear organized * 41:39 – Urban thru-hiking * 50:00 – Waterfalls in Southern California * 54:35 – Advice for getting ready to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail * 57:36 – Zero Days on long trails * 62:16 – Trail magic * 68:08 – Advice for thru-hikers not doing that big trail this year
Mentioned in this Episode * American Hiking Society * Treeline Review * Inman 300 * Liz Thomas Hiking * Hiking Waterfalls Southern California * Backpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Way back before all of the current coronavirus festivities (remember back then?) we met up with PB of Opus Orange in his studio to talk about music and the outdoors, and share a few tunes. Next, we joined the coffee aficionados of LA River Camp Coffee to do a blind taste test of backcountry coffee.
Show Notes * 01:00 – PB from Opus Orange performs Out of the Shadows (which appeared in MILE…MILE & A HALF) * 04:48 – How Jason and PB met * 05:25 – How does the outdoors inspire your music? * 07:16 – When did you get started getting into the outdoors? * 08:16 – When did you start playing music? * 11:43 – Writing music for television and film * 16:00 – Meet Durand in SoCal and backpacking the Lost Coast Trail * 18:31 – Making music in the outdoors * 20:14 – How the idea for the EP Outside In was born * 21:52 – Artificial Heart from the EP Outside In * 29:49 – Diving Bell * 36:40 – Live, stripped down performance of Radio Silence from the Anatomic LP * 43:10 – Blind taste test of backcountry coffee with LA River Camp Coffee * 55:04 – Stephen nails the blind taste test * 55:25 – Favorite? Kuju
Mentioned in this Episode * Opus Orange * MILE…MILE & A HALF * The Lost Coast Trail * Making Outside In * #larivercampcoffee * Errin Vasquez – started LA River Camp Coffee in 2014 * Alpine Start * Starbucks Via * Joe Coffee Company Instant Coffee * Voilà Specialty Instant Coffee * Kuju Coffee – Camp Coffee fave
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Ever wonder what it’s like to hike a really long hike? Maybe the Pacific Crest Trail isn’t long enough? In this episode we talk to Jon Schwartze, aka Airborne about really long distance hiking, with a follow-up interview on hiking in the age of Coronavirus.
Show Notes * 01:15 – Introducing Jon Schwarze (Airborne) * 01:35 – Yo-yo hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018 (5,300 miles) * 02:05 – Hoka One One Challenger ATR shoes * 02:25 – T-Rex syndrome * 03:45 – Battling the caloric deficit * 05:18 – How did you become a thru-hiker? * 08:32 – Hypothermia in the Sierra Nevada mountains * 10:28 – Finishing the PCT yo-yo and adjusting to life at home * 13:05 – The Great Western Loop (7,000+ miles) * 16:02 – Training for a super-long thru-hike * 17:09 – Planning an “encore” * 18:45 – The one piece of gear that you would never go without * 21:13 – Other types of adventures * 23:18 – April 2020 update from Airborne off the Great Western Loop * 25:37 – The shock of coming off trail to a world changed by pandemic * 37:12 – Plans to get back out on the trail? * 39:08 – What do you do to stay positive and motivated? * 42:30 – Hiking out to civilization and a ride home (safely) * 47:43 – Threats of getting shot * 50:27 – How far did you get on the Great Western Loop?
Mentioned in this Episode * Follow Jon Schwarze on Instagram * Great Western Loop – Andrew Skurka * Thru-hiker lingo * Superior Wilderness Designs * onX Hunt App
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
This episode is all about the Wonderland Trail, a 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier. We get three different perspectives on the trek, including a discussion with co-hosts Jason, Jeff and their friend Derek who hiked it over 13 days, Mac from Halfway Anywhere who hiked it in three days, and Paulina from Little Grunts who had a less-than-stellar experience with the Pacific Northwest weather.
Show Notes * 1:40 – Derek Loranger, Jason and Jeff and 13 days on the Wonderland Trail * 3:40 – Failing at the permit lottery and getting walk-in permits * 4:45 – The mindset of thru-hiking * 7:30 – A brutal Day Two * 9:00 – Getting prime campsites on the second half * 10:50 – Tips and tricks for staying dry in the rainy PNW (or trying to) * 14:30 – What surprised you about the Wonderland Trail? * 16:25 – How Jeff, Jason and Derek met * 20:14 – A low moment at Dick Creek * 22:34 – Keeping in touch with family while thru-hiking * 24:22 – Highlights of the Wonderland Trail + Impromptu birthday party at Summerland + Swimming in the lakes + Those views! + Cheeseburgers at Sunrise * 28:30 – Burger Bench, and what post-hike burger do you crave? * 29:01 – What advice would you give someone who wants to hike the Wonderland Trail? * 33:10 – Introductions with Mac (Halfway Anywhere) & Paulina Dao (Little Grunts) * 36:00 – Mac’s experience hiking the Wonderland Trail without a permit (legally) * 39:40 – Paulina’s 10-day Wonderland Trail plan * 41:26 – Making the decision to bail * 48:59 – What got you into backpacking? * 52:20 – Future plans: The Great Divide Trail in 2021
Mentioned in this Episode * 100 Peaks – Derek’s hiking blog * Burger Bench – Derek’s burger shop in Escondido, CA * SoCalHiker.net – 13 Days on the Wonderland Trail * Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge * Halfway Anywhere – Mac’s hiking blog * Little Grunts – Paulina’s blog * The Great Divide Trail
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this special episode we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on our outdoor adventures and hear from some friends with their advice for fueling the stoke for the outdoors, while stuck at home.
Recorded Monday, March 23rd.
Show Notes * 04:24 – Saveria gets chased by a coyote in her neighborhood * 07:00 – Adjusting to working from home * 08:45 – Guidelines for hiking while “Staying-at-Home” * 15:30 – Hiking, climbing, backpacking are non-essential * 17:06 – What are the “safe” alternatives for physical and mental fitness? * 19:44 – Staying socially connected while maintaining physical distance * 21:35 – Activities you can do while hunkered down * 28:43 – Have you “panic bought” anything? * 33:57 – More ideas for fueling the stoke while staying home + 34:20 – Solo Yolo – moderator of two large Facebook groups: Backpacking and California Hiking & Backpacking + 35:53 – Karla Amador, co-founder of the 52 Hike Challenge + 37:33 – Casey Schreiner, founder of Modern Hiker + 38:36 – Adam Buchanan, social media marketing consultant + 39:44 – Chris Sunnen, The Last Adventurer * 40:55 – Final thoughts
Mentioned in this Episode * Hiking in the Time of COVID-19 – article on SoCalHiker.net * Social Distancing in Parks and Trails * Your Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hike is Cancelled – HalfwayAnywhere.com * “Press Pause” on your Challenge * Micro-adventures * Citizen Science * Bird Life-list * Backpacking – Facebook Group * California Hiking & Backpacking – Facebook Group * 52 Hike Challenge * Modern Hiker * Solo Stove * The Last Adventurer
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Scism, graduate of The French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, professional chef, restauranteur, backpacker, and co-founder of Good To-Go, the Maine-based company known for their tasty dehydrated meals.
Show Notes * 00:38 – In this episode * 01:05 – Who is Jen Scism? * 03:00 – Learning the lingo of Maine * 04:24 – How Good To-Go got started * 06:20 – Initial start-up challenges * 09:54 – But how does it taste at home? * 13:29 – How many different meals are available? * 14:25 – Work/life balance * 15:40 – How Jen got started exploring the outdoors * 17:03 – Meals that didn’t (or can’t) make it to market * 19:50 – What makes Good To-Go meals different? * 23:44 – Advice for entrepreneurs * 25:55 – Jen’s favorites * 27:02 – The “truly” double-serving meal * 31:05 – What’s for dinner… and research * 34:56 – Taste testing Good To-Go meals with Casey Schreiner from Modern Hiker * 48:35 – Special message from Saveria and AdventurUs Women
Mentioned in this Episode * Good To-Go Dehydrated Camping Meals & Backpacking Food * Learn more about Jennifer Scism * Granite Backcountry Alliance * Our Good To-Go taste test meals + Kale and White Bean Stew + New England Corn Chowdah + Chicken Gumbo + Mexican Quinoa Bowl – our favorite * Guest taster - Casey Shreiner of Modern Hiker * AdventurUs Women + @AdventurUsWomen + AdventurUs Women Escapes In celebration of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day we are offering our podcast listeners $200 off registration for the month of March. Use promo code ALMOSTTHERE when you register to get $200 off!
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- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode we talk to Shawnte Salabert, writer and author of the book Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Southern California – Section Hiking From Campo to Tuolumne Meadows, chatting about snacks, books, and section-hiking adventures.
Show Notes * 03:45 – Introducing Shawnté Salabert * 09:00 – What keeps Shawnté in Los Angeles? * 12:15 – How did you get into outdoor writing? * 16:30 – Section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail * 22:00 – Hiking solo vs hiking with others * 26:25 – Upcoming adventure goals * 30:25 – Book recommendations * 38:00 – The feral experience of trail-running * 40:25 – Snacks * 44:09 – Shawnté’s top tip for pooping in the woods * 45:08 – Trail Eats * 59:10 - A note from Severia about the AdventurUs Women Escapes * 60:07 - Where to learn more about Shawnté
Mentioned in this Episode * Learn more about Shawnté at her website: shawntesalabert.com * Get Shawnté Salabert’s book Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail – Southern California, Section Hiking From Campo to Tuolumne Meadows * What Would Ed Do? * Modern Hiker * Kolby Kirk * Wilderness Travel Course * The Contemporary Adventure Canon – Outside * Holiday At See * Aliti-toots * Trail Eats + Chicken-Fried Rice with Vegetables – Mountain House ATAP’s Choice! + Turkey Chili with Beans – Omeals + Pizza Casserole – Trail Fork - Sadly, Trail Fork went out of business in December 2019 🙁 * AdventurUs Women + @AdventurUsWomen + AdventurUs Women Escapes In celebration of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day we are offering our podcast listeners $200 off registration for the month of March. Use promo code ALMOSTTHERE when you register to get $200 off!
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode we talk to Jamye Chrisman, winner of the 200k Fat Pursuit, a winter fat bike race in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem; and Paulina Dao sharing the unexpected joys of solo adventures.
Show Notes * 06:10 Jamye Chrisman and the Fat Pursuit race. * 21:15 What is bikepacking? * 29:13 Climber Paulina Dao and the joys of solo adventure.
Mentioned in this Episode * Fat Pursuit 200k winter fat bike race * Hut-to-Hut bikepacking in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains * Bikepacking.com – great starting point for planning trips
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode we speak with Michelle and Kenya Jackson-Saulters about their Outdoor Journal Tour and the #WeHikeToHeal event, and talk to Teresa Baker about the new film about a stand of old growth redwoods that will soon be open to the public.
Show Notes * 00:00 Kicking off Women’s History Month with Michelle & Kenya Jackson-Saulters of the Outdoor Journal Tour. * 02:25 What is the Outdoor Journal Tour? * 11:25 #WeHikeToHeal * 35:10 Teresa Baker introduces Here We Stand, a short film about a newly protected grove of old growth redwoods
Mentioned in this Episode * Outdoor Journal Tour – Michelle & Kenya Jackson-Saulters + Instagram @outdoorjournaltour + Facebook @outdoorjournaltour + #wehiketoheal - Find hike for We Heal To Hike - AdventurUs Women Hike to Heal Event! * Teresa Baker + Instagram @teresabaker11 + Here We Stand – an #EveryoneOutside Film + Save the Redwoods League + Diversity and Inclusion In Our Wild Spaces
* AdventurUs Women + @AdventurUsWomen + AdventurUs Women Escapes In celebration of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day we are offering our podcast listeners $200 off registration for the month of March. Use promo code ALMOSTTHERE when you register to get $200 off!
Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
In this episode we speak with Jeff "Legend" Garmire about some extreme hiking adventures and his new book, and get a live performance from PB playing a new song off the latest Opus Orange album.
Show Notes
- 00:00 What we've been up to
- 05:00 Interview with Jeff Garmire (Legend)
- 36:40 Saveria tests Legend's frozen burrito technique
- 37:19 PB of Opus Orange plays Miles from Nowhere
- 42:00 Wrap-up and closing notes
Mentioned in this Episode
- Follow Jeff "Legend" Garmire on Instagram @thefreeoutside
- Appalachian Trail
- Pacific Crest Trail
- Pacific Northwest Trail
- Continental Divide Trail
- Great Western Loop
- Arizona Trail
- Long Trail
- Free Outside - A Trek Against Time and Distance - Jeff Garmire's book about his calendar year triple crown
- El Monterey - frozen bean and cheese burritos
- Barkley Marathons
- Miles From Nowhere - Opus Orange
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden @adventuruswomen
- Jeff Hester @thesocalhiker
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
The theme for this episode is Everyday Heroes, and our special guest is Billy Rickards, Ultraman World Championship finisher. He was the 9th male to finish and 11th overall.
Show Notes
- 00:47 What is an “Everyday Hero?”
- 01:45 Pacific Northwest Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
- 04:00 Trademarking “Basecamp”
- 05:40 Interview with Billy Rickards, Ultraman Championship finisher
- 29:45 Dedication to Sylvia Ravaglia
- 30:22 Better Backcountry Coffee, Reviewed
Mentioned in this Episode
- Pacific Northwest Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
- Billy Rickards
- Ultraman World Championships:
- http://ultramanlive.com http://ultramanworlds.com
- FB/Insta @UMWCHawaii
- Donate in Memory of Sylvia Ravaglia
- Hawai’i Preparatory Academy, ℅ Advancement Office, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 to support student scholarships for summer trail running opportunities.
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/sylvia-amp-tiffany-ravaglia-aloha-fund
- Backcountry Coffee, Reviewed
- Starbucks Via Italian Roast
- Alpine Start
- Waka Coffee
- Joe Coffee Company Instant Coffee
- Kuju Coffee – our favorite!
- Voilà Specialty Instant Coffee
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden @adventuruswomen
- Jeff Hester @thesocalhiker
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
Featured photo credit Matthew D’Avella
The Almost There Adventure podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Welcome to the premiere episode with co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick, Saveria Tilden and Jeff Hester. The theme for our first episode is Adventure Goals, and our guest is Karla Amador, co-founder of the 52 Hike Challenge.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Introductions: Meet your co-hosts, Saveria, Jeff and Jason
- 05:50 Why Almost There?
- 07:15 Adventure Goals
- 10:15 Karla Amador of the 52 Hike Challenge
- 48:55 Backpacking Meal Reviews
- 58:33 Next Episode -- Everyday Heroes
Mentioned in this Episode
- 52 Hike Challenge | @lovekarlaamador
- Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge | @sixpackofpeaks
- Alpine Aire Mesquite BBQ Seasoned Chicken
- Mountain House Mexican Style Rice & Chicken
- Backpacker's Pantry Pad See You with Chicken
Connect with us!
Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden @adventuruswomen
- Jeff Hester @thesocalhiker
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.