Adventure Sports Podcast

Life changes in an instant. Military pilot, Ryan Ellison, found that out the hard way. Having aspirations to climb the highest mountains in the world was completely derailed by an angry goose. The encounter left his hopes and dreams no longer on the peaks and poles of our planet, but much lower… sea level. 

Find out how an angry goose led a military pilot and mountaineer to full-time sailing on today’s interview with Ryan Ellison. 

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The Adventure Sports Podcast is raising at least $20,000 for We See Hope, an organization that helps homeless children in Africa. But why stop at $20k? Let's go big. How about $60,000 or more? Visit the We See Hope website to see what all they are doing. It is amazing! https://www.weseehopeusa.org/. They have already helped more than 800,000 folks in Africa, making it possible f...

In this episode, Lisa Thompson shares her transformative journey from a corporate executive to a passionate mountaineer and coach. After summiting Mount Rainier in 2009, she became an avid climber, eventually completing the Seven Summits. Lisa discusses the challenges of climbing K2, the importance of inclusivity in the sport, and how her battle with cancer reshaped her perspective on life and climbing. She emphasizes the need for ...

Isaac Kenyon joins the Adventure Sports Podcast today to share ways to make adventure more impactful and purposeful. We visit about how critical mental well being is and how purpose driven adventure and caring for the environment and help to heal and empower others toward mental resiliency. We start by visiting Isaac's amazing feat of completing a solo iron man triathlon while wearing a 15 kg vest as a metaphor for how mental c...

Katie left her day job in 2014 with the goal of becoming her inner wonder woman. Within a month of accepting work onboard a tourist vessel in Antarctica, she sold her home, quit her job, and devoured all the cliff notes of known and unknown polar explorers. Over the course of many years, embracing a "let's do this!" mindset, she drove to Alaska with her dog, led polar bear tours in the Canadian Arctic, guided camping an...

Today, Curt interviews Christian Beckwith, a mountaineer and historian, about the 10th Mountain Division and its profound impact on outdoor recreation in America. They discuss Christian's experiences in the Tetons, the history of climbing and skiing, and how the 10th Mountain Division shaped modern outdoor culture. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, connection to nature, and the ongoing fight for publ...

Today’s conversation is with John Connelly about epic paddling adventures on not just the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, and not just the Maine Island Trail, but doing them together by connecting them with the St. John River and the Bay of Fundy; about 1500 miles in 75 days. Wow! But we don’t stop there. We also talk about canoeing the Florida Everglades and some impressive encounters with gators. Thanks for listening in!

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Summiting mountains in South America, bikepacking in the desert and climbing classic big wall routes sound like epic adventures that you’d have to save lots of vacation days for, right? The travel alone would take up at least a day or two, especially for any international trips. Not to mention making arrangements for other responsibilities like kids, pets, work, etc. 

Mike Chambers and his adventure partner, Jason Antin, think other...

In this episode of the Adventure Sports Podcast, Curt speaks with Rory Ginsburg, a passionate adventurer who shares his experiences and insights on living a lifestyle focused on adventure. Rory discusses his journey to Mongolia, the cultural exchanges he experienced, and the lessons learned from living with nomadic herders. He emphasizes the importance of epiphanies, the value of memories over material possessions, and the need to ...

In this episode, Mike Ellicock shares his incredible journey of rowing around the UK, covering 1,820 miles in 49 days. He discusses the motivations behind his adventures, the planning involved, the physical and mental challenges faced, and the importance of community support. Mike also highlights the charity 'Support Our Paras', which aims to assist veterans and current soldiers. His story emphasizes the significance of set...

Could Bigfoot truly exist? The mystery persists. New sightings are reported regularly, but could a large, bipedal primate remain so elusive as to evade capture for so long? In this revisited episode from 2018, Laura Kratz shares her research and conclusions on the matter. This episode stands out as one of the favorites. Afterall, who does not love a great mystery!

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Today we visit with Erden Eruc who shares his transformative journey from a conventional engineering career to becoming an adventurer after a life-altering climbing accident. He discusses the challenges he faced while pursuing his dreams, including his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe by human power, which earned him multiple Guinness World Records. Eruc emphasizes the importance of nurturing dreams, overcoming obstacles, a...

Louis D. Hall is a writer, public speaker, and founder of The Big Hoof, a Scottish-registered charity harnessing the power of long-distance horse journeys to champion mental health and wellbeing. Growing up in rural Scotland, Louis discovered his calling for epic travel early on. At 18, he trekked to northern Mongolia in search of the nomadic Tsaatan tribe, where his first encounters with horses ignited a lifelong affinity for thei...

Alastair Humphreys is a British adventurer, author, blogger, and motivational speaker who promotes accessible outdoor experiences and environmental reconnection. He has authored a dozen adventure books, traveled around the world by bicycle, walked across India & Iceland, rowed across the Atlantic, and run several marathons in the Sahara, just to name a few exploits.

Today, Curt shares crazy stories about his love for water and learning to SCUBA dive. It was more than a little nuts and TONS of fun.

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Join in as, Curt interviews Jeff de Graffenried who shares his experiences living and working in Africa for over a decade. Jeff discusses the challenges and rewards of conservation efforts, the importance of community relations, and the unique adventures of backpacking in African national parks. He highlights the risks of malaria, the significance of education and economic opportunities, and the need for habitat preservation. The c...

In this revisited episode, Mason visits with Becca Boylan, a fifth generation Montanan who completed a 475 miles run across her home state to share the story of her mother's fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The inspiration for the run came after Becca's experience helping her mother fight the disease for the past year and using running as a way to "metabolize" the emotions she was going through.

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What a rewarding life experience to build community by having adventures with teens! David Kooharian joins us today to share his amazing experiences when he and some other families joined together to find challenges and adventures for their kids hiking, climbing, backpacking, and traveling. This is an inspirational episode that illustrates why adventure matters to families as well as to each one of us. Thanks, David!

In this episode, Curt interviews Dr. Tim Dobert and Leanna Carriere about their ambitious project, Wings of Survival, which involves a bike tour from Alaska to Patagonia following the migratory path of the Whimbrel coastal bird. They discuss their athletic backgrounds, the motivations behind their journey, the importance of environmental conservation, and the impact of storytelling in raising awareness about environmental care. The...