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Episode 9

Embrace the Elements: Polar Expert Jerry Kobalenko

You might not expect a polar explorer to hold the secret to true love. But that’s because you haven’t met Jerry Kobalenko.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 21, 2022 5:10 a.m. ET

Episode 8

‘I Hate Drones’: Iconic Climbing Film Director Peter Mortimer

Name your favorite climbing film. Odds are, Peter Mortimer directed it or showed it to the world.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 07, 2022 6:09 a.m. ET

Episode 7

‘Aquaman’ Matt Moseley Dives Into Stormy Seas of Social Change

Matthew Moseley’s open-water swimming feats are so impressive, even Hunter S. Thompson — the Hunter S. Thompson — took notice.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jan 20, 2022 3:50 p.m. ET

Episode 5

Black Folks Camp Too: Earl B. Hunter Jr.

Earl B. Hunter Jr. is the founder of Black Folks Camp Too. His business focuses on raising the visibility and viability of underrepresented communities in…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 21, 2021 12:06 p.m. ET

Episode 6

John Barklow: Remote Wilderness Survival Expert, All-Around Good Guy

Surviving when things go wrong is one thing. The real trick is ‘mitigating risk’ and keeping yourself out of those do-or-die scenarios.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 02, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 4

Kyra Condie: American Climbing Olympian

To bounce back from major back surgery and become an accomplished climber would be a massive achievement for anyone. But to turn it into an…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Nov 18, 2021 6:05 p.m. ET

Episode 3

Over the Influence With Brianna Madia

Instagram giveth, and Instagram taketh away — Brianna Madia has lived the full ‘influencer’ lifestyle. And she’s decided to tell the whole story the old-fashioned…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Nov 04, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 2

Summits in Strange Times: Mountaineering Marvel Adrian Ballinger

Renowned mountaineer and guide Adrian Ballinger talks about the realities of climbing post-pandemic.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Oct 21, 2021 5:30 a.m. ET

Episode 1

Creepy, Crawly, Bitey, Stingy: Wildman YouTuber ‘Coyote’ Peterson

If you don’t want to touch it or see it, odds are Coyote Peterson has picked it up and been stung by it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Oct 07, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 17

What’s Up With the Color of Your Gear? REI Color Manager Amanda Russell

Ever wonder why your puffy, or your bike, or your tent, or your — whatever — is the color it is? And why it’s available…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jul 08, 2021 9:25 a.m. ET

Episode 16

Cycling for Justice on the Underground Railroad: John Shackelford

Capping off a year of painful social awakening, John Shackelford, a New York City bike messenger, rode 1,100 miles to retrace the Underground Railroad.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 27, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 15

Scott Yorko: Gonzo Journalist of the Outdoors

Scott Yorko tells stories the old-fashioned way — by getting his feet wet (and frozen, and muddy, and sore).

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 13, 2021 9:37 a.m. ET

Episode 14

Eduardo Garcia: How a 1-in-a-Million Accident Leads to a 1-in-a-Million Life

A lightning strike is more likely than the freak accident that took away months of Eduardo Garcia’s life and most of his left arm. But…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 29, 2021 1:30 p.m. ET

Episode 13

Shattering Ceilings to Reach Peaks: Andrew Alexander King

Mountains don’t care what you look like. But that doesn’t mean the challenge is the same for everyone.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 15, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 12

Fire and Nice: ‘Pandra’ Driver Allyn Pierce and the Most Heroic Truck Ever

Whatever doesn’t melt you makes you stronger — and Instagram famous.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 01, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 11

Laura Borichevsky: ‘Sex Outside’ Host, Creator, and Advocate

SEX! Now that we have your attention, let’s talk about SEX!

Written by Adam Ruggiero Mar 18, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 10

Stephen Regenold, the GearJunkie Himself

GearJunkie all started with an idea — his idea.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Mar 04, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 9

Emily Harrington: If at First You Don’t Succeed, Send It Anyway

Last year, Emily Harrington became the first woman to send the Golden Gate route on El Capitan in under 24 hours. It was an impressive…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Feb 18, 2021 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 8

Brett Favre Is No Stranger to Pain

You know him as an all-star professional football quarterback. But Brett Favre is also an avid hunter, fisherman, and, now, the poster child for the…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Feb 04, 2021 12:31 p.m. ET

Episode 7

Steven Rinella: Be a Survivor, Spot the Gorilla

The MeatEater founder has learned a lot from hunting, but perhaps nothing more important than how to embrace — not just survive — the elements.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jan 21, 2021 10:13 a.m. ET

Episode 6

Nancy Ford: A Gear Repair Guru and the Fastest Woman on Ice

Break it? She’ll fix it. Think it? She’ll say it. Don’t let Nancy Ford’s simple repair and consignment shop, Repair Lair, fool you. She has…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jan 07, 2021 12:51 p.m. ET

Episode 5

Greg LeMond: America’s Only Tour de France Champion

Few athletes’ accolades stand the test of time — let alone become more impressive as decades go by. But if Greg LeMond’s career proved anything,…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 17, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 4

Dane Jackson: How to Survive Kayaking Over a Waterfall (and Other Fun Facts)

From surviving epic drops to setting world-first descents of un-run river rapids, Dane Jackson has no shortage of gnarly stories.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 03, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 3

The (In)Famous ‘Bicycle Pubes’: 2-Wheeled Man of Mystery

Is he the bicycle industry’s biggest troll or greatest champion? … Yes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Nov 19, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 2

Davis Smith: The Most Interesting CEO in the World

Does your boss sleep in the jungle, surrounded by jaguars?

Written by Adam Ruggiero Nov 05, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 1

Floyd Landis: Tour de France Icon Turned CBD King

Quiet, simple, positive — this might not be how you’d think of the whistleblower who brought professional cycling to its knees and changed both the…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Oct 22, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 7

Brendan Leonard: The Fully Awesome Author of ‘Semi-Rad’

Meet Semi-Rad author Brendan Leonard. In this episode of the GearJunkie Podcast, Leonard shares his insights about life as an internet personality, negative book reviews,…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Mar 26, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 6

Paddy O’Connell: More Than Just a Great Mustache

Everyone who follows outdoor media knows his name — almost as well as his ‘stache. Paddy O’Connell is an essayist, entertainer, podcast host, and perhaps…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Mar 12, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 5

Andrew Skurka: ‘Gen Y John Muir’ Adventures the Old-Fashioned Way

If there was one gear cave every outdoorsperson should see, it would be that of renowned professional hiker Andrew Skurka. Touted as the ‘Gen Y…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Feb 27, 2020 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 4

Courtney Dauwalter, the Hallucinating Ultrarunner Extraordinaire

In a sport like ultrarunning, where wins are measured in minutes, crushing the competition by hours gets you noticed. But Courtney Dauwalter does running differently…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Feb 14, 2020 11:50 a.m. ET

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