Podcasts Archive

Episode 11

Polar Explorer Eric Larsen: The Values That Survive

Eric Larsen carries a new perspective after his most harrowing challenge yet.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2023

Episode 10

Moving Mountains With Sasha DiGiulian

Sasha DiGiulian — the literal climbing icon (on your phone) — recounts the long road to today.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 07, 2023

Episode 10

The Secret Life of Alpinists: Andres Marin

Climbers are daring. Endurance athletes are masochists. So alpinists, as hungry connoisseurs of both danger and pain, are … different.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 22, 2023

Episode 9

Cesar Millan: Be Your Own ‘Dog Whisperer’

Cesar Milan discusses calm surrender and how to become your own ‘Dog Whisperer.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 03, 2023

Episode 8

Jay Getzel: Finding Your Path, Facing Mortality, and Keeping Perspective

Having your dream career — and life — in the outdoors nearly terminated by a genetic roll of the dice would change anyone’s priorities. And that’s…

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 16, 2023

Episode 7

Xavier Abdullahi: Reel Climbing Talk With @daddyxclimbs

In a sport of big sends, major milestones, and difficult challenges, Xavier Abdullahi spreads positive vibes and celebrates simple achievements.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 02, 2023

Episode 6

Get to ‘No’ Faster: Basecamp Outdoors Co-Founder Jenna Celmer

Here’s everything you’ve wanted to know about work life in the outdoor industry!

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 29, 2022

Episode 5

Vollebak Co-Founder Steve Tidball: The Most Extraordinary Gear on Earth

Steve Tidball helped launch a brand that completely reshapes how people think about the gear they wear, and where it can take them.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 15, 2022

Episode 4

Paul Mumford: Leadville’s Resident Wildman

Hop into Leadville Ski Country to rent gear, and you’re likely to run into one of the most interesting shopkeeps you’ll meet.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 01, 2022

Episode 3

The Hiking Viking: Now ‘Liking Biking’

The wild man of thru-hiking has now become the wild(er) man of long-distance bikepacking.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 10, 2022

Episode 2

Will ‘Akuna’ Robinson: True Trailblazer

Will Robinson went from couch to thru-hike almost overnight — and in so doing, soon became the first Black man to complete the Triple Crown.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 28, 2022

Episode 1

Drink Better Beer: Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione

Imagine being at the forefront of the craft beer craze. Sam Calagione has been riding that wave for nearly 30 years.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 13, 2022

Episode 14

Chris Burkard: Adventure Photographer, Explorer & So Much More

Living the dream life with the dream job is no easy task.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 08, 2022

Episode 13

Justin Simoni: How to Experience ‘Radical Presence’

The Long Ranger, Justin Simoni, is as much about the journey as the destination.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 23, 2022

Episode 12

Alex Honnold: Full Send to Fatherhood

The world’s most renowned climber stays grounded and talks about his new objective — world’s greatest dad.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 02, 2022

Episode 11

Running for Justice: Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel

She sparked disbelief and much-needed dialogue around the outdoor industry and beyond with a silent, shocking run at the Boston Marathon.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 19, 2022

Episode 10

Emily Ford Is a Winter Sojourner

Being a role model is a weird gig. Backpacker Emily Ford knows this as well as anyone.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 05, 2022

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 April 21, 2022

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 April 07, 2022

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 January 20, 2022

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 December 21, 2021

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 December 02, 2021

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 November 18, 2021

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 November 04, 2021

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 October 21, 2021

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 October 07, 2021

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 July 08, 2021

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