Ep. 982: First Blind US Veteran to Climb Everest - Lonnie Bedwell

Ep. 982: First Blind US Veteran to Climb Everest - Lonnie Bedwell

Despite a life-altering hunting accident in 1997 that caused him to lose his sight, Lonnie found the courage and determination to raise his three daughters as a single father in small-town Indiana, teaching them all to hunt and fish — and, against all odds, to drive. After the kids were grown and moved out, Lonnie was looking for another challenge.

Through adaptive sports organizations Lonnie began to get the opportunity to do some amazing adventures. Fast forward a few years and Lonnie is a National Geographic 2015 Adventurer of the Year. He has kayaked some of the most challenging whitewater in the world and is responsible for first blind descents of Africa’s fabled Zambezi River and West Virginia’s world-renowned Gauley River. Lonnie is best known for his first descent of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

In May of 2023, Lonnie Bedwell became the first blind veteran to climb Mt Everest. He was accompanied by friends and climbing partners Michael Neal and Bryan Hill. Before the climb, Michael and Bryan rode their bicycles across India to set a world record for the fastest known time from sea level to Everest’s summit. We’ll have Michael on next week to share that story.

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Ep. 023: Justin Bradshaw - Motorcycle Touring - Butler Maps

Ep. 023: Justin Bradshaw - Motorcycle Touring - Butler Maps

Justin Bradshaw, co-founder of Butler Motorcycle maps, joins us with some great stories about motorcycle touring on road and off. Use Promo Code "podcast" at checkout to save 20% off your order! www.butlermaps.com www.backcountrydiscoveryroutes.com   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Huhti 201537min

Ep. 022:  Paul Schurke - Dogsledding Expeditions

Ep. 022: Paul Schurke - Dogsledding Expeditions

Wow, what a show!  Dogsledding with Paul Schurke - North Pole trips, South Pole Trips, Boundary Waters trips, Books (North to the Pole & Bering Bridge: The Soviet-American Expedition from Siberia to Alaska), all about dogs and winter camping, and lodge trips, and tons of adventures! www.dogsledding.com  877-753-3386 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Huhti 201558min

Ep. 021: Jay Moledzki - Canopy Piloting, BASE Jumping, Wingsuiting

Ep. 021: Jay Moledzki - Canopy Piloting, BASE Jumping, Wingsuiting

Although Jay Moledzki enjoys many other adventure sports, canopy piloting ranks at the top of the list. He has made around 13,500 skydiving jumps, over 950 BASE jumps and if that’s not enough, he’s made over 500 wingsuit BASE jumps.   Jay has also won numerous medals in the Canopy Piloting World Championships around the world in Austria, South Africa, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. http://flight-1.com/ http://pdfactoryteam.com/   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Huhti 201544min

Ep. 020:  Caleb Linville & Stephen Moldenhauer - Winter Mountaineering

Ep. 020: Caleb Linville & Stephen Moldenhauer - Winter Mountaineering

Teenagers alone on a duo winter ascent?  You bet!  These guys rock!  Join Caleb and Stephen as they share their adventure snowcaving and climbing high in the Colorado Rockies! www.180tack.com   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Huhti 201543min

Ep. 019: Neale Bayly - World Motorcycle Traveler & Philanthropist

Ep. 019: Neale Bayly - World Motorcycle Traveler & Philanthropist

Neale Bayly talks about his travels through 45 countries and his life changing experiences that inspired him to help the children of Peru and other around the world.   http://www.wellspring-outreach.org/ https://www.facebook.com/wellspringinternationaloutreach https://www.facebook.com/OumasOrphenage http://nealebaylyrides.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nealebayly Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Huhti 201538min

Ep. 018:  Pete Waldroop - Skydiving

Ep. 018: Pete Waldroop - Skydiving

Pete Waldroop shares exciting stories about his skydiving adventures.  He has over 2800 jumps and is active in sky diving competitions, competing at the USPA US National Sky Diving Championships for the last five years.  He has been awarded 1 bronze and 6 silver metals in various disciplines, including CRW formations, and four and eight person freefall formations.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Huhti 201538min

Ep. 017: Tom Benson - Mountain Guide, Bungy Jumping, WildPlay Element Parks

Ep. 017: Tom Benson - Mountain Guide, Bungy Jumping, WildPlay Element Parks

Tom Benson - Co-Founder of WildPlay Element Parks tells us his stories as a mountain climbing guide and shares some insight to the meaning of adventure sports. Don't forget to mention the Adventure Sports Podcast to get a group discount during your next trip to WildPlay!   http://www.wildplay.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Huhti 201537min

Ep. 016: Doug Haber - Hang Gliding

Ep. 016: Doug Haber - Hang Gliding

Doug Haber, hang gliding enthusiast, photographer and author shares his adventures through hang gliding.  Doug has coached over 40,000 flights with 8,000 students.  Is hang gliding safe?  Doug says that today it can be.  Wanna fly?  Give today's show a listen! Want to get married?  Huh?  Doug also runs Outer Banks Productions where he and his wife have photographed over 500 weddings.  Why not get experience on your side? www.outerbanksproductions.com  www.outerbanksfamilyportraits.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Huhti 201549min

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