Ep. 1017: Boating the Mekong River in Thailand - Alonzo Guess

Erika Bergman is a submarine pilot, engineer, and a National Geographic Explorer. We talked with her back in episode 427 about taking Sir Richard Branson and Fabien Cousteau (grandson of famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau) on a submarine adventure into the depth of Belize's Great Blue Hole. The mission was successfully completed back in December and we're having her recount the adventure today! In 2013 she received a National Geographic Explorers grant for her "Classrooms Under the Sea" expedition which live-streamed submarine expeditions to classrooms. She's a superb storyteller with many interesting tales and accomplishments to share! She is also the Founder of GEECs - Global Engineering & Exploration Counselors; providing a network of thrilling engineering camps to girls around the world. aquaticasubmarines.com Instagram @aquaticasubs @theerikabergman     Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com @peakrefuel If you're in need of some personalized advice before buying your gear, go to backpacktribe.com. You're not only able to purchase the gear you need on their website but talk with someone with the experience and know how. They also offer gear bundles and free shipping. @backpacktribal Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show athttps://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Maalis 201957min

Have you ever just wanted to start your own brand of camping and backpacking gear?  Yeah, me neither. Brian Conolly, however, thought he could make better products than what he was finding on store shelves and online trying to outfit his own adventures. I know many of you out there probably have an idea to improve an outdoor or adventure sport product but don't know where to start. Listen in Brian talks about his journey starting a gear company from scratch. Enjoy! ww.zeromilemark.com @zero.mile.mark Brian's Instagram @brian.zero.mile.mark  Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visitinghttps://peakrefuel.com/ @peakrefuel Gear up for the 2018-2019 ski season by shopping Powder7 Ski Shop's massive selection of new and used ski gear. @Powder7 If you deal with inflammation and pain from your Adventure Sport, give Hemp Daddy's CBD oil and transdermal cream a shot. Get 10% off by using "adventure" at hempdaddys.com @hemp_daddys Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD (812-624-5763) or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com    Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp 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 Maalis 201955min

With the mountains still getting pounded by snow throughout the continent, it's important to revisit the crucial understanding of the danger of our environment.  Nolan Hurd, a mountaineering BC101 teacher, spends some time to educate us on avalanche safety. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, you're in for some excellent information we all need to have before entering the snow-filled backcountry! http://avtraining.org/ www.berthoudpass.org http://avalanche.state.co.us Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visitinghttps://peakrefuel.com/ @peakrefuel Gear up for the 2018-2019 ski season by shopping Powder7 Ski Shop's massive selection of new and used ski gear. @Powder7 If you deal with inflammation and pain from your Adventure Sport, give Hemp Daddy's CBD oil and transdermal cream a shot. Get 10% off by using "adventure" at hempdaddys.com @hemp_daddys Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD (812-624-5763) or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com  Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Helmi 20191h 1min

Mason recounts a story of confronting a bison on his first ever adventure, which takes many unexpected turns. Enjoy! Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Helmi 201921min

We don't ever really get to talk to folks before their first big trip. Jeremiah is getting ready to do the entire Appalachian Trail in March and gave us the perspective of a first-timer who's never tackled something so big. We'll be excited to have him on after the journey is over.  Good luck, Jeremiah!    Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visitinghttps://peakrefuel.com/ @peakrefuel Gear up for the 2018-2019 ski season by shopping Powder7 Ski Shop's massive selection of new and used ski gear. @Powder7 If you deal with inflammation and pain from your Adventure Sport, give Hemp Daddy's CBD oil and transdermal cream a shot. Get 10% off by using "adventure" at hempdaddys.com @hemp_daddys Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD (812-624-5763) or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com  Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Helmi 201945min

Not everyone chooses to live a life outside the box. Sometimes, it chooses you. Five years ago, Schulting-Kranz was living her life very much within the box. She hosted parties, watched her kids play sports, paddle boarded on the gorgeous coast of California near her home when one day her husband of 17 years admits he's been unfaithful to her for the last 14 years, with a man.   Her life deteriorated in front of her eyes as she realized everything had to change. Not only was the news devastating, but it also rehashed old memories of being raped at 17 years old, which led to her first son. Sara didn't wallow in her sorrow but took the opportunity to pursue her dream to live a life connected to the outdoors and to show the healing power of nature to as many people as she possibly could.   Thus, Live Boldly Coaching was born and her story of pain has become one of strength and compassion with all sorts of adventures, like earning a Guinness World Record for leading her friend Shawn Cheshire to record the fastest rim-to-rim-to-rim run across the Grand Canyon by a blind person.  No matter where she goes, she can now be found on mountaintops all around the country wearing a glamorous pair of bright red high heel shoes. Get out there and live boldly.  www.liveboldlycoaching.com @saraschultingkranz Sara Schulting-Kranz Live Boldly - FB Biz www.walkthroughthis.com - Documentary Website   Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visitinghttps://peakrefuel.com/ @peakrefuel Gear up for the 2018-2019 ski season by shopping Powder7 Ski Shop's massive selection of new and used ski gear. @Powder7 If you deal with inflammation and pain from your Adventure Sport, give Hemp Daddy's CBD oil and transdermal cream a shot. Get 10% off by using "adventure" at hempdaddys.com @hemp_daddys Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD (812-624-5763) or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com  Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Helmi 201954min

Foot pain and blisters - most of us, in our Adventure hobbies, have had to deal with these annoying ailments. Jon Vonhof is here today to educate us on proper foot care and hopefully to provide a few good tips and tricks that will keep our feet out of trouble. Jon is an ultra-runner and foot care expert. He’s volunteered his knowledge and services at running events around the globe patching up 1000’s of tattered feet. He spends time speaking to runners and hikers about being good stewards of their feet. With more than 20 ultra-marathons under his belt including competing 3 times in the 100-mile Western States ultra and 10 times in the Santa Rosa 24-hour track run, John has the experience to guide us to great foot care. His book “Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention & Treatments for Athletes” is I it’s 6th edition and continues to be a leading manual for proper foot care. www.fixingyourfeet.com www.writersauthorsonfire.com Fixing Your Feet Book   Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visitinghttps://peakrefuel.com/ @peakrefuel Gear up for the 2018-2019 ski season by shopping Powder7 Ski Shop's massive selection of new and used ski gear. @Powder7 If you deal with inflammation and pain from your Adventure Sport, give Hemp Daddy's CBD oil and transdermal cream a shot. Get 10% off by using "adventure" at hempdaddys.com @hemp_daddys Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD (812-624-5763) or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Helmi 20191h 4min

When Adrian’s wife thought it would be a good idea to learn how to Paraglide, she probably didn’t foresee that in a relatively short amount of time, her husband would be summiting and flying solo off volcanoes near their home in Mexico City. Obviously, Adrian took to the sport quickly and it gave him a completely different view of his other favorite hobby, climbing. But with their recent family addition of a little girl and limited time off work, Adrian needed a way to summit mountains over 18,000 feet and return home in the same day. This led him to sleeping in a hypoxic chamber to decrease the amount of time needed to acclimate to high elevation.  Talk about dedication to adventure. What’s your excuse?   Adrian will also be supporting Marko Hrgetic in the Red Bull X-Alps this June. www.instagram.com/ponchoelpiloto @ponchoelpiloto http://youtube.com/ponchoelpiloto   Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visitinghttps://peakrefuel.com/ @peakrefuel Gear up for the 2018-2019 ski season by shopping Powder7 Ski Shop's massive selection of new and used gear athttps://www.powder7.com/ @powder7 If you deal with inflammation and pain from your Adventure Sport, give Hemp Daddy's CBD oil and transdermal cream a shot. Get 10% off by using "adventure" at hempdaddys.com @hemp_daddys Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show athttps://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/asp Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Helmi 201947min