Ep. 1023: Playing Soccer on Kilimanjaro - Revisited - Laura Youngson

Ep. 1023: Playing Soccer on Kilimanjaro - Revisited - Laura Youngson

Back in 2017 while sitting on the couch and watching sports news coverage, Laura noticed the dismal amount of time dedicated to women’s sports. What struck her the most was “the fact that there are more stories about horses than women in the sports pages”. Being a proficient soccer player herself and experiencing the frustrations of minimal coverage and a general lack of opportunities, she decided to do something about it.

A quick Google Maps search and a few emails later, Laura devised a plan to elevate women’s sports higher than it has ever gone, literally. The idea was to gather a group of women to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and play an official game of soccer near the summit.

The journey became a gathering of 60 women from around the world with referees, goals, etc. all climbing above 18,000 ft. to play a soccer game. Their efforts stand as a Guinness World Record, a testament to their dedication to raising the coverage and opportunity for women in sports, and was the genesis of Equal Playing Field, a non-profit Laura co-founded.

After the success of climbing Kilimanjaro, Laura continued to chase Guinness World Record soccer matches to raise awareness for women in sports and show the world women can do anything. The lowest elevation soccer game was played at the Dead Sea in 2018, and two world records were achieved in France thereafter for the most nationalities represented in a soccer game.

The long-term action Laura has taken is through her startup, Ida Sports, which is aiming to create a soccer boot specific to women, something that has never been done successfully, but something needed due to fundamental differences in men's and women’s feet.

If you learn anything from Laura, it’s that you shouldn’t be afraid of going down a path no one has ever gone before, especially if a better world is on the other side.

To learn more about Laura and her work:

Idasports.co @idasports

Equalplayingfield.com @equalplayingfieldinitiative



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Ep. 367: All Things Backpacking Flashback Part 2 - Curt Linville

Ep. 367: All Things Backpacking Flashback Part 2 - Curt Linville

This continuation of Monday's episode covers more details, tips, and tricks, and basic backpacking know how.  This flashback show features one of the most downloaded shows of all time. This is a part 2 of this 2-part series. It is time to hit the hills, mountains, lakes, and trails! Visit our sponsors today. Let them know where you heard about them! www.180tack.com www.peakcycles.com www.bentgate.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

19 Huhti 20181h 9min

Ep. 366: All Things Backpacking Flashback Part 1 - Curt Linville

Ep. 366: All Things Backpacking Flashback Part 1 - Curt Linville

Backpacking season is here again! Listen in to all things backpacking! This flashback episode revisits one of the most downloaded shows of all time in which we explore reasons to consider backpacking as your adventure sport.  This is a part 1 of a 2-part series.  Shake off those winter blues and get excited to hit the hills, mountains, lakes, and trails! Visit our sponsors today.  Let them know where you heard about them! www.180tack.com www.peakcycles.com www.bentgate.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

16 Huhti 201857min

Ep. 365: Nordic Skiing and the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics - Andy Liebner

Ep. 365: Nordic Skiing and the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics - Andy Liebner

Nordic ski racer Andy Liebner grew up in Soldotna, Alaska learning to ski and play in the Alaskan outdoors. He now resides in Michigan and runs his own company United States Ski Poles manufacturing American made cross country ski poles employing 120 people. Andy spends some time with Curt teaching us about Nordic or Cross Country skiing as well as relates a few good stories from his favorite adventure sport. Andy also recently returned from 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea and describes what it was like to join the athletes from around the world and even those from North Korea.    info@usskipoles.com www.usskipoles.com www.facebook.com/usspc www.instagram.com/usspchttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V5tFZ4luJGPnoKi4wyAIg     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Huhti 20181h 5min

Ep. 364: Learning to Soar - From Sailpane to Prop Plane to Hang Gliding - Yvette Aguayo

Ep. 364: Learning to Soar - From Sailpane to Prop Plane to Hang Gliding - Yvette Aguayo

Yvette Aguayo accidentally happened upon a glider ride opportunity on her birthday. She quickly discovered that she didn't actually have the money to go up for her first ride, but she was fortunate enough to have the instructor offer her a free ride anyway. It was this serendipitous day that ignited her passion for flight. Yvette was immediately hooked on flight and her love eventually lead her to working towards her private pilot's license as well as to discover a new passion for hang gliding. Today's show chronicles the things she experienced along the path to discovering human flight. Listen along and be inspired to get out there and have some fun!   Instagram: yvettemaguayo Facebook: www.facebook.com/yvette.aguayo.5 Sonora Wings: www.sonorawings.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

9 Huhti 201857min

Ep. 363: Professional Rock Climber and Paragliding Hobbyist - Matt Segal

Ep. 363: Professional Rock Climber and Paragliding Hobbyist - Matt Segal

Matt Segal was raised in Florida and discovered his passion for rock climbing in the gym. He has been climbing since 1998 and quickly left the man-made holds for those naturally placed. He moved to Boulder, Colorado to grow his passion. He’s traveled the world, from China to Argentina, mostly focusing on establishing the most difficult traditional climbs he can find. Some of his proudest lines include The Iron Monkey (5.14) in Eldorado Canyon, CO, The Orangutan Overhang (5.14-) in Independence Pass, CO and Air China (5.13d R) in Liming, China. Recently he’s also collaborated with both scientists and photographers on National Geographic expeditions where his skills as a climber have proven to be valuable. He has started instant coffee company Alpine Start Foods providing high-quality coffee for adventurers. Listen in to be inspired to try some rock climbing!   www.mattsegal.com www.instagram.com/mattsegal www.alpinestartfoods.com www.instagram.com/alpinestartfoods www.senderfilms.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

5 Huhti 201858min

Ep. 362: Kayaking 1200 Miles for 80 Days on the Columbia River - Marvin Owen

Ep. 362: Kayaking 1200 Miles for 80 Days on the Columbia River - Marvin Owen

In 2008, Marvin Owen paddled down the Columbia River from its origin at Columbia Lake in British Columbia all of the way to the mouth of the river at the border of Washington and Oregon. In 2017, he decided that he'd do it all over again. Marvin built his own kayak with the help of a local boat builder and set off to experience this epic journey once again. His trip took 80 days and covered 1200 miles. Let's talk kayaking!   www.redfishkayak.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

2 Huhti 201851min

Ep. 361: Bikepacking Across New Zealand on the 2018 Tour Aotearoa - Luke Garten

Ep. 361: Bikepacking Across New Zealand on the 2018 Tour Aotearoa - Luke Garten

Let's talk bikepacking! Spring is nearly upon us and it's time to think about those long days in the saddle pedaling down some singletrack with everything you need strapped onto your trusty steed along with you. Luke Garten joins us on today's show to fill us in on the Tour Aotearoa bikepacking ride. Luke just got back from this 1800 mile ride in New Zealand and inspires the rest of us to get out and have some fun!  www.touraotearoa.nz www.facebook.com/groups/touraotearoa   Have you joined us on Patreon yet? Please do consider becoming a Patron of the Adventure Sports Podcast. We absolutely do need your help to keep the adventure inspiration flowing twice per week! Producing this show takes time and the minimal sponsorship revenue us not enough. If you have been enjoying the more than 360 adventure stories, please sign up and take part. Thanks for listening! www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Maalis 201854min

Ep. 360: Wildland Trekking in Tanzania - Seth Quigg

Ep. 360: Wildland Trekking in Tanzania - Seth Quigg

Seth Quigg, the "Pimbi Master", from www.wildlandtrekking.com joins Curt on today's show to share some good stories from trips to Tanzania. they also discuss the value of putting yourself out there and getting some real-world experience and education through adventure.   www.instagram.com/sethquiggphotography www.wildlandtrekking.com www.fabersnowshoes.com/snowshoes/sliding-step/s-line 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 Maalis 20181h 10min

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