Ep. 1051: Alpine Rising, The Triumph of Local Climbers in the Himalayas - Bernadette McDonald

Our friend Sarah Williams, host of the Tough Girl Podcast, is back with us today to talk about her recent 100-day Appalachian Trail thru hike. Sarah got the bug to thru hike one of the crown trails after learning of the successful completion on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. She managed to set herself a goal and piece together what she needed to succeed and succeed she did. Even though she had major concerns about her ability to accomplish this awesome feat in her 100 day timeline, she managed to do it and is here to tell us all about it.   Visit Sarah and find out more! https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com https://www.facebook.com/ToughGirlChallenges https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges https://twitter.com/_TOUGH_GIRL https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges     Be sure to check out the ActionHeat heated clothing and save 15% just for being an ASP listener! Go to www.action-heat.com/adventure to see all of their heated gear. Discount will automatically be applied by using this link or use COUPON CODE: ADVENTURE at checkout. 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 Marras 20171h

As a neophyte horsewoman with a minimal command of the Spanish language, Nancy rode off across Patagonia, alone, on horseback. Over the next decade and three thousand miles of rugged horse trail, Patagonia’s wild country and the hardy pioneers who settled there took her in and changed her. The book "Riding Into the Heart of Patagonia" is the story of that journey. It is also the story of Patagonia, a spectacular wilderness and rich, self-sufficient culture on the brink of rapid change. The book is available for pre-order at Amazon now and will deliver May 1, 2018. www.nancypfeiffer.com www.ridingintotheheartofpatagonia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riding-Into-the-Heart-of-Patagonia-1700774059962723/ Pre-order the book: https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Heart-Patagonia-Nancy-Pfeiffer/dp/1945805676/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506909691&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=riding+in+the+heart+of+patagonia     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 Marras 201749min

Welcome to the first of our Saturday bonus episodes. We will be having authors read from their books featuring each chapter as a new episode. Think of these bonus episodes as an ongoing audiobook for free. So sit back, relax and enjoy our first book "8240: One Family's Life Above the Clouds" written and recorded by Curt Linville, host of the Adventure Sports Podcast. "8240: One Family's Life Above the Clouds" is the story of a couple, and their infant, escaping the city and relocating to the front range foothills of Colorado as they grow their family and raise children at an elevation of 8240'.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Marras 201731min

Will Collins AKA BuffaloRoamer dreamed of paddling the full length of the Mississippi river in a canoe from it's origin in Minnesota all of the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Will was kind enough to join Curt in the middle of his journey to explain the why and what of this awesome adventure. Follow Will on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloRoamer   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 Marras 20171h 3min

Did you know that bears don't actually growl as Hollywood has you believe? Did you also know that a dog on a leash is a great bear deterrent, but a dog off its leash is a great way to have yourself a bear encounter? In this episode Mike McIntosh, of the Bear With Us Sanctuary Rehabilitation Center, helps us understand what we need to know about living with bears while playing in the wild. www.bearwithus.org info@bearwithus.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearwithus.bears Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearwithusbears   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 Marras 201758min

Jens Jakob Anderson is on the show today to talk about the rugged Ersfjordtraversen trek and climb along the north side of Norway's Ersfjord. Jens also runs RunRepeat which is an awesome website that helps you find the perfect running shoes for you with no bias to any brand. www.runrepeat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runrepeatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunRepeatcom 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 Marras 20171h 15min

In October 2016 Anna McNuff saddled up on a bike called Bernard and set off as part of a two-woman team on a mission to explore some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Southern Andes. Side by side, she and her friend Faye Shepherd spent 184 days pedaling their way 5,500 miles through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. From the bustling city of La Paz, all the way down to Ushuaia – the last sizeable chunk of land before you reach Antarctica. Far from taking the shortest, most direct route, they sought the most mountainous course possible. By the time they returned to the UK in spring 2017 they had ascended over 100,000 metres  – equivalent to 11 times the height of Everest – on their bicycles. www.annamcnuff.com New Zealand Book: "The Pants of Perspective" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Loka 201752min

In October 2016 Anna McNuff saddled up on a bike called Bernard and set off as part of a two-woman team on a mission to explore some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Southern Andes. Side by side, she and her friend Faye Shepherd spent 184 days pedaling their way 5,500 miles through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. From the bustling city of La Paz, all the way down to Ushuaia – the last sizeable chunk of land before you reach Antarctica. Far from taking the shortest, most direct route, they sought the most mountainous course possible. By the time they returned to the UK in spring 2017 they had ascended over 100,000 metres  – equivalent to 11 times the height of Everest – on their bicycles. www.annamcnuff.com New Zealand Book: "The Pants of Perspective" 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 Loka 201749min