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

Andrew is essentially a "professional backpacker" who is best known for his long-distance backpacking trips, many of which are firsts. For instance, his 6,875-mile Great Western Loop, his 7,778-mile Sea-to-Sea Rou, e and his 4,679-mile "loop" of Alaska on foot, raft, and ski. He also has completed a plethora of shorter adventurers that would be on anyone's bucket list. He's been considered the John Muir and Henry David Thoreau of Generation Y, was Backpacker Magazine Person of the Year, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, among other awards.   However, today's episode is not specifically about those adventures, but about what life has been like after those achievements. How has he built a sustainable career from backpacking? What future adventures is he planning?  Listen in to find out. www.andrewskurka.com Instagram: @andrewskurka 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   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 Maalis 201950min

Interview Originally Published January 28, 2016 Bryan Snyder left upstate New York in 1995 and has spent two decades teaching natural sciences at various outdoor schools across the country, from Maine to Hawaii.  He received his masters in Environmental Education and Administration from Prescott College and is the author of the outdoor adventure book, "Off the Map: Fifty-five Weeks of Adventuring in the Great American Wilderness and Beyond" and "Renegade Car Camping: A Guide to Free Campsites and the Ultimate Road Trip Experience" Get Book 2! Further Off The Map: Fifty-Three Tales of Adventure Along the Rougher Edges of American Wilderness (Volume 2)  Free book: www.offthemapbooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offthemapbooks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthemapbooks/ 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Maalis 20191h 2min

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 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    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  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! 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  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  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