Ep. 373: Climbing in North Korea - Woolly Mammoths - Nepal & Siberia - George Kourounis

Ep. 373: Climbing in North Korea - Woolly Mammoths - Nepal & Siberia - George Kourounis

One of our favorite recurring guests, George Kourounis, is back on the show today. George recently returned from Nepal where he visited Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas to film a TV show. They decided to try visiting the base camp with no acclimatization. So they took a helicopter up with no time to adjust. George immediately experienced the effects of hypoxia during this trip. George was also fortunate enough to meet Kancha Sherpa on this helicopter ride. Kancha Sherpa is the last surviving member of Sir Edmond Hillary's 1953 expedition to be the first people to reach the summit of Everest.

On our last show with George, he was preparing to head to North Korea for a rare opportunity to mountain trek, climb and camp. He was approved by the government and was able to travel there in May of 2017. He fills us in on what it was like to be a western-world guest in this secretive country during tumultuous political times. His experience is an interesting one that most of us never get to hear much less experience. Listen in to hear about what the mountains and surroundings are like over there.

George tells about his continued trips to volcanoes including 11,384 ft Mt Nyiragongo which is an active volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He explains that the lake nearby, Lake Kivu, which is susceptible to exploding due to the vast amounts of dissolved carbon dioxide at the bottom. The volcano holds the world's largest boiling lake of lava.

He traveled down the Road of Bones to visit a village in the middle of Siberia, Oymyakon, which is known as the coldest place on earth. He tells us a story about visiting a preserved woolly mammoth frozen in the permafrost and when no one was looking, George snapped off a little mammoth to have a taste. Listen in to hear what that experience was like for him.

Then we discussed the difficulty of ice climbing on icebergs to place satellite tracking devices on them for tracking the path of the icebergs as they float through the ocean.

It's never a dull hour when our friend George Kourounis joins us on the show.

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Ep. 043: Eric Bader - Kiteboarding

Ep. 043: Eric Bader - Kiteboarding

Our friend Eric Bader from the Boulder Outdoor Center discusses Kiteboarding on this episode. Are you ready to give it a try? Listen up and he'll tell you how to get started!   www.boc123.com info@boc123.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boulder-Outdoor-Center-Inc/424236524296388?fref=ts     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 Kesä 201542min

Ep. 042: Gerry Roach - A Lifetime of Mountaineering

Ep. 042: Gerry Roach - A Lifetime of Mountaineering

Gerry Roach, the well known author of Colorado Fourteeners, shares stories, advice, lessons learned, and wisdom from his more than 2000 climbs.  From the seven summits to all of Colorado's 13ers and 14ers, Gerry has been there, done that!  What's more, he has shared his experiences via 15 books he has authored on climbing; guides and narratives.  Don't miss this one! www.summitsight.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 Kesä 201556min

Ep. 041: Liz Thomas - Long Distance Adventure Hiking

Ep. 041: Liz Thomas - Long Distance Adventure Hiking

Liz Thomas is a well-traveled adventure athlete most known for breaking the women’s unsupported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail in 2011. She has completed the Triple Crown of Hiking–the Appalachian Trail, the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, and 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail–and has backpacked over 10,000 miles across the United States on long distance hiking trails. Liz is among the most experienced woman hikers in the country and is known for hiking light and fast. In addition to having a lot of experience hiking, Liz also received a Masters in Environmental Science from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the prestigious Doris Duke Conservation Fellowship for her research on long distance hiking trails, conservation, and trail town communities. Liz has been featured in Backpacker Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and LA Magazine and has given talks about her experiences at colleges, hiking clubs, and conferences across the country. www.facebook.com/SnorkelHikes Twitter: @EAThomas Trail Journals American Long Distance Hiking Association - West 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 Touko 201549min

Ep. 040: Bruno Lutz - How to Teach YOUR Children Adventure Sports

Ep. 040: Bruno Lutz - How to Teach YOUR Children Adventure Sports

Bruno Lutz is an avid mountain biker, kayaker, camper, and both alpine and tele skier.  He and his wife love adventure sports so when they had children, they found amazing ways to teach them the sports they loved.  Ever hear of kids that learned to snow ski before they could walk?  Really.  Bruno not only shares the secrets of teaching children such sports safely, but also shares the joys of sharing such special times with his kids.  If you have kids, or might have kids, or finished raising your kids, or know someone who has kids -- you get the picture -- this show is for you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Touko 201552min

Ep. 039: Dave Campbell - Glider Piloting

Ep. 039: Dave Campbell - Glider Piloting

Dave Campbell, owner of Mile High Gliding in Boulder, Colorado stops by to let us in on the ups and downs of flying gliders over the Rocky Mountains. Mention the Adventure Sports Podcast to ave 10% on your next flight! www.milehighgliding.com Facebook   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 Touko 201553min

Ep. 038: David Lee - Canoeing Canada

Ep. 038: David Lee - Canoeing Canada

The passionate paddler himself shares the wonders of canoeing Canada! David Lee is usually on the water as the ice melts and among the very last to pull his boat out when the winter storms start raging.  His favorite trip of all time is the next trip, and he goes on plenty of them covering hundreds of miles per season.  Ever wonder what it is like to slip through those crystal clear lakes drifting past wildlife and breathing in the pristine paradise.  Listen in.  This show is for you. https://www.facebook.com/ThePassionatePaddler 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 Touko 20151h 3min

Ep. 037: Frank Block - Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Ep. 037: Frank Block - Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Frank Block, paddling instructor, visits to discuss Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Listen in and see if you've got what it takes to paddle one of these things down the rapids! http://confluencekayaks.com/ 877-298-1292 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Touko 201541min

Ep. 036: Dale Garland - Ultra Distance Mountain Running

Ep. 036: Dale Garland - Ultra Distance Mountain Running

Ever wonder what it would be like to not only climb mountains, but to have the strength to run over and through mountains for days?  There are those who do.  Dale Garland began his ultra distance career by running the 400 miles of the Colorado trail.  He now serves as the Director of the Hardrock 100. www.hardrock100.com www.facebook.com/hardrockhundred https://twitter.com/hardrock100   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 Touko 201547min

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