Ep. 805: Near Death on the Pacific Crest Trail - Alan Carpenter

Brett Davis from Outdoor Pursuits at Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado joins us today and rocks the mic with great accounts of bike packing on the Colorado Trail, the Great Divide Trail, and even exploring a new route in Alaska.  Bike packing and pack rafting!  If you like mountain bikes or even if you don't, you won't want to miss this one! www.fortlewis.edu www.fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits/ www.facebook.com/FortLewis www.twitter.com/flcdurango www.instagram.com/fortlewiscollege/ 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 Syys 201559min

Ever dream of rocketing to space?  What an adventure!  What is that really be like?  Listen in as astronaut Story Musgrave shares what it is REALLY like. Story Musgrave, M.D. (born August 19, 1935) is an American physician and a retired NASA astronaut. He is a public speaker and consultant to both Disney's Imagineering group and Applied Minds in California. In 1996 he became only the second astronaut to achieve the record of six spaceflights, and he's the most formally educated astronaut with seven academic degrees. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Elo 201536min

Polly Letofsky had dreamt of walking around the world since she was a young girl. One day, she decided that she would fulfill her dream and she set off from her home in Vail, Colorado to begin her 14,124 mile, 5-year journey. Listen in as she describes her adventure and talks about the people she met over the next 5 years. Be sure to check out her book "3 MPH: The Adventure of One Woman's Walk Around the World"  www.pollyletofsky.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyletofsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polly.letofsky.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pollyswalking 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 Elo 201532min

Polly Letofsky had dreamt of walking around the world since she was a young girl. One day, she decided that she would fulfill her dream and she set off from her home in Vail, Colorado to begin her 14,124 mile, 5-year journey. Listen in as she describes her adventure and talks about the people she met over the next 5 years. Be sure to check out her book "3 MPH: The Adventure of One Woman's Walk Around the World"  www.pollyletofsky.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyletofsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polly.letofsky.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pollyswalking   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 Elo 201542min

Tim Emmett is a professional extreme sports athlete and TV presenter who has appeared on numerous BBC programs. He works closely with Mountain Hardwears design team and in 2012 climbed the first ascent of Helmcken Falls, Canada - perhaps the most famous Ice Climb in the World. He has also established some of the hardest rock climbs in Cuba, Mongolia and Wales. Tim shares his zest for living life to the fullest on today's show as he shares stories about wingsuiting, deep water soloing, ice climbing and much more! www.timemmett.com https://www.facebook.com/Tim.Emmett.Adventures https://twitter.com/timemmett https://plus.google.com/+TimEmmett/posts Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Elo 201558min

Ned Suesse has a lot going one at any given time, but riding the 2012 Dakar Rally and inventing the Doubletake dual-sport mirror have got to be some of his coolest accomplishments. Listen in as Ned and Travis talk about these two subjects.  Make sure you stop by the the first two sites below and take advantage of Ned's 10% discount offer. Use the promo code "adventurepod" at check out! www.doubletakemirror.com www.dualsportriding.com www.neduro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neduro Twitter: @Neduro81   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 Elo 20151h 1min

Is it time to talk snow already?  You bet it is!!  Greg Floyd shares with us stories and guidance about how to ski safely and comfortably in the backcountry.  This is not ski area; lift line; ski patrol; greens, blues, and blacks.  This is the real deal--out there earning turns and watching your own six.  Expand your horizons beyond the ski area boundary.  Don't you think it is about time? www.bentgate.com www.facebook.com/bentgate       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 Elo 20151h 2min

In a former life, Annie was an attorney, but she traded in the high-stakes litigation for a lifestyle of adventure on the water.  She and her partner, Phillip, now spend life cruising up and down the Florida coastline, the Florida Keys and soon the Bahamas! Annie is the author of the Amazon best seller “Salt of a Sailor” and spends time writing for her blog as well as working on social media marketing for her clients. www.havewindwilltravel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annie.dike Don't forget to grab your FREE copy of "Salt of a Sailor" in the Kindle book store on Monday August 17th 2015 only!   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Elo 201556min