Ep. 806: Vol-Bivouac Paragliding 1,200 km of the Canadian Rockies - Revisited - Benjamin Jordan

Ep. 806: Vol-Bivouac Paragliding 1,200 km of the Canadian Rockies - Revisited - Benjamin Jordan

Originally “aired” May 27, 2019

Last summer, Benjamin Jordan realized his lifelong dream of flying his paraglider along the entire length of Canada's southern Rocky Mountains.

From Roosville, Montana to Prince George, BC, the 37-year old, Nelson-based filmmaker flew his wind-powered aircraft across some of BC's and Alberta's most rugged wilderness while having to make strategic landings atop mountains to avoid electrical storms or touching down within the forbidden boundaries of Banff National Park.

Despite the many challenges he encountered along the way, none compared to the psychological struggle of sitting alone in the alpine for weeks at a time, waiting for poor weather or wildfire smoke to clear so that he could fly on. Able to carry no more than 12-days of food, Jordan would occasionally land in populated areas to refuel before heading back up into the nearest summit to re-launch.

Of the entire expedition, Jordan was most nervous, and excited, about soaring over the glaciers and alpine lakes of Jasper National Park, North America's only National Park to allow Paraglider travel. Though its remoteness and mystery have caused pilots to stay away, Jordan dedicated a complete year to studying Jasper's unique topography with the ambitious dream of becoming the first person to fly across her entirety.

Despite extended waits between flights, his fortune continued for 50 consecutive days until the unprecedented levels of wildfire smoke of late August left Jordan with no choice but to complete his 1200 km, un-supported journey on foot. During a 4-day (214 km) walk from McBride to Prince George, Jordan had time to reflect on his unique accomplishment while stepping into the record books for the Longest Vol-Biv (Fly-Camp) Expedition in America.

A film depicting the entire journey will be released in the Spring of this year at theendlesschain.com

benjaminjordan.com

@benjaminjordanadventure

theschoolofdreams.org (philanthropic paragliding school in Malawi)

Support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jaksot(1160)

Ep. 123: Off Trail Hiking Holiday Flashback - Leslie Frey

Ep. 123: Off Trail Hiking Holiday Flashback - Leslie Frey

This is a Holiday Flashback episode with Leslie Frey who explains the benefits of Off Trail Hiking and its positive influence on young adults. Please enjoy the holiday season and we'll be back in January!   www.offtrailonpurpose.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

17 Joulu 201547min

Ep. 122:  Teaching Your Children Adventure Sports - Holiday Flashback - Bruno Lutz

Ep. 122: Teaching Your Children Adventure Sports - Holiday Flashback - Bruno Lutz

Teaching your children adventure sports with Bruno Lutz.  If this sound familiar, it is because this is a holiday flashback to Episode 40.  We pause this season to remember things that matter most, like family and friends and the many blessings we share.  This episode is a celebration of family AND adventure!  Don't miss this one and be sure to share it with everyone who has children or might someday! Add a little adventure to your family celebrations this season! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Joulu 201551min

Ep. 121: Amazon Expedition Gone Wrong with Davey Du Plessis

Ep. 121: Amazon Expedition Gone Wrong with Davey Du Plessis

Davey Du Plessis, an avid cyclist and paddler, wanted to solo navigate the full length of the Amazon river by kayak from its source in the Andes of Peru to the Atlantic ocean in Brazil. After about 2 months and 2000 kilometers, his amazing adventure took a dark turn.   www.daveyduplessis.com https://www.youtube.com/user/WorldWondererZA https://twitter.com/daveyduplessis https://www.facebook.com/DaveyduPlessis/   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Joulu 20151h 15min

Ep. 120: Slow Boat to the Bahamas with Linus Wilson

Ep. 120: Slow Boat to the Bahamas with Linus Wilson

It's no wonder Linus' book is a best seller.  This guy is funny!  From getting bit by the sailing bug to extended cruises with swimming pigs and boat-slashing iguanas, Dr. Wilson takes us on a great ride! www.slowboatsailing.com www.facebook.com/slowboatsailing www.amazon.com/Slow-Boat-Bahamas-Linus-Wilson-ebook/dp/B018OUI1Q2 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 Joulu 201551min

Ep. 119: Alcan 5000 Rally with Jerry Hines

Ep. 119: Alcan 5000 Rally with Jerry Hines

The Alcan 5000 is a rally where experience, good judgement, consistency, reliability and resourcefulness are rewarded at the finish line. Since the competitors are penalized for arriving too soon just as much as they are for taking too long, these 5000 mile races place private teams on equal footing with their factory team competition. Rally Master Jerry Hines is here today to tell us all about this awesome sounding event.   www.alcan5000.com www.rainierautosports.com https://www.facebook.com/Alcan-5000-Rally https://www.facebook.com/Rainier-Auto-Sports-Club-307610512614121/     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 Joulu 201558min

Ep. 118: Alaska Mega Adventures and Packrafting with Roman Dial

Ep. 118: Alaska Mega Adventures and Packrafting with Roman Dial

Roman Dial has been exploring Alaska, America's greatest last frontier, for more that 20 years.  Listen in as Roman relates exciting stories about his exploits: packrafting, ice skating over 100 miles, backpacking more than 600 miles self-supported without resupply--all in America's most vast landscapes. Don't forget to enter our contest to win a lift ticket! raftpacker@gmail.com http://packrafting.blogspot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/romandial   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 Marras 201550min

Ep. 117: Dog Sled Racing and Iditarod with Blake Freking

Ep. 117: Dog Sled Racing and Iditarod with Blake Freking

During the month of March every year, the Iditarod sled dog race is run in Alaska from Willow to Nome and covers more than 1100 miles over 9-15 days or more depending on the team. 2016 will mark the 43rd year for the race and three-time Iditarod competitor, Blake Freking is with me today to talk about  the incredible adventure sled dog racing is. www.racingsiberians.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.freking 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 Marras 201543min

Ep. 116: World Adventurer & National Geographic Explorer - Mike Libecki

Ep. 116: World Adventurer & National Geographic Explorer - Mike Libecki

Mike has completed 60+ expeditions around the globe including places visited for the FIRST time and first ascents of many peaks.  But his first passion is adventure travel and adventures with his daughter.  Mike shares not only stories about his exploits, but also much about what it takes behind the scenes to live an adventure-filled life.  Thanks for the inspiration, Mike! www.mikelibecki.com https://www.facebook.com/mike.libecki Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Marras 201559min

Suosittua kategoriassa Tiede

rss-mita-tulisi-tietaa
rss-poliisin-mieli
utelias-mieli
tiedekulma-podcast
hippokrateen-vastaanotolla
rss-duodecim-lehti
docemilia
rss-traumainformoitu-toivo
rss-kasvatuspsykologiaa-kaikille
rss-luontopodi-samuel-glassar-tutkii-luonnon-ihmeita
rss-radplus
university-of-eastern-finland
filocast-filosofian-perusteet
rss-ammamafia
rss-ylistys-elaimille
mielipaivakirja
radio-antro
rss-ranskaa-raakana
rss-astetta-parempi-elama-podcast
rss-vaka-vakavasti