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)

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Ep. 115: Paddling 7 Rivers on 7 Continents with Mark Kalch

Ep. 115: Paddling 7 Rivers on 7 Continents with Mark Kalch

Mark Kalch has spent 20 years paddling the world’s rivers and oceans. He was named one of the top 50 Adventurous Men by Men’s Journal and is well-versed on subject of adventure. Mark is currently undertaking a 7 Rivers / 7 Continents Project where he paddles down the longest river on each of the 7 continents. Listen in and check out his adventures in the links below.   www.markkalch.com www.7rivers7continents.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkKalchPaddler/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkKalch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markkalch/   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 Marras 20151h 5min

Ep. 114: Fitness Expert for Adventure Sports and Healthy Living - Christine Neff

Ep. 114: Fitness Expert for Adventure Sports and Healthy Living - Christine Neff

Christine Neff has been working as a fitness expert for over 20 years helping people live healthier and more adventure-filled lives.  She is an endurance athlete who knows from experience what it takes to achieve that adventure-ready conditioning.  Do you thirst after adventure?  Perhaps you would like to start by getting into a little better shape so that you can enjoy it all the more.  Listen in as Christine provides great advice on how to live a more fit and healthy life! www.elevateconditioning.com cneff@elevateconditioning.com https://www.facebook.com/Elevate-Conditioning-73139557080/ 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 20151h

Ep. 113: Pro Cycling Adventure Travel & Podcasting with Derek Loudermilk

Ep. 113: Pro Cycling Adventure Travel & Podcasting with Derek Loudermilk

Join Derek Loudermilk and Travis Parsons for a fun discussion about pro bicycle racing, Adventure Travel, Entrepreneurship and podcasting. Derek went from pro racer and ccientist to adventure traveler and podcaster. He even discovered a new form of virus in Yellowstone National park.   www.derekloudermilk.com Check out his podcast the Art of Adventure https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-adventure-podcast/id925072849 Twitter: @derekloudermilk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drloudermilk       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 201559min

Ep. 112: Recreational Tree Climbing - Harv Teitelbaum

Ep. 112: Recreational Tree Climbing - Harv Teitelbaum

This isn't about shimmying up a tree as a kid. This is the real deal. Grown-up tree climbing with Harv Teitelbaum. Learn about this innovative sport that allows enthusiasts to really get up there and enjoy the trees and the forest from a whole new perspective. Climb trees of all sorts and sizes from your backyard to exotic trees all around the world. Experience the world from the top! Fun, Fitness & Adventure! www.gotreeclimbing.orgwww.treeclimbingco.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

11 Marras 201552min

Ep. 111: A Family of Fourteen on an RV - Susie & Dan Kellogg

Ep. 111: A Family of Fourteen on an RV - Susie & Dan Kellogg

Susie and Dan Kellogg from the Kellogg Show on YouTube stop by to discuss how it is to live on an RV with 12 kids. Listen in and get inspired to hit the open road with your family to learn all there is to learn about our beautiful country! Web Site & Blog: www.kelloggshow.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kelloggshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelloggshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelloggshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/kelloggshow/     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 201545min

Ep. 110: Running the Lenth of New Zealand - Anna McNuff

Ep. 110: Running the Lenth of New Zealand - Anna McNuff

Anna McNuff entertains us with her delightful wit and style as she recounts what it was like to run the length of New Zealand solo, on backcountry trails, self-supported.  She also biked through all 50 US states!  Inspiring, funny, and powerful.  Listen in! www.annamcnuff.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

6 Marras 20151h 2min

Ep. 109: A Not So Ordinary Motorcycle Adventure with Glen Heggstad

Ep. 109: A Not So Ordinary Motorcycle Adventure with Glen Heggstad

Most motorcycle adventures are completed with a little trouble, but all-in-all they come off without a hitch. Glen Heggstad decided he would like to try the ever-popular trip to Tierra Del Fuego, the southernmost tip of South America. Things went well for Glen for the first month. After that, the trip took a dramatic turn. Listen in to find out!   www.strikingviking.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glen.heggstad Twitter: @glenheggstad   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 Marras 20151h 11min

Ep. 108: Snow Kiting with Eric Bader

Ep. 108: Snow Kiting with Eric Bader

Eric Bader from the Boulder Outdoor Center is back with Travis to talk about Snow Kiting this time. This is an awesome sounding adventure sport! Check it out.   www.boc123.com info@boc123.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boulder-Outdoor-Center-Inc/424236524296388     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 201549min

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