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. 107: Skiing ALL the Colorado 14ers - Brittany & Frank Konsella Part 2

Ep. 107: Skiing ALL the Colorado 14ers - Brittany & Frank Konsella Part 2

Part 2 of Skiing the Colorado 14ers. Brittany and Frank Konsella climbed and SKIED all the Colorado 14ers. Yes, it is just as radical and fun as it sounds. Mountaineering. Extreme skiing. Be sure to listen to Part 1 and then dive into this one.  Big mountain skiing.  Right on! Please help us get the word out by telling your friends. www.14erskiers.comwww.facebook.com/14erskierscom-340696806539/   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 Loka 201540min

Ep. 106: Skiing ALL the Colorado 14ers - Brittany & Frank Konsella

Ep. 106: Skiing ALL the Colorado 14ers - Brittany & Frank Konsella

And you thought that climbing all the Colorado 14ers was fun! Check this out. Brittany and Frank Konsella climbed and SKIED all the Colorado 14ers. Yes, it is just as radical and fun as it sounds. Mountaineering.  Extreme skiing.  Winter at its very best!  The snow is starting to pile up on the peaks! It is time to think snow! www.14erskiers.comwww.facebook.com/14erskierscom-340696806539/ 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 Loka 201538min

Ep. 105: Power Stilts - Gary Armstrong

Ep. 105: Power Stilts - Gary Armstrong

Gary Armstrong with Air Trekkers Jumping Stilts stops by to talk to Travis Parsons about Power Bocking on those crazy cool power stilts. Ever want to gain a super human ability? Check these things out and you just might!   www.air-trekkers.com http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/ www.youtube.com/user/AirTrekkers   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 Loka 201530min

Ep. 104: Single Parent Virgin Island Adventure Sailing

Ep. 104: Single Parent Virgin Island Adventure Sailing

Listen in as recovering attorney, Ky Delaney shows us how to make the leap from corporate life to Adventure LIFE. Whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, and sailing as a single adventure mom with her young son Tobin. AND..., be a part of the action. Ky has a Kickstarter campaign RIGHT NOW to raise funds to teach island children water skills while she provides ocean samples to get to the bottom of microplastic contamination. Encouragement for single parents to grab those kids, get out there and have some fun! www.kickstarter.com/projects/1435241906/pirate-mama-setting-sail-with-her-little-boy?ref=discovery www.kydelaney.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

23 Loka 201545min

Ep. 103: Adventure Motorcycle Touring & Training - Rene Cormier

Ep. 103: Adventure Motorcycle Touring & Training - Rene Cormier

While on a trip in Kenya, Rene Cormier discovered Adventure Motorcycling for the first time and began considering how great it would be to travel on two wheels. He ultimately ended up riding around the world through 41 countries and 95,000 miles over the course of 4 ½ years. Rene’s talks with Travis to tell us about his experiences and how that trip changed his life’s path.   www.renedian.com www.universityofgravelroads.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

21 Loka 20151h 4min

Ep. 102: Rowing Across the Ocean with Sonya Baumstein Part Two

Ep. 102: Rowing Across the Ocean with Sonya Baumstein Part Two

Part 2!  What is it like to row across an ocean, really? Sonya Baumstein opens up and shares the real story. Sonya not only rowed across the Atlantic, biked from Mexico to Seattle, paddled from Seattle to Juneau, and stand up paddle boarded across the Bering strait, She also survived an interview with the Adventure Sports Podcast! The rest of the story -- part 2 of a 2-parter. www.facebook.com/SonyaBaumsteinwww.spindriftrowing .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

19 Loka 201539min

Ep. 101: Rowing Across the Ocean with Sonya Baumstein

Ep. 101: Rowing Across the Ocean with Sonya Baumstein

Wow. What is it like to row across an ocean, really? Sonya Baumstein opens up and shares the real story. Sonya not only rowed across the Atlantic, biked from Mexico to Seattle, paddled from Seattle to Juneau, and stand up paddle boarded across the Berring strait, She also survived an interview with the Adventure Sports Podcast! Join in for the rest of the story -- part 1 of a 2-parter. www.facebook.com/SonyaBaumsteinwww.spindriftrowing .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

16 Loka 201547min

Ep. 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes! - Travis & Curt

Ep. 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes! - Travis & Curt

100 Episodes of ASP! Wow! Join Travis and Curt as we share clips from several of our 100 Episodes. These are a few of our favorite stories from some fantastic guests. Celebrate with us!! Please tell your friends, leave a comment, and rate the Adventure Sports Podcast on Stitcher and iTunes!  Enjoy!! For the full episodes go to the following: 1: Peter Suster - Through Hiking - CDT6: Allan Karl - Motorcycle World Travel - Forks Book22: Paul Shurke - Dog Sledding41: Liz Thomas - Through Hiking Tripple Crown/Urban42: Gerry Roach - 14ers, Mountaineer, Author52: Willie Weir - Adventure Travel Bicycling the Planet65: Craig Kennedy - Hot Air Balloon78: Tim Emmett - Ice Climbing, Professional Climber84: Robyn Benincasa - Adventure Racing, Paddling89: George Kourounis - Storm Chaser, Global Explorer93: Peter Bray - Kayaked Across Atlantic 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 Loka 20151h 43min

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