Ep 1074: Anna McNuff - Mega Adventurer

If you love backpacking, then you will LOVE day trip mountaineering.  This show is packed with everything you need to know to safely climb 14ers, 13ers, or any prominent peak.  Mountaineering is one of the most rewarding hobbies one can have. The benefits include: physical fitness, learning to overcome, learning about oneself, amazing connections to nature, stress relief and the rush of the view from the top.  New climbers, this show was created to equip you to bag your first summit safely and successfully.  Experienced climbers, you will enjoy comparing notes, and please leave your comments with your tips and tricks for the sport.  www.adventuresportspodcast.com Need a natural fuel backpacking stove? www.180tack.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

15 Elo 201657min

Foot pain and blisters - most of us, in our Adventure hobbies, have had to deal with these annoying ailments. Jon Vonhof is here today to educate us on proper foot care and hopefully to provide a few good tips and tricks that will keep our feet out of trouble. Jon is an ultra-runner and foot care expert. He’s volunteered his knowledge and services at running events around the globe patching up 1000’s of tattered feet. He spends time speaking to runners and hikers about being good stewards of their feet. With more than 20 ultra-marathons under his belt including competing 3 times in the 100-mile Western States ultra and 10 times in the Santa Rosa 24-hour track run, John has the experience to guide us to great foot care. His book “Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention & Treatments for Athletes” is I it’s 6th edition and continues to be a leading manual for proper foot care. www.fixingyourfeet.com www.writersauthorsonfire.com Fixing Your Feet Book   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 Elo 201659min

Leon Logothetis restores hope to humanity.  His world travels inspire us all to connect, get real, and relate to the people behind the places.  If you are looking for a dose of stories from the heart, then this show is for you.  Leon shares from his experiences with adventure travel around the world on his yellow motorcycle. But his adventures are less about the bike and the distances covered or even the places seen.  Leon's adventures are adventures of humanity--adventures of the heart. Read it: Amazing Adventures of a Nobody The Kindness Diaries Watch it: www.youtube.com/user/leonlogothetis Learn more: www.leonlogothetis.com www.facebook.com/leonlogothetis/   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Elo 201649min

Since 1955, horseback riders have been taking part in an event called the Tevis Cup. This 24 hour endurance race starts in Lake Tahoe, California and ends in Auburn 100 miles to the west. Breast cancer survivor Lora Wereb recently took on this grueling challenge in the race’s 61st year.   www.teviscup.org www.pegasuswinery.com www.firstdescents.org   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 Elo 201652min

Listen in to a special update episode where Travis chats with Jolandie Rust about her crazy schedule since the first interview back in February of 2015. We also catch up with Greg Valenzuela (hint: he's not in South America anymore). Bryan Snyder is back on to let us know where he's been hiking this summer and Gavan Hennigan returns to let us in on his cross-Atlantic rowing preparations.   Follow Jolandie Rust: www.jorust.com www.facebook.com/jolandie.rust Follow Greg Valenzuela: thestarvingcyclist.blogspot.com/ www.facebook.com/greg.valenzuela1 Follow Bryan Snyder: www.offthemapbooks.com www.instagram.com/offthemapbooks Follow Gavan Hennigan: www.gavanhennigan.com www.facebook.com/soulogav www.instagram.com/soulogav           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 Elo 20161h 2min

Curt and Travis share some fun from their recent backpacking trip in the James Peak Wilderness and an unexpected summit of the 13,300 foot James Peak.  What is it really like to backpack in Colorado wilderness and summit a major mountain?  Listen in on the fun! www.adventuresportspodcast.com www.180tack.com Check out some of the pictures from the trip on instagram! www.instagram.com/adventuresportspodcast/ 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 Heinä 201650min

Dr. Kate Leeming is an expedition adventure traveler. She has biked a lot--more than twice the distance around the globe! Her travels have taken her through Europe, across Siberia, through Africa, all around Australia, for nice chilly ride in Greenland, and now she has Antarctica in her sites! Why not ride a bike to the South Pole! Listen in to hear all about what she has learned from her travels, about her ambitious plans for Antarctica, and even about all wheel drive adventure bicycles. Want more? Try Kate's book, Njinga. To support Kate's Breaking the Cycle South Pole expedition and to sign up for her newsletter, please contact her at www.KateLeeming.com. www.kateleeming.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

25 Heinä 20161h 4min

Liam Cremins stops by to share his experiences from thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and his advice for those considering the challenge. He also tells us of his dream to float down the Mississippi river on a home-made Huck Finn raft.  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 Heinä 201632min