Ep. 942: Losing 200 Pounds to Hike the PCT - Part 2 - Josh “Long Story” Murphy

Listen in as Gail and Porter delight us with tales and excerpts from Gail's book about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and MORE. Gail and Porter get real, share the funny and the serious in a fresh light.  And you've got to read the book -  Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award! I Promise Not to Suffer A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail   www.gailstorey.com www.facebook.com/gail.storey.7 https://twitter.com/gailstorey http://www.gailstorey.com/blog 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 Jun 201548min

It's Curt's time again. He tells us all about his crazy SCUBA adventures. The hosts take some time to thank listeners for their iTunes reviews. Keep them coming! 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

17 Jun 201551min

While hiking through the Scottish Highlands, Philip Werner realized that he had had his fill of corporate life and the Section Hiker was born.  How many professional hikers do you know?  Philip qualifies.  Listen as he shares his insights into hiking that we all can do, one section at a time. www.sectionhiker.com Subscribe to the SectionHiker Newsletter 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 Jun 201543min

Nathan Millward decided he didn't want to fly home to London on a boring commercial airliner. So with just 3 days of preparation, Nathan set off to ride from Sydney, Australia back to London, England on a motorcycle. However this was not your typical large displacement adventure touring motorcycle, Nathan did this 9-month, 23,000 mile trip through 18 countries on a 105cc postal carrier bike. As if that weren't enough, he later decided to ride that same bike 8000 miles across the United States from New York to Alaska. Listen in to hear about his fantastic adventure. www.nathanmillward.com https://www.facebook.com/nathan.millward.501 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Millward/e/B00QPBS1X6/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1434052916&sr=8-2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Jun 20151h 6min

Ever want to drop it all and take up the cruising life?  Jim and Kay Parsons took the leap and it proved to be one of the best things they ever did.  Jim Parsons is the voice of experience who not only tells great stories of living on board, but offers amazing advice about how to get started.  Whether recalling outrunning water spouts or wintering in the Bahamas, Jim's clever story telling is entertaining and insightful.   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 Jun 201549min

Ever wanted to know what these Mud Runs were all about? Do you like to act like a kid and play in the mud? Listen in to this episode where Michael Pierce tells us all about running in a mud run and how you can try it out by registering a team for Muckfest. http://www.muckfestms.com https://www.facebook.com/MuckFest https://twitter.com/muckfestms 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 Jun 201541min

Want to introduce your children to nature and the sports you love?  Here are a few tips from a dad who raised four children to love nature.  Your host, Curt Linville shares some tips and tricks to maximizing hiking, backpacking and camping with children in this weekend mini edition podcast! 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

7 Jun 201519min

Brett Davis from Outdoor Pursuits at Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado joins us today to share their program which teaches adventure sports to Ft Lewis students.  All kinds of fun sports, new and old are on the menu!  What a great opportunity!  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

5 Jun 201551min