Ep. 940: Losing 200 Pounds to Hike the PCT - Part 1 - Josh “Long Story” Murphy

Scoutmaster Ray Theberge has been working with scouts for over 17 years and he's with us today to talk about how adventure sports benefit youth as well as the rest of us. Ray has successfully summited all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in the white mountains of New Hampshire. https://www.facebook.com/crew42quincy https://www.facebook.com/boyscouttroop42Quincy http://www.BoyScoutTroop42.org   Sponsor Messages: Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com Renowned nature photographer, John Fielder, has an amazing new book coming out with never before seen photos. To check it out, go to johnfielder.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 Nov 201859min

Free Soloing is definitely stupid in a lot of ways. We don't condone the sport. However, Austin Howell struck me as particularly calculated and contemplative in his approach to soloing. Listen in on what goes on in the mind of a free soloist and Austin's thoughts on why the danger is not his forte nor his focus.   DreamingOfGnar.com https://www.instagram.com/freesoloist/ https://vimeo.com/freesoloist Www.TheFreeSoloist.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

12 Nov 20181h 22min

When most people go to Disney World they're not really inspired to go and start a trekking company halfway around the actual world. As you'll learn from this episode, Mark is not most people. In fact, that trip to Disney coupled with a Lyft ride was enough for him and his wife, Holly, to totally transform their lives to pursue a dream that seemed impossible, especially to the folks around them in rural Tennessee. I hope you're as inspired as I am after hearing about this amazing adventure that should prove to us that anything is possible from anywhere, you just have to start moving.  www.hobnailtrekkingco.com www.facebook.com/hobnailtrekkingcompany www.twitter.com/HobnailTrekCo www.doofusdad.com Instagram: @hobnailtrekkingco Upcoming book: https://www.amazon.com/Doofus-Does-Everest-Base-slightly-less-than-epic-ebook/dp/B07K5JY5JN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541356618&sr=8-1&keywords=doofus+dad It goes live Nov. 13 but is available for pre-order now. It’s also on the Barnes & Noble and Kobo platforms. Sponsor Messages: Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com Renowned nature photographer, John Fielder, has an amazing new book coming out with never before seen photos. To check it out, go to johnfielder.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

9 Nov 201852min

After battling a drug and alcohol addiction in college, Robert Shearon wanted a way to celebrate sobriety while giving back to the organization that helped him triumph. So he decided to ride a 50cc Honda Ruckus scooter 4600 miles from Vail, Colorado to Anchorage, Alaska. Listen in to hear Robert's story of overcoming his struggle and taking the trip of a lifetime one slow mile at a time. http://www.colorado.edu/recoverycenter/ http://collegiaterecovery.org/ email Robert: Rkshearon@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.k.shearon 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 Nov 20181h 23min

Today's guest, Vernan Kee, talks about his life growing up on the enormous Navajo Nation in the Four Corners area, his adventures away from home in the military and in college, as well as his recent return home to help bring a passion for outdoor and adventure to his people.  Currently, Vernan is a freelance graphic designer who is exploring his Indigenous homeland in order to share its beauty with the world. I hope you enjoy this conversation about life, adventure, and the healing power of Mother Nature. https://www.instagram.com/vernankee/?hl=en https://vernankee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rezroads_sw/?hl=en   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 Nov 201842min

Erden Eruc has a world-class adventure resume. With 15 Guinness World Records, tens of thousands of miles of first-ever human-powered achievements, and an emotional story that started his journeys, you'd think he'd have a best-selling book and endless speaking engagements by now. As you'll hear, none of these things have come into fruition for Erden. It has been a grind from the beginning to the present. However, that hasn't crushed his thirst for adventure and need for bigger and bigger challenges. It certainly hasn't taken away from the amazing feats Erden has accomplished. Actually, the fact he doesn't have huge sponsors and crowds of fans makes his motivation all the more impressive. What are you willing to go through to chase your dream? Will it be worth it in the end? Listen in on today's episode from someone who knows how lonely it can be on the top.  http://www.erdeneruc.com http://www.around-n-over.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/erdeneruc/ https://www.instagram.com/erdeneruc/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erden_Eru%C3%A7 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 Nov 20181h 1min

Grace McDonald found herself working incredibly long hours as an attorney. However, her desire to climb the world's greatest mountains got the best of her. She traded in her security and career for a pair of crampons and hit the ground running (well trekking really). She hasn't looked back since. We caught up with her to see if she's found what she's looking for. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountainClimbGrace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountainclimbgrace/ 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 Nov 20181h 8min

There have only been a few times in my life I was truly terrified. This story was the worst of those times. Happy Halloween! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Okt 201811min