Ep. 1030: The Importance of Trying New Adventures - Paddy O’Connell

Steve Hooker is as Aussie as they come. His distinct accent and witty humor will have you hanging off his every word. Steve runs the only kiteboarding charter boat in the Caribbean, sharing his amazing lifestyle with people from around the world who have a passion for adventure and kiting! Together with his partner Monika, they have kite-surfed in some of the most epic locations on earth. Their adventure started in Greece in 2006 and since then they have sailed over 8000 nautical miles aboard their catamaran named Groovy. Steve can speak about his love for all things kiting, his adventure across the Atlantic Ocean and his future plans to cross the Pacific. He can share what it’s like making a living on the water and how he’s managed to create his lifestyle of freedom and adventure. Find out more at sailingwildside.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Sep 202041min

Originally aired October 16, 2018Today's episode features the man who wrote 'the book' on the philosphy of long-term travel, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel.Being one of my biggest inspirations, it was an exciting episode to record! Rolf's travel writing has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Outside, Salon.com, Slate.com, The Guardian, and World Hum.When not traveling Rolf spends his time on a plot of land in rural Kansas.https://twitter.com/rolfpottshttps://rolfpotts.com/If you’re ready to have your own adventure, head over to www.lost.travel and enter ADVENTURESPORTS for 10% off your next adventure.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Sep 202052min

Mason is still out on the road so today we’re doing another update from our ongoing coast-to-coast bike relay from our Connecticut to our San Diego brewery. Athletic Brewing Ambassador, Julie Engler, joined the ride for our Wyoming portion. The route she’s riding is much different than the one she trained for. Find out what it has been like for her to learn to let go of plans and take on adventures, wherever they might lead. You can find out more about our cross-country journey here. You can find out more about and donate to Julie’s fundraising efforts for Wyoming Pathways here.Visit AthleticBrewing.com to find out more about their award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer. If you’re ready to have your own adventure, head over to www.lost.travel and enter ADVENTURESPORTS for 10% off your next adventure.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Sep 202033min

While Mason is still out on the road finishing up the coast-to-coast bike adventure, previous Adventure Sports Podcast host, Curt Linville, will take over again today. Brian has been working in the field of snow and avalanches for the last couple decades. He began backcountry skiing in Colorado as a college student, and later as a mountain guide; and as an avalanche educator, curriculum developer, and as former Executive Director with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), and member of the American Avalanche Association Education Committee. After a decade or so of guiding and teaching in a variety of snow climates on both sides of the equator, Brian returned to graduate school where he earned a MS in Engineering, studying snow and ice mechanics in Alaska’s Chugach, and conducting research at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. He worked for many years as a consultant to the ski industry, investigating snowpack runoff and potential changes to seasonal snowpacks as a result of climate change. Brian has been the Deputy Director of the CAIC since 2010. In the summers, you can find Brian complaining about the heat, planning his next trip to the snow, and trying to keep up with his wife Michelle on mountain bikes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Aug 202056min

Originally aired May 20, 2019After spending 20 years in the kayaking industry, Susan was ready for a new challenge. Having the experience, the opportunity in life, as well as much of the gear from years of guiding, the Inside Passage along the western coast of Washington, British Colombia, and Alaska seemed like an adequate way to shake her life up.Susan is a wonderful storyteller and we get a first-hand account of the life-changing expedition that only few can ever dream of achieving. From bears to storms to the friendliest of people, this adventure has it all.Enjoy!Susanmarieconrad.comHer book: Inside: One Woman's Journey Through the Inside PassageFacebook: @susanmarieconradInstagram: @susanmarieconradTwitter: @SusanMConradIf you’re ready to have your own adventure, head over to www.lost.travel and enter ADVENTURESPORTS for 10% off your next adventure.Get your body back to balance with high quality CBD oil at CoCannaCare.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Aug 20201h 4min

While Mason is still out on the road driving support for a bike across America, Curt Linville is filling in again with a new episode!Today Curt talks about thrills and spills and new technology that has grown out of such experiences. If you love mountain biking, then this episode is for you. If you don't, then you might by the end of the show! Listen in as Craig Payne and Tyler Scott share their love for the sport and how they're building Hustle Bike Labs.Instagram: @hustlebikelabshustlebikelabs.comIf you’re ready to have your own adventure, head over to www.lost.travel and enter ADVENTURESPORTS for 10% off your next adventure.Get your body back to balance with high quality CBD oil at CoCannaCare.comInstagram: @hustlebikelabsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Aug 202056min

In today's episode Mason is sharing updates from the bicycle relay from Stratford, Connecticut to San Diego, California with Athletic Brewing. The team is currently in Omaha, Nebraska.Find out more here: https://athleticbrewing.com/pages/coasttocoastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Aug 202034min

Since I (Mason) am still out on the road coordinating a cross-country bike relay, previous host, Curt Linville, decided to come back and help out! You check out his newest project at Poddivvy.com. Today's guest,Tanner Whiteford. Tanner is an adventure sports enthusiast who moved to the Gunnison/Crested Butte Valley from North Carolina to "go to college" while pursuing adventure. He spends a lot of time on his mountain bike and on the rivers but his biggest love is big mountain ski mountaineering. Curt and Tanner talk about living in a mountain town and making an adventurous lifestyle work, even when there are significant challenges. Toward the end Tanner  provides a plug for ICELAB where he works. ICELAB stands for Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Lab. It provides a shared workspace and many entrepreneurial programs to help startups and small businesses in the small town, mountain setting. If you’re ready to have your own adventure, head over to www.lost.travel and enter ADVENTURESPORTS for 10% off your next adventure.Get your body back to balance with high quality CBD oil at CoCannaCare.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Aug 202054min