Ep. 527: From Engineer to a Backpacking Career - Jessica “Dixie” Mills

Did you know that bears don't actually growl as Hollywood has you believe? Did you also know that a dog on a leash is a great bear deterrent, but a dog off its leash is a great way to have yourself a bear encounter? In this episode Mike McIntosh, of the Bear With Us Sanctuary Rehabilitation Center, helps us understand what we need to know about living with bears while playing in the wild. www.bearwithus.org info@bearwithus.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearwithus.bears Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearwithusbears   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Nov 201758min

Jens Jakob Anderson is on the show today to talk about the rugged Ersfjordtraversen trek and climb along the north side of Norway's Ersfjord. Jens also runs RunRepeat which is an awesome website that helps you find the perfect running shoes for you with no bias to any brand. www.runrepeat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runrepeatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunRepeatcom 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 20171h 15min

In October 2016 Anna McNuff saddled up on a bike called Bernard and set off as part of a two-woman team on a mission to explore some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Southern Andes. Side by side, she and her friend Faye Shepherd spent 184 days pedaling their way 5,500 miles through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. From the bustling city of La Paz, all the way down to Ushuaia – the last sizeable chunk of land before you reach Antarctica. Far from taking the shortest, most direct route, they sought the most mountainous course possible. By the time they returned to the UK in spring 2017 they had ascended over 100,000 metres  – equivalent to 11 times the height of Everest – on their bicycles. www.annamcnuff.com New Zealand Book: "The Pants of Perspective" 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 Okt 201752min

In October 2016 Anna McNuff saddled up on a bike called Bernard and set off as part of a two-woman team on a mission to explore some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Southern Andes. Side by side, she and her friend Faye Shepherd spent 184 days pedaling their way 5,500 miles through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. From the bustling city of La Paz, all the way down to Ushuaia – the last sizeable chunk of land before you reach Antarctica. Far from taking the shortest, most direct route, they sought the most mountainous course possible. By the time they returned to the UK in spring 2017 they had ascended over 100,000 metres  – equivalent to 11 times the height of Everest – on their bicycles. www.annamcnuff.com New Zealand Book: "The Pants of Perspective" 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 Okt 201749min

London2London:Via the World  Between 2011 and 2015, Sarah Outen kayaked, cycled and rowed over 20,000 miles around the northern hemisphere - across Europe and Asia, the Pacific, North America and the Atlantic. It was a journey of contrasts and extremes in terrain, weather, cultures and climates. Book: "Dare to Do" www.sarahouten.com Twitter: @Sarahouten Kickstarter campaign for the film of London2London:Via the World film : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahouten/london2london-via-the-world-by-sarah-outen-and-jen 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 Okt 201758min

On today's show, Curt spends some time discussing the dangers of adventure sports and things you can do to help mitigate them. Adventure sports can be dangerous, but you can do a lot to stay safe. 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 Okt 20171h 12min

Mina Guli wanted to do something to raise awareness about the world's looming clean water shortage, so she took on the monumental adventure of running the equivalent of 40 marathons in just 40 days. She also ran down 6 of the world’s great rivers, on 6 continents in just 6 weeks. Listen in to hear her story!   Website:  www.minaguli.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MinaGuliWater/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/minaguli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minaguli/     Sarah Outen's Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahouten/london2london-via-the-world-by-sarah-outen-and-jen   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 Okt 20171h 6min

Krista Halling, Glen Chilton and their mascot Alfred the Kingfisher paddle 250 miles from the source of the River Thames in rural England, through 44 locks and then through the city of London and around the north coast of Kent, to inspire school children and others to have outdoor adventures, big or small. Twitter: @thamestrip Facebook: fallingdownthethames Glen's Site: www.glenchilton.com/falling-down-the-thames-for-young-adventurers 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 Okt 201756min