Ep. 697: Adventure Racing Legends - Travis and Mark Macy

How about 49 days canoeing 2,200 miles from Chaska, MN all the way to the Hudson Bay? Great story! Great guys! Great book! Sean Bloomfield and Colton Witte join us today to share their amazing story. They were 18 years old. They had a BIG dream. They made it happen. Courage, tenacity, and a dose of blind why not? Sean and Colton show us how to get OUR adventure on too! Listen to the show. Then buy the book. Thanks, guys, for sharing with the rest of us! www.hudsonbaybook.com Book: Adventure North “Adventure North fits the bill as a lively, entertaining and stirring account of teenage exploits in the natural world rarely sought out for, much less experienced, by today’s youth. In truth, however, it is an inspirational narrative for all ages on personal growth through pushing past one’s comfort zone, reliance on others, and most importantly, friendship. While the title indicates the route taken by the pair, it easily symbolizes the upwardly character development that results.” – Charles Friedbauer, Outdoors Reporter, Writer, Chaska, Minnesota 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 Nov 201654min

Warren Pole is back to talk about his crazy adventures while filming the Ultimate Biker Challenge TV series. Listen is as Warren describes riding in the insane Erzberg Rodeo, competing in the Montee Impossible Hill Climb in France and even a story about touring across South America in a Rolls Royce Phantom. www.33shake.com www.facebook.com/Go33Shake/ www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEJz_l6K8XvVEgo-avsoAA www.instagram.com/go33shake/ 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 Nov 201642min

Winter is just around the bend, but that does not stop Christopher Sleight from mountaineering. Actually, he thinks that is just when the climbing starts to get good. Chris is a winter mountaineering enthusiast who lives and climbs in Scotland. He has also climbed in the Alps, Nepal, and the Canadian Rockies. But winter mountaineering in Scotland is a major focus for Chris. If you like to climb, this is a great show for you. If you like adventure travel, this one will scratch that itch too. Chris is also the host of the Mountain Podcast where he shares more of his great stories. www.mountainpodcast.com From Chris’ site: “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity” ― John Muir, Our National Parks Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Nov 201659min

An avid sailor, Naval Architect and author, Steve Callahan designed and built his 21' sloop the Napolean Solo to sail it across the Atlantic Ocean from Newport, RI to England with plans to compete in a regatta. Once underway in the race, Steve experienced issues with the boat and was forced to drop out. Once repairs were made, he continued on his way only to be stopped in his tracks in the middle of the ocean when his sailboat was struck and began to sink. Listen is as Steve recounts his 76 day journey across the Atlantic in his life raft with only his ditch kit and a small spear gun with him. Be sure to click on the book link below to get his NY Times Best Selling book: "Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea" to dig deeper into his amazing story! The Book: Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea  Website: http://www.stevencallahan.net/   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 Nov 20161h 16min

Bob Cartwright joins us today as we compare and contrast backpacking and camping in the US and the UK, as well as in other locales around the planet. Bob, the host of The Outdoors Station Podcast, is very well versed on adventure. Ever want to backpack around the UK? This show is for you. Are you considering an adventure-based lifestyle? Another hit. Want to start a carrier as an adventurer? We kick that one around too. Since its inception in 2005 The Outdoors Station has been providing free audio and video podcast entertainment, information, trip reports and reviews specifically with the backpacker, traveler, cyclist, paddler in mind. With over 8 million downloads, these people know what they are doing! You can sample The Outdoors Station at: www.theoutdoorsstation.co.uk Thanks, Bob for a very enjoyable show! 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 Nov 20161h

The Trans America Bike Race is a 4200 mile, 3+ week, self-supported bike race starting in Astoria, OR and ending in Yorktown, VA. Felix Wong from Fort Collins, CO competed in the Trans Am in 2015 and finished 8th overall and was the 3rd American. Listen in to find out all about this amazing race! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Nov 201654min

Why do adventure sports?  Sarah Williams does an amazing job of answering that question on today's show.  Whether travelling throughout South America, Climbing, Kilimanjaro or running the Marathon Des Sables, Sarah knows how to do adventure.  AND she also introduces us to her show, The Tough Girl Podcast!  It is not always easy to incorporate more adventure into your life.  Sarah shares her story of how she not only plugged into adventure, but is also creating an adventure-based lifestyle.   http://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ToughGirlChallenges/ https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahWilliamsToughGirlChallenges https://twitter.com/_TOUGH_GIRL 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 201657min

If you know what the Darien Gap is, you know that most travelers opt to go around it by boat or over it by plane. Today’s guest, JD Smith, decided to go through the 99 mile long jungle by motorcycle instead. Needless to say, this is not your ordinary two-wheeled adventure. www.rtwmototours.com www.facebook.com/RTWMotoTours www.instagram.com/jdsmithphxaz   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Okt 201646min