Ep. 747: Climbing in North Korea, Nepal & Siberia - Revisited - George Kourounis

Ep. 747: Climbing in North Korea, Nepal & Siberia - Revisited - George Kourounis

Originally aired May 10, 2018

One of our favorite recurring guests, George Kourounis, is back on the show today. George recently returned from Nepal where he visited Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas to film a TV show. They decided to try visiting the base camp with no acclimatization. So they took a helicopter up with no time to adjust. George immediately experienced the effects of hypoxia during this trip. George was also fortunate enough to meet Kancha Sherpa on this helicopter ride. Kancha Sherpa is the last surviving member of Sir Edmond Hillary's 1953 expedition to be the first people to reach the summit of Everest.

On our last show with George, he was preparing to head to North Korea for a rare opportunity to mountain trek, climb and camp. He was approved by the government and was able to travel there in May of 2017. He fills us in on what it was like to be a western-world guest in this secretive country during tumultuous political times. His experience is an interesting one that most of us never get to hear much less experience. Listen in to hear about what the mountains and surroundings are like over there.

George tells about his continued trips to volcanoes including 11,384 ft Mt Nyiragongo which is an active volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He explains that the lake nearby, Lake Kivu, which is susceptible to exploding due to the vast amounts of dissolved carbon dioxide at the bottom. The volcano holds the world's largest boiling lake of lava.

He traveled down the Road of Bones to visit a village in the middle of Siberia, Oymyakon, which is known as the coldest place on earth. He tells us a story about visiting a preserved woolly mammoth frozen in the permafrost and when no one was looking, George snapped off a little mammoth to have a taste. Listen in to hear what that experience was like for him.

Then we discussed the difficulty of ice climbing on icebergs to place satellite tracking devices on them for tracking the path of the icebergs as they float through the ocean.

It's never a dull hour when our friend George Kourounis joins us on the show.

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Ep. 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes! - Travis & Curt

Ep. 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes! - Travis & Curt

100 Episodes of ASP! Wow! Join Travis and Curt as we share clips from several of our 100 Episodes. These are a few of our favorite stories from some fantastic guests. Celebrate with us!! Please tell your friends, leave a comment, and rate the Adventure Sports Podcast on Stitcher and iTunes!  Enjoy!! For the full episodes go to the following: 1: Peter Suster - Through Hiking - CDT6: Allan Karl - Motorcycle World Travel - Forks Book22: Paul Shurke - Dog Sledding41: Liz Thomas - Through Hiking Tripple Crown/Urban42: Gerry Roach - 14ers, Mountaineer, Author52: Willie Weir - Adventure Travel Bicycling the Planet65: Craig Kennedy - Hot Air Balloon78: Tim Emmett - Ice Climbing, Professional Climber84: Robyn Benincasa - Adventure Racing, Paddling89: George Kourounis - Storm Chaser, Global Explorer93: Peter Bray - Kayaked Across Atlantic 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 Okt 20151h 43min

Ep. 099: Adventures in Canada - Jim Baird

Ep. 099: Adventures in Canada - Jim Baird

Jim Baird is an Adventurer, videographer, writer, photographer, and talent. His previous rolls include extensive work with a map company as well as guiding and gold prospecting. Jim has shot video for Cineflix productions, 13 Minds and The Weather Network US. He's produced, video series such as “The Kesagami River Solo” and “Lessons From The Trail with Jim Baird”. Jim’s content has also appeared in print for several publications that include Explore, Canoeroots, Real Fishing, Kanawa, Ontario Out of Doors, Outdoor Canada, Kype, Canoe & Kayak, Che-Mun, and Field & Stream magazines. Jim is an expert woodsman, white-water canoeist, survivalist, and a bold wilderness navigator. His expedition experience includes a solo trip down the canoe eating rapids of the Kesagami and then along the tempestuous James Bay coat, an 800-mile snowmobile expedition across the Northwest Passage, 200miles above the Arctic Circle. A month long descent of the Northwest Territories Kuujjua River in the Arctic Archipelago followed by 120-kilometers of paddling on the Arctic Ocean. He's also completed a 33-day canoe expedition via four rivers including the Adlatok in northern Quebec and Labrador. In addition to this, Jim has done several other major trips and hundreds of shorter ones closer to his home in Ontario. www.theadventurer.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurer Twitter: https://twitter.com/JBadventurer Instagram: https://instagram.com/jbadventurer/   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Ep. 098: Adventure AND Travel - Jason Moore & Curt Linville

Ep. 098: Adventure AND Travel - Jason Moore & Curt Linville

Learn more today about travel and how to incorporate adventure sports into your trips as Jason Moore and Curt Linville recount adventure stories from around the globe. This dual interview and dual podcast is being published on both this show, The Adventure Sports Podcast, and also on Jason's show, Zero to Travel. We had a ton of fun putting this one together for you. We hope you have fun listening in! Jason Moorewww.zerototravel.com Curt Linvillewww.adventuresportspodcast.com Be sure to leave a comment about today's 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

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Ep. 097: Break Free to a Spirit of Adventure

Ep. 097: Break Free to a Spirit of Adventure

Paula Moldenhauer--author, inspirational speaker and adventure lover--inspires all to overcome challenges and to break free to a spirit of adventure. After raising four kids, Paula found herself out of shape and in need of fresh adventure in her life. Listen in as she inspires us to start right where we are and to live that bigger life of discovery and fresh adventures. www.paulamoldenhauer.com Books: Titanic: Legacy of Betrayal Postmark: Christmas     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Ep. 096: Sailing Around the World Part 2 - Pam Wall

Ep. 096: Sailing Around the World Part 2 - Pam Wall

Pam Wall began a life filled with sailing as a young girl who was raised in a sailing family on Lake Michigan. It didn’t take long for her to realize that a move to Florida would allow her to enjoy her passion year round. Meeting her husband in Fort Lauderdale who also shared her passion for the water led her on a wonderful life journey aboard a boat. In fact, these two adventurers raised their two children aboard their self-built 39 ft sloop the Kandarik while circumnavigating the world.   www.pamwall.com www.setsail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamwallsailing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Ep. 095: Sailing Around the World Part 1 - Pam Wall

Ep. 095: Sailing Around the World Part 1 - Pam Wall

Pam Wall began a life filled with sailing as a young girl who was raised in a sailing family on Lake Michigan. It didn’t take long for her to realize that a move to Florida would allow her to enjoy her passion year round. Meeting her husband in Fort Lauderdale who also shared her passion for the water led her on a wonderful life journey aboard a boat. In fact, these two adventurers raised their two children aboard their self-built 39 ft sloop the Kandarik while circumnavigating the world.   www.pamwall.com www.setsail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamwallsailing   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 Okt 201542min

Ep. 094 - Cross Country and Skate Skiing with Jim HIll

Ep. 094 - Cross Country and Skate Skiing with Jim HIll

Alright, Jim has me convinced!  Skate skiing rocks!  What a great way to get low or high impact exercise while spending focused time in nature.  And that first cousin, cross country skiing, offers a lot too.  Looking for a way to beat those winter blues?  Join us today to find out more.  Jim is also the owner of Sport Hill which provides top level ski gear for these sports.  Listen and learn how you can save 15%.  What's more, Jim gives you tips on how to become an entrepreneur based on the sports you love.  Tell your friends!  www.sporthill.com www.facebook.com/sporthillclothing www.twitter.com/sporthill 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 Sep 201552min

Ep. 093: Open Ocean Kayaking - Peter Bray

Ep. 093: Open Ocean Kayaking - Peter Bray

As a former soldier in the British Special Forces, a military diver and lifelong adventurer, Peter Bray has led a very full life doing what he loves. He now works as a security consultant and outdoor pursuits instructor. In his 56 years, there are few extreme challenges that he has not attempted. Pete’s exploits have taken him from the frozen wastes of Norway to the searing heat of the African bush. Listen in as Pete tells some of the best stories of harrowing ocean crossings and even about his trouble with the British police at age 11. www.kernowcoaching.com www.peterbrayadventurer.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/peterbrayadventurer Twitter: twitter.com/KernowCoach Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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