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

From enduring injuries, to hunger, to all sorts of mental toughness, Branden gives us a very fresh deep dive of his recent climb of Montana’s 50 highest peaks. The journey was mostly above tree line which added some interesting challenges to the 18-day journey. Branden was also traveling pretty light so his challenges and achievement are that much greater. There's so much to unpack so let's get moving!Instagram: @the_wild_ned/Branden in the news: helenair.com/lifestyles/recreation/branden-s-joy-climbing-montanas-50-highest-peaks-in-18-daysSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Nov 20201h 2min

For some of us, we let fate and passion find us by chance. For others, we go out and find them ourselves. Hilary is among the latter. After being in love with hockey since the age of three, Hilary was looking for another sport she could be passionate about. The idea to try every known sport, over 8,000, was her solution to discover her next obsession. About 50 sports into the challenge she ran her first trail race and she was hooked! Today we’ll hear Hilary’s story about how a crazy idea led her to discovering her new life passion.Find out more about Hilary: Instagram: @hilsport55https://ruggedconditioning.com/trailrunningwomen-podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Nov 202048min

Originally Aired November 2, 2017Jens 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.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runrepeatcom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunRepeatcomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Nov 20201h 14min

After 8 years of planning this adventure, Amy & Brian Micheletti are here today about what it was like to thru-hike the PCT during the entirety of the pandemic. In a lot of ways it was better, in others it was more challenging. It was, however, 100% an adventure...They also traded off blogging all 141 days of hiking. You can check it out at amynbrihike.wordpress.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Nov 202054min

Originally aired August 20, 2018These twins are the real deal. Their list of achievements are impressive, especially when you consider they're only 27 years old! This was an interview to remember and we hope you enjoy!Take a look at what they've done together:World recordsFirst female twins to scale Mt Everest (Climbed at 21 years of age)First siblings & twins to climb 'Seven Summits' (highest peaks in all continents)First siblings & twins to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole ChallengeYoungest persons ever to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (until 12 April 2017, now held by Marin Minamiya of Japan)First twins to reach South Pole on Skis (last degree)First twins to reach North Pole on Skis, (last degree)First female twins to scale Mt Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak on 2 December 2016National and regional recordsFirst South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole ChallengeYoungest and Fastest South Asians to complete Adventurers Grand Slam & the Three Pole Challenge (two years and a month)Youngest South Asians to scale the 'Seven Summits'First Indian women to climb all 'Seven Summits' in first attempt (overall second Indian women and third Indians)Youngest and fastest South Asians to reach North & South Pole on Skis (completed in less than four months)Honors and awardsAwarded first New Zealand-India Sports Scholarship to study Graduation in Sport & Exercise at SIT, Invercargill, NZAttended US Dept of State's 'Global Sports Mentoring Program' for emerging women leaders in sports in Sep-Oct 2015Conferred India's highest adventure honour 'Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award' 2015 by the President of India on 29 August 2016On 23 October 2016, awarded 2016 Leif Erikson Young Explorer Award in Husavik, by the President of IcelandHow to follow them:Instagram: @twinclimbersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Nov 202046min

Ben is joining Adventure Sports Podcast to tell us about his first paddle descent of the Sonam Section of the Kuri Chu in eastern Bhutan.  More about Ben from Precisionpaddlesports.com:“Ben is a native of Orange, Virginia where he grew up playing around in and paddling on local rivers. Over the past 15 years Ben has been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work alongside numerous paddlesport instructors and coaches at various paddling schools, outfitters, and colleges throughout the U.S. and abroad including the National Outdoor Leadership School, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Jackson Hole Kayak School, Costa Rica Rios, DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking, Otter Bar Lodge Kayak School, New Zealand Kayak School, Wilderness Rescue International, Next Adventure Paddlesports Center, Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe, Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, Canoe Kayak and Paddle Company, Zoar Outdoor and many others.  While Ben's background is river kayaking, he enjoys spending time in diverse environments on paddleboards, canoes, and sea kayaks.  Ben's strengths lie in his excitement to share his passion for paddlesports with others, his eagerness to continue to grow and develop as a paddler and instructor, and his positive interpersonal skills. Ben will be excited to work with you whether its helping you improve your paddling technique, guiding you down beautiful tropical rivers in Central America, or leading you on your first multi-day river experience.” www.precisionpaddlesports.comEmail: ben@precisionpaddlesports.comPhone: (540) 907-8450Instagram: @precision_paddlesportsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Nov 202051min

Originally aired October 23, 2017Between 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.comTwitter: @SarahoutenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Nov 202056min

After quitting her job at NPR to thru-hike the Colorado Trail, Willow was filled with confidence and a desire to help tell stories of adventure to the world. The job at NPR wasn’t satisfying her desire to do something outside the box and the recent passing of her mother was enough for her to reset the path she was going down. To say the least, the 5-week thru-hike ultimately changed her life and after getting back she quickly began working on her new project, a podcast, Out There. Today we’re going to hear Willow’s story of reinvention and self-discovery that led her down a path less taken. Out There was recently listed as the #1 outdoor podcast in iTunes, has made appearances in media throughout the world and is considered one of the best outdoor and adventure podcasts out there...Find out more about Willow and listen to Out There here: outtherepodcast.comIG: @outtherepodcastFB: @outtherepodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 Nov 202055min