Ep. 676: Climbing 8,000-Meter Peaks in Winter - Bernadette McDonald

Listen in as we visit with Deirdre Wolownick, a remarkable woman who has achieved extraordinary feats in her later years, including climbing El Capitan and running marathons. Deirdre shares her journey of starting new adventures, the influence of her family on her pursuits, and the importance of setting goals and preparing adequately for challenges. She discusses her experiences with climbing, overcoming fears, and the lessons learned along the way. Deirdre also highlights her upcoming projects, including her documentaries and her book, 'Success in Seven Steps,' which provides a practical guide for achieving dreams.Book: Success in 7 StepsMovie: Climbing Into LifeWebsite: https://dierdrew.us/Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Okt 55min

Join in as Mark Agnew shares his incredible journey of kayaking through the Northwest Passage, detailing the challenges faced, the dynamics of his team, and the profound lessons learned about adventure, motivation, and resilience. He reflects on the shift in his personal motivations from seeking records to valuing the experience and relationships formed during the expedition. The discussion highlights the beauty of nature encountered, the importance of teamwork, and the deeper understanding of what it means to pursue adventure.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Sep 57min

In this thrilling episode, we sit down with Jari Kirkland Hiatt, a trailblazing athlete who's conquered the wilds of Patagonia through grueling adventure races and represented the US in international ski mountaineering competitions. Jari shares gripping stories from multi-day expeditions involving paddling, trekking, biking, and orienteering in unforgiving terrains. She also offers insights on the mental and physical grit required for mega-scale adventures. Whether you're an aspiring endurance athlete or just love tales of human resilience, this conversation will inspire you to lace up and head outdoors. Do you have what it takes?Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Sep 48min

This is a crazy episode. Carl Mandrioli and Ben McAuliffe from the Backpacking and Blisters Podcast join Curt for lots of laughs as we banter about what the real dangers are when backpacking. Ben and Carl bring a lot of backpacking experience to the table with tons of fun stories and some great, entertaining ideas. We discuss everything from Big Foot to hypothermia, moose smooching to backpacking space aliens.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Sep 1h 1min

Have you ever paused to consider what a wonderful treasure our public lands are? Encountering the hugeness and majesty of our mountains, forests, and canyons through adventure is life altering. in this episode, Curt and Caleb Burns discuss our amazing public lands treasure and how access to these lands impacts people, communities and our understanding of our stewardship of nature. Adventure matters! Places for adventure do too!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sws_guides/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swsmountainguidesX - https://x.com/swsmtnsOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Sep 1h 2min

If you like deep travel in amazing places, then this episode is for you. Daisy and Robert Kunstaetter take us on amazing accounts of trekking all over Peru. We talk about mountains, food, local cultures, jungles, grass swinging bridges, generosity, and earthquakes. What makes it all the better is that Daisy and Robert have recorded all the routes and know how in guide books so you can enjoy treks in Peru and Ecuador as well. This was one of my favorite episodes from about eight years ago. It is well worth the revisit!Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Sep 1h 5min

Join us as Trapper Haskins shares his incredible journey of rowing the length of the Mississippi River with his wife Mandy, exploring themes of adventure, personal growth, and redemption. He recounts the challenges faced during the trip, the significance of the river in his life, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation also touches on his experiences with music and vintage baseball, highlighting the importance of community and connection in pursuing one's passions.https://trapperhaskins.com/https://trapperhaskins.com/store/crookedoldriverhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3oMOVEwLOSbLgAfIHSaAjkOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Sep 1h 10min

Matt Wolff joins us today to share what adventure is like in New Zealand! Here is a hint. New Zealand is its own, unique place! Tramping. Kayaking. Skiing. Crazy weather. Amazing Scenery. Hidden spots. Unknown trails. What a place! Matt helps us all to find our inner Kiwi!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwDLP9W1sMYOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASP* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Sep 54min