Ep. 589: Life Lessons from an Outward Bound Instructor - Mark Michaux Brown

Adventure sports are all about fun.  But that is only the tip of the iceberg!  Today's show is about finding your passion, pursuing it, and making a difference in the world.  It is also about living a healthy, richer, more fulfilling life.  Adventure sports are a whole lot more than just a pastime.  Why does the Adventure Sports Podcast even exist?  I hope this one might provide a dose of inspiration as I explore this question! www.adventuresportspodcast.com www.180tack.com www.instagram.com/adventuresportspodcast/   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Feb 201752min

Brian Arnold has been a force to reckon with in the American Ninja Warrior scene.  He made history by being the first American to finish stage 3 of Midoriyama, and he is a leader to many of the veteran Ninjas.  Brian brings a fierce tenacity to the Wolfpack and motivates the wolves to push harder than anyone else.  He is a man of integrity and honor and is as strong in character as he is in might.  Brian has been climbing for over 25 years and is a dedicated student of the game of chess. In fact, he has beaten The Ninjadoc in over 200 games with only a handful of losses! If you love chess, comment below and Brian may just play you!  Brian is a loving family man and father to his little girl Arie, and together with his beautiful gal, Shanda, has a full house with his other kids Corbin and Cantasia. He freely gives his time and mentorship to his fans around the world.  Brian resides in Colorado where he trains incessantly in pursuit of his dreams. Instagram: www.instagram.com/brianarnold_anw Twitter: twitter.com/BrianArnold_ANW Check out the Wolfpack: www.wolfpackninjas.com Come see the tour: www.wolfpackninjatour.com Get the toys: www.slackersline.com   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 Feb 201749min

Michelle Shea joins us today to help solve one of adventures BIGGEST problems; what to eat in the woods. Michelle knows first-hand from her many adventures how challenging it can be to enjoy tasty and nutritious food while on adventures and she decided to do something about it. She started Adventure Dining Guide which shares lots of fresh ideas and common sense about how to eat well even when you are miles from the nearest kitchen. Hey, food matters! Fuel your adventures with Michelle! www.adventurediningguide.com   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Feb 201745min

From beautiful Gunnison, Colorado, bike mechanic by day and mountain bike ninja the rest of the time, Jefe Branham talks about the ups n downs of packing your mountain bike with the bare essentials and hitting the trail. Jefe won the 2700 mile Tour Divide racing from Canada to Mexico along the Rocky Mountains. He has also won the 500 mile Colorado Trail Race a staggering 4 times! Listen in if you love mountain biking. Heck, listen in if you love adventure! Check out his blog at: www.jwookieone.com and hit him up in his comments. https://www.instagram.com/jwookstar/ https://www.facebook.com/jefe.branham   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Feb 20171h 9min

In May of 2001, the Brad, his wife, Melissa, and his father were stranded overnight on Mount Evans during a freak late-spring blizzard. Melissa punched through snow into a creek and ended up spending the night out in the cold.... Brad and Melissa McQueen are on a mission to share their story for the benefit of others. This is a story about overcoming tragedy, about a deep love for mountains, and about continuing forward to make a difference in the lives of others and for the sport they love. Don't miss this episode about Colorado 14ers, tragedy, and triumph. Thanks, Brad and Melissa for sharing your amazing story with us today! Book: Exposed: Tragedy & Triumph in Mountain Climbing www.exposedmountainbook.com www.amazon.com/Exposed-Tragedy-Triumph-Mountain-Climbing/dp/1555664598 Brad's Facebook Melissa's Facebook 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 Feb 201752min

At 38 wins, Karl Meltzer has more 100 mile endurance race victories than any other ultra-runner to date. After 3 attempts Karl succeeded in breaking Scott Jurek's 2015 time by more than 10 hours in September of 2016. Join us as Karl and I talk about his new AT record as well as his 5 wins at the Hardrock 100. Experience the truly inspiring comradery that Karl and Scott shared during their respective attempts.     www.karlmeltzer.com https://www.instagram.com/meltzerkarl https://www.facebook.com/MeltzerKarl For our paddlers, check out the Cal 100 endurance race on the Sacramento River. Thanks to Janet Whittick for letting us know about this one! http://www.riversforchange.org/california-100/     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 Feb 20171h 20min

Ever want to see the world, meet the people, and make a difference that really matters? Zack Smith shares this very inspiring story of how simply going to where the hurt is can develop into a lifelong journey of adventure and caring around the world. It all started when Zach and some colleagues traveled to Haiti to help after the earthquakes there. Next came travel around Africa in a Cessna to remote villages to assist with surgeries. One thing led to another and now they have built a clinic in Nigeria that is caring for people from dozens of villages in the area. Real lives touched. Real impact. Real adventure that matters. Listen to find out how you can save 30% on Core Third photocells and help provide these products to those in Africa that who need them daily. www.corethird.com www.uponthisrockmedicalcenter.org www.facebook.com/pg/UponThisRockMedicalCentre/about/?ref=page_internal Wanna go? E-mail Zach@corethird.com.   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 Jan 20171h

Learn about the Hell's Canyon wilderness and the Seven Devils mountains as Sam Thackeray tells us all about his 7 days thru hiking the area. Believe it or not, Hell's Canyon is the deepest gorge in the United States, deeper than the Grand Canyon! Sam talks about this trip as well as some packrafting, canoeing and climbing on today's show.    https://www.instagram.com/samuelthackeray/ https://www.facebook.com/samuel.thackeray   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 Jan 20171h 2min