Ep. 149: Adventure Travel by Motorcycle with Sam Manicom

Ashly is no stranger to going out on a limb to follow a crazy idea. From driving 15+ hours through the night to climb a mountain, to leaving her stable career to become a freelance writer, she’s at home in the world of taking chances. This love of adventure has led her to be the world’s leading women for total ‘fastest known times’, or FKTs, a challenge to do an outdoor route or trail faster than anyone has done it before. To date, she has 39 of these records with no other woman in the world having more.Her most recent FKT attempt was to cross, on foot, 165-miles of the arid moonscape that is Death Valley. The journey was treacherous and beautiful. It was everything in one. The challenges she faced out there were not what you would expect from a desert either.  Follow what Ashly is doing:@ashly.winchester@womxnofthewildWomxnofthewild.comHer FKT profile hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Feb 202133min

Growing up on a farm in Scotland and being homeschooled until the age of 12 isn’t exactly the childhood you’d expect from an accomplished world-traveling adventurer that Mark has become. Or is it? Today we get to hear Mark put together the pieces of his earliest motivations, his two circumnavigations of the world by bicycle, and the idea behind his latest book, Endurance: How to Cycle Further.Other accomplishments by Mark (not exhaustive)Recipient of the British Empire MedalBicycled around the world twiceThe fastest being 79 days, a Guinness World RecordBicycled from Anchorage Alaska to Ushuaia ArgentinaBicycled from Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa in 42 days (world record)Find out more about Mark:Markbeaumontonline.com@mrmarkbeaumontHis book:Endurance: How to Cycle FurtherSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Feb 202158min

Originally aired January 7, 2019Today’s guest, Brandi Mueller, is an avid diver and underwater photographer. She’s dived in over 30 countries and works as an instructor for much of the year. Her passion for diving is infectious and her expertise has been featured in dozens of publications all over the world.Recently, she co-authored a book about her experience diving to see an underwater airplane graveyard where 150 American airplanes were dumped at the end of WWII in the lagoon of Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. The haunting pile of flightless planes were surprisingly photogenic and getting the location was half the adventure. Enjoy!The book, now available:The Airplane Graveyard: The Forgotten WWII Warbirds of Kwajalein Atollwww.brandiunderwater.com@brandi_underwaterwww.facebook.com/brandiunderwaterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Feb 202143min

We don’t talk about gear a lot on this show, but when we do, we want to make sure we talk about how the right gear can help you have the best possible stories and greatest adventure experience without breaking the bank.Today we have Chap Grubb from rerouted.co talking about his adventure background and why he’s passionate about helping folks find the right used gear for them.  www.rerouted.co FB & IG - @rerouted.coTwitter - @getrerouted & @chap_chatsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Feb 202146min

Originally aired Nov 3, 2016The 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!www.felixwong.comhttp://www.transambikerace.com/Twitter: @_FelixWongFacebook: www.facebook.com/felixwong1Instagram: www.instagram.com/wonfelYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCaN56grbhjVej40iuROZu_ARide the Divide Documentary: http://www.ridethedividemovie.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Feb 202153min

We caught up with Alex halfway through the Appalachian Trail back in late summer for episode 674. Today we have Alex back on to share what it was like finishing the second half of the trail. At the time of the recording, he had been home for three weeks and was slowly getting used to daily life again. Enjoy!Follow Alex on Instagram: @mediocremountaineerLearn more about Athletic Brewing's award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer at AthleticBrewing.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Feb 202143min

The rugged mountains of Utah, Colorado, and California are usually the homes of the names we see every four years on some of the biggest slopes and stages at the Winter Olympics. That wasn’t the case for Kaylin. She cut her teeth on a 125 ft. hill in Minnesota, mastering the fundamentals. From those humble beginnings, she advanced her skills enough to represent the U.S. Olympic team twice!It took living a life without compromise for her to reach the heights she has. Since her “retirement” at 25, she has pursued other interests like being a mom and being featured in eight Warren Miller ski films. Her story is inspiring and her love for the winter will get you excited for the season!Her Instagram: @kaylinrichardsonShop Athletic Brewing's award-winning non-alcoholic beer here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Jan 202143min

Amid a massive government shutdown, travel companies going out of business, and a myriad of unforeseen circumstances, Andy Magee successfully visited all 418 national park sites starting January 1, 2019 and finishing December 31, 2019. Traveling thousands of miles around the country, Andy got a cross-section example of who and what America is in a sense that few can relate to. His stories are amazing and his reflections will inspire you to get out there and visit the nearest National Park site near you.  Be sure to take a look at his incredible photos from the journey. www.418parks.comInstagram: @418parksFacebook: @418ParksSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Jan 202158min