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Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
On this episode: our favorite episodes of 2023, format change, dogs, and another year in the books. It’s our reflections on the year past, and a look ahead at what’s next.
In this Episode
Top 3 Most Downloaded episodes from 2023
- 3 – Episode 86 – Carol Coyne on Thru-Hiking and Community
- 2 – Episode 87 – Nicole Antoinette on Writing, Hiking, and Self-Awareness
- 1 – Episode 83: Alicia Baker on Exploring Utah, Hiking with Dogs, and Guidebooks
Our 2023 Highlights – A few of our favorite episodes
- Episode 78: The Knoth Family on Bikepacking Year-Round
- Episode 85: Benny Braden on Backpacking, Photography and Responsible Stewardship
- Episode 91: Elizabeth Person and the Art of Maps
- Episode 90: Kristen & Ville Lost the Map
- Episode 95: Alastair Humphreys and Adventures from Big to Micro
Programming Changes for 2024
We are changing things up for our fourth year, switching to two “seasons” of episodes each year — one this spring launching in April and the second in September. And we’re reserving the option of sneaking in a bonus episode in-between.
What We Are Doing in 2024
Saveria with Adventurus Women has a bunch of trips, including the Tour du Mont Blanc at the end of September, and a trip to the Dolomites, AND their first “plus one” trip to Africa.
Jeff is organizing the 10th year for the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series— a series of 17 regional, self-paced, self-guided hiking challenges. Plus he is leading his first big group trip… to Patagonia this March. Plus, getting together with Jason and friends to hike the Timberline Trail this summer.
One of Jason’s big film projects Free Outside is now out to rent and watch on Apple TV, Amazon and elsewhere. Check it out.
Favorite Memories from 2023
For Jason, his highlight was backpacking to Miter Basin with friends (sans Jeff), and he’s looking forward to spending more time on his photography in 2024.
Saveria’s 2023 highlight was her group trip to Africa, where she also leveled-up her camera gear. She’s looking forward to the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Jeff’s highlight? Hiking the 192-mile Coast to Coast Walk across England (with no rain over 17 days!), and he’s looking most forward to Patagonia next.
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
On this episode: sheds, map grids, busking in Spain, and 5-to-9 adventures. We are talking with Alastair Humphreys, named as National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for his work on the concept of microadventures. He’s had some big adventures, too, from cycling completely around the world in four years to canoeing 500 miles down the Yukon River. And along the way, he’s authored 14 books inspiring people to find room for adventure in their daily lives.
The funny thing about going all the way around the world is it makes you realize how little of the world you’ve actually seen.
Alastair Humphries
In this Episode
- Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle – Dervla Murphy
- Sir Ranulph Fiennes – explorer and author
- Benedict Allen
- explorersweb.com
- A single map
- In the US, you can download your map from the USGS for free
- Episode 25 – Kolby Kirk
- Seek and Merlin – apps to identify plants and birds
- The Coast to Coast Walk
- Episode 24 – Jesse Blough and The Big Lonely
- Anna Brones – papercut art
- As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning – Laurie Lee, and the book that inspired Alastair to busk his way badly across Spain
Connect with Alastair Humphreys
- Website: alastairhumphreys.com
- Instagram: @al_humphreys
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
On this episode: Hiking podcasts, the days, and getting a doctorate in hiker trash. We’re talking with Collyn “Doc” Nielsen of Hiker Trash Radio.
Hear how he got into hiking and backpacking, what inspired him to start his podcast, and the takeaways from recording over 300 episodes interviewing backpackers, thru-hikers and outdoor adventurers.
In this Episode
- Hiker Trash Radio – Doc’s podcast
- MILE, MILE & A HALF – the John Muir Trail documentary that inspired many of Doc’s podcast guests
- Backcountry bidets, memorable guest stories and more.
Connect with Doc
- HikerTrashRadio.com – official website of Doc’s podcast
- Follow him on Instagram: @hikertrashradio
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
On this episode: small successes, women porters, and the Himalaya. We’re talking with Marinel de Jesus and Sara Frenning about the Porter Voice Collective and their project for a women-led trek on the Great Himalaya Trail.
Marinel is a digital nomad, founder of Brown Gal Trekker, Equity Global Treks and The Porter Voice Collective, where Sara is a researcher. Both joined us from Nepal, which wis the longest distance we’ve recorded a show from to date.
In this Episode
- KM 82: The Porter Voices of Peru’s Camino Inca – a documentary project of The Porter Voice Collective
- Great Himalaya Trail – website
- Fundraiser for the Great Himalaya Trail trek
- Statistics on Nepal tourism (PDF)
Connect with Marinel
- Brown Girl Trekker – Marinel’s website
- Equity Global Treks
- The Porter Voice Collective
- Facebook: @browngaltrekker
- Instagram: @browngaltrekker
- X (formerly Twitter): @bgtexplorations
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
On this episode: the Colorado Trail, fighter planes, learning how to thru-hike, and Inspector Gadget. We invited Adam "Dreamer" Salinger back (he was in Episode 23) to share some of his most recent adventures, his approach to finding the best gear, and his new coaching and consulting services for long-distance hikers.
In this Episode
- Yosemite Rim Loop
- The SF Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
- Adam's trip report and photos from the Colorado Trail
- Alpine Adventure Coaching
- Litesmith
- Garage Grown Gear
Connect with Adam
- View his trip reports at Adam's Treks (website) and updates on Instagram @dreamer2000at
- Learn more about Adam's thru-hiker training and consulting services at Alpine Adventure Coaching (website) and on Instagram @alpineadventurecoaching
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor commu
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
On this episode: maps, artificial intelligence, and lutefisk. We’re talking with Elizabeth Person of Everett, Washington, an illustrator and cartographer who creates beautiful ink and watercolor maps for trails, parks and much-loved outdoor spaces.
We talk about how summer trips to North Dakota in her dad’s small plane led to her fascination with maps and geography, and how she turned her passion into a full-time business.
In this Episode
Connect with Elizabeth
- Check out Elizabeth’s website: elizabethperson.com
- Follow her on Instagram: @elizabeth_person or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elizabethpersonart
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
Connect with us!
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
On this episode: Yada-yada-yada, death vs thrash metal, lucha libra, and some pretty epic adventures. We sit down with Kristen and Ville Jokinen to talk about how they met scuba diving in Vietnam, went on to crew on a sailboat, thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, and ultimately biked from Alaska to Argentina — all with very little prior experience.
They are currently on a book tour, and you can find where and when they will be in town on their website.
In this Episode
- We Lost the Map – Kristen & Ville’s website.
- Their trail names on the PCT: La Fonda and Eurotrash.
- Border crossing tip: go early and know about the local futbol teams.
Connect with Kristen & Ville Jokinen
- You can keep up with Kristen and Ville at their website, We Lost the Map.
- Get their book: Joy Ride: A Bike Odyssey from Alaska to Argentina.
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
On this episode: California, Texas BBQ, fame, road trips, and negative YouTube comments. We’re talking with Josh McNair of California Through My Lens.
Josh started out mainly blogging and sharing his photography, and while he still does all of that, today his focus is on his two YouTube channels. This is a great episode for anyone who loves a good road trip and finding hidden gems.
In this Episode
- Climbing Mount Shasta – Josh and Jeff climbed together
- The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge – How Josh first learned about Jeff
- California Through My Lens – YouTube –
- Through My Lens
- Mile, Mile & a Half – A film about the John Muir Trail
- Huell Howser and California Gold
- Episode 50 – Scott Jones and the Unexpected Joys of Travel Quests
Connect with Josh McNair
- You can learn more about Josh on his website: California Through My Lens, where you’ll also find links to his YouTube channels and other social media.
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
Connect with us!
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
On this episode: post-hike lunch, dividends, and getting off the couch. We’re talking with Greg Sakowicz — Colorado resident, hiker, traveler and creator of FatManLittleTrail.com.
Greg started hiking after an injury got him thinking about his mental and physical health, and found a love for exploring trails and outdoor spaces well beyond his home in Colorado.
In this Episode
- Summer update from Jeff, Saveria and Jason (or “Why episodes have been slow to go live?”).
- Coast to Coast Walk – 192 miles across England
- Adventurus Women events, 3,500 mile roadtrip, Angel’s Landing, The Loneliest Highway and the Kodachrome Basin.
- And… work!
- The Fat Man Little Trail origin story
- Becoming a hiking newbie during the pandemic
- The good (and bad) of AllTrails
- Knowing your limits and remembering “the mountains will always be there.”
- Post-hike meals, or “How to avoid a caloric deficit.”
- REI dividends
- Pro tip: Take photos (“I’m not resting… I’m taking a photo!”)
- Volunteering with the Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance
- The 52 Hike Challenge
Connect with Greg Sakowicz
- You can learn more about Greg on his website: fatmanlittletrail.com
- Find Greg on Instagram @fatmanlittletrail
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
Connect with us!
Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/
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Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
On this episode: paralysis of analysis, burning your gear, and giving up social media. We’re talking with Nicole Antoinette— author, thru-hiker, former van lifer, and reformed indoor kid.
Nicole is a recent Massachusetts resident, new puppy owner, PCT thru-hiker, and author of a new book How to be Alone – An 800-mile Hike on the Arizona Trail.
In this Episode
- Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart – by Carrot Quinn, our guest on episode 44.
- The Arizona Trail – the hike which became the subject of Nicole’s book.
Connect with Nicole Antoinette
- You can learn more about Nicole on her website: www.nicoleantoinette.com
- Check out her Wild Letters newsletter on Substack.
Become a Patron
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a bus or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!
Connect with us!
Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/
Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/
Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere
Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.