Episode 29: Eylene Pirez

On this episode: NASA, mountaineering, politics in science, and the most interesting woman in the world. We’re talking with Eylene Pirez, adventure photographer, scientist, and lifelong learner.

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Show Notes

• 00:37 – Introductions
• 02:27 – Combining science and exploration
• 09:46 – How Eylene got into photography
• 12:21 – Getting to the United States from Cuba
• 19:55 – Being the first Cuban woman to summit Aconcagua
• 24:50 – Getting into mountaineering
• 28:00 – Bikepacking across Patagonia when the pandemic strikes
• 37:34 – Eylene’s camera kit
• 43:30 – Working for NASA and watching geysers on the moons of Saturn
• 46:08 – Citizen science, and science and politics
• 58:15 – Creating the next generation of scientists
• 67:30 – Backpacking macaroni and cheese taste test

Mentioned in this Show

• Find Eylene Pirez
  • Her website eylenepirez.com
  • On Instagram @eyelenpirez
• Mac & Cheese Taste Test
  • Backpacker’s Pantry Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
  • Alpine Aire Forever Young Mac & Cheese
  • Mountain House Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
  • Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

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• 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.