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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
On this episode: 2022, our favorite episodes, and plans for 2023.
This is a shorter version — no guests — just Jason, Saveria and Jeff looking back on the past year and ahead to 2023.
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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.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
On this episode: Quiet quitting, rest, walks in nature, and sea turtles. We’re talking with Jill Rose, a life coach for women working in the realm of burn-out. She helps women find rest, which can seem to run counter to the active outdoor lifestyle, but is necessary to refuel the tank.
We talk about the layers of rest, and how rest can help us be happier, better balanced and ultimately perform better in other areas of our lives.
Before you do anything in the morning, get centered.
Jill Rose
Our conversation ran the gamut, covering the impact of social media, how rest looks different for each of us, and practical ways to “reset” during this busy season.
We close the podcast with Jill leading us in a short breathing exercise that you can take with us.
Connect with Jill Rose
You can learn more about Jill Rose and her coaching at her website, Jill Rose Coaching and on Instagram @jillrosecoaching, or via email at info@jillrosecoaching.com.
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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 Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
On this episode: Norman’s 13, rubrics, and 100 FKTs. We’re talking with Jason Hardrath, badass hiker, running, and collector of FKTs.
Jason was a world-class triathlete until he went through the windshield in a car accident. Doctors said he’d have to leave that part of his life behind, and front that point, he was determined to come back. During his recovery he got to the point where he could hike. From hiking, he started peak-bagging. And soon, he was doing more technical climbs that required acquiring new skills.
Since then, he’s gone on to accumulate 115 (and counting) historical fastest known time (FKT) records.
Jason’s story is an incredible inspirational tale of rehabilitation, grit and determination. We talk about the experience of some of his FKTs, the missed FKTs, and inspiring his students (he’s an elementary phys-ed teacher when he’s not collecting FKTs).
PLUS… we learn about the process behind the creation of the film, Journey to 100, documenting his FKT on the Bulger 100.
Mentioned in this Episode
- fastestknowntime.com
- Strava
- Jason gets the FKT on the Bulger 100
- Norman’s 13
- Journey to 100 – YouTube
- The Yosemite Picnic
Connect with Jason online at jasonhardrath.com and IG @jasonhardrath
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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 Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
On this episode: world premieres, documentaries, and the Colorado Trail. We’re talking with Jeff “Legend” Garmire, Dylan Harris and our very own Jason Fitzpatrick about their new documentary FREE OUTSIDE.
On August 28, 2020, Jeff Garmire set out to break the unsupported Colorado Trail record. His goal was to hike 485 miles without resupply or outside assistance in under 9.5 days. No film crew had ever captured an unsupported record before. They would have no contact with Garmire for the entire journey. FREE OUTSIDE follows Legend’s FKT attempt on the 486-mile Colorado Trail.
Show Notes
- 00:33 – Introducing Dylan Harris, Jeff “Legend” Garmire and FREE OUTSIDE
- 02:00 – What is FREE OUTSIDE all about?
- 03:35 – The rules of an “unsupported” fastest known time (FKT) and how they have changed
- 10:00 – Carrying batteries, cameras and memory cards for self-filming the FKT attempt (and all the other stuff you’re carrying)
- 12:35 – The blister-popping scene
- 13:30 – How Dylan got into the outdoors, film and video
- 16:08 – Dylan’s 27 day thru-hike of the Colorado Trail
- 19:45 – The world premiere of FREE OUTSIDE
- 22:40 – What was it like to see the footage from two different perspectives?
- 25:05 – What Dylan’s been doing since filming FREE OUTSIDE
- 28:35 – Legend’s FKT on the John Muir Trail
- 38:00 – Respect for the Long Trail (and a throwback to Episode 2).
- 39:45 – Next on Legend’s FKT to-do list
- 44:10 – Dylan’s film THE PARTICPANT and running a 100-mile race
- 60:00 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode
- FREE OUTSIDE premieres on Tuesday, November 15th in Denver, Colorado. You can get tickets at https://holdmyticket.com/event/403195.
- THE PARTICIPANT – Dylan’s film about his experience running in a 100-mile race
- Follow Legend @thefreeoutside
- Follow Dylan @spiritofdylan and Dylan Harris Films on YouTube
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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 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
On this episode: mantras, apparel, and fitness is for everybody. We are talking with Adina Crawford, a athlete and yogini working to bring more diversity and inclusivity into the fitness space.
Adina–aka Deanie the Yogini–is a certified yoga instructor, mentor, and community advocate. She brings her energy, passion and enthusiasm and shares it with those around her… including you as you listen to this episode!
Show Notes
- 00:33 – Introducing Adina
- 01:25 – How Adina first got into yoga
- 02:50 – Why the fitness space needs more diversity and inclusivity
- 04:00 – Snowshoeing with Saveria and AdventurUs Women
- 06:00 – Adina’s schedule
- 07:57 – How Adina started running everything from 10Ks to marathons
- 17:00 – Adina’s passion for yoga
- 26:03 – What does an athlete look like?
- 29:00 – The importance of learning (coaching, training, etc.)
- 34:45 – Finding and creating inspiration
- 36:30 – What needs to improve in the areas of diversity and inclusion
- 44:10 – What’s going on at AdventurUs Women
You can find Adina on Instagram @adinavcrawford
Mentioned in this Episode
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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 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
On this episode: land crabs, sewing machines that talk, a brief history of zippers in the U.S., and upcycling. We are talking with Hannah Finazzo Krueger, owner of the Salty Boob, a company that makes awesome bike bags upcycled from used kite surfing material.
Show Notes
- 01:10 – Introducing Hannah
- 03:30 – Background on the upcycled materials Hannah uses for their bike bags
- 10:20 – How Hannah started
- 23:00 – Sewing and Hannah’s talking sewing machine
- 28:40 – Is bikepacking with a 4-year old the newest extreme sport?
- 32:00 – Teaching others to sew
- 44:20 – Where does The Salty Boob go from here?
- 51:15 – Let’s talk about zippers
- 62:15 – Connecting with Hannah and wrap-up
You can find The Salty Boob bike bags online and at thesaltyboob.life. You can also connect with Hannah @thesaltyboob on IG.
Mentioned in this Episode
- The Salty Boob – Etsy
- Wanderlust Tours
- The Christmas Island crab migration
- Frostline Kits
- Gear Fix
- The Rugged Thread
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.
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
On this episode: Sierra cups, self-arresting, safety, and learning to live. We're talking with Ned Tibbits.
Ned has worked as a U.S.F.S Wilderness Ranger, Rural and Urban Paramedic, Professional and Volunteer Ski Patrolman, Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue Member, and currently maintains certificates in Emergency Medical Technician-Instructor, NOLS Wilderness EMT, the National Ski Patrol, the Wilderness Medical Society’s Fellow and Diploma in Mountain Medicine status, Amateur Radio, and Search & Rescue Instructor.
Ned has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (1974), bicycle-camped 5,000 miles in Europe (1979), completed half of the Continental Divide Trail (1980), and hiked, skied, and snow-shoed his favorite trail, the John Muir Trail many times.
Show Notes
- 01:10 – Introducing Ned Tibbits
- 03:50 – Why are more people getting in trouble on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) this year?
- 07:45 – The "WILD" effect and the importance of preparation and training
- 11:55 – What Ned learned from thru-hiking the PCT in 1974
- 14:50 – Advice for future PCT thru-hikers
- 18:40 – Self-arrest tools and recommendations on snow travel skills
- 33:20 – The transformative personal impact of thru-hiking the PCT
- 38:00 – Ned's "Learning to Live" series
- 44:30 – The internal challenges of thru-hiking
- 48:00 – Trip research: Vetting sources for information online
- 53:40 – Connecting with Ned and Wrap-up
You can find Ned on Facebook and his website MountainEducation.org or via email at ned@mountaineducation.org.
Mentioned in this Episode
- The classic Sierra Cup
- The Pacific Crest Trail
- The Black Diamond Whippet
- Wilderness Travel Course
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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.
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
On this episode: Mantras, billionaires ranches, fried chicken, DFL, and Yellowstone. We’re talking with Gary Chrisman an amazing bikepacker with a long history of outdoor adventures — skiing, BMX, backpacking and more. We talk about his “soulful cycling challenge” circumnavigating the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, riding 1,200 miles with 85,000 feet of elevation gain over 14 days.
This conversation with Gary reminded us that epic adventure can start right at your doorstep.
Show Notes
- 01:10 – Introducing Gary Chrisman
- 05:20 – What it was like when he started mountain biking in the late 1980s.
- 08:10 – Overview of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ride (the GYE)
- 14:40 – The health of the GYE from the view of a bike
- 17:00 – Is the GYE an adventure that others can tackle?
- 19:00 – Highs and lows on the GYE
- 26:30 – How much food, water, etc. did you carry and what did resupply look like?
- 31:30 – What bike did you take on the GYE?
- 38:45 – Upcoming adventures
- 42:00 – Mapping and tools for route planning
- 47:15 – E-bikes
- 50:30 – Tubeless tires
- 53:35 – Other recent adventures
- 57:05 – What are some mantras that work for you?
- 67:50 – Wrap-up
You can find Gary on Instagram at @tetonmntrider
Mentioned in this Episode
- Skyline to the Sea Trail in Santa Cruz
- Greater Yellowstone Coalition
- Salsa Fargo
- San Juan Huts
- Caribou Loop Trail
- Ride With GPS
- White Rim Trail
- Jay Petervery
- The Oregon Timber Trail
- The Big Lonely
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 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
On this episode: Ultramans, the lakes of Arizona, “DFL,” and “are all race directors sadists?” We’re talking with Jen McVeay, race director for Ultraman Florida, Ultraman Arizona, and a whole bunch of events on Oahu where she lives.
Show Notes
- 01:00 – Introducing Jen McVeay
- 03:30 – What is an “Ultraman” race?
- 05:00 – Crewing for a competitor
- 07:00 – What is the maximum number of competitors at an Ultraman race?
- 08:45 – How do you qualify to do an Ultraman race?
- 11:05 – The role of the race director, and when do you start planning an event?
- 15:50 – How Jen became a race director
- 26:15 – The lakes of Arizona and in the inaugural Ultraman Arizona
- 33:00 – Jen recruits Jeff and Jason to crew (and finding crew members in general)
- 36:00 – Building community among the athletes and crews
- 42:20 – Are all race directors sadists?
- 49:40 – The 2023 dates for Ultraman Florida and Ultraman Arizona
- 50:50 – What advice or motivation would you give to an athlete interested in making the jump to an Ultraman race?
- 57:35 – Crewing an event in Alaska
- 59:10 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode
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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.
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
On this episode: bars, gear stickers, Kansas, and real food. We’re talking with Kate Schade, founder of Kate’s Real Food, which makes what Forbes magazine says is the “best little energy bar in America.”
Show Notes
- 01:00 – Introducing Kate Schade
- 02:20 – A bit about “the Tram Bar” and how Kate’s Real Food got started
- 06:50 – Making the jump into retail
- 10:35 – Going nationwide
- 15:50 – How you get someone to move from the Teton Valley to Pennsylvania
- 16:30 – Growing pains and challenges
- 20:30 – How big is Kate’s Real Food today?
- 21:00 – What is the bar business like? Friendly or “savage?”
- 23:05 – Rearranging the bars in the stores
- 30:30 – How do you spend time outdoors these days?
- 33:15 – How Teton Valley and Jackson have changed since the ’90s
- 37:10 – Figuring out work/life balance and dealing with burnout
- 43:10 – When was the moment when you realized you had made it?
- 44:45 – Next up for Kate’s Real Food (and Kate)
- 52:00 – Wrap-up
Mentioned in this Episode
- Kate’s Real Food
- Find Kate on Instagram @schadeykate
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.