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Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
On this episode, spelunking, guiding, bonfires in the snow, and the single oldest thing in Oregon. We’re talking with Dave Nissen of Wanderlust Tours in Bend, Oregon.
Show Notes
- 01:00 – Who is Dave Nissen?
- 02:36 – How Dave landed in Bend, Oregon
- 03:10 – What kind of guided experiences they lead
- 04:15 – A background on caving and the caves of Oregon
- 09:36 – Having fun and dropping knowledge bombs
- 11:53 – Supporting continuing education for the Wanderlust guides
- 13:36 – How does someone get started as a guide?
- 20:23 – How Wanderlust has adapted to the pandemic
- 33:45 – What are the benefits of using a guide?
- 46:45 – Dave’s favorite trip
- 55:45 – How people can find Wanderlust and connect with Dave
- 58:05 – Bar Review (energy bars, that is)
Mentioned in this Episode
- Wanderlust Tours
- Looney Bean Roasting – Thanks for hosting us in Bend!
Energy Bar Taste Test
Nutrition information from respective websites, based on entire bar (not suggested serving).
- Clif Nut Butter Bar – Chocolate & Peanut Butter
140 cal, 3.5g fat, 25g carb, 2g protein - Kate’s Real Food – Tram Bar (Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate)
260 cal, 12g fat, 36g carb, 6g protein - ProBar Meal – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
400 cal, 22g fat, 43g carb, 11g protein - Kind Bar – Healthy Grains Dark Chocolate Chunk
150cal, 5g fat, 23g carb, 2g protein - Bearded Brothers – Awesome Almond Butter Chocolate
190 cal, 10g fat, 22g carb, 5g protein - Cascadian Farm – Dark Chocolate Chip
140 cal, 3.5g fat, 25g carb, 2g protein
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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.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
On this episode, billy-goating, smudges, Mai Tais, and labra-do, or labra-don’t? We’re talking with Kolby “Condor” Kirk, adventurer, naturalist and renown journaler. Plus, we conduct our second canned cocktail taste test.
Show Notes
- 01:10 – How Kolby came to create graphics for ‘MILE…MILE & A HALF’
- 06:36 – Kolby’s experience hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
- 09:00 – Journaling on the PCT
- 18:24 – What is about distance that makes travel special?
- 22:58 – Next big adventures
- 25:46 – Becoming a naturalist
- 32:13 – Different terms for hikers, and the joy of “Billy-goating”
- 34:24 – How Kolby got started hiking
- 35:40 – Encountering a bear at night
- 38:52 – Kolby’s advice for getting into journaling
- 49:17 – Canned cocktail taste test #2: Cutwater Gin & Tonic, Margarita and Mai Tai
Mentioned in this Episode
- MILE…MILE & A HALF
- Condor’s PCT Adventure in 3 Minutes
- Photos from Kolby’s PCT journals
- Behind the scenes of MMAAH with Kolby
- The Hike Guy (Kolby’s website) and Instagram
- Cutwater Spirits
- Thanks to Looney Bean Coffee for hosting us in their backyard in Bend
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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 Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
On this episode, gravel bike racing in Morocco, saddle sores, Zima, and The Big Lonely. We’re talking with ultra-adventure cyclist Jesse Blough, racer, organizer of The Big Lonely and founder of the NWC Adventure Access Fund.
Show Notes
- 00:54 – Tapering off caffeine
- 02:23 – The 1,037-mile Arkansas High Country Race
- 04:05 – Bike and gear that he’ll be using (the “mullet” setup)
- 05:32 – The balance between sleeping and riding
- 06:45 – How Jesse got into cycling (it started with a broken back)
- 07:50 – Hosting The Big Lonely (an unsupported bikepacking race)
- 10:43 – Jesse’s training regimen
- 12:55 – Going from racing to organizing races
- 14:14 – Northwest Competitive Adventure
- 16:35 – Advice for someone looking to enter The Big Lonely (or something similar)
- 19:10 – What is the NWC Adventure Access Fund?
- 22:10 – Fatherhood and encouraging a life of adventure
- 23:28 – The process of having a bike custom-made in Germany (hint: start by riding 10,000 miles a year)
- 27:28 – The Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco
- 29:29 – What are the obstacles from preventing racing during the pandemic?
- 34:55 – Making a documentary about The Big Lonely (to premier on bikepacking.com)
- 34:45 – Gravel bike vs mountain bike for races like The Big Lonely
- 37:43 – An ultramarathoner who lives (and trains!) on a yacht
- 42:05 – TASTE TEST: Canned cocktails Part One – Moscow Mules
Mentioned in this Episode
- The Arkansas High Country Race
- The Big Lonely
- Northwest Competitive Adventure
- The NWC Adventure Access Fund
- Atlas Mountain Race
- Follow @thegreatjesse and @northwestcompetitive on Instagram
- Cutwater Spirits’ Whiskey Mule
- Pabst Blue Ribbon Ginger Whiskey Mule
- Thanks to Looney Bean Coffee for hosting us in their backyard in Bend
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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 Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
In this episode, the Ruby Crest Trail, outdoor education, van art, and Eddie Van Halen. We talk with Adam Salinger — educator, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and all-around hiking badass.
Show Notes
- 00:54 – What is the Atlas Learning Academy?
- 06:09 – How they deal with a broad range of outdoor experience among students
- 09:09 – Integrating subjects during outdoor expeditions
- 10:50 – The Ruby Crest Trail
- 12:14 – The value of self-sufficiency in the backcountry
- 18:09 – Adam’s trip on the Noatak in the Gates of the Arctic National Park
- 22:55 – How Adam got into the outdoors
- 25:00 – Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
- 29:10 – Getting your children outdoors
- 30:10 – Kids these days…
- 33:10 – Outdoor education challenges in the time of a global pandemic
- 37:11 – Remembering Eddie Van Halen
- 37:38 – Supporting the Atlas Learning Academy
- 38:40 – Looking into the crystal ball
- 41:14 – How does someone get a similar program started in their area?
- 52:45 – Adam’s favorite part about taking kids out to the wilderness
Mentioned in this Episode
- Atlas Learning Academy
- Ruby Crest Trail
- Gates of the Arctic National Park
- Appalachian Trail
- Adam’s Treks
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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.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
In this episode, the oldest Cub Scout troop west of the Mississippi, Buffalo Soldiers, and diversity and inclusion. We talk with James Edward Mills, freelance journalist, independent media producer, author of ‘The Adventure Gap’, and creator of The Joy Trip Project.
Show Notes
- 00:35 – Introductions
- 06:30 – How James got started in the outdoors industry and his path to journalism
- 17:00 – Hope and positivity in a time of change
- 29:05 – The Buffalo Soldiers and the rich history of African-Americans in the outdoors
- 33:50 – Getting people outdoors and make the outdoors accessible to everyone
- 46:45 – Hope for the future
Mentioned in this Episode
- The Adventure Gap (book)
- An American Ascent (film)
- The Joy Trip Project
- Diversity and Inclusion In Our Wild Spaces (film)
- The Pathways Project
- The Ice Age Trail
- Connect with James at The Joy Trip Project
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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.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
In this episode, 94 better than six; Mount Whitney, Star Wars, and San Diego. We’re talking about the 100 Peak Challengein San Diego with the challenge creator, Derek Loranger; the first person to complete the challenge, Susie Kara; and recent finisher Chris Griffith.
Show Notes
- 00:35 – Introductions
- 04:40 – How the 100 Peak Challenge came to be
- 06:57 – Picking 100 peaks in San Diego County
- 10:22 – The logistics of hiking 100 peaks in 365 days (or less)
- 18:20 – Derek confesses to not finishing all 100 peaks
- 25:45 – Only four finishers to date (started in 2017)
- 28:04 – Susie’s journey from runner to hiker
- 30:00 – Building skills for off-trail navigation
- 39:00 – Favorite areas in the challenge
- 44:50 – Less favored hikes?
- 52:24 – Mount Whitney
- 58:12 – How to connect with our guests
Mentioned in this Episode
- 100 Peaks Challenge
- Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
- 52 Hike Challenge
- Peakbagger
- Afoot & Afield in San Diego County
- SoCalHiker
- Connect with Derek at 100peaks.com and on IG @100peaks
- Connect with Susie on IG @thesusiekara
- Connect with Chris at SDPeakbagger.com and on IG @chriswgriffithsd
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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.
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
In this episode: guidebooks, hiking in Converse All-Stars, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (it’s a real thing). We talk with hiker, guidebook author and licensed therapist Scott Turner.
Show Notes
- 01:35 – How Scott got started hiking seriously
- 05:30 – History of the Afoot & Afield book
- 06:47 – The journey from avid hiker to hiking guidebook author
- 09:34 – Changing and updating Afoot & Afield, San Diego County (adding 50 new hikes)
- 12:38 – Scott’s favorite experience from the book? Rabbit Peak
- 16:25 – The Hike the Parks book series
- 20:28 – What information do your books provide to keep people safe?
- 21:53 – How many trips does it take to collect the data for a guidebook?
- 25:10 – Surprising sources of information for Scott’s guidebooks
- 26:47 – The AllTrails/Instagram Effect vs printed hiking guides
- 34:43 – The benefits of getting outdoors (from a therapist’s perspective)
- 42:40 – EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, bi-lateral stimulation, and Scott’s theory about a potential connection to hiking
- 47:25 – Favorite guidebooks that you didn’t write
- 52:37 – Mappy Hour and the joy of maps, trip and adventure sharing
- 54:15 – How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb?
- 54:45 – Tips & tricks for leveling-up your hiking
- 59:48 – Upcoming adventures
Mentioned in this Episode
- Afoot & Afield, San Diego County
- Adventure 16
- Modern Hiker (check out Episode 14 for our interview with Casey Schreiner)
- Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park
- Hike the Parks: Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park
- Hike the Parks: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
- CalTopo
- GaiaGPS
- UNSUPPORTED
- Park Rx America
- EMDR
- Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California by Shawnté Salabert (check out Episode 6 for our interview with Shawnté
- Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook by Andrew Doughty
- Mappy Hour
- Wilderness Basics Course (San Diego)
- Wilderness Travel Course (Los Angeles area)
- Instagram: @scottturnerhikes
- scottturnerhikes.net
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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 Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
In this episode: rope access, why you should hire a guide, can those skinny climbing ropes hold a Sasquatch, and the Raiders. We talk with Elaina Arenz, climber, rock guide, instructor, rope access technician and all-around inspiring outdoorist.
Show Notes
- 00:38 – Introduction to Elaina Arenz
- 01:40 – What is International Rope Access Technician Association (IRATA)?
- 03:20 – Let’s talk about football (a brief diversion)
- 05:37 – How a job at the shopping mall led to Elaina getting started with climbing
- 07:02 – Running New River Mountain Guides
- 07:50 – Teaching for the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
- 11:50 – The Warrior’s Way program
- 13:30 – Favorite climbing adventures
- 23:18 – Transition from rock climbing to rope access work
- 28:05 – Future adventures
- 30:28 – Climbing advice for a Sasquatch
- 34:45 – Why we should trust a climbing rope
- 36:35 – Empowering women in the outdoors
- 47:06 – Closing thoughts
Mentioned in this Episode
- New River Mountain Guides
- American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
- The Warrior’s Way
- Chicks Climbing
- Find Elaina on Facebook
- Follow Elaina on Intstagram
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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 Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
In this episode: Self defense, solo hiking, the flat part of the Inca Trail, and the Zombie Apocalypse. We talk with Nicole Snell, CEO of Girls Fight Back, dynamic international speaker, host and full-contact self-defense instructor specializing in sexual assault and violence prevention education, personal safety and empowerment.
Show Notes
- 01:00 – Introduction to Nicole Snell
- 02:34 – Saveria gives the Outdoor Defense series a thumbs up
- 03:35 – “Is it safe to hike solo?”
- 08:28 – When do you not hike solo?
- 12:23 – Thoughts on hiking with headphones and awareness
- 14:30 – Learning to ride a motorcycle and the zombie apocalypse
- 16:10 – Getting started in self-defense training
- 18:48 – Adrenaline-based training
- 23:22 – How Nicole got into hiking and the outdoors
- 26:25 – Day 2 on the Inca Trail
- 30:43 – “What if…” I come across someone on the trail that makes me uncomfortable?
- 34:00 – Your safety is more important than someone’s feelings
- 36:30 – Bear spray, pepper spray, knives, and other weapons and the importance of knowing your stuff
- 46:22 – How to learn more about Nicole
Mentioned in this Episode
- Girls Fight Back
- Impact Personal Safety
- Outdoor Defense
- Hiking Solo as a Woman – AdventurUS Women
- Connect with Nicole on Instagram @adventuresofnik, @girlsfightback, & @impactpersonalsafety
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- 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 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
In this episode: squiggle factor, gimbals, and “so you think you wanna make a hiking documentary.” We talk with Chris Smead of Outmersive Films about his latest film Highline, a story that follows five guys hiking the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah. This episode is for all of you aspiring outdoor filmmakers and camera gear lovers.
Show Notes
- 01:10 – A bit about the film Highline
- 02:07 – How the five individuals in Highline got together
- 03:32 – How did you learn about the Uinta Highline trail?
- 16:05 – Did they have a resupply on their 10-day trek?
- 17:40 – Average mileage on their trek (and the squiggle factor)
- 24:10 – Photo gear Chris used on Highline
- 27:43 – Protecting the gear (and staying “ultralight-ish”)
- 31:50 – How Chris got into making outdoor films
- 35:17 – Getting robbed by a film distributor
- 42:15 – Managing work/relaxation balance on backpacking trips
- 46:34 – Creating “drone-ish” shots without a drone
Mentioned in this Episode
- The Highline film
- Zpacks
- Back Country Horsemen of America
- Sony A6500
- Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam
- GoPro Hero 6 Black
- John Muir Trail
- High Sierra Trail film
- Outmersive Films
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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.