Wild Ideas Worth Living

Wild Ideas Worth Living

REI Co-op

High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.

Rowing Solo From Hawaii to Australia with Tez Steinberg

Rowing Solo From Hawaii to Australia with Tez Steinberg

In 2020, Tez Steinberg rowed roughly 2,700 miles from California to Hawaii. He spent 71 days on the water, facing bad weather and extreme isolation. Surprisingly, when he landed on Oahu, he decided he wanted to do it again. This time, he would row from Hawaii to Australia, more than twice as far as his first expedition. Connect with Tez: Website Instagram United World Challenge website & InstagramSubmit your Half Dome story!! Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

Feb 25, • 29:32

Para Off-Road Cycling with Annijke Wade

Para Off-Road Cycling with Annijke Wade

A few years ago, Annijke Wade's career as a professional mountain biker changed dramatically after an accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Since then, she has become a talented para-cyclist, riding a three-wheeled mountain bike and propelling herself forward by rotating her handlebars. Even though her relationship with cycling has changed over the years, Annijke continues to love the thrill and freedom of whipping down trails and exploring the wilderness. Connect with Annijke: I

Feb 18, • 25:48

Kayaking the Northwest Passage with West Hansen

Kayaking the Northwest Passage with West Hansen

In the summer of 2023, West Hansen led a team of kayakers, known as The Arctic Cowboys, through the Northwest Passage, making history as the first people to cross it by human power. The journey took them 103 days to complete, during which they encountered polar bears, icebergs, and some of the most intense weather of their lives.Connect with West: Website Instagram The Arctic Cowboys website & Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Terns — used code "WILD

Feb 11, • 32:49

Cold Weather Camping Tips with Emily Ford & Justin Borak

Cold Weather Camping Tips with Emily Ford & Justin Borak

Emily Ford, the queen of winter adventuring and frigid thru-hikes, shares her recent wild ideas and offers listeners tips and tricks for thriving in cold weather camping. Denver Green Vest, Justin Borak, weighs in on staying warm and optimizing battery life on winter trails. Connect with Emily: Instagram Gear & apparel mentioned in this episode: Z-Lite Sleeping Pad Therm-a-Rest Puffy Camp BlanketWestern Mountaineering Sleeping BagsNalgeneMSR WhisperLite StoveFjallraven Puffy ShortsWaste BagsThis

Feb 4, • 26:41

Navigating Life's Biggest Mountains with Kimmy Fasani

Navigating Life's Biggest Mountains with Kimmy Fasani

Kimmy Fasani is a groundbreaking figure in women’s snowboarding, known for her fearless innovation and inspiring journey. She began competing nationally at just 15 and made history as the first woman to land a double backflip in a terrain park. Since becoming a mom six years ago, Kimmy has continued to break barriers for women in sports while navigating profound challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis. Through it all, Kimmy has shared her story with remarkable courage, empowering others

Jan 28, • 25:10

Getting Everest Ready with Dr Jon Kedrowski

Getting Everest Ready with Dr Jon Kedrowski

Dr Jon Kedrowski is an adventure coach and seasoned mountaineer who helps athletes prepare for their biggest expeditions. John holds a PhD in Environmental, Geography, Weather, and Climate, and he's summited Mount Everest four times. Connect with Dr Jon: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Becoming Someone You're Proud Of with Mike Posner This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®.

Jan 21, • 27:14

Skiing Solo Across Antarctica with Felicity Aston

Skiing Solo Across Antarctica with Felicity Aston

On January 23, 2012, Felicity Aston made history as the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. Her remarkable journey and extensive career as a Polar Explorer and Climate Researcher have taken her to some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.Connect with Felicity: Website If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Exploring the North and South Pole with Ann BancroftThis episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®.

Jan 14, • 37:12

Running for 2,800 Days Straight with Hellah Sidibe

Running for 2,800 Days Straight with Hellah Sidibe

In May of 2017, Hellah Sidibe set a goal for himself: to run for 10 minutes a day for two weeks. Little did he know that once he started, he wouldn't want to stop. Hellah has run every single day for the last seven and a half years.Connect with Hellah: Instagram YouTube If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Becoming Someone You're Proud Of with Mike Posner This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®.

Jan 7, • 26:55

Skiing the 50 Classic Descents in North America with Cody Townsend

Skiing the 50 Classic Descents in North America with Cody Townsend

Cody Townsend is one of America's most well-known and beloved professional skiers. In his 20s, Cody made a name for himself as a competitive alpine ski racer before starring in dozens of blockbuster ski movies. His fame skyrocketed in 2014 when he skied The Crack, a steep and narrow gully in Alaska. Following this feat, Cody embarked on an ambitious journey to ski the 50 classic lines in North America— a project that isn't quite finished and maybe never will be. Connect with Cody: Website Instag

Dec 17, 2024 • 38:55

Completing 52 Hikes in A Year with Karla Amador

Completing 52 Hikes in A Year with Karla Amador

About a decade ago, entrepreneur Karla Amador set her sights on completing 52 hikes in a year. She didn't consider herself outdoorsy, so it helped to break down her goal into small, actionable steps, like hiking at least one mile each weekend. She called this project "The 52 Hike Challenge." 10 years later, she's turned it into a national company that encourages thousands of participants to get outside.Connect with Karla: Instagram 52 Hike Challenge website & Instagram Listen to Karla's new podc

Dec 10, 2024 • 24:52

Ice Climbing Niagara Falls with Will Gadd

Ice Climbing Niagara Falls with Will Gadd

Will Gadd has spent his thirty-year career mastering the balance between risk management and innovation in extreme sports. He has set two paragliding distance records, won numerous ice climbing competitions, and achieved multiple first ascents. In 2015, Will became the first person to ice climb Niagara Falls.Connect with Will: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad AnkerThank you to our sponsor: Capital One: Check out

Dec 3, 2024 • 27:19

How-to Survive in the Wilderness with Jessie Krebs

How-to Survive in the Wilderness with Jessie Krebs

Jessie Krebs is a wilderness survival expert and Air Force veteran who prepares people for worst-case scenarios. Since her time in the Air Force, Jessie has used her experience to open her own wilderness survival school with a mission to share her knowledge with everyone, especially women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ folks, so they can more confidently, and safely explore the outdoors.Connect with Jessie: Instagram O.W.L.S. Skills website Thank you to our sponsor: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Maste

Nov 26, 2024 • 32:03

Running a Marathon at Any Speed with Martinus Evans

Running a Marathon at Any Speed with Martinus Evans

12 years ago Martinus Evans went on his first run. Despite the initial struggle, he went on to complete his first marathon just 18 months later. Today, Martinus is a marathon runner, author, speaker, and the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 40,000 members that motivates runners of all speeds to go after their big goals. Connect with Martinus: WebsiteInstagramSlow AF website & InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One:

Nov 19, 2024 • 25:50

Open Ocean Swimming at 73 with Pat Gallant-Charette

Open Ocean Swimming at 73 with Pat Gallant-Charette

Pat Gallant-Charette is a 73-year-old record-breaking marathon swimmer with nine Guinness World Records under her belt. From swimming across the English Channel to navigating Lake Ontario and Lake Zurich, Pat has proven that age is no barrier to big dreams. When she’s not taking on epic swims, you’ll find her tending to her garden, beekeeping, or tapping her own maple trees.Connect with Pat: WebsiteInstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Ice Swimming with Melissa KeglerThank you to our s

Nov 12, 2024 • 30:01

Climbing 58 14ers in 14 Days with Dan Hobbs

Climbing 58 14ers in 14 Days with Dan Hobbs

In 2022, Dan Hobbs achieved the record as the fastest self-supported person to climb all 58 of Colorado’s 14ers— a mountain that exceeds 14,000 feet in elevation— in just 14 days. Connect with Dan: Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to 100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason HardrathThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees

Nov 5, 2024 • 30:53

Walking the Length of Africa with Mario Rigby

Walking the Length of Africa with Mario Rigby

Mario Rigby is a serial adventurer who pushes himself to his limit out in nature. He's kayaked across Lake Ontario, biked across the entire country of Canada and walked the length of Africa. No matter what kind of expedition he's on, the motivation remains the same, to witness the good in humanity and challenge others to see it as well. Connect with Mario: WebsiteInstagram YouTubeThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about

Oct 29, 2024 • 32:31

Wild Ice Skating with Angelina Huang

Wild Ice Skating with Angelina Huang

Angelina Huang is a former Team USA figure skater who made the bold decision to retire from the sport at just 18 years old. After taking a step back to reconnect with herself, Angelina found a new passion—wild ice skating, where her love for the ice was reignited by the beauty of natural landscapes around the world.Connect with Angelina: WebsiteInstagram & TikTok Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesDannerListen

Oct 22, 2024 • 29:13

Telling Jokes on the Trail with Matt Lyons

Telling Jokes on the Trail with Matt Lyons

Comedian Matt Lyons— trail name Schmutz— is a thru-hiker who makes a living poking fun at outdoor enthusiasts. With a sharp wit and countless trail miles under his belt, Matt brings humor to everything from gear obsessions to the unpredictable mishaps of wilderness life.Connect with Matt: Instagram & TikTokWebsiteThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrellListen to REI’s Camp Monsters Podcast!

Oct 15, 2024 • 24:47

Becoming a Wildlife Pilot with Denise Joi

Becoming a Wildlife Pilot with Denise Joi

Denise Joi is a wildlife pilot and conservationist who’s taken her passion for the outdoors to the skies. Denise works alongside biologists to research, survey, and transport species in an effort to protect biodiversity. Her job is incredibly challenging and takes a lot of planning. But for Denise, it is beyond worth it.Connect with Denise: Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrellListen to REI’s Ca

Oct 8, 2024 • 22:11

Learning to Surf Pipeline with Jade Darmawangsa

Learning to Surf Pipeline with Jade Darmawangsa

At 19, Jade Darmawangsa took on the wild challenge of surfing Pipeline—the most iconic and dangerous wave on the planet. There were two major obstacles: she didn't know how to surf, and she couldn’t swim.Connect with Jade: Website Instagram TikTokYouTubeThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrell

Oct 1, 2024 • 30:38

Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter

Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter

Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and never looked back. Skimo involves skiing uphill in the backcountry and riding the slope back down. Eric also founded Ridgeline Athletics, where he helps mountain athletes chase their own wild outdoor adventures.Connect with Eric: WebsiteInstagram Ridgeline Athletics website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about loc

Sep 24, 2024 • 24:20

Inspiring Climate Action with Lauren Bash

Inspiring Climate Action with Lauren Bash

Lauren Bash is an environmentalist and storyteller who breaks down the complexities of climate change in an inspiring, accessible way. She empowers people with simple, actionable steps to create a healthier environment—and ultimately, a healthier world.Connect with Lauren: WebsiteInstagram TikTok If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Uncovering Climate Mysteries with Lonnie ThompsonListen to Wildfires and Imperfect Activism with Graham ZimmermanThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out

Sep 17, 2024 • 29:27

Exploring Blue Zones with Dan Buettner

Exploring Blue Zones with Dan Buettner

For the last 20 years, researcher and journalist, Dan Buettner has been studying the happiest, healthiest people on earth. In 2003, Dan started exploring Blue Zones— regions where people live longer than average, many living to be over 100. His work has revealed that by living in places that encourage healthy habits, living a long fruitful life is more possible than people realize. Connect with Dan: Website Instagram Blue Zones website & Instagram Blue Zones Minestrone recipeIf you enjoyed this

Sep 10, 2024 • 34:52

Redefining Outdoor Media with Dani Reyes-Acosta

Redefining Outdoor Media with Dani Reyes-Acosta

Dani Reyes-Acosta is a runner, a snowboarder, a climber, and a filmmaker who is intentional about the why behind her adventures. She’s currently in the middle of making her first independent film series, called OUTLIER. The series tells the stories of boundary breaking Latina athletes as they explore their own identities and the great outdoors. Dani’s path to adventure film started in corporate America, but eventually she decided to quit her job and pursue a life of storytelling.Connect with Dan

Sep 3, 2024 • 23:02

Climbing El Capitan at 8-Years-Old with Joe & Sam Evermore

Climbing El Capitan at 8-Years-Old with Joe & Sam Evermore

Joe and Ann Evermore live in Colorado and they take wild parenting to a whole new level. Their kids are five, eight and 10, and each of them is a skilled hiker and rock climber. In 2022, their oldest son Sam became the youngest person to climb El Capitan via rope ascent. Connect with Sam & Joe: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Raising Kids Wildly Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesHoney

Aug 27, 2024 • 29:45

Camping, Fishing, and Cooking Outdoors with Taku Kondo

Camping, Fishing, and Cooking Outdoors with Taku Kondo

Taku Kondo makes delicious meals outside with ingredients that he forages or catches in the wild. He documents his cooking creations on his YouTube channel, Outdoor Chef Life, which features videos of Taku harvesting the ingredients and preparing meals back at camp.Connect with Taku: Outdoor Chef Life YouTube channelWebsiteInstagramJocelyn & Taku's YouTube, Instagram & website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grante

Aug 20, 2024 • 28:50

Guiding Communities Outdoors with Cheyenne Smith

Guiding Communities Outdoors with Cheyenne Smith

Cheyenne Smith is a multifaceted, adventurer and outdoor guide. She skis, rock climbs, highlines, and leads climbing trips for women of color with a nonprofit called Women's Wilderness. Her guiding style focuses on building community and teaching others to be present and intentional when they're in the wild.Connect with Cheyenne: Website InstagramWomen's Wilderness If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Life on a Highline with Faith DickeyThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI

Aug 13, 2024 • 27:24

Baking Cakes on Glaciers with Rose McAdoo

Baking Cakes on Glaciers with Rose McAdoo

Rose McAdoo is trained baker and culinary artist who makes “science desserts” — four tiered cakes or sparkling lollipops that she uses to explain complex environmental concepts. The best part, Rose creates these culinary masterpieces in the wild. She has whipped up desserts at the edges of glaciers, on volcanoes, and in caves and deserts. Each sweet is an educational work of art that tells a story and celebrates science and adventure.Connect with Rose: Website InstagramThank you to our sponsors:

Aug 6, 2024 • 28:58

Rock Climbing for Parkinson's with Molly Cupka

Rock Climbing for Parkinson's with Molly Cupka

Molly Cupka is a climber and founder of the organization Up Ending Parkinson's, a nonprofit that teaches people with Parkinson's disease to rock climb. Parkinson's is the second most common neurological disease behind Alzheimer's and rock climbing provides a ton of health benefits including balance, grip strength, and mental acuity. For the climbers who Molly trains, there's another benefit that is harder to quantify, community and connection.Connect with Molly:Check out Up Ending ParkinsonsThan

Jul 30, 2024 • 23:35

Biking Through the Backcountry with Kait Boyle

Biking Through the Backcountry with Kait Boyle

Kait Boyle is an elite adventure cyclist who bikes over mountains, across deserts, and through canyons. Early on in her cycling career, Kait found her niche, falling in love with races in the 24 hour 300 mile range. In 2018, a serious accident turned Kait's life upside down and changed her perspective on the path she's carved.Connect with Kait: Instagram Website Bikepacking Roots website & Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, listen to: 100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason HardrathCycling Around th

Jul 23, 2024 • 38:27

Establishing National Parks in Patagonia with Kristine Tompkins

Establishing National Parks in Patagonia with Kristine Tompkins

Kristine Tompkins is one of the world's most successful conservationists. She's the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, which is a non-profit that purchases land in South America, largely in Patagonia and creates national parks. Before dedicating her life to land preservation, Kris spent 25 years working for Patagonia, the company. She was one of the first employees and eventually served as CEO.Connect with Kristine: Instagram Tompkins Conservation website & Instagram Check out: P

Jul 16, 2024 • 29:49

Trail Running with a Blade with Zach Friedley

Trail Running with a Blade with Zach Friedley

Zach Friedley is a professional athlete who is changing the sport of trail running. Zach was born without most of his right leg, and is often the only adaptive athlete at the starting line of some of the world’s hardest races. There aren’t a lot of running events with categories specifically for adaptive athletes, but Zach is on a mission to change that.Connect with Zach: Instagram Born to Adapt website & InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Running for Change with Nicole Ver KuilenTh

Jul 9, 2024 • 28:12

Camping Tips for Your Next Adventure with Lestarya Molloy

Camping Tips for Your Next Adventure with Lestarya Molloy

Lestarya Molloy is the founder of Fridie Outdoors, an app that has easy, digestible camping tips that you can access from anywhere. In this episode, Lestarya is joined by REI's Green Vests and Experience Guides to share the best tips for your upcoming camping adventure. Connect with Lestarya: Fridie Outdoors website & Instagram Download the Fridie Outdoors appResources and products mentioned in this episode: REI 's Path Ahead Ventures Program REI's Embark ProgramREI's InstagramREI's YouTube Chan

Jul 2, 2024 • 27:52

Kayaking the Hudson River with Chev Dixon

Kayaking the Hudson River with Chev Dixon

Chev Dixon is a skilled outdoor athlete whose life changed when he learned to kayak. He is the director of an organization called the Hudson River Riders and the founder of the Hudson Valley Challenge, a 685-mile paddling, hiking, running, and cycling event that crosses the state of New York. Connect with Chev: Instagram Hudson River Riders website & InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to, Thru-Paddling the Mississippi River with Cory Maria DackThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Ch

Jun 25, 2024 • 21:32

Paragliding Through the Skies with Galen Kirkpatrick

Paragliding Through the Skies with Galen Kirkpatrick

Galen Kirkpatrick is a world class paraglider - in 2022 she was the FAI Women’s Pan-American Paragliding Champion, and in 2023 she became the overall US National Champion. Paragliding has become a vehicle for Galen to get in touch with herself and see the world from a new perspective.Connect with Galen: InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesAllbirds

Jun 18, 2024 • 29:23

Surfing, Cycling and Sharing the Magic of Nature with Mario Ordoñez-Calderón

Surfing, Cycling and Sharing the Magic of Nature with Mario Ordoñez-Calderón

Mario Ordoñez-Caldéron is a Mayan-American storyteller, surfer, and adventurer committed to pursuing a deeper connection with his Indigenous roots, the natural world, and helping San Diego local youth foster their own relationships with the outdoors through his nonprofit, Un Mar de Colores. Connect with Mario: WebsiteInstagramUn Mar de Colores website & InstagramWATCH Cycle of AncestryIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Biking Across Latin America with Erin AzouzThank you to our sponsors: C

Jun 11, 2024 • 25:44

Running, Mentorship, and Embodying Bravey with Alexi Pappas

Running, Mentorship, and Embodying Bravey with Alexi Pappas

Alexi Pappas is a wildly talented, multi-faceted athlete. She’s a professional runner, an author, a champion for mental health, a guide runner for blind athletes, a filmmaker, and an entrepreneur. When she runs, Alexi is often wearing a huge smile on her face and a healthy dusting of glitter across her cheeks. Alexi’s running journey has taken her to through peaks and valleys and she’s using her story to mentor the next generation.Connect with Alexi: Website Instagram New podcast, Mentor Buffet

Jun 4, 2024 • 25:18

Climbing, Business, and Chasing Big Dreams with Sasha DiGiulian

Climbing, Business, and Chasing Big Dreams with Sasha DiGiulian

Sasha DiGiulian is one of the best female rock climbers in the world. She's spent over a decade competing internationally, she’s a three-time US National Champion, a World Champion, and she’s had over 30 first female ascents. Sasha is also the founder and CEO of the superfood protein bar company, Send Bars. Connect with Sasha:  Website InstagramSend Bars websiteSend Bars InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund gra

May 28, 2024 • 28:39

Thru-Hiking, Canoeing, and Dehydrating Food with Renee Miller & Tim Beissinger

Thru-Hiking, Canoeing, and Dehydrating Food with Renee Miller & Tim Beissinger

Thruhikers, Tim Beissinger and Renee Miller started dating in college and have always been active people. Tim grew up hiking and camping with his family, and Renee was a runner. The two dragged each other along on their respective outdoor outings. Eventually they worked their way up to thru-hiking, a sport that they've fallen in love with and built a life around.Connect with Renee & Tim: Website Instagram TikTokCheck out: REI's mission to get everyone Outside in 5 If you enjoyed this episode: Li

May 21, 2024 • 28:03

Establishing Bikepacking Routes with Sarah Swallow

Establishing Bikepacking Routes with Sarah Swallow

Sarah Swallow is a professional adventure cyclist who develops bike packing routes around the country. When she creates a route, she takes the history, geography, and the biodiversity of an area into account. Her routes are often hundreds of miles long and lead riders past historical sites, landmarks, and diverse landscapes. In 2019, Sarah took her route crafting to the next level when she created a cycling and conservation event called Ruta del Jefe.Connect with Sarah: Website & InstagramRuta D

May 14, 2024 • 22:24

Backpacking Solo with Isabel Riza Cautivo

Backpacking Solo with Isabel Riza Cautivo

Isabel Cautivo has become one of the most prominent solo women backpackers on the internet. She has gone viral for making vulnerable and educational videos about her day trip and her most popular TikTok is about how she got into solo backpacking. Connect with Isabel: Instagram TikTokCheck out:Sign up for Hipcamp and REI’s “Summer of Magic Campout Series” Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesNUUN

May 7, 2024 • 24:32

Becoming a Professional Traveler with Jeff Jenkins

Becoming a Professional Traveler with Jeff Jenkins

Five years ago, Jeff Jenkins decided he wanted to become a professional traveler. His goal was to make a living traveling around the world and helping people. Today he's doing exactly that. After years of hard work building an online platform called Chubby Diaries, Jeff is now the host of National Geographic's TV show, Never Say Never.Connect with Jeff: Chubby Diaries website Instagram TikTokWatch Never Say Never Check out:Sign up for Hipcamp and REI’s “Summer of Magic Campout Series” Thank you

Apr 30, 2024 • 26:00

Merging Freediving and Art with Oriana Poindexter

Merging Freediving and Art with Oriana Poindexter

Oriana Poindexter is a professional artist whose work weaves together photography, science, and marine life. Her art is very unique. Oriana uses seaweed and light-sensitive chemicals to make stunning, almost haunting prints. She lives in San Diego where she free dives in kelp forests for inspiration, and to harvest materials for her art.Connect with Oriana: Website Instagam If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Submerging Into the Deep Ocean with Susan Casey and Freediving for Inner Peace with

Apr 23, 2024 • 23:59

Traveling to Every Country Without Flying with Thor Pedersen

Traveling to Every Country Without Flying with Thor Pedersen

In 2013, Thor Pedersen left his home in Denmark for the trip of a lifetime. His goal was to travel to every country in the world. He had three rules for his journey. He had to spend at least 24 hours in each country. He couldn't return to Denmark until he had crossed off every nation on the list. And last but not least, no air travel.Connect with Thor:Website InstagramCheck out:Take the Wild Ideas Listener Survey!!REI Re/SupplySign up for Hipcamp and REI’s “Summer of Magic Campout Series” Thank

Apr 16, 2024 • 31:15

Cycling Around the World with Lael Wilcox

Cycling Around the World with Lael Wilcox

Lael Wilcox is known as one of the world's best ultra-endurance cyclists. She's ridden over 150,000 miles in more than 50 countries. Now, Lael is going after her wildest idea yet: to break the record for cycling around the world. Her goal is to ride more than 18,000 miles in 110 days.Connect with Lael:Website InstagramCheck out:Take the Wild Ideas Listener Survey!! Sign up for Hipcamp and REI’s “Summer of Magic Campout Series” Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Maste

Apr 9, 2024 • 29:16

Taking Less on the Trail with Glen Van Peski

Taking Less on the Trail with Glen Van Peski

Glen Van Peski is known as the king of ultralight backpacking. While backpackers will hit the trails with a pack that weighs upwards of 20 pounds, sometimes even up to 50 or more, Glen's pack usually only weighs around 12 pounds. Glen is also the founder of the functional lightweight backpacking and hiking gear company, Gossamer Gear, and the author of Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker. Connect with Glen:WebsiteInst

Apr 2, 2024 • 27:12

Sailing Solo Around The World with Ruby Gates

Sailing Solo Around The World with Ruby Gates

At the age of 50, Ruby Gates left her career and home to get on a sailboat for seven months. At the time, she knew nothing about sailing, but the trip changed her life. Now, nine years later, Ruby has decided to go after the wildest idea she's ever had. She's circumnavigating the world by sailboat.Connect with Ruby: Sail with RubyInstagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesTEVACheck out:REI Re/SupplyOutside i

Mar 26, 2024 • 26:13

Retiring From Competitive Skiing at 23 with Grace Miller

Retiring From Competitive Skiing at 23 with Grace Miller

What if your wild idea no longer brings you joy?Retired pro skier, Grace Miller, is intimately familiar with a change of course. Grace grew up in Alaska and started skiing at a young age. Before she was out of high school, she was recruited to compete at the highest level, but at age 23 after competing on the world stage, Grace decided to leave skiing behind to pursue some new wild ideas.Connect with Grace: InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard progr

Mar 19, 2024 • 24:18

Microadventuring with Alastair Humphreys

Microadventuring with Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys is an author and adventurer who has walked 600 miles across Southern India, ran an ultra marathon through the Sahara Desert, and hiked and rafted across Iceland. Alastair's newest wild idea is to embrace the concept of "microadventures," an adventure that is short, easily accessible, and affordable while still being fun, challenging, refreshing, and rewarding. Connect with Alastair: WebsiteInstagramOrder Alastair's new book, Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and WildnessThank

Mar 12, 2024 • 28:49

Becoming the First Woman to Travel Around the Moon with Christina Koch

Becoming the First Woman to Travel Around the Moon with Christina Koch

What if you had an opportunity to travel around the moon? Christina Koch has worked at NASA for the last 10 years, and has been a part of groundbreaking missions in outer space. In 2019, Christina embarked on a 328-day stay on the International Space Station, setting a record for the longest single space flight by a woman. Now Christina has a new assignment on the horizon. She was selected to join a crew that will travel around the moon.Connect with Christina: InstagramChristina's NASA bio NASA

Mar 5, 2024 • 28:32

Snowboarding as a Creative Expression with Travis Rice

Snowboarding as a Creative Expression with Travis Rice

Travis Rice has been pushing the envelope of what's possible in snowboarding for over 20 years. He has won prestigious awards for his riding, and completely recreated what it means to host a winter sports competition. Travis has also built new businesses like Sendy and changed the way action sports films are made.Connect with Travis: InstagramSENDYNatural Selection TourThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesBirken

Feb 27, 2024 • 22:40

Birding and Nature Photography with Dudley Edmondson

Birding and Nature Photography with Dudley Edmondson

Dudley Edmondson is a legendary outdoorsman and birder, nature photographer, cinematographer, speaker and an author. In 2006, he published a book called Black and Brown Faces in America's Wild Places. He hopes that his books, photos and film work will inspire the next generation of Black, Indigenous and other people of color to get outside.Connect with Dudley: Website Instagram Dudley's book, The Black & Brown Faces in America's Wild Places If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to For the Love of

Feb 20, 2024 • 23:18

Biking Across Latin America with Erin Azouz

Biking Across Latin America with Erin Azouz

What if swiping on a dating app led you to your partner and an epic bike ride the length of Latin America? This was the case for Erin Azouz and her now-husband Mehedi. The bike trip profoundly shifted Erin's relationship with her work, her husband, and most importantly with herself.Connect with Erin: Website InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Adventure and Business with David Sacher and Walking Around the World with Tom TurcichThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the RE

Feb 13, 2024 • 29:56

Surfing, Fitness, and Plus-Size Adventuring with Kanoa Greene

Surfing, Fitness, and Plus-Size Adventuring with Kanoa Greene

Kanoa Greene was born into a family of surfers in Hawaii, but for a long time she didn't feel like she belonged in the ocean. She'd never seen a plus size person out in the water and she struggled to find gear to fit her body. Eventually when she was in her 30s, she stood up on a wave for the first time and it opened up a new world for her. Now Kanoa's goal is to help other people, no matter their size, discover their own sense of adventure.Connect with Kanoa: WebsiteInstagram & TikTokNAKOA Adve

Feb 6, 2024 • 27:30

Thru-Skateboarding America's Trails with Moondog Roop

Thru-Skateboarding America's Trails with Moondog Roop

Over the past few years, Moondog Roop has done three major thru-skates. First in 2021, he spent 45 days on the 1,100 mile Florida Trail. In 2022, he thru-skated across the entire state of New Mexico, and in 2023 he skateboarded 444 miles on the historic Natchez Trace, a trail which passes through parts of Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.Connect with Moondog: InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Cindy Whitehead - Stories From a Female Skateboarding Pioneer Thank you to our sponsor:

Jan 30, 2024 • 24:03

Exploring the North and South Pole with Ann Bancroft

Exploring the North and South Pole with Ann Bancroft

What if your life revolved around leading groundbreaking polar expeditions? In 1986, polar explorer Ann Bancroft became the first woman to ski to the North Pole after a chance encounter with Will Steger. Connect with Ann: Website Ann Bancroft Foundation InstagramAnn Reed website & featured songIf you liked this episode: Listen to Chris Fagan: South Pole QuestThank you to our title sponsor, Capital One:  Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program

Jan 23, 2024 • 23:28

Becoming Mentally and Physically Elite with Chad Vanags

Becoming Mentally and Physically Elite with Chad Vanags

In September of 2022, at 39 years old, Chad Vanags was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal lung cancer. Chad is a surfer, runner, and all-around athlete. In the year and a half since his diagnosis, Chad has been living his wildest most authentic life as he faces his own mortality. Cancer isn't the message, but it's been the vehicle that's pushed him to become what he calls physically and mentally elite. Connect with Chad: WebsiteInstagram Teaquilafarm InstagramCheck out: Book your next REI Co-op Adv

Jan 16, 2024 • 27:50

Climbing Through Fear with Nina Williams

Climbing Through Fear with Nina Williams

Professional climber Nina Williams is known for her highball bouldering career. Highballing is somewhere between bouldering and free soloing. Climbers scale rocks 20 to 50 feet tall, sometimes even taller, without a rope. Nina was the first woman to climb a number of extremely challenging routes around the world, from Bishop, California to Rocklands, South Africa. In her sport, Nina deals with fear and failure regularly. She's had to learn to manage both in a way that allows her to be safe, but

Jan 9, 2024 • 29:29

Listeners Wild Ideas and Looking Back at 2023

Listeners Wild Ideas and Looking Back at 2023

That's a wrap on lucky season seven! Join host Shelby Stanger to celebrate the 50 phenomenal guests who shared their adventures with us this year as well as listeners who let us in on the wild ideas they have planned for 2024! Projects & episodes mentioned in this episode: Watch Melissa Kegler's documentary, Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad AnchorThe Will to Wild with Shelby Stanger Climbing K2 with Lisa ThompsonSubmerging Into the Deep Ocean with Susan CaseyStudyi

Dec 19, 2023 • 27:19

Winning the Triple Crown of Ultra Running with Courtney Dauwalter

Winning the Triple Crown of Ultra Running with Courtney Dauwalter

Ultra runner, Courtney Dauwalter is known as one of the greatest athletes of our time She's also know for running in long basketball shorts, scarfing down pizza and nachos between races, and her mindset when it comes to mastering the "pain cave." This summer, Courtney ran three of the most prestigious ultramarathons in the world and ended up winning every single one. The most impressive part is that she ran them all within 10 weeks. Connect with Courtney: Instagram WebsiteEpisode sponsor: Shop S

Dec 12, 2023 • 31:39

Running For the Visually Impaired with Eavan O'Neill

Running For the Visually Impaired with Eavan O'Neill

Eavan O'Neill started running at 21 years old when she was diagnosed with Stargardt Disease, a rare degenerative disorder that leads to visual impairment and blindness. Although there is currently no cure and she can't slow the progression of her symptoms, Eavan leans into running as an incredible source of joy, and a powerful way to connect with the running community. Connect with Eavan: Instagram Episode sponsor:Shop Teva

Dec 5, 2023 • 23:38

Bikepacking Through History with Erick Cedeño

Bikepacking Through History with Erick Cedeño

Erick Cedeño is known for bikepacking around the U.S. He rides through some of the most beautiful parts of the country, but his trips aren’t just about taking in the scenery. Erick has a passion for history and has biked along historical routes including the Underground Railroad and most recently, he traced the footsteps and tire treads of a group of U.S. soldiers known as the Iron Riders.Connect with Erick: Website Instagram Episode sponsor:Shop TevaIf you enjoyed this episode: Check out REI’s

Nov 28, 2023 • 28:24

Hiking Patagonia in a Wheelchair with Alvaro Silberstein

Hiking Patagonia in a Wheelchair with Alvaro Silberstein

When Alvarez Silberstein was 18 years old, he was in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Before his accident, Alvaro had a dream to go Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. Once he started using a wheelchair, he assumed it would be impossible for him to fulfill this dream. But in 2017, Alvaro and his incredible friends organized a trip to make his wild idea a reality.Connect with Alvaro: Instagram Wheel the World website & Instagram Episode sponsor:Shop TevaIf you

Nov 21, 2023 • 24:31

Surviving Alone in the Wild with Kielyn Marrone

Surviving Alone in the Wild with Kielyn Marrone

In 2019, outdoor guide Kielyn Marrone was put to the test when she competed on the TV show Alone. On the show, contestants are dropped into remote places with only 10 pieces of equipment and challenged to survive in the wild. Kielyn finished third in her season, lasting a total of 80 days in a hand built shelter, cooking over a fire, and hunting and forging for food.Connect with Kielyn:Instagram Lure of the North websiteEpisode sponsor:Shop TevaIf you enjoyed this episode: Check out REI’s Fall/W

Nov 14, 2023 • 27:26

Mastering the Mindset of a Wild Idea with Michael Gervais

Mastering the Mindset of a Wild Idea with Michael Gervais

Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world's top high-performance psychologists. He's the co-creator of the Performance Institute at USC, and he's the host and creator of the podcast Finding Mastery. In this episode, Michael shares how we can use psychology to help pursue our wildest ideas.Connect with Michael: WebsiteInstagramFinding Mastery podcastFinding Mastery YouTubeOrder Michael's new book, The First Rule of Mastery , Stop Worry What People Think of YouEpisode sponsor: Shop TevaIf you enjoye

Nov 7, 2023 • 28:49

Writing and Roadtripping Through Mother Nature with Jedidiah Jenkins

Writing and Roadtripping Through Mother Nature with Jedidiah Jenkins

Jedidiah Jenkins is a bestselling author who embraces outdoor adventurer as inspiration for his beautiful and deeply personal work. When he turned 30, Jedidiah quit his job, and set out on a bike ride that took him from the Oregon coast all the way down to Patagonia. When he returned, he wrote his a memoir about his journey called, To Shake the Sleeping Self. In 2021, Jedidiah's wild idea involved a cross-country road trip with his mother, where they examined their mother-son dynamic, their reli

Oct 31, 2023 • 29:44

All Native Team Climbs Tahoma with Rachel Heaton

All Native Team Climbs Tahoma with Rachel Heaton

Rachel Heaton, member of the Muckleshoot Indian tribe, with Duwamish Ancestors, led an All Native Tahoma (Mount Rainier) Climb this September with the goal to see her people represented on the mountain while inspiring the other Native climbers to enjoy the connection to their land. Due to weather constraints, the group was not able to summit, but in the end, they realized the climb was about so much more.Read more about Rachel and the climb: We've Always Been HereEpisode sponsors: Book your next

Oct 24, 2023 • 24:26

Studying the Cosmos with Sarafina El-Badry Nance

Studying the Cosmos with Sarafina El-Badry Nance

Sarafina El Badry-Nance is a scientist, an author and a speaker, she's dedicated the last several years to studying the stars and is currently working on her PhD in Astronomy at UC, Berkeley. Sarafina's research focuses on supernovae or exploding stars.Connect with Sarafina: WebsiteInstagram Purchase Sarafina's new book, StarstruckEpisode sponsors: Shop AllbirdsBook your next camp adventure with HipcampCheck out REI’s Re/Supply program – members get 10% more on their trade-ins thru 10/31Listen t

Oct 17, 2023 • 27:36

Telling Hawaiian Stories through Film with Justyn Ah Chong

Telling Hawaiian Stories through Film with Justyn Ah Chong

Hawaiian filmmaker, Justyn Ah Chong, focuses his work on telling the stories of his people. A few months ago, Justyn won a regional Emmy for a short film, Pili Ka Moʻo.  The movie follows a native Hawaiian family as they fight to protect the land where their ancestors are buried. Pili Ka Moʻo is a part of Reciprocity Project, a series of original short films made by Indigenous directors on their homelands. Connect with Justyn: InstagramCheck out Reciprocity ProjectWatch Pili Ka Mo'oEpisode spons

Oct 10, 2023 • 23:01

Foraging & Cooking Over The Fire with Ashley Rodriguez

Foraging & Cooking Over The Fire with Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez is a certified nature and forest therapy guide who is passionate about sharing her love of foraging and cooking over an open fire as a way to help people connect with nature and find themselves outside. She has worked in world-renowned restaurants, written an award-winning food blog, published two cookbooks, and wrote and hosted the James Beard award-winning web series Kitchen Unnecessary, which is all about cooking outdoors with things you can forage on your own.Connect with As

Oct 3, 2023 • 26:32

Finding Fulfillment in the Outdoor Industry with Gabaccia Moreno

Finding Fulfillment in the Outdoor Industry with Gabaccia Moreno

Gabaccia Moreno is an outdoor enthusiast and advocate, whose career centers on encouraging people to rethink how they engage with nature. Over the years, Gabaccia has worked on a variety of projects— from being a member of the conservation corps in Montana to writing for outdoor publications, and creating the online community, The Outdoorist Oath. Connect with Gabaccia:WebsiteInstagramThe Outdoorist Oath website The Outdoorist Oath Instagram Episode sponsors: Shop AllbirdsBook your next camp adv

Sep 26, 2023 • 22:28

Uncovering Climate Mysteries with Lonnie Thompson

Uncovering Climate Mysteries with Lonnie Thompson

Renowned paleoclimatologist Dr. Lonnie Thompson has been on over 60 expeditions to collect ice core samples from glaciers around the world. These samples hold precious clues to understand human-caused climate change. Connect with Lonnie: Get tickets to Canary, the documentary feature film starring Lonnie, playing in select theaters nationwide September 20thEpisode sponsors: Shop Allbirds Book your next camp adventure with Hipcamp

Sep 19, 2023 • 30:24

All Faces and All Running Paces with Ashley Davies

All Faces and All Running Paces with Ashley Davies

Ashley Davies is a lifelong runner who's building community her own way.  In 2017, she co-founded Club Seattle Run Division with the intention to make the club as inclusive as possible, focusing on community rather than performance. CSRD's motto is All Faces, All Paces. The club encourages people of any background and fitness level to come run with them and make some friends along the way.Connect with Ashley: Instagram Club Seattle Runners Division Instagram Episode sponsors: Shop Allbirds Book

Sep 12, 2023 • 20:40

Life Lessons from Big Wave Surfing with Shane Dorian

Life Lessons from Big Wave Surfing with Shane Dorian

Shane Dorian is a legendary surfer, winning his first surf contest when he was just 11 years old. At 21, he joined the World Surf League and traveled the globe to compete with other athletes. Shane has won countless competitions over the years including 11 WSL Big Wave Awards. He was part of a generation of surfers who became influential in the sport, and was able to make a career out of surfing full time. Now, after more than 30 years as a professional athlete, Shane has some wisdom to share.Co

Sep 5, 2023 • 26:04

Submerging Into the Deep Ocean with Susan Casey

Submerging Into the Deep Ocean with Susan Casey

Susan Casey is an accomplished journalist who's spent years writing about the ocean, and most recently, the deep sea. The deep sea generally starts around 600 feet below the surface where you could no longer see the light from above, but it goes way beyond that. In some places, the ocean is almost seven miles deep. Susan is one of the few people who's gone deeper than 5,000 meters in a submersible, which is over three miles down to the ocean floor.Connect with Susan: WebsiteInstagramPurchase her

Aug 29, 2023 • 26:16

Cultivating an Adventurous Relationship with Emily Harrington & Adrian Ballinger

Cultivating an Adventurous Relationship with Emily Harrington & Adrian Ballinger

Professional climber Emily Harrington met her husband, pro mountaineer Adrian Ballinger, on an expedition 11 years ago. While their paths to become pro athletes were different, the couple has figured out how to balance their partnership and build a family while continuing to pursue what they love— adventuring in the mountains. Connect with Emily & Adrian: Emily's Instagram & websiteAdrain's Instagram & websiteAlpenglow Expeditions Episode sponsors: Shop Allbirds Book your next camp adventure wit

Aug 22, 2023 • 27:10

100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason Hardrath

100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason Hardrath

Jason Hardrath is a runner and mountaineer based in southern Oregon. He holds over a hundred records for being the fastest person to complete trails and climb mountains around the country. In 2021, he broke the record for the fastest known time to summit the 100 tallest peaks in Washington State known as the Bulger List— and he did it in only 50 days. Connect with Jason: WebsiteInstagram Episode sponsors: Shop Allbirds Book your next camp adventure with HipcampREI is on a mission to get 100 mill

Aug 15, 2023 • 25:39

Thru-Paddling the Mississippi River with Cory Maria Dack

Thru-Paddling the Mississippi River with Cory Maria Dack

Cory Maria Dack is an outdoor adventure guide and she recently completed a thru-paddle of the entire Mississippi River. It took her 134 days to canoe from the headwaters of the river in Minnesota all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. At the end, she didn't necessarily feel a sense of victory. Instead, she felt joy and gratitude for her new relationship with the river and the people she met along the way.Connect with Cory: InstagramWomen on the Water websiteEpisode sponsors: Learn why REI is on a mi

Aug 8, 2023 • 26:02

The Freedom of Free Surfing with the Gudauskas Brothers

The Freedom of Free Surfing with the Gudauskas Brothers

Dane, Patrick and Tanner Gudauskus have spent a lot of their lives in the water riding some of the most epic waves. They've traveled the world for competitive surfing and taken the leap into free surfing all alongside each other. Dane, Patrick and Tanner are now giving back to the surf community through their company, Positive Vibe Warriors. Connect with the Gudauskas Brothers: Positive Vibe WarriorsPatrick's Instagram Dane's Instagram Tanner's Instagram Episode sponsors: Revelshine WineSoul Com

Aug 1, 2023 • 28:01

Innovating Adaptive Adventure with  Vasu Sojitra

Innovating Adaptive Adventure with Vasu Sojitra

In 2021, Vasu Sojitra became one of the first adaptive athletes to ski down Denali, and he's made groundbreaking descents in the Grand Tetons and the Bear Tooth Mountain Range. As the first adaptive athlete to be represented by the North Face, Vasu has used his platform to speak out about representation and intersectionality in the outdoors.Connect with Vasu: Website Instagram Read: Why I Get Outside: Resilience, Community and Understanding Inclusive Outdoor Project Episode sponsors: REI is on

Jul 25, 2023 • 23:55

From Track Star to Trailblazer with Alysia Montaño

From Track Star to Trailblazer with Alysia Montaño

Alysia Montano is a professional runner who's competed at the highest possible level.  She's a two-time world champion and an Olympian. She's breaking the barriers that limit a woman’s choice to pursue and thrive in both career and motherhood. Connect with Alysia: Website InstagramAlysia's nonprofit &Mother:Website Instagram Episode sponsors: Check out Danner’s all-new Mountain 600 Leaf GTXREI is on a mission to get 100 million folks Outside in 5 minutes or less

Jul 18, 2023 • 24:08

Filming The Climb with Chris Sharma & Cat Runner

Filming The Climb with Chris Sharma & Cat Runner

At a young age, Chris Sharma was considered a climbing prodigy and won multiple competitions. He established some of the most challenging routes around the world, and pushed the sport forward technically and culturally. Recently, Chris and his longtime friend, fellow climber and actor, Jason Momoa, came up with the idea to produce a competitive reality show based on rock climbing. Their creative brainchild has become the binge-worthy TV show, The Climb— available on Max, previously known as HBO

Jul 11, 2023 • 28:59

Freediving for Inner Peace with BJ Griffin

Freediving for Inner Peace with BJ Griffin

BJ Griffin is a musician and freediver from Virginia Beach. Freediving is where you hold your breath and dive deep underwater to explore the ocean. For BJ, freediving has drastically impacted his life. It's improved his health and lung capacity. It's helped him develop a meditation practice, and it's even influenced his life as an artist.Connect with BJ: TiktokInstagram Website Dive for Peace interest formEpisode sponsors: Check out Danner’s all-new Mountain 600 Leaf GTXCheck out REI’s trade-in

Jul 5, 2023 • 24:32

Journeying Through the National Parks with Emily Pennington

Journeying Through the National Parks with Emily Pennington

In 2020, Emily Pennington set off on the trip of a lifetime. Her goal was to visit every national park in the United States. Emily wasn’t sure what she’d find out there in the wilderness, but she needed a change - she was burnt out from her life in Los Angeles and reeling from personal losses. The time was right for Emily to quit her job, hit the road, and find her way outside.Connect with Emily: Website InstagramPurchase a copy of Emily's new book, Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in Ame

Jun 27, 2023 • 27:42

Running Across the U.S for Trans Rights with Cal Dobbs

Running Across the U.S for Trans Rights with Cal Dobbs

In 2022, Cal Dobbs became the first known transgender person to triple crown, which means he hiked all of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail. Cal's next wild idea involves running across the U.S to raise awareness for trans rights. Connect with Cal: Website Instagram Resources: REI statement: Join us in supporting the trans community and LGBTQ+ equalityHuman Rights Campaign article American Civil Liberties Union articleEpisode sponsors: Listen to Finding Mast

Jun 20, 2023 • 27:57

Manifesting Big Waves with Garrett & Nicole McNamara

Manifesting Big Waves with Garrett & Nicole McNamara

Garrett McNamara is one of the best big wave surfers on the planet. In 2011, Garrett broke a world record when he rode a 78-foot wave in Nazare, Portugal. Nicole McNamara is Garrett's manager, his spotter, and his wife. The power couple have figured out a way to live a life that grounds them while focusing on what they love– surfing and family. Connect with Garrett & Nicole: Garrett's website McNamara InstagramNicole's InstagramThe McNamara FoundationEpisode sponsor: Listen to Finding Mastery po

Jun 13, 2023 • 25:07

The Will to Wild with Shelby Stanger

The Will to Wild with Shelby Stanger

Wild Ideas Worth Living's host Shelby Stanger gives us a behind the scenes look at her wild journey to becoming an adventure journalist, host of an REI Co-op podcast, and now author of her brand new book, Will to Wild. Connect with Shelby: WebsiteInstagram Grab a copy of Shelby's new book, Will to Wild Watch the Wild to Wild trailer Episode sponsors: Listen to Finding Mastery podcast

Jun 6, 2023 • 27:54

Raising Kids Wildly

Raising Kids Wildly

In honor of those who are raising the next generation of wild ones. Host Shelby Stanger shares insights from past guests on how to raise adventurous kids, and tips about how you can make it easier to get outside with your family.Connect with guests: Chris Fagan's InstagramStacy Bare's InstagramKatie Arnold's InstagramEvelynn Escobar's InstagramLindsey Konchar's InstagramResources: Lindsey Konchar's book, I Got 99 Problems and Being a B*tch Ain't One Episode sponsors: Pre-order Shelby Stanger’s n

May 30, 2023 • 25:59

Creating Hipcamp with Alyssa Ravasio

Creating Hipcamp with Alyssa Ravasio

Alyssa Ravasio is the founder and CEO of the online campsite booking platform, Hipcamp. Many people think of technology and the outdoors as complete opposites, but for Alyssa, the two have always gone together. With Hipcamp Alyssa's found a way to connect folks with campsites on public and private land. This creates more camping spots and makes it easier to find a place to hunker down under the stars.Connect with Alyssa: Instagram Resources: Book a campsite on Hipcamp 5 Cool Hipcamp Camp Sites f

May 23, 2023 • 25:23

Rowing Across the Pacific with the Latitude 35 Team

Rowing Across the Pacific with the Latitude 35 Team

In the summer of 2022, four women, Sophia Denison-Johnston, Brooke Downes, Libby Costello and Adrienne Smith, set a new record for the fastest all female team to row from San Francisco to Hawaii. They completed the journey in 34 days, 14 hours and 20 minutes. Connect with the Latitude 35 Row Team: Brooke Downes Instagram Sophia Denison-Johnston InstagramLibby Costello InstagramAdrienne Smith InstagramLat 35 InstagramLat 35 websiteEpisode partners: Pre-order Shelby Stanger’s new book, Will to Wil

May 16, 2023 • 33:13

150 Marathons in 150 Days with Erchana Murray-Bartlett

150 Marathons in 150 Days with Erchana Murray-Bartlett

In January, 2023, Erchana Murray-Bartlett set the Guinness World record for running the most consecutive marathons. She ran 150 marathons in 150 days and raised money for Australian wildlife along the way. Erchana started at Cape York, which is in the northern tip of Australia and ran along the coast all the way down to Melbourne.Connect with Erchana: InstagramTip to Toe websiteWilderness Society website Episode partners: Pre-order Shelby Stanger’s new book, Will to Wild  and watch the trailer!S

May 9, 2023 • 25:21

Riding Free with Izzy Sederbaum

Riding Free with Izzy Sederbaum

Izzy Sederbaum is a trans-masculine cyclist and policy scholar who survived a rare cougar attack on a ride outside of Seattle in early 2018. Izzy was hospitalized with severe facial trauma while hateful anti-trans rhetoric filled comment sections of news articles that he had little to no control over. All the hatred pushed Izzy in a direction motivated by love. Today he's working to make cycling more inclusive for people with marginalized identities.Connect with Izzy: Instagram Wild Composite Ra

May 2, 2023 • 25:17

Greening Our Cities with Cecil Konijnendijk

Greening Our Cities with Cecil Konijnendijk

Cecil Konijnendijk has been studying, teaching, and advising on urban forestry for more than 25 years. He is interested in how trees can improve our cities, communities, personal lives, and mental health. Cecil came up with a rule he calls 3-30-300 which has become popular among climate change activists and urban tree canopy specialists. The rule encourages seeing at least 3 trees from your window, having 30% canopy coverage in your neighborhood, and having a high quality public green space with

Apr 25, 2023 • 22:54

Gender Inclusive Racing with Cal Calamia

Gender Inclusive Racing with Cal Calamia

Cal Calamia has been a runner their entire life, but in 2018, their relationship with the sport changed when Cal came out as trans non-binary. Most races in the US only have two gender categories, men and women, and Cal doesn't fit in either one. In an effort to make space for themself and other non-binary athletes, Cal has become an advocate for gender inclusivity and races across the US.Connect with Cal:  WebsiteInstagramNon-Binary Run Club Book, San FranshitshowJanji's Creating Spaces article

Apr 18, 2023 • 24:53

Culinary Farming and Backyard Gardening with Courtney Guerra

Culinary Farming and Backyard Gardening with Courtney Guerra

Courtney Guerra is a culinary farmer who loves the intimacy of planting seeds, watching them sprout, and harvesting rich, colorful produce. She's grown food for some of America's top restaurants. Now Courtney focuses on bringing the positive impact of gardening and interacting with nature to her community in Southern California.  Connect with Courtney: Website Instagram Take action:Upward Bound HouseUpward Bound House Instagram Episode partners: Pre-order Shelby's book Will to Wild

Apr 11, 2023 • 27:52

Surfing, Hollywood, and Dwarfism with Christophe Zajac-Denek

Surfing, Hollywood, and Dwarfism with Christophe Zajac-Denek

Christophe Zajac-Denek was just a couple of days old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called cartilage-hair hypoplasia. Doctors told his parents that he might never be able to ride a bike or go for a run. Today, Christophe stands at four feet, four inches tall. He can't bend his back and the bones in his legs have been surgically altered. Despite his physical limitations, Christophe gets out on the water to surf anytime he can. Connect with Christophe: InstagramWebsitePodcastSt

Apr 4, 2023 • 25:56

Hooked on Fishing with Myishia Haynes

Hooked on Fishing with Myishia Haynes

Myishia Haynes is one of the most cheerful, exuberant fisherwoman you'll ever meet. She practices catch and release fishing, and has a pretty good track record, especially when it comes to fishing for bass. Myishia has made it her mission to show the world that anyone can fish and get outside.Connect with Myishia:Instagram YouTubeEpisode sponsors: Teva

Mar 28, 2023 • 27:12

Parkour and Embracing Identity with Sara Mudallal

Parkour and Embracing Identity with Sara Mudallal

Sara Mudallal was 20 years old when she decided to try parkour. She also decided to start wearing a hijab as an expression of her Muslim identity. Over the years, plenty of people told her to stop practicing parkour because of her gender or her faith. But Sara has kept her head up, found success in the world of parkour, and inspired thousands of people to stay true to themselves.Connect with Sara: Instagram YouTube TikTok tutorial Resources: Joe Dispenza books Parkour Women InstagramEpisode spon

Mar 21, 2023 • 31:02

Life on a Highline with Faith Dickey

Life on a Highline with Faith Dickey

Faith Dickey is one of the greatest highliners in the world. In 2012, Faith broke the record for the longest free solo, that's highlining without a safety harness. Then in 2014, she became the first woman to cross a highline over 100 meters long.Connect with Faith: Instagram Faith's company, Elevate Outdoors Guiding Faith's TEDx Talk, Deciphering Fear From Intuition 1000 Feet Up Women's Highlining MeetingEpisode sponsors: Teva

Mar 14, 2023 • 32:02

Ice Swimming with Melissa Kegler

Ice Swimming with Melissa Kegler

Melissa Kegler is an elite open-water swimmer who specializes in cold water, long distance swims. She recently broke the U.S. national distance record for IISA’s Ice Mile event. Her goal goes beyond excelling in this extreme sport. Melissa is committed to fostering an inclusive community focusing on body positivity and self-love. Connect with Melissa: Webiste Instagram Watch, Open Water: Melissa Kegler Resources: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards

Mar 7, 2023 • 31:02

Climbing and Conducting with Deanna Tham

Climbing and Conducting with Deanna Tham

In the fall of 2022, the Oregon Symphony hired Deanna Tham as their new associate conductor. Deanna is incredibly talented and she's an expert at drawing out rich sounds from large orchestras.  When she needs to let loose Deanna goes rock climbing. You might think that scaling rock faces has nothing to do with conducting an orchestra, but for Deanna, the two disciplines have a lot in common.Connect with Deanna: Instagram Oregon Symphony Instagram Oregon Symphony WebsiteResources: Check out REI’s

Feb 28, 2023 • 27:36

Soy Sauce Nation with Nirvana Ortanez

Soy Sauce Nation with Nirvana Ortanez

Nirvana  Ortanez is a former pro park rider who was once sponsored by Salomon. She has been a change maker in the sport. Early on, Nirvana was one of the original members of Jet Pack 5000, a group of women who empowered other female snowboarders through film. More recently, Nirvana co-founded Soy Sauce Nation, a community for Asian snowboarders. Connect with Nirvana: Nirvana’s Instagram Soy Sauce Nation’s InstagramSoy Sauce Nation's Stir Fry March eventResources: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor

Feb 21, 2023 • 29:41

Culture and Ultra Running with Brandon Dugi

Culture and Ultra Running with Brandon Dugi

Brandon Dugi is a competitive ultra runner who grew up in LeChee, Arizona, a small community in the Navajo nation. He runs several miles a day and competes in ultra races around the southwest. By becoming part of this larger running community, Brandon has made meaningful connections with other athletes and brands with the goal to celebrate and share the story of his Diné roots. Connect with Brandon: InstagramRunning InstagramResources: Watch Running the Grand Canyon with Brandon Dugi (Diné) on R

Feb 14, 2023 • 27:32

Veteran turned Everest Climber with Dom Mullins

Veteran turned Everest Climber with Dom Mullins

In May of 2022, a group of 11 climbers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mount Everest. The team was called Full Circle Everest, and their climb was written about by journalists all over the world. Full Circle was made up of outdoor experts, climbers, teachers, skiers, and snowboarders. There was also one US Army veteran on the expedition, Demond Mullins.Connect with Dom: Instagram Full Circle Everest website Resources: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards

Feb 7, 2023 • 30:22

Exploring Tree Canopies with Nalini Nadkarni

Exploring Tree Canopies with Nalini Nadkarni

Nalini Nadkarni is an ecologist who helped revolutionize the study of forest canopies. In 1980, Nalini started using mountain climbing techniques to ascend to the treetops in the Costa Rican rainforest. When Nalini isn't traversing tree canopies, she's advocating for environmental conservation and education. Her goal is to reach a broad audience with the message that nature can be incredibly profound, even life-changing.Connect with Nalini: Website Resources: Nalini's TED TalkNalini's article on

Jan 31, 2023 • 31:35

The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad Anker

The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad Anker

Conrad Anker is a legendary mountaineer and one of the most prolific explorers alive today. He has successfully ascended and completed dozens of major mountain expeditions, including summiting Mount Everest three times. In today’s episode, Conrad shares with us the wisdom gained along the way. Connect with Conrad: WebsiteInstagram Resources: Listen to Wild Ideas Worth Living episode with Max Learn more about Max Lowe’s film, TornCheck out REI’s Re/Supply program

Jan 24, 2023 • 29:38

Climbing K2 with Lisa Thompson

Climbing K2 with Lisa Thompson

Lisa Thompson has climbed 14 mountains in the last 14 years. She has reached the seven highest summits on each continent, scaled many mountains in the Himalayas, and in 2018 she became the second American woman to climb the treacherous K2 in Pakistan.Connect with Lisa: Website Alpine Athletics Instagram Purchase Lisa's new book, Finding Elevation Resources: Check out REI's Re/Supply program

Jan 17, 2023 • 31:16

Running Across America with Greg Nance

Running Across America with Greg Nance

In July of 2022, Greg Nance returned from an adventure of a lifetime. He ran across America, from New York to Washington State, in 84 days. For Greg, this cross country run wasn't just about checking the experience off his bucket list. Greg was running to raise funds for his youth mental health organization, Run Far Foundation.Connect with Greg: Instagram Website Run Far Foundation Resources: MoneythinkEpisode sponsor: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards

Jan 10, 2023 • 29:51

BONUS EPISODE with The Trail Ahead Podcast

BONUS EPISODE with The Trail Ahead Podcast

This week we have a BONUS EPISODE featuring The Trail Ahead podcast  hosted by Faith E. Briggs and Addie Thompson. On the show, Addie and Faith bring together guests from all walks of life. They interview activists, artists, athletes, climate scientists and outdoor industry leaders to discuss representation and access to the outdoors. For this conversation, Faith and Addie interview Kamilah Journét, a long-distance runner and passionate environmentalist. Kamilah discovered her love for running i

Jan 3, 2023 • 1:28:53

Looking Back at 2022

Looking Back at 2022

2022 was a pretty amazing year for Wild Ideas Worth Living. We released fifty episodes this year and interviewed some pretty awe-inspiring guests. We learned so much about healing in nature, being present, the value in moving our bodies, and creating equal access to the great outdoors. We talked about food and plants and gear, about mountains and caves and trails. Our guests taught us that age is nothing but a number, that there is activism in pursuing joy outdoors, and that nature can bring peo

Dec 27, 2022 • 20:52

Movement Diet with Katy Bowman

Movement Diet with Katy Bowman

Whether we’re hiking a favorite trail or mountain biking for the first time, one of the benefits of adventuring outside is that we get to move our bodies. Katy Bowman is a body movement specialist who has written several books, including the bestseller, Move Your DNA. For decades, Katy has studied the science behind how our bodies react to living a sedentary life. All of her research has led her to some revolutionary ideas about how to stay a bit more active in almost any situation.Connect with

Dec 20, 2022 • 29:16

Para Cycling with Meg Fisher

Para Cycling with Meg Fisher

Meg Fisher is one of the greatest para cyclists in the world. Twenty years ago, Meg was in a car accident that changed her life. During her recovery, she fell in love with physical therapy and pursued it professionally. She also discovered cycling thanks to an energetic service dog. Meg excelled in the sport and quickly began competing, gaining sponsors and winning competitions all over the world. Connect with Meg: Website Instagram Facebook Episode sponsors: CotopaxiCheck out REI’s Fall 2022 Ed

Dec 13, 2022 • 29:37

Streets to Peaks with Ryan Hudson

Streets to Peaks with Ryan Hudson

Growing up in poverty with little access to outdoor adventure sports, Ryan Hudson never imagined he’d be snowboarding in big-time competitions and exploring the mountains of Alaska. Today, he’s taken expeditions with renowned athletes, starred in an adventure film, and he’s sponsored by brands like the North Face and Sierra Nevada. Ryan’s journey from "#streets2peaks" is an inspiring, and unlikely story. Connect with Ryan:Instagram TwitterResources:#streets2peaksWatch Mountain RevelationsLearn m

Dec 6, 2022 • 29:43

Rafting for Peace with Mauricio Artiñano

Rafting for Peace with Mauricio Artiñano

Mauricio Artiñano, a former mission planning officer with the United Nations, has worked to bridge the gap between former combatants and civilians with a pretty wild idea - white-water rafting.Connect with Mauricio:Instagram FacebookTwitterResources:Caguan ExpeditionsEpisode sponsors: DannerCheck out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards

Nov 29, 2022 • 28:36

Hike Clerb with Evelynn Escobar

Hike Clerb with Evelynn Escobar

Evelynn Escobar is a changemaker in the outdoor industry who’s building her movement a little differently. As the founder of Hike Clerb, Evelynn has taken an intentional approach to building a fun, stylish and inclusive community. As a result, Hike Clerb has achieved an incredible amount of success. They’ve worked with several well-known brands and are encouraging Black, Indigenous, and women of color across North America to spend more time in the outdoors together. Connect with Evelynn:Instagra

Nov 22, 2022 • 27:34

Motorcycles and Mindfulness with Monica Ramos

Motorcycles and Mindfulness with Monica Ramos

In 2021, yoga instructor Monica Ramos packed up her home and went on a motorcycle adventure with her husband and their eight-year-old daughter. The family of three left their home in Costa Rica and rode for four months: one month to get to Mexico and more than two months exploring every corner of the country. On the trip, Monica learned to incorporate lessons from her yoga practice - like awareness of her body and mindful breathing - into motorcycle riding.Connect with Monica: InstagramFacebookR

Nov 15, 2022 • 30:04

Building Green Space with Stacy Bare

Building Green Space with Stacy Bare

In 2017, Stacy Bare took fellow veterans back to Iraq, where they had all served during the war. The team skied some of the highest mountains in the country and made an award-winning film called Adventure Not War. Now, since becoming a father to daughter Wilder, and weathering a global pandemic, Stacy’s work looks a little different. Instead of bringing folks out to nature, he’s working to build and improve green space in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Connect with Stacy:InstagramConnect with Friends of

Nov 8, 2022 • 26:07

Winter Treks with Emily Ford

Winter Treks with Emily Ford

Emily Ford loves winter. She does most of her adventuring during the coldest months of the year in the most frigid parts of the U.S. In March of 2021, Emily became the first woman and the first Black person on record to complete the Ice Age Trail, a 1,200 mile trek that winds through the state of Wisconsin. In March of 2022, she completed a 28 day trek where she skied 180 miles with her dog Diggins. Connect with Emily Ford:WebsiteInstagramFacebookResources:Ice Age TrailBoundary WatersEpisode spo

Nov 1, 2022 • 32:46

Camp Monster Stories with Weston Davis

Camp Monster Stories with Weston Davis

Halloween approaches, and spending time outside is a little spookier than usual. As it gets dark earlier and leaves start to fall, our minds can run wild with visions of unknown creatures hiding in lakes or slithering across trails. Weston Davis - host of REI's Camp Monster podcast - tells the stories of these “impossible” creatures, and folks of all ages can’t get enough of them. He knows exactly how to build suspense and make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Connect with Weston:Web

Oct 25, 2022 • 26:37

Wild at Heart with Stacy Gold

Wild at Heart with Stacy Gold

Outdoor romance novelist Stacy Gold gave up her day job at a mountain biking nonprofit to write steamy romance novels. Her characters are strong, adventurous women - and the men who can’t resist them. Stacy has released four award-winning books, including her newest novel Wild at Heart, with more on the way. Writing romance novels that take place in the great outdoors gives Stacy a lot of material to work with: interesting plot points, beautiful scenery, and plenty of opportunity to crank up the

Oct 18, 2022 • 29:09

Bridging the Continental Divide with Teresa Martinez

Bridging the Continental Divide with Teresa Martinez

Teresa Martinez knows all about building trails. She’s spent the last 30 years working on some of the longest and most well-known trails across the country. Her latest project is to connect the Continental Divide Trail so that thru-hikers can follow the 1,200 mile path from the Mexico/New Mexico border to Montana and Canada without having to walk on city streets and highways.  Connect with Teresa and The Continental Divide Trail Coalition:WebsiteFacebook Twitter Instagram Resources:Learn more ab

Oct 11, 2022 • 29:34

Making Indigenous Art with Louie Gong

Making Indigenous Art with Louie Gong

Louie Gong is one of the most successful Native American visual artists in the country. At the beginning of his artistic career, he wanted to find a way to sell and license his work without having to go through a gallery or museum. So he founded his own company, Eighth Generation. The brand started in 2008 in Louie’s 200 square foot living room, and now inhabits a 30,000 square foot space in the heart of Seattle. Eighth Generation partners with over 40 Native American artists around the U.S. to

Oct 4, 2022 • 29:04

Indigenous Brewing with Missy Begay and Shyla Sheppard

Indigenous Brewing with Missy Begay and Shyla Sheppard

Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay are the founders of the first and only Native-women owned brewery in the U.S. They use Indigenous and local ingredients to make unique brews at Bow & Arrow Brewing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The beer they make at Bow & Arrow Brewing is more than just a drink: it celebrates Missy and Shyla’s heritage and shares their stories with their community.Connect with Missy & Shyla: Bow & Arrow Brewing websiteBow & Arrow Brewing Instagram Bow & Arrow Brewing TwitterBow & Arr

Sep 27, 2022 • 25:24

Equity and Climate Justice with Leah Thomas

Equity and Climate Justice with Leah Thomas

Leah Thomas, the blogger behind Green Girl Leah, is an outdoorswoman and activist who loves learning about science and society. In 2020, Leah posted an infographic on Instagram about “intersectional environmentalism” that went viral. The theory is an inclusive version of environmentalism that calls for climate justice through the lens of social justice–  gender, class and racial equity. Connect with Leah:Green Girl LeahInstagramIntersectional Environmentalist: WebsiteInstagramFacebook YouTubeTwi

Sep 20, 2022 • 25:34

We Are Nature with Rue Mapp

We Are Nature with Rue Mapp

Rue Mapp spent her youth swimming in creeks and playing on her family’s ranch in California. As she got older, Rue explored new ways to get outside and enjoy nature, but she didn’t see many other Black people in the outdoor spaces she loved. In 2009, she started a social enterprise called Outdoor Afro. In 2015, Outdoor Afro became a national not-for-profit that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Now, Outdoor Afro, Inc. is releasing a clothing line in collaboratio

Sep 13, 2022 • 34:08

All Bodies on Bikes with Marley Blonsky

All Bodies on Bikes with Marley Blonsky

A few years ago, Marley Blonsky bought a bike as a way to get to work. Soon after, she started bike camping and fell in love with the freedom of cycling. Fast forward to 2020, and Marley started All Bodies on Bikes with past guest and fellow body inclusive cyclist Kailey Kornhauser. The pair were featured in a beautiful short film, and they’ve been written about in some of the industry’s most prominent cycling publications. Now, Marley is traveling around the country working with riders and bran

Sep 6, 2022 • 31:35

Walking Around the World with Tom Turcich

Walking Around the World with Tom Turcich

The day before his 26th birthday, Tom Turcich walked out the door of his home in Haddon Township, NJ. He was setting off to walk around the world. Seven years and over 25,000 miles later, Tom returned home. Four months into his trek, he adopted a dog, Savannah, to keep him company. The pair’s adventure was filled with highs and lows - kindly interactions with strangers, health scares, beautiful scenery, and lots of lessons learned. Connect with Tom:WebsiteInstagram More on walking around the wor

Aug 30, 2022 • 33:14

Wildfires and Imperfect Activism with Graham Zimmerman

Wildfires and Imperfect Activism with Graham Zimmerman

Over the past few years, alpinist, filmmaker, and climate activist Graham Zimmerman has watched his home in Bend, Oregon get consumed by smoke over and over again. As someone who loves spending time outside, Graham wondered what exactly he could do to help. He created the podcast Wildfire to dig deep and investigate the raging infernos that threaten our homes on planet Earth. Connect with Graham:Website Instagram Resources:Check out REI Co-op Studios Wildfire PodcastLearn more about Protect Our

Aug 23, 2022 • 26:36

Riding Waves with the Boogie Board Wave Chasers

Riding Waves with the Boogie Board Wave Chasers

The Boogie Board Wave Chasers is a club of women between the ages of 55 and 95. Five days a week, on the beaches of San Diego, these women charge waves, and have the time of their lives. Boogie boarding keeps these women young. It is a workout to swim against the current, hop up on their boards, and get up off the sand. Most of all, together, these women have built a community that cheers them on, in and out of the water.Learn more about the Boogie Board Wave Chasers: Drew Barrymore ShowABC 10Sp

Aug 16, 2022 • 25:29

Unconventional Ultra Running with Katie Arnold

Unconventional Ultra Running with Katie Arnold

In 2018, writer and journalist Katie Arnold took the ultrarunning community by surprise when she won one of the toughest ultramarathons in the country, the Leadville 100. When an opportunity arose to compete in this famous 100 mile race, Katie committed to training for Leadville her way. Her training was “unconventional”, but it totally worked. At 46 years old, Katie completed the course with one of the fastest women’s times in race history.Connect with Katie:Website InstagramPurchase Katie's bo

Aug 9, 2022 • 29:39

Making Art Outside with David Zinn

Making Art Outside with David Zinn

Chalk artist David Zinn is known for leaving anonymous work on sidewalks, under rocks, and in other unexpected places. He walks around Ann Arbor, Michigan with a little wooden box of brightly colored chalk. As David strolls the neighborhood, he looks for features of the streetscape– oddly shaped cracks in the pavement or chunks of brick missing from retaining walls– to use in his drawings of whimsical, mischievous little creatures. The lines of the sidewalk become a tightrope for a rabbit to bal

Aug 2, 2022 • 31:14

Finding Yourself in Climbing with Mario Stanley

Finding Yourself in Climbing with Mario Stanley

Mario Stanley started rock climbing in his early twenties and quickly fell in love with the sport. He became a climbing coach and an outdoor guide, and now runs his own company, Highpoint Expeditions. Climbing gave Mario’s life a sense of direction at a time when he was feeling lost. He’s learned over the years that it’s about more than scaling to the top of a wall. Climbing is an exercise in freedom, trust, and pushing through fear.Connect with Mario:Website InstagramYouTubeResources:Sends and

Jul 26, 2022 • 29:01

Adventuring at Any Age with Laurie Watt

Adventuring at Any Age with Laurie Watt

Laurie Watt is an ice climber and mountaineer who became a professional adventure guide at age 55. She spent most of her adult life indoors- parenting and working as a physical therapist. In her forties, she found her way into the mountains. Now, Laurie  is teaching us all that getting older doesn’t mean that we have to forgo our wild ideas. Some of us might even get better and wilder with age.Connect with Laurie:WebsiteInstagramEpisode sponsor: SonosListen to: Tooth and Claw podcast

Jul 19, 2022 • 28:57

Healing in the Mountains with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado

Healing in the Mountains with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado

Silvia Vasquez-Lavado summited Mt. Everest in 2016, and was the first Peruvian woman to do so. Her trip up the world’s tallest mountain was part of an incredible journey toward healing - from sexual abuse when she was a child and from alcoholism as an adult. Her book, In the Shadow of the Mountain, tells the story of her childhood in Peru, her immigration to America, and her climb up Mt. Everest. Connect with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado: WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterCourageous GirlsEpisode sponsor:

Jul 12, 2022 • 30:04

Building a Running Community with Iman Wilkerson

Building a Running Community with Iman Wilkerson

Group runs changed Iman Wilkerson’s life and contributed to the confidence she needed to go after her wildest ideas. Now, she is channeling her inspiration into supporting others to connect with their local community through running. In 2020, Iman created The Run Down, a web-based app that brings together local runners and shares different routes to explore in their community. The service started in San Diego, and it’s quickly spread to LA and beyond. Connect with Iman:InstagramJoin The Run Down

Jul 5, 2022 • 26:43

Adventuring Outside with Miranda Webster

Adventuring Outside with Miranda Webster

Getting outside can be intimidating — it feels like there’s a lot that can go wrong. Luckily, Miranda Webster, host of the REI YouTube series Miranda in the Wild, is here to show you that it doesn’t have to be hard or scary. Miranda is like your best friend from middle school, and she’s been working at REI since she was 18 years old! It took her some time to find the right role, but hosting a video series was a perfect fit. In Miranda in the Wild, Miranda and her production team create education

Jun 28, 2022 • 30:52

Photographing Home with Mylo Fowler

Photographing Home with Mylo Fowler

Mylo Fowler is a landscape photographer who takes pictures of his homeland, the Navajo Nation. The images he captures are stunning - they feature the rock formations, plants, and skies of the southwestern United States. His photography holds layers of meaning that celebrate and preserve Navajo culture, and he’s also figured out how to use his photography to bring electricity to people who live on Navajoland. Connect with Mylo:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResources:Learn more about Mylo’s work

Jun 21, 2022 • 30:44

Life on the Road with Noami Grevemberg

Life on the Road with Noami Grevemberg

Noami Grevemberg is an activist, podcaster and entrepreneur. In 2016, she and her husband Dustin left their home in New Orleans and moved into a 1985 Volkswagen Van. The pair has figured out how to make van life sustainable for them. They make a living as digital nomads. They do their best to practice a zero-waste lifestyle. And Noami has created a platform and community of BIPOC and LGBTQ van lifers with her platform Diversify Vanlife. Connect with guests:WebsiteFacebookInstagramResources:Diver

Jun 14, 2022 • 30:00

Adventure and Business with David Sacher

Adventure and Business with David Sacher

When we get out in nature, we can come up with ideas that change the course of our lives. For David Sacher, a 19,000 mile bike ride from the top of North America to the bottom of South America gave him the time and space to dream up his next wild idea. As he pedaled through the Andes mountains, he came up with a business idea: VITAL, a unique 24-hour climbing gym that runs on trust and community. Now, David’s business has grown significantly, and VITAL has several locations across the country.Co

Jun 7, 2022 • 29:57

Embracing Adventure with Brittany Washington

Embracing Adventure with Brittany Washington

In 2019, Brittany Washington was burnt out. She was ready to pursue something a little more wild, and she was thirsty for knowledge. In January of 2020, Brittany left New York City for a trip around the world. She was in Bali, Indonesia in March of 2020, when the world stood still with the COVID-19 pandemic. She was stuck. During the year that Brittany spent in Bali, she continued to seek out adventure, and even made a video series titled Ms. Communication.Connect with  Brittany:WebsiteTikTok Tw

May 31, 2022 • 30:48

Wayward with Chris Burkard

Wayward with Chris Burkard

For Chris Burkard, photography has always been more than just taking spectacular pictures. He’s used his craft as a way to tell stories, inspire people to adventure outside, and most of all, to push himself to the edge of his comfort zone. He’s caught freezing cold-water waves with professional surfer Pete Devries. He’s biked with champion mountain biker Rebecca Rusch. He’s hung off cliffs in Moab, surfed in Iceland, and skied near the Arctic circle. After spending much of his career documenting

May 24, 2022 • 33:02

Getting Kids Outside with Raquel Gomez

Getting Kids Outside with Raquel Gomez

For Raquel Gomez, getting outside has always been a way to be playful and adventurous. She’s done a lot of hiking, rock climbing and camping around the U.S. Raquel also has a passion for working with kids — she’s a youth climbing coach and has worked as a Wilderness Therapy Guide. But building a career in the outdoors wasn’t easy for Raquel. She loved to get outside as a kid, but didn’t see many outdoor athletes that looked like her. That’s why she founded Atabey Outdoors, a program that provide

May 17, 2022 • 32:26

Cave Diving with Rick Stanton

Cave Diving with Rick Stanton

In the summer of 2018, many of us were glued to news for updates on the Tham Luang cave rescue. A Thai youth soccer team and their coach were exploring the Tham Luang caves when the monsoon rains came early. The rising water trapped the boys inside a cave. While the rest of the world was watching from afar, cave diver Rick Stanton was diving into the situation head on. His team was able to guide all twelve boys and their coach to safety. No one had ever done a rescue like this before, and sudden

May 10, 2022 • 28:39

Creating Thousand with Gloria Hwang

Creating Thousand with Gloria Hwang

Helmets reduce the likelihood of getting a serious head injury by 60%. Even though they make it safer to ride your bike, skateboard, one-wheel, or even roller skates, a lot of people don’t wear them, citing bulkiness and inconvenience. Gloria Hwang felt the same way, so she designed a more exciting, user-friendly helmet and launched the product on Kickstarter. Since the first sale, her company Thousand has become a thriving brand in the outdoor industry and is changing the helmet game. Connect w

May 3, 2022 • 25:06

Remembering Our Mothers with Steph Jagger

Remembering Our Mothers with Steph Jagger

Steph Jagger’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2015. Despite their complicated relationship, Steph decided to take her mom on one more adventure — a two week camping and road trip through three national parks. In a time when she needed comfort, confirmation of her own identity, and strength to confront her mother’s decline, Steph turned to Mother Nature. Her new book, Everything Left to Remember, documents the women’s trip and beautifully captures Steph’s reflections on childhoo

Apr 26, 2022 • 34:06

Making Gear for Good with Davis Smith

Making Gear for Good with Davis Smith

Davis Smith is an outdoor adventurer and mission-driven entrepreneur. That’s why he founded Cotopaxi in 2014. Best known for their bright colors, Cotopaxi doesn’t just make good gear, they make gear for good. The brand is committed to minimizing their impact on the planet, and maximizing the benefit for the people who live here. Davis spent a lot of his childhood in Latin America, and his parents were committed to serving others and getting outside, values that he still carries with him today. F

Apr 19, 2022 • 33:42

Running for Change with Nicole Ver Kuilen

Running for Change with Nicole Ver Kuilen

At 10 years old, Nicole Ver Kuilen was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, that led to the amputation of her lower left leg. Nicole has always been an athlete, but the prosthesis supplied by her insurance was holding her back. In 2017 Nicole completed an ultra triathlon down the western coast of the United States, walking, biking, and running over 1,500 miles to raise awareness about the lack of access to prostheses. Based on that journey, she founded a nonprofit organization called

Apr 12, 2022 • 35:06

Torn with Max Lowe

Torn with Max Lowe

Max Lowe is an adventure filmmaker whose award-winning films have screened at festivals like Cannes and Tribeca. He’s also the son of the famous mountaineer, Alex Lowe. Late last year, Max came out with his biggest documentary yet, a personal story called Torn. It tells the story of his iconic father’s death and how it has impacted his family.Connect with Max Lowe:WebsiteFacebookVimeoInstagramResources:Learn more about TornShow art photo credit to Elliot Ross.

Apr 5, 2022 • 31:21

An Inclusive Outdoors with Lucienne Nicholson

An Inclusive Outdoors with Lucienne Nicholson

Lucienne Nicholson is passionate about the inherent human right to spend time in nature. Lucienne discovered her love of the outdoors during her childhood in Haiti, where she spent summers on her grandmother’s farm. After immigrating to the United States in the 1970s, she was greeted with the harsh reality of segregation — nature became inaccessible. Lucienne vowed to fight against this lack of access. She founded the nonprofit Inclusive Woods and Us to help get more kids outside in Rochester, N

Mar 29, 2022 • 35:51

Heartbreak with Florence Williams

Heartbreak with Florence Williams

Florence Williams is a science journalist known for examining the relationship between nature and our mental health. A painful divorce prompted Florence to put her research to the test in her new book, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. She started to investigate the impact of breakups on the brain and body. Florence conducted self-experiments and interviewed experts to explore the questions — How does heartbreak physiologically affect our bodies? How can going outside help us heal?E

Mar 22, 2022 • 36:59

Seven Summits with Erin Parisi

Seven Summits with Erin Parisi

Erin Parisi is on her way to becoming the first openly trans person to climb the highest mountain on each continent, a series known as the Seven Summits. So far, she’s climbed five of these peaks, and she has just two left to go. Taking on just one of these peaks is a massive ordeal in its own right, but tackling all seven of them takes intense training, logistical prowess and a hefty financial commitment. There are a million reasons to climb a mountain, but for Erin, this journey is about showi

Mar 15, 2022 • 38:23

How to Suffer Outside with Diana Helmuth

How to Suffer Outside with Diana Helmuth

When we’re fantasizing about our next outdoor trip, we often conveniently forget about the less-than-glamorous parts. Backpacker Diana Helmuth talks about the realities of getting on the trail in her hilarious book “How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking”. Diana is skilled at making even the most mundane subjects funny, interesting and informative for everyone. In this episode, she talks about how sometimes leggings on the trail aren't the greatest idea (hello, mosqu

Mar 8, 2022 • 35:35

Cook Out with Chef Maria Hines

Cook Out with Chef Maria Hines

Maria Hines is an award-winning chef and an avid rock climber and adventurer. In 2005 Maria was named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s 10 Best New Chefs, and she’s competed on TV shows like Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef America. But when Maria is on the trail for an early morning hike or climb, she doesn’t have time to bring a five course meal. Instead, she’s figured out a way to bring healthy, convenient, and delicious foods with her on her outdoor adventures. Maria shares recipes in her cookbook

Mar 1, 2022 • 38:01

Celebrating Women's History Month

Celebrating Women's History Month

You can find new episodes every Tuesday with these guests and others on Wild Ideas Worth Living. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.This month's lineup: March 1st: Chef Maria Hines is a James Beard Award-winner and author of Peak Nutrition, a book all about the food we can use to fuel our bodies for outdoor adventures.March 8th: Diana Helmuth is the author of Outside: A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking and Backpacking. She shares why she deeply loves these activities,

Feb 28, 2022 • 2:28

Unity Runners with Nicol Hodges

Unity Runners with Nicol Hodges

Life coach and author Nicol Hodges is a lifelong runner. In high school and college, running track taught her discipline and training techniques. As an adult, running has improved Nicol’s mental health and helped her move through challenging seasons. Now, Nicol is running for justice. ​​After Black healthcare worker Breonna Taylor was murdered by Louisville police in 2020, Nicol printed out a race bib with Breonna’s name on it and wore it during her daily runs. This act of remembrance has turned

Feb 22, 2022 • 31:55

Diversifying Design with Angela Medlin

Diversifying Design with Angela Medlin

Angela Medlin is a legendary outdoor and athletic gear designer, with a resumé boasting positions at the Jordan brand at Nike, Adidas, The North Face, Eddie Bauer and Levi Strauss. During her 25 year career, she was often the only person of color in her design department. It’s a big reason she decided to leave the corporate world — instead of working at these brands herself, she wanted to train and prepare the next generation of designers and creatives. Her new venture FAAS, which stands for Fun

Feb 15, 2022 • 37:19

Climbing Everest with Eddie Taylor

Climbing Everest with Eddie Taylor

This spring, Eddie Taylor will be one of the climbers making history on the first all-Black team to attempt to summit Mount Everest. Their trek is called The Full Circle Everest Expedition. By day, Eddie is a high school Chemistry teacher and track coach in Colorado, but before work and on the weekends, he’s out scaling rock faces or ice climbing frozen waterfalls. Now, he is embarking on a new type of adventure — Eddie, eight other Black climbers, and two support staff will start their two mont

Feb 8, 2022 • 31:44

Growing a Garden with Marcus Bridgewater

Growing a Garden with Marcus Bridgewater

When facing struggles in his own life, Marcus Bridgewater found solace in the garden. By taking care of plants, he was inspired to take better care of himself. Now, Marcus is sharing his garden-inspired insights with the masses on social media. As one of the nation’s most noteworthy plant influencers or “plantfluencers”, Marcus has gone viral on platforms like TikTok. He shares tips, tricks, and insights on fostering plant growth and self-growth. Known by his social media handle “Garden Marcus”,

Feb 1, 2022 • 32:23

Embracing the Unexpected with Tim Brown

Embracing the Unexpected with Tim Brown

Adaptive athlete and podcast host Tim Brown is a lifelong outdoor sports enthusiast. But an accident while working ski patrol in 2011 rendered him quadriplegic. After years of therapy and a lot of hard work, Tim made it his mission to get back out into nature, doing the sports he loves. In 2021 he launched a podcast called The Unexpected Journey, where he speaks with other disabled folks about their experiences doing the sports they love, pursuing creative projects, and challenging notions of wh

Jan 25, 2022 • 42:04

Deeply Moving with Elena Cheung

Deeply Moving with Elena Cheung

When Elena Cheung first took a yoga class, she didn't like it. It was harder than she had anticipated and she wasn't flexible. She started to love it when she leaned into the discomfort and realized the benefits of doing something that was both physically and mentally challenging. Fast forward to today, and Elena is a movement specialist and yoga teacher who has worked with a wide range of people to help them incorporate mindful movement into their lives. She's a firm believer that incorporating

Jan 18, 2022 • 31:45

Spirit of the Peaks with Connor Ryan

Spirit of the Peaks with Connor Ryan

Connor Ryan is a professional skier and proud Hunkpapa Lakota. As an athlete who spends his days in the mountains, Connor is always exploring how he can weave together his Indigenous culture and his love of winter sports. To highlight the relationship between skiing and his heritage, Connor recently made a film with Natives Outdoors and REI Co-op Studios called Spirit of the Peaks. The film is all about the balance between his athletic passion and his cultural obligation. Connect with Connor:Ins

Jan 11, 2022 • 42:01

Welcome to Wild Ideas Worth Living

Welcome to Wild Ideas Worth Living

Wild Ideas Worth living features high-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts, and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures. Take a listen to start living more wildly today.Learn more about the show.

Jan 4, 2022 • 3:01

A Look Back at 2021

A Look Back at 2021

Our guests this season were all about breaking boundaries, shaking things up  and challenging the norm. There were some wild ones: the most enthusiastic birder, a Bigfoot scholar, some of the world’s fastest athletes and a handful of musicians. We talked to a lot of people working to make the outdoors a more inclusive, accessible place. We learned about why nature is good for us from advocates and researchers. We explored the power of kindness with trail angels.Thank you to all of our incredible

Dec 31, 2021 • 23:51

Bonus Episode: Recovery with On Running

Bonus Episode: Recovery with On Running

The third and final episode in our series with On Running is all about recovery with professional steeplechaser Leah Falland. In combination with great training and a strategic recovery plan, in 2021 Leah has become one of the top 20 steeplechasers in the world, and this past season, she ran a personal best for the first time in five years. Leah’s success wouldn’t be possible without a big focus on recovery. She shares her story and some of her best recovery techniques in this episode.The guests

Dec 28, 2021 • 30:50

Bonus Episode: Training with On Running

Bonus Episode: Training with On Running

The second episode in our bonus series with On Running is all about training. Sometimes when you’re working on improving your endurance, speed, or form, you can get stuck in a running rut. That’s why it’s important to train your mind and your body. In 2014, pro trail and mountain runner Allie McLoughlin won the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championship, and in 2020 she won the US Trail Marathon National Championship. Throughout her career, she’s had to hone her training schedule to heal

Dec 21, 2021 • 22:08

Bonus Episode: Nutrition with On Running

Bonus Episode: Nutrition with On Running

As the new year rolls around, there’s a lot of talk of resolutions. For some of us, that means creating new goals that help us get outside and move our bodies. In that spirit, we’ve partnered with On Running to bring you a series of episodes about three important aspects of running. This first episode is all about nutrition and features internationally renowned long distance runner Alicia Monson. She has run the 4th fastest 5,000 meter time in US history. Alicia built an incredible career as an

Dec 14, 2021 • 21:31

Trail Sisters with Gina Lucrezi

Trail Sisters with Gina Lucrezi

When Gina Lucrezi fell in love with trail running in her 20s, she didn't see many other women out on the trail. Gina craved a community of female runners that she could connect with, so she decided to create Trail Sisters, a national organization that supports and inspires women to get into trail running. Now, Trail Sisters has over 130 chapters across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. By starting this group, Gina has opened up a new world for herself and thousands of other women.Connect with Gina:W

Dec 7, 2021 • 32:10

Connecting with Indigenous Roots with Christian Gering

Connecting with Indigenous Roots with Christian Gering

Christian Gering is a multimedia artist and one of the fastest ultra runners in America. Even though he’s built a career as a sponsored athlete, he doesn’t just run to win races. For Christian, running connects him with his Indigenous heritage and inspires him to create. Hailing from Katishtya (San Felipe Pueblo) and the Pi'pil people of El Salvador, Christian discovered that running can be a form of prayer. He’s celebrating his connection to the earth by running routes traveled by his ancestors

Nov 30, 2021 • 37:12

Outdoor Outreach with Lesford Duncan

Outdoor Outreach with Lesford Duncan

When he’s not running, Lesford is the Senior Director of Programs at Outdoor Outreach, an organization that connects kids to the transformative power of nature. It’s not just about surfing or climbing — Outdoor Outreach teaches them about sustainability and advocacy. When these kids spend time outside, they’re discovering new passions, building confidence and connecting with peers and mentors. Other episodes to listen to:More about Outdoor OutreachConnect with Lesford:TwitterInstagramResources:R

Nov 16, 2021 • 34:17

Making Room to Dream with Ryan Kinder

Making Room to Dream with Ryan Kinder

Ryan Kinder isn’t your average Nashville musician. In addition to recently releasing his full length album Room to Dream, Ryan is an endurance athlete. What started as a way to honor a friend’s passing has now become a full blown obsession with Ironman triathlon competitions. With six Ironman races under his belt, Ryan spends time between recording sessions training hard for his next race, and he’s learned a lot about himself along the way. Connect with Ryan:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResour

Nov 2, 2021 • 31:10

Finding Bigfoot with Cliff Barackman

Finding Bigfoot with Cliff Barackman

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is the subject of campfire stories and heated conversation as people ponder Bigfoot’s existence. You can go down a YouTube rabbit hole and find convincing evidence on either side of the debate. Cliff Barackman has dedicated much of his life to studying Bigfoot. He owns the North American Bigfoot Center in Boring, Oregon, and he was one of the main experts featured on Animal Planet’s show, Finding Bigfoot. In the spirit of the season, we invite you to listen in o

Oct 19, 2021 • 42:14

Cold Water Surfing with Pete Devries

Cold Water Surfing with Pete Devries

Professional surfer Pete Devries surfs waves that not many have experienced. That’s because he lives in Tofino, B.C., and spends most of his time surfing the frigid waters up north. Pete has traveled to plenty of more tropical locales during his career, but he feels at home in Tofino. Plus the chilly temps mean he’s often the only one in the water. He spends his days traveling to untouched rocky coves, surfing against evergreen backdrops and enjoying the serene landscapes of Canada.Connect with

Oct 5, 2021 • 30:52

Climbing on the Global Stage with Alannah Yip

Climbing on the Global Stage with Alannah Yip

Climber Alannah Yip spent her summer competing on the international stage in Tokyo, Japan. Even though she’s been a competitive climber since she was six years old, this competition was unlike anything she’d ever done before. It was the first year that rock climbing was included on the international athletics circuit, and in order to participate Alannah had to overcome some major obstacles. Following a stunning qualifying performance, she was one of the climbers on the wall making history in Jap

Sep 21, 2021 • 30:08

The Power of Nature with Florence Williams

The Power of Nature with Florence Williams

Florence Williams has spent years researching the physical and mental impact of spending time outside. She’s a journalist, author and podcaster whose work focuses on how our environment shapes our wellbeing. In Florence’s book, The Nature Fix, she sets out to explain how the outdoors can improve our health, promote reflection, stimulate innovation, and strengthen our relationships. In this episode, Florence shares with us some of her research, her tricks for slowing down outside and getting our

Sep 8, 2021 • 37:28

Exploring National Parks with Misha Euceph

Exploring National Parks with Misha Euceph

In early 2021, Misha Euceph spent six weeks on the road visiting national parks and recording a new podcast series for REI Co-op Studios called Hello, Nature. As a Pakistani-American writer, podcast host and journalist, Misha set out to find the new, lesser known stories of America's national parks through the lens of Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Misha’s interest in national parks is relatively new, but she’s no stranger to podcasting. Her production company, Dustlight Productions, pr

Aug 24, 2021 • 41:01

Outdoor Defense with Nicole Snell

Outdoor Defense with Nicole Snell

When we’re alone in nature, all of our senses are heightened — which can be wonderful, but it can also be intimidating. There's a lot of messaging out there that tells us doing things alone isn't safe. Nicole Snell, self defense instructor and owner of Girls Fight Back, believes in solo adventuring and wants to provide people with the tools and confidence to get out there. Nicole has trained so she can feel comfortable doing what she wants and has made it her mission to change the conversation a

Aug 10, 2021 • 34:10

Being a Trail Angel with Barney and Sandy Mann

Being a Trail Angel with Barney and Sandy Mann

Any long distance hiker will tell you about a magical encounter they had with a trail angel. Trail angels are awesome people who provide support to those on long treks — a meal, a shower or a ride into the nearest town. Barney and Sandy Mann are two of the most well-known trail angels in the U.S. Their house is an hour from the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. The two offer hikers dinner and a place to sleep, but also camaraderie as they start their journey north.Connect with Barney

Jul 27, 2021 • 44:01

Bonus: The KEEN Effect

Bonus: The KEEN Effect

When you think of KEEN, you probably think of their iconic sandals, the ones with bungee cord straps and big rubber toe caps. Over the years, KEEN has prioritized social and environmental responsibility. In this bonus episode, Shelby chats with Erik Burbank, the vice-president of the KEEN Effect and Kirk Richardson, a KEEN Effect advisor. Their mission is to have a positive impact on the world through philanthropy and sustainable footwear. Learn more about KEEN.

Jul 20, 2021 • 30:48

Road-tripping with Mikah Meyer

Road-tripping with Mikah Meyer

Mikah Meyer is a record-breaking road tripper. His cross-country adventures started at 19 years old when his dad passed away. On Mikah’s first trip, he traveled for 260 days. Five years later, he spent three years living out of a van, venturing to all 419 U.S. National Park service sites. As he documented his trips online, his following grew and he realized he had a platform. He now travels with the goal of promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in the outdoors with his Outside Safe Space Campaign.Conne

Jul 13, 2021 • 39:39

A Triumphant Return to Triathlon with Sika Henry

A Triumphant Return to Triathlon with Sika Henry

Sika set this goal 6 years ago and was aiming to achieve it in 2019. But nothing could have prepared her for the bike accident she experienced in that year during a race in Texas. Sika isn’t one to let any obstacle stand in her way and she trained hard to come back stronger than ever. Now, she uses the experience of her accident and the success of getting her pro card to talk to youth, particularly Black Americans, about getting involved in triathlon.Connect with Sika:WebsiteFacebookInstagramRes

Jun 29, 2021 • 35:58

Mental health, music and the wild with Joseph Mulherin

Mental health, music and the wild with Joseph Mulherin

Joseph Mulherin is known by his stage name nothing,nowhere. He’s a musician who has worked with celebrities like Travis Barker from Blink 182 and Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy. Joe has an incredible fan base, but things haven’t always been easy for him. Since he was a kid, Joe has struggled with an anxiety and panic disorder. But he’s found that being out in nature and practicing bushcraft skills can be a real salve for his mental health. On this show, Joe talks about how music, meditation, and ge

Jun 15, 2021 • 34:44

The Trees Remember with Angela Tucker

The Trees Remember with Angela Tucker

Angela Tucker is a writer, director and Emmy-nominated producer who makes narrative and documentary films. For her new series, The Trees Remember, Angela teamed up with REI to make three short films. Each short features a Black woman experiencing a moment of connection and reflection in the outdoors, showing that nature is a backdrop to our daily lives, providing space to learn and inspire. In this episode, Angela talks about how she became a filmmaker, making period pieces, and the creative pro

Jun 1, 2021 • 30:28

Running Slow with Susan Lacke

Running Slow with Susan Lacke

Writer and professor Susan Lacke never anticipated becoming an endurance athlete. But when her boss Carlos Nunez offered her an opportunity to improve her unhealthy lifestyle, she went for it. What started as small changes became bigger and bigger until she signed up for an Ironman triathlon. Now, she’s breaking the mold of who we think of as an athlete - Susan is deaf, and she writes about other athletes that don’t fit the runner stereotype. She believes anyone can be a runner, no matter their

May 18, 2021 • 39:48

Grow Cycling with Eliot Jackson

Grow Cycling with Eliot Jackson

Professional mountain biker, Eliot Jackson, is no stranger to reaching big goals. He started riding motorcycles before he was in kindergarten, and ended up becoming a child motocross athlete. He won five national motocross national championships during his youth. When Eliot was 15 years old, he decided to retire from motocross. A few years later, Eliot took up mountain biking and had the wild idea to become a professional downhill mountain bike athlete. In his seven year career, Eliot became one

May 4, 2021 • 33:17

Climbing Mountains with Tyrhee Moore

Climbing Mountains with Tyrhee Moore

Tyrhee Moore is a mountaineer, outdoor guide and founder of the non-profit, Soul Trak. Growing up in Washington D.C, Tyrhee first fell in love with the outdoors on a 7th grade trip to the Grand Tetons with City Kids Wilderness Project. He was blown away by the beautiful views, but he was also impressed by his own power and ability to climb mountains. He was hooked on outdoor adventures. Several years later, Tyrhee was asked to be on the first all-Black American team to climb Denali and was featu

Apr 27, 2021 • 37:57

Preserving Our Parks with Keith Eshelman and Sevag Kazanci

Preserving Our Parks with Keith Eshelman and Sevag Kazanci

Using their backgrounds in apparel and marketing, Keith and Sevag launched Parks Project, a brand that donates its proceeds to conservation projects within our National Parks. But their clothes aren’t your typical park paraphernalia. Parks Project teams up with artists to create outdoorsy graphics with vintage vibes. With a unique model and huge success, Parks Project is making an impact and inspiring the next generation to take care of our public lands.Connect with Parks Project:WebsiteInstagra

Apr 20, 2021 • 27:33

A Good Day with Brett Eldredge

A Good Day with Brett Eldredge

Country singer Brett Eldredge was at the top of his game. He had released four chart-topping records and performed with stars like Taylor Swift and Blake Shelton. But life as a touring musician took a toll on him. Brett felt like he was spending all of his time worrying about the next performance. He decided to take a vacation from stress and social media to reconnect with the outdoors. In this episode, find out how unplugging and getting out in nature helped Brett soothe his anxiety and spark c

Apr 6, 2021 • 27:07

Healing in the Outdoors with Adam Campbell

Healing in the Outdoors with Adam Campbell

Adam Campbell is an accomplished mountain runner with some of the fastest known times on many Canadian mountains and trails. But being an athlete comes with risks. In 2016, Adam endured a life-threatening fall down a 200 foot ravine while running Roger’s Pass in British Columbia. But Adam came back, started running again and got married. In January 2020, Adam’s wife Laura passed away after being buried in an avalanche while the two were out skiing. Despite all the hardships Adam has endured in t

Mar 24, 2021 • 55:53

Freeskiing with Michelle Parker

Freeskiing with Michelle Parker

Michelle Parker is a professional freeskier.  She takes helicopters, snowmobiles, or hikes up to steep snowy peaks and skis down them, launching off cliffs and gliding down nearly vertical slopes. She has been featured in dozens of ski films and when Michelle goes out and films on the peaks, she is often the only woman on these outings. The other athletes, the camera people, even the helicopter pilot are usually men. Regardless, Michelle has always been motivated by women in sports. In fact, it

Mar 9, 2021 • 38:40

Connected by Speed with David Brown and Jerome Avery

Connected by Speed with David Brown and Jerome Avery

David Brown is one of the world’s fastest blind runners, a two-time record breaker, and the first totally blind athlete to run 100m in under 11 seconds. Jerome Avery is his running guide. The two run tethered together by a short strap. They train together almost daily to maintain their synchronization and speed, and that hard work shows on and off the track. In this episode, hear how David fell in love with running, their journey to start running together, and what it feels like when they’re the

Feb 23, 2021 • 33:02

Running the AT and PCT with Karel Sabbe

Running the AT and PCT with Karel Sabbe

In 2016, Karel beat the record for the fastest known time to complete the Pacific Crest Trail. Then in 2018, he ran the Appalachian trail and broke the fastest known time record by four days! Karel started running as a hobby so that he could get some exercise after work. Now, just a few years later, he’s running some of the longest wilderness trails on earth. Episodes to listen to: Chris McDougallConnect with guest: WebsiteFacebook YouTubeInstagram Resources:Out There MovieBarkley MarathonsBorn

Feb 9, 2021 • 35:41

For the Love of Birding with Corina Newsome

For the Love of Birding with Corina Newsome

When you think of exciting outdoor activities, bird watching probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But in the words of today’s guest Corina Newsome, it’s like a treasure hunt. There is exhilaration in looking for movement through binoculars or listening for specific bird calls. There's also a sense of achievement that comes with identifying a specific bird and crossing it off your list. Corina isn’t your stereotypical birder. She’s a 27 year old Black woman from Philadelphia with a

Jan 26, 2021 • 36:43

Learning Something New with Dylan Efron

Learning Something New with Dylan Efron

Trying a new sport or skill for the first time can be scary. Nobody wants to look like an awkward newbie in front of the pros, but Dylan Efron is learning to embrace the thrill of being a beginner. In fact, he’s inspiring others to do the same with his new YouTube series called Flow State. The goal of the show is to invite professional athletes to do an outdoor sport that they’ve never tried before, from spearfishing to speed flying, and see what happens. On this episode, Dylan tells us about so

Jan 12, 2021 • 30:22

A Look Back at 2020

A Look Back at 2020

2020 has been quite a year. We had a plan for what this season of Wild Ideas Worth Living would look like, but a few months in we had to change course, just as everyone in the world did. So while our first few episodes focused on adventurers who traveled all over the world and broke barriers, we spent the rest of the year learning from guests who taught us how to find peace and a sense of adventure in our own homes. Thank you to all of our guests for sharing your stories and wild ideas with us.

Dec 22, 2020 • 15:06

Backcountry Skiing with Noah Howell

Backcountry Skiing with Noah Howell

Noah Howell is one of the greatest backcountry skiers to date, and he has been named one of the “50 Icons of Backcountry Skiing” by Backcountry Magazine. He was also the second person to ski all 90 lines of what author Andrew McLean deemed the steepest ski lines in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Noah feels free skiing rarely traveled slopes, and for him, that freedom is also reflected in his everyday life. When he’s not skiing, Noah continues to buck the norms and do what he loves, even when it is di

Dec 8, 2020 • 37:07

Ally Coucke: A Girl and Her Dog

Ally Coucke: A Girl and Her Dog

When Ally Coucke adopted her white German Shepherd, Bailey, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Ally was just a kid looking for a big, protective dog to run with her in the early mornings, and what she got became the most important relationship of her life. Now, Bailey and his adoptive brother, “Loki the Wolfdog” are Internet sensations. But Bailey has been battling cancer for the last couple of years, and last week he lost the fight. Back in August, Ally was preparing to face the

Nov 20, 2020 • 34:37

The Dark Divide with Tom Putnam

The Dark Divide with Tom Putnam

Tom Putnam is a filmmaker known for writing and directing documentaries and short films. After reading Robert Pyle’s book, Where Bigfoot Walks: Crossing the Dark Divide, he felt compelled to turn Pyle’s story into a movie. After 10 years of writing and re-writing the script, Tom brought the entire cast and crew for The Dark Divide film into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Oregon. They shot the film on-location in just 22 days, and it was quite the wild adventure. In this episode, Tom talk

Nov 10, 2020 • 30:58

Running for a Cause with Clare Gallagher

Running for a Cause with Clare Gallagher

Clare Gallagher is an accomplished trail and ultra runner who made history when she won the Leadville 100 in 2016, a notorious 100-mile trek through the Rocky Mountains. Soon after she started her career, Clare realized that she had a unique platform as an outdoor athlete to become a dedicated environmental advocate. For Clare, working for a healthy planet is a no-brainer, and she argues that it is not such a wild idea to fight pollution and climate change. In this episode, Clare shares her stor

Oct 27, 2020 • 39:35

Building Products to Last with Christiane Dolva

Building Products to Last with Christiane Dolva

Now that Christiane is Head of Sustainability at Fjallraven, she wears “the grandma jacket” regularly as a reminder of the brand’s mission to make timeless clothing that lasts. In this episode, Christiane shares how heritage and longevity inform how Fjallraven designs and manufactures their products.Connect with Fjallraven & Christiane: WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

Oct 13, 2020 • 26:20

Designing Gear for Women with Edita Hadravska

Designing Gear for Women with Edita Hadravska

Historically, outdoor apparel and clothing brands have shrunk the same designs that they use in their mens’ lines and dyed them a supposed "girly" color (aka: purple and pink) to create outdoor gear for women. However, Edita Hadravska, Design Director at Arc’teryx Equipment, takes a different approach. She designs outdoor equipment and gear for women that take into account how women’s bodies are actually shaped, the way they move, and the elements that they encounter in the outdoors. Edita’s des

Sep 29, 2020 • 30:50

Cycling is for Every Body with Kailey Kornhauser

Cycling is for Every Body with Kailey Kornhauser

Kailey Kornhauser is a fat cyclist. Those two words didn’t come easily to her. But as she has claimed her place in both the cycling community and the body positivity movement, they’re words she now identifies with proudly. In 2018, Kailey took on one of the most challenging rides she’d ever been on: cycling 1,000 miles across Alaska to hear about the impact of climate change on the lives of locals. Hear her talk about the journey, her activism, and why everyone belongs in the outdoors on this ep

Sep 15, 2020 • 43:48

Diversifying Surfing with Textured Waves

Diversifying Surfing with Textured Waves

Textured Waves is a surf collective that aims to introduce more women of color to riding waves.  The co-founders of Textured Waves, Chelsea Woody, Danielle Black Lyons, Gigi Lucas and Martina Duran, are working to encourage and represent women of color who surf. Textured Waves recently partnered with the women’s surf brand Seaa on a short film called Sea Us Now, which reimagines vintage surf culture to include and highlight Black women, using imagery, music and poetic narrative. But Textured Wav

Sep 1, 2020 • 32:00

Cycling Through Changes with Laura King

Cycling Through Changes with Laura King

There is a lot of confusing, conflicting information around exercise and pregnancy. When pro cyclist Laura King became pregnant, she didn’t want to lose touch with the amazing biking community that she had built in Richmond, Vermont. Without a guidebook, Laura had to experiment and listen to her body to figure out what worked for her. Listen to today’s episode to hear what Laura has learned about keeping an active lifestyle while pregnant, moving across the country and building a gravel cycling

Aug 18, 2020 • 36:47

Gambling in the Winds with Jesse Huey

Gambling in the Winds with Jesse Huey

Jesse Huey is a professional climber who spends much of his time clambering up icy mountains, frozen waterfalls and other alpine landscapes. Climbing allows Jesse to push his own limits as well as build strong friendships with fellow climbers. The tight-knit climbing community was the inspiration for a climbing route he completed in the Wyoming wilderness to honor his late friend Hayden Kennedy. In this episode, Jesse shares how he became addicted to climbing and how friendship and loss have bee

Aug 11, 2020 • 46:05

Holistic Lifestyle and Business with Joe Kudla

Holistic Lifestyle and Business with Joe Kudla

Joe Kudla seems like one of those people who has 36 hours in a day. He’s dedicated to yoga and breath work, he loves being a dad and he is the CEO and founder of Vuori Clothing. After years of struggling to find his true calling, Joe learned how to prioritize both a healthy spirit, a healthy business, and a healthy personal life. Now, Joe’s created a multi-million dollar, fast-growing company that aligns with his values. Connect with Joe Kudla:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResources:Wim Hof Met

Aug 4, 2020 • 33:55

Meagan Martin: Climbing Warrior

Meagan Martin: Climbing Warrior

Years of hard work and training have landed “Mighty” Meagan Martin as a mainstay on the NBC show American Ninja Warrior, where she completes hardcore obstacle courses. Meagan is a born athlete and competitor, but she considers herself lucky to have found climbing as a young child. Now, climbing is her greatest passion, and she is working to make the sport more accessible to everyone.Connect with Meagan: WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramSeason sponsor:Subaru Episode sponsor: Teva

Jul 21, 2020 • 43:36

Amber Pierce - Reframing Competition for Women

Amber Pierce - Reframing Competition for Women

Amber Pierce started cycling in her early twenties, and within a year, she went pro. She signed her first professional contract with the WEBCOR Builders Pro Cycling Team in 2006. Since then, Amber has won more than 60 individual races across 5 continents. Now, Amber is all about encouraging healthy competition among women athletes. With the work of her non-profit Network for Advancing Athletes, she’s inspiring them to unleash their greatest potential in their sport.Connect with Amber Pierce:Webs

Jul 7, 2020 • 40:13

GirlTrek: Black History Bootcamp - Nina Simone

GirlTrek: Black History Bootcamp - Nina Simone

With more than 740,000 active members and counting, GirlTrek is the largest health movement and nonprofit for Black women and girls in the country. They are on a mission to inspire one million Black women to walk in the direction of their healthiest, most fulfilled lives by the end of 2020.GirlTrek kicked off their Black History Bootcamp series on June 1st – the Bootcamp is an epic 21-day walking meditation sharing the stories and legacies of legendary and revolutionary Black women in history. W

Jun 25, 2020 • 31:55

Challenging the Status Quo with Joe Gray

Challenging the Status Quo with Joe Gray

Joe Gray is an accomplished trail, mountain, and snowshoe runner. He was the first Black athlete to make the Team USA World Mountain Running Team and the first Black American to win the U.S.A. National Mountain Running Championships, which he has now done 18 times. But even with all this success, Joe is frustrated by the lack of diversity not only in pro running, but also in media coverage and sponsorship of the sport. He knows that young Black athletes aren’t pursuing the sports he loves becaus

Jun 22, 2020 • 37:50

Wildlife at Yosemite with Park Ranger Jamie Richards

Wildlife at Yosemite with Park Ranger Jamie Richards

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been keeping a lot of us humans indoors, the wildlife is taking advantage of the lack of human presence. Animals have been spotted in places where we don’t usually see them: playing in waterways, making homes under boardwalks and taking back their natural habitats. One place they’ve been seeing way more animals than usual? Yosemite National Park, where bobcats, bears and coyotes are showing up in places they'd usually avoid. On this episode, park ranger Jamie Rich

Jun 16, 2020 • 25:49

The Greatness of Dogs with Ben Moon

The Greatness of Dogs with Ben Moon

Having a dog during the COVID-19 pandemic seems like a blessing: they provide an excuse to get outside (safely!), they are always up for some quality time and pets, and they can provide some entertainment and maybe even a little laughter. No one knows the joys and comforts of being a dog owner more than photographer and author Ben Moon. His recent book, Denali, is all about how his pup helped him through his battle with colorectal cancer in his 20s. On today’s show, Ben shares how pets can help

May 27, 2020 • 33:28

Favorite Outdoor Memories

Favorite Outdoor Memories

To celebrate REI's 82nd anniversary and our Anniversary Sale, we asked some past guests to share their favorite stories about being in the great outdoors. Escape with Sal Masekela, Chris McDougall, Bonnie Tsui and more as they share stories about close encounters with wildlife, trips gone awry and the power of being outside.What is your favorite memory of being in the great outdoors? We want to hear it! Share your story on social media with the tag #REImember. Episodes to listen to:Sal MasekelaC

May 18, 2020 • 44:30

Finding Humor with Brendan Leonard

Finding Humor with Brendan Leonard

During these weird times of the COVID-19 Pandemic, one thing that can make us all feel a bit better is laughter. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your mental health is to stop reading the news and instead read or watch something that makes you smile. To help us find something to laugh at, past guest, adventurer and illustrator Brendan Leonard joins the show to share where he’s finding inspiration for his comedic work and what he’s laughing about these days.Episodes to listen to:What to Co

May 11, 2020 • 32:11

Baking Bread with Eric Wolfinger

Baking Bread with Eric Wolfinger

With everyone spending most of their time at home during this COVID-19 Pandemic, many are turning to their kitchens to provide comfort and entertainment. There has been a particular rise in people baking their own bread. Maybe it’s because grocery stores were running out of this staple, or maybe it’s because it’s a fun, time intensive but relatively simple baking project. Previous guest Eric Wolfinger knows a thing or two about baking bread, having worked at Tartine Bakery for years, so I though

Apr 27, 2020 • 27:45

Redefining Routine with Latoya Shauntay Snell

Redefining Routine with Latoya Shauntay Snell

If you are struggling to adapt to the physical and emotional challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Latoya Shauntay Snell is a pro athlete and inclusivity advocate who was training for her first triathlon when the isolation orders hit in New York City, and her life, routines and plans have all been disrupted. But Latoya says this is just another hurdle to clear and that we’re going to come out of it stronger than ever. Today Latoya shares some great advice on how to adjust your

Apr 15, 2020 • 36:31

Breathwork with James Nestor

Breathwork with James Nestor

James Nestor’s new book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art dives deep into the art and science of breathing. He participated in experiments, spoke with experts, and studied ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo to learn about humans’ beliefs around breath. Modern research shows us that changing the way we breathe can impact our athletic performance, rejuvenate our organs, stop snoring, allergies, asthma, and more. In the unsettling times of the COVID-19 epidem

Mar 30, 2020 • 35:16

Changing Course

Changing Course

Like many of you, we had some big plans for spring and summer, and we got ahead on the podcast, but life happens and things shift. So, we're taking the next few months to create new timely podcasts for you that hopefully make your days a little brighter.

Mar 27, 2020 • 1:28

Mike Posner: Becoming Someone You're Proud Of

Mike Posner: Becoming Someone You're Proud Of

Mike Posner is a Grammy-nominated pop artist who decided to walk across the United States to see if a cross-country walk would help him become someone he was proud of. He started his trek in April of 2019, but it nearly ended when he was bitten by a rattlesnake en route. As it turns out, a rattlesnake bite wasn't enough to stop Mike. He eventually finished the walk and learned a lot about himself along the way.  Connect with Mike: WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramProducts mentioned in the episode:

Mar 16, 2020 • 46:59

Ben Finley & Art Clay: Brotherhood of Skiing

Ben Finley & Art Clay: Brotherhood of Skiing

In 1974, Ben Finley and his friend Art Clay founded the National Brotherhood of Skiers, the largest group of African American skiers in the country. The NBS aims to get more skiers of color out in the mountains, and to send black skiers to the Olympics and Paralympics. On today’s episode, Ben Finley (who is now 81 and still skiing regularly) and his co founder Art Clay tell Shelby about the NBS’s legendary Black Summit events, the love stories that bloom from yearly gatherings, and how you can h

Mar 2, 2020 • 44:52

Shanti Hodges: Getting Kids Outside

Shanti Hodges: Getting Kids Outside

When Shanti Hodges had her son Mason, she knew she wanted to share her love of nature with him. She saw a lack of organized outdoor activities for families and decided to do something about it. She ended up helping thousands of families get outside and get active. Her organization Hike It Baby has grown from an informal gathering in Portland, OR, to a nation-wide network of parents and children hiking together and supporting each other. Shanti built this community from the ground up, but now she

Feb 19, 2020 • 39:40

Latoya Shauntay Snell: Running Fat Chef

Latoya Shauntay Snell: Running Fat Chef

When a heckler disrespected plus-size runner Latoya Shauntay Snell during the 2017 New York Marathon, she couldn’t help returning fire. After her personal essay about the incident went viral, Latoya became an inspiration to people who were tired of being told they can’t be proud of who they are or can’t achieve the goals they want. The experience spurred her on to become an advocate for inclusivity of all kinds in health and fitness. Today, we’ll talk about Latoya’s journey to balance fitness wi

Feb 3, 2020 • 39:07

Jeremy Jones: Protect Our Winters

Jeremy Jones: Protect Our Winters

If you’re an adventurer who likes to get out into the mountains, you’ve probably noticed first hand that our winters are being impacted by climate change. In 2007, professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones decided to take action by founding Protect Our Winters, an organization that works to solve the global climate crisis through educational, activist and community based projects. Jeremy and other athletes, plus scientists, creatives and business leaders travel to Washington D.C. to persuade politic

Jan 22, 2020 • 38:34

Chris Fagan: South Pole Quest

Chris Fagan: South Pole Quest

The total isolation you encounter in Antarctica can be monotonous, but the profound beauty Chris Fagan discovered there made her realize silence isn’t to be filled, it’s to be felt. With climate change threatening the possibility to explore some of the wildest places on earth, Chris Fagan and her husband Marty made a decision to leave their 12-year old son at home and break a dangerous world record by skiing across the South Pole. Her new book, “The Expedition,” chronicles how she and her husban

Jan 6, 2020 • 51:50

2019 Recap

2019 Recap

In the 2019 season of Wild Ideas Worth Living we dove a little deeper. Instead of just focusing on individuals, we talked about themes—mindfulness, facing fear, how to unplug, how to win an Academy Award (okay that happened after one of our guests came on the show) and so much more. Today's show is a recap of some of our best moments, advice, quotes from fan favorites, and a few outtakes.I am also sharing some big news about the show and where Wild Ideas Worth Living is headed next (listen to th

Dec 16, 2019 • 21:05

Whole Health with Melissa Hartwig Urban

Whole Health with Melissa Hartwig Urban

Melissa Hartwig Urban is the powerhouse founder of the Whole30 program which, in the last decade, has amassed a huge following and helped thousands of people reset their own health, habits, and relationship with food. The mom, author, and health and wellness advocate has also recently started spending more time in the great outdoors. Melissa is also the author the new book Whole30 Friends & Family, which helps Whole30 followers stick to the program in social settings and during the holidays.

Dec 2, 2019 • 39:32

Not Impossible with Mick Ebeling

Not Impossible with Mick Ebeling

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mick Ebeling believes that nothing is impossible, forever. In 2009 Mick met Tempt One, a graffiti artist who had been paralyzed by ALS. Without any experience in ocular technology, Mick launched himself into a project called the EyeWriter to help Tempt communicate and draw again using his eyes. That project helped launched Not Impossible Labs, an award-winning incubator and content studio that develops creative, technology-driven solutions to real-world problems.

Nov 18, 2019 • 46:52

Recycling with Helen Lowman

Recycling with Helen Lowman

When it comes to recycling, it can be difficult to know what you can toss in that blue bin. Luckily, there are plenty of resources and organizations that can help you recycle properly. Helen Lowman, President & CEO of Keep America Beautiful, is here to help. Helen has had an impressive career (including working for President Obama) and is an expert on the background of the recycling industry, common recycling myths, and some tips and tricks.

Nov 4, 2019 • 35:23

Running with Donkeys with Chris McDougall

Running with Donkeys with Chris McDougall

Chris McDougall is the author of the bestselling books “Born to Run” and “Natural Born Heroes.” His new book, “Running with Sherman,” documents the adventure of his family's adoption of a donkey named Sherman who had been neglected by an animal hoarder. Their solution to getting Sherman happy and healthy was to give him a purpose and teach him how to burro race. It's a must-read if you like animals or just want to hear an amazing story about running with donkeys, human performance, and so much m

Oct 21, 2019 • 43:02

Finding Your True North with Emily Miller

Finding Your True North with Emily Miller

Have you ever felt lost — literally or metaphorically? There’s an event that happens every year, created by former rally and off-road racer Emily Miller, designed to help women have a better sense of direction on the road and in life. The Rebelle Rally is the first women’s off-road navigational rally in the United States. Emily Miller created this unique event as a platform to build skills and confidence for women and they come away wiht much more than driving and navigation skills.

Oct 7, 2019 • 32:03

Introducing: Camp Monsters

Introducing: Camp Monsters

REI's new podcast, Camp Monsters, tells the stories of impossible encounters with impossible creatures in the wildest corners of North America. A wolf man with bat wings thirty feet across. An enormous eel in America’s most popular lake. A frog half the size of a man. Travel the country, sit around campfires and talk about that thing that ran across the trail in the middle of the night, just beyond the beam of your flashlight. Coming to your ears October 1st.

Sep 26, 2019 • 2:18

Climbing Mountains with Caroline Gleich

Climbing Mountains with Caroline Gleich

Caroline Gleich is a professional ski mountaineer and activist who decided to use her platform as an athlete for good at the top of Mt. Everest early this summer. Her “Climb for Equality” campaign used her 29,029-foot climb as a platform to encourage more women to take on mountains in the outdoors, the boardroom, and daily life. Caroline’s actual journey to the top is an incredible story.

Sep 23, 2019 • 57:36

The Adventure of Self-Love with Sarah Herron

The Adventure of Self-Love with Sarah Herron

Sarah Herron is a creative, filmmaker, and non-profit founder. Sarah was born without the bottom half of her left arm, a condition known as congenital limb difference. After appearing on season 17 of The Bachelor, she received an outpouring of love from women and girls with their own physical differences. Sarah then found a passion for outdoor adventure and was inspired to found SheLift, a non-profit organization aimed to help women and girls with physical differences embrace outdoor activities.

Sep 9, 2019 • 53:28

The Importance of Doing Nothing with Bonnie Tsui

The Importance of Doing Nothing with Bonnie Tsui

Bonnie Tsui’s essay “You Are Doing Something Important When You Aren’t Doing Anything,” was one of the most shared stories from the New York Times on the weekend it was published earlier this summer. Bonnie’s theory behind the importance of lying fallow is one everyone can apply to their lives. Down time, or time spent not doing anything we usually think of as “productive,” is valuable. It’s in this time that we can refuel, find inspiration, solve problems, and so much more.

Aug 26, 2019 • 40:41

Lessons from Extreme Adventures with Jerry Holl, Julie Hotz, and Ryan Higginbotham

Lessons from Extreme Adventures with Jerry Holl, Julie Hotz, and Ryan Higginbotham

Jerry Holl, Julie Hotz, and Ryan Higginbotham are three ordinary people who decided to drop everything and pursue extraordinary adventures. Each of them wanted to shake themselves free from their routines, push themselves to extremes, and become the best versions of themselves. Setting off on bike, foot, and on paddleboard to travel the length of the west coast of the U.S., these three proved that there is so much we can learn from doing something that pushes our limits in the wild.

Aug 12, 2019 • 1:01:16

Making it as an Artist with Loveis Wise and Lisa Congdon

Making it as an Artist with Loveis Wise and Lisa Congdon

Loveis Wise and Lisa Congdon are two visual artists who have turned their passion for art into amazing careers. Loveis is an illustrator who became the second black woman in 91 years to design a cover for the New Yorker. She takes inspiration from the outdoors and her desire to showcase people from underrepresented communities. Lisa Congdon started pursuing art when she was in her 30s. She creates bright works of art with bold and often humorous messages that make anyone want to do something big

Jul 29, 2019 • 51:56

The Making of Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable with Director Aaron Lieber

The Making of Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable with Director Aaron Lieber

When she was 13, up-and-coming pro surfer Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm in a shark attack. That’s just the beginning of her story. Bethany bounced back a month later and today is one of the best surfers in the world. There’s a new documentary about her story, “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable,” that hits theaters July 12th. The film’s director, Aaron Lieber, has found a niche making films about female surfers and was committed to telling Bethany's whole story in her own voice.

Jul 11, 2019 • 56:19

What to Cook While Camping with Brad Leone, Anna Brones, and Brendan Leonard

What to Cook While Camping with Brad Leone, Anna Brones, and Brendan Leonard

For many people, figuring out portable meals that are healthy, filling, and tasty is a challenge. For others, the prospect of bringing food on the trail is an afterthought entirely. Bon Appetit’s Brad Leone and Best Served Wild Authors Brendan Leonard and Anna Brones offer advice on how to eat well, cook well and impress friends with your campfire cooking. Don’t let food be an afterthought as you’re hitting the trails, the beach, or the mountain this year!

Jul 1, 2019 • 57:47

Living Off the Land with Rob Greenfield

Living Off the Land with Rob Greenfield

Can you imagine eating only what you grow or forage for an entire year? Rob Greenfield is doing just that. He’s living in a tiny house on a plot of land where he’s planted an elaborate garden in the backyard of a neighborhood where he’s also teaching others to garden. Rob goes into detail about his 200 plus days living solely off of food he’s grown or foraged himself. He also shares how you can grow your own food and reduce your environmental footprint by how you eat.

Jun 17, 2019 • 51:25

Introducing: Wildfire

Introducing: Wildfire

On September 2nd 2017, just east of Portland Oregon, 150 hikers were trapped behind a wall of flames created by one very bad decision, one that would lead to immense fear and loss. Wildfire, a podcast from REI Co-op, investigates the causes and repercussions of this devastating wildfire.

Jun 10, 2019 • 4:16

Be Wildly You with Pattie Gonia

Be Wildly You with Pattie Gonia

Pattie Gonia is the world’s first outdoor drag queen and activist. The brainchild of Wyn Wiley, a talented photographer and Eagle Scout from Nebraska, Pattie rocks her platform boots to hike, ski, and now surf her way through Mother Nature’s most beautiful settings. She’s become an example of how to be WILDLY YOU, no matter what.

Jun 3, 2019 • 1:03:21

The Power of Choice with Dr. Edith Eger

The Power of Choice with Dr. Edith Eger

Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor, an author, and a renowned therapist. In 1944, when she was just a teenager, Edith had been training to make the Hungarian Olympic Gymnastics Team when her family was forcefully sent to Auschwitz, one of the most infamous Nazi concentration camps in Poland. Her experience there was both raw and heartbreaking, but Edith was able to survive. Today, she has helped thousands of people deal with their own trauma and grief to live life to its fullest potential.

May 20, 2019 • 40:10

The Stuff That Matters with Karen Rinaldi and David Romanelli

The Stuff That Matters with Karen Rinaldi and David Romanelli

Karen Rinaldi is the author of It’s Great to Suck at Something, a book about the joy she found in pursuit of surfing, a sport she says she’ll never be good at. David Romanelli wrote Life Lessons from the Oldest and Wisest when he started to realize that elderly people often have some of the best advice. David and Karen talk about why sucking at something can be awesome, how to let go of our egos, and focus more on the relationships we have, the way we make people feel, and the energy we put into

May 6, 2019 • 56:43

Making It as a Musician with G. Love

Making It as a Musician with G. Love

Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love of G. Love & Special Sauce, has had an incredibly successful music career but remains humble and grounded. His music uses unexpected combinations from different musical genres like blues, R&B, surf, and jazz in his songs. Aside from being a master at his craft, Garrett’s a passionate ocean lover and a father of two boys. Inspiration for songs often comes while he’s surfing with his kids.

Apr 24, 2019 • 47:15

Earth Day: Plastic Pollution

Earth Day: Plastic Pollution

In honor of Earth Day 2019, dive into the problem of plastic pollution and the impact it’s having on our oceans with a handful of experts that are channeling their creative and innovative brain power to combat the issue of plastic pollution, from surfer Rob Machado to the people behind Igloo’s first biodegradable cooler, Alison Teal, and the Girl Scout who got Alaska Airlines to give up plastic straws.

Apr 22, 2019 • 25:23

Adventure Storytelling with Steve Bramucci

Adventure Storytelling with Steve Bramucci

Steve Bramucci is a writer who has been able to focus his passion for the outdoors and books into a career as a kid's adventure author and a travel/food writer for national publications like Uproxx (where he's the travel, adventure, and food editor) and National Geographic. On assignment, he’s rowed down the Mekong Delta on a traditional Vietnamese boat called a x’ampan, traveled into the Australian Outback with Aboriginal elders, and driven himself through East Africa on safari.

Apr 8, 2019 • 55:50

Lessons from a Hawaiian Waterman with Brian Keaulana

Lessons from a Hawaiian Waterman with Brian Keaulana

Brian Keaulana is a legendary waterman, who grew up on the water near Makaha Beach fishing, surfing, and spending time with friends and family near the ocean. He became one of the top lifeguards on the island and is credited with not only creating the jet ski rescue sled but also some of the first commercial standup paddleboards. His heritage goes all the way back to Hawaiian royalty, and his insight into traditional Hawaiian values and culture has made him the ultimate mentor.

Mar 25, 2019 • 56:55

Design to Empower with Sally Bergesen and Sensi Graves

Design to Empower with Sally Bergesen and Sensi Graves

Sally Bergesen, the founder of Oiselle, fell in love with running in college but couldn’t find the kind of running clothes she wanted to wear, so she created her own company. As she learned more about women and their relationship with clothing, she started diving deeper into the history of women’s athletic apparel. Sensi Graves is a kiteboarder, who created a swimsuit company with suits that could keep up with athletes on the water, stay in place, look good, and be produced in a sustainable way.

Mar 11, 2019 • 37:45

Facing Fear with Kim Chambers

Facing Fear with Kim Chambers

Kim Chambers was 30 years old, an athlete and a powerful executive, when she slipped and fell down a set of stairs. The injuries she sustained changed the course of her life. In 2014, she became the sixth person (and third woman) to complete the Oceans Seven. In 2015, Kim became the first woman to swim 30 miles from the Farallon Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, a swim that’s incredibly dangerous.

Feb 25, 2019 • 40:55

Creating Art as a Couple with Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Creating Art as a Couple with Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

In June of 2017, rock climber Alex Honnold climbed El Capitan, a granite rock formation about 3,000 feet high in Yosemite National Park without any ropes. His journey to achieve that climb was captured and made into a beautiful, Academy Award-nominated documentary by filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. Aside from being incredibly talented filmmakers, Jimmy and Chai are married with two small children.

Feb 11, 2019 • 52:40

How to Unplug with Danny Kim

How to Unplug with Danny Kim

Smartphones have been around for a little over a decade, but in that short time, many of us have become addicted to our digital devices. Have you ever been staring at a gorgeous vista or surrounded by snow and found yourself wanting to pull out your phone to capture the moment? Danny Kim is a researcher and speaker who is studying the impact of technology and social media on our health. In his workshops, he talks about how to actually unplug.

Jan 30, 2019 • 42:16

Mindfulness with John Allcock

Mindfulness with John Allcock

At Sea Change Preparatory, a school in Del Mar, San Diego that not only educates junior high and high school students in traditional subjects, but also focuses on mindfulness, physical fitness, teamwork, and goal setting, they begin each day on the beach with a ten minute meditation and a mile-long swim in the open ocean before starting classes. What’s even more impressive, these kids are training to swim the English Channel as a team this summer. John Allcock, the co-founder and Director of Min

Jan 16, 2019 • 38:57

2019 Trailer

2019 Trailer

Last year was a big year for this podcast, and this year we’re boosting our production even more. We’re diving deeper into stories and exploring not just people, but also about topics and ideas that will help you chase down your own wild adventures. From mindfulness to saying yes to fear, hacking your health, and changing how we think about the outdoors, fitness, and technology, we’ve already recorded the first few shows. I think you’re going to love it. This trailer is here to give you a taste

Jan 9, 2019 • 4:26

2018 Recap

2018 Recap

Wild Ideas Worth Living Podcast’s Idea: To interview top athletes, health experts, adventurers, and authors about their wild idea and share them with you. We are now two years, 97 episodes, and well over a million listens into this podcast. It’s been a wild ride, to say the least. And an incredible one. Thank you for listening and for your support. It’s been a privilege to interview some of the biggest names in adventure. This year, I’ve enjoyed the theme of exploring how we adventure inside our

Dec 19, 2018 • 20:47

Jesse Itzler - How to Build Your Life Resume

Jesse Itzler - How to Build Your Life Resume

Jesse’s Wild Idea: To encourage people to achieve massive things in their life and focus on what matters most. Today’s guest eats only fruit until noon. He loves Run-DMC. He wrote the New York Knicks anthem, “Go New York Go,” and he likes to live life out of the box. In his New York Times bestselling book, Living with a Seal, Jesse invited Navy Seal David Goggins to live with him for a month and train him. Years later he wrote Living with Monks, where he lived in a monastery in upstate New York.

Dec 5, 2018 • 49:37

Eric Goodman - Helping People Optimize Performance and Relieve Pain through Foundation Training

Eric Goodman - Helping People Optimize Performance and Relieve Pain through Foundation Training

Eric’s Wild Idea: To create a program that helps people optimize performance and alleviate pain.  As an athlete and human, it’s important to be able to move to the best of your ability. Injuries and pain that have kept me from running, surfing, or other adventuring have always been challenging.  Today’s guest, Dr. Eric Goodman, has been recommended to me by many guests of this show. As the founder of the movement-based Foundation Training program, Dr. Goodman has helped thousands of athletes and

Nov 28, 2018 • 45:51

Elizabeth Weil – Writing and Publishing Stories About People Who Live Their Wild Ideas

Elizabeth Weil – Writing and Publishing Stories About People Who Live Their Wild Ideas

Elizabeth’s Wild Idea: To write about people who adventure for a larger purpose. There are some writers whose words resonate so well and whose descriptions are so deep, their words hit you to the core and transport you into their world.  Today’s guest, Elizabeth Weil, has evoked that feeling for me time and again through her work. The award-winning writer often covers the kind of people I love - those who live outside the normal boundaries of society, and pursue their own wild ideas and make the

Nov 21, 2018 • 53:11

Samin Nosrat - The Adventure of Good Cooking

Samin Nosrat - The Adventure of Good Cooking

Samin’s Wild Idea: To share the power of food with the world and inspire everyone to get in the kitchen and cook with confidence using salt, fat, acid and heat.   If you have been anywhere on the internet lately, you’ve probably seen something about Netflix’s new series, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. The show follows today’s guest, Samin Nosrat, around the world as she teaches the importance of cooking with each of these four elements. On the show, she travels from Italy to Japan to Mexico and back to

Nov 14, 2018 • 57:52

Gabby Reece – Advice on Life, Finding Balance and Optimizing Fitness and Health

Gabby Reece – Advice on Life, Finding Balance and Optimizing Fitness and Health

Gabby’s Wild Idea: To continuously learn new ways to optimize health and fitness while helping others be their best selves. Gabby Reece is a woman of many talents. She is a health and fitness expert, a former professional volleyball player, a best-selling author, a model, a TV host, wife to big wave surfer Laird Hamilton, and a mom. She is also the co-founder of XPT (extreme performance training) and founder of HighX Training. I have looked up to Gabby since I was young, and have even written a

Oct 31, 2018 • 1:06:07

Shannon Walker - How To Become An Astronaut And Get A New Perspective On Earth From Space

Shannon Walker - How To Become An Astronaut And Get A New Perspective On Earth From Space

Shannon’s Wild Idea: To work for NASA and spend months aboard the international space station. Shannon Walker first dreamed of becoming an astronaut in the 1960s. After getting her undergraduate degree in physics and her Masters of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy in Space Physics, she got her start with the Rockwell Space Operations Company at the Johnson Space Center in 1987 as a robotics flight controller for the space shuttle program. In 2004, she was selected to be a part of NASA, and si

Oct 17, 2018 • 38:44

Tate MacDowell - Summiting Grand Teton On Chemotherapy

Tate MacDowell - Summiting Grand Teton On Chemotherapy

Tate’s Wild Idea: To climb over 13,000 feet up Grand Teton in Wyoming after seeing an image of the mountain in the hallway where he received cancer treatments. To not let his diagnosis affect his sense of humor and positive attitude.  Today’s guest is a skier, filmmaker, and all around awesome guy who I’ve known for a few years. Tate MacDowell got his start as a filmmaker making ski movies for companies like Teton Gravity Research and Brain Farm. His current company, Death Cookie Entertainment,

Oct 10, 2018 • 48:38

Rue Mapp - Starting a Movement to Celebrate Diversity and Get more People Outside

Rue Mapp - Starting a Movement to Celebrate Diversity and Get more People Outside

Rue’s Wild Idea: To start a movement that celebrates diversity, and helps gets more people outside and connected in nature. Rue Mapp is a true force of nature. The activist, nature-lover, and mom of three founded Outdoor Afro as a blog in 2009 and has since grown it to become the nation’s leading nonprofit network that encourages African-American leadership in nature. With nearly 80 leaders in 30 states around the country, the organization has connected thousands of people to outdoor experiences

Sep 26, 2018 • 40:33

Peter Mel - Balancing Life as a Big Wave Surfer, WSL Commentator and Family Man

Peter Mel - Balancing Life as a Big Wave Surfer, WSL Commentator and Family Man

Pete’s Wild Idea: To surf on the Big Wave World Tour, and create a life and career around surfing. You may have seen today’s guest gliding down a giant wave at Mavericks, or heard his voice behind the microphone as the commentator for the World Surf League. The long-time Quiksilver athlete, WSL commentator, owner of his family surf shop in Santa Cruz, husband and dad, Peter “Pete” Mel has a lot of roles he balances. We talk about how the man with one of the longest and most robust surfing career

Sep 19, 2018 • 39:24

Courtney Carver - Tackling Autoimmune Disease with Minimalism and Embracing JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out)

Courtney Carver - Tackling Autoimmune Disease with Minimalism and Embracing JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out)

Courtney’s Wild Idea: To battle her autoimmune diagnosis by embracing minimalism, being less busy, having more JOMO, and sharing her journey and tips with the world. If you have social media or are connected to our current tech-savvy world, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced some FOMO (fear of missing out). Or maybe you’ve experienced a sense of feeling overwhelmed, being too busy, or had this deep desire to simplify your life and be happy with where you are and what you have right now?  I

Sep 5, 2018 • 40:51

Alex Honnold - The World’s Best Climber on Free Soloing El Capitan and Putting Yourself Out There

Alex Honnold - The World’s Best Climber on Free Soloing El Capitan and Putting Yourself Out There

Alex’s Wild Idea: To climb El Capitan without ropes and tackle some of the world’s most challenging routes, setting records, inspiring others, and giving back through his foundation. *Editors Note: Do not try this at home. Alex Honnold is the most exciting and recognized climber in the world, in addition to being one of the best climbers ever. Last year, Alex completed the most terrifying, challenging climbing feats to date. He climbed 3,000 feet up El Capitan in Yosemite without ropes. (Yes, if

Aug 29, 2018 • 54:02

Jamie Mitchell - World Champ Paddleboarder and Big Wave Surfer on How to Win Multiple Titles and Care for the Ocean

Jamie Mitchell - World Champ Paddleboarder and Big Wave Surfer on How to Win Multiple Titles and Care for the Ocean

Jamie’s Wild Idea: To overcome asthma and become a world-champion paddleboarder and big wave surfer. To educate himself and the world about sustainable aquaculture practices. Today’s guest exemplifies what it means to make your wild idea a reality. Jamie Mitchell is one of the best athletes in the world and a ten-time winner of the Molokai to Oahu paddleboard race, one of the most challenging, prestigious races in the world where competitors paddle 32 miles between the Hawaiian Islands. Jamie wa

Aug 22, 2018 • 50:46

Andy Ruben - Changing the Way Consumerism Works and Saving the Planet with Re-Commerce

Andy Ruben - Changing the Way Consumerism Works and Saving the Planet with Re-Commerce

Andy’s Wild Idea: To reduce the amount of new items we purchase every year by 25% through his company, Yerdle. Andy Ruben has had a unique career path. He never thought he would end up in the business world, but ended up working as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Walmart. After seeing just how many products are bought and never used or thrown out, he decided to do something about it. In 2012, he co-founded Yerdle, a company that focuses on buying back and reselling products that might other

Aug 15, 2018 • 42:07

Scott Jurek – How to Revitalize Your Purpose, Tackle the Longest Trails, Set Records, and Write Best-Selling Books

Scott Jurek – How to Revitalize Your Purpose, Tackle the Longest Trails, Set Records, and Write Best-Selling Books

Scott’s Wild Idea: To renew his sense of purpose by running the Appalachian Trail (which he also set the speed record for), and chronicling his adventures with his wife in a book called North. Scott Jurek is one of the most accomplished ultra-runners of all time. Among his many accomplishments, Scott won the 153-mile Spartathalon, The Hard Rock 100, The Bad Water 135 Ultramarathon, and he’s won the Western States 100-mile endurance run a record-breaking seven straight times. He’s also the author

Aug 1, 2018 • 1:02:15

Scott Carney – Scott Carney – Biohacking your Body using the Environment, Writing, and Debunking Gurus

Scott Carney – Scott Carney – Biohacking your Body using the Environment, Writing, and Debunking Gurus

Scott’s Wild Idea: To write about adventure and the outdoors, debunk gurus, and find ways to biohack your body to improve performance and health. Last week, I interviewed “Iceman” and record breaker Wim Hof, who talked about how cold immersion and breathing techniques can help humans achieve better health, happiness, and strength. This week, I thought it was appropriate to follow up our conversation with anthropologist and investigative journalist Scott Carney. In addition to spending a lot of t

Jul 25, 2018 • 59:16

Wim Hof - Using Nature to Rediscover Our Inner Power

Wim Hof - Using Nature to Rediscover Our Inner Power

Wim’s Wild Idea: To help humans connect to their inner power, heal and achieve big goals by using nature, cold exposure, breathing techniques, and commitment. When I started this podcast, my goal was to talk to people who had made their wild ideas a reality, and Wim Hof has been a dream guest for a long time. Over the last few decades, Wim has broken dozens of records and achieved some wild feats. He climbed 20,000 feet up Mt. Everest while wearing only shorts and shoes. He’s run a marathon bare

Jul 18, 2018 • 43:45

Aspen Matis - Finding Emotional and Physical Strength on the Pacific Crest Trail

Aspen Matis - Finding Emotional and Physical Strength on the Pacific Crest Trail

Aspen’s Wild Idea: To rebuild her mental and emotional strength by hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail, and her journey in the book, Girl In the Woods Editor's note: This episode contains references to sexual violence and may not be suitable for all audiences. After being raped her second night of her freshman year in college, Aspen Matis grew depressed and was shocked at how her school didn’t believe her, and how little they did to protect her. She’d spent a lot of time in the outdoors in gro

Jul 11, 2018 • 1:04:01

Beth Rodden -  On Rock Climbing, Living in Yosemite, and Reframing the Perfectionist Mindset

Beth Rodden - On Rock Climbing, Living in Yosemite, and Reframing the Perfectionist Mindset

Beth’s Wild Idea: To become a world class rock climber, and inspire others to find their own drive and definition of happiness and success.  Beth Rodden started climbing in indoor gyms when she was 14. She quickly won national competitions, and then began climbing outside around the world. She became famous for free climbing the nose on El Capitan. She also completed many other first ascents, like free climbing the Meltown, a 5.14c route in Yosemite, where she showed the world women can climb as

Jun 27, 2018 • 38:19

Michael Finkel - Writing About the Last True Hermit and Other Adventurous Stories

Michael Finkel - Writing About the Last True Hermit and Other Adventurous Stories

Michael’s Wild Idea: To write captivating stories about people who live on the fringes of society and do wild things. Michael Finkel is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, which we dive deep into on today’s show. The story chronicles a highly intelligent man that lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years without lighting a single fire, or talking to a single soul. An outdoors lover himself, who splits time

Jun 20, 2018 • 43:54

Rebecca Rusch - How to Take Risks and Carve Your Own Trail

Rebecca Rusch - How to Take Risks and Carve Your Own Trail

Rebecca’s Wild Idea: To encourage others to take risks, push themselves physically and mentally, and get everyone in the world on a bike. Today we welcome back Rebecca Rusch, this show’s first repeat guest. Rebecca has been called a modern day wonder woman and the queen of pain for her ability to not only withstand harsh conditions in endurance racing, but for her well-versed career. She has been a pro athlete for over three decades. She’s a seven-time world champion, author, philanthropist, and

Jun 13, 2018 • 55:14

Cheryl Strayed - On Hiking, Getting Outside, Being Kind, and Writing Like a ‘MoFo

Cheryl Strayed - On Hiking, Getting Outside, Being Kind, and Writing Like a ‘MoFo

Cheryl’s Wild Idea: To share her story of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, encourage others to get outside, share their stories, and embrace kindness.  Cheryl Strayed is the author of #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Wild about her trek along the Pacific Crest Trail. The book was adapted into an Oscar-nominated movie starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern. In addition to writing Wild, Cheryl also wrote the New York Times bestsellers Tiny Beautiful Things and Brave Enough, as well as her fi

May 30, 2018 • 57:50

Catra Corbett - How to Get Sober, Transform Your Life and Become a Record Breaking Ultramarathon Runner and Author

Catra Corbett - How to Get Sober, Transform Your Life and Become a Record Breaking Ultramarathon Runner and Author

Catra’s Wild Idea: To spend maximum time outdoors trail running while breaking ultramarathon records and helping people and dogs along the way.   After battling drug addiction, Catra Corbett hit her bottom, finding herself in jail. Soon after she got sober, Catra discovered her love of fitness. She also started running, and running more. To date, Catra, aka “the Dirt Diva” has run over 260 marathons, over 137 100-mile runs, and set numerous records including becoming the first to run the 424-mil

May 23, 2018 • 45:09

Karen Ramos & Adriana Garcia - Starting a Movement to Encourage Diversity in the Outdoors

Karen Ramos & Adriana Garcia - Starting a Movement to Encourage Diversity in the Outdoors

Karen’s and Adriana’s Wild Idea: To encourage diversity in the outdoors and change how the media portrays who plays outside. Part of living wildly is standing up for what you believe in. After not seeing people who looked like them represented in the outdoors, today’s guests took action. Karen Ramos and Adriana Garcia are two young women who started movements to encourage diversity and representation in the outdoor industry.   The daughter of migrant farmers turned entrepreneurs, Karen loved bei

May 16, 2018 • 34:03

Mark McInnis - Turning His Love of the Outdoors into a Photography Career

Mark McInnis - Turning His Love of the Outdoors into a Photography Career

Mark’s Wild Idea: To become a professional photographer taking photos of what he loves. I enjoy interviewing photographers, especially ones who take photos of things I love, like the outdoors, and activities like surfing and snowboarding. Today’s guest, Mark McInnis, is an accomplished photographer who works with a lot of my favorite brands and publications. A lot of his work takes place along the Pacific Northwest, and he loves shooting pictures of freezing cold climates, empty waves and stunni

May 9, 2018 • 36:48

Diane Van Deren – How to Run Ultramarathons and Set Records at 58 Despite Brain Surgery

Diane Van Deren – How to Run Ultramarathons and Set Records at 58 Despite Brain Surgery

Diane’s Wild Idea: To run great distances and do what she loves while raising awareness about epilepsy and other great causes. Running 100 miles is remarkable. Running and winning 100+ mile races as a 58-year old who-has had part of their brain removed is a different level. Diane was a professional tennis player before she had epilepsy, but when she started having seizures, running helped stave them off. Ten years into her disease, she decided to have a risky, radical surgery where doctors remov

May 2, 2018 • 42:56

Lacey England - Challenging Stereotypes and Protecting the Outdoors as a Wildland Firefighter

Lacey England - Challenging Stereotypes and Protecting the Outdoors as a Wildland Firefighter

Lacey’s Wild Idea: To protect the environment by fighting fires in the wild. I’ve always been interested in people with careers that allow them to spend time outside and contribute to the greater good. That’s how I found out about wildland firefighter Lacey England. REI recently made a video called “Women in Fire” that features Lacey and some other badass female firefighters and launches April 30th. Lacey was also profiled in the National Forest Foundation series, “Drawn to Flame: Women Forged b

Apr 25, 2018 • 34:22

Jen Sincero - How to Be a Badass at Making Money and Go After What You Want

Jen Sincero - How to Be a Badass at Making Money and Go After What You Want

Jen’s Wild Idea: To help people unlock their inner badass, and make the kind of money that allows them to live the life they want. We’ve done a few shows about how to find the career you love and how to make the money to create the life you want. I get great feedback on them. This is why I’m so excited to have on one of my favorite authors ever, whose books I gift all the time: Jen Sincero.  Jen is the author of You are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money. Her latest book is a guide on

Apr 18, 2018 • 38:59

Andrea Bemis - How to be an Organic Farmer, Feed your Community, and Publish a Gorgeous Cookbook

Andrea Bemis - How to be an Organic Farmer, Feed your Community, and Publish a Gorgeous Cookbook

Andrea’s Wild Idea: To start and run an organic farm with her husband, and share her recipes from the foods she grows with the world through her blog and book, Dishing Up The Dirt.  Today’s guest has one of the most important jobs you can think of: she’s a farmer and grows the food we eat. After moving from town to town living the nomad lifestyle, Andrea Bemis and her husband, Taylor, started an organic vegetable farm called Tumbleweed Farm in Parkdale, near Hood River, Oregon.  We talk about ho

Apr 11, 2018 • 52:49

Nick Mott and Shelby Stanger – Adventure and Podcasting with REI Co-op’s Two New Shows

Nick Mott and Shelby Stanger – Adventure and Podcasting with REI Co-op’s Two New Shows

Nick and Shelby’s Wild Idea: To share about their adventure podcasts, both presented by REI Co-op, and turn the microphone back on each other. The word’s out. REI has been my main partner all year and it’s been an awesome, wild ride. They’re also now in the podcast game with not just with my show, but also a new 8-episode series called Take it From Me, that launches this week. We talk to Nick Mott, who is the producer of the show, share a quick clip, and dive into the unique format and adventuro

Apr 4, 2018 • 25:18

Liz Frugalwoods – Retire in Your 30s and Achieve Financial Independence by Being Frugal

Liz Frugalwoods – Retire in Your 30s and Achieve Financial Independence by Being Frugal

Liz’s Wild Idea: To live frugally so she and her husband could achieve financial independence and spend more time hiking, homesteading, and doing what they love. Part of living wildly is having the means to pull it off. Traveling and buying gear can add up. On the show, we’ve interviewed dumpster divers, minimalists, and people with side hustles galore. But today we present a new financial take on living wildly.  Author Elizabeth Thames, aka Liz Frugalwoods, is the voice behind the blog and new

Mar 28, 2018 • 50:02

Florence Williams - Proof Being in Nature Can Make You a Healthier, Happier Person

Florence Williams - Proof Being in Nature Can Make You a Healthier, Happier Person

Florence’s Wild Idea: To show why being in nature makes us feel so good, with science to back it up. If you are a regular listener to this podcast, chances are you love spending time outside in nature, and you’d love to spend even more time in it. Today’s guest, Florence Williams, knows all about this feeling, and the science behind it. Her book The Nature Fix proves why being in nature makes us happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. We talk about the research behind it, new res

Mar 21, 2018 • 42:04

Stacy Bare –  Using Adventure to Help Veterans, Yourself and Others

Stacy Bare –  Using Adventure to Help Veterans, Yourself and Others

Stacy’s Wild Idea: To experience places he and others served in war through outdoor adventures, overcome addiction and use adventure (and humor) for good. Not many of my interviews start with a story about getting kidnapped that are also comedic. But at six-foot-seven with an even bigger personality, Stacy Bare is not your average guy or storyteller.  He received a Bronze Star for his time spent serving in Iraq from 2006 to 2007, but struggled with depression, addiction and even contemplated sui

Mar 14, 2018 • 54:52

Kimmy Fasani - How to Be a Professional Backcountry Snowboarder and Cookie Tester

Kimmy Fasani - How to Be a Professional Backcountry Snowboarder and Cookie Tester

Kimmy’s Wild Idea: To create a job for herself as a professional backcountry snowboarder, be a mentor for other riders and remain active through pregnancy. Kimmy Fasani is a well-respected athlete, most known for her aggressive free-style backcountry snowboarding. She has won countless awards like Women’s Rider of the Year, Standout Performance of the Year, and has had some incredible video parts with Standard and Absinthe Films. Kimmy loves mentoring other snowboarders, especially other females

Mar 7, 2018 • 51:14

Brendan Leonard - How to Run 100 Miles, Get Paid to Write Books and Blogs, and Make Movies and Cartoons About Adventure

Brendan Leonard - How to Run 100 Miles, Get Paid to Write Books and Blogs, and Make Movies and Cartoons About Adventure

Brendan’s Wild Idea: To make a living creating stories about adventure and the human experience through books, film and art. Brendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad, a blog he started in 2011. He’s also an author, adventurer, illustrator, filmmaker, ultra-marathoner, and an all-around interesting guy. Most of his work showcases the joy that comes from adventures done by the everyman and woman, not just for the experts and pros, but people like you and I who like to hit the trails and mountain

Feb 28, 2018 • 52:28

Outdoor Outreach - Transforming Young Lives through the Outdoors

Outdoor Outreach - Transforming Young Lives through the Outdoors

Outdoor Outreach’s Wild Idea: To help transform the lives of young adults by introducing them to the power of the outdoors. If you’re a regular listener to this show, you’ve probably tasted the power of the outdoors. I remember my first time standing on a wave. You may remember your first time carving through powdery snow, your first long hike, or your first time camping under the stars. Chances are, these experiences impacted you in a major way.  Today I talk with four young adults who have bee

Feb 21, 2018 • 35:37

Donna Carpenter –  Burton’s CEO on Creating an Awesome Company Culture and Resisting the New Normal

Donna Carpenter –  Burton’s CEO on Creating an Awesome Company Culture and Resisting the New Normal

Donna’s Wild Idea: To be a positive leader, celebrate counterculture, and create more opportunities for people to enjoy the mountains. A few weeks ago at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver, I sat down with Donna Carpenter, the CEO and Co-Founder of Burton Snowboards. Donna is a true force of nature. She’s always pushing the envelope with her mission and products, and she radiates positivity and go-for-it, attitude.  Donna really opened up in our conversation. She shared about how she became the

Feb 14, 2018 • 39:58

Andy Davis - Making a Living with Enthusiastic, Amazing Art, Inspired by Surf Culture

Andy Davis - Making a Living with Enthusiastic, Amazing Art, Inspired by Surf Culture

Andy’s Wild Idea: To pave his own path and make a career spreading aloha vibes through art. Andy Davis is quite possibly my favorite artist ever, and for good reason. He has been called one of the best surf artists of our generation. Using bright colors, and organic, curvy shapes, his work gives you the feeling of being near the water, and exudes a pure, simple joy and aloha spirit. His work has appeared in films by Thomas Campbell, brands like Billabong, Roxy, and his own brand Free, on huge mu

Feb 7, 2018 • 46:52

Mirna Valerio – Running Ultramarathons and Being a Beautiful Work in Progress

Mirna Valerio – Running Ultramarathons and Being a Beautiful Work in Progress

Mirna’s Wild Idea: To run ultra-marathons and advocate for body positivity, showing others fitness comes in many sizes. You may have seen Mirna Valerio, “The Mirnavator.” Her video with REI had millions of views on Facebook. It starts with her reading an angry letter from a guy who wrote to her while she was doing a 50k run. He called her a “fraud,” a “liar,” and said she is not only faking running ultra-marathons, but she’s making a bad name for runners because she is overweight and doesn’t “lo

Jan 31, 2018 • 56:26

Ami Vitale - Traveling the World, Telling Stories, and Creating Awareness Through Photography

Ami Vitale - Traveling the World, Telling Stories, and Creating Awareness Through Photography

Ami’s Wild Idea: To use photography to help people from around the world understand each other and connect. To raise awareness about cultures, communities, animals, and the environment. Ami Vitale is a world-class photographer who has traveled the world on assignment for publications like National Geographic and the Associated Press. She got her start in journalism working as a war correspondent, and now focuses on stories, videos and photos about culture, wildlife and the environment. As a stor

Jan 24, 2018 • 45:50

Dr. Rhonda Patrick - Health Hacks for Performance and Longevity

Dr. Rhonda Patrick - Health Hacks for Performance and Longevity

Rhonda’s Wild Idea: To combine her love of research and science into a podcast and site where she helps educate people about health and wellbeing practices. Leading a healthy lifestyle is a key component to living wildly. That’s why I’m so excited to have on Dr. Rhonda Patrick. You may have heard her on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Tim Ferriss Show, or on her own podcast, Found My Fitness. She’s done research on and has interviewed some of the top scientists in their field about things like bre

Jan 17, 2018 • 53:22

Mike Coots - How to be a World-Class Adaptive Surfer, Shark-Attack Survivor, Photographer and Marine Life Advocate

Mike Coots - How to be a World-Class Adaptive Surfer, Shark-Attack Survivor, Photographer and Marine Life Advocate

Mike’s Wild Idea: To turn the shark attack where he lost his leg into a life mission. To also photograph sharks, help preserve marine wildlife, and to help other amputees and shark attack victims get active. When he was 18, Mike Coots was attacked by a shark while bodyboarding in Hawaii. He survived, punching the shark numerous times in the face, but it took his right leg. Today, Mike is a marine life advocate, a world-class photographer, a competitive surfer, and advocate for adaptive athletes.

Jan 10, 2018 • 36:53

2017 Recap

2017 Recap

Shelby’s Wild Idea: To make a podcast that inspires others to live more wildly, and share stories and advice from the top adventurers, athletes, health experts, and more. It has been a wild year, that’s for sure. When I started this podcast, my goal was to record seven episodes and keep going. I knew the beginning would be hard, but one year and 55 episodes later, I am so thankful I stuck with it. I’ve met amazing people along the way, including some of you.  On this show, I am sharing a few thi

Dec 20, 2017 • 21:00

Kelly Clark - How to Be The Most Winning Half-Pipe Snowboarder Ever

Kelly Clark - How to Be The Most Winning Half-Pipe Snowboarder Ever

Kelly’s Wild Idea: To be the top half-pipe snowboarder, and inspire others to achieve their highest potential. Kelly Clark is an Olympic snowboarder and author. She has over seventy wins under her belt, including 10 X-Games medals (nine of them gold), and four trips to the Olympics (with a gold in Salt Lake City). She is also one of my favorite snowboarders of all time, with an incredible sense of style and a ton of wisdom she’s learned over her storied career. We talked about recovering from hi

Dec 13, 2017 • 47:32

Dr. Alan Goldhamer - The Crazy Benefits of Water Fasting and Living a Plant-Based SOS-Free Lifestyle

Dr. Alan Goldhamer - The Crazy Benefits of Water Fasting and Living a Plant-Based SOS-Free Lifestyle

Dr. Goldhamer’s Wild Idea: To teach people to lead healthy lives unharmed by unhealthy foods that many put into their bodies. To also share the benefits of water-only fasting. With the new year coming up and the tendency for lots of people to make resolutions, many of which are health oriented, I wanted to do a show focused on health. One of the most popular shows I’ve done was with David Goldman, a proponent of intermittent fasting, who worked at a place called TrueNorth Health. Fasting may see

Dec 6, 2017 • 44:38

Diana Nyad - How to achieve impossible goals like swimming from Cuba to Florida

Diana Nyad - How to achieve impossible goals like swimming from Cuba to Florida

Diana’s Wild Idea: To swim around islands and across oceans. To chase after any goal with no regard for what others say someone her age or ability can or cannot do. In 2013 at the age of 64, Diana Nyad became the first person to swim 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage. It took her about 53 hours. After years of training, four failed attempts, being stung by multiple box jellyfish, dealing with dehydration, hypothermia, naysayers and more, she did it. A long-distance s

Nov 29, 2017 • 49:48

Sal Masekela - The Voice of Action Sports on Telling Better Stories

Sal Masekela - The Voice of Action Sports on Telling Better Stories

Sal’s Wild Idea: To tell the stories of life through athletes, sports, and music, and share them with the world. If you have ever watched action sports on TV, there’s a good chance you’ve heard or seen Sal Masekela. With a rich, deep voice and a gift for gab, Sal’s been a beloved commentator, journalist, musician, producer, and philanthropist for over a decade. He hosted the X Games for thirteen years, VICE’s World of Sports, E!’s Daily 10, the FIFA World Cup when it was in South Africa, and he

Nov 22, 2017 • 1:13:19

Cliff Kapono - How We Are Physically and Emotionally Connected to the Ocean

Cliff Kapono - How We Are Physically and Emotionally Connected to the Ocean

Cliff’s Wild Idea: To discover what is happening biologically when we are out in nature. And how outdoor enthusiasts are connected to their environment scientifically. Cliff Kapono is a surfer and scientist from Hawaii. After discovering his love of the ocean at a young age, he later connected it to biology and chemistry, earning a graduate degree in biotechnology from University of Hawaii and working toward a PhD in chemistry from UCSD that he will finish next year. Cliff’s work is all about us

Nov 15, 2017 • 44:54

Willow Belden - Sharing Intimate, Inspiring, and Thoughtful Stories from the Outdoors

Willow Belden - Sharing Intimate, Inspiring, and Thoughtful Stories from the Outdoors

Willow’s Wild Idea: To quit her job and go on a five-hundred-mile hike in Colorado. Then, to start a podcast that shares unique stories of people in the outdoors. Willow Belden is the host of Out There, a podcast that discusses big life questions in an outdoor setting. Willow talks to ultra-marathoners, Everest climbers, hikers, cyclist, skiers, and all kinds of adventurers about their journeys, giving listeners a chance to hear about the transformative powers of nature. Before she started her p

Nov 8, 2017 • 38:23

Liz Clark - Learning About Yourself While Living on a Boat and Sailing Over 20,000 Miles

Liz Clark - Learning About Yourself While Living on a Boat and Sailing Over 20,000 Miles

Liz’s Wild Idea: To pursue a dream of sailing to remote places, and living life aboard her sailboat, Swell. To encourage people to be brave, search inside themselves, and to help protect the environment and places we play. Liz Clark is an adventurer, surfer, sailboat captain, and now an author, with her first book coming out next year with Patagonia Books.  In 2005, Liz pursued her lifelong dream to live on her sailboat, and set sail from Santa Barbara to French Polynesia. She’s sailed over 20,0

Nov 1, 2017 • 52:00

Rob Greenfield - Inspiring Others to Live a Low Impact, Sustainable Lifestyle

Rob Greenfield - Inspiring Others to Live a Low Impact, Sustainable Lifestyle

Rob’s Wild Idea: To live a sustainable, minimalist lifestyle and inspire others to do the same. To do awesome adventures and spread the message of good in the world. Rob Greenfield is an adventurer and environmental activist who is making a difference for our planet. An Eagle Scout who grew up in a small town of Wisconsin, Rob’s had and executed a ton of wild ideas. He cycled across the U.S.A. three times on a bamboo bike (without a ton of cycling experience and only drinking from natural source

Oct 25, 2017 • 54:06

Chris McDougall - Writing Untold Stories about Running and Amazing Human Performance

Chris McDougall - Writing Untold Stories about Running and Amazing Human Performance

Chris’s Wild Idea: To explore the limits of human potential, and to write amazing stories about it. Chris McDougall is the author of the bestselling books, Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes. His first book spawned the barefoot running movement and altered the running shoe industry forever. It’s also being made into a movie starring Matthew McConaughey. Natural Born Heroes dives into the history of how every-day citizens and amazing athletes on the island of Crete withstood the German forces du

Oct 18, 2017 • 45:30

Kimi Werner - Slowing Down to Have Magical Encounters Underwater

Kimi Werner - Slowing Down to Have Magical Encounters Underwater

Kimi’s Wild Idea: To practice sustainable hunting, spread the message about the importance of the ocean and make a living doing what she loves. If you’ve heard of Kimi Werner, you’ve probably seen the picture or video of her gracefully swimming along, holding onto the dorsal fin of a great white shark. Kimi is fearless, and she’s a force of nature. Growing up off grid in Hawaii, Kimi’s father taught her to free dive. She gave it up for years, then rediscovered it later in life and went on to bec

Oct 11, 2017 • 1:01:17

JP Sears - How to Live an Ultra Spiritual Life and Have a Sense of Humor

JP Sears - How to Live an Ultra Spiritual Life and Have a Sense of Humor

JP’s Wild Idea: To use humor to empower people to be the best versions of themselves. JP Sears is a spiritual comedian, author, emotional healing coach, and a curious student of life. You may know him from his hilarious YouTube videos that feature great underlying messages about relationships, spirituality and how self-righteous we can be as groups -- whether we are yogis, vegans, raw foodies, or even ultra-spiritual people.  It took JP a while to find a way to use his humor for good, and he’s n

Oct 4, 2017 • 52:27

Karen Rinaldi - Why Sucking at Something Can Turn Out Great and How to Publish Stories

Karen Rinaldi - Why Sucking at Something Can Turn Out Great and How to Publish Stories

Karen’s Wild Idea: To share bold, brave, wild stories, both her own and by others through books and essays with the world. Also, to embrace surfing at an older age, a sport that’s taught her why it’s so great to suck at something. Karen Rinaldi is a writer, publisher, and the creator of Harper Wave, an imprint of Harper Collins that has published the work of three past guests: Jaimal Yogis, Mark Lukach and Steph Jagger. Karen has also published books by authors like Dave Asprey of the Bulletproo

Sep 27, 2017 • 46:33

Ari DeLashmutt - Confronting Fear Hundreds of Feet in the Air on a Highline

Ari DeLashmutt - Confronting Fear Hundreds of Feet in the Air on a Highline

Ari’s Wild Idea: To cross canyons and mountains hundreds of feet in the air. To highline at challenging locations, and to apply lessons of life learned in the air to life on the ground. Ari (pronounced Air-ee) DeLashmutt is a professional highliner, skier, paraglider and an enthusiastic adventurer, who also hosts the How To Adventure Podcast. He lives a dream life, eager to spend most of his time in the air or on the mountains. I met Ari at the OutFound Festival in Oregon, and I love that he thi

Sep 20, 2017 • 41:05

Courtney Conlogue - How to be a Pro Surfer and Achieve Tough Goals

Courtney Conlogue - How to be a Pro Surfer and Achieve Tough Goals

Courtney’s Wild Idea: To become a professional surfer, and to achieve tough goals in and out of the water. Courtney Conlogue is a professional surfer on the World Surf League, currently ranked towards the top three on the women’s tour. Known for her powerful turns, positive attitude, work ethic, and incredible fitness capacity, she has an amazing ability to set goals and achieve them. Last year, she modeled naked for the Body issue in ESPN Magazine. She also missed a world title by one spot. On

Sep 13, 2017 • 1:01:27

Chris Guillebeau - Taking Your Side Hustle from Idea to Income

Chris Guillebeau - Taking Your Side Hustle from Idea to Income

Chris’s Wild Idea: To interview people who have had successful side hustles, and to publish a book and podcast about it.  Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Art of Non-Conformity, Born For This, and The Happiness of Pursuit. His latest book, Side Hustle, which debuts September 19th, shows how to take your side hustle from an idea to a profitable business.  In addition to being an incredible writer, Chris visited all 193 countries by age 35. He is a

Sep 6, 2017 • 29:32

Caroline Gleich - Climbing Mountains, Conquering Fears and Speaking Up to Protect Where We Play Outside

Caroline Gleich - Climbing Mountains, Conquering Fears and Speaking Up to Protect Where We Play Outside

Caroline’s Wild Idea: To climb up huge mountains, ski down them, go on amazing adventures, and become an advocate for the environment and more. Caroline Gleich is a professional ski mountaineer, adventurer, trail runner and activist. Based in Salt Lake City, Caroline recently became the first woman and fourth person to ski all 90 lines featured in “The Chuting Gallery,” a steep skiing guidebook to the Wasatch Range. A nature lover since birth, Caroline has used her voice as an athlete and an amb

Aug 30, 2017 • 43:19

Todd Glaser - How to Become a World-Renowned Surf Photographer

Todd Glaser - How to Become a World-Renowned Surf Photographer

Todd’s Wild Idea: To take amazing pictures of waves and the athletes who ride them. Todd Glaser is one of the most sought-after surf photographers in the world. As a staff photographer for Surfer Magazine since 2008, he’s earned more than a dozen covers. Today he takes photos on land and in the water with surfs stars like Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Rob Machado, and more. Todd grew up in Solana Beach, California, competed as a body boarder, went to school for photography, and then immediately to

Aug 23, 2017 • 54:12

Zeppelin Zeerip - How to Go Far as a Snowboarder, Activist, and Filmmaker

Zeppelin Zeerip - How to Go Far as a Snowboarder, Activist, and Filmmaker

Zeppelin’s Wild Idea: To share different perspectives of the public land debate through his latest documentary film, and inspire others to get outside. Aside from having one of the most badass names ever, Zeppelin Zeerip is a pro snowboarder and activist, the author of Don’t Call Me a Gypsy, a producer and partner of WZRD Media, and co-founder of a grassroots snowboard competition called Occupy Pando.  For his latest project, Zeppelin is traveling around the U.S. to film for his upcoming documen

Aug 16, 2017 • 41:29

Gale Straub - Inspiring Women to Get Outside with a Podcast

Gale Straub - Inspiring Women to Get Outside with a Podcast

Gale’s Wild Idea: To share stories of women from all walks of life who are passionate about the outdoors, and encourage them to explore. Gale Straub is the voice and creator of the popular podcast and community, She-Explores. The podcast focuses on women in the great outdoors, and tells the stories of entrepreneurs, athletes, and “ordinary” women who are “curious, inquisitive and beyond.” It’s well-edited and inspires people to spend more time outside, which I am a huge advocate of. Gale left be

Aug 9, 2017 • 35:26

Chris Cote - How to be a Professional Action Sports Personality

Chris Cote - How to be a Professional Action Sports Personality

Chris’s Wild Idea: To make a living by writing and talking about surfing and skateboarding. To use humor and positivity to land his dream job, and remain relevant though the ages. Chris Cote is a professional action sports personality. He got his start as a competitive surfer and skateboarder, became editor of Transworld Surf Magazine, and is now a commentator on the World Surf League, the commentator and host of the Vans Park Series, the editor Encinitas Magazine and the host of his own podcast

Aug 2, 2017 • 59:46

Steve Casimiro - How to Create an Adventure Media Company and Share Deeper Stories

Steve Casimiro - How to Create an Adventure Media Company and Share Deeper Stories

Steve’s Wild Idea: To share deeper stories about travel and adventure by creating an online and print media company, Adventure Journal. Steve Casimiro is the founder of Adventure Journal, an online magazine with a beautiful quarterly book that covers the deeper side of adventure. Steve has worked in journalism for years. He got his start in newspapers, then worked at Powder Magazine, helped start Snowboarder Magazine, was the founding editor of Bike Magazine, and then the west coast editor of Na

Jul 26, 2017 • 44:15

Shanti Hodges - Building Communities by Getting Parents and Kids Outside

Shanti Hodges - Building Communities by Getting Parents and Kids Outside

Shanti’s Wild Idea: To improve people’s lives, health, and communities by getting families outside through Hike it Baby. Shanti Hodges is a journalist, writer, and mom who started a community called Hike it Baby. The non-profit organization’s mission is to connect families and get them outside, especially when their children are young. Hike it Baby is now responsible for bringing families and babies on over 3,000 hikes a month in over 330 cities. Shanti is an inspiring woman who had a wild idea

Jul 19, 2017 • 57:21

Damien LeRoy - How to Survive A Paragliding Crash, Be a Professional Adventure Athlete, and Live with Positivity

Damien LeRoy - How to Survive A Paragliding Crash, Be a Professional Adventure Athlete, and Live with Positivity

Damien’s Wild Idea: To chase his dreams of being a professional athlete while spreading positivity everywhere he goes. Damien LeRoy is a professional and world renowned kiteboarder, paraglider, stuntman, and athlete. Last year he had a terrifying crash where he fell over 150 feet from the air into a forest of mangrove trees and broke his leg, ribs, punctured his lung, and more. He could have easily died, but ten months later he is almost completely recovered and already back on his board.  Damie

Jul 12, 2017 • 30:23

Cyrus Sutton – Making Films That Explore How We Interact With Our Planet and Our Passions

Cyrus Sutton – Making Films That Explore How We Interact With Our Planet and Our Passions

Cyrus’s Wild Idea: To continue to learn about our planet, people, and our passions by making films about these topics and sharing them with the world. To be interested instead of just interesting. Cyrus Sutton is an incredibly thoughtful and introspective person. A director, filmmaker, surfer, adventurer, and sought-after brand ambassador, Cyrus has produced Emmy Award-winning films, including Stoked and Broke, and is the founder of Korduroy TV, a website that explores creativity and sustainabil

Jul 5, 2017 • 1:00:38

Grant Trebilco - Breaking Stereotypes of Mental Health Issues Through Surfing

Grant Trebilco - Breaking Stereotypes of Mental Health Issues Through Surfing

Grant’s Wild Idea: To educate and raise awareness about mental health issues through surfing in bright colors, sharing his personal story, and starting a movement. Grant Trebilco is the creator of One Wave is All it Takes (OneWave), a nonprofit tackling mental health issues, literally one wave at a time. The organization started in Australia, and has quickly gained worldwide attention through its “Fluro Friday” events, where participants surf in bright colors and wild outfits, drawing attention

Jun 28, 2017 • 41:53

Rebecca Rusch - Biking the 1,200 Mile Ho Chi Minh Trail in Search of Her Father and Finding Magic

Rebecca Rusch - Biking the 1,200 Mile Ho Chi Minh Trail in Search of Her Father and Finding Magic

Rebecca’s Wild Idea: To be a professional adventure racer and bike the Ho Chi Minh Trail in search of her father, who was shot down as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. Rebecca Rusch has been a professional athlete for over three decades. She is a seven-time World Champion who continues to shatter the glass ceiling in whatever sport she tackles, whether it is climbing, rafting, or biking. She has a first female ascent rock climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. She has river boarded down the Grand C

Jun 21, 2017 • 36:24

Angela Davis - Motivating the Masses and Taking Fitness Seekers to Church on a Bike

Angela Davis - Motivating the Masses and Taking Fitness Seekers to Church on a Bike

Angela’s Wild Idea: To combine spirituality and athleticism while helping others find their own purpose through fitness. Angela Davis is an international fitness evangelist and motivational coach, who’s helped lead events alongside people like Oprah. In addition to being one of the most inspiring voices and coaches, she’s a former member of the USA track and field team and was a five-time All-American who held world rankings in the 100 meter race. These days, Angela can be found instructing one

Jun 14, 2017 • 26:03

Izzy Tihanyi – Business in a Bikini: Sharing the Stoke of Surfing

Izzy Tihanyi – Business in a Bikini: Sharing the Stoke of Surfing

Izzy’s Wild Idea: To be a rebel, to start the first all-women’s surf school, and to create a thriving business in a bikini. Izzy Tihanyi started the first all-women’s surf school in 1996. Prior to founding Surf Diva, Izzy was a competitive collegiate surfer, competed on the professional women’s longboard circuit, hosted a TV show for action sports, and at one point was even my surf camp counselor. Izzy has an awesome story, which is why she frequently gets asked to speak at business and sports e

Jun 7, 2017 • 46:11

Gretchen Bayless & Taylor Hood - Living the Van Life and Traveling the World with Roamerica Rentals

Gretchen Bayless & Taylor Hood - Living the Van Life and Traveling the World with Roamerica Rentals

Gretchen & Taylor’s Wild Idea: To be able to go on an adventure at any moment with minimal planning and packing. To explore the world from a van and start a thriving business around their passion.  Gretchen Bayless and Taylor Hood are the founders of Roamerica Rentals, a camper van rental company based in Oregon that lets you take their vans all over North America and even to Canada. Their vans are decked out with items like Rumpl blankets, Stanley stainless steel cooking ware and local organic

May 31, 2017 • 44:48

Devyn Bisson – Creating Documentary Films that Impact Change

Devyn Bisson – Creating Documentary Films that Impact Change

Devyn’s Wild Idea: To connect people through films and stories that will change the world.  Devyn Bisson is a documentary filmmaker who got her start as a beach lifeguard in Huntington Beach, Calif. At just 25 years old, Devyn has produced and created several award-winning films, including The Wave I Ride, and a short about Syrian Refugee Crisis, Lighthouse Molyvos, that’s coming out this summer. Even though she’s young, Devyn has a lot of wisdom about the power of telling a story, and how you c

May 24, 2017 • 46:39

Brogan Graham - Empowering People to Get Fit and Talk to Strangers Around The World

Brogan Graham - Empowering People to Get Fit and Talk to Strangers Around The World

Brogan’s Wild Idea: To disrupt people’s idea of fitness by creating awesome, fun free workouts and build community around the globe. Brogan Graham is a former collegiate rower and coach with a giant heart, a great sense of adventure, and a huge personality. He and a buddy needed a way to work out in the winter months in Boston, so they started the November Project. What started with a few people running stairs at the Harvard Stadium and doing workouts around Boston has now grown to a movement wi

May 17, 2017 • 1:18:25

Mark Lukach - Writing About a Taboo Topic to Help Others

Mark Lukach - Writing About a Taboo Topic to Help Others

Mark’s Wild Idea: To share his family’s story of mental illness and help others. To also choose commitment and love over fear. Mark Lukach is a father, husband, teacher, surfer, bodysurfer, and the author of the new book, My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward, published by Harper Collins and on shelves this month. Six years ago, Mark submitted an essay about his wife’s struggle with mental illness and its effect on their marriage that was immediately accepted and published in The New York Times’ famo

May 10, 2017 • 57:38

Norah Eddy - How to Use Business to Improve the Health of the Oceans

Norah Eddy - How to Use Business to Improve the Health of the Oceans

Norah’s Wild Idea: To create an innovative company that makes seafood not only sustainable and delicious, but helps improve the health of the oceans while connecting people with their food and where it comes from. To also empower other young female entrepreneurs to take risks in businesses even in industries primarily dominated by men.  Norah Eddy is the co-founder of Salty Girl, a sustainable seafood company with an innovative way of doing business. She grew up in a small New England fishing to

May 3, 2017 • 43:02

Becky Mendoza & Emi Koch - How to Protect the Environment, Travel The World, and Give Back to Local Communities

Becky Mendoza & Emi Koch - How to Protect the Environment, Travel The World, and Give Back to Local Communities

Becky Mendoza and Emi Koch’s Wild Ideas: To advocate for the environment, give back to local communities, travel the world, and encourage other surfers and travelers to use their voices and make a difference. Becky Mendoza is the founder of Changing Tides Foundation, and Emi Koch created Beyond the Surface International. Both non-profits connect surfers and travelers around causes that give back to local communities, and create positive change. These young women are inspiring not only because th

Apr 26, 2017 • 1:00:42

Eric Wolfinger - How to Be a World-Class Traveling Food Photographer

Eric Wolfinger - How to Be a World-Class Traveling Food Photographer

Eric’s Wild Idea: To travel around the world, cook with different cultures, and then inspire others through photography. Eric Wolfinger has been called the Annie Leibovitz of food photography. He’s published over a dozen award-winning books, and done even more photo and film commissions with amazing chefs from around the world. While he wasn’t always a photographer, after college Eric, who was also a longtime surfer, wanted to find a way to combine his passions for traveling and cooking. The une

Apr 19, 2017 • 58:51

Sarah Robb O’Hagan - Bringing Your Most Extreme Self to All That You Do

Sarah Robb O’Hagan - Bringing Your Most Extreme Self to All That You Do

Sarah’s Wild Idea: To bring all of you, to everything you do. To be your most extreme version of yourself and live to your fullest in work and life. And to stop being so afraid of failure. Sarah Robb O’Hagan is the Founder and Chief Extremer of Extreme You. Formerly the President of Gatorade and Equinox, she’s also worked at Nike, Virgin, Air New Zealand, and is currently the CEO of Fly Wheel. Sarah shares about success,  failure and how to thrive in work and life. Her new book, Extreme You, int

Apr 12, 2017 • 41:04

Chris Sharma - Tackling Walls and Life with a World Class Climber

Chris Sharma - Tackling Walls and Life with a World Class Climber

Chris’s Wild Idea: To establish and climb the most challenging routes in the world.  Chris Sharma is one of climbing’s most accomplished athletes. He started climbing at the young age of twelve in gyms in his native Santa Cruz, CA and now searches out the most difficult, beautiful, and seemingly impossible climbs known to man. He continues to push the limits of what’s possible in the sport, and isn’t afraid to pursue routes that can take him years to accomplish. In 2013, he opened a gym, Sender

Apr 5, 2017 • 37:13

Amy Ippoliti - Saving the World with Yoga and Activism

Amy Ippoliti - Saving the World with Yoga and Activism

Amy’s Wild Idea: To impact the world though yoga and activism.  Amy has the dream job of a traveling around the world as a yoga teacher, which she started doing in the 1980s. She has a different take on yoga than many. It’s not just about working out and breathing. The practice of yoga also has ties to activism, which is why Amy does things like take her yoga to the oceans to raise awareness for the environment and animal conservation.  Amy is a faculty member at the Omega Institute, Esalen, and

Mar 29, 2017 • 46:23

David Goldman - Using Intermittent Fasting and a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet to Produce Optimal Performance

David Goldman - Using Intermittent Fasting and a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet to Produce Optimal Performance

David’s Wild Idea: To optimize your health, athletic and mental performance, and sex appeal with a plant-based diet and intermittent fasting. David has some unique ideas when it comes to nutrition, fasting, and health. He’s all about using fasting as well as an exclusively plant-based, whole foods diet to promote optimal health and performance. David studied physiology and nutrition at Columbia University and is a registered dietician. He worked at Columbia Athletics as a strength and conditioni

Mar 22, 2017 • 51:25

Brendan Brazier - Creating Plant-Based Nutrition Culture

Brendan Brazier - Creating Plant-Based Nutrition Culture

Brendan’s Wild Idea: To create a more environmentally and socially sustainable world.  Brendan Brazier is one of the most well know plant-based elite athletes on the planet. He’s the author of bestselling book Thrive, and the founder of several companies including Vega, a plant-based nutrition company. His new magazine, Alive, is available for free at health food stores around the country. He also advises celebrities like Venus Williams, Hugh Jackman, and entire pro-sports teams about their nutr

Mar 15, 2017 • 46:02

Caroline Paul - How to Cultivate Bravery

Caroline Paul - How to Cultivate Bravery

Caroline Paul’s Wild Idea: To overcome fear, cultivate bravery, and encourage others to live with more adventure. Caroline Paul is the New York Times best-selling author of four books, including Fighting Fire, a memoir about being a San Francisco firefighter; the illustrated Lost Cat, A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology; East Wind, Rain; and The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure. She’s competed alongside Olympians as a luger, swam for dead bodies in the San

Mar 8, 2017 • 53:59

Chris Burkard - Becoming a World-Class Adventure Photographer

Chris Burkard - Becoming a World-Class Adventure Photographer

Chris Burkard’s Wild Idea: To become an adventure photographer. Wanting to discover the best photographs in nature, Chris Burkard decided to go to the most remote and raw of places. While he was well on his way to become a leading surf photographer, spending most of his time in tropical water, Chris wanted to go to places that were a little more untrammeled by man. He knew a little sacrifice, just might yield amazing results and photos. Listen to this episode if: You want to be an adventure or

Mar 1, 2017 • 48:30

GracedByGrit - Creating a Business by Women For Women

GracedByGrit - Creating a Business by Women For Women

Kate and Kim’s Wild Idea: To create an athletic company to empower women to cultivate their grit to find their grace. To make women feel good and safe while working out. And to create athletic clothes are are fashionable and effective. Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan are the founders of activewear brand GracedByGrit. They started this business from scratch, and it has now become a successful company with a team of rocking women at the helm. They believe in a business with a mission, and are pas

Feb 22, 2017 • 32:50

Alana Nichols - Three-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist On Being a Champion No Matter What

Alana Nichols - Three-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist On Being a Champion No Matter What

Alana Nichols’ Wild Idea: To become a world-class athlete despite any limits. At 17, Alana was on her way to college on a softball scholarship when she attempted a flip snowboarding, and landed directly on a rock on her back. She suffered a spinal cord injury that left her paraplegic. Instead of giving up sports altogether, Alana transitioned to adaptive sports, quickly becoming a top Olympic competitor in skiing, wheelchair basketball and sprint kayaking. She has some crazy stories about fallin

Feb 15, 2017 • 46:55

Jaimal Yogis - Facing Fear with Mindfulness and Love

Jaimal Yogis - Facing Fear with Mindfulness and Love

Jaimal Yogis’ Wild Idea: To run away from home as a teen and learn to surf in Hawaii. Then, join a Buddhist Monastery. Next, head to head to Columbia Journalism School and become an award-winning journalist, and then the award-winning author of Saltwater Buddah, the best seller The Fear Project (where Jaimal surfed Maverick’s), Turtles Don’t Surf (an illustrated kids books), and soon to be released book, All Waves Are Water, due out by Harper Wave this July of 2017. As a teen, Jaimal ran away fr

Feb 8, 2017 • 48:36

Bethany Hamilton - How to be Unstoppable and Live Life Fully

Bethany Hamilton - How to be Unstoppable and Live Life Fully

Bethany Hamilton’s Wild Idea: Surfing giant waves, having a family, giving back to others, and living life to the fullest no matter what. Bethany Hamilton is one of the most empowering surfers of all time. She's had many wild ideas, from continuing to surf despite losing her left arm, to surfing giant waves at Jaws in Maui last year, starting a non-profit to help others, having a baby, speaking in front of crowds of 20k plus, and now making a movie, Unstoppable. Because wild ideas require wild l

Feb 1, 2017 • 29:18

Dean Karnazes - Becoming the Ultra Marathon

Dean Karnazes - Becoming the Ultra Marathon

Dean’s Wild Idea: To quit his corporate job and become the UltraMarathon Man. Time Magazine called Dean Karnazes one of the most interesting men. He's also one of the fittest men on the planet. On his 30th birthday (after tequila), Dean ran 30 miles non-stop for the first time. Shortly after that big run, he quit a lucrative, cushy job to become a long-distance, as in ULTRA-distance, runner. Since then, he’s run a marathon in every state, and he plans to run a marathon every country in the WORLD

Jan 26, 2017 • 33:29

James Nestor - The Art of Freediving and Writing an Award-Winning Book

James Nestor - The Art of Freediving and Writing an Award-Winning Book

James Nestor’s Wild Idea: To leave the corporate life for a job as a freelance writer, then learn to freedive and uncover an entire world of science beneath the surface of the ocean that lead to an award-winning book, Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves About a decade ago, James Nestor knew he wanted to quit his job, but he had no idea he’d become a freediver and develop such strong connection with the ocean. A surfer at heart, James always loved playi

Jan 18, 2017 • 1:01:00

Alison Teal - How to Thrive on Naked and Afraid, Travel The World With A Pink Bikini and Make A Difference in The World with Alison Teal of Alison’s Adventures

Alison Teal - How to Thrive on Naked and Afraid, Travel The World With A Pink Bikini and Make A Difference in The World with Alison Teal of Alison’s Adventures

Alison Teal’s Wild Idea: To Travel the World, Thrive and Get The Highest PSI (Primaries Survival Rating) of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid Season 1, and Make Movies That Get People to Pay Attention to Plastic Pollution and Protecting Our Environment. There’s a reason Oprah Magazine calls Alison Teal the “Oprah of Adventures” and Time calls her the “Female Indiana Jones.” While you and I were going to regular school, she was riding camels and climbing in Nepal with her adventurous parents.

Jan 11, 2017 • 1:10:40

Ryan and Nicole Levinson - TwoAfloat's Nicole and Ryan Levinson On Sailing to French Polynesia To Chase Their Dreams Despite Any Limits

Ryan and Nicole Levinson - TwoAfloat's Nicole and Ryan Levinson On Sailing to French Polynesia To Chase Their Dreams Despite Any Limits

Ryan and Nicole’s Wild Idea: To leave San Diego, their jobs and house to sail to French Polynesia. Now they are sharing their awesome story and you can find out how. Ryan and Nicole Levinson of Two Afloat set sail for French Polynesia two years ago to pursue a dream. Taking on such a feat requires tons of preparation, but there’s only so much you can do on land to prepare for the unknown sea. Eventually, you just have to untie the dock lines and go, as they say. This episode explores how they un

Jan 4, 2017 • 1:21:20

Joel Van Der Loon - Survival Skills for the Wild and Living Closer to Nature

Joel Van Der Loon - Survival Skills for the Wild and Living Closer to Nature

As a young boy, Joel Van der Loon grew up in South Africa and Tanzania, and has always been somewhat of a “wild child.” He and his dad grew up in a remote area of Africa, where he learned from the Massai, then sailed around the world, and lived a life very connected to animals and the untrammeled outdoors. Find out about the lessons Joel’s learned from the Massai tribe, his cultural shock in moving to the United States, what survival skills you need NOW, and why major TV networks want Joel to sh

Dec 28, 2016 • 42:28

Cindy Whitehead - Stories From a Female Skateboarding Pioneer

Cindy Whitehead - Stories From a Female Skateboarding Pioneer

Have you ever wanted to skateboard down the freeway?! Me too, except please don’t try that at home because you will most likely die! Cindy Whitehead managed to sneak in a session on the L.A.’s busiest freeway one day and also did some other wild things. She was one of the first females to get a centerfold plus two-page article in a men’s skateboard magazine, and she’s become a renowned sports stylist for everyone from Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, and Drew Brees to Mia Hamm and Peyton Manning. Cindy

Dec 8, 2016 • 40:34

Pete Kostelnick - Running Across the Country Faster Than Anyone

Pete Kostelnick - Running Across the Country Faster Than Anyone

Running across the entire United States of America is no easy feat. How about doing and training while working a full-time job?! Pete Kostelnick recently finished doing just that. Starting in San Francisco and finishing in New York, Pete logged about 72 miles a day on his feet running, with only one day off. It took him 42 days, six hours and 30 minutes for a total of 3,067 miles. They have been calling him the real Forrest Gump, and he’s just a financial analyst from Iowa who SHATTERED a GUINNE

Dec 8, 2016 • 52:45

Steph Jagger - Lift Your Restraining Device

Steph Jagger - Lift Your Restraining Device

Have you ever want to quit your job, uproot your life and do something crazy like SHATTER a record, ski at your favorite resorts around the globe, fall in love and get a HUGE book deal. Meet Steph Jagger. Steph grew up with a good family, and had a great job in good old Canada, eh’!? She was working in public relations for major companies, made enough money to buy a new house and go skiing on weekends, but she wanted more from life. One day, while skiing in Whistler with some friends, she litera

Dec 8, 2016 • 49:49

Wild Ideas Worth Living - Welcome!

Wild Ideas Worth Living - Welcome!

Have you ever wanted to sail around the world, climb a mountain, travel to a new country, learn a new skill, start a business, write a book, or get in the best shape of your life? Wild Ideas Worth Living is podcast dedicated toward empowering others to take a break from the mundane and live out their wildest ideas. Host and Adventure/ Business Journalist, Shelby Stanger, interviews world-class explorers, scientists, health experts, authors, athletes, performers and entrepreneurs about how they’v

Dec 1, 2016 • 1:58

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