Almost There Adventure Podcast
Podrobnosti kanálu
Almost There Adventure Podcast
A celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and sharing conversations adventurers, artists, activists and legends in the outdoor community.
Nedávné epizody
96 epizod
Episode 96: 2023 Review & a Look Ahead
On this episode: our favorite episodes of 2023, format change, dogs, and another year in the books. It’s our reflections on the year past, and a look...

Episode 95: Alastair Humphreys and Adventures from Big to Micro
On this episode: sheds, map grids, busking in Spain, and 5-to-9 adventures. We are talking with Alastair Humphreys, named as National Geographic Adven...

Episode 94: Collyn ”Doc” Nielsen on Outdoor Adventures & Podcasting
On this episode: Hiking podcasts, the days, and getting a doctorate in hiker trash. We’re talking with Collyn “Doc” Nielsen of Hiker Trash Radio.

Episode 93: Marinel de Jesus, Sara Frenning & Expanding Opportunities for Women Guides & Porters
On this episode: small successes, women porters, and the Himalaya. We’re talking with Marinel de Jesus and Sara Frenning about the Porter Voice Collec...

Episode 92: Adam ”Dreamer” Salinger & Learning to Backpack Better
On this episode: the Colorado Trail, fighter planes, learning how to thru-hike, and Inspector Gadget. We invited Adam "Dreamer" Salinger back (he was...

Episode 91: Elizabeth Person and the Art of Maps
On this episode: maps, artificial intelligence, and lutefisk. We’re talking with Elizabeth Person of Everett, Washington, an illustrator and cartograp...

Episode 90: Kristen & Ville Lost the Map
On this episode: Yada-yada-yada, death vs thrash metal, lucha libra, and some pretty epic adventures. We sit down with Kristen and Ville Jokinen to ta...

Episode 89: Josh McNair on Capturing California and More Through His Lens
On this episode: California, Texas BBQ, fame, road trips, and negative YouTube comments. We’re talking with Josh McNair of California Through My Lens....

Episode 88: Greg Sakowicz - Fat Man on a Little Trail
On this episode: post-hike lunch, dividends, and getting off the couch. We’re talking with Greg Sakowicz — Colorado resident, hiker, traveler and crea...

Episode 87: Nicole Antoinette on Writing, Hiking, and Self-Awareness
On this episode: paralysis of analysis, burning your gear, and giving up social media. We’re talking with Nicole Antoinette— author, thru-hiker, forme...

Episode 86: Carol ”Cheer” Coyne on Thru-Hiking and Community
On this episode: the Triple Crown, ceramics, corporate finance, and hot chocolate shots. We’re talking with Carol “Cheer” Coyne, thru-hiker and founde...

Episode 85: Benny Braden on Backpacking, Photography and Responsible Stewardship
On this episode: the Smokies 900-Miler, being a documentary star, and picking up litter and being a good steward. We’re talking with avid backpacker a...

Episode 84: Brook Hopper on Sustainable Packaging and the Outdoor Industry
On this episode: Earth Month, wishcycling, ocean pollution, and sustainable packaging. We’re talking with Brook Hopper from A New Earth Project about...

Episode 83: Alicia Baker on Exploring Utah, Hiking with Dogs, and Guidebooks
On this episode: favorite overcrowded hikes, booties, and hiking with dogs. We’re talking with Alicia Baker, hiker, trail runner, outdoor blogger and...

Episode 82: Sage Clegg on Thru-Hiking, Wildlife Biology, and Building an Adventurous Life
On this episode: tortoise helicopters, misplaced vs lost, and names that sound like trail names, but aren’t. We’re talking with adventurer, triple-cro...

Episode 81: Emma Maaranen on Professional MTB Racing, the 80% Rule, and Trail Maintenance
On this episode: mountain bike racing, the 80% rule, and trail maintenance. We’re chatting with professional mountain bike athlete, cycling coach and...

Episode 80: Renee ”She-ra” Patrick on the Value of Long-Distance Hiking
On this episode: the Oregon Desert Trail, hikertrash, the Campmor catalog, and ground-truthing. We’re talking with Renee Patrick, self-identified as h...

Episode 79: Lee Welton on Hiking Fitness and Injury Prevention
On this episode: thru-hiking, Wolff’s Law, stretching your hip flexors, and nose breathing. We’re talking with Lee Welton, PCT thru-hiker, physical th...

Episode 78: The Knoth Family on Bikepacking Year-Round
On this episode: cheese, cat motels, is math the worst subject, and bikepacking as a family. We’re talking with The Knoth Family: Rob, Dawn Rae, and M...

Episode 77 - Patrick Dunn of OUT in the Wild: Making the Outdoors More Inclusive for the LGBTQ+ Community
On this episode: art school, communism, and being out in the wild. We’re talking with Patrick Dunn, climber and founder of OUT in the Wild, an organiz...

Episode 76: 2022 Year in Review
On this episode: 2022, our favorite episodes, and plans for 2023.
This is a shorter version — no guests — just Jason, Saveria and Jeff looking b...

Episode 75: Jill Rose and the Importance of Rest
On this episode: Quiet quitting, rest, walks in nature, and sea turtles. We’re talking with Jill Rose, a life coach for women working in the realm of...

Episode 74: Jason Hardrath and Collecting Fastest Known Time Records
On this episode: Norman’s 13, rubrics, and 100 FKTs. We’re talking with Jason Hardrath, badass hiker, running, and collector of FKTs.
Jason was...

Episode 73: A Legend(ary) FKT on the Colorado Trail & a Documentary by Dylan Harris & Jason Fitzpatrick
On this episode: world premieres, documentaries, and the Colorado Trail. We’re talking with Jeff “Legend” Garmire, Dylan Harris and our very own Jason...

Episode 72: Adina Crawford and Fitness for Everybody
On this episode: mantras, apparel, and fitness is for everybody. We are talking with Adina Crawford, a athlete and yogini working to bring more divers...

Episode 71: Hannah Finazzo Krueger and The Salty Boob
On this episode: land crabs, sewing machines that talk, a brief history of zippers in the U.S., and upcycling. We are talking with Hannah Finazzo Krue...

Episode 70: Ned Tibbits on the PCT and Wilderness Readiness
On this episode: Sierra cups, self-arresting, safety, and learning to live. We're talking with Ned Tibbits.
Ned has worked as a U.S.F.S Wilderne...

Episode 69: Gary Chrisman and his Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Adventure
On this episode: Mantras, billionaires ranches, fried chicken, DFL, and Yellowstone. We’re talking with Gary Chrisman an amazing bikepacker with a lon...

Episode 68: Ultraman Race Director Jen McVeay
On this episode: Ultramans, the lakes of Arizona, “DFL,” and “are all race directors sadists?” We’re talking with Jen McVeay, race director for Ultram...

Episode 67: Kate Schade of Kate’s Real Food
On this episode: bars, gear stickers, Kansas, and real food. We’re talking with Kate Schade, founder of Kate’s Real Food, which makes what Forbes maga...

Episode 66: Peter Mortimer on Ultra Trail Running
On this episode: man against horse; running in jorts; and cheese-rolling racing. We’re talking with Peter Mortimer, ultra-runner in search of his brea...

Episode 65: John Soares on Boondocking and Hiking Guidebooks
On this episode: guidebooks, boondocking, breakfast burritos, and the best hiking in Northern California. We’re talking with hiking guidebook author a...

Episode 64: Jason Baffa on Surfing and Filmmaking
On this episode: surf films, directing Bill Murray, and being a filmmaker in the digital age. We’re talking with Jason Baffa, filmmaker, surfer, and s...

Episode 63: Beth Jeffery & the Healing Power of the Outdoors
On this episode: JMT, hiking amnesia, cairns, and grief. We’re talking with Beth Jeffery, hiker extraordinaire and founder of The Cairn Connection. Sh...

Episode 62: Brendan Leonard on Running, Creativity, and Avoiding a Real Job
On this episode: The Far Side, browser tabs, YouTube analytics, and reluctant running. We’re talking with Brendan Leonard, illustrator, writer, film m...

Episode 61: Steph Jagger and Everything Left to Remember
On this episode: World records, cedar trees and ravens, rugby, and the best way to buy books if you want to benefit authors. We’re talking with Steph...

Episode 60: Nash Maz & Women of Color Who Summit Mountains
On this episode: Hiking in Washington, lungs, and women of color who summit mountains. We’re talking with Nash Mazwho is organizing a fundraising clim...

Episode 59: Beth Pratt on Building a Wildlife Crossing for LA’s Cougars
On this episode: The “Brad Pitt” of cougars, wildlife over crossings, and “The Californians”. We’re talking with Beth Pratt, Regional Executive Direct...

Episode 58: Kate Gates and Running an Outdoor Adventure Camp
On this episode: Brisket, woolly adelgids, and summer camp for adults. In our second Women’s History Month podcast episode, we talk with Kate Gates, c...

Episode 57: Christa Nash Webber - Outdoor Educator, Adventure Mom, SAR Volunteer
On this episode: Search and rescue, being an “adventure mom” and this is our first of a series of weekly episodes celebrating Women’s History Month in...