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Let's Take This Outside Jeffrey Douglas - Mountain Guide + Owner of Mountain Goat AdventuresMeet Jeff Douglas, a Canmore-based mountain guide who recently completed a three-year quest to hike every single one of Banff National Park’s 2,000-plus kilometres of trails… all in hopes of seeing the park’s elusive bison herd. As the owner of Mountain Goat Adventures and a certified guide, Jeff has spent more than 15 years exploring the Bow Valley, Banff, and beyond, turning his passion for the outdoors into a way of life. From long trail runs in remote corners of the Rockies to technical backcountry ski traverses, Jeff’s story is about curiosity, endurance, and what...

2025-11-2543 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Sasha Galitzki - "Embers" - aerial artist and climate advocateToday we’re exploring how art can become activism through the story of aerial artist and climate advocate Sasha Galitzki. After losing her home in the 2024 Jasper wildfire, Sasha turned grief into purpose, using her breathtaking performances to spotlight the fragility and beauty of our changing planet. Her new project, Embers, is a powerful visual journey through loss, resilience, and renewal, blending art, science, and environmental storytelling. Featuring voices from glaciologists and wildfire experts, Embers reminds us what it means to find hope amid the ashes. ABOUT SASHA Sasha Galitzki is an acclaimed ae...

2025-11-1132 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dr. Julie Rak - professor and author exploring gender in mountaineeringDr. Julie Rak is a professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her 2021 book False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction (McGill-Queens University Press) is the first book-length study of gender, feminism and mountaineering narratives ever made- and she hopes that it won't be the last. She has also published on Rockies mountain guide and writer Tex Vernon-Wood, on gender and mountaineering film festivals, about the body of George Mallory and about Sherpa, the autobiography of Ang Tharkay. Julie was a novice to intermediate general mountaineer and ice-climber...

2025-10-2857 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Melissa Hafting - Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of BirdsMelissa Hafting is an ethical, passionate, and respected birder, photographer, and mentor. Her love for birding has helped shape who she is and has helped with her mental health, along with enabling her to cope with the difficult aspects of grief and loss after the death of her mother and father. Showcasing some of Melissa’s most stunning bird images from the continental United States, Hawaii, and Canada, Dare to Bird explores the joy that birding and photography has brought to her life and how both have allowed her to foster meaningful connections with young birders from di...

2025-10-1425 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dan Rubinstein - Canadian Stand-Up PaddleboarderDan Rubinstein is an Ottawa-based writer, editor, and stand-up paddleboarder. His latest book, Water Borne, was published in 2025 and is based on his most recent epic solo paddling journey and also explores the importance of deepening our relationship with water. Dan is also a National Magazine Award–winning journalist who contributes to publications such as The Walrus, The Globe and Mail, and enRoute, and he’s a former editor at Canadian Geographic magazine. His first book, ⁠Born to Walk,⁠ was a finalist for the Ottawa Book Awards and Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. About Water Borne: In...

2025-09-3050 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Marlis Butcher - Park BaggerMarlis Butcher is an environmental conservationist, author, and photographer. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and of The Explorers Club, an international organization promoting field exploration. Marlis is the first visitor to have “bagged” (visited) all 48 of the Canadian national parks, a third of which do not have road access. Her photographs and articles have been published in: • Canadian Geographic Magazine, • Explore magazine, • The Explorers Club’s “Far Afield” magazine, • CBC News on-line, • CTV News on-line, • Canadian Encyclopedia, and • the travel brochures of...

2025-09-1627 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Julia Weber - Little Miss OttawaJulia Weber is a full-time travel blogger and content creator who brings the spirit of travel into everyday life. With a background in marketing and a passion for storytelling, Julia creates compelling photo and video content that resonates with an engaged audience seeking both local discoveries and international adventures. Julia’s mission is to inspire others to live every day with the spirit of a traveller— whether they’re dining at an international restaurant in their own city or hiking to a hidden lookout on the other side of the world. She believes every destination has something specia...

2025-09-0230 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Get Outside! Enjoy Summer! Episodes Return September 2!Hey, it’s Mary Anne Ivison—and right now, I’m doing exactly what I hope you’re doing… playing outside. Let’s Take This Outside is taking a short summer break, but don’t worry—we’ll be back this September with brand new episodes and inspiring conversations. Coming up: guests like Dan Rubenstein, Marlis Butcher, Melissa Hafting, and Julia Weber, as we explore the powerful ways the outdoors connects us—through nature, conservation, and adventure. So get out there, enjoy every minute of summer, and we’ll meet you back here in September! Learn mor...

2025-07-1300 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Shanda Hill - Three Time Double Deca Triathlon Endurance AthleteShanda Hill is one of the most accomplished ultra endurance athletes on the planet and a proud Canadian from Vernon, British Columbia. She is the only person in the world to have completed three Double Deca Triathlons. Each one includes a 76 kilometre swim, a 3600 kilometre bike ride, and an 844 kilometre run. That is the same as doing 20 full Iron-distance triathlons back to back. In 2024, Shanda made history by becoming the first woman ever to complete a Triple Deca Triathlon in the continuous format. This extreme event includes a 114 kilometre swim, a 5400 kilometre bike ride, and a 1266 kilometre...

2025-06-2443 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Denisa Krásná and Alena Rainsberry: Co-Authors of FlowFlow explores diverse women’s narratives in adventure sports in this anthology that challenges stereotypes while promoting unity. It advocates for a transcultural feminism, one offering hope and empowerment to break barriers and live fully. Flow takes readers on an inspiring journey through the world of women in adventure sports, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the strength, resilience, and unity of women across the globe. This unique collection highlights the powerful, diverse voices of women who are redefining what’s possible in outdoor sports like whitewater kayaking, climbing, mountaineering, and highlining. With photography and stories from arou...

2025-06-1038 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Nicola Ross - Loops and LattesThe winner of numerous writing honours, including a National Magazine Award, Nicola Ross is the author of 12 books, including the bestselling Loops & Lattes series of hiking guides. Having sold over 50,000 copies of these self-published guidebooks, Nicola is a fulltime writer and professional hiker. Her latest book, published by ECW Press in Toronto in 2024, is entitled 40 Days & 40 Hikes: Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time. Part illustrated memoir, part hiking guide and part good storytelling, it describes her journey along Ontario’s 900-kilometre Bruce Trail from Queenston Heights on the Niagara Peninsula to Tobermory on the Bruce. 4...

2025-05-2737 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Chris Watson - Adventure DiariesChris Watson was born and bred in Scotland is the creative force behind the Adventure Diaries, a podcast that delivers authentic stories of adventure, exploration, and the natural world.Chris spends much of his time outdoors, hiking and paddling in the Scottish highlands and has a passion for the natural world, wild places, and adventures.Chris brings a unique blend of curiosity and storytelling to every conversation, including a unique format that encourages adventure in everyday life. Through his Call To Adventure & Pay It forward segments listeners will discover new perspectives and adventures from every...

2025-05-1352 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Emma Terrell - The Urban BotanistEmma Terrell, also known as The Urban Botanist, is a passionate advocate for sustainable living and eco-conscious design. After completing a Biology degree at Carleton University in Ottawa, she started her business in 2017 that was created with the intention to connect her community with the natural world around them. With a deep rooted love for nature and over a decade of experience in creating vibrant, green spaces, Emma specializes in blending interior design with sustainable practices and crafting landscapes that honor and restore the environment. Her unique approach combines innovation and conservation, showcasing how thoughtful...

2025-04-2940 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Gloria Dickie - Journalist and AuthorGloria Dickie is an award-winning journalist and author of Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future (W.W. Norton, 2023). She is currently a global climate and environment correspondent at Reuters News Agency. With over a decade of experience reporting on environmental issues, she has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, Wired magazine, and Scientific American magazine, among others. In 2018, she was named a National Geographic Explorer. Eight Bears, was chosen as a best book of 2023 by The New Yorker, The Economist, and Scientific American, shortlisted for the 2023 Banff Centre Mountain Book Awards, and received second...

2025-04-1525 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Brad Sinopoli - Sinopoli Fishing and Former CFL StarBrad Sinopoli is a former CFL Wide Receiver and now the owner of Sinopoli Fishing.Brad played for both the Calgary Stampeders and the Ottawa Redblacks, and was twice named the CFL’s most Outstanding Canadian and has won two Grey Cups. Brad’s passion for the outdoors has seamlessly carried over into his post-football life, as he has become a successful fishing charter operator. Based in Ottawa, Sinopoli combines his love of nature with his entrepreneurial spirit, offering guided fishing experiences through his company, Sinopoli Fishing. Also in this episode is fellow podca...

2025-04-0147 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Frank Wolf - Writer, Filmmaker, EnvironmentalistFrank Wolf is a Canadian adventurer, writer, filmmaker, and environmentalist. He is known for books, feature magazine articles, online columns, and films that document wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North. His expeditions include being the first to canoe across Canada in one season, rowing the Northwest Passage, and circumnavigating both Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island by kayak. In 2020 he was named One of Canada's 'Greatest 90 Explorers of All Time' by Canadian Geographic. He is a regular feature writer and columnist for Explore Magazine and has written two books on...

2025-03-1842 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dr. Sasha Gollish - Runner and AdvocateSasha is a Krono Nutrition Athlete, and we’ve teamed up with Krono to giveaway 2 of their discovery boxes on Instagram, including bars, gels and electrolytes. Head to the Let’s Take This Outside Instagram for your chance to win, and also use the promo code outside20 to get 20% off at krononutrition.com until March 31.Dr. Sasha Gollish is a passionate advocate for gender equity in sport, a Team Canada middle- and long-distance runner, and a dedicated mentor to young athletes. With a career spanning elite athletic competition, coaching, engineering, and research, Sasha combines her...

2025-03-0442 min

The Resilience Report

The Resilience Report The ROI of Getting Outside ft. Mary Anne Ivison (Let's Take This Outside Podcast)Our next guest is the host of the podcast, cleverly titled “Let’s Take This Outside”: Mary Anne Ivison. The show focuses on athletes, outdoor professionals, and scientists about their connection to nature, how it affects their performance and everyday life. Mary Anne is a trusted media professional with over 13 years of experience in radio broadcasting, television, voice over, and live-hosting and emceeing. After many successful years in radio, in the summer of 2021, Mary Anne shifted her focus from radio to her own voiceover business, and in 2022 she launched her podcast Let’s Take This Outside. Mary Ann...

2025-02-1927 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Re-release: Rideau Lakes Cycle TourUse code Outside to get a $20 discount off any two day ride on the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour 2025 at https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/.ABOUT RIDEAU LAKES CYCLE TOUR:The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) is a two-day cycle tour organised by the Ottawa Bicycle Club that takes its riders from Ottawa (or Perth) to Kingston and back. The first tour took place in 1972, and this year it will be its 51st edition on June 21-22,2025. On Saturday, the tour will take cyclists through the scenic countryside of the Rideau Valley passing many picturesque lakes and...

2025-02-1824 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Judy Kasiama - Colour The TrailsJudy Kasiama is an athlete, community activist, disruptor, and content creator, and founder of Colour the Trails.Through her work Judy highlights her experience as a black woman that skis, rides mountain bikes, hikes, camps, climbs, and explores. Colour the Trails focuses on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPoC (including those who lay within the intersection of BIPoC and 2SLGBTQAI+ community) adventurers.About Colour the TrailsColour the Trails is a national Black woman owned business, focused on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPoC (including those who lay within the intersection...

2025-02-0429 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Trixie Pacis - FilmmakerTrixie Pacis is an emerging Filipina-Canadian filmmaker based in Kimberley, British Columbia. Her work revolves around documenting unheard personal and environmental stories, including her latest documentaries Wildflowers and Wild Aerial. Building on script development experience at Drive Films, she now works as the Director of Acquisitions and Original Programming at ChimeTV, America’s only Asian American and Pacific Islander cable channel delivered in English. Trixie’s writing and photography have appeared on Mapped, Inside Himalayas and Travel Alberta. You’ll find her climbing, hiking, surfing, or skiing with a camera in hand.Natalie Gillis's Portfolio L...

2025-01-2129 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Gatineau Park - Rachel PaquetteAbout Gatineau Park:Gatineau Park is the National Capital Region’s conservation park. The largest green space in the region, the Park occupies an area of more than 361 square kilometres and is a place of rich and unique biodiversity. It is the second-most visited park in Canada, and a destination for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in recreational activities that respect the environment.Gatineau Park’s vast territory is divided into several sectors, one of which is accessible from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau, and each of which feature various points of interest and historical places. Unlike other nation...

2025-01-0748 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Best of 2024Welcome to our "Best of 2024" episode! This year has been a journey full of incredible stories, insights, and inspiration from some truly remarkable guests.In this episode, we’re celebrating highlights from six of our most impactful conversations. You'll hear...1) Dianne Whelan share her profound reflections from her 500 Days in the Wild project, and connecting to nature.2) James Appleton is the host of The 46 of 46 Podcast. James talks about the Adirondacks being a welcoming place for Canadians.3) Kevin Callan is the author of the best-selling The Happy Camper and his incredibly po...

2024-12-2030 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Taryn Eyton - HappiestOutdoors.caTaryn Eyton is a Squamish-based writer and the founder of the outdoor adventure website, HappiestOutdoors.ca. She is also the author of two hiking guidebooks: Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia: The Essential Guide to Overnight Hiking Trails (Greystone Books, 2021) and Backpacking on Vancouver Island: The Essential Guide to the Best Multi-Day Trips and Day Hikes (Greystone Books, 2024).Taryn is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, the President of the Friends of Garibaldi Park Society, a member of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, and a Fellow of the Canadian G...

2024-12-1037 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Cassandra Marion - Science Advisor - Canada Aviation and Space MuseumA life-long explorer, Dr. Cassandra Marion’s passions are for the outdoors, rocks and space.She completed PhD in Geology and Planetary Science and Exploration at the Earth and Planetary Institute, at Western University. Her studies focused on meteorite impact craters, and lunar and Martian analogue environments in the Canadian Arctic and sub-Arctic.After 13 northern expeditions, she has developed considerable expertise leading and managing field expeditions and had the privilege of assisting in the expedition and geology training of 3 astronauts. Cassandra has also participated and led a series of simulated robotic and human missions designed to...

2024-11-2629 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside James Appleton - The 46 of 46 PodcastJames Appleton is the host of 46 of 46 Podcast and lives in the heart of the Adirondack Park in Lake Placid, New York. He is a New York State Licensed Guide for hiking and camping, and is passionate about the Adirondacks and the surrounding mountains.When he's not on the trails, James can be found swinging a microphone in the film/television industry, hitting the squat rack, or home with his wife and three girls. About 46 of 46 PodcastThe 46 of 46 Podcast is an outdoors storytelling podcast based in the largest protected wilderness area in t...

2024-11-1246 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Mathieu Roy - Trans Canada TrailMathieu Roy brings more than 20 years of experience and a strategic, innovative mindset to his role as Chief Executive Officer with Trans Canada Trail.As a professional engineer with the Order of Engineers of Quebec, Mathieu co-founded and led his own environmental consulting firm, where he brings a wide range of both leadership and hands-on experience to the organization.Mathieu joined Trans Canada Trail in 2017 as Vice-President, Chief Trail Experience Officer. In this role, he led trail operation and development, and helped execute Trans Canada Trail’s $30-million funding relationship with Parks Canada and $55-million ag...

2024-10-2924 min

The Sound Off Podcast

The Sound Off Podcast Mary Anne Ivison: Three Years LaterMary Anne Ivison was laid off in 2021. Ivison discusses the difficult transition and mental health challenges she faced after losing her job, but how she eventually found success in voiceover work and launching her own podcast "Let's Take This Outside".We covered the ups and downs of building a voiceover business, including the challenges of working with agents and the impact of AI on the industry. Ivison shares her perspective that while AI may take over some lower-end voiceover work, the level of direction and variation required for many commercial projects still requires human talent. We also...

2024-10-2248 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Robin Esrock - Award-winning Journalist & TV HostBestselling author, award-winning journalist and TV host Robin Esrock has reported from over 120 countries on 7 continents.Profiled as a travel expert on five continents (including 60 Minutes, Travel + Leisure, The Sydney Morning Herald, CBC, South China Morning Post and The Wall St Journal) Robin created and co-hosted Word Travels for OLN, National Geographic and Travel Channel International. The 40-part series has been broadcast in more than 100 countries and 21 languages. Robin has written six bestselling books, including The Great Global Bucket List, The Great Canadian Bucket List and The Great Australian Bucket List.His popular TE...

2024-10-1536 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dianne Whelan - Canadian Documentary FilmmakerDianne Whelan is an award-winning Canadian Documentary filmmaker, and accomplished photographer, artist, storyteller, author and public speaker. Dianne has written, directed, and produced two award winning films, a three-part series for CBC, a Gemini-nominated interactive website, written two books and has exhibited her photographs in numerous art galleries in her 30-year career. In August 2021 she completed the land and water trails of the 24,000km Trans Canada Trail and is the first person to do so. The journey is the subject of film project 500 Days in the Wild, and will be the story of her next...

2024-10-0149 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Mylène Paquette - Canadian AdventurerMylène Paquette has crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice in a rowboat, first in 2010 with a team of six and again in 2013 for a record-setting 129-day solo crossing that made her the first North American to ever complete the journey alone.Her French-language book, Dépasser l’horizon, invites readers along on her journey. For her accomplishment, Paquette was awarded the Medal of Honour by the National Assembly of Quebec, as well as the Meritorious Service Cross by the Governor General — an award given to citizens who have accomplished exceptional deeds that bring honour to Canada.Paque...

2024-09-1733 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Paul Zizka - Adventure PhotographerPaul Zizka is an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Canada.From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to iceberg-laden seas off the coast of Greenland, Paul’s journey to capture the “under-documented” is a testament to his passion for exploration, his creative vision and fierce sense of determination. These qualities, combined with his pursuit of fresh perspectives and a deep love for the landscape, have resulted in an ever-growing portfolio of cutting-edge images.Whether it’s wading waist-deep into a glacier-fed lake or chasing auroras from dusk til dawn, Paul is known fo...

2024-09-0337 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Meghan J. Ward - Outdoor, Travel and Adventure WriterWe're thrilled to welcome Meghan J. Ward, an acclaimed outdoor, travel, and adventure writer hailing from the breathtaking landscapes of Banff, Canada (Treaty 7 territory).As a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the author behind "Lights to Guide Me Home," Meghan brings a wealth of experience and insight. Her diverse portfolio spans books, films, anthologies, blogs, and contributions to North America's premier outdoor, fitness, and adventure publications--and now the LTTO podcast, where she shares her captivating stories of exploration.Meghan's Website: https://www.meghanjoyward.com Learn more about your...

2024-05-2135 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Jennifer Williams - Camp WILDJennifer Williams is a community-minded and forward-thinking educator and facilitator who is committed to helping people uncover passions, build confidence, and explore what it means to be human. After spending four pivotal years teaching high school aboard a tall ship, followed by an additional five years managing educational programs for ship-based youth expeditions to the Polar regions, Jennifer has devoted herself to community and outdoor education. She firmly believes that learning in community in nature-based spaces provides pathways to self-discovery, interpersonal understanding, and a profound connection to the world at large. Now grounded on land (at least m...

2024-05-0729 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dr. Daniel Scott - Climate Change and TourismDr. Daniel Scott is a Professor and Research Chair in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo (Canada). He has worked extensively on sustainable tourism for 25 years, with a focus on the transition to a low carbon tourism economy and adaptation to the complex impacts of a changing climate.In 2021, he was ranked in the world top 300 climate change scientists by Reuters. In 2023, he was recognized as one of Canada’s top scholars when he was inducted as a Fellow the Royal Society of Canada.He has advised a wide ran...

2024-04-2329 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside The Triathlon Episode - MultiSport CanadaThis episode is all about triathlons and learning how to get started.Register and find out more at their website https://multisportcanada.com.About MultiSport CanadaMultiSport Canada is an event management company that produces Triathlon, Duathlon, Running and Cycling events in Ontario. Since it's inception in 2002, the MultiSport Canada Triathlon Series has been the fastest growing Triathlon Series in North America. In 2010, MultiSport Canada became the largest 100% Canadian owned Triathlon Series in the world. MultiSport Canada also produces over forty (40) events under contract to various profit and not-for-profit corporations with a very...

2024-04-0938 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Kevin Callan - The Happy CamperKevin Callan is the author of 18 books, including the best-selling The Happy Camper and his incredibly popular series of paddling guides. He’s a notable public speaker and frequent guest on radio and television. Kevin is also a regular contributor, blogger and columnist for explore Magazine and Paddling Magazine, and has won several National Magazine Awards. He was made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada and has recently won several filmmaking awards. Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society.https://kevincallan.com Learn more about your ad...

2024-03-2637 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Rick Vidal - NewVida PreserveCanadians! Use promo code #CanadaLove to get a 10% discount on your reservation at NewVida Preserve now until May 31, 2024. Must book directly through https://www.newvidapreserve.com.Rick Vidal is the owner of NewVida Preserve, a 2000-acre resort in the Adirondack High Peaks with a rich history as a former ski mountain and only minutes to Whiteface. He also founded Cascada Farm in the Hudson Valley, a historic 400 acre farm with incredible waterfalls in its 5th year of operations with 2000+ 5-star reviews. Prior to this, Rick was a senior data scientist at Google for 10 years, tech entrepreneur, consultant...

2024-03-1230 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour - Cristina InglisUse code outside2024 to get a $20 discount off any two day ride on the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour at https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/.ABOUT RIDEAU LAKES CYCLE TOUR:The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) is a two-day cycle tour organised by the Ottawa Bicycle Club that takes its riders from Ottawa (or Perth) to Kingston and back. The first tour took place in 1972, and this year it will be its 51st edition on June 8-9, 2024. On Saturday, the tour will take cyclists through the scenic countryside of the Rideau Valley passing many picturesque lakes and...

2024-02-2725 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Alexandra Pope - Editor-In-Chief of Canadian GeographicAlexandra Pope is a journalist and the editor-in-chief of Canadian Geographic. She holds a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies from the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) and a Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University. After starting her career reporting for weekly newspapers in rural Alberta, a lifelong interest in meteorology led her to The Weather Network, where she produced content for television broadcasts and online and served as social media lead. She joined Canadian Geographic in 2015 and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2023. Alexandra is an enthusiastic promoter of travel...

2024-02-1331 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Jill Heinerth - Cave Diver and Underwater ExplorerJill Heinerth is a Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker.She is a veteran of over thirty years of filming, photography, and exploration on projects in submerged caves around the world. Jill is the first Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal and is a Fellow of the International Scuba Divers Hall of Fame. In recognition of her lifetime achievement, Jill was awarded the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration from the RCGS and the William Beebe Award from the Explorers Club.Watch th...

2024-01-3028 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Sue Stanfield - Founder of Take It OutsideSue Stanfield is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Take It Outside, an elevated lifestyle apparel company in 2012. Sue is passionate about adventure, nature, and growth and believes that getting outside is a gift to the mind, body, and soul. She currently lives in Nova Scotia with her husband, two children, and two puppies. When she is not elevating life’s adventures through authentic experiences or helping customers find items they love, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and travel.Take It Outside Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-01-1623 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Sarah Christie - Earth Care ShowSarah Christie is an advocate for people, our planet and animals with over a decade of experience in the radio broadcast industry. In 2021, Sarah combined her love of meeting new people and broadcasting background and created the eco-conscious interview series, Earth Care. Earth Care is a short form interview series that is 100% for the environment. The name is an extension of “self-care” because ultimately we can’t live a healthy life without a healthy planet. All interviews are bite-sized and feature new climate experts with their take on how we can save the planet. In 2023, Sarah launched the #FansChooseToReuse pledge...

2024-01-0236 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Alicia Simms - Trailer Travels“I never thought I would ever be a business owner. A scrappy kid from Newfoundland struggling through high school who thought her only skills were in the visual arts. Boy, was I wrong!”A multi-passionate and award-winning entrepreneur, Alicia Simms is the Founder and CEO of Rolling Sea Tattooery, Truro Buzz Media and Promotions, and Secret Nova Scotia. She and her husband Tyson are also the co-producers and hosts of Trailer Travels, a 13-episode TV show airing on Eastlink Community TV in May 2023. Originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Alicia moved...

2023-12-1927 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Richard Campbell - 10AdventuresRichard is the Founder of 10Adventures, a travel startup that provides affordable, personalized and private travel vacations, with a focus on active and adventure travel. He gets the most joy knowing that he’s helping people to create the experiences that end up as the photos on their walls, the stories that are told at family reunions, and the memories that last a lifetime. He has spent his career in high-growth start-ups and scale-ups, though he’s happiest exploring the world with his wife and 3 children.10Adventures Podcast Learn more about your a...

2023-12-0532 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside George Kourounis - Global Adventurer & Storm ChaserGeorge Kourounis is a renowned global adventurer, storm chaser, explorer and television presenter.Based in Toronto, his efforts to document nature's worst weather conditions have taken him all over the globe, into places most normal people are fleeing from. Whether it's a tornado outbreak in Kansas, a monster hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, forest fires in British Columbia, or even an erupting volcano, he's usually in the middle of the action with his camera rolling. His efforts have been seen around the world on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Explorer, BBC-TV, CNN and of course, his...

2023-11-2136 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Jeff Jenkins - Travel Journalist and TV HostJeff Jenkins is an award-winning Travel/ Food Blogger, speaker, podcast host, and Influencer based out of Austin, Texas.Jeff most recently is proud to add travel documentarian to his list of adventures as he stars in “Never say Never with Jeff Jenkins.” A show that explores diverse cultures, locations and overcoming fears, backed by National Geographic.Jeff's Website Chubby DiariesJeff's InstagramJeff's FacebookJeff's TikTokJeff's Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023-11-0729 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Live from the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal - Matisse Julien and Pier-Andre CôtéIn collaboration with Cycling Canada: I had the chance to interview Matisse Julien and Pier-Andre Côté, two young athletes from the Canadian National Team at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal.The Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal is an event on the UCI WorldTour with the participation of the 18 WorldTeams composed of the greatest riders of the planet.With its ideal location on Mount Royal, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal circuit is a sure-fire guarantee of an extremely high calibre competition. An intimidating course, consisting of a demanding climb that force...

2023-10-2425 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Mike Shoreman - Paddleboarder and Mental Health Advocate2023 is shaping up to be a banner year for Mike Shoreman. His mission to become the first person with a disability to cross all five Great Lakes is the subject of a new documentary that is making its debut at film festivals around the world.“When Hope Breaks Through”, is directed by award-winning filmmaker Matthew Wagner and the film explores the Canadian mental health crisis by following Mike’s journey. The film is beautiful, inspiring and also raw and real as it documents the highs and lows of Mike’s journey beginning with a devastating health crisis that lef...

2023-10-1031 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Rea Kolbl - Multi-Sport AthleteRea Kolbl is a multi-sport athlete living in Golden, Colorado. She spends her winters in Europe competing on the skimo World Cup circuit and her summers in the states racing in a variety of spots and exploring the mountains.A professional athlete and a coach, she has stood on podiums in obstacle course racing, trail racing, skyrunning, mountain biking, gravel riding, adventure racing, off road triathlons, and skimo racing. Her short term dream goal is to make it to the 2026 Winter Olympics as a part of the Slovenian Skimo national team and long term she hopes to...

2023-09-2629 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside David McGuffin - Canadian Geographic's Explore PodcastDavid McGuffin is host of Canadian Geographic’s Explore Podcast, a contributing editor at Canadian Geographic magazine and a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.He is the founder of Explore Podcast Productions, working with a range of clients including a number of national Indigenous organizations. Before making the switch to podcasting in 2019, David spent over 20 years as a foreign correspondent and senior producer for CBC News, NPR News, NBC News, CTV News and the PBS NewsHour, working from bureaus in Moscow, Beijing, Rome, Nairobi and Washington. He now lives in Chelsea, Quebec.Adam Sh...

2023-09-1234 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Adam Shoalts ReturnsI’m so happy to welcome back my first guest ever, professional explorer and national best-selling author Adam Shoalts.Adam’s new book comes out Oct 3, called “Where The Falcon Flies - a 3,400km Odyssey from My Doorstep to the Arctic”. (Pre-order now)About Where The Falcon FliesA 3,400 km solo journey from Lake Erie to the Arctic.From Penguin Random House: “Looking out his porch window one spring morning, Adam Shoalts spotted a majestic peregrine falcon flying across the neighbouring fields near Lake Erie. Falcons migrate annually from southernmost Canada on the Gre...

2023-08-2937 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Special: Banff National ParkToday’s show will sound a bit different, and I’m really excited to share this with you. This is a special series in collaboration with Parks Canada to take a deeper dive into your favourite, or soon-to-be favourite national parks.Welcome to Banff National Park - Canada’s first National Park. This spring I went on a little adventure to Banff, Lake Louise and the Athabasca Glacier.I spoke with locals and experts on the history of this beautiful place, and how we can play and protect these lands, plants and animals.Interv...

2023-08-1532 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Christine Yu - UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women AthletesChristine Yu is an award-winning journalist. She writes about sports, science, and health. She especially loves telling stories about the intersection of sports science and women athletes and wrote a book about it. UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, was published on May 16, 2023 by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House.Her reported features, profiles, and essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Outside Magazine, Runner's World, Family Circle, SELF, Eating Well, VICE, and espnW, among others. {See her portfolio here.} She also writes for trade publications, professional associations, educational institutions, and brands...

2023-08-0140 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Jen and Eric - Log Driver's Waltz“Just get out and explore on a bike.”In 2022 Jen and Eric bikepacked over 7000 km which included Grand Departs on the 4400 km Tour Divide and the 800 km Log Driver’s Waltz (LDW), and a time trial on the North of Seven 770. In 2019 they were amongst the first few riders to complete the BT 700. They had such a positive experience following a well curated route that they decided to develop one of their own. Over the years they had completed many multi-day bike trips in the Lanark Highlands of Ontario and the Outaouais Region of Quebec. They knew...

2023-07-1834 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Leigh McAdam - HikeBikeTravel.comLeigh McAdam is a Calgary based travel blogger and founder of the popular outdoors blog - HikeBikeTravel.com.Founded in 2009, HikeBikeTravel is your destination for information and stories on travel, adventure and the outdoors. From tried and true travel tips, to the latest and most innovative products on the market, to Leigh's most recent adventures, HikeBikeTravel is here to inspire you and challenge you to experience the world around you.In addition Leigh is an award-winning photographer, author of Discover Canada: 100 Inspiring Outdoor Adventures and the co-author of 200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta.

2023-07-0437 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Steve Fleck - Endurance Sports Race AnnouncerSteve Fleck is one of the leading Endurance Sports Race/Event Live Announcers & Commentators in North America for cycling, running, track & field, and triathlon races and events. It's a natural extension of life spent running, cycling, and racing triathlons since his mid-teens and wearing multiple hats in and around the Business of Endurance Sports in Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Communications.He lives and plays outside in Aurora, Ontario with his wife, Paolina.Steve's TwitterSteve's InstagramSteve's LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

2023-06-2046 min

That Nerd Dad

That Nerd Dad Going Outside with Mary Anne IvisonMary Anne Ivison is a trusted media professional with over 13 years of experience in radio broadcasting, television, voice-over, and live-hosting. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss the grind of voice-over work, technical problems, and her podcast "Let's Take This Outside." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023-06-0739 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Will Gadd - Adventure AthleteWill Gadd is one of the top adventure athletes in the world (Outside, Men's Journal and Explore). He is best known for wild outdoor adventures in multiple different sports, but he's most proud of his ability to complete those adventures safely and share them with others.He has appeared in, hosted or produced more than 100 global television projects. He is an award-winning writer, film maker, and dad (no awards yet). His book on ice climbing is the top publication in its field, and has been translated into five languages. Gadd's presentations on "Risk and Reward" and related...

2023-06-0623 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Josephine Baran - Director of Outward Bound Canada's Training Academy for Outdoor ProfessionalsJosephine Baran is currently the Director of Outward Bound Canada's Training Academy for Outdoor Professionals which is seeking to create access and training opportunities for groups that have been traditionally under-represented in the outdoor industry. She fell in love with Canada’s natural spaces when she moved here as a teenager and firmly believes we are the best version of ourselves when we are outdoors. She led the National Community team for Mountain Equipment Co-op which had the largest series of races in Canada and is happiest when she is running the trails with her dogs, paddling at her cabi...

2023-05-2338 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Lhakpa Sherpa - Female world-record holder for climbing Everest 10xLhakpa Sherpa, is a Nepalese mountain climber, having the record for the most summits of Mount Everest by a female climber (which is 10 times by the way).Lhakpa was born in Nepal and grew up in the shadow of Mount Everest, so being a Sherpa is literally in her name and blood. In 2016, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.She runs a mountain climbing expedition company called Cloudscape Climbing, and is currently raising funds for her upcoming K2 expedition.Lhakpa's InstagramGoFundMe for Lhakpa's K2 expeditionCloudscape...

2023-05-0926 min

The Boiling Point

The Boiling Point Mary Anne Ivison: Sometimes You're Chicken and They Want SteakThis episode, we sit down with Mary Anne Ivison to talk about her journey from radio to podcasting and entrepreneurship. Mary Anne discusses experiencing a layoff during the pandemic, what that felt like, and how she saw it as her chance to figure out what she wanted to do next.The conversation turns to the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the group talks about the self-doubt that can come with being self-employed. Mary Anne explains how external support helps her through those moments, while Emily expects opposition (especially from oneself) and has a plan for dealing with self-doubt.

2023-05-0349 min

Boiling Point Podcast

Boiling Point Podcast Mary Anne Ivison: Sometimes You're Chicken and They Want SteakThis episode, we sit down with Mary Anne Ivison to talk about her journey from radio to podcasting and entrepreneurship. Mary Anne discusses experiencing a layoff during the pandemic, what that felt like, and how she saw it as her chance to figure out what she wanted to do next.The conversation turns to the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the group talks about the self-doubt that can come with being self-employed. Mary Anne explains how external support helps her through those moments, while Emily expects opposition (especially from oneself) and has a plan for dealing with self-doubt.

2023-05-0349 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Sonya Looney - American Pro Mountain BikerSonya Looney is an American Pro Mountain Biker, Podcast Host, Health and Mental Performance Coach, Writer, Speaker, and mom.She’s raced her mountain bike across the world in 25+ countries at the hardest endurance races in places like the Sahara Desert, Himalayas of Nepal, tropical jungles in Asia, steppes of Mongolia, and mountain ranges in Poland. Sonya is also interested in the integration of high performance and well-being through psychology, contemplative practices, and sport.Sonya's WebsiteListen to The Sonya Looney Show Learn more about your ad cho...

2023-04-2533 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Kyle Brittain - Weather Specialist and VideojournalistKyle Brittain is a freelance videojournalist and weather specialist who spent over four years documenting various high impact weather events across western Canada as a reporter for The Weather Network. As a storm chaser and former wildland firefighter, some of the more memorable events he covered included wildfires, tornadoes, blizzards, high winds, and temperature extremes. He is passionate about weather forecasting, risk communication, and breaking down the science behind the weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023-04-1136 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Jill Wheatley - Mountains of My MindJill Wheatley is an athlete and mountain climber currently climbing the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 metres, with only 30% of her vision.In 2014, while teaching a physical education class in Germany, a baseball hit Jill in the side of her head, leaving her with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that took 70% of her vision and nearly her life. Before the accident, she was an athlete, teacher and coach who ran on trails, cycled and competed in duathlons.“After 26 months in hospitals, I felt lost,” Jill told ParticipACTION. “I emerged from the hospital a completely different person from how...

2023-03-2844 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Mercedes Nicoll - Olympic SnowboarderMercedes Nicoll is a 5x National Champion, she has eight World Cup podiums and represented Team Canada at 4x Winter Olympics in snowboard halfpipe.Mercedes currently works in the winter at Whistler Blackcomb in the Ride with an Olympian Program. Mercedes is chair of the Canada Snowboard athlete’s council with a seat on the Canada Snowboard board and is also on the Canadian Olympic Committee Athletes Commission. In 2020 Mercedes launched, DROPPING IN a podcast with Mercedes Nicoll.Mercedes PodcastMercedes Personal Instagram Learn more about your ad...

2023-03-1431 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Jonathan Allen - All Day MagazineJonathan Allen is the editor of Allday magazine and owner of LCKD N LDED. Ever since he can remember he was riding bikes not being attracted to video games.He raced bikes as a teen, until a big accident eventually led to him putting riding on hold.A few years later he got back on the bike, and got the ‘’bug’’ again to be more serious about it and started a bike related blog. It is after a trip during covid that he realized that it would be great to talk about all his outdoor passions...

2023-02-2835 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dawson Mossman - Ultra Runner and AdventurerDawson Mossman is an ultra runner, adventurer and avid traveller. He can usually be found running the trails in New Brunswick, Canada or enjoying a long race somewhere around the world. Dawson is also the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Product Development at Deloitte Canada and a father of three. He believes in a balance between family, health, work and personal ambitions - and always focuses on the journey rather than the result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023-02-1425 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Real Perriard - Endurance Athlete and CSM PresidentReal is an Ottawa based outdoor and endurance enthusiast. He has participated in the Canadian Ski Marathon since 1991 – taking part every year because it’s an event that means so much to him personally and to the local outdoor community. Real is currently the “CSM” president and with a team of volunteers helped guide the event through the pandemic years.About the Canadian Ski Marathon: The Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) is North America’s oldest XC cross country ski event. It has been held the 2nd weekend of February since 1967 and takes place in the beautiful Out...

2023-01-3138 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Mary Anne Ivison - (Voice Over Professional, "Let's take this Outside" Podcast.)Mary Anne Ivison is a Voice Over Professional and the voice behind many of the commercials you hear and see on radio and tv. Also as host of the "Let's take this Outside" Podcast, she speaks to athletes, outdoor professionals, and scientists about their connection to nature, and how it affects their performance, and everyday life.Today we discuss what she "Does", How she "Did" it and she will try to answer the question; What "Will" you do next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023-01-1842 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Corinna Coffin - Elite Athlete and Registered Sports DieticianCorinna Coffin is a registered sports dietician, nutrition coach and hybrid athlete on a mission to help others realize their true potential and lead healthier lives through nutrition & fitness.Corinna’s interest in nutrition first began as a personal pursuit to improve her own health and performance as a multisport athlete at Virginia Tech. There she competed on the university’s club lacrosse and triathlon teams and received dual degrees in Nutrition, Food & Exercise and Spanish. After graduating, Corinna competed professionally in the sport of obstacle course racing for several years before pursuing a master’s degree in spo...

2023-01-1738 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Ted Kalil - Chair of Nordic CanadaTed Kalil is the chair of Nordiq Canada and a strong ally to females in sport.Ted’s love for the outdoors started at age 9 attending Camp Nominingue in the Laurentians (with ties to the legendary Jackrabbit Johannsen, who effectively introduced nordic skiing to North America). It was there, in cedar canvas canoes built onsite at the camp, that his passion for paddling first began.One of his favourite quotes is Camp Nominingue’s motto, which is from Henry David Thoreau’s book, Walden, and it reads, “Rise free from care before the dawn, and seek adv...

2023-01-0338 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dr. Joanna Young - Glaciology Expert and Environmental EducatorDr. Joanna Young is an environmental educator with over a decade of experience leading backcountry expeditions for youth. She is the Director of Alaska Programs for Inspiring Girls Expeditions and a co-founder of the Girls on Ice Alaska program, which are unique, tuition-free expeditions for high school girls and gender-expansive youth that combine science, art, and outdoor exploration.Joanna is also an expert in glaciology who studies how Alaska’s glaciers are losing mass in climate change, and how that impacts communities downstream. Altogether, Joanna's work has the unifying goal of using research and education as vehicles fo...

2022-12-2035 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside The Cross-Country Skiing Episode with Michael Bennett (Euro-Sports)Michael Bennett is a ski and cycling enthusiast, and owner of Euro-Sports in Ottawa, ON.Michael founded Euro-Sports in 2004, after spending his youth working in outdoor stores in Huntsville and Ottawa, and his parent’s ski shop in Muskoka.Euro-Sports is “your Multi-Sport Lifestyle Shop” where every staff member fully indulges in the outdoor lifestyle. From cycling and trail running in the summer, to cross-country skiing, ski-mo and running in the winter months, they have you covered for all seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-12-0637 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Nomades Du Parc - Bringing Together Outdoor EnthusiastsNomades du Parc was created by Jacob and Vincent, two lovers of the Outaouais region who decided to settle in the heart of Chelsea, at the entrance to Gatineau Park, to offer you the rental of bikes and paddle board (SUP) by integrating guided experiences.You will only need one visit to see that the community is at the heart of this new adventure!The NDP team offers you a community facility with a terrace, a self-service bike repair station and a cleaning station that will make your bike shine throughout the park! Finally, Nomades...

2022-11-2231 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Tracy Little - Forager and ChefRaised in northern Alberta, near Fort McMurray, Tracy Little grew up hunting and foraging with her forester father, first because it was practical — why spend money at the grocery store when there’s perfectly good food growing and available right beside you?Later, the she developed an appreciation for food that tells a story about the place it comes from. That passion for hyper-local food that evokes a multi-sensory experience is the driving force behind Sauvage, her restaurant in the mountain town of Canmore Alberta.SauvageChefs vs WildCanada's Great Kitc...

2022-11-0823 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Molly Hurford - Writer, Podcaster and AthleteMolly Hurford is a writer in love with all things cycling, running, nutrition and movement-related. When not outside, she’s writing about being outside and healthy habits of athletes.She created The Consummate Athlete weekly podcast, website and book, Becoming A Consummate Athlete with her husband, cycling coach Peter Glassford. Molly is a little obsessed with getting people—especially women—psyched on adventure and being outside. That's why she created the Shred Girls, a young adult fiction series and online community focused on getting girls excited about bikes.

2022-10-2531 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Xact Nutrition - Lawrence and AlisterLawrence Colsell and Alister Gardner are the co-founder and co-owner of Xact Nutrition. Xact Nutrition started with one simple idea: surely it’s possible to make a better-tasting alternative to an energy gel. Their foody passion love of outdoor sports led them to create products that work great and taste great, starting in 2012 handing out XACT ENERGY fruit bars at a wind-swept mountain top feed station.Lawrence grew up in Bristol, UK, settling in Montreal and heads up marketing and product development, with a passion for mountains and cooking.Alister is from England, and...

2022-10-1134 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside David Verhulst - Co-Founder of Forest PlayDave believes the natural world is one of our most powerful teachers and mentors. Dave co-founded Forest Play in 2011 with the goal of facilitating programs that connect people to nature, others and themselves. Forest Play is grounded in the learning philosophies of Coyote Mentoring and Forest Schools and inspired by the understanding that stories, wilderness skills and sensory experiences in nature can help children and adults be more creative, resilient and emotionally intelligent. Dave also facilitates nature-based leadership programs for the Banff Centre and the Pacific Centre for Leadership and leads adult workshops for teachers and educators in...

2022-09-2751 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dr. Melissa Lem - Director of PaRx (Park Prescriptions)Dr. Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician who also works in rural and northern communities within Canada. Director of PaRx (Park Prescriptions), Canada’s national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation, and President-Elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, she is an internationally recognized expert on the nature-health connection.Just a few of Dr. Lem’s highlights include, she was the inaugural winner of University College’s Young Alumni of Influence Award at the University of Toronto, a 2020 Joule Innovation grant recipient from the Canadian Medical Association, a 2021...

2022-09-1321 min

Northern Latitudes

Northern Latitudes What Did You Do On Your Summer Vacation - Mary Anne IvisonMary Anne Ivison host of "Let's Take This Outside" joins me to talk about our respective summers... as usual we had a lot of laughs...

2022-09-1155 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Hilary Young, PhD - Program Director for Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation InitiativeShortly after completing her PhD in Ecology at the University of Calgary, Dr. Hilary Young was thrilled to find work at the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) that blends her passion for the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her background in ecology and conservation biology.Now, as Alberta program director for Y2Y, Hilary and her team work with governments and dozens of partners to protect key wildlife habitats along the western margin of the province. Their focus on headwaters regions, wildlife corridors, and highway crossings ensures that wide-ranging species like grizzly bears, wolves, and elk...

2022-08-3028 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Ariane Cantin, Ph.D. - Scientist, Teacher, and Outdoor EnthusiastAriane Cantin, Ph.D., is a scientist, teacher, and outdoor enthusiast.She started her career as a biologist focused on aquatic ecology, studying freshwater ecosystems and fisheries. She now works as an instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary where she teaches ecology courses.Her connection with the outdoors guides both her research interests and her teaching approach. She encourages students to be curious about nature to help them develop their own research projects and their identity as scientists.She spends most of her spare time outside, hiking...

2022-08-1627 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Alexis Ashworth - Founder of Root in NatureAlexis Ashworth founded Root in Nature because of a long-time love of plants and gardening, and an appreciation of their therapeutic benefits. On the weekends she can be found in her fruit and vegetable gardens, growing food for her husband to cook and two young daughters to enjoy.Alexis spent 11 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Ottawa and Halifax. She holds a BComm in Finance, an MBA in International Development Management, and is a member of the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association. She chairs the Canadian Garden Council’s Therapeutic Garden Invitations Task Fo...

2022-08-0225 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Stephen Bierbrier - Community Fitness LeaderStephen Bierbrier is a community fitness & wellness jedi. A government lawyer, father of 3 teenagers and Brooks Running ambassador, Stephen has carved out a whole lot of personal happiness over the last 8 years by giving back to the Ottawa-Gatineau community by creating free outdoor events and showcasing them too on his Ottawa Free Fitness platforms.Though Stephen is most proud of his children, his 4th child – the free fitness stuff – is definitely high up there. You can find him outdoors every month helping lead the Arboretum Hill Club (Friday 6:29am), Mill Street Milers (Run Hoppy!), Sunrise Trails (rise and...

2022-07-1938 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Ray Zahab - Canadian Explorer + Ultra Distance RunnerRay Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada’s Top Explorers. He has ran 17,000+km across the world’s deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet.Ray calls the capital region home where you can see him training, playing and exploring in his own...

2022-07-0532 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Emily Rodger - Elite Athlete + Lessons On ResilienceEmily Rodger is a former elite athlete, avid fly fisher, and Certified Executive Coach. Raised in New Brunswick, Canada along with her three sisters, sports were not part of Emily’s life until well into adulthood. After working as a dental hygienist, she decided to pursue her passion for triathlon and cycling.Some of Emily’s notable career moments include a 2x UCI GranFondo World Championship, Canadian Masters National Time Trial Championship, and 70.3 Ironman world qualifier. But along with her success in cycling/triathlon, came more than a few hardships.These life-altering even...

2022-06-2141 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Vickie Lanthier (GirlGoneGood) - Storyteller and AdventurerVickie Lanthier (aka GirlGoneGood®) is a storyteller, adventurer, and 14 year military veteran. She works as an IT consultant by day, completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020, and runs GirlGoneGood® in her spare time.GirlGoneGood® is a main resource for trails, trail safety and inspiration for those who explore in Eastern Ontario. As a frequent wanderer and avid day hiker with over 20 yrs experience, Vickie’s resources are meant for you to experience the benefits of nature to its fullest, while engaging in safe and responsible recreation.We talked about: How her “wanderer”...

2022-06-0725 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Katheryn Cochrane - Quebec Mega Trail Winner and CoachKatheryn is a trail runner, endurance athlete and coach in the Ottawa- Gatineau region. Originally from the west coast of Newfoundland, Katheryn has spent many years exploring backcountry trails and coastlines, building a love for climbing and technical terrain. A recent highlight of her trail running career has been winning Quebec Mega Trail 50km in 2021 and making her first Canadian National team for Trail Running.Katheryn is a road and trail running coach with M2M, coaching athletes locally in the Ottawa region, and remotely from all over the country. She co-leads a local...

2022-05-2429 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Dr. Gordon J. Walker - Master of Science (Leisure Studies)Professor Emeritus Gordon Walker studies leisure, including this important question: "Is nature needed as a basic psychological need?"Gordon has his Master of Science in Leisure Studies (Arizona State University) and PHD in Forestry in Natural Resource Recreation (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University). He has published over 90 refereed research articles and co-authored or co-edited three books including: A Social Psychology of Leisure. Much of this work involved individuals living in East Asia as well as those who emigrated from this area to North America. In retirement, Gordon’s goal has been to follow Michel de...

2022-05-1050 min

Northern Latitudes

Northern Latitudes Doing Hard Things - Mary Anne IvisonBroadcast professional Mary Anne Ivison, the host of Let's Take This Outside, joins me to talk podcasting, bikes, her love of the outdoors, the healing powers of nature and the challenges women face when going outside. We got a little silly along the way, okay a lot silly but Mary Anne is always worth the listen.

2022-05-0135 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Lindsay Webster - Spartan World Champion and SkyrunnerLindsay Webster began obstacle racing in 2014, jumping in head first with her first race being the 2014 Spartan Race World Championships in Killington, Vermont. She became a full-time professional athlete 2 years later winning multiple titles as a Spartan World Champion and OCR World Champion.Lindsay recently started competing in trail running and Skyrunning, taking home 1st place at the US SkyRunning Championships.She is thrilled to be representing Canada as her home country, she enjoys the Canadian winters with lots of cross-country skiing with her malamute, Suunto. When Lindsay isn’t training she spends time on her...

2022-04-2629 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Hannah Parish - Women's Mountain Biking Advocate + Director at Oura RingHannah is a strong voice for women's mountain biking and Director of International Strategy & Business Operations for Oura Ring.Her love for the outdoors started young, with multi-day canoe trips with her family, to finding a love for mountain biking competitively. When she’s not rocking the trails, her empathy and compassion is shown through leadership at Oura Ring, the company behind the incredibly accurate sleep and activity tracker.She now volunteers on the Trails and Active Transportation Committee in Collingwood to help spread the word of nature and activity.We cov...

2022-04-1234 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Liam Walke - Endurance Athlete and CoachLiam is a lifelong endurance athlete and coach from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Liam landed on ultra running in his late 20's, around the time he started to teach skiing.His first 50k trail race was love-at-first-suffering, and he’s been learning and improving since then, nabbing some podiums and top-fives (and a Fastest Known Time in the Peruvian Andes) at distances from 50k to 110k throughout Europe and the Americas. He continues to coach cross country skiing, and when he’s not running or skiing, you can find him on some sort of a bike!!Hi...

2022-03-2932 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Ruby West - Cyclocross Racer and Olympic HopefulRuby West is a life-long competitive cyclist and nature lover.Ruby has represented Canada at five consecutive World Championships for cyclocross as well as banking many impressive results around North America and Europe in her still young career, including: Current U23 Pan American Champion Three Time U23 Canadian National Champion Represented Canada at Four Consecutive World Championships In 2021, Ruby has committed to pursuing the track, after being recruited by the Canadian NextGen program, and has her sights on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Off the bike Ruby keeps busy at her family farm looking...

2022-03-1426 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Kelly Doell - Mental Performance ConsultantToday I’m talking to my outdoor friend and scientist, Kelly Doell.Kelly Doell, Ph.D., is a mental performance consultant specialising in the mental side of active living. His passion isn building tools and teaching strategies that help people find their fit in fitness and maintain it for life. A former university lecturer, he holds a doctorate in population health, a master’s in sport, physical activity, & health intervention, and is a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association.He also loves playing outside with sports like trail running and mountain biking. Anytime we ha...

2022-03-1441 min $Let\'s Take This Outside$

Let's Take This Outside Adam Shoalts - Professional Explorer and AuthorThere’s no better person I can think of to kick this off than with Adam Shoalts, he is the epitome of what I want for this podcast.Adam is a professional explorer and national best-selling author of books like “Beyond the Trees” and The Whisper on the Night Wind”.In 2013, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for “extraordinary contributions to geography” and in 2017 completed a nearly 4,000 km solo journey across Canada’s Arctic.A geographer and historian, he holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University, and in and in 2016 wa...

2022-03-1431 min