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Inside The AdventureEP 96: Jill Heinerth - Underwater Explorer, Writer, Photographer, Speaker, and FilmmakerAs a Toronto schoolgirl, Jill was fascinated by the Apollo program and wanted to be an astronaut. However, Canada did not have a space program, and it wouldn’t be until 1992 that Dr. Roberta Bondar became the first Canadian woman in outer space. Instead, Jill navigated a path to inner space and is recognized as one of the world’s most prolific underwater explorers. Jill’s expeditions include exploring and mapping some of the world’s longest submerged caves, documenting ancient Mayan remains along the way. In Florida, Jill was a lead technical diver on the ground-breaking Wakulla2 project...2020-03-101h 16
Inside The AdventureEP 95: Sarah Milby - CEO & Founder at Valor PerformanceSarah Milby is the Founder and CEO of Valor Performance, an enterprise software company that supports some of the highest performing global organizations with the skills, analytics, and coaching for professionals to stay on top of their game, even under pressure. Prior to starting Valor, Sarah was an Entrepreneur in Residence at F-Prime Capital Partners. She also launched Grokker's enterprise division as VP of Business Development and Partnerships, and lead health plan relationships for Castlight Health from start-up through its IPO in 2014. Sarah has a BA from Yale, an MPA from Harvard, and an MBA from Stanford....2020-03-031h 12
Inside The AdventureEP 94: Trask Bradbury - Co-Owner / Operator at Masterpoint Rope AccessTrask Bradbury, a longtime legend in both the recreational and industrial world of rope access. Whether on ice, rock, or dropping from wind turbines, Trask is equally at home in the vertical world. Trask has worked and rigged in a variety of industries including petroleum tanks, bridges, wind turbines, skyscrapers, paper mills, and grain silos, and has also designed and managed rigging for several popular climbing movies. Born in Arizona, Trask moved to Colorado Springs at twenty, where he’s been climbing for twenty years and turning his passion into a job every day. Trask owned his own ro...2020-02-251h 15
Inside The AdventureEP 93: Benny Marr - Extreme Whitewater KayakerThis laidback Canadian dude, who lives wherever he lays his paddle and moves wherever the white water takes him, is not only super cool, he’s also one of the best kayak surfers on the planet. Benny Marr has placed himself firmly at the top of the list of epic big water kayakers in recent years and just finished filming a new short film on big wave surfing on the Ottawa River. In a boat since the age of two, he’s paddled everything from the Stikine Canyon to the Zambezi River, but loves nothing more...2020-02-181h 02
Inside The AdventureEP 92: Kayleigh Grant - Shark Naturalist, Conservationist, Free-Diver, and Safety Diver for One Ocean DivingKayleigh Grant is a shark naturalist, conservationist, free-diver, and Safety Diver for One Ocean Diving where she spends most days working with the sharks and marine life on the North Shore of Oahu. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Kayleigh moved to Hawaii shortly after graduating college in pursuit of an exciting new journey that would help her further connect with her passion for travel and the ocean, an obsession began at a very young age when she first saw the Little Mermaid and dreamed of exploring the ocean depths alongside Ariel. While living in Hawaii an...2020-02-111h 02
Inside The AdventureEP 91: Sierra Blair-Coyle - Professional Rock Climber on Team USAFrom Scottsdale, Arizona, 25-year-old Sierra Blair-Coyle has been competing professionally in the world of rock climbing since the age of 14. She’s also been a World Cup Competitor, was a two-time National Champion as a junior competitor, and was voted one of the Top 99 Most Outstanding Women of 2015. Sierra graduated in May 2016 from Arizona State University with a degree in marketing and now travels the world competing and doing what she loves full-time. 2020-02-0435 min
Inside The AdventureEP 90: Tucker Hamilton - Former Commander of the U.S. Air Force F-35 Integrated Test ForceTucker ‘Cinco’ Hamilton is an Experimental Fighter Test Pilot for the United States Air Force and is the previous Commander of the U.S. Air Force F-35 Integrated Test Force. Tucker Hamilton started his Air Force career as an operational F-15C pilot where he supported multiple Red Flag Exercises and real-world Operation Noble Eagle missions where he protected the President of the United States, at times escorting Air Force One. He served as an Air Liaison Officer in Germany where he was the director of operations for a key command and control squadron. While serving in Germany, he was...2020-01-281h 32
Inside The AdventureEP 89: Luke Peters - Page 1 Podcast Host and CEO/Founder at Newair AppliancesLuke Peters has started over 5 businesses. His current brand NewAir is growing with over 50 employees and multi 8 figure sales, which Luke started as a side hustle out of his garage, and has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing private Internet retailers in America for three consecutive years according to Inc. Luke's newest venture is a new ecommerce service business at www.retailband.com and he is the Host of The Page 1 Podcast, a twice-weekly Podcast featuring a variety of guests and thought leaders on topics ranging from channel strategy, tariffs, influencer marketing, product launches, and the...2020-01-2156 min
Inside The AdventureEP 88: Leigh Coates - Former Pro Snowboarder, Helicopter Pilot, Yogi, and Founder of VS HelicoptersDuring the winter, you’ll find Leigh Coates free diving in the crystal clear waters, soft sands, and vibrant rainforests of the Big Island in Hawaii. In the summer, look up into the Alaskan sky and you might see Leigh rising over rugged glaciers and snow-laden mountains as she owns her own piloting business, VS Helicopters, where she leads helitours for tourists, carries workers into the Alaskan wilderness and mines, and once in a while stops to strike some epic yoga poses on the remote mountaintops along the way! She shares her experiences in these brilliant landscapes through her In...2020-01-141h 35
Inside The AdventureEP 87: Gary Arndt - Photographer of the Year, Founder of the Travel Photography Academy, Co-host of the Podcast: This Week in TravelIn March 2007 Gary sold his house, started traveling, and has probably done and seen more in that time than he has in the rest of his life combined. So far Gary has visited all 7 continents, over 130 countries, all 50 US states, every Canadian province, every Australian state and territory, over 150 US National Park Service sites and over 315 World Heritage Sites. In 2014 Gary was named as the Society of American Travel Writers Photographer of the Year, the 2013 & 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association Photographer of the Year, and a 3x Lowell Thomas Award Winner. His blog E...2020-01-0743 min
Inside The AdventureEP 86: Chris Korbulic - World-Renowned Expedition Whitewater KayakerChris Korbulic is one of the world’s leading expedition whitewater kayakers, with first descents and incredibly grueling expeditions that have taken him all over the world. His philosophy of life is to “appreciate what you have, enjoy the day for what it is, and say yes to new experiences.” Growing up on the Rogue River in Oregon, Chris had an extremely early introduction to the river lifestyle as some of his earliest memories where the wilderness, culture, and excitement stuck with him for the rest of his life. His parents and their friends inspired and taught him to...2019-12-311h 20
Inside The AdventureEP 85: Bryan & Shannon Miles - Founders of Belay Solutions & NoFo Brew CoBryan and Shannon love creating self-sustaining, innovative companies as the Co-Founders of BELAY, a leading virtual services company, and NoFO Brewing Co. They started BELAY in late 2010 after resigning from their full-time jobs on the same day where they cashed in their 401(k)s to start their company all during the "Great Recession." As leading voices for remote work, Bryan and Shannon’s entire company works remotely, empowering their employees to work from wherever best suits their needs. On this episode, we’ll learn how Bryan and Shannon built a business that empowers a lifestyle balance of work and trav...2019-12-2459 min
Inside The AdventureEP 84: Nouria Newman - Extreme Kayaking World ChampionAs one of the best whitewater kayakers in the world, Nouria has more incredible accomplishments than I can count in canoe, freestyle, and extreme kayaking where her achievements in the various disciplines prove she’s truly one of a kind. In 2013 she won the Ottawa XL, one of the most important freestyle world meetings, followed that by taking K-1 silver at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, and just a few months later she was crowned extreme kayaking world champion. The following year she won team gold at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships and team bronze at the Eu...2019-12-171h 15
Inside The AdventureEP 83: David Clapper - CEO of sCAMPer VanDavid Clapper is a long-time media marketing and branding professional with 20+ years of experience in promotion, marketing, and branding. From launching the successful Classic Hits radio station, 97-1 The River in Atlanta - to the creation of its eclectic sister station at 97-7 - The OTHER Side of The River - David Clapper has transitioned into other areas of media in the last few years. After a short stint with Nashville based record company - Big Loud Records, David has launched his own business Scamper Van LLC and spent some time as the Ad Directory of the...2019-12-1050 min
Inside The AdventureEP 82: Pierre Carter - Paragliging JediPierre Carter has been climbing since 1982 and paragliding since 1988 where these activities have taken him all over South Africa, her neighboring countries, and around the world. Pierre is currently attempting to hike, climb, and fly off the Seven Summits, the tallest mountain on all seven continents (including Everest), together with living life, and saving up the money required for these massive expeditions. The adventure has taken him almost 10 years, where he’s so far completed five of the Seven Summits. During those 10 years, he was also a bit distracted by the Red Bull X Alps in 2009, 2011, and 2013, co...2019-12-031h 20
Inside The AdventureEP 81: Jeremy Jensen - Co-Founder of OutwildJeremy is an entrepreneur, speaker, flow junky, and mountain sports athlete - passionate about helping people lead authentic and intentional lives with rich with experiences that make them feel alive. His interests lie at the intersection of flow science, life design, and action/adventure sports. He’s the cofounder of Outwild, a community and event series focused on helping people design more intentional lifestyles, creator of the Adventurepreneur Playbook podcast, which shares the stories of unconventional entrepreneurs and change makers building businesses and lifestyles in the adventure and outdoor space, and a consultant for the Flow Research Co...2019-11-261h 15
Inside The AdventureEP 80: Gary Mancuso - Author of "The Last Places on Earth: Journeys in Our Disappearing World" - A 6 year global expedition An adventurer and tech savvy entrepreneur that's traveled many of the planet's remaining wildernesses, Gary Mancuso is truly an explorer of our past and future. Gary yearned to travel ever since he was a boy. Then, the summer before his senior year in high school, he left his family home in Ohio and drove to California, arriving in Los Angeles with four dollars in his pocket where he slept on the beach for a spell until he got his footing. When he wasn't off wandering somewhere, he studied economics, communications, and political science, got a ma...2019-11-192h 13
Inside The AdventureEP 79: Matthias Giraud - Super FrenchieMatthias Giraud, also known as "Super Frenchie" is a professional skier and B.A.S.E. jumper whose first claim to fame was pioneering very the first ski B.A.S.E. jump off Mississippi Head on Mt Hood, Oregon. Matthias Giraud started as a competitive ski racer, but moved on to freeskiing and later on to big mountain skiing. Matthias is known for combining BASE jumping with skiing and completed several first descents and ski BASE jumps across the globe including the first ski BASE jump off the Matterhorn in Switzerland. Matthias has been featured on 60 Minutes Sports, 50...2019-11-111h 08
Inside The AdventureEP 78: Brad Neathery & Tyler Sharp - Modern HuntsmanBrad Neathery and Tyler sharp are the founders of a Modern Huntsman, a unique publication supported by some of our past guests including Chris Burkard, that seeks to stand together to fight for wildlife conservation, public land access, and ecological sustainability, all under the code of ethics that make the outdoors culture so strong. Tyler Sharp is a photographer, writer, and director who has spent over a decade documenting stories and adventures in the hunting, outdoor, and conservation arenas who will share some insight into the roles that hunting plays in conservation and habitat preservation, as well...2019-11-0558 min
Inside The AdventureEP 77: Gavin McClurg - CEO and Founder, Offshore Odysseys, American Paragliding Pilot, Adventurer, and Offshore SailorWhen it comes to finding wind and waves in remote places, Gavin is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable and experienced skippers in the world. He grew up on boats in the Pacific Northwest and commercially fished in the Bering Sea before getting into sailing in the mid 90’s. He has 13 straight years at sea under sail across all three oceans of the world. He’s rounded both Capes (Horn and Good Hope); racked up over 160,000 blue water miles; sailed solo across the Atlantic and through the Java Sea and Malacca Straits; and is passionate about protecting wild...2019-10-291h 28
Inside The AdventureEP 76: Nicholas Coolridge - Modern Tarzan - Movement Artist and 4x Time National Finalist on American Ninja Warrior Nicholas Coolridge calls himself a Movement Artist from his combined love of movement and capturing it via photographs or video. Surprisingly most the photos you see on his social media are also taken by him with a camera setup on a tripod and a timer. Many will know Nicholas from his truly positive, and simplistic lifestyle. He is one of little possessions and has lived in a van he modified into a home for a good portion of his adult life. Before his movement career, Nicholas grew up building houses with his Dad (Pa...2019-10-2259 min
Inside The AdventureInside The Adventure: Season 2 OpenerWe're back! 2019-10-2202 min
The Music Stuff ShowReleasing Music For Free With Amuse.ioStuff We Talk About This Episode:
* Sound in space
* Vance hasn’t seen Interstellar yet
* String Theory
* Amuse is the new kid on the distribution block
* Releasing music for free completely on mobile
* Why Amuse’s revenue model is brilliant
* The time is now
* The iPad doesn’t come with a calculator
* Music is a numbers game
* LoFi is the new EDM
* Make music first, then you can figure out where it goes or what band or artist is releasing it. Not the other way around.
* Rising tides raise all ships2019-02-1830 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Tour In A Foreign Country (and other thoughts on building a successful international career)Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- How butterflies taste
- Should you just move somewhere?
- Tom and Vance want to go to Japan
- How to have a successful conference experience
- Making friends with other bands and swapping shows
- Trading trust remotely
- Working towards collective wins
- Be kind and respect people
- Put community first
- Hiring an attorney
- You need a pro once you need visas
- Don’t be scared of borders
- Don’t forget you have value
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if yo...2019-02-1132 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Pay Your Bills With Spotify StreamsLinks from the episode:
- [Eric Dodd Episode](https://goo.gl/ngHHjx)
- [Wet Washcloth in Space](https://goo.gl/bc1R4E)
- [Emune](https://www.instagram.com/emune_/)
- [Emune on Spotify](https://goo.gl/hJsALB)
- [Streaming Royalty Calculator](http://www.streamingroyaltycalculator.com/)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Who the heck is Emune?
- We like chill lofi beats
- Putting out 17 bodies of work in 2 years
- Put. Out. Your. Music.
- Making $2,800 - $28,000 per month on Spotify
- Making $30,000 a year making music
- Treat music like your job
- Tom and Vance a...2019-02-0529 min
The Music Stuff ShowWhere Should You Spend Your Marketing Budget?Links from the episode:
- [Baby Shark](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w)
- [NIKØTENE episode](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/making-what-you-love-with-edm-artist-nik%C3%B8tene/id1340452601?i=1000425076504&mt=2)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Vance converted to iPad Pro
- The caffeination of tea
- Investing in making music
- Learn how to use the stuff you have
- Visual content isn’t optional
- Connecting with creators on Twitch and YouTube
- Get to the 1000 true fans
- How to run ads on social media
- The right way to make a t-shirt
- Thin...2019-01-2139 min
The Music Stuff ShowTom & Vance's 2019 GoalsTom & Vance’s 2019 Goals
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- How high penguins can jump
- It’s hard to move forward with no feedback
- How much we get out of doing the podcast
- Setting goals for 2019
- The Music Stuff Show's goals for 2019
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? They want to see you succeed in the music industry and are always down to help!2018-12-3123 min
The Music Stuff ShowBehold the FutureLinks from the episode:
- [The Defiant Ones](https://www.hbo.com/the-defiant-ones)
- [Butch Walker’s Studio](https://goo.gl/b69dVm)
- [MKBHD](https://goo.gl/aG79vr)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Tom wants Vance to move
- Dust particles in your home
- Adoption of new tech in music
- Music never wants to adapt
- The music industry is going to change as more indies become hugely successful
- Bands are idiots
- Records sell if the whole record is actually good
- People don’t want to believe that work is the answ...2018-12-1733 min
The Music Stuff ShowIs iPad the Future of Music Creation?Links from the episode:
- [Henny Tha Bizness](https://goo.gl/nPnr4A)
- [Bandlab](https://goo.gl/nPnr4A)
- [Mars Photos](https://goo.gl/i7tpCw)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Shorts are not a reasonable thing to wear without purpose
- Dimes
- Henny Tha Business is the Casey Neistat of mobile music
- Apple is quick to cannibalize themselves
- What’s the long-term future of computing?
- Vance is throwing his laptop in the trash
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? T...2018-12-1030 min
Inside The AdventureInside The Adventure Season 1 CloserThanks for all the support in season 1! We'll see you back in early 2019!2018-10-2200 min
Inside The AdventureEP 75: Dan Pierson - Founder of Bolt CollectiveDan Pierson is the founder of Bolt Collective, a travel-loving community of incredible people all coming together to unlock otherwise impossible experiences through group economics. Dan's adventures have taken him to over 50 countries, with stints living in Argentina, the Czech Republic, and Mexico, long bike rides across the United States and New Zealand, and an ultimately ill-advised 500-mile walk across the island of Cuba. Dan's professional background is in the production of experiences for brands like Airbnb and The Rockefeller Foundation. He is also the creator of Subway Sets: A sold-out concert series bringing New Yo...2018-07-1656 min
Inside The AdventureEP 74: Brent Kline - CEO of VandoitSince Brent was a kid, he remembers helping his dad with the family company, Kline Motor, where modifications to Vans and RV's have always been a part of the family trade. While Kline Van has up-fitted passenger vans for companies for years, Brent started VanDOit to meet the demand of the adventure van lifestyle and movement that’s taken off in the past few years. As a huge adventure seeker himself, Brent’s passionate that the minds behind the VanDOit movement are driven by a passion for adventure: people who bike, moto, surf, ski, hike, camp, run, fish, hunt, clim...2018-07-0950 min
Inside The AdventureEP 73: Stefan Clauss - Co-founder & CEO of HeimplanetThere hasn’t been a ton of revolutionary changes in the tent industry but after an idea discussed during a surf trip in Portugal while camping on the beach, Stefan and his cofounder set out to build the world’s first inflatable tent. 2018-07-0250 min
Inside The AdventureEP 072: Chris Burkard - Photographer and ArtistChris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere. On this episode we discuss: How Chris fell in love with the outdoors How he ruined $30,000 worth of camera gear. Why he spent a night in a Russian jail Chris takes us behind the scenes of all the hard work that goes into planning an outdoor trip. How anyone can turn their passion into a c...2018-06-2535 min
Inside The AdventureEP 71: Colin O’Brady - 2X World Record Holder for fastest Completion of the Explorers Grand Slam and the Seven SummitsRaised in Portland, Oregon, Colin spent his childhood exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest and cultivated a passion for adventure in the outdoors. Colin was an active kid and excelled at sports, competing in both swimming and soccer. By the time he reached high school, he was nationally ranked in both sports. Ultimately, he was recruited to swim at Yale where he graduated with a Bachelors in Economics in 2006. The resources to travel internationally weren’t there growing up, so Colin started painting houses in the summers to earn money. After college graduation and before settling in...2018-06-181h 00
Inside The AdventureEP 070: Douglas Heinrich - Senior Vice President of Product at Black DiamondDoug Heinrich (b. 1962) was introduced to climbing when he was twelve years old by a classmate. Early on he took climbing lessons with Jim Dockery, a local legend, and during his first year in climbing he achieved the summit of the Grand Teton on a guided climb. He quickly developed an interest in summiting alpine peaks. Doug discusses the Salt Lake climbing community of the late-70s and '80s, identifying some of the key figures involved in pushing grades and new-route development. He shares his opinions about the fascination with first ascents, explaining how this was not a...2018-06-1146 min
Inside The AdventureEP 069: Miles Daisher - World-renowned BASE jumper and member of the Red Bull Air ForceMiles is an accomplished canopy pilot with more than 7,200 skydives and 4,500 BASE jumps, which is more known BASE jumps than anyone on the planet. He is a member of the Red Bull Air Force, a specialized human flight team of expert pilots. Miles also holds the world record for the most human-powered BASE jumps in 24 hours. With Dasher’s record of 63, he climbed a total of 30,618 feet in 24 hours. For reference, Mount Everest — the tallest mountain in the world — towers at 29,029 feet. Or, in Daisher’s case, 60 BASE jump cycles. On this episode, we learn how a si...2018-06-041h 07
Inside The AdventureEP 068: Jessie Stone - Founder of SoftpowerhealthDr. Jessie Stone is a medical doctor and member of the US Women's Freestyle Kayaking Team. In 2003, a kayaking expedition along Uganda's White Nile first brought her to the region. During this trip, a group member contracted a severe case of malaria and while treating them, she became acutely aware of the devastating effects the disease was taking on the Ugandan population as well. Determined to help control this needless health crisis, she founded Soft Power Health in 2004. Today she and her staff continue to expand upon and improve the range of healthcare services SPH provides to the region.2018-05-2836 min
Inside The AdventureEP 067: Rob Little - Co-Founder and CEO of CairnRob Little founded Cairn in the spring of 2014, combining his passion for the outdoors and his interest in changing the way that brands and consumers interact in the industry. As a graduate student, Rob studied creative retail applications in other industries and brought to life in Cairn the elements that he thought were most relevant for the outdoor market. Prior to launching Cairn, Rob worked as an operations engineer for Lockheed Martin in their Space Systems and Aerospace divisions. Rob is a former Peace Corps Volunteer, having spent over two years building infrastructure projects in Latin America. During his o...2018-05-2153 min
Inside The AdventureEP 066: Troy Hartman - Professional Aerial Stuntman, Skydiver & InventorTroy Hartman is a professional aerial stuntman, skydiver, inventor, X Games gold medalist for skysurfing (a sport he pioneered in the US), and an accomplished television host for several TV shows. Most notably, the MTV series "Senseless Acts of Video” where he created and performed stunts such as plane to plane skydiving, base jumping off a moving semi truck, trapped in a free falling car, wakeboarding behind a helicopter, and most famously, skydiving with a flaming parachute! Troy was the face of the award-winning 1998 Pepsi Super Bowl commercial. Most recently, Troy built a jet-powered personal backpack that he’s used on sk...2018-05-011h 27
Inside The AdventureEP 065: Christian Griffith - Founder of Live for a LivingChristian Griffith is the Founder of Live for a Living and an ultra-marathon athlete. Christian has completed over 100 races of marathon distance or farther, racing all across the world: over volcanoes, across deserts, through tropical jungles, and infested swamps. He’s earned his 50-mile bib at the World's Toughest Mudder on CBS, took a beating on American Ninja Warrior on NBC, and survived Hell as a finisher on the History Channel's THE SELECTION: a Special Operations Experiment. He’s successfully completed a 100K trail-running Ultramarathon in Nicaragua more times (3) than anyone else in the history of the race. As a victim...2018-04-2350 min
Inside The AdventureEP 064: Mike Pfotenhauer - Founder of OspreyMike Pfotenhauer is the Founder of Osprey Packs, which creates innovative, high performance gear that reflects a love of adventure and devotion to the outdoors. With the help of his mother, Mike learned to sew, and created his first backpack at the age of 16. As a young entrepreneur in Santa Cruz, California, Mike opened a retail shop in the front of his rented house where backpackers and travelers – drawn by word of mouth – came to get measured for his custom-fitted, made-to-order packs. Each pack was constructed by Mike himself over the course of several days. To these avid travelers, the legendary...2018-04-0940 min
Inside The AdventureEP 063: Bryant Bertrand - Co-Founder & CEO of Ronin RevolutionBryant Bertrand, the Co-Founder & CEO of Ronin, was always inspired by the adventures of super heroes like Batman and the gadgets he used. So, after working a number of years in the rescue industry designing hoists and winches for rescue helicopters, he drew upon his inspiration from Batman to bring one of his most famous gadgets to life with the goal of revolutionizing recreational ascension. His creation, the Ronin Lift personal rope ascender, represents that dream of creating a product anyone can use to solve the problem of vertical ascension, transforming a normally challenging task into the effortless feeling of s...2018-03-2335 min
Inside The AdventureEP 062: Min FitzGerald - CEO of NutrigeneMin Fitzgerald, the CEO of Nutrigene, is an Entrepreneur and Behavioural Scientist who’s passionate about using technology and innovation to change the game in public health. As the co-founder of Nutrigene, she’s on a mission to optimize health and prevent nutrition-related disease, a problem which affects over half of the world’s population. Nutrigene does this by sending pure, personalized liquid supplements backed by scientific research and optimized to your specific characteristics. This create a unique formulation specifically for you with results that are 10x more effective than generic off the shelf options. Min is currently based be...2018-03-1650 min
Inside The AdventureEP 061: Richard Browning- Real Life Iron ManRichard Browning is the Founder of Gravity, a human propulsion technology start up that’s invented, built, and patented an ‘iron man like’ flight system. This UK-based inventor has truly thrown away the rule book in building a suit powered by six small jet engines, where he pioneered his first flight in the Spring of 2017. Richard’s dream was to reimagine an entirely new authentic form of human flight leaning on an elegant collaboration of mind and body augmented by leading edge technology. Gravity has to date been experienced by over a billion people globally with video views alone running at more th...2018-03-091h 09
Inside The AdventureEP 060: Tommy Breedlove- Founder of Choose GoodnessTommy Breedlove is an influencer, speaker and coach empowering individuals and ambitious leaders to achieve meaning in life, rediscover brilliance, build a legacy, and obtain true balance & freedom. Tommy does this as the founder of Choose Goodness, a movement dedicated to helping executives and entrepreneurs focus beyond the financial bottom line; a movement empowering Courageous, Clear & Conscious Choices for both individuals and businesses. Through his work, he aspires to encourage organizations to search for unmet human needs that create transformational impact on themselves, their business, and society at large. On this episode, we learn how Tommy went from being in j...2018-03-0253 min
Inside The AdventureEP 059: Sarah Knapp- Founder of OutdoorFestSarah L. Knapp is the Founder & Director of OutdoorFest, a community platform to connect urban dwellers to outdoor recreation in cities. Through their signature festival and monthly Mappy Hours, OutdoorFest is able to reach urban dwellers in over 10 cities in North America. Knapp is also the owner and publisher to offMetro, an award-winning green travel resource for urban dwellers wanting to get out of town, car optional. On this episode, Sarah shares how she fell in love with the outdoors, how she started OutdoorFest, and how anyone can experience the outdoors no matter where they live. This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYe...2018-02-0946 min
The Music Stuff ShowWelcome to The Music Stuff ShowWelcome to the first ever episode of The Music Stuff Show! This show is dedicated to breaking down the business of music to help you build a career doing what you love. In this episode, Tom and Vance talk about their inspiration for the podcast, their vision for the future of the show, and share some of their history in the music industry over the past 15 years.2018-01-2513 min
Inside The AdventureEP 058: Devin Graham AKA devinsupertrampDevin Graham is an American videographer who produces adventure and extreme sport videos on YouTube under the name devinsupertramp. His channel has more than 4.8 million subscribers and over 1 billion total views. On this episode, Devin shares how he fell in love with the outdoors, how he fell in love with filmmaking, and the journey of his YouTube channels success. This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free! This podcast is produced by Force Media.2018-01-0545 min
Inside The AdventureEP 057: Dan Berlin - Blind Athlete and Founder of Team See PossibilitiesDan Berlin is the cofounder of Team See Possibilities, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people challenge their perceived limits and redefine possibility. Despite losing his eyesight to the diseasecon rod dystrophy, Dan strives to prove that the only limits people truly have are the ones they place on themselves. To showcase this, Team See Possibilities takes on endurance challenges around the world never done before by a blind athlete. They’ve raced nonstop across the Grand Canyon and back, up the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 13 hours, hikes to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in the dark in 2 1/2 days, and...2017-12-2945 min
Inside The AdventureEP 056: Matt Wilson- Co-Founder of Under30ExperiencesMatt Wilson is the co-founder of the travel company Under30Experiences.In just a few short years U30X has grown to 15+ countries worldwide and 30+ local communities throughout the USA and Canada. Matt is also the Co-Founder of Under30CEO (Acquired 2016) and the Host of the Live Different Podcast. He brings a unique, uncensored approach to his interviews and writing. His work is published on Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Huffington Post, Reuters, and is part of the invite-only Young Entrepreneurs' Council (YEC) comprised of the world's most successful entrepreneurs 40 and younger. Matt is a shareholder of the Green Bay Packers. He ho...2017-12-1545 min
Inside The AdventureEP 055: Zach Davis- Owner of The TrekZach Davis is the Owner and Editor-in-Chief at The Trek and was named the The Top Hiking and Outdoor Blogger by USA TODAY. He has more than 5,000 miles of backpacking experience, including thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. He's authored a pair of books, Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials, resources geared toward mentally preparing people for a thru-hike. When he's not hiking, Zach is most likely playing with his dog or at a brewery in Golden, Colorado, where he currently calls home. Today, we’re going to learn how Zach went from hating the outdoors to making a ca...2017-12-0141 min
Inside The AdventureEP 054: Chris Baker- Founder at OneSeed ExpeditionsChris Baker is the founder of OneSeed Expeditions, a global guiding outfitter that uses adventure travel to support entrepreneurship around the world. OneSeed connects travelers with local guides and communities while investing in local businesses through microfinance loans. To date, OneSeed has invested more than $250,000 in more than 500 entrepreneurs in places like Nepal, Chile, and Tanzania. Chris was born and raised in rural West Virginia where the state motto reads "Mountaineers are always free." While his path has taken him around the world, he's always felt at home in the mountains. Chris launched OneSeed with a laptop and a crowdfunding ca...2017-11-1739 min
Inside The AdventureEP 053: Bryan Snyder- Naturalist & AuthorBryan Snyder grew up exploring the rolling hills and shady creeks of upstate New York. A year abroad in Scotland, filled with hitchhiking adventures in the highlands and journeys to ruined castles convinced him that he needed to find employment outdoors. So after college, Bryan taught natural science to young students at various environmental schools from Maine to Hawaii before settling on the West Coast. Through trial and error, Bryan learned how to travel on the limited budget of a seasonal outdoor educator, which enabled a series of summertime odysseys in the Sierras and Rocky Mountains. Two decades after coming to the...2017-10-2040 min
Inside The AdventureEP 052: Joe Ewing & Britten Ferguson- Co-Founders of WayfinderToday we are going to hear the story of Joe Ewing and Britten Ferguson; 2 incredible outdoor enthusiasts and world travelers whose paths have crossed in Denver, Colorado to found Wayfinder co-op: A member owned cooperative, co-working space in Denver that gives a home to businesses in the outdoor recreation industry to collaborate and create together. Joe Ewing is Colorado native from the Denver area. Joe is former outward bound instructor, a river and mountain guide & an EMT. He has a degree from University of Colorado in Political Science and Economics, MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from Colorado State University. Joe is c...2017-10-0636 min
Inside The AdventureEP 051: Wade Holland- Adventure PersonalityWade Holland is an adventure personality and video producer. He works with small to large size brands to bring them to life through engaging original video content and through an unmatched energy. As a personality, he hosts a variety of programs from digital series, to brand feature videos, as well as national corporate events. His specialty is original adventure lifestyle content. With a background in competitive adventure sports, he knows this world well and creates entertaining first-person perspective video that takes the viewer on an exciting journey through his adventures. On this episode, we chat with Wade on how his c...2017-09-3048 min
Inside The AdventureEP 050: Davis Smith- CEO of Cotopaxi.Davis Smith is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi. He was Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s CEO of the Year in 2016 and is a member of the eight-person United Nations Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council. Davis holds an MBA from the Wharton School and is an adventurer who recently led the first successful crossing from Cuba to Florida via kayak! On this episode, we chat with Davis on how his childhood shaped his career, he recounts the journey that eventually led him to start Cotopaxi and the story of how he crossed Cuba to Florida via kayak! This podcast is sponsored by V...2017-09-1547 min
Inside The AdventureEP 049: Jess Nepstad- CEO of Planetary DesignJess Nepstad was the Divisional Vice president of Nestlé until an unexpected severance caused him to jump into the world of owning a small business. In September 2016, Jess and his business partner, Ned Becker, had the opportunity to combine their passions for coffee and the outdoors by purchasing Planetary Design: a company in Missoula, MT, dedicated to the pursuit of the perfect backcountry coffee. On this episode, we chat with Jess on how networking is the most important tool in business, the life lessons Jess has learned from his personal/professional career and how he purchased Planetary Design. This podcast is...2017-09-0851 min
Inside The AdventureEP 048: Krissy Moehl- Ultramarathon AthleteKissy Moehl is a world renowned ultramarathon runner who has set multiple world records! She is the youngest woman to complete the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and set the women's record for the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run in 2007. Through her passion for trail running, Krissy has had the opportunity to travel and experience the world. She credits the support of her family, the trail running community, her rich life experiences and the open spaces of high alpine terrain for inspiring her to keep moving forward. On this episode, we chat with Krissy on how she fell in love with run...2017-08-2532 min
Inside The AdventureEP 047: Eric Baird- Founder of GranogiEric Baird is the founder and CEO of Granogi. This all started when Eric dreamed of bringing 300 people down to the beautiful waterfalls located in Havasupai. Combining hiking, camping, yoga and meditation, and later incorporating other healthy living skills such as cooking, emotional healing and more. Eric is also a contributing team member of Landmark Worldwide’s, Team, Management and Leadership Program, and has spoken all over the U.S. about entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Eric's love for people and the world has led him on numerous adventures to help drive success. On this episode, we chat with Eric fell in love...2017-08-1847 min
Inside The AdventureEP 046: JJ Yosh- Climber & MountaineerJJ Yosh is a TV Host, Adventure Filmmaker, Backcountry Chef, Outdoor Enthusiast, and social media influencer. Back in college, JJ discovered his love for nature on his first backpacking trip, and quickly saw that exploring our earth was his key to helping the world. Since that time, JJ has led countless groups of people all over the world to explore some of the most beautiful places on earth, now producing engaging media to inspire people to get outside and explore their backyards. JJ has appeared in national commercials for AT&T, DirecTV, Coors, Intel, Chipotle Grill and hosted television shows fo...2017-08-1153 min
Inside The AdventureEP 045: Scott Nelson- Founder & CEO at Advanture CompanyScott Nelson is the founder and CEO of Advanture Company, a company whose mission is to help people renew their passion for life through building them a custom home on wheels. Scott grew up in Santa Cruz, CA where adventure was just an everyday activity. Surfing, camping, and hiking were all apart of his daily routine. Scott has taken all of these experiences and has applied them to his startup, Advanture Company. They recently built a van for the famous photographer, Chris Burkard! On this episode, we chat with Scott on how his childhood shaped his passions, how he went fro...2017-08-0431 min
Inside The AdventureEP 044: Emily & Scott Manning- Family On A BusIn 2012, Emily & Scott Manning sold everything they owned and traveled to and lived in 12 countries in 12 months with their 7 month old son. Upon returning to the US, they didn't know where the best "home" would be as they wanted to incorporate a lot of values, lifestyles, and climates from the places they lived internationally. They decided the best way for them to discover a good home for their family in the US was to have a home on wheels! They were able to buy a bus in April 2015, renovate it themselves that summer, and have been living and traveling on it s...2017-07-2839 min
Inside The AdventureEP 043: Devin Cohen- Co-Founder of Parks PreserveDevin Cohen is the co-founder of Parks Preserve, an e-commerce based outdoor goods company that gives 50% of its profits back to state & national park systems. On this episode we discuss how his childhood shaped his career, how/why they started Parks Preserve and how anyone can get involved with preserving and promoting the state and national parks. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.2017-06-3038 min
Inside The AdventureEP 042: Keegan McColl: Co-Founder of SlipstreamKeegan McColl is the co-founder of Slipstream, commonly referred to as the Netflix for adventure films. Always passionate about the outdoors and the environment, Keegan has rock climbed in Oman, paddled the Arctic Circle and surfed all 3 coasts of Africa. Keegan studied at The Williams School of Business at Bishop's University, worked at Hootsuite before starting Slipstream. Keegan grew up on Saltspring Island, a unique community off the coast of British Columbia that served as the initial stomping grounds of that passion for the outdoors, adventure, and photography that lead him to start Slipstream. On this episode we discuss how hi...2017-06-0929 min
Inside The AdventureEP 041: Nicole Bassett: Co-Founder of Renewal WorkshopNicole Bassett was a film and video editing professional in a past life, but she decided to follow her passion for the outdoors and sustainability. She used that passion to start her new company, Renewal Workshop, which seeks to redefine waste in the apparel industry. On this episode, we chat with Nicole on how she fell in love with the outdoors, why she started Renewal Workshop and how the average individual can get involved and help make the world more sustainable. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.2017-05-2636 min
Inside The AdventureEP 040: Dave Williams- Adventure EntrepreneurDavid Williams is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, and startup investor. Dave has had some incredible experiences From Rafting roaring rapids in Africa, Scuba diving along the Great Barrier Reef, Nightclubbing in Ibiza, to Walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain — twice. Dave Williams truly lives for life experiences, and today, he shares the story of why those experiences were crucial step in making him a better entrepreneur. From the Dot Com days to navigating a recession, Dave has endured the cycles of entrepreneurship for nearly twenty years. He created, lead, and exited two successful startups, 360i and BLiNQ Media and now...2017-05-1945 min
Inside The AdventureEP 039: Tom Mulliez- Founder of iTrekkersTom Mulliez is the founder of iTrekkers: an online platform that enables outdoor adventures by connecting the public to expert guides in Florida. During this episode, we chat with Tom on how he fell in love with the outdoors, how he transitioned his life path and how he built his outdoor company iTrekkers. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.2017-05-1237 min
Inside The AdventureEP 038: Rick Ridgeway- The Real Life Indiana JonesRick Ridgeway is Patagonia’s Vice President of Environmental Affairs where he oversees vanguard environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, Common Threads and the Footprint Chronicles. He also co-founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to business, Rick is recognized as a mountaineer and adventurer, making the first American ascent of K2. He has produced and directed several documentary films, written dozens of magazine articles and six books. National Geographic recently honored him with its “Lifetime Achievement in Adventure” award. During this episode, we chat with Rick on how he fell in love with the outdoors, he recounts some of his mos...2017-05-0550 min
Inside The AdventureEP 037: Josh Salvo: Founder of ReddyYetiJosh Salvo is the founder of ReddyYeti, an online platform that helps emerging outdoor entrepreneurs get the traction & exposure they need. This is done through seasonal gear giveaways on their website. During this episode, we chat with Josh on how he fell in love with the skiing, how he started ReadyYeti and the advice he would give to someone who wants to start a business in the outdoor industry. Links mentioned in the episode: ReadyYeti ReadyYeti Podcast This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.2017-04-0534 min
Inside The AdventureEP 036: Brittney Carlberg- World TravelerBrittney Carlberg is a world traveler who has dedicated her life to inspiring wellness through intentional outdoor experiences and a lifestyle mindset she refers to as Travel Happy. She founded her company Travel Happy Tribe upon that mindset and has since become a bit of a celebrity through her work. On this episode, we chat with Brittney on how she fell in love with the outdoors, how she built her lifestyle around travel (and how she was robbed in Bolivia) and the advice she would give to others who also want to build their life around travel. Links mentioned in epis...2017-03-2928 min
Inside The AdventureEP 035: Anna Stork: Co-founder of LuminAIDAnna Stork is the co-founder of Shark Tank featured startup LuminAID, an innovative new solar company that makes a solar-rechargeable, inflatable lantern that packs flat and inflates to create a lightweight, waterproof light that’s safe, sustainable, and portable. Their mission to make light more sustainable and affordable for everyone with their roots focused on disaster relief. LuminAID has currently been used in more than 70 countries after disasters including Hurricane Sandy and the devastating earthquakes in Nepal. On this episode we chat with Anna on how she was a problem solver from a young age, where the idea for LuminAID came...2017-03-2238 min
Inside The AdventureEP 034: Jennifer Scism & David Koorits - Founders of Good To-GoJennifer Scism and her husband, David Koorits, are the founders of Good To-Go: a unique outdoor startup that makes delicious, all natural meals which are lightweight and simple to prepare whether you’re 20 miles in the backcountry or next to your car at a campground! On this episode we chat with Jennifer & David on how they met, how they had the idea for Good To-Go and how they have built and run their business over the last couple years. Links mentioned in episode: Good To-Go This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.2017-03-1537 min
Inside The AdventureEP 033: Dan Opalacz- Founder of Bedrock SandalsDan Opalacz decided to sell most of what he owned and move into an 86’ Subaru Powered VW to travel around North America and build one of the nation's most exciting footwear startups, Bedrock Sandals. After a couple years in the VW, Dan traded in his VW van for a small boat in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved the company out to Oakland, CA where he’s currently living at the marina out of a sailboat...with no sail…or even mast. In addition to building the Bedrock Brand, Dan recently traveled the entire country of New Zealand via bike, f...2017-02-2852 min
Inside The AdventureEP 032: Jason Antin- Outdoor Career Enthusiast Jason Antin is currently the director of Partnerships at Gociety, an app dedicated to easily getting you outside with awesome people; simply and spontaneously. On top of that, Jason is a guide for Denver Mountain Guiding, has extensive emergency medical training as an EMT, and he coaches mountain athletes at the Alpine Training Center in Boulder, CO. On this episode, we discuss how Jason went from being a law enforcement officer to working in the outdoors, how he built his career around the outdoors and advice he would give to someone who wants to make a...2017-02-1627 min
Inside The AdventureEP 031: Bob Dalton- Founder of Sackcloth and Ashes Bob Dalton was inspired to help the homeless population when his mother, a hard-working single mother, found herself living on the streets in 2013. Because of his Mother's story, Bob realized that not all choose to become homeless, and that some just need a second chance. He began to call homeless shelters in his area to ask what they needed: They all said blankets. In June of 2014, Bob founded Sackcloth & Ashes. For every blanket that you purchase, Sackcloth & Ashes gives a blanket to your local homeless shelter. On this episode we discuss: How Bob’s childhood shaped his career and the busi...2017-02-0226 min
Inside The AdventureEP 030: Craig Cooper- Adventure CapitalistCraig Cooper is a 53-year-old serial entrepreneur from Australia and an early investor in companies such as The Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. Craig is currently the CEO of CooperativeHealth, a digital media company focused on men’s health, as well as the author of the Harper Collins book “Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick-Ass Life After 40“. Through this, he’s created a comprehensive guide to healthy aging for men, highlighting the specific things to focus on – flexibility, mobility, balance, functional strength, nutrition and endurance. And as if that weren’t enough, Craig is also the...2017-01-2642 min
Inside The AdventureEP 029: Chris Burkard- Photographer and ArtistChris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere. On this episode we discuss: How Chris fell in love with the outdoors How he ruined $30,000 worth of camera gear. Why he spent a night in a Russian jail Chris takes us behind the scenes of all the hard work that goes into planning an outdoor trip. How anyone can turn their passion into a c...2017-01-1740 min
Inside The AdventureEP 028: Patrick Sherwin- Founder of GoSun Stove Patrick Sherwin is the founder of GoSun Stove; a versatile and powerful portable stove that can cook a meal in only 20 minutes, safely sizzling its contents up to a remarkable 550°F, all without the use of fuel. On this episode, we discuss how Patrick fell in love with the outdoors, the impact solar energy has on our community, how Patrick discovered this technology and created the GoSun stove and advice he would give to others on how to make an impact on society. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media. 2017-01-1042 min
Inside The AdventureEP 027: Mark Llano- Serket Racer, Veteran and Entrepreneur Mark Llano is the owner and driver of Serket Racing, a seasoned veteran, and entrepreneur dedicated to bettering the lives of his fellow veterans. Llano joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1986 and served five years prior to being called up for active duty during Desert Storm in 1991. Llano’s dedication to excellence was apparent as a marine, and upon leaving the service, continued with his entrepreneurial work. In 2003, Llano left Sterling to pursue a new venture that would bring him closer to his military family and community. Named Source One Distributors, Inc., Llano’s ne...2016-12-1935 min
Inside The AdventureEP 026: Brody Leven- Professional Skier, Storyteller, and Activist Brody Leven is a professional adventure skier and storyteller raised in flat, northeastern Ohio as a freestyle skier and soccer player. Brody graduated from Westminster College in 2010 where he was elected as a two-term student body president and recipient of his college's highest honor, the President's Leadership while studying economics, honors, and Spanish. He’s obsessed with climbing and skiing the world's mountains and volcanoes. Once a year Brody wears a suit once a year to talk with congress about climate change. On this episode, we discuss how Brody fell in love with skiing, how he became a ski mountaineer, and h...2016-12-0834 min
Inside The AdventureEP 025: Kyle Davidson-Founder of Sourced Adventures Kyle Davidson is the founder of Sourced Adventures, an adventure travel company specializing in day trips, weekend excursions, and destination travel. Sourced Adventures helps people escape the city and experience the outdoors. In three short years, Sourced Adventures has taken over 30,000 passengers on trips. On this episode, we discuss how Kyle got involved guiding outdoor trips, how he started Sourced Adventures, and advice he would give to people who want to lead outdoor trips. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media. 2016-12-0136 min
Inside The AdventureEP 024: Justin Lukasavige- Travel Photographer Justin Lukasavige is a free-lance marketing and photography guru who gets paid to travel the world and pursue what he loves. On this episode, we discuss Justin’s experiences motorcycling the Colorado mountain passes, how he combines his passion for photography and the outdoors, and advice he would give to others on how they can build an income around the outdoors. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media. 2016-11-2533 min
Inside The AdventureEP 023: Heath Padgett- Full Time RV Traveler After college, Heath and his wife Alyssa both started off working conventional office jobs. However, that lifestyle was so boring they didn’t last a year before they knew sitting in an office all day for the next forty years wasn’t going to work. They both love to travel, but when you’re 25, it isn’t always easy or affordable to see the world. Together they hatched a plan to quit their jobs, buy an old RV off Craigslist, and cross off a major bucket list item: traveling to all fifty states.Four days after their wedding, they hopped in...2016-11-1744 min
Inside The AdventureEP 022: Erika Wiggins- Adventure Author Erika Wiggins love for adventure started from her days sailing the South Pacific when she was 4 years old with her parents to earning her first pilot’s certificate while in the US Virgin Islands at 17 years old. For over 25 years, Erika has been flying, backpacking, caving, diving, camping, and rappelling. To fund her passion, she’s worked as a flight instructor, corporate pilot, and firefighter/ EMT. In 2005, she threw herself head first into the corporate-rut as a commercial real estate broker. Working 80 hours a week, without days off forcing her to the brink of insanity. In 2008, she began...2016-11-1034 min
Inside The AdventureEP 021: John Huston- Polar Explorer John Huston is a professional polar explorer and veteran of the first American unsupported expedition to the North Pole. He has completed major expeditions to the South Pole, Greenland, and to Canada’s fabled Ellesmere Island. John is also a motivational speaker, safety and logistics consultant, and wilderness guide. He regularly speaks to companies and organizations, referencing his expeditions to discuss overcoming challenges. Whether it is navigating through a junkyard maze of sea ice rubble, skiing into the alpenglow of the midnight sun, or the camaraderie that comes with a team safely pitching a tent in a howling blizzard, he liv...2016-11-0338 min
Inside The AdventureEP 020: Camrin Braun- OceanographerCamrin Braun is fascinated by the marine life of our planet. In 2010, he joined a team of experts who employ cutting edge techniques to understand the ecology of the world’s most important fish. Since then, he has been elected a National Geographic Young Explorer and become a member of the Explorer’s Club. His expeditions have ranged from sailing the remote Pacific to understand coral reefs to tagging sharks in Sudan. He is now pursuing his doctoral degree in Oceanography at MIT and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where he explores the relationship between the...2016-10-2735 min
Inside The AdventureEP 019: Jessica Wahl- Government Affairs Manager of Outdoor Industry Association Jessica Wahl is the Government Affairs Manager at the Outdoor Industry Association. Along with being the Government Affairs Manager, Jessica has fought to improve the state of outdoor recreation in the US since 2009 in the Office of the Secretary in the Department of the Interior. Jessica also serves the Outdoor Industry Association as the Recreation Policy Manager. On this episode we discuss: Washington D.C. and the outdoor opportunities it offers. How Jessica got into the role of combining policy and the outdoors. Jessica’s favorite initiatives she has worked on throughout her career. The impact the outdoors has on the United States and careers throughout the count...2016-10-2029 min
Inside The AdventureEP 018: Dan Vinson: Founder of Monkii Bars Dan Vinson is the co-founder of Monkii Bars, a versatile fitness device that allows you to have epic workouts no matter where you are in the world. Previously, Dan worked as a Wilderness Ranger and a Wildland Firefighter. On this episode we learn: How Dan fell in love with the outdoors and fitness. Dan’s favorite stories as a Wilderness Ranger and Wildland Firefighter. How Dan’s different outdoor business ideas led to the creation of Monkii Bars. The story of how Dan did a workout with the Monkii Bars while attached to a hot air balloon hundreds of feet in the air. H...2016-10-1340 min
Inside The AdventureEP 017: Andrew Siess - Walking Around The WorldAndrew Siess is now the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe on foot. In the Summer of 2009, Andrew biked from Minnesota to the southern-most tip of South America. In September of 2011 Andrew canoed the entire Mississippi River, he finished in December of the same year. In May of 2012 Andrew Sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, hit a whale, was rescued by a cargo ship then began walking around the entire planet. On this episode we learn: How Andrew biked from Minnesota to the southern tip of South America (and biked all the way back home!) Andrew shares his experience when he canoe...2016-10-061h 04
Inside The AdventureEP 016: Milo Pierwola - Turning a Corporate Life Into A Life of AdventureMilo Pierwola is the founder of World 360 VR and EXP Adventures, a privately guided adventure company. World 360 VR is a company that produces virtual reality videos of real adventures including winter alpine climbing, flying a drone inside a mine, and much more. They use those videos along with virtual reality headsets and take them inside orphanages, hospitals, inpatient care centers and let people who have never been able to experience these type of activities, feel like they are actually on the adventure. On this episode we learn: Milo’s life story and how he turned his unhappy lawyer lifestyle into a life of advent...2016-09-2940 min
Inside The AdventureEP 015: David Nour - Cross Country MotorcyclistDavid Nour is the CEO of the Nour group. David is also an author, entrepreneur and an avid cross-country motorcyclist. David has ridden the entire route 66, he owns over 7 bikes, and has ridden over 3,500 miles in under 10 days. On this episode we learn: How David fell in love with motorcycling. The misconceptions many people have about motorcycles and the motorcycle community. The stories of his long distance rides. The 4 times David has fallen off his motorcycle and what he learned from the experiences. The lessons David's learned from riding and how they have contributed to his success in business. How a beginner...2016-09-2129 min
Inside The AdventureEP 014: Lucas Preti- World Class Rock Climber and Professional FilmmakerLucas is a professional filmmaker, cinematographer, and former award-winning professional climber, holding world championship titles in bouldering, has multiple first place victories in the Italian Climbing Cup, and was ranked as one of the top 5 climbers of the World Cup ranking till 2011. Lucas is now currently managing his production company, The Coral Climb, one of the best-established filmmaking companies in Italy that specializes in documentary filmmaking and branded content, where he’s worked on dozens of documentaries, films, and advertisements around the world for major network and corporate clients such as National Geographic, the US Navy, and LaSportiva. Lucas is curr...2016-09-1636 min
Inside The AdventureEP 013: Grace Anderson- Promoting Diversity In The OutdoorsGrace Anderson is the Inspiring Connections Representative with the Sierra Club. Grace currently coordinates the 52 group nationwide volunteer-led program that connects marginalized communities to the outdoors, especially youth. She has worked as a council member for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and has worked to promote diversity in the outdoors through NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School. Grace was also recently named as one of America’s “30 Under 30” outdoor movers and shakers by the Outdoor Industry Association. On this episode, we learn the story of how Grace fell in love with the outdoors, how she is making the outdoo...2016-09-0824 min
Inside The AdventureEP 012: Langely McNeal- Professional SkierLangely McNeal is most well known for her phenomenal accomplishments as a pro skier on the US Ski Cross World Cup Team. She was the top American Ski Cross female in 2008/2009/2011/2012/2013, has appeared in 4 Winter X GAMES and was the 2012 Winter X GAMES National Champion. She’s been featured in top publications such as Ski Magazine, Shape Magazine, Powder Magazine, and Eddie Bauer. Through all of this, she served as her own manager and agent, mastering the business side of sports marketing and social media. On this episode we discuss how Langely fell in love with skiing, how she turned skii...2016-09-0138 min
Inside The AdventureEP 011: Chris Shiver - CEO of Colorado AdventuresChris Shiver is a natural born entrepreneur and investor who has visited over 36 countries, living in 4 of them and working in 6. Chris was the founder and President of a NASA-based composite thermal materials and products company who’s proprietary material helped NASA patch it's heat shield in orbit. Chris is also an avid scuba diver who’s spent 30 years in the sport and 5 years as the director of sales and marketing for 6 high-end diving resorts located in Fiji, Belize, and the Philippines. Chris is currently the CEO and editor of ColoradoAdventures.com, a one-stop-shop for outdoor recreation and adventures. In this ep...2016-08-2935 min
Inside The AdventureEP 010: Lisa Slagle - Founder & CEO of Wheelie CreativeLisa Slagle is the founder and Creative Director of Wheelie Creative: A creative marketing agency that creates wild and meaningful content for the outdoor industry. They build brand identities, make videos, and work with businesses to help them tell their story in a fun and engaging way. In this episode we learn how Lisa started Wheelie Creative, what inspired Lisa to get into snowboarding (Lisa has had 5 concussions in the last year from snowboarding) and how snowboarding, fear and the outdoors are closely tied together. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.2016-08-2533 min
Inside The AdventureEP 09: Ryan Stolp- Founder of Alpine Hammock and Deep South MountaineeringRyan is the founder of Alpine Hammock and Deep South Mountaineering. Alpine Hammock has raised over $60,000 on Kickstarter. Deep South Mountaineering creates elegantly functional outdoor equipment that seeks to protect our shared natural resources. On this episode, we learn how Ryan started Alpine Hammock, how Ryan used Kickstarter to fund his company, Ryan’s experience as a dog sledder and we hear the story of how Ryan and his friends summited a mountain for the first time and officially named the mountain! This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.2016-08-2233 min
Inside The AdventureEP 08: Jon Bowen National Geographic CartographerJon Bowen is a cartographer at National Geographic where he works on building interactive maps and atlases. Through cartography, Jon has worked in the Galapagos islands at The Charles Darwin Research Center and has also led numerous whitewater rafting trips in the back country. Jon was also nominated as one of the 30Under30 creative leaders in the outdoor community. On this episode we learn how Jon fell in love with cartography, how cartography can help people get involved with the outdoors, and a behind the scenes look at how maps and cartography shape our world. We also get to hear wh...2016-08-1540 min
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