Adventure Audio

Christian Stenner is involved in the ongoing exploration of the longest and deepest caves in Canada and the United States. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and as a Fellow International of the Explorers Club. He also serves in search and rescue, as the Alberta coordinator for the Alberta/BC Cave Rescue Service. In addition to all this, Christian is also an accomplished ultra-runner.

Laval recently cycled across (and to the highest point of Cuba). We discuss how he got hooked on this type of travel, and how much he’s learned by visiting many places across the globe traditionally considered ‘unsafe’ by many (at least outside of resorts). We also discuss upcoming projects and welcome a few new partners of the podcast.

A portion of this conversation was originally published on the Everesting Podcast in summer 2022, when Laval was a guest on that show (after completing 10,000 meters of elevation in one ride on British Columbia’s Mount Revelstoke). Another part of this episode was unpublished, and the whole conversation was before Laval joined Adventure Audio as cohost. It’s a deep-dive in riding (really) long distances.

Nathalie Long is the course designer and race director of Expedition Canada, an adventure racing company based in British Columbia, Canada. Nathalie give us some background and insight into the huge amount of work that goes into the production of an adventure race. We also discuss some of Nathalie’s own amazing accomplishments as an adventure racer and ultra runner.

Eric Rose is the Artist Director of Calgary’s Ghost River Theatre, and the writer director of the play ‘Struck’, which is based on Eric’s real life experience. When Eric was 21 years old and on a camping trip with three friends at Long Lake near Sudbury, Ont., he was struck by lightning. Eric shares the impact of that event, and how in many ways it went on to shape his adulthood. Visit Ghost River Theatre here: https://www.ghostrivertheatre.com.

Helen Dainty has been a full time global traveller since 2017, having cycled more than 70,000 kilometres all over the world. She has been funding her continuous adventure on only 100 Australian dollars per week. This episode is an incredible lesson in thriving outside your comfort zone. Visit Helen’s incredible Instagram page here: https://instagram.com/hels.on.wheels?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Jonathan Hogg is and endurance cyclist from the Bow Valley, Alberta, who is racing the Tour Divide Mountain Bike Route this coming June. Jonathan is tackling this massive undertaking (4400 kilometres and 60,000+ metres of elevation gain through some incredibly remote places, all self supported) in an attempt to raise one million dollars for Rocky Mountain Adaptive. Rocky Mountain Adaptive creates opportunities for individuals living with physical or neuro-divergent challenges to participate and excel in mountain sports and recreation. Visit Jonathan’s Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/RMACANMORE

Introducing Laval St. Germain as cohost of the Adventure Audio Podcast. Laval is an adventurer, airline captain, outdoor athlete, cyclist, trail runner, adventure racer, fitness nut & dad. To date, the only Canadian to have summited Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen & the holder of the fastest ever solo ocean rowing crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean from mainland Canada to mainland France. We’re very excited to bring you this new incarnation of the show.

Adventure Audio is getting a new look/sound in 2023. After 3 years and 139 episodes, Tyler needs to step away from full-time hosting duties. We look back on the past three years, and Tyler helps introduce Pete’s new co-host. We’ll be trying to have Tyler on as guest regularly (especially for pro cycling coverage). Website: adventureaudiopodcast.com This episode is brought to you by: Wheelscience (www.wheelscience.com), State Bicycle Company (www.statebicycle.com) and Rewire Fitness (www.rewirefitness.app)

Jim Capra is the head coach at Tyler Hamilton Training, and a regular contributor to the podcast. Jim joins us to talk about rest periods in your training, 2023 goals and much more.