On this episode: gloves, sizing charts, the gateway drug to road cycling. We’re talking with Jamie Wallis, co-owner of Handup Gloves, and we get a recap of Jeff’s experience on The Big Lonely with Jesse Blough.

• 00:35 – Introductions and how Handup got started

• Handup Gloves – Use coupon code Almostthere to save when ordering

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: 14ers, skydiving, and breaking generational struggles. We’re talking with Jess Newton, founder and CEO of Vibe Tribe Adventures.

• 00:35 – Introductions (and how Saveria and Jess met at Outdoor Retailer)

• Vibe Tribe Adventures

You can connect with Jess at the Vibe Tribe Adventures website, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook page.

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

This episode is all about Yosemite National Park. We’re taking with Scott Turner, hiker and author of a new book on Yosemite for Mountaineers Books.

• 00:40 – Catching up on our summer adventures

• Backpacking the South Lake – North Lake Loop

Scott’s new book Day Hiking Yosemite National Park is available on October 1, 2021 and you can find it here on Amazon or at Mountaineers Books.

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: Outward Bound, Hogzilla, trail magic, and “wilderness camping is illegal in Germany?!” We’re talking with Carsten “Sauerkraut” Jost, AT & PCT thru-hiker, outdoor instructor and ultralight blogger.

• 00:45 – Introducing Carsten Jost

• Photo album from Carsten and Jeff’s Grand Teton backpacking trip

You can find Carsten online at his website, fastpacking.de and on Instagram at @fastpacking.

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: Bill Murray, 180° South, mountain lions, and hunting around in the woods, trying to be quiet. We’re talking with Ty Emmett, outdoorsman, camera person and cinematographer with a love for the outdoors.

• 00:50 – Introducing Tyler Emmett

• 180° South

You can find Tyler on Instagram at @ty_Emmett and on the web at tyleremmett.com

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: Chihuahuas, hobo jungles, astrology cults, and route-finding in Alaska. We’re talking with prolific adventurer and author Carrot Quinn. Her first book, Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart is about her experience on her first thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Her latest book, The Sunset Route details her life riding freight trains and running from grief.

• 01:00 – Introducing Carrot Quinn

• CalTopo

You can find Carrot on Instagram at @carrotquinn and on the web at carrotquinn.com

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: Hollywood, photography, Vimeo, and the Camino de Santiago. We’re talking with Luke Pearsall, hiker and professional photographer.

• 01:00 – Introducing Luke Pearsall

• Camino de Santiago

You can find Luke on Instagram @lukepearsallphoto and @lukepstudio or on the web at lukepearsall.com.

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: kilts, pet portraiture, Giardia, and the Colorado Trail. We’re talking with Andrew Marshall, managing editor of Backpacking Light, co-founder of backpackingroutes.com, essayist, poet, painter, fine-art photographer who also hikes.

• 00:45 – Introducing Andrew Marshall

• backpackingroutes.com – a searchable database of backpacking trails

Andrew Marshall is the Managing Editor and Podcast Producer of Backpacking Light and the co-founder of  Backpacking Routes. Andrew is an essayist, poet, painter, and fine-art photographer, with work regularly appearing in prestigious but low-paying national publications. He unashamedly drinks instant coffee when in the backcountry. You can find him on Instagram, Twitter, and at his website. Warning: social media content is mostly cat-related.

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: van life, murals, and the John Muir Trail. We’re talking with Kristen Bor of Bearfoot Theory — hiker, van lifer, and outdoor blogger.

• 00:34 – Introducing Kristen

• Outside Van built Kristen’s current van

• Bearfoot Theory – her website and @bearfoottheory on IG and all the social channels

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• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

On this episode: Lots and lots of wind, lots and lots of snow, lots and lots of ladies enjoying nature, and… pee bottles. Jason and Jeff share their recent experience climbing Mount Rainier, and Saveria shares the buzz she’s still on from the AdventurUs Women retreat in Bend.

• 00:50 – Jason and Jeff attempt to climb Mount Rainier — How did it go?

• International Mountain Guides

• AdventurUs Women Boulder – June 24-27, 2021

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.