Almost There Adventure Podcast

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Almost There Adventure Podcast episodes

April 30, 2021Episode 39: Lentine Alexis, the Athletic Alchemist
On this episode: Le Cordon Bleu, instant pot vs crock pot, good poop, and probably a spy. We’re talking with Lentine Alexis, former pro endurance athlete, and a chef who specializes in food for athletes and adventurers — an “athletic alchemist.”
Show Notes
00:40 – Introducing Lentine
04:20 – Pivoting from professional endurance athlete to chef
09:15 – Bikepacking in Morocco
10:24 – Eating real food when traveling
12:42 – Training as an endurance athlete while living on a small island in the South Pacific (and on track to becoming a spy)
15:00 – The biggest misconceptions about what athletes should (or should not) eat
18:40 – Working with athletes to determine what food they need
20:30 – Ayurveda health and the science of how all life functions
23:20 – Lentine’s secret weapon: the Instant Pot (and some of her favorite uses for it)
29:40 – The truth about which rice is “healthier” for you
33:20 – Thoughts on food sensitivity
35:30 – Poop!
37:25 – The impact of how food is cultivated today
41:10 – What to eat to fuel an all-day adventure
47:20 – Where she worked in LA
47:50 – Lentine’s recipe club
53:20 – The “bad” foods
59:15 – Why Jason can just smell bread and put on five pounds
64:50 – How long does it take food to work through your system?
Connect with Lentine!
Find Lentine online at lentinealexis.com
Find Lentine on Instagram: @lentinealexis
Join Lentine’s recipe club
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Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
1 hr 10 min
April 13, 2021Episode 38: Randy Whorton on Trail Building, Multi-Day SUPs and Joining the Circus
On this episode: multi-day SUPs, back-breaking-but-rewarding work, and running away to join the circus. We’re talking with Wild Trails founder and executive director Randy Whorton about his unusual journey to trail building, ultra running, and backpacking and then SUP-ing across the state of Tennessee.
Show Notes
00:40 – Introducing Randy
04:00 – The trail system in Chatanooga, Tennessee
05:50 – How trails are made and maintained (and how pizza and beer factors in)
16:15 – The Wild Trails race series
20:00 – Stage racing
24:50 – The 516-mile Big Cumberland Loop: A big trail and SUP adventure
43:10 – Fastpacking, bikepacking and more upcoming adventure plans
47:30 – Joining the circus and high diving
Mentioned in this Show
The Cumberland Trail
Wild Trails
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Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
56 min
March 31, 2021Episode 37: Amy Marquis, Filmmaker
On this episode: Howling, wolverines, and the Brown Girl Doc Mafia. We’re talking with filmmaker Amy Marquisabout her journey from editor of a National Parks publication to acclaimed filmmaker.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introducing Amy
02:38 – Thoughts on the recent violence in Boulder and Atlanta
07:30 – Latest film project: ARA.
11:30 – Her first film project: THE WAY HOME
15:05 – What are the stories inspiring you? What stories do you want to tell?
24:38 – The story behind WOLVERINE
28:35 – The hard reality of raising funding for documentary films
31:45 – When did you decide to pursue filmmaking?
34:14 – Making the “reckless leap” into full-time filmmaking
38:30 – The Brown Girls Doc Mafia
44:05 – Amy’s daughter and getting outdoors during the pandemic
49:05 – What’s next?
Mentioned in this Show
Dick Johnson is Dead
American Animals
Brown Girl’s Doc Mafia
Find Amy Online
Amy’s website: amymarquis.com
Instagram: @amymarquis
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
55 min
March 24, 2021Episode 36: Ashly Winchester on Trail Running & FKTs
On this episode: FKTs, Death Metal, horn of zeese. We’re talking with Ashly Winchester, trail runner, FKT-collector (she has dozens), Mount Shasta guide, and freelance outdoor writer.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introducing Ashly
01:20 – How she got started running
04:50 – What is an “FKT” and what are the differences between supported, self-supported and unsupported records?
06:10 – The logistics of planning and executing multiple FKTs
10:50 – Climbing and guiding on Mount Shasta
13:00 – Picking FKT objectives
14:10 – The Joshua Tree Traverse
23:45 – The Death Valley Crossing
31:00 – Dealing with the failed FKT attempts
36:15 – What gear do you always bring with you?
46:10 – Ashly’s Womxn Of The Wild podcast
49:35 – Booneville and Boontling
52:25 – Freelance writing in the outdoor industry
54:40 – Where to Ashly online
Mentioned in this Show
Tough Mudder
Fastest Known Time
Shasta Mountain Guides
Womxn of the Wild
Find Ashly Online
Womxn of the Wild podcast: website and Instagram
Instagram: @ashly.winchester
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
58 min
March 16, 2021Episode 35: Sapna Reddy on Celebrating the Outdoors via Photography
On this episode: what looks like lava flowing down the face of El Capitan, G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), and a lot of talk about light. We’re talking with Sapna Reddy, a landscape photographer based in Northern California. She is currently pursuing dual careers as a photographer and a physician. As a radiologist she studies images in an attempt to establish diagnosis and cure the human body. As a photographer she aspires to generate images that celebrate the beauty of nature and help to heal the mind.
Show Notes
00:40 – Introduction to Sapna
02:40 – The cross-over between radiology and landscape photography
04:12 – How Sapna got into outdoor photography
10:25 – Sapna’s photography objectives when visiting a place. “The real reward is the time spent in the place. A photo is just icing on the cake.”
16:30 – How Sapna decides where to shoot
20:44 – Shooting Horsetail Falls (the “natural” Firefall) in Yosemite
29:15 – Advice for someone just starting out in outdoor photography
30:35 – Recommendations on a good, entry-level camera and lens to start with (and taking advantage of other people’s G.A.S.)
39:45 – How much time is spent editing photos? How many photos are used to create a single image?
55:05 – Teaching outdoor photography and Sapna’s workshops
62:20 – Where to find Sapna online
Mentioned in this Show
Horsetail Fall (Firefall) in Yosemite
#shotoniphone
G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)
Find Sapna Online
Instagram: @sapnareddy
Her website: sapnareddy.com
Connect with Sapna on Flickr
Check out Sapna’s photography workshops
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
1 hr 5 min
March 10, 2021Episode 34: Maggie Slepian on Backpacking and Writing About the Outdoors
On this episode: cats in small children’s clothing, glamour versus reality, and what exactly is a thru-hike? We’re talking with another awesome woman of the outdoors as part of Women’s History Month: Maggie Slepian, hiker, writer, outdoors person and cat dresser.
Show Notes
02:00 – How Jason almost knows Maggie (involves the Colorado Trail and an FKT)
06:00 – Backpacking, Thru-hiking, and trail cred
14:00 – Finding peace in backpacking without fear of judgement (it’s not about how fast or far you go)
16:25 – Backpacking is not all sunshine and unicorns (and how do we accurately portray our outdoor experiences on social media?)
26:45 – Signs on summits
34:30 – Maggies pandemic project: Backpacking Routes
41:42 – How hard it is to make a living as a freelance outdoor writer
44:00 – What happens in your “dream 2021?” Four thru-hikes: one in each season.
46:15 – When does a backpacking trip become a thru-hike? (And does it really matter?!)
60:01 – Where you can find Maggie online
Mentioned in this Show
The Colorado Trail, and Jeff “Legend” Garmire‘s FKT
You’re Still a Backpacker Even if You’re Not Thru-Hiking
The Triple Crown: The PCT, CDT and AT
As of the end of the 2018 application period, there have been a total of 396 recognized triple crowners.
Why Is it So Hard to Honestly Portray Backpacking on Social Media?
Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
The Wonderland Trail
A plethora of signs on Strawberry Peak
BackpackingRoutes.com
Trans-Catalina Trail
American Hiking Society
GaiaGPS
Find Maggie Online
maggieslepian.com
Instagram: maggie_slepian
backpackingroutes.com
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
1 hr 4 min
March 03, 2021Episode 33: Amber Monforte, a JMT FKT & More
All this month we are celebrating women in the outdoors for Women’s History Month. We have four episodes instead of the usual two. On this episode: we’ll talk about tree branches that look like snakes, being a health care working during a pandemic, and “dot watchers.” We’re talking with Amber Montforte, a nurse in South Lake Tahoe who loves exploring mountains, sometimes even setting an FKT along the way.
Amber currently holds the unsupported women’s FKT for the John Muir Trail, completing it in just 4 days, 5 hours and 6 minutes.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introducing Amber Montforte
01:50 – What is an “unsupported” fastest known time (FKT)?
05:10 – What gear does Amber bring on a trip like the FKT on the John Muir Trail (JMT)?
07:28 – What motivates you to attempt an FKT?
10:18 – Working as a nurse during COVID-19
16:27 – Western States 100
19:30 – Dealing with the emotional highs and lows on endurance races
20:25 – Sleep deprivation and hallucinations on an FKT attempt
25:40 – Goals outside of California
29:00 – How much faster can you go “supported” vs “unsupported?”
31:30 – Can you enjoy the experience and go fast?
36:15 – Tracking and validating an FKT attempt
37:00 – “Dot watchers” following an attempt
41:12 – What’s a typical recovery after an FKT attempt?
42:45 – Tips for balancing work and training
44:20 – The blessing of a treadmill (especially with young children)
Mentioned in this Show
Unsupported – Jason’s short documentary about attempting to get an FKT on the JMT
John Muir Trail
Western States 100
Fastest Known Time
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
48 min
February 16, 2021Episode 32: Ashley Nordell on Ultra Trail Running, Coaching & Adventure
On this episode: burritos (again), crazy scary deer, and the Jack Daniels approach. We’re talking with Ashely Nordell, ultrarunner, mom of two, and coach about training, favorite races, and adventure runs.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introducing Ashley
03:20 – The races that have meant a lot to her (and how you run with bags of ice taped to your knees)
06:07 – How she got started with running
10:00 – Living in Mount Baldy
13:49 – A typical week of running for Ashley
19:49 – What’s in Ashley’s running gear kit?
23:39 – How she got started coaching (and the Jack Daniels approach)
27:19 – A typical coaching/training plan
29:00 – The benefits of using a running coach
30:30 – Upcoming races for 2021 (and adventures in lieu of races)
32:45 – Proudest moments – Ozark Highlands Trail
39:45 – The “most fun” ultra race
49:15 – What is an “adventure run?”
Mentioned in this Show
Western States 100
Angeles Crest 100
Jack Daniels (the coach)
Ozark Highlands Trail
Bighorn 100
Three Days of Syllamo
Find Ashley online
Facebook
Instagram: @ashleyenordell
Team Run Run (for coaching)
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
54 min
February 02, 2021Episode 31: Chris Wright & Exploratory Technical Alpinism
On this episode: associations, similar breeds of dork, and exploratory technical alpinism. We’re talking with Chris Wright, IFMGA certified mountain guide, amateur cocktail wiz, and all-around great alpinist.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introducing Chris Wright
06:05 – “Accidentally” moving to Oregon
10:49 – Experiences climbing abroad
14:20 – Chris’ favorite kind of climbing
15:55 – First ascent of Link Sar
23:49 – Getting to the base of the mountain
32:55 – Climbing with partners 30 years older
41:14 – Personal climbing vs guiding climbs
44:12 – Ski touring in Norway
51:18 – What’s next?
53:00 – Favorite climbs and trips
60:00 – Top 3 favorite activities to do in Bend during the winter
Mentioned in this Show
IMFMGA is the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations
Smith Rock State Park
First Ascent of Link Sar
The Piolet d’Or
You can find Chris Wright at nowclimbing.com and on Instagram @now_climbing
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
1 hr 5 min
January 19, 2021Episode 30: Janel Spilker on Cycling, Coaching & More
On this episode: Roadies, Team in Training, the pro peloton, and power meters. We’re talking with Janel Spilker, former pro cyclist, coach and Liv Cycling Ambassador.
Show Notes
00:37 – Introductions
02:00 – Team in Training
05:15 – Racing professionally
08:03 – What is a domestique?
09:34 – What was the spark that inspired Janel to go pro?
13:23 – Getting into coaching
15:50 – Power meters
21:50 – Mountain biking and gravel biking
29:20 – The wild ride from San Diego to Bend
34:58 – Being a sponsored athlete for Liv Cycling
46:08 – How can people benefit from using a coach?
Mentioned in this Show
Team in Training
Liv Cycling
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
The Big Lonely
Connect with Janel at Janel Cycling, on Instagram @janelspiker or Twitter @janelspiker
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Our Co-hosts
Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
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.
1 hr 4 min

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A celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and sharing conversations adventurers, artists, activists and legends in the outdoor community.