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Almost There Adventure Podcast episodes

January 07, 2021Episode 29: Eylene Pirez
On this episode: NASA, mountaineering, politics in science, and the most interesting woman in the world. We’re talking with Eylene Pirez, adventure photographer, scientist, and lifelong learner.
Show Notes
00:37 – Introductions
02:27 – Combining science and exploration
09:46 – How Eylene got into photography
12:21 – Getting to the United States from Cuba
19:55 – Being the first Cuban woman to summit Aconcagua
24:50 – Getting into mountaineering
28:00 – Bikepacking across Patagonia when the pandemic strikes
37:34 – Eylene’s camera kit
43:30 – Working for NASA and watching geysers on the moons of Saturn
46:08 – Citizen science, and science and politics
58:15 – Creating the next generation of scientists
67:30 – Backpacking macaroni and cheese taste test
Mentioned in this Show
Find Eylene Pirez
Her website eylenepirez.com
On Instagram @eyelenpirez
Mac & Cheese Taste Test
Backpacker’s Pantry Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
Alpine Aire Forever Young Mac & Cheese
Mountain House Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
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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 20 min
December 23, 2020Episode 28: Happy Holidays & 2020 Recap
On this episode: Holidays, Stair Masters, and 2020… in the books! This is a short-but-sweet holiday episode and recap of the first year of the Almost There Adventure Podcast.
Show Notes
01:15 – Our favorite things about doing this podcast
07:15 – What we are training for in 2021
9:26 – Some of our favorite episodes
17:41 – Sneak peek at our 2021 lineup
18:54 – Our hosts projects for 2021: The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series and the AdventurUs Women Escapes with three event locations for 2021.
Happy Holidays, and thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast. We look forward to seeing you with our next episode on January 5, 2021.
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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.
26 min
December 15, 2020Episode 27: Ride Bikes. Be Happy. Meredith Brandt and Ali Halpin of Ladies All Ride and Grit Clinics
On this episode: grit, crashing, cyclocross and maple syrup. We’re talking with Meredith Brandt and Ali Halpin of Ladies All Ride and Grit Clinics about helping women of all skill levels get comfortable on their mountain bikes.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introductions
02:25 – Ladies All Ride and Grit Clinics
07:15 – How they got started mountain biking
19:30 – What to expect when signing up for a clinic
24:28 – Favorite mountain biking locales
29:45 – Mountain bike racing (and balancing it with coaching)
30:31 – What are your “go-to” rides?
39:50 – Your favorite thing about cycling
42:53 – What’s your “dream” mountain biking trip?
55:20 – Energy Bar Taste Test, Part Two: Blueberry Bars
Mentioned in this Episode
Ladies All Ride – Mountain bike skills camps
Grit Clinics – Mountain bike skills coaching for men, women and kids
Liv Cycling – the only comprehensive cycling brand dedicated solely to women
PMBIA – The Professional Mountain Biking Instructors Association
Looney Bean Roasting – Thanks for hosting us in Bend!
Energy Bar Taste Test
Nutrition information from respective websites, based on entire bar (not suggested serving).
Clif Bar – Blueberry Crisp
250 cal, 5g fat, 44g carb, 9g protein
Bearded Brothers – Bodacious Blueberry Vanilla
180 cal, 10g fat, 22g carb, 5g protein
Pro Bar – Blueberry Muffin
400 cal, 21g fat, 44g carb, 10g protein
JoJé – Lemon Blueberry Quinoa
260 cal, 11g fat, 37g carb, 5g protein
This Saves Lives – Wild Blueberry & Pistachio
160 cal, 7g fat, 25g carb, 4g protein
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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
December 01, 2020Episode 26: Turning Activities into Experiences with Dave Nissen
On this episode, spelunking, guiding, bonfires in the snow, and the single oldest thing in Oregon. We’re talking with Dave Nissen of Wanderlust Tours in Bend, Oregon.
Show Notes
01:00 – Who is Dave Nissen?
02:36 – How Dave landed in Bend, Oregon
03:10 – What kind of guided experiences they lead
04:15 – A background on caving and the caves of Oregon
09:36 – Having fun and dropping knowledge bombs
11:53 – Supporting continuing education for the Wanderlust guides
13:36 – How does someone get started as a guide?
20:23 – How Wanderlust has adapted to the pandemic
33:45 – What are the benefits of using a guide?
46:45 – Dave’s favorite trip
55:45 – How people can find Wanderlust and connect with Dave
58:05 – Bar Review (energy bars, that is)
Mentioned in this Episode
Wanderlust Tours
Looney Bean Roasting – Thanks for hosting us in Bend!
Energy Bar Taste Test
Nutrition information from respective websites, based on entire bar (not suggested serving).
Clif Nut Butter Bar – Chocolate & Peanut Butter
140 cal, 3.5g fat, 25g carb, 2g protein
Kate’s Real Food – Tram Bar (Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate)
260 cal, 12g fat, 36g carb, 6g protein
ProBar Meal – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
400 cal, 22g fat, 43g carb, 11g protein
Kind Bar – Healthy Grains Dark Chocolate Chunk
150cal, 5g fat, 23g carb, 2g protein
Bearded Brothers – Awesome Almond Butter Chocolate
190 cal, 10g fat, 22g carb, 5g protein
Cascadian Farm – Dark Chocolate Chip
140 cal, 3.5g fat, 25g carb, 2g protein
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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 12 min
November 17, 2020Episode 25: The Art of Journaling & Adventure with Kolby Kirk
On this episode, billy-goating, smudges, Mai Tais, and labra-do, or labra-don’t? We’re talking with Kolby “Condor” Kirk, adventurer, naturalist and renown journaler. Plus, we conduct our second canned cocktail taste test.
Show Notes
01:10 – How Kolby came to create graphics for ‘MILE…MILE & A HALF’
06:36 – Kolby’s experience hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
09:00 – Journaling on the PCT
18:24 – What is about distance that makes travel special?
22:58 – Next big adventures
25:46 – Becoming a naturalist
32:13 – Different terms for hikers, and the joy of “Billy-goating”
34:24 – How Kolby got started hiking
35:40 – Encountering a bear at night
38:52 – Kolby’s advice for getting into journaling
49:17 – Canned cocktail taste test #2: Cutwater Gin & Tonic, Margarita and Mai Tai
Mentioned in this Episode
MILE…MILE & A HALF
Condor’s PCT Adventure in 3 Minutes
Photos from Kolby’s PCT journals
Behind the scenes of MMAAH with Kolby
The Hike Guy (Kolby’s website) and Instagram
Cutwater Spirits
Thanks to Looney Bean Coffee for hosting us in their backyard in Bend
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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.
59 min
November 04, 2020Episode 24: Ultra Adventure Cyclist Jesse Blough
On this episode, gravel bike racing in Morocco, saddle sores, Zima, and The Big Lonely. We’re talking with ultra-adventure cyclist Jesse Blough, racer, organizer of The Big Lonely and founder of the NWC Adventure Access Fund.
Show Notes
00:54 – Tapering off caffeine
02:23 – The 1,037-mile Arkansas High Country Race
04:05 – Bike and gear that he’ll be using (the “mullet” setup)
05:32 – The balance between sleeping and riding
06:45 – How Jesse got into cycling (it started with a broken back)
07:50 – Hosting The Big Lonely (an unsupported bikepacking race)
10:43 – Jesse’s training regimen
12:55 – Going from racing to organizing races
14:14 – Northwest Competitive Adventure
16:35 – Advice for someone looking to enter The Big Lonely (or something similar)
19:10 – What is the NWC Adventure Access Fund?
22:10 – Fatherhood and encouraging a life of adventure
23:28 – The process of having a bike custom-made in Germany (hint: start by riding 10,000 miles a year)
27:28 – The Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco
29:29 – What are the obstacles from preventing racing during the pandemic?
34:55 – Making a documentary about The Big Lonely (to premier on bikepacking.com)
34:45 – Gravel bike vs mountain bike for races like The Big Lonely
37:43 – An ultramarathoner who lives (and trains!) on a yacht
42:05 – TASTE TEST: Canned cocktails Part One – Moscow Mules
Mentioned in this Episode
The Arkansas High Country Race
The Big Lonely
Northwest Competitive Adventure
The NWC Adventure Access Fund
Atlas Mountain Race
Follow @thegreatjesse and @northwestcompetitive on Instagram
Cutwater Spirits’ Whiskey Mule
Pabst Blue Ribbon Ginger Whiskey Mule
Thanks to Looney Bean Coffee for hosting us in their backyard in Bend
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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.
51 min
October 21, 2020Episode 23: Adam Salinger, Outdoor Education, and the Adventurous Life
In this episode, the Ruby Crest Trail, outdoor education, van art, and Eddie Van Halen. We talk with Adam Salinger — educator, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and all-around hiking badass.
Show Notes
00:54 – What is the Atlas Learning Academy?
06:09 – How they deal with a broad range of outdoor experience among students
09:09 – Integrating subjects during outdoor expeditions
10:50 – The Ruby Crest Trail
12:14 – The value of self-sufficiency in the backcountry
18:09 – Adam’s trip on the Noatak in the Gates of the Arctic National Park
22:55 – How Adam got into the outdoors
25:00 – Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
29:10 – Getting your children outdoors
30:10 – Kids these days…
33:10 – Outdoor education challenges in the time of a global pandemic
37:11 – Remembering Eddie Van Halen
37:38 – Supporting the Atlas Learning Academy
38:40 – Looking into the crystal ball
41:14 – How does someone get a similar program started in their area?
52:45 – Adam’s favorite part about taking kids out to the wilderness
Mentioned in this Episode
Atlas Learning Academy
Ruby Crest Trail
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Appalachian Trail
Adam’s Treks
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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.
57 min
October 06, 2020Episode 22: James Edward Mills & The Adventure Gap
In this episode, the oldest Cub Scout troop west of the Mississippi, Buffalo Soldiers, and diversity and inclusion. We talk with James Edward Mills, freelance journalist, independent media producer, author of ‘The Adventure Gap’, and creator of The Joy Trip Project.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introductions
06:30 – How James got started in the outdoors industry and his path to journalism
17:00 – Hope and positivity in a time of change
29:05 – The Buffalo Soldiers and the rich history of African-Americans in the outdoors
33:50 – Getting people outdoors and make the outdoors accessible to everyone
46:45 – Hope for the future
Mentioned in this Episode
The Adventure Gap (book)
An American Ascent (film)
The Joy Trip Project
Diversity and Inclusion In Our Wild Spaces (film)
The Pathways Project
The Ice Age Trail
Connect with James at The Joy Trip Project
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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.
51 min
September 22, 2020Episode 21: The 100 Peak Challenge
In this episode, 94 better than six; Mount Whitney, Star Wars, and San Diego. We’re talking about the 100 Peak Challengein San Diego with the challenge creator, Derek Loranger; the first person to complete the challenge, Susie Kara; and recent finisher Chris Griffith.
Show Notes
00:35 – Introductions
04:40 – How the 100 Peak Challenge came to be
06:57 – Picking 100 peaks in San Diego County
10:22 – The logistics of hiking 100 peaks in 365 days (or less)
18:20 – Derek confesses to not finishing all 100 peaks
25:45 – Only four finishers to date (started in 2017)
28:04 – Susie’s journey from runner to hiker
30:00 – Building skills for off-trail navigation
39:00 – Favorite areas in the challenge
44:50 – Less favored hikes?
52:24 – Mount Whitney
58:12 – How to connect with our guests
Mentioned in this Episode
100 Peaks Challenge
Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
52 Hike Challenge
Peakbagger
Afoot & Afield in San Diego County
SoCalHiker
Connect with Derek at 100peaks.com and on IG @100peaks
Connect with Susie on IG @thesusiekara
Connect with Chris at SDPeakbagger.com and on IG @chriswgriffithsd
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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 2 min
September 08, 2020Episode 20: Hiking with Guidebook Author Scott Turner
In this episode: guidebooks, hiking in Converse All-Stars, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (it’s a real thing). We talk with hiker, guidebook author and licensed therapist Scott Turner.
Show Notes
01:35 – How Scott got started hiking seriously
05:30 – History of the Afoot & Afield book
06:47 – The journey from avid hiker to hiking guidebook author
09:34 – Changing and updating Afoot & Afield, San Diego County (adding 50 new hikes)
12:38 – Scott’s favorite experience from the book? Rabbit Peak
16:25 – The Hike the Parks book series
20:28 – What information do your books provide to keep people safe?
21:53 – How many trips does it take to collect the data for a guidebook?
25:10 – Surprising sources of information for Scott’s guidebooks
26:47 – The AllTrails/Instagram Effect vs printed hiking guides
34:43 – The benefits of getting outdoors (from a therapist’s perspective)
42:40 – EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, bi-lateral stimulation, and Scott’s theory about a potential connection to hiking
47:25 – Favorite guidebooks that you didn’t write
52:37 – Mappy Hour and the joy of maps, trip and adventure sharing
54:15 – How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb?
54:45 – Tips & tricks for leveling-up your hiking
59:48 – Upcoming adventures
Mentioned in this Episode
Afoot & Afield, San Diego County
Adventure 16
Modern Hiker (check out Episode 14 for our interview with Casey Schreiner)
Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park
Hike the Parks: Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park
Hike the Parks: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
CalTopo
GaiaGPS
UNSUPPORTED
Park Rx America
EMDR
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California by Shawnté Salabert (check out Episode 6 for our interview with Shawnté
Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook by Andrew Doughty
Mappy Hour
Wilderness Basics Course (San Diego)
Wilderness Travel Course (Los Angeles area)
Instagram: @scottturnerhikes
scottturnerhikes.net
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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

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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.