Almost There Adventure Podcast

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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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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.
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1h 12min
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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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.
...more
59min
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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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.
...more
51min
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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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.
...more
57min
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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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.
...more
51min
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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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.
...more
1h 2min
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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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.
...more
1h 10min
August 26, 2020Episode 19: Climbing with Elaina Arenz
In this episode: rope access, why you should hire a guide, can those skinny climbing ropes hold a Sasquatch, and the Raiders. We talk with Elaina Arenz, climber, rock guide, instructor, rope access technician and all-around inspiring outdoorist.
Show Notes
00:38 – Introduction to Elaina Arenz
01:40 – What is International Rope Access Technician Association (IRATA)?
03:20 – Let’s talk about football (a brief diversion)
05:37 – How a job at the shopping mall led to Elaina getting started with climbing
07:02 – Running New River Mountain Guides
07:50 – Teaching for the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
11:50 – The Warrior’s Way program
13:30 – Favorite climbing adventures
23:18 – Transition from rock climbing to rope access work
28:05 – Future adventures
30:28 – Climbing advice for a Sasquatch
34:45 – Why we should trust a climbing rope
36:35 – Empowering women in the outdoors
47:06 – Closing thoughts
Mentioned in this Episode
New River Mountain Guides
American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
The Warrior’s Way
Chicks Climbing
Find Elaina on Facebook
Follow Elaina on Intstagram
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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.
...more
50min
August 12, 2020Episode 18: Self Defense, Solo Hiking & the Zombie Apocalypse with Nicole Snell
In this episode: Self defense, solo hiking, the flat part of the Inca Trail, and the Zombie Apocalypse. We talk with Nicole Snell, CEO of Girls Fight Back, dynamic international speaker, host and full-contact self-defense instructor specializing in sexual assault and violence prevention education, personal safety and empowerment.
Show Notes
01:00 – Introduction to Nicole Snell
02:34 – Saveria gives the Outdoor Defense series a thumbs up
03:35 – “Is it safe to hike solo?”
08:28 – When do you not hike solo?
12:23 – Thoughts on hiking with headphones and awareness
14:30 – Learning to ride a motorcycle and the zombie apocalypse
16:10 – Getting started in self-defense training
18:48 – Adrenaline-based training
23:22 – How Nicole got into hiking and the outdoors
26:25 – Day 2 on the Inca Trail
30:43 – “What if…” I come across someone on the trail that makes me uncomfortable?
34:00 – Your safety is more important than someone’s feelings
36:30 – Bear spray, pepper spray, knives, and other weapons and the importance of knowing your stuff
46:22 – How to learn more about Nicole
Mentioned in this Episode
Girls Fight Back
Impact Personal Safety
Outdoor Defense
Hiking Solo as a Woman – AdventurUS Women
Connect with Nicole on Instagram @adventuresofnik, @girlsfightback, & @impactpersonalsafety
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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.
...more
48min
July 28, 2020Episode 17: Chris Smead on making hiking documentaries and the film Highline
In this episode: squiggle factor, gimbals, and “so you think you wanna make a hiking documentary.” We talk with Chris Smead of Outmersive Films about his latest film Highline, a story that follows five guys hiking the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah. This episode is for all of you aspiring outdoor filmmakers and camera gear lovers.
Show Notes
01:10 – A bit about the film Highline
02:07 – How the five individuals in Highline got together
03:32 – How did you learn about the Uinta Highline trail?
16:05 – Did they have a resupply on their 10-day trek?
17:40 – Average mileage on their trek (and the squiggle factor)
24:10 – Photo gear Chris used on Highline
27:43 – Protecting the gear (and staying “ultralight-ish”)
31:50 – How Chris got into making outdoor films
35:17 – Getting robbed by a film distributor
42:15 – Managing work/relaxation balance on backpacking trips
46:34 – Creating “drone-ish” shots without a drone
Mentioned in this Episode
The Highline film
Zpacks
Back Country Horsemen of America
Sony A6500
Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam
GoPro Hero 6 Black
John Muir Trail
High Sierra Trail film
Outmersive Films
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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.
...more
53min

FAQs about Almost There Adventure Podcast:

How many episodes does Almost There Adventure Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.