Cliff camping is extreme sleeping for insane people. Follow award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar up to the top of the Rocky Mountains for a terrifying night sleeping on a portaledge, suspended 500-feet above the ground on a sheer cliff face. Lighting strikes, emergency rappelling in the pitch dark, vertigo and the scariest pee in the world. But when the dawn breaks, and the mountains flood with color, we discover the true meaning and purpose of adventure. Dare to be truly alive. 

The Armchair Explorer podcast is adventure storytelling with beats, original music and cinematic effects. Each episode one of the world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. No long-winded interviews, just straight to heart of the action.

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Host Aaron Millar is a multi-award-winning travel writer, journalist and author. He contributes regularly to The Times of London, National Geographic Traveller (UK), and many other national and international publications. He has presented travel documentaries for National Geographic TV, written two books for London publisher Icon - 50 Greatest Wonders of the World & 50 Greatest National Parks of the World - and is the 2014 and 2017 British Guild of Travel Writers Travel Writer of the Year, the IPW Best Destination Writer 2017 and Visit USA’s Best National Newspaper Writer 2014, 2016 & 2017. Aaron grew up in Brighton, England but is currently hiding out in the Rocky Mountains of Louisville, Colorado. 

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Cliff Camping in the Rocky Mountains with Aaron Millar

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If there's one word that defines Utah, it just might be adventure. From the
adrenaline-pumping to the meditative, the outdoors in Utah is a veritable 
playground for exploration. In Part One of Uniquely Utah adventures, we spent
the morning fly fishing on the teal waters of Flaming Gorge, followed by an 
afternoon of mountain biking, chasing sharp turns with a pro rider.

In Part Two, follow along as we ride on muleback to trace the steps of ghostly 
gunslingers through narrow slot canyons, rappel over the sides of redstone cliffs 
(sometimes directly into mud), and finally attempt the legendary 50-foot ski 
jump directly into a pool at Park City's Olympic Park.

Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode:

-Fly fisherman Ryan Kelly at Flaming Gorge
-Expert canyoner and guide Micah Mansfield with East Zion Adventures
-Pro mountain biker Eric Porter in Park City
-Trail guide McClain from Meecham Outfitters
-Ski coach Ryan Devine from Park City's Olympic Park
-Two-time Olympic medalist Shannon Bahkre

PLAN YOUR UTAH TRIP
If you want to learn more about experiencing the sights and attractions featured 
in this episode, go to VisitUtah.com or follow along on social media @VisitUtah. 
International listeners can also book this itinerary directly as a package, with 
lots of other bonus experiences too -- just visit AmericanSky.co.uk/Utah-Holidays/\
Self-Drive-Experience-Utah-Life-Elevated or learn more about all the incredible 
destinations around the state at VisitTheUSA.com or on social media 
@VisitTheUSA.

SOCIAL
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @armchairexplorerpodcast. Want travel 
tips and advice? Questions about this episode? Message me! Sign up for the 
monthly newsletter at armchair-explorer.com.

CREDITS
This show was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the 
travel industry. Brian Thacker managed pre-production. Jenny Allison was
 the in-field producer. Jason Paton recorded, wrote, mixed, and sound 
designed the episode. Aaron Millar hosted and served as executive producer.
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Mule Riding, Canyoneering, and Skiing Into a Pool: Part Two of Uniquely Utah Adventures

Growing up in Kenya, Chris Carter fell in love with Africa's 
wilderness -- with forests and grasslands, mountains and waterfalls, lions and 
giraffes. But after spending several years backpacking the long-distance treks of 
the US, he returned to his home country only to realize that Kenya had no 
comparable established backpacking trails. So naturally, he decided to create 
one.

Chris partnered with the Kenya Wildlife Service to map, plan, and create the 
country's first long-distance backpacking trail. The location was Aberdare 
National Park, a 4,000 square mile sanctuary of hidden waterfalls, volcanic 
peaks, and tropical forests shrouded in mist and teeming with wildlife. 

The only issue? Mapping the route meant bushwhacking through some insanely 
dense and dangerous wilderness. And Chris would find all sorts of surprises 
hiding in the bush...

CONNECT
Follow along with Chris' adventures on Instagram @Chris.Cart.Er or check out his 
YouTube channel at ChrisCarterMedia. If you're interested in visiting Kenya or 
Aberdare National Park, go to kws.go.ke.

SOCIAL
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tips and advice? Questions about this episode? Message me! Sign up for the 
monthly newsletter at armchair-explorer.com.

CREDITS
This episode was produced by Armchair Productions. Find our other shows at 
armchair-productions.com. Jenny Allison did the guest booking and wrote this 
episode, along with host and producer Aaron Millar. Charles Tyrie did the audio 
editing and sound design. Theme music written by the artist Sweet Chap (on IG 
@the_sweet_chap).
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Bushwhacking to go Backpacking: Establishing Kenya's First Long-Distance Backpacking Trail with Chris Carter

Welcome to Utah: Life Elevated, the documentary podcast that will 
take you all around Utah on an unforgettable road trip. Today, we're 
diving into some of Utah's unique adventures...because if there's one 
word that defines Utah, it just might be adventure! 

From rappelling down canyon walls to churning up dirt on a mountain bike, 
there are so many ways to get a taste of the outdoors in this great 
state. Join us for some unforgettable experiences, from fly fishing in 
the pristine Flaming Gorge to riding mules through slot canyons to 
braving a 50-foot ski jump...directly into a pool.

Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode:

-Fly fisherman Ryan Kelly at Flaming Gorge
-Expert canyoner and guide Micah Mansfield with East Zion Adventures
-Pro mountain biker Eric Porter in Park City
-Trail guide McClain from Meecham Outfitters
-Ski coach Ryan Devine from Park City's Olympic Park
-Two-time Olympic medalist Shannon Bahkre

PLAN YOUR UTAH TRIP
If you want to learn more about experiencing the sights and attractions featured in this episode, go to VisitUtah.com or follow along on social media @VisitUtah. International listeners can also book this itinerary directly as a package, with lots of other bonus experiences too -- just visit AmericanSky.co.uk/Utah-Holidays or learn more about all the incredible destinations around the state at VisitTheUSA.com or on social media @VisitTheUSA.

SOCIAL
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @armchairexplorerpodcast. Want travel tips and advice? Questions about this episode? Message me! Sign up for the monthly newsletter at armchair-explorer.com.

CREDITS
This show was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the 
travel industry. Brian Thacker managed pre-production. Jenny Allison was
 the in-field producer. Jason Paton recorded, wrote, mixed, and sound 
designed the episode. Aaron Millar hosted and served as executive 
producer.
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Mule Riding, Canyoneering, and Skiing Into a Pool: Part One of Uniquely Utah Adventures

Writer Tim Moore is no stranger to the unusual and unique. In his 
early days as a travel writer, he rode a container ship to Iceland, 
biked across Italy in a period costume, completed the Camino de Santiago
with a donkey as his only companion, and more. So when Tim got a call 
out of the blue one day from his editor, asking if he'd consider biking 
the length of the newly established Iron Curtain Trail, he had two 
thoughts.

One was that he was absolutely not in shape to embark on this journey. First of 
all, nobody had ever done it before. Nobody could tell him whether it was five 
or six thousand miles long. It also wound through some slightly uncertain parts 
of the world which, in Tim's mind -- having grown up during the Cold War -- 
were inextricably tied to nuclear annihilation.

But two...was that he was absolutely going to do it.

Follow along for an adventure that will take you from chaotic Russian streets 
to frigid Finnish backroads, through dive bars and ancient ruins and 
military checkpoints. Along the way, Tim's wit and humor gives a fresh 
perspective on a part of the world that is still struggling to define 
itself and write its next chapter.

CONNECT

Tim's book featured in this episode is called The Cyclist Who Went Out in the 
Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail, and you can find it wherever 
books are sold. Tim has also written several other books, so we recommend 
checking those out too. You can also follow him on X / Twitter @mrtimmoore.

SOCIAL

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @armchairexplorerpodcast. Want travel 
tips and advice? Questions about this episode? Message me! Sign up for the 
monthly newsletter at armchair-explorer.com.

CREDITS

This episode was produced by Armchair Productions. Find our other shows at 
armchair-productions.com.
Jenny Allison did the guest booking and wrote this episode, along with 
host and producer Aaron Millar. Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and 
sound design. Theme music written by the artist Sweet Chap (on IG 
@the_sweet_chap).
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The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail with Tim Moore

In Oregon, the natural world doesn't just inspire awe -- it gives a 
touch of the sublime. In the words of one guide, it's 
"timeless...important for the soul of humankind." 

And today, we're immersing ourselves in those sublime experiences along the 
Central Nature Trail in Oregon! Follow along as we snowshoe to the top 
of Watchman Peak, for the best view over Crater Lake in the park – “like
a sapphire embedded in the Earth”, as Aaron describes it. It’s exposed,
it’s hair-raising and it’s worth every shaky step. 

After that we head to Bend, one of Oregon’s premier adventure towns, for some
sunset paddling along the Deschutes River surrounded by thousands of 
swallows, baby ospreys and a surprise visit from Oregon’s state animal. 

Then it’s time to head underground for a spine-chilling 1000-foot descent 
into a lava tube, formed by a “River of Fire” over 7,000 years ago. We 
crawl through 18-inch-wide cracks, turn off our head lamps to experience
true darkness and marvel at the geologic forces that could create this 
uniquely beautiful landscape. 

We finish at the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation for some 
“river therapy” and a fly-fishing lesson from a native guide. We learn about 
conserving native first foods, experience some river therapy and even 
catch a fish.

Through it all, we’re going to explore the wonder and awe of the natural world 
in all its forms, from mile-high views to quiet moments listening to birdsong on 
the river. 

CONNECT
Interested in visiting Oregon and seeing the Central Nature Trail for yourself? 
Find out more at www.traveloregon.com or follow along on Instagram and 
Facebook @TravelOregon.

CREDITS
This episode was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the 
travel industry. Find our other shows at armchair-productions.com. 
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Cliff Camping in the Rocky Mountains with Aaron Millar

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