Even though the last year has been a chaotic mess for most people it doesn't mean we shouldn't still be trying to exert some control over the things we can. In this episode we talk about our goals for this year and some tips on goal setting. Rather than being tossed around aimlessly, goal setting gives you direction and purpose that will help keep you on track.

Unless you life is exactly what you want, learning how to set and accomplish goals will help you make it closer to your ideal existence. Along the way you will learn new things about yourself that will fine tune that direction. Come along on the journey with us as we all try to navigate the world and try to build a life worth living.

Ethan Salvo has become one of the strongest rock climbers in Canada before he even finished high school. His determination to do the hardest boulder problems in Niagara Glen, Canada brought him to the attention of the climbing media including stories in Gripped Magazine. Now he has the distinction of putting up the hardest boulder problem in Ontario (Rite of Passage Low V14) which he did in the midst of the Covid pandemic.

We talk about his background, how he got into climbing, what it takes to climb at this level and some of his future goals. His approach to training and laser focus sets him apart from people who just enjoy climbing. A handful of moves on a school bus sized rock that are so hard not even a handful of people each year can do them. Going back to the same spot repeatedly, failing over and over but each time gaining a bit of skill and knowledge until he finally succeeded. If you want to learn what it takes to do superhuman things you will learn a lot from Ethan.

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Show Notes:

• Follow Ethan Salvo on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ethan.salvo.9 

• Ep. 45: Next Level Adventure - Erupting Volcanoes - Frederick Schuett https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/3bc0c7e2/ep-45-next-level-adventure-erupting-volcanoes-frederick-schuett 

What a long and strange year it has been. In this episode, we reflect on this past year, our reasons for starting the podcast and why we continue to do it today. Despite the weariness that has come from COVID,  we are reinvigorated by the turn in direction we've taken with LiveWild Radio.  We branched out from just our outdoor and adventure themes to the broader topic of personal growth and finding your passion. Such episodes include talking with other adventurers about a transgender's journey (Ep. 28 - Living Your Truth - Alex Vaillancourt) to mental health (Ep. 27 - Face of Mental Health) to even fishing (Ep. 43 - Next Level Fishing - The Great White Knight).   We hope you've enjoyed this year, even with its challenges and thank you for coming along on this journey with us. Here's to new adventures and making new friends in 2021.

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We talk to freelance journalist Paul Gains about his career and passion photographing and writing about wildlife. Leaving a lucrative career in sports marketing 26 years ago, Paul became a freelancer journalist following his passion for the outdoors and wildlife.  From covering sports in numerous Olympics to hunting for jaguar photos in the jungle of Brazil, Paul has let his interests guide the work he does. Give a listen to entertaining stories and moments of unforgettable humanity he experienced along the way.   

• Check Paul out at  https://paulgainsphoto.com/

We can complain about how things aren't like they used to be or we can adapt to the challenge and find new things to do. This episode we talk about how to make this winter a fun adventure even though it will mean that many of us have to do things differently.

Show Notes:

As referenced in this episode:

• Ep. 42: Outdoors for Newbies https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/4282ec1e/ep-42-outdoors-for-newbies 

Check out our Adventure Blog Library for more resources https://www.livewildradio.com/adventure-library 

We talk to climbing guide and professional rigger, Frederick Schuett, about turning his passion into his career. His expertise evolved to working in the tv and entertainment business rigging stunts. Frederick has taken his talents with ropes and expanded to helping daredevils set world records exploring the Pit of Fire in Turkmenistan and erupting volcanoes all over the world. We have a great time talking about what motivates him and his upcoming adventures around the world.

Show Notes:

• One AXE Extreme on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/one_axe_extreme/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ONE-AXE-Extreme-183804972573530/

COVID-19 has had a lot of downsides but there have been some silver

Show Notes:

• www.thewinjournal.com (20% off for the rest of 2020 using promo code LIVEWILD20)

• Ep. 24 - Eric and Alyssa on Engineering Your Best Life: #VanLife, Climbing Adventures and Mental Health https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/422ac56b/ep-22-eric-and-alyssa-on-engineering-your-best-life-vanlife-climbing-adventures-and-mental-health 

Follow Ron, The Great White Knight on Instagram to see his latest exploits and get some great tips.

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A side effect of Covid has been a dramatic increase in new outdoors people. When you aren't allowed to travel and do your usual summer activities it is natural that people will head outside where it is easy to social distance. With this influx of new outdoor users come a number of new challenges. In this episode we aim to help educate people on principles of Leave No Trace, animal issues and how to poop in the woods. No one is born knowing how to behave in the outdoors so give a listen and learn how to be a good steward of our wild places. 

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Not all adventures are in the forest. In this episode we talk to Matt Code who built his very own earth ship in Collingwood, Ontario. After an afternoon of mountain biking we sat down in his dining room to talk about what an earth ship is and what it is like to have a low impact sustainable home. From reusing rainwater and storing the heat of the sun in the walls to generating electrical power with solar panels, his home is home is as close to being off the grid as it can while still being located in town. Interested in passing on the skills and knowledge he has gained, Matt has built a community both online and in real life of people interested in learning how to build their own sustainable homes and grow their own food.

To learn more about the earth ship movement visit Matt's website

See a virtual tour of his home.

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Show Notes:

Follow Collingwood Earthship on Facebook and YouTube 

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