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A suburban kid growing up in Etobicoke, Reg Smart was sort of a lost boy muddling through school and getting in fights but then found rock climbing. He got into climbing not with the intention of leaving his mark but because he loved it. Along the way he became one of the most influential climbers on the scene.  Strong and bold is how he climbs and how he lives his life.

More than 40 years later, he's still climbing. He's taken that passion and used it to fuel all of his pursuits from climbing and Olympic weight lifting to making beer and growing his own vegetables.  We sit down at Reg's dining room table to talk about his start in climbing and how passion still drives his pursuits.

**GIVEAWAY Winner of Ontario Climbing's Niagara Escarpment Guide Books announced at the end of this episode. Enjoy! 

• A Youth Wasted Climbing by David Chaundry-Smart https://www.amazon.ca/Youth-Wasted-Climbing-David-Chaundy-Smart-ebook/dp/B00S5I4I1G  Written by Reg's brother recounting their climbing youth together.  A GREAT Read! 

Ever wonder how the climbing routes you enjoy got put up? If so, join us as we talk to Gus Alexandropoulos of Ontario Climbing about the game of rock climbing. We recorded in his home climbing gym which was fun as we got to climb after recording. Aside from being a lifelong climber, Gus is a route developer, guide book author and journalist. His passion for climbing has led to it being both his business and lifestyle. Having developed a number of crags and putting up 200+ routes, he has a unique perspective. Learn about the history and politics of rock climbing in Ontario. 

GIVEAWAY ALERT!! Listen to this episode to learn how to enter for a chance to win a set of signed Niagara Escarpment climbing guidebooks! The winner will be announced mid-August in Ep. 40 featuring Reg Smart.

Show Notes:

Ontario Climbing Guidebooks:  

• The Southern Escarpment - Volume 1

Sara is our first three time guest. She has been trekking all over the world for the last number of years but since she was back in town due to the lock down it was a perfect time to catch up on her adventures. We talk about about everything from her adventures on the El Camino, getting accosted in Spain and the Spanish justice system sending her perpetrator to jail, to Patagonia, Antarctica and heck... even catching COVID-19. If you want to live vicariously through someone who approaches life fearlessly then give a listen. 

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Show Notes:

• Follow Sara on her adventures on YouTube and Instagram 

• Ep. 21- Sara Dhooma - Israel National Trail, Continental Divide Trail and What's Next

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Has having kids slowed down your adventures into the backcountry? It doesn't have to. Give a listen as Catharine gives her advice on how to get your kids into the backcountry. From trip planning to lowering your expectations, she has built her experience by taking her kids starting at the ages of 3 and 4 on backpacking trips here in Ontario and in the USA in the Adirondack Mountains and Allegheny National Forest.

Experiencing the backcountry together is a great thing to share and will help your kids develop a whole new set of skills that will help them for the rest of their lives.

And remember right now your kids are probably slower than you but in a few years you'll have to train to keep up.

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• How the 10 Essentials of Hiking Can Save Your Life + A Modern Day Addition

In the second part of our interview with Katie Corlett we talk about our attempt to do a southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. This was Katie's first thru-hike so she didn't know what to expect. From the terrain and knee pain to trail towns and hiker trash we talk about the experience of becoming a thru-hiker.

If you've ever wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail you will get an idea of what it is like. Don't be intimidated. As long as you can walk you can do a thru-hike. Just remember to hike your own hike.   Download from iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.

Show Notes:

• Appalachian Trail

Even with the world opening up again we are all faced with continuing restrictions due to Covid-19. From kids being off school to economic uncertainty, things are stressful. In this episode of LiveWild Radio we talk about how we are dealing with it and offer up tips that may help you with your mental health.

Breathwork, discipline and embracing being uncomfortable are all themes we touch on. Things are tough but we will survive to thrive again. We look for the opportunities in the chaos to make ourselves just a little bit better. Give a listen and let us know how you've been coping.

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Show Notes:

• Jacko Podcast 

With the combination of increased free time and stress, exercise has been a big topic during the lockdown. People are either doing way more or way less than they did before the pandemic. This has led to an increase in disfunction from both overuse and too much sitting.

In this episode, we chat with physiotherapist, Allison Gaudet, about how to manage your body during this challenging time. From how to structure your workouts to dealing with injuries this episode has a bunch of takeaways that can help you feel and perform better.  Download from iTunes, GooglePlay Music, Sticher, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.

Show Notes:

• Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet 

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Have you ever wanted to lead a life of adventure and giving back? This episode is part 1 of a 2 part talk with our friend Katie Corlett about how she has rejected the normal path to live a life of travel, adventure and humanitarian work. Katie has travelled all over the world making a point to getting to know a country and its people. We talk about working at a refugee camp in Turkey, rebuilding in Mexico after an earthquake and facing down a grizzly bear with a shovel.

Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss our attempted thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

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Show Notes:

• Follow Katie on Instagram and her blog.

Don't let being quarantined keep you from getting in better shape. Most people who are either off work or working from home find themselves with lots of free time to fill. Some of that should be keeping healthy and getting stronger. In this episode, we talk about how you can improve your fitness even though you don't have access to the gym. While we are releasing this during the lockdown, the information we are putting out applies for anyone who wants to get in better shape.

In times of trouble, it is time to improvise. The combination of bodyweight exercises and gear you can get online, you have the world of fitness open to you. Don't let the opportunity to find your stronger self pass you by. Besides, with the Coronavirus upon us, you know the zombies can't be far behind. And the most important skill when they come is cardio.

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Show Notes:

- Winston's blog on Training for the Outdoors, Simplified

- LiveWild Radio Podcast Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks

- SmashWerx on YouTube for awesome instant rehab physio 

- Dr. John Russin for expert training advice and check out his website Nation

- Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet

- Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks

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Social distancing doesn't mean we can't be right in your ears with our episode about emergency preparedness. Give a listen to Livewild Radio Ep. 31 to hear our take on how to plan for the unexpected, what kind of emergencies are most common and how we deal with the mental stress. Since you now have a lot of free time and you have probably run out of shows on Netflix, give Livewild Radio a listen to laugh and maybe learn a thing or two. We can't promise anything but we give it our best shot.

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• Using the 10 Hiking Essentials For Emergency Preparedness (blog)