For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Collin Cottrell, owner and founder of High Caliber Hunts.

High Caliber Hunts is a brand that seeks to connect like-minded individuals and build camaraderie through hunting. I recently had the chance to participate on a hog hunt near Dallas, Texas that Collin led. During which I made my first successful wild game kill and had the chance to get to know some incredible men. Hunting is something that Collin has been doing his entire life. While growing up in rural Minnesota, he spent much time outdoors learning the craft and leveling up his life. Now he has his sights set on providing those same opportunities to others.

Though there were times in his life when he wasn't living up to his full-potential. And he knew that he had to make changes and put in the work for the sake of his health and his relationships. Now he's on a path of fitness and self-development and coaches others who are on that path as well. In this episode, Collin tells us about his journey as a hunter and how he came to development High Caliber Hunts. He also opens up about the lower points in his life, and how he took action to make the changes that he needed to better himself. He and I also discuss how others can seek change and level up in their own lives!

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During a recent poll that I put in my Instagram stories. I asked my followers to choose from a list of topics that they'd like for me to talk about in a solocast about my career as an archaeologist. Now the responses were pretty evenly split. Therefore, I've decided to address each of them in a series of solocasts that I've called Archaeolife! For this first episode of the series, I'll be talking about one of the most voted-for topics in the poll. And that is the toughest fieldwork projects that I've worked on so far!

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Rue McKenrick; originator and Executive Director of the American Perimeter Trail.

Rue has walked many miles through America's trail systems! He grew up in western Pennsylvania, with the Appalachian Trail running through his backyard. Back in 2003, he walked the entire length Appalachian Trail to complete his first thru-hike. Afterward, he sought out conservation and educational work through several non-profit organizations. Such as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Outward Bound, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and Ameri-Corp. Over the next several years he would go on to backpack the Triple Crown. Having already completed the Appalachian Trail, the two remaining trails were the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Not long after completing the Triple Crown, Rue came up with the idea of the American Perimeter Trail and its respective conference.

Rue started his scouting trek for the trail in Bend, Oregon back in 2019. And has now completed the 12,000 mile loop around the country! In this episode, Rue shares his experiences from his time doing the Triple Crown and while scouting the American Perimeter Trail. He talks about some of the highlights and challenges that he faced while doing long-distance hikes like these. As well as what's in store for the American Perimeter Trail moving forward!

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During a recent archaeology fieldwork project, I was tasked with being a team leader. During this time, I was reminded that being a leader isn't all that it's cracked up to be. And that it can be lonely at the top. Regardless, as a leader, I knew that I had to do the best that I could to better myself, look after my team, and accomplish the mission. In this solocast, I talk about my recent experiences as an archaeology team leader, why leadership is a lonely place to be, and how to improve as a leader.

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Bob DiMenna and Elliot Shibley; the hosts and founders of The Travelers Blueprint.

The Travelers Blueprint is a brand that seeks to provide information to help travelers draft their own itineraries and learn how to begin a career that takes them all over the world. This is done through various products and services, as well as a podcast that Bob and Elliot host. Both Bob and Elliot have had some amazing adventures along the way. Though now they tend to stay closer to home to work in their respective careers and be with their families. And The Travelers Blueprint is their way to stay connected with the travel community and live vicariously through the stories of their traveling podcast guests!

I had the opportunity to be featured as a guest on their podcast late last year when I was in the midst of Operation: Wolverine Walk. My 1,200-mile thru-hike across my home state of Michigan. And I knew that I had to bring both of them on to my podcast as well. In this episode, the three of us share some of our stories and ideas for various travel topics. Including cultural interactions, nature highlights, culinary experiences, challenges and misadventures, and much more!

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Memento Mori. Latin for... "remember you must die." Death is something that many of us would rather not think about. But there reality is that death eventually comes for all of us. And nothing can be done to change that. Recently, I had a moment while traveling that reminded me of this fact. In this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I talk about that moment and what I decided to do in the midst of it.

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Nick Palacios; archer, bowhunter, and Co-founder of DNA Archery.

When I started taking up hunting, Nick was one of the first people that I connected with in that community. He's a first generation bowhunter who found a passion for archery later on in his life. Now he's made his way out into the wild on numerous occasions to hunt down different, and sometimes dangerous, game with his bow. He's also one of the three men who've founded DNA Archery. A brand that seeks to inform and inspire new and up-and-coming archers and bowhunters.

Along with archery and bowhunting, Nick also has a passion for fitness and self-development. This led him to take on, and complete, the mental toughness challenge known as 75 Hard. In this episode, Nick tells us about his journey as an archer and a bowhunter. We talk about some of the tough game that he has hunted. What it was like doing 75 Hard and the results that he obtained. As well as how archery fundamentals can be applied to so many other areas of life.

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Last year I took a hiatus from podcasting because I set out on a grand adventure! I decided to do a thru-hike across my home state of Michigan! Which was a total distance of about 1,200 miles, and it took me over three months to complete. There were many moments on the trail where I felt overwhelmed. When the thought of how much further that I had to go crushed my spirit. So I had to remind myself that I wasn't going to finish it in a day. And that I shouldn't focus on later parts of the trail, but rather the part that I was currently on and just take it one step at a time.

I've also had to tell this to myself again on a recent archaeological project. Where there was so much work that was coming up. But I dialed things in to deal with the immediate tasks at hand and left tomorrow's problems to tomorrow's me. In this episode, I break this idea down and talk about how you can implement it into other areas of your life!

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Magpie & Constantine, thru-hikers and the owners of Eleven Skys.

I first met these two while I was in the midst of my thru-hike across Michigan for Operation: Wolverine Walk. We had crossed paths deep in the woods in the Upper Peninsula. They told me that they were attempting to hike the entire length of the North Country Trail. A total distance of about 4,800 miles! But what I didn't know, was that they were attempting to complete it in record time. A feat that they ultimately achieved!

And even now after their 4,800 mile journey on the North Country Trail. They're still finding other amazing trails around the US to hike and explore. In this episode, Magpie and Constantine tell us more about their journey as hikers. They tell about their early hiking memories, including how they met on the trail. We also share some of the highlights and challenges that we've experienced while on the North Country Trail. As well as some of the takeaways and life lessons that our time on the trail has taught us!

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Recently I traveled to Kentucky for an archaeological fieldwork project. This project took place at Cumberland Gap National Park and involved trekking deep in the wilderness. Steep slopes, dense vegetation, trip hazards, and freezing temperatures were constant companions. Some days were challenging, and there were moments when I doubted myself out there. However, I told myself a certain phrase in my head to help me change my mindset. And that was, "This is the type of shit that legends are made of!"

I've also adopted a similar mindset when I sought out other intense challenges in my life. Such as Marine Corps boot camp, an MMA fight, a Spartan Race, among others. In this episode of Travel Reflections, I talk a little bit about my experiences in Cumberland Gap and from other challenges. As well as the mindset of becoming legendary!

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Also, check out the book that I mentioned in today's show, Atomic Habits by James Clear!

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