In Episode 5, I get to sit down with Cassidy Howard, adventure chick extraordinaire!  We chat about her journey into bikepack adventuring and her super packed year of bikepacking adventures in 2023.  We talk all things learning, community, and most impressively, adventuring solo! 

If you've ever thought about going out alone, this episode is for you.  Cassidy gives tips and tricks for figuring things out and gaining the confidence you need to plan your own solo trips or adventure races! 

Here are some links to things we reference in this episode that you might want to check out after you get done listening! 

Cassidy Howard IG: CAHoward34

Idaho Women's Bikepacking
 OR
IG: idahowomensbikepacking

Smoke and Fire Bikepacking Race/Route

Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Route

The Big Lonely Bikepacking Race:
  OR
IG: the.big.lonely

Boise Trails Challenge Event

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During this solo episode, Karey ventures a bit into "life" Type 2 Fun and talks shares her experience of sobriety with y'all.  She ventures into her journey to sobriety and likens her experiences to those on the trail in the wilderness.  

If your experience doing a Sober January goal has got you thinking more about putting down the drink, or if you know someone who needs a bit of encouragement in their sober journey, hopefully y'all get a bit of inspiration from Karey's journey.  

Listener alert: Karey does talk at length about alcohol and substance abuse, so if that is a trigger, feel free to skip this episode.  

Happy adventuring!

SAMHSA's National Helpline website: 
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

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In Episode 3, we continue to hear from Aliza Richman and Deann Garcia about their experience with their first bike packing race as a duo.  Make sure to check out Episode 2 where we cover tons of information including details about The Big Lonely, eating, what the race start was like, etc. 

In this episode we talk more about food and snacks, sleeping, and race strategy and what went well and what didn't.  Keep listening to see if Aliza and Deann finish the race and what they learned along the way.  

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In Episode 2, Karey sits down with her two besties, Aliza Richman and Deann Garcia from Oregon who are adventurer extraordinaires.  They took on The Big Lonely adventure race as a duo in 2023 to really test their fitness, fortitude and friendship.  They passed with flying colors and lived to tell the tale.

Join them as they cover:
- How they trained for the race
- What they ate during the race
- Racing vs. touring
- What happened to their bodies during the ride
- Did they pass the test as adventure buddies????  

If you've ever been wondering what it is like to race a multi-day self-supported adventure race, or are looking for tips for your next big adventure, then this episode is for you! 

Also, check out this video of the Big Lonely from 2020: 
https://youtu.be/eFJlwjeUHhE?si=8S2XrnhLjmHYG84Y

Big Lonely Race Website: https://www.nwcompetitive.com/events/biglonely/

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In this initial episode, the Podcast Host, Karey Miles open up about how she came to record this podcast.  She covers growing up and her outdoor adventures with her grandpa as well as finding herself in a low spot in her college days.  Join with her and get to know her as she begins to explore the Art of Type 2 Fun in her podcast journey.  You are sure to learn a lot about her and yourself as you tackle life's journey in the outdoors and beyond!

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