Listen to John Godino, the “unofficial guru of wilderness navigation in the Pacific Northwest” – how did he get that nickname? John has been a Portland resident for 25 years, a long-time Mazamas climbing and hiking club member, and their climb leader and principal navigation instructor. 

John has his Masters of Geography Geosciences Mapping and Cartography from Oregon state. After graduation, he spent six years as a full-time cartographer. He competed in the sport of orienteering and was a backcountry ranger and wildfire firefighter for the US Foresting Service. 

In this episode, John goes over the dos and don’ts of wilderness navigation and the essential tools needed for a successful adventure. 

Links: 

Alpine Savvy

Baseplate compass

Zoleo 

InReach

Join us as we record live in Cusco Peru interviewing one of the guides for the phenomenal Peru trips. Claudio walks us through what to expect from your trip to Peru, tips on what to pack, and tales from the trail (with maybe some Type Two Fun thrown in there) 

To learn more about Claudio and the trips offered in Peru visit www.embarkexplorationco.com 

The navel of the world, the heart of an empire, a journey through the sacred and ancient world of high Peru. Combining remote wilderness and access to the soul of the Inca empire with lodges outfitted with today’s comforts. Roaming across upper valleys and mountain passes, visitors are witness to both magnificent nature and traditional Andean villages where ancient values endure.

Few visitors ever see this region. Guides specialize in cultural and historical aspects of the trip,  making this week of superb Alpine vistas and tropical glaciers into a walking adventure in time travel. Of course the historical Machu Pichu strengthened and deeply informed about the history that built this stunning citadel, and enjoy longer-than-usual time on site.

Listen in as adventure travel expert Nadia La Bon discusses the history and culture of this wonderful country. 

Join us this week as we interview Karen Valenti and Kelvin Salla from The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. Established in 2003, the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) is a legally registered Tanzanian not-for-profit organization.

Join us this week as we experience Mt. Everest Base Camp through the eyes of one of Embark Exploration Co's Senior Guides, Erik Jones. Erik grew up hiking and climbing in Oregon and fell in love with adventure travel during a 12-month backpacking tour of New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, and Nepal. He has accompanied Embark treks to the top of Kilimanjaro, up and down the length of the Everest region, and across the Wadi Musa Desert in Jordan.

Learn more at www.embarkexplorationco.com 

Heather and Eric Burneson faced the unimaginable, losing their son Henry at just 17 years old. They decided to turn their grief into good to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society find a cure by hiking Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Learn all about Henry and his battle against cancer, the beautiful memories he left with his family, and how Eric and Heather took on Kilimanjaro together. While on their hike, the extreme conditions they encountered and how the adventure brought them all closer together. 

Meet Luisa, the head guide of the newest trekking adventure for Embark Exploration Co. 

On this episode we not only get to know the lovely Luisa, but we also learn all about how the new trek in Guatemala was created. Get behind the scenes as we share with you a trek that has been years in the making. 

You will learn: 

To learn more about this trek and other Embark Exploration Co adventures, visit, www.embarkexplorationco.com

Join us on this episode of Type2Fun as we speak to lead guide Jim Ronning and discuss the do's and don'ts of packing for your upcoming trekking adventures. 

Want to learn more? Go to www.embarkexplorationco.com

Join us as Trip Leader Jim Ronning discusses the in's and outs of packing for a trek. 

You can learn more at www.embarkexplorationco.com 

Meet John and Chris Berlow. Two brothers who collect adventures like baseball cards. John Berlow recently finished a 35 year career with fire department and 22 years in the army reserves. Chris Berlow is a 7th degree black belt in professional Martial Artist in Tae Kwon Do and owns Empowered Mastery where he uses martial arts values to help corporations. Not to mention, their brotherly banter will keep you laughing. 

Join us as we discuss what it is like to hike in a group, navigating the different dynamics and how to find the joy in almost any situation.

Top Advice for Hiking in a group