Type2Fun

We sit down with three wonderful parents: Kelly Ramey, Carrie O'Callaghan, & Anil Gunturu, who have all gone on trekking adventures with their children. In this episode we discuss: 

Pre-trip planning

Training- Importance of hiking and doing it with friends to keep the kids engaged

Setting up expectations/goals with your kids

Safety

Packing

Prep for long haul flights

High altitude considerations

On the trek – setting up the day, engaging on the trek, fun activities etc.

Food

Comforts from home for times of struggle

Flexibility

Enjoying the trip yourself as a parent

For more information, visit www.embarkexplorationco.com 

This latest episode of the Type2Fun podcast about Ecuador takes us from the Andes to the Amazon to Cotopaxi.  With such diverse offerings (including the famous Galapagos Islands) there is so much to explore with no one day being the same as the one before it.

At 19,347 feet- how do Embark climbers manage to summit this behemoth in just one day?  You’ll find out in this podcast!  From volcanoes, to snow, to stories from the Amazon and Galapagos, we spend the next hour exploring all Ecuador has to offer from the passionate insight of Embark’s site director in Ecuador.  You will fall in love with this beautiful part of the world and might get a notion that you would be silly to leave this destination off your bucket list!

And of course, some stories from the trail, and lots of Type Two Fun!

To learn more visit embarkexplorationco.com 

Stephen Boyer, M.D. grew up on a sheep ranch in Wyoming, graduated from Yale with a paleobiology major. Then received his MS in Quaternary Geology from University of Colorado and his MD from University of Colorado. Completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at OHSU, is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and has his emeritus physician license.

Public Speaking - Education

-Wilderness Medicine 3-day course for Tanzanian guides at African Environments in Arusha, 2001

-Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Course: on trek to K2 basecamp, 1986

-US Antarctic Research Program: Orientation for all US scientists new to life on the continent, 1978

-Himalayan Rescue Association, Manang, Nepal: started the clinic, 8-12/82

So needless to say, he is extremely qualified to dive into the understanding of High Altitude Sickness. In this episode we will cover:

- Can I train for altitude?

- Should I take Diamox? (Most people take 125 mg once in morning/once in the evening)

- What are the side effects of taking it?

-  is it common for people to get light level altitude at the beginning of their adventures, stop, sleep, hydrate and continue?

- how fast oxygen from a canister can treat severe altitude sickness.

- Pathophysiology of high altitude: AMS, HACE, and HAPE   The physiology portion is important in understanding the "why" of the pathology, avoidance, and treatment

And finally come stories from the trails.

And his personal expeditions range from:

Everest (Tibet): physician/climber with French/Italian expedition, spring, 1988

Annapurna (Nepal): physician/climber with French/Italian expedition, ascent of S. Face, fall, 1988

Lhotse (Nepal): physician for Polish international expedition, fall, 1987

Everest (Nepal): physician/climber with Austrian expedition, fall,1987

K2 (Pakistan): physician/climber with American expedition, summer 1986; (13 fatalities among 9 exp.)

American Medical Research Exp to Everest (Nepal): climber/scientist, 7/81-12/81

(> 50 publications from the expedition: co-author on 4, senior author on weight loss study)

Dufek Massif, East Antarctica: physician/geologist for USGS team, 10/78-1/79

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