In 2020, Tez Steinberg rowed roughly 2,700 miles from California to Hawaii. He spent 71 days on the water, facing bad weather and extreme isolation. Surprisingly, when he landed on Oahu, he decided he wanted to do it again. This time, he would row from Hawaii to Australia, more than twice as far as his first expedition. 

Connect with Tez: 

• Website 
• Instagram 
• United World Challenge website & Instagram

Submit your Half Dome story!! 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® 
• Honey Stinger 

A few years ago, Annijke Wade's career as a professional mountain biker changed dramatically after an accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Since then, she has become a talented para-cyclist, riding a three-wheeled mountain bike and propelling herself forward by rotating her handlebars. Even though her relationship with cycling has changed over the years, Annijke continues to love the thrill and freedom of whipping down trails and exploring the wilderness. 

Connect with Annijke: 

• Instagram 
• Dritbound website & Instagram

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® 
• Terns — used code “WILD” at checkout to receive 25% off your first order.

In the summer of 2023, West Hansen led a team of kayakers, known as The Arctic Cowboys, through the Northwest Passage, making history as the first people to cross it by human power. The journey took them 103 days to complete, during which they encountered polar bears, icebergs, and some of the most intense weather of their lives.

Connect with West: 

• Website 
• Instagram 
• The Arctic Cowboys website & Instagram 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® 
• Terns — used code "WILD" at checkout to receive 25% off your first order. 

Emily Ford, the queen of winter adventuring and frigid thru-hikes, shares her recent wild ideas and offers listeners tips and tricks for thriving in cold weather camping. Denver Green Vest, Justin Borak, weighs in on staying warm and optimizing battery life on winter trails. 

Connect with Emily: 

• Instagram 

Gear & apparel mentioned in this episode: 

• Z-Lite Sleeping Pad 
• Therm-a-Rest Puffy Camp Blanket
• Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags
• Nalgene
• MSR WhisperLite Stove
• Fjallraven Puffy Shorts
• Waste Bags

This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®. 

Kimmy Fasani is a groundbreaking figure in women’s snowboarding, known for her fearless innovation and inspiring journey. She began competing nationally at just 15 and made history as the first woman to land a double backflip in a terrain park. Since becoming a mom six years ago, Kimmy has continued to break barriers for women in sports while navigating profound challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis. Through it all, Kimmy has shared her story with remarkable courage, empowering others along the way.

Connect with Kimmy: 

• Website
• Instagram

This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®. 

Dr Jon Kedrowski is an adventure coach and seasoned mountaineer who helps athletes prepare for their biggest expeditions. John holds a PhD in Environmental, Geography, Weather, and Climate, and he's summited Mount Everest four times. 

Connect with Dr Jon: 

• Website 
• Instagram 

If you enjoyed this episode: 

• Listen to Becoming Someone You're Proud Of with Mike Posner 

This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®. 

On January 23, 2012, Felicity Aston made history as the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. Her remarkable journey and extensive career as a Polar Explorer and Climate Researcher have taken her to some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.

Connect with Felicity: 

• Website 

If you enjoyed this episode: 

• Listen to Exploring the North and South Pole with Ann Bancroft

This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®. 

In May of 2017, Hellah Sidibe set a goal for himself: to run for 10 minutes a day for two weeks. Little did he know that once he started, he wouldn't want to stop. Hellah has run every single day for the last seven and a half years.

Connect with Hellah: 

• Instagram 
• YouTube 

If you enjoyed this episode: 

• Listen to Becoming Someone You're Proud Of with Mike Posner 

This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®. 

Cody Townsend is one of America's most well-known and beloved professional skiers. In his 20s, Cody made a name for himself as a competitive alpine ski racer before starring in dozens of blockbuster ski movies. His fame skyrocketed in 2014 when he skied The Crack, a steep and narrow gully in Alaska. Following this feat, Cody embarked on an ambitious journey to ski the 50 classic lines in North America— a project that isn't quite finished and maybe never will be. 

Connect with Cody: 

• Website 
• Instagram 
• YouTube 

If you enjoyed this episode: 

• Snowboarding as a Creative Expression with Travis Rice
• Spirit of the Peaks with Connor Ryan

Thank you to our sponsor: 

• Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees

About a decade ago, entrepreneur Karla Amador set her sights on completing 52 hikes in a year. She didn't consider herself outdoorsy, so it helped to break down her goal into small, actionable steps, like hiking at least one mile each weekend. She called this project "The 52 Hike Challenge." 10 years later, she's turned it into a national company that encourages thousands of participants to get outside.

Connect with Karla: 

• Instagram 
• 52 Hike Challenge website & Instagram 
• Listen to Karla's new podcast, Rise & Wander 

Thank you to our sponsor: 

• Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees