Wild Ideas Worth Living

Hailing from Katishtya (San Felipe Pueblo) and the Pi'pil people of El Salvador, Christian Gering discovered that running can be a form of prayer. He’s celebrating his connection to the earth by running routes traveled by his ancestors.

Ultramarathon runner Lesford Duncan finds freedom on mountain tops and forest trails, and he wants everyone to find that feeling for themselves.

Nashville musician Ryan Kinder has found a love outside of writing and performing music—Ironman competitions.

In the spirit of the season, we invite you to listen in on our conversation with Cliff Barackman as we let ourselves wonder: is Bigfoot out there?

Professional surfer Pete Devries prefers the cold waters of his home, Tofino, B.C. for the waves and the solitude.

Climber Alannah Yip spent this summer in Tokyo representing Canada. As a competitive climber since she was 6, Alannah has a lifetime of lessons she's applied to the sport she loves.

Journalist, author and podcaster Florence Williams has spent years researching the physical and mental impact of spending time outside. In this episode she shares her research, how she slows down outside and ways to get a nature fix, no matter where you live.

Misha Euceph didn't have a relationship with the national parks until her 6-week road trip to capture new stories of the parks for her podcast, Hello, Nature.

Nicole Snell is a self defense instructor and owner of Girls Fight Back — she wants to give people the tools and skills to feel confident when setting off on their own solo adventures.

Barney and Sandy have been trail angels for Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers for 15 years — opening up their home to hundreds of adventurers from around the world.