AdventureCast

This episode was written by Andrew Bisharat for his climbing blog, Evenening Sends. It is a terrific perspective on the astonishing achievement of Alex Honnold, thank you Andrew! The epidose begins: "Alex Honnold’s plans were no secret. We all knew free soloing El Capitan had been on his mind since the beginning of his climbing career; we just never knew when or even if this crazy idea might ever become a reality..."

This episode was written by Chelsea for her awesome adventure hiking blog, Sun Kissed Hiker. Thank you for the highly enlightening read, Chelsea! The epidose begins: "About 79.7 million households (65 percent) in the United States own a pet. With over half of the country cohabiting with a furry or feathery companion, it’s no secret that pets hold a very high importance in our society..."

This episode was written by Ed Rex for his adventure blog, Rexyadventures. Thank you for the fairytale story, Ed! The epidose begins: "Deep in the land of myths and legends lies a magical woods, waiting to explored by the unexpected travellers that stumble upon the enchantment that waits before them..."

This episode was written by Martin Cox for his cycling blog, The Martin Cox. Thank you for the awesome cycling adventure, Martin! The episode begins: "With the Transatlantic Way race fast approaching I thought it wise to test the legs, body, and bike out before I pedal off. A couple of DM’s on twitter and I’d managed to round up Tim Pulleyn and Daniel Easton for a trip to Scotland. Neither were sure what lay ahead, but both were willing, and that’s enough..."

For this episode, I break away from the norm to share one of my recent adventures. This is not what the show is about, but it was too good not to share. It's a recap of my recent weekend exploring the oldest mountain range in the world. The story begins: "I don't have a lot of time, so I head off around 14:30 for leapard gully, following the pipeline track..."

This episode was written by Adam Nutting for his blog, hiking the trail. Thank you for the great read on hiking Goat Lake, Adam! The epidose begins: A wave of moisture flows in from the Pacific Ocean, falling as rain on the coast, snow in the mountains. It must be October! Time to stow hiking boots, wax skis, reflect on favorite summer adventures and dream of next year’s trails...

This episode was written by Michael Patrick McCarty for his blog, through a hunters eyes. Thank you for the brilliant article on the roots of adveture, Michael! The epidose begins: I often wonder where I would be were it not for a man called Jim Kjelgaard. More than likely I would not have become nearly half the man I am, or strive to be, had we not been introduced.  Nor would I have lived the life...

This episode was written by Dave Collins for his blog, cleverhiker. Thank you for the permission to share this insightful article, Dave! The epidose begins: “If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.”  ~The Houghton LineI get asked about backpacking footwear all the time and the question is almost always the same...

This episode was Written by Sabrina for her blog, justonewayticket. Thank you for the permission to share this excellent article, Sabrina! The epidose begins: Where is Namibia you're asking? Fair question. There is not much tourism in Namibia yet, only about one million people travel to Namibia per year. If you're looking for a travel destination that's not overrun by mass tourism, then Namibia might be an excellent choice...

This episode was Written by Alesha and Jarryd for their blog, nomadasaurus. Thank you for the permission to share this excellent article, Alesha and Jaryyd! The epidose begins: Scarring the earth like a vicious pockmark, the Darvaza Gas Crater burns ferociously in an intense, permanent rage. Sunken into the heart of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, the flaming circular pit has become known as the “Door to Hell”...

This episode was Written by Nellie Huang for her blog, Wildjunket. Thank you for the permission to share this excellent article, Nellie! The epidose begins: It’s barely dawn; the sky is still dark and birds are just starting to chirp and sing. In the darkness, I scramble along the slippery walkway carved out of rock, through a heavy wooden door made from an 800-year-old olive tree and find myself inside an ancient rock-hewn church...