Wild Ideas Worth Living Presented by REI

David Kilgore has been a lifelong runner who found his stride in the world of ultra marathons in his 20s. Rather than pursue running as his sole profession, he charted a unique course— joining the early team at On Running while continuing to compete at an elite level. From setting records to winning the Great World Race twice, David's journey has made him a standout in the global running community.  Connect with David: Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva

Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport.Connect with Ayesha: Instagram A Quick Brown Fox website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva

Shyanne Orvis is a Colorado-based fly fishing guide and content creator whose deep connection to nature shapes both her career and her approach to motherhood. From the rivers of Carbondale to destinations around the world, she's building an inclusive community on the water—inviting more women to experience the transformative power of fly fishing.Connect with Shyanne: Website Instagram Purchase tickets to Outside Festival 2025 Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva

Harvey Lewis is an elite ultra runner and Guinness World Record holder for most laps completed at Big's Backyard Ultra, a race where athletes run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Known for his endurance, strategy, and mental resilience, Lewis has become a defining figure in the world of ultra distance running.Connect with Harvey: Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Winning the Triple Crown of Ultra Running with Courtney Dauwalter Purchase tickets to Outside Festival 2025 Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva

Liz Thomas is one of the most accomplished hikers in the U.S. She's completed the Triple Crown and set a self-supported, fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail in 2011. Liz has a ton of experience in remote parts of the wilderness, but for the past 10 years, she's been creating and hiking long-distance routes in 15 cities around the U.S.Connect with Liz: WebsiteInstagram Treeline Review If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Hello, Los AngelesPurchase your tickets to Outside Festival 2025 Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva

Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and author whose fascination with stargazing led her to seek out even more adventures after the sun sets. Her latest book, 100 Nights of a Lifetime, is filled with suggestions for nocturnal adventures for anyone looking to experience nature from an entirely different perspective.Connect with Stephanie: Website Instagram Check out Stephanie's new book, 100 Nights of a LifetimeThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

Brooks Bash is an entrepreneur and endurance athlete known for pursuing extraordinary challenges. In 2023, he ran a relay from Canada to Mexico to promote his natural energy drink company, Earthy. Later that year, Brooks completed 100 marathons in 100 days, equivalent to running from L.A. to New York. Just three weeks after his 100th marathon, he tackled another feat, running a 320-mile race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas.Connect with Brooks: Instagram Earthy website & InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

Mo Beck is an elite climber who was born with a limb difference. For Mo, rock climbing is a puzzle, requiring her to find unique routes up the wall. Over the course of her career, Mo earned a spot on the national paralympic climbing team and has been a top tier competitor at countless national and international climbing events. Now, she's encouraging other adaptive climbers to rethink the limits of what their bodies can do.Connect with Mo: Website InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

Knox Robinson is a unique running coach and founder of the Black Roses running group in New York City. His coaching methods, inspired by music, culture, and the urban environment, are unconventional and effective. The Black Roses practice like an elite track team, but instead of high-end facilities, they use urban areas like parks, city streets, and local trails as their training grounds.Connect with Knox: Knox's InstagramBlack Roses InstagramListen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

Nick Schwanz and Spencer Scott are the visionary couple behind Solar Punk Farms in Guerneville, California. They transformed their lives from careers in brand strategy and bioengineering to create a community-focused, environmentally conscious farm. Solar Punk Farms grows food and flowers, enabling Nick and Spencer to host memorable community gatherings and provide environmental education in hopes of making the sustainable revolution irresistible.Connect with Spencer & Nick: Spencer's InstagramNick's InstagramSolar Punk Farm's website & InstagramListen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® MerrellHoney Stinger

Erik Weihenmayer made history in 2001 as the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. By 2008, he had completed the Seven Summits, the tallest mountains on each continent. Since then, Erik has embraced a wide range of adventure sports from paragliding in the Rocky Mountains and ice climbing in Nepal to kayaking the length of the Grand Canyon.Connect with Erik: WebsiteInstagramNo Barriers website & Instagram Listen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Honey Stinger

Tara Dower has become one of America's top ultra runners, winning numerous 50 and 100-mile races and setting speed records on some of the nation's most challenging trails. In 2024, she achieved a monumental milestone by conquering the 2200-mile Appalachian Trail, surpassing the previous fastest known time (FTK) by 13 hours.Connect with Tara: WebsiteInstagramYouTubeListen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Honey Stinger

Philip Henderson is a legendary outdoor instructor, adventurer, and mentor. With 30 years of experience leading expeditions and teaching sports like whitewater rafting, skiing, climbing, and mountaineering, Philip has made a significant impact in the outdoor community. In 2020, he was honored with the Outdoor Afro Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2022, he made history by leading the first all-Black team up Mount Everest.Connect with Philip: Instagram Full Circle Expeditions websiteListen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Honey Stinger

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 & InstagramSubmit 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 & InstagramThank 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 BlanketWestern Mountaineering Sleeping BagsNalgeneMSR WhisperLite StoveFjallraven Puffy ShortsWaste BagsThis 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: WebsiteInstagramThis 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 BancroftThis 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 RiceSpirit of the Peaks with Connor RyanThank 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

Will Gadd has spent his thirty-year career mastering the balance between risk management and innovation in extreme sports. He has set two paragliding distance records, won numerous ice climbing competitions, and achieved multiple first ascents. In 2015, Will became the first person to ice climb Niagara Falls.Connect with Will: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad AnkerThank you to our sponsor: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees

Jessie Krebs is a wilderness survival expert and Air Force veteran who prepares people for worst-case scenarios. Since her time in the Air Force, Jessie has used her experience to open her own wilderness survival school with a mission to share her knowledge with everyone, especially women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ folks, so they can more confidently, and safely explore the outdoors.Connect with Jessie: Instagram O.W.L.S. Skills website Thank you to our sponsor: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees

12 years ago Martinus Evans went on his first run. Despite the initial struggle, he went on to complete his first marathon just 18 months later. Today, Martinus is a marathon runner, author, speaker, and the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 40,000 members that motivates runners of all speeds to go after their big goals. Connect with Martinus: WebsiteInstagramSlow AF website & InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees

Pat Gallant-Charette is a 73-year-old record-breaking marathon swimmer with nine Guinness World Records under her belt. From swimming across the English Channel to navigating Lake Ontario and Lake Zurich, Pat has proven that age is no barrier to big dreams. When she's not taking on epic swims, you'll find her tending to her garden, beekeeping, or tapping her own maple trees.Connect with Pat: WebsiteInstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Ice Swimming with Melissa KeglerThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesDannerListen to REI's Camp Monsters Podcast! 

In 2022, Dan Hobbs achieved the record as the fastest self-supported person to climb all 58 of Colorado's 14ers— a mountain that exceeds 14,000 feet in elevation— in just 14 days. Connect with Dan: Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to 100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason HardrathThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesDannerListen to REI's Camp Monsters Podcast! 

Mario Rigby is a serial adventurer who pushes himself to his limit out in nature. He's kayaked across Lake Ontario, biked across the entire country of Canada and walked the length of Africa. No matter what kind of expedition he's on, the motivation remains the same, to witness the good in humanity and challenge others to see it as well. Connect with Mario: WebsiteInstagram YouTubeThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesDannerListen to REI's Camp Monsters Podcast! 

Angelina Huang is a former Team USA figure skater who made the bold decision to retire from the sport at just 18 years old. After taking a step back to reconnect with herself, Angelina found a new passion—wild ice skating, where her love for the ice was reignited by the beauty of natural landscapes around the world.Connect with Angelina: WebsiteInstagram & TikTok Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesDannerListen to REI's Camp Monsters Podcast! 

Comedian Matt Lyons— trail name Schmutz— is a thru-hiker who makes a living poking fun at outdoor enthusiasts. With a sharp wit and countless trail miles under his belt, Matt brings humor to everything from gear obsessions to the unpredictable mishaps of wilderness life.Connect with Matt: Instagram & TikTokWebsiteThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrellListen to REI's Camp Monsters Podcast! 

Denise Joi is a wildlife pilot and conservationist who's taken her passion for the outdoors to the skies. Denise works alongside biologists to research, survey, and transport species in an effort to protect biodiversity. Her job is incredibly challenging and takes a lot of planning. But for Denise, it is beyond worth it.Connect with Denise: Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrellListen to REI's Camp Monsters Podcast! 

At 19, Jade Darmawangsa took on the wild challenge of surfing Pipeline—the most iconic and dangerous wave on the planet. There were two major obstacles: she didn't know how to surf, and she couldn't swim.Connect with Jade: Website Instagram TikTokYouTubeThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrell

Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and never looked back. Skimo involves skiing uphill in the backcountry and riding the slope back down. Eric also founded Ridgeline Athletics, where he helps mountain athletes chase their own wild outdoor adventures.Connect with Eric: WebsiteInstagram Ridgeline Athletics website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrell

Lauren Bash is an environmentalist and storyteller who breaks down the complexities of climate change in an inspiring, accessible way. She empowers people with simple, actionable steps to create a healthier environment—and ultimately, a healthier world.Connect with Lauren: WebsiteInstagram TikTok If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Uncovering Climate Mysteries with Lonnie ThompsonListen to Wildfires and Imperfect Activism with Graham ZimmermanThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrell

For the last 20 years, researcher and journalist, Dan Buettner has been studying the happiest, healthiest people on earth. In 2003, Dan started exploring Blue Zones— regions where people live longer than average, many living to be over 100. His work has revealed that by living in places that encourage healthy habits, living a long fruitful life is more possible than people realize. Connect with Dan: Website Instagram Blue Zones website & Instagram Blue Zones Minestrone recipeIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Riding Waves with the Boogie Board Wave Chasers Listen to REI's Camp Monsters podcast!! Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesHoney Stinger

Dani Reyes-Acosta is a runner, a snowboarder, a climber, and a filmmaker who is intentional about the why behind her adventures. She's currently in the middle of making her first independent film series, called OUTLIER. The series tells the stories of boundary breaking Latina athletes as they explore their own identities and the great outdoors. Dani's path to adventure film started in corporate America, but eventually she decided to quit her job and pursue a life of storytelling.Connect with Dani: WebsiteOUTLIER websiteInstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesHoney Stinger

Joe and Ann Evermore live in Colorado and they take wild parenting to a whole new level. Their kids are five, eight and 10, and each of them is a skilled hiker and rock climber. In 2022, their oldest son Sam became the youngest person to climb El Capitan via rope ascent. Connect with Sam & Joe: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Raising Kids Wildly Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesHoney Stinger

Taku Kondo makes delicious meals outside with ingredients that he forages or catches in the wild. He documents his cooking creations on his YouTube channel, Outdoor Chef Life, which features videos of Taku harvesting the ingredients and preparing meals back at camp.Connect with Taku: Outdoor Chef Life YouTube channelWebsiteInstagramJocelyn & Taku's YouTube, Instagram & website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesHoney Stinger 

Cheyenne Smith is a multifaceted, adventurer and outdoor guide. She skis, rock climbs, highlines, and leads climbing trips for women of color with a nonprofit called Women's Wilderness. Her guiding style focuses on building community and teaching others to be present and intentional when they're in the wild.Connect with Cheyenne: Website InstagramWomen's Wilderness If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Life on a Highline with Faith DickeyThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesHoney Stinger Check out: REI Co-op Experiences   

Rose McAdoo is trained baker and culinary artist who makes “science desserts” — four tiered cakes or sparkling lollipops that she uses to explain complex environmental concepts. The best part, Rose creates these culinary masterpieces in the wild. She has whipped up desserts at the edges of glaciers, on volcanoes, and in caves and deserts. Each sweet is an educational work of art that tells a story and celebrates science and adventure.Connect with Rose: Website InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesGU Energy

Molly Cupka is a climber and founder of the organization Up Ending Parkinson's, a nonprofit that teaches people with Parkinson's disease to rock climb. Parkinson's is the second most common neurological disease behind Alzheimer's and rock climbing provides a ton of health benefits including balance, grip strength, and mental acuity. For the climbers who Molly trains, there's another benefit that is harder to quantify, community and connection.Connect with Molly:Check out Up Ending ParkinsonsThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesGU Energy

Kait Boyle is an elite adventure cyclist who bikes over mountains, across deserts, and through canyons. Early on in her cycling career, Kait found her niche, falling in love with races in the 24 hour 300 mile range. In 2018, a serious accident turned Kait's life upside down and changed her perspective on the path she's carved.Connect with Kait: Instagram Website Bikepacking Roots website & Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, listen to: 100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason HardrathCycling Around the World with Lael WilcoxEstablishing Bikepacking Routes with Sarah SwallowWild Ideas Worth Living with Rebecca Rusch & Biking the 1,200 Mile Ho Chi Minh Trail in Search of Her Father and Finding Magic with Rebecca RuschThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesGU Energy

Kristine Tompkins is one of the world's most successful conservationists. She's the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, which is a non-profit that purchases land in South America, largely in Patagonia and creates national parks. Before dedicating her life to land preservation, Kris spent 25 years working for Patagonia, the company. She was one of the first employees and eventually served as CEO.Connect with Kristine: Instagram Tompkins Conservation website & Instagram Check out: Patagonia National Park: Chili If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Uncovering Climate Mysteries with Lonnie Thompson Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesGU Energy

Zach Friedley is a professional athlete who is changing the sport of trail running. Zach was born without most of his right leg, and is often the only adaptive athlete at the starting line of some of the world's hardest races. There aren't a lot of running events with categories specifically for adaptive athletes, but Zach is on a mission to change that.Connect with Zach: Instagram Born to Adapt website & InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Running for Change with Nicole Ver KuilenThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesGU Energy

Lestarya Molloy is the founder of Fridie Outdoors, an app that has easy, digestible camping tips that you can access from anywhere. In this episode, Lestarya is joined by REI's Green Vests and Experience Guides to share the best tips for your upcoming camping adventure. Connect with Lestarya: Fridie Outdoors website & Instagram Download the Fridie Outdoors appResources and products mentioned in this episode: REI 's Path Ahead Ventures Program REI's Embark ProgramREI's InstagramREI's YouTube ChannelItacate FoodsPescavoreNEMO Roamer Sleeping PadNEMO pillowBedrock SandalsYETINalgeneHipCampAnnie's favorite Teriyaki Chicken Burgers recipe Annie's go-to Miso Mushroom Foil Yaki recipe Thank you to REI's Green Vests & Experience Guides: Carlos Rodriguez, Jentry Schirmbeck, Mackenzie Anderson-Bell, and Elizabeth Nguyen. Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesAllbirds

Chev Dixon is a skilled outdoor athlete whose life changed when he learned to kayak. He is the director of an organization called the Hudson River Riders and the founder of the Hudson Valley Challenge, a 685-mile paddling, hiking, running, and cycling event that crosses the state of New York. Connect with Chev: Instagram Hudson River Riders website & InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to, Thru-Paddling the Mississippi River with Cory Maria DackThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesAllbirds   

Galen Kirkpatrick is a world class paraglider - in 2022 she was the FAI Women's Pan-American Paragliding Champion, and in 2023 she became the overall US National Champion. Paragliding has become a vehicle for Galen to get in touch with herself and see the world from a new perspective.Connect with Galen: InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesAllbirds   

Mario Ordoñez-Caldéron is a Mayan-American storyteller, surfer, and adventurer committed to pursuing a deeper connection with his Indigenous roots, the natural world, and helping San Diego local youth foster their own relationships with the outdoors through his nonprofit, Un Mar de Colores. Connect with Mario: WebsiteInstagramUn Mar de Colores website & InstagramWATCH Cycle of AncestryIf you enjoyed this episode: Listen to Biking Across Latin America with Erin AzouzThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesAllbirds

Alexi Pappas is a wildly talented, multi-faceted athlete. She's a professional runner, an author, a champion for mental health, a guide runner for blind athletes, a filmmaker, and an entrepreneur. When she runs, Alexi is often wearing a huge smile on her face and a healthy dusting of glitter across her cheeks. Alexi's running journey has taken her to through peaks and valleys and she's using her story to mentor the next generation.Connect with Alexi: Website Instagram New podcast, Mentor Buffet Alexi's book, BraveyThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesAllbirds 

Sasha DiGiulian is one of the best female rock climbers in the world. She's spent over a decade competing internationally, she's a three-time US National Champion, a World Champion, and she's had over 30 first female ascents. Sasha is also the founder and CEO of the superfood protein bar company, Send Bars. Connect with Sasha:  Website InstagramSend Bars websiteSend Bars InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesNUUN