Podcasts about Baffin

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Pentatonix.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Beyonce

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Sara Evans

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Chris Stapleton

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by George Jones.

Episode 210 of The Adventure Podcast features polar guide, explorer, and adventurer Sarah McNair-Landry. Growing up in Iqaluit on Baffin Island with parents who pioneered polar guiding, Sarah's childhood was shaped by dog sledding, camping, and life in the Arctic wilderness. In this episode, Matt and Sarah explore her journey from early expeditions to guiding at the North and South Poles, the unique challenges of dog sledding and kite skiing, and how she and her partner Boomer combine kayaking, climbing, and polar travel into bold multi-sport expeditions. They touch on themes of resilience, heritage, adventure for adventure's sake, and the delicate balance between tourism, culture, and conservation in the North. Sarah reflects on recreating her parents' legendary circumnavigation of Baffin Island, how growing up in an Inuit community shaped her, and why, despite the hardships, she continues to push further into remote landscapes. This is a story of family legacy, human endurance, and finding joy in the harshest environments on Earth. It's an episode that will make you want to pack your sled and chase the wind.For extra insights from the worlds of adventure, exploration and the natural world, you can find The Adventure Podcast+ community on Substack. You can also follow along and join in on Instagram @‌theadventurepodcast.Chapter Breakdown:00:00 – 06:30 | Growing up in Iqaluit: childhood in the Arctic, parents as polar guides, and early exposure to outdoor life.06:30 – 12:30 | Progression into expeditions: dog sledding, kite skiing, and first North and South Pole journeys.12:30 – 18:30 | Dog sledding vs. skiing: the dynamics of working with animals, expedition challenges, and recreating her parents' 1990 Baffin Island circumnavigation.18:30 – 24:30 | Expedition mishaps and resilience: kite skiing accidents, breaking her back in Greenland, and pushing through setbacks.24:30 – 31:30 | Multi-sport exploration: combining polar travel with kayaking, climbing, and the appeal of first descents.31:30 – 37:30 | Adventure at home: affordability of Arctic expeditions, rediscovering the backyard, and the accessibility of Baffin and Greenland.37:30 – 44:30 | Tourism and community: the opportunities and challenges of opening Nunavut to more visitors.44:30 – 47:00 | Partnerships and teamwork: traveling with Boomer, team dynamics, and the importance of good expedition partners.47:00 – 52:00 | Culture and identity: growing up white in an Inuit community and how it shaped her outlook.52:00 – 57:00 | Life balance: guiding, running a business, time outdoors vs. computer work, and the changing role of tech like Starlink in remote expeditions.57:00 – 01:04:40 | Reflections: the future of polar travel, fear of snakes and heights, learning to climb, and finding hope in people who care about the planet.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Oak Ridge Boys

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin, Rick Murphy from Florida. National Anthem sung by PINK.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin, Rick Murphy from Florida, and Chris Crocker from Concan . National Anthem sung by Faith Hill.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Chris Stapleton.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Brad Paisley.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Gaither Vocal Band.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Lady GAGA

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin, Royce Simmons from Richland Chambers and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Oak Ridge Boys.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Michael Marquez from Galveston. National Anthem sung by Lee Greenwood

Cette semaine, on redécouvre la discographie d'Aasiva, originaire de la communauté de Pangnirtung, sur l'île de Baffin. Sa musique allie chant de gorge et instruments électroniques, pour former des pièces planantes, parfois folk, parfois électro. Aasiva ajoute sa voix au chœur de plus en plus nombreux d'artistes mettant en valeur l'inuktitut. Photo :

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Whitney Houston.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Lady Gaga

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Alan Jackson.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Royce Simmons from Richland Chambers. National Anthem sung by Lee Greenwood.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Pentatonix

What does it take to ski alone for 51 days across one of the most unforgiving yet breathtaking terrains on Earth?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mr. Satish Gogineni, the first Indian to ski unguided and unassisted to the South Pole. Over 51 solitary days on the Antarctic ice, Satish pulled his sled through freezing winds, cooked every meal himself, and found companionship in the strangest places—his harness, his socks, even the silence.As he opens up about the surreal beauty, the solitude that he often enjoyed, and the mental resilience required for such a feat, Satish takes us deep into what it means to embrace true stillness. He describes the surprising sadness he felt on reaching the South Pole—the goal he had chased for years—because it also meant the end of an experience that felt absolutely perfect.Beyond Antarctica, Satish is a mountaineering legend, having summited Everest, Lhotse, Annapurna, and more—often as the fastest Indian to do so. But it's his reflective honesty and quiet strength that makes this conversation unforgettable.Tune in for stories of survival, triumph, and the kind of adventure that changes you forever.A trigger warning: This episode contains discussions around mental health, anxiety and suicide. So I suggest that you - my gentle listener is mindful of your own mental health and that you take breaks if needed. Alternately, if you're not in a good mental space, you might consider skipping between the timestamps of: 01:00:03 to 01:02:40 and 01:43:00 to 01:55:00 minute. We've also listed a few trusted mental wellbeing resources below. Never hesitate to ask for help, you're not alone. https://www.helpguide.org/find-helphttps://www.iasp.info/crisis-centres-helplines/ ---------------------------------------------Follow Satish on Instagram || LinkedIn || Website ---------------------------------------------To support our team and donate generously, please click ⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT ⁠⁠⁠⁠.Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠misadventuresofasneaker@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@misadventuresofasneaker⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: misadventuresofasneaker.substack.com---------------------------------------------00:00:00 Trailer00:02:00 Intro00:06:52 Most excited about on completion00:08:58 Fastest Indian to double-summit Everest and Lhotse      00:10:46 Most special expedition00:14:54 South Pole expedition categories00:17:15 Beginnings of the adventurer00:29:12 Early Training – Denali/Everest/Lhotse00:34:57 Inspiration from Polar Preet00:40:44 Planning the South Pole expedition – phase100:43:40 Training in Baffin islands and Greenland.00:46:28 Qualifying for the expedition00:51:06 Sponsorship00:52:17 Training Schedule 00:54:00 Acquiring funds for the expedition00:57:14 Mental prep for the 51 day expedition01:00:03 Mental health journey01:02:40 The expedition story01:22:12 About South Pole01:25:53 Food, Snacks & Chill01:33:12 Touchdown South Pole01:37:55 Future plans & Project Malli Mastan babu01:43:31: Mental Health & Project Spandana01:55:07: Concluding thoughts

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Beyonce.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Leanna Rimes

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Oak Ridge Boys.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Royce Simmons from Richland Chambers. National Anthem sung by Brad Paisley

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Whitney Houston

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Pentatonix.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin, Bink Grimes from Matagorda and Royce Simmons from Richland Chambers. National Anthem sung by Chris Stapleton

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Pentatonix.

Three climbers from the U.S. spent nearly two months last summer in Baffin Island's Auyuittuq National Park, and they came away with three long new routes climbed in remarkable style. The trio went ultra-light (by Baffin standards) and packed only a double set of cams, one large cam, a fistful of hooks, 30 beak pitons, and a few bolts to climb more than 10,000 vertical feet of granite. In this episode, Jim Aikman talks with ace wall climbers Brandon Adams, Miles Fullman, and Sam Stuckey to learn all about their wilderness adventures, the meaning of modern aid, and what it's like to achieve a flow state while beaking and hooking.

This star of US adventure climbing shone brightly in the early 2000s with big free ascents on El Cap at a time when few ventured there without aid. Big solos, desert sandstone crack testpieces, expeditions to Kyrgyzstan, Baffin and Paragonia, amongst others, made her one of the most experienced adventureclimbers of her day. Later years saw the adventures continue with the embracing of base jumping and wingsuit flying. Beyond all these has  lain a thoughtful and considered approach, always ready to self check and ask twice. Skills that surely came to the fore during tough times around loss of sponsorship and latterly, personal tragedy.  Steph lays it all out with a thousand laughs along the way.  Such fun, so honest. Check this, part one of this two-part interview.  Support in this episode from Summit Financial Services. Summit Financial Services have been providing Life Insurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover for climbers for over 25 years. Speak to a climbing and mountaineering specialist today on 0345 565 0935 or click here for quote https://www.summit-fs.co.uk/

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Chris Stapleton.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada report on the Elite Navigator + Baffin Fisheries is readying for Chinese tariffs later in March + The FFAW and the ASP on the state of crab negotiations.

Captain Mickey was joined by Reanna Delacruz from Baffin. National Anthem by Chris Stapleton

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De La Cruz from Baffin. National Anthem sung by George Jones.

Hour 3 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Reanna De la Cruz from Baffin and Bink Grimes from Matagorda. National Anthem sung by Whitney Houston.

It was supposed to be in St. John's by now, but Baffin Fisheries CEO Chris Flanagan says "Inukshuk II" is returning to shipyard in Turkey for repairs + Man in New Zealand has some thoughts on mystery white blobs + Environment and Climate Change Canada's Mary Alliston Byrne says they're still gauging the public about ocean protection around the Avalon Peninsula.

Dredging is required near Argentia to tow Cenovus gravity structure to oil field, Jamie Barnett says harvesters are seeking compensation as the project will affect their ability to fish + Chris Flanagan of Baffin Fisheries says their newest vessel the 'Inuksuk II' is the largest in Canada and it's heading to NL

En 1930, un pueblo inuit de más de 1.200 habitantes en la isla de Baffin, Canadá, desapareció sin dejar rastro. El cazador Armand Laurent y sus hijos fueron los primeros en descubrir el pueblo vacío, con las chozas (iglús) intactas, comida en las mesas y ropa tendida, pero sin ningún rastro de los habitantes. Incluso las tumbas estaban vacías. Aún no hay explicación a día de hoy para esta misteriosa desaparición. En el programa de esta noche hablaremos de este y otros casos de desapariciones inexplicables. Y al final del programa, conoceremos cómo eran los funerales vikingos de la mano de Juanca Romero y su interesantísimo “Planeta Funerario”. Sed bienvenidos y bienvenidas. Podcast Academia de los Nocturnos Dirige: Félix Friaza Presentan: Félix Friaza y Raúl Sacrest Colaboran: Álvaro Anula y Juanca Romero Locución: Laura Cárdenas y Patricia Alonso Edición y diseño: Paco Cárdenas Si te gusta nuestro programa, suscríbete en Ivoox, comenta y dale a Me gusta a nuestros programas, tu respaldo nos motiva a seguir adelante y a mejorar. Y si los compartes, nos ayudarás a que lleguen a más personas. - Suscríbete a nuestro podcast aquí: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1523888 - Añádenos a Whatsapp: (+34) 644 848 546 - Nuestro correo: academianocturnos@gmail.com - Síguenos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaDeLosNocturnos - Y en Twitter: @adelosnocturnos - Las opiniones expresadas por los invitados son de su exclusiva responsabilidad y no necesariamente representan la opinión de la dirección del programa. Créditos de las músicas: -Sintonía: Scarborough Fair – Nox Arcana - “Helena's Lament” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): - http://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/no-joyce License code: JUYLRAH7OVALM3LC - https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/birth License code: GBN0YWDAIIVSDGYT -https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/mystic-forests License code: ECTAWEVT9D0QNJJ5 -https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho License code: KT8QDGYGD0HJSOUG -https://uppbeat.io/t/john-hayes/way-way-down-there License code: I9ONOO2PAXJFGGMA

The uniquely named Alyssa Whoaa is our main guest today. She came to me as a member of the TSX team and she is widely experienced in a variety of different adventures that have taken in many countries and even led her to the South Pole, with the North Pole her next great adventure. Alyssa has shared several links that may be of interest to listeners having heard her on the podcast. As she says, they are links to “interesting things.” Jobs in the US antarctic program (USAP): The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - Jobs and Opportunities ‘ai pono hawaii, residential eating disorder treatment facility that i work for (eating disorder coaching is separate from ‘ai pono): Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Center TSX website: TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Challenges Northwinds expeditions, polar trainings in Baffin island: NorthWinds - Northwinds Expeditions Ventiventiventi project (haven't mentioned this yet, but it's a project I'm supporting in the spring: The Project | Venti Venti Venti Joanne has had a couple of months to reflect upon her own epic hiking year, and we catch up with her today on the show. The memories are all about “the people.” I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Additionally, we accept Venmo and Zelle through steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Any support is gratefully received. You can also support our shows by visiting our online "Merch" store. Check it out at https://hrntradingpost.com/, or click on the store button on our network website at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

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Sarah McNair-Landry and Erik Boomer only started climbing a few years ago, and their technical level maxes out around 5.11. Yet their extended, multi-sport expeditions all over Baffin Island are without a doubt cutting edge. This year, they made three separate trips: one for climbing, skiing, and kiting on Baffin Island's remote east coast; one to explore a new zone of beautiful walls near Baffin's southern tip; and a third to fulfill the dream that got them into climbing in the first place: climbing the mighty peak of Mt. Asgard. (They climbed it twice.) Chris Kalman spoke with Sarah and Erik about this year's adventures and about their unique and enviable role in the modern exploration of Baffin Island. The Cutting Edge is presented by Hilleberg the Tentmaker, with additional support from Blue Ice and Bivouac Coffee. This podcast is hosted and produced by Dougald MacDonald, editor of the American Alpine Journal, and is published by the American Alpine Club.

When Denise caught wind of a nature preserve in a little town called Kingsville less than an hour south of Corpus Christi, her ears perked up. When James found out that said nature preserve had real-life raptor birds ready to put on a show and devour piles of meat, he brought every lens in the camera bag! From El Potrero Ranch to the 106-year old Harrell's Kingsville Pharmacy, the neighborly vibes were also on full display everywhere--even the Mayor showed up to talk to your favorite empty nesters. Kingsville is full of potential and affordable housing, and speculators are starting to take notice. If you're into fishing--or crushing four-dollar burgers at the corner store--then you may want to give Kingsville--or nearby Baffin Bay--a solid look! You can find out more about our outdoor adventure at El Potrero Ranch here: https://www.facebook.com/ElPotreroNaturePhotographyRanch/ Our guide, Hugh Lieck was THE BEST: https://www.facebook.com/HughLieck1955/ Harrell's Kingsville Pharmacy: https://www.facebook.com/people/Harrels-Kingsville-Pharmacy/100057509407878/ Baffin on the Rocks Fishing Lodge: https://baffinontherocks.com/ And anything you need to know about what's happening in Kingsville is here: https://www.facebook.com/KingsvilleVisitorsCenter/   As always, our social media links live at http://www.linktr.ee/skiptownallstars #emptynest #fulltank

Leo Houlding is one of the greatest adventure climbers of all time. He's put up new free routes worldwide from the Amazon Rainforest to the remote regions of Antarctica. We talked about his upcoming trip to Baffin Island, his childhood in the UK, using the fix-and-follow system to climb 2000' big walls with his kids, epic stories from his El Cap days, what he learned from his worst injury, and much more!Check out The Nugget on YouTube:youtube.com/@thenuggetclimbingCheck out PhysiVantage!physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order!Check out Rocky Talkie!RockyTalkie.com/NuggetUse this link to get 10% off your first order of backcountry radios!Check out Rumpl!rumpl.com/nuggetUse code "NUGGET" at checkout for 10% off your first order! We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, Yinan Liu, Renzollama, Zach Emery, and Brandt MickolasBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/leo-houldingNuggets:0:02:54 – Prepping for his trip to Baffin Island0:07:16 – Enjoying the logistics, and planning the food for a month-long expedition for three people0:13:50 – Leo's beta knowledge for expeditions, and going beyond roads0:16:01 – Leo's “little issue”, and base jumping off the top of Mount Asgard0:23:56 – The challenge of attempting to free climb Asgard again0:27:29 – Leo's Instagram cover photo0:29:16 – Writing his book, his mom and dad, and his adventurous spirit as a kid0:33:39 – Leo's first big adventure climb, Old Man of Hoy0:37:24 – How his life has turned out compared to how he imagined it as a kid0:38:24 – Being born at the right time0:42:45 – Generations in Yosemite0:45:18 – “Climb that goddamn mountain.”0:49:49 – Adventuring with his kids0:53:59 – Using the fix-and-follow system with the kids to climb big walls1:00:56 – Climbing in the Wind River Range with Llamas and the kids1:05:11 – Tips for keeping the morale high for kids1:13:13 – Compromises with kids, and plans to take them out of school for an around-the-world mission1:16:41 – “The days are long but the years are short.”1:17:10 – My travels with my family around South America as a 5-year-old, and seeing the developing world as a kid1:20:34 – A final tip for parents who want to adventure with kids1:22:41 – Rest in peace Ammon McNeely ❤1:23:34 – The Alfa Romeo badge story1:35:41 – Question from Sam Stroh: What are Leo's thoughts on going ground up on The Prophet?1:42:51 – Getting caught in one of the worst storms in Yosemite history, and doing the first free ascent of The Prophet1:48:41 – Closer to the Edge1:49:29 – The end of his Yosemite chapter1:52:03 – Leo's accident on Cerro Torre1:56:41 – Leo's expeditions to Antarctica2:02:11 – Kite skiing2:07:11 – Rock climbing at the end of the world2:08:42 – “I wanted the most hardcore trip ever, and I got it.”2:09:52 – His trip to the Amazon rainforest, and making The House of the Gods film2:13:58 – Dropping loads out of an airplane into the rainforest2:18:21 – Free climbing a new route on Mount Roraima2:20:31 – More about Leo's book Closer to the Edge, and the film 2.4 about adventuring with kids2:23:35 – Why we should travel to the developing world2:24:41 – Wrap up

This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Ray Zahab, Canadian explorer, expedition leader, ultra marathoner, and creator of Impossible to Possible. Ray shares his story on how he found his way to the pursuit of the ‘impossible' after feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied with the direction of his life. This has led to his exploration of extreme environments, and extreme undertakings as a test of his personal and physical limits. They discuss Impossible to possible, a charity set up to provide kids the opportunity to experience the outdoors, and Ray's most recent undertaking, his cancer diagnosis and how he has navigated this. Ray is just the best human, and you're really going to enjoy this conversation.Ray can be found at https://www.rayzahab.com/Impossible to possible https://www.facebook.com/Impossible2Possible/Ray on IG https://www.instagram.com/rayzahab/channel/?hl=enRay has been recognized as one of Canada's top explorers, he has done a solo expedition across the Arctic, an expedition in Baffin island, Trans Namibia, and moreRay trains and strives to have extraordinary experiences in the world. He's the author of Running for My Life, a story of his metamorphosis from a pack-a-day smoker to an endurance athlete capable of such extreme feats as a 7,500 kilometer run across the Sahara. His treks are driven by an intense personal feeling for the environment; the Sahara trek, for instance, highlighted the worldwide challenge of water.Ray is the founder of Impossible2Possible, and sits on the board of directors of the Ryan's Well Foundation and ONExONE Foundation.  Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all NuZest Products with the code MIKKI20 at www.nuzest.co.nzCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz

We're joined in this episode by Canadian photographer Dusty Cressey (@dusty.cressey). Dusty creates authentic imagery for brands and more specifically hospitality and tourism organizations. Dusty has worked with Travel Alberta, Baffin, and Subaru among others. In this episode we talk about how you can be massively successful as both a part-time or full-time creator. We discuss avoiding glorifying being a "full time content creator" and avoiding undermining generating income in addition to your other job. Both can be incredibly rewarding and fruitful based on who you are as an individual. We also get into how to differentiate yourself amongst the hundreds of other photographers in an authentic way when introducing and pitching your ideas and shoots to new clients.Thanks to Tamron Americas for sponsoring this episode! You can check out their website below to see their full lineup of camera lenses or visit your nearest photo retailer to purchase their products:https://tamron-usa.com/Thanks to iStorage for sponsoring this episode!Check out their External Password Encrypted Hard Drives : http://www.istorage-us.com/Use Code "TPM15" for a 15% discount!Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z36E4SCB6D3LWThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has ran 17,000+km across the world's deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. On November 1, 2006, former “pack a day smoker” turned ultra runner Ray Zahab and two friends, Charlie Engle and Kevin Lin, set out on an expedition to cross the Sahara Desert by foot. 111 days and 7,500 kms after leaving the coast of Senegal, Africa they completed their journey by stepping into the Red Sea. The expedition had the trio running an average of 70kms a day without a single day of rest, for 111 days. National Geographic tracked the expedition by web, as well as the documentary film ‘Running The Sahara', produced by Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll, was created in an effort to raise awareness for the drinking water crisis in North Africa. After witnessing and learning about the water crisis in North Africa, Ray decided to leverage his future adventures to help raise awareness and funding for causes, like this one, that he supports and believes in. In fall 2007, Ray ran the three coastal trails of Canada back to back and each leg virtually non-stop, for a total distance of 400 kms. Logistics were as much of a challenge as the run, and Ray ran The Akshayuk Pass on Baffin Island, East Coast Trail Newfoundland and West Coast Trail in British Columbia, with just enough time to travel in between. In spring 2008 Ray partnered with the ONExONE Foundation for a unique ultra running project. Accompanied by a team of runners, Ray ran an average 80 kms per day in each of Canada's 13 Provinces and Territories in 13 days. Once again logistics were a huge challenge. School visits were arranged along the way, students participated and communities became engaged in the run which supported the work of ONExONE, which supports various charities addressing children's issues globally. In Saskatoon alone, several thousand students and 27 schools were involved in school rallies and a city wide relay with Ray and the team. In 2008, Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P) (impossible2possible.com) an organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions. Youth Ambassadors are selected from around the world, and then participate, at no cost, in all aspects of the expedition, from logistics and running to creating educational content and team support. All of the i2P Youth Expeditions have included various challenge based initiatives through an Experiential Learning Program, in which thousands of students participate as active ‘team members' during the expeditions, from classrooms all over the world. This program and its technology is also provided at no cost to the students or schools participating. Since its inception, i2P Youth Expeditions have included 14 gruelling expeditions; Baffin Island, Tunisia, the Amazon, Bolivia, India, Botswana, Utah, Peru, Chile, Italy, California, Greece, Death Valley and Canada. The programs and expeditions are 100% free of cost.   SOUTH POLE QUEST EXPEDITION   In 2009, Ray and two fellow Canadians, Kevin Vallely and Richard Weber, broke the world speed record for an unsupported expedition by a team to the Geographic South Pole. In the process, Ray trekked this traditional route from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole, a distance of 1,130 kms, solely on foot and snowshoes, without the use of skis. Students from all over North America joined the team on a daily basis, a program provided through impossible2Possible, as the trio continued their southern trek. The students received daily communications and actively took part in every step of the trek. Essentially becoming “teammates” of the expedition, and teammates of the Guinness World Record achieved. In winter 2010, Ray and Kevin Vallely ran the length of frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia, 650 kms, over the course of 13 days, totally unsupported. Once again communication with satellite video conferencing to schools brought the expedition into classrooms, and classrooms onto the expedition.   ATACAMA EXTREME EXPEDITION   In February 2011 (Summer), Ray became the first person to run the length of the “driest desert on Earth”, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, solo. Temperatures exceeded 50c as he ran and navigated the 1,200 kms in 20 days with minimal daily re-supply, and with emergency supplies on his back. Thousands of students joined this journey, again under his i2P organization, via live web and video conferencing. In August 2011 (Summer), Ray and Will Laughlin ran from the north park boundary to the south park boundary of Death Valley National Park, totally off-road. The 237 km run saw temps reaching over 120 degrees F. This would be followed in 2015 with an abbreviated off- road crossing from north park boundary, exiting at the Badwater Basin after crossing the Devil's Golf Course. Beginning June 23rd 2013 (Summer), Ray ran over 2,000km, solo, across Mongolia and the Gobi Desert, with minimal daily resupplies. Support team included both a film crew and photographer who recorded not only the expedition, and created an archive sharing the stories of the people and culture of Mongolia to schools around the world. In February 2014 (winter) Ray completed his 4th unsupported crossing of Baffin Island through the Akshayuk Pass (he would go on to complete 8 unsupported crossings in various seasons). In January 2015 (summer) Ray ran 1,000km across the Patagonian Desert, and then in summer 2015 Ray did a partial crossing of Death Valley National Park, his second project in the area.   ARCTIC 2 ATACAMA EXPEDITION   In February 2016, Ray Zahab (CAN), Jen Segger (CAN) and Stefano Gregoretti (Italy) set out on a unique and challenging expedition that spanned 100 degrees celsius on the thermometer. The team journeyed from -50°C (-58F) to +50°C (120F) over 1,500km, on mountain bikes and foot, crossing both Baffin Island in Canadian winter, and the Atacama Desert in Chilean summer. This would mark Ray's second crossing the length of the Atacama Desert. In February 2017- Ray Zahab and Stefano Gregoretti would go on to complete the second and third stages of a three part expedition in the Canadian Arctic after a near disastrous start in which Ray broke through a frozen river in the Torngats Mountain Range. The duo rallied back to ski unsupported across Baffin Island, and then fatbike across the Northwest Territories along the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road (500km). Beginning mid January 2018 (Summer), Ray once again teamed up with Stefano Gregoretti to run the length of Namibia, crossing the Namib Desert, approx. 1,850km. Summertime temperatures were intense, and terrain was a mix of cross country, open desert, canyons, gravel roads and track. September 2018, Ray completes his 7th crossing of Baffin Island, in 25.5 hours, coast to coast through the Akshayuk Pass. Fall 2018, Ray, along with close friends, establish KapiK1 Expedition Co, with the goal of giving people the opportunity to join them on adventure travel based expeditions to many of the regions of the world Ray and his team have previously explored. www.kapik1.com In winter (February 2019) Ray and teammate Stefano Gregoretti attempted an unsupported crossing of the Kamchatka Peninsula in far east Russia. After 19 days of brutal conditions, the team (no longer unsupported) was prevented from moving forward due to dangerous and fast flowing open rivers, and were unable to achieve their goal of reaching the east coast. July 2019 (summer), Will Laughlin and Ray Zahab successfully transect Death Valley, from west to east, across the Panamint Mountain Range, Death Valley Basin, and the Amargosa Mountains. It took the duo 35 hours to complete the crossing, moving virtually non stop, taking breaks only at resupply caches. September 2019, Ray completes 8th crossing of Baffin Island, Akshayuk Pass. His brother John joined him, almost 20 years since he first inspired Ray to change his life and pursue a life in the outdoors. They completed their run in roughly 25 hours. January 2020, Ray successfully completes a solo traverse from the island community of Qikiqtarjuaq, across the sea ice to Baffin Island, and onto Pangnirtung Fjord. It was the first January crossing for Baffin, and took 5 days, dragging all of his supplies with him. Intense cold, little daylight, boulder fields, overflow and heavy winds were among the challenges. This was Ray's 9th crossing of Baffin. July 2021, Ray and Will Laughlin abandon an attempted retracing of the 2011 North to South crossing of Death Valley, off road. After the first 24 hours of moving non-stop, temperatures reached a world record high, and became too dangerous to proceed. At Furnace Creek, recorded temps reached 134F. March 2022, Kevin Vallely and Ray have to cut their attempted crossing of Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic short due to several ongoing setbacks. The duo plans a return to complete their expedition in collaboration with friends who live in the region. July 2022, Ray and Stefano Gregoretti successfully complete a West to East crossing of Death Valley NP, at its widest point in summer. They collected ongoing weather data as they made their transect, for use in a future impossible2Possible Youth Education program. They planned for 48 hours but were able to complete the transect in 34 hours, with resupplies 20-30km apart along the way. Ray has also found the time to write two books about his life and adventures. Running for My Life published in 2007 and Ray's second book, geared at youth readers, Running to Extremes, which recently became a National Best-Seller in Canada. Both books focused on Ray's transition from an unhealthy life- both physically and emotionally, to ultra runner and beyond- and the philosophy that we are ALL capable of achieving the extraordinary in our lives. He is currently writing his third book. In addition to being an adventurer, youth advocate and runner, Ray speaks around the world at events such as TED, IOC World Conference, Idea City, The Economist World in 2010 and 2011, World Affairs Council, and numerous Apple Distinguished Educator events internationally, as well as numerous corporate events. He has been interviewed and appeared on several talk and news programs including CNNi, CNN, The Hour, CBC, CTV, BBC, Jay Leno, OLN and Discovery, and has connected his expeditions live, using satellite to both mainstream and social media. He has also appeared in print media globally, and has been interviewed on numerous popular podcasts. Ray was the host of Project Guatemala which aired on OLN, and co hosted-guided a few episodes of Finding Sarah on OWN. Outside of his own organization Ray has volunteered as a board member, Ryan's Well Foundation, volunteered as Athletic Ambassador of the ONExONE.org, and SpreadTheNet. He has previously volunteered with Run For Water, The Assembly of First Nations, and various other initiatives. Ray received the ONExONE Difference Award in 2007, and the Torchbearers Award in 2010. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In spring 2012, Ray was invited by H.E. Tsogtbaatar Damdin (Minister of Environment, Mongolia) to join their Internal Advisory Committee. In 2015 and 2019 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. In December 2015 Ray was presented with the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada by the Governor General of Canada. In 2018 Ray was named Explorer in Residence by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He continues today with life as an adventurer and as a volunteer with impossible2Possible. Transitioning from an unhealthy lifestyle to ultrarunning races to ‘Running The Sahara' would begin a lifelong journey of discovery. A journey of learning that some of the greatest barriers to achieving our goals are the ones we put upon ourselves. By breaking these down, Ray has learned that we are all capable of achieving truly extraordinary things…a message he continues to share with his two young daughters! Please scroll to bottom of this page for chronological list of projects and expeditions!

Dr. Michael Wetz at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Kiersten Stanzel of the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program join us to discuss their Bringing Back Baffin project.  We talk about challenges associated with restoring an entire watershed.  Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://www.cbbep.org/ https://www.harte.org/people/michael-wetz https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

Dr. Mike Wetz joins Shane and John to highlight a new initiative called Bringing Baffin Back. Bringing Baffin Back (BBB) is a sustained commitment to dramatically improve the health of Baffin Bay and the surrounding economy through partnerships between scientists and stakeholders who want the bay to thrive. Texan By Nature recently selected BBB as one of four projects that will receive up to 18 months of tailored support through its Conservation Wrangler project in 2022. Led by Dr. Michael Wetz, Chair for Coastal Ecosystem Processes at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and Dr. Kiersten Stanzel, Director of Partnerships for the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, BBB consists of a stakeholder group of at least 131 members that seek to address the key issues in the decline of Baffin Bay watershed. Learn more by listening to this episode and watching this video - https://youtu.be/ZPP0V1EnyT4