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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

This week, we discuss IBM acquisitions, IDEs in the age of AI, and bidding farewell to Skype. Plus, the dos and don'ts of using chat in corporate meetings. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/nWu6QCcr_xo?si=yCZKxkmYK8c6GmOy) 509 (https://www.youtube.com/live/nWu6QCcr_xo?si=yCZKxkmYK8c6GmOy) Runner-up Titles I'm going to make a point until the other people stop talking Is there a place I can type? Rediscovering USENET Let me introduce you to Del.icio.us That Big Blue HOA That assumes that enterprise IT is compelling The Costco liquor store is Open Source Lights out programming. The WebKit of IDEs The DevRel that makes a difference Rundown IBM roll ups? Accelerating Production AI and Bringing NoSQL Data at Scale to All Enterprises (https://www.datastax.com/blog/ibm-plans-to-acquire-datastax) IBM Completes Acquisition of HashiCorp, (https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-02-27-ibm-completes-acquisition-of-hashicorp,-creates-comprehensive,-end-to-end-hybrid-cloud-platform) IDE up for grabs AI disruption - code editors are up for grabs (https://redmonk.com/jgovernor/2025/02/21/ai-disruption-code-editors-are-up-for-grabs/) Google launches a free AI coding assistant with very high usage caps (https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/25/google-launches-a-free-ai-coding-assistant-with-very-high-usage-caps/) Google's principles for measuring developer productivity (https://newsletter.getdx.com/p/googles-principles-for-measuring-developer-productivity) Goodbye Update on Support for Amazon Chime (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/messaging-and-targeting/update-on-support-for-amazon-chime/) Exclusive: Microsoft is finally shutting down Skype in May (https://www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-killing-skype/), Om's ode to Skype (https://om.co/2025/02/28/skype-is-dead-what-happened/). Relevant to your Interests The Death and Life of Prediction Markets at Google—Asterisk (https://asteriskmag.com/issues/08/the-death-and-life-of-prediction-markets-at-google) Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip carves new path for quantum computing - Source (https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/ai/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/) Microsoft Says It Has Created a New State of Matter to Power Quantum Computers (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/technology/microsoft-quantum-computing-topological-qubit.html) Trump Enforcers Affirm Lina Khan's Approach to Antitrust (https://daringfireball.net/2025/02/thoughts_and_observations_on_todays_iphone_16e_announcement) No Rules Are Implicit Rules (https://brainbaking.com/post/2025/02/no-rules-are-implicit-rules/) Is AWS Delivering on Its 3-Layer Approach to AI? (https://www.lastweekinaws.com/blog/aws-year-of-ai/) Apple Unveils New Lower-Priced iPhone With A.I. 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CEO to be named later. (https://www.intc.com/filings-reports/all-sec-filings##document-5774-0000050863-25-000024-3) NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang Addresses The "DeepSeek Fiasco" For The First Time; Says Investors "Overreacted" & "Got It All Wrong" (https://wccftech.com/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-addresses-the-deepseek-fiasco-for-the-first-time/) Uber and Waymo officially launch autonomous vehicle service in Austin; what to know (https://www.statesman.com/story/business/2025/03/04/uber-waymo-austin-atx-autonomous-ride-service-driverless-cars-launch/81210367007/) How to Get Hired When AI Does the Screening (https://hbr.org/2025/02/how-to-get-hired-when-ai-does-the-screening) How's that open source licensing coming along? 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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®. 

What can freelancers learn from those founding product-based businesses?   Katie Doherty is the co-founder of Founded Outdoors, a company dedicated to providing resources, programming, and community for emerging outdoor brands.   She is passionate about driving inclusive change through entrepreneurship and combines her experience in the tech start-up world and her love of the outdoors by supporting founders from idea to launch.   With her co-founder Enhao Li, she has created a thriving community of outdoor industry founders and has supported more than 65 founders through their accelerator programs like Embark, a program developed in collaboration with REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures.   We chat about: how crucial community is to business building embracing an iterative process to create the best possible product for your ideal customer aligning your professional mission with your personal values how Katie and Enhao came to create the Founded Outdoors community   Connect with Founded Outdoors: foundedoutdoors.com instagram.com/foundedoutdoors   If you want 2025 to be your era of freelance flow, I'd love to invite you to my new group coaching community.   Because you can have a full business AND be a human first.   This program is for the freelancer who... is working their butt off, but not spending time doing what they love most. has a steady stream of clients, but not dream ones. makes ends meet, but wants more financial security. has some systems in place, but keeps overriding their boundaries. knows their values, but gets stuck trying to align them with a business model.   I deeply believe that you can be an effective business owner who also sets boundaries and makes space for fun.   For 6 months, we'll meet twice a month for 90 minute group calls and use a private Slack channel on an ongoing basis for round-the-clock community interaction.   You'll also get access to all past Just A Wild Thought workshop recordings and priority for future 1:1 coaching availability.   If you're a successful creative who knows there's something more, I invite you to explore the program soon. We start in February, and the community is capped at 8 people.   Info here: https://www.justawildthought.com/findyourfreelanceflow   Connect with Justine: Website: https://www.justawildthought.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justawildthought    Was this episode helpful? Screenshot this and tell a friend to go to justawildthought.com/podcast! Please rate and review Creatives in the Wild on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

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

If you are interested in hiking, but aren't really sure where to start, this one is for you. I go over topics like where to find trails, which trails to choose for your skill level, basic gear, safety, and even how to find hiking partners to go with!Rain Jackets: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=882699 | REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket - Women's | REI Co-opDon't cancel your hike for wet weather. This trail-ready REI Co-op 2.5-layer jacket is windproof and waterproof—and if you heat up, you can open the pit zips for extra airflow.www.avantlink.comhttps://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=850952Hiking Shoes:https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=856625 | Merrell Moab 3 Mid Hiking Boots - Women's | REI Co-opContinuing tradition, Merrell Moab 3 Mid women's hiking boots offer out-of-the-box comfort, durability and versatility—like their predecessors. This version is softer, grippier and more supportive.www.avantlink.comhttps://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=895702https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=52&pw=287577&mi=10060&pt=3&pri=3145804 | HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Women's - FootwearBuy the HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Women's online or shop all Footwear from Backcountry.com.www.avantlink.comHiking Socks:https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=377999 | Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks - Women's | REI Co-opDarn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion women's socks provide miles of comfort and durability—tested on the Vermont Long Trail, these socks provide a high level of cushioned performance.www.avantlink.comhttps://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=561455 | Darn Tough COOLMAX Micro Crew Cushion Socks - Women's | REI Co-opThe ultimate crew-height companions for hot summer hikes, these women's COOLMAX socks are engineered to move moisture away from your skin, dry quickly and enhance comfort. Stay cool, keep hiking.www.avantlink.comNavigation: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=850707

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! 

Join host, Weston Davis, and Camp Monsters' sound design magician, Nick Patri, as they dive into their favorite creatures from Season 6, reveal how Weston crafts his monster stories, and share a few behind-the-scenes surprises!Thank you to this season's sponsors: Obermeyer, Mountain House, Coleman, Columbia, Zippo, Peak Refuel, Altra, and REI Co-op.Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.Listen to REI's Wild Ideas Worth Living 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

Since arriving in Taos, New Mexico, Frank has been plagued by a persistent, irritating hum. Hoping to escape it, he drives to Santa Fe to revisit old memories—but the hum follows, culminating in a strange and unsettling experience.This episode is sponsored by REI Co-op. Shop REI's amazing gear in store or at REI.com. 

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

Camp Monsters podcast returns this September! This season, we're venturing into the shadowy woods of Wisconsin, chasing an unexplainable hum in the Southwest, exploring an old haunted movie set near Los Angeles, and so much more…Tune in next Thursday for the first full-length episode. Register for the Camp Monsters LIVE show in Denver on Saturday, September 28th. Check out this season's sponsors: REI Co-op Peak RefuelZippoColemanAltraColumbiaMountain HouseObermeyerArtwork by Tyler Grobowsky

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

Liz and Sarah had a delightful No Work July, but it's time to put their noses to the grindstone — thus, it's All Work August. They're writing an outline, developing two pitches, continuing on their novel, and more. In Take A Hike, Liz talks about what gear she took on her recent hiking trip to England. Her new prized possession? A Tilly sun hat. Next, in Amplify, Liz and Sarah discuss Sorry/Not Sorry, a new documentary about comedian Louis CK's sexual misconduct. This week's Hollywood Hack is a product that both Liz and Sarah have fallen in love with: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen. Finally, Sarah recommends The Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery book series by Richard Osman.  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Tilley LTM6 Airflo Broad Brim Hat | REI Co-oprei.com HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Women's | REI Co-oprei.com Injinji Trail Midweight Crew Socks - Women's | REI Co-oprei.com REI Co-op Lightweight Base Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Top - Women's | REI Co-oprei.com REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie - Women's | REI Co-oprei.com Sorry/Not Sorry - Official Trailer (2024) Louis C.K.youtube.com Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 | Invisible Face Sunscreen | Supergoop!supergoop.com The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel (A Thursday Murder Club Mystery)amazon.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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