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Made in the West: American Innovation in OverlandingWhat does overland innovation look like when it's born in a Montana machine shop instead of an international trade show? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Linder, CEO of Truckhouse, and Graeme MacPherson of Go Fast Campers—two leaders shaping the future of American-made expedition vehicles. From composite monocoques to ultra-light pop-up campers, both are proving that thoughtful design and domestic manufacturing can still punch above their weight. This conversation explores the philosophy behind their products, the value of restraint in design, and why American ingenuity still matters in a space often dominated by imported gear.
In Folge 106 unseres Podcasts Zeltgespräche kommen wir (mehr oder weniger) frisch von einem Biwak-Abenteuer beziehungsweise vom Fusion Festival zurück. Bevor wir mit unserem Hauptthema starten, besprechen wir eure Kommentare und Nachrichten zu den letzten Folgen. Vielen Dank für eure Zusendungen!Im Hauptteil der Folge sprechen wir darüber, bei welchen Ausrüstungs- und Konsumgegenständen man am besten Geld sparen kann. Es gibt nämlich auch Dinge, bei denen wir ausdrücklich davon abraten, zu sparen.Wir hoffen, dass euch die Folge gefallen hat. Schickt uns gerne eure Meinungen dazu!Links aus der Folge: Video Zecken-Mythen & Lösungen: https://youtube.oia.bio/dl2h63F UL Gear Rucksack: https://3fulgear.com/product/packs/tianshan-ultra/ Daniels Sun-Hoody Test: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ96rOmI4m9/?img_index=7&igsh=MTZpZTZxanZyemh4MQ==CURREX Einlegesohlen: https://www.currex.de/collections/dynamische-einlegesohlenUnsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23
Vanlife, Wohnmobil, Minimalismus, Veränderung Haus verkaufen mit allem drum und drin, in ein 10 qm Wohnmobil ziehen, damit um die Welt reisen und remote weiterarbeiten. Das hat Anja gemacht. Mit ihrem Mann. Und ihrem Hund. Anja ist Bestsellerautorin, erfolgreiche Podcasterin und arbeitet als Coach zu folgenden Themen: Marketing, Bücher schreiben, Leadership und ab sofort … wie wir alle einfach besser leben können. Kennen Sie jemanden, den ich unbedingt mal für meinen Podcast interviewen sollte? Dann schreiben Sie mir: podcast@ichrede.de Homepage von Anja Niekerken: https://einfach-gut-leben.online/ Der Podcast von Anja Niekerken: https://open.spotify.com/show/3M7njeUCEl8OcX8R68yLP9 ******************************* Links von Isabel García: Neues Hörbuch „ICH REDE traumasensibel“: https://ichrede.de/produkt/ich-rede-traumasensibel/ Restplätze für „Ich rede stark“ mit zwei Präsenztagen in Hamburg. Ab September 2025 geht es los: https://ichrede.de/portfolio-item/ich-rede-stark-fuer-selbstaendige-und-privatpersonen/ ICH REDE. Akademie: Ab sofort kostenlos und ohne E-Mail-Funnel-Sammlerei. Lernen Sie selbständig überzeugend und auf den Punkt zu kommunizieren. www.ich-rede-akademie.de Bis bald auf dieser Frequenz! Ihre Isabel García
Jack Foreman is back on the show to talk about living the sweet van life, cramming yourself into the Arch elevator, and looking at holes in the ground New Shirt! Come Scream with me https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/products/come-scream-with-me-unisex-shirt If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/
Before overlanding was a hashtag, it was a mindset—and Graeme Jackson was one of the people who helped define it in the U.S. In this episode, we sit down with Graeme to trace the origins of overlanding in North America, from the founding days of Overland Journal to the first Overland Expo. With decades of international experience, including a full traverse of Africa in the early 2000s, Graeme brings a unique blend of practical insight and historical context. This conversation is a window into where we've come from—and what we might need to remember as the industry moves forward.
Send us a textWhat happens when a single mom chooses to reject conventional norms, embraces van life, and takes her daughter out of traditional education? Vanessa Woozley joins us to share her inspiring story of courage, resilience, and transformation.Vanessa's adventure began with short trips, gradually evolving into full-time worldschooling in a van. She dispels myths about needing significant resources or a traditional two-parent household to pursue a life of travel and alternative education. Vanessa reveals how her daughter thrived after leaving conventional schooling, becoming self-motivated and deeply engaged in learning through genuine interests.We explore the practicalities of single-parent van life, covering everything from managing online education and co-parenting arrangements to handling van troubles and finding community through worldschooling hubs. Vanessa's insights on facing fears, handling uncertainty, and embracing resilience offer powerful encouragement to anyone considering a similar journey.Vanessa also shares her holistic approach to health and well-being on the road, highlighting the simplicity and importance of maintaining healthy routines and nutrition despite the nomadic lifestyle.
Wie Katja Arndt mit zwei Kindern ihre Selbstständigkeit als virtuelle Assistentin aufgebaut hat, den öffentlichen Dienst hinter sich ließ und unterwegs von Mexiko bis Kanada ihr Business skalierte.In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Katja Arndt – VA, Technikstrategin, Weltentdeckerin und Mitglied der VA Workademy. Katja nimmt uns mit auf ihre ganz persönliche Reise: vom öffentlichen Dienst in die Selbstständigkeit, vom Büroalltag in den Campingbus.Mit viel Klarheit, Herz und Strategie hat sie sich ein ortsunabhängiges Business aufgebaut – während sie mit zwei kleinen Kindern unterwegs war. Katja teilt, wie sie ihre Selbstständigkeit nebenberuflich gestartet hat, warum Selbstwirksamkeit für sie der Schlüssel ist und was sie heute ihren Kund:innen mitgibt.Wir sprechen über den Mut zum ersten Schritt, Worst-Case-Szenarien und warum Sichtbarkeit mit Sinn mehr ist als nur Marketing. Außerdem erzählt Katja, was ihr die VA Workademy gebracht hat – und wie sie heute ihr Business zwischen Projekten, Retainer-Kunden und Familienleben organisiert.✨ Take-aways für VAsDu musst nicht sofort alles wissen – der Weg entsteht beim Gehen.Der Wechsel vom Angestelltendasein in die Selbstständigkeit ist kein Sprung ins Leere, sondern eine bewusste Entscheidung mit vielen Zwischenschritten.Reisen und Reflexion helfen oft mehr bei der Klarheit als noch ein weiteres Coaching.Die Kombination aus Projekten und langfristigen Kundenbeziehungen schafft Stabilität und Flexibilität zugleich.Community und Weiterbildung sind kein “nice to have”, sondern echte Business-Booster.
You don't need a big studio, luxury clients, or perfect timelines to build a meaningful photography business. Becca Cannon joins us to talk about how she left traditional weddings behind, embraced elopements, and hit the road — literally — in her van with her dog Desi.We talk about what it really takes to pivot niches, why fear is part of the process, and how over-communicating with your couples can actually strengthen the experience. Becca also shares how she approaches posing without being stiff or performative — and why letting clients into your creative process builds trust fast.This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what's next — and a reminder that the business you want might start with one small shift. Try The Unscripted App for Photographers free — save poses to shoots, create fave lists, and share them with your clients before the session.Follow Becca:
In Folge 105 unseres Outdoor-Podcasts „Zeltgespräche“ berichten wir wie gewohnt von unseren Abenteuern der vergangenen Woche. Diesmal wurde an vielen wunderschönen Seen im Süden Deutschlands gecampt. In unserer Rubrik Outdoor News stellen wir euch diesmal eine traumhafte Bikepacking-Route durch Costa Rica vor. Außerdem haben wir spannende Infos zu einem neuen, innovativen Zelt- und Rucksackstoff dabei. Natürlich nehmen wir uns auch wieder Zeit für eure Fragen und Kommentare. Vielen Dank dafür!Im Hauptteil dieser Episode sprechen wir ausführlich über unterschätzte Gefahren beim Wandern und Trekking. Besonders die Sonne und der richtige Umgang mit Wasser spielen hier eine zentrale Rolle. Selbst bei bewölktem Himmel droht ein Sonnenbrand. Wir erklären, worauf ihr achten müsst. Außerdem berichten wir über typische Gear-Failures, wie z. B. einen gerissenen Schnürsenkel, und wie man solche Pannen unterwegs gut meistert.Zum Abschluss werfen wir noch einen Blick auf eine sehr gut durchdachte Packliste. Wie immer hoffen wir, dass euch die Folge gefallen hat und dass ihr nun auf euren eigenen Touren noch besser gewappnet seid für etwaige Gefahren.Links aus der Folge:Video zu Ausrüstung richtig lagern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHTcXkL0-CQSHZ-Artikel zum Schleswig-Holstein-Steig: https://www.shz.de/deutschland-welt/schleswig-holstein/artikel/trekkingplaetze-in-schleswig-holstein-legales-zelten-in-der-natur-48802996 Venntriologie-Trail Belgien: https://www.ostbelgien.eu/de/venntrilogieBikepacki Costa Rica: https://bikepacking.com/plog/bikepacking-la-gira-de-costa-video/Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23
Stell dir vor, du brichst alles ab, packst deinen Hund (oder zwei!) und ziehst in ein Expeditionsfahrzeug, um die Welt zu erkunden – ohne Rückflugticket. Genau das machen Katharina und Simon aka @swiss.paws & @exploringfosters. In dieser Folge nehmen sie uns mit auf ihre Langzeitreise – mit ihren beiden Australian Shepherds Mogli und Summit an Bord.
Quelques idées pour vous inspirer : Park4night : la bible des personnes qui aiment la van life. Même logique pour Campy avec ses filtres "bonne pizza", "piscine chauffée", "randonnées", "enfants"... et Campercontact.Welcome to my garden : pour planter votre tente gratuitement dans le jardin d'un particulier (mais sans commodités) Campspace : un particulier vous accueille dans son jardin, avec parfois une infrastructure comme une cabane... France Passion : vous dormez gratuitement chez des vignerons, chez des apiculteurs ou encore des producteurs de fromageAgricamper Italia : vous logez dans des fermes bio, des oliveraies... avec des dégustations à la cléNaturiste par nature : l'application pour les adeptes de la tenue d'Adam, pour trouver des spots naturistes à la campagne en France. Un petit truc : n'hésitez pas à filtrer et à choisir des lieux calmes, spécialement conçus pour les enfants, animaux de compagnie bienvenus... Vous aimez ce contenu ? Alors n'hésitez pas à vous abonner, à lui donner des étoiles et à partager ce podcast autour de vous. Ça nous aide à nous faire connaitre et à essaimer les idées constructives qui rendent le monde plus joli !Une chronique signée Leslie Rijmenams à retrouver (aussi) sur Nostalgie et www.nostalgie.be.
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:48:13 +0000 https://campnconnect.podigee.io/219-abenteuer-vanlife-in-marokko 47355b30ef6447bc377b9e8da5b8d460 In dieser Podcastfolge reisen wir mit Anton gedanklich nach Marokko, wo er insgesamt 5 Monate verbracht hat. Wir tauchen ein in die lebendige Kultur, und Anton verrät seine besten Tipps für erfolgreiches Feilschen – in Marokko alltäglich. Außerdem erzählt er, wie er sich festgefahren und damit fast in Lebensgefahr gebracht hat. Besonders spannend: Anton spricht darüber, wie ihn die Reise nachhaltig verändert hat. Die Begegnungen mit den Menschen vor Ort, das einfache Leben in der Wüste und die täglichen Herausforderungen abseits seiner Komfortzone haben seinen Blick auf das Leben und seine eigenen Prioritäten sehr beeinflusst. Wenn Marokko auf deiner Bucketlist steht – oder du einfach Lust auf eine inspirierende Reisegeschichte hast – solltest du dir die Folge auf keinen Fall entgehen lassen.
Bitte entschuldigt diesmal die Tonqualität, ich hatte ein falsches Mikro dabei und es ist eventuell etwas übersteuert, dafür mit 100% mehr Vogelgezwitscher. Diesmal geht es um "VanLife", Feuer, Succession, Sex Drugs and Rock'n'Roll, Filme über Musiker und Wandern. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/AlliterationAmArsch Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio
Join host Scott Brady as he speaks with adventurer Matt Prior about his remarkable five-year journey around the world with his family, known as Project Wild Earth. Matt, his wife Leah, and their two children are traveling extensively, currently more than halfway across Asia in an INEOS Grenadier and towing a Patriot trailer. They discuss the adventures, the importance of conservation efforts, and the challenges faced on the road. Matt shares personal insights from his time in the Air Force, the unique aspects of overlanding with a family, and a harrowing incident involving a fuel-related fire. Discover more about the inspiration behind their travels and how they manage to balance adventure with environmental storytelling. Don't miss this riveting episode filled with stories of resilience and the pursuit of global exploration.
Episode 158 Welcome to another epic episode of The Mortgage Loan Officer Podcast, with your host, Frank Garay. In this laid-back and inspiring episode, I catch up with Megan Anderson from MBS Highway, who's been living the van life for the past 240 days! This is a fun follow-up interview where we dive into her travel adventures, lessons from the road, and how she's continuing to help loan officers and Realtors embrace AI to elevate their business. Whether you're in need of a little motivation or just want to hear a great story, this one's worth a listen. To connect with Megan and explore her AI tools and training, visit TheMeganAnderson.com. Schedule a one-on-one free coaching call, click here or visit DailySuccessPlan.com.
Vatertagsspezial: Abenteuer in Soltau und HarlingenIn dieser Folge nehmen wir euch mit auf unsere Vatertagstouren! Langlang erzählt von einem actionreichen Familienausflug in den Heide-Park Soltau, während Horge von seiner Zeit in Harlingen (Holland) berichtet – mit Kitesurfen, Radtouren und einem überraschenden Oldtimertreffen. Gute Laune, spannende Erlebnisse und jede Menge Vatertagsvibes – hört rein!
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Whether you sign up for the free or paid tier, I appreciate your support for independent ski journalism.WhoErik Lambert, Co-Founder of Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado and founder of Bonfire CollectiveRecorded onApril 8, 2025About Bluebird BackcountryLocated in: Just east of the junction of US 40 and Colorado 14, 20-ish miles southwest of Steamboat Springs, ColoradoYears active: 2020 to 2023Closest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Steamboat (:39), Howelsen Hill (:45), Base elevation: 8,600 feetSummit elevation: 9,845 feetVertical drop: 1,245 feetSkiable acres: 4,200-plus acres (3,000 acres guided; 1,200-plus acres avalanche-managed and ski-patrolled)Average annual snowfall: 196 inchesLift fleet: None!Why I interviewed himFirst question: why is the ski newsletter that constantly reminds readers that it's concerned always and only with lift-served skiing devoting an entire podcast episode to a closed ski area that had no lifts at all? Didn't I write this when Indy Pass added Bluebird back in 2022?:Wait a minute, what the f**k exactly is going on here? I have to walk to the f*****g top? Like a person from the past? Before they invented this thing like a hundred years ago called a chairlift? No? You actually ski up? Like some kind of weird humanoid platypus Howard the Duck thing? Bro I so did not sign up for this s**t. I am way too lazy and broken.Yup, that was me. But if you've been here long enough, you know that making fun of things that are hard is my way of making fun of myself for being Basic Ski Bro. Really I respected the hell out of Bluebird, its founders, and its skiers, and earnestly believed for a moment that the ski area could offer a new model for ski area development in a nation that had mostly stopped building them:Bluebird has a lot of the trappings of a lift-served ski area, with 28 marked runs and 11 marked skin tracks, making it a really solid place to dial your uphill kit and technique before throwing yourself out into the wilderness.I haven't really talked about this yet, but I think Bluebird may be the blueprint for re-igniting ski-area development in the vast American wilderness. The big Colorado resorts – other than Crested Butte and Telluride – have been at capacity for years. They keep building more and bigger lifts, but skiing needs a relief valve. One exists in the smaller ski areas that populate Colorado and are posting record business results, but in a growing state in a finally-growing sport, Bluebird shows us another way to do skiing.More specifically, I wrote in a post the following year:Bluebird fused the controlled environment and relative safety of a ski area with the grit and exhilaration of the uphill ski experience. The operating model, stripped of expensive chairlifts and resource-intensive snowmaking and grooming equipment, appeared to suit the current moment of reflexive opposition to mechanized development in the wilderness. For a moment, this patrolled, avalanche-controlled, low-infrastructure startup appeared to be a model for future ski area development in the United States. …If Bluebird could establish a beachhead in Colorado, home to a dozen of America's most-developed ski resorts and nearly one in every four of the nation's skier visits, then it could act as proof-of-concept for a new sort of American ski area. One that provided a novel experience in relative safety, sure, but, more important, one that could actually proceed as a concept in a nation allergic to new ski area development: no chairlifts, no snowmaking, no grooming, no permanent buildings.Dozens of American ski markets appeared to have the right ingredients for such a business: ample snow, empty wilderness, and too many skiers jamming too few ski areas that grow incrementally in size but never in number. If indoor ski areas are poised to become the nation's next-generation incubators, then liftless wilderness centers could create capacity on the opposite end of the skill spectrum, redoubts for experts burned out on liftlines but less enthusiastic about the dangers of touring the unmanaged backcountry. Bluebird could also act as a transition area for confident skiers who wanted to enter the wilderness but needed to hone their uphill and avalanche-analysis skills first. …Bluebird was affordable and approachable. Day tickets started at $39. A season pass cost $289. The ski area rented uphill gear and set skin tracks. The vibe was concert-tailgate-meets-#VanLife-minimalism-and-chill, with free bacon famously served at the mid-mountain yurt.That second bit of analysis, unfortunately, was latched to an article announcing Bluebird's permanent closure in 2023. Co-founder Jeff Woodward told me at the time that Bluebird's relative remoteness – past most of mainline Colorado skiing – and a drying-up of investors drove the shutdown decision.Why now was a good time for this interviewBluebird's 2023 closure shocked the ski community. Over already? A ski area offering affordable, uncrowded, safe uphill skiing seemed too wedded to skiing's post-Covid outdoors-hurray moment to crumble so quickly. Weren't Backcountry Bros multiplying as the suburban Abercrombie and Applebee's masses discovered the outside and flooded lift-served ski areas? I offered a possible explanation for Bluebird's untimely shutdown:There is another, less optimistic reading here. Bluebird may have failed because it's remote and small for its neighborhood. Or we are witnessing perception bump up against reality. The popular narrative is that we are in the midst of a backcountry resurgence, quantified by soaring gear sales and perpetually parked-out trailheads. Hundreds of skiers regularly skin up many western ski areas before the lifts open. But the number of skiers willing to haul themselves up a mountain under their own power is miniscule compared to those who prefer the ease and convenience of a chairlift, which, thanks to the megapass, is more affordable than at any point in modern ski history.Ski media glorifies uphilling. Social media amplifies it. But maybe the average skier just isn't that interested. You can, after all, make your own ice cream or soda or bread, often at considerable initial expense and multiples of the effort and time that it would take to simply purchase these items. A small number of people will engage in these activities out of curiosity or because they possess a craftsman's zeal for assembly. But most will not. And that's the challenge for whoever takes the next run at building a liftless ski area.Still, I couldn't stop thinking about my podcast conversation the year prior with Lonie Glieberman, founder of the improbable and remote Mount Bohemia. When he opened the experts-only, no-snowmaking, no-grooming freefall zone in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 2000, the ski industry collectively scoffed. It will never work, they promised, and for years it didn't. Boho lost money for a long time. But Glieberman persisted and, through a $99-season-pass strategy and an aggressively curated fist-bump image, Boho now sits at the aspirational pinnacle of Midwest skiing, a pilgrimage spot that is so successful it no longer sells Saturday day-time lift tickets.Could Bluebird have ascended to similar cult destination given more time? I don't know. We might never know.But shortly after Bluebird's shuttering, Erik Lambert, who co-founded Bluebird with Woodward, reached out to me. He's since helped with The Storm's digital-marketing efforts and knows the product well. With two years to process the rapid and permanent unraveling of an enterprise that had for a time consumed his life and passion, he felt ready to tell his version of the Bluebird story. And he asked if we could use The Storm to do it.What we talked aboutHow an East Coast kid developed a backcountry obsession; White Grass, West Virginia; the very long starter-kit list for backcountry skiing; Bluebird as backcountry primer; Jackson Hole as backcountry firestarter; why a nation as expansive and wild as the United States has little suitable land for ready ski area development; a 100-page form to secure a four-day Forest Service permit; early Bluebird pilots at Mosquito Pass and Winter Park; a surprising number of beginners, not just to backcountry, but to skiing; why the founders envisioned a network of Bluebirds; why Bluebird moved locations after season one; creating social scaffolding out of what is “inherently an anti-social experience”; free bacon!; 20 inches to begin operating; “we didn't know if people would actually pay to go backcountry skiing in this kind of environment”; “backcountry skiing was wild and out there, and very few people were doing it”; who Bluebird thought would show up and who actually did – “we were absolutely flummoxed by what transpired”; the good and bad of Bluebird's location; why none of the obvious abandoned Colorado ski areas worked for Bluebird; “we did everything the right way … and the right way is expensive”; “it felt like it was working”; why financing finally ran out; comparisons to Bohemia; “what we really needed was that second location”; moving on from failure – “it's been really hard to talk about for a long time”; Bluebird's legacy – “we were able to get thousands of people their best winter day”; “I think about it every day in one way or another”; the alternate universe of our own pasts; “somebody's going to make something like this work because it can and should exist”; and why I don't think this story is necessarily over just yet.What I got wrong* We mentioned a forthcoming trip to Colorado – that trip is now in the past, and I included GoPro footage of Lambert skiing with me in Loveland on a soft May day.* I heard “New Hampshire” and assigned Lambert's first backcountry outing to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine, but the trek took place in Gulf of Slides.Podcast NotesOn White GrassThe Existing facility that most resembles Bluebird Backcountry is White Grass, West Virginia, ostensibly a cross-country ski area that sits on a 1,200-foot vertical drop and attracts plenty of skinners. I hosted founder Chip Chase on the pod last year:On Forest Service permit boundariesThe developed portion of a ski area is often smaller than what's designated as the “permit area” on their Forest Service masterplan. Copper Mountain's 2024 masterplan, for example, shows large parcels included in the permit that currently sit outside of lift service:On Bluebird's shifting locationsBluebird's first season was set on Whiteley Peak:The following winter, Bluebird shifted operations to Bear Mountain, which is depicted in the trailmap at the top of this article. Lambert breaks down the reasons for this move in our conversation.On breaking my leg in-boundsYeah I know, the regulars have heard me tell this story more times than a bear s***s under the bridge water, but for anyone new here, one of the reasons I am Skis Inbounds Bro is that I did my best Civil War re-enactment at Black Mountain of Maine three years ago. It's kind of a miracle that not only did patrol not have to stuff a rag in my mouth while they sawed my leg off, but that I've skied 156 days since the accident. This is a testament both to being alive in the future and skiing within 300 yards of a Patrol hut equipped with evac sleds and radios to make sure a fentanyl drip is waiting in the base area recovery room. Here's the story: On abandoned Colorado ski areasBerthoud Pass feels like the lost Colorado ski area most likely to have have endured and found a niche had it lasted into our indie-is-cool, alt-megapass world of 2025. Dropping off US 40 11 miles south of Winter Park, the ski area delivered around 1,000 feet of vert and a pair of modern fixed-grip chairlifts. The bump ran from 1937 to 2001 - Colorado Ski History houses the full story.Geneva Basin suffered from a more remote location than Berthoud, and struggled through several owners from its 1963 opening to failed early ‘90s attempts at revitalization (the ski area last operated in 1984, according to Colorado Ski History). The mountain ran a couple of double chairs and surface lifts on 1,250 vertical feet:I also mentioned Hidden Valley, more commonly known as Ski Estes Park. This was another long-runner, hanging around from 1955 to 1991. Estes rocked an impressive 2,000-foot vertical drop, but spun just one chairlift and a bunch of surface lifts, likely making it impossible to compete as the Colorado megas modernized in the 1980s (Colorado Ski History doesn't go too deeply into the mountain's shutdown).On U.S. Forest Service permitsAn oft-cited stat is that roughly half of U.S. ski areas operate on Forest Service land. This number isn't quite right: 116 of America's 501 active ski areas are under Forest Service permits. While this is fewer than a quarter of active ski areas, those 116 collectively house 63 percentage of American ski terrain.I broke this down extensively a couple months back:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing (and sometimes adjacent things such as Bluebird) all year long. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
TakeawaysCam started boxing to gain confidence and avoid bullying.He learned the importance of hard work over natural talent.Self-belief and positive self-talk were crucial to his success.Cam faced significant setbacks, including being kicked off the Olympic team.He reinvented himself as an entertainer after his boxing career.Finding joy in life is essential, even beyond sports.Cam emphasizes the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges.He encourages young athletes to surround themselves with positive influences.The concept of athlete privilege can be leveraged for long-term success.Cam's journey highlights the importance of personal growth and self-acceptance.Chapters00:00 From Bullying to Boxing: The Early Years04:50 Building Confidence Through Hard Work07:48 The Shift: From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief10:51 The Journey to the Olympics: Trials and Triumphs13:44 Facing Setbacks: The Olympic Team Incident16:43 Reinventing Identity: Beyond the Athlete19:31 Leveraging Athlete Privilege for Longevity22:39 Navigating Criticism and Staying True to Self24:06 The Importance of Rest and Recovery24:54 Trusting Your Instincts Over External Pressure26:17 The Challenge of Making Your Own Decisions27:41 The Connection Between Boxing and Entrepreneurship28:48 Learning from Failure and Resilience31:22 Living Life on Your Own Terms33:15 The Struggles of Van Life and Pursuing Dreams35:29 Overcoming the Fear of Judgment37:08 Reinventing Yourself: The Birth of Cam F. Awesome39:35 Transitioning from Schools to Corporate Speaking41:33 Finding Joy in Your Work44:44 The Top Five Influences for Athletes
In Folge 104 unseres Podcasts „Zeltgespräche“ nehmen wir euch mit auf unsere Erlebnisse der letzten Wochen und die hatten es in sich! Wir waren in Norwegen, der Schweiz und Österreich unterwegs. Während Norwegen mit dem Camper durchquert wurde, wurden die Alpenregionen zu Fuß und mit dem Fahrrad erkundet. Elche, Adler, Fjorde, Berge und auch ein paar Regenwolken gab es zu bestaunen.Natürlich haben wir auch wieder eine Vielzahl an aktuellen Outdoor-News im Gepäck. Dieses Mal mit einem echten Highlight: Ein Komplett-Kit für den Toilettengang unterwegs mit gerade einmal 60 Gramm Gewicht! Im Hauptteil der Folge geht's um eure Kommentare! Ihr habt uns spannende Einblicke in eure Erfahrungen gegeben: von Fehlkäufen bei der Ausrüstung bis hin zu eurer liebsten Regenkleidung. Vielen Dank für euren Input!Zum Abschluss stellen wir euch mal wieder eine besonders durchdachte Packliste vor. Wir gehen sie Schritt für Schritt durch und geben hilfreiche Tipps zur Optimierung eurer Ausrüstung. Wir hoffen, euch gefällt auch diese Folge diesmal mit besonderem Fokus auf euch, unsere Community. Schreibt uns gerne weiter eure Erfahrungen, Anregungen und Fragen. Wir freuen uns darauf!Links aus der Folge:Video gegen Blasen auf Touren: Die 10-Schritt-Strategie: https://youtu.be/6XzJozVT4M0Hyberg Rucksack: https://hyberg.de/de/products/bandit-ultralight-backpack?ref=ytotAerogogo Pumpe: https://www.aerogogo.com/products/giga-pump-airPact Bathroom Kit: https://bikepacking.com/gear/pact-ultra-lite-bathroom-kit-review/Ulis Packliste: https://lighterpack.com/r/shhs0xUnsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23
Elisa et Max, alias les Bestjobers, sont de véritables passionnés de voyages et de grands espaces. Après avoir parcouru le monde en duo, ils ont embarqué leur petite Lily, 6 mois, pour un premier grand road trip en famille l'année dernière ! Adeptes de l'aventure, de la découverte de la nature et toujours partants pour partager leurs astuces, ils nous prouvent qu'on peut explorer les Rocheuses canadiennes avec un bébé sans souci : tout est possible avec un brin d'organisation et beaucoup de curiosité.De Calgary à Canmore, en passant par les Badlands de Drumheller, Elk Island et le royaume des bisons, Edmonton la capitale, puis les incontournables parcs nationaux de Jasper, Yoho et Banff , leur itinéraire est une véritable leçon de nature et d'émerveillement entre randonnées, canoé, chutes spectaculaires et panoramas à couper le souffle… le tout rythmé par la découverte de culture cowboy et les rencontres avec de nombreux animaux.Mais ont-ils vu des ours ??Si vous êtes en quête d'inspiration pour un automne haut en couleurs sous le ciel canadien, cet épisode va vous donner des envies d'évasion !Allez, c'est parti pour le carnet de route des Bestjobers dans les Rocheuses canadiennes !En collaboration avec Destination Canada, l'office de tourisme du Canada en France.-----------Idée originale et hôte : Stéphanie CordierMusique : Luk & Jo
Emily Pennington is an adventure writer, photographer, and author of Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America's National Parks. A former Hollywood assistant turned full-time explorer, she's best known for visiting all 63 U.S. national parks and documenting the journey in a popular column for Outside Magazine. Originally from suburban Houston, Emily now lives in Colorado and writes for outlets like Backpacker and The Wall Street Journal, covering everything from gear reviews to global rewilding efforts. With a passion for solo travel, van life, and immersive outdoor experiences, she's explored all seven continents and uses storytelling to inspire deeper curiosity and resilience in the face of the unknown.
Today Noodles and I camp in the Haze of the Blue Ridge Mountains to answer the following questions:What are the blue ridge mountains? Why are they worth exploring? Why has this section of the country long been steeped in mystery, supernatural stories and the occasional strain of true crime.We also answer listener questions including: What place would you not revisit? What's a funny story from the road? What makes van life worth it? Do you have a favorite Noodles story? Recommendations: The absolute best brewery tour of Asheville NC (trust me): https://www.beercitybrewerytoursavl.com/My personal favorite brewery in Asheville:https://cellarestbeer.com/Great civil war site in Chattanooga, TN:https://www.lookoutmountain.com/Top 5 places to catch a sunset: https://www.southeasttennessee.com/hiking-to-lookout-mountains-sunset-rock/Follow our insta for more recommendations - backroad_odysseyWorks Cited: https://www.britannica.com/place/Appalachian-National-Scenic-Trailhttps://static.pbslearningmedia.org/media/media_files/0d83ef92-65ad-4b54-bd77-2dd1b4b886c2/239b6682-7944-4df8-bc28-548eda4d33eb.pdfhttps://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/blue-ridge-mountains/https://blueridgetales.com/tales-of-the-moon-eyed-people/https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/nature/mountains.htmhttps://hendersonvillebest.com/have-you-ever-wondered-how-the-blue-ridge-mountains-got-their-name/https://blueridgetales.com/https://friendsofblueridge.org/our-mountains/mountains-history/https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/omni-grove-park-inn/ghost-stories.phphttps://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-10-haunted-spots-ashevilleNoah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/
Mélanie, Vincent, Clara et Alexandre. Voilà une famille qui aime bouger ! Ils sont partis faire un tour du monde quand les enfants avaient 7 et 10 ans, et ça a commencé fort avec deux mois en Australie. Entre une maman organisée au millimètre, un papa plus cool sur l'impro, et des enfants toujours partants pour l'aventure, il y avait de quoi voir du pays.Ils ont avalé la Great Ocean Road, traqué les koalas planqués dans les eucalyptus, survécu à LA galère de van sous la pluie (oui, un moteur qui ne s'arrête jamais, c'est possible), vu des plages de dingue, la vraie vie australienne, le Centre Rouge, l'incontournable Uluru et ont même vécu un réveil sous la neige en Tasmanie…Si vous êtes à la recherche de conseils pratiques pour organiser un grand voyage en famille en Australie, ou si vous avez juste envie d'imaginer la découverte du pays des kangourous à hauteur d'enfant, cet épisode est fait pour vous !Allez, c'est parti pour le carnet de voyage de Mélanie en Australie !-----------Idée originale et hôte : Stéphanie CordierMusique : Luk & Jo
Scott Brady has spent decades traveling the world by vehicle. Now, he's distilled much of that experience into a compact, accessible, and deeply thoughtful reference guide: Overlanding 101. It's not just a how-to—it's a why-to. And it's probably the best book on overland travel you'll find, but then again, Scott taught me most of what's in it.In this episode, we revisit foundational lessons with fresh perspective, using the book as a framework for a bigger conversation: what we've learned, what's changed, and what still matters most.
If you're anything like me, you've likely longed for a time when you could leave everything behind and hit the road, actually live the van life. I've got you covered. This episode is for you. Today, I'm speaking with Brent and Alan Klein from VanDoit, who take travelers to better places through trustworthy, modular van designs tailored to each story. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com What Happened: I used to think van life meant dropping everything, quitting your job, and driving off into the sunset with a dog and a dream. You know, the stuff Instagram makes look effortless. But then I met people who lived something different—more real. Like hauling their kids to soccer in the same van they use for weekend mountain biking trips. Or using it as a mobile showroom by day, then a cozy crash pad by night. It hit me: this isn't about escaping life—it's about expanding it. Making your van fit your life, not the other way around. That's when I realized... van life doesn't have to be all or nothing. It can be everything. Principle: The best adventure vehicles don't just take you places—they evolve with your life. From hauling mulch to hauling mountain bikes to hauling kids, they meet you wherever you are. Van life isn't about living out of your van. It's about living more fully because of it. Transition: But here's the thing… Most people think van life means going all-in, Instagram-ready sunsets and full-time nomadism. And that belief? It's holding them back. They either think it's “not for them” or they try to DIY their way into it and end up elbow-deep in wiring they should've never touched. That's why: That's why we dropped this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast—to show you a more authentic path. One that's rooted in decades of experience, real-life usage, and a design philosophy that's more about living than it is about lifestyle labels. Call to Action: Still dreaming of freedom but stuck thinking you're “not the van type”? Listen to this episode. Discover how modular design is changing what van life really means—no sanding, wiring, or duct-taped dreams required. #van life, #modular vans, #outdoor adventure, #camper van, #road trip, #RV conversion, #family travel, #adventure travel, #mobile medical vans, #commercial vans, #remote work, #van customization, #outdoor gear, #motorsports, #mountain biking, #camping, #van storage solutions, #modular design, #custom interiors, #everyday van use, #wellness vans, #crisis units, #versatility, #adventure gear, #van community, #DIY van conversion, #van durability, #overlanding
Ever feel like your surroundings are literally shaping who you're becoming? Or maybe, who you're not becoming? After THREE YEARS of wild, expansive, and sometimes f*cking crazy van life adventures across nearly 40 states, Sam and her husband Kurt finally planted roots in Boulder, Colorado, and let me tell you – THE SHIFT IS REAL. In this episode, Sam gets raw about how your environment isn't just a backdrop; it's a co-creator in your life, massively impacting your energy, opportunities, nervous system, and SOUL. From the decision to ditch the East Coast winters to the deregulation of van life and the full-body F*CK YES of finding "home," Sam shares her journey to a place where her soul feels seen, safe, and ready to EXPAND.If you've been feeling that antsy nudge that your current environment isn't IT anymore, or if you're curious about how different places hold different frequencies (hello, Sedona and Boulder!), then this episode is your permission slip to explore. Sam dives into how to listen to your soul's calling for a new location, practical tips for sussing out where you're meant to be (even if you're scared AF), and the incredible synchronicities and opportunities that have unfolded since landing in her high-vibe mountain haven. Plus, get ready for some real talk on overcoming the fear of the unknown, guilt, and comfort zones when it comes to making a big move. This is your sign to stop settling and start creating a life in a place that truly supports your highest self.
Einfach mal rauskommen aus dem Alltag und sich bei einem Kurztrip erholen. Immer mehr Leute machen das auf eigene Faust im ausgebauten Van. Barbara Ruscher hat's auch mal probiert ... Von Barbara Ruscher.
This is the second part of a monthly, six-episode series celebrating the fact that exactly 40 years ago this year, my family and I spent six months in a striped motorhome travelling around Europe. I was nine years old and yes, this trip had an enormous impact on my life - I'm sure you wouldn't be listening to this podcast today if Van Life 1985 hadn't taken place! Throughout the series, I'll include chats recorded with my Dad this year, extracts from my late Mum's travel diary from 1985, and of course my own memories and thoughts. In this episode, we drive briefly through Spain, which none of us really remember (sorry, Spain, I do love you now!). We then had some fun times in Italy, with vivid memories of climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and quite the adventure getting mixed up with the local police in the small town of Potenza. We spend a few weeks thoroughly enjoying Greece before diverting back through Italy, Venice in particular, en route to our next country. A big thanks to Context Travel for sponsoring this series, and an even bigger thanks to my Dad for agreeing to be part of it. Links: Context Travel - https://bit.ly/contexttravel - use the code THOUGHTFULTRAVEL to get 15% off any online booking. Context Travel operate walking tours in cities around the world, and have interesting and qualified subject-matter experts leading your walk Listen to Part 1 of Van Life Diaries: Episode 348 - https://notaballerina.com/348 Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/351 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Text me your content win!Ever feel like you're traveling just to check off boxes—and missing the whole point? Same. In today's episode, we're talking about slowing the heck down, building a travel lifestyle that actually feeds you, and being real about how tough routines are when you're living on the road.I brought on two of my favorite humans, Candace and Logan—van lifers, creators, and truly intentional travelers who've been doing this since before it was cool (yep, pre-#VanLife). We dive into what slow travel really means (hint: it's not just staying longer), how they built their creative routines from the road, and how to avoid being “that” tourist when you post about tiny towns online.✨ This episode is a love letter to living slower, consuming less, and being deeply rooted in how we show up as travelers.We're covering:The actual rules of intentional travel—no, reallyWhy overposting can hurt local communities (and what to do instead)How to balance creating content without burning outOur favorite hippie routines (brushing your teeth with clay, anyone?)A brutally honest take on travel and routine while living in a vanThe books and tools that shaped how Logan & Candace travel today
In this episode of the Overland Journal podcast, host Matt Scott converses with Mike Pfeiffer from Last Line of Defense about practical readiness and overlanding. Mike shares insights from his life as an 'army brat,' his experiences traveling and living in various states, and his journey into off-roading and overlanding. The conversation highlights the importance of bridging everyday capability with long-term preparedness, emphasizing practical aspects like everyday carry, vehicle readiness, and the balance between being prepared and avoiding paranoia. Mike also discusses his automotive projects, including his notable modified Tacoma and future plans for a Ford F450. The episode touches on the integration of preparedness into daily life, the value of training and knowledge, and the benefits of partial self-sufficiency, such as using solar power and maintaining a sustainable homestead.
A singular stretch of untamed wilderness lines Calirfonia's Northern Coast. A landscape so rugged and dramatic that the state's infamous 'route one' avoids it's sheer cliffs and crashing waves.My dog Noodles and I spend three days along this coast - while there we hear a love story. -We answer listener questions at the end, which include: How do you know where you're going next? Does your van get messy?Was there anything that surprised you in researching Plymouth Rock? What cryptid are you most scared of? Recommendations: Black Sands Beach near Shelter Cove: https://sheltercovecalifornia.com/the-lost-coast-trailBeer and Food:https://www.gyppo.com/Backpacking for the brave - make sure you reserve in advance: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lost-coast-trail-mattole-to-black-sands-beachWorks Cited: https://www.savetheredwoods.org/project/lost-coast-redwoods/https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28172https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/the-lost-coast-the-ancestral-lands-of-the-sinkyone-people/https://sheltercovecalifornia.com/the-lost-coast-trailhttps://michaelbass.media/THE-LOST-COASThttps://www.visitredwoods.com/listing/shelter-cove-on-the-lost-coast/138/https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/lost-coast/Noah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/
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Join hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady in this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as they dive deep into the principles of modifying your Overland vehicle with intention. They discuss the importance of thoughtful upgrades, the dangers of over-complication, and how to build a vehicle that meets your specific use case without succumbing to unnecessary modifications. From vehicle weight considerations to the value of restraint in customization, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experiences. Ideal for Overlanding enthusiasts and adventurers who aim to build reliable, practical, and well-suited travel vehicles. Don't miss their discussion on the perfect balance between functionality and performance!
"Our heartbeats are the greatest currency we have." This profound insight comes from Tzara Attwater, who turned personal heartbreak into an epic adventure across Australia's vast wilderness. After walking in on her partner of ten years with another woman, Tzara spent years rebuilding herself before making a bold decision during COVID – converting a Toyota Hiace van with just a jigsaw and YouTube tutorials, then circumnavigating the entire Australian continent solo.The journey tested her in ways she never imagined. There was the time she swam blissfully in Northern Territory waters for days before learning they were crocodile-infested. Or the harrowing seven-hour rescue operation after she broke her leg falling into a gorge, with death adder snakes slithering beneath her stretcher before being airlifted to Perth.As a relationship development coach specializing in anxious attachment styles, Tzara's adventure wasn't just geographical – it was emotional. She discovered that true confidence comes from knowing you're complete on your own, making relationships choices based on desire rather than need. Throughout her 30,000-kilometer odyssey, she continued working with clients online, helping them find their voices while she reclaimed her own.What makes Tzara's story extraordinary isn't just her courage but her philosophy on life, shaped by losing her mother at eight years old. This awareness of mortality fuels her approach to both adventure and relationships – being present, setting boundaries, and spending your limited "heartbeats" wisely.Ready for adventure in your relationships or life journey? Tzara's story proves that sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when we drive straight into the unknown.Be sure and follow along with Tzara and get access to her ebooks by visiting www.myconfidencecoach.com.au.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeVisit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.
In this episode, Peter Von Panda dives into the allure of van life and the challenges of finding an affordable camper van. From nostalgic stories of GMC Jimmys and makeshift sleeping setups to the staggering costs of modern camper vans, this episode explores the gap between the dream of affordable adventure and the reality of high prices. Is there a way to disrupt the camper van market and bring van life back to the masses? Join Peter as he shares his thoughts, frustrations, and the siren call of life on the road. LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING BETTER: ▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/FtGAT4 ▶ My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petervonp... ---------- IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW SOME LOVE: ▶ Buy My Book: https://geni.us/qwbZAE ▶ Become A Channel Member: https://geni.us/AA3Jk ▶ Patreon: / petervonpanda ▶ Merch: https://petervonpanda.storenvy.com/ ▶ Free Panda Group: https://panda-research-institute.mn.co FOLLOW MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: ▶ Instagram: / petervonpanda ▶ Facebook: / petervonpanda
Send us a textIn this episode of Shock Talk, Mike and Shane are joined by returning guest Joseph from Product Management and Ryan from R&D to explore the booming world of camper conversions and van life. From full-size RVs to DIY sprinter van builds, the crew breaks down the key differences in suspension needs across the camping spectrum—and what BILSTEIN recommends for each setup. Ryan even shares details about his personal sprinter van build, and the team teases some exciting new products designed specifically for van lifers and overland enthusiasts. Whether you're living full-time on the road or just planning your next weekend escape, this one's for you.
This is the first of a monthly, six-episode series celebrating the fact that exactly 40 years ago this year, my family and I spent six months in a striped motorhome travelling around Europe. I was nine years old and yes, this trip had an enormous impact on my life - I'm sure you wouldn't be listening to this podcast today if Van Life 1985 hadn't taken place! Throughout the series, I'll include chats recorded with my Dad this year, extracts from my late Mum's travel diary from 1985, and of course my own memories and thoughts. In this episode, our journey starts in Hong Kong, where you might be surprised at what my Dad remembers most; we then fly into London, where it's all systems go to equip us for the months of travelling ahead, including the important purchase of a motorhome (or a campervan as we called it). We take a hovercraft across the Channel to France, see Paris, and have a very special experience in coastal Biarritz. A big thanks to Context Travel for sponsoring this series, and an even bigger thanks to my Dad for agreeing to be part of it. Links: Context Travel - https://contexttravel.com - use the code THOUGHTFULTRAVEL to get 15% off any online booking. Context Travel operate walking tours in cities around the world, and have interesting and qualified subject-matter experts leading your walk Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/348 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How important is fluoride for preventing cavities? And is it safe for us and our kids? Dr. Frank Zelko joins the show to tackle these questions. Dr. Zelko is a professor at the University of Hawaii and has a PhD in environmental history. He is currently working on a book about the history of water fluoridation and the latest research regarding its efficacy and health effects. Expect to go on a fascinating historical journey, and learn about the latest science so you can make your own decision about your drinking water. You can learn more about Dr. Zelko at manoa.hawaii.eduAquaTru (Water Purifiers)Get $100 off any AquaTru systemPlantPaper (Non-Toxic Tree-Friendly Toilet Paper)Get 10% off PlantPaperNADS (Men's Organic Cotton Underwear)Use code STEVEN for 15% off NADSGround News (Transparent News)Get 40% off the Vantage SubscriptionSupport the Podcast Directlypatreon.com/somethingdiffpodWe are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Michael Roy and Mark and Julie CalhounShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/frank-zelkoNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:01:33) – Environmental History(00:04:21) – Becoming interested in water fluoridation(00:08:25) – My introduction to Frank(00:11:17) – Colorado Brown Stain(00:18:26) – Alcoa & indentifying fluoride(00:21:41) – Naturally occurring fluoride(00:25:41) – Cavities in the 1930s(00:28:06) – The sweet spot(00:30:54) – Fluoride waste & preliminary research(00:35:28) – Fluoride toxicosis symptoms(00:44:11) – Dentistry & carries(00:52:55) – Early health studies(00:56:14) – Adding fluoride to the water(01:00:31) – The Florida phosphate industry(01:06:30) – The push for fluoridation(01:17:19) – Scientific pushback & conspiracy theories(01:25:52) – Suppression of anti-fluoride research(01:28:32) – Parallels & pendulums(01:31:01) – More recent studies on fluoride(01:35:37) – The efficacy of fluoridation on cavities(01:41:43) – The fluoridation for low-income argument(01:42:40) – Where we're at now(01:44:41) – Should we be filtering our water?(01:50:55) – Toothpaste(01:55:08) – Tea & other recommendations(01:58:42) – Politics & fluoride debates(02:06:27) – Vaccines & serious diseases(02:10:55) – PFAs, microplastics, & fire retardants(02:13:59) – Where to find Dr. Zelko
Bob Wells (CheapRVLiving) is the ultimate vanlife guru. Bob has been living in vehicles full-time since 2008 and has helped thousands of others escape the 9-5 grind through his YouTube Channel and website. We talked about his life before the road, the vehicles he's lived in, the best budget options he's found, essentials for $100 or less, heating systems, bathroom options, cooking tips, and much more.GSI Outdoors:Camp StovesGoSun:Solar CoolersOutdoorsy:Rent a Van or RV for your next adventure!Ignik:Sustainable Campfire Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingWe are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Michael Roy and Mark and Julie CalhounShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/bob-wellsNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:01:39) – Bob's background (00:04:36) – Life before the road(00:05:38) – Bob's shed(00:09:39) – Big city vanlife (00:15:38) – Full time vanlife(00:17:39) – First van(00:21:37) – Emergency bucket (00:23:41) – City-specific van tips (00:29:40) – Progression of vehicles (00:34:40) – Freedom on the road(00:38:40) – Most impressive setup(00:40:41) – Clever and unique setup(00:44:52) – Bang for your buck(00:47:57) – Avoiding burnout (00:51:52) – Dogs(00:55:56) – Bob's future(00:58:57) – Practical advice for road life (01:05:53) – $100 or less essentials (01:07:54) – Heating systems (01:10:55) – Van or truck tent canopy (01:15:45) – Longest trip in one week(01:17:43) – Beauty of Moab (01:19:43) – Where to find Bob
Mars and Ash Fite are a creative couple whose journey into van life and travel was sparked by a desire to reconnect with their adventurous spirit after marriage and having children. What began with a spontaneous 48-state road trip quickly transformed into a five-year journey living and working on the road with their children. Along the way, they homeschooled their daughter and welcomed their second child, who was raised on the road. Their experiences fueled a passion for travel and human connection, leading them to settle in Colorado, where they are building Hello Dreamer—a creative retreat space designed to inspire and reconnect people with nature. Mars is a musician and producer, while Ash brings her background in event production and design.
Who is The Skunk Ape?Noodles and I take the van to visit Skunk Ape Headquarters deep in the Florida Everglades in search of answers.We'll also be answering listener question at the end, which include: What do you listen to while driving? Do you ever take showers in your van?How long does it take you to visit a location?How do you avoid conversation bias on the show? Brief Works Cited: https://www.skunkape.info/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/trail-floridas-bigfoot-skunk-ape-180949981/https://keysweekly.com/42/keys-history-stories-of-southernmost-skunk-ape/Noah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/
Tired of rent, routines, and rules? MotherNATEur, a van life queen spilling the wild truth about living in her car, ditching the status quo, and why it might just be the freedom fix you didn't know you needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
Every now and then we like to Rewind to one of our favorite episodes, normally when one of us is too ill to record or has gone on vacation. At least one of those things has happened this week so we bring you one of our all time favorite episodes...Brian, Blake, and Richard were joined by a special guest for this episode of Chasing Tone Rewound - Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters...We have an extra special guest this week and Brian may or may not fanboy a little bit. It is of course Chris Shiflett who is a monster player with a huge back catalogue of work - including playing in one of Brian's favorite bands, the Foo Fighters. Chris has some very cool new music coming out and also has his own podcast, Walking The Floor, and we talk about some of his escapades including a rare first hand peek into international tour bus life.Chris is a super nice dude, and his stories are absolutely fascinating. The guys talk about how Blake first discovered his music. They also go deep into Chris' love of classic rock and roll, and country music, and the influences that drove him to explore country based rock further. The guys then go right back to Chris' roots and his teenage years and find out all about his earliest tastes and influences and his signature Fender guitar. Conversation turns to his different rigs and then pedals...Brian may have found his new happy place amongst all this Foo tinged pedal talk.Chris has an idea for a custom delay pedal, and gives the guys an entertaining demonstration, and it just so happens Brian knows a guy. As well as being a fantastic player and all round legend, Chris loves football, sorry "soccer", and Richard and he share a love for the same football team so speak in what Blake and Brian can only describe as a completely foreign language. Brian's head spins, and he has fallen in love with one of Chris' solo songs "Born & Raised" so plays a little clip which instantly wins Blake over too. Right at the end Chris gives us some absolute golden insights into his songwriting process which is worth the admission fee itself.This is a special episode and the team hope you enjoy it and would like to say a huge thanks to Chris for coming on - go check out his new music!There may be a swear or two in this but heck - that's rock and roll baby!Van Life, Thierry Henry, The Stone Roses, Glaser mods, Panning Tremelo, Custom Chris Shiflett Delay pedal, Mopey minor keys...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!Check out Chris Shiflett's music here and his Podcast Here and look for him on TikTok, kids!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Merch and DIY mods:https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/booksFind us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the show
Alexandra Lauren, better known as The Bucket List Mermaid, has been to over 45 countries, lives full-time in an RV, and isn't waiting for “someday” to live the life she wants. In this episode, she shares what pushed her to leave behind a traditional path—including medical school—to start checking things off her bucket list now. From free diving in a mermaid tail to solo hiking Half Dome, Alexandra talks about the highs, the hard parts, and how she stays inspired to keep going. If you've ever felt stuck or like you were waiting for the perfect time to start living fully, this one's for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.
Most people aren't neutral about the idea of living in a car, and that's exactly why we needed to talk about it.This week, we dig into the stigma, structure, and stories behind van life. It's not a guide on how to gut a Sprinter or stealth-camp in a Target parking lot, it's a deeper exploration of what it means to live differently and why that still freaks people out.From the viral story of Dawn Robinson of En Vogue (yes, *that* Dawn) who shared that she's been living in her car by choice for the past three years, to our personal stories of barbers, truckers, and friends navigating life on the margins of “traditional” housing, we cover the full terrain of what it means to opt out of the norm. Spoiler alert: it's complicated.We cover:Why alternative housing is still treated as “failure” unless it's influencer-approvedThe invisible infrastructure that makes van life even possible and why it's not always fully “off-the-grid”Why HUD, housing policy, and language matter more than you thinkThe difference between choosing van life vs. surviving itHow Black culture relates to nontraditional housing, and why we don't often see ourselves in the #vanlife aestheticThe emotional, financial, and logistical costs of so-called “freedom”This is one of those “sit with it” episodes. It's not about romanticizing struggle or glamorizing minimalism, it's about challenging the way we define dignity, shelter, success, and the American dream.Because let's be honest: if someone chooses to live in a van and finds peace, why does it make the rest of us so uncomfortable?Listen in. Challenge your definitions. And maybe, just maybe, reconsider what home really means. Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow
Join us, as we dive into the murder of Emily Ferlazzo – a 22-year-old nursing assistant with an adventurous spirit. You'll hear how a young bride with dreams of traveling the world found herself swept up in a whirlwind romance that seemed perfect for Instagram…and how what began as a romantic getaway in Vermont's autumn foliage, soon ended in murder and a shocking confession. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Mint Mobile - For premium wireless plans starting at $15 a month go to mintmobile.com/madness IQBAR - IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text MADNESS to 64000. Gabb - Protecting your kids has never been easier. For the best deals, sign up to Gabb today – no contract required – at GABB.com/MADNESS. Terms and conditions apply. Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/MADNESS Ancient Nutrition - Right now, Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Apostrophe - Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/MADNESS when you use our code: MADNESS. Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Rolling Stone Police Look at Ferlazzo in 2009 Murder of Step-Mother Fear of Joseph Ferlazzo has kept her from speaking out VSP detectives testify in Ferlazzo murder trial “She was gonna shoot me”: Ferlazzo testifies in trial Ferlazzo found guilty of first-degree murder Day 1 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial Day 2 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial Day 3 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial Day 4 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial Jury finds Joseph Ferlazzo guilty of first degree murder Family of slain woman was wary of husband accused of her murder: ‘We didn't like him' New Hampshire man tells police he shot and killed wife in Bolton in camper, court records show Jury convicts New Hampshire man of first-degree murder in fatal shooting of his wife in Bolton Self-defense or murder? Jurors hear differing versions as trial begins in Bolton killing LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day One LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Two LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Three LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Four VERDICT WATCH: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Five Joseph Ferlazzo's Sister: I'm Not Here Voluntarily
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