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Named for the beloved naturalist, the John Muir Trail (JMT) traces 213ish miles through California’s spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains. Jason spent 26 days on the JMT in 2019. These are his daily musings and listener’s stories of joy, awe, hardship, frigid lakes, never-ending passes, thunderstorms, food, animals, friendships, trail culture, and the beautiful side of humanity.
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https://johnmuirtrail.org
https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/john-muir-trail/
https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/jmt.htmhttp://themuirproject.com
https://bearfoottheory.com/category/john-muir-trail/
https://www.browngaltrekker.com/usa/jmt-thru-hike-guide
https://trailtopeak.com/2018/12/31/a-complete-guide-to-the-john-muir-trailCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Sean Kamp sought a life of business suits and politics. As his career began to flourish, he was faced with a decision: a promotion or the Appalachian Trail. Thru-hiking would lead Sean to reassess what he wanted from life and his place in society. Sean and Jason spoke one night about the intricacies of thru-hiking, traversing the outdoor industry, and the nitty gritty of living on the trail.
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Emily McCarthy grew up on the beaches and sandlots of Florida where running became a lifelong passion. Adulthood would carry her across the globe working with volunteer groups and the CIA. Now, she and her husband run GORUCK, a group rooted in special forces principles where veterans and civilians come together to build active communities. Emily and Jason spoke over Skype one day about the mission of GORUCK, her experiences with other cultures, her history with the CIA, and the finer qualities of Red Rover.
LINKS:http://www.goruck.com
https://www.instagram.com/goruck
https://www.facebook.com/GORUCK
https://blog.goruck.com/rucking-training/diy-star-courses-free-hit-lists-to-ruck-over-150-cities
https://www.instagram.com/emidentlyCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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North Carolina native John Gage grew up exploring the woods and his mechanical predilections. His drive to understand things lead him into the manufacturing industry. An experience with hypothermia while backpacking shifted his perspective on gear culminating in the founding of Appalachian Gear Company. He and Jason sat in a windy AT shelter one afternoon discussing John’s history with the outdoors, his career in textiles, and the path to 100% alpaca clothing.
LINKS:
http://appalachiangearcompany.com
https://www.instagram.com/appgearco
https://www.mondamin.comCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Climber Taylor Carpenter taught herself to sew and started a business—Static Climbing—in her bedroom. Dedication, serendipity, and contributions from others would help it grow into a successful operation serving a global climbing market. Taylor and Jason sat in a yard in Bell one evening discussing her competitive athletic youth, her penchant for injury, the challenges of growing a business, dealing with anxiety, and the controversial chalk bag choice of belt or carabiner.
LINKS:
http://staticclimbing.com
https://www.etsy.com/market/static_climbing
https://www.rei.com/b/static
https://www.instagram.com/staticclimbing
https://www.facebook.com/staticclimbing
https://www.instagram.com/tayylor_j
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Steven Reinhold wants his adventures to make an impact. Early experiences with Big City Mountaineers shifted his pursuits towards adventure philanthropy. He balances his time with guiding, brand ambassadorship, volunteer work, and leading cleanup initiatives with the Trashtag Project. He and Jason spoke in a windy AT shelter one afternoon about his path to philanthropy, the realities of being a brand ambassador, and the inspirations and goals for #trashtag.
LINKS:
https://cleanup.earthday.org
https://www.instagram.com/theappalachianadventurecompany
https://www.facebook.com/appalachianadventureco
http://appadventureco.com
https://www.instagram.com/trashtag_project
https://www.facebook.com/thetrashtagproject
https://www.bigcitymountaineers.org
https://www.allhandsandhearts.org
South Beyond 6000 Challenge: https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/index.cfm/do/pages.view/id/23/page/South-Beyond-6000Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Lady Crush Crew is a climbing community devoted to empowering and enabling women to climb together (and crush together). Initially an Instagram group to connect women in San Francisco, LCC has expanded across the U.S. Jason met with three group leaders one afternoon to discuss the history of LCC, the impact it has had, why women love climbing together, and what the future holds.
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https://www.instagram.com/ladycrushcrew
https://ladycrushcrew.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvLC8zDIN2KoyvpzgIT0BA
https://www.facebook.com/ladycrvshcrew/https://www.instagram.com/notsabrina
https://www.instagram.com/rocketnessa
https://www.instagram.com/mags.at.cragsCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Ted Mattison, also known as Ranger Ted, is an actor and outdoor guide in Los Angeles. Born in Minnesota, his youth involved lakes, canoes, and outdoor adventures fueled by encouraging adults. Thankful for the experiences made possible by outdoor mentors, he strives to be that mentor for others via his brand, Wonder Outside. Ted and Jason spoke one afternoon about the wonders of nature, the benefits of the outdoors, fighting cancer at 21, falling into acting, and annual capture the flag extravaganzas.
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wonderoutside.org
www.instagram.com/rangertedlaCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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San Francisco native Kristin Tieche loves bats and bicycles. Both of these passions find their way into her work as a filmmaker: be it a feminist horror film on two wheels, an insightful series about cycling visionaries, or a documentary reflection on the lives of bats. Kristin and Jason spoke one afternoon about these pursuits, her history with nature, managing our waste, and the joys of “bike religion.”
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http://theinvisiblemammal.com
https://tinyurl.com/texasbats
https://www.facebook.com/theinvisiblemammalhttp://www.kristintieche.com
https://www.instagram.com/ktieche
https://twitter.com/velovogue
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristintiechehttps://www.thespinstermovie.com
http://www.formsofidentification.com
http://www.velovisionaries.comCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Nick Watts works for Occupation Wild helping others find adventurous work in the outdoor industry. Seeking adventure is his calling whether hitchhiking across the South Pacific on sailboats, living in a van surfing the breaks of New Zealand, or breaking bones on a mountain bike. He and Jason met one morning at San Onofre Beach to discuss his past, future, and how he came to be adopted by a family in Vanuatu.
LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/nick.watts.wild
https://www.occupationwild.com
https://www.instagram.com/occupation_wild
https://www.occupationwild.com/podcastNew Zealand Working Holiday Visa: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/work/thinking-about-coming-to-new-zealand-to-work/working-holiday-visa
Working Holiday Visas: https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/americans-guide-working-holiday-visas
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When not dressed as a cow for the Butter and Eggs Parade, a young EC spent her time hiking, swimming, and camping. Serendipitous moments in her adulthood introduced her to new passions: caving, canyoneering, and diving. She and a sick Jason met one morning to discuss her experiences in the outdoors, her work as a water quality scientist for Heal the Bay, and her love for water (but not oceans).
LINKS:More About EC Moe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annelisa.moeMore about SoCal Grotto
SoCal Grotto Website: https://southerncaliforniagrotto.com/
NSS Website (Find a Grotto): http://caves.org/committee/i-o/newio/find-grotto.phpMore about Heal the Bay
Website: https://healthebay.org/
Calendar: https://healthebay.org/events/2020-02/
Volunteer Information: https://healthebay.org/take-part/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealtheBay
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/healthebay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealtheBayCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Rowan Smith is a personal trainer for trekkers and mountaineers in Sydney, Australia. In a world bereft of quality training for adventure athletes, he aims to create programs targeting their specific needs. Rowan and Jason spoke over Skype one day about the intricacies of adventure training, his history in the outdoors, and why you shouldn’t sleep on public transit while traveling.
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https://www.summitstrength.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/summitstrength.au/
https://www.facebook.com/summitstrength.au/
www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
trainingfortrekking.libsyn.comhttps://www.uphillathlete.com
https://trailsidefitness.com
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One of the hurdles many struggle to overcome when embarking on outdoor adventures is dealing with discomfort—be it psychological, emotional, or physical. As we head into 2020, team Chick-a-Boom—Cyndi, Marilee, and Saveria—are here to discuss why embracing your discomfort can lead to great rewards and a richer life.
LINKS:alltrails.com
Rei.com/learnSaveria:
https://adventuruswomen.com
https://www.instagram.com/adventuruswomen
https://www.facebook.com/AdventurUsWomenCyndi:
https://www.instagram.com/cyndi_skyrunner_wyatt/
https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.wyatt13Marilee:
https://www.facebook.com/mvalkasshttps://youtu.be/yTxUrKd13-Q
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Lee Trebotich grew up playing barefoot in the summers along the Mississippi coast and chasing winters in Colorado. His careers have taken him across the U.S. in the science, education, and outdoor industries ultimately landing him in Asheville, North Carolina. He and Jason spoke one afternoon about his passions for mountains, ice climbing, and 100% alpaca clothing along with a myriad of other topics including his skills as a bush doctor.
LINKS:http://appalachiangearcompany.com
https://www.instagram.com/natty_the_adventurer
https://www.nattyadventurer.comCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Experiences as a child and in college placed Liz Thomas on a path that has lead her to an adulthood exploring long distance trails in the backcountry and in urban areas. She is recognized as an authority on hiking and is the author of Long Trails: Mastering the art of the Thru-Hike. She and Jason spoke one morning about her experiences hiking long distances, her on-trail research, why urban hiking is a passion, and why she is known as “Snorkel.”
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https://www.treelinereview.com
https://www.instagram.com/lizthomashiking
https://www.facebook.com/LizThomasHiking
https://www.instagram.com/treelinereview
https://www.facebook.com/TreelineReview
http://www.eathomas.com
Long Trails Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1493028723/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kaMJDbJEBZ5YP
Socal Waterfalls Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Waterfalls-Southern-California-Waterfall/dp/1493037242Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Washington native Chef Corso was introduced to the natural world by a group of high school friends. He quickly embraced a multitude of adventure sports, especially backpacking, but was always underwhelmed by the camp meals. A lifelong cook, Chef Corso founded MONTyBOCA, an online community dedicated to getting everyone to eat better in the outdoors. He and Jason spoke over Skype about the social importance of food, the path to creating MONTyBOCA, and how we all can elevate our meals.
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http://montyboca.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY1o_LlD99cwGog6LRVnWA
https://www.instagram.com/montyboca/
https://gr.pinterest.com/montyboca
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Sara Al Awadhi is a lawyer from the UAE. Allen Kenneth Schaidle is an academic from the Midwest United States. A chance encounter and a passion for climbing brought them together. Now married, they explore the UAE establishing new bouldering areas. Sara and Allen spoke with Jason one morning about the culture and ethics of the Middle East, the delicious sweets, the challenges of creating a guidebook, the joys of sharing climbing, and why Allen struggles to keep his shirt on.
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http://www.saraalawadhi.com
http://www.akschaidle.com/outdoors.html
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/116083469/jebel-jais-boulderingCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Daisy Martinez has struggled with depression throughout her life. A day hike with a friend to Mount Baldy would unexpectedly lead her down a path to ultra running. This newfound passion gives her a renewed sense of purpose, goals to achieve, builds confidence, and helps manage her depression. Daisy and Jason met one morning to discuss her history with running, environmentalism, and mental health.
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http://elementsofdaisy.com
https://www.facebook.com/elementsofdaisy
https://www.instagram.com/elementsofdaisyCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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In 2010, Jason and Steven Calcote embarked on the week long journey of hiking Vancouver Island’s beloved West Coast Trail. Four days of non-stop rain, swollen rivers, and numerous obstacles would create a seminal event in their outdoor experiences. This is their story of accepting hardship and chasing epiphanies.
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Parks Canada WCT: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ6a
https://www.westcoasttrail.com
https://hikewct.com
Blisters and Bliss Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blisters-Bliss-Trekkers-Guide-Coast/dp/0938567276
WCT Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_TrailCall us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes):
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Previous guest (G.O. #16) Alden Anderson is 3 years into a 6 month trip across Europe and Asia. He and Jason spoke over Skype about how travel changes a person, why exploring culture is as important as exploring nature, the human connections photography can bring, and the unexpected revelations life as a nomad has brought.
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www.instagram.com/360nomad
www.hoian360.com
www.vietnamthepeople.com
www.360nomad.org
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