Adventure Sports Podcast

Rowing: A self-described non-rower and her three-woman crew cross 3,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean in just 43 days by rowing in relentless two-hour shifts around the clock.Laura doesn’t particularly like rowing, which sounds crazy after you realize she rowed a boat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic with a team of three other women in just 43 days 2 hours and 20 minutes. On top of that, they managed to do this by rowing in 2-hour shifts, 24-hours a day, every single day. It’s not rowing that Luara loves, but a pure and unfiltered adventure and the push of the human spirit to experience it.We hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation around adventure and the unexpected joys and struggles when you put yourself out there.Instagram: @lauratryuk Twitter: @lauratryukFacebook: @lauratryuk Youtube: @lauratryuk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adventure brings joy, fulfillment, health, friendships, context for life, and even love. But adventure comes with a price. People can and do get hurt. Is it worth it? How dangerous are adventure sports really? Listen in and learn more!Who would you like to hear an ASP? info@adventuresportspodcast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rock Climbing: A climber recounts the wild early days of the sport's golden era, chronicling its growth from adolescence to maturity alongside some of climbing's most influential figures. Jeff has always had a passion for climbing and writing. After a whirlwind of experiences in the ‘70s and ‘80s Jeff moved on to a professional career in law as he recounted his epic youth and continued his adventures in the outdoors through hiking and writing guidebooks.He sits on the Seattle’s Camp Long Advisory Council and is the founder of Camp Long’s annual Mountain fest, which celebrates Seattle’s climbing history and culture.His most recent project, Hangdog Days, recalls the stories of his days of traveling from one climbing area to the next witnessing many firsts and getting to know some of the most influential personalities in climbing history all while watching the sport as a whole grow from adolescence into full maturity. Hangdog Days: Conflict, Change, and the Race for 5.14Instagram: @smootopiaOur Sponsors:

Competitive Skydiving! So cool! Have you ever wanted to fly? Of course you have!! Listen in as Harrison Murdoch shares his journey into skydiving, the impact of indoor vs outdoor skydiving, and how the sport enhances physical and mental skills. Learn what it is like to be a competitive skydiver and discover how skydiving can transform your life and the latest innovations in the sport.Key TopicsHarrison Murdoch's skydiving journey from beginner to world championDifferences between indoor and outdoor skydiving and their impact on trainingHow wind tunnels have transformed skydiving learning curvesThe mental and physical benefits of skydiving and body flightSafety protocols and equipment in skydiving, including AAD and reserve parachutesThe role of gymnastics and other sports in developing skydiving skillsThe growth of skydiving and indoor skydiving communities worldwideUpcoming skydiving competitions and world championships in Eloy, Arizonahttps://www.instagram.com/harr.son_/Reach us at info@adventuresportsp

Zero Gravity: A Texas physics teacher's two zero-gravity experiments with NASA and Northrop Grumman, proving that the most unique adventures can happen in the most unexpected careers.In his 28-year career as a physics teacher in McAllen, TX, Curt has done two separate zero gravity experiments totaling 30 minutes of floating in air. The first time was with NASA scientists testing the software to control Robonaut in a zero-G environment. The second was sponsored by Northrup Grumman, a defense contractor, to spark interest in science in students. As far as adventure goes, it doesn't get any more unique than this!Our Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Croy Sayther shares his incredible journey from childhood adversity to becoming an endurance athlete and motivational speaker. Discover how resilience, purpose, and small daily steps can transform your life and help you achieve the impossible. Listen in as we cover endurance sports, resilience, personal growth, motivation, adventure sports, overcoming adversity, life lessons, running across America, Death Valley challenges, mental toughness!Books: Dream Big Act Big, BetterBody BetterLife, Do Impossible Things JournalCroix's Website: https://www.croixsather.com/homePareon: https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast?utm_source=campaign-search-resultsOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sea Kayaking: With trails becoming more overcrowded by the year, folks seeking isolation will need to do one of two things; find more “wild” trails and locations or find a new adventure sport altogether. Brett, an experienced instructor, is joining us today to tell us why sea kayaking is such a wonderful experience and why you should consider it for your next adventure sport obsession. He has us convinced! https://www.instagram.com/adventure.otaku/Our Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sailboat Racing: Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac ("the Mac") with Sara Stone. Sara is a professional sailor competing at the highest level of the sport. She transitioned out of a career in epidemiology when, upon learning about all-female sailboat racing teams, she answered the call to adventure. With a diverse inshore and offshore racing resume and experience in a variety of roles, Sara is known for her teamwork, clear communication, and precision on the racecourse. Off the water, she shares her knowledge through coaching, public speaking and mentorship.Some of her races include: 2025 Rolex TP52 Super Series World Champion, and first ever female navigator to win the TP52 Super Series World Championship2024 TP52 Super Series Overall Season Winner2024 Team skipper and trimmer for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup2022 Rolex US Yachtswoman of the Year Finalist2022 Overall Winner Newport-Bermuda Doublehanded Return Racehttps://www.sarastonesailing.com/homeIG:Sarab_StoneOur Sponsors:* C

Skiing: Valérie Gagné, Ray Zahab, Kevin Vallely Cross Baffin Island on Skis – 7-Day Arctic Expedition Post-Ray's Cancer Diagnosis and Chemo. In February, Valerie, Ray Zahab, and Kevin Valley crossed a section of Baffin Island in the Canadian arctic on skis. A 7-day expedition was made even more impressive since Ray was accomplishing this adventure after being diagnosed with cancer in September and going through chemo treatments.Valérie has been an athlete all her life, competing in cross-country skiing and rowing internationally. Since retiring from high performance sports, Valérie has competed in various ultramarathons and has been on multiple expeditions to some of the most remote places on earth, including the Atacama desert and the Canadian Arctic. Valérie has also guided expeditions in the Canadian Rockies, Siberia and Death valley for various non-profits organizations, and for renowned adventure companies including National Geographic and Kapik1 expedition company.Valerie's goal through crossing

Van Life & Climbing in Europe.  Ever want to find a way to travel around Europe with no end date? Martina Russo shares her journey into van life, adventure sports, (especially climbing) and how she founded The Action Sports Translator to bridge language gaps in the outdoor industry. Discover insights on travel, remote work, niche entrepreneurship, and the fun of cultural differences.www.theactionsportstranslator.com Our Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rowing: A Royal Marines veteran and world record holder tackles a 24-hour endurance record, an Africa expedition, mountain climbs, and a full Atlantic Ocean row. He now funds adventures for disadvantaged children through his own foundation. Jack is an Adventurer built to take on challenges with one key purpose: to make a difference. His path of challenges started with fighting to become a professional Rugby player, to joining the Royal Marines, building a gym franchise from scratch and setting World Records. Jack has now built his very own Foundation to fund projects built around supporting disadvantaged children through amazing adventures. So what did he do in 2022? A 24-hour World Record, an Africa Expedition, climbing some Mountains and a Row across the Atlantic Ocean!Learn more about Jack and his adventures: Instagram @jackfleckneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-fleckney-883299a6/Our Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a g

SCUBA with sharks. Cave diving. Cristina Zenato is a renowned shark ecologist and cave diving explorer, as well as an educator and conservationist. Listen in as she shares not only her extraordinary experiences in the ocean, her insights on shark behavior, and the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems, but also how following your dreams can lead to a life of purpose and adventure.FB: CristinaZenatoExplorerIG: CristinaZenatoWeb: Cristinazenato.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Triathlon, Gravel Biking: Max Transforms from Couch to Competitive Triathlete – Epic Camino de Santiago Gravel Bike Turns Spiritual Journey for Life Balance at 40. A few years ago Max was facing his 40th birthday, spending most of his time on the couch. His last athletic achievement was a 1-mile run in 6th grade and hadn’t ventured outdoors in decades. Through a rather unremarkable, but consistent chain of events, he has found an athlete inside, and has become a competitive triathlete and adventurer.Most recent adventure was originally planned as an epic gravel bike ride, a minimalist multi-day traverse of Spain along the route of Camino de Santiago, the historic pilgrimage that leads to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. However, the spiritual nature of the Camino overtook the physical aspects, and changed the course of the whole ride, and perhaps Max's outlook on life, work, adventures and finding balance.Instagram: @runningriffsOur Sponsors:* Check ou

Skiing & Sailing Antarctica. Jean Hausser is a scientist living in Sweden. At Karolinska Institute, he leads research into guiding immune cells to find and destroy cancer cells. Beyond the lab, he pursues adventures from backcountry skiing to skydiving, drawn to untamed, beautiful nature and to the inner terrain that extreme environments reveal. Jean shares how he and a team of eleven sailed across the Drake Passage to Antarctica and explored and skied.Book: Skiing & Sailing Antarctica.Website: https://jean.hausser.org/adventure.htmlOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The rugged mountains of Utah, Colorado, and California are usually the homes of the names we see every four years on some of the biggest slopes and stages at the Winter Olympics. That wasn’t the case for Kaylin. She cut her teeth on a 125 ft. hill in Minnesota, mastering the fundamentals. From those humble beginnings, she advanced her skills enough to represent the U.S. Olympic team twice!It took living a life without compromise for her to reach the heights she has. Since her “retirement” at 25, she has pursued other interests like being a mom and being featured in eight Warren Miller ski films. Her story is inspiring and her love for the winter will get you excited for the season!Her Instagram: @kaylinrichardsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Swimming the coast of France. Paddling the length of the Rhone and more!  Remi Camus is back! Swimming along the French coastline or crossing the Mediterranean Sea isn’t just about endurance. It’s about committing to long periods of isolation, dealing with unpredictable conditions, and adapting constantly to the environment. The sea sets the rules currents, weather, fatigue everything becomes a factor you have to manage, often in real time.These projects also carry a deeper purpose. Beyond the physical challenge, they’re a way to observe, document, and raise awareness about what’s happening in our waters pollution, ecosystem changes, what we don’t see but is very much present.https://www.instagram.com/remi_camus_explorer/Our Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Glacier Crossing: Join two explorers on their mission to traverse the world's 20 largest glaciers while raising awareness to preserve these vanishing natural wonders.Vincent is joining us from Norway to discuss his and Børge Ousland’s journey to cross the 20 world's largest glaciers in what they are calling the IceLegacy Project, a way for them to share to the world the need to preserve these special places. From IceLegacy.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wilderness healing & adventure film. Alex and Amy are a beautiful example of what it means to be authentic. They share how they met and how their wilderness exploits provided not just personal healing, but also shaped their relationship. Their candor is an example for the rest of us. But more than that, they run an adventure film company called Wilderness Mindset which makes feature length movies about big adventures, like setting the world speed record for traveling the Mississippi from source to sea. The tapestry of their honesty and artistry is beautiful!www.wildernessmindset.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mountain Biking: Tyler Races Bikes in Himalayan Nepal – Life-Changing Trip Leads to Rainwater Harvesting Projects for Nepalese Families. When Tyler first visited Nepal he had no idea the trip would change his life and work. While bike racing through the Himalayan Mountains he saw an opportunity that would change his life of adventure but the lives of many Nepalese families, rainwater. Learn more about what Tyler does with racing and raining in Nepal on today’s episode and at the links below.smartpaani.comThe Yak Attack Race: mtb-worldwide.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lessons Learned from Adventure: Mountain biking, snorkeling, and disk golf.Living your best life! Do you want to unlock greater skills in your life? How about overcoming pesky, negative habits? Maybe you would just like to quickly improve in your favorite adventure sport. Today Curt discusses how one lesson learned from a lifetime of adventure sports can really positively impact everything we do in life and how it can fuel becoming all you hope to be.Book: 99 Words: Building a Better Life - https://a.co/d/0afNcrFrOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy