Philip Henderson is a legendary outdoor instructor, adventurer, and mentor. With 30 years of experience leading expeditions and teaching sports like whitewater rafting, skiing, climbing, and mountaineering, Philip has made a significant impact in the outdoor community. In 2020, he was honored with the Outdoor Afro Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2022, he made history by leading the first all-Black team up Mount Everest. Connect with Philip:  Instagram  Full Circle Expeditions website Listen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast  Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One and the ..read more

In 2020, Tez Steinberg rowed roughly 2,700 miles from California to Hawaii. He spent 71 days on the water, facing bad weather and extreme isolation. Surprisingly, when he landed on Oahu, he decided he wanted to do it again. This time, he would row from Hawaii to Australia, more than twice as far as his first expedition.  Connect with Tez:  Website  Instagram  United World Challenge website & Instagram Submit your Half Dome story!!  Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®  Honey Stinger  ..read more

A few years ago, Annijke Wade's career as a professional mountain biker changed dramatically after an accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Since then, she has become a talented para-cyclist, riding a three-wheeled mountain bike and propelling herself forward by rotating her handlebars. Even though her relationship with cycling has changed over the years, Annijke continues to love the thrill and freedom of whipping down trails and exploring the wilderness.  Connect with Annijke:  Instagram  Dritbound website & Instagram Thank you to our sponsors:  Cap ..read more

In the summer of 2023, West Hansen led a team of kayakers, known as The Arctic Cowboys, through the Northwest Passage, making history as the first people to cross it by human power. The journey took them 103 days to complete, during which they encountered polar bears, icebergs, and some of the most intense weather of their lives. Connect with West:  Website  Instagram  The Arctic Cowboys website & Instagram  Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®  Terns — used code "WILD" at checkout to receive 25% off your first order ..read more

Sarah Swallow is a professional adventure cyclist who develops bike packing routes around the country. When she creates a route, she takes the history, geography, and the biodiversity of an area into account. Her routes are often hundreds of miles long and lead riders past historical sites, landmarks, and diverse landscapes. In 2019, Sarah took her route crafting to the next level when she created a cycling and conservation event called Ruta del Jefe. Connect with Sarah:  Website & Instagram Ruta Del Jefe website & Instagram Check out:  The North Face x Hike Clerb Collabor ..read more

Emily Ford, the queen of winter adventuring and frigid thru-hikes, shares her recent wild ideas and offers listeners tips and tricks for thriving in cold weather camping. Denver Green Vest, Justin Borak, weighs in on staying warm and optimizing battery life on winter trails.  Connect with Emily:  Instagram  Gear & apparel mentioned in this episode:  Z-Lite Sleeping Pad  Therm-a-Rest Puffy Camp Blanket Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags Nalgene MSR WhisperLite Stove Fjallraven Puffy Shorts Waste Bags This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co ..read more

Kimmy Fasani is a groundbreaking figure in women’s snowboarding, known for her fearless innovation and inspiring journey. She began competing nationally at just 15 and made history as the first woman to land a double backflip in a terrain park. Since becoming a mom six years ago, Kimmy has continued to break barriers for women in sports while navigating profound challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis. Through it all, Kimmy has shared her story with remarkable courage, empowering others along the way. Connect with Kimmy:  Website Instagram This episode is presented by Capital On ..read more

Dr Jon Kedrowski is an adventure coach and seasoned mountaineer who helps athletes prepare for their biggest expeditions. John holds a PhD in Environmental, Geography, Weather, and Climate, and he's summited Mount Everest four times.  Connect with Dr Jon:  Website  Instagram  If you enjoyed this episode:  Listen to Becoming Someone You're Proud Of with Mike Posner  This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®.  ..read more

On January 23, 2012, Felicity Aston made history as the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. Her remarkable journey and extensive career as a Polar Explorer and Climate Researcher have taken her to some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth. Connect with Felicity:  Website  If you enjoyed this episode:  Listen to Exploring the North and South Pole with Ann Bancroft This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®.  ..read more

In May of 2017, Hellah Sidibe set a goal for himself: to run for 10 minutes a day for two weeks. Little did he know that once he started, he wouldn't want to stop. Hellah has run every single day for the last seven and a half years. Connect with Hellah:  Instagram  YouTube  If you enjoyed this episode:  Listen to Becoming Someone You're Proud Of with Mike Posner  This episode is presented by Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®.  ..read more