Kait Boyle is an elite adventure cyclist who bikes over mountains, across deserts, and through canyons. Early on in her cycling career, Kait found her niche, falling in love with races in the 24 hour 300 mile range. In 2018, a serious accident turned Kait's life upside down and changed her perspective on the path she's carved. Connect with Kait:  Instagram  Website  Bikepacking Roots website & Instagram  If you enjoyed this episode, listen to:  100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason Hardrath Cycling Around the World with Lael Wilcox Establishing Bikepacking Routes with ..read more

Kristine Tompkins is one of the world's most successful conservationists. She's the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, which is a non-profit that purchases land in South America, largely in Patagonia and creates national parks. Before dedicating her life to land preservation, Kris spent 25 years working for Patagonia, the company. She was one of the first employees and eventually served as CEO. Connect with Kristine:  Instagram  Tompkins Conservation website & Instagram  Check out: Patagonia National Park: Chili  If you enjoyed this episode:  Lis ..read more

Zach Friedley is a professional athlete who is changing the sport of trail running. Zach was born without most of his right leg, and is often the only adaptive athlete at the starting line of some of the world’s hardest races. There aren’t a lot of running events with categories specifically for adaptive athletes, but Zach is on a mission to change that. Connect with Zach:  Instagram  Born to Adapt website & Instagram If you enjoyed this episode:  Listen to Running for Change with Nicole Ver Kuilen Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One: Check out the REI Co ..read more

Lestarya Molloy is the founder of Fridie Outdoors, an app that has easy, digestible camping tips that you can access from anywhere.  In this episode, Lestarya is joined by REI's Green Vests and Experience Guides to share the best tips for your upcoming camping adventure.  Connect with Lestarya:  Fridie Outdoors website & Instagram  Download the Fridie Outdoors app Resources and products mentioned in this episode:  REI 's Path Ahead Ventures Program  REI's Embark Program REI's Instagram REI's YouTube Channel Itacate Foods Pescavore NEMO Roamer Sleeping Pad N ..read more

Chev Dixon is a skilled outdoor athlete whose life changed when he learned to kayak. He is the director of an organization called the Hudson River Riders and the founder of the Hudson Valley Challenge, a 685-mile paddling, hiking, running, and cycling event that crosses the state of New York.  Connect with Chev:  Instagram  Hudson River Riders website & Instagram If you enjoyed this episode:  Listen to, Thru-Paddling the Mississippi River with Cory Maria Dack Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and lear ..read more

Galen Kirkpatrick is a world class paraglider - in 2022 she was the FAI Women’s Pan-American Paragliding Champion, and in 2023 she became the overall US National Champion. Paragliding has become a vehicle for Galen to get in touch with herself and see the world from a new perspective. Connect with Galen:  Instagram Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees Allbirds       ..read more

Mario Ordoñez-Caldéron is a Mayan-American storyteller, surfer, and adventurer committed to pursuing a deeper connection with his Indigenous roots, the natural world, and helping San Diego local youth foster their own relationships with the outdoors through his nonprofit, Un Mar de Colores.  Connect with Mario:  Website Instagram Un Mar de Colores website & Instagram WATCH Cycle of Ancestry If you enjoyed this episode:  Listen to Biking Across Latin America with Erin Azouz Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program&nb ..read more

Alexi Pappas is a wildly talented, multi-faceted athlete. She’s a professional runner, an author, a champion for mental health, a guide runner for blind athletes, a filmmaker, and an entrepreneur. When she runs, Alexi is often wearing a huge smile on her face and a healthy dusting of glitter across her cheeks. Alexi’s running journey has taken her to through peaks and valleys and she’s using her story to mentor the next generation. Connect with Alexi:  Website  Instagram  New podcast, Mentor Buffet  Alexi's book, Bravey Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One:  ..read more

Sasha DiGiulian is one of the best female rock climbers in the world. She's spent over a decade competing internationally, she’s a three-time US National Champion, a World Champion, and she’s had over 30 first female ascents. Sasha is also the founder and CEO of the superfood protein bar company, Send Bars.  Connect with Sasha:   Website  Instagram Send Bars website Send Bars Instagram Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund grantees NUUN ..read more

Thruhikers, Tim Beissinger and Renee Miller started dating in college and have always been active people. Tim grew up hiking and camping with his family, and Renee was a runner. The two dragged each other along on their respective outdoor outings. Eventually they worked their way up to thru-hiking, a sport that they've fallen in love with and built a life around. Connect with Renee & Tim:  Website  Instagram  TikTok Check out:  REI's mission to get everyone Outside in 5  If you enjoyed this episode:  Listen to Wild Ideas Worth Living with Cheryl Strayed ..read more