Season 6 of the podcast comes to an end with five varied stories of adventure. Prepare yourself for tales from previous guests Jane Fontana, Mark Fitzsimmons, Bill Sharpsteen, Pamela Zoolalian, and Jesse St. Louis. Hear about a dreadful hiking discovery, unexpected encounters when jogging, the dangers in a wildfire recovery area, self discovery on a waterfall, and a joyful night rescuing Boy Scouts.   LINKS: G.O. 113 - Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons: https://www.gogetoutside.com/go113-jane-and-mark/ G.O. 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis: https://www.gogetoutside ..read more

The return of Pamela Zoolalian (G.O. 013)—extreme athlete turned introspective nature steward. Modern day Pamela finds rewards as an adventure guide, outdoor educator, llama mama, ski patrol team member, and volunteer forest ranger. Jason joined her at her cabin in the Angeles Forest to discuss the impacts of wildfires, the realities of maintaining a backwoods cabin, caring for pack animals, sharing the responsibilities of the natural world with others, and the challenges of facing a mountain lion attack on her llamas.   LINKS: https://www.adventurher.com https://www.instagram.com/advent ..read more

Christopher R Abbey’s suburban childhood enamored him with roadtripping. A job at an amusement park in early adulthood became a catalyst that launched him across the United States while he developed a career in entertainment. A friend at a cross-fit gym in Los Angeles opened a new chapter in Chris’ life when he introduced him to backpacking in the Sierra Nevada. Jason and Chris spoke one evening at his home in Pasadena about his life as an artist, his experiences on trails and in canyons, his pursuits in adventure filmmaking and documentary, his relation to Ed Abbey, and his past as a Disney W ..read more

Previous guest (G.O. 017) Jeannette Stawski returns to the podcast! She and Jason spoke via the internet one morning about the latest initiatives from AORE, an engrossing family roadtrip to Alaska, her continued pursuit of open water swimming, and the process of writing her first book, The Outdoor Leader. LINKS: https://www.leadingvaliantly.com https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/the-outdoor-leader-resilience-integrity-and-adventure https://www.facebook.com/leadingvaliantly.jks https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstawski/ https://www.instagram.com/leadingvaliantly https://www.aore.org ________ ..read more

Wasim Muklashy discovered his love for the outdoor world as an adult living in Topanga Canyon. This newfound appreciation would inspire him to build a career as a nature photographer and to get involved with environmental causes. Living in a barn during Covid lockdowns introduced him to the world of alpaca entrepreneurship. Jason and Wasim spoke one evening about his life as a photographer, the goofy joys of alpaca companionship, the challenges of making VR videos in Tahiti, why he donates his time to important causes, and how llamas are used as guard animals.   LINKS: https://www.wasim ..read more

Marilee Valkass owes her love of nature to her father who introduced her to the deserts and mountains of California at a young age. This fascination has guided her life—leading her down the snowy slopes of Mammoth, cross country in cycling races, and into wilderness areas with her backpack. Jason and Marilee spoke one day in the hills of Bend, OR about her time competing and organizing cycling events, a childhood near the beach, the challenges and rewards of her corporate career, connecting with others by teaching outdoor skills, and the joy of riding in a mini pirate ship.   LINKS: https ..read more

Glen Van Peski is a retired engineer best know for accidentally starting the ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear. He recently published take less. do more., a book reflecting on his adventures in life and nature and how they’ve lead him to gratitude and generosity. Jason and Glen spoke one morning about a boyhood cross-country cycling trip, the realities of managing two businesses and a family, the experience of becoming a published author, the challenges of creating your own gear, and the rewards of being a part-time dishwasher. LINKS: https://www.glenvanpeski.com https://www.instag ..read more

Morgan McShea chased her passions for fashion and filmmaking, but ultimately found disillusionment instead. She unexpectedly discovered a greater purpose in the natural environments of the Pacific Northwest. Jason and Morgan sat on the porch of her tiny home one afternoon discussing her path to sustainable practices, the value of forest bathing, why we all need to connect with nature, and the personal rewards of roller derby.   LINKS: Capstone Experience: https://cascadiaupdates.wordpress.com/2024/05/20/bassp-capstone-forest-bathing/ https://www.cascadiaforesttherapy.com/ https://reconne ..read more

Cub Scout Drop-out Bill Sharpsteen became enamored with outdoor exploration on a high school backpacking trip. His inquisitive sensibilities and desire for adventure lead him to a career as a journalist, photographer, and documentary producer. His latest project is the YouTube channel Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide, a video resource to numerous hiking trails around the world. Jason and Bill conversed one afternoon about an ill-fated PCT attempt, an emotional journey along the Camino Frances, the wonders of canyoneering, his adventures in journalism, the challenges of building a home, and why he came t ..read more

Utah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon Gear, and the drive to produce a canyoneering focused podcast. She and Jason spoke one evening in Kanab about the draw of canyons, the history of The Canyons Are Calling Podcast, the realities of producing her show, why guiding is rewarding, and the confounding nature of technology.   LINKS: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shirlz-rox https://podcasts.apple.com/us ..read more