Adventure Sports Podcast

Camel trekking across Australia: Sophie's wild 5-year passion for camels after leaving her film and TV career to milk them, leading to catching and taming five feral camels and walking thousands of kilometers through the Outback from the Flinders Ranges to Coober Pedy and beyond with Jude, Delilah, Charlie, Clayton, and Mac.
After needing a break from her career in film and TV, Sophie took a very fortuitous turn in her life by finding the most random job she could, milking camels. If you didn’t realize camels could be milked, neither did I. 
To make a long story short, Sophie fell in love with camels and never went back to her old career. Her ongoing 5-year passion for camels has taken her to places like The Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre and The Tirari Desert, Uluru, Michigan USA, Texas, and Rajasthan India. 
At some point in the pursuit to learn more about these amazing creatures, Sophie got the idea to cross Australia on foot while being accompanied by 5 wild (or “feral”) camels. This would not only entail catching and taming 5 out of upwards of a million wild camels that roam Australia but also walking thousands of kilometers across the vast and void Australian Outback. Keep in mind, Australia is the geographic size of the US with 1/10th of the population. A wild idea indeed!
Today Sophie joins us from just over the halfway point of the journey in the bizarre little town of Coober Pedy. 
Jude, Delilah, Charlie, Clayton, and Mac will all continue the journey in March. 
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Jeff Swayze, an outdoor nature advocate and mental health counselor, shares the profound impact of nature on mental health and wellness. They explore various outdoor activities, including fly fishing, rock climbing, and winter sports, emphasizing the importance of adventure in connecting with nature. Jeff shares personal anecdotes and insights on overcoming fear and anxiety through outdoor experiences, highlighting the lifelong benefits of engaging with the natural world.
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Hang Gliding and Paragliding: Flying Free!
Have you ever dreamed of flying like an eagle or soaring on the wind? You can! Emi Carvalho, an experienced hang glider and paraglider pilot, shares his passion for flying and the differences between hang gliding and paragliding. Emi discusses his journey into the sport, the evolution of flying gear, and the exhilarating experiences of flying. He also addresses common fears associated with heights and the future of hang gliding, emphasizing the need for more compact and accessible equipment. The conversation concludes with information about Emi's paragliding school and the opportunities for others to learn to fly.
Website: https://altitudetrips.com/
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Thru-hiking triple crown: Nic's rebirth after quitting his 9-5 job on doctor's orders to hike the Appalachian Trail, completing the AT and Continental Divide Trail, gearing up for the Pacific Crest Trail, and embracing the kilt as a symbol of freedom, hope, and warmth.
Thru-hiking triple crown: Nic's journey from quitting his 9-5 job on doctor's orders to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail for rebirth, completing the AT and Continental Divide Trail, and gearing up for the Pacific Crest Trail, all while embracing the kilt as a symbol of freedom, hope, and warmth.
Many of us reminisce or daydream of times thru-hiking a spectacular trail. Not as many of us have a kilt on during that daydream. For Nic, the kilt is a beacon of freedom, hope and warmth (you’ll have to listen to learn more about that). 
After years of living the old 9-5 story, Nic was tired of the way life was going. He decided, on doctors orders, to quit his job and thru-hike the Appalachian Trail to be “reborn” into a life he was more excited about. 
He has now completed the AT, the Continental Divide Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. We caught up with Nic before his PCT hike. 
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Kayaking from Source to Sea in Madagascar
Today we visit with travel writer and educator Oscar Scafidi about his adventures kayaking the Mangoky River in Madagascar. Oscar shares insights into his life as an international teacher, the challenges of exploring remote rivers, and the unique wildlife and culture of Madagascar. He discusses the logistics of kayaking expeditions, including food supply and health risks, and recounts memorable moments from his journey, including humorous interactions with locals and the physical demands of the trip.
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