Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikepacking and packrafting to camping with kids and dispersed car camping. Today, we're diving into the world of water-based camping with MAK and Owen, the founders of Bound For Nowhere— a popular adventure blog, social media community, and storytelling brand. Gear & Apparel Mentioned: The Packraft Handbook Packraft Deconstructed paddle Helmet Rope Dry...
Jun 26, 2025•22 min
Sean Jansen, a lifelong surfer and adventurer, standup paddled over 1,000 miles along the coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula with his camping gear, food, and camera strapped to his board. His goal was to document the journey and raise awareness about the vaquita, an endangered porpoise native to the region. Connect with Sean: Website Instagram Purchase Sean's book, Paddling with Porpoise Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Ocean Bottle...
Jun 24, 2025•27 min•Ep. 353
Jessa Williams is the founder of Intrsxtn Surf, a Los Angeles-based surf collective dedicated to empowering Black women and women of color through surfing. After discovering the ocean as a space for healing and self-discovery, she launched Intrsxtn just one year after learning to surf. Since then, she has introduced hundreds of women to the waves, creating a supportive community that challenges traditional surf culture and celebrates inclusivity, resilience, and joy in the water. Connect with Je...
Jun 17, 2025•28 min•Ep. 352
Melissa Arnot Reid is a legendary American mountaineer, adventure guide, and author who has summited Mount Everest six times—more than any other American woman. She was the first American woman to climb and descend Everest without supplemental oxygen, pushing the limits of human endurance. Through extreme challenges and high-risk climbs, Melissa has found strength, resilience, and purpose in the mountains. Connect with Melissa: Website Instagram Substack Grab a copy of Melissa's book, Enough Tha...
Jun 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 351
David Kilgore has been a lifelong runner who found his stride in the world of ultra marathons in his 20s. Rather than pursue running as his sole profession, he charted a unique course— joining the early team at On Running while continuing to compete at an elite level. From setting records to winning the Great World Race twice, David's journey has made him a standout in the global running community. Connect with David: Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard...
Jun 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 350
Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport. Connect with Ayesha: Instagram A Quick Brown Fox website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva...
May 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 349
Shyanne Orvis is a Colorado-based fly fishing guide and content creator whose deep connection to nature shapes both her career and her approach to motherhood. From the rivers of Carbondale to destinations around the world, she’s building an inclusive community on the water—inviting more women to experience the transformative power of fly fishing. Connect with Shyanne: Website Instagram Purchase tickets to Outside Festival 2025 Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®...
May 20, 2025•26 min•Ep. 348
Harvey Lewis is an elite ultra runner and Guinness World Record holder for most laps completed at Big’s Backyard Ultra, a race where athletes run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Known for his endurance, strategy, and mental resilience, Lewis has become a defining figure in the world of ultra distance running. Connect with Harvey: Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Winning the Triple Crown of Ultra Running with Courtney Dauwalter Purchase tickets to Outside Fest...
May 13, 2025•26 min•Ep. 347
Liz Thomas is one of the most accomplished hikers in the U.S. She's completed the Triple Crown and set a self-supported, fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail in 2011. Liz has a ton of experience in remote parts of the wilderness, but for the past 10 years, she's been creating and hiking long-distance routes in 15 cities around the U.S. Connect with Liz: Website Instagram Treeline Review If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Hello, Los Angeles Purchase your tickets to Outside Festival 202...
May 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 346
Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and author whose fascination with stargazing led her to seek out even more adventures after the sun sets. Her latest book, 100 Nights of a Lifetime, is filled with suggestions for nocturnal adventures for anyone looking to experience nature from an entirely different perspective. Connect with Stephanie: Website Instagram Check out Stephanie's new book, 100 Nights of a Lifetime Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrel...
Apr 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 345
Brooks Bash is an entrepreneur and endurance athlete known for pursuing extraordinary challenges. In 2023, he ran a relay from Canada to Mexico to promote his natural energy drink company, Earthy. Later that year, Brooks completed 100 marathons in 100 days, equivalent to running from L.A. to New York. Just three weeks after his 100th marathon, he tackled another feat, running a 320-mile race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas. Connect with Brooks: Instagram Earthy website & Instagram Thank you t...
Apr 22, 2025•29 min•Ep. 344
Mo Beck is an elite climber who was born with a limb difference. For Mo, rock climbing is a puzzle, requiring her to find unique routes up the wall. Over the course of her career, Mo earned a spot on the national paralympic climbing team and has been a top tier competitor at countless national and international climbing events. Now, she's encouraging other adaptive climbers to rethink the limits of what their bodies can do. Connect with Mo: Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital On...
Apr 15, 2025•28 min•Ep. 343
Knox Robinson is a unique running coach and founder of the Black Roses running group in New York City. His coaching methods, inspired by music, culture, and the urban environment, are unconventional and effective. The Black Roses practice like an elite track team, but instead of high-end facilities, they use urban areas like parks, city streets, and local trails as their training grounds. Connect with Knox: Knox's Instagram Black Roses Instagram Listen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to ou...
Apr 08, 2025•28 min•Ep. 342
Nick Schwanz and Spencer Scott are the visionary couple behind Solar Punk Farms in Guerneville, California. They transformed their lives from careers in brand strategy and bioengineering to create a community-focused, environmentally conscious farm. Solar Punk Farms grows food and flowers, enabling Nick and Spencer to host memorable community gatherings and provide environmental education in hopes of making the sustainable revolution irresistible. Connect with Spencer & Nick: Spencer's Insta...
Apr 01, 2025•29 min•Ep. 341
Erik Weihenmayer made history in 2001 as the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. By 2008, he had completed the Seven Summits, the tallest mountains on each continent. Since then, Erik has embraced a wide range of adventure sports from paragliding in the Rocky Mountains and ice climbing in Nepal to kayaking the length of the Grand Canyon. Connect with Erik: Website Instagram No Barriers website & Instagram Listen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and t...
Mar 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 340
Tara Dower has become one of America's top ultra runners, winning numerous 50 and 100-mile races and setting speed records on some of the nation's most challenging trails. In 2024, she achieved a monumental milestone by completing the 2200-mile Appalachian Trail, surpassing the previous fastest known time (FTK) by 13 hours. Connect with Tara: Website Instagram YouTube Listen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Honey Stinger...
Mar 18, 2025•27 min•Ep. 339
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 ...
Mar 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 338
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® Masterc...
Feb 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 337
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: I...
Feb 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 336
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 ...
Feb 11, 2025•33 min•Ep. 335
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...
Feb 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 334
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 ...
Jan 28, 2025•25 min•Ep. 333
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® ....
Jan 21, 2025•27 min•Ep. 332
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® ....
Jan 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 331
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® ....
Jan 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 330
Cody Townsend is one of America's most well-known and beloved professional skiers. In his 20s, Cody made a name for himself as a competitive alpine ski racer before starring in dozens of blockbuster ski movies. His fame skyrocketed in 2014 when he skied The Crack, a steep and narrow gully in Alaska. Following this feat, Cody embarked on an ambitious journey to ski the 50 classic lines in North America— a project that isn't quite finished and maybe never will be. Connect with Cody: Website Instag...
Dec 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 329
About a decade ago, entrepreneur Karla Amador set her sights on completing 52 hikes in a year. She didn't consider herself outdoorsy, so it helped to break down her goal into small, actionable steps, like hiking at least one mile each weekend. She called this project "The 52 Hike Challenge." 10 years later, she's turned it into a national company that encourages thousands of participants to get outside. Connect with Karla: Instagram 52 Hike Challenge website & Instagram Listen to Karla's new...
Dec 10, 2024•25 min•Ep. 328
Will Gadd has spent his thirty-year career mastering the balance between risk management and innovation in extreme sports. He has set two paragliding distance records, won numerous ice climbing competitions, and achieved multiple first ascents. In 2015, Will became the first person to ice climb Niagara Falls. Connect with Will: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad Anker Thank you to our sponsor: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Master...
Dec 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 327
Jessie Krebs is a wilderness survival expert and Air Force veteran who prepares people for worst-case scenarios. Since her time in the Air Force, Jessie has used her experience to open her own wilderness survival school with a mission to share her knowledge with everyone, especially women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ folks, so they can more confidently, and safely explore the outdoors. Connect with Jessie: Instagram O.W.L.S. Skills website Thank you to our sponsor: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mast...
Nov 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 326
12 years ago Martinus Evans went on his first run. Despite the initial struggle, he went on to complete his first marathon just 18 months later. Today, Martinus is a marathon runner, author, speaker, and the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 40,000 members that motivates runners of all speeds to go after their big goals. Connect with Martinus: Website Instagram Slow AF website & Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program an...
Nov 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 325
