Lindsey Nubern is probably one of the nicest and most adventurous souls you'll ever meet. Together with her husband Adam, she has traveled to multiple countries all over the world backpacking and campervanning and they have a very popular blog that’s full of awesome travel tips and gear recommendations. Lindsey also recently wrote a book called 501 Questions: A Travel Game, which is full of funny and thought-provoking questions designed to help you and your family connect during those long journ...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 80
Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park was described by John Muir as “one of nature’s rarest and most precious mountain temples" and was once considered one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems in the world. However, in 1913 the city of San Francisco won Congressional approval to dam and flood Hetch Hetchy, thus burying this extraordinary valley under 300 feet of water. Spreck Rosekrans is the Executive Director at Restore Hetch Hetchy and is leading the fight to bring back what was ...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
Quick episode where I tell you my plans for incorporating YouTube live videos into the podcast ;) Links from the Host : Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places Facebook Group Adventure Bound on Instagram Rob’s YouTube Channel Support Rob on Patreon...
Jan 26, 2021•7 min
Ryan Bunting (trail name, Constantine) is a professional thru-hiker who has hiked over a dozen long-distance trails from start to finish, including the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail… just to name a few. Ryan shares why he's made thru-hiking such a big part of his life and goes into great detail about the friendships formed within the thru-hiking community, how he’s able to afford spending months away from home and the hardest moment he’s overcome ‘on...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 78
Dan Zehner is the host of the Anthem of the Adventurer podcast and is also an advocate for helping men discover more adventure in their lives. On today’s episode, we chat about what led him to create his own podcast, how men were specifically created for adventure and why both men and women need adventure in their lives. He touches on what whole-hearted masculinity and femininity are and also shares his best advice for husbands and fathers yearning to summon their own inner warrior. *LINK TO THE...
Jan 12, 2021•57 min•Ep. 77
On this episode, I sit down with my beautiful bride Elly to talk about what 2020 looked like for our family, the top 5 most-listened to episodes of the Adventure Bound Podcast for 2020, my newly launched YouTube channel where a few videos went viral and the exciting new podcast that I’m launching in 2021. *LINK TO THE VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* Links from the Host : Rob’s Viral Carrier Landing Video on YouTube Rob’s YouTube Channel Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places F...
Jan 05, 2021•30 min
Jacquie Whitt and Vidal Jaquehua are the dynamic duo behind Adios Adventure Travel. On this episode, Jacquie tells us the story of how she was inspired to start taking students down to South America and ultimately met Vidal, who quickly became the missing link to her newfound adventure business. Today, their company specializes in taking tourists to Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, the Galapagos Islands and also some incredible places in Peru, such as Machu Picchu. Links from the Episode : Adios Adventu...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 76
Danny Gross is a passionate outdoor enthusiast, who also happens to be the man behind the massive National Park Geek Instagram account. On this episode, we chat about why he started the National Park Geek brand, how it’s changed his perspective on public lands and some of his insider secrets into the workings of the National Park system. We also discuss what the biggest hurdle is facing America's remaining wild places and what we can all do to help protect these national treasures. Links from th...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 75
Courtney Condy is the founder of Occupation Wild, which is an online job board for the outdoor, adventure and travel industry and she's also the host of the Occupation Wild Podcast. On this episode, we chat about a life-changing experience she had on a trek to Everest Base Camp a few years back, why the outdoors are so special to her and how she was inspired to launch her website. And for those looking to find a job in the outdoor industry, she explains how you can use occupationwild.com to do j...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 74
Natasha Buffo is a former Silicon Valley business analyst turned solo world traveler, snowboarder and backpacker. She loves to travel abroad and thru-hike epic trails, but these days she can be found skiing around Lake Tahoe with a smile on her face. We chat all about how she escaped the corporate world to then travel to New Zealand several times and later talk about about the importance of incorporating nature into our lives and what we can all do to improve mental health for ourselves and thos...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 73
Jordan & Logan Lefler are two brothers who grew up in the heart of the Mission Mountains in Northwest Montana. On this episode, we talk about their favorite photography gear, some of their best tips for both aspiring photographers and fishermen and why they continually make the outdoors a big part of their lives. Listening to the Lefler brothers will leave you inspired to get outside and breath in some fresh air and you’ll also learn about why Montanans call their home state “The Last Best P...
Dec 01, 2020•51 min•Ep. 72
Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer are the hosts of the Outdoor Dream Jobs Podcast as well as the creators of the very popular and resourceful Facebook Group, Basecamp Outdoors. On our chat today, we talk about their personal backgrounds and how they were drawn to a life outdoors. We also discuss how they came to be the founders of Basecamp Outdoors, how it’s grown and what the best way to utilize it is for people looking for work outside the typical 9 to 5. Links from the Episode : Basecamp Outdoors Fac...
Nov 24, 2020•51 min•Ep. 71
Paul Barach has done some pretty incredible things in his life, to include backpacking across Europe, backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail, teaching English in South Korea, running marathons, biking across the United States and he’s also a black belt in karate. He's also one of the few people to have completed the 750 mile Shikoku pilgrimage trail in Japan, which he wrote about in his book Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains and is the story he vividly recounts on today's episode. Links from the...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 70
Alexandra Lev loves to travel, ski volcanoes and is also a big advocate for some important, yet often overlooked aspects to getting outdoors: mental health, privilege, race, inclusion and gender equality. On this episode, Alexandra talks about her experiences relating to some of these topics and shares how we can all do better to make the great outdoors more accessible to all. Links from the Episode : Alexandra’s Instagram Alexandra’s Website Race and Privilege in the Outdoors Article To Father ...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 69
Alex Haraus is a full-time outdoor photographer, who initially grew up finding adventure in Chicago. After discovering “roof topping” and urban exploration, he eventually traveled west and worked with organizations such as Americorps to take part in backcountry trail building. But Alex’s real passion is ‘Rugged Conservation,’ which is basically using adventure photography as a hook to teach others about climate change and conservation by encouraging them to develop their own relationship with na...
Nov 03, 2020•59 min•Ep. 68
Matt Spencer is living a life full of adventure. On this episode we chat about how he got into river guiding, first in Colorado and then in Africa on the Zambezi River (even though he was initially scared of water) and then talk about his other adventures in the developing world, working for Americorps and moving to New Zealand. We also have a conversation on dams and whether or not they belong on certain rivers that once ran wild and discuss how people can overcome imposter syndrome in the outd...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 67
Laura Krantz is the creator and host of Wild Thing, a podcast about the relationship between science and society and all the strange and unusual happenings that capture our imaginations. On this episode, Laura talks about the behind the scenes of producing her podcast and we dive deep into why she decided to research Bigfoot and extraterrestrial life in the first place. We also talk about her craziest moment from recording Wild Thing and what searching for Sasquatch and aliens has taught her abo...
Oct 20, 2020•41 min•Ep. 66
Justin Pane is currently the Director of the Multi-Mission Operations Center at NASA Ames and in his free time, lives a life synonymous with adventure. On this episode, we talk about how a court-mandated outdoor retreat at 18 ultimately changed Justin's life for the better - one that includes his love of adventure, mountain biking, being a new father and discovering things bigger than ourselves from the outdoors. Justin also shares some NASA insight and his thoughts about life on other planets. ...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 65
Jody MacDonald is a world-renowned professional photographer and an incredible advocate for the outdoors. On this episode, we talk about some of her crazy adventures, from swimming with sharks to sailing around the world for 10 years, but really this episode is all about adventure photography and conquering your fears. Fear to live outside your comfort zone, fear to go on extreme adventures and fear of being a freelance creator in a society that pre-dominantly encourages you to work a nine to fi...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 64
Kyle Frost is naturally an adventurous guy, who also happens to be the Creative Director for The Outbound Collective - one of the best online resources for discovering activities in the great outdoors. On this episode, we sit down with Kyle to hear his personal story of how he discovered his love for mother nature at a young age, then how he joined the team at The Outbound Collective and how to best utilize this platform to plan your next adventure. Links from the Episode: The Outbound Collectiv...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 63
Nikko Mamallo is the kind of guy who jumps out of perfectly good airplanes... for fun. And he's not just a skydiver, but a fully certified wingsuit coach and AFF instructor. On this episode we talk about how one can get involved in the sport, what the process looks like to go through AFF and get your license and even how to advance to wingsuit flying. As you'll hear from Nikko's story, skydiving and the thrill of adventure have forever changed his life. Links from the Episode: Nikko’s Instagram:...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 62
Taylor Glenn is a world-class adventure and outdoor photographer based in the American West. On this episode, we dive deep on landscape and wildlife photography and talk about some of his favorite memories he’s had on the job, including a personal request from Jimmy Chin for a very special opportunity. Taylor also discusses his biggest challenge for getting that perfect shot in the outdoors and his best advice for those who want to pursue their dreams, even if it means leaving everything behind ...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 61
Richard Bowles is an adventure badass. On this episode, we talk all about his extreme adventures (including running around an exploding volcano) and also living on the streets of India on only $3/day. He even tells the story of “that time a guy put a shotgun in my face while on a trail run…” Rich then uses these experiences to professionally speak on stage to major corporations around the world and relates his adventures in the outdoors to everyday fears. This is certainly an episode you don't w...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 60
On this episode, Rob and his beautiful bride Elly sit down to discuss their recent move across the United States in their Sportsmobile Camper Van. They discuss some of the National Parks they visited and include their favorite locations discovered along the way. Links from the Episode: Elly's Favorite Hiking Boots: https://www.amazon.com/Sportiva-Mens-Nucleo-High-Hiking/dp/B07BVYG66L?th=1 Rob's Favorite Camping Chairs: https://www.amazon.com/GCI-Roadtrip-Rocking-Outdoor-Mercury/dp/B07QCHJJ3C/ref...
Sep 01, 2020•58 min•Ep. 59
Short and sweet episode where Rob talks about the current state of the podcast and the content to be released over the coming weeks. Regular production of full-length episodes featuring more awesome guests will resume August 2020. Links from the Host: Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group Adventure Bound on Instagram Rob’s YouTube Channel Support the Podcast on Patreon...
Jun 16, 2020•13 min
Amy David is a world-class mountain athlete, outdoor producer, professional skier and backpacking guide. On this episode, we talk all about her impressive skiing career (and one scary accident), her general passion for the mountains and talk all about the science of how humans experience wild places. And when the snow melts, she loves to help women get outside by working as a professional backpacking guide. Amy is an incredible ambassador for the outdoors and is the real deal when it comes to bi...
Jun 10, 2020•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 58
Emily Stifler Wolfe is an award-winning freelance writer specializing in outdoor adventure and conservation. Her writings have been featured multiple times in Outside, Sierra, Esquire, Mountain Outlaw, Big Sky Journal, Powder and Backpacker magazines and REI’s Co-Op Journal. She’s also interviewed a former CEO of Patagonia, Kristine Tompkins and the founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard. We talk all about her writing career, why she lives in a mountain town and how she continually gets her family...
Jun 02, 2020•54 min•Ep. 57
Joseph Fowler is on a mission to be a great dad and raise his kids to respect and appreciate the outdoors. Growing up, he wasn’t really exposed to adventure and the outdoors, but that all quickly changed one summer when he went on to work for the National Park Service one summer after college, on the other side of the country. He recently launched a personal blog called “Chasing Everyday Adventures,” with the hope that you’ll find some insight and discover inspiration to take some adventures of ...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 56
On this episode I sit down with the CEO of Storyteller Overland, Jeffry Hunter. What’s unique about their brand is that they don’t make custom vans, but they have one unique layout for their vans and they make it EXTREMELY well. We start off with Jeffrey’s story and how he started the company and then talk all about their flagship van, the Mode 4x4. You'll discover that it's the people that make it such an incredible company and learn why their motto is to “Live Free, Explore Endlessly and Tell ...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 55
Have you ever wanted to put your entire life on pause, so you could start really living? Well that’s exactly what Ben Carpenter did when he spent five months of his life thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. On this episode, we talk all about hiking the AT, from going over the basics and essential gear, to how he did it, what his favorite and least favorite parts were and what a typical day looks like. He even shared some awesome thru-hiking lingo, such as what “vitamin I’ is, what a “tramly” is, t...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 54
