Deirdre Denali lives in the San Juan mountains of southwest Colorado and is a professional photographer of anything that is wild. On this episode, she goes into detail about her extensive animal tracking experience and the scary encounter she recently had with a mountain lion. We also talked about some of her extensive backpacking trips, landscape photography and conservation and her overall adventure lifestyle that she experiences by living very close to the backcountry of the American Southwes...
May 05, 2020•41 min•Ep. 53
Rob Suminsby quite literally grew up in Acadia National Park. On this episode, we hear all about Acadia and Rob shares some of his favorite spots on the island, the history of the park and insider information that only locals know. We then switch gears and go into some of his recent adventures that he’s taken in his 50s and talk all about outdoor mindset. Rob lives by the motto that your age is just a number and not a limiting factor for getting outside and taking more adventures. Links from the...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 52
Jenny Kotlyar is the creator of the Campsite Vibes Blog and her mission is to serve as hiking guide for those looking to get more involved in the outdoors. On this episode we talk all about her story with discovering the outdoors, hiking Mount Whitney, what ultimately led her to create the blog and what Campsite Vibes has meant for those its impacted. She is also a self-made expert on obtaining outdoor permits and shares several lessons learned and pro tips from her experiences in the backcountr...
Apr 21, 2020•56 min•Ep. 51
Kate Kimball is the Director of Branding and Communication for Explore Van X. Van X is the internet's best resource for any van building, van living or van life question you may have. They have a team of adventurous people who are dedicated to scouring the internet to compile all the best van resources and bring everything together on their website, for YOU. This is a great episode for any one that is interested in learning more about Van Life. Links from the episode: Explore Van X Website: http...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 50
Matt and Karen weren’t always associated with National Parks. It wasn’t until they experienced a series of sudden and tragic events in their lives that they decided that it was now or never to go on the adventure of a lifetime. So they set out to visit all 59 National Parks in two years, something that very few have ever done. Since then, they have been to the additional three that have been added to the National Park system. Their lives have been forever impacted by the beauty of our nation’s p...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 49
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Joy always dreamed of becoming a park ranger. She currently works at one of Washington’s busiest state parks and always has a smiling face when answering visitor's questions. Throughout the year, she leads guided hikes, coordinates special events and develops several park-run programs. On this episode, we talk about her love for the outdoors, how others can help protect our natural spaces and the typical career path to becoming a full-time park ranger. L...
Mar 31, 2020•55 min•Ep. 48
On this episode, I sit down with my wife Elly to talk about what Coronavirus means for our family and how we’re still trying to responsibly get outside. We discuss some recent adventures we’ve been on in our local area and talk about tips from the outdoor industry to help everyone remain healthy and happy during these unprecedented times. Links from the Episode: “Leave No Trace” Recommendations for Getting Outside During Covid-19: https://lnt.org/the-leave-no-trace-recommendations-for-getting-ou...
Mar 24, 2020•17 min•Ep. 47
Courtney Reardon made history when she became one of the few women in history who has climbed Mount Everest and survived. In parts 1 & 2 of her story, we discuss climbing Mount Everest from beginning to end, including: The physical preparation she did in advance Her mindset going in Beginning the climb Her Sherpa partner and teammates Her favorite memories and some scary stories (including passing by a dead body) The Ted X talk she gave after becoming the 68th American woman to summit Mount ...
Mar 17, 2020•54 min•Ep. 46
Courtney Reardon made history when she became one of the few women in history who has climbed Mount Everest and survived. In parts 1 & 2 of her story, we discuss climbing Mount Everest from beginning to end, including: The physical preparation she did in advance Her mindset going in Beginning the climb Her Sherpa partner and teammates Her favorite memories and some scary stories (including passing by a dead body) The Ted X talk she gave after becoming the 68th American woman to summit Mount ...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 45
After active duty, Michael Matthews hit the road for what became a 30,000 mile back and forth trip across the U.S. and into Mexico, out of his beloved camper van called “The Mystery Machine.” Today, he is a seasoned rock climber and has climbed all over the world, including a multi-day climb that involved sleeping on a portaledge on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. On this episode, we talk about his typical preparation for a climb, some of his hardest climbs and his scariest moment on a wal...
Mar 03, 2020•59 min•Ep. 44
Jenn Dellwo is a writer, podcaster and storyteller, but is also a huge lover of nature and is always yearning to take on her next adventure, sometimes even at a moment’s notice. She has great insight on why it’s so important to get outside and experience everything that mother nature has to offer NOW, before it’s too late and the time has passed you by. On this episode, Jenn talks about her recent travels around Iceland in a camper van, exploring the mountains of northern Italy and her love for ...
Feb 25, 2020•48 min•Ep. 43
Harmony McCoy is a former Army Officer, turned outdoor enthusiast, mountaineer and nature lover. After active duty, she moved to Colorado and became obsessed with the outdoors and surrounded herself with like-minded people adventurous people. She was later introduced to “Veterans Expeditions” or VetEx; this incredible organization helps veterans overcome challenges associated with military service, through outdoor leadership and community. Harmony was then specially selected to attempt to climb ...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 42
Amber Toner runs The Bug Parade, a successful blog and Instagram account, where her and her husband show the world how a family can raise two boys, yet still make time to get in the outdoors and go fly fishing. One of the awesome advantages to being a fly fisherman is that trout need cold, fast moving water to survive. This type of environment is usually found in rivers and streams coming out of the mountains and is Amber’s bread and butter. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta and being located only a...
Feb 11, 2020•42 min•Ep. 41
Kristen Bor is a nomadic entrepreneur who created an adventure travel blog in 2014 called Bearfoot Theory. This extremely popular and professional blog is synonymous with all things adventure, outdoor gear recommendations and Van Life. Kristen is highly regarded in the outdoor community and her articles and videos are full of valuable lessons and pro tips. Kristen also created the Open Roads Fest; a #VanLife festival packed with outdoor adventure, workshops and social events for the road trippin...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 40
From 2013-2015, Mike Mullen photographed every lake in the Desolation Wilderness, which is the congressionally protected land that borders Lake Tahoe. Afterwards, he set out to capture all 167 names lakes in Yosemite National Park, which encompasses over 748,000 acres and is arguably some of the most beautiful scenery on God’s green earth! His instagram handles @lakesofdesolation and @lakesofyosmeite beautifully showcases his efforts and this episode is sure to inspire you for your next adventur...
Jan 28, 2020•49 min•Ep. 39
Jay Hart is the founder of Adventure For Vets, a non-profit whose mission is “Changing Lives One Adventure at a Time.” PTSD can be a real problem for many coming back from combat deployments overseas, so Jay founded Adventure For Vets with the primary focus of taking veterans on exciting adventures in the outdoors. From climbing the cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park to riding motorcycles on mountain backroads, Adventure For Vets is changing lives one daring trip at a time. Links from...
Jan 21, 2020•46 min•Ep. 38
Rob Marshall is a former Air Force Pilot and is no stranger to dangerous adventures. From 2005-2013, he led a small team of active duty Air Force personnel to complete the “Seven Summits Challenge” and became the first all-American military team to summit Mount Everest. We also talk about how he was held at gunpoint on his way to climb Mount Elbrus, some of his favorite places to travel and pro tips for others looking to get more involved with mountaineering. This is one episode you don't want t...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 37
On this episode, host Rob Roy reveals the top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2019 and also discusses the future of the Adventure Bound Podcast for 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...
Jan 08, 2020•18 min•Ep. 36
From fly fishing, to snowboarding and hiking, Max McClaskie is always looking for his next chance to get outside. However, his real passion is adventure photography. Ever since he took a camera on a hike with him through the woods, he discovered that his love for the outdoors could be shared with others from the images he took. Listen in to learn all about why he finds the need to photograph natural landscapes, some of his favorite equipment and pro tips for others looking to do the same. Links ...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
Gregor Weeks is the epitome of a family man who makes no excuses for getting outdoors. With thousands of skydives to his name, several skydiving ratings under his belt and hundreds of base jumps, he is continually living a life full of adrenaline and adventure. Gregor has also completed several marathons, a triathlon, goes camping when he can with his family and plays ice hockey in his local men’s league. If you have a 9 to 5 and are looking to add more adventure in your life, then this episode ...
Dec 25, 2019•53 min•Ep. 34
Growing up in the Northeast, Alex Emery was exposed to the wilderness from a young age. After attending the U.S. Naval Academy and participating on an Alaska Mountaineering NOLS course, he became a Marine Corps Artillery Officer. Today, Alex can be found visiting National Parks with his family, running ultramarathons and continually trying to push his body to its limits (he’s currently training for a 100 mile race)! If you're looking for motivation on how to crush it in life, then this episode i...
Dec 17, 2019•56 min•Ep. 33
Ryan Curry is a Marine Corps test pilot, who is often tasked with teaching leadership to both government organizations and private companies. His love for country, playing rugby and the outdoors shines through on this episode as we talk about why he chose to join the military, how he became a test pilot and why he got involved on a recent NOLS trip to the Wind River range in Wyoming. Ryan has a ton of wisdom on leadership and shares why being in the outdoors is critical for everyone listening. L...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 32
I am joined again by my beautiful bride, Elly, for a special episode to discuss a recent mission of ours to visit and hike 12 U.S. National Parks with our son, before his 1st birthday. In just one year, my son has been to alpine lakes at 10,000 ft, seen wolves in Yellowstone, walked through giant Sequoia groves, been caught in a blizzard on Mount Rainier, biked next to alligators in the Everglades, been 2,000 ft below the rim of the Grand Canyon, snowshoed in Glacier and experienced everything i...
Dec 03, 2019•45 min•Ep. 31
Have you ever wondered what would happened if you left everything behind to pursue your passion? With just $1,000 in his pocket and no real plan, Jeff did just that. He left his hometown and drove over a thousand miles south to be able to fish on the water year-round. Ultimately, that led him to obtain his Captain’s license and now Jeff runs one of the best fishing outfits in Southwest Florida. Following your dreams is never easy, but Jeff proves that anything is possible when you put your mind ...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 30
For the last few years, Abby and her family have been living full-time in a self-converted school bus and visiting some of the most scenic destinations in North America. Abby runs a blog called ‘Our Wandering Family,’ where she and her husband document their life on the road with their three boys and she is also the co-host of the RV Miles, America's National Parks and See America Podcasts. Listen in as we discuss their life on the road, lessons learned and advice for others looking to do the sa...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 29
As the first ever police officer to be featured on the show, George has pursued an adventurous career in the elite Special Operations Division. As if that’s not enough thrill for the average person, he spends most of his free time practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or improving his skydiving skills at the local drop zone. If you want to have your cake and eat it too by balancing your extreme hobbies and career, while putting your family first, then this episode is for you! Links from the Host: Adven...
Nov 12, 2019•59 min•Ep. 28
Have you ever had a really long day? How about over 20 hours of hiking 22 miles with 6,000’ of elevation gain and loss? In this episode, I sit down with my brother and two friends to discuss some lessons we learned from summiting the highest mountain in the lower 48. We talk about the gear we used, water management, hiking in a single day vs. camping ½ way up and several pro tips that can only be learned from being on the trail and making to the top. This is a really fun episode that you don't w...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 27
“FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PEOPLE” - These worlds are eternally etched in the Roosevelt Arch, which sits at Yellowstone’s northern entrance. This is the mantra of our nation’s National Parks and exactly why Park Rangers like Kevin Herber signed up to protect them. Join us for an in-depth talk on all things National Parks, Yellowstone and why he chooses to live full-time in a RV with his wife. Links from the Host: Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 26
I am joined again by my beautiful bride, Elly, for a special episode to discuss a recent mission of ours to visit and hike 12 U.S. National Parks with our son, before his 1st birthday. In just one year, my son has been to alpine lakes at 10,000 ft, seen wolves in Yellowstone, walked through giant Sequoia groves, been caught in a blizzard on Mount Rainier, biked next to alligators in the Everglades, been 2,000 ft below the rim of the Grand Canyon, snowshoed in Glacier and experienced everything i...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 25
Imagine if you put your life on hold for several months, just to hike from point A to point B. Lizzy Natiello did just that when she began her thru-hike of the Pacific Crest trail in March of 2019. Stretching from Southern California to Northern Washington, the PCT is a grueling 2,653 mile trek through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Lizzy’s grit and determination to hike the PCT embodies the spirit of the Adventure Bound Podcast and her story is an inspiration for all. Links...
Oct 16, 2019•49 min•Ep. 24
