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/go1...
Oct 01, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 128
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 li...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 127
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 pu...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 126
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...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 125
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 t...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 124
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...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 123
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...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 122
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...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 121
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...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 6Ep. 120
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 technolo...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 119
Jesse St. Louis has always been enamored with the chaos of moving water. Yet, an obsessive pursuit of his acting career kept him blind to the natural world around him for many years. A fateful experience atop a waterfall in L.A. would inspire him to reevaluate his identity—ultimately leading him on a path to exploration and adventure travel. Jason and Jesse spoke one day near that fateful waterfall about his “infamous” YouTube channel, two years traversing New Zealand by van, the appeal of natur...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 118
Jessica Leila grew up with parents who wanted her to have every opportunity they had not. Her childhood was filled with love, world travel, and every extracurricular activity imaginable. Despite this, she still struggled with anxiety and an underlying anger. Joining a caving grotto in adulthood would introduce her to a new set of challenging outdoor pursuits, strong friendships, and a serenity she had never found before. Jason and Jess spoke one night about her eventful childhood, growing up Mus...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 117
Joe Reinstein has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in Highland Park, IL. Learn about: • Open Lands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan • Millennium Park • Kettle Moraine State Forest Watch the video version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/EimEzZufiFc Share your 3X3 Challenge at: https://www.gogetoutside.com/contact/ _____________________________ This episode recorded in c...
Apr 09, 2024•18 min
In addition to his responsibilities as a father, grandfather, professor, and respected economist; Jerry Nickelsburg has traveled the world pursuing backpacking, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, caving, and more. A California kid raised in Virginia, Jerry was a troubled child with a worrisome future. A camping trip at 11 shifted his perspective, enamored him with nature, and ultimately changed his life. Jason spoke with Jerry one morning at his home in Malibu about childhood epiphanies, the worlds b...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 116
Born in Mexico, but raised in Texas, Liz Del Sol always felt an intense draw towards adventure and performing. Naturally, as soon as she graduated from college, she headed for Hollywood to pursue both. A fateful night at a production party would introduce her to the Magic Castle and reveal her inner passion for magic. Liz and Jason spoke one night in Los Feliz about the magnificence of diving with sharks, the thrill of skydiving above the Alps, the realities of being a performer, the joy of guid...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 115
We return to early 2019 for the second episode of Cyndi Wyatt’s live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom!—the by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 2: When Nature Calls addresses the 3 Ps—peeing, pooping, and periods. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and featuring the wisdom of Marilee Valkass, Saveria Tilden, and Liz Thomas. LINKS: Watch Chick-a-Boom! Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCj1zo9ZsU0 https://www.gogetoutside.com/g-o-003-saveria-tilden/ https://www.gogetoutside.c...
Mar 08, 2024•44 min
Lincoln Stoller was introduced to climbing at the age of thirteen which quickly evolved into mountaineering. Throughout the 70s and 80s he climbed with storied greats such as Fred Beckey. His curious mind lead him to pursuits such as soar plane piloting, diving, exploring foreign cultures, and the studies of physics and psychology. He is the author of several books, a therapist, and a grief counselor for the AAC Climber’s Grief Fund. He and Jason spoke across the internet one morning about his q...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 114
Jane Fontana and Mark Fitzsimmons share a unique lifestyle by modern standards. They live within the Angeles National Forest where practicing self-sufficiency amidst nature is a rewarding pursuit. Foraging, wood-working, wine-making, and bee-keeping are only some of the tasks that keep them occupied. Jason sat with them beneath the boughs of an acorn tossing tree one evening discussing the realities of forest life, the wonders of mushrooms, their style of backpacking, and stories of rescue and r...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 113
Dave Boerger has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in South Orange, NJ. Learn about: • South Mountain Reservation • Jockey Hollow • Mohonk Mountain House • The Jersey Devil • The Radium Girls Watch the video version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/EfXYuFT67eg Share your 3X3 Challenge at: https://www.gogetoutside.com/contact/ _____________________________ This episode recor...
Feb 09, 2024•24 min
Justin Pugh’s childhood outdoor experiences were minimal. This began to change while attending university in Florida where he discovered the secret realm of urban exploration. Urbex was his initial gateway to the outdoors—a doorway that exploded open after moving to California and joining a camping trip in the Mojave desert. Justin is now an outdoor generalist versed in many outdoor pursuits and an adventure filmmaker. He and Jason spoke one night in Altadena’s dark woods about his path to explo...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 112
Randi Ball grew up in a sedentary and unhealthy family in the San Fernando Valley of California. Becoming a mother and discovering climbing in Joshua Tree motivated her to pursue an active and fit lifestyle. Yet, fighting cancer and navigating a divorce would test her newfound resilience and dedication. She and Jason spoke one morning in the mountains of Crestline about dieting, exercise, the strength of Club Cancer, the realities of parenting, and the disappointment of the Ricky Schroeder Fan C...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 111
While hiking through California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Ryan Payne shares his backcountry meal tips. Prepare yourself for superior backcountry dining. ___________________ Specialty Items (flavor enhancers): Asian type soup serrano pepper sesame seeds dried onion garlic ___________________________________ Breakfast: Cup of oatmeal with chia, hemp, and flax seeds added (1 tablespoon each) and scoop of flavored protein powder. Also some coconut milk powder and sugar. Plus salt and cinnamon....
Jan 08, 2024•24 min
John Gray grew up as a prototypical Southern California surfer boy. After a divorce in adulthood, he sought to recapture the health and fitness of his youth. He threw himself into hiking, backpacking, climbing, and canyoneering. He and Jason sat at a dark park bench in Redlands one evening reminiscing about climbing trips, waterskiing outings, and building home gyms during Covid lockdown before shifting focus to his upcoming expatriation to the Philippines. LINKS: https://www.alltrails.com/trail...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 110
Eileen always had a strong desire for exploration and adventure, despite an ill-planned childhood excursion. Her curious nature lead her across the United States where she repeatedly encountered unique experiences and opportunities. She and Jason sat in the dark woods one evening as Eileen spun a tale that continued to surprise: from whistle pigs to freight trains to straw homes to biodiesel—and ultimately—to the power of My Little Pony. LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/bealleileen/ https://www....
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 109
In the summer of 2019, we helped previous guest, Cyndi Wyatt, produce a live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom! It is a by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling asks the question, “what keeps you from getting outside?” and explores the Top 5 reasons women don’t get outdoors. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and featuring the wisdom of Marilee Valkass, Saveria Tilden, and Roxanne Armstrong. LINKS: Watch Chick-a-Boom! Episode 1: https://youtu.be/YMjocQvxjlk ht...
Dec 08, 2023•39 min
The return of Kat & Craig! Last time we spoke with our favorite photographer and Olympian couple, they were moving into a Suburban to travel for a year. Now—seven years later—they are married parents living in Rhode Island preparing for a future road trip. Jason spoke with them at their home one rainy evening while they recounted the experiences of that nomadic year, reveled in their love of surfing, and shared the realities of raising a child while keeping active. LINKS: https://www.gogetoutsid...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 108
Scott Jensen spent his youth surrounded by nature and multiple siblings under the tutelage of the Boy Scouts and his accomplished father. As an adult, Scott sought to share the outdoors with his own children, ultimately realizing that his knowledge could benefit others as well. He started affordable and ultralight gear company, Near Zero, in hopes of helping everyone get outside. He and Jason sat at a beloved childhood trailhead in Arizona discussing family, nature, living abroad, the ins and ou...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 107
Ezgi Kunttas grew up climbing Mulberry trees in Turkey unaware of the adventures available in the mountains around her. Pursuing a path as a biologist brought her to the United States. Yet, it would ultimately be her divorce at 35 that would motivate her to seek a richer, more active lifestyle exploring the mountains. She and Jason sat on a hilltop above the city one evening discussing climbing, facing middle age, discovering oneself in Los Angeles, the beauty of insect ovaries, and how reinvent...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 106
G.O. Get Outside Podcast returns! Season 6 begins 1 November 2023. Make sure you are subscribed and ready for rad new adventures!
Oct 27, 2023•5 min
It's true, we've been missing for 3 years. We are hoping to come back this Fall. Listen in to hear the current state of the podcast, why it went away, and how you can help bring it back. https://www.gogetoutside.com/state-of-g-ohttps://www.gogetoutside.com/state-of-g-o
Jun 03, 2023•15 min
