In the summer of 2022, four women, Sophia Denison-Johnston, Brooke Downes, Libby Costello and Adrienne Smith, set a new record for the fastest all female team to row from San Francisco to Hawaii. They completed the journey in 34 days, 14 hours and 20 minutes. Connect with the Latitude 35 Row Team: Brooke Downes Instagram Sophia Denison-Johnston Instagram Libby Costello Instagram Adrienne Smith Instagram Lat 35 Instagram Lat 35 website Episode partners: Pre-order Shelby Stanger’s new book, Will t...
May 16, 2023•33 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast In January, 2023, Erchana Murray-Bartlett set the Guinness World record for running the most consecutive marathons. She ran 150 marathons in 150 days and raised money for Australian wildlife along the way. Erchana started at Cape York, which is in the northern tip of Australia and ran along the coast all the way down to Melbourne. Connect with Erchana: Instagram Tip to Toe website Wilderness Society website Episode partners: Pre-order Shelby Stanger’s new book, Will to Wild and watch the trailer...
May 09, 2023•25 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast Izzy Sederbaum is a trans-masculine cyclist and policy scholar who survived a rare cougar attack on a ride outside of Seattle in early 2018. Izzy was hospitalized with severe facial trauma while hateful anti-trans rhetoric filled comment sections of news articles that he had little to no control over. All the hatred pushed Izzy in a direction motivated by love. Today he's working to make cycling more inclusive for people with marginalized identities. Connect with Izzy: Instagram Wild Composite R...
May 02, 2023•25 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast Cecil Konijnendijk has been studying, teaching, and advising on urban forestry for more than 25 years. He is interested in how trees can improve our cities, communities, personal lives, and mental health. Cecil came up with a rule he calls 3-30-300 which has become popular among climate change activists and urban tree canopy specialists. The rule encourages seeing at least 3 trees from your window, having 30% canopy coverage in your neighborhood, and having a high quality public green space with...
Apr 25, 2023•23 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast Cal Calamia has been a runner their entire life, but in 2018, their relationship with the sport changed when Cal came out as trans non-binary. Most races in the US only have two gender categories, men and women, and Cal doesn't fit in either one. In an effort to make space for themself and other non-binary athletes, Cal has become an advocate for gender inclusivity and races across the US. Connect with Cal: Website Instagram Non-Binary Run Club Book, San Franshitshow Janji's Creating Spaces arti...
Apr 18, 2023•25 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast Courtney Guerra is a culinary farmer who loves the intimacy of planting seeds, watching them sprout, and harvesting rich, colorful produce. She's grown food for some of America's top restaurants. Now Courtney focuses on bringing the positive impact of gardening and interacting with nature to her community in Southern California. Connect with Courtney: Website Instagram Take action: Upward Bound House Upward Bound House Instagram Episode partners: Pre-order Shelby's book Will to Wild...
Apr 11, 2023•28 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Christophe Zajac-Denek was just a couple of days old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called cartilage-hair hypoplasia. Doctors told his parents that he might never be able to ride a bike or go for a run. Today, Christophe stands at four feet, four inches tall. He can't bend his back and the bones in his legs have been surgically altered. Despite his physical limitations, Christophe gets out on the water to surf anytime he can. Connect with Christophe: Instagram Website Podcast...
Apr 04, 2023•26 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast Myishia Haynes is one of the most cheerful, exuberant fisherwoman you'll ever meet. She practices catch and release fishing, and has a pretty good track record, especially when it comes to fishing for bass. Myishia has made it her mission to show the world that anyone can fish and get outside. Connect with Myishia: Instagram YouTube Episode sponsors: Teva...
Mar 28, 2023•27 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast Sara Mudallal was 20 years old when she decided to try parkour. She also decided to start wearing a hijab as an expression of her Muslim identity. Over the years, plenty of people told her to stop practicing parkour because of her gender or her faith. But Sara has kept her head up, found success in the world of parkour, and inspired thousands of people to stay true to themselves. Connect with Sara: Instagram YouTube TikTok tutorial Resources: Joe Dispenza books Parkour Women Instagram Episode sp...
Mar 21, 2023•31 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast Faith Dickey is one of the greatest highliners in the world. In 2012, Faith broke the record for the longest free solo, that's highlining without a safety harness. Then in 2014, she became the first woman to cross a highline over 100 meters long. Connect with Faith: Instagram Faith's company, Elevate Outdoors Guiding Faith's TEDx Talk, Deciphering Fear From Intuition 1000 Feet Up Women's Highlining Meeting Episode sponsors: Teva...
Mar 14, 2023•32 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Melissa Kegler is an elite open-water swimmer who specializes in cold water, long distance swims. She recently broke the U.S. national distance record for IISA’s Ice Mile event. Her goal goes beyond excelling in this extreme sport. Melissa is committed to fostering an inclusive community focusing on body positivity and self-love. Connect with Melissa: Webiste Instagram Watch , Open Water: Melissa Kegler Resources: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards...
Mar 07, 2023•31 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast In the fall of 2022, the Oregon Symphony hired Deanna Tham as their new associate conductor. Deanna is incredibly talented and she's an expert at drawing out rich sounds from large orchestras. When she needs to let loose Deanna goes rock climbing. You might think that scaling rock faces has nothing to do with conducting an orchestra, but for Deanna, the two disciplines have a lot in common. Connect with Deanna: Instagram Oregon Symphony Instagram Oregon Symphony Website Resources: Check out REI’...
Feb 28, 2023•28 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast Nirvana Ortanez is a former pro park rider who was once sponsored by Salomon. She has been a change maker in the sport. Early on, Nirvana was one of the original members of Jet Pack 5000, a group of women who empowered other female snowboarders through film. More recently, Nirvana co-founded Soy Sauce Nation, a community for Asian snowboarders. Connect with Nirvana: Nirvana’s Instagram Soy Sauce Nation’s Instagram Soy Sauce Nation's Stir Fry March event Resources: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Edito...
Feb 21, 2023•30 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast Brandon Dugi is a competitive ultra runner who grew up in LeChee, Arizona, a small community in the Navajo nation. He runs several miles a day and competes in ultra races around the southwest. By becoming part of this larger running community, Brandon has made meaningful connections with other athletes and brands with the goal to celebrate and share the story of his Diné roots. Connect with Brandon: Instagram Running Instagram Resources: Watch Running the Grand Canyon with Brandon Dugi (Diné) on...
Feb 14, 2023•28 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast In May of 2022, a group of 11 climbers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mount Everest. The team was called Full Circle Everest, and their climb was written about by journalists all over the world. Full Circle was made up of outdoor experts, climbers, teachers, skiers, and snowboarders. There was also one US Army veteran on the expedition, Demond Mullins. Connect with Dom: Instagram Full Circle Everest website Resources: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards...
Feb 07, 2023•30 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast Nalini Nadkarni is an ecologist who helped revolutionize the study of forest canopies. In 1980, Nalini started using mountain climbing techniques to ascend to the treetops in the Costa Rican rainforest. When Nalini isn't traversing tree canopies, she's advocating for environmental conservation and education. Her goal is to reach a broad audience with the message that nature can be incredibly profound, even life-changing. Connect with Nalini: Website Resources: Nalini's TED Talk Nalini's article ...
Jan 31, 2023•32 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast Conrad Anker is a legendary mountaineer and one of the most prolific explorers alive today. He has successfully ascended and completed dozens of major mountain expeditions, including summiting Mount Everest three times. In today’s episode, Conrad shares with us the wisdom gained along the way. Connect with Conrad: Website Instagram Resources: Listen to Wild Ideas Worth Living episode with Max Learn more about Max Lowe’s film, Torn Check out REI’s Re/Supply program...
Jan 24, 2023•30 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast Lisa Thompson has climbed 14 mountains in the last 14 years. She has reached the seven highest summits on each continent, scaled many mountains in the Himalayas, and in 2018 she became the second American woman to climb the treacherous K2 in Pakistan. Connect with Lisa: Website Alpine Athletics Instagram Purchase Lisa's new book, Finding Elevation Resources: Check out REI's Re/Supply program...
Jan 17, 2023•31 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast In July of 2022, Greg Nance returned from an adventure of a lifetime. He ran across America, from New York to Washington State, in 84 days. For Greg, this cross country run wasn't just about checking the experience off his bucket list. Greg was running to raise funds for his youth mental health organization, Run Far Foundation. Connect with Greg: Instagram Website Run Far Foundation Resources: Moneythink Episode sponsor: Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards...
Jan 10, 2023•30 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast This week we have a BONUS EPISODE featuring The Trail Ahead podcast hosted by Faith E. Briggs and Addie Thompson. On the show, Addie and Faith bring together guests from all walks of life. They interview activists, artists, athletes, climate scientists and outdoor industry leaders to discuss representation and access to the outdoors. For this conversation, Faith and Addie interview Kamilah Journét, a long-distance runner and passionate environmentalist. Kamilah discovered her love for running in...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2022 was a pretty amazing year for Wild Ideas Worth Living. We released fifty episodes this year and interviewed some pretty awe-inspiring guests. We learned so much about healing in nature, being present, the value in moving our bodies, and creating equal access to the great outdoors. We talked about food and plants and gear, about mountains and caves and trails. Our guests taught us that age is nothing but a number, that there is activism in pursuing joy outdoors, and that nature can bring peo...
Dec 27, 2022•21 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast Whether we’re hiking a favorite trail or mountain biking for the first time, one of the benefits of adventuring outside is that we get to move our bodies. Katy Bowman is a body movement specialist who has written several books, including the bestseller, Move Your DNA. For decades, Katy has studied the science behind how our bodies react to living a sedentary life. All of her research has led her to some revolutionary ideas about how to stay a bit more active in almost any situation. Connect with...
Dec 20, 2022•29 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast Meg Fisher is one of the greatest para cyclists in the world. Twenty years ago, Meg was in a car accident that changed her life. During her recovery, she fell in love with physical therapy and pursued it professionally. She also discovered cycling thanks to an energetic service dog. Meg excelled in the sport and quickly began competing, gaining sponsors and winning competitions all over the world. Connect with Meg: Website Instagram Facebook Episode sponsors: Cotopaxi Check out REI’s Fall 2022 E...
Dec 13, 2022•30 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast Growing up in poverty with little access to outdoor adventure sports, Ryan Hudson never imagined he’d be snowboarding in big-time competitions and exploring the mountains of Alaska. Today, he’s taken expeditions with renowned athletes, starred in an adventure film, and he’s sponsored by brands like the North Face and Sierra Nevada. Ryan’s journey from "#streets2peaks" is an inspiring, and unlikely story. Connect with Ryan: Instagram Twitter Resources: #streets2peaks Watch Mountain Revelations Le...
Dec 06, 2022•30 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast Mauricio Artiñano, a former mission planning officer with the United Nations, has worked to bridge the gap between former combatants and civilians with a pretty wild idea - white-water rafting. Connect with Mauricio: Instagram Facebook Twitter Resources: Caguan Expeditions Episode sponsors: Danner Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards...
Nov 29, 2022•29 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast Evelynn Escobar is a changemaker in the outdoor industry who’s building her movement a little differently. As the founder of Hike Clerb, Evelynn has taken an intentional approach to building a fun, stylish and inclusive community. As a result, Hike Clerb has achieved an incredible amount of success. They’ve worked with several well-known brands and are encouraging Black, Indigenous, and women of color across North America to spend more time in the outdoors together. Connect with Evelynn: Instagr...
Nov 22, 2022•28 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast In 2021, yoga instructor Monica Ramos packed up her home and went on a motorcycle adventure with her husband and their eight-year-old daughter. The family of three left their home in Costa Rica and rode for four months: one month to get to Mexico and more than two months exploring every corner of the country. On the trip, Monica learned to incorporate lessons from her yoga practice - like awareness of her body and mindful breathing - into motorcycle riding. Connect with Monica: Instagram Faceboo...
Nov 15, 2022•30 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast In 2017, Stacy Bare took fellow veterans back to Iraq, where they had all served during the war. The team skied some of the highest mountains in the country and made an award-winning film called Adventure Not War. Now, since becoming a father to daughter Wilder, and weathering a global pandemic, Stacy’s work looks a little different. Instead of bringing folks out to nature, he’s working to build and improve green space in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Connect with Stacy: Instagram Connect with Friends...
Nov 08, 2022•26 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast Emily Ford loves winter. She does most of her adventuring during the coldest months of the year in the most frigid parts of the U.S. In March of 2021, Emily became the first woman and the first Black person on record to complete the Ice Age Trail, a 1,200 mile trek that winds through the state of Wisconsin. In March of 2022, she completed a 28 day trek where she skied 180 miles with her dog Diggins. Connect with Emily Ford: Website Instagram Facebook Resources: Ice Age Trail Boundary Waters Epis...
Nov 01, 2022•33 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast Halloween approaches, and spending time outside is a little spookier than usual. As it gets dark earlier and leaves start to fall, our minds can run wild with visions of unknown creatures hiding in lakes or slithering across trails. Weston Davis - host of REI's Camp Monster podcast - tells the stories of these “impossible” creatures, and folks of all ages can’t get enough of them. He knows exactly how to build suspense and make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Connect with Weston: We...
Oct 25, 2022•27 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast 
