On this episode: Bill Murray, 180° South, mountain lions, and hunting around in the woods, trying to be quiet. We’re talking with Ty Emmett, outdoorsman, camera person and cinematographer with a love for the outdoors. Show Notes 00:50 – Introducing Tyler Emmett 03:00 – How Tyler ended up working on 180° South 07:40 – Two degrees of separation between Tyler and Jason 10:00 – Working on MeatEater (and a mountain lion story) 24:30 – Saveria, a dog and a bear 26:45 – What it’s like to carry the camera gear for filming MeatEater 36:45 – Advice for people wanting to film outdoor adventures 42:00 – Where Tyler would go with two weeks off to go anywhere  46:00 – The Bill Murray connection 49:50 – Where to find Tyler on the interwebs Mentioned in this Show 180° South MeatEater Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk Connect with Tyler You can find Tyler on Instagram at @ty_Emmett and on the web at tyleremmett.com Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.  

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Episode 45: Tyler Emmett – Outdoorsman, Cinematographer & Cameraman

On this episode: Chihuahuas, hobo jungles, astrology cults, and route-finding in Alaska. We’re talking with prolific adventurer and author Carrot Quinn. Her first book, Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart is about her experience on her first thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Her latest book, The Sunset Route details her life riding freight trains and running from grief. Show Notes 01:00 – Introducing Carrot Quinn 04:15 – Why she wrote The Sunset Route 06:30 – Starting with zines, and moving towards fiction 08:50 – The story behind her current fiction project 16:25 – Creating hiking routes in Alaska 27:30 – Carrot’s first PCT thru-hike, Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart, and theories on post thru-hike depression 32:45 – Riding freight trains 39:15 – Growing up in Alaska  41:50 – Wintering in southern Arizona 44:00 – Where to find Carrot (and her books) Mentioned in this Show CalTopo Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart – Amazon The Sunset Route – Bookshop.org Connect with Carrot You can find Carrot on Instagram at @carrotquinn and on the web at carrotquinn.com Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 44: Carrot Quinn, Long Distance Hiker and Author

On this episode: Hollywood, photography, Vimeo, and the Camino de Santiago. We’re talking with Luke Pearsall, hiker and professional photographer. Show Notes 01:00 – Introducing Luke Pearsall 06:45 – How Luke got interested in the outdoors  10:20 – Working on Lost and Entourage 10:50 – What led Luke to hike the Camino de Santiago 17:25 – Hiking the Colorado Trail in 2020 22:00 – Tuesdays at Two with Jeff “Legend” Garmire 23:30 – Hikers talking about NFL Football 33:30 – Rocky Mountains or the Sierra Nevada? 40:20 – Why not to thru-hike the PCT 50:20 – Before there was Vimeo 53:00 – Talking cameras and lenses 60:02 – Where you can find Luke online Mentioned in this Show Camino de Santiago Episode 3: Jeff Garmire The Colorado Trail The Tahoe Rim Trail Connect with Luke You can find Luke on Instagram @lukepearsallphoto and @lukepstudio or on the web at lukepearsall.com. Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 43: Luke Pearsall on Hiking, Photography and Life Choices

On this episode: kilts, pet portraiture, Giardia, and the Colorado Trail. We’re talking with Andrew Marshall, managing editor of Backpacking Light, co-founder of backpackingroutes.com, essayist, poet, painter, fine-art photographer who also hikes. Show Notes 00:45 – Introducing Andrew Marshall 01:47 – Co-founding BackpackingRoutes.com 8:15 – How Andrew got started painting 10:20 – What camera does Andrew shoot with? 12:30 – BackpackingLight.com and Andrew’s role 14:00 – A single-speed bikepacking trip 19:00 – Getting started hiking and backpacking 22:30 – Hiking the Appalachian Trail southbound 23:44 – Wearing a hiking kilt on the AT 28:15 – “Imposter Syndrome” in the hiking community 31:30 – Pet portraiture 33:00 – Managing many different passions on a day-to-day basis 36:30 – Hiking the Colorado Trail (and getting Giardia) 44:40 – Is the post-pandemic hiking boom temporary or permanent? 48:00 – Depression and the benefits of getting outdoors 55:45 – Adventure plans for this summer Mentioned in this Show backpackingroutes.com – a searchable database of backpacking trails backpackinglight.com BeFree water filtration bottle Connect with Andrew Andrew Marshall is the Managing Editor and Podcast Producer of Backpacking Light and the co-founder of  Backpacking Routes. Andrew is an essayist, poet, painter, and fine-art photographer, with work regularly appearing in prestigious but low-paying national publications. He unashamedly drinks instant coffee when in the backcountry. You can find him on Instagram, Twitter, and at his website. Warning: social media content is mostly cat-related. Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 42: Andrew Marshall -- Essayist, Poet, Painter, and Fine-Art Photographer

On this episode: van life, murals, and the John Muir Trail. We’re talking with Kristen Bor of Bearfoot Theory — hiker, van lifer, and outdoor blogger. Show Notes 00:34 – Introducing Kristen 01:30 – Kristen’s van life journey 4:25 – Differences between her first and second van 6:45 – How Kristen got into van life 9:12 – What are some of the changes in the van life community since you started? 12:15 – The dilemma of always-full campgrounds 14:40 – The backstory on Bearfoot Theory 19:57 – Kristen and Jason randomly meet at Muir Trail Ranch on the John Muir Trail 21:27 – Favorite part of the John Muir Trail 24:45 – Kristen’s four month social media sabbatical 29:00 – Launch of the Bearfoot Outdoors Club 33:00 – How should someone get started in van life? 37:24 – Gas vs Diesel, and why don’t we have awesome murals on vans today? 44:45 – Hosting the Open Roads Festival in Idaho 48:00 – Planned adventures Mentioned in this Show Outside Van built Kristen’s current van MILE, MILE & A HALF, THE film about the John Muir Trail Open Roads Festival Connect with Kristen Bearfoot Theory – her website and @bearfoottheory on IG and all the social channels Bearfoot Outdoors Club Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 41: Kristen Bor on Outdoor Blogging and Van Life

On this episode: Lots and lots of wind, lots and lots of snow, lots and lots of ladies enjoying nature, and… pee bottles. Jason and Jeff share their recent experience climbing Mount Rainier, and Saveria shares the buzz she’s still on from the AdventurUs Women retreat in Bend. Show Notes 00:50 – Jason and Jeff attempt to climb Mount Rainier — How did it go? 09:50 – Late season vs early season attempts 16:45 – Why Jason hates going down the mountain 21:30 – Favorite part of the climb 26:30 – The joys of the pee bottle 32:50 – “I’ve never seen winds like this at Camp Muir” 34:40 – The “summit-summit” 35:45 – Recap of the AdventurUs Women retreat in Bend, Oregon 45:23 – Summer adventures and what’s up next Mentioned in this Show International Mountain Guides Jeff’s pee bottle and Saveria’s recommendation for the women LOGE Bend Wanderlust Tours Grit Clinics Use code ALMOSTTHERE100 for $100 off registration for the AdventurUs Women retreats: AdventurUs Women Boulder – June 24-27, 2021 AdventurUs Women Georgia – September 23-26, 2021 The Big Lonely Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 40: Attempting Mount Rainier

On this episode: Le Cordon Bleu, instant pot vs crock pot, good poop, and probably a spy. We’re talking with Lentine Alexis, former pro endurance athlete, and a chef who specializes in food for athletes and adventurers — an “athletic alchemist.” Show Notes 00:40 – Introducing Lentine 04:20 – Pivoting from professional endurance athlete to chef 09:15 – Bikepacking in Morocco 10:24 – Eating real food when traveling 12:42 – Training as an endurance athlete while living on a small island in the South Pacific (and on track to becoming a spy) 15:00 – The biggest misconceptions about what athletes should (or should not) eat 18:40 – Working with athletes to determine what food they need 20:30 – Ayurveda health and the science of how all life functions 23:20 – Lentine’s secret weapon: the Instant Pot (and some of her favorite uses for it) 29:40 – The truth about which rice is “healthier” for you 33:20 – Thoughts on food sensitivity 35:30 – Poop! 37:25 – The impact of how food is cultivated today 41:10 – What to eat to fuel an all-day adventure 47:20 – Where she worked in LA 47:50 – Lentine’s recipe club 53:20 – The “bad” foods 59:15 – Why Jason can just smell bread and put on five pounds 64:50 – How long does it take food to work through your system? Connect with Lentine! Find Lentine online at lentinealexis.com Find Lentine on Instagram: @lentinealexis Join Lentine’s recipe club Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 39: Lentine Alexis, the Athletic Alchemist

On this episode: multi-day SUPs, back-breaking-but-rewarding work, and running away to join the circus. We’re talking with Wild Trails founder and executive director Randy Wharton about his unusual journey to trail building, ultra running, and backpacking and then SUP-ing across the state of Tennessee. Show Notes 00:40 – Introducing Randy 04:00 – The trail system in Chatanooga, Tennessee 05:50 – How trails are made and maintained (and how pizza and beer factors in) 16:15 –  The Wild Trails race series 20:00 – Stage racing  24:50 – The 516-mile Big Cumberland Loop: A big trail and SUP adventure 43:10 – Fastpacking, bikepacking and more upcoming adventure plans 47:30 – Joining the circus and high diving Mentioned in this Show The Cumberland Trail Wild Trails Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 38: Randy Wharton on Trail Building, Multi-Day SUPs and Joining the Circus

On this episode: Howling, wolverines, and the Brown Girl Doc Mafia. We’re talking with filmmaker Amy Marquisabout her journey from editor of a National Parks publication to acclaimed filmmaker. Show Notes 00:35 – Introducing Amy 02:38 – Thoughts on the recent violence in Boulder and Atlanta 07:30 – Latest film project: ARA. 11:30 –  Her first film project: THE WAY HOME 15:05 – What are the stories inspiring you? What stories do you want to tell? 24:38 – The story behind WOLVERINE 28:35 – The hard reality of raising funding for documentary films 31:45 – When did you decide to pursue filmmaking? 34:14 – Making the “reckless leap” into full-time filmmaking 38:30 – The Brown Girls Doc Mafia 44:05 – Amy’s daughter and getting outdoors during the pandemic 49:05 – What’s next? Mentioned in this Show Dick Johnson is Dead American Animals Brown Girl’s Doc Mafia Find Amy Online Amy’s website: amymarquis.com Instagram: @amymarquis Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.  

Episode 37: Amy Marquis, Filmmaker

On this episode: FKTs, Death Metal, horn of zeese. We’re talking with Ashly Winchester, trail runner, FKT-collector (she has dozens), Mount Shasta guide, and freelance outdoor writer. Show Notes 00:35 – Introducing Ashly 01:20 – How she got started running 04:50 – What is an “FKT” and what are the differences between supported, self-supported and unsupported records? 06:10 – The logistics of planning and executing multiple FKTs  10:50 – Climbing and guiding on Mount Shasta 13:00 – Picking FKT objectives 14:10 – The Joshua Tree Traverse 23:45 – The Death Valley Crossing 31:00 – Dealing with the failed FKT attempts 36:15 – What gear do you always bring with you? 46:10 – Ashly’s Womxn Of The Wild podcast 49:35 – Booneville and Boontling 52:25 – Freelance writing in the outdoor industry 54:40 – Where to Ashly online Mentioned in this Show Tough Mudder Fastest Known Time Shasta Mountain Guides Womxn of the Wild Find Ashly Online Womxn of the Wild podcast: website and Instagram Instagram: @ashly.winchester Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.  

Episode 36: Ashly Winchester on Trail Running & FKTs

On this episode: what looks like lava flowing down the face of El Capitan, G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), and a lot of talk about light. We’re talking with Sapna Reddy, a landscape photographer based in Northern California. She is currently pursuing dual careers as a photographer and a physician. As a radiologist she studies images in an attempt to establish diagnosis and cure the human body. As a photographer she aspires to generate images that celebrate the beauty of nature and help to heal the mind. Show Notes 00:40 – Introduction to Sapna 02:40 – The cross-over between radiology and landscape photography 04:12 – How Sapna got into outdoor photography 10:25 – Sapna’s photography objectives when visiting a place. “The real reward is the time spent in the place. A photo is just icing on the cake.” 16:30 – How Sapna decides where to shoot 20:44 – Shooting Horsetail Falls (the “natural” Firefall) in Yosemite 29:15 – Advice for someone just starting out in outdoor photography 30:35 – Recommendations on a good, entry-level camera and lens to start with (and taking advantage of other people’s G.A.S.) 39:45 – How much time is spent editing photos? How many photos are used to create a single image? 55:05 – Teaching outdoor photography and Sapna’s workshops 62:20 – Where to find Sapna online Mentioned in this Show Horsetail Fall (Firefall) in Yosemite #shotoniphone G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) Find Sapna Online Instagram: @sapnareddy Her website: sapnareddy.com Connect with Sapna on Flickr Check out Sapna’s photography workshops Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 35: Sapna Reddy on Celebrating the Outdoors via Photography

On this episode: cats in small children’s clothing, glamour versus reality, and what exactly is a thru-hike? We’re talking with another awesome woman of the outdoors as part of Women’s History Month: Maggie Slepian, hiker, writer, outdoors person and cat dresser. Show Notes 02:00 – How Jason almost knows Maggie (involves the Colorado Trail and an FKT) 06:00 – Backpacking, Thru-hiking, and trail cred 14:00 – Finding peace in backpacking without fear of judgement (it’s not about how fast or far you go) 16:25 – Backpacking is not all sunshine and unicorns (and how do we accurately portray our outdoor experiences on social media?) 26:45 – Signs on summits 34:30 – Maggies pandemic project: Backpacking Routes 41:42 – How hard it is to make a living as a freelance outdoor writer 44:00 – What happens in your “dream 2021?” Four thru-hikes: one in each season. 46:15 – When does a backpacking trip become a thru-hike? (And does it really matter?!) 60:01 – Where you can find Maggie online Mentioned in this Show The Colorado Trail, and Jeff “Legend” Garmire‘s FKT You’re Still a Backpacker Even if You’re Not Thru-Hiking The Triple Crown: The PCT, CDT and AT As of the end of the 2018 application period, there have been a total of 396 recognized triple crowners. Why Is it So Hard to Honestly Portray Backpacking on Social Media? Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge The Wonderland Trail A plethora of signs on Strawberry Peak BackpackingRoutes.com Trans-Catalina Trail American Hiking Society GaiaGPS Find Maggie Online maggieslepian.com Instagram: maggie_slepian backpackingroutes.com Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 34: Maggie Slepian on Backpacking and Writing About the Outdoors

All this month we are celebrating women in the outdoors for Women’s History Month. We have four episodes instead of the usual two. On this episode: we’ll talk about tree branches that look like snakes, being a health care working during a pandemic, and “dot watchers.” We’re talking with Amber Montforte, a nurse in South Lake Tahoe who loves exploring mountains, sometimes even setting an FKT along the way. Amber currently holds the unsupported women’s FKT for the John Muir Trail, completing it in just 4 days, 5 hours and 6 minutes. Show Notes 00:35 – Introducing Amber Montforte 01:50 – What is an “unsupported” fastest known time (FKT)? 05:10 – What gear does Amber bring on a trip like the FKT on the John Muir Trail (JMT)? 07:28 – What motivates you to attempt an FKT? 10:18 – Working as a nurse during COVID-19 16:27 – Western States 100 19:30 – Dealing with the emotional highs and lows on endurance races 20:25 – Sleep deprivation and hallucinations on an FKT attempt 25:40 – Goals outside of California 29:00 – How much faster can you go “supported” vs “unsupported?” 31:30 – Can you enjoy the experience and go fast? 36:15 – Tracking and validating an FKT attempt 37:00 – “Dot watchers” following an attempt 41:12 – What’s a typical recovery after an FKT attempt? 42:45 – Tips for balancing work and training 44:20 – The blessing of a treadmill (especially with young children) Mentioned in this Show Unsupported – Jason’s short documentary about attempting to get an FKT on the JMT John Muir Trail Western States 100 Fastest Known Time Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 33: Amber Monforte, a JMT FKT & More

On this episode: burritos (again), crazy scary deer, and the Jack Daniels approach. We’re talking with Ashely Nordell, ultrarunner, mom of two, and coach about training, favorite races, and adventure runs.Show Notes00:35 – Introducing Ashley03:20 – The races that have meant a lot to her (and how you run with bags of ice taped to your knees)06:07 – How she got started with running10:00 – Living in Mount Baldy13:49 – A typical week of running for Ashley19:49 – What’s in Ashley’s running gear kit?23:39 – How she got started coaching (and the Jack Daniels approach)27:19 – A typical coaching/training plan29:00 – The benefits of using a running coach30:30 – Upcoming races for 2021 (and adventures in lieu of races)32:45 – Proudest moments – Ozark Highlands Trail39:45 – The “most fun” ultra race49:15 – What is an “adventure run?”Mentioned in this ShowWestern States 100Angeles Crest 100Jack Daniels (the coach)Ozark Highlands TrailBighorn 100Three Days of SyllamoFind Ashley onlineFacebookInstagram: @ashleyenordellTeam Run Run (for coaching)Connect with us!Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/ Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThereOur Co-hostsJason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirprojectSaveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.comJeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.netTheme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 32: Ashley Nordell on Ultra Trail Running, Coaching & Adventure

On this episode: associations, similar breeds of dork, and exploratory technical alpinism. We’re talking with Chris Wright, IFMGA certified mountain guide, amateur cocktail wiz, and all-around great alpinist.Show Notes00:35 – Introducing Chris Wright06:05 – “Accidentally” moving to Oregon10:49 – Experiences climbing abroad14:20 – Chris’ favorite kind of climbing15:55 – First ascent of Link Sar23:49 – Getting to the base of the mountain32:55 – Climbing with partners 30 years older41:14 – Personal climbing vs guiding climbs44:12 – Ski touring in Norway51:18 – What’s next?53:00 – Favorite climbs and trips60:00 – Top 3 favorite activities to do in Bend during the winterMentioned in this ShowIMFMGA is the International Federation of Mountain Guides AssociationsSmith Rock State ParkFirst Ascent of Link SarThe Piolet d’OrYou can find Chris Wright at nowclimbing.com and on Instagram @now_climbingConnect with us!Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/ Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThereOur Co-hostsJason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirprojectSaveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.comJeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.netTheme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

Episode 31: Chris Wright & Exploratory Technical Alpinism

A celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and sharing conversations adventurers, artists, activists and legends in the outdoor community.

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