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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
A suburban kid growing up in Etobicoke, Reg Smart was sort of a lost boy muddling through school and getting in fights but then found rock climbing. He got into climbing not with the intention of leaving his mark but because he loved it. Along the way he became one of the most influential climbers on the scene. Strong and bold is how he climbs and how he lives his life.
More than 40 years later, he's still climbing. He's taken that passion and used it to fuel all of his pursuits from climbing and Olympic weight lifting to making beer and growing his own vegetables. We sit down at Reg's dining room table to talk about his start in climbing and how passion still drives his pursuits.
**GIVEAWAY Winner of Ontario Climbing's Niagara Escarpment Guide Books announced at the end of this episode. Enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- A Youth Wasted Climbing by David Chaundry-Smart https://www.amazon.ca/Youth-Wasted-Climbing-David-Chaundy-Smart-ebook/dp/B00S5I4I1G Written by Reg's brother recounting their climbing youth together. A GREAT Read!
- A great backgrounder about how Ontario routes got put up and the climbing culture back when Reg started - Ep. 24: History and Politics of Ontario Climbing with Gus Alexandropoulos https://www.livewildradio.com/podcast-1/episode/945a47e5/ep-24-gus-alexandropoulos-ontario-climbing-the-history-and-politics-of-rock-climbing-in-ontario
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Ever wonder how the climbing routes you enjoy got put up? If so, join us as we talk to Gus Alexandropoulos of Ontario Climbing about the game of rock climbing. We recorded in his home climbing gym which was fun as we got to climb after recording. Aside from being a lifelong climber, Gus is a route developer, guide book author and journalist. His passion for climbing has led to it being both his business and lifestyle. Having developed a number of crags and putting up 200+ routes, he has a unique perspective. Learn about the history and politics of rock climbing in Ontario.
GIVEAWAY ALERT!! Listen to this episode to learn how to enter for a chance to win a set of signed Niagara Escarpment climbing guidebooks! The winner will be announced mid-August in Ep. 40 featuring Reg Smart.
Show Notes:
Ontario Climbing Guidebooks:
- The Southern Escarpment - Volume 1
- The Northern Escarpment- Volume 2
- Rattlesnake Point Sport Climbing Volume 1.4
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Sara is our first three time guest. She has been trekking all over the world for the last number of years but since she was back in town due to the lock down it was a perfect time to catch up on her adventures. We talk about about everything from her adventures on the El Camino, getting accosted in Spain and the Spanish justice system sending her perpetrator to jail, to Patagonia, Antarctica and heck... even catching COVID-19. If you want to live vicariously through someone who approaches life fearlessly then give a listen.
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Show Notes:
- Follow Sara on her adventures on YouTube and Instagram
- Support Sara on Patreon
- Check out past podcast episodes with Sara:
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Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Has having kids slowed down your adventures into the backcountry? It doesn't have to. Give a listen as Catharine gives her advice on how to get your kids into the backcountry. From trip planning to lowering your expectations, she has built her experience by taking her kids starting at the ages of 3 and 4 on backpacking trips here in Ontario and in the USA in the Adirondack Mountains and Allegheny National Forest.
Experiencing the backcountry together is a great thing to share and will help your kids develop a whole new set of skills that will help them for the rest of their lives.
And remember right now your kids are probably slower than you but in a few years you'll have to train to keep up.
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Show Notes:
- How the 10 Essentials of Hiking Can Save Your Life + A Modern Day Addition
- For in-depth information on backcountry camping check out our “Intro to Backpacking” blog series in our Adventure Library and podcasts at livewildradio.com
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In the second part of our interview with Katie Corlett we talk about our attempt to do a southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. This was Katie's first thru-hike so she didn't know what to expect. From the terrain and knee pain to trail towns and hiker trash we talk about the experience of becoming a thru-hiker.
If you've ever wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail you will get an idea of what it is like. Don't be intimidated. As long as you can walk you can do a thru-hike. Just remember to hike your own hike. Download from iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Appalachian Trail
- 13 Things To Know Before Hiking The Appalachian Trail
- Ep. 33: Katie Corlett: Part 1 - Travel, Adventure and Humanitarian Work
- Follow Katie on Instagram and her blog.
- Katie's grizzly bear account "The Bare Truth: Face to Face with a Grizzly"
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Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Have you ever wanted to lead a life of adventure and giving back? This episode is part 1 of a 2 part talk with our friend Katie Corlett about how she has rejected the normal path to live a life of travel, adventure and humanitarian work. Katie has travelled all over the world making a point to getting to know a country and its people. We talk about working at a refugee camp in Turkey, rebuilding in Mexico after an earthquake and facing down a grizzly bear with a shovel.
Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss our attempted thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
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Show Notes:
- Follow Katie on Instagram and her blog.
- Katie's grizzly bear account "The Bare Truth: Face to Face with a Grizzly"
- Follow LiveWild Radio at Instagram, Facebook, www.livewildradio.com, YouTube.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Don't let being quarantined keep you from getting in better shape. Most people who are either off work or working from home find themselves with lots of free time to fill. Some of that should be keeping healthy and getting stronger. In this episode, we talk about how you can improve your fitness even though you don't have access to the gym. While we are releasing this during the lockdown, the information we are putting out applies for anyone who wants to get in better shape.
In times of trouble, it is time to improvise. The combination of bodyweight exercises and gear you can get online, you have the world of fitness open to you. Don't let the opportunity to find your stronger self pass you by. Besides, with the Coronavirus upon us, you know the zombies can't be far behind. And the most important skill when they come is cardio.
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Show Notes:
- Winston's blog on Training for the Outdoors, Simplified
- LiveWild Radio Podcast Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
- SmashWerx on YouTube for awesome instant rehab physio
- Dr. John Russin for expert training advice and check out his website Nation
- Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet
- Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
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Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
When you want to learn about safety in the backcountry there is no one better to talk to than a forest ranger. In this episode, we sit down with Adirondack Forest Ranger Scott van Laer about the Adirondack High Peaks, search and rescues and how you can be safer in the mountains. Scott has been a ranger for 20+ years so he has seen a lot of changes in the traffic to the mountains and the increased demand on the rangers. We talk about how people can help advocate for more rangers to match the increased traffic the park is seeing. Plus you get to hear about why peeing on each other isn’t a good way to stay warm in the cold.
Show Notes:
Follow Scott van Laer at ADK Ranger on Twitter, ADK Ranger on Instagram or on the Adirondack Almanack
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - High Peaks Wilderness
Epic Search & Rescues:
- Feb 2018 Saddleback Rescue: Adirondack Explorer - How 34 rangers and 12 volunteers saved a hiker’s life
- Dec 2016 Algonquin Rescue: NCPR – A Life or Death Rescue on Algonquin – We Had To Get Them That Day and Dramatic Helicopter Rescue
- Memorable, Hair-Raising NYC Forest Ranger Rescues During the Past 80 Years
Adirondack Explorer - Guardians in the Woods Feb. 26, 2008
Want to Help Preserve the Adirondacks and Support the Rangers?
- Contact the ADK https://www.adk.org/
- Let Governor Cuomo that the Adirondacks needs to add more budget towards infrastructure and rangers. https://www.ny.gov/agencies/office-governor
For more information about backpacking, we have a bunch of information on the Adirondacks in the LiveWild Radio Adventure Library. Also, check out Ep. 28 on Adirondack Adventures.
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Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
As part of our plan to share our favourite places, we are doing episodes highlighting an area. This episode, we talk about why we love the Adirondack Mountains. At 6 million acres, it's one of the largest parks in the U.S. while being close to the Canadian Border and major east coast cities. It boasts 46 peaks over 4,000 feet, countless rivers and lakes and some of the best views you will find anywhere. Rugged trails, free camping and endless rock to climb, the Adirondacks are a prime destination that will take you many trips to explore. Listen in as we lay out the best places to go, the rules and some tips to make your trip better.
Show Notes:
- LiveWild Radio’s Adirondacks High Peaks Backpacking Guide
- LiveWild Radio’s Best Backpacking Trips in the Adirondacks High Peaks
- Adirondacks Almanack
- Adirondack 46ers
- Adirondack Mountain Club
- Adirondacks Mountain Club on Facebook
- Adirondack Backcountry Hikers on Facebook
- NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - High Peaks Wilderness
- Old Mountain Coffee in Keene, NY
- Foot Stuff Podcast
- The Mountaineer
- For more information about backpacking, we have a bunch of resources in the LiveWild Radio Adventure Library.
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Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
When we talk about adventure on the show it is usually about things like backpacking or rock climbing, but in this episode, the adventure is much closer to home. Our guest, Alex Vaillancourt, talks about the challenges and rewards of finding and living his truth. Born female, Alex is transitioning to male while working in the demanding field of industrial rope access. Most people only hear about transgender folks when it comes to political issues so it is easy to forget that they are real people facing obstacles most of us can never truly understand. Join us as we find out what it is like to transition, how the world has reacted and how we can make life less difficult for trans people.
Show Notes:
- Queer Rope Access Community Facebook Page
- Centre for Mental Health and Addiction - Gender Study Wing
Follow Alex on Instagram
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