The part-time adventure podcast.
Episodes
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
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.
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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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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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Just in time for Mental Health Awareness month, we tackle the subject on Ep. 27. Our friends Alyssa and Eric join us to talk about our struggles with depression, anxiety and overall wellbeing. Unlike our last episode with them, it is a little less funny but we go a lot deeper, talking about things that are hard for most people to say out loud, us included.
This is a long episode but we cover things like how diet and exercise affect mood, our strategies for dealing with mental issues, reprogramming your brain, concussions, and how mental health isn't separate from general health. Your brain is part of your body and you need to look after it.
This is a deeply personal episode which we hope helps people know they aren't alone. Everyone will face emotional struggles and mental health issues at some point in their life. Don't be afraid to speak about it and ask for help.
Show Notes:
- Book by Matthew Walker - "Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams" The author is a credible sleep researcher and his book will scare you into sleeping more.
- Book by Michael Pollan - "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence"
- Ben Greenfield Podcast - "It All Starts With Your Gut: How your Bacteria & Intestinal Inflammation Affect Your Mood, Health, Longevity & More!"
- Not Another Boring Creatine Guide: Answers to FAQs and Lesser-Known Benefits
- Ben Greenfield Podcast - "A Whole New Way to Deal with Stress, Trauma & PTSD in Just Seconds: The First Clinically Validated Wearable That Helps You De-Stress, Focus, Sleep and Stay Energized and Remain Calm"
- Winston's blog on Training for the Outdoors, Simplified
- Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
- Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet
Follow Alyssa Payne "Alyssa Outdoors" Instagram and Eric Goldring on Instagram
Alyssa and Eric's van life at www.stealthcampervans.com and on Instagram
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Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Sometimes we are serious but sometimes we need to laugh. In this episode, we had a plan but when we started to record, it went out the window because we were having too much fun. We met Alyssa and Eric at the Beaver Valley Climbing Festival and wanted to talk to them about climbing, building a lifestyle of adventure and their cool camper van conversion. We also tell stories, get philosophical and discuss how the outdoors and climbing help with mental health. If you want a laugh then give us a listen. Download from iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, Stitcher or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Follow Alyssa Payne "Alyssa Outdoors" Instagram and Eric Goldring on Instagram
- Alyssa and Eric's van life at www.stealthcampervans.com and on Instagram
- 2018 Ford Transit (Long Wheel Base, High Roof Variant)
- Great Navy Seal podcasters and their philosophy on life, performance and leadership: Jacko Podcast; David Goggins
- Tom Vu 1990's Infomercials about his 'get rich quick' real estate seminars
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Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
We might be part-time adventurers but returning guest Sara Dhooma isn't. For the last few years, she has been trekking around the world. We catch up about her latest adventures including missiles in Israel and epic weather on the Continental Divide Trail. If you are looking for some inspiring stories and trip ideas then give it a listen.
Show Notes:
- The Israel Trail
- Continental Divide Trail
- 01:02:52 of this episode - Best shit story ever!
- Follow Sara on her adventures on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter
- Support Sara on Patreon
- LiveWild Radio Ep. 4 - Sara Dhooma - Pookie Walks the World
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Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Episode 17 features 'The Backcountry Nurse', Emily Hunter. From roller derby to trekking the world, join us as we discover how she balances a demanding career with a lust for adventure. It's a fun chat and we tease the upcoming episode where she talks about all things first aid.
Show Notes:
- The Backcountry Nurse on Instagram- thebackcountrynurse
- Live Wild Joe Robinet YouTube Interview
- Emily First Solo Trip - Part 1
- Emily First Solo Trip - Part 2
- Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii
- Salkantay Trail, Peru
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Rainbow Mountain, Peru