G.o. Get Outside Podcast - Everyday Active People Outdoors

One of the hurdles many struggle to overcome when embarking on outdoor adventures is dealing with discomfort—be it psychological, emotional, or physical. As we head into 2020, team Chick-a-Boom—Cyndi, Marilee, and Saveria—are here to discuss why embracing your discomfort can lead to great rewards and a richer life. LINKS: alltrails.com Rei.com/learn Saveria: https://adventuruswomen.com https://www.instagram.com/adventuruswomen https://www.facebook.com/AdventurUsWomen Cyndi: https://www.instagram.com/cyndi_skyrunner_wyatt/ https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.wyatt13 Marilee: https://www.facebook.com/mvalkass https://youtu.be/yTxUrKd13-Q Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Lee Trebotich grew up playing barefoot in the summers along the Mississippi coast and chasing winters in Colorado. His careers have taken him across the U.S. in the science, education, and outdoor industries ultimately landing him in Asheville, North Carolina. He and Jason spoke one afternoon about his passions for mountains, ice climbing, and 100% alpaca clothing along with a myriad of other topics including his skills as a bush doctor. LINKS: http://appalachiangearcompany.com https://www.instagram.com/natty_the_adventurer https://www.nattyadventurer.com Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Experiences as a child and in college placed Liz Thomas on a path that has lead her to an adulthood exploring long distance trails in the backcountry and in urban areas. She is recognized as an authority on hiking and is the author of Long Trails: Mastering the art of the Thru-Hike. She and Jason spoke one morning about her experiences hiking long distances, her on-trail research, why urban hiking is a passion, and why she is known as “Snorkel.” LINKS: https://www.treelinereview.com https://www.instagram.com/lizthomashiking https://www.facebook.com/LizThomasHiking https://www.instagram.com/treelinereview https://www.facebook.com/TreelineReview http://www.eathomas.com Long Trails Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1493028723/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kaMJDbJEBZ5YP Socal Waterfalls Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Waterfalls-Southern-California-Waterfall/dp/1493037242 Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Washington native Chef Corso was introduced to the natural world by a group of high school friends. He quickly embraced a multitude of adventure sports, especially backpacking, but was always underwhelmed by the camp meals. A lifelong cook, Chef Corso founded MONTyBOCA, an online community dedicated to getting everyone to eat better in the outdoors. He and Jason spoke over Skype about the social importance of food, the path to creating MONTyBOCA, and how we all can elevate our meals. LINKS: http://montyboca.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmY1o_LlD99cwGog6LRVnWA https://www.instagram.com/montyboca/ https://gr.pinterest.com/montyboca Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Sara Al Awadhi is a lawyer from the UAE. Allen Kenneth Schaidle is an academic from the Midwest United States. A chance encounter and a passion for climbing brought them together. Now married, they explore the UAE establishing new bouldering areas. Sara and Allen spoke with Jason one morning about the culture and ethics of the Middle East, the delicious sweets, the challenges of creating a guidebook, the joys of sharing climbing, and why Allen struggles to keep his shirt on. LINKS: http://www.saraalawadhi.com http://www.akschaidle.com/outdoors.html https://www.mountainproject.com/area/116083469/jebel-jais-bouldering Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Daisy Martinez has struggled with depression throughout her life. A day hike with a friend to Mount Baldy would unexpectedly lead her down a path to ultra running. This newfound passion gives her a renewed sense of purpose, goals to achieve, builds confidence, and helps manage her depression. Daisy and Jason met one morning to discuss her history with running, environmentalism, and mental health. LINKS: http://elementsofdaisy.com https://www.facebook.com/elementsofdaisy https://www.instagram.com/elementsofdaisy Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

In 2010, Jason and Steven Calcote embarked on the week long journey of hiking Vancouver Island’s beloved West Coast Trail. Four days of non-stop rain, swollen rivers, and numerous obstacles would create a seminal event in their outdoor experiences. This is their story of accepting hardship and chasing epiphanies. Links: Parks Canada WCT: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ6a https://www.westcoasttrail.com https://hikewct.com Blisters and Bliss Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blisters-Bliss-Trekkers-Guide-Coast/dp/0938567276 WCT Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Trail Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Previous guest (G.O. #16) Alden Anderson is 3 years into a 6 month trip across Europe and Asia. He and Jason spoke over Skype about how travel changes a person, why exploring culture is as important as exploring nature, the human connections photography can bring, and the unexpected revelations life as a nomad has brought. Links: www.instagram.com/360nomad www.hoian360.com www.vietnamthepeople.com www.360nomad.org Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Cyndi Wyatt grew up running along the beaches of Florida, practicing aerobics, and eventually modeling. Running is what would stick with her, especially as it helped her cope with the aftermath of an abusive marriage. Now Cyndi competes as an ultrarunner, organizes outdoor events, and guides others. She and Jason met one rainy day to discuss the progression of her life in nature and how running has improved her life and those around her. Links: https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.wyatt13 https://www.instagram.com/cyndi_skyrunner_wyatt/ https://www.lowaboots.com/blog/ Chick-a-Boom! https://www.facebook.com/groups/279703359595456/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkblOBtpDFZR4Co2ieSjpNg L.A. Marathon: https://www.lamarathon.com Catalina Marathon: https://www.runcatalina.com Santa Monica Mountain Goats: http://beta.mountaingoats.org REI Outessa: https://outessa.com http://rei.com/learn Podcast Sponsor: WildWomanBox.com - Use code “GetOutside” to save $5.00 Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818

Daniel Harm has lived an eclectic existence influenced by nature and art. He grew up internationally, raced bicycles professionally, lived in the wilderness building an ornate trail system, scales mountains and trees, and shares his style of unique art through photography and film. He and Jason spoke one morning about his many experiences, his reflections on life and society, and the wild world of eco-tech futurism. Links: vimeo.com/danielharmonyharm https://www.instagram.com/danielharmonyharm Soundings of the Planet: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAi6UBcmx75iSdn1SjmNFA https://www.instagram.com/soundingsoftheplanet/ Radiolab - Smarty Plants: https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/smarty-plants Mark Twight Enormocast Episodes: https://enormocast.com/2019/03/episode-171-mark-twight-still-coming-down-part-1/ https://enormocast.com/2019/03/episode-172-mark-twight-still-coming-down-part-2/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Courtney Condy was a workaholic go-getter intent on becoming a millionaire before 30. Yet, she hated her life. A spontaneous trip to Nepal shifted her perspective ultimately leading her to pursue a new career as an outdoor leader. She founded Occupation Wild, an online resource that helps others find employment in the outdoor industry. Courtney and Jason sat in a park one evening discussing existential issues, the joys of being a camp bitch, and how avoiding Coachella can change a person’s life. Links: www.occupationwild.com https://www.instagram.com/occupation_wild/ https://www.instagram.com/courtneymcondy/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Daniel Elson makes cartoons, hides his past, and descends canyons on sketchy anchors. Did we mention his mustache? He has a boffo mustache. Daniel and Jason hid from the rain in a makeup room one morning to discuss the state of animation, ways to get fired, California zebras, and the toxic aspects of the outdoor community. Oh, and his mustache, of course. Links: https://www.instagram.com/danielelson Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

What began as an instagram account devoted to sharing hiking photos of a mother and her son has blossomed into a community of families sharing outdoor adventures with each other. Jason met with seven members of Trailmothers one morning in Griffith Park to discuss how the group has enriched their lives, taught them to manage fear, built meaningful friendships, and helped them embrace their inner crybabies. Links: trailmothers.com instagram.com/trailmothers/ facebook.com/TrailMothers/ facebook.com/groups/Trailmothers/ twitter.com/TrailMothers instagram.com/Kristenliam31 twitter.com/KristenInspires Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Michael Kelley spent his youth surfing the beaches of Malibu until he discovered the competitive world of cycling and eventually SUP racing. Now, he shares his years of experience with others as a Scoutmaster, father, and REI instructor. Michael and Jason spent a morning at Will Rogers State Park discussing waves, roads, and the benefits of being a beginner. Links: https://www.supcoach.net/https://www.instagram.com/mkelleydesign/ REI Outdoor School classes: https://www.rei.com/learnNOLS WFA: https://www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/wilderness-first-aid-WFA Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Previously a fashionista, Tiffany Nardico’s live changed drastically after a chance encounter on a Zion shuttle bus introduced her to canyoneering. Her budding photography career shifted towards adventure sports. She now travels the U.S. in her van capturing adventures and expeditions in the recesses of the Earth and below its surface. Links: https://www.tiffanynardicophotography.com https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_nardico_photography/ NSS Magazine (Aug. 2018): https://caves.org/pub/nssnews Member of Adventuress Club -https://www.theadventuress.club Volunteer work for SCCI- cave conservancy group: http://www.scci.org Worked with Elevated: elevatedclimbing.com Moonlight Buttress: Free - https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106138026/the-moonlight-buttress-free Clean Aid - https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105717718/the-moonlight-buttress-clean-aid Watershed camera dry bags: https://www.drybags.com/product/ocoee-photo-kit-plus/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Tom Jones has left a large imprint on canyoneering in the Western U.S. He is the founder of Imlay Canyon Gear, a supplier of canyoneering specialty equipment and the author of the Zion Canyoneering Guidebook. Tom and Jason chatted one morning at Imlay HQ about his climbing history, his past with Black Diamond, the realities of guiding, and the repercussions of a broken back. Links: canyoneeringusa.comhttp://www.canyoneeringusa.com/rave/ canyoncollective.com (Username: ratagonia) http://www.danransom.com/2017/12/one-trick-pony-freezefest-film/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

After 15 years as a prosecuting attorney, Marinel de Jesus craved a change. Her mother’s unexpected death caused her to reevaluate her own life. She left her career to become a permanent nomad and founded Peak Explorations, an adventure travel company focused on including local communities. Marinel and Jason discuss the transition to nomadic life, why change is important, inclusivity in the outdoors, and the experiences she shares under the moniker Brown Gal Trekker. Links: http://peakexplorations.com browngaltrekker.com https://www.facebook.com/BGTPeakExplorations/ https://twitter.com/bgtexplorations https://www.instagram.com/browngaltrekker/ Publications: https://www.browngaltrekker.com/publications/ OR article: https://www.browngaltrekker.com/new-blog/2018/1/28/when-money-is-the-bottom-line-the-inclusion-problem-in-the-outdoor-industry Meetup.com Adventure Gap Book: https://joytripproject.com/the-adventure-gap/ She Explores Book: https://she-explores.com/book/ Call us and leave a message (up

Rich Rudow’s life has become intrinsically linked with the Grand Canyon. On a raft trip in 1989, he became enamored with the mysteries beneath its rim. Having spent 1000 days within its walls and having helped establish many of its technical canyoneering routes, Rich is now recognized as an expert in the region by respected establishments such as National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Rich and Jason sat out a summer monsoon in Kanab to discuss his experiences in the canyon’s depths, his history as an entrepreneur, and the responsibility we share to protect natural places. Links: Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richrudow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.rudow Organizations: Coalition of American Canyoneers: http://www.americancanyoneers.org American Packrafting Association: http://packraft.org/ Articles: Nat Geo article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2016/09/grand-canyon-development-hiking-national-parks/ Arizona Republic: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news

All actions have consequences. Our actions outdoors always leave an impact. It is our responsibility to mitigate the negative and foster the positive. Jason met with two writers for Nevada’s Desert Companion Magazine, Heidi Kyser and Alan Gegax, to discuss how we affect our environment, the realities of the challenges we all face, and how to lead by example in the outdoors. Links: https://lnt.org/home http://desertcompanion.vegas Issue mentioned: https://knpr.org/desert-companion/issues/march-2018 Heidi: http://knpr.org https://knpr.org/programs/knprs-state-nevada https://www.facebook.com/heidi.kyser https://twitter.com/HeidiKyser https://heidikyser.com Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.gegax https://www.facebook.com/VegasHikers https://www.meetup.com/vegashikers http://facebook.com/NevadaScenicWeddings Get Involved and/or donate: http://nature.org http://accessfund.org http://americancanyoneers.org http://sierraclub.org https://www.nevadawilderness.org https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org

Adam Haydock’s intent was to become a state trooper, but circumstance shifted his path into dive rescue ultimately leading him to exploration. He now journeys into the depths of the Earth and its bodies of water as an expedition caver, photographer, canyoneer, and divemaster. Adam and Jason met at a park in Bishop one afternoon to discuss the world beneath the waves, beneath the soil, and across the globe. Links: https://www.even-further.com https://adamhaydock.blogspot.com https://www.instagram.com/ahaydock1 https://www.flickr.com/people/exploration-worldwide/ https://buydive.com http://geographical.co.uk Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106