Breaking the Self Supported Appalachian Trail FKT with Jeff Garmire Shelby Stanger|March 17, 2026 Jeff Garmire is a legend in the world of fastest known times with more than 20 FKTs on routes including the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and John Muir Trail. On September 21, 2025, he reached Mount Springer after setting a self supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail, completing the route in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes.
Living The Life We Have with Rob Shaver Shelby Stanger|February 17, 2026 Rob Shaver has been living with stage four cancer for over 20 years. He's had multiple recurrences, been through multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and received more than 60 radiation treatments. In 2020, after he finished chemo to fight his third recurrence, Rob started running and ended up running for 1,175 days straight.
Hiking 4,000 Ft Peaks in Winter with Mardi Fuller Shelby Stanger|February 10, 2026 Adventurer Mardi Fuller made history in 2021 as the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000 foot peaks in winter. The White Mountains are defined by steep, exposed trails, deep snow, extreme winds, and rapidly changing weather that demand constant attention to navigation and risk.
Hiking Zen with Brother Phap Luu Shelby Stanger|February 3, 2026 Brother Phap Luu is a Zen Buddhist monk at Deer Park Monastery in Southern California, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He co‑authored Hiking Zen, which explores walking and hiking as mindfulness practices that cultivate presence, awareness, and connection to nature. Drawing from monastic life and meditation traditions, Brother Phap Luu shares how slowing down outdoors can help us reconnect with ourselves and the natural world.
6 Ironman Races on 6 Continents in 1 Year with Ariana Luterman Shelby Stanger|January 27, 2026 Ariana Luterman is an endurance athlete whose IRONMAN journey began after a year‑long battle with an unexplained illness that left her extremely weak and often bedridden. In 2023, she completed an IRONMAN just ten months into rebuilding her health and went on to pursue a Guinness World Record for finishing six IRONMAN races on six continents within one year.
A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia Nazreen A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia Nazreen|December 23, 2025 Transcript Wasfia Nazreen is a Bangladeshi mountaineer and human rights advocate known for blending adventure with activism. She is the f...
Moving Through Chronic Pain Vanessa Nirode|December 18, 2025 Persistent aches and pains—whether from an injury or illness—can alter a person's ability to enjoy time outside. Experts and patients share their tips for managing discomfort on the trail.
The Goldilocks Vacation Tom Vanderbilt|December 10, 2025 How to make one vacation destination work for a family with very different ideas of "fun."
Chatting Gear & Gifting with Emily Pennington Shelby Stanger|December 2, 2025 Emily Pennington is an REI gear tester and outdoor expert who knows what makes equipment worth the investment. In this holiday gift guide episode, she shares her top picks for the best outdoor gear gifts—whether it’s backpacking essentials, ski gear for hitting the slopes, or running gear for everyday adventures. Emily breaks down what matters most when choosing quality gear that lasts, so you can give gifts that the adventurers in your life will love.
Everything to Know about Machine-Made Snow (Just Don’t Call It Fake) Elissa Garay|October 31, 2025 As global temperatures rise and less snow falls annually, the winter sports season shortens. It's bad news for snowboarders, skiers and resorts alike, but is snowmaking the answer?
Crackle Hands: Part 2 Jenny Barber|October 30, 2025 Claira wakes in a forest clearing, disoriented and alone. She must have been sleepwalking… right? But before she can make sense of where she is—or how she got there—a crashing sound erupts from the brush. Something is coming. Fast. Something wild. And it’s headed straight for her...
Crackle Hands: Part 1 Jenny Barber|October 23, 2025 On North Carolina’s Hatteras Island, Claira thought she knew the way back to camp. But the trail twists into something unfamiliar—something watching, waiting, and older than the forest itself. What she finds in the dark might not let her leave...
