Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   - Adventurer and Author, Alastair Humphreys, explores: Why humans crave adventure  Easy ways to create and embrace discomfort An adventure anyone can do this weekend The magic ingredient is uncertainty  Leaving a positive trace Environmental handprint vs footprint  Our favorite books on nature His new book, Unwilded Shifting Baseline Syndrome The incredible benefit of 15 mins in nature   Books Mentioned: Shop Alastair's books: https://alastairhumphreys.com/books-by-alastair-humphreys/ The Path by Chet Ramo: https://a.co/d/0iOU9Gsa Forest Unseen by David George Haskell: https://a.co/d/0ijwNBYp A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold: https://a.co/d/0h8May0H   Alastair playing violin badly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LviLfvkZeAM - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: Honnold Foundation: Bringing solar energy to marginalized communities around the world. Learn more and support their incredible work with a monthly donation at HonnoldFoundation.org   And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Big Adventure Question 00:32 Earth Day Introduction 03:03 Meet Alastair Humphreys 06:00 Struggle And Comfort 10:05 Defining Adventure 13:53 Micro Adventures Explained 16:25 Micro Adventure Mindset Shift 19:33 Violin Trip Uncertainty 22:58 Earth Day Partner Spotlight 26:13 Solo Versus Group Micro 29:00 Backyard Adventure Starter 31:56 Pay Attention Tell It 34:51 Bad Adventuring Ethics 36:38 Leave Positive Trace 40:11 Handprint Over Footprint 41:23 Personal Positive Actions 43:10 Type Two Fun Stories 47:46 Fifteen Minute Nature 51:11 Nature Books Rabbit Hole 54:02 Unwinding From Screens 57:55 Politicians Need Camping 01:01:09 Next Adventures Ahead 01:02:55 Earth Day Wrap Up   - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!