Adventure Sports Podcast

Listen in as Steve Silk and Curt have tons of fun exploring the alternatives to over tourism, namely, biking the roads less traveled. Steve shares amazing experiences, helpful tips, and fun stories about cycling vacations in the UK. Steve has written two books on the subject. The first was Great North Road, and his newest book is Go West (linked below).

Join us as Chris Whitaker, founder of Global Shenanigans, shares his journey in the outdoor industry, the lifestyle of adventure sports, and the importance of building connections within the adventure community. Chris discusses the balance between passion and work, the challenges faced in the adventure sports career, and offers valuable advice for aspiring adventurers. He also shares memorable experiences from his adventures and emphasizes the significance of technical skills and certifications in the field.

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On June 30th, 2013 Ron left his home in Cape Town, South Africa, in an attempt to cycle a single continuous journey through all 48 countries on mainland Africa (a world first), with the ultimate goal of reaching the UK in time to watch the South African National Rugby team at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. Just over two years later Ron had completed 42,000 km (26,000 miles), through 75 countries in total. Needless to say, a trip that changed his life. Oh, and South Africa lost the rugby game. 

"If you're not living on the edge, then you're taking up too much roof!"

From UK police officer to leadership adventurer who journeyed to the North Pole to raise funding to start a school for hearing and speaking disabled children in Africa, Phil Wall has a long list of adventures. But the biggest adventure of all has been and continues to be a life well lived. Phil and his wife Wendy tried to adopt an HIV positive young girl from South Africa, but when that did not work out, they promised to devote their lives to making a difference for similar children who needed help across Africa. Now 25 adventurous years later, We See Hope, which they founded, has helped over 850,000 children. Phil and Wendy simply decided to take a risk and to do something, and what an amazing SOMETHING! This is what can happen when we decide to live the grand adventure of life.

Join in as Curt visits with Trevor Thompson, an adventure sports enthusiast with a focus on sustainable practices in outdoor activities. They discuss Trevor's experiences with bow hunting, backcountry skiing, and wingsuit base jumping, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature and being ecologically responsible. Trevor shares insights on the risks of avalanche in backcountry skiing and the thrill of wingsuit base jumping, while also advocating for sustainable adventure practices that minimize environmental impact. The conversation concludes with a reflection on how personal choices can lead to a more fulfilling and responsible outdoor lifestyle.