

Adventure Sports Podcast
Curt Linville
Listen to in-depth interviews twice a week from adventure sports enthusiasts from around the globe. You'll hear from athletes, adventurers, explorers, guides, authors, business owners and many more who live their lives pursuing fulfillment through adventure and the outdoors.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 59min
Ep. 1127: Running Across Montana with Becca Boylan, Revisited
In this revisited episode, Mason visits with Becca Boylan, a fifth generation Montanan who completed a 475 miles run across her home state to share the story of her mother's fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The inspiration for the run came after Becca's experience helping her mother fight the disease for the past year and using running as a way to "metabolize" the emotions she was going through.Through the metaphor of running, Becca, the oldest of six kids, hoped to show others that we are capable of far more than we think possible and we hold the strength we need to face any of life's challenges, whether it's a cancer diagnosis or a mountain marathon. Instagram: @beccaboylanThe Montana Run Website: https://gamma.app/docs/Join-The-Montana-RunOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h
Ep. 1126: Building Community, Adventures with Teens - David Kooharian
David Kooharian, an artist and former educator, discusses his inspiring journey in building community through outdoor adventures with teens. He shares thrilling stories, including stormy hikes on Grandfather Mountain and memorable blizzards on the Appalachian Trail. David highlights the importance of unplugging from technology, teaching practical skills through urban scavenger hunts, and empowering teens to lead during trips. He emphasizes the lasting bonds formed through shared adventures while offering tips for starting similar community groups.

Oct 6, 2025 • 53min
Ep. 1125: Biking from Alaska to Argentina with Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Dobert
In this episode, Curt interviews Dr. Tim Dobert and Leanna Carriere about their ambitious project, Wings of Survival, which involves a bike tour from Alaska to Patagonia following the migratory path of the Whimbrel coastal bird. They discuss their athletic backgrounds, the motivations behind their journey, the importance of environmental conservation, and the impact of storytelling in raising awareness about environmental care. The conversation highlights their previous adventures, the planning and preparation for their upcoming expedition, and the significance of community engagement and personal connections during their travels.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 9min
Ep. 1124: World Rider in China - Allan Karl Revisted
This is a CLASSIC! Travis interviews Allan about his book and his adventure riding exploits all over the world. If you like travel, adventure bikes, culture, and cuisine this don't miss this one. Karl's passion for exploration ignited on July 4, 2005, when he set off on a three-year solo motorcycle odyssey around the world, covering over 100,000 miles across more than 70 countries. This transformative trip, undertaken on his motorcycle nicknamed "Doc," inspired by historical explorers like Marco Polo and Ferdinand Magellan, took him through diverse terrains and cultures, from the Colombian jungle to the Indonesian volcanoes.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 1, 2025 • 55min
Ep. 1123: Climbing El Cap in Your 70s - Diedre Wolownick
Listen in as we visit with Deirdre Wolownick, a remarkable woman who has achieved extraordinary feats in her later years, including climbing El Capitan and running marathons. Deirdre shares her journey of starting new adventures, the influence of her family on her pursuits, and the importance of setting goals and preparing adequately for challenges. She discusses her experiences with climbing, overcoming fears, and the lessons learned along the way. Deirdre also highlights her upcoming projects, including her documentaries and her book, 'Success in Seven Steps,' which provides a practical guide for achieving dreams.Book: Success in 7 StepsMovie: Climbing Into LifeWebsite: https://dierdrew.us/Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 30, 2025 • 57min
Ep. 1122 - Sea Kayaking the NW Passage with Mark Agnew
Join in as Mark Agnew shares his incredible journey of kayaking through the Northwest Passage, detailing the challenges faced, the dynamics of his team, and the profound lessons learned about adventure, motivation, and resilience. He reflects on the shift in his personal motivations from seeking records to valuing the experience and relationships formed during the expedition. The discussion highlights the beauty of nature encountered, the importance of teamwork, and the deeper understanding of what it means to pursue adventure.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 26, 2025 • 48min
Ep. 1121 - Adventure Racing All Over the World - Jari Kirkland Hiatt Revisited
In this thrilling episode, we sit down with Jari Kirkland Hiatt, a trailblazing athlete who's conquered the wilds of Patagonia through grueling adventure races and represented the US in international ski mountaineering competitions. Jari shares gripping stories from multi-day expeditions involving paddling, trekking, biking, and orienteering in unforgiving terrains. She also offers insights on the mental and physical grit required for mega-scale adventures. Whether you're an aspiring endurance athlete or just love tales of human resilience, this conversation will inspire you to lace up and head outdoors. Do you have what it takes?Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep. 1120 Backpacking Dangers with Ben and Carl
This is a crazy episode. Carl Mandrioli and Ben McAuliffe from the Backpacking and Blisters Podcast join Curt for lots of laughs as we banter about what the real dangers are when backpacking. Ben and Carl bring a lot of backpacking experience to the table with tons of fun stories and some great, entertaining ideas. We discuss everything from Big Foot to hypothermia, moose smooching to backpacking space aliens.Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep. 1119: Protecting Your Access to Adventure - Caleb Burns
Have you ever paused to consider what a wonderful treasure our public lands are? Encountering the hugeness and majesty of our mountains, forests, and canyons through adventure is life altering. in this episode, Curt and Caleb Burns discuss our amazing public lands treasure and how access to these lands impacts people, communities and our understanding of our stewardship of nature. Adventure matters! Places for adventure do too!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sws_guides/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swsmountainguidesX - https://x.com/swsmtnsOur Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ep. 1118: Trekking in Peru Revisited - Daisy and Robert Kunstaetter
If you like deep travel in amazing places, then this episode is for you. Daisy and Robert Kunstaetter take us on amazing accounts of trekking all over Peru. We talk about mountains, food, local cultures, jungles, grass swinging bridges, generosity, and earthquakes. What makes it all the better is that Daisy and Robert have recorded all the routes and know how in guide books so you can enjoy treks in Peru and Ecuador as well. This was one of my favorite episodes from about eight years ago. It is well worth the revisit!Our Sponsors:* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/ASPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy