Wild Ideas Worth Living

Jedidiah Jenkins is a bestselling author who embraces outdoor adventurer as inspiration for his beautiful and deeply personal work. When he turned 30, Jedidiah quit his job, and set out on a bike ride that took him from the Oregon coast all the way down to Patagonia. When he returned, he wrote his a memoir about his journey called, To Shake the Sleeping Self. In 2021, Jedidiah's wild idea involved a cross-country road trip with his mother, where they examined their mother-son dynamic, their religious and political differences, and their lasting affection for each other despite some of their opposing views. The result, his brand new book, Mother, Nature. Connect with Jedidiah: Website Instagram Order Jedidiah's new book: Mother, Nature Episode sponsors: Shop AllbirdsCheck out REI’s Re/Supply program – members get 10% more on their trade-ins thru 10/31If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to the Camp Monsters podcastShare YOUR wild idea in a 1-minute vote note – submissions due 10/31    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel Heaton, member of the Muckleshoot Indian tribe, with Duwamish Ancestors, led an All Native Tahoma (Mount Rainier) Climb this September with the goal to see her people represented on the mountain while inspiring the other Native climbers to enjoy the connection to their land. Due to weather constraints, the group was not able to summit, but in the end, they realized the climb was about so much more.Read more about Rachel and the climb: We've Always Been HereEpisode sponsors: Book your next camp adventure with HipcampCheck out REI’s Re/Supply program – members get 10% more on their trade-ins thru 10/31If you enjoyed this episode: Listen to the Camp Monsters podcastShare YOUR wild idea in a 1-minute vote note – submissions due 10/31 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarafina El Badry-Nance is a scientist, an author and a speaker, she's dedicated the last several years to studying the stars and is currently working on her PhD in Astronomy at UC, Berkeley. Sarafina's research focuses on supernovae or exploding stars.Connect with Sarafina: WebsiteInstagram Purchase Sarafina's new book, StarstruckEpisode sponsors: Shop AllbirdsBook your next camp adventure with HipcampCheck out REI’s Re/Supply program – members get 10% more on their trade-ins thru 10/31Listen to the Camp Monsters podcastShare YOUR wild idea in a 1-minute vote note - submissions due 10/31 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hawaiian filmmaker, Justyn Ah Chong, focuses his work on telling the stories of his people. A few months ago, Justyn won a regional Emmy for a short film, Pili Ka Moʻo.  The movie follows a native Hawaiian family as they fight to protect the land where their ancestors are buried. Pili Ka Moʻo is a part of Reciprocity Project, a series of original short films made by Indigenous directors on their homelands. Connect with Justyn: InstagramCheck out Reciprocity ProjectWatch Pili Ka Mo'oEpisode sponsors: Shop AllbirdsCheck out REI's Re/Supply program - members get 10% more on their trade-ins thru 10/31Listen to the Camp Monsters podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ashley Rodriguez is a certified nature and forest therapy guide who is passionate about sharing her love of foraging and cooking over an open fire as a way to help people connect with nature and find themselves outside. She has worked in world-renowned restaurants, written an award-winning food blog, published two cookbooks, and wrote and hosted the James Beard award-winning web series Kitchen Unnecessary, which is all about cooking outdoors with things you can forage on your own.Connect with Ashley: Website Instagram Watch Kitchen Unnecessary Episode sponsor:Book your next camp adventure with Hipcamp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gabaccia Moreno is an outdoor enthusiast and advocate, whose career centers on encouraging people to rethink how they engage with nature. Over the years, Gabaccia has worked on a variety of projects— from being a member of the conservation corps in Montana to writing for outdoor publications, and creating the online community, The Outdoorist Oath. Connect with Gabaccia:WebsiteInstagramThe Outdoorist Oath website The Outdoorist Oath Instagram Episode sponsors: Shop AllbirdsBook your next camp adventure with HipcampGet your tickets to Canary  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Renowned paleoclimatologist Lonnie Thompson discusses his expeditions to collect ice core samples, revealing clues about human-caused climate change. The podcast explores his personal journey in climate science and his involvement in raising awareness about global warming through films. Lonnie shares his challenging journey to the Kalkaya ice cap and the personal experience of heart transplant surgery. The speaker also talks about emotional reactions to a movie, gift giving, and recommends the film 'Canary'.

Ashley Davies is a lifelong runner who's building community her own way.  In 2017, she co-founded Club Seattle Run Division with the intention to make the club as inclusive as possible, focusing on community rather than performance. CSRD's motto is All Faces, All Paces. The club encourages people of any background and fitness level to come run with them and make some friends along the way.Connect with Ashley: Instagram Club Seattle Runners Division Instagram Episode sponsors: Shop Allbirds Book your next camp adventure with Hipcamp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shane Dorian, a legendary surfer with a career spanning over 30 years and multiple Big Wave Awards, shares his inspiring journey. He discusses the thrilling switch from competitive surfing to big waves, emphasizing mental preparation techniques like breath work. Shane reflects on parenting young surfers, highlighting enjoyment over pressure. He underscores life lessons learned from surfing, such as gratitude and connection with others. Lastly, he encourages embracing adventure and maintaining physical health as we age.

Susan Casey is an accomplished journalist who's spent years writing about the ocean, and most recently, the deep sea. The deep sea generally starts around 600 feet below the surface where you could no longer see the light from above, but it goes way beyond that. In some places, the ocean is almost seven miles deep. Susan is one of the few people who's gone deeper than 5,000 meters in a submersible, which is over three miles down to the ocean floor.Connect with Susan: WebsiteInstagramPurchase her new book, The Underworld, Journeys to the Depths of the OceanEpisode sponsors: Shop Allbirds Book your next camp adventure with HipcampIf you enjoyed this episode:Listen to the Hello, Nature podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.