Wild Ideas Worth Living

Kailey Kornhauser is a fat cyclist. Those two words didn’t come easily to her. But as she has claimed her place in both the cycling community and the body positivity movement, they’re words she now identifies with proudly. In 2018, Kailey took on one of the most challenging rides she’d ever been on: cycling 1,000 miles across Alaska to hear about the impact of climate change on the lives of locals. Hear her talk about the journey, her activism, and why everyone belongs in the outdoors on this episode. Connect with guests:InstagramResources:Kailey’s article - I’m a fat cyclist - and I don’t need to “fix” my bodyUnlikely HikersSalt Lake City Bicycle CollectiveRAGBRAIEpisode sponsor:DannerIkon Pass

Textured Waves is a surf collective that aims to introduce more women of color to riding waves.  The co-founders of Textured Waves, Chelsea Woody, Danielle Black Lyons, Gigi Lucas and Martina Duran, are working to encourage and represent women of color who surf. Textured Waves recently partnered with the women’s surf brand Seaa on a short film called Sea Us Now, which reimagines vintage surf culture to include and highlight Black women, using imagery, music and poetic narrative. But Textured Waves is just getting started, they have some powerful new projects on the horizon.Connect with Textured Waves:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResources:Watch the Sea Us Now filmSeea Swimwear available at REISurfRider FoundationSeason Sponsor:SubaruEpisode Sponsor:IKON Pass

There is a lot of confusing, conflicting information around exercise and pregnancy. When pro cyclist Laura King became pregnant, she didn’t want to lose touch with the amazing biking community that she had built in Richmond, Vermont. Without a guidebook, Laura had to experiment and listen to her body to figure out what worked for her. Listen to today’s episode to hear what Laura has learned about keeping an active lifestyle while pregnant, moving across the country and building a gravel cycling community. Season SponsorSubaruEpisode SponsorCannondaleConnect with Laura TwitterInstagramResources:Rooted VermontStravaUnTappedExercising Through Your Pregnancy by James F. Clap, M.D.Beth Gerdes McKenzieLarissa ConnorsVelocioDirty KanzaHow I Built ThisKing of the RideWork Play LoveThe Moment of Lift by Melinda GatesDIYGravelDIYgravel Belgian Waffle Ride: 140 Miles Vermont to Canada Featuring Laura King 

Jesse Huey is a professional climber who spends much of his time clambering up icy mountains, frozen waterfalls and other alpine landscapes. Climbing allows Jesse to push his own limits as well as build strong friendships with fellow climbers. The tight-knit climbing community was the inspiration for a climbing route he completed in the Wyoming wilderness to honor his late friend Hayden Kennedy. In this episode, Jesse shares how he became addicted to climbing and how friendship and loss have been a part of his life and career. Please note that the conversation in this episode covers suicide and survivors’ guilt. If you or someone you know is struggling, know that there’s always someone there to listen. The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-TALK (8255).Connect with Jesse:WebsiteInstagramResources:Jesse's Alpinist article Hayden Kennedy Public Lands Defense Fund First Light TrailerHoney StingerSeason sponsor:SubaruEpisode sponsor:Arc'teryx 

Joe Kudla seems like one of those people who has 36 hours in a day. He’s dedicated to yoga and breath work, he loves being a dad and he is the CEO and founder of Vuori Clothing. After years of struggling to find his true calling, Joe learned how to prioritize both a healthy spirit, a healthy business, and a healthy personal life. Now, Joe’s created a multi-million dollar, fast-growing company that aligns with his values. Connect with Joe Kudla:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResources:Wim Hof MethodEckhart Tolle’s book: The Power of NowReis PalusoSeason Sponsor:Subaru Episode Sponsor:Hydroflask

Years of hard work and training have landed “Mighty” Meagan Martin as a mainstay on the NBC show American Ninja Warrior, where she completes hardcore obstacle courses. Meagan is a born athlete and competitor, but she considers herself lucky to have found climbing as a young child. Now, climbing is her greatest passion, and she is working to make the sport more accessible to everyone.Connect with Meagan: WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramSeason sponsor:Subaru Episode sponsor: Teva

Amber Pierce started cycling in her early twenties, and within a year, she went pro. She signed her first professional contract with the WEBCOR Builders Pro Cycling Team in 2006. Since then, Amber has won more than 60 individual races across 5 continents. Now, Amber is all about encouraging healthy competition among women athletes. With the work of her non-profit Network for Advancing Athletes, she’s inspiring them to unleash their greatest potential in their sport.Connect with Amber Pierce:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterResources:Amber talking about diet for cyclingSaddlesNetwork for Advancing AthletesEpisode sponsor:CannondaleSeason sponsor:Subaru 

With more than 740,000 active members and counting, GirlTrek is the largest health movement and nonprofit for Black women and girls in the country. They are on a mission to inspire one million Black women to walk in the direction of their healthiest, most fulfilled lives by the end of 2020.GirlTrek kicked off their Black History Bootcamp series on June 1st – the Bootcamp is an epic 21-day walking meditation sharing the stories and legacies of legendary and revolutionary Black women in history. Women like Audre Lorde, Ella Baker and Shirley Chisholm. Every day you can join GirlTrek founders Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison as they hop on the phone and take a walk to discuss who these women are and why everyone should know their stories. And while we’re already in the last week of this 21-day bootcamp, there’s no reason you can’t start today. Or tomorrow. Or right now! These stories are relevant any time – so start from the beginning of the series or listen in whatever order feels right to you.You can sign up for the bootcamp anytime at girltrek.org/blackhistorybootcamp or find the entire Black History Bootcamp series on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 

Joe Gray is an accomplished trail, mountain, and snowshoe runner. He was the first Black athlete to make the Team USA World Mountain Running Team and the first Black American to win the U.S.A. National Mountain Running Championships, which he has now done 18 times. But even with all this success, Joe is frustrated by the lack of diversity not only in pro running, but also in media coverage and sponsorship of the sport. He knows that young Black athletes aren’t pursuing the sports he loves because they don’t see themselves represented, so he’s doing something about it with his  organization, Project Inspire Diversity.Connect with Joe:FacebookTwitterInstagramResources:World Mountain Running ChampionshipHoka One OneRunner’s World articleShow sponsor:Hoka One One

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been keeping a lot of us humans indoors, the wildlife is taking advantage of the lack of human presence. Animals have been spotted in places where we don’t usually see them: playing in waterways, making homes under boardwalks and taking back their natural habitats. One place they’ve been seeing way more animals than usual? Yosemite National Park, where bobcats, bears and coyotes are showing up in places they'd usually avoid. On this episode, park ranger Jamie Richards talks about what she and the other rangers are seeing, how you can engage with the park’s online activities and how to plan your visit as they reopen.Connect with guests:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramResources:Video of black bear looking for foodMore videos, including Kids Ask Rangers and Draw with a RangerDay use reservationFind out what’s open at YosemiteEpisode sponsors:SubaruDanner