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Adventure Audio
by Adventure Audio
Cycling, Outdoor Adventures and Endurance Sports, hosted by Pete Hockenhull and Laval St Germain
Episodes
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Pete Hockenhull - Crowsnest Pass 100 Event Director
On this episode, we have the founder of the podcast, Pete Hockenhull. Pete and I have a bit of a catch-up interview about what’s new in his life, both professionally and personally and in-depth chat about the Crowsnest Pass 100 gravel/mountain bike race that Pete is co-director of. A bit of...
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David McGuffin and Laval St Germain - High Ukraine
Today's episode comes to you by way of the venerable David McGuffin — host of Canadian Geographic's Explore Podcast. David is one of Canada's finest broadcast journalists: with two decades as a foreign correspondent for the CBC, NPR, the BBC, reporting from Moscow, Beijing, and Rome bureaus to…
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Haley Daniels - Olympian, Speaker and Race Director
Haley Daniels is a Canadian Olympian, keynote speaker, and gender equity trailblazer. She spent twelve years fighting to get women's canoe slalom added to the Olympic program — then competed in its historic debut at Tokyo 2020 as the first Canadian woman in the event. A multi-time Canadian…
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Alice Morrison - Adventurer
Alice Morrison is a Scottish adventurer, author, and TV presenter, often described as an “Indiana Jones for girls” for her bold, story‐driven expeditions across Africa and the Middle East. On today’s episode of Adventure Audio, Alice joins us from the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, where she…
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Ian Aman - Ultramarathoner, Coach and Author
Ian Aman is an ultramarathoner, executive coach, and author from Airdrie, Alberta, who has turned personal struggle into a mission of inspiring others to redefine their limits. In 2016, Ian embarked on "Ian Runs Alberta"—a historic 1,600-kilometre journey from the Alberta/Northwest Territories...
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Mandy Gill - Adventurer, Ultra Endurance Athlete and Author
Mandy Gill is an adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, author (Reset with Resilience) and leadership advisor who has built a career at the intersection of high performance, resilience, and human potential. A nationally known media personality and former broadcaster, she has spent nearly two…
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Maxime Chaya - Explorer and Adventurer
Today's guest is Maxime Chaya, Lebanon’s foremost adventurer and the first person from his country to stand atop Mount Everest, which he summited in 2006. That Everest climb was actually featured on Discovery Channel's reality series "Everest: Beyond the Limit," but it was just one chapter in an...
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Go Outside - Cailynn Klingbeil and Annalise Klingbeil
A conversation with Annalise and Cailynn Klingbeil, the Calgary-based twin sisters behind Go Outside, one of Canada's most influential outdoor newsletters. From their first hike at two months old to building a community of thousands who are discovering that adventure doesn't require epic summits…
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Ben Kwiatkowski - Adventure Racer
In today’s episode of the Adventure Audio Podcast Laval speaks with his adventure racing teammate and friend, Ben Kwiatkowski. Ben has a master’s in sustainable forest management, a B.Sc. in cell biology and genetics, is a professional avalanche forecaster, former ski patroller, medical team...
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David Calder - Ultramarathoner
Today’s guest is someone who pushes limits—not just in distance, but in grit, landscape, and life. Meet David Calder. Dave calls Alberta’s Rocky Mountains home now, but his journey begins on Canada’s east coast. A native of Cape Breton, he’s gone from coastal trails to alpine ridge-lines. On...
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James Allen - Explorer, Speaker, Mentor and Storyteller
James Allen is an Australian modern-day explorer, speaker, mentor, and storyteller who fuses adventure with deep wisdom. From high peaks to frozen poles, he’s turned extreme environments into laboratories for leadership, resilience, and personal growth. By the age of 22 (in 1995), James became…
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Tom Babin - Author, Journalist and Cycling Advocate
Welcome back to Adventure Audio after a bit of a summer hiatus that involved a whole lot of time in the mountains of southeastern British Columbia where we have a home. On the topic of hiatuses, my co-host Pete, continues his, but still managed to do a lot of riding and of course put on his...
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Dan Rubinstein – Author of Water Borne: A 1,200-Mile Paddleboarding Pilgrimage
In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddleboard and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. A historic and symbolic voyage along the…
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Dave Greene - Greener Adventures, Part 2
Dave Greene of Greener Adventures and The Night of Adventure Speaking series, joins Laval to talk about his recent expedition in March with partners Chris Giard and Lee Fraser where they skied across 500+ km of remote arctic Quebec’s Ungava Peninsula. Dave is already off on another canoe/cycling...
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Yousef Al-Refaie - Mountaineer and Explorer
In this episode of Adventure Audio, Laval interviews Yousef Al-Refaie, a record-breaking Kuwaiti mountaineer and explorer. Yousef holds the world record as the youngest person to complete the Volcanic Seven Summits, and now he’s taking on the harshest places inhabited by humans in his new...
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Ihor Verys - Ultramarathoner
Ihor Verys, is a distinguished ultramarathon runner based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Originally from Chornomorsk, Ukraine, he moved to Canada in 2015 at the age of 20 to pursue studies at Assiniboine College in Brandon, Manitoba. Initially taking up running for mental well-being,...
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Dave Greene - Greener Adventures
My guest is Dave Greene – an accomplished expedition leader, founder of both Greener Adventures, and the Night of Adventure Speaking Series. Dave has led nine expeditions, most of them by canoe and lasting 30 days or more. Greene is a teacher in Halifax, N.S., and education is at the core of his...
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Mitch Hutchcraft - Adventurer
Mitch Hutchcraft is a British adventurer and former Royal Marine known for undertaking some extreme endurance challenges. In September 2024, he embarked on an ambitious expedition aiming to complete what he has dubbed "the world's longest triathlon," which involves swimming across the English...
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Laval St Germain on Exploring Afghanistan - With Canadian Geographic
So, what is Afghanistan like now? St. Germain helps peel back some of the layers of that onion as he travels to Mt. Noshaq, talking and travelling with locals from the capital, Kabul, in the centre to the north of the country near the Tajikistan border. As St. Germain confirms, the Taliban…
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Dianne Whelan - 500 Days in the Wild
On Episode 174 of the show, we have the extraordinary Dianne Whelan joining us—a filmmaker, author, adventurer, and storyteller who embodies the spirit of exploration and resilience. Known for her award-winning documentaries like This Land and 40 Days at Base Camp, Dianne’s work takes us to some…
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Jillian Brown - Adventure Photographer
Jillian Brown is a Canadian adventure photographer, long-distance canoeist, and mental health advocate. She has undertaken significant expeditions, including a 6,500 kilometer journey across the contiguous United States from Oregon to Louisiana, paddling the Colorado river in a tandem sea kayak…
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Laval St Germain on Exploring Afghanistan
In this special episode of the Adventure Audio Podcast, co-host Laval St. Germain takes us on an extraordinary journey to Afghanistan. Laval dives deep into the heart of this enigmatic country, sharing his experiences and the challenges he faced along the way. Join Laval as he navigates the…
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Louis Margot - Adventurer and Outdoor Athlete
Louis Margot is a Swiss adventurer and athlete known for his extraordinary endurance challenges. Margot is currently engaged in an ambitious project called "Human Impulse," @human_impulse which involves a series of extreme adventures aimed at pushing human limits. His goal is to complete a solo...
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Mark Sky - Endurance Athlete and Adventurer
Mark Sky is a Canadian endurance athlete and adventurer know n for his participation in extreme outdoor activities and races. He has competed in the Adventure Racing World Series, Eco Challenge, the ‘Sea to Sky Infinity Loop’ and is the co-founder of the Outdoor Adventures Club, which uses...
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George Kourounis - Adventurer and Storm Chaser
George Kourounis is a Greek-Canadian adventurer and storm chaser from Hull, Quebec, who specializes in documenting extreme weather and worldwide natural disasters. He also presents the television series Angry Planet. We had an incredible chat with George, including his very unconventional career...
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Dr. Darren Markland - Physician and Adventurer
Dr. Darren Markland is a dedicated medical professional based in Edmonton, Alberta, where he serves as an intensive care physician. Darren is an avid outdoor athlete and adventurer, and has built his outdoor pursuits into his day-to-day life (including commuting by canoe!).
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Gene Caffrey and Jay McCloy - Cycling to End MS
Gene Caffrey and Jay McCloy are ultra cyclists and endurance athletes based in North Carolina. After an MS diagnosis 10 years ago, Gene turned his attention to ultra cycling and fundraising for researcher with huge ride all over the world. Jay, working full time for the National MS Society, has...
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Simon Willis - Always Another Adventure
Simon Willis is the creator and host of "Always Another Adventure," a platform that encompasses adventure videos, podcasts, and other resources. His work primarily focuses on adventure cycling and exploring the great outdoors, often in the Scottish Highlands. Willis is also a BBC-trained…
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Dr. Chris Bertram - Flow State and Human Performance
Dr. Chris Bertram has a Bachelor of Science & Master of Science degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas & a Ph.D. in Human Motor Control, from Simon Fraser University. Bertram is currently the Associate Professor, Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley, as well has the Flow...
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Keith Weber - Physical Therapist/Kettlebell Coach
Keith Weber is a physical therapist, kettlebell coach and endurance athlete from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Keith joins us on the podcast to discuss kettlebell training and how brilliantly it translates to a wide variety of sports, combining strength and cardio, being a guest on the Joe Rogan...
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Paul Ingraham - Pain Science
Paul Ingraham is a science writer based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Paul’s research and writing is the basis of painscience.com, which uses detailed, evidence-based guides to common painful problems and reviews of the (tragically flawed) treatment options. Paul joins us for a highly educational and...
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4iiii Technologies Contest Winners and Winter Training
In episode 162 we’re announcing our 4iiii Technologies contest winners and have a discuss winter cycling, bike commuting and training.
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Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda and Mount Albert in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In this conversation, Laval and Pete discuss Laval's recent trips to Africa, including his trek in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda and his climb of Mount Albert in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They also talk about Laval's ongoing journey to climb the highest peaks in different countries....
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Andrew Read - Fitness Trainer
Andrew Read is a fitness trainer from Melbourne, Australia. Andrew believes all human beings are athletes, and we get deep into some great tips on fitness overall as well as for aging athletes. Andrew is a Master RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified instructor), Lecturer for Functional Movement...
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Adventure Racing World Championships
Laval recently returned from an incredible trip, participating in the Adventure Racing World Championships in South Africa. The course took racers over 900 kilometres of rugged terrain across a variety of disciplines. We also discuss the importance of ‘doing the math’ on your time, something we...
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Nat Gillis - Guide, Pilot, Photographer and Adventurer
Nat Gillis is a wilderness guide, outdoor adventurer and traveller, pilot, photographer and writer. Nat joins us on the podcast to discuss her incredible variety of work and interests and some past and upcoming adventures.
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Tyler Hamilton - Cyclist and Coach
Tyler Hamilton is a retired professional cyclists, coach and former cohost of Adventure Audio. Widely considered one of the greatest riders of his generation, Tyler shares some stories of his sharpe accent in the professional ranks after discovering a talent for cycling after a serious accident...
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Training Tips, World’s Hardest Cycling Climbs and Much More
In this episode, we discuss training tips, staying race or event ready (or close to it), the world’s hardest cycling climbs and much more.
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Ash Routen - Outdoor Adventurer and Writer
Ash Routen is a freelance writer based in the UK, specialising in expeditions, exploration and adventure travel. His work has been featured in outlets such as National Geographic UK, The Guardian and Outside.
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John Johnson - PJAMM Cycling
John Johnson is the founder and CEO of PJAMM cycling. PJAMM is the leading global resource for cycling climbing around the world. They’ve assembled the most comprehensive information, incredible photos & videos and proprietary software tools to help cyclists plan and complete any cycling climb.…
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Eric Larsen - Polar Explorer, Adventurer and Cancer Survivor
Eric Larsen is an American adventurer and polar explorer. Eric has completed expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole and Mount Everest (in the same year, the only person to have done so), as well as countless other trips into extreme places and high mountains. He is also a husband, father…
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Adventures in Event Directing and Listener Feedback
In episode 152 we discuss what goes into founding and directing an event (specifically Pete’s passion project, the Crowsnest Pass 100, www.crowsnestpass100.com) and we cover some listener feedback.
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No Days Off, How to Build a Bike Trip and More
In episode 151 we cover a large number of topics including ‘No Days Off’, training and active recovery, planning a bike trip and a whole host of other topics. As always, we to hear from listeners at [email protected].
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Alex Hutchinson - The Science of Endurance and Human Limits - Part 2
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He was a two-time finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, and represented Canada internationally in...
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Alex Hutchinson - The Science of Endurance and Human Limits - Part 1
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. He was a two-time finalist in the 1,500 meters at the Canadian Olympic Trials, and represented Canada internationally in...
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Kyle Brittain - Weather Forecaster, Storm Chaser and Outdoor Adventurer
Kyle Brittain is a weather forecaster and storm chaser from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We have a fascinating conversation with Kyle about weather and our interactions with it in the outdoors. In addition to Kyle’s career and passion for weather, he’s also an accomplished outdoor adventurer,...
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Christian Stenner - Adventurer, Cartographer and Researcher
Christian Stenner is involved in the ongoing exploration of the longest and deepest caves in Canada and the United States. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and as a Fellow International of the Explorers Club. He also serves in search and rescue, as the...
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Cycling Across Countries, Adventure Travel and Planning Big Rides
Laval recently cycled across (and to the highest point of Cuba). We discuss how he got hooked on this type of travel, and how much he’s learned by visiting many places across the globe traditionally considered ‘unsafe’ by many (at least outside of resorts). We also discuss upcoming projects and...
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Ultra Endurance Cycling, Everesting, and Riding Far
A portion of this conversation was originally published on the Everesting Podcast in summer 2022, when Laval was a guest on that show (after completing 10,000 meters of elevation in one ride on British Columbia’s Mount Revelstoke). Another part of this episode was unpublished, and the whole...
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Nathalie Long - Expedition Canada Race Director
Nathalie Long is the course designer and race director of Expedition Canada, an adventure racing company based in British Columbia, Canada. Nathalie give us some background and insight into the huge amount of work that goes into the production of an adventure race. We also discuss some of...
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Cycling, Outdoor Adventures and Endurance Sports, hosted by Pete Hockenhull and Laval St Germain
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