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Type2Fun
by Embark Exploration Co.
You’ve heard it said, “It doesn’t have to be fun to be fun”-- with that in mind join us for an insider’s glimpse into all things trekking, safaris and world adventure. From packing for your Everest Base Camp trek to what it felt like for a cancer patient to attempt to summit Kilimanjaro, or visiting a village in the Sacred Valley of Peru, you will be inspired, informed and ignited to get out there and start adventuring.
Episodes
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Face to Face with Giants: The Life-Changing Adventure of Rwanda
Imagine hiking through the misty mountains of Rwanda, not knowing exactly what awaits you—and then suddenly finding yourself standing just feet away from a family of mountain gorillas. It’s one thing to see wildlife. It’s another to look into the eyes of an animal that is so incredibly powerful,...
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Getting Mountain Ready: How to Train for Your Next Big Trek
Episode: Getting Mountain Ready: How to Train for Your Next Big Trek Type2Fun Podcast | Presented by Embark Exploration Greg Amorelli is a U.S. Army veteran turned personal trainer with a passion for the mountains and helping people reach their physical peak — literally. Greg has climbed with...
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Lessons From the Edge: When Adventure Doesn’t Go as Planned
What happens when the plan falls apart? In this episode of Type2Fun, host Theresa Stephens sits down with professional adventure guides Milo Gomezand Jordan Cargill to explore one of the most important — and least discussed — aspects of outdoor travel: decision-making when conditions change. From...
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Jamin Heppell
Jamin Heppell, since the age of 22 has founded three sustainable organisations, and developed an introductory program to social enterprise for teenagers. Jamin's organisations include Game Changers Australia, Healthy Communities Australia and The Man Cave. Passionate about community development…
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Glen Van Peski - Take less. Do more.
We sat down with Glen Van Peski, author of Take less. Do more. Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker. We discussed some amazing Type2Fun adventures and of course, his ultralight backpacking skills. Glen Van Peski is widely recognized by the...
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The many adventures of Jay Irwin
Join us as we listen to one type two fun story after another from the man, the myth, the legend.... Jay Irwin. In Jay's own words, "I have a strong belief that Adventure is a key ingredient in transforming lives." We couldn't agree more! Buckle up, this one is a bumpy ride!
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Meryl Lassen - Tales from the Trail
In this inspiring episode of Type2Fun, we sit down with the remarkable Meryl Lassen, a true adventurer and mountaineering trekker whose journey through the great outdoors has not only pushed the boundaries of human exploration but has also redefined what it means to overcome challenges. Meryl's...
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Exploring Everest - Stories from the trail
This episode we sat down with Nima, Embark's Site Director in Nepal to discuss the lure of Everest and some amazing stories from the trail. Learn all about sherpa life and Nima's exciting ancestry Envision what a typical day is like trekking to Everest Base Camp What's a tea house? What are the...
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Slow Hikers
Introducing Embark’s Slow Hiker Community, officially called the Pole-Pole club. Pole-Pole is Swahili means “slow slow,” and that’s what these trips will be designed for – Slow Hikers. We have been running hiking adventures around the world for decades and know, first hand, the power and...
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Trekking with Kids. Part Two
In this final episode on trekking with children, we sit down with Carrie again to go a bit deeper into what trekking with your kids can mean for your family, for their development. We discuss what it is like for them to meet new people, time change, a new currency, and more. There is so much more...
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Trekking with children. Part One
We sit down with three wonderful parents: Kelly Ramey, Carrie O'Callaghan, & Anil Gunturu, who have all gone on trekking adventures with their children. In this episode we discuss: Pre-trip planning Training- Importance of hiking and doing it with friends to keep the kids engaged Setting up...
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The heart of Ecuador
This latest episode of the Type2Fun podcast about Ecuador takes us from the Andes to the Amazon to Cotopaxi. With such diverse offerings (including the famous Galapagos Islands) there is so much to explore with no one day being the same as the one before it. At 19,347 feet- how do Embark climbers...
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High Altitude Sickness 101
Stephen Boyer, M.D. grew up on a sheep ranch in Wyoming, graduated from Yale with a paleobiology major. Then received his MS in Quaternary Geology from University of Colorado and his MD from University of Colorado. Completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at OHSU, is Board Certified in…
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Tips for Wilderness Navigation
Listen to John Godino, the “unofficial guru of wilderness navigation in the Pacific Northwest” – how did he get that nickname? John has been a Portland resident for 25 years, a long-time Mazamas climbing and hiking club member, and their climb leader and principal navigation instructor. John has...
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Live Episode: Stories from Peru
Join us as we record live in Cusco Peru interviewing one of the guides for the phenomenal Peru trips. Claudio walks us through what to expect from your trip to Peru, tips on what to pack, and tales from the trail (with maybe some Type Two Fun thrown in there) To learn more about Claudio and the...
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The history and culture of Peru
The navel of the world, the heart of an empire, a journey through the sacred and ancient world of high Peru. Combining remote wilderness and access to the soul of the Inca empire with lodges outfitted with today’s comforts. Roaming across upper valleys and mountain passes, visitors are witness to...
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The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project
Join us this week as we interview Karen Valenti and Kelvin Salla from The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. Established in 2003, the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) is a legally registered Tanzanian not-for-profit organization. Their mission is to improve the working…
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Mt. Everest Base Camp Memory Lane
Join us this week as we experience Mt. Everest Base Camp through the eyes of one of Embark Exploration Co's Senior Guides, Erik Jones. Erik grew up hiking and climbing in Oregon and fell in love with adventure travel during a 12-month backpacking tour of New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, and...
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Turning Grief into Good
Heather and Eric Burneson faced the unimaginable, losing their son Henry at just 17 years old. They decided to turn their grief into good to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society find a cure by hiking Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Learn all about Henry and his battle against cancer, the beautiful...
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Meet Luisa: Head Guide in Guatemala
Meet Luisa, the head guide of the newest trekking adventure for Embark Exploration Co. On this episode we not only get to know the lovely Luisa, but we also learn all about how the new trek in Guatemala was created. Get behind the scenes as we share with you a trek that has been years in the...
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How to Pack for a Trek
Join us on this episode of Type2Fun as we speak to lead guide Jim Ronning and discuss the do's and don'ts of packing for your upcoming trekking adventures. Want to learn more? Go to www.embarkexplorationco.com
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Exploring the Dynamics of Hiking in a Group
Meet John and Chris Berlow. Two brothers who collect adventures like baseball cards. John Berlow recently finished a 35 year career with fire department and 22 years in the army reserves. Chris Berlow is a 7th degree black belt in professional Martial Artist in Tae Kwon Do and owns Empowered...
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Let's summit Mt. Elbrus
Mount Elbrus, the gem of the Caucasus Mountain Range, is the highest peak in Europe, making it one of the coveted ‘seven summits’. It is often the second of the summits attempted by climbers (Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa being the first) and considered one of the easiest. Join us as we speak we…
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Conquering Your Mountain
On this episode of Type2Fun we meet the bold and relentless, Lila Javan. Lila is a 3x Leukemia Survivor and as if that wasn't enough to showcase her phenomenal bravery, she also helped create what is now, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies, Climb to Cure. Lila discusses how she used a marathon…
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Want to go on a Safari?
Lions and Tigers and Bears... Oh Yes! Get your heart racing as we encounter Africa's vast and diverse indigenous animals under the expert supervision of our world-class guides. This week we virtually sat down with Robin Felix of Embark Exploration Co to discuss all things safari. If you decide…
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How to train for a trek
Listen in as we learn from Michael Phipps on the Do’s and Don’t’s for training for a trek. Mike is a retired NYPD law enforcement officer with 40 years of service. In addition to being a certified Incident Commander of the National Incident Management System, he is: An alumni National Outdoor...
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Type2Fun - The Journey Begins
You’ve heard it said, “It doesn’t have to be fun to be fun”-- with that in mind join us for an insider’s glimpse into all things trekking, safaris and world adventure. From packing for your Everest Base Camp trek to what it felt like for a cancer patient to attempt to summit Kilimanjaro, or...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You’ve heard it said, “It doesn’t have to be fun to be fun”-- with that in mind join us for an insider’s glimpse into all things trekking, safaris and world adventure. From packing for your Everest Base Camp trek to what it felt like for a cancer patient to attempt to summit Kilimanjaro, or visiting a village in the Sacred Valley of Peru, you will be inspired, informed and ignited to get out there and start adventuring.
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Embark Exploration Co.
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