The Adventure Journal Podcast

In 1970, six women climbed Denali — the first all-women's expedition to summit any of the world's high peaks. They hauled wooden snowshoes up a mountain famous for 300-mile-an-hour winds, fought altitude sickness and each other, and pulled off one of the great survival stories in mountaineering history. Almost nobody noticed.Cassidy Randall's debut book Thirty Below rescues that story from obscurity, weaving together journals, letters, and archives to bring these six complicated, extraordinary women fully to life. The book won the Grand Prize at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival — the Oscars of outdoor literature — and it's not hard to see why.In this conversation, Cassidy and Stephen talk about what drew her to the story, the savage institutional sexism these women faced before they ever set foot on the mountain, the social dynamics that started unraveling at altitude, and why a story this remarkable stayed buried for over fifty years. They also get into the craft of writing narrative nonfiction, the editor-writer relationship, and what it means to write heroes who are selfish and brilliant and deeply human all at once.Thirty Below is available now at ⁠Bookshop.org⁠. Find more of Cassidy's work at ⁠cassidyrandall.com⁠.

Jay Carson didn't go looking for a life change. He went looking for survival skills — and found both.A writer and television creator living in Los Angeles, Jay had the unsettling realization during the early days of COVID that he was completely unprepared for anything resembling a real emergency. When the power went out one night, his phone went dead with it, and he had no idea what to do. A friend who'd raved for years about the Boulder Outdoor Survival School gave him the push he needed. In 2021, Jay enrolled in a 14-day field course in the canyon country of southern Utah — no sleeping bag, no tent, no matches, no phone — and it changed the direction of his life. He's now the executive director of BOSS.In this conversation, Jay and Stephen talk about what the first night in the wilderness actually feels like when the instructors walk away and don't come back. They get into the BOSS philosophy of teaching through intentional discomfort — deliberately depriving students of what they need until the lesson lands hard enough to stick — and why that approach produces something that no classroom ever could. Jay talks about the concept of "compare down," which he calls the single most useful thing he took away from the course and practices daily. They discuss Colin Fletcher's "man crud," the Francis Bacon legacy of teaching Western culture to fear and subdue nature, and what it actually means — not metaphorically but practically — to feel at home outdoors.And then there's the part where life tested all of it for real. Jay lost his house in the Los Angeles fires on January 7, 2025. He talks about what he reached for then, and what held.The Boulder Outdoor Survival School can be found at boss-inc.com.

You will not be surprised to discover that Shawnté Salabert's Gear Abby podcast can be heard wherever you hear podcasts. For more visual Salabert updates, head to @shawntesalabert.Get host Stephen Casimiro’s newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠desert-projects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.subscribetoaj.com⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can find all things Coast Film and Music Festival at ⁠coastfilmfestival.com.Get host Stephen Casimiro’s newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠desert-projects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at ⁠⁠http://www.subscribetoaj.com⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook — ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest — ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can find all things Mojave Desert Land Trust at mdlt.orgGet host Stephen Casimiro’s newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠desert-projects.com⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at ⁠http://www.subscribetoaj.com⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/⁠⁠⁠Facebook — ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal⁠⁠⁠Pinterest — ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl⁠⁠⁠

You can find all things Outdoor Alliance at outdooralliance.org.Get host Stephen Casimiro’s newsletter at ⁠⁠desert-projects.com⁠⁠. Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/⁠⁠Facebook — ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal⁠⁠Pinterest — ⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl⁠⁠

Melissa Arnot Reid’s book Enough: Toward a True Self on Mount Everest can be purchased anywhere you buy books. We recommended ⁠Bookshop.org⁠. Follow her at ⁠melissaarnot.com⁠ and ⁠@melissaarnot⁠.Get host Stephen Casimiro’s newsletter at ⁠desert-projects.com⁠. Follow him on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Blue Sky⁠.Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/⁠Facebook — ⁠https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal⁠Pinterest — ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl⁠

Melissa Arnot Reid’s book Enough: Toward a True Self on Mount Everest can be purchased anywhere you buy books. We recommended Bookshop.org. Follow her at melissaarnot.com and @melissaarnot.Get host Stephen Casimiro’s newsletter at desert-projects.com. Follow him on Instagram and Blue Sky.Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournalPinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournlAdventure Journal is supported by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase booka through affiliate links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

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The desert soil is alive! On this episode, we talk about the magic and mystery of biocrust, the incredible living community that blankets desert sands. Our guest is Dr. Kristina Young of Science Moab. Science Moab: https://sciencemoab.org Kristina: https://kristinayoung.weebly.com Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own. Photo Credit: Colin Fletcher

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If you're looking for an adventure rig, you have seemingly endless choices (except for rugged, simple, and affordable—come on, car makers!) In this episode, we discuss our faves, what makes an adventure vehicle an adventure vehicle, and ponder whether the best adventure rig is the one already in your driveway. Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Kurt Refsnider had the dream gig -- Geology professor at Prescott College, in Prescott, Arizona, near tons of great riding. But as bikepacking took more and more of his headspace, he realized his real dream gig was founding Bikepacking Roots, an organization dedicated to getting folks from all walks of life out there and having fun. We talked with Refsnider about the rise of bikepacking, how to get into it, and some of the most insane riding he's done. Kurt's Information: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurt.refsnider/ Industry Nine - Pivot Pro Backcountry Team: https://backcountry-mtb.com/ Bikepacking Roots: https://bikepackingroots.org/ Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Today we have a reading of a Historical Badass column on solo adventurer Audrey Suthernland, titled "Lean and Hard and Sunbrowned and Kind." It originally ran in Adventure Journal Quarterly 002. Written and read by Stephen Casimiro. Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Denise Joi is one of four pilots for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, where she flies a small Cessna between soaring Rocky Mountain peaks, conducting wildlife surveys and -- more dangerous and dramatic -- fish drops, stocking pristine alpine lakes with trout and grayling. We spoke with her about her incredible job, but also her amazing short film "Fight or Flight" that shows the real reason she pursued flying and how that pursuit helped heal trauma. "Fight or Flight": https://vimeo.com/884912388 Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Preorder The Darkest White: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-darkest-white-eric-blehm?variant=41055722504226 Eric's Website: https://www.ericblehm.com/ Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

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Interstellar Magazine: https://www.stellarequipment.com/interstellar/Mattias' Website: https://mattiasfredriksson.com Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Mattias' Backstory and Access to Skiing 7:28 Growing into a Ski Bum 11:14 Breaking into the Magazine World 35:39 Drawn to Small Mountain Towns 42:42 Telling Stories through Interstellar 52:24 Mattias' Editorial Approach 57:50 Mattias' Success By the Numbers 1:05:57 Outro Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

We sat down with Caroline Gleich, activist and mountaineer who's running for Senate as a democrat in Utah. We talk about her ambitious campaign, her experience climbing Everest, important policies, and more. Caroline's Campaign: https://www.carolineforutah.com Ask Your Lawmakers to Pass EXPLORE: https://action.outdooralliance.org/a/2023-aora Caroline's Website: https://carolinegleich.com EXPLORE ACT: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6492/text Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Caroline 4:19 Swimming Against the Tide 11:33 Representing the Outdoors 23:07 Finding Common Ground with Other Outdoors Users 26:26 Running a Campaign for Senate 32:08 Climbing Everest with a Torn ACL 42:01 Experience Traveling the World 48:58 Policies for Utah 52:12 Federal Policies and the EXPLORE Act 58:23 Reproductive Freedoms, and Stopping the Radicalization of the GOP 1:01:21 How You Can Support her Candidacy Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

On today’s episode, we’re going to start off with some news about Aspen Ski Co. looking for unsanctioned ski instructors in their resort, and then chat about some gear. Our main topic is about the best big cities for access to adventure. And we finish it off with some disagreements in another round of overrated/underrated. Gear: 🛒 Kona Single Speed Bike: https://www.konaworld.com/products/unit 🛒 Patagonia Boots: https://rebrand.ly/74683c Cities Reference: https://rebrand.ly/bmrngvz Trivia Sources: Bike Shops: https://rebrand.ly/xkp Snowiest City: https://rebrand.ly/hn94wfp City Parkland: https://rebrand.ly/eegi4yi Aspen Skiing Article: https://rebrand.ly/cbi57dz Chapters: 0:00 New Variety Format 2:43 Aspen Skiing Co. Looking For Underground Instructors 12:55 Gear: Bikes and Boots 25:07 The Best Big Cities for Adventure 1:03:54 Overrated/Underated 1:09:18 Outro Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:42 Books 10:56 Upcoming Guests 17:04 Resolutions Feedback 29:18 "Four Thousand Weeks" Book 42:45 UBCO 43:56 REI and Independent Shops 1:00:32 New Things at AJ Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/KppAPJY8WTk Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly. AJ does not have affiliate relationships, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. We are proudly independent, and opinions expressed are solely our own.

We discuss our New Year's Resolutions, diving into a conversation about exploring nature, keeping goals, learning about the body, and more. Recommended Reading: "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" - James Nestor "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" - Bill Gifford and Peter Attia "Ultra-Processed People" - Chris van Tulleken Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:11 Justin's First Resolution 7:56 Complaint About Resolutions 11:15 Justin's Second Resolution 21:51 Justin's Third Resolution 25:27 Stephen's (Lack of) Resolutions 36:45 Gifts to Your Future Self 41:00 Bucket List Thinking 47:42 Learning About the Body 53:58 Trying 30 New Things 57:07 Accountability and Tracking 1:05:44 Justin's Selfish Last Goal 1:09:31 Outro Watch this episode’s video: https://youtu.be/Ofvxp0axRnk Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at ⁠⁠http://www.subscribetoaj.com⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/⁠⁠ Facebook — ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal⁠⁠ Pinterest — ⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl⁠⁠ Tiktok — ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/⁠⁠ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Chapters: 0:00 Intro 5:55 Our Feelings about REI 15:12 What REI Could do Better 30:02 The Indie Outdoor Retailers 32:12 Great Experiences at Small Stores 36:10 Retail is Difficult 40:16 New Wave of Boutique Retail 1:00:00 Outro Watch this episode’s video: https://youtu.be/Ofvxp0axRnk Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at ⁠http://www.subscribetoaj.com⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/⁠ Facebook — ⁠https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal⁠ Pinterest — ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl⁠ Tiktok — ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/⁠ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Today we're trying out a new format, an author reading, starting with this piece written by Stephen Casimiro nearly 10 years ago. We give you, "Thoughts on Honoring The Dead and the Living." Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

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Thank you to everyone who has written in. You can send us a voice memo to our email [email protected]. Episodes we discussed are linked below. Kicking Cairns: https://youtu.be/2hhwRL5IceE Canvas Tents: https://youtu.be/4wTKoefl4-A Backpacking: https://youtu.be/_yMcrgw_bm8 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:12 Cairns Episode 10:39 Canvas Tents 15:58 Backpacking 33:45 Outro Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Welcome Alastair 10:17 The Book's Project 24:56 A Stronger Connection to Local Land 29:07 Sitting Still for an Hour 33:12 Right to Roam 42:51 Tensions on the Land 52:33 Coffee! 56:03 Lessons from the Project 1:03:52 A Reading from the Book Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com Watch video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/S8GwuhsUplE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:09 Google Trends 4:11 What is Overlanding? 9:17 Affordability 11:47 Sense of Ownership 18:08 Sense of Freedom 35:00 The Future 46:55 A Closing Story Watch this episode’s video: https://youtu.be/glyw4jvhIwg Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Check out the UBCO: https://ubco.com/discount/ADVJOURNAL250 Electric bicycles are taking over the world. That might make some trail users grumpy, but from a climate perspective, it’s a good thing. Electric motorcycles...there are a few, but it’s not exactly a revolution. Now, filling the gap between bikes and motorcycles, comes the UBCO, a two-wheel drive that combines the best of both. Today, we’re talking about how this is about the most fun you can have in the saddle and why bikes like that can be the future of backcountry mobility. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:39 Stephen's Bike History 3:45 Specs of the UBCO eBike 10:18 Where does it fit in? 16:17 Using it for Errands 22:07 Where can you ride it? 31:39 The Drawbacks 36:26 Charging 37:45 Applications 45:39 Comparison to Other Bikes 48:25 Closing Thoughts Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com Watch video of this episode: https://youtu.be/2gyemroIkPA FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly and from small commissions received when you purchase through some of these links. AJ's reviews are not influenced by affiliates, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. Opinions expressed here are solely our own.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:37 Our Watch Collection 7:44 Stats about Tech 12:01 Why the Ultra Changed Everything 20:05 What's New on the Series 21:18 Can it reduce your phone use? 34:58 Navigation on the Watch 45:36 The Elevator Pitch for Smartwatches Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/

From the 1970s on, backpacking reigned supreme. Every outdoor person backpacked, or so it seemed. In a 2012 AJ poll, readers told us they preferred backpacking to car camping 9 to 1. But in the last decade, something changed. Car camping rebranded itself as overlanding and was suddenly cool. Today, backpacking seems to have lost its vibe. But has it? In this episode of the Adventure Journal podcast, we’re taking a stand on a pursuit loved by millions. Is backpacking overrated? Underrated? Let’s go down this trail and see where we end up. Chapters: 0:00 Our First Backpacking Trips 8:57 Colin Fletcher: The Birth of Modern Backpacking 23:30 Ray Jardine: Backpacking Goes Ultralight 33:56 Is Backpacking Overrated? 56:54 Conclusion View the blog post: https://adventure-journal.com/blogs/news/the-aj-podcast-is-backpacking-overrated Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/

Chapters: 0:00 Justin's Controversial Shirt 2:13 The Origin of Cairn Kicking 22:20 Environmental Impact of Cairns 29:15 Are Cairns Necessary for Navigation? 47:19 What Do the Parks Say? 51:33 Conclusion Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly. AJ does not have affiliate relationships, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. We are proudly independent, and opinions expressed are solely our own.

In February 1959 in Russia, nine young ski tourers failed to return from an expedition to the Ural Mountains. Weeks and months later, when searchers finally found their bodies, the evidence—their tent, manner of dress, footprints in the snow, and strange injuries—didn’t come close to offering a logical explanation. After 64 years, the mystery has only deepened. Did the KGB kill them? Was it a Russian weapons test gone awry? UFOs? In this week’s Adventure Journal podcast, we try to solve the eerie case of the Dyatlov Pass event. Chapters: 0:00 Spooky Season 4:33 The Dyatlov Pass Story 54:47 Recap 57:47 The Theories 1:11:21 The UFO Angle 1:18:47 Closing Thoughts Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly. AJ does not have affiliate relationships, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. We are proudly independent, and opinions expressed are solely our own.

“Well, you’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore,” sang Jack Black in “School of Rock.” In this episode, taking a cue from our pal Jack, we tackle core-ness: What does it mean to be core? Why do we care if we’re perceived as hardcore or not? Does it signify anything?  In Book Club, Stephen Casimiro takes us on a trip through Diane Cook’s The New Wilderness. It’s a semi-post-apocalyptic tale of a group of people chosen to live in the last stretch of wilderness in the country, as urban civilization decays. Post-apocalyptic mindbenders are catnip for Stephen, and maybe this one will be for you too.  In a trip to the Gear Shed, Justin Housman talks up Patagonia’s new line of neoprene-free wetsuits. Even if you don’t surf, it’s a fascinating look at how Patagonia is trying to clean up the toxic wetsuit industry, a business that is surprisingly dirty. Plus, it’s just a great wetsuit.  All that and more general outdoor talk goodness. Chapters: 0:00 School of Rock 3:01 Does Hardcore Matter? 25:58 Book Club: The New Wilderness 42:51 Patagonia’s Neoprene-Free Wetsuits 55:28 Closing Thoughts Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly. AJ does not have affiliate relationships, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. We are proudly independent, and opinions expressed are solely our own.

Did you have one seminal experience that set you on a life of adventure? Or did you come to your adventurousness gradually? Adventure Journal founder and editor Stephen Casimiro and senior editor Justin Housman unpack their first major adventures, tackling how and why the restless hunger to explore gets under our skin. Also, in Over/Under, they take a stand on whether the American Northeast is overrated as an adventure destination. In gear, Casimiro’s new canvas tent is a game changer for him—can it be for you, too? Plus, a review of the new novel by one of our favorite authors, Peter Heller, The Last Ranger. And probably lots more we’re forgetting. Stephen’s Kodiak Canvas Tent: https://www.kodiakcanvas.com/12x12-cabin-lodge-tent-sr-stove-ready/ Justin’s White Duck Outdoors Canvas Regatta Bell Tent: https://whiteduckoutdoors.com/products/bell-tent-13?variant=19988789330020 The Last Ranger: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709572/the-last-ranger-by-peter-heller/ Chapters: 0:00 Our New Podcast! 3:57 Canvas Tents 14:38 Book Club: The Last Ranger 24:20 Adventures That Changed Lives 53:13 Over/Under: American Northeast 1:03:06 Closing Thoughts Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print, at http://www.subscribetoaj.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adventurejournal/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/adventurejournal Pinterest — https://www.pinterest.com/adventurejournl Tiktok — https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurejournal/ Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to our printed quarterly. AJ does not have affiliate relationships, nor do we accept sponsored content or paid placements or reviews. We are proudly independent, and opinions expressed are solely our own.