G.o. Get Outside Podcast - Everyday Active People Outdoors

Daisy Martinez has struggled with depression throughout her life. A day hike with a friend to Mount Baldy would unexpectedly lead her down a path to ultra running. This newfound passion gives her a renewed sense of purpose, goals to achieve, builds confidence, and helps manage her depression. Daisy and Jason met one morning to discuss her history with running, environmentalism, and mental health. LINKS: http://elementsofdaisy.com https://www.facebook.com/elementsofdaisy https://www.instagram.com/elementsofdaisy Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

In 2010, Jason and Steven Calcote embarked on the week long journey of hiking Vancouver Island’s beloved West Coast Trail. Four days of non-stop rain, swollen rivers, and numerous obstacles would create a seminal event in their outdoor experiences. This is their story of accepting hardship and chasing epiphanies. Links: Parks Canada WCT: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ6a https://www.westcoasttrail.com https://hikewct.com Blisters and Bliss Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blisters-Bliss-Trekkers-Guide-Coast/dp/0938567276 WCT Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Trail Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Previous guest (G.O. #16) Alden Anderson is 3 years into a 6 month trip across Europe and Asia. He and Jason spoke over Skype about how travel changes a person, why exploring culture is as important as exploring nature, the human connections photography can bring, and the unexpected revelations life as a nomad has brought. Links: www.instagram.com/360nomad www.hoian360.com www.vietnamthepeople.com www.360nomad.org Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Cyndi Wyatt grew up running along the beaches of Florida, practicing aerobics, and eventually modeling. Running is what would stick with her, especially as it helped her cope with the aftermath of an abusive marriage. Now Cyndi competes as an ultrarunner, organizes outdoor events, and guides others. She and Jason met one rainy day to discuss the progression of her life in nature and how running has improved her life and those around her. Links: https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.wyatt13 https://www.instagram.com/cyndi_skyrunner_wyatt/ https://www.lowaboots.com/blog/ Chick-a-Boom! https://www.facebook.com/groups/279703359595456/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkblOBtpDFZR4Co2ieSjpNg L.A. Marathon: https://www.lamarathon.com Catalina Marathon: https://www.runcatalina.com Santa Monica Mountain Goats: http://beta.mountaingoats.org REI Outessa: https://outessa.com http://rei.com/learn Podcast Sponsor: WildWomanBox.com - Use code “GetOutside” to save $5.00 Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818

Daniel Harm has lived an eclectic existence influenced by nature and art. He grew up internationally, raced bicycles professionally, lived in the wilderness building an ornate trail system, scales mountains and trees, and shares his style of unique art through photography and film. He and Jason spoke one morning about his many experiences, his reflections on life and society, and the wild world of eco-tech futurism. Links: vimeo.com/danielharmonyharm https://www.instagram.com/danielharmonyharm Soundings of the Planet: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAi6UBcmx75iSdn1SjmNFA https://www.instagram.com/soundingsoftheplanet/ Radiolab - Smarty Plants: https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/smarty-plants Mark Twight Enormocast Episodes: https://enormocast.com/2019/03/episode-171-mark-twight-still-coming-down-part-1/ https://enormocast.com/2019/03/episode-172-mark-twight-still-coming-down-part-2/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Courtney Condy was a workaholic go-getter intent on becoming a millionaire before 30. Yet, she hated her life. A spontaneous trip to Nepal shifted her perspective ultimately leading her to pursue a new career as an outdoor leader. She founded Occupation Wild, an online resource that helps others find employment in the outdoor industry. Courtney and Jason sat in a park one evening discussing existential issues, the joys of being a camp bitch, and how avoiding Coachella can change a person’s life. Links: www.occupationwild.com https://www.instagram.com/occupation_wild/ https://www.instagram.com/courtneymcondy/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Daniel Elson makes cartoons, hides his past, and descends canyons on sketchy anchors. Did we mention his mustache? He has a boffo mustache. Daniel and Jason hid from the rain in a makeup room one morning to discuss the state of animation, ways to get fired, California zebras, and the toxic aspects of the outdoor community. Oh, and his mustache, of course. Links: https://www.instagram.com/danielelson Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

What began as an instagram account devoted to sharing hiking photos of a mother and her son has blossomed into a community of families sharing outdoor adventures with each other. Jason met with seven members of Trailmothers one morning in Griffith Park to discuss how the group has enriched their lives, taught them to manage fear, built meaningful friendships, and helped them embrace their inner crybabies. Links: trailmothers.com instagram.com/trailmothers/ facebook.com/TrailMothers/ facebook.com/groups/Trailmothers/ twitter.com/TrailMothers instagram.com/Kristenliam31 twitter.com/KristenInspires Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Michael Kelley spent his youth surfing the beaches of Malibu until he discovered the competitive world of cycling and eventually SUP racing. Now, he shares his years of experience with others as a Scoutmaster, father, and REI instructor. Michael and Jason spent a morning at Will Rogers State Park discussing waves, roads, and the benefits of being a beginner. Links: https://www.supcoach.net/https://www.instagram.com/mkelleydesign/ REI Outdoor School classes: https://www.rei.com/learnNOLS WFA: https://www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/wilderness-first-aid-WFA Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Previously a fashionista, Tiffany Nardico’s live changed drastically after a chance encounter on a Zion shuttle bus introduced her to canyoneering. Her budding photography career shifted towards adventure sports. She now travels the U.S. in her van capturing adventures and expeditions in the recesses of the Earth and below its surface. Links: https://www.tiffanynardicophotography.com https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_nardico_photography/ NSS Magazine (Aug. 2018): https://caves.org/pub/nssnews Member of Adventuress Club -https://www.theadventuress.club Volunteer work for SCCI- cave conservancy group: http://www.scci.org Worked with Elevated: elevatedclimbing.com Moonlight Buttress: Free - https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106138026/the-moonlight-buttress-free Clean Aid - https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105717718/the-moonlight-buttress-clean-aid Watershed camera dry bags: https://www.drybags.com/product/ocoee-photo-kit-plus/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Tom Jones has left a large imprint on canyoneering in the Western U.S. He is the founder of Imlay Canyon Gear, a supplier of canyoneering specialty equipment and the author of the Zion Canyoneering Guidebook. Tom and Jason chatted one morning at Imlay HQ about his climbing history, his past with Black Diamond, the realities of guiding, and the repercussions of a broken back. Links: canyoneeringusa.comhttp://www.canyoneeringusa.com/rave/ canyoncollective.com (Username: ratagonia) http://www.danransom.com/2017/12/one-trick-pony-freezefest-film/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

After 15 years as a prosecuting attorney, Marinel de Jesus craved a change. Her mother’s unexpected death caused her to reevaluate her own life. She left her career to become a permanent nomad and founded Peak Explorations, an adventure travel company focused on including local communities. Marinel and Jason discuss the transition to nomadic life, why change is important, inclusivity in the outdoors, and the experiences she shares under the moniker Brown Gal Trekker. Links: http://peakexplorations.com browngaltrekker.com https://www.facebook.com/BGTPeakExplorations/ https://twitter.com/bgtexplorations https://www.instagram.com/browngaltrekker/ Publications: https://www.browngaltrekker.com/publications/ OR article: https://www.browngaltrekker.com/new-blog/2018/1/28/when-money-is-the-bottom-line-the-inclusion-problem-in-the-outdoor-industry Meetup.com Adventure Gap Book: https://joytripproject.com/the-adventure-gap/ She Explores Book: https://she-explores.com/book/ Call us and leave a message (up

Rich Rudow’s life has become intrinsically linked with the Grand Canyon. On a raft trip in 1989, he became enamored with the mysteries beneath its rim. Having spent 1000 days within its walls and having helped establish many of its technical canyoneering routes, Rich is now recognized as an expert in the region by respected establishments such as National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Rich and Jason sat out a summer monsoon in Kanab to discuss his experiences in the canyon’s depths, his history as an entrepreneur, and the responsibility we share to protect natural places. Links: Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richrudow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.rudow Organizations: Coalition of American Canyoneers: http://www.americancanyoneers.org American Packrafting Association: http://packraft.org/ Articles: Nat Geo article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2016/09/grand-canyon-development-hiking-national-parks/ Arizona Republic: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news

All actions have consequences. Our actions outdoors always leave an impact. It is our responsibility to mitigate the negative and foster the positive. Jason met with two writers for Nevada’s Desert Companion Magazine, Heidi Kyser and Alan Gegax, to discuss how we affect our environment, the realities of the challenges we all face, and how to lead by example in the outdoors. Links: https://lnt.org/home http://desertcompanion.vegas Issue mentioned: https://knpr.org/desert-companion/issues/march-2018 Heidi: http://knpr.org https://knpr.org/programs/knprs-state-nevada https://www.facebook.com/heidi.kyser https://twitter.com/HeidiKyser https://heidikyser.com Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.gegax https://www.facebook.com/VegasHikers https://www.meetup.com/vegashikers http://facebook.com/NevadaScenicWeddings Get Involved and/or donate: http://nature.org http://accessfund.org http://americancanyoneers.org http://sierraclub.org https://www.nevadawilderness.org https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org

Adam Haydock’s intent was to become a state trooper, but circumstance shifted his path into dive rescue ultimately leading him to exploration. He now journeys into the depths of the Earth and its bodies of water as an expedition caver, photographer, canyoneer, and divemaster. Adam and Jason met at a park in Bishop one afternoon to discuss the world beneath the waves, beneath the soil, and across the globe. Links: https://www.even-further.com https://adamhaydock.blogspot.com https://www.instagram.com/ahaydock1 https://www.flickr.com/people/exploration-worldwide/ https://buydive.com http://geographical.co.uk Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

A roadtrip at 17 introduced Lyndsay Hupp to the wonders of Arizona and the Western U.S. Her future would be found there guiding others through the whitewaters of the Colorado River and accidentally founding the energy bar company Huppybar. She and Jason met at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff one morning to discuss her history as a Jock Art Nerd Scientist and the exciting adventures that lead to Huppybar. Links: huppybar.com https://www.instagram.com/huppybar/ https://www.facebook.com/Huppybar/ https://raftarizona.com https://www.grandcanyonwhitewater.com https://aztrail.org/ Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

Freddy Unger is recognized in the Southern California canyoneering community as an active leader eager to share his knowledge and offer opportunities to new participants. Prior to discovering canyoneering, he was struggling with substance abuse and watching his life erode. He credits the friendships he developed in the outdoors as a lifesaver. Freddy and Jason sat near a distracting water fountain one morning discussing the benefits of the outdoors, true friendships, maintaining sobriety, and why Freddy avoids driving. Links: SoCal Canyoneering FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583118321723884 Upper Salmon: https://vimeo.com/131277733Lower Salmon: https://vimeo.com/228165686 Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has brought crowdsourcing into the realm of science. Their Community Science Program allows the public to contribute to research projects and become active participants in the study of nature. Three program managers—Lila Higgins, Richard Smart, and Miguel Ordeñana—met with Jason to discuss the history of the program and its positive impacts on the community and scientific research. Links: NHM Community Science Program: nhm.org/nature https://nhm.org/nature/blog https://twitter.com/natureinla https://www.facebook.com/natureinla/ https://www.youtube.com/user/NHMLA/ https://www.instagram.com/natureinla/ Wild LA Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-L-Explore-Amazing-Angeles/dp/1604697105 Lila Higgins: https://twitter.com/lilamayhiggins https://www.instagram.com/colilaoptera https://www.facebook.com/lilamayhiggins Richard Smart: https://twitter.com/smartrfhttps://www.instagram.com/smartrf/ https://www.inaturalist.org/people/smartrf/ Miguel Ordeñana: htt

Beth Pratt-Bergstrom was inspired by the NWF’s (National Wildlife Federation) Ranger Rick magazine as a child. Now, as the executive director of the California region of the NWF, she is inspiring others to embrace nature and wildlife—and our ability to coexist in urban spaces. She and Jason met at King Gillette Ranch to discuss her experiences in nature, how P22—the cougar living in Griffith Park—changed her perspective, and why she is leading the charge on establishing a wildlife overpass in Los Angeles. Links: savelacougars.org When Mountain Lions are Neighbors Book: https://savelacougars.myshopify.com/products/when-mountain-lions-are-neighbors-book P22 Documentary: https://thecatthatchangedamerica.com Save LA Cougars VR Experience: http://savelacougarsvr.com/ Recent Cougar Kittens: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-new-mountain-lion-kittens-20180905-story.html http://www.bethpratt.com Ted X Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMO8-f70nFY Beth’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethpratt1

Another season of the podcast comes to a close. Before our hiatus begins, enjoy three stories from previous guests. Reflections on traveling through Kathmandu during an historic earthquake. A tale of boredom trapped in a Canadian snowstorm. And an account of an overstuffed pack, duct tape, and life lessons on the West Rim Trail. See you in September. Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106