Episodes

  • Ep. 1175: Solo Adventures for Women with Lisa Michelle
    Feb 4 2026

    Solo exploring for women: hiking and self-discovery.

    Lisa Michelle, an author and adventurer, shares her insights on how nature influences her writing and the importance of solo adventures, especially for women. We discuss the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature, the lessons learned from failures in adventure, and the purpose behind Lisa's book, 'True Nature: Hidden in the High Sierra.' The conversation emphasizes the empowerment found in outdoor exploration and the personal growth that comes from embracing the unknown.

    Website: https://www.lisamichellestories.com/

    Book: https://a.co/d/00ycrAgw

    Discord: https://discord.gg/AMcUasvT

    We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinville




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    57 mins
  • Ep. 1174: Adventure at Any Age with Curt and Cindy Liljedahl
    Feb 2 2026

    Join us as Curt speaks with Curt and Cindy Liljadal about their adventurous retirement lifestyle. They share their experiences traveling to unique destinations like the Sacred Valley in Peru, where they climbed the Sky Lodge Adventure Suites, and discuss the importance of health, planning, and embracing the unexpected in travel. The couple emphasizes the value of creating memories over material possessions and encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and adventures, regardless of age.

    Curt and Cindy's website: https://www.adventuretired.com/

    Discord: https://discord.gg/AMcUasvT

    We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinville




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    56 mins
  • Ep. 1173: How to Travel Fearless and Far Revisited - Mike Corey
    Jan 30 2026

    Wild places, crazy challenges, and amazing stories. That pretty much sums up the life and work of YouTube, adventure filmmaker, and TV host, Mike Corey. From early on, Mike has been fascinated by facing his fears and the sense of accomplishment and wonder that exists on the other side of getting past those fears in some of the most remote corners of our globe.

    Find out more about Mike’s experiences at his YouTube channel, Fearless and Far:

    www.youtube.com/mikecorey

    www.instagram.com/fearlessandfar



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    49 mins
  • Ep. 1172: Kilimanjaro Debrief - Curt Linville
    Jan 28 2026

    Wow, where to begin?! Climbing Kilimanjaro was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, but it was more than that. Sleep walking? Yep. Hypoxia? Probably. Near tragedy? Yep. Ultimate success? What defines success? If you ever wanted to know what it is like to climb to over 19,000 feet to the roof of Africa, then listen in.

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    36 mins
  • Ep. 1171: Holding Nature's Hand Through Natural Navigation - Tristan Gooley
    Jan 26 2026

    Join us today as Tristan Gooley talks about how to navigate purely by observing the natural environment. Curt and Tristan explore the art of using natural elements like the sun, stars, and landscapes to tell direction, sharing age-old techniques for staying oriented in the wild. They explore how learning these techniques are not only fun, but also unlocks nature's closely kept secrets, fostering a deeper connection with it--not to mention being able to navigate from the natural environment is extremely useful in emergencies.


    Tristan Gooley: https://www.naturalnavigator.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalnavigator

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaturalnavigator

    Support the cause for We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinville

    Campfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/

    Human Music Society: https://www.youtube.com/@HumanMusicSociety



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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep. 1170: Wild West Bikepacking Route - Keagan French Revisited
    Jan 23 2026

    The Wild West Bikepacking Route is a new 2,700 mile route from Canada to Mexico that stitches together existing unpaved paths and forest roads to create an incredible cross-section experience of the American West.

    The route takes riders to incredibly beautiful and iconic places ranging from the red rock deserts of the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon to the high-altitude alpine of the Sawtooth Mountains.

    Keagan French recently did the entirety of the route in while on a break from work. Today we’ll hear his feedback and stories from his 2-month mountain bike adventure!

    https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes/

    Keagan French: https://www.instagram.com/thefrenchpastry/

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 1169: Red Pill Adventures with Carl and Derek
    Jan 21 2026

    What on earth are red pill adventures? Carl and Derek will fill us in on today's episode while Curt is still out climbing Kilimanjaro. As always, lots of laughs and fun with the Backpacking and Blisters guys.

    Are you willing to face the truth? Or would you rather live on in the delusions of THE MATRIX?

    Discord Server for ASP: https://discord.gg/mdUC3AcY

    To support the live-saving work of We See Hope (Africa): https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinville

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    40 mins
  • Ep. 1168: Discovering 3000+ Arches in Kentucky - Bill Fultz
    Jan 19 2026

    Bill Fultz is a photographer and arch hunter from Kentucky. He shares his fascinating discoveries of the state's natural wonders, including its impressive number of waterfalls and natural arches. Bill reveals that Kentucky boasts over 3,261 documented natural arches and 1,605 waterfalls, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts. He discusses the adventures involved in exploring these formations, the unique geological processes that create them, and practical advise for traveling across the Kentucky landscape.


    Explore Bill's photography work: https://www.fultzfotos.com and https://www.facebook.com/FultzFotos

    Explore the Kentucky arch database: https://www.kylandforms.com/

    Support the cause for We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinville

    Campfire Ranch: https://campfireranch.co/ASP/



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    1 hr and 1 min