• Climbing 58 14ers in 14 Days with Dan Hobbs
    Nov 5 2024

    In 2022, Dan Hobbs achieved the record as the fastest self-supported person to climb all 58 of Colorado’s 14ers— a mountain that exceeds 14,000 feet in elevation— in just 14 days.

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    31 mins
  • Walking the Length of Africa with Mario Rigby
    Oct 29 2024

    Mario Rigby is a serial adventurer who pushes himself to his limit out in nature. He's kayaked across Lake Ontario, biked across the entire country of Canada and walked the length of Africa. No matter what kind of expedition he's on, the motivation remains the same, to witness the good in humanity and challenge others to see it as well.

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    • YouTube

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    33 mins
  • Wild Ice Skating with Angelina Huang
    Oct 22 2024

    Angelina Huang is a former Team USA figure skater who made the bold decision to retire from the sport at just 18 years old. After taking a step back to reconnect with herself, Angelina found a new passion—wild ice skating, where her love for the ice was reignited by the beauty of natural landscapes around the world.

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    • Instagram & TikTok

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    29 mins
  • Telling Jokes on the Trail with Matt Lyons
    Oct 15 2024

    Comedian Matt Lyons— trail name Schmutz— is a thru-hiker who makes a living poking fun at outdoor enthusiasts. With a sharp wit and countless trail miles under his belt, Matt brings humor to everything from gear obsessions to the unpredictable mishaps of wilderness life.

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    • Website

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    25 mins
  • Becoming a Wildlife Pilot with Denise Joi
    Oct 8 2024

    Denise Joi is a wildlife pilot and conservationist who’s taken her passion for the outdoors to the skies. Denise works alongside biologists to research, survey, and transport species in an effort to protect biodiversity. Her job is incredibly challenging and takes a lot of planning. But for Denise, it is beyond worth it.

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    22 mins
  • Learning to Surf Pipeline with Jade Darmawangsa
    Oct 1 2024

    At 19, Jade Darmawangsa took on the wild challenge of surfing Pipeline—the most iconic and dangerous wave on the planet. There were two major obstacles: she didn't know how to surf, and she couldn’t swim.

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    31 mins
  • Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter
    Sep 24 2024

    Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and never looked back. Skimo involves skiing uphill in the backcountry and riding the slope back down. Eric also founded Ridgeline Athletics, where he helps mountain athletes chase their own wild outdoor adventures.

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    • Ridgeline Athletics website

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    24 mins
  • Inspiring Climate Action with Lauren Bash
    Sep 17 2024

    Lauren Bash is an environmentalist and storyteller who breaks down the complexities of climate change in an inspiring, accessible way. She empowers people with simple, actionable steps to create a healthier environment—and ultimately, a healthier world.

    Connect with Lauren:

    • Website
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    • TikTok

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    29 mins