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Season 3 Episodes

Season 3! Episode 86. Click to Listen and Learn More.

Cycling 200 miles in 8 hours and backcountry backpacking. Both are generally safe, until they’re not.

In this episode hear about how one woman was influenced by her adventure loving pups, a man by his father who he lost to brain cancer, and how a husband and wife team give life to their adventures and family growth through the use of a very special tent.

Ocean adventure stories that include classic Thanksgiving themes like family experiences that shape us, human connections across different cultures in a big world, and getting so mad at someone that you flip them off and shout expletives about them (though not during political discussion during Thanksgiving dinner).

Splitboarding, climbing, skiing and mountaineering can be terrifying, but throw in some genitourinary problems and you really never know how it’s going to turn out. We review what to do when you see blood in your urine and at what point you may want to call it quits.

River floats conjure up images of peace, serenity, and relaxation, but outdoor adventurers know that just change a few factors, and rivers can quickly become death traps. This week’s storytellers can vouch. A park ranger made a life changing decision after nearly drowning on a packrafting trip in Alaska, and an all-around-outdoor-adventure-athlete describes his first wilderness trip along the Salmon River towing along his now mandatory piece of gear—his wheelchair—and the new challenges he encountered because of it.

In observance of Halloween, we’re sharing the trickiest and spookiest stories from Boldly Went Live Shows: a bizarre and disturbing wild animal encounter, lost body parts, skating confrontations, and a backpacking horror story. Boo!

Live from Utah, and the Destination Trail Moab 240 Mile Endurance Run. We spoke with runners about their experiences along the way to try to get to the heart of why the hell anyone would want to do this sort of thing!

Stories that titillate and tickle by two world class orienteers. Listeners will learn about the various types of orienteering and what it takes to get to the World Champs, hint, it’s within your grasp! No matter if orienteering is right for you, we encourage you to consider taking up a new and awkward challenge! Adventure Storytellers: Julie Cassata, Abra McNair From: Seattle, WA & Portland, OR

We define “adventure” as an experience that you go into without knowing how, or if, you’ll get through it. We believe adventure stories are important because, for one thing, they are a reminder that people can get through it. This episode features Susan Conrad and Trina M’Lot, two women who demonstrate the capacity to make it through harrowing situations and not only survive, but to emerge victorious. To quote Susan Conrad, “We can do hard”.

On October 2, 2018, the Pacific Crest Trail is celebrating the 50th year since its inception as a National Scenic Trail which is a designation that protects it from private land development and preserves the trail for thousands of hikers every year. The fall season is also the season that thru-hikers around the USA are reaching their terminus. To celebrate the occasion, we’re featuring some monumental stories of growth and exploration. Adventure Storytellers: Meghan Robins, Alexandria Cremer From: Portland & Bend, OR

Two stories in this episode, the first by a skier, the second by a sailor. Both stories illustrate the dramatic effects of weather changes, the value of a compass, and rescue plans. Stories take place in the Canadian Rockies and on Puget Sound during the Race to Alaska (R2AK).

Stories from runners, staff, and volunteers recorded live at the 2018 Tahoe 200 Mile Endurance Trail Running Race. Experiences range from the highs and lows of a 200 mile run, to what it’s like to volunteer for days at a wilderness aid station in order to help runners meet their goals.

Stories illustrating Yvon Chouinard’s famous quote, that the adventure starts when everything goes wrong. Drew Goldsack, an Olympian and adventure film producer from Calgary, tells a story about a failed outing on the Rundle Traverse in his own backyard. On the opposite extreme, Dave Luke tells a story about managing compound fractures and cultural conflict in Mongolia, hours from help. **This episode contains adult language.** Adventure Storytellers: Drew Goldsack, Dave Luke From: Calgary, AB, Bend, OR

Stories recounting the life-changing experience of being a wilderness tour guide. From a crevasse rescue that led a new father to rethink his career path to a pitch for guiding as a means to become a better person. This week’s stories capture the beauty and the adventure of the guide’s life. ​Adventure Storytellers: David Marchi & Ken Campbell From: Bend, OR & Tacoma, WA

Stories recounting the epic experience of life in the warzone in Iraq as a photo journalist, the complications caused by inattentive mechanics, and the fundamental human struggle of mixing saltwater and a bad rash in the Dead Sea. All focus on the classic outdoor cultural experience of strange things happening when you travel abroad. ​ Adventure Storytellers: Gavin John, Sarah Corsie, & Mike DeVine From: Calgary, AB, Gibsons, BC, Seattle, WA

What people are saying about the Boldly Went podcast

After two days exploring a new (to us) ski resort in Norway where we got a bit braver and more adventurous with each run, my body is in full blown adventure-hangover mode today. Ye know, body-tired, head fuzzy, hard to focus, am-i-thirsty?, am-I-hungry? Full blown adventure-hangover! So I made a hot chocolate and took myself to the couch to listen to today’s new episode! I laughed relating to the difficulty the backpacker had in finding the train on a cairn filled boulder field, I blissed out at the one-time-6-year-old-girl at her own fishing hole. It was great! Thanks for producing it. ~ Sara H., Ireland.  Skier, runner.

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Your podcast quickly became my favorite podcast. It fills a niche that is missing in the market of outdoor adventure. ~ Will T., Seattle. HardRock 100 mile endurance finisher, FKT holder on PCT Section J, mountaineer, dad, and dream follower.

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Season 2 Episodes

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​Field Notes 54: Get On The Bike: Cycling Adventure Rider. Bikepacking San Francisco-Boulder, Ethiopia-Namibia, TransAmerica Trail. Jan Rous, Kari Vigerstol, Chelsea Edwards. ​
​Field Notes 53: You're Going To Be Scared. Ben Oberhand, Sara Vanderwaal. PCT Thru-Hikers.
Field Notes 52: Mental Health & the Outdoors. Sonya Pevzner, Stephanie Rose Zoccatelli. Canyoneering and Hiking.
Field Notes 51: Paradise! Kiss it Goodbye. Backpacking & fly-fishing.
Field Notes 50: Discovery. Trail runner, hiker, Colorado Trail backpacker, hike with family.
Field Notes 49: Crush(er). Emma Murray, Erden Eruc, Nancy Board, 
Field Notes 48: Firsts & Foremost. Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Fishing.
Field Notes 47: Teenagers Doing Stupid Things. Whitewater Kayaker, Paddlers, Back Country Exploring, Ultra Running.
Field Notes 46: Do It Anyway. Hikers. - This episode was deleted  to respect a request for personal privacy.
Field Notes 45: Community to the Extremo. .Ultra Runners, Whitewater Kayakers.
Field Notes 44: Going with the Flow. 
Snorkelers, swimmers, kayakers, surfers and paddle boarders.
​Field Notes 43: Not as Planned.
Field Notes 42: Unexpected Turns of Events.
Field Notes 41: Traversing the Atlas Range.
Episode 40: Runs in the Family: Thanksgiving Part 2.
Episode 39: Runs in the Family. Thanksgiving Part 1. 
Episode 38: Gnarly Vets.
Episode 37: Catastrophe: You Only Control Your Choice.
Episode 36: Season 1 Highlights: Part 2 of 2.
Episode 35. Season 1 Highlights: Part 1 of 2.
Episode 34: Don't Give Up!
Episode 33: Thru Hiker Realizations.
Episode 32: Results are in the Approach.
Episode 31: Beauty in the Grotesque.
Episode 30: Love, Wheels, & Costumes.
Episode 29: Disaster!
Episode 28: Elements: Out of and Into.
Episode 27: Overcoming.
Episode 26: Providing Aid.
Episode 25: Bring These Things.
Episode 24: Logs & Walls.
Episode 23: Her Odyssey. Special Feature.
Episode 22: Record Holders.

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