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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.

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Urban Hiking with Liz Thomas

Liz Thomas is one of the most accomplished hikers in the U.S. She's completed the Triple Crown and set a self-supported, fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail in 2011. Liz has a ton of experience in remote parts of the wilderness, but for the past 10 years, she's been creating and hiking long-distance routes in 15 cities around the U.S. Connect with Liz: WebsiteInstagram Treeline Review If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Hello, Los Angeles Purchase your tickets to Outside Festival 2025 Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva

28 min
29 APR

Stargazing & Adventuring at Night with Stephanie Vermillion

Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and author whose fascination with stargazing led her to seek out even more adventures after the sun sets. Her latest book, 100 Nights of a Lifetime, is filled with suggestions for nocturnal adventures for anyone looking to experience nature from an entirely different perspective. Connect with Stephanie: Website Instagram Check out Stephanie's new book, 100 Nights of a LifetimeThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

30 min
22 APR

Running 100 Marathons in 100 Days with Brooks Bash

Brooks Bash is an entrepreneur and endurance athlete known for pursuing extraordinary challenges. In 2023, he ran a relay from Canada to Mexico to promote his natural energy drink company, Earthy. Later that year, Brooks completed 100 marathons in 100 days, equivalent to running from L.A. to New York. Just three weeks after his 100th marathon, he tackled another feat, running a 320-mile race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas. Connect with Brooks: Instagram Earthy website & InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

29 min
15 APR

Becoming a Professional Adaptive Rock Climber with Mo Beck

Mo Beck is an elite climber who was born with a limb difference. For Mo, rock climbing is a puzzle, requiring her to find unique routes up the wall. Over the course of her career, Mo earned a spot on the national paralympic climbing team and has been a top tier competitor at countless national and international climbing events. Now, she's encouraging other adaptive climbers to rethink the limits of what their bodies can do. Connect with Mo: Website InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

28 min
8 APR

Creating a New Kind of Run Club with Knox Robinson

Knox Robinson is a unique running coach and founder of the Black Roses running group in New York City. His coaching methods, inspired by music, culture, and the urban environment, are unconventional and effective. The Black Roses practice like an elite track team, but instead of high-end facilities, they use urban areas like parks, city streets, and local trails as their training grounds. Connect with Knox: Knox's InstagramBlack Roses InstagramListen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Merrell

28 min
1 APR

Starting a Regenerative Farm with Spencer Scott & Nick Schwanz

Nick Schwanz and Spencer Scott are the visionary couple behind Solar Punk Farms in Guerneville, California. They transformed their lives from careers in brand strategy and bioengineering to create a community-focused, environmentally conscious farm. Solar Punk Farms grows food and flowers, enabling Nick and Spencer to host memorable community gatherings and provide environmental education in hopes of making the sustainable revolution irresistible. Connect with Spencer & Nick: Spencer's InstagramNick's InstagramSolar Punk Farm's website & InstagramListen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® MerrellHoney Stinger

29 min
25 MAR

First Blind Person to Summit Mount Everest with Erik Weihenmayer

Erik Weihenmayer made history in 2001 as the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. By 2008, he had completed the Seven Summits, the tallest mountains on each continent. Since then, Erik has embraced a wide range of adventure sports from paragliding in the Rocky Mountains and ice climbing in Nepal to kayaking the length of the Grand Canyon. Connect with Erik: WebsiteInstagramNo Barriers website & Instagram Listen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Honey Stinger

26 min
18 MAR

Setting a New FKT on the Appalachian Trail with Tara Dower

Tara Dower has become one of America's top ultra runners, winning numerous 50 and 100-mile races and setting speed records on some of the nation's most challenging trails. In 2024, she achieved a monumental milestone by completing the 2200-mile Appalachian Trail, surpassing the previous fastest known time (FTK) by 13 hours. Connect with Tara: WebsiteInstagramYouTubeListen to the Camp Nowhere Podcast Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Honey Stinger

27 min

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Welcome to Wild Ideas Worth Living

Wild Ideas Worth living features high-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts, and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures. Take a listen to start living more wildly today. Learn more about the show.

04/01/2022

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Shelby Stanger

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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.