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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Mental Health
Adventure
Ultra Running
Running
Outdoor Adventure
Nature
Conservation
Camping
Bikepacking
Antarctica
El Capitan
Social Media
Skateboarding
Climate Change
Rock Climbing
Mount Everest
Chad Caruso
Trail Running
Snowboarding
Appalachian Trail

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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Jim Morrison is a ski mountaineer who has spent more than a decade climbing and skiing some of the most challenging mountains in the world. In 2018, he and his life partner, Hilaree Nelson, became the first people to climb and ski down Lhotse, the 28... more

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Explorer and professional climber Leo Houlding has spent more than 30 years pushing into some of the world’s most remote places. One of his most ambitious expeditions took him across Antarctica by kite ski to climb The Spectre. These days, Leo is tak... more

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Powderchaser Steve has spent decades studying weather patterns and geography in pursuit of the best powder. A snowboarder and self taught forecaster, he has built a reputation for predicting where the deepest snow will fall and chasing winter storms ... more

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Kimber Cross is an adaptive ice climber and mountaineer who has spent the last decade tackling some of the most demanding ice routes in North America. Born without one hand, she climbs with a custom prosthetic featuring an ice axe that extends from h... more

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Recent Guests

Leo Houlding
Explorer and professional climber with more than 30 years of experience
Episode: Kite Skiing to one of the Most Remote Mountains on Earth with Leo Houlding
Kimber Cross
Adaptive ice climber, mountaineer and kindergarten teacher
Episode: Breaking the Ice Ceiling at Bridal Veil Falls with Kimber Cross
Mohamed Lahna
Paralympic medalist and endurance athlete
Episode: Completing a 3,300 Mile Cross-Country Triathlon in 47 Days with Mohamed Lahna
Kelsey Pfendler
First American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii and fastest overall,
Ocean rower, former Grand Canyon river guide
Episode: A Record Breaking Row From California to Hawaii with Kelsey Pfendler
Sunny Stroeer
Adventurer, founder of guiding company and the Summit Foundation
Summit Foundation; guiding company
Episode: First Woman to Ski the Full Iditarod with Sunny Stroeer
Tyler Mitic
Adventure creator who biked California coast with strangers
Independent; creator of tandem-bike project
Episode: This Is What Happens When You Ask a Stranger to Ride Your Tandem Bike with Tyler Mitic
Kit DesLauriers
Ski mountaineer, first to climb and ski the Seven Summits
Freeride World Champion, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Protect Our Winters board member
Episode: Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits with Kit DesLauriers
Alison Mariella Désir
Runner, writer, activist, and TV host; founder of Harlem Run; author of Running While Black
Harlem Run; PBS Out & Back; author
Episode: Expanding Access to the Outdoors with Alison Mariella Désir
Rob Lea
Mountaineer, Open-Water Swimmer, and Ironman champion
Independent athlete
Episode: The First Person to Complete the Double Seven with Rob Lea

Host

Shelby Stanger
Journalist covering adventure and the outdoors

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Leader

    I appreciate how the host challenge herself to make changes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gallio get out
    United States4 months ago
  • More practicality please

    Joe Holder gave great tips in improving fitness. Thanks for something more useful

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Youngmann 2016
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Such a great listen! It always inspires and challenges me with energy and optimism. Shelby does such a great job interviewing her guest and I can often hear the smile on her face. I might not tackle any great challenge like her guests but I’m inspired to tackle my own challenges with renewed vision and hope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sue McI
    Canada6 months ago
  • Inspired by Wild Ideas to Launch Women of the Wild

    Wild Ideas Worth Living gave me the courage to finally launch my own wild idea. After years of homeschooling my kids around the world while they chased their surfing dreams, I’m now leading adventure trips for women. Shelby’s stories remind me to keep saying yes to what lights me up. Thank you for what you put out into the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen, Founder of WOW
    United States8 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I am so thankful that I found this podcast! It is where I head on the days where I need an extra dose of inspiration and happiness. Thank you Shelby for finding your guests, sharing their stories and encouraging your listeners to follow our own wild ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HolJul 15
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners often describe Shelby as warm, empathetic and well prepared, with thoughtful questions that help guests open up.
The adventure stories are widely praised as engaging and inspiring, with motivation listeners can apply to everyday goals.
Some want more practical fitness advice, while a few object to episodes they perceive as focused on identity or politics.
One listener praised the storytelling and production but noted that advertisements and music could be better balanced in volume.
Listeners value the range of guests and perspectives, including stories about overcoming adversity and expanding access to the outdoors.

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Talking Points

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Kite Skiing to one of the Most Remote Mountains on Earth with Leo Houlding
Q: What advice do you have for parents who want to raise adventurous kids?
Houlding recommends starting with adventures that fit the parent's abilities, then gradually building up. He says children are often more capable than adults expect and suggests games, audio stories, and keeping them fueled to help them manage long hikes.
Kite Skiing to one of the Most Remote Mountains on Earth with Leo Houlding
Q: Explain to me how you became an adventurer. Where did you grow up? What did your parents do? How did you get into this?
Houlding grew up in England's Lake District, where his father's hiking and a family friend's rock climbing introduced him to climbing at about nine. He loved that even a short climb could provide the risk, challenge, and purpose of an adventure.
Breaking the Ice Ceiling at Bridal Veil Falls with Kimber Cross
Q: What's the scariest part of ice climbing?
Cross says overhead ice hazards are her greatest concern. She describes assessing ice conditions, choosing safe belay positions, clearing hazards where possible, and backing off routes when conditions or sounds signal danger.
Breaking the Ice Ceiling at Bridal Veil Falls with Kimber Cross
Q: How did you get into extreme sports? Like you grew up in Washington. Were you always outdoorsy?
Cross grew up athletic and played softball for nine years after seeing one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott compete. She became more involved in the outdoors after returning to Washington and later trying mountaineering.
Finding the Best Snow for Skiing and Snowboarding with Powderchaser Steve
Q: What's a mistake that people make when they're trying to get the most out of a ski season?
Steve says skiers can limit their options by sticking to one pass or resort, and can make poor choices by focusing on snowfall totals while overlooking wind, exposure and terrain.

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Weekly, in-depth interviews with explorers, athletes, outdoor advocates, authors, scientists and entrepreneurs who have turned ambitious ideas into real adventures. Journalist Shelby Stanger guides guests through the origins of their pursuits, the practical and personal challenges they faced, and the lessons they carry into everyday life. Stories range from remote climbs, endurance races and ocean crossings to inclusive outdoor communities, cycling, health and family adventure. The conversations pair remarkable accomplishments with candid discussion of setbacks, risk, resilience and motivation, often offering useful ideas for people who want to begin their own projects, whatever their scale. A distinctive strength is the mix of high-adventu... more

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1. Leo Houlding
2. Kimber Cross
3. Mohamed Lahna
4. Kelsey Pfendler
5. Sunny Stroeer
6. Tyler Mitic
7. Kit DesLauriers
8. Alison Mariella Désir

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