Wild Ideas Worth Living

Biking Across Every Continent with Liam Garner

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Garner is a long distance cyclist who set out at 17 to bike from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, completing nearly 20,000 miles and be...

How to Talk to Trees with Lindsay Branham

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Branham is an environmental psychologist exploring how we build deeper, more reciprocal relationships with nature. Her work invites us to go b...

Finding Purpose in Endurance Running with Yassine Diboun

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yassine Diboun is a Portland-based ultrarunner and coach who found endurance sports during recovery from addiction. After signing up for his first tri...

Training Tips for Your Next Adventure with Joe Holder

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Holder is a Nike Master Trainer and GQ fitness columnist with a track record of coaching elite athletes and high profile clients. Grounded in a ba...

Rowing Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean with Taryn Smith

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In January 2026, Taryn Smith became the third American woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, completing a 46 day Atlantic Ocean crossing in ope...

Swimming 140 Mies Across Lake Powell with Shane Schieffer

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Schieffer is an endurance swimmer who spent more than 15 years dreaming of a full length swim of Lake Powell, the desert reservoir stretching fr...

Thru-hiking The Appalachian Trail with 15 Kids with Nikki Bettis

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Bettis turned a simple hike on the Appalachian Trail into an audacious plan to thru hike the entire trail with her fifteen kids, ranging in age ...

How The Bucket List Family Travels the World with Garrett Gee

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adventurer Garrett Gee turned a four month family trip in 2015 into The Bucket List Family, documenting world travel with his wife, Jessica, and their...

Paddling 1,200 Miles from Ottawa to New York with Dan Rubinstein

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2023, Dan Rubinstein completed a 1,200 mile stand up paddleboarding journey from Ottawa to New York City and back. His expedition followed rivers a...

Trekking and Transforming Family Dynamics on The Camino de Santiago with Lauren Duke

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Duke holds a master’s degree in psychology focused on physiology and body based behavior, and studies how movement helps us process emotion. ...

RERELEASE: Becoming the First Woman to Travel Around the Moon with Christina Koch

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Earth, Artemis II crew! In honor of Christina Koch becoming the first woman to travel around the moon, we're rereleasing her episode f...

Surfing and Sailing Around the World with John John Florence

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John John Florence is one of the most accomplished surfers in the world. After a 15 year career on the World Surf League Championship Tour, three worl...

From Road Racing to Ultras with Marathon Legend Des Linden

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marathon legend Des Linden made history on April 16, 2018, becoming the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. Over more than a ...

Big Wall Climbing and Ultrarunning with Thomas Bukowski

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022, Thomas Bukowski took a risk that felt personal and professional by applying to The North Face athlete development program and pitching himsel...

Breaking the Self Supported Appalachian Trail FKT with Jeff Garmire

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Garmire is a legend in the world of fastest known times with more than 20 FKTs on routes including the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, Arizona...

Spearfishing, Motherhood, and Cooking What You Catch with Kimi Werner

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kimi Werner is a world champion spearfisher, ocean advocate, and chef whose life centers on sustainable fishing, food, and a deep connection to nature...

Winning Unbound and Goal Setting for Gravel Racing with Sofía Gómez Villafañe

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sofía Gómez Villafañe is a leading American gravel cyclist who broke through with a win at Unbound Gravel 2022 on her first attempt. The result cem...

From a Life-Altering Accident to Skiing Alaska's Biggest Lines with Kai Jones

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Jones is one of the most talented young backcountry skiers in the U.S., turning professional at just 13 years old. In early 2023, he broke both of...

Living The Life We Have with Rob Shaver

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Shaver has been living with stage four cancer for over 20 years. He's had multiple recurrences, been through multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and ...

Hiking 4,000 Ft Peaks in Winter with Mardi Fuller

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adventurer Mardi Fuller made history in 2021 as the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000 foot peaks in winter. The White Mount...

Hiking Zen with Brother Phap Luu

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brother Phap Luu is a Zen Buddhist monk at Deer Park Monastery in Southern California, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He co‑authored Hiking ...

6 Ironman Races on 6 Continents in 1 Year with Ariana Luterman

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ariana Luterman is an endurance athlete whose IRONMAN journey began after a year‑long battle with an unexplained illness that left her extremely wea...

Trekking Solo to the North and South Poles with Preet Chandi

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Preet Chandi began her polar career in 2021 when she skied solo to the South Pole while hauling a 192 pound sled across Antarctica. At just 37 years o...

Ultra Running and Setting FKTs with Anton Krupicka

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anton Krupicka is one of the most iconic ultrarunners and long-distance trail athletes in the U.S. Known for his minimalist approach—shirtless miles...

Discovering Nature’s Hidden Conversations with Amy Martin

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning journalist Amy Martin has spent years tuning into nature’s hidden soundtrack. As the host and creator of Threshold, she explores the i...

A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia Nazreen

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wasfia Nazreen is a Bangladeshi mountaineer and human rights advocate known for blending adventure with activism. She is the first Bangladeshi to clim...

Record-Breaking Expedition to the North Pole with Eric Larsen

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Larsen is a pioneering polar explorer who completed the first-ever summer expedition to the North Pole, navigating thin, unstable sea ice and mil...

Winning the World Snowshoe Championships with Jennifer Britz

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Britz is a trail runner based in Bar Harbor, Maine. She spends half the year on Acadia National Park’s rugged trails and the other half per...

Chatting Gear & Gifting with Emily Pennington

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Pennington is an REI gear tester and outdoor expert who knows what makes equipment worth the investment. In this holiday gift guide episode, she...

Skydiving & Becoming a Paralympic Snowboard Champion with Tyler Turner

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Turner has always been a bit of a daredevil. He grew up skiing, snowboarding, and eventually became a skydiving instructor. After a 2015 acciden...

Setting a Scuba Diving Record on All 7 Continents with Barrington Scott

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barrington Scott is a record-holding scuba diver who has spent the last decade exploring the underwater world through snorkeling, scuba, and freedivin...

Skateboarding Across America with Chad Caruso

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Caruso kicked off his wild idea in Venice Beach, California, with a skateboard and a goal: to cross the country on four wheels. Over 57 days, he ...

Discovering the Explorer's Gene with Alex Hutchinson

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Hutchinson is a science journalist who explores how technology is reshaping the way we experience the outdoors. While apps can guide us to trailh...

Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks in the World with Tracee Metcalfe

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In October 2024, Tracee Metcalfe became the first American woman to climb all 14 of the world’s tallest mountains, each towering above 8,000 meters....

Cycling 38,000 Miles Around the World with Jacob Lemanski

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Lemanski is a long distance cyclist who embarked on a global journey in 2013 with no set destination, just a desire to see how far his legs coul...

How I Trained for Everest in the Saudi Desert with Nelly Attar

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nelly Attar has climbed more than 30 notable peaks around the world, including Mount Everest. Her journey to these intense mountaineering expeditions ...

Connecting HBCU Students to the Outdoors with Ron Griswell

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Griswell is an outdoor educator and founder of HBCU's Outside, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting students at historically Black colleges and uni...

Running Every Single Street in San Francisco with Rickey Gates

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rickey Gates is a professional athlete and endurance runner known for redefining what it means to explore on foot. After racing at an elite level, he ...

Empowering Muslim Women Through Outdoor Experiences with Nadah Feteih

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nadah Feteih spent years working as a software engineer before discovering a deep passion for the outdoors. As she ventured into running, trekking, an...

Biking and Birding for 18,000 Miles with Dorian Anderson

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dorian Anderson was a neuroscientist and geneticist with a promising academic career when he made a radical shift: in 2014, he left the lab to pursue ...

Leading the First All Black Team to the North Pole with Jeska Clark

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeska Clark is a human performance specialist who studies how people adapt to extreme environments such as high-altitude peaks, sub-zero temperatures,...

Living on the Road Full-Time for 17 Years with Marlene & Dan Lin

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marlene and Dan Lin have been living on the road full-time for the past 17 years. Alongside their three children and two cats, they’ve driven acros...

Walking & Cold Plunging as a Meditative Practice with Libby DeLana

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Libby DeLana began walking every day at age 50, while juggling her role as co-founder of an ad agency and parenting two teenage boys. What started as ...

Exploring Ancient Civilizations with Albert Lin

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Albert Lin is a renowned explorer, scientist, and storyteller. He is best known for his role as the host of multiple National Geographic programs. Tog...

Embarking on a 2,000-Mile Kayak Expedition to the Gulf of Mexico with Ann Rose

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Rose is a farmer living off the grid in rural North Carolina, where she’s spent most of her life deeply connected to the Appalachian Mountains a...

Living in the Wild for a Year with Amy and Dave Freeman

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amy & Dave Freeman are modern-day explorers who have spent over two decades on human-powered wilderness expeditions. In 2010, they completed a 12,000-...

Surfing The Great Lakes with Robin Pacquing

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robin Pacquing is a seasoned surfer based near Toronto, Canada, who has spent nearly two decades mastering the waves of the Great Lakes. Braving frigi...

LIVE RECORDING with Alex Honnold at Outside Festival

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this summer, host Shelby Stanger recorded a live episode of Wild Ideas Worth Living with Alex Honnold at the Outside Festival in Denver, Color...

Summer Camp Series: Dispersed Camping with Felicia Fullwood

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikep...

Bikepacking Through Latin America with Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa is an endurance mountain athlete and bikepacker who has explored remote regions across Latin America and the U.S. After graduat...

Summer Camp Series: Bikepacking with Kevin Frias

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikep...

Inspiring a Global Running Movement with Mina Guli

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mina Guli is a water advocate and ultrarunner who has dedicated her life to solving one of the world’s most urgent issues—the global water crisis....

Summer Camp Series: Camping with Kids with Hailey Terry

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikep...

Retracing Historical Expeditions with Lise Wortley

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lise Wortley retraces the footsteps of historical women explorers whose achievements have long been overlooked. To fully immerse herself in their expe...

Summer Camp Series: Packrafting with MAK & Owen

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikep...

Stand Up Paddling Down the Baja Peninsula with Sean Jansen

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Jansen, a lifelong surfer and adventurer, standup paddled over 1,000 miles along the coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula with his camping gear, fo...

Creating a Women's Surf Collective with Jessa Williams

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessa Williams is the founder of Intrsxtn Surf, a Los Angeles-based surf collective dedicated to empowering Black women and women of color through sur...

Summiting Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen with Melissa Arnot Reid

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Arnot Reid is a legendary American mountaineer, adventure guide, and author who has summited Mount Everest six times—more than any other Ame...

Winning The Great World Race with David Kilgore

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Kilgore has been a lifelong runner who found his stride in the world of ultra marathons in his 20s. Rather than pursue running as his sole profe...

Becoming a Professional Cyclist with Ayesha McGowan

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African A...

Fly Fishing with Shyanne Orvis

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shyanne Orvis is a Colorado-based fly fishing guide and content creator whose deep connection to nature shapes both her career and her approach to mot...

Breaking the Record at Big's Backyard Ultra with Harvey Lewis

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harvey Lewis is an elite ultra runner and Guinness World Record holder for most laps completed at Big’s Backyard Ultra, a race where athletes run a ...

Urban Hiking with Liz Thomas

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 App...

Stargazing & Adventuring at Night with Stephanie Vermillion

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and author whose fascination with stargazing led her to seek out even more adventures after the sun sets. ...

Running 100 Marathons in 100 Days with Brooks Bash

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brooks Bash is an entrepreneur and endurance athlete known for pursuing extraordinary challenges. In 2023, he ran a relay from Canada to Mexico to pro...

Becoming a Professional Adaptive Rock Climber with Mo Beck

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. O...

Creating a New Kind of Run Club with Knox Robinson

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, cultur...

Starting a Regenerative Farm with Spencer Scott & Nick Schwanz

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Schwanz and Spencer Scott are the visionary couple behind Solar Punk Farms in Guerneville, California. They transformed their lives from careers ...

First Blind Person to Summit Mount Everest with Erik Weihenmayer

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 moun...

Setting a New FKT on the Appalachian Trail with Tara Dower

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 mos...

Climbing Mountains and Making History with Philip Henderson

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Henderson is a legendary outdoor instructor, adventurer, and mentor. With 30 years of experience leading expeditions and teaching sports like w...

Rowing Solo From Hawaii to Australia with Tez Steinberg

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, Tez Steinberg rowed roughly 2,700 miles from California to Hawaii. He spent 71 days on the water, facing bad weather and extreme isolation. S...

Para Off-Road Cycling with Annijke Wade

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, Annijke Wade's career as a professional mountain biker changed dramatically after an accident that left her paralyzed from the chest ...

Kayaking the Northwest Passage with West Hansen

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the summer of 2023, West Hansen led a team of kayakers, known as The Arctic Cowboys, through the Northwest Passage, making history as the first peo...

Cold Weather Camping Tips with Emily Ford & Justin Borak

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Ford, the queen of winter adventuring and frigid thru-hikes, shares her recent wild ideas and offers listeners tips and tricks for thriving in c...

Navigating Life's Biggest Mountains with Kimmy Fasani

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kimmy Fasani is a groundbreaking figure in women’s snowboarding, known for her fearless innovation and inspiring journey. She began competing nation...

Getting Everest Ready with Dr Jon Kedrowski

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jon Kedrowski is an adventure coach and seasoned mountaineer who helps athletes prepare for their biggest expeditions. John holds a PhD in Environm...

Skiing Solo Across Antarctica with Felicity Aston

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On January 23, 2012, Felicity Aston made history as the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. Her remarkable journey and extensive career as a Po...

Running for 2,800 Days Straight with Hellah Sidibe

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In May of 2017, Hellah Sidibe set a goal for himself: to run for 10 minutes a day for two weeks. Little did he know that once he started, he wouldn't ...

Skiing the 50 Classic Descents in North America with Cody Townsend

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cody Townsend is one of America's most well-known and beloved professional skiers. In his 20s, Cody made a name for himself as a competitive alpine sk...

Completing 52 Hikes in A Year with Karla Amador

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About a decade ago, entrepreneur Karla Amador set her sights on completing 52 hikes in a year. She didn't consider herself outdoorsy, so it helped to ...

Ice Climbing Niagara Falls with Will Gadd

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will Gadd has spent his thirty-year career mastering the balance between risk management and innovation in extreme sports. He has set two paragliding ...

How-to Survive in the Wilderness with Jessie Krebs

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Krebs is a wilderness survival expert and Air Force veteran who prepares people for worst-case scenarios. Since her time in the Air Force, Jess...

Running a Marathon at Any Speed with Martinus Evans

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

12 years ago Martinus Evans went on his first run. Despite the initial struggle, he went on to complete his first marathon just 18 months later. Today...

Open Ocean Swimming at 73 with Pat Gallant-Charette

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Gallant-Charette is a 73-year-old record-breaking marathon swimmer with nine Guinness World Records under her belt. From swimming across the Engli...

Climbing 58 14ers in 14 Days with Dan Hobbs

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fe...

Walking the Length of Africa with Mario Rigby

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Wild Ice Skating with Angelina Huang

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Telling Jokes on the Trail with Matt Lyons

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 trai...

Becoming a Wildlife Pilot with Denise Joi

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Denise Joi is a wildlife pilot and conservationist who’s taken her passion for the outdoors to the skies. Denise works alongside biologists to resea...

Learning to Surf Pipeline with Jade Darmawangsa

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 obstac...

Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and never looked back. Skimo in...

Inspiring Climate Action with Lauren Bash

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Bash is an environmentalist and storyteller who breaks down the complexities of climate change in an inspiring, accessible way. She empowers pe...

Exploring Blue Zones with Dan Buettner

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 20 years, researcher and journalist, Dan Buettner has been studying the happiest, healthiest people on earth. In 2003, Dan started explor...

Redefining Outdoor Media with Dani Reyes-Acosta

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Reyes-Acosta is a runner, a snowboarder, a climber, and a filmmaker who is intentional about the why behind her adventures. She’s currently in ...

Climbing El Capitan at 8-Years-Old with Joe & Sam Evermore

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Ann Evermore live in Colorado and they take wild parenting to a whole new level. Their kids are five, eight and 10, and each of them is a skil...

Camping, Fishing, and Cooking Outdoors with Taku Kondo

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taku Kondo makes delicious meals outside with ingredients that he forages or catches in the wild. He documents his cooking creations on his YouTube ch...

Guiding Communities Outdoors with Cheyenne Smith

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cheyenne Smith is a multifaceted, adventurer and outdoor guide. She skis, rock climbs, highlines, and leads climbing trips for women of color with a n...

Baking Cakes on Glaciers with Rose McAdoo

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rose McAdoo is trained baker and culinary artist who makes “science desserts” — four tiered cakes or sparkling lollipops that she uses to explai...

Rock Climbing for Parkinson's with Molly Cupka

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Cupka is a climber and founder of the organization Up Ending Parkinson's, a nonprofit that teaches people with Parkinson's disease to rock climb...