On this episode: A story about a cyclist in NYC, which explores how to get what you want — the friendly way.
Plus, a vision for an outdoor utopia. In a perfect world, what would the outdoors look like? We hear from outdoor leaders and listeners about their version of perfection in nature.
This year has been a time of profound isolation, and many of us are alone for the holidays.
But, hard as it may feel, being alone is not always bad.
This episode takes place in the desert in Utah back in 2015, and it explores how something sad and lonely can turn out to be an emotional victory.
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Grand adventures often change us. They help us process complicated emotions and work through our problems.
But what if the forward progress is temporary? What if all the good vibes end, when you return to the “real world”?
On this episode, Paul Barach shares the story of his Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, and explores the difficult process of going home to a life that looks bleak and broken.
If you like this story, check out "The Tools to Thrive." It's a story about a thru-hike on the Camino de Santiago, and it explores whether nature is actually necessary for an emotional reset.
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Fresh out of college, Brendan Leonard was an alcoholic.
He got sober, but drinking had been his favorite thing. It was what defined him. After alcohol was taken away from him, he didn't know who he was anymore.
On this episode, he joins us to talk about the difficult process of creating a new life for himself. For Brendan, that new life came about through rock climbing. And it happened completely by accident.
Click here to send us a message describing your outdoor utopia. How do you feel in it? How is it different from now?
If you submit your voice memo by Dec. 16, we might air some or all of it on the show!
When we pass people on the trail, we often exchange quick greetings, recognizing our fellow hikers and showing that we are no threat.
But sometimes — whether intentionally or not — the words we share with strangers in the wilderness end up being hurtful, or invasive. Sometimes, these exchanges exacerbate wounds created by a lifetime of discrimination.
On this episode, Barbara Jensen shares their experience as a gender-neutral hiker, and invites us to consider adopting a new trail etiquette.
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On this bonus episode, we talk with Mercy M'fon Shammah, founder of Wild Diversity, about her efforts to make the outdoors safe and welcoming for the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
We discuss how Out There is working to shift the narrative about "outdoorsy."
And we discuss how YOU can support fairness — both in nature, and in the workplace.