Boldly Went: YOUR Adventure Stories

A day hike that turned into a frigid, soggy overnight ordeal on the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and an attempt at a solo …

In honor of Mother’s Day, sharing stories by a mother and daughter about breaking trail running records, standing up to cougars, and getting dragged on a 17 hour hike by your family.

Adventure Storytellers: Gretchen Ta, …

A snap decision made while backpacking which led to some gentle admonishment from a local outdoor legend in Olympic National Park and a tale about the origin of the stars.

Adventure Storytellers: Daniel Clem, Kevin …

Using ingenuity and poetry to conquer the PCT and the perils of breaking down on a gravel road in rural Oregon during a bikepacking and volcano …

To introduce our book, The Dirtbag’s Guide to Life, here are five, 10 minute presentations from the Live Launch Event that took place in Seattle in March 2019. Presentations are by experts who are living their dirtbag …

How to tell if you’re a badass: Hiking & Caving. Ep. 100

Using podcasts for hiking motivation and bear attack prevention in the Canadian Rockies and surviving three day treks through torrential rain in Phong Na Ke …

In honor of April Fools’ Day, stories in this episode are gut wrenchingly hilarious about a terrible sunburn after snorkeling in Cambodia and the …

Stories in this episode are hardly believable. First a story about the Bigfoot 200 mile run in the Southern Cascade Mountains in Washington State, …

An ultramarathon champion in his prime and a woman entering her sixth decade take on unusual athletic challenges that free them from perceptions of …

When adventures are so fun they end in the hospital. Stories illustrating that there’s no such thing as safety in experience and that sometimes the riskiest situations are the least expected.

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The wisdom imparted from a chance encounter on a section hike, the loneliness of van life, and an unlikely friendship with a local rancher. Your stories about how you are making adventure your lifestyle and clearing …

Stories that will make you remember how humbling learning new skills can be, in these cases skiing and climbing under the watch of romantic partners.

Adventure Storytellers: Ben Lynn, Christina Vaughn
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Our Valentine is Public Lands and the two stories in this week’s episode explain it for us. These storytellers will make your hearts ache and throb as you listen to their attempts at escape, self-discovery, becoming …

This is part 2 of a 2 part series featuring the highlights of Season 3. In this episode we’re re-sharing 5 of the most ridiculous stories we …

This is part 1 of a 2 part series featuring the highlights of Season 3. We’re re-sharing crowd favorites and a diverse collection of outdoor …

Adventures wouldn’t be possible without the right transport and this week we’ve got some non-traditional approaches including a story by a climber …

We ring in 2019 by intertwining climbing epics, purging, and small and large life events that result in learning, gaining confidence, and creating …

Is it possible to train for the Canadian Death Race when you’re a flatlander? What’s the best piece of gear? Ever tried rubbing alcohol foot soaks …

Lost paddles and capsized canoes with real life unicorns and goddesses. Reminders to never squash the enthusiasm of your buddies because it’s that enthusiasm that brings magic and miracles on your adventures.

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Cycling 200 miles in 8 hours and backcountry backpacking. Both are generally safe, until they’re not. In this episode we talk about the dangers of bike lanes and the importance of drinking enough. (You choose the drink.)

How do you define your adventure family? How has you family encouraged you to take up new and massive challenges? And what gear have you shared …

Up close whale encounters, a message in a bottle, and scuba diving featuring classic Thanksgiving themes like family experiences that shape us, human …

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 …

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. Apark ranger …

In observance of Halloween, we’re sharing the trickiest and spookiest stories from Boldly Went Live Shows: a bizarre and disturbing wild animal …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Stories from runners, staff, and volunteers recorded live at the 2018 Tahoe 200 Mile Endurance Trail Running Race. Experiences range from the highs …

When everything goes wrong, that’s when adventure starts. Ep. 73

Stories illustrating Yvon Chouinard’s famous quote, that the adventure starts when …

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 …

Stories illustrating Yvon Chouinard’s famous quote, that the adventure starts when everything goes wrong. Drew Goldsack, an Olympian and adventure …

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 …

This is the last episode in Season 2! This is part 2 of a 2 part series of our Season 2 highlights. In these highlights episodes you’ll hear the crowd favorites from Season 2 from the most listened to episodes, most …

We’re resharing crowd favorites and a diverse collection of outdoor adventure stories from Season 2. In this episode we take a few minutes to pull …

Recounts of the Wonderland Trail at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington and the Tahoe Rim Trail in California. Stories of multiple attempts, …

This week’s storytellers share their first experiences with thru-hiking, both from the Pacific Crest Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail, and the major lessons they learned. We dive into the concepts of personal …

When facing severe weather and treacherous conditions, sometimes it’s necessary to rethink the plan and consider the most important end goal. That’s what this week’s storytellers did when exploring the Napali Coast …

It might be warming up here in the Northern Hemisphere, but these stories are about athletes who took on some ice cold challenges including ice …

First, what it’s like to refurbish and sail a rusty tall ship and the impending adventure (danger) that awaits.

Second, a group of friends set off on a camping adventure by kayaking down the River of No Return Frank …

This week I’m sharing stories by a semi-pro nordic ski racer turned nomad, a white water rafting and kayak guide, and an alpine skier. Each of the stories have components of being lost, then found and interweave …

Part 1: Discovering hidden treasures at scout camp. Blindly hiking surf boards through a minefield in Chile. Stories about narrowly missing getting blown up and a sudden, deeper appreciation for life.

Part 2: A special …

A story by previous Seven Summits Guinness Book of World Record Holder about the time she witnessed a man fall off Mount Cho Oyu, the world’s 6th …

Two stories about extreme racing and the dirty little places you might find yourself during the depths of extreme thirst and fatigue. First you’ll hear from a slimy Adventure Race World Series finisher, then from a …

Stories of self discovery and really long adventures in time and space. First a story of a bike trip from Alaska to Argentina with a couple stops to summit each continent’s highest peak - Denali and Aconcagua. Then a …

These are stories of friendship and fun amidst some grueling and weird challenges. Grand Canyon in One Day - The rim to rim run is hard enough, but this mom’s group went 47 miles from the Grand Canyon South Rim to the …

Places to hike and the unknown and unexpected dangers lurking - some funny, some not. Stories from El Salvador, Palm Springs hiking trails, Palm Springs camping, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT Trail) and Oregon hiking …

April Fool’s 2018!?!? Featuring true stories that seem like jokes and a story that ends with a joke. Stories are all about finding bigfoot, hiking in …

This week we hear from pilgrims about their experiences walking The Camino Frances in Spain. Three different pilgrims with three different perspectives describe their experience of the pilgrimage in Spain taking them to …

This week’s storytellers tell how cycling adventure riders get on the bike and complete an interstate house move, get an insider view of the consequences of severe drought in African countries, and celebrate memories of …

Broken legs, forest fires, house explosions, a case of Giardia, and some really strange questions. Scary stories so bizarre that they border on unbelievable.

Storytellers: Ben Oberhand, Sara Vanderwaal

Music: Ryan Little, …

A canyoneer and a hiker describe how they use the outdoors as a tool for pushing through some mental health challenges, and how you can do it too.

Perspective on how beautiful outdoor places can be tainted - wrong directions, land mines, lack of environmental stewardship, and permanent vision …

Breaking through imposter syndrome in the Central Cascade Mountains in Washington, regaining lost confidence on the Colorado Trail & how a 12 …

In honor of Valentine's Day we're sharing stories by three people telling about how they kindled love in the midst of their adventures. You’ll first hear from a climber and international backpacker, then a fifteen time …

A mountain biker, a hiker, and a fisher from Laramie, Wyoming capture the horror, peace, magnitude, and elation that come from exploring the outdoors in challenging and new ways.

Storytellers: Cynthia Dywan, Stephanie …

Stories from a white water kayaker, an all around outdoorsman, and a long time ultra runner about their formative teenage experiences. We’re …

This week we feature some of the most hard core stories we’ve ever featured! Ultrarunners with stories from Vol State, running across Tennessee, and …

To ring in the new year, we’re sharing stories from snorkelers, swimmers, kayakers, surfers and paddle boarders. They face their fears and perceived limitations and accept new challenges in spite of them. This episode …

This week we’re going off script and introducing our listeners to a podcast we think you’ll enjoy called HumanNature produced by Wyoming Public Radio.

Music: Ryan Little, Maricz, Doctor Turtle, Ray Rude

Going in search of whale sharks in the Caribbean waters off the coast of Belize and an attempt at swimming across the extremely rough waters of the …

Three fantastic and diverse stories about how adventure helps us cultivate resilience and agency. The first a story about swimming the Willamette …

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Romantic partners took their one man tent and traversed the Atlas Range in Morocco in sweltering, desert-like conditions. They share their lived …

A father and a daughter came to a Boldly Went Show together, put their names in the hat, and they were both selected. Turns out, it was both of their …

3 parents telling stories about their outdoor experiences with their children of different ages and life stages. First, a father’s story about …

Graham Zimmerman, a professional moustache grower, mountain climber, and expedition taker talks about his most recent unimaginable adventure - bikepacking with his romantic partner. We ask him how he funds his …

Known for climbing and opening new routes especially in Alaska - Terror on Moose's Tooth - and from Oregon to Norway. He free-soloed the Matterhorn …

Our first ever organization to be named our Adventure Hero of the Week, Mazamas, one of the oldest Mountaineering organizations in the United States, …

Dawn talks about women in mixed climbing, her debut film "Mixtress," and how she reacts to the statement "Adventure is my lifestyle."

Katie Mills, a self defined "normal person" who spices up her life with weekend getaways ice climbing and has recently achieved her unimaginable by climbing Ham and Eggs.

Music: Maricz

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Cliffed out in Fool’s Canyon, lost on the M.I.A trail and why adventures are unpredictable. Reflections from canyoneers and a skier about sleeping …

Revisiting listener and crowd favorites from Season 1: a novice skier & climber, cyclocross racer, trail runner, sailor.  Confessions from the …

Revisiting listener and crowd favorites from a skier, climber, SUP boarder, natural disaster survivor, and a thru-hiker. I pull back the curtain and …

Bike tourists face off with an 18 wheeler and a runner describes her first 100 mile race. One a story of life and death, the other of the trying …

The fears and joys of being a thru hiker, living in the wild, and surviving.

Inspiring mentors and friends who teach us, challenge us and lead us to question what might be possible for ourselves. Stories from a paraglider and a paddle boarder encourage outdoors enthusiasts and athletes …

Adventure is more than just something we do for fun. It helps us cope and manage the difficult moments we experience as this week’s storytellers …

A PCT section hiker and a cyclocross biker share their experiences about how some wheels, grit, costumes, and luck during adventures can be useful …

From novice to expert to mechanical and natural disasters, this episode features underprepared hikers who get stranded on a mountain slope for a night, an experienced triple-crown thru-hiker who catches on fire, and a …

These skiers, mountain bikers, hikers, and cross-country state champions get out of their element showing that going outside in unfamiliar conditions can be hilarious, dangerous, terrifying, life-threatening, …

Stories revolving around trail running, backpacking and mountaineering in the Swiss Alps intertwining themes of community, dealing with injuries, …

Starting with 2 of the unlikeliest aid stories: the Belize Defense Force finds an award-winning adventure filmmaking crew in the jungle and asks for assistance, then a sailor revives the unlikeliest of creatures in …

A snowshoer and a backpacker give some tips about things to remember when heading to the backcountry. Like directions. And candy bars.

Storytellers: Angie Sowell and Karly Wade

Music: c4, Fields Ohio, Komiku, Josh …

Crossing the logs in life. It’s obvious what logs you need to cross to get to your destination, but what about when those logs are figurative and come from a scary accident or inexperience. A hiker and a climber …

America to America a 23,000 mile trek. Stories told from Bolivia in the midst of undertaking a massive journey from Patagonia in the Southern part of …

Hiking and rowing the farthest and the fastest. Told by the fastest known time record holder for the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail and by …

Encounters with a mountain goat, 3 bears, and a giant spider in the Cascades of Washington, the backcountry in New York, Vancouver Island, and the high Himalayas. Instructions on how to respond when encountering wild …

Human on bird and bird on human attack stories. An Appalachian Trail section hiker, journalist, author, and avid birder shares her experience hiking in the Adirondacks researching her book about 50 years of bird …

1) Author and award-winning filmmaker shares his reflections on a 3-month kayaking trip around Newfoundland and reminds the listener to make good use of your time. 2) A group of hiking teenagers lost in the Uinta …

A SUP boarder and an open water swimmer take us inside their extreme water worlds sharing rare experiences. The first scary story circles around life and death. The second is a more light-hearted telling of an …

Stories from Tacoma, WA. The first from a hard core distance runner about her experience at the Barkley Fall Classic 50k which contains pieces of the infamous Barkley Marathon. The second from a grizzled surfer going in …

Suspenseful stories from a sea kayaker and a snowshoer involving blood, intense winds, and Beyoncé.

Storytellers: Melissa Malott, Gene Ryan

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Stories about atypical outdoor adventure activities-mining, yoga, meditation- that strongly emphasize the importance of following the adventurous …

Two wildlife biologists share stories of how nature provided them the space for self-discovery and personal growth and how that sometimes leads to …

Contemplating the unfairness of dying on a sailing trip from France to the Caribbean or at the hands of a wild animal in an Indian mine. These 2 …

On being rescued and rescuing in the wilderness. A climbing accident where one little slip results in one big hail mary and how a surprise encounter …

Our 2 adventurers share how they go in search of the right direction and the right person, one on foot, the other on a bike. Stories of unique …

An adventure tourist tells how she reacted when she was surrounded by jackals in Africa. A novice swimmer uncomfortably found herself swimming straight toward the largest waterfalls in the world. A mountaineer shares …

An Ironman rewinds the pivotal events in his career and an ultrarunner tells about his run at Mont Blanc and his new, old, pair of shoes.

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Stories from Bend, Oregon about bagging Kilimanjaro where the most dangerous part was the afterparty and a shoestring adventure to Honduras that went sideways as soon as stepping off the plane.

Storytellers: Neil …

Naked, Lost, and Drunk Ep. 7 by Boldly Went

Turning adventure dreams into reality. One woman tells about how she found herself on a Mongolian horseback trip and another describes how he became …

This week hear stories about what it’s like to accidentally take flight while free soloing and about acting irresponsibly and loving it. Also in this …

This week's adventures: A benting adventure to a prison island. Trail names and bear encounters. Adventure is who you're with. Never eat unpeeled mangoes.

An adventure film maker gets roped into wrestling a Chinese tribal elder, a thru-hiker finishes the PCT with some unexpected friends, and an Aussie encounters free spirits on the ski slopes of Iran.

Seattle adventurers tell about backpacking in Pakistan, walking across England, and testing a potential adventure partner by visiting a penis museum in Iceland.

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