-
3 days ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptHarvey 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 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Known for his endurance, strategy, and mental resilience, Lewis has become a defining figure in the world of ultra distance running.
-
1 week ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptLiz 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.
-
2 weeks ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptStephanie 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.
-
3 weeks ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptBrooks 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.
-
1 month ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptMo 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.
-
1 month ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptKnox 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.
-
1 month ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptNick 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.
-
1 month ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptErik 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.
-
1 month ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptTara 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 conquering 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
-
2 months ago | 
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptPhilip Henderson is a legendary outdoor instructor, adventurer, and mentor. With 30 years of experience leading expeditions and teaching sports like whitewater rafting, skiing, climbing, and mountaineering, Philip has made a significant impact in the outdoor community. In 2020, he was honored with the Outdoor Afro Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2022, he made history by leading the first all-Black team up Mount Everest.
