
Shelby Stanger
Host at Wild Ideas Worth Living
Editor at REI Co-op Journal
Author of Will to Wild: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life, June 6th, 2023. Creator of REI's Wild Ideas Worth Living and Vitamin Joy Podcasts.
Articles
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1 week ago |
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
TranscriptAyesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport. Connect with Ayesha: Instagram A Quick Brown Fox website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva
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2 weeks ago |
rei.com | Jenny Barber |Shelby Stanger
Transcript 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 motherhood. From the rivers of Carbondale to destinations around the world, she’s building an inclusive community on the water—inviting more women to experience the transformative power of fly fishing.
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3 weeks 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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