Backcountry flying is one of the last means of true exploration. Pilots fly specifically designed aircraft deep into untamed and virtually untouched wilderness in search of solitude and beauty. This is a pastime that Todd Simmons has practiced with his brother and friends for years. However, in summer 2018, Todd was involved in a violent […]

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Summary: Dr. Andrew Jacobs is one of the country?s most respected sports psychologists. Called a ?pioneer of mental training,? his work focuses on building mental fortitude in athletes as well as the overall psychological aspects and influence on athleticism. Listen in as we attempt to measure the immeasurable side of an athlete. What?s new with […]

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Patricia Walsh is a world-champion triathlete, author and award-winning engineer who became blind at age 5. She?s also a woman of adventure and our guest for the fourth episode. Our guest host is Rebecca, one of the creative directors behind the Women of Adventure series. Listen in as we discuss Patricia?s achievements as well as […]

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David Burnham, a paleontologist from the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum, has traveled the globe documenting the natural history of dinosaurs. He has published extensive studies on some of earth?s most fearsome predators ? the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor. His team uses Garmin products extensively in his field work, and Burnham […]

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Our Feature Story: Dorothy Beal is a writer, a mother of three and a marathon runner. She?s also a body positive activist who believes that runners come in all shapes and sizes and that if you run, you have a runner?s body. She owns the brand ?I Run This Body? and is the creator behind […]

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Our Feature Story: Guillaume Hullin often heads into the outdoors to break out of his routine and be more self-reliant for a period of time before returning to his job in information technology. He likes to document his travels on his youtube channel, where he records all of his experiences. Last October, Guillaume set out […]

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