Shelby Stanger

Steph Jagger is looking down at the ground with a white and black scarf around her neck a green shrug in the background.

Remembering Our Mothers with Steph Jagger

Shelby Stanger|April 26, 2022

Transcript Steph Jagger’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2015. Despite their complicated relationship, Steph decided to take her mom on one...

Davis Smith, founder of Cotopaxi, stands in front of a mountain wearing a black puffy jacket and smiling at the camera.

Building Cotopaxi with Davis Smith

Shelby Stanger|April 19, 2022

Transcript Davis Smith is an outdoor adventurer and mission-driven entrepreneur. That’s why he founded Cotopaxi in 2014. Best known for their brigh...

Nicole Ver Kuilen is running with two friends on a trail with a golden sunset behind her.

Running for Change with Nicole Ver Kuilen

Shelby Stanger|April 12, 2022

Transcript At 10 years old, Nicole Ver Kuilen was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, that led to the amputation of her lower left leg. Nicole h...

Max Lowe smiles at the camera with his arms around another man. The backdrop says National Geographic Documentary Films.

Torn with Max Lowe

Shelby Stanger|April 5, 2022

Transcript Max Lowe is an adventure filmmaker whose award-winning films have screened at festivals like Cannes and Tribeca. He’s also the son of the famous m...

Lucienne Nicholson is crouched down in the snow with a hiking pole in one hand, laughing with a big smile on her face while looking at the camera.

An Inclusive Outdoors with Lucienne Nicholson

Shelby Stanger|March 29, 2022

Transcript Lucienne Nicholson is passionate about the inherent human right to spend time in nature. Lucienne discovered her love of the outdoors during her c...

Heartbreak with Florence Williams

Shelby Stanger|March 22, 2022

Transcript Florence Williams is a science journalist known for examining the relationship between nature and our mental health. A painful divorce prompted Fl...

Erin Parisi is looking at the camera with the sun behind her and a backpack on her back. There's a mountain range in the distance.

Seven Summits with Erin Parisi

Shelby Stanger|March 14, 2022

Transcript Erin Parisi is on her way to becoming the first openly trans person to climb the highest mountain on each continent, a series known as the Seven S...

Diana Helmuth stands on a trail with the ocean in the background as she smiles back at the camera, a big backpack is on her back.

How to Suffer Outside with Diana Helmuth

Shelby Stanger|March 8, 2022

Transcript When we’re fantasizing about our next outdoor trip, we often conveniently forget about the less-than-glamorous parts. Backpacker Diana Helmuth tal...

Green background with dark blue text overlay that says, "Wild Ideas Worth Living. Conversations with people who took the path less traveled and brought their wildest ideas to life." This text is surrounded by illustrations of people doing different activities.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Shelby Stanger|March 1, 2022

This month on the Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast, our episodes highlight women from around the country. These powerful, risk-taking, creative ladies are chasin...

Maria Hines is cooking outside. She's wearing a pink tanktop and smiling down at the food she's preparing.

Cook Out with Maria Hines

Shelby Stanger|March 1, 2022

Transcript Maria Hines is an award-winning chef and an avid rock climber and adventurer. In 2005 Maria was named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s 10 Best Ne...

Nicol Hodges is looking at the camera with a purple tank top and a face mask on that says "Breonna Taylor"

Unity Runners with Nicol Hodges

Shelby Stanger|February 22, 2022

Transcript Life coach and author Nicol Hodges is a lifelong runner. In high school and college, running track taught her discipline and training techniques. ...

Angela Medlin is sitting on a table in a white hoodie and jeans while smiling at the camera.

Diversifying Design with Angela Medlin

Shelby Stanger|February 15, 2022

Transcript Angela Medlin is a legendary outdoor and athletic gear designer, with a resumé boasting positions at the Jordan brand at Nike, Adidas, The North F...

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