Beste Adventure Sports podcaster (2024)

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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance President Talks Outdoor Specialty Retail 29:41

5d ago29:41

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's all about outdoor specialty retail! Specialty retailers play a crucial role in the outdoor industry, serving as community connection points and acting as tastemakers essential for brand legitimacy and consumer engagement. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Gabe Meyer, president of the Gr…

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#43 Lynn Hill - “IT GOES, BOYS!” – Rewriting History, Mentoring is the Greatest Gift, Thoughts On Olympics, And Why You Need To Dream BIG! 2:04:03

6d ago2:04:03

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Imagine standing at the base of El Capitan in the early 1990s. The Nose, one of the most famous and daunting climbing routes in the world, stretches nearly 3,000 feet above you. At this time, no one—not even the best climbers in the world—has free climbed it. Enter Lynn Hill. In 1993, she not only becomes the first person to free climb *The Nose*, …

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The OIA Teams Up with Switchback 39:22

7d ago39:22

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Kent Ebersole, the president of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), joins Colin to discuss the recent shift from its long-standing trade show relationship with Outdoor Retailer to a new partnership with Switchback. Kent talks about the rationale for moving on from OR and why th…

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National Forest Service Job Cuts, A Texas Thru Hike & The Best Outdoor Sports Draft! 34:44

12d ago34:44

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin kick off the show with the Outdoor Sports Draft where they take turns assembling a roster of their favorite outdoor activities that you get you to vote on! Check out Rock Fight's Instagram & LinkedIn feeds to vote or if you're listening on Spotify you can vote in the Spotify app. Then they run through some of …

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#42 David Wiens - Mountain Biking Then and Now, Aging With Purpose, Overcoming Setbacks, and Strengthening Communities With Trails 1:45:53

12d ago1:45:53

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"It wasn’t about what I couldn’t do; it was about what I could do. After my injury, I was focused on recovery and doing whatever was possible—like swimming every day. It’s all about the attitude you bring to the situation." 🚵🏽 Mountain biking legend **David Wiens**, is not only celebrated for his six consecutive wins at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB…

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The Art of Collaborations: How Outdoor Brands Are Missing the Mark 33:09

14d ago33:09

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show with his thoughts on the new running focused collaboration between Altra Running, Smartwool and REI. He and Producer Dave critique the decision to launch a collection that feels uninspired and overly safe, and also highlights how outdoor brands often fail to ge…

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Inside The Outdoor Secondhand Marketplace 37:15

17d ago37:15

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) the secondhand conversation continues with a real life secondhand retailer. Barruch Ben-Zekry is the founder of Out&Back, an online secondhand website. Today Barruch sits down with Colin to discuss the importance of brands engaging with the secondhand market and how consumer awaren…

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Hurricane Helene's Lasting Impact, Mount Rainier Gets Shorter & Space Is Scary 30:49

19d ago30:49

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Wednesdays mean adventure here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and Colin & Justin open the show by celebrating this past Sunday's National Coffee Day with THE ROCK FIGHT's official National Coffee Day Quiz! Because, you know, coffee is our greatest adventure beverage (or something). Then they discuss the lasting impact…

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#42 Katherine Hayes Rodriguez - Breaking All Barriers To Enable Outdoor Access For Us All 1:34:31

20d ago1:34:31

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"I’m proud that what started with a handful of Vietnam veterans in Lake Tahoe has now grown into hundreds of adaptive sports programs worldwide. These athletes are breaking barriers, not just in sports but in society as well" ⛷️🚀 Katherine Hayes Rodriguez is a pioneer in adaptive sports who has spent nearly 50 years making the outdoors accessible f…

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Is A Consumer Shift Coming To The Outdoor Industry? Plus The 'Recommerce' Mailbag! 35:01

21d ago35:01

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by commenting on a quote from the CEO of a major outdoor retailer that a "notable shift in consumer behavior is on the horizon". Then he and Producer Dave go through some of the more notable listener feedback we have received regarding brand specific secondhand…

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Do Climbers Make Better Business Leaders? A Conversation With Black Diamond's President 54:41

24d ago54:41

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we sit down with Neil Fiske, the president of Black Diamond. Two stories lead to this conversation. First was the news that broke a few months back about BD 'narrowing their focus' after years of unwieldy expansion and then the story from a few weeks back about BD investing in and …

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Outdoor Retailer Moves To One Show Per Year 34:09

26d ago34:09

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Outdoor Retailer Show Director Sean Smith joins Colin & Producer Dave to talk about the recent announcement that OR is putting Winter Market out to pasture and moving to one June event per year. Sean talks about the reasoning behind the move, the response, comments and criticism t…

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#40 Heather Heynen Interviews Kush Khandelwal - A Different Path: How The Outdoors & Community Changed My Life 51:26

26d ago51:26

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In a unique twist, Ageless Athlete host Kush Khandelwal steps out from behind the mic and becomes the guest for the first time! Interviewed by Heather Heynen on her Weight Loss and Wellness For Real podcast, Kush opens up about his personal journey—something he doesn’t often share. From his own struggles with motivation and injuries to finding new …

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Secondhand Websites & Upcycled Garments: Why Outdoor Brands Need To Do Better 29:44

28d ago29:44

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by offering his thoughts on two sustainability focused stories to come out of the outdoor industry in the past week. Flylow announced the arrival of it's secondhand e-commerce site while Cotopaxi launched a new collection of upcycled garments. And while both in…

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The Outdoor Industry's Podcast Blindspot 37:57

1M ago37:57

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin promises you that he's not trying lure in sponsors or pat himself on the back. Because we're talking podcasts... not the creative side of podcasts but the business side of podcasts. Podcast advertising is $4 billion large globally. But very few outdoor industry brands and ret…

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Otters Attack! Cave Cheetos! A Lost Hiker! A New World Record! 41:28

1M ago41:28

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It's adventure headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Today Colin & Justin Housman run through headlines to come out of the outdoor community over the past week. Here's the rundown: A dropped bag of Cheetos caused big problems at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico proving that wherever people go, litt…

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#39 Yuri Soledade - Big Waves, Bigger Ambitions: From Dishwashing to Surfing Giant Waves, To Creating A Restaurant Empire; A Masterclass in Entrepreneurship 1:41:28

1M ago1:41:28

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Legendary big wave surfer Yuri Soledade, is 48, and has spent decades riding some of the most powerful waves on Earth at Jaws in Maui. Known for winning the 2016 TAG Heuer XXL Biggest Wave Award for riding a massive 73-foot wave, Yuri’s story is about much more than surfing. It’s about mental resilience, humility, and balancing passion with a succe…

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The North Face & The State Of Outdoor Brand Messaging 33:31

1M ago33:31

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by talking about the new brand video from The North Face and what the messaging from outdoor brands should be in 2024 (00:55). Then Colin & Producer Dave talk about the latest stores to open under the banner of Gearhead Outfitters (22:23), a prediction for the …

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Unpacking The Backcountry Acquistion 35:17

1M ago35:17

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we dig into the details behind the acquisition of Backcountry.com by CSC Generation with former Moosejaw CEO Eoin Comerford. Eoin joins Colin and Producer Dave to chat about how Backcountry found themselves in their current position, what we know about their new owner, and how this…

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Ep. 1059: Extreme Sleeping - Revisited - Phoebe Smith 1:10:31

1M ago1:10:31

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Originally published September 18, 2017 Here's a different adventure sport for you. Phoebe Smith spends her time in the outdoors extreme sleeping. With a bright and cheerful personality, Phoebe describes sleeping in remote and extreme locations. Listen in and broaden your adventure portfolio and make more adventures more possible by simply sleeping…

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Ep. 1058: The World Walk - Tom Turcich 1:11:14

1M ago1:11:14

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Two years after finishing his seven-year walk around the world, Tom Turcich has put his adventure on the page with his upcoming book The World Walk. In his memoir, Tom explores the growth that comes with traveling, the great forces shaping our world, and the remarkable bond between him and his dog, Savannah. Tom has been on Adventure Sports Podcast…

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#38 Marshall Ulrich - Unbreakable: Running Across America, Embracing Pain, and Out of Body Experiences 1:46:21

1M ago1:46:21

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"Age isn’t what defines you—it’s your ability to adapt, to keep going, and to never stop seeking what you’re capable of." 🚀 In this episode of the Ageless Athlete Podcast, we talk with the legendary ultra-endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich. Known for running across America, completing over 20 Badwater Ultramarathons, and climbing all Seven Summits—…

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Backcountry.com Acquired & What Do We Do About Dogs In The Outdoors? 34:33

1M ago34:33

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by digging into one of the more touchy subjects in the outdoors: Dogs and their place in our community (01:01). Then Colin and Producer Dave talk about the news that broke last week that Backcountry.com has sold to CSC Generations (16:37) and how an executive p…

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Should We Care About Killian Jornet's New Record? 37:31

1M ago37:31

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin open the show by getting Justin's thoughts on the new social platform from Outside and how it's integration into Gaia will impact Justin's use of that app (02:50). Then they run through the following headlines to come out of the outdoor community over the past week…

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Ep. 1057: The Longest Annual Paddle Race in the US - Revisited - Greg Wingo 59:52

2M ago59:52

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You might not think of Alabama as holding many records in the world of endurance races (at least I didn’t), however, you’d be wrong! Alabama is home to the Great Alabama 650, a 650-mile paddle race down the Alabama Scenic River Trail going from the northern part of the state out to the Gulf of Mexico. Racers face whitewater, battle tidewater curren…

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Outdoor Industry Shake Up: Black Diamond Teams With Retailer Wilderness Exchange 33:11

2M ago33:11

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) owner and founder of Wilderness Exchange, Don Bushey, sits down with Colin to give a behind the scenes look at his new partnership with Black Diamond. Last month news broke that Black Diamond and Wilderness Exchange would be forming a new retail partnership. One that allows Wildern…

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#37 Heidi Wirtz - World as a Classroom, Why Climbing Still Sucks at Diversity, And, The Enduring Power of Mentorship 1:18:44

2M ago1:18:44

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"Fear is natural, but it's how you dance with that fear that defines who you are as a climber and as a person." 🌄💗 Heidi Wirtz—aka "Heidi Almighty"— is a climber, guide, yogi, and an entrepreneur. 🧗‍♀️ Heidi is known for her bold and technical climbs, pioneering routes on big walls worldwide, and her speed ascents in Yosemite Valley. Heidi’s journe…

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Outside Inc Goes Social, Solo Stove Goes Back To Snoop & Rossignol Goes Running 44:11

2M ago44:11

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by giving his thoughts on Outside Inc launching their own social media platform and offers why he thinks Outside keeps making these bizarre strategic decisions (01:03). Then he and Producer Dave talk about the following headlines to come out of the outdoor ind…

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How Do We 'Re-Center' The Outdoor Industry? 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Doug Schnitzpahn joins the fray to talk about how the outdoor industry has lost it's way. (Look at that 'poet and didn't even know it' type stuff here on THE ROCK FIGHT) Doug is a journalist and the Editor In Chief for Elevation Outdoors and has been in and around the outdoor indus…

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Ep. 1056: take less. do more - Glen Van Peski 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

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Glen Van Peski is a retired civil engineer who accidentally started the ultralight backpacking gear company Gossamer Gear. Besides an avid ultralight backpacker and bike packer in the U.S. and abroad, he’s an entrepreneur, author, speaker, philanthropist and dishwasher. He recently wrote take less. do more. Surprising Life Lessons on Generosity, Gr…

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#36 Hazel Findlay - Mastering Your Mind: Unlock Your True Potential Beyond Physical Limits 1:25:25

2M ago1:25:25

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"You can sculpt your body to perfection, but without mastering your mind, you’ll never unlock your true potential. The real victories happen in your head." 🧎🏼‍♀️💪🏾 We are diving deep into the power of mental training with Hazel Findlay, a world-renowned climber, coach, and mindset expert. While Hazel may be young, her wisdom extends far beyond her …

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Arc'teryx DTC Strategy Hits Big, Patagonia's New Election Policy & Switchback Adds Even More Brands 33:59

2M ago33:59

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by digging into Arc'teryx and Amer's big second quarter and why good brand strategy is paying off for the premium outdoor brand. Then he and Producer Dave take a look at the latest brands to join the roster at The Running Event and Switchback as well as the ne…

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National Park Tragedies, Mowing Lawns For A Ski Pass plus Deuter & Hydraflask's New Partnership 38:35

2M ago38:35

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Justin Housman is back on the mic! Monday's on THE ROCK FIGHT are for stories to hit the outdoor industry and now Saturday's are for the adventure community. Today on the show Colin & Justin get caught up on several stories to come out of the outdoor and gear world including: Ther…

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Outdoor Trade Show Update: News Out Of The Running Event & Switchback 23:59

2M ago23:59

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Christina Henderson returns to the show to talk about the recent news to come out of The Running Event and Switchback Trade Shows. Last week the following news stories came out of The Running Event/Switchback trade show world: The Running Event will be leaving it's long time home o…

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Ep. 1055: Arctic Sailing the Northwest Passage - Graeme Esarey 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

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Graeme Esarey is a sailor, climber, skier, and father of 2 adventurous girls. During an attempt to sail through the Northwest Passage with his family, he noticed the amount of trash heaps and unsustainable heating practices at whaling communities. Having a background in product development, he decided to found Ignik Outdoors, a company dedicated to…

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#35 Diana & Tim Fitzpatrick - Longevity in Running, Elite Performance, and Transforming Lives at San Quentin Prison 1:38:31

2M ago1:38:31

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""Seeing the transformation in the inmates, from despair to determination, reminds us of the profound impact running can have on someone’s life." 🏃🏽‍♂️🙌🏽 Diana, and Tim Fitzpatrick, are accomplished ultrarunners who’ve not only achieved remarkable personal feats but also transformed lives through their work at San Quentin State Prison. They've mara…

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The 10 Greatest Outdoor Shoes Ever, BD's New Gear Shop & Lolë Acquires Sanuk From Deckers 46:18

2M ago46:18

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show (01:05) by ranking the 10 outdoor shoes that appear on Footwear News list of The Greatest Shoes of All Time. Then Colin and Producer Dave run through the following headlines that came out of the outdoor industry over the past week: Lolë Brands has acquired Sanu…

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Ep. 1054: Running 5,000 Miles Around the UK Coast - Revisited - Elise Downing 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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Originally published June 21, 2022 Elise is a runner, author and all-round outdoors lover. In 2016 she became the first woman and youngest person to run self-supported around the coast of the UK – an adventure she was completely unqualified for, as an unexperienced runner whose athletic career consisted of one horrendous marathon dressed as a Crayo…

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