podcast

Wild Ideas Worth Living

by REI Co-op

Hiking 4,000 Ft Peaks in Winter with Mardi Fuller

10.02.2026 • 00:22:42

Adventurer Mardi Fuller made history in 2021 as the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000 foot peaks in winter. The White Mountai...

Hiking Zen with Brother Phap Luu

03.02.2026 • 00:28:55

Brother Phap Luu is a Zen Buddhist monk at Deer Park Monastery in Southern California, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He co‑authored Hiking Ze...

6 Ironman Races on 6 Continents in 1 Year with Ariana Luterman

27.01.2026 • 00:30:04

Ariana Luterman is an endurance athlete whose IRONMAN journey began after a year‑long battle with an unexplained illness that left her extremely weak ...

Trekking Solo to the North and South Poles with Preet Chandi

20.01.2026 • 00:31:40

Preet Chandi began her polar career in 2021 when she skied solo to the South Pole while hauling a 192 pound sled across Antarctica. At just 37 years o...

Ultra Running and Setting FKTs with Anton Krupicka

13.01.2026 • 00:28:30

Anton Krupicka is one of the most iconic ultrarunners and long-distance trail athletes in the U.S. Known for his minimalist approach—shirtless miles, ...

Discovering Nature’s Hidden Conversations with Amy Martin

06.01.2026 • 00:30:51

Award-winning journalist Amy Martin has spent years tuning into nature’s hidden soundtrack. As the host and creator of Threshold, she explores the int...

A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia Nazreen

23.12.2025 • 00:29:00

Wasfia Nazreen is a Bangladeshi mountaineer and human rights advocate known for blending adventure with activism. She is the first Bangladeshi to clim...

Record-Breaking Expedition to the North Pole with Eric Larsen

16.12.2025 • 00:28:39

Eric Larsen is a pioneering polar explorer who completed the first-ever summer expedition to the North Pole, navigating thin, unstable sea ice and mil...

Winning the World Snowshoe Championships with Jennifer Britz

09.12.2025 • 00:24:27

Jennifer Britz is a trail runner based in Bar Harbor, Maine. She spends half the year on Acadia National Park’s rugged trails and the other half perfe...

Chatting Gear & Gifting with Emily Pennington

02.12.2025 • 00:29:31

Emily Pennington is an REI gear tester and outdoor expert who knows what makes equipment worth the investment. In this holiday gift guide episode, she...