Episode 8: COVID-19 vs Outdoor Adventures

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

In this special episode we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on our outdoor adventures and hear from some friends with their advice for fueling the stoke for the outdoors, while stuck at home.

Recorded Monday, March 23rd.

Show Notes

04:24 – Saveria gets chased by a coyote in her neighborhood
07:00 – Adjusting to working from home
08:45 – Guidelines for hiking while “Staying-at-Home”
15:30 – Hiking, climbing, backpacking are non-essential
17:06 – What are the “safe” alternatives for physical and mental fitness?
19:44 – Staying socially connected while maintaining physical distance
21:35 – Activities you can do while hunkered down
28:43 – Have you “panic bought” anything?
33:57 – More ideas for fueling the stoke while staying home
- 34:20 – Solo Yolo – moderator of two large Facebook groups: Backpacking and California Hiking & Backpacking
- 35:53 – Karla Amador, co-founder of the 52 Hike Challenge
- 37:33 – Casey Schreiner, founder of Modern Hiker
- 38:36 – Adam Buchanan, social media marketing consultant
- 39:44 – Chris Sunnen, The Last Adventurer
40:55 – Final thoughts