Send us a text We talk with author and sailor Alison Geischen about leaving corporate life to circumnavigate the globe, the brutal realities that tested her resolve, and the moments of wonder that made it all worth it. From heavy‑weather training to hand‑steering 650 miles, the story blends grit, humor, and hard‑won wisdom. • deciding to sell up and go in their fifties • training for storms and safety with John Kretschmer • seasonal route planning and why timelines fail • joining an Atlantic...
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Send us a text We talk with author and sailor Alison Geischen about leaving corporate life to circumnavigate the globe, the brutal realities that tested her resolve, and the moments of wonder that made it all worth it. From heavy‑weather training to hand‑steering 650 miles, the story blends grit, humor, and hard‑won wisdom. • deciding to sell up and go in their fifties • training for storms and safety with John Kretschmer • seasonal route planning and why timelines fail • joining an Atlantic...
Ep. 41 - The Ultralight Backpacking Conversation with Jerry Duggan
Assorted Conversations
56 minutes
2 years ago
Ep. 41 - The Ultralight Backpacking Conversation with Jerry Duggan
Send us a text Imagine taking everything you need for a multi-day backpacking trip in a pack weighing less than 10 pounds. That's ultralight backpacking, and our guest, adventurer Jerry Dugan, is here to share his passion and expertise in this unique outdoor pursuit. With a rich history tracing back to George Sears in the late 1800s and Grandma Gatewood in 1955, ultralight backpacking offers a minimalist approach to exploring the great outdoors. Jerry shares his journey from hammock camping t...
Assorted Conversations
Send us a text We talk with author and sailor Alison Geischen about leaving corporate life to circumnavigate the globe, the brutal realities that tested her resolve, and the moments of wonder that made it all worth it. From heavy‑weather training to hand‑steering 650 miles, the story blends grit, humor, and hard‑won wisdom. • deciding to sell up and go in their fifties • training for storms and safety with John Kretschmer • seasonal route planning and why timelines fail • joining an Atlantic...
