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The dog musher got into the sport by accident and stayed for the community he found in the Alaskan backcountry. Read... more

During a spontaneous jungle trek, the athlete had a wild idea: she would become the team yoga instructor for the... more

A typhoon devastated the surfer’s island community. In its aftermath, she found peace in the same ocean that had wrought... more

After watching ‘Free Solo,’ the social worker knew he wanted to try climbing. Only his own doubts stood in his... more

When college gymnast was cut from her dream sport, she was still determined to be the hardest worker in the... more

On the second day of his first ultramarathon, the runner withdrew just a few miles from the finish line. But... more

The Army veteran found a way to give back in retirement, through his love of dogs. Read a full transcript of... more

A hit-and-run left the cyclist unable to stand on his own two feet—until he decided he could. Read a full transcript... more

The nonprofit leader learned that the best way to handle an environmental crisis is to trust that your community will... more

The Houston-born filmmaker knows we can enjoy the benefits of nature anywhere—even in the concrete-lined bayous of his home city. Read... more

After the dissolution of an abusive relationship, the educator turned to their family—and nature—for stability. Read a full transcript of this... more

In the grueling wake of a natural disaster, an aid worker finds the energy to keep going. Read a full transcript... more

During his first wilderness job, a chance encounter with a bear left the wildlife biologist with a profound respect for... more

After the deaths of two loved ones, the personal coach decided to break free from the life she thought she... more

When the photographer moved from his tight-knit Korean-American community to rural Montana to spend more time outdoors, he decided to... more

When her husband died in a diving accident, the writer refused to stop participating in the sport that had brought... more

During a particularly difficult mission, the search and rescue volunteer found resolve in her team members. Read a full transcript of... more

On an expedition to the arctic, the adventure photographer got a lesson from an orca on what happens when we... more

The Lesbian lumberjack of the internet started chopping wood on TikTok as a joke. But in the process she became... more

The standup comedian and wildlife biologist taught a kid to fish and netted his own lesson in return. Read a full... more

When treacherous weather rolled in during her dream trek in the Alps, the climate advocate knew that the only way... more

The surfer’s agoraphobia was preventing him from living the life he wanted, so he reached out to his wave-riding community... more

The renowned environmentalist knows that an effective revolution requires a movement, which is why he’s recruiting even the most unlikely... more

The biologist thought that a traumatic fall to the forest floor would end her life as she knew it. Instead,... more

After his brother was paralyzed from the waist down, the climber was determined to make big adventures accessible for everyone. Read... more

After surviving 9/11 at ground zero, the thru-hiker started walking—and never stopped. Read a full transcript of this episode or nominate... more

Three decades after her father died, the theater director healed her relationship with him through his favorite hobby: gardening. Read a... more

On an fishing adventure with other Black men, the journalist realized that sharing his experience could create opportunities for others. Read... more

When the travel guide’s life turned upside down during the pandemic, he saw a chance to venture toward the kind... more

She knew she was going to be the best triathlete in the world one day. But first she had to... more

While the adventurer was on a record-setting road trip, a message from a fan made him realize the importance of... more

When she started her freshman year during the height of the pandemic, the college student felt trapped. Then she started... more

Retreating from a wildfire during a backpacking trip inspired the nonprofit founder to share climate change’s impacts on nature with... more

Rehabbing from a shocking injury led her to swimming—and then the wild, open sea. Read a full transcript of this episode... more

On an epic mountain-biking adventure, the Outward Bound instructor found belonging on remote trails. Read a full transcript of this episode... more

The dog trainer developed disordered-eating habits in college. Sitting under the stars brought her back into her body. Read a full... more

After the success of ‘My Octopus Teacher,’ the film’s director was burnt out and unable to create. She found solace... more

After losing a friend on a camping trip, the writer thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail to process his grief. Out there... more

When she broke her neck in a crash, the mountain biker was forced to face what she’d been unwilling to... more

After she quit a stable career to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist, she realized she needed a big... more

The environmentalist drag queen found the community they craved as a queer teenager at a YMCA summer camp. Now they’re... more

In a moment of isolation on the trail, the record-setting thru-hiker found the will to keep walking by turning to... more

The outdoor guide had lost their passion for adventure. The trip that was supposed to be their last brought it... more

The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show The Climb. Read a full transcript... more

Finding biking after her divorce put the size-inclusive cycling advocate on a course to falling in love with herself again. Read... more

After an accident paralyzed her right arm, the motocross racer branched out—and achieved more than she ever dreamed. Please tell us... more

When the schoolteacher had a stroke, her doctor told her to stop running. Instead she embraced the sport with a... more

The writer learned to have patience with himself after a catastrophic first day as an amateur sheepherder. Please tell us know... more

After suffering from anxiety and depression for years, the wellness practitioner had a profound psychedelic experience that set her on... more

After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a mountain biking accident, they found their real estate job intolerable. Taking a... more

When the mixed media artist feels alone, there’s one place that always offers her the comfort and support she needs:... more

The adaptive athlete was missing the thrill-seeking activities that used to define his life—until an experience on an icy pier... more

After being hit by a car, the entrepreneur was afraid to cross the street. Training for a marathon helped her... more

The marine biologist and mother was struggling to find time to nourish herself. Then she found a community of wave-riding... more

Losing a close friend taught the fitness instructor that embracing your emotions is a sign of strength and growth. Please tell... more

A traumatic childhood experience left the journalist deathly afraid of the water. But by drawing on the resilience of her... more

The outdoor-recreation professional thought he could get through cancer on his own. A week of surfing and climbing with new... more

After losing a leg in a car accident, the clothing designer discovered grace in scuba diving. Please tell us know what... more

After the bestselling novelist’s marriage fell apart, she decided to take a long walk in the wild. It set her... more

Fearing racial violence, the Colorado trail runner turned to her network of athletes. Their support helped her move forward with... more

Getting through a harrowing motorcycle adventure across Africa convinced the journalist that she can survive just about anything. Please let us... more

At five feet tall, she was the smallest wildland firefighter in her crew and worried she couldn’t keep up. But... more

Facing the loss of a close friend, the Kenyan cyclist and road-safety advocate found refuge in his community. Please let us... more

The hairstylist had abandoned religion as a teen. Then a profound experience in a forest in the Middle East set... more

When the young athlete was given the chance to lead her outrigger canoe team at the state championships, it opened... more

The competitive endurance athlete chose not to complete a grueling marathon. That's when she realized: you don't have to finish... more

When the commercial crabber faced racism and bullying on the Chesapeake Bay, it fueled his willingness to take even bigger... more

As a high-school student, she signed up for an ambitious adventure—and learned the hard way to be upfront about what... more

After finding himself in the middle of a disaster on Mount Everest, the mountaineer wanted to be the strongest version... more

The professional skier found his life’s work in the joy of others. Please tell us what you think about the show... more

The artist was lost in her own life until a walk in the forest spurred her to take charge of... more

It took a terrifying experience in the ocean for the educator to embrace the idea that going for it isn’t... more

Despite being an accomplished mountain athlete, she struggled with her body image. But by imagining how younger girls would see... more

She was a very unhappy lawyer until she took a scuba trip to the Galapagos that convinced her to give... more

Losing his lower legs to disease in childhood caused him to hide himself for decades. Then a long, hot hike... more

An encounter with sharks taught the open-water swimmer that getting through fear leads to beauty. Read a full transcript of this... more

When the thru-hiker’s dream trip was cut short, she learned that failure is just a chance to reset your goals... more

After closes calls in combat zones and on mountaineering expeditions, the journalist is taking a very different kind of journey. Read... more

More than 50 years ago, this 20-year-old became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, even while organizers... more

The gear designer thought her career was over was stricken with chronic fatigue syndrome. But a decade-plus of recovery work... more

To manage her anxiety, the journalist takes a simple approach: she laces up her running shoes and heads out the... more

At a dark moment in his childhood, the actor found belonging when he buried himself beneath the snow. Read a full... more

When her son was jailed for a crime he didn’t commit, the former legislator dealt with her pain in isolation.... more

The disabled surfer struggled with insecurity until the waves and a friend helped him to accept his entire self. Read a... more

After losing her father, she first turned to the outdoors for relief. Then she funneled her grief into creativity. Read... more

When it comes to advocating for adaptive athletes, the climber and National Park Service employee will never hold back. Read a... more

The marine biologist learned the hard way that we have to give people hope when it comes to the health... more

After a frightening accident, the veteran journalist reset her approach to work and life. The result was a surge in... more

A powerful experience in the mountains showed the Native athlete that some things will never be understood. Read a full transcript... more

Completing a winter journey on the Appalachian Trail convinced the fun-loving thru-hiker that he can accomplish whatever he dreams up. Read... more

When the love of her life died in the mountains, the pro skier learned that navigating loss meant accepting that... more

After suffering a brain injury in a freak crash, the bike racer learned that the best way to manage his... more

During a climbing trip in Greece, the adaptive athlete saw the possibility for shared experiences that can truly change our... more

It took a powerful experience on a glacier in Iceland for the scientist to see reason for hope in a... more

A difficult breakup had the musician worried he’d lost his identity. A solo road trip reminded him of who he... more

Losing her dad on 9/11 led to years of struggle. Then the skier reconnected with the happiness he’d given her... more

After a grapefruit-size cancerous tumor nearly killed her, the physician committed to spending as much time as possible doing what... more

When the mountain guide was caught in an avalanche, he was sure it was the end. But deep inside himself... more

Growing up as an immigrant had her believing that she had to be stronger than everybody else just to get... more

The cyclist had taken pride in never having a serious accident. Then a fall showed him how to measure progress... more

After the ocean took away her partner, the marine biologist found a way to live with loss. Read a full transcript... more

The journalist was was about to quit his reporting trip down a remote river in Colombia when a group of... more

When the adventurer began studying wrecks of ships carrying enslaved people, she was scared to uncover the pain of their... more

After this mother of seven miraculously survived a violent car crash, she found a new purpose in climbing high-altitude peaks. Read... more

The photographer and filmmaker was told his spinal injury meant no more mountain sports. But learning to play like a... more

The kindness of a stranger helped the organizer for the Boston Marathon overcome tragedy. Now she wants to pass the... more

Being incarcerated at a young age taught the gear designer that we can move past our biggest mistakes—as long as... more

After a devastating accident, the mountain biker realized that getting back on the trail meant accepting discomfort and unpredictability. Read a... more

When the outdoor writer organized a long-distance bike trip for her struggling brother, she learned the value of sharing things... more