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The Joy Trip Project
Reporting on the business art and culture of the sustainable active lifestyle
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The Descent – The Joy Trip Project
On NPR’s All Things Considered veteran public radio reporter Alex Chadwick tells an intimate story of environmental activist Tim DeChristopher. Before he was…
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Coffee Story Ethiopia – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with climber and writer Majka Burhardt Many Americans -maybe even most of us- begin our mornings with a steaming cup of coffee. That wonderfully…
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The Ledge – An interview with author Jim Davidson
An interview with climber, writer and public speaker Jim Davidson As an adventure journalist I have the opportunity to meet some amazing people. And it was…
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Ron Kauk, a climber's journey – The Joy Trip Project
http://joytrip2019.mhwebstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Ron-Kauk.mp3 Ron Kauk is one of the best known climbers in Yosemite Valley. He was among that…
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Dean Karnazes – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with the inspirational ultra-marathon runner of the Endurance 50 Back in 2006 ultra distance runner Dean Karnazes performed an amazing stunt. Over…
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The Raven's Gift – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with writer and explorer Jon Turk Many of us put a lot on the line for the sake of adventure. And for writer and scientist Jon Turk the decision…
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Shelton Johnson speaks to the Conservation Alliance
For those of us who spend a great deal of time outdoors it’s hard to believe that there are many of those who don’t. Especially when it comes to our national…
The Joy Trip ProjectAlex Honnold The Reluctant Free-Soloist
Many of us have a deep fascination with rock climbers. Big wall climbers in particular captivate our wonder and attention as we marvel that their daring feats…
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Happy ~ a new film by Roko Belic – The Joy Trip Project
If you haven’t figured it out yet, a big part of this program is trying to figure out what makes people happy. Personally I believe happiness isn’t just…
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With My Own Two Wheels – The Joy Trip Project
The transformational power of bicycles is the subject of a new film by brothers Jacob & Isaac Seigel-Boettner. “With My Own Two Wheels” takes us on a ride…
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A walk in the park with John Muir
01 Lee Stetson 1 Yosemite Valley California, president day: I’m walking with my recorder along a wooded path with a long bearded man wearing period clothing…
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The Freedom Riders – The Joy Trip Project
Now that spring is in the air it’s time to start thinking about that next great road trip. In the coming weeks I’ll pack up the Jetta and head out on a tour of…
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Three Cups of Tea- The Play – The Joy Trip Project
Millions of people around the world have read the bestselling book Three Cups of Tea. Written by David Oliver Relin and Greg Mortenson it’s the amazing true…
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Alison Gannett Saving Snow
alisongannett.com There are plenty of people out there talking about climate change. But how many are actually doing something about it. Even those of us who…
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The Extreme Ice Survey – The Joy Trip Project
Any photographer will tell you, seeing is believing. But when it comes to climate change, a long slow process that occurs over time, its difficult to capture a…
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Mountain 2 Mountain
An interview with executive director Shannon Galpin In her travels through Afghanistan the locals call Shannon Galpin the blond, blue-eyed infidel. At 36 this…
The Joy Trip ProjectThe D.C. Central Kitchen ~An Interview With Founder Robert Egger
In the spirit of charitable giving Robert Egger is leading the charge in America to show that philanthropy and looking out for the best interest of others can…
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Karina Hollekim – The Joy Trip Project
After a long career as a professional skier and BASE jumper Karina Hollekim was living her dream. In 2006 at the paragliding world cup in Switzerland she and a…
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Stones Into Schools – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with the author Greg Mortenson It’s been on the New York Times bestseller list for 197 weeks. The book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and…
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Point of No Return
An interview with Sender Films producers Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer I just got back from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Held every year in November at…
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The Dom & Ernie Project – The Joy Trip Project
An all inclusive adventure for the disabled only I’m packing my bags and taking this show on the road. And you’re wondering, so what’s new? James you travel…
The Joy Trip ProjectThe Last Man On The Mountain
In her book “The Last Man on the Mountain” Jennifer Jordan gives us a close look into life of an American adventurer and the first to die on K2.
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Let Me Down Easy – The Joy Trip Project
I know. It’s been a long time since the last audio edition of The Joy Trip Project. But if you’ve been following the blog and the Facebook page you’ll know…
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The Cove – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with director Louie Psihoyos The truths discovered in documentary films often reveal far more than meet the eye. In his Oscar winning movie "the…
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O-Dub Raps climbing in music – The Joy Trip Project
One of the great pleasure of putting together this podcast every week is finding those amazing individuals whose work bring art and culture together to tell…
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Chris Sharma – The Joy Trip Project
Once you reach a certain point in your career it’s great to be able to sit back and reflect upon what you’ve accomplished. It’s gratifying to see in hindsight…
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Lynn Hill – An Interview with a Trailblazing Climber
I just got a new set of tires from my Volkswagen Jetta. Got an oil change and I’m packing my gear for the next Joy Trip. I’ll be heading east for the first…
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Making The Crooked Straight – The Joy Trip Project
It says in the Talmud, the sacred text of Jewish law, “Save one life and you save world.” Dr. Rick Hodes has saved dozens of lives and his continuing work in…
The Joy Trip ProjectObama Signs Great Outdoor Initiative
President Barack Obama signs the Great Outdoors Initiative to promote conservation efforts across the United States
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Project Tandem – The Joy Trip Project
You might have heard that not everyone agrees when it comes to climate change. While living in New York City, after graduating from college photographer Alan…
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Vertical Ethiopia – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with climber and writer Majka Burhardt If you’re a writer, there are few things better than to combine your passion for storytelling with…
The Joy Trip ProjectPlanetwalker ~ an interview with Dr. John Francis
In 1971 John Francis witnessed a catastrophic oil spill in San Francisco Bay. The greasy black sludge that coated resident sea life and stained nearby beaches…
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Love Hope Strength – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with Love Hope Strength executive director Shannon Foley A couple of weeks ago I got an email from my friend Maitri. A friend of hers was in…
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The Open Road – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with Time Magazine reporter and author Pico Iyer From a very young age Pico Iyer has had a close personal relationship with one of the worlds…
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Take A Seat – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with adventure filmmaker Dominic Gill I don’t know about you. But I’ve got a hard time getting motivated, especially when it comes to doing…
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Winter Biking – The Joy Trip Project
Even though temperatures across the country are still well below freezing there are still plenty of people out there riding their bikes through the winter. On…
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Environmental Justice – An Interview with Peggy Shepard
Racism is a word that seldom comes up in a discussion of environmental protection. Clean air, water and soil are universal human values that transcend ethnic…
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The Season – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with adventure filmmaker Bryan Smith It’s been more than a month since the last podcast. Thanks to everyone for all the emails and Facebook…
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Dog Sledding the U.P. – The Joy Trip Project
Now that winter is here it’s a good opportunity to discover that despite the cold there were many opportunities to enjoy your time outside. Hopefully you get…
The Joy Trip ProjectMajora Carter: Urban Revitalization Strategist
An interview with urban revitalization strategist Majora Carter JTP: Delegates from about 190 countries are gathering over the next two weeks at the United…
The Joy Trip ProjectFreedom To Roam ~An Interview with Rick Ridgeway
In 1978 Rick Ridgeway was on the first American team to reach the summit of K2, the second highest mountain in the world. After a long career as a professional…
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A Life Well Lived ~ Remembering Todd Skinner
A Joy Trip Flashback: Remembering Todd Skinner I got an email from an old friend, Amy Skinner.We hadn’t connected in a while so it really good to hear from…
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Secrets of Shangri-La – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with mountaineer Peter Athans We’ve explored much of the modern world. Today very little is left to tempt the imagination. We’ve succeeded in…
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Beyond the mountain – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with Banff Mountain Literature Award winner Steve House Leading alpinist Reinhold Messner once called Steve House “the best high altitude climber…
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Chicks Rock – The Joy Trip Project
Empowered women like Kim Reynolds call themselves what they like. This Chick runs a business out of Colorado showing other women how to climb rock and ice…
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350.org
If you’ve been watching television or checking your favorite web sites lately, you’ve noticed one number keeps popping up. On October 24rd in particular people…
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Playful creativity – The Joy Trip Project
There’s a good chance that you’re one of those creative types. I’ll bet you’re the kind of person who derives a great deal of satisfaction from what you can…
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Diane Van Deren – The Joy Trip Project
An interview with ultra-distance runner Diane Van Deren It’s been my pleasure to interview some of the best endurance athletes in world. I’ve spoken to high…
The Joy Trip ProjectThe Buffalo Soldiers Story
At the turn of 20th century more than 400 members of the 9th and 10th Divisions of the U.S. Cavalry, African-Americans know as the Buffalo Soldiers, actively…
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2010 Wisconsin Ironman: Training Day One – The Joy Trip Project
First in line to register for the 2010 Wisconsin Ironman José Aguilar It’s eight hours after the conclusion of the Wisconsin Ironman Triathlon. And on the…
The Joy Trip ProjectKen Burns On The National Parks
Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns at the Outdoor Industry Annual Breakfast in Salt Lake City Utah In his latest film, The National Parks: America’s Best which…
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The Ballad of Mount Gitchigumi – The Joy Trip Project
A lot of businesses are starting to explore their creative side. Expressions of art have begun to creep into the culture of many companies. In boardrooms and…
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Soil, It's more than just dirt – The Joy Trip Project
Soil scientist/agro ecologist Jerry Glover Out here on the Midwestern prairies of Wisconsin were surrounded by acres of farmland. This time of year as we ride…
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Tappening tells lies about bottled water – The Joy Trip Project
This item came aross the desk this morning from the folks at Wend Magazine. The creative minds of Tappening, an intiative to encourage the consuption of tap…
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Simply Ming – The Joy Trip Project
Chef Ming Tsai Ming Tsai is the chef and owner of Blue Ginger Restaurant in Wellesley Massachusetts. He’s also the national spokesman for the Food Allergy and…
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Slow Food – The Joy Trip Project
Slow Food USA President Josh Viertel If we slow down long enough to think about our food we just might come to realize there’s more to it than filling that…
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"National Parks" still photographer Quang-Tuan Luong – The Joy Trip Project
Quang-Tuan Luong In most films by Ken Burns like the Brooklyn Bridge, Jazz, The Civil War or Baseball he uses historical archive photographs that show us snap…
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"Pay It Forward" Summit Credit Union makes new philanthropists $10 at a time – The Joy Trip Project
Click here to play audio: Pay It Forward David Overlin receives $10 to give away at Summit Credit Union in Fitchburg This story aired June 9, 2009 on Wisconsin…
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National Parks Writer Dayton Duncan
The new PBS film series “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” enjoyed its world premiere at the Mountain Film Festival in Telluride Colorado. Festival…
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Three Cups of Tea – The Joy Trip Project
Greg Mortenson was eager to make a difference. It didn’t matter that he was just one guy working alone. He got it into his head that he was going to build a…