Feed Your Mountain Obsession

In this mini episode, Spence briefly updates the Global Mountain Tribe on the direction of Mountain Obsession for the rest of the year. Please subscribe and stay tuned for more awesome podcasts! Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning!  All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode, Spence chats with Norman Goh. Norman is an adventurer from Toronto, Canada who prides himself on getting outside in order to decompress from the city life. While balancing a full time career as Canprev Natural Health Product's VP of Marketing, Norman can be found cutting out the tags from his pants to save weight. In addition to being an amazing human-being, Norm chats candidly about nutrition on the trail, ultra-lighting and his adventures in Greenland. Guests: Norman Goh Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning!  All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode, Spence chats with Chic Scott. Chic is the foremost authority on Canadian Mountaineering history. He spent 8 years writing his masterpiece - Pushing the Limits - which details the history of Canadian mountains and mountaineering. in 1967, he was on the team that claimed the first winter ascent of Mount Assiniboine, which is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies. He has climbed Mount Logan, gone on dozens of expeditions, guided in the Alps and has written numerous books including the ski touring bible of Western Canada, Summits and Icefields. Today, at age 70, he is a story-telling legend and still gets out car camping. Discussions include the story of the first winter ascent of Big A, climbing in the Alps long before it was busy, why competition is killing humanity, Chic's dislike of list and how to find yourself in the mountains. Guests: Chic Scott Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning!  All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode, Spence chats with Patrick Seymour, a Bragg Creek, Alberta based mountain runner. This is a podcast featuring an inspiring Global Mountain Tribe Member (GMTM) who isn't instafamous, or sponsored. Patrick had always been an athlete, but more of your proto-typical Canadian hockey player type. Finding himself significantly heavier than he is currently, he decided to stop simply admiring the mountains and to go running in them. This evolved into Mountain Running and he hasn't looked back. Discussions in this episode include finding the right motivation, training partners, the community of mountain running and why 32 is never to last to start crushing peaks. Guests: Patrick Seymour Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning!  All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode, Spence chats with Jamie Clarke, who is the co-founder of one of Canada's largest online gear retailers, Live Out There. Jamie has an extensive history of mountaineering including summiting Everest twice, tagging the 7 summits and continually getting after it in his backyard: The Canadian Rockies. Jamie is an in demand speaker who oozes positivity and preaches the gospel of getting out there. He crossed the Empty Quarter in Oman with Bedouin guides and has published 2 books. Discussions in this episode include overcoming challenges, taking 4 cracks at Everest, changing poopy diapers like a rockstar, the characteristic of Grit and some of Jamie's favourite gear. Guests: Jamie Clarke Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning!  All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode, Spence chats with an old high school buddy from Spanish Class: Eric Norrie. Eric is a wonderful human-being who is doing a lot of positive work in both his personal life and for those around him. In addition to working with refugees, he has undertaken quite a lot of travel. Discussions include refugees uniting together despite being world's apart, going after your first solo adventure, growing up backpacking, hanging out in Egypt during Ramadan, what it means to grow as an individual and how to get rowdy in Grade 11 Biology class. Guests: Eric Norrie Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode, Spence chats with an old university buddy, Colin Snyder. A dedicated editor for the Global Mountain Tribe, Colin loves sharing his love of the outdoors with those he meets. Discussions include Frolfing, why you need to start long-boarding, dying in rip-tides, outdoor inventions and why your university days were out of control. Guests: Colin Snyder Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode of Feed Your #MountainObsession, Spence chats with mountaineer Tom Kitta. Tom has soloed Denali, explored big mountains in Africa, tagged Aconcagua and done remote adventures in Asia. Discussions include Russian super climbers, dealing with the Polish Mountain Club, using painter poles to cross glaciers and almost being deserted by his team in Tajikistan. Guests: Tom Kitta Please contact podcast@mountainobsession.com if you have any questions for Tom - he is always looking for partners for his wild adventures. Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode of Feed Your #MountainObsession, Spence chats with Chase Van De Brand. Chase recently attempted Aconcagua and shares a host of does and do nots from his travels. He is a regular in the Canadian Rockies and gets after life with a great attitude. Discussions include why not to use a guide, training, dealing with altitude, sketchy blue market transactions in Chile and choosing the right gear. Guests: Chase Van De Brand Please contact podcast@mountainobsession.com if you have any questions for Chase. Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode of Feed Your #MountainObsession, Spence chats with two of his great buddies, Mike Walchuck and Lincoln Weller. Mike, also known as Mikey Boy, is a fisherman, explorer and outdoor junkie - he was part of the "Explore Everything" idea development. Lincoln is a hard working hydro-geologist who has a penchant for climbing trees. Discussions include drinking beers on summits, adventures in Cougar, Washington, the legendary road-trip, Mount Shasta, bettering the third world and the glory days of Spence's shenanigans. Guests: Mike Walchuck Instagram: goo.gl/hbAf6N Lincoln Weller No social media other than facebook - search him up if you'd like to get in touch! Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode of Feed Your #MountainObsession, Spence chats with Kevin Van Tighem. Kevin is the former superintendent of the world famous Banff National Park. He is also a noted naturalist, ethical hunter, public speaker and author of 11 books on wildlife. The topics of ethical hunting, water destruction in Alberta, marten poop dances, river otters, rare birds, living in harmony with bears and how to live life to the fullest are touched upon. Guests: Kevin Van Tighem Books Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode of Feed Your #MountainObsession, Spence chats with Devin Featherstone who is an ultra runner and ski mountaineer from Calgary, Alberta. Devin is also a firefighter for the CFD. In this episode, the topics of how to get into ultra running, the ultra mindset, being a firefighter calendar model, becoming a new dad, how he got into ski mountaineering and the HURT 100 are all discussed. Guests: Devin Featherstone Instagram: goo.gl/3aYQAm Running Mag Article Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this mini episode of Feed Your Mountain Obsession, Spence discusses his experience on the legendary Dientes Circuit, which is the most southernly established hiking trail on planet earth. Recorded on and off during his three weeks on Chile’s Isla Navarino, he chats broken stoves, wild weather, the world’s most southernly hut and endless cold rice. Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this episode of Feed Your #MountainObsession, Spence chats with up and coming Alpine runner, Jamie Junker. Jamie is on of the most inspirational GMTMs as he proves you don't have to start in the mountains as a kid to Feed Your Mountain Obsession. When he isn't hammering peaks at full blast, he can be found chilling with his girlfriend and dog somewhere deep in the woods. Being a great person, the YYC mountain community, training for long distances, giving up the corporate grind, finding your passion and his transition from trail to alpine running are all discussed in this episode. Guests: Jamie Junker Instagram: goo.gl/uQBgFV Website: http://goo.gl/wvgiv8 Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.

During this mini episode of Feed Your Mountain Obsession, Spence discusses something very close to him: his tattoos. Having been obsessed with tattoos for years, he is often asked about them on the trail, at stores and over brews. In this podcast, he details his tattoos, their meanings, tips for first time tattoos, lessons learned and why tattoos are the ultimate art form. Episode Sponsors: Canprev Natural Health Products Mountain Standard – Boulder, CO Taste of Nature Bars Graydon Natural Skin Care Visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast for all of our exclusive sponsor deals and promo codes, links and further info! Please support them - they help keep this podcast churning! All questions, sponsorship inquires, potential guests etc. can be directed to podcast@mountainobsession.com For the very latest, visit www.mountainobsession.com/mopodcast To become involved with Mountain Obsession, visit our Editors Wanted section. Conversely, drop us an email if you have a potential guest, or want to be on the podcast! If you dig the GMT, kindly leave a positive review on iTunes for the podcast - it helps us out immensely Mission: To inspire adventure, encourage environmental respect and promote living life to the fullest Any Music: http://teknoaxe.com #mountainobsession / #exploreeverything THINK OUTSIDE. NO BOX NEEDED.