Let's Take This Outside
What happens when we play outside?
- We become healthier - both mentally and physically.
- We become more creative and more focused.
- We connect - with nature, each other, and ourselves.
Let’s Take This Outside: a new podcast hosted by me - Mary Anne Ivison - an aspiring outdoor athlete and nature lover. I speak to athletes, outdoor professionals, and scientists about their connection to nature, how it affects their performance, and everyday life.
1
Stephan Kesting - Adventurer and Author
Stephan Kesting is an adventurer, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and firefighter. These activities all require making critical decisions under pressure, which is one of the central themes of his writing.
52 min
2
Tom Peiffer - Pro Skier
Former Freeride World Tour athlete Tom Peiffer joins us to talk big-mountain skiing, chasing remote lines around the world, and the adventures that keep him pushing into new terrain.
34 min
3
Town of Petawawa - Recess All The Time
The Town of Petawawa is a vibrant community in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, known for its strong connection to the outdoors and active lifestyle.
28 min
4
Re-Release: Kevin Callan - The Happy Camper
Kevin Callan is the author of 18 books, including the best-selling The Happy Camper and his incredibly popular series of paddling guides.
36 min
5
David Webb - President & Publisher at Explore O...
David Webb is the President & Publisher at Explore Outdoor Media Inc., and host of Explore's "Live the Adventure Podcast."
50 min
6
Re-Release: Jen and Eric - Log Driver's Waltz
In 2022 Jen and Eric bikepacked over 7000 km which included Grand Departs on the 4400 km Tour Divide and the 800 km Log Driver’s Waltz (LDW), and a time trial on the North of Seven 770.
32 min
7
Lisa Franks - Paralympic Gold Medalist + Outdoo...
Lisa Franks is a six-time Paralympic gold medalist whose life changed forever after becoming paralyzed at 14. Today, she's traded the podium for the outdoors, exploring by mountain bike, kayak, and a wheelchair-accessible campervan she designed herself, all while advocating for a more inclusive outdoors.
32 min
8
Re-Release: Dr. Daniel Scott - Climate Change a...
Join us as we delve into Dr. Scott's 25 years of groundbreaking work, focusing on the transition to a low-carbon tourism economy and strategies for adapting to the impacts of climate change.
28 min
9
Good Fire: An Interview with Indigenous wildfir...
Christianson works with Indigenous Nations across Canada on fire stewardship practices like cultural burning and collaborates with Indigenous peoples from around the world on decolonising land management.
45 min
10
Mark Herbst - Rode his bike 30,000-kilometre ar...
Mark Herbst rode is bike 30,000 km's around the globe to raise money for cancer research in honour of his late wife Jackie.
43 min
11
Brooke Mitchell - Podcast Host of Rewildology
Brooke is the creator and host of the conservation science podcast Rewildology, where she takes listeners into the field to experience conservation firsthand.
49 min
12
Dr. Alison Criscitiello - Ice Core Scientist
Dr. Alison Criscitiello is an ice core scientist, high-altitude mountaineer, and Director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab at the University of Alberta.
35 min
13
Lindsay Davies - Blogger "I've Been Bit"
Lindsay Davies is a proud Ontario explorer, storyteller, and creative who’s been thoroughly bit by the travel bug.
36 min
14
Lanaudière-Mauricie - an outdoor lovers paradise
The vast territory of Lanaudière-Mauricie promises to offer you the Quebec experience you’ve always dreamed of, to the rhythm of the four seasons, and brimming with diverse, authentic experiences.
45 min
15
Bernadette McDonald - Leading voice in mountain...
Bernadette McDonald is an award-winning author, speaker, and one of the world’s leading voices in mountain culture.
31 min
16
Lee Nordbye - Fine Art Landscape Photographer
Lee Nordbye is a fine art landscape photographer, speaker, and teacher based in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Known for his bold and soulful style, Lee captures the intimate details and hidden beauty of the natural world.
39 min
17
Ollie Treviso - Endurance Walker and Modern Exp...
n endurance walker and modern explorer, Ollie became the first person to walk the entire length of the Andes, a 14,000-kilometre journey across seven countries that took nearly 20 months to complete.
43 min
18
Angelo Fulco - Author - Searching for Serenity:...
In his sixties, Angelo took up long-distance running, progressing from 5Ks to half marathons and completing his first full marathon at age 66. In 2023, Angelo walked the Camino de Santiago.
45 min
19
Adam Kourakis - Owner of Somersault Events
Today I’m joined by Adam Kourakis: lifelong athlete, race director, and co-owner of Somersault Events.
37 min
20
Jeffrey Douglas - Mountain Guide + Owner of Mou...
Meet Jeff Douglas, a Canmore-based mountain guide who recently completed a three-year quest to hike every single one of Banff National Park’s 2,000-plus kilometres of trails… all in hopes of seeing the park’s elusive bison herd.
41 min
21
Sasha Galitzki - "Embers" - aerial artist and c...
Sasha Galitzki is an acclaimed aerial artist and climate advocate. Losing her home in the 2024 Jasper wildfire strengthened her resolve to use her art to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the places she loves and works to protect.
31 min
22
Dr. Julie Rak - professor and author exploring ...
Dr. Julie Rak is a professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her 2021 book False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction (McGill-Queens University Press) is the first book-length study of gender, feminism and mountaineering narratives ever made--and she hopes that it won't be the last.
56 min
23
Melissa Hafting - Dare to Bird: Exploring the J...
Melissa Hafting is a birder, photographer, and mentor who aims to eliminate barriers to birding for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and women.
23 min
24
Dan Rubinstein - Canadian Stand-Up Paddleboarder
Dan Rubinstein is a Canadian stand-up paddleboarder, author, and editor who aims to share the importance of deepening our relationship to water and nature as a whole.
48 min
25
Marlis Butcher - Park Bagger
Marlis Butcher is a conservationist and author who is the first visitor to have “bagged” (visited) all 48 of the Canadian national parks.
25 min