437 - Adam Shoalts, Vanished Beyond the Map

About this episode

Canoeist and author Adam Shoalts discusses the mindset for adventure and the significance of safety in the wilderness.

Canoeist and author Adam Shoalts on the mindset that drives individuals to seek adventure, and the importance of safety and decision-making in the wilderness. We also dive into the mysterious disappearance of the greatest explorer you've never heard of. Grab Adam's book, Vanished Beyond the Map, anywhere books are sold or here: https://adamshoalts.com/literature/ Follow Stephan Kesting's outdoor adventures here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@essentialwilderness Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/essentialwilderness TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@essentialwilderness Check out Stephan's book, Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic here: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/ And here are some links to the audio-only form this podcast : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NTGdrtMZv8JcxpUBcdREx Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strenuous-life-podcast-stephan-kesting-grapplearts/id320705565?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stephan-kesting/grapplearts-radio-podcast Cheers, Stephan Kesting

People in this episode

Host: Stephan Kesting

Guest: Adam Shoalts

Topics covered

• adventure
• wilderness
• safety
• decision-making
• exploration

Keywords

• adventure
• wilderness
• safety
• exploration
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher

Books & works: Vanished Beyond the Map, Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic

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