2,485 miles across the white continent, powered only by the wind. An epic 3 month kite-skiing expedition across the Antarctic continent by two scientists. They pulled a ground-penetrating radar on sleds to map the Antarctic ice sheet and study climate change. Here is an extraordinary adventurer / glaciologist who is as good at exploration and science as she is at communicating it all. Check out the August 2026 episode #85 of my podcast to hear about their adventure and their experience at the South Pole of Inaccessibility!

I admire people who have a passion and figure out how to make it their livelihood. Listen to podcast Episode #79 to hear Tim Bonython, the world’s top cinematographer for big wave surfing, describe what it’s like being under building-size waves, and how he got into such a unique occupation 50 years ago. And be sure to check out Tim’s YouTube channel called Surfing Visions for some amazing big wave action.

Here’s a serial adventurer who specializes in ice climbing, including the first ice climbing ascent of Niagara Falls. And he keeps doing other unique endeavors. Ever hear of vol-biv? Check out my January 2025 episode #60 podcast with Will Gadd.

Achieving world champion status at anything can be challenging enough. But then to achieve it as a husband / wife team, all while balancing the demands of jobs, life, and 4 young children makes it seem super-human. This Swedish couple has found the right secrets to make all of that work.

A full day of fresh winter mountain air, beautiful scenery, 50,000 steps, and an amazing work of art left behind in the snow. That’s what Simon Beck has done nearly 700 times, making remarkable soccer-field size drawings in the snow by stomping around in his snow shoes. Listen to his story in Episode 74 of the Carpe Diem: Live Your Dream podcast, and see more of his snow drawings on his Instagram site @simonbeck_snowart.