The Altitude Show – Details, episodes & analysis

A Division-1-soccer-player-turned-personal-trainer for MTN Tough, Sarah knows a thing or two about what it takes to get stronger and become a better athlete. It’s all part of the training process – and one she is passionate about. When the Tennessee native isn’t crushing life in the mountains, she’s busy fostering mental toughness for all levels (from beginner to elite) by creating workouts intended to push you to your limits – physically and mentally – and make you stronger inside and out.

Since the age of seven, the flight of the arrow has always been a guiding light in Joel's journey.

Each arrow's trajectory, from bowstring to target, mirrors the life path he's walked. With every shot, he mastered not just the bow, but also the intricacies of focus, determination, and inner balance. Archery became more than a sport; it was his first classroom in understanding the mind's power.

As a father to Bodie Turner, world champion Archer, Joel's influence extended beyond mere guidance. Every moment became a lesson in discipline, perseverance, and integrity. He's not only the mentor to one of the world's finest archers but also a beacon of the values he holds dear. His role as a father reminds all that life's true teachings often come outside traditional classrooms.

After years of being a S.W.A.T Sniper Team Leader, Joel was thrust into the intense crucible of a life-changing hostage rescue.

For him, this was the ultimate moment of truth,  a moment that etched itself deep into his psyche. This stark life and death reality scared him onto a path of research and experimentation. It was more than just an act; it was an affirmation that verified the vital importance of the mental game. From this point on, Joel wasn't just mastering physical tactics; he was on a quest to teach others. 

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Colin O'Brady is an American professional endurance athlete, motivational speaker, NYT Best Selling author, and adventurer. He is a former professional triathlete, representing the United States on the ITU Triathlon World Cup circuit, racing in 25 countries on six continents from 2009 to 2015. O'Brady is a four-time world record holder. In 2016 he set the Explorers Grand Slam (Last Degree) and Seven Summits speed records, the latter of which has since been broken. He became the fastest person to complete the adventurers challenges in 139 days and 131 days respectively. In the summer of 2018, O'Brady set the speed record for the 50 US High Points in 21 days.

On December 26, 2018, he completed a solo crossing of the land mass of Antarctica, excluding the ice shelves, using the South Pole Traverse (SPoT) vehicle road during the last 366 miles (589 km) of the journey.

In this conversation we cover all of the crazy accomplishments of course, but also his way of giving back, his new book The 12 Hour Walk, and much more. Enjoy.

Corey Jacobsen is a World Champion elk caller, entrepreneur, the Founder of Elk 101, a phenomenal hunter, podcast host, video producer, conservationist, and much more. He was not only with me when I stuck an arrow in my leg, but also multiple other epic adventures. We worked closely together in my time at Sitka Gear including producing the film “The Linguists” in 2017. We cover changing careers, dealing with high competition, public land vs. public, managing side hustles, and many more topics. Enjoy.

Randy Newberg is a conservationist, a hunter, a financial wizard, and damn good human. He and I have been friends for years sharing in many adventures. Several years ago I had one of my most embarrassing moments in hunting on camera on a hunt with him, which we discuss. We also dive into making better financial decisions, conservation, advocacy, and how he successfully changed his life path late in life.

Mace Curran has led an impressive career as a Fighter Pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds and performed for millions across the country and internationally. Upon joining this high performing team, she rapidly discovered the best part was not the flying, but the opportunity to inspire others. Michelle was only the 2nd woman to fly as the Lead Solo in the Thunderbird demonstration since the team’s creation in 1953. She realized this put her in a unique position to empower others. In this episode she shares her stories of unbelievable flying, facing fears, and blazing her own path against the odds.

Ryan Lampers is one the most successful hunters on the planet in my opinion. But he is also a husband, a father, health expert, not to mention the co-founder of Hunt Harvest Health and the Western Hunting Summit. He has lived one of the most adventurous lives you can imagine from Russia, to New Zealand, and to many other of the worlds most remote mountains.

Coy Bowles is best known as a member of three-time Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band. He is a world famous musician and also a father, a husband, philanthropist, and outdoorsman. Coy and I have become friends over the years and in this conversation we went way back to the small Georgia town he grew up in, the impact his parents had on his life, his giving back, handling fame, and of course his path into Zac Brown Band.

John Barklow is one of the Product Leaders at Sitka Gear, a hunter, climber, skier, veteran, and survivalist with 20+ years of instruction experience. Not only is he a friend of mine, but he is also a former co-worker from my days at Sitka Gear. I’ve rarely met someone with his level of discipline, mental toughness, and shear determination. In this podcast we dive into taking risks, his work for the military, the science of clothing systems, and living for adventure.