Wild Ideas Worth Living

A Wilderness podcast by REI Co-op

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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.

Recent Episodes

Leading the First All Black Team to the North Pole with Jeska Clark
Published: September 9, 2025
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Living on the Road Full-Time for 17 Years with Marlene & Dan Lin
Published: September 2, 2025
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Walking & Cold Plunging as a Meditative Practice with Libby DeLana
Published: August 26, 2025
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Exploring Ancient Civilizations with Albert Lin
Published: August 19, 2025
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Embarking on a 2,000-Mile Kayak Expedition to the Gulf of Mexico with Ann Rose
Published: August 12, 2025
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Living in the Wild for a Year with Amy and Dave Freeman
Published: August 5, 2025
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Surfing The Great Lakes with Robin Pacquing
Published: July 29, 2025
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LIVE RECORDING with Alex Honnold at Outside Festival
Published: July 22, 2025
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Summer Camp Series: Dispersed Camping with Felicia Fullwood
Published: July 17, 2025
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Bikepacking Through Latin America with Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa
Published: July 15, 2025
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