Leading Steep

Apr 08 2021 11 ep. 41 mins 21

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Adventure stories, leadership allegories, and wisdom from the world’s great adventure guides. For ambitious business leaders and aspiring adventure guides alike. Barry Kruse interviews those who guide the world's toughest mountains, steepest rivers, wildest safaris, chase the most elusive fish, and cycle the most exotic passes around the world.

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Guide Ethos Applied: Renowned Wellness Entrepreneurs Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett

Apr 08 2021 65 mins

Former guides Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett are a power couple in so many ways; as wellness experts, influencers, coaches, business people, and socially-impactful parents. Their story demonstrates where a guiding mindset fosters extraordinary success as courage, caring, and vision come together.

"Still doing 'the camping thing'... I still love to guide." Ian Elman

Mar 19 2021 49 mins

"Simply put, I still love to guide!" 30 years after starting Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides with a couple of buddies, a closet full of gear, a van, and a passion for adventure, Ian Elman runs a business that's stood the test of time like the alpine, granite paradise his guides navigate.

Adventure Medic, Avalanche Expert, Lifesaving Educator: Susan Purvis

Mar 06 2021 48 mins

Susan Purvis saves lives and teaches others to do the same. She's done this as an adventure guide, medic, avalanche instructor, writer, and a remarkable storyteller. And she's done it on seven continents in the highest, lowest, hottest, coldest places on earth.

Charisma, Color, and the Birds of Borneo: Susan Myers

Feb 26 2021 43 mins

Borneo has some of the world's most fascinating biodiversity. Susan Myers is a long-time birdwatching guide and naturalist with Wings Birds. She's a leading expert, in particular, on the birds of Southeast Asia and author of the Birds of Borneo. Join us for insights - usually best seen and heard in the earliest morning hours.

Adventure Travel for the Private Jet Set: Cari Gray

Feb 18 2021 53 mins

Cari Gray was a 22-year-old cycling guide who worked her way across Europe and up through the ranks of an elite, adventure travel company, Butterfield & Robinson. And then she had a vision: bespoke adventure travel for billionaires. People with means want super-exclusive, private island-like vacations. Two things come in handy: a jet on standby, and Cari Gray's phone number.

Solo: Let's Catch Up

Feb 11 2021 11 mins

In this episode, Barry shares a quick update on Leading Steep and how to reach out and participate, a recap on recent shows, a preview on future shows, thoughts on leadership and kids, and some very important acknowledgments.

Richard Bangs: "The Father of Adventure Travel" and Genuine Renaissance Man

Jan 30 2021 58 mins

Richard Bangs has been called "Indiana Jones with a conscience." He is an extraordinary raconteur because he's lived the stories he tells on all parts of the globe. Founder of Sobek, river explorer and first descender, online travel pioneer, founding team member at Expedia, writer, media producer and filmographer, travel expert, leadership sage. Richard shares perspectives on all t

Trailer: What is Leading Steep?

This is the Leading Steep Podcast. I’m Barry Kruse. I’m interviewing adventure guides and leaders from around the world. Thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing, and rating.

Zach Collier: Thought Leader, Influencer, Outfitter, YouTuber

Jan 30 2021 53 mins

Zach Collier is the owner of Northwest Rafting, a forward-thinking thought leader, influencer, and respected voice in the whitewater industry. He's shared hundreds-of-hours of knowledge on YouTube and is passionate about rafting, leadership, and delivering quality adventure experiences for guests. Northwest Rafting runs the best rivers in Oregon, Idaho, and Bhutan. Zach brings a fa

Jim Coffey: Esprit Whitewater Owner & River Rescue Expert

Jan 20 2021 55 mins

Jim Coffey is the owner of Esprit Whitewater in Quebec, Canada, and one of the world's leading experts on river rescue. He's got great perspectives on leadership garnered over many years as an elite, worldwide whitewater guide and outfitter.