Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Oct 13 2024 181 ep. 141
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The Live Ultralight Podcast is all about inspiring you to get outdoors and teaching you how to lighten your pack so you can go on more adventures. We largely focus on backpacking and things that are interesting to backpackers, but occasionally we delve into other adventure and travel topics as well. In addition, we aim to feature interesting and inspiring guests all around the backpacking, travel, and adventure space.

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EP 179 - I Hiked 100 Miles In The Wind Rivers

Oct 13 2024 66 mins  
In this episode, Tayson Whittaker takes you through his solo adventure hiking 100 miles across the rugged Wind River Range in Wyoming. From the highs of breathtaking mountain views and wildlife encounters to his many trail setbacks, Tayson shares a raw and unfiltered account of his journey. Tune in to hear about his gear choices, mental challenges, moose, and how he managed to keep

EP 178 - StormLoft™ Down Topquilt (2024 Update) Product Deep Dive

Sep 22 2024 87 mins  
In this episode, Tayson sits down with Brigham Crane, the Lead Designer of Outdoor Vitals, to discuss the NEW 2024 StormLoft™ Down Topquilt. Check out the new topquilts: https://bit.ly/3ZvBFHM #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

EP 177 - 10 Years of Outdoor Vitals: It's Been A Wild Ride

Aug 19 2024 100 mins  
In this episode, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals employees Derek and Dave to talk about where Outdoor Vitals began and how it got to where it is now, more than 10 years later. Enjoy the stories! 10 Year Sale: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/10-year-anniversary-sale Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #b

EP 176 - I Ran 100 Miles For The First Time (Feat. Jeff Pelletier)

Jun 24 2024 85 mins  
On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with none other than Jeff Pelletier to talk all about the Bryce Canyon 100-mile race that Tayson recently attempted. Together they talk about strategy, training, and mindset, and break down the race piece by piece. Enjoy! Stay tuned for Tayson's documentary about the experience! Check out Jeff's channel: https://www.y

EP 175 - Skyline Trail Joggers Product Deep Dive

Jun 09 2024 82 mins  
On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals' Lead Designer Brigham Crane to discuss their new pants: The Skyline Trail Joggers. Skyline Trail Joggers: https://bit.ly/3KE2aSw #skylinetrailjoggers #skylinejoggers #hikingpants #joggers

EP 174 - A Watch Can Change Your Life: Talking Coros With Darian Allberry

May 14 2024 79 mins  
Darian Allberry is an ultrarunner and Head of User Engagement at COROS Wearables. There he oversees press and media communications, product marketing, testing, and quality control. Join the membership: https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #coros #coroswearables #liveultrralightpodcast #taysonwhittaker #liveultralight

EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers

Apr 29 2024 51 mins  
In this episode, Tayson and Derek discuss a recent backpacking trip in Southern Utah with 8 backpacking YouTubers. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi Follow My New Friends and Their YouTube Channels: Miranda Goes Outside: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEDbg1EKT7HCqbT7OAsLKA Bryce Newbold: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPoAwfB7pfJ-Hu2LfmNDw

EP 172 - 50 Miles in 1 Day: Grand Canyon Snow, Fish, Permit Checks, & Power Walking

Apr 23 2024 130 mins  
On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Brigham and Tayson sit down to discuss their recent second attempt at the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike. Enjoy hearing all the stories, the takeaways, and learn all about the conditions, the nutrition, the gear, and more in this exciting discussion! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #grandc

EP 171 - Age Is No Barrier: Hunter Leininger's Quest for Adventure

Mar 25 2024 69 mins  
Hunter Leininger is an endurance sport multihyphenate. He's an ultrarunner, mountaineer, mountain biker, content creator, and reality TV star. The eager son of an endurance athlete, Hunter set his first World Record by becoming the Youngest Finisher of the 24 Hour National Championship at the age of 11 and has since set records and FKTs in expedition racing, adventure racing, mount

EP 170 - 3 Days In Sub-Freezing Temperatures (At 12,000 feet)

Mar 19 2024 96 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham sit down to discuss a recent trip into the Tushars, where they attempted, once again, to summit Delano. One of the tallest mountains in Utah, Delano is over 12,000 feet, and together they attempted to climb it in a blizzard in the middle of winter. Enjoy! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi