Leading Steep: The Starretts In this episode, Barry sits down with Dr. Kelly and Juliet Starrett, co-founders of The Ready State, initially known as MobilityWOD when the company began in 2008. For over a decade, TRS has been responsible for pio

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

Mar 19th, 2021 49m 6s

Leading Steep: Ian Elman In this episode, Barry sits down with Ian Elman, Co-Founder and President of Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides. Since its founding in 1991, SYMG has been named one of the "Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographi

Adventure Medic, Avalanche Expert, Lifesaving Educator: Susan Purvis

Mar 7th, 2021 48m 58s

Leading Steep: Susan Purvis In this episode, Barry sits down with Susan Purvis of Crested Butte Outdoors, an outdoor educational training center specializing in wilderness medicine, avalanche, and avalanche dog training. She is also a Lead Inst

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

Feb 27th, 2021 43m 12s

In this episode, Barry sits down with Susan Myers of WINGS Birding Tours Worldwide. She has been birding, traveling, and leading tours in Asia for over thirty years, and has written dozens of papers and articles on ornithology and general ecolo

Adventure Travel for the Private Jet Set: Cari Gray

Feb 19th, 2021 53m 22s

Leading Steep: Cari Gray In this episode, Barry sits down with Cari Gray of Gray & Co. After having been an adventure guide and business leader for 14 years at Butterfield & Robinson, Cari decided to branch out and establish her own boutique tr

Solo: Let's Catch Up

Feb 12th, 2021 11m 20s

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 acknowledgements. Here’s a glimpse

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

Jan 31st, 2021 58m 9s

Leading Steep: Richard Bangs In this episode, Barry sits down with author, TV host, and world traveler Richard Bangs. Once referred to as “Indiana Jones with a conscience” by Expedia.com founder Rich Barton, Richard fashioned a multifaceted, ad

Trailer

Trailer: What is Leading Steep?

Jan 30th, 2021 52s

This is the Leading Steep Podcast. I’m Barry Kruse. I’m interviewing adventure guides and leaders from around the world. Some are famous. Some you’ve never heard of. All have extraordinary stories. I’m talking to people who lead expeditions in

Zach Collier: Thought Leader, Influencer, Outfitter, YouTuber

Jan 30th, 2021 53m 59s

Leading Steep: Zach Collier In this episode, Barry sits down with one of the most well-respected whitewater outfitters and guides in the industry. Zach Collier is the founder and owner of Northwest Rafting Company, which runs many of the best r

Jim Coffey: Esprit Whitewater Owner & River Rescue Expert

Jan 21st, 2021 55m 41s

In this episode of The Leading Steep Podcast, we have invited Jim Coffey. Today, he talks about his company, how it started, and its mission for the community. Jim is the Founder and Director at Esprit Whitewater Rafting Adventures based in Qu

About Leading Steep

Jan 20th, 2021 11m 3s

This episode is "About Leading Steep"Leading Steep: Lessons in Leadership from the World's Great Adventure Guides is for aspiring business leaders and ambitious adventure guides alike.We've all got things to learn from those who guide the world

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