Let's Take This Outside Podcast
1) Adam Kourakis - Owner of Somersault Events
Today I’m joined by Adam Kourakis: lifelong athlete, race director, and co-owner of Somersault Events. Adam’s been part of Somersault for over 20 years. First as a volunteer, then an athlete, and now ...Show More
2) Jeffrey Douglas - Mountain Guide + Owner of Mountain Goat Adventures
Meet Jeff Douglas, a Canmore-based mountain guide who recently completed a three-year quest to hike every single one of Banff National Park’s 2,000-plus kilometres of trails… all in hopes of seeing th...Show More
3) Sasha Galitzki - "Embers" - aerial artist and climate advocate
Today we’re exploring how art can become activism through the story of aerial artist and climate advocate Sasha Galitzki. After losing her home in the 2024 Jasper wildfire, Sasha turned grief into pur...Show More
4) Dr. Julie Rak - professor and author exploring gender in mountaineering
Dr. Julie Rak is a professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her 2021 book False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction (McGill-Queens Universi...Show More
5) Melissa Hafting - Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of Birds
Melissa Hafting is an ethical, passionate, and respected birder, photographer, and mentor. Her love for birding has helped shape who she is and has helped with her mental health, along with enabling h...Show More
6) Dan Rubinstein - Canadian Stand-Up Paddleboarder
Dan Rubinstein is an Ottawa-based writer, editor, and stand-up paddleboarder. His latest book, Water Borne, was published in 2025 and is based on his most recent epic solo paddling journey and also ex...Show More
7) Marlis Butcher - Park Bagger
Marlis Butcher is an environmental conservationist, author, and photographer. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and of The Explorers Club, an international organization promot...Show More
8) Julia Weber - Little Miss Ottawa
Julia Weber is a full-time travel blogger and content creator who brings the spirit of travel into everyday life. With a background in marketing and a passion for storytelling, Julia creates compellin...Show More
9) Get Outside! Enjoy Summer! Episodes Return September 2!
Hey, it’s Mary Anne Ivison—and right now, I’m doing exactly what I hope you’re doing… playing outside. Let’s Take This Outside is taking a short summer break, but don’t worry—we’ll be back this Septem...Show More
10) Shanda Hill - Three Time Double Deca Triathlon Endurance Athlete
Shanda Hill is one of the most accomplished ultra endurance athletes on the planet and a proud Canadian from Vernon, British Columbia. She is the only person in the world to have completed three Doubl...Show More