Explorer Adam Shoalts Shares Incredible Wilderness Stories & What Fuels his Passion for Adventure

[@jimfromm3981]

Jim, watching you in this context lends so much credibility to how unique you are. Excellent conversation at a casual pace that allows your guests to truly reveal their personality and motivation. I'm recommending them to my grandchildren, all of whom are setting out on their own independent paths. After listening to your experiences and the stories of others, I wonder how many young minds will find the courage to follow their heart and live a life of their own, rather than follow the expectations of others that place them into mind-numbing cubicles in high rises? While tap dancing as fast as I could to raise a family, it took me 4 entirely different careers and seven professional licenses to find my true calling. I envy those who create their own niche. Congratulations on your excellent choice of guests. Of course, I will be reading the works of Adam Shoalts as soon as I can get them delivered.

[@anysep3361]

What a cool conversation with Adam, it's so nice to hear him in such a long format like this. I especially appreciated how you both touched on the "expectation" of a rescue in a wilderness situation. With the big influx of inexperienced people in the backcountry since covid (some of which take unnecessary risks), they think by just hitting the magic button they will be saved. Thank you for enlightening the general public on the matter!

[@justloirt2176]

2 of my favorite people in one room. Fantastic interview! Thank you!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

You’re welcome!

[@Dustin_Lawrence.84]

Awesome podcast! I really enjoyed the discussion about risk mitigation in the wilderness

[@timurch8304]

Great conversation, great interview! Has made me want to re read all of Adam’s books. I would be re reading yours too, Jim, so maybe it’s high time you wrote one, or two! 😊

[@trishaharrison6183]

What a great show tonight. Adam is such an amazing speaker. You can hear his love for nature and can understand why his books are so fascinating. He definitely found his calling. Thanks for the great show Jim❤️

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@codybrooks2696]

I really enjoyed this, Jim. Ive been a fan of both you and Adam for some time now. This was a fantastic conversation and really inspiring to me to get back out there and explore. Well done, sir.

[@katrad333]

Adam appears to do the craziest wilderness survival adventures in the most sane clear thinking way.

[@Barret-paddles]

Great stuff!! Many thanks :-) Another 11 hour rescue of an unprepared hiker on Mt. Washington this past weekend! Happens all the time.

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks Jim and Adam, just so much great information and adventures,wow! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Much appreciated

[@louisehiker9246]

I think this is the beat podcast I have listened to, to date. Well done, Jim and Adam!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Much appreciated!

[@WWanderer17]

Two of my favorite outdoor personalities right here. AWESOME!

[@michaelschenk5791]

This was excellent. Two great adventurers

[@barbgilbart7945]

Great Interview! Great Guest! You both h age so much in common! Love Adam's books and love watching your adventures! Thanks!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Nice, ya it’s easy to speak with someone that is a like minded person who also has such a depth of knowledge.

[@rumaniaurbina5979]

What an awesome conversation by two great adventurers!!! I luv your approach Jim, of asking the right questions because you previously did your own hard investigative work about Adam’s achievements, life’s occurrences, and exposure events. The rich comments of your own life experiences and forms of questioning many times provoked deep thoughts, and generated inspirational thinking in Adam’s creative writing skillful mind. Adan’s choices of descriptive wordings of similes and metaphors gave us the goosebumps!!! WHAT A GREAT PODCAST JIM. THANKS.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot for the great comment! Glad you liked it

[@MaureenAdam-w9l]

Such a well spoken man. Very intelligent and so enjoyable to listen to.

[@raymondcava4669]

Excellent podcast, We’re all different but we’re all the same, Being out on a journey without today’s numerous responsibility and distractions is very nurturing , we crave it, it’s in our blood. ❤

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Absolutely, thanks for listening

[@iancompton6961]

great interview - after watching this i downloaded "beyond the trees" and listened to it while working in my shop. thanks for introducing Adam.

[@carolyn64]

I have followed your channel for a long time, since right after your and Ted's Alone episodes. You and Tory and the boys make me nervous sometimes but you always come through! I'm now enjoying your new format with conversations between you and the interesting and, so far familiar, guests you have had on your channel. You have give and take conversations with them that are so very interesting! Be safe and keep on doing what you're doing!

[@ek8137]

Travelling by traditional means - Bill Mason first struck this note with me speaking about the impactful benefits travelling under ones one propulsion; walk, bike, paddle. Makes you seriously notice your environment so you can appreciate your travel/journey on a different level vs being in a car/plane/train!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Bill was 100% right about that. The exception would be traveling by horse or dog team.

[@suezaple4950]

What an Epic interview, Adam has has a very interesting life from a young age which led him to being a fantastic writer and an adventurer .

[@ianlindsey3616]

Reading Alone Against The North currently. This is my second Adam Shoalts book I’m reading and looking forward to reading all his novels. I just love the adventure and history. Awesome interview , sooooo interesting!!!!! Thx Cheers!!!!

[@ltgardner8421]

"In the footsteps of history." Jim Baird, thank you for a great interview and discussion.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot man

[@bobrein8093]

Two of my most admired adventurers / explorers. Great interview Jim. I've bought and read all 5 of Adam's books.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Awesome, ya he really just keeps pumping them out.

[@tessab2800]

Jim & Tori! Thank you for these podcasts! I just love watching you both & your adventures! Keep up the great work and now I’ve got these podcasts! They are fascinating! Hugs to Wesley & Hudson too😘

[@fayelightburn9255]

Very interesting! Captivating!👍👍

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot

[@drewsdabblings7747]

Thanks for this interview, you did a great job of leading the conversation with this fascinating guest. Looking forward to more of these.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Much appreciated, lots more to come too

[@DavidJones-ly9bh]

Wonderful interview! ..like a wilderness view ..with two more sets of eyes..Give er guys!

[@erickalter7086]

I've read all of Adam's books, always entertaining, great guest!

[@KoraKoraKora631]

Adam is absolutely astounding

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

This is the truth

[@murrayreid2644]

What a great two hours. Thanks

[@mattvaandering]

Most candid interview with adam ive come across... fascinating guy

[@pat_monette]

Jim, absolutely loving your podcast. So glad you started this. All three episodes have been bangers so far. Keep it up man!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Will do man, thanks a lot 👍👍

[@jamesboyce905]

Loving this podcast so far Jim keep them going this one was so cool to listen to

[@dclnmre]

Adams books are fantastic and jim is a legend aswell!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Much appreciated!

[@oldschoolboyscout]

Thanks, really enjoyed this session. I think I will look into buying ome of his books. Cheers. Keep your paddle in the water.

[@67wing]

Alone across the arctic was amazing

[@pawlah1]

I just watched it! I agree! It adds more visuals while I read his books!!

[@kjames8299]

You 2 are good pair.Same yet different.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks and well put

[@explorethewildwithpaulroedding]

Shawn James, Tori Baird, Adam Shoalts, and I see on Instagram we will be seeing Bob Izumi soon. Jim you are knocking it out of the park with your line-up of guests. Love your podcast and channel, keep up the awesomeness!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Much appreciated! I have some other great guests lined up too!

[@graveltravelcanada]

Adam.... legend

[@marilynharlow8720]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you so much

[@sabrinascalvini4080]

Excellent interview!❤

[@Dansmithsoloventure]

Another great podcast, very easy to listen too and the conversation just flowed! great work Jim

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@wrightchev88]

Awesome!

[@backcountrylakes]

Great guest, great host, great podcast!! really enjoyed!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks!!

[@Adventurekm]

I have a video kayaking on lake Erie and the Grand river. I love that river it goes through the heart of many small Ontario towns like Cambridge, Paris, Brantford and Cayuga. Sometimes you can't even see the urban areas from the water very peaceful you should check the out. Grand river can be shallow in areas. Also lake Erie can be glass and next moment 8ft waves, shallow lake compared to lake Ontario.

[@halinawiecek2297]

Awesome video you're great both, thank you for sharing the video take care

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thank you! You too!

[@kimprocarione5473]

Outstanding podcast!

[@ryansiekert877]

My favorite part was when he talked about paddling Lake Erie and risked high winds cause of the urban environment and people looking at him lol. Y'all are a different breed.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

lol, right? Thanks for watching

[@jasonlabonte6886]

Awesome podcast!!

[@debwilson1940]

Btw, there is no such thing as a dumb question 😀 Another awesome interview guest. Love the show!! ❤️❤️

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

👍👍

[@jasonmcclennan6443]

"MY side of the mountain " epic childhood memories right there ❤

[@ThomasG77]

Hands down favorite new podcast. Great job everyone keep up the excellent work.

[@kittyfong]

A excited interview Jim.Thanks.

[@Justinbruno22]

Bro I've been waiting for a camping podcast for years thank you !!❤

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Nice man, glad you’re liking it

[@philphilison1623]

You have a grace for directing a conversation towards various points of interest; seemingly connecting and weaving this and that. You come across articulate and confident; engaging and interesting. I find it distracting to hear you say yeah, right, mm hmm when he is done speaking a sentence; you did it quite a lot. This is not a dig Jim, but constructive feedback: an attempt only to bring it to your attention in order for you make the best product you can. Much respect. All kindness. All the best. A damn interesting guest.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, no problem. You’re not wrong. I think the beginning was worse than the latter parts

[@philphilison1623]

I had a teacher decades ago who would bring that to us students' attention. It's a really common thing. @@JimBairdAdventurer

[@rjs7192]

Don't forget Justin barbour!!!!

[@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead]

I truly enjoy your podcasts

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks for the great feedback and for tuning in. Have a good one.

[@victoriamoore1294]

Great Podcast❤

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot

[@kathieodonnell6882]

Viewing you and Adam having such an animated discussion encouraged me to start re-reading his Alone Against the North. Great interview since you two have so much in common. Curious to know if people get serious infections from the black fly/mosquito bites - I can't tolerate them. Be nice if the Thermacells worked for both. Always worry about little ones and Deet, but those things are so nasty you have to do it.

[@chub3910]

Oh man I was just looking for a new book to listen too

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Nice, ya it’s on Audible

[@Gillesgip]

Well done! I've been waiting for someone to interview Adam! Thank you for sharing!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesphilbrook5567]

Excellent guest!

[@harrymurray3553]

Great chat guys...two of my hero's for sure......question for Adam..when you were travelling the roads near the border of Quebec and Labrador and the water sources were contaminated....what would you have done if people hadn't helped you?

[@captaintom2329]

Fantastic podcast. Can't wait to hear more about Adam's travels at the outdoor adventure show. Will you and Tori be going to the expo as well?

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Nice, I didn’t even know he was going. We are considering it but will just be getting off a six day trip so we’ll see. It’s a pretty long drive for us.

[@UguysRnuts]

Paddling past Toronto I would have suggested spending a night on the banks of the Humber, the river, which was the original reason for the first European structure in what came to be Canada's biggest city. The First Nation peoples used the Humber as their north/south highway to Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay and the original French fur traders built their trading post on it's eastern headland. The history of this estuary is rich with significance including indigenous villages, the King's mills and a secret War of 1812 shipyard. It still a wonderful place for a paddle with natural marshes, ponds and even a canoe and kayak livery.

[@rineshghimire4375]

Love from Nepal Dude ❣️

[@rineshghimire4375]

Let's go ♥️

[@Barret-paddles]

Another 11 hour rescue on Mt. Washington of an under prepared hiker over this past weekend! Happens all the time...

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Too bad to hear that.

[@Barret-paddles]

@@JimBairdAdventurer He is fine, admitted he was unprepared and thanked his rescuers for putting their lives on the line for him. NH does often bill folks but no decision on that as of yet…

[@marcandre-id1tq]

Great interview!👍super interesting you should talk to Justin Barbour when he's back from is historic trip!💯

[@ktscaia]

Those two should do a trip together!! one to write about it and the other film it for a documentary.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

That would be pretty cool for sure

[@starbright47]

An interesting and enjoyable conversation. I hoped u helped the person who asked the question about stillnes of the ocean and racing of rivers. I’ve found its something we can take for granted, and a question people don't ask and don't know. To me that's someone who thinks and wants to learn. In my opinion there's no such thing as a dumb/stupid quaestion. I think its all relative to learning.. Thanks Jim another good podcast❣️

[@tjrzippy5203]

I think you should have the happy camper, Kevin Collin on your show and have a long in depth interview and then during the winter you should do the same and go and do his whiskey chat for his show. I think it be fun to see you and your wife drinking some really good whiskey and telling some scary harrowing moments where you learned a lot out there when you didn’t think that, you were going to get in that situation

[@HivetoHome]

What an awesome discussion! Excited to have a new podcast to listen to! Any chance you'll be putting the audio out on iTunes, Spotify, etc?

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks and yes, the audio version can be found in all those places!

[@mko7438]

Love your content Jim but please do something about the volume of your podcasts. All your adventure videos have clear and loud volume but the podcasts I can't hear a thing unless I put the speaker of my tablet right on my ear. Thank you

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot and that’s at your end re. the volume dude.

[@highalpine7321]

You should try for Justin Barber as a guest once he's back from his expedition

[@larrydickinson7018]

Very nice conversation but some constructive criticism. Jim. Please stop saying umhm, yes , right , yea , after everything Adam says. It was really distracting. Listen to the interview again snd you will see what I mean buddy. Just be quiet and listen.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, you’re not wrong. Thanks for listening

[@theunvaccinatedcanadian3410]

Other than that though the questions and conversation were great.

[@katrad333]

Jim just keep improving your film making skills because you have great outdoor adventure guy charisma. You seem so at home catching those fish.

[@justinmitchell9590]

Love this stuff. Your hair looks great Jim please try to stop hmming every three seconds 😂 I know it's hard I do the same thing when people talk to me.

[@johndeline3997]

Jim, less "mmmm hmmmm" for God sake, please 🙏 😅

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

I mean, you’re not wrong

[@johndeline3997]

@JimBairdAdventurer respect 🙏 keep up the good work.

[@buffalolizard]

Jim, perhaps you encountered someone from the Flat Earth Society…. I said that jokingly. It is astonishing though to learn the limits of knowledge that the public holds in the fields of earth science and geology. By the way you and Adam created a wonderful discussion on the natural world and your beautiful country, Canada.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Who’s that? All too possible now a days lol

[@mikejensen6505]

If you ever want to come to lake Erie I have a place you can camp.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Cool, thanks for the offer

[@reidclementino3590]

Jim, great podcast, but ya gotta stop "hmm"ing into the mic when the other person is speaking haha. Good for a typical convo - not so good for podcasting. Keep up the great stuff though!

[@jamesphilbrook5567]

Jim you need some signage on your mikes, Baird Country

[@jamesphilbrook5567]

Mics, sorry for the misspelling

[@craigulatorOne]

Jim great podcast, maybe just stop saying "MmmHmm" and "yeah" so much. 🤣

[@Glenster53]

It's always ruff n family goes portage paddles no paddles .wild .gf n me watched labrador I was born never seen .😢

[@Trevor.Morrice]

watched his alone across the artic and was disappointed by the quality of the documentary but now knowing it was basically his first one its actually quite good. Side note, you say mhmm/yea 1000s of times hard to listen to the guest.

[@livingstone6675]

Where on the Badass scale is the Golden or Bald eagle?

[@IsabelRigo-bq2zw]

Ok

[@waynegiles1517]

Amazing, truly amazing. Thanks guys. 🪶

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

You’re welcome!