Best 29029 Everesting Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 47 - A Challenge to Check Your Soul | David Allen 45:52

12d ago45:52

45:52

The mountain has a way of checking our soul, of challenging us on multiple levels all at once. We met David Allen at Snowbasin this year. He was strong, fit and capable, a gym owner, former athlete and powerlifter.. He always smiled when we referred to him as “Dr. David Allen” when he would return to the base of the mountain to brand his board. (Si…

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Episode 46 - Couch to Everest | Grace Lee 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Editor's Note: We aren't just talking about climbing 29,029 at one of our 6 - 29029 mountain events (though we are going to do that too)......We are talking about THE REAL MOUNT EVEREST! Enjoy! ********* Let’s talk about your dreams and ambitions……I know you have some! Maybe they are in the form of a bucket list item that you want to check off befo…

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Episode 45 - Red Hats Ahoy! | Ben Towill 27:18

3M ago27:18

27:18

If I can climb 29,029 feet in 36 hours, with very little sleep and live to tell the tale…..What else can I do? If you are signed up for 29029 get ready to ask yourself this question when you get home from the mountain. It’s inevitable. Doing hard things is a key that unlocks future potential. We gain a great perspective of what might be possible wh…

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Episode 37 - Everesting at 80 | Jim Fisher 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

Most 80 year old men you find sitting comfortably in a recliner surrounded by their grandchildren telling stories of adventures long past. Jim Fisher is not one of those 80 year old men. Jim is still seeking adventures, still climbing mountains and still living his life to the fullest. In 2021, 29029 Alumni Chuck Fisher invited his parents to climb…

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Episode 44 - The Never-Ending Search for Happiness | Amber Conlin 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

Have you ever watched a great athlete perform? They can look flawless. Light on their feet. Perfect form. They make everything look effortless. Whether it's at 29029 or another endurance event it’s easy to see the “front of the pack” and think “how can this be so easy for them”.....”and why isn’t it that easy for me” I’m not sure what it is that ma…

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Episode 43 - Level Up | Alvaro Nunez 34:22

4M ago34:22

34:22

American Entrepreneur and Author Jim Rohn is often credited with the saying “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” So look around. Who’s in your circle? Are the people you are spending the most time with people who you look up to; people who you want to be like? Alvaro Nunez is one of those people you want in your circl…

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Episode 42 - BONUS 29029 FAQ | Joannie Rich 24:07

5M ago24:07

24:07

We don’t know about you, but we just can’t get enough of Joannie Rich! If you haven’t, go back and listen to episode 41 so you can meet Joannie and get a glimpse of why she owns 13 red hats and plans to keep climbing. Joannie is a wealth of knowledge not only on the mountain but at home too. She is generous with her time taking calls and answering …

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Episode 41 - Why Not | Joannie Rich 33:30

5M ago33:30

33:30

When most people sign up for 29029 they get used to being asked “but Why?” Why in the world would you want to climb the same mountain for 36 hours? Why would you want to put yourself through that? Why would you climb in the rain, the sun, the dark, the snow? Why would you dedicate so much of your time to earn a red hat? Joannie Rich has been asked …

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Episode 40 - Setting & Crushing Your Big Goals | 29029 Co-Founders Marc Hodulich, Jesse Itzler & Colin O'Brady 36:05

7M ago36:05

36:05

On December 12, 2023 the three 29029 Co-Founders (Marc Hodulich, Jesse Itzler and Colin O’Brady) sat down to welcome our community to a new year and a new season! Each of these men lives and breathes endurance sports. It’s not just their business, it is their lives. Their takeaways for how to plan, prepare and balance a massive goal like 29029 is j…

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Episode 39 - "Go and Make it Meaningful" | Jon Samnick 1:04:28

8M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

The hardest thing about producing this podcast is that all of our participants at 29029 have a story. They have REALLY good stories. We are going to keep sharing those stories with you month after month and season after season.....but every once in a while there is a story that transcends the others. A story that epitomizes what 29029 stands for. J…

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Episode 38 - I Signed Up for 29029! Now What? | Coach Brent Pease 34:22

9M ago34:22

34:22

So! You signed up for 29029. Now what? Maybe you are nervous. Maybe you are excited. Maybe you are even a bit scared…..okay you might be REALLY scared. All of those emotions are okay! You just signed up to climb 29,029 feet up a mountain in 36 hours. That’s big, but we promise you are going to love it! Unlike other endurance events, 29029 will be d…

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Episode 036 - The Community We Create | Grace Henrikson 21:10

10M ago21:10

21:10

If you ever have the chance to come to 29029, I hope that you take a moment to just observe. Watch, listen and just feel…..You'll recognize something profound……29029 has little to do with climbing a mountain. Of course, on Friday morning at 6am we blow an airhorn and send a 250 people climbing….So yes. There’s definitely a mountain involved. But wh…

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Episode 035 - Critical Mindset | Chris Bystriansky 27:23

11M ago27:23

27:23

Part of my job as the host and emcee at 29029 events is getting to know the participants who take on the challenge to find their Everest. Over the 4 days that I get to spend with them, I typically get a good read on who they are and some of the roads and backroads they have traveled before climbing our mountains. Each one of them has a story and I …

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Episode 034 - The Mountain is a Mirror | Julie Traxler 39:03

12M ago39:03

39:03

We all create stories in our minds. Some of those stories take the form of wishes and dreams.....maybe hopes and visions for the future. But let’s be honest, some of those stories aren’t fairytales. Some of our stories that we create are rooted in fear, shame, vulnerability and served up with a healthy helping of doubt. Some of the stories you have…

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Episode 033 - An Extraordinary Meeting | Michael Parnell 22:08

1y ago22:08

22:08

If you’ve listened or followed this podcast before you know we talk a lot about “the why”. Why do we climb? Why do we choose to voluntarily put ourselves in a position to struggle in order to climb the vertical feet of mountain Everest. Every single participant who presses that red registration button on the 29029 website is there for a different r…

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Episode 032 - It's Addictive | "Souper" Jenny Levison 28:11

1y ago28:11

28:11

When you create something new like 29029 you never know what will happen. It’s hard to tell if people are going to buy into the idea that climbing up a mountain for 36 hours over a weekend to try to reach the vertical gain of Mt. Everest is a good idea or not. In 2017 when 29029 was launched, it was a small group of people who were known for enjoyi…

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Episode 031 - Climbing for a Cause | Dayna Boshard 28:13

1y ago28:13

28:13

Beginning in 2017, we have had a front-row seat to 1000s of individuals who have found their way to their own personal Everests while climbing 29029. We can share story after story of participants who found a bigger and better version of themselves in 20 weeks of training and over those 36 hours struggling up the slopes of a mountain. It’s inspirin…

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Episode 030 - A Legendary Finish | Kyle McClung 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

35:19

It's 5:30pm on a Saturday in mid August 2019. 250 individuals have used the preceding 35 and 1/2 hours to test themselves on the slopes at Snowbasin Resort, Utah. Each attempting to complete 29,029 feet of vertical gain or mimicking the vertical accumulation of climbing from sea level to the top of Mt. Everest. Though the event technically has anot…

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Episode 029 - What Leaves the Mountain | Mario Minnaert 27:53

1+ y ago27:53

27:53

In 2021, Colleen, the host and emcee for the 29029 events, stepped off her flight to Albany, New York on the way to Stratton Mountain for another epic weekend. As she made her way down to baggage claim without realizing that two sets of eyes were following her gray 29029 hoodie down the escalator. The owners of those eyeballs soon found some courag…

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Episode 028 - It's Not About the Hat | Meg Louvin 23:55

1+ y ago23:55

23:55

How many times in life have you been willing to commit to doing something that you didn’t know the outcome? I’m talking about committing to a project that you didn’t know if you could handle. A deadline that would stretch you so thin you risked failure. Generally, we don’t commit to things we are not confident we can complete. But that’s just our c…

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Episode 027 - When a Mountain Heals a Heart | Meredith Coviello 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

We all are acquainted with grief. It’s rare to leave this life without the pain and suffering that comes with our human experience. Grief is different for everyone and the ways we move through our grief are as unique as the reasons why people sign up to climb a mountain over and over again for 36 hours to reach the vertical gain of Mt. Everest. But…

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Episode 026 - Origins to Anniversaries: 5 Years with 29029 | Adam Hyncik 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

27:31

In 2022 29029 Everesting celebrated our 5th anniversary of challenging individuals to set an Everest-sized goal. I was scrolling through old photos and came across images from our first event in 2017 at Stratton Mountain Vermont. Some things looked different, like the ascent board and the bibs. Some things operated differently, like the gondola and…

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Episode 025 - Flipping the Script | Casey Gilbert 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

Let’s flip the script today. Instead of worrying so much about the worst case scenarios and what to do to when they happen…… let’s shift to a different, more positive mindset. Casey Gilbert has traveled the world for years as an online trainer sharing his love for fitness and words of wisdom though the screen on your workout machine. He seems to ha…

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Episode 024 - The Unexpected Mountain | Kacia & Seena Ghetmeri 35:19

2y ago35:19

35:19

If you’ve lived on this earth for more than a few days, you are pretty familiar with the fact that life doesn’t always travel the easiest path. One moment you are on the summit of the mountain enjoying the view and the next you find yourself lost in the deepest valley you’ve ever had to navigate. Kacia and Seena Ghetmeri signed up for 29029 with fi…

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Episode 023 - From Summit to Sand | Shawn Doss 37:01

2y ago37:01

37:01

One of the most unique features of a 29029 event is that it is something ANYONE can access. The summit of our mountains have seen finishers of all ages, shapes, sizes and backgrounds. From former olympic and professional athletes, to individuals who had never completed a 5k before 29029…..Our community climbs together, fully-supported to help you a…

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Episode 022 - Teach Them How to Do Hard Things | Andy Lausch 30:13

2y ago30:13

30:13

What if you could teach your children how to do hard things BEFORE they experienced the hard things in life? What if you brought them to a mountain, set a goal to reach the summit and then climbed every step beside them? In this special Father’s Day episode of the 29029 podcast we introduce you to a father who did just that….not once, but twice. An…

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Episode 021 - Becoming Coach Chris Part 2 of 2 | Chris Hauth 30:21

2y ago30:21

30:21

A unique aspect of 29029 events is coaching. When you commit to climbing 29029 feet our Coaching staff makes sure that you have the tools and the training you need to achieve your goal! Each registered participant is provided with a guided 20-week training plan and bi-weekly group coaching calls all created and hosted by our head Coach Brent Pease.…

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Episode 020 - Becoming Coach Chris Part 1 of 2 | Chris Hauth 44:55

2y ago44:55

44:55

A unique aspect of 29029 events is coaching. When you commit to climbing 29029 feet our Coaching staff makes sure that you have the tools and the training you need to achieve your goal! Each registered participant is provided with a guided 20-week training plan and bi-weekly group coaching calls all created and hosted by our head Coach Brent Pease.…

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Episode 019 - When You Choose to Keep Climbing | John Peel 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

You probably know John Peel as one of iFIT’s most popular trainers; his iconic smile, positive attitude and globetrotting workout series (and let’s not forget about his abs!). His ability to drop nuggets of wisdom and motivation have inspired the masses for more than a decade. But, John’s life wasn’t a straight forward path to celebrity trainer sta…

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Episode 018 - Finding Rock Bottom | Jen Zebley 20:42

2+ y ago20:42

20:42

When you hear the name Zebley around the lodge at 29029, you probably assume someone is talking about Thomas Zebley. He's a legend on these mountains, earning that coveted red hat six times. But starting in 2020, there was a new Zebley on the scene. One that had a front-row seat for years, but was now ready to blaze her own path. Meet Jen! Wife of …

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Episode 017 - Why Your Story Matters | Keichun Graves 23:38

2+ y ago23:38

23:38

We met Keichun in Snowbasin, Utah at 29029, but her mission of inspiration and inclusion started long before that first ascent. Keichun understands the impact of sharing our stories. She knows there is value and inclusion that comes from seeing someone who looks like us and struggles like us blazing a path that we can follow. Just think....Sharing …

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Episode 016 - What's Your Everest? | Colin O'Brady 40:28

2+ y ago40:28

40:28

Meet Colin O’Brady, 29029 co-founder, 10-time world record holder, the first man to cross Antarctica, solo, unsupported and completely human-powered, part of the first team to row across the infamous Drake Passage, top speaker and New York Times bestselling author……let’s just say, Colin knows how to dream big. Listen to Colin's powerful stories as …

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Episode 015 - Tales From The Mountain | Jared King 17:28

3+ y ago17:28

17:28

After he returned from summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, Jared King was looking for more. He wanted to know what was next. In a moment of serendipity, he learned about 29029 and was immediately drawn to the experience. In this episode of the 29029 podcast Jared discusses his experience of the Utah virtual event in 2020 and his goals for the 'family reunio…

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Episode 014 - 29029 Live with co-founders Jesse Itzler, Colin O'Brady and Marc Hodulich 31:39

3+ y ago31:39

31:39

Want a dose of positivity, motivation and community? Today's special edition of the 29029 Podcast delivers that in spades. We brought together our co-founders, Jesse Itzler, Colin O'Brady and Marc Holdulich and our 2021 participants to talk about taking the special journey that is 29029. Thanks to Colleen Rue for hosting and guiding the conversatio…

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Episode 013 - Tales From The Mountain | Colleen Rue 38:58

3+ y ago38:58

38:58

If you've been to 29029, you know. Colleen Rue is the "Voice of the Mountain." Her ability to connect with our participants, and provide them with the inspiration and motivation they need to do more than they thought possible. In this episode of the 29029 podcast, Colleen describes her athletic background, which helps her 'know where people are at,…

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Episode 012 - Tales From The Mountain | Dave Hollis 43:14

3+ y ago43:14

43:14

Dave Hollis and his wife Rachel Hollis, came to 29029 Utah, with little to no concept of what they were in for. What transpired in the 48 hours to follow proved to be the most transformative experience of Dave's life. It allowed him to reframe what he deemed possible, and he has used the skills and belief he developed on the mountain to face his la…

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Episode 011 - Tales From The Mountain | Chuck Wade 34:49

3+ y ago34:49

34:49

Chuck Wade is an important part of the 29029 community and he has an impactful tale to tell. In April 2018, Chuck was in a place that will be familiar for many. He seemingly had it all, a great job, supportive partner and great family life. Yet -- there was something missing. A disconnection from himself. A battle with depression and anxiety led hi…

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Episode 010 - Top Moments From 2020 32:46

3+ y ago32:46

32:46

We've all experienced 2020. We know that it's been a tough year. Yet, we have come together in many different instances, in many different moments as a community. And we have much to look forward to in 2021. This episode of the 29029 podcast, the 29029 team shares their top moments from this year. Read more about the top moments here.…

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Episode 009 - Tales From The Mountain | Leigh Sojonky 31:22

3+ y ago31:22

31:22

In September 2012, Leigh Sojonky was in the best shape of her life. She had just completed Ironman Canada as a celebration of spending the previous 20 years as a shadow of her former 250-pound self. Then it happened. While waiting in traffic, the car behind rammed into her at full force. The accident resulted in all of her neck muscles tearing, a s…

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Episode 008 - Tales From The Mountain | Susan Porter 39:07

3+ y ago39:07

39:07

One of the most inspiring and impactful members of the 29029 community, Susan Porter joined Travis McKenzie on November 19, 2019. She was in the midst of her battle with cancer. A year later, she's winning the fight and is determined to reach 29029 feet in 2021. This is her story and it will move you. It is a story of community, of perseverance and…

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Episode 007 - Tales From The Mountain | Coach Brent Pease 27:32

3+ y ago27:32

27:32

Coach Brent Pease is an endurance athlete, husband, dad, brother and friend. He's also the man with a plan when it comes to reaching 29029 feet. As a participant you've seen and likely followed the guidance of Coach Brent in your preparation. He's the face of 29029 from a 'roll up your sleeves and get ready' point of view. But what about his life a…

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Episode 006 - Tales From The Mountain | Sylvia Saw McKaige 36:31

3+ y ago36:31

36:31

"Climbing a mountain over and over again. There was something about the event that drew me in. I couldn't believe that anybody could possibly do that. What are my chances, a Singaporean living in Singapore, finding out about this event!" Today we welcome Sylvia Saw McKaige to the show - our favorite Singaporean, who like many of our participants ha…

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Episode 005 - Tales From The Mountain | Britton Barbee 39:39

3+ y ago39:39

39:39

Welcome to Season 2 of the 29029 Podcast. In this season we'll hear from inspiring members of the 29029 community as they share their Tales From The Mountain. You will hear the life-changing our guests go on as they take an Everest sized challenge one that is so profound that their lives are transformed as a result. Today's guest is Britton Barbee …

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Episode 004 - The Origin Story | Our favorite weekends of the year! 23:18

3+ y ago23:18

23:18

Welcome back to the 29029 podcast - it's a joy to be back with the fourth and final installment of Season 1 - The Origin Story. In the first three episodes, we covered the lead up to the first 29029 experience at Stratton Mountain, Vermont. The goal of the podcast's first season is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Jesse Itzler and Marc H…

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Episode 003 - The Origin Story | It's a badge of honor 37:12

3+ y ago37:12

37:12

Welcome back to the 29029 podcast. In episode 2 of the 29029 podcast, we took an inside look into co-founders Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler's thoughts and feelings of creating a brand new event and category. We also covered some of the most impactful parts of the 29029 experience and how they came to life. In today's episode, we take a deep dive i…

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Episode 002 - The Origin Story | That's where we're sleeping? 34:30

3+ y ago34:30

34:30

Welcome back to the 29029 Podcast - I'm your host, Travis McKenzie this is episode 2. In the first episode, we heard from 29029 co-founders, Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler. They discussed the early stages of their relationship and their mutual love of smoothie bowls. We talked about how the concept for 29029 came to life through a test event in the…

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Episode 001 - The Origin Story | Is this even possible? 31:34

3+ y ago31:34

31:34

To the general public - It began with a simple question - Do you have what it takes to Everest? And with that 29029 was born. As is true with any business, there are many iterations and checkpoints to get to launch day and beyond. And in the first season of the 29029 podcast, that's what you're going to hear, the real story, the no holds barred ver…

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The 29029 Podcast - Intro episode 1:53

4y ago1:53

1:53

29029. What do those numbers mean to you? To many, they represent the highest point on earth Mt. Everest, to others, 29029 is a community bonded by human achievement, adventure, and the best of humanity. It's a group of likeminded people who take on significant challenges and experience life, the way it should be. To some, 29029 is an opportunity t…

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