{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/686623b4af58ad3de78748f0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Arctic Rivers with Kevin “Thirsty” McDermott","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/1751523652566-1c38a0c2-9493-4cb0-a5cf-63acf8c8c484.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Kevin McDermott—a.k.a. “Thirsty\" has been guiding since he was 16 years old. He has 30+ years of experience guiding in Alaska, has climbed Denali and endears himself to travelers with his expertise, calm demeanor, and sense of humor. When he isn't guiding in the Arctic, you might find him on the Alsek, Tatshenshini, Middlefork Salmon or the Grand Canyon. He lives in Arizona with his wife, Darla, and enjoys working on Land Cruisers in his spare time. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show notes: </strong></p><p>00:03:33 - Discovering a Passion for the Outdoors</p><p>00:06:15 - Early Guiding Experiences in Alaska</p><p>00:09:32 - Discovering Alaska Through Rafting</p><p>00:12:15 - Exploring the Arctic Tundra</p><p>00:15:19 - Exploring the Arctic Landscape</p><p>00:18:31 - Understanding Winter River Dynamics</p><p>00:20:26 - Spring River Conditions and Challenges</p><p>00:22:37 - Wildlife and Mosquitoes in the Arctic</p><p>00:26:28 - Exploring Glaciers and Wildlife</p><p>00:29:33 - Climbing Denali: Challenges and Triumphs</p><p>00:33:41 - Reading Glacial Rivers in Alaska</p><p>00:38:37 - Understanding Nature Beyond Identification</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/www.TrailLessTraveled.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TrailLessTraveled.net</a> and be sure to check out our visual series on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@mandelaleola\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/traillesstraveled\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the.trail.less.traveled/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>. Please help us keep the podcast ad free by donating $3/month via <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/c/traillesstraveled/membership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PATREON</a>. We really need your help, as of right now we are bringing in less than $100/month. Thanks for considering! </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#arcticnationalwildliferefuge #hulahulariver #alaska #travel #adventure #storytelling #alsek #tatshenshini #whitewaterrafting #rafting #adventurepodcast #travelpodcast #arcticrefuge #grandcanyon</p>","author_name":"Mandela Leola van Eeden"}