ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Christian Fortson is a firefighter, EMT and wilderness guide in Montgomery County, Texas. He works with kids and adults to help them learn from nature and spend more time in the wilderness.
Quotes:
- "The thing about being in nature is it's uncomfortable, and I've never heard of anybody growing in a comfortable state."
- "Get outdoors more and spend time with people."
Topics Discussed:
- Christian's introduction to the outdoors
- Spending time in jail
- Doing fulfilling work
- Sobriety at 19
- The danger of selfishness
- Living in a car for three months
- Leading at-risk teens into the wilderness
- Being alone in the wild & facing your thoughts
- 21 days & breaking habits
- Societal changes & enjoying nature
- Leaving no trace behind
- Essential equipment
- Helping without expectation
Resources Mentioned:
- Adventure Learning Program
- Leave No Trace
- Garmin inReach
- Iodine Tablets
- Book: The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous by Dr. Bob Smith & Bill Wilson
- Book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
- Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience
The Adventure Made Podcast is sponsored by Rewild Gear. Essential gear built for the great outdoors, designed to fuel your next adventure. Come find your wild at RewildGear.com!
English
United States
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