Doing Stuff Outdoors-78

In this edition we meet outdoor adventurer, expedition leader and author Maria Coffey. She's written eleven books published in six different countries and her articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, SeaKayaker Magazine, Action Asia and Outdoors Illustrated. Maria and her husband Dag Goering operate ' Hidden Places', a "boutique" adventure travel company offering high quality guided expeditions in some of the world's most inspiring places. Maria's latest book looks at what compels extreme adventurers to push the boundaries of human ability and what they discover when they do. In 'Explorers of the Infinite', Maria interviews mountaineers, snowboarders,kayakers, surfers, base-jumpers and other extreme athletes.  They reveal some extraordinary spiritual transformations and paranormal experiences. Shortly after this interview was recorded Maria was also interviewed by Oprah Winfrey.

Also on the show a podsafe song from Alison Crowe and an email about a powder day on the slopes from our buddy Warren in Alberta. Send Gary an email about your best outdoor adventure. It doesn't have to be extreme, just a fun day skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, climbing, kayaking.... whatever. What kind of stuff do you do in the outdoors? We want you on the show. Email Gary at [e-mail]