Few careers are as demanding and all encompassing as military service. Your time, where you live, where you’ll be tomorrow and how long you’ll be there are not your own. So how do you prioritize an outdoor-adventure focused life around those things?
The lessons Kathy Beasley learned about that effort over her career in the U.S. Navy and a dedication to staying active have guided her to incredible heights — literally — and aren’t only applicable for those who work for Uncle Sam. Listen to this episode with Kathy Beasley for insight into not only how to build outdoor adventures into regular life, but how to keep them a priority for a lifetime.
[1:29] Kathy’s happy place
[3:23] The city vs. the parks
[4:17] Kathy’s Navy story
[8:55] Kathy’s outdoor story
[11:46] Katyh’s trip to Patagonia
[12:15] How to decide where you want to travel
[14:18] How to balance outdoor goals with career demands
[20:22] What it’s like going to Everest base camp
[21:40] Why Kathy decided to tackle the 7 Peaks
[22:18] Why doing things no matter your age is important
[23:33] How to stay healthy
[25:10] Kathy’s advice for picking activities
[29:38] How to make adventure a priority
[33:22] Kathy’s favorite gear
[34:50] Kathy’s most essential outdoor gear
[37:15] Kathy favorite outdoor moment
Kathy’s favorite gear: Gortex wind pants and a headlamp (links to ones we like)
Kathy’s most essential outdoor gear: knife and a Patagonia gear bag