Adventures With Daniel

Daniel Muldoon

Welcome to Adventures With Daniel! We talk about outdoor recreation and outdoor adventures. The emphasis is on cycling, hiking, camping, human powered adventures and overlanding. I'll also sprinkle in some life adventures as well as RC or other things that I'm passionate about. Thanks so much for tuning in!

  1. 06/20/2022

    Episode 12 - Beginner Bikepacking Trip Gone "Wrong"

    Bikepacking is an amazing way to experience places you've never been or even to revisit places you've been but you'd like to experience differently.  With a bike you can cover much more ground thank just backpacking but you still get all the benefits of human powered travel.  In this podcast I talk about an experience with my friend Justin on a bikepacking trip we took to Antonito, CO.  We've made it a point to travel to virtually every town in Colorado and I have an affinity for Antonito.  While I haven't been back I will someday and I hope to do some more bikepacking or outdoor adventuring in the area.   Colorado is a great state for bikepacking.  More and more people are out there doing trails like the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, The Colorado Trail (the sections that are bike friendly) and others.  It was great to meet another bikepacker while on our adventure!  I hope you like this episode and thanks so much for checking in.  Be sure to visit my blog to read about other adventures! If you'd like to learn about outdoor adventure and recreation events around Colorado be sure to check out my calendar of events! If you'd like information about adventuring in Colorado you can complete a free adventure request and I can put together a custom adventure for you.  I will have some road trips posted soon too.  Be sure to visit my facebook page www.facebook.com/adventurewithdaniel as well as youtube.com/adventureswithdaniel.   Some of the gear I used on this trip is: Bob Ibex Trailer Jamis Coda Sport with a Jones Bar Hennessy Hammock SealSkinz Water Proof Socks Tenkara Rod Co. Fishing Rod

    21 min
  2. 05/19/2022

    Episode 10 - Motor Camping - Oh, I Mean Overlanding! An overlanding discussion and book review

    I greatly enjoyed this book!  The historical photographs and drawings really helped take me back to a time when these adventurous folks were taking on the rutted dirt roads in vehicles built with little more than a windshield and a soft top.  I love imagining what it would have been like since the car was such a new invention.  It was just then becoming affordable to the masses and people were expanding their adventures.  Getting to national parks was now becoming more free than jumping on a train.  You could pack up your gear and your family, make as many stops along the way, stay virtually wherever you wanted, and go back to work again at the end of your vacation time.  Double bit press did a great job reprinting this book.  Be sure to visit their website doublebitpress.com to purchase the book and other historical reprints!  If you've read this book, share your thoughts with me.  Did you enjoy it as much as I did?  Do you have a desire to jump into one of these vintage rigs outfitted with period correct gear and hit the open road?  Would you have the courage to set out like the folks in did in the 20s?  What was your favorite part of the book? If you haven't read the book are you encouraged to do so? I sure hope you are!  Be sure to visit my website at adventureswithdaniel.com or email me to discuss this and more or to be on the show.  daniel@adventureswithdaniel.com.  Thanks so much for listening to my thoughts on "The Motor Camping Book" by Elon Jessup.  Until next time, remember to.....ADVENTURE ON!

    21 min
  3. 04/07/2022

    Episode 8 - Radio Control and RC Crawlers

    Radio Control is a great hobby for people of all ages!  On today's podcast we talk specifically about RC Crawlers.  These are scaled down versions of full size off road vehicles.  Many are modeled very closely to their larger brethren while others are not.  The RC crawlers we talk about are true hobby grade radio control vehicles with manufacturer and after market support.  Some of the models I recommend are from the brand Axial or Traxxas.  I've personally owned a TRX4 as well as a TRX6.  I also currently own an Axial Capra, 2 SCX24's and my son has an Axial SCX10 Deadbolt.  My brother has an Axial SCX10, and SCX10.3 a Vanquish VS4, Vanquish Phoenix, and a full custom based on a Gamechanger Chassis.  Each of them serves a different purpose and handles different terrain differently.   Obviously if you're just getting into the hobby you won't be needing several RC's but you may be surprised how quickly your collection grows!  Get your neighbors involved, your kids, uncles, nephews, aunts, brothers and everyone else involved!  If you have any questions about RC or RC crawlers just send me an email and we can talk through it.  I can give you information from my experiences and hopefully learn from you too.  You can check out my local facebook group for RC crawlers, bashers, drifters and more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155675568535068 Connect with me at facebook.com/adventurewithdaniel Submit a free adventure request at www.adventureswithdaniel.com and read my blogs while you're there!

    18 min
  4. 03/17/2022

    Episode 6- Ultimate Urban Assault Vehicle

    There are many ways to navigate urban environments.  Cars, mass transit, walking, rideshare programs like Uber, and cycling.  Many people overlook what I believe to be the ultimate urban assault vehicle, the kick scooter!  Don't go clicking off the episode quite yet.  Maybe you've never considered the kick scooter as a viable transportation option.  Maybe you've seen kids on kick scooters but didn't even know there are adult options available.  You probably rode a scooter as a kid so why let your age get between you and the joy a kick scooter can bring!   Beyond the sheer fun there's also the benefit of speed and grace.  A kick scooter can easily cover distances of 5-8 miles in an hour.  You can zip down a block in the blink of an eye.  The scooter has a narrow profile which allows it to be ridden in densely populated (or less densely populated areas too!) without needing a ton of space like a bicycle might need.  The scooter is easy to step on and off and the speed can be adjusted easily by applying the breaks or coasting further between kicks. Kick scooters are a great form of exercise.  If you're unable to job or run for example you could easily jump on a scooter! It's much easier on your bones and joints.  Maybe you're overweight and looking for a low impact exercise to help reduce your weight.  Get on a kick scooter!   Kick scooters are a family friendly activity.  People of all ages and skill levels can jump on and be having fun in little or no time.  I truly think you'll enjoy being on a kick scooter.  If you're one of the people who already have a kick scooter send me an email and tell me what you love most about it!  What brand do you have?  How long have you been scooting?  I'd love to hear from you. Please visit my website adventureswithdaniel.com and check out the adventure blogs I've posted.  If you're looking for outdoor recreation or adventure ideas you can send a custom adventure request to me and I can put together an itinerary for you.  Thanks so much for listening.  Please email me or get in touch if you'd like to be a guest on the show! Until next time, remember to...Adventure On! If you're interested in Flat water paddling, cycling, hiking, camping, overlanding, radio control, or other forms of outdoor recreation and outdoor adventure then please subscribe.   Check out these links  Facebook group for Adult Kick Scooting Trick Scooter For Street Riders Facebook Group for Pueblo West Activities Link to Razor A5 Kick Scooter Link to Oxelo Scooter

    17 min

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Welcome to Adventures With Daniel! We talk about outdoor recreation and outdoor adventures. The emphasis is on cycling, hiking, camping, human powered adventures and overlanding. I'll also sprinkle in some life adventures as well as RC or other things that I'm passionate about. Thanks so much for tuning in!