Episode 41: Kristen Bor on Outdoor Blogging and Van Life

On this episode: van life, murals, and the John Muir Trail. We’re talking with Kristen Bor of Bearfoot Theory — hiker, van lifer, and outdoor blogger.

Show Notes

• 00:34 – Introducing Kristen
• 01:30 – Kristen’s van life journey
• 4:25 – Differences between her first and second van
• 6:45 – How Kristen got into van life
• 9:12 – What are some of the changes in the van life community since you started?
• 12:15 – The dilemma of always-full campgrounds
• 14:40 – The backstory on Bearfoot Theory
• 19:57 – Kristen and Jason randomly meet at Muir Trail Ranch on the John Muir Trail
• 21:27 – Favorite part of the John Muir Trail
• 24:45 – Kristen’s four month social media sabbatical
• 29:00 – Launch of the Bearfoot Outdoors Club
• 33:00 – How should someone get started in van life?
• 37:24 – Gas vs Diesel, and why don’t we have awesome murals on vans today?
• 44:45 – Hosting the Open Roads Festival in Idaho
• 48:00 – Planned adventures

Mentioned in this Show

• Outside Van built Kristen’s current van
• MILE, MILE & A HALF, THE film about the John Muir Trail
• Open Roads Festival

Connect with Kristen

• Bearfoot Theory – her website and @bearfoottheory on IG and all the social channels
• Bearfoot Outdoors Club

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.