Adventure Cross

Join us as we delve into the thrilling world of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, famously known as "The Race to the Clouds." This historic event is the second oldest auto race in the U.S., following the Indianapolis 500. Our guest, Layne Shranz, and his father have a unique legacy in this race, with his dad competing more than 40 times and their combined experience surpassing all others. Layne isn't just one of the fastest drivers; he's also a pastor at Church of the Highlands, the second-largest church in America. In this episode, Layne shares his exhilarating racing adventures and the profound spiritual lessons he has learned along the way. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/859222/support]

In 1984, I embarked on a mountaineering course with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), exploring the rugged beauty of the Wind River Range. We climbed peaks, crossed glaciers, and faced many challenges. One harrowing moment stands out: I nearly drowned, but a fellow climber’s hand reached out and saved me.  Later, reading Psalm 18:16—"He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters"—I realized that the Lord was with me then and would always be there when I need Him.  This podcast explores those moments of divine rescue and the lessons learned along the way. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/859222/support]

Join Dusty as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure when he took a group of wrestlers a tennis player to Kenya to train with the national wrestling and tennis teams. After a few days of intense training, Dusty's team boards a dubious school bus for a journey to Tanzania, aiming to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro.  What starts as a seemingly straightforward trip quickly turns challenging when their guileful guide seems unclear of the route and gets them lost. The hike transforms into a precarious climb over steep rocks and cliffs. Amidst the struggle, wrestler Lief carries his father’s ashes, with the hope of releasing them into the winds to blow from the summit of Africa and spread across the plains below.  Tune in to hear the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of this incredible journey. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/859222/support]

Swimming with a horse can be a lot of fun, but safety is paramount. Tying a rope around a horse’s neck and dragging a raft can be dangerous for several reasons: 1.Risk of Spooking: Horses can easily get spooked, especially in water, leading to unpredictable and potentially dangerous behavior. 2.Entanglement: The rope could wrap around the horse’s legs, neck, or even the rider’s leg, causing injury or drowning. 3.Panic Response: If the horse feels restrained by the rope, it may panic, increasing the risk of injury or drowning for both the horse and the rider. All three of these problems occurred on a hot summer afternoon in Alabama which turned  summer fun into  summer FEAR. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/859222/support]

What starts out as an adventure to climb Mount Whitney—the tallest peak in the lower 48 states—turns into a day of altitude sickness and fear. Altitude affects people differently, sometimes even altering their personalities. The altitude on Whitney impacted their climbing partner, Big Ike, adversely.  To make matters worse, on the descent, Dusty and Honey get separated. With over 500 square miles to search, Dusty fears he may never see his daughter again. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/859222/support]