The Mountain Folk Adventure Series

05/25/2017

Thanks for the great interview !

05/02/2017

'Mountains are honest..." -Ueli Steck

04/30/2017

Wow. Big shock. A has been lost. Thanks for all the inspiration.

The famed climber, who was known for his speed ascents, fell on Sunday, April 30, while preparing for a new route on Everest

04/26/2017

Are you following these folks up Everest? You should be.

04/25/2017

Credit where credit is due.

03/28/2017

Need summer plans?

We are looking for a crew member to a team of 6 to row from Iceland to Svalbard Planned departure: mid July 2017, you need to be available for one month in total

03/10/2017

Lonnie live from Canoecopia!

03/10/2017

Meet lonnie at !

03/06/2017

The time has come...

Former US Navy SEAL Clint Emerson explains why it's important to test your will and challenge yourself at least once a year.

03/02/2017

We are jealous of this one....Kudos, Casper!

Casper takes his viking game to a whole new level...

03/01/2017

Lonnie Bedwell had never mountain climbed, kayaked or skied for more than a half of a run before going blind nearly 20 years ago.

02/27/2017

Expedition Announcement! Check it out - Mountain Folk Founder Michael Waterford is headed back to the Mississippi River this summer!

Here I go again. For some unknown reason I have not been able to get over the Mississippi River. If you follow my adventures at all - you know that I travelled the river by canoe once before - and got more than I bargained for. It was four years ago when I bought a couple cheap canoes, padd

11/25/2016

Explorer Mike Horn sets sail for the trip of his lifetime.

11/23/2016

It's a great time to be outside.

11/17/2016

Dave and Amy Freeman are out of the woods, but the Boundary Waters still need help. See what it has to offer! Then , and see it yourself!

11/17/2016

Cassie De Pecol is about to finish her epic trip to become the first woman to visit every country! Have you been following her incredible journey? Learn more at www.Expedition196.com, or read her Mountain Folk interview below!

Interviews from the Edge of Adventure ExpeditiousADVENTURER CASSIE DE PECOL When I look for people to interview for Expeditious, I look for those that define Adventure. The dictionary defines it as, "a bold, usually risky undertaking; sometimes hazardous action of an uncertain outcome." Moreover an...

10/29/2016

Kayaking is good for you. Ask Lonnie.

Lonnie Bedwell was a National Geographic’s 2015 Adventurer of the Year. He has kayaked down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon and the Gauley River in West Virginia – both among the most challenging stretches of whitewater in the world. He has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and likes to downhill ski…

09/01/2016

See the new "Know-how" page for quick access checklists for your next adventure!

The Mountain Folk aim to create the greatest adventures the world has to offer, and by doing so, raise funds and awareness for charity organizations all over. We promise to preserve adventure in its real sense, and have a positive impact on the planet while we wonder about exploring it!

07/11/2016

Hear this man speak.

Adventurer and writer Lonnie Bedwell came to the Linton Public Library on Thursday evening to talk about his life and accomplishments. A Pleasantville native, Bedwell comes to Eastern Greene School to talk nearly every year, though this was his first presentation in Linton...

06/22/2016

Not too long ago I was able to join MotoMission for a days ride in the Andes. Scott Englund does great charity work and funds it with some extremely great/difficult motorcycle riding. check out his latest video, and when in Peru - don't miss the chance to ride!

06/10/2016

The next installment of Expeditious is live! Check out my interview with Long-Distance Hiker and Educator Whitney Allgood LaRuffa!

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06/06/2016

Lonnie is Killin it.

Lonnie Bedwell talks to Rapid Magazine about his kayak down the Zambezi River-the first for a blind paddler.

05/18/2016

Ash D***s made some friends whilst trekking .

Gertrude the white male chicken gets attached to Ash D***s as he traverses Madagascar's length. I'll be posting two videos per week of my adventures. Please ...

05/16/2016

Hadn't seen this yet. Thanks Timmy O'Neill for sharing Lonnie's awesomeness.

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Typically one aids in grocery shopping or getting to the correct bus stop when providing assistance to a person with blindness.

With Lonnie Bedwell, (in the middle green boat in this image of Rapid #4) who lost his sight completely over 20 years ago, it would be helping him navigate some of Africa’s biggest drops on the Zambezi river. At times it felt like I was an adrenaline Dr Kevorkian providing a hydraulic form of adventure assisted su***de. Yet it was often transcendent, smooth and beautiful.

The chaos of explosive whitewater makes it difficult to follow a plan, especially if you can’t see the turning points. That required more belief in blind luck and an acknowledgment of the that perhaps what you can’t see, can’t hurt you. The unknown is why we came to Zambia, not for guarantees of wellbeing or success, but for the opportunity to witness and aid in an dedicated athlete overcoming barriers while representing the leading edge of human endurance and daring

It was another madcap, meaningful exchange of the power of the possible. Another epic journey in my year of giving dangerously.

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05/13/2016

Giving new hope... .

The familiar sites of the peaceful countryside in rural Indiana. Whether it be a hillside horse, an old oil rig standing tall in the field or, a band of light peeking through the cloud cover like e…

05/11/2016

They call him "Lights Out" Lonnie. But the more we think about it, "No Fear" Lonnie might be a better suit. You are the man, Lonnie Bedwell.

A Dugger man known for not letting loss of vision slow him down is helping several blind or visually-impaired veterans get a special experience. Lonnie Bedwell lost his eyesight in 1997. But, his lack of sight has not kept him down. Since the accident that took his sight, he has climbed Mt. ...

05/05/2016

Flashback to the heat of the Gobi, with Ash D***s.

Mongolia - Facing the heat as I enter the Gobi Desert. Taking you through the footage of my world first expedition to walk solo & unsupported across the coun...

04/20/2016

Not following Expedition 720 Degrees? It might be the most interesting thing on the internet. Stay safe out there, Angelo Wilkie-Page!

04/11/2016

Go, lonnie, go.

I've been very fortunate to be able to share my story. I so enjoy doing these speaking events! I have a lot more coming up this month. I would also love to share my story with YOU! I can now be booked on the Contact page of my website www.lonniebedwell.com.

This picture is from a great night at the Boulder Patagonia store last fall with improv extraordinaire, Mr Timmy ONeill and fellow blind adventurer, Erik Weihenmayer. A special thanks to them for going out of their way to join me. And a really big thanks to Gannon Hartnett for the nice words in his testimonial... this means a lot to me.

"To say that Lonnie was an inspiration to the packed audience of over a 100 people was an understatement. The audience had an evening filled with laughs and life lessons on challenges and overcoming them. We were all truly moved by what Lonnie had to say. Personally, it was one of the most moving (and humorously enjoyable) events that I have put on at the shop over the past 8 years.

All who are adventures, doers, outdoor enthusiasts or who have been challenged by adversity, should go and listen to Lonnie’s presentation…highly recommended!"

04/11/2016

Weekend on the Eel was tons of fun. Here's a taste of what you missed!