Best Gavin McClurg Podcasts (2025)

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#249 Koen Vancampenhoudt and gaining knowledge through passion 1:17:15

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dutch pilot Koen Vancampenhoudt shares his journey as a paraglider, highlighting his record-breaking flight in Mexico, the challenges he faced, and his early experiences flying with zero information in Fiji. He reflects on the importance of safety training, the thrill of downwind flying, and the lessons learned throughout his flying career. Koen em…

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#248 The art of being Bold with Antoine Girard 1:13:13

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French pilot and serious adventurer Antoine Girard has laid down some of the boldest lines on Earth, and he's been doing it for a long time. Antoine competed in the Red Bull X-Alps four times, starting in 2013 where he found himself on the podium (3rd), again in 2015 (4th), 2017 (badly injured), and 2019 (retired due to continued trouble with the i…

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#247 A lifetime love affair of the air with Malcolm Jones 1:10:26

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This week I sit down with Tom Peghiny to visit with Malcolm Jones, two legends in the world of hang gliding. They share their personal journeys into the sport, from Malcolm's early experiences with water skiing and the very first known towing of hang gliders which later became the Wallaby Ranch, the first aerotow facility in the world. The discussi…

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#246 Soaring through History with Bill Liscomb 1:23:34

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This conversation delves into the rich history of hang gliding, exploring the personal journeys of the early pioneers of free flight. It highlights the evolution of hang gliding, the DIY spirit of early glider construction, and the influential eccentric figures who shaped the hang gliding community. The discussion also touches on the challenges fac…

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#245 The 100 Peaks Challenge with Nathan Longhurst 1:09:41

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In this conversation, US based climber and relatively new paragliding pilot Nathan Longhurst shares his incredible journey of completing the 100 Peaks Challenge in New Zealand, combining his passion for climbing and flying. He began on 17 November 2024 and ran, rock climbed, ice climbed, bushwhacked, kayaked, cycled and paraglided his way through t…

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#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant 1:25:43

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Serge Durrant, a former Top Gun fighter pilot turned paraglider, discusses his journey from aviation to adventure sports. We explore themes of mentorship, risk management, and the importance of community in high-stakes environments. Serge shares insights on overcoming fear, the competitive nature of flying, and the mental techniques that have helpe…

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#243 Flying and the Mind: A psychological journey with Paris Williams 1:14:03

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Paris has been flying hang gliders his entire life, and we’re the same age— so a long time. In this episode we explore the multifaceted nature of flying and its psychological implications. Paris has a PHD in psychology and is a practicing psychologist, and he shares his own journey from a challenging childhood and coming from a pretty dark place to…

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#242 Stoic, Solo Adventuring with Juraj Koreň 1:20:20

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Juraj Koreň is an expert alpine climber and pilot from Slovakia who has been chasing some very extreme (often solo) adventures around the world for the last decade, including his 7 "virgin summits" attempt to climb and fly off the world's highest peaks. We begin this conversation discussing his experience in the 2019 Red Bull X-Alps and how mistake…

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#241- Tom De Dorlodot and Resilience 1:27:24

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A year ago almost to the day professional Red Bull adventure athlete, 9 time Red Bull-Alps competitor, brainchild of "The Search" projects, professional speaker, loving father and husband Tom De Dorlodot was learning how to kite-ski in Norway for a future planned expedition across the length of Greenland when things went horribly, horribly wrong. T…

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#240 A lifetime of Skydiving with Jeff Ayliffe 1:17:22

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Jeff Ayliffe hails from South Africa and has been under some sort of canopy for a great deal of most of his action-packed years, beginning at the age of 5 when he became obsessed with skydiving. Jeff shares his journey from a young skydiving enthusiast to a veteran member of the national team. He recounts personal stories, including the thrill of f…

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#239 The thrill of a lifetime of flying with Eddie Colfox 1:15:01

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Eddie Colfox has an unbelievable history with paragliding, beginning in 1991 at home in the UK and later across India, Pakistan, and Morocco. In this show Eddie discusses the evolution of the flying community, the connections formed through shared experiences, and the challenges faced in high-altitude flying. Eddie shares personal anecdotes, includ…

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#238 Acro, Test flying, SIV, Instruction, Meteo and Comps with Karlis Jaunpetrovics 1:33:01

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In this episode we talk about his journey to becoming an instructor, the challenges and intricacies of test piloting, his passion for acrobatics, his experiences flying in Taiwan, and the vibrant paragliding community he has encountered along the way. Karlis shares his passion for cross-country flying and the importance of mentorship in paragliding…

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#237- Removing the Anxiety of Vol Biv with Tim Pentreath 55:25

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Four years ago almost to the day we released a podcast with veteran UK pilot/adventurer Tim Pentreath that explored his "Gumball Rally"- a vol biv adventure open to anyone in the Alps every summer. At that time Tim and his friends were just getting getting started. This show is a follow up with Tim to find out how it's been going. The answer- quite…

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#236 Soaring through History with Butch Peachy 51:26

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In this continuing series on legends in the sport I sit down with Butch Peachy to discuss his over 40 years of flying hang gliders and his continued passion today. We begin with Butch's early days in hang gliding, his unique adventures including being (likely) the first to vol-biv with a hang glider, and the evolution of the sport. Butch shares cra…

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#235 A Record is Crushed in Norway with Arne Kristian Boiesen 59:43

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On June 10, 2023 Arne Kristian Boiesen, a veteran paraglider from Norway stepped off one of his local sites outside of Oslo hoping to go pretty big. 9.5 hours later he'd flown his Niviuk Peak 6 343 km from launch, a remarkable 90 km farther than anyone ever had in Norway, flying nearly due north across epic terrain, landing just south of Trondheim.…

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#234 A lifetime in the clouds with Chuck Smith 1:57:27

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Free flight tends to attract some rather big personalities to its crutches. And among its most interesting and passionate devotees is American pilot and pioneer Chuck Smith. Chuck learned back east on the dunes in the US with his brother in the late 80's under the tutelage of climbing legend John Bouchard. From there the search for airtime and the …

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#233 A Monster day in the Owens with Gordon Boettger 43:42

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Gordon Boettger has achieved remarkable feats in wave flying, breaking records with a 3100+ km flight in 18.5-hours using night vision goggles and strong atmospheric wave. This Monday I joined him for a thrill ride where we covered nearly 1200 km in 7.5 hours, launching at 0330 using NVG's, reaching altitudes of 24,500 feet, showcasing the incredib…

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#232 An Impossible Story of Survival with Ben Lewis 1:07:39

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Canadian pilot Ben Lewis shares his perilous and rather unbelievable cloudsuck experience paragliding in Bir, India, where extreme turbulence led eventually to a harrowing near-death "landing." After losing control and suffering severe injuries, he emphasizes the importance of weather awareness, risk management, and community support in adventure s…

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#231 Chasing Excellence with Evan Bouchier 50:34

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Evan discusses his transition from extreme kayaking to paragliding, highlighting the significance of tandem flying, competition experiences, and mental techniques like intuition and visualization. He reflects on challenges, the thrill of flying, and the importance of resilience, emphasizing the parallels between sports and his aspirations in cross-…

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#230 Hugh Miller and making the Glide to Sailplanes 50:47

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Hugh Miller, a renowned paraglider pilot, has recently transitioned to flying sailplanes, capturing interest with his first competition experience. His journey highlights the challenges and excitement of learning a new aviation discipline. The piece reflects on the differences between paragliding and gliding and explores the unique skills required …

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#229, The Exit Point Podcast interviews your Host 1:51:33

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Gavin McClurg, an accomplished extreme sports athlete and Patagonia ambassador, discusses his experiences with risk, flow, and mentorship in extreme sports on the Exit Point Podcast. He covers his history in ski racing, close calls in kayaking, and confidence-building from sailing around the world, emphasizing his expertise in paragliding.…

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#228 Eat, Sleep, Fly 100 km Repeat with Mathew Fiddes 57:05

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Mathew Fiddes, a relatively new pilot, set out to win the Australian XC league in the 23' XContest season. Despite early challenges, he aimed for 52 100 km flights in a season and achieved this goal by traveling extensively. A discussion at the Red Rocks Wide Open covers his journey and future aspirations.…

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#227 The XPeaks Expedition with Chrigel Maurer and Peter Von Känel 1:25:15

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Peter Von Känel and Chrigel Maurer embarked on the Xpeaks 82 summits project, becoming the first to link all 82 of the 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps using only their feet and paragliders. Despite weather challenges, they completed the mission in a remarkable 51 days through teamwork, expert skills, and careful resource management, and "embracing un…

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#226 Benni Bölli and the Art of Flaring 57:58

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The episode features Benni Bölli, the inventor and designer behind Flare kites, discussing "flaring" or parakiting, a sport combining kitesurfing and paragliding elements. He explains the Flare system's dynamic nature, emphasizing safe handling, training, and the significant differences and benefits between parakites and traditional paragliders for…

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#225 AMA with Malin Lobb- C Class 2 Liners, First bivvy in the Alps, When are you expedition Ready? 35:55

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In this Ask Me Anything episode, three main questions from Patreon supporters are addressed. Topics include the new class of C wing 2-Liners with insights from SIV expert Malin Lobb, tips for a first bivvy in the Alps, and advice on assessing readiness for big challenges such as new lines or expeditions.…

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#249 Koen Vancampenhoudt and gaining knowledge through passion 1:17:15

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#248 The art of being Bold with Antoine Girard 1:13:13

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#247 A lifetime love affair of the air with Malcolm Jones 1:10:26

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#246 Soaring through History with Bill Liscomb 1:23:34

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#245 The 100 Peaks Challenge with Nathan Longhurst 1:09:41

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#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant 1:25:43

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#243 Flying and the Mind: A psychological journey with Paris Williams 1:14:03

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#242 Stoic, Solo Adventuring with Juraj Koreň 1:20:20

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#241- Tom De Dorlodot and Resilience 1:27:24

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#240 A lifetime of Skydiving with Jeff Ayliffe 1:17:22

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#239 The thrill of a lifetime of flying with Eddie Colfox 1:15:01

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#238 Acro, Test flying, SIV, Instruction, Meteo and Comps with Karlis Jaunpetrovics 1:33:01

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#237- Removing the Anxiety of Vol Biv with Tim Pentreath 55:25

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#236 Soaring through History with Butch Peachy 51:26

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#235 A Record is Crushed in Norway with Arne Kristian Boiesen 59:43

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#234 A lifetime in the clouds with Chuck Smith 1:57:27

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#233 A Monster day in the Owens with Gordon Boettger 43:42

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#232 An Impossible Story of Survival with Ben Lewis 1:07:39

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#231 Chasing Excellence with Evan Bouchier 50:34

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#230 Hugh Miller and making the Glide to Sailplanes 50:47

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#229, The Exit Point Podcast interviews your Host 1:51:33

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#228 Eat, Sleep, Fly 100 km Repeat with Mathew Fiddes 57:05

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#227 The XPeaks Expedition with Chrigel Maurer and Peter Von Känel 1:25:15

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#226 Benni Bölli and the Art of Flaring 57:58

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#225 AMA with Malin Lobb- C Class 2 Liners, First bivvy in the Alps, When are you expedition Ready? 35:55