#7: Sam Davis, Van Life Adventurer, Climber, Ultra Endurance Athlete

"Start and take one step at a time" -Sam Davis 

Welcome to The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!


From having a Spanish class together in high school, working at a climbing gym together, over the years we've stayed in touch and have grown our friendship! Thank you Sam for coming on the podcast and being able to record this episode! Also thank you to Dow for allowing us to use your amazing studio on short notice! Stay tuned for a future episode with Dow!

On this episode we explore Sam's journey to maximizing his life, van life, climbing, hiking, running not only marathons but also ultra endurance races, and so much more

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(0:00) - Introduction
(2:06) - Episode Start, Sam's Early life
(7:58) - What obstacles have you faced while trying to live the life you want? Van life
(11:53) - Living in a van, difficulties of embracing that lifestyle
(15:02) - Living a minimalist lifestyle, appreciation, minimalism 
(22:02) - Sam's balance of an athletic adventurous lifestyle with health concerns (Crohn's,  Ulcerative Colitis), diet, accomplishing goals
(28:31) - Mind-Body connection, working with your body, dance, being present with your body
(34:29) - Different climbing styles, and Sam's connection to climbing, risk assessment
(39:44) - Connection with death in adventuring
(41:36) - Sam's bear encounter experience in Grand Teton National Park
(51:12) - Sam's experience with altitude sickness in Colorado
(57:37) - Sam's solo ascent of Mount Washington in WINTER, visualization
(1:07:19) - What would you say to those trying to find their passion, and what does the word passion mean to you?
(1:11:57) - Best ways to connect with Sam, closing thoughts, end, outro