The Many Upsides of Taking On Unreasonable Challenges

Outside Podcast

Sports, Wilderness

4.4 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 July 2021

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Every so often, Outside magazine publishes a collection of stories that fit into what we call a “zero to hero” package. The idea is to send our contributors out into the world to try something new that pushes them far outside their comfort zone. They might be asked to learn a new skill, break a bad habit, or even confront a long-held fear. For our most recent version of the package, our hope was to inspire our readers to set some ambitious goals for themselves after the long months of COVID-19 shutdowns. In this episode, six of our brave correspondents talk about their efforts to take on big challenges and why it’s pretty much always worth going for it even if you don’t succeed. This episode is brought to you by Eureka Springs, a one-of-a-kind destination nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. People say the most curious things when they visit Eureka Springs. Come for yourself and find out why. Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Curious, indeed.

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0:00.0	This episode of the outside podcast is brought to you by Eureka Springs,
0:04.8	a one-of-a-kind destination nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas.
0:10.8	If you haven't heard, Arkansas is emerging as an adventure hotspot.
0:15.6	Miles of trails have been built here every week for years,
0:19.6	and perhaps the best spot to enjoy this new energy is Eureka Springs,
0:24.6	a town in the quirky corner of the state,
0:27.6	surrounded by beautiful natural playgrounds.
0:30.4	So you have all the space you need to feel safe when traveling.
0:35.2	Take the King's River, which flows just outside of town.
0:39.2	This rare undamped river, beckons, paddlers, and even snorkelers
0:44.0	with remarkably clear water.
0:46.2	Then there's nearby Beaver Lake Tail Waters,
0:49.2	where you can cast flies for trout in an often blissfully uncrowded waterway.
0:55.2	Orhead to Lake Leatherwood City Park,
0:58.2	which offers more than 25 miles of hiking and biking trails,
1:02.8	as well as an 85-acre spring-fed lake for water sports.
1:07.8	Back in town, you'll find winding streets carved into rocky hillsides
1:12.6	and lined with Victorian architecture,
1:15.4	plus fine arc galleries, unique shops, restaurants, and spas.
1:20.4	People say the most curious things when they visit Eureka Springs
1:24.6	come for yourself and you'll find out why.
1:27.6	Learn more at EurekaSprings.org.
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