Episode 48: Jess Newton of Vibe Tribe Adventures

On this episode: 14ers, skydiving, and breaking generational struggles. We’re talking with Jess Newton, founder and CEO of Vibe Tribe Adventures.

Show Notes

• 00:35 – Introductions (and how Saveria and Jess met at Outdoor Retailer)
• 03:10 – How Jess was introduced to the outdoors 
• 06:50 – How Jess got started with Vibe Tribe Adventures
• 09:00 – Going from Denver to nationwide
• 11:00 – Developing leaders within the community
• 13:30 – Launching the children’s program
• 17:27 – Growing the Urban Trekker program
• 19:38 – The Black 14er program
• 30:20 – Supporting Vibe Tribe Adventures
• 31:55 – First all-black Everest summit team
• 35:20 – The importance of outdoor education
• 40:50 – “Outdoors for All” collaboration with Merrell 
• 45:45 – Skydiving and other “extreme” adventure goals

Mentioned in this Show

• Vibe Tribe Adventures
• Urban Trekker
• Black 14ers
• Colorado Rockies Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
• Merrell Outdoors for All collection
• American Hiking Society

Connect with Jess

You can connect with Jess at the Vibe Tribe Adventures website, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook page.

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.