Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
Welcome to the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe.
My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel marketing consultant and tour operator myself, I am on a mission to impact the lives of adventure travelers, the tour operators they hire, and the communities that host them, creating deeply meaningful experiences that make this big world feel just a bit smaller.
Are you ready to discover your next great adventure, whether that looks something like climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa, SCUBA diving in the South Pacific, or hot air ballooning in Turkey? Then you’ll be happy to know that each episode of the Big World Made Small Podcast features a fascinating interview with an adventure travel expert that has agreed to share, with us, their own personal stories, favorite adventure destinations, and even some incredibly helpful tips and tricks they’ve learned while in the field. I trust that by the end of each episode you’ll feel like booking a ticket to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of these amazing places, and getting to know the incredible people that live there.
I’ll be your guide as we explore this amazing planet and its people on the Big World Made Small podcast. I am a former US Army paratrooper, third generation commercial hot air balloon pilot, paramotor pilot, advanced open water SCUBA diver, and ex-Montana fly fishing guide and lodge manager. I have managed boutique adventure tour operation businesses in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, off-shore in Belize, the Adirondacks in New York, and the desert of Arizona. I also spent nearly a decade with Orvis International Travel, leading a talented team of tour operation experts, putting together and hosting amazing fly fishing and adventure travel excursions around the world. I have tapped into my experience and network of travel pros to put together a weekly series of exclusive expert interviews that I am excited to share with you.
For the last couple of years I have lived a fully nomadic lifestyle, feeding my passion for exploration, creating amazing adventures, and meeting some of the most fascinating people along the way. I record every episode while traveling, so in a sense you’ll be joining me on my journey. Let’s discover some great adventures together and make this big world feel just a bit smaller.
And, don’t forget to take a quick trip over to our website at bigworldmadesmall.com and join our adventure travel community, where you’ll benefit from new episode announcements, exclusive adventure travel opportunities, and special access to the experts you’ve met on the show. You can also follow us on social media, using the links in the show notes below. And, if you’re getting value out of the show please help us grow by sharing it with your friends, family, and anyone else you know that wants to get far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruise ships, the next time they travel.
I’ll publish another episode soon. Until then, keep exploring. It’s the best way to make a big world feel just a bit smaller.
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Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
Adventure Travel with Tom Rosenbauer - The Orvis Company
Tom Rosenbauer
Chief Enthusiast
The Orvis Company
Tom Rosenbauer has been with the Orvis Company since 1976, and while there has been a fishing school instructor, copywriter, public relations director, merchandise manager, and was editor of The Orvis News for 10 years. He is currently their chief marketing enthusiast, which is what they call people when they don’t know what else to do with them.
He has fished extensively across North America and has also fished on Christmas Island, the Bahamas, Belize, in Kamchatka, Chile, and on the fabled English chalk streams .
His podcast, The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast, is one of the top outdoor podcasts on ITunes and has had over 25 million downloads since its inception. He lives with his wife and son in southern Vermont on the banks of his favorite trout stream.
summary
In this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins welcomes Tom Rosenbauer, the Chief Enthusiast of Orvis, to discuss his extensive journey in the fly fishing industry. They explore Tom's early experiences with fishing, the evolution of fly fishing, and how it has become more accessible to newcomers. Tom shares memorable adventures, the importance of passion in sustaining a long career, and how technology has changed the way they connect with the fishing community. The conversation wraps up with insights on future travel aspirations and demystifying fly fishing for beginners.
takeaways
- Tom Rosenbauer has been with Orvis for 49 years.
- The title 'Chief Enthusiast' reflects a long career with Orvis.
- Starting in retail is a common path for those in the fly fishing industry.
- Fly fishing can be accessible and affordable for beginners.
- Technology has transformed how fly fishing is taught and shared.
- Traveling for fishing can lead to unforgettable experiences.
- Passion is key to longevity in the fly fishing business.
- Fly fishing is not just about trout; there are many species to target.
- Independent fly shops are crucial for the fishing community.
- Learning to fly fish has never been easier with online resources.
Learn about Tom's trip to Iceland.
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