Episode 32: Pilot John the Adventurer

Survival Suits and Big Waves on the Bering Sea

Episode 32

Pilot John the Adventurer

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian IslandsJohn talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat. 

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat. 

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Episode 31: Pilot John the Adventurer

Aleutian Odyssey: The Islands of Four Mountains, Adak and Kiska

Episode 31

Pilot John the Adventurer

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian Islands.

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian Islands. 

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Episode 30: Pilot John the Adventurer

A Day in the Life of a Spy-Plane Pilot in the Aleutians

Episode 30

Pilot John the Adventurer

John talks about what it was like to fly a spy plane based in the Aleutian Islands in the 60’s.  

Meet John

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn’t be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He flew for the major airlines, then bounced all around the Bahamas in single engine Cessnas. This man fills his days. We were lucky enough to hear him talk about sailing 30 foot seas between Alaska and Japan. Buckle up and make sure the belt is snug.

In this episode, John talks about what it was like to fly a spy plane based in the Aleutian Islands in the 60’s. 

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Episode 21: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

The three costs of life.

Episode 21

Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

Ayleen talks about her free time on the road, and what it is like to be on her own for so long. She also talks about the 3 costs in life.

Meet Ayleen

A sniper, a dentist and a motorcycle rider walk into a bar. This is not the start to a joke, this is one amazing person named Ayleen Martinez. Ayleen rode into Phil’s life through a dual hemisphere resident whom we’ll call Mariska. When Phil heard that a Chilean woman decided she wanted to learn how to ride motorcycles so she could do a solo ride from Puerto Williams to Prudhoe Bay, he rolled up the doors at MotoQuest World Headquarters. Ayleen is intelligent, enthusiastic, funny and just a little stubborn. Basically the perfect mix if you want to follow the path just a little further off the path off the unbeaten path. Over 20,000 humans follow Señorita Martinez on the ‘gram. We spoke with Ayleen in 2019. She shares some highlights, some low points and a few things to consider as a solo traveler who happens to be a spritely female about a meter and a half tall. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Episode 20: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

Packing for life.

Episode 20

Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

Ayleen talks about her change of values on the road, and gives some packing and travel tips as a woman traveling solo.

Meet Ayleen

A sniper, a dentist and a motorcycle rider walk into a bar. This is not the start to a joke, this is one amazing person named Ayleen Martinez. Ayleen rode into Phil’s life through a dual hemisphere resident whom we’ll call Mariska. When Phil heard that a Chilean woman decided she wanted to learn how to ride motorcycles so she could do a solo ride from Puerto Williams to Prudhoe Bay, he rolled up the doors at MotoQuest World Headquarters. Ayleen is intelligent, enthusiastic, funny and just a little stubborn. Basically the perfect mix if you want to follow the path just a little further off the path off the unbeaten path. Over 20,000 humans follow Señorita Martinez on the ‘gram. We spoke with Ayleen in 2019. She shares some highlights, some low points and a few things to consider as a solo traveler who happens to be a spritely female about a meter and a half tall. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Episode 19: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

A border to cross.

Episode 19

Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

Ayleen talks about border crossing, her best experience, what her friends and family thought about her dream, and how she financed the trip.

Meet Ayleen

A sniper, a dentist and a motorcycle rider walk into a bar. This is not the start to a joke, this is one amazing person named Ayleen Martinez. Ayleen rode into Phil’s life through a dual hemisphere resident whom we’ll call Mariska. When Phil heard that a Chilean woman decided she wanted to learn how to ride motorcycles so she could do a solo ride from Puerto Williams to Prudhoe Bay, he rolled up the doors at MotoQuest World Headquarters. Ayleen is intelligent, enthusiastic, funny and just a little stubborn. Basically the perfect mix if you want to follow the path just a little further off the path off the unbeaten path. Over 20,000 humans follow Señorita Martinez on the ‘gram. We spoke with Ayleen in 2019. She shares some highlights, some low points and a few things to consider as a solo traveler who happens to be a spritely female about a meter and a half tall. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Episode 18: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

A night out in the wilderness.

Episode 18

Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

Ayleen talks about learning mechanical skills, riding skills, and her worst experience.

Meet Ayleen

A sniper, a dentist and a motorcycle rider walk into a bar. This is not the start to a joke, this is one amazing person named Ayleen Martinez. Ayleen rode into Phil’s life through a dual hemisphere resident whom we’ll call Mariska. When Phil heard that a Chilean woman decided she wanted to learn how to ride motorcycles so she could do a solo ride from Puerto Williams to Prudhoe Bay, he rolled up the doors at MotoQuest World Headquarters. Ayleen is intelligent, enthusiastic, funny and just a little stubborn. Basically the perfect mix if you want to follow the path just a little further off the path off the unbeaten path. Over 20,000 humans follow Señorita Martinez on the ‘gram. We spoke with Ayleen in 2019. She shares some highlights, some low points and a few things to consider as a solo traveler who happens to be a spritely female about a meter and a half tall. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Episode 17: Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

Motorcycle to Alaska.

Episode 17

Ayleen Martinez – Solo Motorcyclist

Ayleen talks about growing up in Chile and dreams of riding a motorcycle to Alaska.

Meet Ayleen

A sniper, a dentist and a motorcycle rider walk into a bar. This is not the start to a joke, this is one amazing person named Ayleen Martinez. Ayleen rode into Phil’s life through a dual hemisphere resident whom we’ll call Mariska. When Phil heard that a Chilean woman decided she wanted to learn how to ride motorcycles so she could do a solo ride from Puerto Williams to Prudhoe Bay, he rolled up the doors at MotoQuest World Headquarters. Ayleen is intelligent, enthusiastic, funny and just a little stubborn. Basically the perfect mix if you want to follow the path just a little further off the path off the unbeaten path. Over 20,000 humans follow Señorita Martinez on the ‘gram. We spoke with Ayleen in 2019. She shares some highlights, some low points and a few things to consider as a solo traveler who happens to be a spritely female about a meter and a half tall. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Episode 16: Inception of MotoQuest

Whats Next, Being an Entrepreneur

Episode 16

Inception of MotoQuest

Phil wraps up the experience of starting MotoQuest and talks about the future, and the trials of being an entrepreneur.

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Episode 15: Inception of MotoQuest

Surviving Covid, Group Dynamics

Episode 15

Inception of MotoQuest

Phil talks about running MotoQuest during Covid, and the types of people that join the tours.

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