Grab a pour of your favorite spirit and watch as John and Rick share their most thrilling volcano-climbing adventures!
In this episode of the Whiskey Inspired Podcast, we're combining adventure travel and extreme sports as we explore what it really takes to conquer the Ring of Fire. From spontaneous side quests in Central America to the geothermal wonders of Iceland, this is one outdoor exploration you don't want to miss.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• The Momotombo Experience: The grueling reality of climbing a Nicaraguan stratovolcano right after a major eruption. (Spoiler: sliding backward in loose pumice is just the beginning).
  
• Volcano Boarding: Watch an inside look at surfing down the steep, black slopes of Cerro Negro at speeds up to 60 mph in protective burlap suits.
  
• Active Lava Encounters: Standing on the intensely windy summit of Guatemala's Pacaya volcano to roast marshmallows over live lava flows.
  
• Icelandic Resilience: The fascinating history of the 1973 Heimaey eruption, and how residents used the destructive lava for geothermal heating.
  
• Geology 101: A conversational breakdown of the Ring of Fire and how tectonic plates create the world's most dramatic landscapes.
  
• The Pours: Tasting notes on Guatemala's Ron Zacapa 23-year rum and a historic bottle of Locke's Irish Whiskey.

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