Podcasts about Chugach

The Amy Demboski Show 5-22-25 Guest- Bernie Smith candidate for Chugach electric Association

Today's it starts with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The right question for Chugach and MEA; the AKLEG should stop digging; the real Permanent Fund 'crisis'. Then in hour two we'll visit with Duane Edleman from Liberty Action-Alaska about the citizens initiative that would return the KPB to hand counting of ballots. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA and lifecoaching.

Today we get a peek at the upcoming fiscal year with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the problem with Dunleavy's budget; the BIG takeaway from the Fall Revenue book; Chugach steps up while ENSTAR dithers. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and talk about a new RCV problem and solution. Then we'll finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story.

Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield & @mnt.div Chad Aurentz invite special guest Molly McCarthy-Cunfer, the newest Executive Director of Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation in studio to hear all about her lifestyle and story in Alaska   Congrats to AWSF president Kevin Kehoe on his African experience harvesting a Rhino & Leopard - Chad's recap on the Chugach sheep father/son party tag, Congrats to Cisco/Jack, (Tok Tag) & Emily/Cole, Molly's first Bull, the game bag debate, cheese cloth or synthetic?, 2024 Brush Busting sesh, public access to agency management of game, social media/influencing and the impact on reporting of game, marketing & media influence on game management, an obsession with Killer Whales, Electro-fishing, he makes Jelly, onto Afognak, recreating and archiving the board of game proposal, the ol'broom stick method Wack!, a passionate sheep hunting community, the goat quiz, Ladies night December 12, 2024, raffles and future in-person events, funding raising a grad student, becoming an outdoorswomen movement, keep sheep on the amount   Visit our Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Watch the show on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject $upport on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Public Witness Hearing - American Indian & Alaska Native: Day 2, Afternoon Session Date: Wed, 05/08/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Mary Jane Miles Vice Chairman, Nez Perce Tribe Willow Hetrick-Price Executive Director, Chugach Regional Resources Commission Donna Galbreath Senior Medical Director, Southcentral Foundation Michael Douglas VP/Chief Legal Officer, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Corporation, and Intertribal Health Care Quinton Swanson Chairman, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Esther Lucero President and CEO, Seattle Indian Health Board Abigail Echo-Hawk Director, Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle Indian Health Board Guy Capoeman President, Quinault Indian Nation Ed Johnstone Chairman, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) Nikolaus Lewis Chairman, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Cody Desautel President, Intertribal Timber Council Corinne Sams Chairwoman, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Michael Rondeau CEO, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-2-afternoon-session

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2687 and H.R. 7516 Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2687 (Rep. Peltola), To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes; and H.R. 7516 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2024.” Witnesses and Testimony The Hon. Melanie Egorin Assistant Secretary for Legislation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-EgorinM-20240430.pdf The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe of Indians Crow Agency, MT [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-WhiteClayF-20240430.pdf The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-EricksonJ-20240430.pdf Ms. Janet Alkire Great Plains Area Representative National Indian Health Board Washington, D.C. [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AlkireJ-20240430.pdf Ms. Sheri Buretta Chairman of the Board Chugach Alaska Corporation Anchorage, AK [Minority Witness] [H.R. 2687] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BurettaS-20240430.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415933

Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield & Jack Lau sit down with the iconic & legendary sheep hunter, author and B&C record holder Lew Bradley   Can Lew dunk?, Lew's double knee replacement, shoulder replacement & back surgures, continued physical conditioning & exercise, horn hunting in the offseason, early years backpacking food, Sgt Major Booze and insisting in the Army in 1967, Dishwater & Ice Cicll monster rams, Chugach sheep genetic, the beast that got away, the 3/4 curl rule back in the day, the first 36 incher, John Lau's 40 incher draw in 2000, Lew's AK Museum & Alaskas stuff, mining buckets, evolution of mountain hunting boots, camp trail packs, barney's packs, Joe Romero (Legendary Taxidermist), Lew's carving and ram horn art, Kevin Dana's ancient ram (16 year old Ram), Bill Murphy (17 year old dinosaur), Marty Webb's beast, Brendon Burns “o'stumpy”, living with sheep (Ryan Miller), Jack's trivia, 19-days for a 36, flock shooting, 300 Weatherby (First 30 Rams), challenge of writing books, 7 years to publish volume 1-3, Paul Klauser (Pilot), 800 books sold, publisher (Freeze & Press), over 1800 pages, $280k to produce the books, where to buy the books, the 1-day sheep hunt, Lew's hardest hunts, the close call finale   Visit or Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Watch on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject Support on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject  

Valdez, an area located on Alaska's south coast, is surrounded by the glaciated Chugach mountains, offering a rich habitat for wildlife and natural beauty in Prince William Sound.Camera | Editor | Producer: Gabrielle Weiss

In 1995, Chugach State Park in Alaska turned into the site of a couple of violent bear encounters. Wes details two seperate attacks that happened that year, one with a (kind of) happy ending, and another that ended in tragedy. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts. For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social:  Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast Twitter: @ToothandClawPod Wes: @GrizKid Jeff: @jefe_larson Mike: @mikey3ds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of northwest Nevada, Black Rock City is built, and for about a week it becomes the third largest city in Nevada, with around 60,000 inhabitants. It is the host city for the annual event called Burning Man and it has all the amenities you'd expect to see in any other city of this size. It has with bars, restaurants, bike shops, clothing boutiques, auto mechanics and recreation centers. But the thing that differentiates this city from other American cities is that nothing at Burning Man is bought or sold, traded or bartered; Black Rock City runs on a gift economy. Every resident is expected to participate, and to bring something to contribute for the common good. What you decide to contribute – that's up to you.On this episode of Outdoor Explorer host Adam Varrier explores Burning Man. He speaks with Cherie Yanek. She's the race director for the annual Burning Man Ultramarathon, which takes place in the middle of the week at 5 o'clock in the morning, to beat the mid-day desert heat. In the second half of the show, we hear from the artist Miguel Guzman about the art piece he created along with his partner, Iyvone Khoo, using recycled and biodegradable materials including Mycelium. The sculpture is presented in an area of Burning Man called “Deep Playa," which is open desert, some distance from the tent city that holds the occupants of Black Rock City. The art piece represents the Mayan Rain God, Chaac, and our conversation took place at around 3:00am under a full moon and the stars of the Milky Way galaxy stretching from horizon to horizon across the night sky.HOST: Adam VarrierGUESTS:Cherie Yanek, race director for the annual Burning Man UltramarathonMiguel Guzman and Iyvone Khoo, artistsLINKS:Burning Man websiteBurning Man Ultramarathon 50kMiguel Guzman's Instagram pageIyvone Khoo's websiteBROADCAST: Thursday, September 28th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, September 28th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

What makes an outdoor expedition successful? Most trips in the outdoors, whether one day or two weeks, are enjoyable and fun, that's why Alaskans, even on wet summers like this one, flock to the outdoors. But some outings turn into epics and even tragedy. On this Outdoor Explorer host Paul Twardock talks about what makes a good expedition happen with retired Denali Mountaineering ranger Daryl Miller and current South District Ranger for Denali National Park Tucker Chenoweth. They discuss what made some of their expeditions succeed despite life-threatening weather and what they've learned advising and observing expeditions on Denali.HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS: Daryl Miller, retired Denali Mountaineering rangerTucker Chenoweth, South District Ranger for Denali National ParkLINKS:Leave No Trace.org: Plan Ahead and PrepareNational Park Service: Climbing DenaliREI: Food PlanningThe Hall of the Mountain King]]>

Alaska author Don Rearden grew up in Southwest Alaska living and observing rural life. His books "Raven's Gift," a novel, and "Without A Paddle," a collection of poems, reflect his Alaska experiences and life. Don also co-authored books featuring two of Alaska's professional military rescuers. Don joins host Paul Twardock to discuss Alaska's culture, history and environment and how they influenced his writing.HOST: Paul TwardockGUEST: Don Rearden, authorLINK:Don Rearden's website]]>

Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144 Backstory on how Will got into Mountain Biking The Backstory on the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders Mountain Bike Access in Chugiak-Eagle River Region Building Partnerships with various government agencies Partnering with Professional Trail Builders for Trail Building Transitioning from Volunteer Building to Professional Building Being the Part-Time Executive Director How the 1st Alaska Mountain Bike Summit went Looking forward to the 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit Partnering with IMBA for this summit Winter Fat Biking in Alaska What Will Looks for in Mountain Bike Communities Closing Comments Links discussed in the show: Chugach Mountain Bike Riders: https://cmbralaska.org/ 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit: https://mtbsummit.com/   Trail EAffect Show Links: Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/ Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Biking single track trail on mountain bikes has become very popular in Southcentral Alaska. Trails have proliferated and more are planned. Long trails like the Alaska Traverse will help connect communities and increase non-motorized recreational opportunities. In the Matanuska Susitna Valley and Chugiak/Eagle River individuals and groups are busy building and maintaining trails. On this Outdoor Explorer host PaulTwardock welcomes Will Taygan with the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders and Rene Dervaes with the Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers to discuss what is happening in Mat-Su Valley and Chugiak/Eagle River and the upcoming Alaska Mountain BikeSummit.HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS:Will Taygan, Chugach Mountain Bike RidersRene Dervaes, Valley Mountain Bikers and HikersLINKS:Chugach Mountain Bike RidersValley Mountain Bikers and HikersAlaska TrailsSingle Track Advocates]]>

Joe Kurtak embodies a modern day Alaskan. He was raised at a remote mining camp in eastern California, went to college, then came to Alaska in 1971 for a summer job. He quickly fell for everything the Great Land had to offer, especially its geology. Joe worked for 40 years mapping Alaska's geology while working for both private firms and the federal government. Along the way he also pursued his love of skiing and sea kayaking. On this Outdoor Explorer Joe shares his wealth of knowledge of Alaska's geology, including Prince William Sound, and some of his many adventures with host Paul Twardock. HOST: Paul TwardockGUEST: Joe KurtakLINKS:"Mine in the Sky : The History of California's Pine Creek Tungsten Mine and the People Who Were Part of It""Of Rock and Ice: An Explorer's Guide to the Geology of Prince William Sound, Alaska"Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol]]>

On the next Outdoor Explorer our guest is Nicole Chamberlain and the Meowtaineer, Petra the Adventure Cat. Petra is a Siberian Forest Cat, well-adapted to the cold, and Nicole has taken her on many adventures on the snow and the water. They recently spent time at the Sheldon House in Denali and Petra became the first cat to ski on the Ruth Glacier.HOST: Lisa KellerGUESTS:Petra the Adventure Cat, meowtaineerNicole Chamberlain, meowtaineer guideLINKS:Petra and Nicole's InstagramPetra and Nicole's TikTokPetra and Nicole's WebsiteSheldon Chalet WebsiteBROADCAST: Thursday, August 10th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, August 10th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS:Jessica Cherry, editor of "Wheels on Ice"Andromeda Romano-Lax, author, contributor to "Wheels on Ice"LINKS:"Wheels on Ice"More than a century of tales from the trails in ‘Wheels on Ice: Stories of Cycling in Alaska'BROADCAST: Thursday, August 3rd, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, August 3rd, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

On this Outdoor Explorer we're joined by Alison Mariella Dèsir, author of "Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn't Built for Us." Her book unveils the running movement as being centered around and represented by White people, not only ignoring the foundational work and performances of Black distance runners but also not acknowledging that running while Black can be dangerous.HOST: Lisa KellerGUEST: Alison Mariella DèsirLINKS:Alison Mariella Dèsir websiteHarlem RunRun4AllWomenThe Running Industry Diversity CoalitionRun Alaska Trails POC Trail Running and Adventure RetreatSkinny Raven Book SigningOut & Back with Alison Mariella Dèsir]]>

Many Alaskans have helped preserve the open spaces we enjoy. Their hard work, dedication and perseverance gave us our state parks, trails and environmental standards that we enjoy. This Outdoor Explorer features Peg Tileston. Peg has been active in organizations including the Alaska Center for the Environment (now called the Alaska Center), the Alaska Women's Environmental Network, the Alaska Conservation Foundation, the Alaska Water Resource Board, Trustees for Alaska, the Alaska and Alaska Common Ground. She has also been on the board of Chugach Electric Association, the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Council, and the Anchorage Recycling Task Force to name a few. She has received numerous awards including being inducted into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame. Along the way she explored much of Alaska. She joins host Paul Twardock to discuss her many contributions and adventures.HOST: Paul TwardockGUEST: Peg TilestonLINKS:Alaska Women's Hall of FameAlaska CenterAlaska Common GroundAlaska Conservation FoundationTrustees for AlaskaBROADCAST: Thursday, July 20th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, July 20th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

The bike race formerly known as the Fireweed 400 is back. Now simply called “The Fireweed,” this 200-mile race makes its comeback this weekend taking riders from Sheep Mountain Lodge to Valdez! This week on Outdoor Explorer, we talk with president of the board of directors, Sara Wendling about all things race details and catch up with the a few members of the 1wheel1ders, a unicycle team that will be participating in this years race.HOST: Martha RosensteinGUESTS: Sara Wendling, President, Fireweed Board of Directors1wheel1ders, unicycle teamLINKS: Fireweed race websiteFacebookInstagramBROADCAST: Thursday, July 13th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, July 13th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

People come to Alaska for a variety of reasons. Award-winning photographer Mark Kelley came with the hopes of meeting a whale, and almost 50 years later, he's still here. On this episode of Outdoor Explorer host Martha Rosenstein and Kelley talk about the challenges of photographing wildlife in Alaska, turning his passion into a career and what it's like to return to a special spot year after year to observe and photograph bears.HOST: Martha RosensteinGUEST: Mark KellyLINKS:Mark Kelly PhotographyFacebookInstagramBROADCAST: Thursday, June 1st, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, June 1st, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOUR 1Ukraine uses drones on Moscow to retaliate after Kyiv attacked / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/30/world/russia-ukraine-drones-news?President Biden and GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a deal (in principle) that would suspend the debt ceiling until 2025 and put a lid on non-defense government spending / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/05/29/biden-mccarthy-reach-agreement-to-raise-the-debt-ceiling?Elizabeth Holmes reports to prison (CBS News)https://www.cbsnews.com/video/elizabeth-holmes-set-to-report-to-texas-prison-camp-to-begin-11-year-sentence/Social Media becoming more a toxic for American teens ad Dr. Marc Siegel discusses / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/world/13-year-old-girl-dies-chroming-alarming-social-media-trend Rick Whitbeck with Power the Future on the debt ceiling, Chugach's new Board, and Alaskan resource development / (PTF) https://powerthefuture.com/ [7:35 PM to 8 PM]HOUR 2Tom overviews the lame weather forecasted for Mat-Su and Anchorage over the next week / https://www.weather.gov/afc/tvLongtime allies of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have formed a political action committee to support Christie as he considers a 2024 presidential bid / (CBS News) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-christie-super-pac-2024-presidential-campaign/Tom orders on Gold Belly pizzas from Picasso's Pizza in Buffalo NY / https://picassospizza.net/DHS Secretary Mayorkas pressed on fentanyl, border crisis during heated Senate hearing / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-hits-china-mexico-sanctions-counterfeit-fentanyl-laced-pill-productionAlaska's nurse shortage is widely acknowledged, but there's less consensus on how to manage solutions. A bill that aims to get nurses licensed and working faster by joining Alaska in a 40-state nurse licensure coalition is mired in pushback. Hospitals and the state's nursing board support the legislation, but nursing labor unions oppose it / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2023/05/29/a-bill-to-get-nurses-licensed-more-quickly-in-alaska-faces-pushback-from-unions/

On the this Outdoor Explorer, host Lisa Keller is joined by Tom Walker, author of the book "The Wanderer." In less than 6 months, Wolf 258 traversed almost 3000 miles in Alaska and Canada. His amazing journey, documented through his GPS tracking collar, is the subject of a story that mixes what we know about his movement with speculation on what he was doing during his travels.HOST: Lisa KellerGUEST: Tom Walker, authorLINK:"The Wanderer: An Alaska Wolf's Final Journey" at Mountaineers BooksBROADCAST: Thursday, May 25th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, May 25th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

In March, Ben Americus accomplished many firsts on the Linkup: the first late winter completion, the first to ski off the peaks and the first to complete the Linkup since Ptarmigan Peak was added as the 13th summit over 5000 feet. This week on Outdoor Explorer Ben joins host Lisa Keller to talk about how he added his name to Chugach Front Linkup history.HOST: Lisa KellerGUEST: Ben AmericusLINKS:Chugach Front Linkup websiteAlaska Public Media Outdoor Explorer, May 2018, “The 12-Peak Challenge and Chugach Trails.”Alaska Public Media Outdoor Explorer, October 25, 2019, “Imagine hiking all the tallest summits of the Chugach Front Range in one trip. These people did it this year.”Alaska Public Media Outdoor Explorer, March 10, 2020, “Sophia Tidler's Winter Solstice Adventure.”]]>

Summer in Alaska brings a plethora of outdoor adventure opportunities. Boating, hiking, climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hunting ramp up and so do the calls for help. Southcentral Alaska is fortunate to have good search and rescue capabilities compared to most of the country. However much of it is provided by volunteer organizations. This Outdoor Explorer has representatives from the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group, the Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs, the Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol, and the Alaska Incident Management Team. With host Paul Twardock they will discuss their roles, how search and rescue works in Alaska, how to volunteer, and most importantly how avoid needing a rescue.HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS: Erin Boklage, Alaska Search and Rescue DogsMark Miraglia, Alaska Mountain Rescue GroupAmy Holman, Alaska Incident Management TeamZach Liller, Anchorage Nordic Ski PatrolLINKS:Alaska Incident Management TeamAnchorage Nordic Ski PatrolAlaska Mountain Rescue GroupAlaska Search and Rescue DogsAlaska Search and Rescue AssociationBROADCAST: Thursday, May 11th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, May 11th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

What was it like to be a field scientist in Alaska during the 1970s and 80's? John Schoen spent 20 years working for Alaska's Department of Fish and Game as a scientist studying Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats and brown bears in the Tongass National Forest. John's research influenced the prevailing thoughts on the effects of clearcutting on deer habitat, and added to our understanding of Brown Bears importance to their ecosystem. His strong conservation ethic, influenced by Aldo Leopold and others, melded with science and advocacy continued after he left Fish and Game to work for Audubon Alaska. John is a wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in field science, the Tongass temperate rainforest, and conservation. John joins host Paul Twardock to discuss his fascinating career and memoir titled "Tongass Odyssey: Seeing the Forest Ecosystem Through the Politics of Trees, A Biologist's Memoir."HOST: Paul TwardockGUEST:John Schoen, author, former Fish and Game field scientistLINKS:"Tongass Odyssey: Seeing the Forest Ecosystem Through the Politics of Trees: ABiologists Memoir"More information about John SchoenSoutheast Alaska Conservation CouncilThe Landmark Trees ProjectAudubon AlaskaPrince William Sound Natural History SymposiumBROADCAST: Thursday, May 4th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, May 4th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

Hosted by Ania Wiktorowicz, Created by Mari FeherAndrew Holman is a Portland, Or transplant living and climbing around Anchorage, Alaska. In the process of climbing all the peaks of the Chugach  Mountain range near Anchorage, one night he found himself tumbling 500 ft on the South side of Avalanche Mountain  (5,050 feet) . What do you do with one microspike on a side of a 45 degree icey slope? As a BCEP grad from the Mazamas (an established climbing and mountaineering club in Porland, OR), luckily Andrew knew just what to do and ended up in a helicopter rescue with some friendly humanoid aliens. helpful links: mazamas.orggarmin.comhttps://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-personal-locator-beaconhttps://www.alaska.org/destination/chugach-state-park

HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS:Arlene Blum, mountaineer, scientistPam Miller, Alaska Community Action on ToxicsLINKS:Arlene Blum websiteAlaska Community Action on ToxicsGreen Science Policy InstituteBROADCAST: Thursday, April 27th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, April 27th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOST: Lisa KellerGUEST: Harlow Robinson, executive director of Healthy Futures and the Alaska Sports Hall of FameLINKS:Alaska Sports Hall of FameHealthy Futures 100 Miles in May]]>

HOST: Lisa KellerGUEST: Holly Brooks, two-time Olympian and licensed professional counselorLINKS:Holly Brooks' websiteAlaska Eating Disorders Alliance with link to “Winning at All Costs: Breaking the Silience on Athletes and EatingDisorders”Project Red-S]]>

HOST: Lisa KellerGUESTS: Steve Cleary, Executive Director of Alaska TrailsDonnie Hayes, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Fairbanks North Star BoroughMark Kimerer,]]>

The first migratory birds are showing up and bear tracks have been sighted in the Chugach. That means it's time to dust off the backpacks, boats, and tents and start planning for summer! Join host Paul Twardock and guests on this week's Outdoor Explorer to get a start on summer.]]>

Harlow Robinson is an accomplished mountain runner and the founding member of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. Since 2006, he worked as direct care staff and board member with Healthy Futures, a statewide program that helps thousands of at risk youth around Alaska build self-esteem and life skills. He grew up living a subsistence lifestyle in remote Alaska until third grade and in 1973 his family was the subject of the Alaska Family Robinson article in National Geographic. He and his Kiwi wife Gina spend a substantial amount of time in New Zealand and both of their fathers are renowned mountain climbers. He's raced dozens of Alaskan mountain races and wilderness races and won several, including both the winter and summer Alaska Wilderness Races, an unsupported 100-200 mile point-to-point race through the Alaskan wilderness. Hd also did the Transalpine stage race in Europe, which is about 200 miles over a span of eight days through and over the European Alps. Additionally, after many years and many attempts, Harlow completed the 12 peak challenge, a 24 hour race that links the twelve 5,000-foot mountains in the Chugach range overlooking Anchorage, Alaska. In the past five years, Harlow has experienced life passing by quickly, and so in that time, he's changed some of his personal paradigms. This effort required acceptance, commitment, a new level of honesty with yourself, personal vulnerability and has revealed wonderful and surprising layers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cutting-for-sign/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cutting-for-sign/support

HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS: Randy Dowd, Executive Director and founder of Onward and UpwardOnward and Upward StaffLINKS:Onward and Upward websiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeBROADCAST: Thursday, March 16th, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, March 16th, 2022. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOST: Lisa KellerGUESTS: Beth Nordlund, executive director Anchorage Park FoundationJoe Connolly, chair of the Glen Alps Road Service Area Board of SupervisorsLINKS:Anchorage Park FoundationGlen Alps Board of SupervisorsBallot information]]>

HOST: Paul TwardockGUEST: Steve Mock, Denali Rescue Volunteers, the Alex Lowe Foundation, and the Khumbu Climbing CenterLINKS:Denali Rescue VolunteersKhumbu Climbing CenterDenali Climbing HistoryAlex Lowe Foundation]]>

HOST: Adam VerrierGUESTS:Sara Studebaker-Hall, Director of Operations at TeamUSA BiathlonZach Hall, Team Manager and Head Coach at the Soldier Hollow Olympic Legacy ProgramLINKS:Biathlon AlaskaAnchorage Biathlon ClubNordic Skiing Association of Anchorage: BiathlonTeam USA: Biathlon]]>

HOST: Lisa KellerGUEST: Beth Bragg, former sports editor at the Anchorage Daily News]]>

HOST: Lisa KellerGUESTS: Sally Burkholder, the Alaska Ski for Women co-founderMolly Mylius, Alaska Ski for Women race directorBROADCAST: Thursday, January 26th, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, January 26th, 2022. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOST: Adam VarrierGUEST: Jim BurkholderLINKS:Kincaid Park Web PageKincaid Park Ski Trail MapBROADCAST: Thursday, February 9th, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: February 9th, 2022. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS: Dan Osborne, Dick Jabonowski, Ed Minot, Steve O'Brien, Tom Kensler, and MikeSalleeLINKS:Denali Climbing HistoryBROADCAST: Thursday, February 2nd, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, February 2nd, 2022. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

This is the tragic tale of an Air Force cargo plane that went un-rescued for 60 years after it crashed in a blinding snowstorm and over some of the harshest terrain that Alaska has to offer. Lost and entombed in a glacier after the large Globemaster II crashed in 1952, it was finally recovered in 2012 thanks to an Air National Guard helicopter crew on a routine training mission. Today, each summer, dedicated members of the Air Force and Army return to the Colony Glacier to search for remains of the souls lost, as well as pieces of the C-124. What happened to this plane and why did it crash? Radar Contact Lost has the answers and proposes new ideas as to why the plane was where it was when it crashed.

What draws us to the outdoors? Marybeth Holleman is an Alaskan writer who's new book of poetry, titled tender gravity, expresses many reasons. Marybeth is a long time Alaskan whose works include The Heart of the Sound and Among Wolves. Her collection of poems are accessible and cover everything from moss to comets and from her garden to the Brooks Range. In her interview with host Paul Twardock she discusses how loss, exploration, activism and day to day life intertwine with her poetry to create this deep and lovely collection.

On the next Outdoor Explorer, the first part of a continuing series of stories about Title IX, the historic legislation passed 50 years ago that changed the landscape of women's sports. We'll learn about the start and evolution of Title IX and you'll hear from Chloe Ivanoff, who is bringing her love of wrestling to the girls of Alaska.

HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS: Ricky Geese: Director, Division of Parks and Outdoor RecreationZachary Babb: Program Manager, Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA)Alaska; NPSLINKS:Statewide Outdoor Recreation PlanDivision of Parks and Outdoor RecreationBarneys Sports ChaletHoarding MarmotPlay It Again SportsREI AnchorageBROADCAST: Thursday, November 17th, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, November 17th, 2022. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOST: Paul TwardockGUEST: Tom ChoateLINKS: Tom Choate BiographyBROADCAST: Thursday, December 1st, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, December 1st, 2022. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>

HOST: Lisa KellerGUESTS:Chris Reynolds, treasurer of Friends of the Stewart Public TrailKelly Becker, a long-time trail adjacent homeownerLINKS:Recreation Access in Anchorage Vol 1“Judge rules that Anchorage's historic Stewart Trail is open to the public” - The Alaska LandmineFriends of Stewart Public Trail Facebook page“Road rage AK” - Craig Medred ]]>

On this next Outdoor Explorer, our guests are Jeff Landfield and Paxson Woelber from The Alaska Landmine. The two journalists have reported extensively on disputed access to public lands in Anchorage. Our conversation focused on the history and battle for access to Chugach State Park from the Stewart Trail.]]>

Sheep hunting seems to be pretty high up on every hunter's bucket list adventure, and in this episode I am joined by my husband Dustin Prete to chat about his Chugach sheep hunt. You will also hear us talk about the contrast between hunting Kodiak and Sitka and what life is like living and adventuring on Baranof island. Dustin is a passionate hunter and loves to unplug in the mountains no matter who the tag holder is.  We also dissect our most recent hunt and the mistakes we feel we made on that trip. Tune in and soak up this casual conversation about Alaska hunting with the Prete's. Keep up with us online @heroutdoorjourney @soulsummitmedia @dustin_prete Or tune into our YouTube Channel to take the journey together!  Today's episode was brought to you by:  Sawyer - Sawyer‘s line of water filtration products offers clean water solutions for any situation. From adventures in your favorite spot to traveling through remote quarters of the world, Sawyer has set the standard for water filtration. These long lasting high-performance water filters start at just 2 ounces which means you don't have to sacrifice weight in your pack on your off-grid outings. Head to sawyer.com to see their full lineup of products. Or visit your local Bass Pro, Cabela's, REI, Scheels, or Sportsman's Warehouse. Don't have a store close to you? You can find Sawyer products on Amazon or locate a store near you by heading to sawyer.com   Bakcou - Have you had a chance to check out Bakcou ebikes? If you're ready to add some fun to your hunts and make getting to and from your hunting spot faster and easier, go take a test ride one of these electric bikes, at the BAKCOU  head quarters in Ogden, Utah! Just be aware, your hunts are about to be a lot more fun! Use the code HEROUTDOORJOURNEY to save $300 at checkout! That's bakcou.com  Are you ready to unplug and adventure on the trip of a lifetime! Join us July 15-22, 2023 in Sitka, Alaska!  This all-inclusive, 7-day Alaska Fishing + Exploration  Tour will have you fishing world class fisheries, hiking some of the most beautiful and untouched parts of Alaska, and relaxing on the waterfront with a small group of likeminded women. Find all the details at heroutdoorjourney.com/Alaska  Did you enjoy this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Please take a minute to leave a review on the show. Tell us what you think OR what you want to hear next! We appreciate this community of outdoor junkies and we're looking forward to what the future holds! Now go get after it! Tag us in your adventures #SoulSummitPodcast      

The western Chugach - the mountains surrounding Anchorage and the Mat-su valley to the east, are a veritable playground for hikers and climbers.  Although the rock is predominantly poor in quality, the peaks are striking, sometimes rising 5,000 from the valley floor, with a variety of snow and ice lines penetrating their faces.  Historically, these peaks have been scaled by mountaineers of all skill levels.  But in recent years, skiers have started exploring some of the larger objectives - and one of the most sought after lines, is the north couloir of Mount Rumble.Resembling a lower-elevation K2, Mount Rumble rises nearly 5,000 out of the headwaters of Peter's Creek Valley - it's symmetrical walls forming an almost perfect pyramid.  The North Couloir nakes it's way up the mountain, and is consistently 40-50 degrees for almost 4,500'.  Suffice to say - it's an epic climbing or ski line - depending on conditions of course.In April, local Anchorage skiers and endurance athletes, Brian Harder and Lars Flora, skied the line - but the did it incredible style - making the 26 mile round trip, with over 14,000' of elevation gain, in 13 hours round trip.I recently caught up with Brian to hear about the experience, what he learned along the way, and some future objectives that he might explore.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••NotesProduced by Evan PhillipsEditing & Sound Design by Pod PeakMusic & Sound Design by Evan PhillipsSupport The Firn LinePatreonPayPalMerchSponsorsAlaska Rock GymThe Hoarding Marmot