Podcasts about San Juan Mountains

rWotD Episode 2948: San Luis Valley Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 30 May 2025, is San Luis Valley.The San Luis Valley is a region in south-central Colorado with a small portion overlapping into New Mexico. The valley is approximately 122 miles (196 km) long and 74 miles (119 km) wide, making it the largest alpine valley in the world. It extends from the Continental Divide on the northwest rim into New Mexico on the south. It contains 6 counties and portions of 3 others. It is an extensive high-elevation depositional basin of approximately 8,000 square miles (21,000 km2) with an average elevation of 7,664 feet (2,336 m) above sea level. The valley is a section of the Rio Grande Rift and is drained to the south by the Rio Grande, which rises in the San Juan Mountains to the west of the valley and flows south into New Mexico. The San Luis Valley has a cold desert climate but has substantial water resources from the Rio Grande and groundwater.The San Luis Valley was ceded to the United States by Mexico following the Mexican–American War. Hispanic settlers began moving north and settling in the valley after the United States made a treaty with the Utes and established a fort in the early 1850s. Prior to the Mexican war the Spanish and Mexican governments had reserved the valley to the Utes. Later in the 19th century Anglo settlers began to settle in the valley and engaged in mining, ranching, and irrigated agriculture. Today the valley has a diverse Anglo and Hispanic population.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:12 UTC on Friday, 30 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see San Luis Valley on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Brian.

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, host Ryan Jordan speaks with Black Diamond athlete Joe Grant and product designer Derick Noffsinger about the conception, design process, and field testing behind Black Diamond's fastpacking-oriented pack systems—including the Distance and Beta Light models. The discussion covers the challenges of designing hybrid load-carrying systems that merge the comfort and mobility of running vests with the load-bearing capacity of traditional backpacks. Joe provides context from real-world testing, including an 11-day, 400-mile fastpacking loop through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, while Derick explains the rationale behind material choices like Challenge Ultra fabrics and the progression from early prototypes to commercial models. Additional topics include pack fit, load distribution, scaling harness design across different volumes, and how specific design elements—such as ice axe attachments and pack tapering—optimize performance for scrambling, climbing, and off-trail travel. The episode concludes with insights into ongoing refinement strategies and how incremental improvements in gear design support more efficient and confident movement in technical environments. To view the shownote for this epsiode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here.

Send us a textMeet the architect behind American trail running's most influential collegiate program. Josh Eberly, head coach of Western Colorado University's trail running team, has created something truly unique in the running world: the only dedicated collegiate trail running program in the United States.What began as a small experiment has evolved into a powerhouse that's reshaping how young runners transition from high school competition to mountain athletics. Through his decade of leadership, Eberly has mentored some of the biggest names in American trail running—Cole Campbell, Kieran Nay, Brian Whitfield, and others who've gone on to professional careers with teams like Adidas Terrex.But what makes Western's program special isn't just its elite output. Eberly has created an inclusive environment where athletes of all abilities can thrive, united by their love of mountains and trails rather than strictly performance metrics. "It's not all about creating the next professional," he explains. "We have athletes with different goals and ambitions. They love the work ethic, they love the trails, they love the mountains."The program blends structured training with adventure, taking athletes to iconic locations like the Grand Canyon, Leadville's 14ers, and the San Juan Mountains. These experiences reinforce why many chose trail running over traditional track programs—connection with nature and the joy of exploration. With support from Adidas Terrex providing gear and opportunities, Western's athletes can focus on developing as both runners and humans.As trail running grows in popularity, Western's unique model raises fascinating questions about the future of collegiate athletics. Could we see more universities developing similar programs? For now, Eberly continues refining his vision, balancing his own competitive career while guiding the next generation of mountain athletes in the high-altitude playground of Gunnison, Colorado.Follow Josh on IG - @runsleepdesign Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow The Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @runsleepdesign Check out Ultimate Direction for all your hydration solutions needs, use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart ! 

In this special episode, Mike Randol (JKTrlFnder) takes center stage as he shares his off-roading journey, from growing up in Colorado Springs to embracing the Jeep lifestyle. JD, Pope, and Randi sit down with Mike to explore how his wife, Petra, introduced him to wheeling, his love for scenic and technical trails, and his experience capturing offroad adventures through drone photography. Mike reflects on the evolution of his Chief Blue JKU, his adventures in the San Juan Mountains, and how social media has shaped his role in the offroad community. Enjoy this drive with one of our favorite regular guest hosts!

While definitive proof remains elusive, these states have a rich history of Bigfoot lore. Here are some of the most famous sightings: Colorado: * The "San Juan Sasquatch" (2024): A Cheyenne couple captured video footage of a large, bipedal figure moving through the brush while on a train ride through the San Juan Mountains. This recent sighting garnered significant attention and fueled debate about its authenticity. * The "Colorado Grassman" (Multiple sightings): Numerous reports over the years describe a tall, hairy creature roaming the remote areas of Colorado, particularly in the Rocky Mountains. These sightings often involve glimpses of the creature or the discovery of large, unidentified footprints. Wyoming: * The "Absaroka Alps Encounter" (1942): A prospector claimed to have been chased by a group of large, hairy creatures in the Absaroka Mountains. This encounter is considered one of the earliest well-documented Bigfoot sightings in Wyoming. * The "Medicine Bow Howls" (Ongoing): Reports of strange howls and vocalizations echoing through the Medicine Bow National Forest have been attributed to Bigfoot. Some researchers believe these sounds could be a form of communication between individuals. Utah: * The "Provo Canyon Incident" (1970s): A family reported a close encounter with a large, hairy creature while camping in Provo Canyon. They described it as tall, muscular, and with glowing red eyes. This sighting sparked a wave of interest in Bigfoot in Utah. * The "Uintah Mountains Sightings" (Multiple): The Uintah Mountains are considered a hotspot for Bigfoot activity in Utah, with numerous reports of sightings and encounters over the years. These reports often describe a large, ape-like creature moving through the dense forests. Arizona: * The "Mogollon Monster" (Multiple sightings): The Mogollon Rim area is known for its legends of the "Mogollon Monster," a large, hairy creature said to inhabit the forests and canyons. Sightings often involve glimpses of the creature or the discovery of unusual footprints. * The "Four Peaks Encounter" (1990s): A group of hikers reported seeing a large, hairy creature near the Four Peaks Wilderness Area. They described it as tall, muscular, and covered in dark hair. Important Note: It's crucial to remember that most Bigfoot evidence is anecdotal and lacks definitive proof. Many sightings can be attributed to misidentification, hoaxes, or natural phenomena. However, the persistence and consistency of these reports across various locations and time periods continue to fuel the mystery and intrigue surrounding Bigfoot.

Our destination is Colorado's Conejos River with expert fly angler and guide Spencer Seim of Zia Fly, Taos, New Mexico. The Conejos has it all—a hidden gem starting high in the San Juan Mountains with breathtaking views, every water type you could imagine, and trout so wise they'll challenge the best of anglers. Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, Spencer's fascinating odyssey includes train hopping, meeting George W. Bush, fly fishing and guiding, and classic fly tying.  His flies have been featured in The Drake, America's Favorite Flies, and Smithsonian Magazine. Today, Spencer shares his deep knowledge of the Conejos—covering key hatches, local fly patterns, and pro tips—as well as other local streams like Costilla Creek, Rio de Los Pinos, and Rio Pueblo along with stories, of Kit Carson, Taos Pueblo, guiding Bobby Knight, and his wild connection to the true-crime story, The Feather Thief.   Better bring your A-game for this one! With host, Steve Haigh Be the first to know.  Become a subscriber  Contact Spencer: Zia Fly:   https://www.ziafly.com/ Instagram @zia_fly    Facebook @ziaflyfishnm Please check out our Sponsors: Adamsbuilt Fishing  THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear.  Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing  Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget.    Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing  TroutRoutes  The number one fishing app, helping trout anglers avoid the crowds and explore new public water. Download it and receive 20% off using Destination20 promo code in the app store today! Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Destination Angler Podcast:   Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded December 12, 2024

Telluride Town Council could amend short-term rental limitations to avoid Mountainside Inn lawsuit, Colorado's first avalanche fatality of the season involved a solo backcountry skier in the San Juan Mountains, Planet Bluegrass is looking to secure August dates for a concert, and Telluride residents show their support for victims of the California wildfires. 

*Note: Hopefully it's not too bad, but apologies for my last 10 minutes' sound quality, I had a technical problem with the mic, but still wanted to keep the audio and chat going! In this episode of Choose to Endure, we spotlight the incredible Joni Watkins, a trailblazing ultra-runner from the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Her story is one of transformation and triumph, culminating in her conquering a formidable 200-miles at Phoenix's 2024 Across the Years event. Joni opens up about the mental gymnastics and strategic planning it takes to navigate such grueling multi-day races, especially when your track is a repetitive loop. Her insights shed light on the unique psychological challenges posed by fixed-time events, where the mind battles as fiercely as the body.We unravel the journey from weight loss to ultra-running, focusing on the delicate balance of training aggressively while maintaining a calorie deficit. Joni recounts how a series of below-par 50K races and a supportive circle of friends propelled her to set and achieve her ambitious 200-mile goal. Through tales of setbacks and resilience, listeners will gain a window into the adaptability and mental strength required to push boundaries and redefine personal limits.Community support plays a pivotal role in the ultra-running world, and we delve into heartwarming stories of camaraderie and encouragement. Joni's narrative is interwoven with lessons on the importance of having a supportive network, whether it's seasoned runners like Christine and Laurie or loved ones cheering from the sidelines. We offer practical advice on race preparation, training strategies, and the crucial role of rest and sleep, all aimed at inspiring listeners to connect with and become active members of the ultra-running community. Don't miss this episode if you're ready to be motivated by the extraordinary spirit of non-elite ultra running heroes.Joni Watkins:FB: https://www.facebook.com/jonimwatkins?Instagram: @jonisjourneysAcross the Years Ultra:https://www.aravaiparunning.com/across-the-years/Choose to Endure:Email:info@choosetoendure.comWebsite:https://www.choosetoendure.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ChoosetoEndureInstagram:https://instagram.com/choose_to_endure?utm_source=qr Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552757049526

Explore Act protects fixed climbing anchors on public land, BLM to charge for overnight camping but not day use, report details threats to lynx habitat in the San Juan Mountains, and—yeehaw!—the San Juan Skijoring event is this weekend.

Shawn Larson is a friend and multi-repeat guest on the show (episode 63 and 67), and Paul Vertrees is also returning to the show after appearing in episode 118. Paul and Shawn have been adventuring together all summer, and in this episode, we catch up on what they've been up to, including recent trips in the Driftless Area and the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Paul: Blog: Tenkara Tracks YouTube: link Instagram: @tenkaratracks Facebook: /TenkaraTracks/ Email: paul@royalgorgeanglers.com Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this chilling episode, we explore two of Colorado's spookiest tales. First, Kenzie delves into the eerie history of Denver's Cheesman Park, a serene spot that hides a dark past. Once a cemetery, the park is said to be haunted by restless spirits whose graves were disturbed during its transformation. Then, Lauren turns our attention to the macabre story of Alferd Packer, whose gruesome tale of survival in the Rocky Mountains continues to send shivers down the spine. Join us as we uncover the secrets and hauntings of these Colorado legends.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

Curious about the camaraderie and thrilling adventures of Jeep enthusiasts? Tune in as we chat with Tim and Mark from the Lone Star Jeep Club, who share their exhilarating experiences in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. From the heart-pounding Black Bear Pass to the scenic Imogene trail, Mark unveils his innovative "crawler hauler" setup that combines comfort and rugged capability for the ultimate off-road adventure. You'll gain insights into the dynamic world of Jeep off-roading and the strong community that binds enthusiasts together, regardless of where they call home.Ever wondered about the dangers and safety tips for off-roading? Our gripping recount of a brake failure on Black Bear Pass underscores the critical importance of preparedness. We discuss essential safety measures, upcoming events like the beginner-friendly 101 off-roading class, and a memorable run in Davis, Oklahoma. Get valuable tips on navigating various terrains, the importance of communication, and details about an exciting trip to Palo Duro Canyon. Whether you're a novice or an experienced off-roader, these insights will equip you to handle any adventure.Passionate about high-performance cars? Don't miss our in-depth review of the Nissan Z Nismo. With its modern updates and powerful 3.0-liter V6 non-turbo engine delivering 420 horsepower, we compare it to competitors like the Corvette, Toyota GR Supra, and Ford Mustang. We delve into the car's performance, suspension comfort, and features that make it a compelling choice for enthusiasts across different age groups. If you're a fan of Japanese hot rods or just love hearing about the latest in automotive technology, this segment is for you.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Original Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!ProAm Auto AccessoriesProAm Auto Accessories: "THE" place to go to find exclusive and hard to find parts and accessories!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

In this week's episode we talk to Sarah Sturm, a Nutritional Revolution athlete and the recent winner of the Migration Gravel Race on the Maasai Mara in Kenya:What she was surprised about when she first starting working with a sports nutritionistHow she fuels now vs a year agoAdventures in Kenya: Safari Bingo and the gravel adventure of a lifetime (oh, and a win too)Prepping for Leadville 100Sarah Sturm is a professional off-road cyclist, who lives in the  San Juan Mountains in Colorado. She grew up playing all sorts of sports, but didn't start riding until she moved to Durango, Colorado for college, where she joined the cycling team. Sarah turned pro in 2018, racing the international cyclocross circuit. In 2019, she won her first big gravel race, changing the trajectory of her whole career. Sarah continues to race and adventure all over the world, utilizing her bicycle as a way to connect with new places and people, but she'll always love returning home to her favorite place, the Southwest.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Keep up with SarahInstagram: www.instagram.com/sarahsturmyFollow her at Leadville 100: https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadvilletrail100mtb/Mentioned:The Feed: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionNR Podcast Episode 94 with Kate Courtney: https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/kate-courtney/Flow Formulas Endurance Drink Mix: Available on The Feed, https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionNeverSecond Gels: https://amzn.to/3ysHxq2Maurten Caffeinated Gels: Available on The Feed, https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionSkratch Recovery Drink Mix (Horchata): https://amzn.to/3WUE8szClif Bloks: https://amzn.to/46QSgrnSwissRX Gut Health: Available on The Feed, https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionThorne FloraSport probiotic: https://amzn.to/46xr54BMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Dyana has entered the San Juan Mountain Range on the Colorado Trail and sat down to chat with Jen about her ongoing backpacking adventure. Dyana talks about a wild hitch ride, entering the famous and majestic San Juan Mountains, learning how to fly fish, and trying to overcome the feeling of displacement. Dyana also talks about the future of her hiking trip and gives thanks to the wondrous and gracious people of Colorado.Catch our Week 1 episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2033939/15443096-live-from-the-colorado-trail-week-1-elevation-mountain-lions-and-whitewater-raftingArticle about FKT sending man to hospital:https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/this-hiker-just-bagged-487-miles-in-a-week-it-left-him-in-the-hospital/NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:1:15 Where Dyana is currently on trail1:56 How Dyana is doing physically and mentally3:53 The change in Colorado Trail's terrain6:26 The Hiker Dilemma13:04 A surprising trail angel story16:38 More adventures on (and off) the trail21:10 Dyana's greatest day on trail23:00 Dyana's unnerving story about getting caught in the middle of a thunderstorm28:41 Dyana and Jordan's terrifying hitch32:55 How Dyana's injury is affecting her future on the trail37:43 Dyana's speed round questionsWhere to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

In the San Juan Mountains, Monarch finds shelter in a yurt. She sees a pika, hears a wolf, and sings with a chorus of cows. Will it ever stop snowing? SOUND DESIGN & THEME BY: Nile Popchock LEARN MORE: Website: monarchcast.com Instagram: monarchpodcast TikTok: monarchpodcast YouTube: monarchpodcast

00:49:47 Hosts Buzz Burrell and Zoë Rom discuss why the Western States Endurance run is getting so dang fast, and talk about why the Hardrock Endurance Run (which is not a race!!) attracts high caliber athletes and adventurers year after year.  14:54:35 Zoë Rom chats with Courtney Dauwalter about her historic triple last year, winning WSER, Hardrock and UTMB in a single summer, and how she's going to approach her big loop around the San Juan Mountains this weekend.  29:27:78 Buzz Burrell interviews Hardrock Race Director Dale Garland about why the event attracts runners from all over the world, what he's doing to make it more accessible, and what it takes to complete the wild and tough loop Thanks to our generous partner, LMNT! Skip the dodgy stuff and make sure you properly replenish and recover after every run with LMNT hydration! Check out LMNT and visit drinkLMNT.com/UltraSignup for a free gift from us to you with any purchase.

We felt like Hardrock week should get kicked off with a little bit entertainment for the journey either digitally or physically down to the ole San Juan Mountains.  Our next guest on the podcast doesn't need much of an introduction, a legend in the sport and a great member of the ultrarunning community. Everyone, please join Chris and Dan as they welcome on the always lovely, Courtney Dauwalter!Episode 19 will mark the end of Season 1 of the Hardtalk Podcast. We will be back in August with more riveting tales and hopefully some good ones from this year as well. Enjoy!

Pagosa Springs-based company Voormi embodies Southwest Colorado. Its equipment is developed in a local warehouse, then tested in the San Juan Mountains. With a background in guiding, co-founder Dustin English wanted to get more performance out of less gear, so he decided to try to change the textile industry. Voormi weaves locally developed technology into traditional textiles to create some of the most versatile gear available. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/local-apparel-company-develops-groundbreaking-textile-technolog  This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Support the Show.

The Raid: More Than A Body Ought To Bear by Robert J. RosenbaumA DEA raid on a dairy in Colorado's Western Slope proves to be a disaster for the dairy man, Jake Grummond. No drugs were found but he ultimately loses the farm and his wife suffers a mental breakdown. In addition, he has no recourse to obtain damages. Jake's pursuit of compensation and to learn who provided the false tip leads, ultimately, to a shootout with the real drug dealers. Meanwhile Sheriff C.W. Blankenship, who is also suspicious of the raid, is conducting his own investigation. The two are locked in a dance neither recognizes until bullets fly.Bob Rosenbaum spent his first ten years in Portland, OR, followed by years in New England, a year in England, over 25 years in Texas, and has now lived on Colorado's Western Slope for 24 years. Along the way he acquired a BA from Yale and a PHD in History from the University of Texas at Austin, with a specialty in the American West. He has taught at 4 universities. He has also been, at various times, a construction laborer, a house painter and roofer, political speech writer, chief of a volunteer fire department, and manager of a mountain community's forest --among other jobs. https://www.amazon.com/Raid-More-Than-Body-Ought/dp/1684866227/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19JZO699E5BOO&keywords=the+raid+URLink&qid=1697735864&s=books&sprefix=the+raid+urlin,stripbooks,555&sr=1-1https://www.robertjrosenbaum.com/http://www.urlinkpublising.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4424rburl.mp3   Mountain Murder: High Country Mayhem by Robert J. RosenbaumThe murder of a Colorado Parks Ranger at the edge of a popular snowmobiling meadow high in the San Juan Mountains ignites a manhunt. As C.W. Blakenship of the Color Bureau of Investigations who leads the search discovers, that the ranger's death was an unintended result of a conspiracy that reaches from snow-covered peaks through Texas to Mexico.https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Murder-High-Country-Mayhem/dp/1684866065/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39LHG03MV19FT&keywords=9781684866069&qid=1695664957&sprefix=9781684866069,aps,494&sr=8-1https://www.robertjrosenbaum.com/

The Flat Tops Adventure Trail is a 298 mile overland route in northern Colorado that was developed by Overland Trail Guides.  While lesser known than the San Juan Mountains to the south, the Flat Tops certainly aren't lacking in impressiveness or grandeur. The area gets its name from a series of table-top mountains that dominate the region. These unique geological formations were created by ancient volcanic activity and erosion over millions of years.For this episode, we chat with Eric Raymond of XplorAdventure who explored the Flat Tops Adventure Trail over the course of two separate trips in the summer of 2023.  The Flat Tops Adventure TrailThe 298 mile long Flat Tops Adventure Trail forms a loop just north of Glenwood Springs in northern CO.  Lesser known than the San Juan mountains to the south, the Flat Tops sees a fraction of the trail traffic.  For overlanders seeking alpine views, lakeside camping, and more challenging terrain, the Flat Tops Adventure Trail is the perfect track.  To get the GPX File, complete route guide and more, please visit our website. www.overlandtrailguides.comXplorAdventure Flat Tops Series on YoutubeEpisode 1 - https://youtu.be/Y7RVREC3I_Q?si=gVcirZdY4NItzLDaEpisode 2 - https://youtu.be/mvRrkPaQFzg?si=qMzbM0Hgk9xV9_4pEpisode 3 - https://youtu.be/ubZZh4-Mm14?si=RdaMRuVkPxsyNYJ3Episode 4 - https://youtu.be/1l61pg3HqG4?si=x3WH6pVxEU69tC4_

Love is in the air this week as Jennie and Dianne share the story of a woman who led, shall we say, an alternative life as madam Bessie Rivers, and despite her unconventional  path, found love and respect among many in her community and her final resting place has not been forgotten in lovely Greenmount Cemetery in Durango, Colorado. Situated in the southwestern part of Colorado, Durango is surrounded by the rugged San Juan Mountains and boasts a well-preserved historic district with Victorian architecture, reflecting its mining and railroad past; a past whose Ordinary Extraordinary story would not be complete without the generosity, compassion, tenacity, and ingenuity of madam Bessie Rivers.To view this episode on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/L8A3_OR-_SI?si=ljcXa52NKKceihUdResources used to research this episode include:, City Of Durango. "Cemetery Records." https://www.durangoco.gov. www.durangoco.gov/518/Cemetery-Records. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. "The Route." https://www.durangotrain.com. www.durangotrain.com/ride-us/route/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.Alexander , Kathy. "Painted Ladies of the Old West." https://www.legendsofamerica.com. 1 Dec. 2022. www.legendsofamerica.com/we-paintedlady/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.MacKell Collins , Jan. "Brothels, Bordellos & Bad Girls: Prostitution in Colorado 1860-1930, Chapter Two: Life as a Harlot ." https://janmackellcollins.wordpress.com. 14 Nov. 2018. janmackellcollins.wordpress.com/2018/11/14/brothels-bordellos-bad-girls-prostitution-in-colorado-1860-1930-chapter-two-life-as-a-harlot/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.Carter, Gary. "Heavy Freight Wagons of the American West ." https://westernmininghistory.com. westernmininghistory.com/4127/heavy-freight-wagons-of-the-american-west/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.MacKell Collins, Jan. Good Time Girls of Colorado . 2019. Lanham, The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 2019, pp. 122 - 130.

At the Farm, Heath is otherwise known as “Kathleen's husband.” He is the guy that floats around on the weekends lugging toolboxes, skill saw, sprinkler fittings, and plumbing implements – fixing this and that and trying to stay out of the boss-lady's way. Heath grew up in the Colorado mountains, living the rural life. He worked with horses from an early age. A big kid for his age, Heath spent the summer between 6th and 7th grade on a logging crew high up in the San Juan Mountains. His job was to section the felled logs into 8 ft lengths, and then run a team of gigantic draft horses to drag the logs out of the deep forest. He nicknamed the drafts Heckle and Jeckle due to their often caustic sense of humor.At age 13, he spent the summer working at a Colorado dude ranch, wrangling horses (and people). He learned how to drink coffee during those 4:30 am mornings. Herding 30 horses out of a 100-acre pasture every morning required caffeine and patience. Heath moved to South Dakota at age 14. With his mom's help, he his first business. He purchased 4 two-year-old colts, broke and trained them, and then sold them. The company was a bust, however, because he lost a quarter of his profits after falling in love and keeping “Good ol' Sackett” (who was a not a so “good” Arabian roan) Sackett was a runner. If you gave him his head, he would bolt, ears back, eyes white and manic. Heath truly had to cowboy up to get him under control. Quickly he devised a plan to only let Sackett “run” when he was headed uphill. It had to be a big hill, though, because if Sackett wasn't blown by the time he reached the top – the downhill white-eyed run was terrifying.Heath left home at 17 and moved to Aspen, Colorado. There he met a photographer while busing tables. The woman asked him to sit for some fashion photos. They weren't very good, but the experience began a new twisting trail in Heath's life. He moved to Los Angeles, did some modeling while also training horses in Malibu for a Hollywood film mogul, and within a few months, he was invited to model in Paris. He stayed in Europe for a year. (Where, incidentally, he was struck by lightning during a solo camping trek up Mont Blanc, but that's another story.)Back in LA, Heath quickly moved from modeling to acting. He worked with top celebrities and directors in the industry with stints in Wyatt Earp, Doctor Quinn Medicine Woman, and eventually as a series regular on The Young And the Restless. After 20 years, he transitioned again, from acting to writing, penning two novels and a memoir, and countless film and television scripts.Finally, he met Kathleen. Except for the western movies he performed in, Heath had been away from his equine roots for most of his time in Hollywood, and he could notbelieve his luck when he found a “horsewoman” in the middle of LA!In 2010,as he watched Kathleen working on her first variations of No Thrush powder and then saw how her colleagues kept begging her to make some more of her “Thrush Stuff,” Heath finally suggested,“This is clearly somethingthat works, and people seem to want it. We should make a big batch and see if it will sell.”That was the beginning. The husband and wife team worked in the garage into the late hours making powder and working out the logistics. There was a lot to learn! Internet sales went crazy right away, and they were up until midnight every night packing boxes. Soon No Thrush was in the local stores and then spreading outward in a ripple effect. Within a year, the product was sold nationally and had jumped the pond into the EU, Japan, AU, NZ, etc.Heath now runs the Four Oaks Products production facility. Just as he does on the weekends at the farm, he wears many hats and carries many toolboxes.Facebook personal -

In today's episode I had the pleasure of talking with Aaron Boike about his 2021 Ouray 100 Endurance Run finish. We talk about many things including Aaron's key takeaways from his 2021 finish, details of the course, mindset, technique, foot care and a whole lot more. The Ouray 100 is a one hundred mile endurance run in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. With almost 84,000 feet of elevation change at an average elevation over 10,200 feet, it is regarded by many as the most difficult 100 miler in the world. Aaron is the only person I know that has both finished the Ouray 100 and coached someone to a finish. I look forward to Aaron helping get me to the start line prepared to be one of the few Minnesotans to finish the Ouray 100. Aaron is the owner of Performance Running Gym in St. Louis Park. https://www.performancerungym.com/ The blog post Aaron wrote about his event is linked here: https://trainerontherun.blogspot.com/2021/08/ouray-100-true-mountain-ultra-experience.html Visit Relentless Courage: https://www.relentlesscourage.co/

The number of people participating in resort skiing is generally on the decline, while the number of backcountry skiers and riders has exploded. And yet we are now seeing a significant spike in proposed ski resort development and expansion onto wild public lands. What's going on here? And what can we do to keep things in check? How can we improve both resort-based and backcountry winter recreation? Speaker Bios: Christian Mears Pitcher is a fifth-generation Colorado native with deep roots in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, where his family has been actively engaged since the late 1800s. As a dedicated member of the Wolf Creek Ski Area Board of Directors, Chris contributes his extensive knowledge and passion for the region's outdoor heritage. Beyond his involvement in the ski area, he is a skilled professional engineer and the owner of a successful consulting firm in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, specializing in responsible river restoration projects across the Western United States. Chris has a commitment to preserving natural landscapes and promoting pragmatic practices. Cindy Riegel is serving her third term as a County Commissioner for Teton County, Idaho. She has been instrumental in the adoption of modern zoning and land use regulations, the establishment of a successful Housing Authority, and the implementation of the Teton County Recreation and Public Access Master Plan. Commissioner Riegel has a keen interest in the environmental and socio-economic impacts related to the proposed expansion of her local ski area, Grand Targhee Resort. The resort is located in Teton County, Wyoming but is dependent on Idaho's infrastructure and services. Erik Lambert started skiing at age one when his dad pushed him around the sleepy woods of Poughkeepsie on some homemade planks. He's spent the past 10 years as a marketing and communication professional in the outdoor industry. Now he runs his own consultancy and creative shop for outdoor brands and non-profits called Bonfire Collective and co-founded Bluebird Backcountry, the first human-powered ski area in the country. Hilary Eisen is Winter Wildlands Alliance's Policy Director. Based in Bozeman, she leads WWA's engagement in National Forest winter travel management and other policy issues affecting backcountry skiers. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and a B.A. degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Middlebury College. Resources: NEPA Grand Targhee expansion Grand Targhee Community Assessment Bluebird Backcountry Wolf Creek Ski Area expansion Wolf Creek Upgrade Plan National Association of Counties "Kissing The 'Quieter Side' Of The Tetons Goodbye?" by Cindy Riegel Sponsors: Outdoor Alliance, Mighty Arrow Family Foundation, REI. Backcountry Babes If you're interested in sponsoring an episode, email Emily at escott@winterwildlands.org. Transcript: (click here) Credits: Directed by Emily Scott Hosted by David Page Edited and produced by Tess Goodwin Music by Rattlesnake Preachers

Join us on this episode of Hardtalk as Chris and Dan get into what keeps bringing Frosty back to Hardrock, Silverton and the always beautiful San Juan Mountains. We discuss everything from pacing duties to her own wins of the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run. We also talk to Frosty about her own childrens book and the SisuGirls program which is about empowering young women in the outdoors. http://www.annafrosty.org/sisu-adventure

Please join us in welcoming onto the show Nancy and Rick Hamilton! Nancy and Rick both ran the first edition of the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run and Nancy was the first female winner of Hardrock, as well as one of the first female finishers of the renowned Barkley.  They  moved to Ouray after falling in love with the San Juan Mountains and lived there for over 30 years! Please join us as we talk about all things Hardrock with Nancy and Rick!

You probably know that I really like reading and hearing about hidden gold stores, especially in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.  Here is another famous one and some personal adventures as well.

Today - It's Friday, and time for another conversation about Colorado's rich and varied literary scene. This week Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson talks with Denver-based writer Pete Carlson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode #384 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   It's day 2 of the USAT Multisport Festival here at the Levi Event Center in Dallas (Irving), Texas. 3000 athletes are here for 5 days of multisport racing of a variety of formats. We are going to talk about who's here, what those race formats are, and what to expect tactics for each and how to prepare for the 2024 edition.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport.   LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges.   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Endurance News - USAT Multisport Festival What's new in the 303 - The Eight Passes in One Purchase Video of the Week - TriDot Pool School   Endurance News: Dave McGillivray Completes 51st Consecutive Boston Marathon April 19, 2023   Boston running legend celebrates 36 years of running at night post-race with more than a dozen running buddies in tow BOSTON  /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After all other participants had long finished their Boston Marathon journeys, Dave McGillivray crossed the finish line at 7:28 p.m. monday evening. McGillivray oversaw the course throughout the race earlier in the day, taking runners across the starting line and helping to ensure their safe arrival on Boylston Street. This is McGillivray's 51st consecutive completion of the Boston Marathon and the 36th of which he has completed at night after seeing to his race day duties.   “It doesn't feel so long ago that I was 18 years old, sitting on the curb at mile 21, wondering if I would ever get a chance to finish the Boston Marathon. If I could go back and tell my younger self that he goes on to finish that day and 50 more editions, I can't imagine his reaction,” said McGillivray. “I'm grateful for the more than a dozen friends and colleagues who joined me on the journey to the finish line today. I had to dream big to get to this moment, and I couldn't do it without my community and my family that support me every step of the way.”   The weekend featured two other special moments for McGillivray. On Saturday, Team With A Vision inducted McGillivray into their hall of fame during a dinner at the Westin Copley Place. Team With A Vision pairs blind and sighted runners together to complete endurance races across the country. Their efforts support the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, which delivers professional, peer, and volunteer support to over 1,200 individuals each year, giving them the support they need to live with dignity and independence. All funds raised support MABVI's statewide vision rehabilitation services, including 34 low-vision support groups, Assistive Technology and Training Centers, and 400 volunteers matched 1:1 with blind individuals.   In addition, McGillivray was a featured speaker during the Boston Marathon Expo, where World Marathon Challenge champion Becca Pizzi interviewed him about his long history with the race. He shared photos, videos and stories with the crowd, and signed copies of his books for attendees at the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation booth following the presentation.   McGillivray is one of just a handful of runners who have marked half a century or more of completing the world's most famous marathon. Alongside his rich connection to this race, his running resume includes completing the World Marathon Challenge (seven marathons in seven days on seven continents,) nine Ironman Triathlon World Championships, a 1,250-mile run along the U.S. East Coast in 1980 to again benefit the Jimmy Fund, a 24-hour run (120 miles,) a 24-hour bike (385 miles,) and a 24-hour swim (27 miles.) He triathloned around the six New England states by swimming one mile, biking 80 miles and running 20 miles every day for 32 consecutive days. Over the span of his life, he estimates he's run more than 150,000 miles.   For more information on Dave McGillivray, visit www.davemcgillivray.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.   ABOUT DAVE MCGILLIVRAY   Running legend Dave McGillivray has increased the self-esteem of millions of people through his work as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, author, and athlete. Dave is best known for his athletic feats including his 80-day trek across the United States, running the 3,452 miles from Medford, Ore., to Medford, Mass. in the summer of 1978 to benefit the Jimmy Fund. In addition, he's received great acclaim for directing or consulting on more than 1,400 events throughout the world including the Boston Marathon, the Olympic Marathon trials, and the Olympic Games. For more information on Dave McGillivray, visit www.davemcgillivray.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.   Multisport Athletes to Compete at 2023 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival in Irving, Texas, This Weekend April 18, 2023   3,000 registrants to race five-day event featuring triathlon, duathlon (run-bike-run), aquathlon (swim-run), aquabike (swim-bike), relay and youth races. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – More than 3,000 registrants will compete in swim-bike-run, run-bike-run, run-swim-run and swim-bike multisport races this Wednesday through Sunday in Irving, Texas, at the 2023 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival.   The Multisport National Championships Festival returns for the second consecutive year to Irving, Texas, bringing to Irving the nation's best multisport athletes who will compete for age group national titles in the following National Championships:   • Draft-legal Triathlon National Championships • Duathlon (run-bike-run) National Championships (standard and draft-legal sprint distances) • Aquathlon (run-swim-run) National Championships • Aquabike (swim-bike) National Championships (standard distance) • Super Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships • Super Sprint Duathlon Time Trial National Championships • Mixed Relay National Championships   Athletes will compete in Irving at Levy Event Plaza, which opened in 2020 along Lake Carolyn as a dedicated outdoor hub for Irving community events. Athletes will swim in Lake Carolyn and the bike and run courses will take athletes on rolling hills through the main thoroughfares of Irving, including Las Colinas Boulevard, Lake Carolyn Parkway and Royal Lane.   In addition to racing for age group national championships, athletes will also have the opportunity to qualify to represent age group Team USA at 2024 World Triathlon Age Group World Championships. For more information about Team USA, comprised of the nation's top amateur multisport athletes who represent the U.S. at World Triathlon Age Group World Championship events, visit usatriathlon.org/teamusa.   With the opportunity to race multiple events over the four-day span, more than 50 athletes will attempt to race five or more events for the chance to earn the title of “Multisport Master.” Athletes crowned as Multisport Master will receive a special belt buckle and be honored at the final Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening.   The event will also feature a youth triathlon race on Sunday morning, kicking off USA Triathlon's USA Kids Tri Dallas program, which includes a series of six youth races across the North Texas region.   EVENT PROGRAM & WEBSITE Complete event information for the 2023 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival, including a detailed schedule and course maps for all races, is available in the official Multisport National Championships Festival event program and website, multisportfestival.com.   MEDIA & COVERAGE To request a media credential for onsite coverage, please fill out the USA Triathlon National Events Media Credential Request Form or contact Stephen Meyers, USA Triathlon Communications and Content Senior Manager, at stephen.meyers@usatriathlon.org. Photos will be available for each day's events, beginning Thursday via this folder.   EVENT SCHEDULE (All times Central)   Wednesday, April 19 3 p.m. Open Water Swim Competition: 750m   Thursday, April 20 7:30 a.m. Super Sprint Triathlon Time Trial: 250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run 10:30 a.m. Super Sprint Duathlon Time Trial: 1.2k run, 5k bike, 1.2k run 2:15 p.m. Aquathlon: 2.5k run, 1000m swim, 2.5k run (or 1000m, 5k run)   Friday, April 21 7:15 a.m. Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon: 5k run, 20k bike, 3.3k run 12:50 p.m. Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run   Saturday, April 22 7 a.m. Standard Duathlon: 10k run, 40k bike, 5k run 2:05 p.m. Standard Aquabike: 1500m swim, 40k bike   Sunday, April 23 7 a.m. Youth Triathlon: 100m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run 8:30 a.m. Triathlon Mixed Relay: 250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run 8:32 a.m. Super Sprint Individual Medley Triathlon: 250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run four times each 12:30 p.m. Age Group Duathlon Mixed Relay: 1.2k run 1, 5k bike, 1.2k run   Other Notes: Kimee Armour from the Sister Madonna crew in Longmont Michele Jones raced Eric Kenney raced   What's New in the 303: The Eight Passes in One Purchase Denver, April 5, 2023—-Fremont, Tennessee, Vail, Palo Flechado, Bobcat, Coal Bank, Molas, and Wolf Creek passes are waiting for you to conquer on your bike this summer on three different bike tours. For a limited time, you can purchase The Eight Passes showcasing three distinct regions of the Rocky Mountains and tackling loads of elevation on well-supported routes.   The Ride Collective and Colorado's Ride have teamed up to offer you seven days on your bike riding 468 miles and climbing over 36,000 feet for a combined price of $760 (plus tax and fees), a savings of $150 if you signed up for these rides individually.   With The Eight Passes, you will ride the Copper Triangle and Enchanted Circle one-day epic cycling tours while gearing up for a five-day adventure in the San Juan Mountains on Colorado's Ride that includes a ride on the historic Silverton/Durango railroad. These rides are filling up and this is a limited-time offer expiring June 1st or until the rides reach capacity, whichever comes first.   The Copper Triangle is a stalwart bike tour in the heart of the Colorado Rockies climbing Fremont, Tennessee and Vail passes. This ride is 79 miles and climbs 6,500 feet. You will travel through historic areas like the training grounds for the 10th Mountain Division, the Climax Mine, and the historic Battle Mountain Bridge. Riding through the Mosquito and Gore mountain ranges offers incredible high alpine beauty. The ride is on August 5th.   On August 12th you travel to Northern New Mexico and take on The Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour and some of the most scenic areas in the southwest. Bounded by some of the most spectacular peaks in New Mexico, the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway features the iconic mountain town of Red River, the Village of Questa, the soul of the Southwest in Taos, the four-season resort of Angel Fire, the summer-home community of Eagle Nest, a rewarding climb over Palo Flechado Pass, and a trek along the state's highest mountain road in Bobcat Pass. There is an 85 and 100-mile option for this ride climbing either 6,000 or 6,900 feet.   With two stellar rides getting you stronger, you will be well prepared to take on Colorado's Ride from August 28 through September 1. This five-day adventure in the San Juan Mountains is limited to 500 riders. You will spend three nights in Durango and two in Pagosa Springs. On day one you will ride some of the most remote and rugged parts of Colorado and arrive in Silverton. From there you will take the narrow gauge train back to Silverton. On day two the ride takes you on a “locals favorite” loop of 67 miles show casing some of the best roads around Durango. On day three you will ride to Pagosa Springs via Navajo Reservoir and Chimney Rock. Day four is on out and back on the very scenic Wolf Creek Pass with plenty of time to enjoy the Pagosa Hot Springs. Day five takes you back to Durango via Bayfield on some local legend back roads.   All tours include full route support, stocked aid stations, music and food. The eight passes and their elevation:   Fremont – 11,318′ Tennessee – 10,424′ Vail – 10,666′ Palo Flechado – 9,117′ Bobcat – 9,820′ Molas – 10,917′ Coal Bank – 10,640′ Wolf Creek – 10,857′     Video of the Week: What Is TriDot Pool School?     Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

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Hunting elk in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado is always a challenging hunt.  I have worked as a hunting guide with an outfitter out of Pagosa Springs and some of the hunts were fun and challenging and some of the hunters were hard and challenging.  But there was always adventure.

The song Danny Boy is considered an Irish Song.  Like a lot of Irish songs and the Irish themselves, it is complicated.  The melody being an ancient bardic tune, it was collected by well-meaning publishers of Irish Airs back in the 17th and 18th Century.  However the words came from Fred Weatherly, a lawyer who lived in Bath, England in the county of Somerset.  Those words were written prior to WWI and they contain what seems to allude to a person going off to war.  Or does it?  The fact that Weatherly's son, Danny, does go off to war and never comes home in WWI seems to give the lyrics a chilling sense of prophecy.  Yet, the lyrics weren't married to the melody until Weatherly's sister-in-law, Margaret sent him the melody in her own hand from the Neosho mining operation near the Ouray, Colorado in the San Juan Mountains.  That the origin of the song itself has such an emotional background to its creation is one thing.  The song resonating with the diaspora of Irish in North America was another.   It is a song that is both revered and reviled.  Mainly because the challenge of the song itself makes a beautiful delivery something than can go off mark in a crowded boisterous pub.    We hear on this podcast, courtesy of the Library of Congress, the original first recorded version of the song, sung by Ernestine Schuman-Heink in 1915.  The second version was recorded by Jim Sundberg of Martin McCormack singing Danny Boy at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall almost a century later.   Support the showWe are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT. If you like what you are hearing, please reach out to Martin at www.MartinMcCormack.com. There you can see his music, his art and his writings. We deeply appreciate your financial support as well. This link will bring you to Buy Me A Coffee.

Eric Shedd is the bassist for the Colorado based group "Birds of Play". Birds of Play is an Americana Roots quartet based in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Their distinct sound is rooted in and inspired by their connection to the land in which they reside. The band features multi- instrumentalists and songwriters Alex Paul on Guitar, Upright Bass, Mandolin and Vocals; Eric Shedd on Upright Bass, Mandolin, Guitar and Vocals; Anneke Dean on Violin, Guitar and Vocals and Jack Tolan on Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Bass and Vocals.Eric speaks about when he started playing bass, how he joined the band and the group's latest recording "Murmurations Vol. 2"Murmurations Vol. 2 continues Murmurations Vol. 1's explorations of the natural world and how humans connect with it. When the band launched a Kickstarter campaign for the new album, lead singer and songwriter Alex Paul noted, “The land has been instrumental in how I've come to write and share my musicality. It's very tied to love — love of the land and connection to the land.”Birds of Play WebsiteInstagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA/ View More Episodes

Eric Shedd is the bassist for the Colorado based group "Birds of Play". Birds of Play is an Americana Roots quartet based in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Their distinct sound is rooted in and inspired by their connection to the land in which they reside. The band features multi- instrumentalists and songwriters Alex Paul on Guitar, Upright Bass, Mandolin and Vocals; Eric Shedd on Upright Bass, Mandolin, Guitar and Vocals; Anneke Dean on Violin, Guitar and Vocals and Jack Tolan on Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Bass and Vocals. Eric speaks about when he started playing bass, how he joined the band and the group's latest recording "Murmurations Vol. 2" Murmurations Vol. 2 continues Murmurations Vol. 1's explorations of the natural world and how humans connect with it. When the band launched a Kickstarter campaign for the new album, lead singer and songwriter Alex Paul noted, “The land has been instrumental in how I've come to write and share my musicality. It's very tied to love — love of the land and connection to the land.”

Eric Shedd is the bassist for the Colorado based group "Birds of Play". Birds of Play is an Americana Roots quartet based in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Their distinct sound is rooted in and inspired by their connection to the land in which they reside. The band features multi- instrumentalists and songwriters Alex Paul on Guitar, Upright Bass, Mandolin and Vocals; Eric Shedd on Upright Bass, Mandolin, Guitar and Vocals; Anneke Dean on Violin, Guitar and Vocals and Jack Tolan on Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Bass and Vocals.Eric speaks about when he started playing bass, how he joined the band and the group's latest recording "Murmurations Vol. 2"Murmurations Vol. 2 continues Murmurations Vol. 1's explorations of the natural world and how humans connect with it. When the band launched a Kickstarter campaign for the new album, lead singer and songwriter Alex Paul noted, “The land has been instrumental in how I've come to write and share my musicality. It's very tied to love — love of the land and connection to the land.”Birds of Play WebsiteInstagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA/ View More Episodes

The American Pika is one of my favorite creatures found in the wilderness of Colorado. It is a small, adorable creature that is about 6 or 7 inches in length and is known for its high-pitch chirping sound and cute face. The American Pika primarily lives at high elevations between 10,000 and 14,000 feet and I often encounter them on my mountain climbing trips here in Colorado. They are unfortunately in severe danger of extinction due to climate change because they depend on cold winters to survive. This week on the podcast I had a wonderful conversation with Deirdre Rosenberg, a wildlife, landscape, and conservation photographer living in Southwest Colorado who has dedicated her life to conservation efforts around the San Juan Mountains and for the American Pika. On this week's episode, we discuss: Deirdre's journey as a photographer and her relationship with the wilderness, The American Pika and Deidre's goals in photographing it, Conservation photography and what it means to Deirdre, Deirdre's project to photograph the San Juan Mountains of Colorado from a conservation perspective, Deirdre's goals and approaches to photographing with a conservation intent, Helping women get excited about wilderness photography, "Honest Photography," And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Deidre recommended on the podcast this week: Gretchen Stuart. Nate Luebbe. If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss Deidre's approaches to making her dreams come true as a full-time photographer. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Today's show is a special edition from our archives. We hear the prologue for a work-in-progress by local Nashville writing fixture, and one of our Fall 2022 Contest judges, Katie McDougall.  It's Allison Bosch's sixtieth birthday and she's hiking a seldom-traveled ridge in the San Juan Mountains where her husband died sixteen years prior. What happens when her dog, Jez, encounters a mountain goat will leave you wanting to read the next chapter. After the reading, we talk with Katie about her teaching background, writing method, working with agents on this novel-in-progress, and about The Porch, a Nashville non-profit that support writers through education and community. If you'd like to learn more about Katie McDougall, head over to www.katiemcdougall.com. Find more information about Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2022, all rights reserved.

Road To Shambala Firstly the road to Shambala took me through the Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation and the San Juan Mountains. Learn more in Road-To-Shambala-Bob Davis Podcast 1059. Obsession Secondly the road to Shambala is all about a bit of an obsession these days. Tired Of The Vice Certainly younger adults are beginning to tire […] Read more The post Road-To-Shambala-Bob Davis Podcast 1059 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

A group of health and environmental advocates has sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to enforce air-pollution protections in 30 large cities across the country. The lawsuit, filed by Earthjustice, claims the agency did not enforce its own regulations to reduce toxic ozone levels. Plus, researchers used tree rings, lakes, bogs and caves to study drought patterns going back 2,000 years. They found intense drought in the second century, giving water managers a new understanding of how much water availability can vary in the Colorado River Basin. And, our radio partners report on the 50 year history of Telluride Ski Resort in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado. // Show Notes // Photo: Salt Lake City and its surrounding region are among the Top 10 worst in the country for toxic ozone pollution. Credit: salil/Adobe stock // American Lung Association: Most Polluted Cities https://www.lung.org/research/sota/city-rankings/most-polluted-cities // Earthjustice v EPA Lawsuit https://earthjustice.org/sites/default/files/files/anhe_v_epa_complaint.pdf // KOTO: Telluride Historical Museum Takes to the Slopes https://www.koto.org/featured-news-stories/2022/6/8/telluride-historical-museum-takes-to-the-slopes

In southwestern Colorado, farmers rely on the waterway that originates high in the San Juan Mountains. But as the drought persists, the natural supply means less water for everyone, especially those with junior rights along the Dolores River. Some farmers have had to cut back on the amount of crops they plant because they just don't have enough water. And with this year's forecast still well-below normal conditions, farmers are scrambling to figure how to survive. Water reporter Chris Outcalt discusses his reporting in southwest Colorado with reporter Tamara Chuang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 2: Poop Campaign with Bryant AuCoin Bryant AuCoin is a father and entrepreneur with a passion for the outdoors. Using his business creating wholesale stickers he expanded his projects and utilized the illustrators he works with to create educational sandwich boards that live at trailheads in the San Juan Mountains to encourage hikers to pack out their toilet paper and proper bathroom etiquette in the outdoors. You can see more about the campaign here:https://www.animasoutdoors.com/pages/trailhead-sandwich-board-campaign To purchase a sticker to support the project you can follow the link here: https://www.animasoutdoors.com/collections/shop-all/products/wild-nature-sticker?variant=39603200884822 You can contact Bryant to get involved at crew@animasoutdoors.com Organizations that Bryant is working with if you want to learn more about them Mountain Studies Institute: http://www.mountainstudies.org/ San Juan Mountain Association: https://sjma.org/ Episodes will be posted twice a month including one short form poop story and one long form interview. If there is someone you want to hear or think you personally would be a good fit for an in depth interview or an awesome poop story send us a message via email! Follow Bryant on Instagram at Animas Outdoors Follow us on Instagram @shitoutdoorspod Send us an email at shitoutdoorspod@gmail.com Check out our website www.shitoutdoorspod.com Podcast Artwork: Me! (Monica Aguilar) www.instagram.com/chasingtrailsart Music: Drop to Me by Lesfm https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-drop-to-me-11154/

In the winter of 1874, Alfred Packer led a group of prospectors into the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. After returning alone, he confessed to eating the remains of his travel companions, and was convicted of murder despite claiming self-defense. The conviction sealed his place in history as the "Colorado Cannibal." After almost 150 years, Noel and Tyler look back at Packer's story and discover there's much more to it than simple questions of guilt or innocence.

In the spring of 1971, Don Bachman walked into the mining town of Silverton, Colorado, with a mission, not quite from God, but from the federal government: Study avalanches in the San Juan Mountains. The Bureau of Reclamation had recently established a cloud-seeding program in the region, and it was Bachman's job—as part of a veritable ‘Murderers Row' of snow science pioneers—to map and study the avalanche problem in the area and get a sense of how it would be impacted by atmospheric tampering. Bachman joins us to talk about the project and how conservative decision making in the backcountry can lead to a long life in the snowy mountains.

The rescue of one of our campers on one of our backpack trips in the Weminuche Wilderness Area of the San Juan Mountains in southern Colorado.  Lots of drama and adventure.

Hello and welcome! This episode is a preview of what's to come with the San Juan Snowcast, an up-to-date round up of what's going on in-the-sky and on-the-ground in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. It's a snow and avalanche podcast, specific to skiing and riding in the dramatic peaks around the old mining towns of Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray and Silverton. Stay tuned for more to come when the snow starts to fall!

Anitra and Paul discuss episodes 3 & 4 of the greatest show this side of the San Juan Mountains, Relative Race!

Ira has been actively canyoning and canyoneering for over 15 years. He has participated in or led numerous first descents in the US in the San Gabriel's, the early days of Death Valley, the Pacific Northwest and Colorado as well as abroad. Through connections with the international canyoning rendezvous known as the RIC, he helped bring that event to Ouray in 2015. He recently authored a guide book titled Canyoning in the Colorado San Juan Mountains, which added 40 canyons to the previous Ouray guidebook. To get in touch with Ira: (1) Colorado Canyoneering | Facebook To Find the book: Ouray Mountain Sports CUSA Store On Rope Canyoneering Shop — NÖR HEX Gear Co. (norhex.net) For International listeners: Experts in canyoning & caving gear - ship worldwide | CanyonZone To become a member of my Patreon community: The Canyons Are Calling is creating Podcast | Patreon Background music by Chris Zollinger Steel Drum | United States | Z The Handpan Man Intro music by Tig Booth nathaniel.booth@gmail.com My website thecanyonsarecalling.com has more information about each person as well as links to other canyon resources. If you would like to be a guest on the show or know some one that would make a good guest reach out to me at thecanyonarecalling@gmail.com The canyons are calling. Let's go! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shirlz-rox/message

We're off to Colorado this week to tell the tale of Alfred Packer, who took drastic measures to survive the mountains....or did he?What happened to his fellow travellers on their way through the San Juan Mountains? Why did he keep pretending to be an excellent guide? And will Nick's double standards ever cease?The secret ingredient is...a corpse!Download, share and join us on Patreon! Find us on social media @thepoisonerscabinet Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have Gold medalist and current 70.3 world record holder, Kristian Blummenfelt joining us to talk about the Tokyo Olympic Triathlon win and his outlook for IRONMAN 70.3 St George. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   We're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   Venga offers personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview with Kristian Blummenfelt Endurance News IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double What's new in the 303? Pro race insights from Jocelyn McCauley 8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike - Springs Gazette Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Kristian Blummenfelt A multiple Norwegian Triathlon Champion and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion, Kristian Blummenfelt is one of the fastest triathletes in the world over the middle distance.    Kristian was originally a swimmer, but also excelled on his feet by competing at the 2011 European Cross-Country Championships as a junior and showcasing the necessary tools to excel in the sport of triathlon.   Blummenfelt prospered as a junior, winning numerous events. Victories at ITU Junior European Cup events in Brno, Tabor and Antalya were followed by a Senior ITU victory at Tartu. His first major success came at the 2015 European Championship where he picked up a bronze medal.   Kristian's Norwegian National titles came in 2015, 2016 and 2018, and now he was also showing off his talents on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit. He notched three consecutive victories in Bahrain between 2017 and 2019, and in both the 2018 and 2019 renewals set new world records for the half-IRONMAN.   2019 was a highly successful campaign for the Norwegian as he was also crowned winner of the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final. He finished a highly creditable fourth meanwhile at the 70.3 World Championship in Nice, a race won by one of his training partners Gustav Iden.   Kristian is also an Olympian, having competed at the 2016 Rio Games where he finished in 13th place.  He won gold at the Tokyo 2021, won again in Edmonton and World Championship double August 21st.   Blummenfelt's sporting hero growing up was Alexander Dale Oen, a swimmer from his native Norway and a European champion in 2008.  Unsurprisingly for someone who has set those world records, Kristian's motto is “go big or go home”.   Kristian Blummenfelt (protriathletes.org)   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double Win or lose (and this year it has mostly been the former for the Norwegian), Kristian Blummenfelt impacts more races than anyone else. So powerful is his cycling ability and mentality, you feel as though he is on a mission to challenge anyone who thinks they can breakaway on the bike (from him) and win.   The result of that – for me at least, and it has been the case for some time now – is that the first major measure I look at during a race is not who is leading the swim, who is in the lead pack, is there a break etc. It's, “did you exit the swim ahead, or behind Kristian Blummenfelt?”   Ahead, and – if you have the legs to follow him – you gain access to the world's greatest domestique (!) to help overcome any swim deficit. If you are behind and you miss the Blu Train… expect a very difficult next 90 minutes.   And that, perhaps, is the primary reason why Great Britain's Alex Yee wasn't able to challenge for world championship gold on Saturday in Edmonton, despite producing the fastest run by a long way. Blummenfelt swam 18:36, Alex 18:53. Those 17 seconds would prove impossible to recover from.   Preview of the Showdown in St. George at IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships 303 is heading to St. George to bring you in-person coverage of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. With no Kona this year, all eyes are on the desert of southwest Utah. With a hilly run course, fast bike and a predicted temperature near 100 degrees, the real sizzle isn't the rubber meeting the road, it's the clash of top triathletes on heels of the Collins Cup that has no doubt sparked some rivalries. In the women's field in particular, the match up of Daniela Ryf and Taylor Knibb seems most intriguing. At the Collins Cup they went head to head and Knibb had the biggest victory of the day of all athletes crushing Daniela by double digit minutes. But Daniela reportedly wasn't feeling her best and we all know of the four time IRONMAN World Champion capabilities. No doubt she is looking for some revenge. Obviously as the championship, the field is stacked. Maybe there is a chink in Ryf's armor? Maybe not, but Lucy Charles, Ellie Salthouse, Sky Moench, Paula Findlay and Jeanni Metzler, all with great races in Slovakia could be in the mix at the end. No doubt there are others like Holly Lawrence who crashed in the Collins Cup could fight for the podium.   The mens field offers similar drama with Sam Long, the top ranked American and one of the favorites will have stiff competition from Lionel Sanders, Gustav Iden and fellow Norwegian and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristian Blummenfelt. Last May, Long and Sanders battled shoulder to shoulder in St. George and the two have had some fun social media banter in the last 12 months. After the race in May, Long said he knew he could take advantage of the downhill with his long stride and he did so almost winning so it will be interesting to see what happens.   The Norwegians are going to be tough to beat. Both Iden and Blummenfelt have had fantastic seasons. Iden handedly won his race in Slovakia and Blummenfelt has focused on training for St. George since winning Olympic gold. With no Jan Frodeno, putting odds on this race is challenging. There are many podium worthy contenders like Chris Leiferman, Rudy Von Berg, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Javier Gomez, Sam Appleton and maybe a dark horse to watch is Collin Chartier from Louisville, Colorado.   What's New in the 303:   Pro Race Insights from Jocelyn McCauley   https://303cycling.com/cyclists-4-community-raffling-off-new-cervelo-to-raise-money/   8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike: Jagged alpine to rowdy singletrack at night Here's a nod to some of the state's most infamous challenges spanning 100-plus miles:   Hardrock 100 Clearly, lockdowns of last year fueled ambitions. Example: François D'haene's record dash over the San Juan Mountains this summer. The French man became the first in the fearsome race's 28-year history to clock a time under 22 hours — stunning, considering the 100 miles and 33,000 feet of climbing in the jagged alpine around Silverton, Telluride and Ouray. Lottery-based entry, race is usually mid-July.   LEADVILLE 100 RACE Andy Fox of Evergreen, Colo. rides his bike near Twin Lakes during the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Leadville, Colo.   Gazette file Leadville Trail 100 This is a classic in the ultra world. Where miners once flocked for gold, now runners and mountain bikers race to finish within demanding cutoffs (30 hours for runners, 12 for cyclists). It's a test of lung power, starting from North America's highest incorporated town near 10,200 feet and rising to Hope Pass above 12,600 feet. It's better known as Hopeless Pass. Lottery-based, races in late August.   Run Rabbit Run Are you a tortoise or a hare? That is the first question to ask when approaching this 100-mile sufferfest from Steamboat Springs. While gaining 20,000 feet of elevation, you'll be covering parts of the Continental Divide and the town's recognizable summits: Mount Werner and Emerald and Rabbit Ears mountains. Hares finish under 36 hours, tortoises under 30. Usually mid-September.   Flaming Foliage Relay This 165-mile overnighter showcases autumn's aspen glow where it is famously glorious, along Guanella, Georgia and Fremont passes. Running teams might struggle to admire the beauty. Their heads are down on the course between Idaho Springs and Buena Vista, crossing roads and trails amounting to about 17,000 vertical feet. Usually mid-September.   Triple Bypass In 1988, a group of cycling buddies thought it would be fun to ride from Evergreen to Vail. Ever since, that's been the idea of fun for riders traversing a trio of heart-pounding passes over 100-plus miles and 10,000-plus feet. An exclusive bunch has made it a “double triple” in recent years, pedaling back the way they came. Slated for late July/early August 2022.   Breck 100 Mountain bikers have come to know this, not the Leadville 100, as Colorado's ultimate endeavor on a saddle — a tantalizing route shaped like a clover leaf, crossing the Continental Divide three times. But the race has been on hold for two years; the pandemic again caused a cancellation this summer. And the past two plans were a condensed course, closer to 70 miles. Will the real Breck 100 return? “That's the million-dollar question,” says organizer Thane Wright. Previously mid to late July.   SBT GRVL Colorado's gravel revolution begins in Steamboat Springs, a cycling town proud of its crunchy backroads. This race has risen to prominence with a variety of endurance courses amid classic scenery. They have recently ranged from nearly 40 miles to more than 140 miles, with climbing between 2,000 and 9,400 feet. Slated for Aug. 22, 2022. Vapor Trail 125 Any ultra competitor knows about “sleep demons,” those hallucinations that manifest at night. That's when this whacky mountain bike foray begins, in the darkness of 10 p.m. It begins in Salida, where some of the whackiest riders reside, molded by the vaunted Monarch Crest. Vapor is reserved for the most skilled and wilderness prepared. One must negotiate technical singletrack by headlamp and sustain long climbs over 125 miles. Slated for Aug. 26, 2022.   Video Of The Week: Kristian Blummenfelt History Maker   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

This week we have Gold medalist and current 70.3 world record holder, Kristian Blummenfelt joining us to talk about the Tokyo Olympic Triathlon win and his outlook for IRONMAN 70.3 St George. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   We're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   Venga offers personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview with Kristian Blummenfelt Endurance News IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double What's new in the 303? Pro race insights from Jocelyn McCauley 8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike - Springs Gazette Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Kristian Blummenfelt A multiple Norwegian Triathlon Champion and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion, Kristian Blummenfelt is one of the fastest triathletes in the world over the middle distance.    Kristian was originally a swimmer, but also excelled on his feet by competing at the 2011 European Cross-Country Championships as a junior and showcasing the necessary tools to excel in the sport of triathlon.   Blummenfelt prospered as a junior, winning numerous events. Victories at ITU Junior European Cup events in Brno, Tabor and Antalya were followed by a Senior ITU victory at Tartu. His first major success came at the 2015 European Championship where he picked up a bronze medal.   Kristian's Norwegian National titles came in 2015, 2016 and 2018, and now he was also showing off his talents on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit. He notched three consecutive victories in Bahrain between 2017 and 2019, and in both the 2018 and 2019 renewals set new world records for the half-IRONMAN.   2019 was a highly successful campaign for the Norwegian as he was also crowned winner of the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final. He finished a highly creditable fourth meanwhile at the 70.3 World Championship in Nice, a race won by one of his training partners Gustav Iden.   Kristian is also an Olympian, having competed at the 2016 Rio Games where he finished in 13th place.  He won gold at the Tokyo 2021, won again in Edmonton and World Championship double August 21st.   Blummenfelt's sporting hero growing up was Alexander Dale Oen, a swimmer from his native Norway and a European champion in 2008.  Unsurprisingly for someone who has set those world records, Kristian's motto is “go big or go home”.   Kristian Blummenfelt (protriathletes.org)   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double Win or lose (and this year it has mostly been the former for the Norwegian), Kristian Blummenfelt impacts more races than anyone else. So powerful is his cycling ability and mentality, you feel as though he is on a mission to challenge anyone who thinks they can breakaway on the bike (from him) and win.   The result of that – for me at least, and it has been the case for some time now – is that the first major measure I look at during a race is not who is leading the swim, who is in the lead pack, is there a break etc. It's, “did you exit the swim ahead, or behind Kristian Blummenfelt?”   Ahead, and – if you have the legs to follow him – you gain access to the world's greatest domestique (!) to help overcome any swim deficit. If you are behind and you miss the Blu Train… expect a very difficult next 90 minutes.   And that, perhaps, is the primary reason why Great Britain's Alex Yee wasn't able to challenge for world championship gold on Saturday in Edmonton, despite producing the fastest run by a long way. Blummenfelt swam 18:36, Alex 18:53. Those 17 seconds would prove impossible to recover from.   Preview of the Showdown in St. George at IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships 303 is heading to St. George to bring you in-person coverage of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. With no Kona this year, all eyes are on the desert of southwest Utah. With a hilly run course, fast bike and a predicted temperature near 100 degrees, the real sizzle isn't the rubber meeting the road, it's the clash of top triathletes on heels of the Collins Cup that has no doubt sparked some rivalries. In the women's field in particular, the match up of Daniela Ryf and Taylor Knibb seems most intriguing. At the Collins Cup they went head to head and Knibb had the biggest victory of the day of all athletes crushing Daniela by double digit minutes. But Daniela reportedly wasn't feeling her best and we all know of the four time IRONMAN World Champion capabilities. No doubt she is looking for some revenge. Obviously as the championship, the field is stacked. Maybe there is a chink in Ryf's armor? Maybe not, but Lucy Charles, Ellie Salthouse, Sky Moench, Paula Findlay and Jeanni Metzler, all with great races in Slovakia could be in the mix at the end. No doubt there are others like Holly Lawrence who crashed in the Collins Cup could fight for the podium.   The mens field offers similar drama with Sam Long, the top ranked American and one of the favorites will have stiff competition from Lionel Sanders, Gustav Iden and fellow Norwegian and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristian Blummenfelt. Last May, Long and Sanders battled shoulder to shoulder in St. George and the two have had some fun social media banter in the last 12 months. After the race in May, Long said he knew he could take advantage of the downhill with his long stride and he did so almost winning so it will be interesting to see what happens.   The Norwegians are going to be tough to beat. Both Iden and Blummenfelt have had fantastic seasons. Iden handedly won his race in Slovakia and Blummenfelt has focused on training for St. George since winning Olympic gold. With no Jan Frodeno, putting odds on this race is challenging. There are many podium worthy contenders like Chris Leiferman, Rudy Von Berg, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Javier Gomez, Sam Appleton and maybe a dark horse to watch is Collin Chartier from Louisville, Colorado.   What's New in the 303:   Pro Race Insights from Jocelyn McCauley   https://303cycling.com/cyclists-4-community-raffling-off-new-cervelo-to-raise-money/   8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike: Jagged alpine to rowdy singletrack at night Here's a nod to some of the state's most infamous challenges spanning 100-plus miles:   Hardrock 100 Clearly, lockdowns of last year fueled ambitions. Example: François D'haene's record dash over the San Juan Mountains this summer. The French man became the first in the fearsome race's 28-year history to clock a time under 22 hours — stunning, considering the 100 miles and 33,000 feet of climbing in the jagged alpine around Silverton, Telluride and Ouray. Lottery-based entry, race is usually mid-July.   LEADVILLE 100 RACE Andy Fox of Evergreen, Colo. rides his bike near Twin Lakes during the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Leadville, Colo.   Gazette file Leadville Trail 100 This is a classic in the ultra world. Where miners once flocked for gold, now runners and mountain bikers race to finish within demanding cutoffs (30 hours for runners, 12 for cyclists). It's a test of lung power, starting from North America's highest incorporated town near 10,200 feet and rising to Hope Pass above 12,600 feet. It's better known as Hopeless Pass. Lottery-based, races in late August.   Run Rabbit Run Are you a tortoise or a hare? That is the first question to ask when approaching this 100-mile sufferfest from Steamboat Springs. While gaining 20,000 feet of elevation, you'll be covering parts of the Continental Divide and the town's recognizable summits: Mount Werner and Emerald and Rabbit Ears mountains. Hares finish under 36 hours, tortoises under 30. Usually mid-September.   Flaming Foliage Relay This 165-mile overnighter showcases autumn's aspen glow where it is famously glorious, along Guanella, Georgia and Fremont passes. Running teams might struggle to admire the beauty. Their heads are down on the course between Idaho Springs and Buena Vista, crossing roads and trails amounting to about 17,000 vertical feet. Usually mid-September.   Triple Bypass In 1988, a group of cycling buddies thought it would be fun to ride from Evergreen to Vail. Ever since, that's been the idea of fun for riders traversing a trio of heart-pounding passes over 100-plus miles and 10,000-plus feet. An exclusive bunch has made it a “double triple” in recent years, pedaling back the way they came. Slated for late July/early August 2022.   Breck 100 Mountain bikers have come to know this, not the Leadville 100, as Colorado's ultimate endeavor on a saddle — a tantalizing route shaped like a clover leaf, crossing the Continental Divide three times. But the race has been on hold for two years; the pandemic again caused a cancellation this summer. And the past two plans were a condensed course, closer to 70 miles. Will the real Breck 100 return? “That's the million-dollar question,” says organizer Thane Wright. Previously mid to late July.   SBT GRVL Colorado's gravel revolution begins in Steamboat Springs, a cycling town proud of its crunchy backroads. This race has risen to prominence with a variety of endurance courses amid classic scenery. They have recently ranged from nearly 40 miles to more than 140 miles, with climbing between 2,000 and 9,400 feet. Slated for Aug. 22, 2022. Vapor Trail 125 Any ultra competitor knows about “sleep demons,” those hallucinations that manifest at night. That's when this whacky mountain bike foray begins, in the darkness of 10 p.m. It begins in Salida, where some of the whackiest riders reside, molded by the vaunted Monarch Crest. Vapor is reserved for the most skilled and wilderness prepared. One must negotiate technical singletrack by headlamp and sustain long climbs over 125 miles. Slated for Aug. 26, 2022.     Video Of The Week: Kristian Blummenfelt History Maker   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Talk about being born into the sport!  Richard (Rick) Jenkins has almost forty years experience and he just turned 40 this year.  A player in the 4 Corners area, Rick has been instrumental in elevating Chokecherry Canyon and the Farmington area into the iconic wheeling area it is. Stick around and learn more of his history, from being in the crib in the back of an International Scout2 to leading Jeep Jamboree in Ouray and trail leading at EJS. If it's in the Four Corners, you'll find Rick out taking care of business.6:45 – 4WD weren't being built for wheeling, but to get where they needed to go9:11 – on Intimidator, it took 8 hours to go one mile, and that trail is still one mile15:12 – the Gladiator waterfall stands your rig straight up and down21:55 – inclusivity on the trail34:22 – let's talk about Jim Peterson44:51 – Off Again is my family53:14 – Shut your face and let's go wheeling58:40 – we didn't hold back, we filled that room1:08:45 – what do you do when you aren't wheeling?1:17:32 – like 3% of that group uses the four wheel drive functionality1:24:21 – we had a really good upbringing and lifestyle1:31:00 – there were probably 15 families that really put the whole EJS together1:39:06 – getting started competitive rockcrawling1:45:39 – She (Jewell) really wants to run unlimited We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine.www.maxxis.comwww.4lowmagazine.com Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BigRich)

Good Morning, Colorado, you're listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It's Monday September 13th.   Today we're joined by Mark Nagel. Nagel was the acting director of security at Denver International Airport on 9/11. The head of security happened to be out of town that day, leaving him in charge.    Before we begin, let's go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett's book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today we're going back to September 13th, 1873 when Felix R Brunot negotiated a deal with the Utes that ceded the San Juan Mountains region to the United States. It became known as the Brunot Treaty. At another council that same year Brunot forced a Utes surrender to legalize the San Juan interlopers. Ouray, who sought peace, convinced Ute factions to back the cession. And federal agents awarded him with an annual annuity and a farm near Montrose. The farm survives today as History Coorado's Ute Indian Museum.    Now, our feature story.    On September 11th, 2001, Mark Nagel was the acting director of security at Denver International Airport. The head of security was out of town at a conference, leaving Nagel in charge. At about 7 a.m., Nagel learned of the terrorist attacks unfolding on the other side of the country and began to respond, evacuating the hub and implementing new security measures.  Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul spoke to Nagel about what he remembers from that day 20 years ago and how it changed the aviation industry forever.   For more on this story visit us at coloradosun.com. And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:   Security workers will accompany nurses and staff members of Jefferson County Public Health's three mobile coronavirus vaccine units for the foreseeable future after months of harassment and abuse. Two incidents are being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and at least one more is being investigated by the Arvada Police Department.   Republican Heidi Ganahl on Friday formed a candidate committee to run for governor of Colorado in 2022, confirming months of speculation that she would launch a bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Jared Polis and lead the state. The University of Colorado regent, who is the only Republican official who holds statewide office, is expected to formally announce her bid this week.   A state health official on Friday sounded an alarm about the continued spread of the highly contagious delta variant. Colorado has fewer intensive care hospital beds available now than at any other point in the coronavirus pandemic. Scott Bookman, who is Colorado's COVID-19 incident commander, said state dipped below 200 available ICU hospital beds on Thursday.   A Colorado State Patrol trooper assigned to a unit that protects the legislature and serves as the security detail for Gov. Jared Polis has been charged with felony menacing. Trooper Jay Hemphill was on duty last month when he allegedly pointed his gun at a motorist at an intersection near the state Capitol. Hemphill has been placed on administrative leave.  For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning, Colorado, you're listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It's Wednesday September 8th. Today - A federal class-action lawsuit claims the state has lapsed on its obligation to provide mental health care for kids in need. But first -- We'd like to thank our sponsor, Pinnacol Assurance. Pinnacol provides caring workers' comp insurance. They were also named one of the most community-minded companies in Colorado. Pinnacol gives back through community investments, scholarships and apprenticeships. At Pinnacol, caring is more than kindness. It's their powertool. See how they put care to work at Pinnacol dot com.   But before we begin, let's go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett's book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today, we're going back to September 8th, 1874 when Franklin Rhoda, a federal surveyor, led a small party along a remote Ute path in the San Juan Mountains. He wrote: “One thing very peculiar about this particular part of the country is the deathlike stillness that almost oppresses one in passing through it”.   The expedition, which started in the Summer of 1874 would be completed in October of that year. Along the way, they would climb Uncompahgre peak, Mount Sneffels, and Mount Wilson.   Now, our feature story.   Colorado Sun reporter Jen Brown spoke to Jesse Paul about her reporting on a federal class-action lawsuit claiming the state has lapsed on its obligation to provide mental health care for needy children, leaving them to cycle in and out of emergency rooms instead of receiving appropriate long-term care.   The lawsuit so far includes three anonymous plaintiffs, all teenagers who have for months or years been checked into hospital emergency rooms and psychiatric facilities but then refused step-down residential treatment because no beds are available.   To learn more visit us at coloradosun.com   And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:   A judge Tuesday ordered a mental health evaluation for the man accused of killing 10 people at a Boulder King Soopers in March. The evaluation will be used to determine whether the suspect is competent to stand trial. The judge set an Oct. 19 hearing to hear the results of the evaluation.   Interest in accessory dwelling units -- also known by terms like granny flats, mother-in-law apartments or carriage houses -- is growing in Denver, where the housing market is tight and prices are sharply rising. That momentum is reflected in the rebounding number of rezoning requests, which took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2010, Denver issued only two permits for such units. In 2019, the number spiked to 71 before the coronavirus shutdown saw a dropoff to 54 in 2020.   The Colorado Supreme Court will not consider a case that questions ski areas' use of waivers to protect themselves from lawsuits filed by injured skiers. Attorneys fighting for skier safety fear the end of legal challenges to now-ubiquitous resort liability waivers may mean the death of the venerable Ski Safety Act.   For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don't forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.   The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.   Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you'll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again tomorrow.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine going after a Hardrock entry for nearly a decade before finally getting your shot. How deep would you be willing to dig for something you've been working towards for years? What would you learn by pushing yourself to your absolute limits in your relentless pursuit of the finish line? That's the story of this week's guest Terry Miller! With 12 minutes and 17 seconds to spare Terry was the last person who was able to cross the finish line and kiss the rock at this year's race through the rugged San Juan Mountains. The race was all at once a dream come true and the most difficult event he had ever endured. In this episode Terry shares his incredible story of the race along with some tales from 14ers (which he's climbed all of) and some reflections on dad mode. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!! Terry is quite the incredible human being! MORE FROM TERRY MILLER: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrysrunning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrysrunning/ Appearance on the Do Big Things Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/91-last-man-standing-at-the-2021-hardrock-100-terry-miller/id1501356857?i=1000530132864 MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Stitcher Archives: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved adventure, exploring nature, and dreamt of skiing down the tallest mountains in the world. Her name was Kit DesLauriers, a determined young woman with a fierce curiosity to explore the tallest mountaintops — and then ski freely down the slopes. Kit was the first person to ski all Seven Summits, the first woman to ski Mount Everest, and is a two-time women's world freeskiing champion.  About the Narrator Combining a passion for exploration, mountain adventures and skiing, Hilaree Nelson travelled to some of the most exotic mountain ranges on earth. Her expedition career led her to many firsts in the world of ski mountaineering including linking two 8000m peaks (Everest and Lhotse) in one push, first ski descents on Baffin Island, a first American ascent and ski descent of Papsura peak in India, and a first ski descent of the 4th highest peak in the world, Lhotse. She was the Captain of the North Face Athlete Team, an active leader on climate with Protect Our Winters, and an avid proponent of wild places such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Hilaree was also the mother of two wild boys and found her sanity in the San Juan Mountains near her home in Telluride, Colorado.     Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner and Camille Stennis. Sound design and mixing by Luis Miranda. This episode was written by Caitlin Madrigal and proofread by Simi Kadirgamar. Executive Producer was Katie Sprenger. Haley Dapkus was our production manager. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this show possible! For more, visit www.rebelgirls.com. And if you like what you heard, don't forget to rate and review this episode, and share it with your friends! Until next time, stay REBEL!

Most people know Meghan Hicks as the managing editor of the awesome IRunFar, but as we dive into in this episode, she is also an amazing athlete, super competitor and one driven human being. It was fun to have her on the other side of the mic for a change and get to know her better!Cover photo credit to Eszter Horanyi. Meghan in front with past guest Maggie Gutterl (middle) and Melissa Beaury (back) in the San Juan Mountains.

Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 125 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Jessy is on her way back to Colorado, so once more you are subjected to the ramblings of Corey and Matson on whatever is crossing their minds. It has been another week of craziness in the world of Jeeping... and not all of the good kind of craziness. So, in this random episode we talk 4xe, submersible Jeeps, why Jeep can finally think about the future, being a Backpack hoarder, responsible Jeeping, learning the intricacies of recovery (warning... there is math involved) and we go down the list of upcoming events ModernJeeper is going to be at including Jeepers Jamboree, Jeep Jamboree, All-4-Fun, and the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. And we can't forget our own ModernJeeper Adventure on the San Juan Mountains of Colorado... registration is now open!  Then we pause for a moment of seriousness after last week's tragedy on the Rubicon, and what it is we all need to remember... wheeling is a dangerous sport.  As always, we are extremely grateful to our supporters & friends including Warn Winches, Raceline Wheels, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios, Adventure Rack Systems, and, of course, Metalcloak. Remember to catch the full video of this episode at YouTube.com/modernjeeper and let us know what you really think of us.  Now, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode 125 of The ModernJeeper Show…    Show LinksiWalkTillamook Jeepers Jamboree Jeep Jamboree Crawl 5280 Morrison Jeep TrailTrail Nut Goonies Garage Bitcoin Land Use Moab Colorado ADK Article Lake George Nikola Tesla Factor55The Total Approach to Getting Unstuck OffroadIce roadVorraNorCal Rock RacingHook vs D-Ring Soft ShackleViking Synthetic LineWarnBubba Rope4Xe JeepBroncoFord LighteningSierra Trek

Skyward Mountaineering is a boutique mountain guide service run by Vince Anderson and Steve House. Headquartered in the San Juan Mountains of Western Colorado we specialize in preparing alpinists for off-the-beaten-track climbs and have a track record of safely guiding difficult ascents of classics like the Eiger's North Face and the Moonflower Buttress on Mt.Hunter. They also offer coaching and training for alpine climbing and ski alpinism. https://skywardmountaineering.com/

Beverly is a mentor and motivator for women who want to change the world through passionate commitment to their ideas, families, organizations, and communities.After 20 years of a successful business and academic career that included a Ph.D. in Business Strategy, a post-doc at the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management,  positions as VP, Strategy and Organization for Manco-Henkel, Inc. and Director of Strategic Initiatives for Stratton Corporation, she had a profound awakening.   After investing two decades in change management with a large systems focus, she came to the conclusion that change happens one person at a time.Acting on her discovery, she began training in ecopsychology and nature-based guiding with the Animas Valley Institute.  In 2008, she joined Marlboro College’s Sustainability MBA, launching a 2-year nature-based leadership development course, where she stayed for the next seven years.Also in 2008, she founded the Center for Nature and Leadership (CNL) to blend traditional leadership development with scientific and experiential findings on the beneficial effects of Nature on humans.  The Generative Council is CNL’s keystone program, designed to provide diverse women leaders the time & space to develop their personal impact, meeting  in places of wild magnificence two times/year, and supported by an ongoing community of previous participants.  CNL now offers virtual and regional programming, as well, based on these same principles.Creating and achieving bottom-lines of all sorts, and helping others see the wisdom of Nature at work in their own lives is what she loves to do.  Cultivating fearless leaders, those who stand firmly on authenticity and truth, who strive to bring new visions into reality in concert with others is her passion and expertise.And, when she’s not working with members of the Center for Nature and Leadership community, you’ll find her in the backcountry of her home in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado.Resources:Center for Nature & LeadershipGenerative CouncilGrowing Your Best Self (virtual & physical journey of personal & leadership development - Registration deadline: 5/9)Leadership the Way Nature Intended (Beverly Winterscheid)Beverly’s book recommendations:The Spell of the Sensuous (David Abram)Widening Circles: A Memoir (Joanna Macy)The Hoop and the Tree  (Chris Hoffman)

Rhiannon has just about had it with her girlfriend, Tyler. The road trip across the snowy length of Colorado has brought out all of Tyler's most maddening traits. But when Tyler insists on pulling off the highway to investigate a strange abandoned building, Rhiannon's anger rapidly turns to fear. Because this building has no business being here, tucked in the trees high up in the San Juan Mountains. And it may not be abandoned at all.

Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Tuesday April 13th, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.   Today - State lawmakers are trying to make it less expensive for incarcerated individuals to make phone calls to loved ones. So, what exactly is being proposed?   But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today, we take you back to April 13th, 1877 when State legislator Alva Adams gave voice to the frustration of silver miners in the booming San Juan Mountains. The Silver miners felt ignored as they were far removed from the political and economic power of the eastern slope. Adams suggested that if they seceded from Colorado they would find the respect and influence that they desired.   Now, our feature story.   A bill in the Colorado state house seeks to make it less expensive for incarcerated people to make phone calls to family and friends. Reporter Thy Vo talks with Lucy Haggard about why the Federal Communications Commission is asking states to regulate the telecoms industry in ways it can’t.   To read more about this legislative session, go to coloradosun.com.     And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:   Colorado lawmakers have given final approval to two bills tightening gun regulations, which now await Governor Jared Polis’ signature. Senate Bill 78 requires people to report a lost or stolen firearm within five days of realizing it’s missing. And House Bill 1106 requires gun owners to store their firearms either with a trigger lock or in a gun safe when it’s likely that someone who can’t own a gun would have access to them otherwise. Both bills were introduced prior to the shooting in Boulder last month. Lawmakers are expected to debut a bill soon to mandate a waiting period between when someone purchases a gun and when they can access it. https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/12/colorado-gun-bills-jared-polis/    3,000 vaccine doses have been seized from a Colorado Springs medical spa. Health officials say they found inadequate storage methods at Dr. Moma Health and Wellness Clinic. About 150 syringes of vaccine will be destroyed because the state can’t verify the vaccines are still effective. The state health department is investigating to learn whether the remaining vaccine still is effective. Thousands of vaccine appointments through the clinic have been cancelled as a result of the investigation. https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/12/moma-health-and-wellness-coronavirus-vaccine-seized/    Xcel Energy customers will almost exclusively bear the cost of closing the rest of the company’s coal-fired power plants in Colorado. The company recently submitted its $7 billion electric resource and clean energy plan to the state Public Utilities Commission detailing its switch away from coal. Environmental groups are pushing Xcel to shutter its coal plants by 2030, nine years earlier than planned. But the company’s calculations say earlier closures would raise rates for customers even further.   For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow.   The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.   Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Montrose Fresh, from The Montrose Daily Press. It's FridayApril 9th, and we're here with local news, events, announcements, jobs, and more that matter to us here in Western Colorado.    Today - Montrose County has officially moved to level green on the state's COVID-19 dial.   Today's episode is brought to you by Elevate Internet. Whether it's for your home or your business they offer the best speeds at the best price. Right now, if you refer a friend you can get $25 off! Give them a call for more information at 844-386-8744 or visit them at www.elevateinternet.com.   Now, our feature story…   On Wednesday, Montrose County announced it was officially in the green on the state's COVID-19 dial.   The dial status of green indicates that there's no more than 5% test positivity. It also means that there is sufficient local hospital bed capacity.   Dr. Joe Adragna, the pandemic specialist for the county, estimated that roughly 75% of the county's population had either recovered naturally after contracting the virus or had attained full immunization.    Commissioner Keith Caddy said he thinks we're getting close to herd immunity in Montrose.    He noted they've focused on the at-risk groups over the last three months with the vaccination program and it was successful.   Montrose County, with partners that include Montrose Memorial Hospital, River Valley Family Health Center, pharmacies and other providers, had administered nearly 22,000 doses of vaccine as of the start of this week.    And statewide, about 1.8 million residents have received at least one dose of a vaccine. 1 million are fully vaccinated.   Caddy said he's pleased with the vaccination numbers he has been seeing, and that the time has come for restrictions to ease.   Falling on the risk scale to green means masks are required only in certain settings — although individual businesses are not precluded from requiring their use. Private businesses may still require face coverings, but things have certainly relaxed.   Face coverings are now only required in the following places..   Schools, childcare centres, and camps.    Public areas of state government facilities and places where people may come in contact with government employees.   Congregate care facilities like nursing homes or group homes.   Prisons and jails   Healthcare settings   And finally, personal services.   But while cases are going down, it is still important to exercise personal responsibility. Make good choices, social distance when you can, wash your hands often, and of course, stay home if you're sick..    Being in level green also means that most business, activity, or gathering may fully operate with no capacity restrictions.   But a handful of businesses still need to operate below their normal capacity at 50%. These businesses include bars, smoking lounges, indoor events, indoor sports, and  indoor camps.   For more information including information on vaccination opportunities, you can visit montrosecountyjic.com.    You can also learn more by visiting us at Montrosepress.com.   -   Now, some local history. This week's local history is brought to you by England Fence. England Fence is family owned and operated, and they're ready to help you build your dream fence, archway, gate, or deck. Give them a call at 970-249-4430, or head over to their website englandfence.com.   The Hanging Flume was an open water chute built over the Dolores River Canyon in Colorado. The Montrose Placer Mining Company built the flume in the 1880s to facilitate gold mining. Some sections are still attached to the canyon wall, but much of the wood has vanished.   The Cliffside flumes were originally developed in California. They used trestles and brackets at regular intervals to support the flume box. The flume connected with a six mile long ditch, both designed to provide water for miners in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.   -   And finally, before we go we'd like to remember the life of  David Franklin Dougherty. David was born in 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He passed away on March 30 at his brother's home in Montrose.   David's family moved to Denver in 1956. He lived there until retirement in 2002 when he moved to Montrose.    Dave was an avid outdoorsman for most of his life hunting, fishing, snow and water skiing. He enjoyed NASCAR races and classic muscle cars. Anyone who knew Dave would tell you he was always there to lend a hand.    He always had a dog, mostly border collies, and he really enjoyed going to the sheepdog trials especially in Meeker, Colorado. Dave was a lifelong auto and diesel mechanic he spent the bulk of his career working at Colorado Kenworth for over 30 years.   Dave is survived by his younger brother Bruce, his nephew, his niece, his great-nephew, and great-niece Karen Williams.   He will be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate David's life.     That's all for today, thank you for listening! For more information on any of these stories visit us at montrosepress.com.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor, Elevate Internet. Visit them at elevateinternet.com to learn more.   For more than 137 years, The Montrose Daily Press has been dedicated to shining a light on all the issues that matter to our community. Go to montrosepress.com to subscribe for just $1.99 per week for our digital edition. You'll get unlimited access to every story, feature, and special section. Thank you and remember to tune in again next time on montrosepress.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show is a special edition where we hear the prologue for a work-in-progress by local Nashville writing fixture, Katie McDougall. It’s Allison Bosch’s sixtieth birthday and she’s hiking a seldom-traveled ridge in the San Juan Mountains where her husband died sixteen years prior. What happens when her dog, Jez, encounters a mountain goat will leave you wanting to read the next chapter. After the reading, we talk with Katie about her teaching background, writing method, working with agents on this novel-in-progress, and about The Porch, a Nashville non-profit that support writers through education and community.

Today's show is a special edition where we hear the prologue for a work-in-progress by local Nashville writing fixture, Katie McDougall.  It's Allison Bosch's sixtieth birthday and she's hiking a seldom-traveled ridge in the San Juan Mountains where her husband died sixteen years prior. What happens when her dog, Jez, encounters a mountain goat will leave you wanting to read the next chapter. After the reading, we talk with Katie about her teaching background, writing method, working with agents on this novel-in-progress, and about The Porch, a Nashville non-profit that support writers through education and community. If you'd like to learn more about Katie McDougall, head over to www.katiemcdougall.com. Find more information about Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2021, all rights reserved.

Colorado has warmed by nearly 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the 1980s because of human-caused climate change.   As a result, many mammal species have shifted uphill to escape the heat. The golden-mantled ground squirrel is a popular sight among tourists in the Rocky Mountains.  It is one of the most photographed animals there as they pose […]

The bears who called the San Juan Mountains their home were hermits who hibernated a lot of the year. The ultimate laid-back neighbors. But when some whiny ranchers moved in with their noisy sheep and loud-ass shot guns, the Colorado Grizzlies would never know peace again. Plus, we rant way too much about Grizzly Man.

Thomas Bowling, soon-to-be-59, is a legend of the San Antonio running circuit. He has numerous ultras accomplished, with just a couple of races he'd like to do over. He is fearless about 100Ks to 100-milers. A counselor, he uses his own techniques to help himself get through tough, uncomfortable spots. Volunteering is another of his favorite ways to give back. He also managed to subconsciously convince me to go through with this weekend's Salsa Walk. Photo: Cunningham Gulch in the San Juan Mountains - part of the Hard Rock Course --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thestubborntortoise/support

Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday January 21st, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Today - The city’s encampments persist, with tensions boiling over in Capitol Hill. Denver has opened two camps, but they’re full, and some are refusing to live there. But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”: Today, we’re going back to January 21st, 1842, when Alfred Packer, also known as "The Colorado Cannibal" was born. Packer earned his infamy at 32 when he and five other men had attempted to travel through the San Juan Mountains, during the peak of winter.  Now, our feature story. About 10 feet from an encampment on Pearl Street in Denver, where about 25 people are living in tents, keeping warm with makeshift fire pits fueled by propane tanks inside blanket- and tarp-covered structures. 24 year old Chloe Lives in her street level condo. She feels too unsafe to use her last name in this story.  What began last fall as a small encampment with a few quiet people who are homeless has grown exponentially since mid-December. The block is strewn with clothing and spoiled food, and there are syringes and foil with the remnants of heroin or meth.  Colorado Sun reporter Jennifer Brown paid Chloe a visit. And she’s joining us today to tell us more about the current situation. Jennifer, to start, how did you feel about the homelessness crisis after your visit with Chloe? Here’s some of Jennifer’s interview with Chloe  The city has now set up new safe outdoor spaces, where red and gray tents are lined up in tidy rows, there are toilets and showers, and staff is on site 24 hours a day.  Jennifer, can you tell us, besides these safe outdoor spaces, what programs is the city working on to solve this crisis? Jennifer also spoke with 34 year old Marcio Johnson, who described living in the encampment and trying to keep it clean.  The city has pushed the campers out of the alley a couple of times, and the encampments briefly dispersed to other parts of Capitol Hill only to return within days. More campers moved in after Denver cleaned up the large encampments by the Capitol and Morey Middle School. It seems like no one is winning.  And Chloe says it’s not their fault. It’s not our fault either, though. She blames the city at this point for lack of response, and a lack of action.  Thanks for listening. Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today: Emergency management crews have started to decommission the overflow coronavirus hospital set up at the Colorado Convention Center. None of the beds have been used, and the site was considered a last resort to the other four overflow sites. The work will finish by late March. Mesa County business leaders are urging newly inaugurated President Joe Biden to keep the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Grand Junction. The office’s move from D.C. in 2019 was seen as a political play, but locals say it’s important to keep officials close to the lands they’re regulating. Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission will consider new regulations next month to reduce emissions from natural gas well regulators. Pneumatic controllers, as they’re called, manage well conditions and release a little bit of natural gas every time they toggle a valve. The proposal would require no-bleed controllers. For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor. The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you. Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Davenport - Legendary Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mountain Guide - | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area “We decided we would go rally this [borrowed] Nissan Pathfinder around in the deep snow and just see what it was capable of, and we ended up upside down on the roof, we flipped it, crashed it, hit a telephone pole, everyone was ok, but we had to drive that thing to the dealership the next day and… I didn't film for Warren Miller for a couple of years after that. Big Trouble.” - Chris Davenport Chris Davenport was the world extreme skiing champion in both 1996 and 2000. He's been in over 30 Warren Miller ski movies and a multitude of other ski movies doing things like huck 100' cliffs in Alaska. Chris' ski mountaineering achievements are unparalleled. He was the first to ski all 54 of Colorado's 14,000' peaks in a single year. The guy even skied the Lhotse face at 27,000' in the shadow of Mt. Everest. Oh, and then he summited Everest while guiding. No biggie. Chris is also an author, a TV commentator, a professional speaker, a professional mountain guide, a first descent aficionado, and an all-around good guy. In this episode, Chris & Miles discuss skiing the Lhotse face, climbing Mt. Everest, Chris' favorite mountain ranges to ski, skiing all 54 of Colorado's 14,000' peaks within 1-year, climate change, ski guiding, Chris' favorite books, Chris' funniest accidents, the glory days of extreme skiing contests, and much more. Chris Davenport answers these insightful questions: Best part/worst part of summiting Mt. Everest? What was it like skiing the Lhotse Face at 27,000'? The 14er project was a genius idea, Chris. How did you come up with this concept? What was it like skiing in the glory days of the extreme contests against Shane McConkey and crew? Have you ever been in an avalanche? What happened? What evidence of climate change have you seen in your lifetime? Tell us about writing the legendary book " 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America". How has your body changed over your career and what are you doing differently now to stay in great shape? Why did you stop starring in the big ski movies? Where do is your favorite place to ski? “I love to go wherever it's good…I'm just gonna list out my favorite places: The Chugach mountains of Alaska, The Coast Range of British Columbia, The island of Hokkaido in Japan, Aspen Snowmass where I live in the elk mountains right here, The San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, the Tetons of Wyoming and Idaho, the Swiss Alps, and to a degree the French Alps as well, and the Dolomites of Italy, I skied my first trip in Morocco, in the Atlas Mountains last spring… That place is Stunning, and then Portillo Chile… the Antarctic Peninsula, one of the greatest destinations for ski touring in the world.” - Chris Davenport Many more... Please enjoy! *** This episode is brought to you by Alta Ski Area. Come for the skiing, stay for the skiing. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #10 - Chris Davenport, Recorded on November 17, 2020 in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Aspen, CO (Chris Davenport). This episode was edited by Robert Wilkinson. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.

We flash back 20 years ago and discuss Colorado's efforts to reintroduce the Canada lynx in the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado. We'll talk with Senior Wildlife Biologist Scott Wait, who was a part of the original reintroduction efforts as well as Eric Odell, CPW's Species Conservation Program Manager who gives us an update on how lynx are doing now in Colorado. And we ask if there are parallels that can be drawn from the lynx reintroduction to an upcoming wolf reintroduction, as Coloradans voted to pass Proposition #114 - The Restoration of Gray Wolves, a measure directing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to develop a plan to reintroduce gray wolves west of the Continental Divide. Topic list:2:40 - motivation to reintroduce lynx back in the late 1990s3:50 - planning process to reintroduce lynx5:25 - where did the animals come from6:43 - what was the transaction process to obtain the lynx for reintroduction8:30 - criteria for the animals to bring to Colorado9:40 - how does the process unfold for release11:35 - Scott Wait’s memories of the first release 13:15 - figuring out where to release the lynx14:45 - when did the lynx stop being released and why16:55 - why is it important to have lynx in Colorado17:50 - lynx dispersal after release and where can they be found now18:40 - what makes for good lynx habitat19:55 - the physical attributes of lynx21:55 - how many lynx are in Colorado23:50 - how does the species handle human disturbance from high levels of outdoor recreation25:15 - can we learn anything from the lynx reintroduction and apply it to a wolf reintroduction

Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Tuesday December 8th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Join us daily for an in-depth look at one of our top stories. Today, we’re sharing a conversation we had with the mayor of Colorado springs after he visited a COVID ward.  Before we begin, let’s take a look at what happened on this day in Colorado history - adapted from Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”: Today, we take you back to December, 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt declared Colorado’s first national monument, Wheeler, which is high in the San Juan Mountains. Wheeler National Monument was named for Lieutenant George M Wheeler who surveyed the area back in 1874. Now, our feature story.  John Suthers is the Republican mayor of Colorado Springs. On Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving, he visited a COVID ward at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central to see just how bad the coronavirus situation really is in his city. We caught up with him a few days later about the experience and how it did -- and didn't -- change his views on the pandemic. Here’s Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul with Suthers. Thanks for listening. Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today: Marlon Reis, the partner of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, remained hospitalized Monday with the coronavirus after spending the night receiving medical care. Reis was taken to the hospital by Polis on Sunday after suffering from shortness of breath and worsening cough, symptoms that developed eight days after testing positive for COVID-19. The governor, who also has coronavirus, has had only minor symptoms and is doing well, according to his office. Xcel Energy and the Polis administration hashed out the shape of a $30 million electric vehicle rebate program, the most generous in the country, behind closed doors. And then in September state officials presented it to utility regulators as their own. Colorado’s State Court Administrator’s Office lacks “culture of accountability,” according to audit. The department spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on leave, contracts and buyouts over four years with little or no justification A grandson of Forrest Fenn has confirmed that a medical school student from Michigan found an over $1 million treasure chest that the retired art and antiquities dealer stashed in the wilds of Wyoming over a decade ago. For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I want to tell you about one of the things that makes an Amazing Life. This last weekend my wife and I went on a four day trip to Pagosa Springs Co. We were celebrating our 28th year of marriage. We had a simply wonderful time. This time was not without setbacks or problems that is not what made it amazing. In fact there was a fairly big and costly problem. We did not let that taint the trip. We spent as little time as possible on it. Handling it but not focusing on it. During our trip we spent much of our time together We listened to books that we like and podcasts and talked about things we want. And the majority of it without phones. I uploaded some Pictures on the facebook group for anyone who wants to see the things we did. The first day we went to Chimney Rock National Park, This is an archaeological site located at the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains, This site tells about the ancestral Puebloans of the Chaco Canyon. These people had amazing lives over 1,000 years ago. They fought with neighbors the Fremont tribe of southern Utah, they have found bodies with spear heads. They eventually moved away from the place that they loved and destroyed their homes. Never to move back. They had faced Long cold winters living at 7,000 Ft. They faced hunger and danger. They had lost loved ones to disease and war. Do you think any of them found it hard to get out of bed in the morning? I'm betting they did. I'm betting they faced similar emotions to those that we face today. Other things Pagosa Springs offers are miniature golf, frisbee golf, lots of beautiful walks. Then the claim to fame is the hot springs that they are named for. The smell of sulfur is noticeable in the air at times and places. There are these pools of hot water along the river that differ in temp. They are so amazing to set in. They refreshed not only my body but my soul. The hot water with all the minerals softened my skin and just made me feel good. As we sat in one pool we started to talk to a guy who was also in the pool. He had come to wash his clothes and clean himself up. He looked like he could have been homeless. We spoke for about a half hour talking about current events, Things like today and all the crazy things happening. We spoke about the presidential race and the looting and rioting. We talked about religion, He asked if we were Members of “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. We told him yes. He talked about the golden records Joseph Smith found were not a record but a vision of the future of people earning golden records for music today. We also talked about the bible he mentioned the members he had met had a good understanding of the bible. We talked about this radio show he had listened to on the Caste system in India If you haven't yet, do yourself and me a favor and subscribe to this podcast and also join the Facebook group. Also, here is a spot to click and set up a time so we can discuss how you can use these tools and others to get your amazing life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/youramazinglife/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youramazinglife/support

In 1874, six men attempted to travel through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado during the "dead" of winter with the ultimate goal of finding GOLD. But only one would survive... So when this man finally arrived to town over 2 months later looking fat and happy, you could say the locals raised a few eyebrows. Eventually he confessed that he had to resort to cannibalism of the other members to stay alive. If that wasn't bad enough, he then bragged about how certain body parts were tastier than others. So what was his true motive? Well you’re in luck, because today we get an actual professional opinion by our special guest host, Allyson! This is the story of Alferd Packer, aka "The Colorado Cannibal".

It's the lifeline of the Southwest. The Rio Grande flows for almost 2,000 miles, from the snowy San Juan Mountains to subtropical plains and the Gulf of Mexico. Yet most of its journey is through the desert, and its impact here is immense. Many communities wouldn't exist without it. Wildlife relies upon it. And in the canyons of the Big Bend, it's created some of the most spectacular landscapes in Texas.   This desert lifeline owes its existence to a powerful tectonic phenomenon known as the Rio Grande Rift. The river didn't form overnight – the evolution of the Rio Grande is a multi-million-year story, one that geologists continue to decipher. Beginning more than 30 million y... Hosted by for KRTS

Fort Lewis College alum Scott Simmons, father of WorldTour pro cyclist Quinn Simmons and developing junior cyclist Colby Simmons, recently tackled all 13 of the fourteeners in the San Juan Mountains in a single effort that took more than 100 hours. He hopes the ultra-running project gains similar popularity as the Nolan's 14 in Colorado. We also discuss ski mountaineering and what it is like to be the father of one of the top young American cyclists. Music credit: “Too Cool” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

In 1874 a party of men ventured off toward the San Juan Mountains to cash in on the riches the mountain had to offer. Only one man would make it out alive. 

2016 Olympian, three-time Leadville 100 MTB winner and four-time elite men's cross-country mountain bike champion Howard Grotts discusses his decision to step away from full-time mountain biking, the races that still excite him, his recent adventures in the San Juan Mountains and his upcoming move to grad school in Montana. That and much more in an hour-long sit down with one of American mountain biking's most accomplished athletes. Music credit: “Too Cool” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Nature is inherently abundant. No one has to spray the forests or plant the wetlands in order for them to thrive in perfect balance. As such, food gathered from the wild has the highest potential to nourish us on a deep level. When we realize that we have access to this bounty without having to intervene and sweat and toil (the original definition of agriculture!)…when we truly know this, then we can begin to release our scarcity mentality, relax our grip, our need to control. This shift is particularly liberating. Katrina Blair began studying wild plants in her teens when she camped out alone for a summer to embrace a wild foods diet.  She later wrote “The Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants of the San Juan Mountains” for her senior project at Colorado College.  She completed a MA at John F Kennedy University in Holistic Health Education.  She founded Turtle Lake Refuge in 1998, a non-profit, whose mission is to celebrate the connection between personal health and wild lands.  Turtle Lake Refuge includes a wild living foods café, sustainable education center and community farm.  Katrina teaches permaculture and wild edible and medicinal classes locally and globally.   She is author of several books including: “Local Wild Life- Turtle Lake Refuge’s Recipes for Living Deep” and “ The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival. In this episode… Early influences and experiences with plants On beginning a conservation-focused nonprofit that manages parks and open spaces organically How plants can teach us from the inside out The life-changing impact of cultivating space — in your day, in your diet, in your mind How wild foods affect your mind, body, and spirit When we realize that we’re part of Nature, and Nature is inherently abundant…something shifts inside us and we can release our scarcity story Resources Turtle Lake Refuge The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival by Katrina Blair The Essene Gospel of Peace The Hippocrates Diet and Health Program by Ann Wigmore

In this week's episode, we dive into the meaty fat of the Colorado Cannibal, Alferd Packer.Alferd Griner Packer (January 21, 1842 – April 23, 1907), also known as "The Colorado Cannibal", was an American prospector and self-proclaimed professional wilderness guide who confessed to cannibalism during the winter of 1874. He and five other men attempted to travel through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, during the peak of a harsh winter.Find us at http://forthhand.com/state-of-fear/Music this episode:Funk City by ReatchThe Old RV by Craig McArthurFresh Start by Joakim KarudVibe With Me by Joakim Karud--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stateoffearpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateoffearpodcast/support

The U.S. House voted earlier this month in favor of a massive bill that aims to protect 400,000 acres of public land in neighboring Colorado, including wilderness in the San Juan Mountains. But what chances does the CORE Act have to pass the Senate? Our partners at KBUT have a conversation with Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul to find out. [Photo: The Gunnison River flows through a canyon in the Curecanti National Recreation Area west of Gunnison. Courtesy of the National Park Service.] Read the story in the Colorado Sun: https://coloradosun.com/2019/10/31/core-act-vote-result-congress-future/

EPISODE PREVIEW: In this episode of SKYlights, the Open Sky Wilderness Therapy podcast, we talk to Clinical Therapist and Education Director Melia Snyder, who’s not only an expert on nature-based expressive arts therapy, she wrote the book on it! In our conversation with Melia, we discuss how her background led her to therapy and education, her fascination with nature-based expressive arts therapy—and what it is—how this type of therapy promotes overall health, and how she helps her students craft a positive, productive, healthy and thriving life. GUEST PROFILE: CLINICAL THERAPIST AND EDUCATION DIRECTOR MELIA SNYDER, PHD, LPC, REAT Dr. Melia Snyder earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Appalachian State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Melia immersed herself in studying factors and behaviors that contribute to wellness and thriving despite life’s inevitable challenges. She conducted her doctoral research on salutogenesis (the promotion of health) among young women in recovery from substance use disorders. Her study revealed that those who participated in a structured group therapy intervention that incorporated the arts, experienced significant gains in their sense of meaning, coping capacities, and ability to make sense of their lives in comparison to those who just participated in the usual treatment. Dr. Melia is excited to bring her passion for health promotion and the arts to students and families at Open Sky. Prior to joining the Open Sky team, Dr. Melia was a counselor educator and supervisor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She also directed the Appalachian Expressive Arts Therapy program, which teaches counselors, educators, and other helping professionals to incorporate the arts into their work. Her focus within her academic career was bringing the health-promoting capacities of wilderness, nature, and the arts into counseling—a topic she explores in her book Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy. Additionally, Dr. Melia brings more than 15 years of experience working with families in crisis. She has worked in a variety of settings including wilderness, community mental health, integrated care, and private practice. She is trained in Family Centered Treatment and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and enjoys studying depth psychology and ecopsychology. Dr. Melia was drawn to Open Sky’s strong focus on whole person health, the depth-oriented and nature-based Student Pathway, and the integrity with which families are integrated into treatment. As a clinical therapist, Dr. Melia shares her expertise in issues relevant to adolescent girls, including cultivating resilience and addressing the need for connection and intimacy in relationships. She is passionate about helping her students develop skills to maneuver the challenges of adolescence, including those associated with technology and social media, body image, and sexuality. As the Education Director at Open Sky, Dr. Melia brings her knowledge and experience to support curriculum development at Open Sky. In her downtime, Dr. Melia enjoys writing poetry, eating good food, engaging in meaningful conversation, and exploring the beautiful San Juan Mountains with her partner and dog.

Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 37 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week, Mr. ModernJeeper Corey Osborne & Metalcloak’s Matson Breakey recap the weekends events including SkillzDay and Trail Hero, discuss wheeling the San Juan Mountains of Utah, the odd value of Stanley’s Fat Max product line and why Corey was doing the podcast from the New New offices of Outlaw Jeep Adventures in Moab.Taking advantage of being in Moab, Corey & Matson are joined by Jeremy Rowan, owner, along with his wife Heidi, of Outlaw Jeep Adventures, Moab’s premier Jeep Rental and Adventure Tour company. Jeremy talks about why he just moved to a New New shop and why it is better then his New Old shop, what his first off road rig was [hint, it was not a Jeep], why he’s totally into Polaris side by sides now, how to always give your customers the best possible experience, how much abuse he puts on his Cloak’d rigs, why his favorite rig to wheel is his Willy’s 3B, how he names his fleet, why he won’t use the movie Gladiator for the Gladiator, how you can test drive a fully Cloak’d Gladiator rental, what he did prior to Outlaw, why his build shop only uses Metalcloak, and why the Gladiator is a completely different rig on and off the trail. And of course we have our Tech Tip of the Week… this week we discuss with Jeremy tips and tricks to wheeling a Gladiator on the world’s most famous off road trails. Jeremy helps us educate you on fenders and body armor as well as what suspension he is running and what are the most vulnerable spots on the JT.You can find helpful links to many of the things we talk about in this episode in the show notes at ModernJeeperShow.com and make sure to check out ModernJeeperAdventures.com for our growing list of upcoming adventures that you hear us talk about.As always, ModernJeeper is extremely grateful to our supporters including Warn Winches, Raceline Wheels, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios and, of course, Metalcloak.So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 37 of The ModernJeeper Show…Helpful Links…Pomona Off Road ExpoMoab, UtahCTI TrailerFat Max Tape MeasureSkillzDayOutlaw Jeep AdventuresDodge Ram Metalcloak SuspensionCalifornia Capital Air ShowBlue AngelsU2 Spy PlaneTrail Hero St George UtahTrail BreakerModernJeeper Trail Breaker VideoJason Lewis AutoEdit - YouTubeModernJeeper AdventuresCripple C

Join us in the San Juan Mountains for a light snack.

We speak with author/journalist Jonathan Thompson about mining history in SW Colorado and its impacts on rivers. His book “River of Lost Souls: the Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” explores the infamous Gold King Mine spill that released large amounts of acid mine waste into the Animas and San Juan Rivers. Here, Jonathan talks about the history of mining in the San Juan Mountains and its positive and negative effects on communities and ecosystems. We discuss how the Gold King mine spill is only a small part of a larger picture of the extractive industry in the Four Corners.

TayJack, JacerJack and Uncle Kunckel join Short Rope to discuss the remote 14er Red Cloud Peak down in the San Juan Mountains. We discuss dispersed camping, driving the mountain passes around Lake City and Silverton, and the amazing views from a very easy class 1 hike. In addition, we take a diversion into Colorado's history to hear the macabre story of cannibalism in the Rocky Mountains by Alferd Packer and the legal theory that kept him from the gallows for the events in 1874 that occurred within miles of Red Cloud Peak.  

Rodeo Adventure Labs Website Trail Donkey 3.0 A Slow Company Blog Post Rodeo Adventure Labs Instagram The Gravel Ride Instagram Bike Index: Free Bicycle Registration Welcome to the show today. Thanks Craig. I'm excited to be here. I'm really stoked to get into a little bit more about Rodeo Adventure Labs and the new Traildonkey because I think it's a really exciting looking bike and the company has a really interested in the background. I'm excited to get our listeners to learn a little bit more about what you guys are doing. Cool. Yeah. Look forward to giving a little bit of background and explaining what we're all about that for a little bit of context. What's your background as a cyclist? Aside from the writing around the kindergarten. I'm sorry, the, the neighborhood, you know, all the way back until I can't even remember. I started getting really into cycling and mountain biking probably in about junior high school. Uh, and when would that have been? The nineties, I guess the early nineties. And right about then I think mountain biking was sort of coming into the mainstream a lot more. It may have been a big thing before then, but I was only just now old enough to sort of do it on my own. So I had a paper route all my brothers and I did and we would deliver newspapers on our mountain bikes and then immediately spend all of the proceeds of our paper routes on our mountain bikes. And we just, you know, I started with a fully rigid giant. Oh Gosh, I can't even remember the model. It had like marbleized splatter paint and in really, really low end Shimano on it in part by part. I just started buying handlebars shifters do railers cranks wheels. I just became really obsessed with the bike, was super fun. I wanted to upgrade it. And then I wanted to get into racing. Um, we had, I lived in Washington state near Portland, Oregon. There's a series of mountain bike races on Mount Hood, uh, that were downhill races. And back then downhill was very different than the modern day version of downhill racing. It was more like ride your bike, your mountain bike, maybe even fully rigid mountain bike down a fire road as fast as you can. And it was, it was Kinda like a fitness thing and it took a little bit of guts, but it wasn't anywhere near, you know, drops skill, bigger things that you see nowadays. So yeah, I, I started racing downhill. Did, you know as a junior did some NORBA a national races when I could get my parents to drive me out there. We used to, my dad used to drive us up into the hills in the logging roads in Washington and Oregon in our van, me and my brothers and he was just drive us to the top of the mountain and we would bomb the fire roads, logging roads all the way down to the bottom, maybe pick us up and shuttle us back up to the top again. And I just love mountain biking. And then suspension, you know, caught on Meg, 10 meg 21 and then full suspension and like, you know, I got, you know, I just kept iterating with the sport. Uh, I was never really that great at it, like once, towards the end of when I was mountain bike racing, the sport started getting more moto and I realized like, I can't get big air, I can't do big drops, I'm scared, uh, and I think I throttled back a little bit and then I took a break for awhile where the job became more important. And uh, I moved to La around 2000 and is at the time I was in Hollywood it was difficult to mountain bike in la because you had to drive for a while just to even get to the mountains. Uh, so for there there was a pause and a. and then I actually saw eco challenge on TV. I don't know if you're married eco challenge. It just blew my mind that people were just just, you know, seven days in the middle of nowhere. I'm crossing, you know, islands somewhere off in the South Pacific. And I thought that looks like a really fun sport. I know I can at least ride a mountain bike pretty well. So I, I kinda got into that sport more than just mountain biking by itself and it was big in California. There were know sprint level all the way up to expedition level, um, adventure races happening quite often in that state. So that got me back into the sport and got me a Kinda a motivated to get back out on the bike and then learn how to trail run and paddle and rock climb and all the other things. Um, I did that for awhile, uh, in, in cycling was always the best discipline for me when I was out adventure racing. And then, uh, eventually I kind of realized like it's just really difficult to be good at three to five sports, uh, and I, and it was also again, difficult to get to the good mountain biking in California for me living in sort of right in the middle of Hollywood. So I actually bought a cross bike when I lived in La and I thought, well I don't want to be a roadie for sure because roadies are super lame and I'm definitely not wearing Lycra and um, but if I get a cross bike then it's not a road bike and it's still kind of cool. So I bought a cross bike, puts like tires on it and immediately started doing road road group rides with a bunch of people and realize that the sport wasn't laying. I had a lot of fun. There's a lot of comradery there and I could do it from my doorstep instead of no driving for 45 minutes or an hour, whatever it took to get across the San Fernando Valley to the Saint Gabriel's to the Santa Monica Mountains. Um, and you know, for awhile it was just me on the cross bike with slicks. And then finally I kind of upped the ante to get a real road bike. I'm in my mind was just blown and how fast they were and how efficient they were. And I just kind of shelved the mountain bike. I think logistically it just wasn't easy to do a for a long time. It just sat there and I did a little bit of still continued mountain biking in Orange County with friends, but we got really into road biking and then got into road racing and racing and I loved all of it. It was like this whole new thing to learn how to do and you definitely went fast and it was definitely like a dog fight and uh, especially headed, headed back up to Oregon and Washington and got into more. Cross racing is just such a big deal up there and so much fun and, you know, still road competitive road racing for a long time. I only really ever just kinda got up to the acat three and I, I don't think I ever really had any aspirations beyond that with life getting increasingly complex and how many kids but enjoyed competing a lot. Uh, and uh, started sort of exploring be roads and logging roads on my cross bike while I was there because I lived right at the foothills where the cascades sort of lift up and uh, never really got into it that much. It was always just a bit of a novelty if I was cross training you're training for a cycle cross that would hit some local local parks and hit the single track trails. How a lot of fun doing that. Then we moved out here to Colorado just for really a change of weather and scenery. Um, and it was just back to just road racing. Like I had my best road racing ears ever out here when we moved to Colorado in 2011 and I train harder and more disciplined than I had ever done it. And then, um, I guess things started just getting too serious in my local team, even though we were amateurs, were really structured, had like recruiting policies and in minimum race policies and started to feel a little bit too, you know, rule it too many rules for an amateur sport that was supposed to be fun. Uh, and through a series of events, um, decided to part ways with that team, uh, and that's about when Rodeo started. Uh, and about that time we were just continuing to play around on our cross bikes more and more aggressively. So that was 2014 and um, and yeah, I guess that kind of brings, brings us to the genesis of Rodeo labs. That's a great overview. It's amazing how we were living parallel lives because I came into the sport of mountain biking with a similarly paint speckled trex 7,000 model. Yes. In about 1989. And I remember my first mountain bike race, I signed up for all disciplines on that plan. So I rode observed trials, Downhill slalom and cross country because I figured that's what you do if you were attending a race weekend. Yeah, yeah. Oh Man. I remember dual slalom, which is that even a thing anymore? I don't know. I think it is. I think it is. And then it was fun. Yeah. That was a great sport. I was never good at it by the way. Yeah, me neither. Like clear. I clearly like cross country and the technical stuff was really my forte, not going super fast at all and I jumped. I like you jumped into the road racing scene. Not as much it sounds like as you did and actually later got into adventure racing scene. Oh cool. Do you have small. We were out there at the same time. Yeah. I tended to race in northern California, which was a lot of fun, but to your point it was really eye opening just to the notion of going out for an adventurous experience. Yeah, and I think that for me is what has resonated so much about the gravel scene because it became less so about beating the guy next to you and it became more about the adventure and much like those early days of mountain bike racing, you went out there to explore new terrain, so the fact that you got in a car and someone was putting on a race three hours away in a place you'd never ride it, never written before was just this great opportunity to go explore. Yeah, I, I, I feel like the adventure isn't, was probably responsible for a lot of my mindset nowadays. I just remember like we did a race in Downieville, um, before I knew that Downieville was even a thing. Um, and I just remember one night we were on this kind of like single track trail along kind of a knife edge ridge. I don't even know where it was. I'd love to go back and find it in a full moon and I'm hiking trail running, whatever it was with my team and I just thought I wish cameras, digital cameras were good enough to capture this moment, which, you know, if you cut cut to now they are. But even back then I wanted to, I was seeing all these places that adventure racing would take you that, that weren't on the normal beaten path and thinking like, how can we bring this, how can I bring this back and show people what I saw while I was out there. I just couldn't believe what's out there that you would never see if you didn't have a reason to go. So that got that. That was a formative sport and a, you know, whatever it was, three to five years of adventure racing definitely reshaped how I think. So having all those options, variances is a long way from launching here on bike company. How did read a of adventure labs come about? Uh, well. So when, when I left the team that I was racing with the road road and I guess cross racing team that I was racing it didn't really know what I wanted to do next. Like should I just join another road racing team and kind of keep doing what I was doing and I think I just realized like I had been on instagram for a year or two or three by then and I was just kinda watching how like a lot of the local team mentality was race locally. Go try and find a bank to sponsor you are a dentist office or a car, a car dealership, uh, and then put their logo on the Jersey and then try and coax your friends and family to show up and watch a race. And it seemed, it felt small. It's not bad. I get it like I loved, I loved it at the time, but when I was getting into social media I realized like we can cyclist can find each other on here and talk to each other and we can, I guess, interact and build a community here. And I think I realized like we could start our own amateur team. That's what Rodeo started out as, was just a big group of people who wanted to ride bikes together without having any rules. No recruiting policies, no race minimum snow. You have to ride a road bike or a cross bike or mountain bike. It was like anybody who wants to wear wear this Jersey anywhere you are in the world. Um, I put up a website about a, a, you know, a Wordpress template and wrote some core values and the about page just like, this is literally only going to be fun and that's enough. That's enough reason to be here is just to have fun and yes, take a ton of pictures and show other people what we're doing. And that was it. That was, that was all Rodeo was supposed to be. It was kind of like, if we could get 10, 10 of my buddies to do it than we would have enough people to get kits made a so we could all be on the same team, but there is no membership fees or even an official roster. It was just really loose knit, let's just go have fun on bikes, uh, any way that we want and there's no right or wrong way to do it. Uh, so I thought it would be small and I thought it would just be us, but I knew we could at least reach a lot of people with what we were doing because of essentially really instagram and, you know, I guess having a website and a blog, but it just, it just blew up and took over my entire life. Like people would write long emails saying they really loved what we were about. And finally somebody saw the sport the same way they did it. And why did it need to be so serious? I was really caught off guard by that because we weren't really recruiting like the guy in Belgium. Uh, but, but he wrote us and said, can I be on Rodeo? And of course I just said, sure. Like, yeah, I guess I guess to be on our team it just means you own ar kit, uh, so uh, or even if you don't and you just want to like share photos with us or write something on our website, you can be one of us to like, I don't really need to sell you a kit, but we sold a lot of kits that year for, for someone who had no real goal or plan for what we were doing and I think it was like 350 kits or some number, which blew my mind. I realized like, wow, there's this thing here. Um, and, and I came from a, like a design and branding and advertising background. And I think when I put the site up it all looked bigger and more organized and professional than it was. And I think people kind of expected it to be more than it was. So they took us seriously and like rodeos doing is really interesting. We want to be in part of it. So all of a sudden there's a bunch of people around the world wearing our kits and stoked on what we're doing and you know, we're just taking a lot of pictures and our audience is growing and we're having a lot of fun, but it started to take like 20 hours a week or 30 hours a week. I'm like, just answering emails, talking to people, going riding, taking pictures, making a video, whatever it was. Um, it was, it was too much to just be a hobby at that point. You know, after a few months I realized this is eventually going to take over my life and either this is just a really irresponsible hobby or it needs to end up going somewhere. Um, so I think I just started to think about if it's going to be more than a hobby than what is it. Um, and I had started working on the trail donkey right when rodeo launched. Uh, I just, you know, we could kind of maxed out what we could do on a cross bike. We were taking him to all the local mountain bike trails, the really technical trails that are pretty challenging I think, and we were writing all of it and doing it on cross bikes, but, but you know what, that, that 32 to three or cassette isn't, isn't really ideal for getting up a 25, 30 percent single track trail and cannot leave her brakes are not good for descending and 32 millimeter cross tires aren't, are not compliant enough, don't have enough grip. Um, all of these constraints started to crop up and I, I realized like I want to just, I want a different bike that I have. It's not very different than what I have, but it doesn't, I don't know. It doesn't exist in the way that I want it to. And, and I think maybe I could have looked around and found somebody making something like I wanted. But having just launched Rodeo and decided like I don't want to join another team. I just want to make my own. And, and I, I think I just decided like, I don't want to buy somebody else's bike if it exists. I just want to make my own. So I found a completely generic Chinese frame, pretty sure it was on Ali Baba and, and said, Mike, can you modify this frame and like add ports for a dropper posts and, and um, and, and then paint it like our kit, you know, so I mocked up the paint and then I needed a name. Uh, so I, I, I was Kinda, I thought like this needs to be self deprecating, like we need to have a sense of humor with everything that we're doing here because it's not that serious. We're talking about adults doing amateur sports in their free time. So my inspiration was just the guide donkeys that you see in the grand canyon that either carry gear or people kind of up and down those single track cliffside side trails. Uh, and you know, they're just trail donkeys and I thought that's kind of our bike. Like I get that it's not a good mountain bike or a good road bike or a good anything. It's just like this really humble little animal that gets you to the top or the bottom of the trail reliably. So I made it for me, I'm, I made one, uh, and then I told my friends that I was working on it and for other people, you know, in the inner circle wanted one. So I said, all right, hold up, we'll just make five. So we did five and then we just, we just wrote them for the 2014. We just wrote them a lot and took a lot of pictures and we were showing people everything about what we were doing. Like here's this frame we found we're going to paint it, here's how we're going to build it up. And then I was like, I'm going to take it to a mountain bike race. So I wrote, you know, a story about how that went and it was all very all on the table. Like I didn't, I wanted people to know, like the successes and the failures of what we were trying to do, which was essentially just have fun and experiment. And people started asking if they could buy them. And uh, and definitely the answer was no because I was like, I'm not starting a bike company with a generic Chinese frame and, you know, a paint job, like I just didn't want to be a sticker company. I didn't want to be at decal company that, you know, it, it just doesn't feel authentic to me. So, so I had no interest. I had a good job and a good career and I didn't. I knew that like starting a bike company was going to end in, you know, financial disaster, uh, because even the good, you know, a lot of really good cool by companies that I admire don't make it. And that to me it was just a word of caution about, you know, even if you do this you're probably going to fail. So maybe maybe don't do it, just do it because it's fun. But once you get to 20 or 30 hours a week and it's just eating your life and you're having a ton of fun, you start to think. And then people are asking, you know repeatedly if they can buy it and you're like, maybe maybe. I started a team, but maybe we accidentally made a brand and a company and I can do this for a living instead of it being a hobby. Uh, so there was this really big pivotal month or two where I sat down with sort of business type friends and said, look at what it looked, a lot of breakfasts and lunches and coffees of liquid. Look what's happened with Rodeo and here's where it is. And I either need to put the brakes on it and kind of like, not kill it, but just like, you know, get back to the fact that I'm a grown adult with a job or I need or I need to like push all the way into it and turn it into my job, uh, to justify being able to do it as much as I was spending doing it. So everybody said like, wow, it looks like you've really built something special in. You build something people are paying attention to and you don't even have anything you know you're trying to sell. And when you're starting a company, let's just say we had come out of nowhere with a bike, getting people to pay attention to the bike probably would have been a little bit difficult or a product, but we had a culture and a community and the story. And then we also had this bike over here and I think I, I think I thought I'd done the hard part actually, of creating something that people are interested in. And um, now they just want to buy it. So it seems like I have a better chance of success of this because there's already so much interest. So we decided to go for it. Um, we being my wife who gave me her support and understood that the chances of failure were really high. Uh, she just said, you know, if you don't do this, you're going to always wonder, like, if you could have done it, uh, and if you shut it down, you're always going to be kind of disappointed that you didn't take the risk to try and will probably fail. But in two or three years you can back to your career. You know, I could probably pick up the pieces and do what I was doing. So is a good time of my life to have like a career wipe out and still be able to recover. So, um, so we went, I went for it and we started developing, you know, trail down to. But I, you know, again, going back to that, like I'm not putting stickers on other people's stuff. I really want to own what we sell. So we started from scratch and redesigned the entire bike, which by the way, I didn't know anything about that process but I, I, I just networked and connected with people who did and told them the bike that I wanted to build. Um, and we've made, you know, a list of goals and specs and functionality and geometry and all the other things about this is what a trail donkey, this is what I want the trailer to be. You tell me if I can't do any of this stuff and I'll push back because. And we developed a really good rapport with a core group of designers and engineers and manufacturer and took 18 months to, you know, develop the bike. But in the meantime I kept doing my day job. Uh, that was where income came from. Rodeo was not self self supporting until probably 2017. Uh, so there was an intermediate period where you're kind of in this weird, I still do this for a living, but I'm starting a business over here. I'm trying to launch this bike in this brand. Uh, so that, that kind of took me through, takes us through the, just the basic development of the bike and turning a team just to a fun party team and do a brand. What did that, that's amazing journey just from an entrepreneurial perspective and, and I just sort of hit it at the right time where you could take inputs from social media channels and have this wonderful experience of bringing like minded individuals from around the world around this basic community that riding your bike off road and getting dirty is fun. And this is really cool story. I like that suit you. It sounds like you've come to 2017 at this point and you've taken a lot of inputs and notes about your original trail donkey and put it into trail donkey to when you ultimately had that design baked. Did you go out there and accept preorders from the community at that point or did you bring some inventory in first? No. Well, so, you know, there's no massive pile of capital behind any of this. Uh, so, you know, our first production run was 25 frame sets and I thought if we can pre sale, you know, a certain number of those, it'll pay for the whole order. Um, because I didn't have the money to pay for all of the trip. I had paid for tooling, which is absurdly expensive and all of the engineering and testing. But okay, now it's time to go into production and I don't have money sitting there. So, so, you know, I don't know how many followers we had on instagram and online at that point, but let's just say it was 5,000 people, you know, we said, all right, here's this bike that you've watched. You know, it went from not existing at all, all the way we showed them the prototypes and all of the rides that we were doing on it. And, and you know, we took it kind of all over, you know, we took it to Moab and white rim and slick rock and Belgium and Perrier Bay. And um, as just a part of our story as much as it was testing the bike out and some people knew what the bike was and they saw it a long time before it was finished. And so finally I said, all right, this is it. We're taking preorders. And then you just sit there and you wait and you're like, is anyone going to buy this bike? Because a bunch of people, as you know, online will be like, oh my goodness, got a habit that things so beautiful that things fire and then, but who's really going to open their wallet and buy a bike from a company that has no history and no, like, you know, street cred, you know, like, are we going to be around next year? Do we have a warranty? But people did, enough people did, you know, I think there were probably like 15 or 20 people that just stepped up straight out of the blue, you know, some of who I knew and some I didn't know at all and just just said, yeah, I'm in. I'm in for a two point. Oh. And then, you know, uh, it was so grassroots. I had a local shop that I worked with a elevation in Denver. They, you know, they were as much my advisors as they were people that I was hiring to build the bikes. And it was like, all right, we've got frames coming in, uh, I need to figure out a system for inventory and build sheets and parts tracking. Uh, and it was not elegant at all behind the scenes. Like I really worked hard to be careful and it's very important to me to deliver what I was promising people. But learning how, again, I didn't come from the industry. I didn't really know any of that at the very beginning. Any of how a bike gets created and then assembled, parts are accounted for. All of that had to be created on the fly as we went. So we learned as we went. But you know, the, the frame showed up. We had parts, uh, we build bikes, we delivered them. And I think the one thing I never doubted was that the bike was good because, you know, I'm not a professional writer, but I'm, I guess I'm pretty good at riding bikes and I wrote this thing for almost two years before anybody could have one. And I just trusted my instincts that, yeah, we built a good bite and if we can get these things, you know, designed, engineered, manufactured, tested, landed, built correctly when people finally get the bike, I think they're going to like it when people did. Uh, and we, you know, we sold all of the bikes that we made a and then we sold out and then we realized we should have been making more. Um, and so, you know, there was tension go on availability, you know, there's no debt involved in Rodeo. We don't have bank loans and financing, uh, we just do things, cashflow. We grow with the profits that we made on the last round or whatever. So you know, we took the profits from the first round and frames and ordered the second round of phrase and told people, yeah, you know what, it's September and you can't get your bike until December, but we've got, you know, we're going to make more. Uh, and it was just, I guess a repeating cycle and people trusting us that we were going to make them a good bike and take care of them. And you know, a lot of the earliest customers of our bikes, you know, I don't know them super well, some of them, but I would consider them all like family in a way because they, these are people that spent let's just say four to $7,000 on a bike across the country from a company which just know, again, street credit or track record and they just, I still can't believe that they couldn't touch it. They couldn't see it. He couldn't test ride it. But they trusted us. And on the flip side of that, we took care of them and built the bike. And you know, we delivered, we've always of done that. Yeah. I think that's a, that amazing. Yeah. Relationship in ECOMMERCE, it's journey I've personally experienced as well. Just the notion of like building that trust, getting customers to open their wallet and give you money and then feeling an obligation to make sure the product that you're putting out there is the very, very best that it could possibly be in and really exceeds their expectations because I imagined from there you started to see, okay, now I've got 25 of these trail donkeys scattered around the country. More riders are actually putting eyeballs on them at events and local rides that the trust factor has begun. Begun to build a little bit more. Yeah. Yeah. It's, it just, it just builds slowly over time. Uh, and, and you, it's funny how your notoriety or your, your profile grows. Um, you know, a lot of people who buy our bikes when they go out and do a ride or a gravel event or whatever it is, you know, there'll be in a group of people and someone will look over and say, oh my goodness, that's a Trail Donkey roughly animal. I'd never seen one. Do you like it? Oh my goodness, you know, there's like, you know, people that, someone, the guy next to me freaked out when he saw the trail dog. He wouldn't stop talking about it for 15 or 20 minutes. And he was like, you know, I didn't expect that. And so, uh, you know, yeah, they do. They get out there in the wild and word of mouth is, is a really big deal. Um, yeah, I'm, you know, we don't, we don't send bikes out for review, generally speaking. I think we sent one to men's journal last year, um, but other than an then we, we sent a frame to a bike rumor as well, but there isn't, you know, we don't send them to all the magazines. We don't send them to all the online sites. Uh, and so whereas our reputation, our reputation comes from the people who actually own the bikes. Um, and if they, if they don't like the bikes, people are gonna hear about it. Uh, and we're gonna hear about it. Yeah, I think it was a lot. I think it was a lot like that early nineties mountain bike period that you were describing where, you know, you bought the eastern hyper light bar and some Ringle flash, flashy ringlet hubs and you'd go out there and people are like, oh, those actually ride as good as they look. I gotTa have my purple neon hubs. Right. Everybody knows the Kooka cranks break. Exactly. Yeah. Yeah. That's interesting. Yeah. Can destroy you. Absolutely. And then so, so now it sounds like trail donkey three is coming very shortly. What was that step change to the next iteration of the model? So, you know, Gosh, we launched our bike. I think people could finally get one in the latter part of. Yeah. I'm, I'm losing track of my timeline a little bit here, but I think when people could finally get one in 2016 at some point and right about that time there were a bunch of other bikes landing and I think open is notable and worth mentioning because they, I think we kind of arrived at a similar time, but they went a little bit further and sort of what they wanted out of the bike in terms of aggressive specs in terms of bigger tires and clearances and things like that. And uh, our bike wasn't built to that spectrum but we wrote it to that spectrum and I was always really stubborn. Uh, I don't think to a fault, but maybe to a fault about like, no, we can do everything we want to do on this bike the way that we built it and we're not going to chase competition and try and play the arms race of having the best features were, you know, unless the, that evolution is driven by our writing and where we're taking the bike. Um, I really do believe in like at some point we'll be ahead of the curve and in some point maybe we'll be behind the curve if the curve is whatever is trendy, but if we, if we genuinely ride the bikes super hard and take some really cool places and do read things on them, then we should decide how the bike should be designed in the buck kind of stops here with me. But then also kind of a close inner circle of other people who've had the bikes in neuron. Our test team, you know, is the bike do what we needed to do. So it, the bike was what I wanted it to be all the way through most of 2017. I was as I was happy, like we were making a good bike but I finally we went on this trip to the San Juans and a w, the San Juan mountain range in Colorado or just kinda like more brutal and more severe and steeper and everything about them is bigger than the other writing that I've done in Colorado. And I remember I was on I think 38 millimeter g ones on 700 seat wheels. But then the other guys on the ride, we're on donkeys but they were on 47, 6:55, 47. And every time we hit descent they dropped me like a rock so hard and I was getting kind of beat up, uh, on these descents in the. And then they were just letting go of the rigs and ripping down the hill. Uh, so then on day two of that trip I took one of those bikes and I wrote it and I thought, wait a minute. Like I think the bike might need to evolve because I want to come back and I want to ride this stuff. This is the most interesting writing maybe that I've ever done in my life. And, and I finally come to the point where I want more out of this bike. And when I got back from that trip, I rewrote like reprioritize, like, what do I want the trail, I don't qtp and I, I got with, you know, the engineering team. And I said, it's time to evolve. And that's when trail donkey three started, it was probably, you know, August of 2017, uh, and, you know, we, we didn't need to throw the whole bike out, we only needed to iterate the parts that needed to be, to be pushed. So priority one was we'll priority one is always durability and strength. But then priority two was we want more tire clearance out of this bike. I want to be able to run bigger tires and do more aggressive a terrain on it. And so the rear triangle, the bike needed to be completely random, re engineered and then we needed a new fork to, uh, to match those specs on the front end. So, uh, you know, I had one guy working with me at the time and he and I, you know, got down and cat and just roughed out the basic ideas and basic concepts of what the redesign would be. And then I pass these along to the, you know, the engineers and we all put our heads together and we started hammering away. At first, you know, you start with your written, your sketches and then your cad. And then you have to check everything in cad, you know, does it line up and then you, at some point you have to commit to tooling, which is always horrifying because it's so expensive, you know, like with steel you get it wrong, you can just make the next one different. But with a carbon, you know, you did, you designed the bike, but then you design the tooling. The tooling is like a, it's almost like a machine. It's got sliders and different pieces that need to interact and put pressure on your, your lay up in the correct way. Um, so you have to design that and then pay for it. And then at the very end of it, you know, you put your fabric in, you know, your carbon and your residents, your lap a bike pops out of the mold. Um, and then, then you get to find out if your ideas were good or not at the very end in a way, uh, you know, you think they are, you have, you know, you have some experience to work off of, but you don't really know until you finally get your first prototype. Uh, like is this bike going to be any good or did I make the right decisions? Or I did, I just fully missed something that I should have noticed. Uh, which by the way, I've done where you tool an entire frame and then you realize like, whoops, like we should've done this better and you either, you either stop and go back and retool and spend many thousands more dollars or you kind of just say, we can't afford to catch that one on this revision. We'll, we'll do that next time. But on trail donkey three, I don't know, I mean I'm biased, but I am pretty ecstatic with just we made the bike that we wanted to make and it does exactly what we wanted to do. I'm in it. Donkey two's good. We still have a few left and there are some people that only only really need that much bike. And um, we're still pointing people in that direction. When they get in touch with us and say, I want a three, we'll say, hey, we still have some twos. You're going to save money on to and you don't, you don't need to run at two point one and you're not 250 pounds, so your frame doesn't need to be a bit stronger so it saves some money just by normal gravel bike. But um, for the way that we're writing and the core group, the three point zero is kind of that answer to that question of where do we want to go next and what kind of writing do we want to do now. So now I really appreciate the honesty of it, your journey. It all makes sense and it's logical and you know, in many ways that journey from kind of the carbon smaller tire clearance bike to the carbon fatter tire clearance bike is something I think a lot of gravel riders go on because like you, I started on the sort of cyclocross side. So my first gravel bike was 700 see wheels and probably couldn't go more than say a 38. And what I quickly recognized with the type of writing that I wanted to do and the limits I wanted to push that moving to the open in my case and a six slash 50 b one nine tire was just opening up the things that I wanted to ride. That was gonna push me to the place I wanted to go from an adventure perspective. Yeah. I love that. You know, with a new, the newer frame, of course it can, it can let you do more if you choose to go there. I try to remind myself that most of the people who are buying a gravel bike right now are doing pretty much straight average gravel riding that gravel road gravel path, a hitting a little bit of pavement in between. Like there aren't a lot of really, really, really aggressive gravel riders in of the main customer demographic. Um, but, but if they do want to go there or they find out they're having a lot of fun on mainstream gravel and they want to push themselves a little bit harder, it's cool that, that, that option is open to them. Uh, and it's their decision I think. I think right now there's, there is a specs, armory, arms race where everybody is assuming like more is better. And I think, you know, when people talk about gravel hype and you know how hot it is right now, if, if anything is doing a disservice to the category right now, it's everybody is obsessed with bigger and bigger tires all the time. When for a lot of writing that's just a bad, bad spec decision, you should scale it back a little bit and make your bike a little bit more efficient. It doesn't need to be a monster truck all the time. So you know, yeah. I think as I've, as you've seen, there's gravel bike is a super broad category. You definitely had your kind of tore divide rigs that were essentially dropped bar mountain bikes. Yeah. Occupying a little bit of airspace in the category. And then on the other side of the spectrum you have your all rode bikes that's just slightly fatter tire available road bike essentially. And, you know, at the end of the day, I mean, it's something that I try to tease out every episode of this podcast. It's just, you're going to sit somewhere on that spectrum and it may change over time and you know, the important thing is getting out there, but everybody's, everybody's neighborhood is different, right. I'm, I'm interviewing some people from, um, New York later this month and, you know, I suspect what they're going to tell me about their gravel is it's, you know, short, steep climbs on fire roads. But, you know, it's, it's wide open. But you compare that to the San Juan Mountains. You need a totally different bike to obtain the same level of appropriate performance. Yeah. Yeah. Or at least. I mean, I would, I would say, uh, you know, the San Juans force us to change our gearing. Uh, so, you know, we ended up with a full mountain bike gearing drive train and then we got to upsize our wheels. But the platform of the bike is, is unchanged. You know, you just, when we engineer our frames and design, we know what they should be just like that's just, that's the module, that's the foundation of the House that you're building and then how you sort of decorate the rooms and that that's always going to vary from person to person. But um, you know, we were going over to crow a 10 for the Cro, 10 buck 50 race in North Carolina. We were there last year where you to go back this, that, that gravel race is like a 25 mile an hour, 150 mile, like drag race. It's mind blowing how fast it is and you know, they put, you know, 50 tooth one buys on their, on their gravel bikes with 35 millimeter slicks. And I think, wow, that is a really different bike than, than writing up. Know 30 percent grade on baby heads in the sand won. But all you really need to change between those two bikes is a, you know, your friend Shane ring and your tires. Um, and you know, that that's the component change that we made there. So as long as your basic frame module is capable of kind of either end of that spectrum, you're probably, you probably bought the right, you've got a good bite, a capable bike. Yeah. And that's where I'm at personally. I think I want my chassis to be as flexible as possible. So if I want to go bike packing on it, I've got all the appropriate islets. If I want to race it with the dropper post, I can rock or anything in between those, those endpoints. Um, yeah. It gets me super excited about owning the bike and looking at it in the garage and thinking about whatever the next adventure might be. Yeah. Yeah. I think it's, I think it's fun. You know, the, the bike kind of opens up like you get to reinterpret your local terrain. I think that that's the biggest virtue of any of these types of bikes is that I used to just go on road rides and I used to do the same route three times a week, four times a week. And now I, you know, I can write up the road at downtown Denver and then hang a left and beyond some single track for five or 10 miles and then catch a gravel road and then another street and then back onto the bike path to my house. And I just like made up a new ride and had a totally fresh experience. I think that that's, that's why I think that's where the category is growing and it's going to continue to be super healthy is because that's just fun. Uh, and when you can sell a bike and just tell people we make a fun bike and then they buy your bike and go out and have fun on it. You've, you've, you've made a promise and then you've made good on the promise. Um, you know, it's come full circle. So it's cool that adventure bikes, you know, sell and they make an honest proposition as opposed to like maybe a road racing bike where it's like, Eh, you know what? This isn't really gonna make you approach. You are a writer. Um, but an adventure bike or a gravel bike is gonna make you, you know, that writer and you're going to go out and have fun doing it. Yeah, absolutely. Well, I know I've taken up a fair amount of your time, so I want to say I appreciate what you guys are doing over there. Is there, how's the best way for customers to find out about what you guys are doing? Well, definitely our website, um, Rodeo-labs.com, uh, and that kind of has the overview and it has the long form journal entries about what we do. And then, you know, on instagram just at Rodeo labs were, were active on Instagram, we'll post two or three times a day sometimes. That's kind of the most in the moment, you know, what are we up to place to see? Okay. So those are the two avenues. Great. Well, I'll put links to those in the show notes and I definitely want to encourage everybody who's listening to go over to the website and read one of the journal entries entitled Rodeo is a slow company because I honestly think it's a manifesto for why gravel riding is so exciting for everyone who's participating in it. And I was struck by one of the things you wrote which says which that die, if correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't want to be faster. I want to be happier. Yeah. Yeah. And I think that was just an amazing sentiment and it just, it just gave me goosebumps because it really underscored why I got into gravel, why I got into podcasting, because it is, it's just the most fun I've had in a bike in a long time. Cool. Well thank you for reading it. Uh, appreciate the feedback there. No worries. Thanks again, Stephen. Thanks for the invite. Craig was great talking with you.

She is the first woman to climb two 8,000m peaks in 24 hours (Everest and Lhotse). She’s also skied from the Himalayan summit of Cho Oyu in Tibet and climbed and skied several high peaks in Bolivia and Argentina. Elsewhere, Hilaree has cut turns on remote volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Lebanon, as well as many first descents in the tight couloirs of Baffin Island.Born and raised in the Northwest, Hilaree began skiing at age 3 at Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Eventually she moved to the Chamonix Valley of France where she learned most of what she needed to know in order to take her skiing skills to the next level- ski mountaineering.In addition to her work for The North Face, Hilaree is a mother to two young boys, and although they have changed her life dramatically, her passion for the mountains has not abated. She lives in Telluride, Colorado and finds her sanity in the beautiful San Juan Mountains.

Hilaree Nelson (formerly O'Neill) is one of the world's premier ski mountaineers. She is most recently known for the first descent of the 29,940 foot Lhotse couloir, one of the most coveted and sought after high altitude ski lines in the world. Nelson's CV is absolutely staggering. She is the first woman to climb two 8,000m peaks in 24 hours (Everest and Lhotse). She’s also skied from the Himalayan summit of Cho Oyu in Tibet and climbed and skied several high peaks in Bolivia and Argentina. Elsewhere, Hilaree has cut turns on remote volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Lebanon, as well as many first descents in the tight couloirs of Baffin Island. Nelson is also known for her story of redemption on Papsura, the Peak of Evil and a high-profile North Face expedition that went sideways on Hkakabo Razi in Myanmar. She was named "Adventurer of the Year" by National Geographic in 2018. Born and raised in the Northwest, Hilaree began skiing at age 3 at Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Eventually she moved to the Chamonix Valley of France where she learned most of what she needed to know in order to take her skiing skills to the next level- ski mountaineering. In addition to her work for The North Face, Hilaree is a mother to two young boys, and although they have changed her life dramatically, her passion for the mountains has not abated. She lives in Telluride, Colorado and finds her sanity in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. ​I​nspired by ​Hilaree? Read further​ here: TNF Athlete Profile: https://www.thenorthface.com/about-us/athletes/hilaree-nelson.html Instagram: @hilareenelson Website: https://hilareenelson.com/ Outside Magazine Feature: https://www.outsideonline.com/2293036/mentor-hilaree-nelson Check out the Cowboys Fiddle (the_cowboys_fiddle) on Instagram to enjoy more of their music. This duo of 13-year-old Elia Schreiber and Declan Mac are responsible for the music of Season 2 of Afterglow.

Durango Colorado is known for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as well as for adventure travel excursions like the jeep tour I took up to 12,000 feet in the nearby San Juan Mountains. This video shows the train and the jeep tour. read more at: https://amateurtraveler.com/denver-to-mesa-verde-and-durango/

Ray Cody is the Founder of Telluride Festival of Cars and Colors that takes place September 27 through the 30 in 2018. It is a world-class automotive celebration set against the spectacular September foliage of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado.  This will be the fourth annual event Ray and his team put together focusing on high-end restorations, vintage and exotic vehicles. Ray has a life-long passion for automobiles, airplanes, and motorcycles proclaiming “Anything with an engine excites me!” His business has been in real estate having owned hotels, commercial properties, apartment complexes, and a B&B in Telluride. He was a hockey coach for 30 years who understands the importance of team building in sports, business, and events.  

A mother, wife, artist, and wanderer, Deidra Krois is making and loving life in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. Mostly a self taught potter, she currently creates in her strawbale home studio at 8800'. Her artistic voice grew out of the mantra: Make Art. Live Simply. Be Happy. Dream Big. She makes functional and decorative ceramics that display hand stamped and decal words, quotes, poetry and images meant to create connections and inspire happiness. Her work is influenced by a love of words and her mountain lifestyle. She launched her ceramics business, Wishing Star Pottery in 2013 with a local farmer's market booth. In 2017 she opened the Mountain Girl Gallery in historic downtown Ridgway, Colorado where she shows her work with 3 other talented women. She strives to inspire the world one pot at a time.

“I think what worked in my favor the most was total ignorance, I moved there not thinking I was going to make my whole life skiing and climbing mountains.” -Hilaree O'Neil On this episode of the “Nausicaa Cast” podcast, presented by Powder Radio, host Hadley Hammer interviews ski mountaineer Hilaree O’Neill. One of the most adventurous women in the outdoor sphere, she has made first descents all over the world. In 1996, O’Neill headed to Chamonix with plans to stay a few months. Ultimately, she stayed for six years, competing in (and winning) some of the early freeskiing competitions and opening her eyes to an emerging world of skiing. “I think what worked in my favor the most was total ignorance,” says O’Neill. “I moved there not thinking I was going to make my whole life skiing and climbing mountains.” Bio She’s skied from the Himalayan summit of Cho Oyu in Tibet and climbed and skied several high peaks in Bolivia and Argentina. Elsewhere, she’s cut turns on remote volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia, in Mongolia, Pakistan, Lebanon, as well as many first descents in the tight couloirs of Baffin Island. Born and raised in the Northwest, Hilaree began skiing at age 3 at Steven’s Pass in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Eventually she moved to the Chamonix Valley of France where she learned most of what she needed to know in order to take her skiing skills to the next level- ski mountaineering. In addition to her travels as an athlete for The North Face, Hilaree is a mother to two young boys, and although they have changed her life dramatically, her passion for the mountains has not abated. Hilaree lives with her family in Telluride, Colorado and finds her sanity in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Follow Hilaree Instagram Facebook Read

Zach, Steven, and Robert reminisce on past Gen Cons, speculate on the FFG in-flight report, and touch on what games they are excited to find. Zach preps for the trip. Robert gushes about the film "The Founder." Steven takes a vacation backpacking in the San Juan Mountains.  If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter.   You can find us at teamcovenant.com Our about page: teamcovenant.com/about

E.P.I.C.  Empowering People - Inspiring Community SOULutions for daily living. Are you tunning in to daily messages from Spirit ? Every day we receive messages to empower and show us the path. The question is are we able to recognize them? Finding what's unique to you in this lifetime is a must. Your unique expression in this Planet matters, because there is only one of you.  As one of my all times favorite quotes says .... " Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Already Taken" - Oscar Wilde  Lisa Byrne and Laurie Gambacorta are the founders of the awesome inspiring E.P.I.C. magazine in Durango, Colorado, where I got together with them to explore topics such as health, Spirituality, sustainibility, meditation, reiki and much more. Ultimately we share the mission of raising the vibration of our Planet promoting peace.  Show notes to tune into ..... E.P.I.C. Tribe   E.P.I.C. Magazine  Subscribe To E.P.I.C Magazine HERE and receive it at your home Eckat Tolle Books to check out recommended by Lisa: The Power Of Now    One River Many Wells  Also Lisa's favorite quote : "One River Many Wells " Visit Durango , Colorado Visit Ouray , Colorado And check out The Historic Wiesbaden Hot Springs & Lodging   "Located in the small mountain town of Ouray, Colorado and is surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountains. Because of its environment and the therapeutic qualities of its continually flowing natural hot springs The Wiesbaden, is recognized as "unequaled for relaxation and rejuvenation."       Peace and Love Planet Earth    

Jason Schlarb is a champion ultrarunner whose notable achievements include winning the Hardrock 100 (2016) and Run Rabbit Run 100 (2013 & 2015), as well as finishing as the top American in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (4th place, 2014). He is also an accomplished adventurer who, among other things, has skied the entire Hardrock 100 course in winter and explored remote regions of Patagonia and New Zealand, all while filming his exploits and then creating engaging, authentic films though his company Schlarb-Wolf Productions. Most impressively, Jason is a veteran who served for 10 years as an officer in the United States Air Force, which included a five-month deployment to Iraq and his earning the rank of Major. • A competitive soccer player for most of his youth, Jason made the switch to running relatively late in the game when he joined the cross country team as a high school senior. But his natural talent for endurance combined with a relentless competitive streak allowed him to walk on to a Division I cross country team, where he excelled throughout his college career. After years of focusing exclusively on road races ranging from 10Ks to marathons, he made the switch to trail running and has never looked back. Jason, his wife Maggie, and son Felix have shaped their lives around the pursuit of a purpose-driven, rewarding, and adventurous lifestyle, and they currently reside on the southern end of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, just outside of Durango. • Jason is a fascinating guy with an infectiously positive attitude, which made for a fun and in-depth conversation. We cover a broad range of topics, including his athletic background, his journey to ultrarunning, and some of his adventures around the world. We discuss his time in the military and how those 10 years of service affect his outlook and approach to sports and life. We chat about his thoughts on competition, mental toughness, and the benefits of positive thinking. Whether you’re an athlete or not, there are huge amounts of wisdom to be gleaned from Jason’s experiences and perspective. • This was a fun conversation and I really appreciate Jason taking the time to chat. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! ••• http://mountainandprairie.com/jason-schlarb/ ••• TOPICS DISCUSSED: 2:48 - How Jason describes his work 4:05 - The Hardrock 100 6:30 - Hardrock 100 course and the San Juan Mountains 10:00 - Jason’s early life, growing up as an athlete 12:30 - Transition from soccer to running 13:45 - Balancing competition against others with competition against himself 15:24 - College running career 18:00 - Benefits of a tough college coach 18:35 - Transition from college to the US Air Force 20:00 - Motivations for joining the military 21:10 - Experiences in the military 21:50 - Deployment in Iraq 22:40 - Life post-military 23:30 - Transition to trail running 25:45 - Biggest surprise during Jason’s first ultra 27:00 - Military lessons applied to running 30:20 - Mental aspects of running 100 milers 34:35 - Jason’s transition to a positive, smiling mental approach 38:20 - Maggie Schlarb’s influence on Jason’s training 39:50 - Coaching a positive mindset 41:40 - The appeal of endurance sports 42:45 - Jason’s annual adventures and films—Skiing the Hardrock, New Zealand, etc. 48:45 - Thoughts on conservation 53:00 - Favorite books 55:00 - Favorite films 57:20 - "Fight Club" and thoughts on the origins of Jason’s lifestyle 1:01:20 - Most powerful outdoor experiences 1:05:30 - Jason’s request of the listeners 1:07:50 - Connect with Jason online

Today on The Urban Farm Podcast we have Katrina Blair of Turtle Lake Refuge to talk about her experience with edible weeds.  Katrina Blair began studying wild plants in her teens when she camped out alone for a summer to focus on eating wild foods.  She later wrote “The Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants of the San Juan Mountains” for her senior project at Colorado College.  In 1997 she completed an MA at John F Kennedy University in Orinda, California in Holistic Health Education.    She founded Turtle Lake Refuge in 1998, a non-profit, whose mission is to celebrate the connection between personal health and wild lands. Turtle Lake Refuge is a wild harvested, locally grown and living foods café and sustainable education center for the community.  Katrina teaches sustainable living practices and wild edible and medicinal classes.  She has authored two books: Local Wild Life - Turtle Lake Refuge's Recipes for Living Deep and The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival, which was published by Chelsea Green 2014.

Nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains, the scenic San Luis Valley holds a rich history for South-Central Colorado. Travel to San Luis, “Colorado’s First Town,” founded in 1851. Step inside the Valley’s beautifully preserved 19th century churches. Explore agricultural legacies from La Vega, an expansive communal pasture land, to The People’s Ditch, a man-made canal that holds the earliest adjudicated water rights in the state. Colorado Experience is a historical documentary series produced by Rocky Mountain PBS celebrating the people, places and events that shaped the state. Podcasts in this playlist are derived from the second season of the Emmy Award-winning history series. Learn more and watch full episodes online at www.rmpbs.org/ColoradoExperience

Ben has been inspired to run the NYC Marathon for Challenged Athletes Foundation. Find out more here.  Garett is a contributing editor of Trail Runner Magazine and an avid ultra marathoner who lives in Lafayette, CO. He has completed 13 trail races of 100-miles in length, including the Leadville Trail 100 and HardRock 100, which takes place mostly at altitudes above 11,000 feet in Colorado’s rugged San Juan Mountains. He is the Director of Marketing for Boa Technology, the maker of the Boa Closure System which can be found on athletic footwear and equipment in golf, cycling, snowboarding and other categories.

Looking to move to a small mountain resort off the beaten path that attracts a pinch of celebrity, yet still maintains its rugged charm? Telluride just might be for you. Backed up against a box canyon, the historic mining town of Telluride was established by gold miners seeking their fortune. The jagged peaks of the rugged San Juan Mountains still bear the scars of old mine sites and ghost towns haunt the area with echoes of the past. And while you may see celebrities here, they aren’t the main attraction.  Locals pride themselves on keeping it real, and the hometown artists are just as famous in town as any name brand film star. Why come here? Epic chutes. No lift lines.  No freeways - the nearest stoplight is 45 miles away. Dictated by nature, Telluride will never become a big city with large bedroom communities of workers commuting along a busy highway. It can’t.  It’s at the end of the road. And I mean that in a great way. World-class ski mountaineer, Hilaree O’Neill, has chased adventure on the world’s biggest mountains. Originally from Washington, she carved her first turns at 3.  Seeking bigger challenges after Colorado College, she moved to Chamonix, France and discovered the world of big mountain skiing and climbing. A passion for big descents led her to ski volcanoes in Russia and mountains in Mongolia, Pakistan, Lebanon, Cho Oyu in Tibet and Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic. Outside Magazine named Hilaree one of the most adventurous women in the world of sports:  A well-earned title. By becoming the first woman, and only the fourth human ever to climb Everest and Lhotse in a continuous push, Hilaree entered the record books for high-altitude innovation and prowess. Hilaree continues to travel the globe as an adventurer for The North Face, always ready for new challenges. But her true compass always points home to Telluride where she lives with her husband and two boys. Hilaree tells me what it’s like to live and ski this mountain town.