Podcasts about sleds

Elana Meyers Taylor, one of the best bobsledders of all time, joins Sarah to talk winning after 40, breaking through to stand atop the monobob podium, and the history of racism and misogyny in the sliding sports. Plus, a “Yes, And” about the first Black woman to win Winter Olympic gold and a “What the Fact” about an absolutely bonkers excuse to keep women out of bobsled’s sister sport. Follow Elana on Instagram here Watch Vonetta Flowers & Jill Bakken’s gold medal-winning run here Read more about the history of women being excluded from the Cresta Run here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The PWHL schedule can be found here The Unrivaled schedule can be found here The Athletes Unlimited Basketball schedule can be found here The LOVB schedule can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 3 of our 850 NA review podcast. We compare the 2025 Arctic Cat M 858 154 3.0, Polaris 850 Khaos RMK 155 3.25 and Ski-Doo 850 Summit X 154 3.0. This Part 3 episode is all about random questions about these sleds from followers on social media. We talk about what our test staff has felt riding these sleds since February of 2024. SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs, Broc Genta and Justin Stevens join Ryan Harris in-studio.

The Phantoms come home from Michigan with 4 points and return to Covelli for two games with Dubuque and the annual Charity Sled Game! We welcome Phantoms forward Jamison Sluys, Stephen Olesky from Adaptive Sports Ohio, and Anna Airhart from the Youngstown Boom Sled Hockey Team!Send us a textMerch Store Official WebsiteFacebook This recording is the sole view of the members of the Dump & Chase Podcast. This is a non-commercial fan production. We are not affiliated with or compensated by the Youngstown Phantoms, the United States Hockey League, or any league, club, or team. © 2024 Dump & Chase Podcast. All Rights Reserved

How ya feelin' after the snow storm? Toby has a plow update from his place. This was after he had an unexpected run in with a local celebrity while helping a driver stuck in the snow. Callers share the creative items they used instead of a sled. Plus, we hear from Lilly in Annapolis about her Crazy First Date and the guy who had no furniture and a house full of birds, and we get the answer to the Nearly Impossible Question!

Brain Drain Episode 44 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield

Bobby Barney from EZ Lynk comes on the show to talk about how tuning sleds has changed and share some stories. Co-hosts Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join Ryan Harris.

SnoWest test riders Bruce Kerbs and Justin Stevens join host Ryan Harris to discuss what 2025 snowmobiles they would each choose to fill a 4-place trailer.

With Polaris releasing its three 70th Anniversary Limited Edition 9R RMK, Switchback and XCR models at Hay Days, we invited Chris Burandt and Levi LaVallee to come on and talk about '90s-era sleds and riding.

Episode 156: Why Sleds Make You More FitIn this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss the beauty and magic of sleds for your fitness. We all love to play outside in the sunshine when it comes to fitness. Sleds allow us to do that and so much more! Even though the sled might be an uphill both ways effort, its all worth it once you learn the benefits of sleds for your fitness. Check out how in all the highlights  below: Ben's Bruises Davis's workout clothes Simple And Effective The virtual shoveling workout The no-thinking workout National anthems Ben's nerding out on the gait cycle The beauty of no soreness gains Sprinting without sprinting Oh, the Noise!  The disappointment of lacking hypertrophy Cons of lacking range of motion Too intense but not intense enough The pain of the rubber tire sled Forwards, Backwards, Sideways, & with your hands Hopefully, this episode helps you enjoy your next sled workout. If you want more help with sled training, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Sprinting over 40 years old. | Sleds & odd objects | Listening to your body. | 70% effort forever? | Zone 2 training | Progressive overload.

Matt "Money" Smith provides an update after spending the day at the Chargers' voluntary workouts. He and Lorenzo Neal dive into the significance of having the entire team present with the new coaching staff. Money shares that all the superstars were in attendance, and the team participated in high-energy 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. Lorenzo looks inside at what players must do before training camp begins. Money also explains the changes Coach Harbaugh is implementing with the Chargers. The duo discusses the excitement in the receiver room and the defensive adjustments we'll likely see this season. Plus, Money reveals which players are already starting to stand out. Brought to you by Betonline and Melin. Get 30 % off Melin until June 1st with code CHARGERS

In this episode we sit down with Coby's dad, Cliff Dougherty. Cliff has been in the industry for a number of years, and naturally that comes with some pretty good stories!! Check out NEW SledSend Merch Here

Are using those weighted sleds any good? Seems to be a popular thing in my gym.  Body weight circuits - are thye good ? Injury recovery  How To Get The Most Out Of Your Reps ( quality reps vs reps ) Why Eating Healthy Foods Might Still Hold You Back From Making Progress( gut health and elimination diet) I have been a fitness coach for 6 years and I'm here to teach you what it takes to finally lose that weight and be the best version of yourself. So if you want to  to lose weight and get your abs showing for the first time  then DM the words “abs” on instagram @kevinwuwu_ and we'll have a chat whether  or not I can help you lose that weight to get your abs for the first time

SnoWest test riders Justin Stevens and Rhett Clark join Ryan Harris to talk about the 2025 Polaris RMKs that we've ridden recently, including the new RMK SP, RMK Khaos 9R and Patriot Boost and RMK Pro 9R and Patriot Boost.

Hosted by Ryan Harris, joined in studio by Rhett Clark, Justin Stevens, Bruce Kerbs and Broc Genta. We weighed all of our test units and we discuss those weights. We weight everything full of gas and oil and with a spare belt (just how most people start their rides). We discuss how weight plays into handling and what matters on the mountain.

The Stupid History of Sleds

The Phantoms have rediscovered their winning ways, and learned that sled hockey players show no mercy. We'll recap a fun weekend of hockey, and welcome forward Adam Pietila..sorry...Ryan Rucinski to the show!Merch: https://dcp-3.creator-spring.comWebsite: https://www.dumpandchasepod.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dumpandchasepodcast This recording is the sole view of the members of the Dump & Chase Podcast. This is a non-commercial fan production. We are not affiliated with or compensated by the Youngstown Phantoms, the United States Hockey League, or any league, club, or team. © 2024 Dump & Chase Podcast. All Rights Reserved

A Christmas Miscellany from Dublin and Wexford, with Neil Hegarty, Am Cousins, Michael Harding, Denise Blake, Emer O'Kelly and Paul Howard, and music extracts from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by David Brophy and Gavin Maloney with special guests Gráinne Brookfield, Lisa Lambe and Cormac Kenevey

In this episode of Let's Assess we talk about what we think our sled builds will be for the upcoming winter as well as what we think are the best parts to add to your build. We talk about what we add and why we add them to our sleds. We talk about VOHK tunes and clutching! We also talk about what we think the best snowmobile is for us for the upcoming season.

How many pull-ups = a rope climb? | Heavy day rep schemes. | Sleds & ski ergs. | Fitness trackers & heart rate. | Should someone 55+ workout less? | Rower vs Air Bike.

In this episode, the squad discusses various topics, including the most recent results in Hyrox Warsaw, where Poland seemingly received US sleds. We preview the upcoming DEKAFIT Orlando with another stacked field of women, including Meg Jacoby, Vivien Tufuto, and Terra Jackson. Then we touch on the record-breaking weekend for Rylan Schadegg for DEKASTRONG and DEKAMILE. Plus, we touch on the FISO OCR World Championships. Support our Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/racebrain #dekafit #hyrox

John tries to come up with a new name for “potluck dinners” and has an idea to revolutionize frozen yogurt shops. Meanwhile, Jonnie has questions about an Olympic sledding event and tells the story of Clara Peller, the actress from Wendy's “Where's The Beef” commercials in the 1980's. Plus, a conversation about what it means to have faith like a child and why it's important to make the Church a safe place to ask questions.  Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Hammocks: “Are you relaxed, or trapped?”   Want this episode AD-FREE?: https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutthat  FOLLOW Jonnie W.: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com Listen now on any platform at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com  WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

SnoWest test riders Rhett Clark, Justin Stevens, Broc Genta and Bruce Kerbs join Ryan Harris and Brady Kay to discuss and mostly argue about what four sleds each of us would pick among the 2024s to fill a 4-place trailer. Subscribe to SnoWest magazine and catch every feature this season. https://www.snowest.com/

There is so much packed into this week's show. Ya... we had a little delay with vacations - but Matt Brown from New Hampshire brings it this week! Tommy Kaifesh sits back down and show starts with a heated debate over hot dogs. Things settle out with Homeboni, Leaves, the winter classic in Lake Tahoe and the greatest Boston Bruin. If that was not enough - Rink liner use/reuse, and setting your home rink up for sled hockey

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Justin, who wants to know when he is supposed to stop kissing his sons on the lips. In letter two, Tim asks slip-n-slides or sledding. We also talk about the Mouse House, flight upgrades, we've got a couple interruptions, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a stud!  Alex was so fun to ride with and equally as interesting to talk sleds with!  Give it a listen and please leave a rating and review on both Apple podcasts and facebook!

Dogs, and sleds, and ice oh my! DOGS & SLEDS & ICE OH MY!!! Join Tyler & Markiplier as they take you through the barking fun of Dog-Sled Racing & the Iditarod, past and present. Can Baby Mark's lead dogs, Chica & Henry, lead him safely through the 1000 miles of the Iditarod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use code LawNerd to get 20% off and Free Shipping. https://www.manscaped.comGo to https://fastgrowingtrees.com/LAWNERD to get 15% off your entire order!Alex Murdaugh is asking for more money from a receiver in the Mallory Beach boat crash case to pay for his legal fees to appeal the murder conviction and sentence. The death of Stephen Smith has been linked to the Murdaugh family through rumor and through SLEDs 2021 announcement that they were investigating his death due to information they found during the course of the double homicide investigation into the death of Maggie and Paul. Last week there was a lot of movement in the Stephen Smith case, with SLED making a new announcement about their investigation and ordering a private exhumation. This is another twist in the lengthy Murdaugh saga. ResourcesStephen Smith's Go Fund Me https://gofund.me/659c8bfe Murdaugh Trial Playlist The Alex Murdaugh Cases - YouTube The Bland Richter Press Release Press Release: Bland Richter Law Firm To Represent Sandy Smith In Stephen Smith Death Investigation Connect With Me. Get the Members Only ‘I Have Thoughts Podcast https://www.LawNerdsUnite.comJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for my YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbaker I share things on Twitter too! https://www.twitter.com/theemilydbaker This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode Brian and Dean tackle listeners questions. Good Luck to all spring sports starting. Lets get it! Questions 1- What role should parents play in helping their athlete get out of their comfort zone? 2 What are some tips for your warm-up pre lift 3 How do you utilize sleds in your programs? Sports Advantedge is now adding more schools for consulting. We have been a game changer for the schools we work with and can be for yours as well! If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your athletes- teachers- parents and other coaches. Help us grow our GET YOUR EDGE community! #chopit GET YOUR EDGE PODCAST Instagram and Twitter- @getyouredgepod Dean Contact www.foxvalleythrowsclub.com Instagram and Twitter- @foxvalleythrows Brian Contact www.sportsadvantedge.com Instagram- @sportsadvantedge / @brianbott Twitter- @botter23 / @sportadvantedge Graphics and Logo- Bailey Marash Instagram and Twitter- @bmarasch13

Zeigler-Sponsored Nascar Driver Josh Bilicki discusses the upcoming Daytona 500 and Xfinity races Aaron Zeigler and Chris Snyder will ride 500 miles across Michigan's Upper Peninsula this Thursday February 16th.  The Podcast will livestream portions of the event. Zeigler's Subaru Merrillville and Kenosha Subaru win BIG recognition for giving from Subaru.  Kyle Faiman and Mike Bihun join the show to discuss the recognition, what it means to the team, and how they are committed to giving back to the communities they serve.

Some people got stuck on snowmobiles, Dalton got a new muzzle break, Alaska Draw hunt information how to understand it and online options, maps vs. maps, Predator calling options, calibers for predators, Snowmobile options.

Declan Farmer joined the show and we get into his story. From finding the game of sled hockey around 8, all the way through his three gold medals to date with the U.S. at the Paralympic Games. His tale is a great one, filled with community, and finding a deeper and deeper love for the game. Enjoy! thegardensicehouse.com beautyunis.com

The Baltimore Ravens preseason game takes precedence, so we've got a PowerTrip Montage after we discuss who we think wins Initials Invitational Game #4. 

Welcome to August 5th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate beers and dogs that go the distance. When German immigrants arrived in the United States, they introduced America to lager beers, a traditional German style. So it's ironic that lagers became popular during World War II at a time when our country hated everything German. American soldiers serving in Europe discovered the brew and loved it. Lagers had lower alcohol content than ales and came in cans, for easy transport. When the soldiers returned home, they brought their taste for the beer, as well as the tradition of drinking it from cans—something that was once frowned upon. On International Beer Day we celebrate our heritage as a cultural melting pot and the small things that never fail to bring us together! Before snowmobiles and airplanes, the best way to get around in snow country was via dog sled. This method of transportation is rare today, but once a year in Alaska, racers and their teams of dogs keep the tradition alive with a race called the Iditarod. Sleds travel from Anchorage to Nome, a journey of nearly 1,000 miles! It takes the team of 16 dogs at least a week to complete this distance. This not only commemorates the role that dogs played in the settlement of Alaska, it defines the saying “work like a dog.” On National Work Like a Dog Day, you may wanna let your pooch curl up on the couch while you do the heavy lifting.   I'm Anna Devere and I'm John McClain filling in for Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're going to talk about the unnecessarily complicated realm of speed for rugby, why you all need it and why you might be getting it totally wrong!On this podcast 00:41 Why you need speed4:12 Speed or Strength6:32 Speed in the gym7:32 Weighted Sleds and Deadmills for Speed Training9:10  Hill Sprints for Speed11:31 The Secret to Sprint training 14:12 Tips to keep getting fasterMore  on Rugby Muscle:YouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 CoachingAll things Rugby MuscleSupport the show

On episode 51 I sat down with Brandon Holder of FASST sports performance training. Brandon works with a wide variety of clientele, however, as you can see early on in the conversation he has a passion for working with youth clients and developing them through a sensible long term approach. Brandon shares his starting point for young clients and how isometrics provide a great starting point to provide postural references and sensible methods to advance TUT. Brandon shares that with " the population that he currently works with Load is the last progression." Brandon shares how he likes to isolate to integrate, we discuss how he utilizes different exercises such as wall lateral load and lift. By doing exercises such as this, Brandon gives young athletes a great reference point that is stable and allows for athletes to build proficient modes of movement before entering more dynamic and chaotic agilities or competitions. Most of the conversation centers around sleds and how they are an extremely useful and versatile tool. All training exist on a spectrum, sleds are no different. The sled spectrum places sled training on a spectrum with strength on one end and power on the other. Load and position influence Ground contacts and ground contacts are the most telling for if an exercise is more strength or power based. Sleds can be utilized for PAP effects as well as a method to contrast training. Sleds allow for users to produce force in vectors that traditional barbell based movements do not. Sleds allow for us to move in a horizontal vector, where as force production in traditional barbell based movements are more vertically based. Sleds can be utilized to build energy systems and used for lower intensity methods as well, they provide a good format for variance and a break from more traditional barbell based movements in training. Brandon shares how to utilize periodization for sled based movements and shares some of the rationales about why sled training is a timely, safe, and powerful method for in season strength development. We end the conversation by talking about speed development and Brandon shares some of the concepts that he utilizes to gamify and involve clients in everyday processes. Brandon shares how varied starts are good to provide a robust base of movement for younger clientele. Different variations may be more applicable to team based settings and allow for athletes to interact with a variety of angles for more effective displays of speed and power. Brandon shares how showing different athletes that he understands the need of their sport helps to garner buy in to the process. Overall this is a great conversation on the rationale for including sled work, whether you chose to integrate sled training for all the methods mentioned today or you only utilize some of the options, sleds are a valuable tool that athletes can easily benefit from. Make sure to check the links below for access to my new website as well as Brandon's social's and some of the things referenced in todays conversation. Fromthegroundupathleticperformance.com Coachbholder Insta FASST Insta Sled Training Simplifaster

- Pat & Adrian discuss “Odd Objects”.- They cover what they are & how to use them in your training.

AA Meeting #13 – Sleds, Salmon, & Bison Hunting – Ian Lowe We are joined by long time friend and life long Alaskan Ian Lowe. Captain, snow bum, and car junky Ian Lowe lives a life of adrenaline and adventure. Years of commercial fishing industry experience and time on the water has given Ian the opportunity to explore his hobbies and adventure with his wife during his time on land. Ian shares a story of a recent once in a lifetime copper river bison hunt with us. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Connect with us on all the things Instagram: @average_alaskan_podcast Instagram: @michael_swoboda Instagram: @sean_luv Twitter: @swabooty33 Email: averagealaskanpodcast@yahoo.com Website: Swobodacharters.com

Some more Tempo Training discussion as it relates to why I prefer sled work compared to the high volume squatting and deadlifting days of when I used to do CrossFit. Content monsters like Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy), Louie Simmons, Dave Tate, and others have reinvigorated my love for sled work and have proven to me that for muscular, strong legs - you don't need to squat as much as you may think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wtfgymtalk/message

It has been a while since I've posted! In this episode I catch you up on where I've been and answer some questions on various topics including sled setup, mindset for progression, and some stories. I hope you enjoy. -Kyle

Hannah Trullaz is the founder of the colorado-based company, Sew Alpine. A one-women small business that makes gear for a variety of mountain adventures.We wanted to talk to Hannah because she's a badass maker that creates rad gear with style and flair. March 8th is International Women's Day so we also wanted to highlight and celebrate women in the MYOG and Outdoor industries.  Shop Sew Alpine Find @Sew_Alpine on InstagramProducts Mentioned: HyperD 3002.2 oz HEX70 210D HDPE GridstopFind Us on Social Media

Luge is one of the three sliding sports on the program at the 2022 Winter Olympics being held in Beijing this month. The sport requires athletes to barrel down an ice track on small sleds accelerating to speeds of nearly 90 mph. Traditionally, lugers design and build their own sleds, often through trial and error. Now, Clarkson Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Professors Doug Bohl and Brian Helenbrook, in collaboration with Colby Mazzuca of Aeroworks, are using advanced computational and experimental methods to optimize sled geometries for developing faster, more aerodynamic sleds. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Professor Bohl discusses the new approach to help shave off those extra 1/1000ths of a second that can be the difference between silver and gold at the Olympics.

Welcome back to the Wknd Warriors Fishing Podcast and the first episode of 2022! This is Part 1 with Doug Wegner, full time musky, walleye and smallmouth bass fishing guide from down in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We talk everything guiding, musky fishing, ice fishing lake trout and SO MUCH MORE!  Connect with Doug: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougwegnerfishing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougwegner_fishing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7ugBKUD8ZbhYeY-KM-w5A www.dougwegnerfishing.com  Be sure to follow the show @wkdnwarriorsfishingpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates, behind the scenes, videos, giveaways and more!  Email us at theweekendwarriorspodcast@gmail.com with any show or guest suggestions.  Let us know what you'd like to see for Wknd Warriors merch! We love to hearing your feedback.  Show Sponsors: If you need some new ice fishing gear go grab 15% OFF www.13Fishing.ca (Use Code "WKNDWARRIORS")   If you love your Vodka, you can get 10% OFF www.luckybastard.ca (Use Code "WKNDWARRIORS")    Stay protected from the elements with 15% OFF www.blackfishgear.com (Use Code “BFVIPWKNDWR22”)    Grab yourself a Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Membership here: https://saskatchewan-wildlife-federation.myshopify.com/collections/memberships  Download the Saskatchewan Master Angler App: https://swf.sk.ca/master-angler-program/  Rent your next adventure from JP Adventure Rentals here in Saskatchewan. Sleds, ATV's, boats & more!  Book Here: https://www.facebook.com/jpadventurerentals  This episode is brought to you by 13 Fishing Canada, Blackfish Gear, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, JP Adventure Rentals and Lucky Bastard Distillers  Brandon's Instagram: @ampedupangling    Brandon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmpedUpAngling/  Logan's Instagram: @bplfishing  Logan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wkndwarriorsfishingpod/message

On this episode of the Snowcast, we wrap up our mini-series on emergency preparedness by talking repair kits and rescue sleds! Accidents happen. It's as simple as that, and we can stack the odds in our favor by carrying the things we need to deal with whatever incident we could encounter on a backcountry tour. We start things off in this episode by taking a look at what I carry inside my ski-specific Repair Kit and then we take a little field trip to Durango, where we chat with Hannah Trullaz, owner and founder of Sew Alpine, a small local business that handcrafts backcountry rescue sleds! I hope you enjoy the show! Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@sanjuansnowcast) and please give the show a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  We'll be back with another episode next Wednesday. Until then, do your snow dance and THINK SNOW!

As America celebrated Thanksgiving, millions of people prepared their tables with roasted turkey and pumpkin pie, they turned on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and some football, and gathered ‘round the table to sing the traditional Thanksgiving Day song – Jingle Bells. On this episode, we look at the history behind one of the holiday season's most iconic songs, and how it all started with Thanksgiving and made its way into space. 

Why do companies hire so many consultants for digital transformations? What is change management? And how can big companies remain competitive today? Steve and Nick give their takes on digital transformations and reflect on their interview with seasoned consultant Brian. Smattering of topics covered: stakeholder engagement, change management, remote work, Agile, deal sleds, mergers and acquisitions

Lane took a solo Zoom call to get a chance to talk with Dead Sleds CC President, CePe. An awesome opportunity to look into the start of a car club that has been on our radar since back when Texas had a Taildragger chapter. If you know, you know. Absolutely great conversation and can't wait for a trip to the west coast for a chance to meet in person, possibly in November!

On Episode 56, we talk to Wisconsin snowmobilers, Erica Marten and Jen Marcott-Bong, founders of the female-focused Facebook Group “Wisco Sled Divas” connecting women who love to ride. Erica and Jen share some of their best tips, tricks and snowmobiling stories – including what to pack, favorite trails and how you can make the most of your next ride. Since safety is an important part of the ride, the Wisconsin DNR reminds all snowmobilers to think smart before they start.Learn more about staying safe on Wisconsin's trails: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/safetyEducation Learn more about snowmobiling in Wisconsin: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Snowmobile Find the Wisco Sled Divas Facebook Group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wiscosleddivas --------------------------------------TRANSCRIPTANNOUNCER: [00:00:00] Welcome to Wisconsin DNR's Wild Wisconsin "Off the Record" podcast. Information straight from the source.KATIE GRANT: [00:00:13] Welcome back to another episode of Wild Wisconsin Off the Record. I'm your host DNR's Digital Communication Section Chief Katie Grant. Did you know that the sport of snowmobiling started right here in the Badger state. Over the years interest in this hobby has grown exponentially and now more than 200,000 registered snowmobiles hit our 25,000 miles of groomed trails each winter. We just finished up International Snowmobile Safety week. While much of the state is still waiting for trails to open. We are doubling down on all things snowmobiling and encouraging you to think smart, before you start. Remember the basics. Don't drink and ride. Always wear a helmet and stay on marked trails.Need a refresher on snowmobile safety and the laws in Wisconsin? You can find them at dnr.wi.gov. In this episode we chat with Erica Marten from McFarland and Jen Marcott-Bong from Phillips. These two are friends and co-founders of a new female focused Facebook group called Wisco Sled Divas. They started the group this past November, and it's growing rapidly. Consider it a virtual space for fellow riders to connect, share information and support one another. Erica and Jen share some of their best tips and tricks. Including what to pack, favorite trails and how you can make the most out of your next ride. So sit back and listen in.Allright,  so welcome to the show, Jen and Erica. Uh, why don't you guys go ahead and get us started off by just telling us a little bit about who you are and what it is that you do and Erica, we will go ahead and start with you. ERICA MARTEN: [00:02:05] Great. Thanks. My name is Erica Marten. I am in McFarland, Wisconsin and I am currently a recruitment specialist at UW Madison.KATIE GRANT: [00:02:17] Fantastic. And Jen how about you? JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:02:20] Um, so my name is, uh, Jen Marcott- Bong and I live in Phillips, Wisconsin and I am a Director of HR for a, um, global manufacturing company. KATIE GRANT: [00:02:34] Awesome. And how did you guys meet? Being, you know, in separate parts of the state. JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:02:40] So I used to live in the Madison area. Um, I just recently moved to Phillips about, well, I shouldn't say recently about five years ago I moved here and Erica and I used to work together.Um, so we worked at a, uh, a recruiting company in Madison and that's how we got to know each other. And then our husbands became BFFs as well. KATIE GRANT: [00:03:01] Those are always the best kinds of friendships. How did you guys get into snowmobiling then? ERICA MARTEN: [00:03:08] Um, well, um, my parents bought our family a Yamaha snowmobile when I was in high school. Um, and it was something my dad and I could bond on because I wasn't really the tomboy. I was the girly girl in the family. Um, and that quickly became one of my favorite things to do in the winters because it was fast. Um, but it was also fun. And unfortunately I kind of lost touch with it during college. Priorities changed.Um, but my husband got back into it a few years ago, thanks to Jen's husband um, and I was able to make my re-entry, um, with his hand me down sled at the time. And it kinda just brought back all those memories from high school, how fun it was, um, and how great... It's a great way to get out, um, take in the scenery and be active in the winter months.JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:04:05] For me a very kind of similar story. Um, grew up in a snowmobiling family. We, as a young kid, we actually had a cabin on Solberg Lake, which is in Phillips, um, so spent most of my winter weekends in Phillips, um, snowmobiling with my family. And, um, I just kind of learned to really enjoy it because I come from a family of mostly boys.So I was kind of a tomboy as well. And, um, similar story in the sense of got out of it when I went to college, had to sell my snowmobile cause you know, poor college student and um, when I met my husband, he um, for lack of better terms is obsessed with it. Um, and so got back into it because it was something he really enjoyed and it was something we could do together.And my brothers were still snowmobiling, so we kind of became a family thing again and kind of like Erica, I remembered how much fun it was. Being out of it for so long. KATIE GRANT: [00:05:03] What is each of your favorite things about snowmobiling? ERICA MARTEN: [00:05:07] Um, I'd say that when, when you're out, you're truly among friends because everybody is out there for the same reason. Um, you get to see new places, making new memories, but just in a completely different way. You're not stuck in the car. You're actually out on a sled taking it all in. And there's um, you know, I think is... Jen and I have both found there's a true sense of community with snowmobiling. Um, and that's, that's what makes it really enjoyable.JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:05:40] I would agree. Um, you know, I really enjoy just that aspect of, of getting out and seeing new places. And I think a lot of times when we go out snowmobiling, we have some sort of destination, whether it's, uh, a landmark or a new town or something that we possibly haven't been to before, just to kind of get out and explore and you know, meet new people. And it's something fun that we get to do with our friends and, and, uh, meet new people along the way. KATIE GRANT: [00:06:07] Very cool. That sense of comradery, uh, I think is something that we keep coming back to on this podcast when it comes to so many of the things that you can do in Wisconsin's outdoors, whether it is snowmobiling or fishing or hunting or whatever it may be. So it's really cool to hear that kind of carry through here. What are some of your favorite trails, uh, to ride in Wisconsin? JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:06:30] So I'm partial to the trails in Price County, mainly because that's what I grew up on. I grew up riding them, having a cabin on Solberg Lake and now that I live in Price County that's where most of our riding is done.So for me, um, there's, there's a lot of different types of trails. Um, you know, they can, you find really winding stretches that are kind of fun to drive on. Then you have some really nice straightaways where you can go faster. You have a lot of lakes where you can kind of, um, go faster. So I like the variety. So for me, it's Price County. ERICA MARTEN: [00:07:02] I would actually have to say the same. Um, my husband and I like to take it on the road if we can. Um, cause we like to experience trails outside of our immediate area here in Madison. Um, so more times than that, we ended up by Jen and her husband in Phillips, um, and take advantage of their local trails. Um, and then we also make our way up to the UP as many do, um, to take advantage of their trail system as well. But, um, but we like to head north for sure. KATIE GRANT: [00:07:33] And I feel like in most years that's a generally a safe bet based on snow cover but not necessarily this year. JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:07:41] No, unfortunately this year it's super sad. Um, we really are hoping for more snow and doing our snow dances to, to get more snow, but it's not coming.KATIE GRANT: [00:07:54] When you guys do get ready to go on these kind of trips, whether it's you know, Jen for you locally in Price County or Erica, you're going to visit, or do you guys are going to the UP or other parts of Wisconsin, what, what are your must-haves that you make sure you bring with you um, for the trips on the sleds, you know, staying warm, those sort of things? ERICA MARTEN: [00:08:18] Sure. Um, we always have a GPS and our cell phones ready to go. Um, both of our sleds are actually equipped with a charger so we can make sure that our cell phones stay charged.Um, and as many snowmobilers have probably learned the hard way a spare drive belt is also pretty important to take with. Um, and then we also take water and snacks just in case the ride ends up being a little longer, maybe than we thought. Um, depending on how cold it is, um, always wear a base layer and, or a mid-layer under my bibs and coat.Um, moisture-wicking socks are really important to make sure your feet stay dry and warm. Um, a good pair of gloves, um, an appropriate weight balaclava and of course a helmet. Um, those are some of my key things.JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:09:20] Um, to add to that. Um, you know, we, we try to prepare for any situation that we might come across. So I always try to take some extra stuff. Um, like extra gloves or extra socks just in case something gets wet because you never know what's going to happen. Um, and I found over the years that I really don't like having, you know, wet gloves and socks because it makes everything really, really cold. Um, the other thing that, um, Erica had talked about having, you know, GPS and a cell phone just because we use that to help navigate trails and things of that nature, but we always make sure that we also have a paper map in our snow sleds.Um, just because there are some areas, especially as the farther north you get that you might not get really good service. So, always good to have the most up-to-date map. And, um, lots of times a lot of establishments will have paper maps too that you can just get for like a dollar and all that money will go back to your, the local clubs that maintain those trails.That's a good way to also support, you know, the local clubs that are out there, but, um, And I think the other thing is, is whenever we prepare for, for going out is just making sure, um, that you do kind of that once over with your sled to make sure that there's nothing loose or, you know, um, that might come off and leave you stranded in the middle of the woods someplace.KATIE GRANT: [00:10:43] Yeah, the stranded in the middle of the woods someplace situation would not be super great in some of these areas. JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:10:49] Yeah. Been there, done that. Many times, especially when we were younger and you know, the older sleds or not... weren't as reliable as the ones that are now. There's lots of times where I can remember as a kid we had to truck back to the road, you know, wherever that was with my dad and, and, uh, find somebody we could call and mom had to come pick us up in the car and all that fun stuff. So...KATIE GRANT: [00:11:14] We found you guys through, um, a Facebook group actually that we stumbled upon called Wisco Sled Divas. Uh, you guys recently started the Facebook group. Can you tell us a little bit about what it is, who's in it and what inspired you to start the group?ERICA MARTEN: [00:11:30] Sure. Wisco Sled Divas is a Facebook based community for women riders here in Wisconsin. Um, Jen and I wanted to give fellow women riders a place to go to share their experiences, accomplishments, ask questions, certainly meet new friends, um, and just be supportive of each other along the way. Um, and we, we also, um, sold some apparel because we were being asked Hey, do you have shirts or stickers or something so that when we're out and about we can recognize, um, our fellow riders and group members, um, and kind of take that community from Facebook actually out into  Wisconsin.  Um, and the profits from the apparel were going, um, right back to the association... Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. Um, because we want to make sure that we're giving back to the organization that helps preserve snowmobiling here in Wisconsin. KATIE GRANT: [00:12:40] Very cool. So how has the group grown since it started and what's kind of your vision for where it might go in the future?JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:12:48] Um, I, I think, you know, I can speak for both of us where this group has really kind of exceeded our expectations at this point. You know, when we first started out with this it was just something, you know fun for Erica and I do to get to know some more female riders in Wisconsin and we thought, okay, maybe we're going to get like, you know, 50 members and, you know, we're approaching 300 members and we never had the intention of having the whole apparel thing or anything of that nature.And it's just been great to see how well-received the group has been. And, you know, um, we've talked about, you know, maybe in the future we can do you like a Wisco, um, like group ride or something of that nature where we can all get together and it's just the group of ladies, um, from the Facebook page that get together and we go snowmobiling, you know, for the weekend or something of that nature.And, you know, maybe we do something like that on top of, with a top that off with a fundraiser that goes back to a snowmobiling organization or something of that nature. But I think at this point, um, we're still kind of surprised that it has taken off is as much as it has. KATIE GRANT: [00:14:03] It's very cool what you guys are doing to bring that community together, especially in a time, like right now where, you know, COVID has us not seeing those, those people that we're used to seeing in person. Um, so getting that started virtually and building that community virtually I think is really, really cool. JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:14:22] And it's been great to see like, there's been so many people who have shared, like where do they go riding? Or, you know, those types of things. And I'm so shocked like how many people will come up to Phillips and they stay like, three blocks from my house and I probably have ran into them, but yet I've never known them before.And it's just, it's neat to see that and just see where, where they're going and the experiences that they're having and, and those types of things. And, and again, it's... I almost feel like it's a great environment just for women just because it is a male dominated sport. And there's lots of times where women don't feel like they, they can go and do these things on their own.Um, and it's kind of another reason why we wanted to start the group of just, you know, showing that there's a lot of women who love the sport too. And it's not just for the guys. KATIE GRANT: [00:15:12] Definitely. That is a really good point. And, and creating that community, um, where you guys can, can come together and do that and see how small of a world it actually is, is really cool. How about a favorite or most memorable snowmobiling story from each of you? ERICA MARTEN: [00:15:30] So I'll share one from my childhood. So, um, like I said, I've been, I've been snowmobiling pretty much my whole life. I think the first time I was around a snowmobile on a trail was like, I was probably like three.Um, so I snowmobiled all the time and I always rode with my dad and there was, we always went out with my cousins and my, my uncle and my mom would go occasionally and so would my aunt. But it was usually, it was like, me and boys. And, um, I liked to fall asleep on the snowmobile when I was younger. And so I would always like fall asleep when I've sat in front of my dad.JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:16:06] But one of the first times where I was too tall to now sit in front of him I had to sit behind him. And on the way home I fell asleep and I fell off the back of it, um, off the back of the snowmobile in the middle of Solberg Lake and my dad did not notice until he got back to the cabin and my mom went "Where's Jen?"And he found me wandering towards the house in the middle of the lake at like, you know, seven o'clock at night. And I was just like, I remember when he picked me up, I was like, you just left me. You left me. And of course, he thought it was very funny. And now I think it's funny, but yeah, they learned really quickly that they should probably get some sort of, um, like back to the snowmobile and, you know, make sure I, I was a little secured, maybe I didn't go out on such long rides. I was probably about six at the time. ERICA MARTEN: [00:17:01] Well, it's definitely not as exciting as Jen's um, but last year, um, both Jen, myself, our husbands, and, um, about, oh I'd say six other folks, um, we all went up to, um, the UP to go snowmobiling and it was, you know, kind of one of my first longer trips in a long time.Um, and it just, it was really exciting to be out there with everybody and just, you know, have fun. Race across the open lake together and um, you know, we always... you know, jab at the boys you know. The girls can keep up with you just fine. And I was so proud, Jen and I did so well that trip.  We kept up, um, just fine. So it was, it was, it was fun to know that you know, even though this, that amount of time had passed, like you can still do it. Absolutely. You can get back into it and pick up where you left off. KATIE GRANT: [00:18:08] Love it. I love it. What advice do you guys have for maybe someone who like you hasn't done it since childhood or someone who is maybe thinking about giving snowmobiling a try? What advice do you have for them?JEN MARCOTT-BONG: [00:18:22] First and foremost, especially if you really haven't been in, in it is, um, join a club. Um, I'm, uh, the secretary for one of the local clubs here in Price County and we get a lot of new members who have never, um, been snowmobiling and they're getting into the sport and it's just a really great way to A. Get to know people who are in the sport, but then ask, you know, just general questions or find out about what are the regulations and things of that nature that you might not be aware of. So I think that, you know, for anybody, you know, find a club in your local area, you can usually, you know, you can go on the AWSC website to find any local club and they're all listed there and lots of clubs have Facebook pages and it's just a, a great way to help you get into the sport. ERICA MARTEN: [00:19:11] Yeah. And to, to build on top of that, um, kind of some of the other things that might be a little bit more obvious, but, um, just finding a reliable sled, making sure you have the proper gear to keep you warm and safe and of course, um, someone to go out with you. Um, cause going back to that safety thing, you should never go alone.Um, so, um, learn how to care for your sled just as you would take care of your car. Um, Of course, the DNR has the Snowmobile  Safety course where you can learn all the rules of riding, um, study trail maps, or use technology like GPS, um, or another navigation app. Um, we use the Polaris Ride Command app on our phones and of course, just make sure you understand the regulations for riding in your state. Um, and stay on those marked trails.KATIE GRANT: [00:20:14] You've been listening to Wild Wisconsin. A podcast brought to you by the Wisconsin DNR. Interested in joining in on the fun? Search for Wisco Sled Divas on Facebook to request to join. Have questions about snowmobiling and staying safe in Wisconsin? Email us. DNR podcast@wisconsin.gov. For more great content be sure to subscribe to Wild Wisconsin wherever you get your podcasts.Leave us a review or tell us who you'd like to hear from on a future episode. Thanks for listening. 

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