Podcasts about Snowy Mountains

You may have heard the story of the man from Snowy River and his fearless ride through the mountains. This is Colt's story, of nickering mares and a rearing stallion. How did Colt escape the man? What did Colt see, feel and smell as he charged through the bush? Beloved children's author Dianne Wolfer responds to The Man from Snowy River, creating an essential companion to the original poem. It is illustrated with exquisite collages by Erica Wagner, which convey the depth of emotion with great tenderness. They encapsulate the mood of Wolfer's text, transporting the reader into the Snowy Mountains. End-matter includes the full text of Paterson's poem, along with additional information on Paterson himself, brumbies and the Snowy Mountains, and bush poetry. All gathered together, this is a new Australian classic in the making. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to author Dianne Wolfer and illustrator Erica Wagner about their inspiration for recasting this iconic piece of Australian bush poetry, their deep connection to the Snowy Mountains, and the man behind the legend of 'The Man From Snow River'.

You may have heard the story of the man from Snowy River and his fearless ride through the mountains. This is Colt's story, of nickering mares and a rearing stallion. How did Colt escape the man? What did Colt see, feel and smell as he charged through the bush?Beloved children's author Dianne Wolfer responds to The Man from Snowy River, creating an essential companion to the original poem. It is illustrated with exquisite collages by Erica Wagner, which convey the depth of emotion with great tenderness. They encapsulate the mood of Wolfer's text, transporting the reader into the Snowy Mountains.End-matter includes the full text of Paterson's poem, along with additional information on Paterson himself, brumbies and the Snowy Mountains, and bush poetry. All gathered together, this is a new Australian classic in the making.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to author Dianne Wolfer and illustrator Erica Wagner about their inspiration for recasting this iconic piece of Australian bush poetry, their deep connection to the Snowy Mountains, and the man behind the legend of 'The Man From Snow River'.

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A 23-year-old Melbourne man missing in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains for two weeks has been found alive.

BONUS POD: Keep It Peripheral—Eszter Horanyi of iRunFar. Nolan's 14, The Tour Divide, And A Life Of Possibilities. Kia ora e te whānau! Sometimes it happens. You speak with someone cool and interesting then you come away with a nagging stem of a question that you should have asked. When I spoke to Eszter Horanyi this was some variation of the following. “What does Coddiwompling even mean??” Well if you must know, to Coddiwomple means to travel purposefully to an unknown destination. And goodness me if that isn't a raison d'etre for Colorado-based Horanyi. Growing up in the mountains as a free-range kid, and then racing bikes for a decade, including a 19-day Tour Divide FKT, transitioning to two feet to focus on the shiny things in the periphery and not “big goals”. Splitting her time between Colorado and Te Waiponamu  Eszter embodies the true spirit of adventure and freedom that our sport can (sometimes) only touch on. Please Enjoy this bonus podcast while we are away in the Snowy Mountains. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed Running. Sign up to the DCR AidStation Episode links:Eszter Horanyi Instagram iRunFarDirt Church Merch!SQUADRUNCurranzJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook CieleFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake100% Natural Manuka oil Anti Chafe Gel from Aotearoa. Thatsit.nz

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Kia ora e te whanāu. Please join Matt in welcoming the new co-hosts of Dirt Church Radio, Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowall. Both have been regulars on DCR for some time now, so it should be little surprise that Matt would reach out to them to join him in the next chapter of Aotearoa's third favourite forest-based running podcast. Both bring a wealth of experience to the table, are community-minded, and love a good yarn. This is going to be sweet-as. This week we learn a bit about Ali and Andrew's backstory, what they are excited about, the races they've run, and their upcoming jaunts to the Snowy Mountains.  Ali and Matt are heartened that Andrew may just be human after all, how much it sucks to run a marathon, and why Andrew would even need microspikes to run Coast to Kosci, he's an Aucklander.  Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed Running 

An Australian woman's been found alive, after going missing in New South Wales' Snowy Mountains for nearly two weeks. A multi-agency search started for Lovisa Sjoberg when authorities discovered her hire car had not moved for six days. The 48-year-old was found injured and dehydrated by officials on Sunday. Australian Correspondent, Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge it was also found a venomous Copperhead snake had bitten her, four days before being found. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is brought to you by John Deere Golf. When you work where others play, you need a partner you can trust to keep your course in perfect condition. Find your nearest ⁠J⁠ohn Deere dealer⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠deere.com.au⁠⁠  Ryan Stores comes from humble beginnings growing up on a farm in the Snowy Mountains region of NSW. After getting a start and completing a greenkeeping apprenticeship on a city golf course in Canberra, Ryan quickly found himself wanting more. A trip to the USA as part of the Ohio State Program gave Ryan everything he was looking for with vast experience in tournament preparation on some of the biggest stages in golf! Returning to Australia for a period, it wasn't long before Ryan found himself back in the USA after a phone call for a project few could've asked for at the one and only Quail Hollow! Following his epic adventures to and from the USA, Ryan came back to the bush capital of Australia where he settled into a new position at Royal Canberra Golf Club before the Superintendent's seat became available and he was appointed the role. With a great deal of new work under their belt and on the horizon at Royal Canberra Golf Club, Ryan and his team are well positioned to bring the course to a whole new and exciting standard. Ryan's career is a steep one and one that shows what you can achieve if you are dedicated and committed at what you do! Come with us on this exciting ride as we hear about Ryan's incredible career, what it's like maintaining a golf course is such a challenging environment, and just where Royal Canberra Golf Club is set to go in the future. You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green! People and places mentioned in this podcast: Royal Canberra Golf Club Yowani Country Club Ohio State Program Quail Hollow Club The Australian Golf Club Liberty National Golf Club Walter Burley Griffin

With the 2024/25 trout season kicking off, Andrew and Peter have tapped into expert insights to help you pinpoint the best flyfishing locations and techniques for the early season.Each season presents unique conditions, and this year's low water levels and some fisheries impacted by cormorants could pose new challenges. To get you prepared, we reached out to our guide network for the latest updates on how their catchments are shaping up.We start with Finn McDowell, who's been on the water in Tasmania for a month already. Finn shares his experiences and what's exciting him this early in the season, including targeting tailing trout and aggressive streamer takes.Next, we chat with Scott Xanthoulakis from Wilderness Fly Fishing about the North-East region—Melbourne's most accessible river fishing area and a favourite among Melbourne based anglers.Moving to Bright, we talk with Cam McGregor about the Ovens, Kiewa, and the exceptional small stream options he guides through River Escapes.Finally, we head north to catch up with Jimmy Barwick of Snowy Valleys Flyfishing. Although the NSW trout season is still a month away, the warm weather is already having an effect. Jimmy gives us insights into drift boating the Tumut and exploring the Snowy Mountains' best trout fisheries.

This week join us in the beautiful Snowy Mountains of NSW the Australian Alps. Yes, you heard it right, Australia has some of the most stunning mountains in the world and we also get snowfall. We discuss the ski fields, key areas to ski in, the action packed week we have on the snow and how good it is to embrace yourself in Gods country. Strap yourselves in as James and Chelsea take to the slopes and talk about snowbound chats. Follow Chairlift Chatss @chairliftchatss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairliftchatss?igsh=a3N6ZXZpMDVlMnph&utm_source=qr ⁠TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@chairliftchatss ⁠Pinterest⁠: https://www.pinterest.com.au/chairliftchatss/ Email: chairliftchatss@gmail.com Chairlift Chatss the podcast where everyday conversations take flight. Join us, brother and sister duo James and Chelsea Widdicombe as we dive into current events, explore meaningful topics and share genuine chats between friends strangers and everyone in between. Whether you're on a chairlift and elevator hitting the slopes or just living life. We're here to truly capture those moments that resonate with people. Strap in and let's get talking on Chairlift Chatss!

It's just over three years since Molly Bourke won her first race on Mouse Almighty at Wagga. Another 131 wins have followed, complimented by an SDRA Apprentices Premiership. Molly's talents were clearly evident when she skilfully nursed $58.00 “pop” Secret Plan over the line at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. She's now with John Sargent at Randwick and rode 20 city winners last season. Great to catch up with the little girl from Tumbarumba who has to pinch herself to believe she's competing successfully in one of the world's toughest markets. Molly talks about her move to the big smoke just over a year ago. She looks back on her first taste of Sydney racing when she won on bush galloper Zakeriz at Canterbury late in 2022. Molly talks of her first win for new master John O'Shea at Wyong. She acknowledges a recent story about her career by Ray Hickson in the Racing NSW magazine. The apprentice looks back on the shock of her relocation to the bustling city of Sydney. Molly says it's quite an experience to ride regularly against some of Australia's best jockeys. She pays tribute to two Sydney female role models. The talented young rider takes us back to childhood days on the farm at Tumbarumba, and her early education on stock horses. She looks back on other riding pursuits. She says it was her next door neighbour who alerted her to the excitement of horse racing. Molly remembers her first experience of trackwork and an apprenticeship to local trainer George Dimitropoulos. School wasn't Molly's favourite place, but  she did well in one particular subject. Sport was a different matter. She showed plenty of ability in several endeavours. Molly vividly recalls her unimpressive race riding debut at Leeton on Mouse Almighty, and the magic of her first win at Wagga on the same little mare. She looks back on her transfer to a much busier environment at Canberra with trainer Doug Gorrel. Molly talks of the great support she received from another well known Canberra trainer, and the thrill of winning the SDRA junior title. The young jockey takes us through the freakish accident in which she was involved on the way to Albury races with Doug Gorrel. Molly has no doubt the fact that she was asleep in the passenger seat, may have saved her life. She talks about Doug's serious injury and the sad loss of a promising filly in the accident. Molly gives high praise to a select group of southern districts jockeys who helped her along the way. She makes special mention of valuable tutelage given by former jockey Darryn Murphy of the Skillinvest Employment and Training Company. Molly acknowledges the support of her master John Sargent, and the well known training talents of the expat Kiwi horseman. She was gobsmacked when given the opportunity to ride in this year's Doncaster. She talks of a few special horses to help her along the way since moving to Randwick. The Tumbarumba product says she's had to deal with one particular problem in her race riding technique. Molly says she enjoys sneaking back to her old stamping ground from time to time. Her mother Jacqie lives at Bega nowadays.  The 21 year old speaks of the downside of living in Sydney with her partner Ed Waters still in Wagga. He expects to join her at the completion of his electrical trades apprenticeship. Molly isn't a movie buff but there's one she's seen many times over. Not surprisingly it's about a horse. The apprentice expresses her gratitude for having no weight problems. It's a nice yarn with a most amiable young lady from a tiny town near the Snowy Mountains. Is it any wonder this girl can ride!

Matt is joined by Breno from his YouTube channel Breno's Outdoors. The boys are talking about his latest and greatest Rusa Stag from this years Rusa Rut. They also talk about: NSW State Forest hunting; public land hunting; Fallow deer rut; Bucks; Stags; NSW South Coast; Lake Conjola; Burrill Lakes; Ulladulla; Snowy Mountains; Hiking; Camping; 4X4; Four wheel driving; Fishing; Tailor; Poddy mullet; prawns; shrimp; eels; and plenty more. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

This week, Ant's joined by TikTok star Jimmy Jan. When Covid lockdowns hit, the then-21 year old medical student headed from Newcastle to the Snowy Mountains to split his days between studying online and the slopes. But whilst skiing, one wrong landing changed everything for Jimmy, and he was left paralysed from the waist down. He speaks to Ant about how he's changed his mindset to embrace his disability and how when life throws you curveballs, you just have to pivot.  LINKS Follow Jimmy Jan on Instagram @jimmy.jan Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode kicks off with a quick roundup of the top news from the Tahoe area, keeping it local and relevant for listeners. But the highlight of the show is an in-depth interview with Drew Bray, the Executive Director of the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA). TAMBA, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization founded in 1988, is dedicated to building, maintaining, and advocating for multi-use trails in Tahoe. The organization also focuses on educating all trail users and hosting fun community events. TAMBA's efforts ensure the maintenance of over 100 miles of trails each year, making it a cornerstone of the local outdoor community. Drew Bray joined TAMBA as Executive Director in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of experience from a 30-year career in the ski industry. His impressive resume includes six years on the Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee and serving as the Ski Industry Representative on the California Air Resources Board. Bray's passion for mountain biking began in the early 1990s, riding in Nevada's Pine Nut Mountains and Australia's Snowy Mountains, where he competed in the Australian Mountain Bike Nationals in 1991. Throughout his career, he has built courses, hosted mountain biking events, and continues to race and ride with friends and family. In addition to his role at TAMBA, Bray is the Head Coach for the Alta Alpina NICA youth mountain bike team, where he leads the next generation of trail enthusiasts. Tune in to this week's episode of Tahoe TAP to hear more about Drew Bray's journey, TAMBA's ongoing projects, and the exciting future of mountain biking in the Tahoe region. For more episodes and updates, visit the Tahoe TAP website or follow them on social media.

Your daily kids news podcast. Adelaide's buzzing as China's Premier visits, ready to decide if pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni will stay! It's a huge deal since it's the first top Chinese leader visit in seven years. The whole city is tidying up for this special occasion. In Kenya, elephants have been found calling each other by name! Scientists used AI to decode their sounds, revealing a whole new level of elephant intelligence. Turns out, elephants are even more like us than we thought, even shouting their kids' names! Mars has volcanoes three times taller than Mt. Everest, and they're covered in frost! This discovery hints at water on Mars, making the idea of humans living there more possible. Imagine skiing down a massive Martian volcano! Squiz-E the Newshound sniffed out fake photos of the supposedly extinct Tasmanian Tiger. Experts debunked these fuzzy images as fake, likely staged with a dummy dog. Remember, always stop, think, and check online info! Thanks, Squiz-E! For the full episode notes, click here.

Matt is joined by Phoebe Youd from the Australian Deer Association (ADA). She is the President of the ACT/Snowy Mountains Branch. Topics include: Deer hunting; ADA; Hunting Clubs; Women in hunting; Women in shooting; Hunting with family and friends; Deer management; Conservation and plenty more. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Ever found yourself swapping the city skyline for the untamed wilds of New Zealand and Australia? Our latest guest, Gio, did just that. Transitioning from Sydney's sandy beaches to the rugged terrains of public lands, Gio, a first-generation hunter, shares the exhilarating highs and gritty lows of his self-guided hunting adventures. With a narrative that's part practical guidebook and part personal transformation, he regales us with stories that navigate the complexities of international hunting regulations, including a race against the clock to secure a New Zealand firearm permit. Unpack the essentials of backcountry exploration with us, from the Snowy Mountains' rustic accommodations to the weight of celebration beers on a 10-day backpack mountain goat hunt. Gio's journey is a testament to the power of preparation and the spirit of adventure, offering a treasure trove of tips on gear selection and meal planning. His experiences, dotted with humor, highlight the significance of camaraderie in overcoming the unpredictable nature of wilderness hunting, where even river crossings and fogged-out paths can turn into gripping tales of survival and resourcefulness.Wrap up the episode with a chuckle as Dodge recounts his Canadian honeymoon, where an antler shopping spree leads to a comical airport encounter, proving that love and hunting can indeed mix. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or an urbanite dreaming of venison-filled freezers, this episode promises a mix of laughter, learning, and a shared passion for the great outdoors. Join us for an episode that's as rich in the humor of minimalist packing as it is in the strategy of stalking stags through binoculars.For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram or website. If you have a question, comment, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to accuratehunts@gmail.com or via our socials.

Ray has condemned the Government's decision to slaughter Brumbies in the Snowy Mountains, advocating for their rehoming instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray is joined by Rocky Harvey, a Snowy Mountains resident and business owner, who has challenged the National Parks' estimate on brumby populations through a crowdfunding campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STRZELECKI – „CZŁOWIEK ZŁOTA – ZŁOTY CZŁOWIEK” 12 marca 1840 roku o godzinie trzeciej po południu, na najwyższy szczyt Snowy Mountains wchodzi Paweł Edmund Strzelecki. Robi pomiary , dokumentuje, rysuje, notuje i pisze wszystko co potrzeba, aby Górę nazwaną imieniem Kościuszki wpisać na mapę świata.

Zhou Enlai planned in secret the details of the Chinese Communist's escape from the encirclement of the Central Soviet. He identified a Guangdong warlord who preferred to save his troops rather than fight the Red Army.The First Red Army was able to pass through a number of blockhouses, before reaching the last of Chiang Kai-shek's fortifications near the Xiang River and suffering major casualties. They lost their heavy weapons and almost half their troops at that battle.Then the Red Army moved quickly and often at night on The Long March. They reached northern Guizhou, close to the base of the Second Red Army, and rested.At the Zunyi Conference, the 28 Bolsheviks lost their previous influence over the Communist Party of China and Mao Zedong began his rise to power. Mobile and guerilla warfare again became military policy.The destination for the Long March changed at this point and instead of staying in Guizhou, the First Red Army tried to cross north into Sichuan. Faced with defensive resistance and at risk of annihilation, the First Red Army crossed the Chishui River four times. They escaped destruction, but now chose to move west and then north through Yunnan. They reached western, rather than eastern Sichuan.The Long Marchers faced Snowy Mountains and a treacherous bog.The First Red Army finally met up with the leader of the Fourth Red Army, Zhang Guotao, but couldn't reach agreement on a destination. Zhang preferred that they all settle around Sichuan, where he already had built a base and had the strongest Red Army.Mao preferred to continue travelling to northern Shaanxi. His column arrived there in late 1935 and in 1936, moved within northern Shaanxi to Yenan.It is said they crossed 18 mountain ranges and 24 rivers to reach there. Early on, Mao saw the Long March's myth-making potential and used it to turn this military retreat into a story of the Communists trip through the wilderness to a new land. It was symbolic of the journey from the old China to the new promised China.Zhang Guotao's column was soon defeated and, having lost his military strength, Zhang also lost power in the Communist Party and after a trial and self-criticism, went over to the Guomindang.Chiang Kai-shek might have allowed the Communists to retreat westward in order to follow them and take greater control over autonomous provinces like Guangxi and Sichuan. Because of the Long March, he was able to influence Sichuan for the first time and later made its then city of Chongqing his capital during World War II.The Communist Party leadership survived because of the Long March, but most ordinary soldiers did not. Mao's wife gave birth painfully along the way. Of the approximately 80,000 troops who left the Central Soviet, only about 7,000 arrived in northern Shaanxi, and that was with recruitment along the way. Yet much had changed, including greater autonomy of the Chinese Communists from Moscow.Please let me know what you think of the podcast here !Image: "Map of the Long March 1934-1935-en" by Chinese_civil_war_map_03.jpg: User:Guimard derivative work: Rowanwindwhistler (talk) is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kia ora e te whānau. *We acknowledge the Monero Ngarigo people, the traditional custodians of the land that this podcast was recorded on, and pay respect to their elders past, present, and emerging*. STONE THE FLAMING CROWS! No, literally. They are terrifying. Join Eugene and Matt on this very special episode of DCR when our heroes travel to Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains for the second edition of Ultra-Trail Kosciusko by UTMB.  This sophomore edition of the event threw everything at the 2750 brave souls who toe'd the line across the 27, 50, 100km,  and 100 mile distances - hail, lightening storms, burning heat, driving rain. The works! Joined by special guest presenter Ali Pottinger from SQUADRUN, hear the triumphs and challenges of the weeked from the KCC (Kiwi Commentary Collective) as we run down the four days. Also listen in for bonus interviews with IRONMAN Marketing Manager Devon Beckman about what goes into making a trail event truly special, and 50km men's winner Tuomas Kari of Finland. Dirt Church Radio. Best Enjoyed Running.Episode Links Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB SCOTT Running Julbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Snowy Hydro 2.0 was meant to be a nation building project, supposed to begin delivering green power to the grid by next year.  But the pumped hydro project in the Snowy Mountains of NSW has been up-ended by a single tunnelling machine called Florence that got bogged underground. The mega project was once estimated to cost $2 billion, but is now four years behind schedule and forecast to cost much more. Today, Four Corners reporter Angus Grigg on the mistakes that were made and the billions of taxpayer dollars they've cost.  Featured:  Angus Grigg, Four Corners reporter

This weeks guest is Sandra Ireson, a seventh generation farmer from the Snowy Mountains! But she now finds herself on the Hay Plains with her husband and family. We first came across Sandra's work through her involvement in the Hay Inc Rural Education Program. About 10 years ago, Sandra and a few others started the program designed to bring city kids to rural communities and show them what's involved in farming and agriculture. Today, it's still going all guns blazing with more than 130 alumni and counting!  In this episode, Sandra mentions that the local school is actually closing down at the end of the year... With no local school, it means that kids will either turn to School of the Air, or they need to travel further afield for their education. This is just one of the challenges their rural community faces, on top of natural disasters and population decline. Sandra has some great messages around drought preparedness and not buying into the media hype. Sandra is one of those people who is super involved in the community and seems to juggle a lot - she volunteers in various groups, she's got the family farming business, and she also wants to contribute to the industry. She's also been involved with a few different programs through Meat and Livestock Australia (episode sponsor) Red Meat Ambassadors Program.How on earth she fits it all in, we're about to find out! 

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Conquering Fear: A Tale of Bravery in the Snowy Mountains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/conquering-fear-a-tale-of-bravery-in-the-snowy-mountains Story Transcript:Nb: Når solen vinker god morgen til Norge, våkner Lars og Ingrid.En: When the sun waves good morning to Norway, Lars and Ingrid wake up.Nb: De bor i et lite trehus i det snødekte fjell.En: They live in a small wooden house in the snowy mountains.Nb: Ingrid er ofte sterk og modig.En: Ingrid is often strong and brave.Nb: Lars, men han er litt mer redd.En: Lars, on the other hand, is a bit more afraid.Nb: Særlig for is.En: Especially of ice.Nb: Lars svinger skistavene gjennom isen.En: Lars swings his ski poles through the ice.Nb: Han er på langrenn.En: He is cross-country skiing.Nb: Plutselig, med et phooomp, faller Lars!En: Suddenly, with a phooomp, Lars falls!Nb: Akkurat på isen.En: Right onto the ice.Nb: Akkurat det han fryktet.En: Exactly what he feared.Nb: Han snur seg og der er Ingrid, smilende og lattermild.En: He turns around and there is Ingrid, smiling and laughing.Nb: "Kom igjen Lars!"En: "Come on, Lars!"Nb: sier hun.En: she says.Nb: "Vær ikke redd for det kalde været."En: "Don't be afraid of the cold weather."Nb: Lars sukker litt.En: Lars sighs a bit.Nb: Han må klappe isen ut av klærne sine.En: He has to pat the ice off his clothes.Nb: "Jeg faller alltid Ingrid," klager han.En: "I always fall, Ingrid," he complains.Nb: "Hver gang!"En: "Every time!"Nb: "Øv litt mer," ler Ingrid.En: "Practice a bit more," Ingrid laughs.Nb: "Bli vant til isen."En: "Get used to the ice."Nb: Lars knytter tennene sammen.En: Lars clenches his teeth.Nb: Han skjønner han må prøve igjen.En: He realizes he has to try again.Nb: Dagen blir til natt.En: The day turns into night.Nb: Månen henger høyt.En: The moon hangs high.Nb: Lars øver.En: Lars practices.Nb: Han faller og han reiser seg.En: He falls and he gets up.Nb: Igen og igen og igen.En: Again and again and again.Nb: Til slutt, når natt blir til morgen, ser Lars isen.En: Finally, when night turns into morning, Lars sees the ice.Nb: Men han er ikke redd.En: But he is not afraid.Nb: Han gliser i stedet.En: Instead, he grins.Nb: Han vet hva han må gjøre.En: He knows what he has to do.Nb: Lars løfter staven.En: Lars lifts his pole.Nb: Han går på ski.En: He skis.Nb: Hans hjerte hamrer.En: His heart pounds.Nb: Men denne gangen faller han ikke.En: But this time he doesn't fall.Nb: Han holder balansen.En: He maintains his balance.Nb: Han er ikke mer redd for isen.En: He is no longer afraid of the ice.Nb: Ingrid klapper for ham.En: Ingrid applauds for him.Nb: Hun ser at Lars har vunnet over frykten sin.En: She sees that Lars has conquered his fear.Nb: "Nå er du klar for isen," smiler Ingrid.En: "Now you are ready for the ice," Ingrid smiles.Nb: "Jeg er stolt av deg."En: "I am proud of you."Nb: Lars smiler også.En: Lars smiles too.Nb: Ja, han tenker, jeg kan håndtere det kalde været.En: Yes, he thinks, I can handle the cold weather.Nb: Jeg skal ikke falle mer.En: I won't fall anymore.Nb: Med dette, avslutter en vakker dag i det snødekte fjell i Norge.En: With that, a beautiful day in the snowy mountains of Norway comes to an end. Vocabulary Words:sunnen: solenmorning: morgenNorway: Norgewake up: våknersmall: litewooden: trehouse: hussnowy: snødektemountains: fjelloften: oftestrong: sterkbrave: modigbit: littafraid: reddice: isski poles: skistavenecross-country skiing: langrennfalls: fallerfeared: fryktetsmiling: smilendelaughing: lattermildcold weather: kalde væretsighs: sukkerpat: klappeclothes: klærnecomplains: klagerPractice: Øvlaughs: lerused to: vant tiltries: prøvenight: nattmoon: månenhangs: hengerhigh: høytfear: frykt

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Horsegirl Kat, an avid horse rider, joins to discuss a dark secret we have willfully ignored throughout the centuries. Are horses bloodthirsty carnivorous killers? From baby chicks, to human testicles, to even others of their kind, horses have consistently been witnessed throughout history devouring meat and sipping on blood. When pitted against mountain lions, tigers or even humans, they are capable of mercilessly eliminating their enemies! Are they true monsters, or is this the result of mingling with humans for 6 thousand years? All of this and more... may be answered in the book we read! If you desire facts, why are you listening to podcasts? Go read a book! ====================== Huge THANK YOU!!! to Katrina for sharing her badassery with us while high on caffeine! I am also sending this heart to Pippin, such a cute boy ❤️ Follow Katrina and pippin's zany adventures on their Instagram ⁠@hesmysassafrass⁠ ====================== Follow Christina's new project: The Celestial Alien Oracle Deck, on Instagram ⁠@celestialalienoracle⁠ Send us suggestions and comments to ⁠tracingowlspodcast@gmail.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@tracingowls⁠ or Twitter ⁠@TracingOwls⁠ Check our Linktree: ⁠linktr.ee/tracingowls⁠ Intro sampled from "⁠Something strange lurks in the shadows⁠" by Francisco Sánchez (⁠@fanchisanchez⁠) Sound effects obtained from ⁠https://www.zapsplat.com⁠ ====================== FURTHER READING: ⁠Mares of Diomedes | Wikipedia⁠ ⁠The Forgotten Story Of Meat Eating Horses | The Horseaholic⁠ ⁠Horses as meat-eating killers?⁠ ⁠Horses more deadly than snakes in Australia, data shows | BBC News⁠ ⁠The grim story of the Snowy Mountains cannibal horses | The Conversation⁠ ⁠The sickest anti horse propaganda ever seen⁠ ⁠Horse kills Perth toddler | The Age⁠ ⁠The Man-Eater of Lucknow⁠ ⁠Deer Caught Gnawing on Human Bones | Smithsonian Mag⁠ ⁠When vegans see the light: Meat-eating horses in mythology and modern day⁠ ⁠Mr. Hands - Bestiality Fatality | Where is the Line?⁠ ⁠Kenneth Pinyan aka Mr. Hands | The Brothers Commonplace⁠ CuChullaine O'Reilly (2011): Deadly Equines: The Shocking True Story of Meat-Eating and Murderous Horses. Long Riders' Guild Press

Bronnie Taylor has been in the public life 10 years, four as a cabinet minister, and two as the most senior female in the NSW Government.  Until her party lost the election in March, she was the Minister for Women, the Minister for Regional Health and the Minister for Mental Health. She's now the Deputy Leader of The NSW Nationals and the shadow Minister for Regional Health.  But that's just a taste of her political CV. What I had the privilege of discovering is the real Bronnie Taylor, the Bronnie who spent years as a nurse working in oncology and palliative care- fighting to bring services to her region in the Snowy Mountains. Bronnie fell in love with a country boy in year 12 who later became her husband. Together, her and Duncan have raised two girls on the farm, and it's been a wild ride. In our chat, Bronnie opens up about motherhood, farm life, her passion for rural health, and what it's like to be on the  receiving end of political and personal attacks. This is her story. DediKate offers short & effective online workouts for rural and regional women. The DediKate team will encourage you every step of the way and there's something for everyone including HIIT, weights, boxing, yoga, pilates, cardio, pregnancy and postpartum. Head to www.kateiveyfitness.com/dedikate/mateau to get your 7 day FREE trial. https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

What do you get when you pair a talented illustrator and designer with an experienced and resourceful carpenter? The answer is simple - Mill Cabin, an understated yet wildly appealing bush retreat based in Crackenback in the New South Wales' Snowy Mountains. Back in 2019, when owners Niki and Trent first secured the plot of land that would go on to house the cabin, formerly the site of a timber mill, their vision was to create something that was unmistakably in sync with - and sympathetic to - the natural environment. Putting their combined skills and experience to use, the resulting structure is one that is a modern nod to the Australian stockman's hut, built using locally sourced timber and granite and furnished and fitted out with a range of handcrafted items painstakingly designed and assembled by this industrious pair. Since opening the doors to the property in 2022, Niki and Trent have gone on to receive widespread media coverage and a coveted array of 5 star reviews, reinforcing the powerful way their uncompromisingly sustainable ethos has resonated with the travelling public. Refreshingly, the couple have no plans to expand or multiply their current hosting operation, opting instead to work on regenerating the land on which the cabin sits where necessary, but largely leaving nature to do its own thing. My catch up with Niki and Trent a week or so ago was a thoroughly enjoyable one which I know you'll also find fascinating.

An elderly woman is still fighting for her life in hospital after being tasered by police in the Snowy Mountains in NSW, the man accused of murdering schoolgirl Charlise Mutton will fight the charges at trial after pleading not guilty today, an Aussie doctor held hostage in Western Africa for seven years has finally been freed and it turns out New York City may be sinking under the weight of its buildings, according to a new report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you increase your mental and physical resilience so that you can choose your responses to the day-to-day pressures as well as navigate life's changes? While physical health is crucial, it's equally important to prioritize mental well-being. On this episode of the Listening Superpower Podcast, we welcome Leah Scott, a Wim Hof Method instructor, an accredited Snowy Mountains guide and a mother of two.    Leah shares her wealth of expertise on building mental and physical resilience with tools that help us become present while also learning how to listen to our body and mind. Leah is on a mission to inspire people to see beyond their perceived physical and mental limitations and improve their health and wellbeing.   From her base in Australia, Leah regularly plunges into the icy waters of the Thredbo River, taking advantage of the power of cold exposure. In this episode, she shares how this ritual has helped her conquer her own battle against stress, anxiety, and depression, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body, emotions, and thoughts.   Leah has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Marie Claire, and Body & Soul, and has even created the world's first Wim Hof Method retreat for women. Her unique perspective shines through as she shares practical tips and insights on enhancing personal growth, building resilience, and fostering meaningful connections with oneself and others.   Join us as Leah shares her story and teaches us how to better understand and connect with our inner selves. “Get to know yourself, get to know your thoughts. And I mean listen to your thoughts. Because you can choose your response to your thoughts. Get to know your emotions; understand your feelings, your sensations, how your body works, your nervous system as a whole. Observe yourself, examine yourself and your situations. And I guarantee that you will start evolving and start to align with your purpose.” – Leah Scott Listening SUPERPOWER Notes: 01:10 – The very first time that Leah noticed the power of listening: Going on a seeking journey that led her to her ‘second life'   05:30 – As an athlete, Leah discusses the difference between listening to her body before and after her ‘second life'   07:46 – On understanding her mind and body: Leah shares how Wim Hof and his method helped her take care of her physical and mental health   10:23 – Explaining the science behind the breathwork and cold water exposure   18:46 – ‘Just to know who I am': How present-day Leah defines and understands resilience now   22:52 – What Leah pays attention to when working with other people and groups: “I look at them at a very micro level”   27:56 – Observe in order to be of help: How Leah works with different types of people and how they manage themselves.   36:54 – What's brilliant about these tools? It never gets into anything that one can't handle!   38:40 – Leah discusses how these practices have been male-dominated in the past, while talking about the benefits of these tools not only for men, but also important for women   42:11 – If you're someone with cold hands and feet, rheumatoid, arthritis, and/or sore joints, try this tip!   Key Takeaways: "If I get into the river now or the ice baths, my heartbeat just flutters. We start to get control of stress. We're using this short-term stress to help us then deal with long-term stress." - Leah Scott "It's when you've been through the darkest parts of your life and really gotten to know your tools so well, that you can see how to help people…from the observations." - Leah Scott "My best advice to those out there would be to do the breath work, have the ice baths, calm your inner world down, know your inner world; that starts to reflect the outer world." - Leah Scott "When we can connect to ourselves, we then connect to everybody else around us. It just starts with us." - Leah Scott "Retreats are so great for corporate people…because they get to connect with their colleagues."- Leah Scott Notes/Mentions: Wim Hof: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Viktor Frankl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Frankl Connect with Leah Scott: Website: https://www.leahscott.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahscottie/ Connect with Raquel Ark: www.listeningalchemy.com Mobile: + 491732340722 contact@listeningalchemy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-ark-b2067613/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listening_alchemy/?hl=en Podcast email: listeningsuperpower@gmail.com 

Some old holes in the ground, left over from the Snowy Hydro project in the 50's, have become the new home for one of Australia's most endangered fish.

Some old holes in the ground, left over from the Snowy Hydro project in the 50's, have become the new home for one of Australia's most endangered fish.

Today in The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres is chatting to Lee Christine. A bestselling Australian author who is proving that, at 60, it's never too late to turn lifelong dreams into reality, Lee is the writer of six romantic suspense novels and three alpine-crime novels, including the best-selling and award-winning Charlotte Pass, and best-selling Crackenback.In the past decade she has firmly cemented herself as one of Australia's most compelling crime writers. Born and bred in Newcastle, Australia, Lee always hankered to write. During her high school years, she sang and played guitar in a band, playing regular gigs around town – often penning her own songs, something she says is the very essence of storytelling. In her teenage years, Lee joined a soft rock band recording one LP. So enamoured by music, she would also study a male-dominated instrument - the saxophone. Life would lead her to teach, and then into the corporate world. In mid-life Lee made the brave decision to leave her corporate life as a trainer, to start writing novels as a full-time career. Now in her 60's Lee is a successful crime and mystery writer. Her trilogy of crime novels with romantic elements is set in Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains of NSW, Australia.Dead Horse Gap was published by Allen and Unwin in February 2022, Crackenback in February 2021, and Charlotte Pass in February 2020. Lee's writing has become known for engaging places and elements she knows as characters - mountain ranges, a ski lift, and mountain huts. Her ability to transport the reader into places she is passionate about is a gift. Charlotte Pass recently won the Australian Romance Readers Association award for Favourite Romantic Suspense in 2020. Lee loves connecting with her readers and has appeared on a panel discussions and live events. The mother of grown children, Lee lives in Newcastle with her husband and her Irish Wheaten Terrier, Honey.She is currently writing her next book set in Newcastle.Today we chat about music, writing, the creative soul and how you are never too old to follow your passions and dreams.You can follow Lee Christine (and find her books)here:https://leechristine.com.au/books/Https://www.facebook.com/leechristine59https://www.instagram.com/leechristine59 -The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that investigates matters to do with motoring and transport. I'm David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. Kia shows the world their EV9 (2:02) 2. Mazda joins group to promote biofuels as an alternative to EVs (2:54) 3. A New Hyundai SONATA strives to keep the midsize sedan segment alive (4:12) 4. What do women really, really want (in a vehicle) (5:19) 5. New Triton on display at Bangkok motor show (6:23) Feature 1. Full interview with the organiser of the 75th anniversary of the first Land Rover to Work on the Snowy Mountains scheme (7:34) Vox Pops • Listeners comments (18:01) Feature 2. And we interview a long-term listener to the program – Greg – who has a very rare MG (20:30) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts

This is the full interview from a segment from the Overdrive Radio and podcast program. For more information, go to drivenmedia.com.au Last week we had a news story about the 75th anniversary of the first Land Rover to start work on the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric scheme. Rogan Corbett is the president of the Cooma Car Club that runs anniversary events. To celebrate this momentous aspect and development, I think not only of a pro. Project but of a car here in Australia. He joins us on the line now. Good day, Rogan David. The preparation now to go to the snowy Mountains means carrying snow change, which you might have to suffer the imposition of turning off the entertainment system, getting out of the car to fit them in the special laybys provided on the side of a sealed Rd. The conditions would have been a bit tougher back then, wouldn't they?

The family of all three fire fighters that were killed in the crash in the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales have flown from the United States to attend the coronial inquest.

Seven years ago, Sarah Atkinson a 27-year-old hairdresser, lived with her husband in the small town of Cooma, near the Snowy Mountains. After the devastating loss of her mother, Sarah decided it was time to take control of her future and embrace the things that scared her – so she set out to completely change her life. Now, 33-year-old and mum to three beautiful kids, Sarah runs a successful business with her husband, and has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Psychological Science from Swinburne Online and now has her heart set on becoming a Life Coach and has just started her graduate diploma in Coaching.I loved Sarah's story and she proves there really are enough hours in the day when you want something bad enough! Enjoy. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Montana State Land Board approved the acquisition of almost 6,000 acres in the Big Snowy Mountains on Monday. The land will now become the state's newest wildlife management area.

The NSW government has allegedly resumed shooting brumbies in the Snowy Mountains after claiming to have ordered a freeze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The school holidays have arrived and so have the hoards of snow lovers to the NSW ski fields, including Those Tele Guys! Join us this week as we discuss our freeheeling adventure to the Snowy Mountains over the last week. We also talk about the strong telemark scene around Perisher and share some insight into our new favorite spot on the mountain, Guthega.  We also present a new mystery sound of telemark....can you guess what it is to win an elusive snickers and stickers prize pack? Songs of the freeheelers also features for the first time this season and we sure hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did creating it! 

Horsegirl Kat, an avid horse rider, joins us to discuss a dark secret we have willfully ignored throughout the centuries. Are horses bloodthirsty carnivorous killers? From baby chicks, to human testicles, to even others of their kind, horses have been witnessed throughout history devouring meat and sipping on blood. When pitted against mountain lions, tigers or even humans, they are capable of mercilessly eliminating their enemies! Are they true monsters, or is this the result of hanging around humans for 6 thousand years? All of this and more... may be answered in the book we read! If you desire facts, why are you listening to podcasts? Go read a book! ====================== Huge THANK YOU!!! to Katrina for sharing her badassery with us while high on caffeine! I am also sending this heart to Pippin, such a cute boy ❤️ Follow Katrina and pippin's zany adventures on their Instagram @hesmysassafrass ====================== Follow Christina's new project: The Celestial Alien Oracle Deck, on Instagram @celestialalienoracle ...or on Kickstarter at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecrescenthare/the-celestial-alien-oracle-deck Send us suggestions and comments to tracingowlspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @tracingowls Intro sampled from "Something strange lurks in the shadows" by Francisco Sánchez (@fanchisanchez) Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com ====================== FURTHER READING: Mares of Diomedes | Wikipedia The Forgotten Story Of Meat Eating Horses | The Horseaholic Horses as meat-eating killers? Horses more deadly than snakes in Australia, data shows | BBC News The grim story of the Snowy Mountains cannibal horses | The Conversation The sickest anti horse propaganda ever seen Horse kills Perth toddler | The Age The Man-Eater of Lucknow Deer Caught Gnawing on Human Bones | Smithsonian Mag When vegans see the light: Meat-eating horses in mythology and modern day Mr. Hands - Bestiality Fatality | Where is the Line? Kenneth Pinyan aka Mr. Hands | The Brothers Commonplace CuChullaine O'Reilly (2011): Deadly Equines: The Shocking True Story of Meat-Eating and Murderous Horses. Long Riders' Guild Press

We are pleased to announce that Cycling Insights is back for another season full of exciting episodes with Amanda Spratt as a co-host next to Matthew Keenan. Mathew Hayman joins Amanda Spratt and Matthew Keenan to review the Tour de Flanders and Paris-Nice and preview Paris Roubaix 2022.This episode of Cycling Insights is brought to you by Drops + Hoods.Drops + Hoods is an innovative multi-day, multi-discipline and multi-distance cycling event. The inaugural edition will take place in the Snowy Mountains from the 11th to the 13th of November 2022. For more information and to register, visit www.dropsandhoods.com.

When horse lover Nicole began to learn about brumbies, there was one who took her breath away on Facebook page: Paleface. He was the most famous stallion of all the wild horses on the Snowy Mountains. A rock star horse with a breathless online following. But after the bushfires of 2019, he disappeared. Fast forward to 2021 when Nicole helps rescue a herd of brumbies from the Mountains: could an angry, malnourished stallion in the back of the horse truck be him? It's up to Nicole to find out, armed with only with an obsession to find out the truth and a d*ck pic.

It's mid-winter in the Snowy Mountains and in the Thredbo river, where the water is 3.3 degrees, a woman swims laps. She's wearing just a regular swimsuit, cap and goggles.   The swimmer is 40-year-old Joy Symons, attempting an ‘ice mile', a feat considered by some the most dangerous swim in the world. To achieve this official ice mile, she must give proof that she is alive 45 minutes after the event.  A former Australian representative swimmer, she and her family live at the public pool they manage in sunny Rockhampton, Queensland.  So what's brought her to swim in this murky pond with snow falling around her? And how will the grit that made Joy competitive as a young swimmer help her today?