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Tragedies In The TETONS with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
What started as a carefree summer job in 1970 turned into a life-or-death experience for 19-year-old Eileen Whitaker. While exploring the snowy terrain near Wyoming's Togwotee Lodge, Eileen was unexpectedly electrocuted while trying to lift a snowmobile from a melting snow puddle. Paralyzed by the shock, submerged in freezing water, and left unconscious, she awoke six feet away from the snowmobile — with a spark plug in her hand and no memory of how she got there.Experts from the snowmobile company later told her: she should have died.
In this episode of RV Miles, we dive into one of our now-favorite national parks: Grand Teton National Park, and the charming town of Jackson, Wyoming. We cover our stay in the Alpine, Wyoming area and our experiences in the park, including the breathtaking scenery and wildlife. We share some tips on local dining, and unique shops, and more. Join us as we traverse the beauty and excitement of the Tetons! *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get ONE MONTH FREE at https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Get all the details about Homecoming 2025 here: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/ Support our Sponsors: *Win a free RV with @LiquifiedRV here: https://liquifiedrv.com/RVMilesRVGiveaway * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Use code RVMILES15 to get 15% off Travelfi here: https://travlfi.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Ad+Read&utm_campaign=RV+Miles+YouTube+Ad+Read 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Reflections on Time and Travel 03:00 Settling Back Home 10:28 Exploring Jackson Hole and Alpine, Wyoming 12:05 Dispersed Camping at Palisades Reservoir 14:54 Alpine Valley RV Resort 22:45 Dining and Shopping in Jackson 40:45 National Museum of Wildlife Art 45:45 Exploring Grand Teton Visitor Centers 50:57 Hiking and Scenic Drives 54:43 Colter Bay and Jackson Lake 57:48 Mormon Row and Storm Encounter 01:05:51 Fresh Tank/Black Tank 01:25:00 Conclusion
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Wade McKoy was a recent college grad from Mississippi when he first saw the Tetons in 1974. His trajectory from liftie to world-class ski photographer is, in many ways, the story of the ski industry itself, and that of Jackson Hole.In advance of his first book documenting 45 years behind the lens, McKoy talks about the early days of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, what it was like to photograph legends like Pepi Stiegler and Doug Coombs and the impact of tourism and climate change on the region. McKoy's book, “The Arc of Skiing Jackson Hole,” is available to order online at WadeMcKoy.com.
Here at The High Route Podcast we've come to the conclusion of season 2 here on the podcast. We'll pick back up again with season three in late summer. On this episode, we have the privilege of checking in with Billy Haas. Haas is an IFMGA guide, professional avalanche educator, and ski mountaineer. If you are someone who skims the surface of the ski mountaineering scene, it's easy to see how Haas may not have caught your attention. He barely posts on social media. Google his name, and what populates, mostly are his professional bios—yes, you can find him guiding in the Wasatch, Tetons, and Alaska Range, and other places that require focus and a love for type II fun. But you'll have to dig a bit deeper to get the full picture of Haas and the breadth of his adventuring. Now and then, Haas may author a trip report in the American Alpine Journal, or be part of a crew reporting on a significant descent on, no doubt, complex and steep terrain. What you'll hear about in this podcast is not a “there I was” reflection on this or that steep line. You will, however, learn about Haas' path into guiding, how he once maybe skipped a few lacrosse practices to take an avalanche course on Mount Washington and found a lifelong mountain partnership with Adam Fabrikant.Along the way, there was dishwashing, road trips, lots of aspirational clients, and a vision to be the best he could be practicing his mountain craft. Lastly, we touch upon Haas' story in Issue One of The High Route Journal…titled The Patient. Haas explores his two major heart surgeries— intermittent diversions on his path toward excellence, and climbing and skiing— in good style—Gasherbrum I and II. Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team. If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.
Episode 38: Letting Nature Lead with Kristen Ryan What if you let nature—not pressure or perfectionism—be your guide? In this thoughtful conversation, Brie talks with landscape photographer Kristen Ryan to explore how quiet moments, intuition, and trust in the process can lead to unexpected beauty. From the solitude of solo travel to the joy of letting go of rigid expectations, Kristen opens up about how she stays connected to her creative voice through the seasons of life and motherhood. Highlights from this episode include: How Kristen uses solo travel to reconnect with her inner creative Letting the landscape speak—without trying to control the outcome Balancing motherhood and artistic expression Why Kristen doesn't plan every shot (and what happens instead) The importance of embracing imperfection in creative work Reflections on mentorship, community, and listening inward Favorite moments from the Tetons and beyond The role of intuition in both photography and everyday life Looking for more inspiration around letting go of pressure and creating from a place of trust? Ladies! Make sure to check out Kristen's retreats for women. There are still a few spots left! Grab a copy of Brie's limited-edition zine, Through My Eyes Volume 1: Releasing Expectations, at wildwomanphotography.com/zinevolume1. Check out more: Instagram Bluesky Read more and access searchable transcripts: Blog post: https://www.wildwomanphotography.com/episode-38-Kristen-Ryan Visit www.wildwomanphotography.com to check out featured wild women, episode transcripts and more information how to elevate your photography with us!
This episode is unlike any I've done before! I'm out in the field with Bo, our EcoTour Adventures Wildlife Guide in Grand Teton National Park. We saw bears and other wildlife with him, and he graciously said yes when I asked if I could interview him! He's bringing all the wisdom of a nature guide who not only interacts with animals but deals with all of the people on his tours. You might be surprised! This is what a professional wildlife guide learns about human beings. Class is in session. Let's get curious! . . . . . Heading to the Tetons? Book a tour with Bo at Eco Tours Wildlife Adventures here: https://www.jhecotouradventures.com/ . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is unlike any I've done before! I'm out in the field with Bo, our EcoTour Adventures Wildlife Guide in Grand Teton National Park. We saw bears and other wildlife with him, and he graciously said yes when I asked if I could interview him! He's bringing all the wisdom of a nature guide who not only interacts with animals but deals with all of the people on his tours. You might be surprised! This is what a professional wildlife guide learns about human beings. Class is in session. Let's get curious! . . . . . Heading to the Tetons? Book a tour with Bo at Eco Tours Wildlife Adventures here: https://www.jhecotouradventures.com/ . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#752B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/752B Presented by: Fish The Fly If you've ever wanted to escape the summer crowds and get into Western Wyoming fly fishing, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jason "JB" Balogh from Fish the Fly Guide Service in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. JB shares what it's like to hike into the high-country creeks around the Tetons to target cutthroat trout on dry flies. We talk about the gear, flies, techniques, and everything you need to know for a backcountry fly fishing adventure. Plus, JB walks us through some of the bigger water options like the Snake and Green Rivers, and even throws in a few local tips—like where to get the best waffle after a tram ride. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/752B
Norie brings decades of experience from her roles at National Geographic Traveler and as a contributor to National Geographic. She shares fascinating insights into adventure storytelling, the evolving landscape of tourism, and the powerful shift toward regenerative travel. Subject: What a Red Puffy Jacket, a Black Lab, and the Tetons Taught Me About Adventure I discovered the magic of nature—only after realizing my feet were literally black with dirt. - Norie Quitos What Happened: If you told 12-year-old me that one day I'd be preaching the gospel of nature and conservation on a podcast, she would've laughed in your face while clutching her Lisa Frank diary. Back then, I was a hardcore indoors kid. My travel dreams were less “hike the Andes” and more “sip coffee outside a museum in Paris.” Nature? Great in theory. From a safe, clean, bathroom-accessible distance. But life had other plans. Specifically, two kids and a deep desire for them to experience something I hadn't: the outdoors. Our first trip? My sister's backyard. Borrowed tent. Questionable gear. But hey—we survived. That spiraled into state park weekends, and eventually, a full-on wagon adventure at the foot of the Tetons. Cue canvas tents, no showers, and yes—leeches. I was not okay. My soles were blacker than a burnt marshmallow, and I seriously questioned my life choices… until someone said, “It's dirt, but it's not dirty.” Mind. Blown. That moment changed everything. Principle: Adventure doesn't require a plane ticket or a trust fund. It's not always epic views and adrenaline rushes. Sometimes, it's dirt, discomfort, and doing something that stretches you just enough to see the world—and yourself—a little differently. That shift in perspective? That's where the real story begins. It's not just about going places. It's about who you become because you did. Transition: But here's the thing… Most of us still think “adventure” only counts if it looks like a Patagonia ad. We think our stories aren't worth telling unless they involve wild landscapes or bucket list bragging rights. The problem? That belief keeps so many of us from starting. From exploring our own backyards. From seeing travel as a tool for transformation—not just content creation. That's Why: That's why this episode with Nori Quintos hit home. Because it's not just about where you go—it's about how you go. Nori's journey from suburban indoor kid to global storyteller proves that the adventure industry isn't just changing—it's opening up. She shares how regenerative travel is replacing tourism-as-usual, and why women over 50 are redefining what solo travel—and real power—looks like. Call to Action: Feeling stuck thinking your next adventure needs to be “epic” or expensive? That mindset's the real roadblock. Break free with Nori's story—because once you hear it, you'll realize the best journeys don't start with gear… they start with grit. Show Notes Adventure Travel Trade Association Adventure Travel Conservation Fund Eagle Creek Toad & Co
My daughter and I had not been back to that camp in the Tetons since she was a little girl, like five years old. We stayed there as a family way back then, because our good friends from college ran the camp. There she struck up a friendship with their five-year-old who's named Holly. Well, the camp has grown a lot over the years, and so have our daughters who are speeding through their lives. It was kind of fun for them to see each other again and Holly took my daughter for a little private tour of a bunk house that was there some years ago when we were there. They had to bend down for what Holly wanted to show her. But there it was, still decorating the wood, in living Crayola color, Holly's name in red crayon and my daughter's in blue Crayon; both written in distinctive penmanship that five-year-olds have, and both still there after all these years. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Lasting Mark of Life's Mistakes." Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Genesis 32, beginning at verse 24. Jacob has been having a wrestling match with someone who turns out to be divine. And verse 24 says, "Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak." Finally the fight ends when that man touches the socket of Jacob's hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with that man. Later, Jacob knows who he met there. He called the place Peniel, saying, "'It is because I saw God face-to-face, and yet my life was spared.' The sun rose above him as he had passed Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip." Jacob struggled with God. He'd actually wrestled with Him his whole life. But at this brook he goes for God's full blessing. God changes him from Jacob, the cheat, and He changes his name to Israel, Prince with God. The whole nation will be named after him. God forgives. God transforms Jacob, and He's still doing that with Jacobs today. But even though the struggle with God was over, Jacob carried a life-long reminder of his struggle - the limp. The sin was forgiven, the man was changed, but as happens so often, he'd struggled with God and that left a mark on him the rest of his life. Now, my daughter couldn't get over how long the marks had lasted for what she did many years ago. In a way, that's a picture of how sin is. Even though the sin is long behind us, long forgiven, often the consequences, the marks of our sin are there for years to come. Sin is cruel. You were once its slave, and you're free now but you still carry some of the scars of how your slave master treated you. You always will. We need to remember what sin does, because those scars, those lasting consequences will deter us from leaving God's ways again. Now, forgiveness comes quickly when we bring our sin to the cross of Jesus, but it doesn't come cheaply; it cost Him his life. But the ready availability of forgiveness should not make us forget the sometimes continuing consequences of sin - the limp that is there long after our struggle with God is behind us. I think of four Rs that explain some of the lasting marks of sin. Reputation - the damage to your reputation can last a long time. Regrets - there for years. Relationships that were damaged that are hard to repair. Recollection - the memories that just keep coming back. It's a sobering reminder to seriously count the cost before we take any spiritual detour. The scars of our past aren't all bad. Not if they remind us to stay away from sin because of its price tag. And it's wonderful to know that God has forever erased those sins from His book. You say, "Well, Ron, I'm not sure I've ever had that happen." Well, have you ever, in your heart, gone to His cross and said, "Jesus, You're dying for my sins there." If you've never put your life in His hands, do it now. You say, "Jesus, I'm yours." Our website is there to help you be sure you belong to Him. It's ANewStory.com. And the next time sin looks enticing and interesting, let's not forget what our daughter was so graphically reminded of, staring at the marks she made so many years ago. The marks still remain long after what we did to make the marks is over.
Show Notes:Holly's Links:Holly's profile on The Mountain Guideshttps://www.instagram.com/hollyismackin/Episode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, our guest is Holly Mackin. When Holly was little, no one would have ever assumed she'd find her pursuits in the outdoors. Mostly scared of bugs and raised within the traditions of Catholic culture, it seemed highly unlikely she'd commit to a life living in and out of a van or tent. Something changed in high school when she needed an escape from the drama of her peers. She started running outdoors and practicing yoga religiously. She found herself going on mission trips abroad, which gave her more purpose.When she decided to go to college at the University of Colorado Boulder, she was exposed to backcountry skiing and climbing. Already a runner, she scheduled her classes around soloing the Flatirons so she could take her practice to more interesting places. Throughout college, she spent summers in Grand Teton National Park, where she later planted roots as a mountain guide.Her passion for rock climbing takes her to the Southwest every spring and fall, frequenting areas like Indian Creek, Red Rock Canyon, and Joshua Tree. In the winter, Holly is usually found in the Tetons, hunting for untouched powder and teaching snow science. She coordinates all women's backcountry skiing and climbing programs for The Mountain Guides under the Women's Network. This program also works to support newer women guides on their journey to becoming mountain guides.Holly followed her heart to become a guide, cherishes the connections she builds with her clients and fellow guides, and has big dreams to make an impact. Now, please enjoy this episode with Holly Mackin.Things We Talked about:From Kentucky to Colorado, following the love of skiingEnvironmental Anthropology and skiing brought Holly to Jackson WyomingInception of guiding and it all started at a juiceryIn college, Holly maximized her time being on the ski slopes and rock cliffsGot an internship at The Mountain Guides doing all sorts of chores and volunteering to shadow trips to get outdoorsRight now at Teton Valley guiding skiing and teaching avalanche coursesFeeling closer to her environmental goals guidingHolly's environmental takes and views and how she uses conversations to remind people that we are part of natureHolly loves being outside and human connectionsWomen's Programs with The Mountain Guides – guides development and clients long term progressionOutlook on guidingBeyond guiding, Holly wants to be an entrepreneur
Episode 60 of The Everything Snowboarding, Outdoors & More Podcast – Light pollution sucks, especially when you live in the mountains where on is supposed to be able to see stars, and constellation’s and more. This weeks guest is Wyoming Stargazing Founder Samuel Singer. Sam is also spearheading a new campaign in the Tetons to […]
Episode Intro: Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, Happy Wednesday, and Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today, we have Izzy Lazarus as our guest. I've known Izzy for a while, but it wasn't until last fall that I finally got to meet her in person when she came to Red Rock for her AMGA Rock Guide Exam. I knew I had to have her on the show. Izzy grew up in NYC, playing hockey, skateboarding, and finding a connection with the ocean. Her mountain pursuits began with a pre-orientation backpacking trip in the thick Vermont woods, and she's been hooked ever since. Courses in rock and ice climbing and outdoor leadership led her to work at the Colorado Outward Bound School after college. Izzy spent several years working multi-week climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, and backcountry skiing courses, both domestically and abroad. In 2017, she moved to the Tetons to work as an alpine and backcountry ski guide. Between Teton seasons, she traveled and worked in the Southwest desert region and various peaks in the Northwest and Cascades. Several years later, life took her back to Vermont to work for the UVM Outdoor Programs Dept and guide on the side. Izzy has a passion for adventure that is only surpassed by her love of education, teaching, building connections with people from around the world, and cooking! Izzy is a Certified Rock Guide, Assistant Splitboard Guide, and Apprentice Alpine Guide. We talked about Izzy's different transitions in life, from a big city to the great outdoors, from seasonal guiding to a full-time job. We discussed what ignited these transitions, how she managed the changes, and what she learned from her experiences. Izzy always seems to have a positive outlook on life and genuinely cares about the people around her, wanting to learn from them. Izzy's energy and positive attitude towards life are truly radiant. I had so much fun chatting with her, and I bet you'll enjoy our conversation too. Izzy's Links: Izzy's profile on AMGA website Setting the Track Things We Talked about: From a big city to the mountains The power of metaphors What guiding is about for Izzy Izzy's first mountain experience From 13 years of hockey to finding identity in the outdoors The UVM outdoor programs West versus East for example Tetons versus Vermont Outward Bound years Nudged and mentored by other amazing female guides in the Teton Valley Female representation in the guiding / climbing community Seasonal guiding versus a full time job Sustainability Information gathering Izzy loves planning but also loves spontaneity Burn outs? Next phase? Best guide tool
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If you've heard our last few shows, you know that BlogTalk Radio is leaving the internet on Jan. 31. Our show will continue through our website, starseedhotline.com. We'll be on the air the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm ET, starting on Feb. 4, 2025. You can still listen during the live show by going to http://www.starseedhotline.com, and there, you'll see where you can either click or call to listen. The call in number will be there for US callers, and both international and American listeners can click the link to listen. After the show, the audio will be added to the new archive of shows on our site, so you can still listen to the show if you miss the live one. We've done over 550 shows in 15 yrs. so it will take some time to transfer all of the previous shows to our new archive on our site. If you follow us here on BlogTalk, please email me at starseedhotline.com so I can put you on our new follower list so you'll still get our show announcements. When our show was scheduled to go live on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 pm ET, BlogTalk crashed and we couldn't get in, even though we kept trying. Because this information on the Teton Meetings is so important for starseeds, this is a do-over. This is Lavandar's interview about the Teton Meetings, which are going on right now. Every January 1-7 and July 1-7, Galactic Councils gather inside a mountain in the Tetons to review the last 6 months and plan for the next 6 months, as well as a long term plan to help us evolve out of darkness. With all that's happening in our world now, the meetings are being extended beyond Jan. 7. Every 45 minutes, they bring 144,000 starseeds to the meeting, which is two weeks in their dimension. In this rare interview, we'll talk about those meetings, how they came about, why they are needed, the beings involved and the starseed participation.
Tom Mangelsen is a renowned American nature and wildlife photographer celebrated for his breathtaking imagery that captures some of the planet's most iconic animals in their natural habitats. Born in Nebraska, Mangelsen's early fascination with the outdoors, fostered by time spent hunting and fishing along the Platte River, laid the foundation for his lifelong dedication to conservation-focused photography. Over the course of his prolific career, he has traveled across all seven continents, documenting everything from Alaskan brown bears to Africa's majestic elephants traversing vast savannas and many places in between. His commitment to capturing authentic wildlife moments has made him a recipient of numerous awards, including recognition by the BBC as one of the 40 most influential nature photographers in the world.Grizzly 399 was a world-famous grizzly bear residing primarily in Grand Teton National Park, often hailed as the “Matriarch of the Tetons.” Born in 1996, she has garnered widespread media and public attention for raising numerous litters of cubs - often in close proximity to roads and park visitors - while maintaining a relatively calm demeanor around humans. Her remarkable maternal track record has contributed significantly to our understanding of grizzly behavior and ecology in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She was struck and killed by a vehicle on October 22, 2024.Notable Links:Tom Mangelsen WebsiteTom Mangelsen InstagramGrizzly 399: The World's Most Famous Mother BearFirst LightGrizzly 399 Wikipedia Page*****This episode is brought to you by Luminar Neo.Luminar Neo streamlines the editing process and provides everything you could possibly need to get photos that will look amazing on the screen and in print. Luminar Neo was designed for both hobbyists and pros and includes cutting-edge editing tools – all in one intuitive and easy-to-use app.And now you can receive a 15% discount on Luminar Neo by using BEYONDTHELENS discount code at checkout when visiting skylum.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Lexar.For more than 25 years, Lexar's award-winning lineup of memory solutions performs second-to-none and includes professional memory cards, card readers, and solid-state drives for creators of all skill levels.I've been using the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B GOLD memory cards with my Canon mirrorless cameras for years and they deliver the blazing speed and durability for the extreme weather conditions I encounter anywhere in the world.To learn more about Lexar memory solutions, visit www.lexar.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.
It was a worse-than-normal year for anyone who lives on the west side of the Tetons and commutes into Teton County, Wyoming, for work. Perhaps no image from 2024 better captured the struggles of Jackson Hole's infamous wealth inequality better than the hours spent in traffic by those commuters after Teton Pass “catastrophically failed” in June. That's when KHOL's Dante Filpula Ankney took a seat on the bus.
Tis the season for a holiday treat and as such I'm joined by my friend Duncan Gasiewicz. We have a great chat about haning out in the Grande Tetons as a kid, fly tying and deer hair, how great the producer is, competition casting and competing with yourself, visual learning, long lines, wartime correspondences, tailing fish, Cuba, and so much more. Enjoy the holidays and hopefully the episode and we'll ramble on next year.
Merry Holidays Dweeb! We got you this episode as a gift and ourselves some equally as cool ones. Let's just say, these guys know their Tetons when they see them. Rate Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Apple Podcasts! Connect With The Show: Follow Us On Instagram Follow Us On Twitter Follow Us On TikTok Visit Us On The Web
Today we are talking all about disability insurance. After Dr. Dahle's recent accident on the Tetons he is ever more passionate about the necessity for all docs to get disability insurance. We are bringing on two different docs who tell their stories of finding themselves in situations that required using their disability insurance. We then chat with friend of WCI and founder of Doc Insure, Matt Wiggins. He is an expert on DI and really helps to answer questions and a paint a picture of why doctors and other high income professionals need to get this insurance in place. Today's episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers up to 4.6% APY on their savings accounts, as well as an investment platform, financial planning, and student loan refinancing…featuring an exclusive rate discount for med professionals and $100/month payments for residents. Check out all that SoFi offers at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi *Loans originated by SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS 696891. Advisory services by SoFi Wealth LLC. The brokerage product is offered by SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investing comes with risk including risk of loss. Additional terms and conditions may apply. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you! Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter
Yellowstone and Teton National Park Adventures Hike, bike and paddle on two of America's most popular national parks: Yellowstone and Grand Teton in northwest Wyoming! One today's show, you will hear what you'd see and do, you'll learn about the landscape and wildlife, and details about our guest Irene's trip with my long-time affiliate Active Adventures (EMAIL ME for an exclusive ATA Active Adventures discount Promo Code good for any of their amazing worldwide adventures!). Yellowstone is the USA's first national park and one of the busiest, so I highly recommend going with one of the licensed operators! They know when to go where to avoid crowds as much as possible, and often know of special places off the beaten path (and have access to them!). In addition, you'll always have a van waiting for you at the end of a trail or paddle so you don't waste time going back and forth. All the details are taken care of for you so you can relax and enjoy your vacation! The food and guides are fantastic on this almost exclusively all-inclusive adventure. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures. Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Welcome to Season 2 of the Bears and Brews Podcast! In this episode we discuss some show updates, what we've been up to in our time away from the pod, and most importantly: the life, death, and legacy of grizzly bear 399. Grab some tissues and a bevvy and join us for this recap of this amazing bear.Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastLinks We Discussed:PBS Episode of Nature all about bear 399: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/about-grizzly-399-queen-of-the-tetons/30040/Sources Cited:Arnold, Billy. “Grizzly 399 Got into Trouble about a Month before She Died.” Jackson Hole News&Guide, 13 Nov. 2024, www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environmental/local/grizzly-399-got-into-trouble-about-a-month-before-she-died/article_bc0ed14e-a204-11ef-840c-676e0b74fc7b.html. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.Arnold, Billy. “In Grizzly 399'S Final Hours Carcass Removal Eluded Wildlife Managers.” Jackson Hole News&Guide, 6 Nov. 2024, www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environmental/in-grizzly-399s-final-hours-carcass-removal-eluded-wildlife-managers/article_d0d66aac-9bb9-11ef-93fb-ef531d7d104f.html.Grange, Kevin. “Mountain Journal.” Mountainjournal.org, Mountain Journal, 30 Oct. 2024, mountainjournal.org/reflections-on-the-life-of-grizzly-bear-399.Heinz, Mark. “Grizzly 399 Cremated, Ashes Scattered in Pilgrim Creek Area of Grand Teton Park.” Cowboy State Daily, Nov. 2024, cowboystatedaily.com/2024/11/01/grizzly-399-cremated-ashes-scattered-in-pilgrim-creek-area-of-grand-teton-park/.Heinz, Mark. “Wyoming and the World Hit Hard by Death of World's Most Famous Bear, Grizzly 399.” Cowboy State Daily, 23 Oct. 2024, cowboystatedaily.com/2024/10/23/wyoming-and-the-world-hit-hard-by-death-of-worlds-most-famous-bear-grizzly-399/.Koshmrl, Mike. “Goodbye, 399: Jackson Hole, Global Admirers, Send off the World's Most Famous Grizzly.” WyoFile, WyoFile , 29 Oct. 2024, wyofile.com/goodbye-399-jackson-hole-global-admirers-send-off-the-worlds-most-famous-grizzly/.Rossi, Andrew. “Mourners from across Country Attend Candlelight Vigil for Grizzly 399 in Jackson.” Cowboy State Daily, 3 Nov. 2024, cowboystatedaily.com/2024/11/03/vigil-for-grizzly-399-draws-more-than-200-to-jackson-from-across-the-country/.Wolfson, Leo. “Driver Who Killed Grizzly 399 Did Nothing Wrong, Sheriff's Office Says.” Cowboy State Daily, 25 Oct. 2024, cowboystatedaily.com/2024/10/25/driver-who-killed-grizzly-399-did-nothing-wrong-sheriffs-office-says/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On October 22, 2024 a legacy ended when Grizzly 399 was hit by a car and killed. She was the most beloved bear in the world and the oldest known grizzly to bear cubs in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She gained popularity when she strategically raised her cubs by the roadways and tolerated human interaction. In this episode we tell her story, the legacy and impact she left on the conservation world, and the problems that her habituation has had and will continue to cause. Hang out until the end of the episode where we have special trail tales from listeners who had the opportunity to see her in the wild. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Soul: For 30% off your order, head to GetSoul.com and use code NPAD. IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order.
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 8th 2024. A brief history of alcohol and Election Day, MGP pulls back on distilling, and Wyoming Whiskey proudly introduces Queen of the Tetons.Show Notes: brief history of alcohol and Election Day MGP pulls back on distilling Old Grand-Dad 16 years Wyoming Whiskey Queen of the Tetons Stock Exchange Club of Los Angeles Saints Alley Nobleman Support this podcast on Patreon
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Dahle back to the podcast after a few months off as he recovered from his mountain climbing accident. Back in August Dr. Dahle was climbing the north face of the Tetons with his long time climbing partner and friend. He had a serious fall and is very lucky to be on his way back to a full recovery. Today we are telling his story. You will hear from all of the people who had a hand to play in his rescue, hospital stay and overall recovery. It is a heartfelt story full of gratitude both for life, and for the unsung heroes in our lives. Today's episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers up to 4.6% APY on their savings accounts, as well as an investment platform, financial planning, and student loan refinancing…featuring an exclusive rate discount for med professionals and $100/month payments for residents. Check out all that SoFi offers at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi *Loans originated by SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS 696891. Advisory services by SoFi Wealth LLC. The brokerage product is offered by SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investing comes with risk including risk of loss. Additional terms and conditions may apply. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you! Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter
What We've Been Watching - Joel: My Old Ass available in theatersPassage to Marseille available for rentalThe Wild Robot available in theatersA Different Man available in theatersThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre available on Amazon PrimeMegalopolis available in theatersStopmotion available on ShudderThe Big Lebowski available on Amazon PrimeA Doll's House available on the Roku channel Rings of Power available on Amazon PrimeSteven Universe available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Sparkle: The Omen available on HuluDamien: Omen II available on HuluThe Final Conflict available on HuluDo You Believe? available for rentalWaterworld available on StarzMoonfall available for rentalSearching for Amani not availableAmerican Delivery not available399: Queen of the Tetons available for rental How to Die Alone available on HuluEnglish Teacher available on HuluBob's Burgers available on HuluOnly Murders in the Building available on HuluAbbot Elementary available on HuluThe Penguin available on MaxDoctor Odyssey available on Hulu
Season 8 of The Fine Line concludes with a wild story that demonstrates how there will always be people who go right up to the edge in the Tetons, and venture beyond it despite the risks. The story includes the keen perspectives of Teton County Search & Rescue volunteer Anthony Stevens and TCSAR Chief Pilot Steve Wilson, and how they rescued local snowboarder Sasha Motivala after a traumatic accident on No Name Peak back in April. Please tune in for this thought-provoking conversation about risk tolerance, decision-making, and the lifesaving skillsets of Teton County Search & Rescue. Produced by Backcountry Zero, Season 8 of The Fine Line is presented by Stio, with support from Roadhouse Brewing Co., Arc'teryx and KHOL. Editing for The Fine Line is by Melinda Binks, with original artwork by Jen Reddy. The theme song is by Anne and Pete Sibley, with additional music produced by Ben Winship. Interview and storytelling by Matt Hansen. Thank you so much for listening to The Fine Line. If you like what you hear, please leave us a review and share it with a friend.
Today, we invite you to join us as Sandra McCracken and Stephanie explore the interplay of faith, cultural insights, and the essence of beauty in worship music. Stephanie sits down with renowned musician Sandra McCracken to dive into the multifaceted ways God uses to connect us to Him, including beauty, language, and culture. Their conversation touches on various facets—from the linguistic richness of French expressions of delight and light, to the role of the local church and the importance of worship. Join us as we explore how experiencing God's beauty through nature, music, and community can deepen our spiritual journey. Sandra McCracken's songwriting serves as a rich medium to convey scriptural truths and draw us deep in worship through music. Her goal is to help people delight in God's presence through her music, creating songs that resonate with the heart's deepest longings. She shares how singing these truths repeatedly helps align her heart with them, even amid doubts or fears. Her work embodies the connection between light and delight, encouraging us to find joy and hope in God's presence. Let's talk about beauty for a minute. In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the perception of beauty can often become obscured. Sandra and Stephanie discuss the necessity of slowing down to truly appreciate and experience deeper, non-disposable beauty. Pausing to engage with our surroundings and community, allows us to witness God's presence in the ordinary moments of life. By embracing this slower pace, we open ourselves up to deeper intimacy with God, finding beauty and inspiration in the everyday and the extraordinary alike. Beauty serves as a 'homing device,' drawing us toward God. Whether through the breathtaking landscapes of Yellowstone and Tetons or through the creative brilliance of European architecture, beauty reveals the hand of the divine in our world. Stephanie echoes this sentiment by highlighting how the unique expressions of beauty in different cultures enrich our spiritual experience, offering a fuller understanding of God's nature. During her visit to a botanical garden in Colorado, Sandra was struck by the diverse beauty of the garden, from the tall milkweeds to the fluttering butterflies. The process of pruning in gardening parallels life's trials. Just as a gardener prunes to encourage growth and beauty, God, the "master gardener," prunes us through life's challenges. Although this process can be uncomfortable, it is essential for our spiritual growth and transformation. Embracing this divine pruning allows us to develop into the people God intends us to be. The conversation takes a deeper turn as Sandra explores the concept of true beauty through the lens of the cross. The cross represents the epitome of humility, sacrifice, and power, embodying the ultimate beauty in the biblical narrative. Facing our brokenness within a community helps us understand and experience God's beauty in a transformative way. This vulnerability and honesty before God and one another reflect the beauty that comes from embracing our imperfections and relying on divine grace. Sandra invites us to consider how beauty, language, and community play pivotal roles in our faith journey. From the linguistic richness of French to Jesus' teaching on pruning, Sandra encourages us to slow down, appreciate beauty, and engage deeply with our faith communities. Through her music and reflections, Sandra McCracken helps us find delight in God's light, inviting us into a richer, more authentic experience of God in Christ. MEET SANDRA MCCRACKEN Sandra McCracken is a GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. The daughter of a biology teacher and a seminary secretary, Sandra was born the youngest of five children in a house with music continually streaming from the record player. A prolific recording artist, McCracken has produced 18 solo albums. She has also produced 4 albums of children's music through the project Rain for Roots. Her best-selling release, Psalms (2015), received critical acclaim, followed by God's Highway (2017) which made the top 50 on the Billboard charts without a major label. Her album, Light in the Canyon, won the 2023 GMA Dove Award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the year. She has had songs featured in TV, including on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. Blending the old and new, Sandra has also shown a unique ability to recast sacred scripture texts into theologically rich yet accessible songs. Her thoughtful lyrics and gospel melodies in songs like “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion” and “Steadfast" have become staple anthems in churches across the U.S. Sandra regularly partners with International Justice Mission, Blood:Water Mission, and ARocha, and her writing has been published by The Gospel Coalition, She Read Truth, and Relevant Magazine, in addition to her regular column with Christianity Today. Sandra released her first book, Send Out Your Light, in September 2021 with B&H. She lives in Nashville with her husband, three children, and two dogs. https://www.sandramccracken.com/ MORE ABOUT “SEND OUT YOUR LIGHT” In the middle of Psalm 43, God offers us a dynamic invitation: Send out your light.Prolific singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken believes we each have the opportunity to hear and answer this invitation. This book is written in three parts: part one is the becoming, the creation, how God makes us and gives us an identity. Part two is the disorientation of loss, displacement, and the dark night of the soul. Part three is reorientation, how God brings us through the darkness and illuminates our path with Scripture, sending us out to take his light to others. This has been the shape of Sandra McCracken's life. Through it all, songs and Scripture have been there to light the way, helping her respond to God's call. How will you respond to God's call to send out his light? We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? 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On this week's episode: Host and KHOL Senior Reporter Dante Filpula Ankney heads to Teton Village to talk to Jacksonites Gabe McNees, Ryan Stanley, Anna Catino and Erme Catino after they finish Lotoja. The over 200 mile bike race ends here in the Tetons and is only possible due to work from organizers like David Bern. KHOL reporter Jenna McMurtry talks with professional skier and ultrarunner Drew Petersen about his new film “Feel it All,” which tackles mental health in mountain towns. Wyoming Public Radio's Hannah Habermann takes us to the Fish Creek fire where basecamp manager Morgan Faber and a crew from the Wind River Reservation including Teresa Swimmer, Tara Jorgenson, Mavis Willow and Jason Stevenson worked to support fire operations. And lastly — in partnership with Storycorps — we are hosting a series of conversations between candidates running for local office and a constituent they aim to represent finding coming ground. Tune in to hear MacKenzie Moore of Jackson and Scott Anderson, a candidate for town council in the second edition of our series produced by Alyson Spery. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson's only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.
FITM Founder Jeremy Walker joins KHOL to discuss the past, present and future of the unique heavy music festival formerly based in the Tetons and now adjacent to Glacier National Park for the triumphant return in 2025 in Montana.
In this gripping episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen sit down with Shane Burke, who recounts his terrifying encounter with a grizzly bear in the Tetons. Shane, an avid nature enthusiast and photographer, describes how his search for a great gray owl turned into a life-threatening ordeal. Despite the adrenaline and chaos, Shane's survival was a result of quick thinking, bear spray, and the support of his EMT-trained wife, Chloe. Shane's story is not just about the attack but also about overcoming immense personal challenges and finding solace in photography. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of preparedness in the wild. 00:00 Introduction to True Survival Stories 00:43 Meet Shane Burke: A Life of Resilience 01:54 Shane's Love for the Outdoors 02:27 The Honeymoon Adventure 03:24 The Day of the Bear Attack 05:59 The Grizzly Bear Encounter 08:55 Surviving the Attack 16:25 The Rescue Operation 22:57 Moment of Relief and Rescue 23:23 Concerns and First Aid 25:21 Evacuation and Hospitalization 27:17 Bear Spray Aftermath 29:36 Reflections and Recovery 30:58 Lessons and Advocacy 42:28 Conclusion and Gratitude Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ Shayne's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/n0beefstew4u/
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of garnet eyes, discussing how these unique geological features form and what they reveal about the history of metamorphic rocks. We explore different types of reaction rims and depletion halos, breaking down the complex processes that create these striking features. We also share personal stories and insights from our own experiences with garnet formations in places like the Tetons and Gore Mountain. Whether you're a seasoned geologist or just a curious listener, this episode is sure to deepen your appreciation for the incredible stories rocks can tell.Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.com/
Happy Labor Day, everybody! We have a fun conversation for y'all this week full of classic rambling including updates on the swans and our volleyball tree, Angela's anniversary trip to the Tetons (and new favorite garment bag), and the new all-in-one skincare we are investigating. We also discuss Kane's Gift and how to come alongside families who are adopting (and how to apply for grants if you are adopting). Then we share our new favorite book "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer and why we think it's a must read! Learn more about Jackson Lake Lodge inside Grand Teton National Park Check out Angela's Halfday Garment Duffel bag and our favorite travel outfit LifeCell All-In-One Skin Tighteniing Treatment Learn more about Kane's Gift and how to help families who are adopting (or how to apply for a grant if you are adopting) Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer "May you be covered in the dust of your rabbi." "It doesn't matter who plants the seed or who waters the seed, the Lord makes the seed grow." 1 Corinthians 3:7 You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE connecting with you in our Facebook group & on Instagram & TikTok
On this episode we talk with some of the people who went on the trip to the Tetons with us. We recap the hikes we did, and how it caused wonder and awe. If you have not checked out the pre-episode to this with Greg Neumayer about the need for adventure and wonder check it...
Picture this: Lush greenery, the picturesque Tetons and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a cowboy hat. (Maybe.) This week, roughly 120 academics, Fed policy makers and journalists are descending on Wyoming for the annual Jackson Hole Symposium. We’ll hear more about the event combining mountain hikes and monetary policy. But first, inflation remains a raw nerve as Vice President Kamala Harris begins to outline her economic policy goals.
Picture this: Lush greenery, the picturesque Tetons and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a cowboy hat. (Maybe.) This week, roughly 120 academics, Fed policy makers and journalists are descending on Wyoming for the annual Jackson Hole Symposium. We’ll hear more about the event combining mountain hikes and monetary policy. But first, inflation remains a raw nerve as Vice President Kamala Harris begins to outline her economic policy goals.
Recorded 7/16/24. Jake hosted. Phil, Jeff, Amber and Trent were there, too. Straight from 6-Foot Studios. Get your hard-hitting news and help us bring America back together.American Fork: Another murder suicide in American Fork. Olin Johnson unalived his wife and turned the pewpew on himself. Did he load the dishwasher wrong? Did he clean his gun wrong? What happened? Maven Cinemas officially closes doors for good. Could not entirely recover from the electrical fire in June.Utah: Rocky Mountain Power wants to increase utility rates for consumers as much as 30% in the next 18 months. Does prayer everything? Trent doesn't think so.National: Donald Trump pretty much wins the presidency. Big money from Elon Musk and survives an assassination attempt. Was it divine intervention? Was the secret service to blame? Is this the final nail in the coffin for the democrats?Tangent: Phil got sunburned at the Tetons. Jeff loves swim shirts. Jake can't use the aloe vera gel after sunburning. It hurts him. Amber hates cilantro. So, Phil and Jeff are no longer her friends. They are sad. Phil said the culinarily correct herb for tacos is parsley. It's horrible!Find us at americanforked.com. You can donate to help support the show at patreon.com/americanforked. Please rate us on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. Send an email to info@americanforked.com with a screenshot of your review and we'll send you a special gift. Also, call or text our voice line at (385)323-0684.
Recorded 7/16/24. Jake hosted. Phil, Jeff, Amber and Trent were there, too. Straight from 6-Foot Studios. Get your hard-hitting news and help us bring America back together.American Fork: Another murder suicide in American Fork. Olin Johnson unalived his wife and turned the pewpew on himself. Did he load the dishwasher wrong? Did he clean his gun wrong? What happened? Maven Cinemas officially closes doors for good. Could not entirely recover from the electrical fire in June.Utah: Rocky Mountain Power wants to increase utility rates for consumers as much as 30% in the next 18 months. Does prayer everything? Trent doesn't think so.National: Donald Trump pretty much wins the presidency. Big money from Elon Musk and survives an assassination attempt. Was it divine intervention? Was the secret service to blame? Is this the final nail in the coffin for the democrats?Tangent: Phil got sunburned at the Tetons. Jeff loves swim shirts. Jake can't use the aloe vera gel after sunburning. It hurts him. Amber hates cilantro. So, Phil and Jeff are no longer her friends. They are sad. Phil said the culinarily correct herb for tacos is parsley. It's horrible!Find us at americanforked.com. You can donate to help support the show at patreon.com/americanforked. Please rate us on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. Send an email to info@americanforked.com with a screenshot of your review and we'll send you a special gift. Also, call or text our voice line at (385)323-0684.
Today, we are going on an adventure in Ash's favorite national park—Grand Teton! We're hiking through Cascade Canyon, the most popular longer trail in the Tetons. Join us as we visit Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and even Lake Solitude along the Cascade Canyon Trail! Whether you're going for a multi-day backpacking trip or a quick hike, you will love the Teton views from up here! In this episode, we discuss: The best season for hiking this trail How to see the “Disneyland” of Grand Teton Helpful tips to keep in mind while hiking this trail All of the must-see spots in Cascade Canyon The animals you can see while hiking this trail The two forks in this trail and what you need to know about each We hope you enjoy exploring the gorgeous Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. It truly is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of hike, and there are so many beautiful and iconic views on this trail. Click over to Dirt In My Shoes to start planning your next epic vacation to Grand Teton National Park! Don't forget to complete your task for this week! Are you Team North Fork or Team South Fork?? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! Check out the full show notes here.
This week Jenny is back from her 5 day girls trip through the Tetons and Yellowstone, plus Dan's secret floor cleaning hack, and what's next on the party calendar. We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let us know what you think or if you have any questions about this week's episode! If you'd like more info on mortgage or real estate planning, reach out to Dan at dankellermtg@gmail.com or on IG at @mymortgageguydan.Jenny can be reached at hello@jennycookies.com or on IG at @jennycookiesWe hope you enjoyed today's show, God Bless!P.S. Could you do us a favor? Take 1-min and leave us a 5-star review and message on Apple podcast or Spotify? Thank you So much!-Dan & Jenny
In this episode of Planet Geo, Chris Bolhuis and Dr. Jesse Reimink dive deep into the geology of the Grand Teton National Park. They cover the park's ancient rock formations, from the Archean gneiss to the granites formed around 2.5 billion years ago. The discussion also explores significant geological events like the Severe and Laramide orogenies, the impact of the Yellowstone Hotspot Track, and the glacial activity that sculpted the dramatic landscapes of the Tetons. Get access to The Geology of the Grand Tetons on the CampGeo app now - link below!Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.com/
On this episode we talk with Greg Neumayer about the need for adventureand wonder. Greg leads groups of men on trips to the Tetons and talksabout why adventure and wonder is a necessity for humans. Adventure -The big question: do I have what it takes?-Adventure begins when we ask questions like, “has anyone ever?” or...
In this week's episode we talk to mountain bikers / bikepacking experts Kait Boyle and Kurt Refsnider about their epic adventure riding from their doorsteps to Emporia, Kansas, for Unbound XL.Kait Boyle discovered the mountain bike amidst a career in outdoor education and quickly fell in love with bikepacking, which dominoed into pursuing long bikepacking expeditions around the world. She went on to win a 24-hr World Championship, set records in self-supported ultras, including being the 2x winner at the Arizona Trail 300. She survived and overcame a traumatic car accident, which ultimately led her to where she is now - a passionate and dedicated backcountry mountain biker who rides to go deeper, connect to place and people, and expand her limits.She co-founded Bikepacking Roots with co-guest Kurt Refsnider, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bikepacking. She serves on the board of Mountain Bike the Tetons and is one of the first Protect Our Winter Bike Athlete Alliance members.Kurt Refsnider is a (also the) co-founder of and Routes Director at Bikepacking Roots, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growing bikepacking community. Kurt holds a Ph.D. in geological sciences and was a professor of geology at Prescott College for 6 years and coached the Prescott College Cycling Team for 3 years. There he also co-developed the first college-level course to involve bikepacking – Geology through Bikepacking. He's won the Tour Divide, and has 8 wins/records at the Arizona Trail 300, and most recently at taping he snagged a Top 10 finish at Unbound XL after riding more than 1,000 miles from his home in Arizona to Emporia.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Keep up with Kait:IG: @kait.boyleYouTube: @kaitboyleWeb: ImKait.comKeep up with Kurt:Kurt's IG: @kurt.refsniderKurt's Web: UltraMTB.net / Backcountry-MTB.comMentioned:GU Roctane Drink MixGU GelsKatadyn BeFree filtersGlutamine & BCAAs, available on FullscriptMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.
On this week's episode: We're doing something a little different. KHOL recently partnered with Wyoming Public Media on an episode of its podcast, The Modern West. It's part of the new season, High Altitude Tales, that goes behind the scenes with reporters out in the field. This episode is about one of the biggest issues in the region — you guessed it — housing in Jackson. It's all about people finding creative solutions to make it work in the Tetons, like this guy, living in his van. "It's cold when you come back. And then the issue is, like, all your water freezes and all your stuff is frozen. And trying to dry ski stuff or anything like that it's a pain, but once the heaters are goin it gets crankin' in here!" Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson's only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.
Amanda Carey is the President of NICA, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, a non-profit that develops mountain biking programs for student athletes across the United States. Prior to joining NICA, Amanda served as the executive director of Mountain Bike the Tetons and as a mountain bike coach. What drew you to mountain biking initially? What's kept you so engaged over the years? What do you think has kept mountain biking from growing more than it has over the past couple of decades? How is NICA impacting mountain bike participation? How can NICA teams attract new student athletes who don't have a family cycling background? Why choose mountain biking over another sport? How would you characterize the level of competition at NICA races? What is NICA doing to encourage trail building and maintenance? Is there a demand for a more gravity-oriented youth riding program? What advice do you have for parents of NICA athletes? What are the biggest opportunities for NICA over the next five years? How can Singletracks listeners help support your mission? Learn more and find out how you can get involved at nationalmtb.org. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/singletracks/support
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You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoPete Korfiatis, General Manager of Bluewood, WashingtonRecorded onApril 4, 2024About BluewoodClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Local investorsLocated in: Dayton, WashingtonYear founded: 1980Pass affiliations:* Indy Pass and Indy+ Pass: 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Cottonwood Butte, Idaho, 3 hours eastBase elevation: 4,545 feetSummit elevation: 5,670 feetVertical drop: 1,125 feetSkiable Acres: 355Average annual snowfall: 300 inchesTrail count: 24 (30% difficult, 45% intermediate, 25% easy)Lift count: 4 (2 triples, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Bluewood's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himSomeday, if it's not too late, I'm going to track down the old-timers who snowshoed into the wilderness and figured this all out. The American West is filled with crazy little snow pockets, lesser-known mountain ranges spiraling off the vast plateaus. Much of this land falls under the purview of the United States Forest Service. In the decades immediately before and after World War II, the agency established most of our large western ski areas within its 193 million-acre kingdom. That's a lot of land – approximately the size of Texas – and it's not all snowy. Where there is snow, there's not always roads, nor even the realistic possibility of plowing one through. Where there are roads, there aren't always good exposures or fall lines for skiing.So our ski areas ended up where they are because, mostly, those are the best places nature gave us for skiing. Obviously it snows like hell in the Wasatch and the Tetons and the Sierra Nevadas. Anyone with a covered wagon could have told you that. But the Forest Service's map of its leased ski areas is dotted with strange little outposts popping out of what most of us assume to be The Flats:What to make of Brian Head, floating alone in southern Utah? Or Mt. Lemmon, rising over Tucson? Or Ski Apache and Cloudcroft, sunk near the bottom of New Mexico? Or the ski areas bunched and floating over Los Angeles? Or Antelope Butte, hanging out in the Wyoming Bighorns?Somewhere, in some government filing cabinet 34 floors deep in a Washington, D.C. bunker, are hand-annotated topo maps and notebooks left behind by the bureaucrat-explorers who determined that these map dots were the very best for snowsportskiing. And somewhere, buried where I'll probably never find it, is the story of Bluewood.It's one of our more improbable ski centers. Not because it shouldn't be there, but because most of us can't imagine how it could be. Most Washington and Oregon ski areas line up along the Cascades, stacked south to north along the states' western thirds. The snow smashes into these peaks and then stops. Anyone who's driven east over the passes has encountered the Big Brown Endless on the other side. It's surreal, how fast the high alpine falls away.But as Interstate 90 arcs northeast through this rolling country and toward Spokane, it routes most travelers away from the fecund Umatilla National Forest, one of those unexpected islands of peaks and green floating above our American deserts. Here, in this wilderness just to the west of Walla Walla but far from just about everything else, 300 inches of snow stack up in an average winter. And this is where you will find Bluewood.The Umatilla sprawls over two states and 1.4 million acres, and is home to three ski areas (Anthony Lakes and inactive Spouts Springs, both in Oregon, are the other two). Three map dots in the wilderness, random-looking from above, all the final product of years in the field, of hardy folks pushing ever-deeper into the woods to find The Spot. This is the story of one of them.What we talked aboutGrowing up Wenatchee; “the mountains are an addiction”; THE MACHINE at Mammoth; Back-In-The-Day Syndrome; Mammoth's outsized influence on Alterra Mountain Company; how the Ikon Pass strangely benefited Mammoth; the accidental GM; off the grid; Bluewood and southeast Washington's unique little weather pattern; “everybody that knows Bluewood comes for the trees”; why the Forest Service is selling a bunch of Bluewood's trees; massive expansion potential; when your snowline is 50 feet above your base area and you have no snowmaking; the winter with no snow; Skyline Basin and dreams that never happened; ambitious lift-upgrade plans; summer and “trying to eliminate the six-month revenue drought”; “if you take the North American lifts right now, they're only coming out because they're pieces of crap”; potential future chairlifts; Bluewood's owners and their long-term vision; mountaintop lodging potential; whether night skiing could ever happen; power by biomass; the Indy Pass; Southeast Washington ski culture; free buddy tickets with your season pass; Bluewood's season pass reciprocal program; why Bluewood's lift ticket prices are so low; and the absolute killer expense for small ski areas.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewOne of the more useful habits I've developed is attending offseason media events and consumer ski shows, where ski area managers and marketers tend to congregate. The regional gatherings, where mountain booths are stacked side by side like boxes in a cereal aisle, are particularly useful, allowing me to connect with reps from a dozen or more resorts in an hour. Such was the setup at the Snowvana “stoke event” in Portland, Oregon last November, which I attended both to host a panel of ski area general managers and to lay deeper roots in the rabid Pacific Northwest.Two podcasts emerged directly from connections I made that day: my February conversation with Red Mountain CEO Howard Katkov, and this one, with Korfiatis.So that's the easy answer: a lot of these podcasts happen simply because I was finally able to connect with whomever runs the mountain. But there's a certain amount of serendipity at work as well: Bluewood, right now, is on the move.This is a ski area that is slowly emerging from the obscurity I caged it into above. It has big-picture owners, an energetic general manager, a growing nearby population, and megapass membership. True, it also has no snowmaking and outdated, slow chairlifts. But the big, established ski centers to its west are overwhelmed, exhausted, and, with a few exceptions, probably un-expandable. Bluewood could be a big-deal alternative to this mess if they can do what Korfiatis says they want to do.There are a lot of millions standing between vision and reality here. But sometimes crazy s**t happens. And if it goes down at Bluewood, I want to make sure we're sitting right there watching it happen.What I got wrongI said that Mammoth was an independent mountain when Korfiatis arrived there in 2000. This is incorrect. Intrawest owned a majority stake in Mammoth from 1997 to 2006.Why you should ski BluewoodUsually, when casual skiers ask me where they ought to vacation, their wishlist includes someplace that's relatively easy to get to, where they can stay slopeside, where the snow will probably be good [whenever their kids' spring break is], and that is a member of [whatever version of the Epic or Ikon pass they purchased]. I give them a list of places that would not be a surprising list of places to anyone reading this newsletter, always with this qualifier: expect company.I like big destination ski areas. Obviously. I can navigate or navigate around the crowds. And I understand that 24-chairlifts-and-a-sushi-bar is exactly what your contemporary megapass patron is seeking. But if someone were to flip the question around and ask me which ski area characteristics were likely to give them the best ski experience, I'd have a very different answer for them.I'd tell them to seek out a place that's hard to get to, where you find a motel 40 miles away and drive up in the morning. Make it a weekday morning, as far from school breaks as possible. And the further you get from Epkon branding, the farther you'll be from anything resembling a liftline. That's the idea with Bluewood.“Yeah but it's only 1,100 vertical feet.”Yeah but trust me that's plenty when most of your runs are off-piste and you can ski all day without stopping except to ride the lift.“But no one's ever heard of it and they won't be impressed with my Instastory.”You'll live.“But it's not on my Ultimo-Plus Pass.”Lift tickets are like $50. Or $66 on weekends. And it's on the Indy Pass.“But it's such a long drive.”No it isn't. It's just a little bit farther than the busier places that you usually go to. But it's not exactly in Kazakhstan.“Now you're just making things up.”Often, but not that.Podcast NotesOn Bluewood's masterplanHere's the basic map:And the lift inventory wishlist:On Mission Ridge and WenatcheeKorfiatis grew up in Wenatchee, which sits below Mission Ridge. That mountain, coincidentally, is the subject of an already-recorded and soon-to-be-released podcast, but here's the trailmap for this surprisingly large mountain in case you're not familiar with it:On Mission Ridge's expansionAgain, I go deep on this with Mission CEO Josh Jorgensen on our upcoming pod, but here's a look at the ski area's big proposed expansion, which Korfiatis and I discuss a bit on the show:And here's an overhead view:On “The Legend of Dave McCoy”The Dave McCoy that Korfiatis refers to in the pod is the founder of Mammoth Mountain, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 104. Here's a primer/tribute video:Rusty Gregory, who ran Mammoth for decades, talked us through McCoy's legacy in a 2021 Storm Skiing Podcast appearance (18:08):On Kim Clark, Bluewood's last GMIn September 2021, Bluewood GM Kim Clark died suddenly on the mountain of a heart attack. From SAM:Longtime industry leader and Bluewood, Wash., general manager Kim Clark died of an apparent heart attack while working on the mountain Tuesday. He was 65. Clark had been the Bluewood GM since 2014.In a statement sharing the news of Clark's death, Bluewood said, “significant rescue efforts were unsuccessful. Kim passed away doing what he loved, with people he loved, on the mountain he loved.”Clark was an influential leader during his career in the mountain resort industry, much of which was spent at resorts in the Pacific Northwest. He is remembered by his peers as a mentor, a teacher, and a leader with a passion for the industry who cared deeply for the teams he led and the resorts he helped to improve.Prior to becoming GM at Bluewood, Clark led Mt. Ashland, Ore., as its general manager from 2005 to 2014.On the Tri-Cities of WashingtonImagine this: I'm 18 years old and some dude on the lift at Copper Mountain asks me where I'm from. I say “Michigan” and he says “where” and I say, “the Tri-Cities area” and he says “what on earth is that?” And I say “Oh you've never heard of the Tri-Cities?” as though he'd just told me he'd never heard of Paris. And he's like “no, have you ever heard of the Quad Cities?” Which apparently are four cities bunched along the Iowa-Illinois border around Interstate 80 and the Mississippi River.It was my first real-time lesson in hyper-regionalism and how oft-repeated information becomes so ingrained that we assume everyone must share it, like the moon or the wind. The Tri-Cities of Michigan are Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland. But no one who doesn't live there knows this or cares, and so after that chairlift conversation, I started saying that I was from “two hours north of Detroit,” which pretty much every American understands.Anyway imagine my surprise to learn that America had room for a second Tri-Cities, this one in Washington. I asked the robots to tell me about it and this is what they said:The Tri-Cities are three closely linked cities (Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland)[2][3] at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia Rivers in the Columbia Basin of Eastern Washington. The cities border one another, making the Tri-Cities seem like one uninterrupted mid-sized city. The three cities function as the center of the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, which consists of Benton and Franklin counties.[4] The Tri-Cities urban area consists of the city of West Richland, the census-designated places (CDP) of West Pasco, Washington and Finley, as well as the CDP of Burbank, despite the latter being located in Walla Walla County.The official 2016 estimate of the Tri-Cities MSA population is 283,869, a more than 12% increase from 2010. 2016 U.S. MSA estimates show the Tri-Cities population as over 300,000. The combined population of the three principal cities themselves was 220,959 at the 2020 census. As of April 1, 2021, the Washington State Office of Financial Management, Forecasting Division estimates the cities as having a combined population of 224,640.[5]And actually, it turns out that there are tri-cities all over the country. So what the hell do I know? When I moved east to New York in 2002, it took me about five years to figure out what the “Tri-State Area” was. For a long time I thought it must be New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. But it is New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, from which many people commute into NYC daily to work.On Scot Schmidt For those of you who don't know who “that guy” Scot Schmidt is:On the Greyhawk lift at Sun ValleyKorfiatis refers to the “Greyhawk lift” at Sun Valley as an example of a retiring high-speed quad that is unlikely to have a useful second life. He was referring to this lift, which from 1988 until last year ran parallel to the monster Challenger lift:Last summer, Sun Valley replaced both lifts with one Challenger six-pack with a mid-station, and built a new high-speed quad called Flying Squirrel (which replaced a shorter double chair of the same name that met death-by-fire in 2014):On the number of Washington ski areasWashington, while home to several legendary ski areas, does not have nearly as many as its growing, active population needs. Of the state's 17 active ski areas, five operate only surface lifts, and I'm not even certain whether one of them – Badger Mountain – operated this past ski season. Sitzmark also failed to spin its lift. There are really only nine volume-capable ski areas in the state: 49 Degrees North, Crystal, Mission Ridge, Baker, Mt. Spokane, Stevens Pass, Summit, Alpental, and White Pass. Here's an inventory:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing all year long. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 32/100 in 2024, and number 532 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
Alex Herman is the head men's basketball coach at Williston State College. Alex has created a unique culture with the Tetons that has built up quite the momentum for the basketball program. He tells us about his story and what will make the program great in the future Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0qor1... Follow along on IG! @swimlessonspodcast Email the show: swimlessonspodcast@gmail.com #basketball podcasts #lifelessons #swimlessons #basektball#barstoolentertainment
Kevin Krasnow is the Conservation Director at the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, a long-standing, highly effective organization whose mission is to “protect the wildlife, wild places, and community character of Jackson Hole.” For more than four decades, the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance has been a staunch advocate for keeping Jackson Hole wild and beautiful, and it has proven to be a nimble and creative protector of the legendary Wyoming valley. The organization has served as a watchdog against poorly planned development, a champion for public land, a community voice that holds elected officials accountable, and much more. - Kevin brings a fascinating and diverse professional background to his work at the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance– he's worked as an Outward Bound instructor, a high school teacher, a college professor, and, most notably, he earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California Berkley. Prior to joining the team at the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, he worked for ten years at the Teton Science Schools in Jackson. As you'll hear in our conversation, Kevin is a high-level expert in forest and wildfire ecology, and he speaks eloquently about the role of wildfires in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond. - When I first headed out West from North Carolina nearly twenty years ago, I moved to Jackson Hole— and I will always have a tender spot in my heart for that particular area. So I was thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with Kevin and talk about all things related to ecology, wildlife, fire, and conversation in Jackson Hole. We started with a deep dive into Aspen trees, and why they are such an important and unique part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. We discussed the Yellowstone Fire of 1988 and how that disaster shaped forest management in the future. We discussed the unprecedented development pressure in and around Jackson, how Kevin and his organization collaborate with a wide range of conservation partners, his professional journey from indirect to direct conservation work, and how his career as an educator informs his work today. - If you've ever spent time in the Tetons, Yellowstone, or the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, then you're going to learn a lot from Kevin. Please visit the episode notes for a full list of everything he mentions, and I hope you enjoy! --- Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance Kevin Krasnow --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. On the last Tuesday of every month throughout 2024, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org -- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:30 - Discussing Aspen trees and how they captured Kevin's attention 9:30 - Threats to Aspen populations 13:30 - Looking at the Yellowstone Fire of 1988 24:00 - How significantly forestry and attitudes toward fire have changed after the Yellowstone Fire of 1988 28:30 - What brought Kevin to the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance 31:00 - Whether or not COVID has impacted the urgency of JHCA's work 35:15 - What specific problems Kevin works on at JHCA 39:15 - How Kevin and JHCA have collaborated with The Nature Conservancy 43:00 - Kevin's switch from “indirect” conservation to “direct” 45:00 - When the outdoors became a part of Kevin's life 47:15 - Kevin's early career in experiential education, and how it benefits his career now 52:30 - Kevin's words for a young person looking for career advice 55:00 - Kevin's book recommendations 58:15 - Kevin's parting words of wisdom, and how folks can support JHCA --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts