Podcasts about wind river mountains

Leif Videen lives a pared back, outdoorsy life in the remote reaches of the Mid West. In October 2015, he embarks on an elk stalking trip in the Wind River Mountains. But when he finally pulls the trigger, after days of tracking his quarry, he never expects that he will soon be the one fighting for his life. As a mysterious set of grisly symptoms takes hold, Leif must rely on his loyal steed to carry him to safety - before time runs out… A Noiser production, written by Joe Viner. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you'd like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Tyler talks about the powerful balance between nature and life's challenges. While on a backpacking trip in the Wind River Mountains, he reflects on the way forest fires and rainstorms—two seemingly destructive forces—work together in harmony. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses):  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lovestrong.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To Answer:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lovestrong.com/category/the-wandering-therapist-sessions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Schedule a free 15-minute Consultation Call with The Wandering Therapist to learn more about our services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lovestrong42.hbportal.co/schedule/62056ca8c30426088f1a569a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check Out Our Other Podcast: Real Talk Recovery by the Therapy Brothers  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therapybros.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wandering-therapist/message

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Missy Sprouse, from Crowheart, Wyoming.  Missy learned to fly fish in East Tennessee after meeting her husband.  Together they moved to the remote Wind River Range of Wyoming to settle down and enjoy fishing and riding horses in the mountains.  Missy is also a photographer and after falling in love with fly fishing, became excited about capturing the powerful experiences that women encounter through Casting for Recovery, an organization created to help women with breast cancer through fly fishing.  Missy also served on the organization's national board for eight years.  We discuss fly fishing in the Wind River Mountains, the special experience of reaching your trout stream on horseback, and building lasting communities of ladies through Casting for Recovery.Learn More:CastingforRecovery.orgREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Why We Take Our Children Fly FishingREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | Eight Reasons the Zebra Midge is the Perfect First Fly to TieREAD: WADEOUTTHERE | The Rendezvous - More Than a Fly Fishing TripNewsletter Sign-UpNew Collector DiscountWadeOutThere SubscribersGet 10% off your first order.View Jason's ArtworkThanks for listening.VR- Jason

In this episode of Angling Wisdom, Patrick is joined by his long-time friend, Seth Ewing. They dive into an unforgettable adventure in the Wind River Mountains, a trip planned as a celebration of their 40th birthdays. From our childhood memories to our shared passion for the great outdoors, we recount a journey filled with challenges, stunning landscapes, and a relentless pursuit of golden trout. This episode is a testament to the bond of friendship, the beauty of the wild, and the joy of pushing one's limits in the pursuit of adventure. Undoubtedly, Seth and Patrick share fishing stories, but also talk about the deeper connections they've forged with nature and with each other over decades of shared experiences. You won't want to miss hearing about their adventure!   Products Mentioned in this episode: Kifaru Hoodlum Pack: https://kifaru.net/products/hoodlum Kifaru Grab-IT Pouch: https://kifaru.net/products/grab-it-2   Thank you PK Lures for sponsoring the podcast! Angling Wisdom listeners receive 20% off at https://www.pklure.com by using the code: “wisdom” at checkout.   Thank you Kifaru International for your sponsorship! Angling Wisdom listeners receive 10% off at https://kifaru.net by using the code “wisdom” at checkout.   See more at https://www.anglingwisdom.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/anglingwisdom   Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: @AnglingWisdom Facebook: Angling Wisdom Podcast  

For 26 years, Rone Tempest was the national and foreign correspondent for the LA Times, based in Paris, New Delhi, Beijing, and Hong Kong, as well as the craziest capital city, Sacramento. After his retirement, he worked for Pro Publica and was the co-founder of the Wyoming nonprofit public policy news site, Wyofile. He's taught journalism at Berkeley, his alma mater, and has won numerous awards. He's also the author of two books, including “The Last Western: The Unjustified Killing of Michael Rosa by Ed Cantrell.” Now in Salt Lake City, he lived for many years in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains outside of Lander, Wyoming.   In this discussion with Greg Olear, Tempest discusses his experiences as a foreign correspondent in China, Afghanistan, and Paris; Liz Cheney's demise and the enigma of Wyoming politics; and his Wyofile profile of Kevin Roberts, head of the Heritage Foundation, thought leader behind Project 2025, and Tempest's erstwhile Wyoming neighbor. Plus: Amazing Mace!Follow Rone:https://twitter.com/RoneTempestHis website:https://www.ronetempest.com/bioThe Roberts profile at Wyofile:https://wyofile.com/wyomings-catholic-cowboy-could-remake-government-if-trump-wins/Buy his book:https://www.amazon.com/Last-Western-Unjustified-Killing-Cantrell/dp/B08NWWY984 Subscribe to The Five 8:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhACheck out ROUGH BEAST, Greg's new book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47CMX17ROUGH BEAST is now available as an audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Rough-Beast-Audiobook/B0D8K41S3T Would you like to tell us more about you? http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

For 26 years, Rone Tempest was the national and foreign correspondent for the LA Times, based in Paris, New Delhi, Beijing, and Hong Kong, as well as the craziest capital city, Sacramento. After his retirement, he worked for Pro Publica and was the co-founder of the Wyoming nonprofit public policy news site, Wyofile. He's taught journalism at Berkeley, his alma mater, and has won numerous awards. He's also the author of two books, including “The Last Western: The Unjustified Killing of Michael Rosa by Ed Cantrell.” Now in Salt Lake City, he lived for many years in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains outside of Lander, Wyoming.   In this discussion with Greg Olear, Tempest discusses his experiences as a foreign correspondent in China, Afghanistan, and Paris; Liz Cheney's demise and the enigma of Wyoming politics; and his Wyofile profile of Kevin Roberts, head of the Heritage Foundation, thought leader behind Project 2025, and Tempest's erstwhile Wyoming neighbor. Plus: Amazing Mace!Follow Rone:https://twitter.com/RoneTempestHis website:https://www.ronetempest.com/bioThe Roberts profile at Wyofile:https://wyofile.com/wyomings-catholic-cowboy-could-remake-government-if-trump-wins/Buy his book:https://www.amazon.com/Last-Western-Unjustified-Killing-Cantrell/dp/B08NWWY984  Subscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter:https://gregolear.substack.com/aboutWould you like to tell us more about you? http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

In Wyoming's Wind River Mountains, Gabe Joyes hits the trails in preparation for an upcoming ultramarathon. But a single innocuous stumble sees his run take a deadly turn. With his life literally slipping through his fingers, Gabe needs to act lightning fast to stand any chance of pulling through… A Noiser production, written by Chris McDonald. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you'd like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President of NOLS, Sandy draws from his own time as a student when he creates programs for today's students. Just as he did, students can learn wilderness skills and leadership skills with a deep understanding of traveling in remote environments. Not only do they learn how to set up a tent, but also how to read a map and compass and find their course where there are no trails, even when it's cold, wet, rainy, or very dry conditions. Attaining those competencies elevates the leader in everyone. As president of NOLS Sandy's ultimate mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills which in the process creates strong leaders who make a difference in the lives of those they encounter — in any environment.Learning to navigate unknown spaces elevates the leader in everyone. As president of NOLS Sandy's ultimate mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills which in the process creates strong leaders who can make a difference in the lives they encounter — in any environment.In this week's episode, you will learn how Sandy thrived in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, how understanding nature inspires more gratitude, and the leadership skills learned from wilderness travel.LEARN MORE:>>https://nols.edu/enNSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn about the exciting partnerships of NOLS and what Sandy hopes for the school's future. (https://thens.ls/4bykQzC)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Ultra runner and bio-medical engineer Leah Yingling talks about training, resilience, overcoming trauma and fitting it all in.Then, why not try a 103-mile race, on foot, fat bike, or skis in the harsh Wyoming winter of the Wind River Mountains, hauling your sleeping bag, GPS, water and food behind you? The organizers of The Drift Race tell why people do this intense race.

In the rugged terrain of the Wind River Mountains, what begins as a routine ultramarathon training session for Gabe Joyes quickly escalates into a life-threatening ordeal. After a misstep leads him to inadvertently pierce himself with his trekking pole, Joyes finds himself isolated in a remote canyon. Now, he faces his most formidable test of endurance yet, as his wife Jenny and SAR volunteer David Englert try to reach him in time. 

The harsh reality is ecosystems are a delicate balance of each species coexisting together in the environment. There is a limited amount of resources in grass and water. And the wild horses are a very dominant species. They're smart. They're fast. They eat a lot of food. And they need to be properly managed. Jess Oldham https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wyoming-honor-farm-wild-horses-60-minutes-2023-03-12/   Meet The Oldham's and The Double D Ranch! The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary is located on the 900-acre, working cattle ranch known as the Double D Ranch. The Double D Ranch is owned and operated by the Oldham Family and it fuels their passion for agriculture. In addition to caring for the 225 wild horses, the Oldham's look after their own cattle, sheep, and registered Quarter-Horses at the base of the Wind River Mountains', east of Yellowstone National Park. Denise, husband Dwayne, and adult children Jared, Odessa, and Jess use horses daily to care for their cattle, sheep, and other horses. Additionally, the sanctuary honors their Native American culture and deep reverence of the horse. When they're not caring for animals they enjoy spending time hunting, fishing, involved in 4-H and FFA, and just spending time with each other.   Since 2016, the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary invites visitors to learn about wild mustangs, Native American culture, and experience life on a working ranch on the Wind River Indian Reservation. The Oldham Family provides professional care in a free-roaming environment on their working cattle ranch for over 250 un-adoptable wild mustangs. This is 1 of 4 Public Off-Range Pastures, in partnership with the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), in the United States and is open to the public. Additionally, this is the only one located on an Indian Reservation, specifically the Wind River Indian Reservation. https://www.windriverwildhorses.com/whoweare   Native American Ties to Horses While the Wind River Indian Reservation was created for Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes, the Oldham family belongs to neither. Their roots are equally anchored in Navajo and Anglo-American traditions. Odessa Oldham's dad, Dwayne Oldham, has deep-rooted connections to this corner of Wyoming three hours east of Yellowstone National Park. His family settled here after the Civil War in the 1860s. His wife Denise Oldham is Navajo, having grown up on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Fourteen years ago, the two, along with their four children, moved from the Navajo Reservation to Lander. They run the 900-acre working cattle ranch called the Double D Ranch. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/wind-river-wild-horse-sanctuary/ As always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities! Sign up for the podcast newsletter using the QR code of follow this link: http://eepurl.com/igy4fH

For spectacular views and outstanding fishing, few places in the U.S. compare to the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming.  With literally 100's of lakes in its roughly 100 mile-long reach, the “winds” offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Each year a crew of Wyoming Game & Fish fisheries biologists hike their gear into the winds, to survey many of those lakes. G&F Lander Region Fisheries Biologist Paul Gerrity has been sampling these lakes for years, and visits with us about the work he does there, what folks can expect for their own trip in there…and of course how good the fishing is.

Idaho Matters runs a 100 mile endurance race across the Wind River Mountains.

On July 24, 1997, 24-year-old Amy Bechtel had a long to-do list and at the bottom of her list was "run" but Amy would never check that task off. She was last seen running along the road in the Wind River Mountains in Shoshone National Forest near her home  irst Phorm link⭐️ https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=marieschedler&a_bid=acc524e5&chan=Lostinthewoods our links:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4yFbZbdtAtCeKAsDlnAkew?si=WecC4XCUQb2c0pjIXjSCpw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-in-the-woods-podcast/id1504163212 https://www.instagram.com/lostinthewoodspodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/lostinthewoodspodcast https://my-store-11745950.creator-spring.com/ https://linktr.ee/ buy us coffee ☕️ https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2323643837186048330&created=1633816408.531276&printed=1 http://paypal.me/lostinthewoodspod sources: https://www.grunge.com/723969/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-amy-bechtel-explained/ https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a20817705/long-gone-girl/ https://truecrimetimesblog.medium.com/what-happened-to-newlywed-amy-wroe-bechtel-a219da295597 https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/disappeared-investigation-discovery-atve-us/missing-in-the-mountains https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2018/1/6/amy-wroe-bechtel https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/long-gone/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frozen-truth/id1350206036

Katie Burgert is an angler, outdoor lover and host of the Fish Untamed Podcast. We talk fishing, fly vs spin, Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Trout, backpacking through deadfall, kayak fishing, Small game hunting, Fur trapping, snowshoe hares, Kamchatka Russia, Wind River Mountains, Brazil fishing, Mepps squirrel tail spinners, Alpine lakes, Pheasent shoulder mounts, simplicity and rythm of camping, outdoor life and more. Follow Katies podcast Fish Untamed, or check out her site https://www.fishuntamed.com/Subscribe now to Buffalo Roamer Outdoors for new stories of adventrue. www.buffaloroamer.comHappy 40th, Nick!

Is truth stranger than fiction? In this episode we decided YES, it is! We explored some of the very interesting myths and legends from Wyoming's great history. We talked about Big Nose George, Devils Tower, cow-tipping and the "little people." Our very interesting narrative is from John Mionczynski, well known biologist, and naturalist. John tells his story of his encounter with Sasquatch, or “Bigfoot” while camping alone in the Wind River Mountains. John Mionczynski started on his journey to learn more about the creature known as Sasquatch, or “Bigfoot” and shares what he has learned over the years with other researchers. Over the decades since, he has searched for further evidence of a large primate inhabiting the forests of western North America, particularly in the Wyoming Wind River Range. John Mionczynski is well-known in Lander and Atlantic City, and his research is interesting and thought- provoking. He is a researcher of big horn sheep and grizzly bears, and medicinal plants expert. Listen to his story and decide for yourself! Big Nose George The phrase “walk a mile in my shoes” takes on chilling connotations when the shoes are made of human skin. And although the creation of such a pair sounds so gruesome as to be unbelievable, the shoes exist and are displayed at the Carbon County Museum in Rawlins, Wyo., where additional items reveal more of the story of the mysterious outlaw Big Nose George Parrott. Rawlins physician John Osborne had the shoes made from Parrott's skin after his March 22, 1881, lynching and wore them to his 1893 inaugural as Wyoming's governor. Osborne later served as a director in the Rawlins National Bank and displayed the shoes in a glass case in the front lobby there. Devils Tower There are numerous stories about the Tower passed down through American Indian culture. Although popular culture would label them myths or legends, a more appropriate term would be oral histories, or in many cases sacred narratives. These stories helped to connect people with the Tower site. Sacred narratives are told today with a reverence to the beliefs and people of the past. Devils Tower, Americas first national monument is an unusual natural landmark, a climbers paradise and a sacred site for Native Americans. The name is misleading, however, because legend has it that the mountain is not the home of the devil, but a refuge from a bear. "Legend of Bigfoot"  The legends of Bigfoot go back beyond recorded history and cover the world. In North America – and particularly the Northwest – you can hear tales of seven-foot-tall hairy men stalking the woods, occasionally scaring campers, lumberjacks, hikers and the like. Bigfoot is known by many titles with many different cultures although the name Bigfoot is generally attributed to the mountainous Western region of North America. The common name Sasquatch comes from the Salish Sasquits, while the Algonquin of the north-central region of the continent refer to a Witiko or Wendigo. Other nations tell of a large creature much like a man but imbued with special powers and characteristics. The Ojibway of the Northern Plains believed the Rugaru appeared in times of danger and other nations agreed that the hairy apparition was a messenger of warning, telling man to change his ways.  Bigfoot: Is the Sasquatch real? Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a giant ape-like creature that some people believe roams North America. It is a cryptid (opens in new tab) (or species rumored to exist)and just like the Chupacabra or Loch Ness monster(opens in new tab), there's scant physical evidence to suggest Bigfoot is actually out there. But that doesn't stop alleged sightings of the ape that never shows its face or Bigfoot buffs from trying to prove there's life in the legend. Most Bigfoot sightings occur in the Northwest, where the creature can be linked to Indigenous myths and legends. The word Sasquatch is derived from Sasq'ets, a word from the Halq'emeylem language used by some Salish First Nations peoples in southwestern British Columbia, according to the Oregon Encyclopedia(opens in new tab). It means "wild man" or "hairy man." Here are more Wyoming Myths and Legends Resources for you to explore! Wyoming Urban Legends Haunted Places of Wyoming

The Bridger Wilderness just south of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming was designated in 1964 and memorializes the famous Jim Bridger. This Wilderness lies within the Wind River Mountains and offers 428,000 acres and over 600 miles of trails for the adventurous of spirit to explore over a lifetime. Extending 80 miles along the Continental Divide and holding the headwaters of the Green River, Bridger Wilderness is home to 7 out of 10 of the world's largest glaciers, hundreds of high alpine lakes, glacial cirques and wide sweeping valleys. The wilderness area gets millions of visitors each year. The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members from actual visitors to Bridger:1. Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill.2. Too many bugs and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests.3. Please pave the trails to make hiking easier.4. The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake.5. A small deer came into my camp and stole my jar of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed?6. Too many rocks in the mountains.These comments and complaints indicate that the people who made them do not really understand what it means to stay in a "wilderness area." They were looking for something convenient and comfortable, but not truly a wilderness experience.In a similar way, many people today do not understand what it means to be a genuine Christian. There are so many people throughout history that have responded to the Gospel of Jesus and have made a decision to trust Him as their savior. Some are fervent and fully immersed in their followership; but some who claim to be Christian seem to have made that decision on THEIR terms, rather than on His.

This week we are staying in Wyoming, we are heading just about a hundred miles west to visit with a friend of mine in the Wind River Mountains. We talk about another Federal grazing situation, implementing joint monitoring programs and the challenges of raising a family in a remote location while juggling a bust multi state sell/buy trading empire. Email Katie@barcross.com ------------- Patreon.com/Redhillsrancher Click here for all my links! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ranching-reboot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ranching-reboot/support

In today's episode, Kristin talks to Mei Ratz about her new podcast, the state of work in the world, and what it's like trying to exist on an everyday basis in 2022 In this episode Mei and I talk about: Mei's new podcast: (name and link here) What it's like trying to live and work in the world today The people who are currently inspiring us to show up About Mei Mei found the title “creative” hidden in her childhood among the Wind River Mountains. She traced out her love for creating connections on worn-out topographic maps and discovered a knack for problem-solving after frequently shooting her hand into the air to ask the hard questions. Now, several years later, Mei has replaced those worn-out maps with a degree in Communication Design—racking up awards with prestigious outlets such as National Geographic. After cutting her teeth with clients such as Pitch Engine, The Impact Investment Center, and NOLS. Mei is the creator of Nervous Means Do It. Mei is often recognized for her courageous pursuit of social justice initiatives, insightful content creation, and efficient team building. More recently, Mei spends her time working alongside Moe Carrick, where she passionately tackles topics such as leadership, fit, and DEIJ. She is a coach, a mother, an artist, and a determined optimist. websites: mratz.com (https://mratz.com) & moecarrick.com (https://moecarrick.com) IG: @meiratz (https://www.instagram.com/meiratz/)

(Lander, WY) – 1330 KOVE AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea recently phoned author Nona Schrader, who filled us in on her new/first novel 'Aqua,' currently available for purchase on Amazon. 'Aqua,' by Nona Schrader. h/t Nona Schrader Schrader grew up in Lander and Fremont County for most of her life, and moved to Wisconsin after retiring from teaching, where she finished 'Aqua' after 10 years in the making. The young adult environmental fantasy was recently published by All Things That Matter Press, and takes place on a fictional ranch at the mouth of Sinks Canyon near Lander, where Schrader grew up. The novel summary describes the story as follows: "College student Diana Carter returns to the family ranch after her first year of school, anticipating a summer pack trip into the Wind River Mountains with her father and Willy, their Eastern Shoshone and Crow family friend and ranch hand. Her plans are upended when her grandmother breaks her hip and her dad leaves to work in the oil fields of North Dakota. "Diana learns she is destined to save pure water on our planet. The necklace Willy gives Diana, telling her the elk is her animal, protects her as she joins the Greek goddess Persephone and a little Mountain Bluebird named Indigo on a quest to save clean water." Nona filled us in on her inspiration from Greek myths and literature, her passion for water conservation, and even teased about what's next for a possible series of novels based on characters from 'Aqua.' Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Schrader below, which begins around the 6 minute mark. Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 8:00 AM on 1330 KOVE AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

On this special holiday edition of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by legendary biologist John Mionczynski, whose personal experience with a Sasquatch in 1972 while camping in the Wind River Mountains propelled him on a decades-long search for answers about the creatures and their existence.  A naturalist, ethnobotanist, and musician with a penchant for old BMW motorcycles, Mionczynski is a revered and well-regarded field scientist who has worked with the U.S. Forest Service and a number of agencies on various wildlife projects. His study of Sasquatch in the decades since his 1972 encounter has led him to pursue indigenous American knowledge about the creatures, their habits, and behavior. Our conversation with Mionczynski takes us deep into the lingering questions about Sasquatch, and how science can be applied toward their study.  Stories and other links discussed in this episode:  John Mionczynski: A biologist revered and ridiculed John Mionczynski: naturalist, accordionist, and Bigfoot expert Follow Sasquatch Tracks on Twitter. Got a news tip or story to share? Send us an Email. Have you seen an animal you can't identify? Submit a report here.

Amy Joy Wroe Bechtel (August 4, 1972 – disappeared July 24, 1997; declared legally dead 2004) is an American woman who disappeared while jogging in the Wind River Mountains approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Lander, Wyoming.Despite extensive investigative work and media portrayals, her case remains unsolved as of 2021 [update].She was declared dead in absentia by her husband Steve Bechtel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimeheads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeheads/support

Growing up in the northwest in a family that camped every summer, Colleen Drake, also known as Teacup, has been hiking since she was old enough to walk, well over sixty years. Her hiking accomplishments include the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier, the Washington section of the PCT, most of the Washington section of the PNT, the southern Oregon section of the PCT, the Wind River Mountains and Bighorns of Wyoming, many of the National Parks of the southwest, and all the trails of Olympic National Park. She now makes her home in the Okanogan Highlands of northeastern Washington, where she continues to hike, write, and sip tea in beautiful places. Her trail name, Teacup, comes from the oldest piece of equipment in her pack, a green plastic teacup. which has accompanied her on all of her adventures. Guest Links- colleen@tctwest.net Blog- http://thesolitudetrail.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

In this episode you will join my comrades and I as we venture, for the first time, into the ominous Wind River Mountains in Wyoming. In addition, toward the end of the episode there is an interview with Alex, who we stumbled upon out there. He was severely sick with altitude sickness and couldn't stop throwing up. Fun times! Join my Patreon cult to help keep this podcast ad-free!: https://www.patreon.com/FordThunderErickson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ford-erickson/support

Growing up in the northwest in a family that camped every summer, Colleen Drake, also known as Teacup, has been hiking for more than 60 years, since she was old enough to walk. Her hiking accomplishments include the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier, the Washington section of the PCT, most of the Washington section of the PNT, the southern Oregon section of the PCT, the Wind River Mountains and Bighorns of Wyoming, many of the National Parks of the southwest, and all the trails of Olympic National Park. She now makes her home in the Okanogan Highlands of northeastern Washington, where she continues to hike, write, and sip tea in beautiful places. Her trail name, Teacup, comes from the oldest piece of equipment in her pack, a green plastic teacup. which has accompanied her on all of her adventures. Guest Links- colleen@tctwest.net Blog- http://thesolitudetrail.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters, "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

This episode of the podcast is a trip report about running a trail race in the Alps with lots of details about how trail races go in France. We also talk about learning French as an adult and how to put together a great family vacation in France. Annie's Favs on Amazon   My guest is Mollie Cummins from the beautiful alpine city of Park City, UT. She's used to running trail races at altitude, and yet the Trail du Tour des Fiz in the French Alps was definitely a challenge. Let's talk about what made it so. Hint: the weather had something to do with it! Mollie's Trail Race in the Alps Mollie would love to circumnavigate around the Mont Blanc aka Tour du Mont Blanc. But that was difficult to organize with children because it takes 5 days and the kids are too young for it. They knew they could only come to France in July, so she looked for races taking place in the Alps in July and found the Trail du Tour des Fiz that starts in a ski resort called Passy. It's in an area just north west of Chamonix. The race itself is at very high altitude. You shuttle to the start of the race from a large store and parking area (Mountain Store Decathlon). There Are Multiple Distances Offered There are multiple distances you can enter. There is a lot of vertical gain, more than what runners in the US are used to, it's very steep.  But if you're not up to a long steep race, they also offer a kid's race, a 15K (9 miles) up to 84K (50 miles) which is the full tour plus other races in between. Those Races Fill Up Fast! Mollie normally runs ultra races, she intended to run one of the longer races but it was full. So, she had to go with the 15K. This is a popular event, the longer one fills up within a day or two of opening up for booking. She was on a wait list for the 8 refuge tour (39 miles or 64K), but she didn't manage to get in, possibly due to a computer problem. Balcon des Fiz 15K Race But there was still space in the Balcon des Fiz race, a 15K. Her husband decided to join her for that race as well. It's nice because it doesn't take up the whole day. It's still very steep, you run up the ski slopes and go the various chalets. It's lovely, for instance you get to see the cows with the bells around their necks. Bad Weather Bad luck, it was a muddy and rainy day. Mollie doesn't mind running in the rain and playing in the mud, but she didn't get to see the scenic landscape because it was overcast that day. Mollie and her husband Brendan were the only two Americans in the race. It is uncommon for Americans to sign up for this race so they fussed over them when they crossed the finish line, which was lovely. When you finish the race they give you a special beer for racers and there's a meal catered by a local restaurant called La Poêle Géante that was the best post-race meal she ever had. It was cheap too around 10€. Mandatory Certificat Médical for Racers In France you need medical clearance to enter a race. They take this very seriously. If you don't submit the medical paperwork you will not run. Mollie found the form here. Some of these races also have mandatory lists of gear. In this particular race they had a list of gear but they didn't get checked. But in the longer races they do get checked and if they don't have the gear that will keep them safe they are booted out of the race. Rating the Organization of the Race The race is really well organized, well-marked. There are a good number of people ready to jump in just in case runners experience difficulties. But this is a long race, anyone who stops running for any reason needs to get dry clothes and stay warm. Runners should not abdicate their own responsibility when it comes to running this trail race safely. They shouldn't rely only on markings. They need to look at maps  and get familiar with the turns and terrain. They must have proper equipment. Ravitaillement: Water, Fruits, Small Cakes In the shorter race there were points where you could get water, drinks to replenish electrolytes, fruits, small cakes (gâteaux). For longer races they probably provided hot drinks and hot food. This was similar to what you normally get in an American race. Trail Races Are a Great Way to See France and Mingle with Locals Mollie recommends English-speaking runners sign up for races in France for the following reasons: Trail races in France are affordable Running such races puts you around locals Races give you an opportunity to practice your French It's a great way to see a lot without worrying too much about the logistics Pay attention to how steep those races are in the Alps if you're not used to it (the terrain was similar to the Wind River Mountains in WY). You may need to power hike up with poles. Unlike what Mollie has seen in the US, hiking poles are allowed in the Alps. Learning French as an Adult Mollie's daughter is in a French dual immersion program at school. But it seemed strange that the only person who could speak French in the family was only 8 years old who is in the 4th grade. So, Mollie decided to learn French too and she started listening to the Michel Thomas French language learning series while she runs in the morning. Learning was really enjoyable and she kept it up. She also hired an on-line tutor. She learned enough French that the people she talked to in French in France did NOT switch to English. That was encouraging and she has continued with her lessons through the University of Utah where she works as well. All the Alliance Française classes in the US have switched to Zoom lessons and you can take classes from all over the country now. French Learning Resources There are so many resources to learn languages now! You can read French newspapers from anywhere in the world and if you get stuck you copy and paste into Google Translate. You may want to listen to News in Slow French that you can get as a podcast as well and they provide transcripts. France Inter podcasts are great. For example Le 7/9, a morning show with news and music. Hondelate Raconte is true crime. Ça peut pas faire de mal which Annie has since started to listen to and is WONDERFUL! Actor Guillaume Galliene reads classic novels. Family Vacation in France Their daughter wanted to visit Paris and see the Eiffel Tower. Her husband and sons wanted to see the landing beaches in Normandy. In the end everyone loved the landing beaches in Normandy. The kids were enthralled by the stories and the magnitude of the events. The capability of human beings to do unfathomable things in horrible circumstances. They hired a private guide who came along with them in their car and was fantastic. His name was Christophe Rault. Mollie and her husband read Steven Ambrose's D-Day so they were familiar with the events, but the guide brought so much more to it! They were staying at a small farm and the guide met them early in the morning and stayed with them all day.  This allowed them to accommodate the kid's needs. The children were tired after 9 hours of touring Normandy, so they dropped off the kids at the farm and the adults kept going with the guide. The farm was called Englesqueville-la-Percée – Ferme de la Rouge Fosse. Canicule in the Loire Valley The day they were in the Loire Valley was really HOT and they were staying in the 3rd floor attic of an old house. They went looking for a swimming spot and they found one called "Baignade Naturelle" it was a wonderful cold spring fed pool. They couldn't let them in the pool with board shorts, so the boys swam in their underwear. Pools in France mandate tight-fitting swimwear. At the beach nobody cares, but public swimming pools do care. This is definitely a French idiosyncrasy: no board shorts or baggy shorts in French public pools. About the Mont-Saint-Michel The Mont-Saint-Michel is mobbed during the day and it is not a pleasant experience. They arrived late in the day, toured the monastery right before it closed. They spent the night on the Mont and left in the morning. They expected that the food wouldn't be the best of the trip. Mollie realized starting at 2 in the morning why this is so. People have to haul hand-trucks full of food and drink up the mountain for thousands of visitors each day. It's great to experience walking around the ramparts for the kids. Annie recommends people do not sleep on the Mont because it's difficult to haul a suitcase up there. But for Mollie and her family that was not going to be a problem. It's also mobbed and noisy. There's a bus that will take you to hotels off the Mont until midnight. They walked on the sand in the evening and enjoyed it. They found a fairly hard surface. Favorite Place in Paris The kids loved the Musée de l'Armée and it's walking distance to the Eiffel Tower and it's good to combine the two. The collection of armor is amazing there! Ask for the treasure hunt for the kids, it's fun! The WW2 exhibit is wonderful too. As is Napoleon's Tomb.   More episodes about active vacations in France Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter   Did you get my VoiceMap Paris tours yet? They are designed for people who want to see the best of Paris neighborhoods and put what they are looking at into historical context. There are so many great stories in Paris. Don't walk right past them without having a clue what happened there! You can buy them directly from the VoiceMap app or click here to order activation codes at the podcast listener discount price.   Discussed in this Episode Tour des Fiz Balcon des Fiz French learning resources Swimming in France Support the Show Tip Your Guide Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise If you enjoyed this episode, you should also listen to related episode(s): Tour du Mont Blanc, Episode 206 Read more about this episode Guest Notes  Category: Active Vacations in France

In this edition of Campfire Stories, Braxton and his two friends Tyler Larsen and Jeff Crump head deep into the Wind River Mountains in search isolation and an extreme summit. We sit around the campfire and discuss the love of the mountains and what it takes to get back into some of these remote places and setting a goal of summiting a peak in the wilderness. A positive and a never-quite attitude become a subject that can never be clichéd. Braxton and Tyler speak on the emotions of summiting a peak. From the hike in, to peaking over the top and seeing views very few will ever lay eye on. Added is a clip from when we summited and discussed our success.Jeff shares the world’s best campfire fish taco recipe, and speaks on taking on new challenges and enjoying life as is in front of you. We hope you all enjoy the conversation and encourage you to go on an adventure and get to your summit!Crump’s Fish Hater Campfire Trout Recipe:- Gut trout, place trout in tin foil with small amount of butter, cook in coals of fire - Debone meat and put in pan with butter, lemon pepper, and cut limes unsqueezed. Warm by fire. - In separate pan cook corn tortillas with butter.- When ready to eat squeeze limes. Add fish to tortillas. Add shredded cheddar. Add a few drops of hot sauce and more lime!- Enjoy the night by the fire! For Wyld Apparel Check out https://www.thewyldcompany.com/shop

Josh Kirk, joins the RadCast Outdoors podcast to talk about his hit show, 'Mountain Men' on the History Channel. Josh is a Georgia boy who is now living and working in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming. He is managing a bison herd on the edge of unforgiving wilderness in Wyoming's Wind River Range and also he is living the mountain man lifestyle. On this podcast, Josh tells stories of how he became a mountain man and he does his best to inspire others to get outside and experience nature. If you love the outdoors and love survival, you must listen to this episode. 

Sergeant Carson's old battle buddy goes to find him in the Wind River Mountains. To listen to other free audio stories by Dean Petersen go to: Podbean https://keystrokesamidthecobwebs.podbean.com/e/anna-schutz-chapter-1/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gi4p9olCD4&t=28s

Jessie Allen is a sixth-generation Wyoming outdoorswoman whose mission is to create connection and community in the mountains. Living off the grid for half the year at 9,200 feet, Jessie manages Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch, located in the heart of the Wind River Mountains and Wyoming’s highest elevation guest ranch. A multifaceted woman, Jessie served as a state officer for Future Farmers of America (FFA) while she was attending the University of Wyoming, which sparked inspiration to compete for (and win) the title of Miss Wyoming in 2014. Now the full-time manager of her family’s guest ranch, Jessie leads a variety of folks into the wilderness for horseback adventures. Each summer, she guides week-long women's wilderness yoga retreats. She also brings families and groups into the mountains to ride, fly fish, and hike. In the fall, she guides archery and rifle hunters. During her off-seasons, she leads students into the wilderness for National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). She’s an avid adventurer and lives life with curiosity and an explorer’s mindset. Jessie pursued her yoga teacher training in Thailand, worked as a handler for the Yukon Quest (a thousand-mile dog sled race in Alaska), and spent four months traveling solo in New Zealand, working on dairy farms, horse-trekking operations, and sheep stations. As a guide, teacher, and leader, Jessie creates transformational opportunities in the mountains where her clients learn to bridge gaps, find common ground, and overall, build a broader human connection. Portraits and Podcast by Lindsay Linton Buk, Women in Wyoming. © 2019, All Rights Reserved.

Jenny and Mike Fiebig took 6 months off from their normal working, shopping, daily life to get back to the land and the river. They hiked to the headwaters of the Green River in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming and started walking, then packrafting and eventually they launched their custom dory on the Green River and went downstream, all the way to the Mexican border with the United States. This could be a story about all the big rapids and waves and runs....and its not. It's a story about this married couple, these two humans and how they slowed down and went at the pace of a river for 138 days. Stereotypes fell away. New connections were made. And as they say, they met each again after many years of marriage.

A cowgirl, mentor and genuine leader, Mickey Thoman epitomizes the true grit that defines the spirit of the American West. A living legend and ranch matriarch, Mickey and her three daughters operate the W&M Thoman Ranch, a fifth-generation family ranching business in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The Thoman women raise fine-wool Rambouillet sheep, a uniform herd of Hereford cattle, and spirited Thoroughbred-Quarter horses. Throughout personal and business hardships, Mickey and her family have remained relevant in the ever changing and ever challenging world of agriculture with a spirit of tenacity and togetherness. Over the years, Mickey has lost her husband and ranching partner, Bill Thoman, as well as two of her seven children. When asked if she would give up her operation after her husband passed, she said, “Why would I sell it? This has been my whole life. I’m still here, and I’m still enjoying it. I think that’s what he would have wanted.“ Mickey is one of the 33 founding members of the Green River Valley Cowbelles. She has also been a member of the Wyoming Stockgrower’s Association Board of Directors and Guardians of the Grasslands. She’s been an integral part of 4-H and a continuous 4-H key leader for half a century, with nearly 60 years of service and dedicated leader awards. Mickey was inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2018. I learned about Mickey’s deep love for her family, animals and the land she’s called home her entire life when I joined Mickey and her family at their sheep camp at the base of the Wind River Mountains and on their homestead by the Green River in the fall of 2018.

In this episode of The Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Joe Kelsey. Joe is an author, climber, former Exum Guide and a long time local. Joe first visited the Tetons from New York in 1964 when he and his friends tried and failed to summit the Grand. Joe started to setup roots in Jackson in 1969 when he unexpectedly met someone while climbing in the Wind River Range. Stephan and Joe talk about climbing, living off the grid in Blacks Canyon, near death experiences, surviving winter, unusual search and rescue missions and what they enjoy most about Jackson Hole. You can find Joe's books at http://www.valleybookstore.com/ (Valley Bookstore), https://jhbooktrader.com/ (The Jackson Hole Book Trader), http://skinnyskis.com/ (Skinny Skis) and http://www.tetonmtn.com/ (Teton Mountaineering). You can also purchase them online at Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OTXFEg (A Place In Which To Search) https://amzn.to/2r0bKqm (Climbing and Hiking in the Wind River Mountains) https://amzn.to/2Dyzp8y (Climbing and Hiking in the Wind River Mountains ( A Sierra Club Totebook)) Do you enjoy The Jackson Hole Connection? Please subscribe, rate and review our podcast wherever you listen. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of The Jackson Hole Connection. This episode sponsors includehttps://www.theliquorstorejacksonhole.com/ ( The Liquor Store) andhttps://www.jhmarketplace.com/ ( Jackson Hole Marketplace). Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com Music in this episode is provided by Luke Taylor. The Jackson Hole Connection is edited byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri). Website and social media support by http://hiretana.com/ (Tana Hoffman).

Every once in a great while you get chance to meet someone who has the ability to enjoy life to the fullest every single day. We got that chance when we spent some time talking with Danielle Torpey. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her love of life and especially life outdoors is undeniable. Danielle is fiercely dedicated to the kids she teaches in the classroom and in the outdoors. The Wind River Mountains are her playground and Wyoming is her home. 

Bruce Smith was on a routine helicopter flight in the remote Wind River Mountains. But what goes up must come down…one way or another. Music Credits I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Comfortable Mystery 4 – Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Candlepower by Chris […]

Bivouac From Hell is the harrowing tale of a climbing adventure gone wrong. The narrator, Peter Delannoy, tells the tale of climbing Mt. Schistler in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming when he was twelve along with a group of other climbers. The group bites off more than they can chew and they pay aContinue reading