Podcasts about winter wildlands alliance

What does it take to protect your favorite wild snowscapes—and who's actually making those decisions? Hilary Eisen, our National Policy Director at Winter Wildlands Alliance, joins the SnowBrains podcast with Miles Clark to peel back the curtain on how we're advocating for backcountry recreation access for all, how grassroots organizations play a vital role in public land management, the challenges and successes of navigating winter policy, and much more. MEET HILARY EISEN:Hilary is an avid backcountry skier and ice climber with a passion for wild landscapes. She leads Winter Wildlands Alliance's work on National Forest winter travel management, forest planning, and other policy issues. Hilary works with our members, grassroots and grasstops partners, agency staff, and elected officials to protect wild snowscapes across the United States.Hilary started her career in public lands in the backcountry, maintaining Forest Service trails and educating the public about Wilderness stewardship as a Wilderness Ranger while spending winters working on wildlife research projects. Prior to joining WWA in 2014, she worked on public lands conservation in Wyoming and Montana. She received her B.A. in conservation biology from Middlebury College and a Master's degree in wildlife biology from the University of Montana.Email Hilary at heisen@winterwildlands.org.LINKS:The SnowBrains PodcastLearn more and support our policy work Follow @winterwildlandsalliance on InstagramPledge to Ski KindCREDITS:Trail Break Radio Producer: Emily ScottSnowBrains Podcast: Created by Miles Clark, Edited by Liam Abbott, and music by Chad CroutchTheme music:⁠ ⁠Rattlesnake Preachers⁠⁠ feat. Kerry McClay

The Pursuit – EP175 – Outdoor Alliance Outdoor Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of organizations that includes American Whitewater, American Canoe Association, Access Fund, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, The Mountaineers, American Alpine Club, the Mazamas, Colorado Mountain Club, and Surfrider Foundation. For 10 years, Outdoor Alliance has [...] The post The Pursuit – EP175 – Outdoor Alliance appeared first on Out Of Collective.

How do we break down barriers to winter access and inspire the next generation of outdoor stewards? What does it take to connect 35,000 kids annually to snow, science, and conservation? Kerry McClay, the founder and director of SnowSchool at Winter Wildlands Alliance, sits down with Life in Motion host Jeremy Lux to explore how SnowSchool has grown into a national program. Kerry shares his journey into outdoor education and conservation, discusses the importance of introducing kids to wild snowscapes, and highlights the challenges of making winter recreation accessible to all. MEET KERRY MCCLAY: Kerry joined Winter Wildlands Alliance in 2013 after helping establish the National Flagship SnowSchool site with Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area and the Boise National Forest. Kerry is a graduate of the University of Montana and Prescott College, and completed a Doctorate of Education at Boise State University. Working collaboratively with snow scientists and educators, Kerry designed the innovative SnowSchool curriculum now utilized across the US snow-belt to introduce thousands of children to the joy of exploring their local winter wildlands every season. Kerry lives in Boise and enjoys being outside whenever possible with his wife and their young daughter. Email Kerry at kmcclay@winterwildlands.org. LINKS: ⁠Life in Motion podcast Learn more and support SnowSchool @WWASnowSchool on Instagram SPONSORED BY⁠: Actual Outdoors CREDITS: Trail Break Radio Producer: Emily Scott Life in Motion Host: Jeremy Lux with Illumine Collect Theme music:⁠ ⁠Rattlesnake Preachers⁠⁠ feat. Kerry McClay

In this episode, we chat with Kerry McClay, the National SnowSchool Director at Winter Wildlands Alliance. With a rich educational background and experience in developing innovative curricula, Kerry has helped introduce thousands of students to snow science, winter ecology, and the importance of our snowpack as a vital water source. SnowSchool engages kids from kindergarten through high school, providing them with unforgettable field trips and classroom experiences that combine outdoor adventure with essential STEM education. Every year, SnowSchool reaches 35,000 students across 70 sites, many of whom come from low-income backgrounds and are experiencing snow for the first time. Whether you're a parent, educator, or outdoor enthusiast, this episode will inspire you to appreciate the beauty of winter and the importance of nurturing curiosity in our youth. Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors. Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcast Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $41,170 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 220 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

How do we address "The Hypocrite" in all of us? How much do our individual actions actually matter in the face of climate change and systemic environmental issues? Can we drop our judgments of others and of ourselves in order to take positive action and work together for the common good? Will snowmobilers and skiers ever find a way to get along? Amie Engerbretson, snowmobiler, filmmaker and professional skier, sits down with David Page, Winter Wildlands Alliance's  Executive Director, to shed light on the importance of uniting all outdoor enthusiasts—regardless of their recreational choices—in the fight against climate change while giving us a behind-the-scenes look at her latest film, "The Hypocrite." MEET AMIE ENGERBRETSON: Amie is a multifaceted professional skier known for her dynamic presence in the mountains. Beginning her skiing journey at Palisades Tahoe, she has since showcased her skills in renowned productions such as ‘Weak Layers,' ‘Timeless,' and ‘Boots Over Brim.' With a degree in Media Management from Columbia College, Amie transitions often between roles behind and in front of the camera. Her diverse portfolio includes films, print, videos, and her podcast, "Long Underwear." Recognized for her climate advocacy, she was awarded the 2021 Alliance Member of the Year by Protect Our Winters for her impactful contributions to climate action. Follow Amie on Instagram @AmieSki. LINKS: ‘The Hypocrite' ⁠Backcountry Film Festival⁠ ⁠Ski Kind⁠ SPONSORED BY⁠: Mammoth Brewing Company's Ski Kind Mountain Lager  TRANSCRIPT: (⁠⁠⁠available here⁠⁠⁠) CREDITS: Editor and Audio Engineer: Tess Goodwin Host: David Page Producer: Emily Scott Theme music: ⁠Rattlesnake Preachers⁠ feat. Kerry McClay

We're talking apps, maps, data collection, and the tricky dance between citizen science, data bias and user privacy. We'll unravel the importance of reliable visitor-use data, not just for solitude-seekers but for the land managers, policymakers, and other advocates for wild snowscapes and quiet winter recreation zones. How can we leverage new cutting-edge tools to make better-informed decisions? Speaker Bios: Chelsea Phillippe: Is the Trails Inventory and Planner and Park Ranger Supervisor for the Salt Lake Ranger District on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Prior to this position, Chelsea worked as a Wilderness Ranger and Education Specialist on the Bridger-Teton and Sawtooth National Forests. Will Sladek: Joined onX Maps in 2021 to activate onX‘s mission of Awakening the Adventurer within Everyone to human powered recreation. As the General Manager of the onX Backcountry app, Will works to provide adventurers with the information and interactive maps they need to plan their next hike, ski, or adventure all in one place. Prior to onX, he was a senior vice president at Backcountry Group, where he held a variety strategy and operations roles. He lives in Park City, UT with his wife and their young son. He is a lifelong adventurer who is up for any excuse to get into the backcountry, most recently that's been introducing their young son to the mountains in as many ways as possible. Nicole Budine: Originally from New York, Nicole has lived and worked throughout the west in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, but moving to Colorado in 2019 felt like home. Prior to joining Colorado Mountain Club as their Policy Director, Nicole served as an attorney for the State of Wyoming specializing in water quality law and worked in other environmental policy roles. Nicole loves to get outside as often as possible, usually through climbing, snowboarding, biking, or looking at interesting plants and rocks along the trail. Resources: OnX Backcountry - Become a Winter Wildlands Alliance member for 20% off! Colorado Mountain Club RIMS App Salt Lake Ranger District Trail Counting Program with Wasatch Backcountry Alliance Tri-Canyon Trails Plan Forest Service App Outdoor Alliance Sponsors: WYldlife for Tomorrow Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures Outdoor Alliance The Mighty Arrow Family Foundation REI Transcripts: (click here) Credits: Produced/Edited by Tess Goodwin Co-hosted by David Page Co-hosted and Directed by Emily Scott Music by Rattlesnake Preachers feat. Kerry McClay

How can athletes support local and national advocacy efforts, contribute to advocacy outside of social media influencer-ship, and more? What are the challenges and opportunities of working with brand names and big-name advocacy orgs? Speaker Bios: Nicole Brown: Outdoor Alliance's Communications and Marketing Associate. She has been exploring and advocating for the outdoors most of her life. She grew up racing BMX, but it was quiet hiking trails and long backpacking trips that brought her back to outdoor recreation as an adult. Nicole founded Women Who Hike and has worked with American Hiking Society, Hydro Flask, Merrell, and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Caroline Gleich: American skier, mountaineer, and environmental activist. She is notable for her advocacy for environmental justice and climate reform. She is an Ambassador for Winter Wildlands Alliance and Protect Our Winters. She has submitted Everest and is the first women to ever complete all 90 lines in "The Chuting Gallery" of the Wasatch. Connor Ryan: Proud Hunkpapa Lakota and passionate skier—in 2022 named one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry” by Outside Magazine—Connor was born and raised in the homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples, who have become some of his biggest inspirations and closest relatives, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Skiing is his dance and prayer, a ceremony of its own, one that offers a chance to center himself within nature and the Great Mystery of the universe surrounding him. Connor works to inspire others to deepen their connection to the places they live and play in order for us all to be better relatives to our planet, our communities, and ourselves. Resources: Spirt of the Peaks The Scholarship of Stoke Advocacy 101 Outdoor Alliance Connor's Instagram Caroline's Instagram Sponsors: Outdoor Alliance⁠, ⁠Mighty Arrow Family Foundation⁠, ⁠REI⁠ Alaska Guide Collective If you're interested in sponsoring an episode, email Emily at escott@winterwildlands.org. Transcript: (here) Credits: Directed by Emily Scott Hosted by David Page Edited and produced by Tess Goodwin Music by ⁠Rattlesnake Preachers

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

What does it take to turn the dream of sustainable recreation into a reality? How can we shape policies that genuinely impact the landscapes we love? Hilary Eisen and Jamie Ervin talk to Sam Rider about the keys to a future where outdoor enjoyment and environmental preservation coexist on public lands. Speaker Bios: Hilary Eisen is Winter Wildlands Alliance's Policy Director. Based in Bozeman, she leads WWA's engagement in National Forest winter travel management and other policy issues affecting backcountry skiers. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and a B.A. degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Middlebury College. Jamie Ervin is Outdoor Alliance's Policy Associate and a forest ecologist who has worked extensively on wildfire resilience and forest health issues in California's Sierra Nevada. He holds a Master's of Environmental Law & Policy and a Master's of Natural Resources. Sam is currently the National Recreation Planner within the USFS's Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources shop. Sam joined USFS in 2016 as a recreation planner for the Rocky Mountain Region and, in a past life, was a recreation planner for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense. She also serves as Vice Chair for the Interagency Visitor Use Management Council. Sam has a degree in Outdoor Recreation from George Mason University and definitely considers winter to be the superior season. Resources: Winter Wildlands Alliance⁠ NEPA A Framework for Sustainable Recreation 2012 Planning Rule Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) WWA Winter Travel Planning Reimagine Recreation Outdoor Alliance Forest Planning Wildfire Crisis Strategy 10 Year Trail Challenge Forest Service Equity Action Plan Bridger Mountain sign project Sponsors: Outdoor Alliance, Mighty Arrow Foundation, and REI Alpine Quest Sports Transcripts: click here

Guest: Adam Cramer is the founding Executive Director and present CEO of Outdoor Alliance, a national coalition of outdoor recreation advocacy groups that has breathed new life into the conservation movement by harnessing the outdoor community's passion for place and combining it with a modern approach to organizing and digital engagement. During his time as CEO, Adam has brought new sensibilities to conservation work that have resulted in hundreds of thousands more acres of protected landscapes, improved management for outdoor recreation, and thousands of outdoor enthusiasts awakened to conservation and advocacy work. He is an avid whitewater kayaker and mountain biker, but is always on the lookout for a good skatepark. Adam lives in Maryland with his wife and two kids   Show notes: On Friday, August 12, 2022, Congress passed the largest ever climate package in the Inflation Reduction Act, an absolute landmark piece of legislation. Channel Mastery has never done an episode on any sort of legislation before today; but know that this show was prioritized. Why? Because of the landmark impact that the IRA is destined to have on our businesses. What's more, this is a far-reaching (both in scope and timeframe) bill that will create new awareness among our consumers – the outdoor recreation enthusiast. Channel Mastery is 100-percent about understanding our brand fans and target consumers and this bill will ‘train' them to expect more responsible businesses and brand practices concerning climate mitigation going forward.    The bill is sweeping and complex, and we've procured the perfect guide for our episode today in Adam Cramer, the CEO of the Outdoor Alliance, the only non-profit organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands and ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience. The Outdoor Alliance connects conservation with climate, which positions Adam's perspective as critical to you, Channel Mastery's executive audience of outdoor rec business leaders. The Outdoor Alliance is a coalition of national advocacy organizations that includes American Whitewater, American Canoe Association, Access Fund, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Mountaineers, the American Alpine Club, the Mazamas, the Colorado Mountain Club, and the Surfrider Foundation.    The Inflation Reduction Act will be on President Biden's desk by the time you listen to this show, but the interview you're about to hear in episode 192 is evergreen in that it underscores a tipping point moment in climate and conservation. Paul Krugman, Opinion Columnist with The New York Times, in his piece “Did Democrats just Save Civilization?” wrote: “This is a very big deal. The act isn't, by itself, enough to avert climate disaster. But it is a huge step in the right direction and sets the stage for more action in the years ahead. It will catalyze progress in green technology; its economic benefits will make passing additional legislation easier; it gives the United States the credibility it needs to lead a global effort to limit greenhouse gas emissions.” Senator John Hickenlooper (D) Colorado, summed up the bill in his newsletter by describing it as the largest climate rescue investment by any country ever.    The Outdoor Alliance website has informative summary blog posts about the IRA, outlining how the $373 billion funding package will mitigate climate change through investments that will accelerate our transition to clean energy. The bill also includes billions of dollars for wildfire mitigation, forest management, and conservation.    While this hard-fought legislative win most certainly benefits humanity as a whole, it's crucial to highlight what this means to the business of outdoor recreation and how we, as corporate citizens, have an opportunity and responsibility to step up and heap on awareness and visibility of what's going to emerge from this game-changing legislation. Whether it's sharing the details and impact of the IRA on the health of the planet and the places we cherish as outdoor recreationalists with our internal teams or on how your brand and reach can further the traction on climate change mitigation, the time to elevate this to our important stakeholders in our outdoor rec businesses is now.    Also, note that consumers will vote with their dollars more than ever before as the road to doing the right thing will be highlighted in the coming months and years, thanks to the IRA.    The Channel Mastery podcast is presented by Verde Brand Communications and Life Time, Inc., owner of the Sea Otter Classic and producer of the Sea Otter Classic Summit outdoor recreation executive gathering, taking place April 18-20, 2023, in Monterey, Calif.  Links: Show sponsors: Verde Brand Communications, Life Time, Inc.  The Outdoor Alliance website makes it easy to thank local / state Lawmakers and has numerous blog posts about climate and conservation, and the many bridges between the IRA and outdoor recreation The New York Times, Did Democrats just Save Civilization? August 8, 2022, Paul Krugman  The National Wildlife Federation writes “Inflation Reduction Act a “Historic” Win for Climate, Wildlife As Congress funds high-tech climate solutions, it also bets on a low-tech one: Nature

A good discussion with Todd Walton, Executive Director of Winter Wildlands Alliance, about watershed protection from a very different and unexpected angle. We discuss the importance of organizational effectiveness.

How can backcountry skiers, snowboarders and human-powered snowsports enthusiasts use their knowledge and experience to protect the places they love to play? Today's guests are Hilary Eisen and David Page from non-profit organization Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA). Hilary Eisen is the Policy Director, holds degrees in wildlife biology and conservation and works on National Forest winter travel management and other policy issues that affect backcountry skiers. She's based in Bozeman, MT. David Page is the Advocacy Director at WWA. He's an award-winning journalist, avid backcountry skiers and is based in Mammoth, California. In this episode, we talk about their love of human-powered snowsports, what WWA does, what the biggest threats are to the human-powered snowsports experience, and they share their best tips for folks taking up backcountry skiing or snowboarding for the first time. They also share how backcountry enthusiasts can show up and speak up to protect the places we love to play. This episode is part of "Stories from the Skintrack", a special series on the show to help you learn about avalanche and mountain safety through the personal experiences of special guests. We will be talking about close calls and fatalities, tips and tricks on getting into backcountry skiing and splitboarding, climate change, inclusion, mentorship and much more. Stories from the Skintrack is brought to you in partnership/collaboration with Backcountry.com. The first item ever sold on Backcountry.com was an avalanche beacon out of a garage in Park City, UT way back in 1996. For over 20 years, Backcountry has been dedicated to gearing up folks for safe & unforgettable experiences on the skintrack. Whether you are thinking about getting into backcountry skiing this year, or just need to make sure you are adequately prepared with the right gear, the Backcountry Gearheads are amazing resources that can help you find exactly what you need. And be sure to also check out your local avalanche forecast center for additional education & information…. gear + knowledge = safety and fun for all! Check out the backcountry.com gear guide: https://www.backcountry.com/sc/winter-gear-guide Protect NEPA and get involved with Winter Wildlands Alliance: https://winterwildlands.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caroline-gleich/message

Todd shares his thoughts and solutions. about the increase we've seen in Backcountry use and how it might affect Winter 2020-21. Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Todd shares his thoughts and solutions. about the increase we've seen in Backcountry use and how it might affect Winter 2020-21. Sponsors Mountain Hardwear Fiverr About the Winter Wildlands Alliance Winter Wildlands Alliance was founded 20 years ago. We're celebrating our 20th year this year. We were founded to represent backcountry skiers and human-powered recreation on America's public lands. And that means cross country skiers snowshoers, these days fat bikers, trail runners, you name it. We're an Alliance of grassroots groups and organizers, environmental advocates, backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and people who are devoted to protecting and preserving and sharing the quiet places in the mountains. And when you talk about the backcountry, the backcountry is available all four seasons, but we are truly focused on winter. And that goes down to forest service planning and over-snow vehicle use and places people can get out for that true solace and enjoy winter for what it is in and on the lands, you know, moving under their own power. There's just that reverence that we all have for that. That's why we head into the backcountry. Things we talked about Winter Wildlands Alliance Winter Wild Lands Blog Winter Wildlands Alliance Insta Todd Insta Backcountry Film Festival Insta As a former DJ for KBUT in Crested Butte and KRBX in Boise, I try to get an updated playlist going weekly...here's a good one to chew on from a while ago: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mVHSkJUREFI0ZNXr1BiAx?si=GfO6MEDOQOeTtijSEIdp3A Outdoor Alliance NEPA- the national environmental policy act The Ambler Road, a 211-mile gravel highway that's proposed through the Brooks range. Backcountry Film Festival Snow School program Rest Stop Wag Bag Ski Kind- it goes back to recreate responsibly. And it's a little bit more approachable because the whole ski kind idea is just really simple, and by ski, we mean anything you do sliding on snow in public lands. It doesn't matter if you're on a freaking lunch school tray, a blowup unicorn, or a thousand CC snow pony (Snow Machine) be kind and ski kind.  Favorite Gear under $100 Foam Trucker Hat Voelkl Ski strap Wrangler snap shirt Connect with Todd twalton@winterwildlands.org

You are probably familiar with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but what do you know about the arguably more important National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)? NEPA is a critical piece of legislation, and each of us needs to understand what it does and why it matters so much. And currently, some major changes to NEPA are being proposed that could have extremely serious environmental and human rights consequences.So to help us understand the high stakes of the changes being proposed, we spoke to Hilary Eisen, the policy director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance. TOPICS & TIMES:What is the Winter Wildlands Alliance? (3:15)NEPA: It’s History & What It Does (4:09)NEPA & the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) (8:36)The Trump administration & NEPA (14:33)NEPA, Human Health, & People of Color (37:25)What We Can Do (42:02) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brody Leven is a professional adventure skier, storyteller, and climate activist. His skiing and biking adventures have taken him all over the world. Brody spends much of his time working to protect public lands and fight climate change. This passion brings him to DC almost every year to address the United States Congress. Through his sponsors, he writes and produces films that combine his love for outdoor sports with environmental advocacy. Stay up to date with Brody's adventures and advocacy work! http://www.brodyleven.com Instagram: @brodyleven Facebook: @brodyleven Twitter: @brodyleven In this episode we discuss... Protect our Winters: https://protectourwinters.org Winter Wildlands Alliance: https://winterwildlands.org HEAL Utah: https://www.healutah.org Sierra club of Utah: https://utah.sierraclub.org Bears Ears Education Center: https://bearsearsmonument.org #100K for Bears Ears: http://www.brodyleven.com/100k-for-bears-ears-press This fun cooking video with Brody, his partner Katie, and their dog Spaghetti; https://www.outsideonline.com/2392879/lunch-katie-boue-and-brody-leven --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

Not sure HOW to get your outdoor dream job? In this special episode, we asked five outdoor industry veterans (from outdoor freelancer to executive director) to tell us how they broke into the industry and offer their best tips for anyone hoping to follow their path - or blaze their own - including tips for job searching during the COVID-19 quarantine. Engage with our guests! 1. Becky Marcelliano, Outdoor Marketing Manager for Salomon. http://www.salomon.com/ Connect: becky.marcelliano@salomon.com https://www.instagram.com/rjmarcelliano/?hl=en 2. Patricia Cameron, Executive director of Blackpackers, Outdoors Writer, & employee for Mountain Equipment Recyclers. https://www.coblackpackers.com/, https://www.merecyclers.com/ Connect: Patricia@coblackpackers.com https://www.facebook.com/COBlackpackers/   3. Todd Walton, Executive Director of Winter Wildlands Alliance. https://winterwildlands.org/about-winter-wildlands-alliance/ Connect: twalton@winterwildlands.org https://www.instagram.com/winterwildlandsalliance/?hl=en  4. Sunny Stroeer, Founder of AW expeditions. https://www.awexpeditions.org/ https://www.instagram.com/awexpeditions/ Connect: https://www.instagram.com/sstroeer/ 5. Aryn Schlicting, Founder of Mountain Careers and HR deputy director at Eagle County Government. https://mountaincareers.com/ Connect: https://mountaincareers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mountaincareers/ If you'd like to be on our podcast, or have questions you'd like addressed in a special episode of Outdoor Dream Jobs please shoot us an email at basecampoutdoorgroup@gmail.com (mailto:basecampoutdoorgroup@gmail.com) Help us help you. 

Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer, who run Basecamp, an online community for the outdoor industry, talk through the top five jobs of the week, and then catch up with Axie Navas, Director of Outdoor Recreation for the State of New Mexico.    We discuss five killer outdoor industry roles open for applications right now (3/17/2020) followed by a chat with Axie about what she has in store for accessing and protecting a beautiful part of our country.    Plus we address the job market in its current state of CoVID19 disruption and tell you about an initiative by Gearmunk.com to connect freelancers with outdoor organizations seeking skilled professionals.    If you found yourself with an open schedule thanks to COVID19 get on the list here:  https://gearmunk.com/freelancers/   The jobs!   1. Hike it Baby, Social Media Manager     REMOTE; $13.80 per hour     Apply here: http://bit.ly/HikeitBabySocial   2. Colorado Mountain Club, Director of Education     Golden, CO     Apply here: http://bit.ly/CMCDirector   3. Outside magazine, Sales & Marketing Coordinator       Santa Fe, NM       Apply here: http://bit.ly/OutsideSalesMarketing (http://bit.ly/NMoutdoorrec)   4. Winter Wildlands Alliance, Membership Director     Boise, ID     Apply by e-mailing a cover letter / resume with "MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR" in the subject line to twalton@winterwildlands.org (mailto:twalton@winterwildlands.org)   5. Burley, Industrial Designer     Eugene, OR     Apply here: http://bit.ly/BurleyIndustrialDesign   Our guest this week was Axie Navas, Director of Outdoor Recreation for the State of New Mexico. For careers and contract gigs on her team, e-mail her: Alexandra.Navas@state.nm.us (mailto:Alexandra.Navas@state.nm.us) Bookmark the website for upcoming opportunities: http://www.nmoutside.com   Join the Basecamp Facebook group (with 11,500+ members): https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorindustryjobs/ Subscribe to the Basecamp Weekly newsletter for more opportunities, freelance gigs, industry events and more: http://bit.ly/BasecampSubscribe Interested in being a guest on the show and/or have a question? E-mail us at basecampoutdoorgroup@gmail.com (mailto:basecampoutdoorgroup@gmail.com)   Questions/Feedback? We welcome both via the address above. 

We want to hook you up with FREE TICKETS to see the Backcountry Film Festival Event on 2/7 (Bend) & 2/9 (Sisters)! Don’t miss the 15th Annual Backcountry Film Festival. Produced by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, Backcountry Film Festival is a renowned production featuring professional and grassroots filmmakers from all corners of the globe. With screenings in more than 100 cities worldwide, the festival serves to unite communities in celebrating winter, sharing passion for adventure, and spreading awareness about the latest environmental conservation initiatives. This year’s line up is highly anticipated, so be sure to purchase your tickets early. Tickets cost $15 and proceeds raised for Discover Your Forest go to Project SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter), a program dedicated to providing free outdoor education experiences for over 2,000 kids in Central Oregon. Mark your calendars for one of three screenings: the first and second will take place in Bend at the Volcanic Theater Pub on Friday, February 7th at 6pm and 9:30pm. The third will take place in Sisters at the Sisters Movie House on Sunday, February 9th at 7pm. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Raffle prizes, auction items, and more will be up for grabs. Listen all week for your chance to win!

We want to hook you up with FREE TICKETS to see the Backcountry Film Festival Event on 2/7 (Bend) & 2/9 (Sisters)! Don't miss the 15th Annual Backcountry Film Festival. Produced by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, Backcountry Film Festival is a renowned production featuring professional and grassroots filmmakers from all corners of the globe. With screenings in more than 100 cities worldwide, the festival serves to unite communities in celebrating winter, sharing passion for adventure, and spreading awareness about the latest environmental conservation initiatives. This year's line up is highly anticipated, so be sure to purchase your tickets early. Tickets cost $15 and proceeds raised for Discover Your Forest go to Project SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter), a program dedicated to providing free outdoor education experiences for over 2,000 kids in Central Oregon. Mark your calendars for one of three screenings: the first and second will take place in Bend at the Volcanic Theater Pub on Friday, February 7th at 6pm and 9:30pm. The third will take place in Sisters at the Sisters Movie House on Sunday, February 9th at 7pm. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Raffle prizes, auction items, and more will be up for grabs. Listen all week for your chance to win!

A couple of weeks ago I participated in a ski retreat in Jackson Wyoming called SummitX, which brought together professionals at the convergence of tech, leadership, entrepreneurship, and adventure. The event focused on a whole lot of skiing powder (priorities straight right) and leadership development, and through intense workshops and in-depth conversations, I think it's safe to say everyone involved walked away a stronger leader and human being.  As part of the event, I got the opportunity to host a live recording of this podcast where I interviewed Dirk Collins and Caroline Gleich.    When I was conceptualizing this conversation and the event as a whole, I knew we would have something special with these two guests and thoughtful live audience, but I have to say - what we ended up with exceeded my expectations.    A couple of quick notes to listeners and then a little more about my guests.    So obviously doing an interview in front of a live audience is a little different then doing a 1 on 1 conversation in my living room. The first cool thing about a live show is the participation from the audience, so be sure to stay tuned in for the Q&A towards the end of the conversation. You'll also probably pick up on the fact that I showed some video clips of cool projects that Caroline and Dirk have done, and needless to say that doesn't translate too well into an audio only podcast, but I at least tried to keep in some of the sound bites so you could get a taste of the experience. If you want to check out the video clips, all the links are in the show resources section for this episode in your podcast platform or at my website. Lastly, I apologize in advance for a little bit of feedback noise from the microphones being passed around - nature of the beast guys.   Okay so, a little bit about Caroline and Dirk.    Caroline Gleich is a professional ski mountaineer and environmental advocate based in Salt Lake City, UT. If you ski in the Wasatch, you've either seen her on the skin track or in the magazines. She is passionate about a wide-range of climate and social issues, and is often working with advocacy non-profits like Protect Our Winters, Heal Utah, Winter Wildlands Alliance, and Tree Utah. She is also the founder of Big Mountain Dreams Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting big mountain environments, while also advocating for the people who live and play there. The film clip we saw from Caroline is called Follow Through, and it documents her journey to ski all 90 ski lines in Andrew McLeans book on steep skiing called the Chuting Gallery.    Dirk Collins is a mountain athlete, producer, director, filmmaker and brand strategist based in Jackson, Wyoming. He is the founder and president of One Eyed Bird, a boutique creative marketing and entertainment house with a passion for meaningful storytelling. Dirk also co-founded Teton Gravity Research, which is arguably one of the most well-known outdoor film and media production companies out there. Dirk is renowned for taking on complex and technically challenging projects, where his ability to create compelling stories for his clients defies traditional boundaries, no matter the athletic challenge, remote location, or harsh environment. The live audience saw a few different film clips from Dirk, the first was a segment from a series of shorts he did with author and flow expert Steven Kotler for his book Rise of Superman. The second was an insane action sports commercial he did for Pirelli Tires, and the third documented a ski mountaineering trip he took with Jimmy Chin and Kit DesLauriers in Greenland.   I want to give special thanks to my friends Eric Shutt (who founded SummitX) and Joseph Abrahams for bringing me onto the staff, and also to the rest of the crew Josh Cogan, Matt Adkins, and Todd Hanna.    And the last thing before we get into the live interview… Some of you know about Outwild, which is a company I started with my friends Courtney Sanford and Sanni McCandless. Outwild is an event series and resource hub for people who want to create more outdoor and value-driven lifestyles, and I wanted to let you all know we have a few events coming up. This June, we are hosting a women's only retreat in the mountains of New Hampshire focused on following and creating more of what makes you feel alive into your daily life. I'll be doing a workshop of harnessing flow states on top of a lot of other cool workshops and outdoor activities. As of this morning, March 21st there is actually only one ticket left to that event. However, we do have our larger annual festival coming up in September in Lotus California as well. Tickets will be going on sale soon, so stay tuned or go to Outwild.co to find out more. Also want to give a quick shout out to all the Outwild 2018 alumni who threw a pretty banging ski trip reunion in Salt Lake City a few weeks ago - had an awesome time with you guys!   Show Resources: Dirk Collins: Founder - One-Eyed Bird Cofounder - Teton Gravity Research Instagram Film clips from live recording - Flow (Rise of Superman), Pirelli Tires Commercial, Ski Expedition to Greenland (Avani Nuna) Caroline Gleich: Founder - Big Mountain Dreams Foundation Personal website Instagram Film clip from live recording - Follow Through Other show resources and mentions: SummitX Leadership and Tech Retreat Photos by Joshua Cogan Space by Silicon Couloir and Spark Coworking The Chuting Gallery - by Andrew McLean Jimmy Chin Kit DesLauriers Steven Kotler

I first learned about Winter Wildlands Alliance when I attended the backcountry film festival this past fall. Turns out, that’s how today’s guest, Hilary Eisen also learned of the organization about five years prior to that. She is the policy director for Winter Wildlands Alliance, which is dedicated to preserving winter wildlands and quality human-powered snowsports experiences on public lands. Hilary is an avid backcountry skier and climber with a passion for wild landscapes. She works on National Forest winter travel management and other policy issues that affect backcountry skiers. Previously, she worked on public lands conservation in Wyoming and Montana for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition and Wilderness Society. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and a B.A. degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Middlebury College.    We talk today about circuitous life paths and serendipity and how to save the playground we all enjoy. I’m always fascinated to hear how people land where they do and today we spend a fair amount of time exploring Hilary’s path. There are a few reasons for this. I have begun to discover a pattern with the guests on this podcast. They say yes to adventure, they end up taking many routes in life that might seem undirected at the time but end up being totally with purpose in hindsight as a combination of diverse experiences come together to create the perfect job/lifestyle

The Winter Wildlands Alliance puts on an annual film festival that focuses cameras on winter recreation in the American West. Idaho Matters visits the Backcountry Film Festival with its organizer and discusses the role of winter sports in the Western culture and economy.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Brody Leven - a professional adventurer, activist, and skier. Brody is a unique breed of professional athlete, namely because you won't necessarily find him hucking backflips off of gnarly cornices in Alaska in the latest TGR ski movie. Instead you'll find him undertaking a journey to Uganda to ski the last remaining glacier on the African continent, or creating a documentary about an intense first ascent of a remote couloir in Georgia's (the country that is) Caucusus mountains. Brody is also an avid outdoor advocate, dedicating about half of his time volunteering for ogranizations like Protect Our Winters, Heal Utah, Winter Wildlands Alliance - among others. We talked at length about the latest challenges facing activism how people can get involved and make a meaningful difference with very little effort. One of the most interesting parts of this episode for me, was a discussion around ego, which is something Brody is very thoughtful about. For him, it's not about the look at me, look what I just did factor. It's much more about taking on challenges and building a life around things that makes him feel alive. I think this is a really important distinction to make, one that in my opinion is the difference between short-term vain and glamour and more long-term fulfillment and happiness. Show resources: Brody's website Brody's Instagram Semi Rad (Brandon Leonard) The Adventure Journal

For the sixth Yosemite Can O Peaches show, John interviews David Page, Advocacy Director of the Winter Wildlands Alliance in Mammoth Lakes, CA. David is also Senior Correspondent for Powder Magazine, author, and a national award winning journalist.David has authored the Explorer's Guide Yosemite and the Southern Sierra Nevada.

Known for lengthy traverses across North America’s wildest mountain ranges, and along it’s remote waters, Forrest McCarthy loves to venture deep into the wilderness. It’s not uncommon for Forrest to traverse hundreds of miles over the course of days or weeks to see and experience a landscape. Forrest also advocates for and has worked to protect the wild places in which we play through Winter Wildlands Alliance and the American Packraft Association, among others. In this episode we chat with Forrest about the history of backcountry skiing in the Tetons, how finding a good ski partner is like dating, and pressing past the ‘last turn around point’ on 21 day ski traverse.

If you are a backcountry skier Mark Menlove is someone you should know. As the executive director of Winter Wildlands Alliance, Mark works tirelessly to protect the wild winter landscapes on which we love to ski. Additionally he is a seasoned conservationist, backcountry ski guide, and outdoor writer. He has been a leading voice for quiet recreation and is a co-founder of the Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of national human-powered recreation organizations. Mark’s passion for skiing runs deep, and we (the backcountry ski community) are lucky to have him as a leading voice, speaking up for backcountry skiing on local & national levels. In this episode we chat with Mark about growing up in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, leaving the corporate world to pursue creative writing, becoming the ‘voice of winter,’ and building a backcountry ski community.

McCarthy’s pioneering work utilized historic photos and contemporary excursions to chronicle the significant changes occurring over the last hundred years in arctic landscapes. Forrest McCarthy has been a wilderness advocate and backcountry skier for more than 20 years. As Public Lands Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance he couples his zest for backcountry skiing with his passion for conservation.

McCarthy’s pioneering work utilized historic photos and contemporary excursions to chronicle the significant changes occurring over the last hundred years in arctic landscapes. Forrest McCarthy has been a wilderness advocate and backcountry skier for more than 20 years. As Public Lands Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance he couples his zest for backcountry skiing with his passion for conservation.