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Dawson and Clint wanted to share a few stories that they liked and feel you may like to - just in case you missed them! Story 1 - Pete Ripmaster Episode 169. Pete won the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational - which is a race where participants navigate the 1000 mile trail on foot. In his 2016 attempt; while in one of the most isolated areas and crossing a frozen lake, he broke through the ice pulling...

This week Dawson and Clint sat down and talked about getting out AND taking the kids with you! The past few years we have learned how important being active is - especially being active outside! Sunshine - Wind - Sounds - Peace of Mind - Memories - More! Getting disconnected in order to get re-connected! Helping our kids understand this is vital to their future health. We talked about Dawson's ear...

This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Jason Thienel. Mountain running is something that Jason is very passionate about. Being a Mountain Athlete for LaSportiva is a perfect fit because he is always dreaming big in his mountain pursuits. He has several big belt buckles as part of his accomplishments including UTMB and CCC in the Alps, Bigfoot 200, Cruel Jewel 100, Bryce Canyon 100, and Cloudspli...

This week Clint and Dawson talk with Tom Rowland. As most know Tom is a TV and Podcast host with millions of downloads. Tom has been a fishing guide, a TV host and starred in countless TV fishing shows. Tom is also an entrepreneur and he and his partner Rich Tudor also created a digital network called Waypoint TV to take the outdoor television landscape to digital OTT platforms. Tom's list of acco...

This week Dawson and Clint had some fun and we think you will too! They try to stump each other with some outdoor/adventure terminology (director's note: Dawson's competitive side may have come out) - they share some fears and some animal encounters! Is Clint afraid of the dark? What animal is Dawson most afraid of? Do you know the terms and definitions? PLUS - some stories and laughs shared along...

This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Susie and Jim Framer. Susie and Jim live in Chattanooga. They have been married nine years. They have been racing bikes, ultramarathons, triathlons and adventure races for "ever". Susie is a 2 time TN State Champion in cyclocross and Jim is a 1 time TN State Champion. Together they have won several 12 and 24 hour adventure races and have finished two expedi...

This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Pete Ripmaster. Pete is an adventurer, ultra-athlete, and the winner of the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. He is an in-demand motivational speaker and event organizer who spends his time inspiring others to fulfill their dreams, no matter how outrageous they may seem. When he is not speaking or competing in extreme athletic events around the co...

This week Dawson and Clint got to catch up with Liz 'Mercury' Derstine! You may remember Liz from episodes 72 and 111; she is a distance runner and a trail hiker - oh, and she is fast! She started running at age 14 and has been immersed in running, hiking, and competing ever since. Liz has set FKT's (fastest known times) for the women's supported Smokies Challenge Adventure Run, for the Appalachia...

This week Dawson and Clint talked with Joshua and Amber Niven! They are authors of the book 'Discovering the Appalachian Trail: A Guide to the Trail's Greatest Hikes'. Even though their journeys and experiences on the AT came at different times - they found common ground in their love for the trail, its people, and the experiences it offers. Joshua completed the AT in 2013 with some friends and Am...

This week Clint and Dawson have Chris and Sara back on the show. They were guests for ep.98. As you know they are digital nomads, van lifers, travelers, adventurers, business partners, husband and wife, and [most importantly] best friends. They are currently back from a 5 month trip to Mexico, Brazil, the Rocky mountains and then out to Oregon; what?!. We talk about their trips, food, language, a...

This week Dawson and Clint sat down with Chattanooga native and avid cyclist - Spencer Whittier. In high school Spencer loved mountain biking and participated in most of the traditional sports but it was the high school cross-country coach that persuaded him to give running a shot. He did and those efforts landed him a scholarship to Tennessee Tech. After graduating Tech, with a degree in Civil En...

This week Dawson and Clint caught up with owner and co-founder of HANDUP Gloves, Cody Wallis. Growing up in a little town in Neveda with less than 1,000 people, Cody fell in love with two things: off-road motorcycle racing and his wife, Jamie! After they moved to Chattanooga and they both fell in love with mountain biking and the community of people associated with it. They also noticed that the g...

This week Dawson and Clint went in the studio and had a very fun conversation! Some outdoor adventure trivia and did you know facts! Some were fun, some were serious, some were unexpected, and some were down right shocking! They had fun and learned a few things - maybe you will enjoy it too?! Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This week Dawson and Clint talked with the 'Day Fire Podcast MKV' record holder (Most Known Visits) - Nancy East! This time they talked with Nancy about her Backpacking 101 workshops she is leading through the Blue Ridge Hiking Company! Answering questions that a lot of beginners may have about hiking and camping. What to take - where to go - when to go - safety - animal encounters - expectations...

This week Clint and Dawson discuss why city and county Parks are so important. City and County parks and open space in general improve our physical and mental health and make cities and neighborhoods more attractive places to live. With that said most cities are working to provide diversity, equity and inclusion. Not all Parks in our communities past have been "created equal" and there are real ba...

Sunny Montgomery is back talking with Clint and Dawson. Sunny was a guest in ep. 58. Sunny Montgomery lives in Ocoee, Tennessee. Sunny is a writer and executive editor with Get Out Chattanooga and Chatter magazine. She is smart, funny and loves her life on the edge of the Cherokee Forest with her soon to be husband. On summer weekends, they run a taco truck on the Ocoee River. Her passion is white...

This week Clint and Dawson talk with Chig Martin. Chig lives in Port Angeles, Wa. by way of Rossville Ga/Chattanooga Tn. Chig is a former triathlete turned gravel cyclist. He is part of Team Hyland BWR. Chig let life get in the way of his personal life and became unhealthy to the point where he was hospitalized and weighed 325 pounds and had serious health issues. But Chig said enough and now for...

This week Clint and I spoke with Brad Cobb and Sergeant Clay Tolson. Today's podcast is our most meaningful podcast to-date. Brad and Clay and 5 other men share their story of traveling to the Ukraine. They headed to Romania on March 30th for four days and then to Moldova for seven days with five first responders from the Chattanooga area (Sergeant Clay Tolson, Officer Juan Cuba, Sergeant Jeremiah...

This week Dawson and Clint, along with special guest host - Marc Hunt, sit down with whitewater kayaker, filmmaker, and musician - Rush Sturges! Rush grew up in California around the whitewater community and it was there he developed a love and passion for the sport and the adventure. He has traveled the world and competed at the highest level - from freestyle to racing. Rush is also a well known...

Marc Hunt is back on the podcast! Marc was the co-founder of Sunburst Adventures - the first outfitter to operate on the Ocoee River in Tennessee and we first talked to Marc in Episode #138 (give it a listen). Today Marc sits down with Dawson and Clint to talk about his experiences, adventures, and passion for the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. We talk about the differences between commercia...

This week Clint and Dawson Talk with Kris Wheeler. Kris is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and commercial content creator. The professional journey of this North Georgia native is rooted in a foundation of journalism and storytelling. In recent years, Wheeler’s film work has garnered coverage in national publications and media outlets, including: Billboard Magazine, USA Today, Garden &...

In this short 1-minute and 18-second outtake with Justin Shipp we asked and answered one of the most important questions when it comes to camping - breakfast or dinner? Lines were crossed - opinions given - things were said! Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Some of our most popular episodes are when we talk the van life! - This week Dawson and Clint welcome back Justin Shipp, owner of Site Seven Custom Vans. They talk about innovations in van builds and new gadgets! They explore some of the basics, things to consider, and things to avoid when designing your van. Dawson shares some things he might do differently in his next build with Site Seven and w...

This week Clint puts Dawson on the hotseat! 10 questions in 30-minutes! Covering business - adventure - animals - bucket lists - conservation - and more! This one moves pretty fast, is full of stories, some laughs, information, and hopefully entertainment! Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This week Clint and Dawson talk with Alex Kutches. Alex serves as President for Mystery Ranch packs based out of Bozeman, MT. Prior to this post he served as VP Sales & Marketing for Mystery Ranch for 7.5 years. He has also worked with Outdoor Research out of Seattle as President and VP Sales & Marketing as well as with Marmot as Director of Sales for the US. Alex, simply stated, is "a won...