Open Container: Outdoor culture as a free flowing conversation

Today Doug opens the container with outdoor PR pioneer, Chris Goddard. Doug opens the show talking about outdoor public relations. He highlights the intricate dynamics between outdoor brands and PR as a mechanism that helps to create their success. By sharing his own personal experiences as a working journalist in the outdoor industry, Doug describes how PR is inextricably tied to the outdoor indu...

Today Doug opens the container with Billy Demong. Doug opens todays show by talking about participating in competitive sports as a kid and the transformation of embracing outdoor pursuits that were free of competitive pressures. Along the way he realized that it's ok to do competitive events in the outdoors and also have fun while doing them. Doug is then joined by Billy Demong, an esteemed Olympi...

Today Doug opens the container with author Brooke Williams. The episode opens with Doug exploring dreams, the supernatural and how science plays into different human experiences that are often hard to explain. Then to get a deeper understanding of human consciousness, Doug is joined by author Brooke Williams. Together they explore the concept of re-enchantment, a notion that seeks to reconnect us...

Today Doug opens the container with journalist Rachelle Schrute. Doug starts the episode by recounting his personal journey and experiences in Montana, a state rich in both natural beauty and a communal spirit. A place that for Doug was not only about the incredible landscape but also the warmth and generosity of the locals who helped him when he was just getting his life started. Doug is then joi...

Today Doug opens the container with GG Edwards, the CEO and founder of Gnara . Doug opens the show highlighting how the outdoor industry was built on the back of solving problems for those looking to go outside. He also details how the industry attracts entrepreneurial individuals looking for ways to blend a career with outdoor pursuits. This mindset is what has allowed the outdoor industry to bec...

Today Doug opens the container with author and outdoor journalist Katie Arnold. This episode of Open Container looks at the connection between Zen philosophy and heading outside. Doug opens the show recounting the lessons he learned while backpacking 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the oldest Japanese monastery in the US. The lessons he learned along the way helped to remind him of some basic t...

Today Doug opens the container with author Jonathan Klein. Doug opens the show talking about how he discovered wilderness in his youth and how that lead him to meet Jonathan Klein. Jonathan had an extensive career, spending three decades working for Montana's forest service. After retiring Jonathan continued his pursuit of wilderness by embarking on a 700-mile solo canoe from Saskatchewan to Hudso...

Today Doug opens the container with writer, photographer, and editor Stephen Casimiro . Doug starts the show by recounting his earliest experiences with outdoor magazines and how those experiences fueled a career writing about the outdoors. He reflects on the importance of storytelling for those who choose to spend time in nature and how moves like the recent layoffs by Outside magazine diminishes...

Today Doug opens the container with Danica & Mike Carey of Seirus Innovation. Doug begins the episode by reflecting on the need for innovation within the outdoor and ski industries. He talks about his 25 years of working within those industries during which he has observed how the outdoors is adept at prioritizing creativity and problem-solving over mere profit maximization. Doug is then joine...

Today Doug heads to the deserts of Utah to open the container with artist Cody Chamberlain. Doug starts the episode by diving into the significance of the wilderness as a source of inspiration and creativity, emphasizing that the desert offers a unique perspective that can rejuvenate our minds and spirits. He then speaks with Cody Chamberlain, an accomplished artist with deep roots in Utah's lands...

Today Doug opens the container in search of awe and finds it with Stacy Bare. Moments of awe transcend mere experiences. They serve as pivotal junctures in our personal narratives, fostering healing and a deeper understanding of our existence. And while the outdoors is a source for awe inspiring moments, awe can also be found everywhere. Today's guest is Stacy Bare, who has dedicated his life to h...

Today Doug opens the container to explore the new world of outdoor politics with Caroline Gleich. Doug opens the show talking about the ongoing struggle to protect public lands from privatization and the critical need for increased political engagement among outdoor enthusiasts. He also delves into the contemporary implications of such efforts, particularly highlighted by the recent bid by certain...

Today Doug opens the container with Chad Brown to discuss changing the narrative around conservation. Filmmaker Chad Brown is a passionate advocate for environmental justice and founder of the nonprofit Love Is King . During this conversation he discusses the intersection of conservation and social justice, emphasizing that true conservation must recognize the sacredness of land and its cultural s...

Today Doug opens the container with Luis Benitez to discuss the need for a National Office of Recreation. The rise in outdoor recreation has always been a part of the American experience, with transcendentalists like Emerson and Thoreau heading to the woods for enlightenment, down to current day secularists just wanting to get away from work. The indigenous people of this continent whose lands wer...

Today Doug opens the container with Dani Reyes-Acosta to discuss how outdoor stories should come from everyone. This episode delves into the evolving landscape of outdoor storytelling and inclusivity, emphasizing the need for diverse voices and perspectives within the outdoor industry. Doug's guest today, Dani Reyes-Acosta, is an advocate and cultural strategist. She and Doug discuss her journey o...

The outdoors is not just a niche; it is essential to our lives and who we are as a species. As the world faces increasing challenges like climate change and cultural upheaval, the importance of nature becomes even more pronounced. This podcast, hosted by Doug Schnitzpahn, delves into the myriad ways the outdoors can offer solutions to our anxieties and help us heal. Through engaging conversations,...