Ten Minute Travels

Have you ever been to Everest Base Camp?  Ryan talks about flying to Everest Base Camp, Camp Two, Nepal flying and high altitude fuel logistics.  Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that he...

Have you ever collected Meteorites? Ryan talks of the bases in Antarctica, Dinosaur bones hunting, collecting meteorites, and almost making it to the South Pole in Antarctica.  Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki lo...

Have you ever seen where Shackleton slept? Ryan talks of NASA projects, explorer's huts, studying whales and servicing field camps in Antarctica.  Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so th...

What is it like to spend a season in Antarctica?  Ryan talks about McMurdo Station culture, Antarctica animals and the field camp supply lifestyle. Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that h...

How does a helicopter pilot go from heli school to traveling the world?  Ryan talks about the steps he took to become proficient enough to pilot helicopters around the world.  Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki lov...

Ever want to be a Helicopter Pilot? Ryan talks about how he evolved into flying helicopters: from Alaska rafting guide to Mt. Everest Heli-evacuations. Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so th...

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fung...

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fung...

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fung...

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fung...

The Dalton Highway starts in Alaska and terminates 414 miles north in Deadhorse, the town that exists to support the oilfields of the Alyeska Pipeline. Join us for a conversation with a motorcyclist who has logged almost 7,500 miles on The Dalton, completing the trip 18 times. Phil Freeman shares changing road conditions, stunning scenery and how to pass an 18-wheeler and not get loose teeth from...

The Dalton Highway starts in Alaska and terminates 414 miles north in Deadhorse, the town that exists to support the oilfields of the Alyeska Pipeline. Join us for a conversation with a motorcyclist who has logged almost 7,500 miles on The Dalton, completing the trip 18 times. Phil Freeman shares changing road conditions, stunning scenery and how to pass an 18-wheeler and not get loose teeth from...

The Dalton Highway starts in Alaska and terminates 414 miles north in Deadhorse, the town that exists to support the oilfields of the Alyeska Pipeline. Join us for a conversation with a motorcyclist who has logged almost 7,500 miles on The Dalton, completing the trip 18 times. Phil Freeman shares changing road conditions, stunning scenery and how to pass an 18-wheeler and not get loose teeth from...

The Dalton Highway starts in Alaska and terminates 414 miles north in Deadhorse, the town that exists to support the oilfields of the Alyeska Pipeline. Join us for a conversation with a motorcyclist who has logged almost 7,500 miles on The Dalton, completing the trip 18 times. Phil Freeman shares changing road conditions, stunning scenery and how to pass an 18-wheeler and not get lo0se teeth from...

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn't be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleu...

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn't be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleu...

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn't be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleu...

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn't be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleu...

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn't be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleu...

Ever wonder what would happen if you had a cauldron of enthusiasm at a slow simmer and you added Mr. Rogers, Chuck Yeager, an Uzi and an eye of newt? You might make a Jon Bisson. This man came up through the US Air Force and flew everything they had, sometimes starting the turbines with shotgun shells cuz he couldn't be bothered to wait for the auxiliary power unit while stationed in the Aleu...

Meet Matt As Summer gives way to Fall, the days shorten, some leaves turn colors and kids head back to school. UVM, like a lot of colleges, holds events for incoming freshman. It’s a way for new students to make friends while immersed in the culture of the school. Matt Kropke signed up for a bike trip that changed his life. Kropke joined us to talk about two bike trips, changing his major and movi...

Meet Matt As Summer gives way to Fall, the days shorten, some leaves turn colors and kids head back to school. UVM, like a lot of colleges, holds events for incoming freshman. It’s a way for new students to make friends while immersed in the culture of the school. Matt Kropke signed up for a bike trip that changed his life. Kropke joined us to talk about two bike trips, changing his major and movi...

A reverend, an artist and a conductor walk into a bar.. The Reverend Will Costello has officiated 31 weddings, painted houses, shoes and penguins and ridden the rails. But this is his first podcast appearance. Join us for a far flung conversation from Alaska to New Orleans, from Great Danés to modern day hobos. Willie gives tips on jumping trains and talks of conductor calamities. Want to hear the...

A reverend, an artist and a conductor walk into a bar.. The Reverend Will Costello has officiated 31 weddings, painted houses, shoes and penguins and ridden the rails. But this is his first podcast appearance. Join us for a far flung conversation from Alaska to New Orleans, from Great Danés to modern day hobos. Willie talks of unsavory hobo drama and a gaggle of Riders.  Want to hear the whole int...

A reverend, an artist and a conductor walk into a bar.. The Reverend Will Costello has officiated 31 weddings, painted houses, shoes and penguins and ridden the rails. But this is his first podcast appearance. Join us for a far flung conversation from Alaska to New Orleans, from Great Danés to modern day hobos. Willie dips a toe in the "Rider" lifestyle.  Want to hear the whole interview...