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Tracy Hamm is a yoga instructor at the Movement Gyms in Colorado. She is also currently a nurse and used to be a highschool art teacher. This is a great conversation about how Tracy got into yoga and what great adventures led her to how she lives her life. Disclaimer: This episode contains swearing.

Greg Oberg is the owner and head cobbler of Type 2 Repairs, a climbing shoe repair company located in Denver, Colorado. With a love for the outdoors and a dedication to sustainability - Greg saw the explosion of climbing across the country and thought he could maybe find a way to reduce waste.  With a background in outdoor retail, Greg learned everything he could about the shoe and repair industri...

Erin Crider is the founder and owner of Uncharted Outdoorswomen. Previously, she has worked with the Colorado Wildlife Council and Trout Unlimited, to help educate people on conservation and outdoor skills. She saw the lack of resources for women in the outdoor world and started her own business to empower women. Uncharted Outdoorswomen creates safe spaces for women to build confidence via hands-o...

We continue our conversation about some of negitives and positives of social media. I also go on mini rants of about disconecting from technology while we discuse the importance of spending time outdoors.

Asher James Carlson, is a photographer & filmmaker under the brand 'Asher James Creative', and recently opened a Co-Working and Shared Studio, called 'Duluth Creative Co.',  in Downtown Duluth, MN. In today's episode, we talk about making dreams a reality, running a business that is routed in service, and how to grow as an entrepreneur. Check out the links below to learn mo...

Desiree is the marketing and web manager for Archery Country in Minnesota. She creates graphics and social media content. She loves bow hunting and uses social media as a tool to promote the sport.  Desiree did not see herself getting into this career but now she loves it and loves connecting with people. In this episode, we discuss the power of media and how it can be helpful but dangerous. We qu...

This is part two of a two-part episode with Allie and Hannah. This episode is all about birds. We cover as much as we can including identifying birds, to field jobs to bird apps. Allie and Hannah have both done bird research and love birds. Both have been involved in bird studies at Hawk Ridge in Duluth Minnesota. Check out the links below for more bird info! Hawk Ridge Top Birding Apps 

Both Allie and Hannah are in the Integrated Biological Science program at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Allie recently graduated and Hannah is almost done. They both were teaching assistants for general biology and Hannah was also a TA for ecology. Allie and Hannah are great teachers and share their pashing for learning with their students. We discussed the fun parts of being a TA as well as...

Caroline Pierce is a Ph. D. candidate in the land and atmospheric science program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She researches mercury concentrations in peatlands with the SPRUCE lab. Caroline discusses what peatlands are and the importance of mercury studies. Her correlation study relates sulfate to mercury and how increased sulfur pollution could cause higher mercury levels. Learn...

Todd Roggenkamp is a Minnesota Trapper and hunting educator. He shares some of his trapping experience and how trapping works. We cover the basics including how it is sustainable and ethical. We discuss how it is necessary to understand the animals and the equipment. There are many ways to learn more about trapping through the Minnesota Trapping Association or DNR programs. For information about t...

Brad Gausman is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Conservation Federation. This is a non-profit organization that advocates for the natural resources of Minnesota. Brad’s work with the Minnesota Conservation federation is important to conservation. He is also the program coordinator for the Conservation Leadership Corps program for college students. Getting involved with the Conservation Lea...

There's a lot to learn about wildland firefighting. Meghan Ring, a MN DNR wildland Firefighter, helps break down some logistics and how to become one. 

Peter has gone on many adventures including Bolivia, Utah and the Boundary Waters. Knee injuries are only a part of Peter's trips. Being outdoors, exploring and of course, the rocks have made all of the trips worth it. 

I have been wanting to start a podcast to share stories and experiences so here it is.