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Day Fire PodcastDawson is BACK!Dawson is back in the studio AND he has put together 4 short stories from a few recent episodes that he really likes! So - give them a listen and share!
Story 1: Episode 242 - A Couple Screws Loose / Cameron Muilenburg
Story 2: Episode 236 - Chris Joice / Single Speed
Story 3: Episode 243 - Shifting Gears With Meaghan Hackinen
Story 4: Episode 238 - Jay Curwen: Let’s Race
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2024-03-2441 min
Day Fire PodcastStories from the Day Fire Vault with Dawson and ClintThis week Dawson and Clint reach back into the Day Fire vault and share some of their favorite short stories with you! Some you may have forgotten and some you may have missed! Enjoy!
The 1st story is from episode #46 with Rob Robinson talking about climbing!
The 2nd story is from episode #100 with The Bargo Brothers!
Story number 3 comes from episode #139 and Brad DeVaney talking about tire tread and Mars!
The 4th story is from episode #122 and Carl Roundtree talking about Burning Man!
Story 5 is from episode #134 with Jessica Howell-Edwards talking about The Cumberland Island.
Our last story is from e...
2023-09-0953 min
Day Fire PodcastFun with Dawson and Clint!This week Dawson and :Clint go into the studio for some fun and stories! 'Did You Know' facts about animals AND stories/advice from Dawson! Trust me - this one is fun! Tune-in and play along! Share and Enjoy! By the way - do you know where otters store extra food? What do you call a group of crows?
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2023-05-2044 min
Day Fire PodcastA Life Worth Living with Rush Sturges / RESHAREDay Fire Podcast has been around for years and from time-to-time we like to visit our archives and RESHARE some great conversations that some of our loyal listeners may have missed! This is a Dawson Wheeler pick: 'A Life Worth Living' Episode 160 with Rush Sturges and Marc Hunt!
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...
2023-03-051h 06
Day Fire PodcastSkiing - Sandwiches - Pillow FightsDawson Wheeler is out west on his annual skication! Clint slowed him down long enough to catch up on the snow - share some stories - give some advice - living on sandwiches - pillow fights - and much more!
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2023-02-2723 min
Day Fire PodcastSpartan Winter Death RaceThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Erin Powell. Erin is a Spartan veteran who is preparing himself for the Winter Spartan Death Race in Feb 2023, https://peakraces.com/winter-death-race/. We want to know why someone wants to subject themselves to an event so difficult? What is the event like? What the experience does for you as a human and a competitor. Erin shares his experiences and his WHY. Erin loves to test his courage, grit and survival skills. PLUS - stay tuned to the very end - we add a little motivation to your day! Get ready...
2023-01-211h 01
Day Fire PodcastDayfire company / Jake WheelerToday Clint and Dawson sit down with Jake Wheeler. Jake is the Founder of the Dayfire Company. Jake is a lifelong outdoors person who lives in Basalt, Colorado. Jake's company can be found at dayfirecompany.com. Dayfire is a Colorado brand agency specializing in creative direction, brand building, digital marketing and community engagement. We talk about Colorado life, Jake's views on business and fun-hogging in one of the best outdoor playgrounds in America.
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2023-01-1343 min
Day Fire PodcastSelf Supported Kayak Grand Canyon TripThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Cory Hall. We talk with Cory about his recent Kayak trip down the Grand Canyon. This trip was an unsupported, kayak only trip. We talk about the differences between an unsupported trip and a commercial trip. And what it means when you dont have the luxury of a raft to carry all your gear.
Cory was first exposed to river life as a young kid when my dad took a summer job guiding rafts on the Ocoee and Chattooga Rivers for a small outfitter in our hometown called the...
2023-01-0258 min
Day Fire PodcastTherapeutic Recreation Services / Elaine Adams GossettThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Elaine Adams Gossett. Elaine is the City of Chattanooga’s Therapeutic Recreation Services Manager. She was instrumental in developing Chattanooga's Therapeutic Recreation Program in 2002 with the mindset that leisure and recreation are an important part of everyone's life.
Elaine holds a B.S. in Recreation Management with an emphasis in
Therapeutic Recreation from Arizona State University. She is currently a Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Upon graduation in 2000, she returned
home to Chattanooga Tn where she has worked as a recreation therapist in behavioral
health with youth, Orange Grove Ce...
2022-12-251h 02
Day Fire PodcastCumberland Trails Conference / Savana KeetonThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Savana Keeton. Savana is the Operations Coordinator for the Cumberland Trails Conference. Building the Cumberland Trail is a passion project for the dedicated staff of the CTC. The work is hard and it takes experts to build through the rock gardens and gorges of the Cumberland Mountains. The Cumberland Trail (CT) is a rugged, north/south, foot-traffic-only trail along the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau in Eastern Tennessee. Currently there is approximately 250 miles open with 50 odd miles left to complete. The trail begins at Cumberland Gap National Park on the...
2022-12-1857 min
Day Fire PodcastClimbing Access and Stewardship - The Access FundThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Zach Lesch-Hule and Danial Dunn. Zach is the
Vice President of Programs & Acquisitions and Danial is the Southeast Regional Manager for the Access Fund. Zach oversees the strategic direction, leadership, and management of Access Fund’s programs, including the Climbing Conservation Loan Program and land trust operations, stewardship and conservation programs, local affiliate program, risk management and landowner support, and our network of regional directors. Zach is based in Chattanooga, TN and Danial works with local climbing organizations, advocates, land managers, and community partners to protect and expand climbing opportunities across th...
2022-12-1156 min
Day Fire PodcastMark Martin / Big Alaskan Rainbow TroutThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Mark Martin. Mark was President of Marmot Mountain for 21 years. Mark is an avid fly fisherman and has an obsession with fishing for rainbow trout in Alaska.
Mark grew up on the Rogue River in Oregon. He has fished his entire life. Mark says he has had a passion for fishing but pretty sure it has “morphed” into an obsession for big trout and steelhead. His first trip to Alaska was almost 20 years ago with the family. Got to experience the vast wilderness of Alaska from many points of view...
2022-12-0257 min
Day Fire PodcastBear or Skunk? 20 Questions with DawsonThis week Clint plays 20 questions with Dawson Wheeler! Just how well do we know Dawson? Would he rather face a skunk or a bear? Snow skiing alone or camping with friends? Favorite piece of gear? AND more! This was a lot of fun for us to record and we hope you enjoy it! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR DAY FIRE LISTENERS, SPONSORS, AND GUESTS!
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2022-11-2428 min
Day Fire PodcastTara Dower / Ultra SuccessThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Tara Dower. Tara shares her last 13 months which was amazing and very successful. Here is her list; attempted Benton MacKaye FKT in September of 2021. Injured myself badly. One month later I raced my first 100 miler called Uwharrie 100. Won for women. Raced my second 100 in Alabama called Blood Rock and came in 2nd overall behind Jeff Browning. Umstead 100 in April was my next 100 and placed 3rd women. Cruel Jewel was the next month in May and got 2nd woman. One month later went for the Benton MacKaye FKT again and smashed the...
2022-11-1858 min
Day Fire PodcastEddie O'Dea / The Eastern Divide Trail Bikepacking RouteThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Eddie O'Dea. Eddie is the first rider to complete the Eastern Divide Trail bikepacking route. The EDT is a 6000 mile dirt centric route from Cape Spear, Newfoundland to Key West, FL. He did this as a fundraiser for Georgia Cycling Association which is a youth cycling organization that cultivates a passion for the healthy lifestyle of cycling across the state.
Eddie is a co-founder of the Georgia Cycling Association and is an accomplished rider with 22 years of racing and cycling adventures under his belt. Eddie has held course records...
2022-11-111h 03
Day Fire PodcastKelly Davis / Outdoor Participation, Trends & Market HealthThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Kelly Davis. Kelly is the Director of Research at the Outdoor Industry Association and the Outdoor Foundation. We talk about the state of the Outdoor market including participation, consumer trends, and economic and social forces that impact the Outdoor industry at large.
Outdoor Recreation1 is a large and growing industry that accounts for 1.8% of the total U.S. GDP, produced $689B in economic output in 2020, supports 4.3M jobs, and is enjoyed by 164M Americans over the age of 6, about 54% of the total U.S. population. The Outdoor industry has...
2022-11-051h 02
Day Fire PodcastRide the Divide with Mike PollockThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Mike Pollock. Mike just completed the Tour Divide. The Tour divide is 2,745-miles and formally referred to as the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. The route goes from north to south starting in Banff, Alberta, Canada and finishing at the US/Mexico border in Antelope Wells, New Mexico. "Some riders do ride south to north. Mike's journey is very unique in the sense that he was joined for half the trip by his wife Georgia and their dog Jade. Mike , Georgia and Jade rode to Pinedale Wy where Mike was joined...
2022-10-151h 36
Day Fire PodcastHiking the Continental DivideThis week Clint and Dawson talk with Chris Ford. Chris is fresh off his successful hike of the Continental Divide Trail. This also completes the Triple Crown of hiking which includes the AT, PCT and the CD. Chris along with Nancy East have the fastest known time on the 900 Map of the Smokies. Chris has hiked all the trails in the Smokies 5 times and is about to complete his 6th map. A great guy and a hiking machine you dont want to miss this one.
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2022-10-081h 05
Day Fire PodcastStories from Day FireDawson 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 him and his sled into the frigid water!
Story 2 - Same episode with Pete Ripmaster - 169! One morning Pete woke up and had some...
2022-10-0435 min
Day Fire PodcastGo Play and Take the Kids!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 early years in the woods of North Carolina - getting his kids out on the trail as early as 4 and 6 - and we gave some advice on best practices...
2022-09-2637 min
Day Fire PodcastMountain Running w/ Jason ThienelThis 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 Cloudsplitter 100. A few of his passion projects include the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Double Art Loeb and Warner Parks 100. He also has completed the NoNo which is doing the No Business 100 twice, both...
2022-09-171h 02
Day Fire PodcastElk Hunting with Tom RolandThis 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 accomplishments as a guide, a businessman, a competitor are a mile long. On our show we talk to Tom about Elk Hunting and how his son has...
2022-09-091h 08
Day Fire PodcastKeeping ScoreThis 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 the way!
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2022-09-0457 min
Day Fire PodcastAdventure Racing With the FarmersThis 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 expedition length adventure races. We talk about adventure races, gear and the Chattanooga Epic adventure race in the summer 2023. This will be a great event for everyone from expert to beginner. You can...
2022-08-221h 00
Day Fire Podcast2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational WinnerThis 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 country, he lives in Asheville, NC with his wife, two daughters, two dogs, and a backyard that is often visited by bears that come down from the mountain.
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2022-08-131h 11
Day Fire PodcastThe Long TrailThis 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 Appalachian Trail (supported - northbound), Pinhoti Trail, and RECENTLY set the FKT for the oldest long distance trail in the US, the Long Trail! This was a great conversation about training...
2022-08-071h 00
Day Fire PodcastTwo Becoming OneThis 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 Amber backpacked over 1,400 miles of the AT with her dad and other family members after graduating Carson-Newman University. Amber is a lifelong journal keeper and Joshua is a professional and avid...
2022-07-301h 16
Day Fire PodcastChris and Sara on the MoveThis 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 crazy purchase and.......... They have big big news. They are making a change so tune in for the details. Follow Chris and Sara on YouTube.
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2022-07-251h 00
Day Fire PodcastSomething In My EarThis 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 Engineering, he rekindled his passion for mountain biking. To say he has been competitively active is an understatement: not only has he raced in triathlons and cyclocross races, but he has participated...
2022-07-161h 08
Day Fire PodcastHANDUP with Cody WallisThis 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 gloves available at the time had much to be desired in both function and design. With Cody's background in motorcycle racing and his newfound passion for mountain biking, they set...
2022-07-121h 13
Day Fire PodcastOutdoor Trivia with DawsonThis 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?!
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2022-07-0238 min
Day Fire PodcastDay Fire MKV - Nancy EastThis 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 - gear considerations - and much more! PLUS - they shared a few stories and laughs along the way.
Who is Nancy East?
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2022-06-271h 04
Day Fire PodcastCity/County ParksThis 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 barriers to entry. Communities around the U.S. are working to address decades of neglect and inequality. Also, studies have shown the social, environmental, economic, and health benefits parks bring to a...
2022-06-1840 min
Day Fire PodcastAlways Sunny with SunnySunny 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 whitewater canoeing. Discovering new creeks and rock smears make her happiest, but the Ocoee River, where she learned to paddle and where you'll find her any summer weekend...
2022-06-141h 03
Day Fire PodcastChig Martin - Ride Your Damn BikeThis 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 1367 days in a row he has ridden his bike since 9-1-2018. He has lost 147 pounds and at one point had a 52 inch waist and now...
2022-06-0436 min
Day Fire PodcastA Life Worth Living with Rush SturgesThis 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 and respected filmmaker! You can find one of his documentaries currently on Netflix – ‘The River Runner’! It is a must watch! His ability to capture the rawness and unforg...
2022-05-151h 06
Day Fire PodcastGrand Adventure!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 commercial and privately guided tours, being prepared, the permitting process, animals, expectations, and yes - lot's of stories! Marc has been down the Colorado - 9 times! Whether it was kayaking, rafting...
2022-05-081h 04
Day Fire PodcastKris Wheeler / FilmmakerThis 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 & Gun Magazine, Paste Magazine and NPR World Cafe.
In November 2018, his film, Revival: The Sam Bush Story, became a hit with Amazon viewers, quickly climbing into the “Top 10 Best Sellers” list for documentaries following its commercial release. Revival earned four “...
2022-04-301h 24
Day Fire PodcastDesign It - Build It - Go!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 we see if Justin can close the deal during the podcast (we have faith in you Justin)! They talk about food - games - BB guns...
2022-04-2545 min
Day Fire PodcastDawson On The HotseatThis 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!
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2022-04-1632 min
Day Fire PodcastMystery Ranch with Alex KutchesThis 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 wonderful, humble person". We talk about the history of Mystery Ranch, pack designs, carrying loads and some adventure stories.
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2022-04-1155 min
Day Fire PodcastDavid Kramer / SOC-FThis week Clint and Dawson talk with David Kramer. After working at a specialty outdoor shop in Atlanta for 10 years, High Country Outfitters, David started his career as a manufacturers rep. He and his partners built a sales agency, called the Uber Group. The agency represented Arc'teryx, Salomon, Petzl, Mountain Khakis, Suunto, and Jet Boil, in the Southeast. Arc'teryx, Salomon, and Suunto were being used by the Military and that became a significant part of Uber Group's business for 10+ years. That engagement with the Military is ultimately how David got involved with The Special Operations Care Fund. David states...
2022-04-0259 min
Day Fire PodcastSkyler Baker / PCTThis week Clint and Dawson talk with Skyler Baker. Skyler was born and raised on Signal Mountain Tennessee and since he was a child he was immersed in the outdoor community and music scene of the Chattanooga area. Every spring and fall his family camped in a pop up trailer in the surrounding state parks. As a teenager that developed into hiking with friends and doing short overnight trips around Walden’s Ridge. His senior project included work with the Cumberland Trail Conference before setting off for the college of engineering at UT Knoxville. In his second year at UT...
2022-03-261h 06
Day Fire PodcastAlone in Wonderland / Christine ReedThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Christine Reed. Christine is a long-distance backpacker and author of the memoir, Alone in Wonderland. She shares her personal journey from sedentary office worker to rugged outdoorswoman in hopes of inspiring others to see something bigger for themselves-- whatever that may be. But also to remind us that a good story is about sharing something of ourselves and connecting with others. She's found in the outdoor community the first place that ever felt like home.
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2022-03-201h 01
Day Fire PodcastRecover Brands w/ Bill JohnstonThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Bill Johnston. Bill is the co-founder and president of Recover Brands, a North Carolina based sustainable apparel company. Recover Brands is a mission driven company that aims to create the best, most environmentally friendly and socially responsible products possible, and to educate and inspire those around us to live and work for a sustainable tomorrow. Recover Brands specializes in manufacturing and marketing apparel and accessories out of 100% recycled materials. Through its co-brand program, Recover offers custom designs and prints on it's products for businesses, organization, events and more. Prior to founding...
2022-03-1356 min
Day Fire PodcastThe Plant DudeThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Scotty Smith. Scotty is a horticulturist with a passion for all things plants and nature. We wanted to talk about Spring flowers, blooming bushes, plant identification apps, hiking, bugs and this big ol world. Scotty is a committed life-long learner and has been studying plants and ecology for more than 10 years. He first began his career as a park ranger working on biological studies, maintaining trails, and practicing land conservation at Shiloh National Military Park. He then set his sights west, where he worked at Colorado State University managing the research...
2022-03-0557 min
Day Fire PodcastDr. John Anderson/Re-ReleaseDay Fire Podcast has been around for years and from time-to-time we like to visit our archives and re-release some great conversations that some of our loyal listeners may have missed! This is a Dawson Wheeler pick: Episode #64 from July of 2020 with Dr. John Anderson!
From a running perspective he has been running around in the woods for most of his life, from cross country in school to trails and ultra, and had a decent bit of success and certainly a ton of fun in ultrarunning over the last 16 years. In terms of race results, most recently John...
2022-02-1957 min
Day Fire PodcastIt's All Down Hill with DawsonThis week Clint catches up with a very special guest (insert dramatic pause) - Dawson Wheeler! That's right, this week Dawson takes a break from the slopes and calls into the Day Fire studio. They talked about snow, fire, and conservation - the Olympics - being competitive with your friends on the slopes - gear - vistas - and more! This was a really fun conversation!
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2022-02-1436 min
Day Fire PodcastLauren Templeton/Adventure in Her BloodThis week Cint and Dawson sat down with Lauren Templeton. Lauren is the founder and president of Templeton and Phillips Capital Management, LLC. Lauren is the Independent Director for Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, and Canadian Solar, Inc. Lauren is the great niece of Sir John M. Templeton and is a current member of the John M. Templeton Foundation, the Templeton World Charities Foundation and a Trustee of Templeton Religion Trust. Professionally speaking, Lauren began her career working with managed portfolios and investments in 1998. In 2001, Lauren founded Templeton & Phillips Capital Management. Lauren is the Co-author of...
2022-02-051h 04
Day Fire PodcastArno Ilgner/Warriors WayThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Arno Ilgner. Arno distinguished himself as a pioneering rock climber in the 1970s and 80s. In 1995, after searching the literature and practice of mental training, Ilgner formalized his methods, created The Warrior’s Way, and began teaching full time.
Ilgner has taught clinics across the U.S.A. and abroad. He holds a BA in Geology, operated a geological consulting firm, acted as CFO for a company, and attended the Army Ranger School. He lives and climbs in Tennessee.
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2022-01-281h 03
Day Fire PodcastChasing the Smokies Moon by Nancy EastThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Nancy East who recently wrote; Chasing the Smokies Moon. Nancy East is an avid hiker and backpacker. After a 23 year career as a small animal veterinarian, she retired to pursue her passion as a writer, hiking guide and speaker.
She is a member of the Haywood County's Search and Rescue Team, a founding board member of the WNC Wilderness Safety Fund, a Gossamer Gear Ambassador, and a Southern Appalachian Naturalist. Nothing brings her more joy professionally than educating her fellow hikers about how to stay "safe and found".
2022-01-2145 min
Day Fire PodcastNova Conservation / Laura MarshThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Laura Marsh. Laura is a field ornithologist and conservation biologist. She is the founder of Nova Conservation, an organization dedicated to connecting adventurers to conservation biology by providing unique, research-focused, ethical ecotours. She has worked as a biologist at various institutions, including the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Laura also volunteers at Chattanooga Audubon Society and other conservation societies when she's not chasing birds in the field or her two young boys around the house.
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2022-01-161h 14
Day Fire PodcastCalling of the Rock, Kurt SmithThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Kurt Smith. Kurt Smith grew up in Lake Tahoe and first faced off with Yosemite’s big walls and rock climbs in 1980. 41 years and thousands of routes later, his accomplishments include three years of competing on the National and World Cup circuit, with wins at the Nationals, twelfth place at the World Cup in 1992, plus a top-20 ranking. He has spent 4 decades opening up new routes in Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Clear Creek Canyon, Rifle, El Potrero Chico, Mexico and other popular climbing areas, with a mission to create “the best lines rega...
2022-01-071h 04
Day Fire PodcastLearning As We FlowThis week Dawson and Clint talked with Marc Hunt. If you have ever enjoyed a day of kayaking, canoeing, or rafting on the Ocoee, then you have Marc to thank! Marc was the co-founder of Sunburst Adventures - the first outfitter to operate on the Ocoee. His journey includes passion - business - court rooms - politics - and yes, a lot of paddling! It's easy to take the memories made and the adventures experienced for granted, but the Ocoee as we know it today is not the Ocoee Marc experienced in the 70's. It took building a business...
2022-01-031h 14
Day Fire PodcastBrad DeVaney/Leading by DesignThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Brad DeVaney Head of Product Development at Litespeed Bicycles. Brad's life on the bike began at 5 and at eight years old he went from top regional BMX racer to national level talent, traveling the country on a national circuit as a factory team rider for Schwinn. As DeVaney grew, so too did his love of riding; if there was a start line and finish line, DeVaney was in. He raced for a road team in the mid ’80s that provided the team with used Team 7-Eleven bikes—providing DeVaney his first expe...
2021-12-211h 12
Day Fire PodcastTriple CrownersThis week Dawson and Clint talk with the youngest calendar-year Triple Crowners - Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell – both 21 years old! It all started on January 1st of this year and concluded on October 22nd and in those 10 months; their journey took them over 8,000 miles of trails and culminated in the completion of the Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Crest Trail, and The Continental Divide Trail. We covered a lot of ground and shared a lot of stories in our conversation: logistics, gear, motivation, personalities, animal encounters, challenges, and much more!
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2021-12-111h 04
Day Fire PodcastPADDLESPORTS INDUSTRY & LIFE with Joe PulliamThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Joe Pulliam. Joe, is best known as co-founder and long-time CEO of Dagger, Joe began canoeing in the late 1960’s, and started building and paddling kayaks in 1973. He entered the outdoor industry full-time in 1982 as director of marketing and sales of Perception. In 1988, with three others he founded Dagger, which became one of the most successful paddlesports businesses in history. Joe led a successful sale of Dagger in 1998, then worked for Watermark Sports, the acquiring company for seven years, as executive vice president, and was deeply involved in several acquisitions made by...
2021-12-0359 min
Day Fire PodcastAli Whittier, Charging Life and BikeThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Ali Whittier. We had such a good time during her recording, Ali has an infectious personality and gets so excited talking about cycling, racing, family, friends and life.
Ali was born and raised in Iowa. She grew up a dancer (traveling to Europe for a tour at age 8) and still loves to dance to this day. She was also a team sport person through school. She married her husband, Spencer, in 2012 and the pair moved to Chattanooga in 2014. That same year she joined the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee corporate...
2021-11-221h 01
Day Fire PodcastCumberland Island / Wild CumberlandThis week Clint and Dawson talk with Jessica Howell-Edwards. Jessica is the Program Director for Wild Cumberland. They are dedicated to protecting the wilderness, native species, and the ecology of Cumberland Island. The complex history of Cumberland Island requires public oversight and stewardship; their purpose is to help educate the public and hold decision-makers accountable. Wild Cumberland supporters work together to ensure the long-term stewardship and preservation of Cumberland Island and its natural ecosystem.
Jessica is a lifelong Georgia resident and mom of four who currently resides in DeKalb County. She offers more than two decades of...
2021-11-1152 min
Day Fire PodcastWill Skelton - Conservationist, Adventurer, World TravelerThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Will Skelton. Will is an author, a conservationist, a champion for our public lands and has a lifetime of adventure and travel. Will has always loved travel of any kind and has traveled extensively throughout the world, including visiting all 50 states, including several times for most of them, and all the Canadian provinces, and has visited over 70 countries in all continents except Antarctica. His favorite countries world-wide are New Zealand, Canada, and Peru and his favorite US states are Utah, New Mexico, and California.
Will has been significantly involved in...
2021-11-0757 min
Day Fire PodcastSearch and Rescue in and around The Great Smoky MountainsThis week Clint and Dawson sit down with Andrew Herrington and Matt Jernigan. Andrew is Founder and Team Leader of BUSAR and Matt is Founder and President of BUSAR. Team BUSAR is an all-hazards search and rescue team supporting and assisting search and rescue operations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Andrew’s vision to create the BUSAR team came from almost two decades of search and rescue experience in the Smokies. A Wildlife Ranger, Wildland Firefighter and former backcountry Law Enforcement Ranger, Andrew used these experiences, along with his background teaching wilderness survival and safety, to...
2021-10-2959 min
Day Fire PodcastNature Is Our Common GroundThis week Dawson and Clint sat down with Moise Baptiste, Ph.D. ! He and his wife moved to a new city to find new opportunities and expected things to go as planned! However, life has a way of bringing you experiences and challenges that you can not plan for. It was in some of those unmet expectations that he found the trail! Now - he helps others breakdown barriers to entry and find their own personal trail experience through his organization: TrailblazUS Outdoors.
His journey includes Haiti, two (2) Miami's, a doctorate, helping people break down stereotypes, a...
2021-10-251h 14
Day Fire PodcastPaula Hemmerly - Checking Off the Bucket ListThis week Clint and Dawson talked with Paula Hemmerly. Paula has been married for 50 years, has two grandsons and two children. Now here is the thing; Paula is a hiking machine!!!! Here is a list of the hikes/trails she has done since 2008.
Hikes: 2008 Foothills Trail, 2009 Art Loeb Trail, 2010 Appalachian Trail, 2013 Grand Sawtooth Loop (Idaho), 2014 PCT - Oregon, 2016 Long Trail (2010 AT to Killington, 2016 Troy to Killington), 2016 The John Muir Trail, 2018 West Highland Way – Scotland, 2019 Dolomites – Italy/Austria, 2019 Havasupai, 2020 Bartram Trail, 2020-2021 Benton McKaye Trail, 2018-2021 Colorado Trail, 2021 Wonderland Trail, 900 Miler X’s 3 in the Smokys, and the list g...
2021-10-081h 05
Day Fire PodcastThe 444This week Dawson and Clint sit down with attorney and avid bike rider and competitor - Lee Davis. Prior to biking, Lee was a pretty good runner as well - running 10ks in under 32 minutes and twice sub-2:40 in marathons. We cover a lot of ground - including his preparations for the 'Natchez Trace 444' bicycling event that he will be competing in soon. 'The 444' runs the length of the Natchez Trace Parkway from Nashville, TN to Natchez, Mississippi - no stop signs, no traffic lights, and no turns. The Natchez Trace Parkways was listed as one of...
2021-10-0353 min
Day Fire PodcastTo Finish Is To WinThis week Dawson and Clint sit down and talk about inspiration and mountain biking with Audrey Tangye! Audrey is a mom, a Registered Nurse, a caretaker, and has over 28 years on the bike. Being on the trail is where she finds energy and balance! In June of 2021 she set out on her biggest bike adventure yet, the "Great Divide Mountain Bike Race" from Canada to New Mexico! Even though she has competed in many big races; this one was special. This adventure was to celebrate and honor the life of her dear friend Grace Ragland; who lived with MS...
2021-09-281h 19
Day Fire PodcastTrail Names and HammocksThis Week Dawson and Clint sat down with outdoor enthusiast and adventure seeker - Tish Webb! In 2020 her attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail was interrupted by COVID. So, when the calendar turned to 2021, she started fresh! This was a fun conversation about her adventure on the trail! They talked about the personalities she met along the way - gear - navigating - lessons learned - and the emotions that being on the trail brings out! PLUS - what's next on her adventure bucket list! As always it was fun and informative listening to and sharing stories about being...
2021-09-1057 min
Day Fire PodcastConversation about ConservationThis week Dawson and Clint sat down with (dramatic pause) Dawson and Clint! Yep - in this episode they talk through conservation. Some families and businesses have the ability to set aside budgets and monies to support parks, projects, and the organizations doing great work - that is outstanding! Some families can only give of their time and money as it's available - and yes - that is outstanding too! Learning what we can do - no matter how big or small - is the key. Whether it's writing big checks, spending a few hours helping clean up a...
2021-08-2849 min
Day Fire PodcastRed Wolf UpdateToday Dawson and Clint talk with Mark McKnight - President/CEO and Tish Gailmard - Director of Wildlife; at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center! With over 300 acres and five distinct ecosystems, Reflection Riding is home for many species of animal life. Mark and Tish give us an update about all the great things they are doing and ways they are serving our community. We talked about education - owls - bobcats - tattoos - AND we did a deep dive about the American Red Wolf Safe program! Plus, we share a lot of stories, laughs, and information along...
2021-08-2157 min
Day Fire PodcastVans builds/ Site SevenThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Justin Shipp, Founder and owner of Site Seven, www.sitesevencampers.com a custom van conversion company. Justin builds some of the best vans in the country. We bounce around some tech talk on power grids, refrigeration to ac units but mostly we just generally talk about van life. What are some considerations you should consider before buying a van and once you buy a van what are some toys you want to have inside the van for fun.
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2021-08-0653 min
Day Fire PodcastAccess FundThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Zach Lesch-Huie. Zach is the VP of Programs & Acquisitions. Zach leads Access Fund programs in the Southeast and directs their Local Support & Mobilization program focused on supporting more than 120 affiliate local climbing organizations nationally. He is the primary contact for Southeastern access issues, and questions about starting and operating a local climbing group.
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2021-07-291h 07
Day Fire PodcastA Wandering Soul/ Liz FieserThis week Clint and Dawson talk with Liz Fieser. Liz Fieser is a wandering soul with a knack for adventure and a deep sense of curiosity. Currently, Liz calls Tivoli, Italy, a small mountain town outside of Rome, home. When she's not on the trails in Tivoli, Liz travels to places that both inspire and challenge her. Liz is taking a breath after years spent building marketing and social strategies with startup companies like Lime and Cabana, while working for clients like Visit Bishop, Marmot, and Spotify. Despite working an occasional freelance gig, Liz's main focus since leaving her...
2021-07-151h 02
Day Fire PodcastRock Walls to Still WatersThis week Dawson and Clint sat down with Rock Creek Ambassador and educator - Samantha Christen! Samantha’s love for adventure has always been a part of her life, but that passion was solidified when she worked as a camp counselor. Her love for the outdoors has opened many opportunities to explore, compete, and help others. Whether it was road tripping across the United States to climb or being a collegiate rowing athlete, all her experiences have led her to exactly where she is supposed to be now – a teacher in the classroom AND on the water!
Than...
2021-07-021h 02
Day Fire PodcastDay Fire and Explore More Podcast Mashup! Dawson Wheeler and Jeff Styles!Another podcast mashup from Day Fire! This time our man - Dawson Wheeler - was invited on 'Explore More' (a NoogaRadio 92.7 segment) with Jeff Styles to talk all things outdoor and podcasting. You may remember Jeff from Day Fire Podcast episode #76. They covered a lot of ground and had a lot of fun! Enjoy!
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2021-06-2240 min
Day Fire PodcastA Day Fire / During the Break Podcast Mashup! How Well Do You Know Dawson Wheeler?This is a fun episode from Day Fire! A mashup with During the Break podcast! A short Q&A session with your host - Dawson Wheeler! It promises to embarrass him (maybe) - bring out some good stories - and help you get to know him a little better! Gear - Adventure - Stories - Podcasting - and More all in about 17minutes! Enjoy!
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2021-06-0717 min
Day Fire PodcastPreparing for Philmont Scout RanchThis week Dawson and Clint sat down with some Scouts to talk about their upcoming Philmont Scout Ranch adventure. Tessa Bowers and Timmy Wheatley joined Day Fire via a Facebook live event to talk about their preparation, motivation, gear, and expectations. Plus - Dawson shared some advice and tips about adventure in the great outdoors.
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2021-06-0340 min
Day Fire PodcastClark Brewer - Trail TherapyThis week Dawson and Clint sat down with co-founder of Bridge and owner of Huemans Outdoor, Clark Brewer jr. Clarks story is fascinating and ever evolving. Growing up in the inner city did not lend itself to off trail or outdoor adventures, but as a child Clark found a small area of woods near his home and started exploring on his own.
He now helps other kids and young adults discover the peace and confidence that can be found when they connect with the outdoors! Everyone brings different things to the trail - different life experiences, emotions...
2021-04-161h 11
Day Fire PodcastGet Ready - Go!This week Clint and Dawson talk about being prepared for Spring and Summer adventures! Where is Dawson going? Where are some special places you may want to visit? What do you need to take with you? PLUS - Clint surprises Dawson with a game of 'What Is Up With This Picture?'! Clint went through Dawson's Instagram pics and pulled up a few and asked Dawson to share the story behind them. Don't worry - the pictures are described and the stories are worth the listen!
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2021-04-0951 min
Day Fire PodcastFrom the Bike to Life!This week Dawson and Clint talk with health and human performance coach - Mark Fasczewski! Mark is the CEO of Vantaggio Fitness and Nutrition and has spent much of his time focused on coaching cycling athletes. He shares stories from competing, training, and coaching! Mark has been a personal trainer for over twenty five years and has great insights on how to push and fuel the body. Their conversation covers a lot of ground - working with parents of young athletes, how to buy your first bike, the lessons learned from competition, and much more. Whether it's cycling on...
2021-03-191h 14
Day Fire PodcastLet's Be UsThis week Clint and Dawson talk with Chris and Sara who are a husband and wife duo who share their travels and adventures over on Youtube. Their wildly popular channel is called, "Let's Be Us", While their passion and primary content is travel related, their channel features life as digital nomad entrepreneurs as well as life at their new home in Chattanooga, TN.
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2021-03-131h 05
Day Fire PodcastAspen/SnowmassThis week Dawson and Clint welcome Jake Wheeler back to Day Fire! Jake is the Social Media Manager for Aspen Snowmass. Did you know mountains and ski slopes have personalities? Well they do - and they talk about the different personalities and characteristics of each mountain in the Aspen Snowmass family. Plus, they talk about art, diversity, marketing, hosting the X-Games and other events, and yes - sticking with the Day Fire tradition - they shared some stories.
When Jake isn't working with his social media marketing team to produce the best content possible, he loves to...
2021-03-041h 05
Day Fire PodcastSlopes and DesertsThis week Clint catches up with Dawson as he wraps up his annual ski trip out west and before he heads home. How has COVID affected the trip? How was the snow? They talk about gear and the resorts Dawson has visited. PLUS - Dawson and some of his companions took some time and went exploring in the desert and the Canyonlands! Stories from the slopes with Dawson Wheeler!
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2021-02-2639 min
Day Fire PodcastVan Life / Clay and JustinThis week Dawson and Clint revisit one of their most popular topics – THE VAN LIFE! Clay Watson and Justin Shipp rejoin Day Fire to talk about the buildout options and the features centered around the Ford Transit! Gadgets – Comfort – Efficiency – Purpose – everything that goes in and on the Transit! Plus – they share some stories about where the van can take you and the memories you can make!
Clay Watson, who was born and raised in Southeast TN, has been employed at Mtn View Ford Lincoln for 24 years and is currently a Partner in the Mtn View Auto Group and se...
2021-02-171h 05
Day Fire PodcastLost and FoundThis week Dawson and Clint talk about search and rescue with Nancy East. Whether you are someone who enjoys a quick hike on your favorite trails or someone who likes to disappear for days at a time – this podcast is important. What can you do to prepare for the unknown to happen? What do you pack? Who do you share your plans with? What happens when things do NOT go as planned? Nancy and Dawson share stories and give advice that will help you go into the great outdoors and get back home safely.
Nancy East has be...
2021-02-1142 min
Day Fire PodcastElk in TennesseeThis week Dawson and Clint talk all things elk with Brad Miller and Jason Finnell. Brad serves as the Elk Program Coordinator for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Jason is an avid outdoor adventurer and hunter. The elk population in Tennessee is estimated to be between 400-500 and the ERZ (Elk Restoration Zone) covers 670,000 acres centered around the North Cumberland Plateau. They discuss how and why elk were introduced back into Tennessee, keeping the population healthy, the relationship between residents and the elk, why controlled hunts are important, the strategic plan moving forward, and much more!
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2021-02-051h 07
Day Fire PodcastTalking Hypothermia with Nancy East!This week Dawson and Clint talk with Nancy East on how to avoid and deal with hypothermia. What is it? How does it affect us? What are the warning signs? What should I look for in my hiking buddies? Whether you are just out for a short hike or deep in the woods on a big adventure - preventing and dealing with the elements is vital.
Who is Nancy?
Nancy East has been an avid hiker and backpacker for over 25 years. She has completed three 900-miler maps of the Smokies, and she and her friend...
2021-01-3034 minDay Fire PodcastTalking Hypothermia with Nancy East!This week Dawson and Clint talk with Nancy East on how to avoid and deal with hypothermia. What is it? How does it affect us? What are the warning signs? What should I look for in my hiking buddies? Whether you are just out for a short hike or deep in the woods on a big adventure - preventing and dealing with the elements is vital.
Who is Nancy?
Nancy East has been an avid hiker and backpacker for over 25 years. She has completed three 900-miler maps of the Smokies, and she and her friend...
2021-01-3034 min
Day Fire PodcastSteve Scarborough/Dagger Canoe CompanyThis week Clint and Dawson sat down with Steve Scarborough. Before the show Dawson was telling Clint what a legend Steve is and how excited he was to do the podcast. Steve is one of few who shape shifted the canoe and kayak industry. Steve Scarborough escaped from his Dublin, Ga. roots to the Chattooga River of Deliverance fame after serving five years as an engineer and manager with AT&T in Atlanta. He survived as a river guide, canoe instructor, and wood paddle builder at his Dagger Paddle Company, a precursor of Dagger Canoe Company, which he, along...
2021-01-141h 35
Day Fire PodcastMore Great Stories from 2020Dawson and Clint revisit some more great stories from Day Fire in 2020!
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2021-01-0739 min
Day Fire PodcastGreat Stories from 2020Dawson and Clint recount some of the best stories from the year!
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2020-12-3142 min
Day Fire PodcastDogs and TrailsThis week Clint and Dawson talk with Dr Nancy East. Nancy is a Veterinarian in NC. We talk about taking your dogs out on the trails. The do's and don't of hiking with a dog. What you need to do for your pup while hiking from food, water, clothing to even a funny discussion on footwear. Dr. Nancy East is an avid hiker and backpacker for over 25 years. She has completed three 900-miler maps of the Smokies, and she and her friend Chris Ford achieved a fastest known time (FKT) record during the last Smokies-900 map in Sept of 2020...
2020-12-1737 minDay Fire PodcastThe host is the guest this week! Adventures - Advice - Gear - More with Dawson Wheeler!This week our guest is - (insert dramatic pause) Dawson Wheeler! What advice would the current Dawson give the younger Dawson? What adjustments has he made in order to stay active as he has gotten older? Tis the season to plan your winter ski trips - so we talk about that. Plus - some gear info, what adventures has he been on recently and where is he headed next? We pulled this audio from a Facebook LIVE video Clint and Dawson did - enjoy!!
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2020-08-1526 minDay Fire PodcastSki Trip 2020 Pt 3Dawson shares more stories and experiences from his trip out West!
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2020-02-2849 minDay Fire PodcastSki Trip 2020 Pt 2Clint checks in with Dawson to hear stories of his adventures out West.
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2020-02-1631 minDay Fire PodcastSki Trip 2020This week we catch up with Co-Host Dawson Wheeler on his extended ski trip. We will get a update on the first few ski resorts, what gear and clothing he took and how it is preforming. And finally life on the road.
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2020-01-3128 minDay Fire PodcastFree Fly Apparel - Flying HighThis week we speak with Jake Wheeler, Brand Manager for Freefly Apparel. Freefly is one of the fastest growing companies in the outdoor industry. Jake shares Freefly's story and also shares his life long experiences and love of the outdoors. Jake grew up in a adventure family. As a "shop kid" on the sales floor of Rock/Creek he had the luxury of hanging out with fascinating young, talented outdoor enthusiasts and athletes.
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2019-10-1859 minDay Fire PodcastUltra Mountain DaysThis week we talk with Dr. Josh Wheeler. Josh ran his first marathon at age 13, and never looked back. A cross country season in college gave way to 70.3 Ironman events and racing all the way to the worlds. But Josh's true passion is in the mountains. Josh has had much success trail racing but it's never been about the accolades. It's the people, the journey and the mountains that fuel him. Josh tells stories of some of his Ultra Adventures, and then Dr. Wheeler talks Nutrition. Josh gives us a few tips and also gets "his science on" to...
2019-10-041h 33Day Fire PodcastLet's Go SkiingThis week Dawson and I talk about snow skiing. Now is the time to make your plans and book your reservations. Its also time to buy or update the gear for your trip. We will talk about clothing, gear and a few of Dawson's favorite ski destinations.
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2019-09-271h 02Day Fire PodcastThe Van Is On the MoveThis week Clint talks with Dawson about his recent trips to Breckenridge, Colorado and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Dawson shares a few favorite hikes and activities for each location and also some must carry clothing and gear. The Van was on the move and new campgrounds were discovered. We have some great weather heading into Fall so pack your bags and here we go!
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2019-08-301h 14Day Fire PodcastCamping/Backpacking 101This week Clint and Dawson talk about how to get started camping and backpacking. They talk cost cutting, must haves and being successful on your first few camping trips. A common sense approach to get you into the great outdoors.
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2019-07-031h 04Day Fire PodcastDay Fire Podcast IntroThanks for finding the Day Fire Podcast! Take a listen to Dawson Wheeler and Clint Powell talking about the new podcast and everything that is to come for Day Fire Podcast!
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2019-03-1218 min