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Land DefendersPART 2: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl“We won, they lost.”That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial.Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West. Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why Laura Jo’s approach to forest management posed a threat to the company; how she was ultimatel...2025-07-0735 min
Land DefendersPART 1: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl“We won, they lost.” That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial.Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West. Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why Laura Jo’s approach to forest management posed a threat to the company; how she was ultimatel...2025-07-0751 min
Land DefendersJaneen Phillips on the Connection Between the Peaks and the Celestial World and Why it Matters.Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODE 7:How is what's happening on the moon related to what's happening on the peaks?Check out our newest episode of...2025-04-1736 min
Land DefendersCora Maxx-Phillips on Honoring Nature's Laws, Understanding the Sacred, and the Roots of the Dilemma on the PeaksThinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODE 6:In this episode, we have a conversation with Cora Maxx-Phillips. Cora has been involved in the defense of the peaks for her whole life. Through this time, she has come to...2025-03-1432 min
Land DefendersPART 2: Dr. Chris Jocks on the Legal history surrounding Snowbowl Ski Resort (Snowbowl Series)Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODES 4 AND 5:In these episodes, we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Jocks (Kanien’kehá:ka), chair of the Applied Indigenous Studies dept. at NAU. Chris has been involved in the defens...2025-02-2639 min
Land DefendersPART 1: Dr. Chris Jocks on the Legal history surrounding Snowbowl Ski Resort (Snowbowl Series)Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there…This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODES 4 AND 5:In these episodes, we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Jocks (Kanien’kehá:ka), chair of the Applied Indigenous Studies dept. at NAU. Chris has been involved in the defens...2025-02-2654 min
Land DefendersAllen Stewart on the Ecological Dangers of Reclaimed Wastewater Use at Snowbowl Ski ResortThis episode is a part of a mini-series that we developed in partnership with 3 students from NAU focused on the crisis that is Snowbowl Ski Resort and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. For clearer audio, skip to episode 4.To learn more and stay connected follow us on social media @Protectgrandcanyon and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts, and consider sharing these episodes with others. Every episode and story shared is another step toward protecting these sacred places for generations to come. For questions, or to get involved locally, don't hesitate to email...2025-01-1339 min
Land DefendersPART2: Shawn Mulford on the Defense of the Peaks and Diné Cultural Connections (Snowbowl Ski Resort)This episode is a part of a mini-series that we developed in partnership with 3 students from NAU focused on Snowbowl Ski Resort and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. For clearer audio, skip to episode 4.EDIT: Snowbowl Ski Resort, at the time it began using reclaimed sewage water for artificial snow, was the only resort in the world to use reclaimed water to make 100% of their artificial snow. However, since that time, it is unclear if there are other resorts that also use reclaimed waste water for 100% of their artificial snow. re: "Snowbowl...2025-01-1345 min
Land DefendersPART1: Shawn Mulford on the Defense of the Peaks and Diné Cultural Connections (Snowbowl Ski Resort)This episode is a part of a mini-series that we developed in partnership with 3 students from NAU focused on Snowbowl Ski Resort and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. For clearer audio, skip to episode 4.EDIT: Snowbowl Ski Resort, at the time it began using reclaimed sewage water for artificial snow, was the only resort in the world to use reclaimed water to make 100% of their artificial snow. However, since that time, it is unclear if there are other resorts that also use reclaimed waste water for 100% of their artificial snow. re: "Snowbowl is...2025-01-1344 min
Land DefendersTrailer: Land DefendersThis is an introduction to the Land Defenders Podcast; stories from Land Defenders at the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region.2025-01-0901 min
Quick N' Nerdy2024 Reflections and 2025 IntentionsJoin Oliver Putnam and Charles-Hadan Savage (aka Cody and Dan) as they reflect on 2024 and set intentions for 2025 in the least efficient way possible. This includes a summary of the phenomenal guests on #beyondFLG and interesting topics on Quick N' Nerdy from 2024 followed by a summary of early plans for 2025 including a continuance of phenomenal guests and a series on cognitive biases. Two major announcements in this episode are the introduction to a new show on the Beyond the Pines channel called Land Defenders with Mattea Goetz from the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter. This show will add...2025-01-0931 min
#beyondFLGEpisode 029: Reflections and 2025 IntentionsJoin Oliver Putnam and Charles-Hadan Savage (aka Cody and Dan) as they reflect on 2024 and set intentions for 2025 in the least efficient way possible. This includes a summary of the phenomenal guests on #beyondFLG and interesting topics on Quick N' Nerdy from 2024 followed by a summary of early plans for 2025 including a continuance of phenomenal guests and a series on cognitive biases. Two major announcements in this episode are the introduction to a new show on the Beyond the Pines channel called Land Defenders with Mattea Goetz from the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter. This show will add...2025-01-0931 min