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MtnMeister#214 Len Necefer | Fisher + BakerIn today’s episode, we’ll cover the relationship between people, land, and how we use the land. My guest is Len Necefer, a Professor with appointments in American Indian Studies and the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at the University of Arizona. Len’s newest film, "Welcome to Gwichyaa Zhee" explores the impact of opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development on the local Gwich’in people in Northern Alaska and Canada. Len is the founder of Natives Outdoors, an outdoor apparel company that supports indigenous people through cultural empowerment, and a board member o...2019-06-0651 min
MtnMeister#213 Scott Johnston, Uphill Athlete | ReggieScott Johnston is the co-owner and head coach of Uphill Athlete, a specialized training platform that includes a couple of books, a website with a host of resources, training plans, stories, and articles, and personalized coaching for uphill athletes. On today’s show, we’ll talk about his newest book with Steve House and Kilian Jornet, Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers, where they set the record straight about what is known, unknown, and what works in endurance training. He’ll also provide some advice about how to get faster and go further.
Our Co...2019-05-091h 17
MtnMeister#212: Caroline Gleich | Onsight EquipmentCaroline Gleich is a professional ski mountaineer, endurance athlete, and environmental activist. This past fall, she climbed and skied Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world. On today’s episode, we’ll talk about that adventure, where she faced a spell of high altitude pulmonary edema (hape) that threatened her chances at summitting. Later in our conversation, we’ll talk about the implicit and sometimes explicit bias that women face in adventure sports that are predominantly male.
In today’s Company Spotlight, we feature Onsight Equipment, an eco-friendly travel gear company based out of British Colombia. Onsight uses recycled...2018-12-0647 min
MtnMeister#211 Her Odyssey | Peak DesignBethany Hughes (Fidgit) and Lauren Reed (Neon) are in the midst of a daunting project: hiking (and occasionally paddling and cycling) from the southern tip of Argentina to the northern tip of Alaska. The 20,000 mile journey is expected to take 5 or 6 years, and in this interview, they join from Medellín, Colombia, about 2.5 years into their journey. Fidgit and Neon talk about their motivation, strategies to get along with adventure partners, and Her Odyssey: a mission to connect stories of the land and its inhabitants.
In today’s Company Spotlight, we feature Peak Design, a camera accessory, bag, and “carry” brand...2018-11-081h 00
MtnMeister#210 Modern Huntsman, Brad Neathery & Tyler SharpModern Huntsman is bi-annual magazine that works to restore the perception of hunting in our modern society by curating stories, pictures, recipes, and more. On today’s episode, I talk with the CEO and Co-founder Brad Neathery and Editor in Chief Tyler Sharp about why hunting has gained a certain reputation - from the influences of hunting companies and media to the individual-level behavior. We’ll also hear an essay from Volume 1 called “And So I Hunt", written by Jillian Lukiwski and narrated by Brad. Finally, we’ll talk about how we reduce the divide between hunters and non-hunters.
Episode Sponsor...2018-10-1029 min
MtnMeister#209 Dr. Robb Gaffney | CoalatreeDr. Robb Gaffney is a psychiatrist, former extreme skier, and author of Squallywood: a guide to Squaw Valley’s most extreme lines. In this episode, we’ll talk about the brain and risk taking, social contagion, and ways to encourage the next generation to take more responsible risks. Robb is also part of a movement to Keep Squaw True, as unwanted real estate development is threatens the North Lake Tahoe area.
In today’s Company Spotlight, we feature Coalatree, an eco-friendly outdoor apparel brand founded by Charlie Bessey. Coalatree uses recycled materials like coffee grounds and plastic bottles to make sustai...2018-09-101h 04
MtnMeister#208 Chris Warner | DannyshaneChris Warner is a well established mountaineer who has been climbing and guiding for several decades, a leadership educator, and the founder of Earth Treks climbing gyms. Last year, Chris attempted to climb the third highest mountain in the world, Kangchenjunga, but the summit escaped him. This season, he decided to give it another go.
This episode is slightly different from our others. In hosting conversations with adventure athletes on MtnMeister, I’ve noticed that we are almost always talking about the past. This makes some sense because we better understand the past; we can tell more cohesive stories be...2018-08-0854 min
MtnMeister#207 Pete RipmasterPete Ripmaster is the winner of the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational. You’ve probably heard of the Iditarod before, and you might think it’s bizarre to be pulled by a bunch of dogs in sub-zero temperatures in the Alaskan wilderness. But that’s not the Iditarod that Pete won. He did the same course - 1,000 miles and 50 degrees below zero - in the form of an ultramarathon. With no dogs to help him along the way, Pete's feet carried him an average of 38 miles a day over 26 days.
Go to SAXXunderwear.com and use the code “meister” at checkout for $5 off and fr...2018-07-1140 min
MtnMeister#206 Chris McNamara | Sufferfest Beer Co.Chris McNamera is the founder of Outdoor Gear Lab, Tech Gear Lab, and Supertopo. If you are a climber or gear head, there’s a chance you’ve heard of these. He’s also well respected climber, holds some serious big wall speed records and has climbed El Cap 80 plus times. In the early 2000s, Chris was one of the pioneers of wingsuit base jumping, but he eventually quit the sport because of it's risk. Today, he's reinventing South Lake Tahoe one of the best mountain towns in the US.
In today’s Company Spotlight, we feature Sufferfest Beer Co., and it’s...2018-06-1348 min
MtnMeister#205 Dr. Jared Vagy "The Climbing Doctor" | Thunderbolt SportswearDr. Jared Vagy is a doctor of physical therapy and known as “The Climbing Doctor”. He’s a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at USC, works with Olympic athletes on teams in both the US and China, and has treated and taught more than 1,000 climbers. He’s the author of Climb Injury Free, which includes injury advice from professional climbers and step by step rehabilitation instructions for climbing injuries. In this interview, we talk about common injuries among climbers, how to know when to push hard and when to back it off, and the difference between pain and injury...2018-05-021h 00
MtnMeister#204 Steve House | Ridge MerinoOf all of the guest requests that I receive from listeners, Steve House is the name that comes up most. Steve is one of the most respected alpine climbers of this generation. In a time when establishing a quantity of summits has a certain superficial appeal, Steve stays committed to quality. He moves through the mountains in light and fast style, and through his programs like Alpine Mentors and Uphill Athlete, he teaches other climbers to do the same. In this interview, we’ll profile his introduction to climbing, the importance of mentors, and his approach to training. He’ll also...2018-03-081h 08
MtnMeister#203 Gear Giveaway at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018This is MtnMeister's semi-annual gear giveaway episode! If you’re a fan of the show, you’ve probably heard of it. If this is your first time listening, here’s how it works. A couple of weeks ago, I went to the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Denver where over 1,000 different outdoor brands exhibited their newest products. In exchange for being featured on today’s episode, each company agrees to give you gear.
These are all real products that are either currently on the market or will be later this year - this is not “swag” or the branded cheap stuff that y...2018-02-1250 min
MtnMeister#202 Gear Giveaway at ORWM18 PreviewHOW IT WORKS
In our Outdoor Retailer episodes of MtnMeister, we record short interviews with innovative and exciting outdoor brands. In exchange for being featured, they give you free gear! When you hear a product that you want, email ben@mtnmeister.com to request it. The first person who requests it wins! Last year we gave away over $5,000 in prizes.
THE CATCH
Easy, right? The only issue is that there’s a lot of competition from others who want the free gear. Last year, everything was claimed within about an hour of the episode’s release. This year, Outdoor Retailer will...2018-01-2305 min
MtnMeister#201 Chris Davenport | OROS ApparelChris Davenport, at age 46, is one of the most accomplished big mountain skiers today. He was a pioneer in figuring out a way to make a career out of skiing and has inspired the generation of freeskiers that you see today. Recently he was inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame. Chris talks about the early days, his upcoming projects, gear, and MountainHub, an app that uses Crowdsourced information to assist you with your outdoors adventures. https://mountainhub.com/explore
After Chris's interview, we introduce a new segment to MtnMeister: the company spotlight. In our company spotlights, we feature...2018-01-1056 min
MtnMeister#200 Trip Report: Summit for Someone on Grand TetonThis is MtnMeister's annual episode about Big City Mountaineers’ Summit for Someone program, where passionate climbers can ascend their dream peak and raise money for charity in the process. On these trips, I bring a portable recording device with me while I try to climb a mountain that’s outside of my comfort zone.
Summit for Someone is the fundraising arm of Big City Mountaineers. Similar to how marathon or cycling fundraisers work, hiking and climbing enthusiasts can take on a big physical challenge and raise money for an organization that aligns itself with the challenge. In this case, outdoors enth...2017-10-0456 min
MtnMeister#199 Global Rescue with Dan RichardsToday's guest is Dan Richards, the CEO of Global Rescue. Global Rescue provides travel and health risk management services, ranging from specialty care to evacuation. In this episode, we talk to Dan about Global Rescue's business model, how having a "backup" impacts decision-making, and whether Dan has ever had to use the services of his own company.
Gear up and support Big City Mountaineers’ Summit For Someone Grand Teton Climb sponsored by Osprey and MtnMeister. Save some cash – 20% - and make a donation to Big City Mountaineers all at once! Click through here to get your discount and make your dona...2017-06-0620 min
MtnMeister#198 Why We Climb with Chris NobleToday's guest is Chris Noble, author/photographer/climber. He’s the author of Women Who Dare: North America’s Most Inspiring Female Climbers, and his newest book, Why We Climb, which explores the various answers to that question - "Why do we climb?". The book includes interviews and stunning pictures of some the world’s elite climbers including Conrad Anker, Angie Payne, Alex Honnold, Raphael Slawinski, and many more.
Buy the book here - http://bit.ly/WhyWeClimbBook2017-05-0926 min
MtnMeister#197 Connecting all 417 national parks with Mikah MeyerApril 15-23 is National Park Week, and this coming weekend, April 22-23, you get free admission to every National Park in America. In this episode, I interview Mikah Meyer, who is on a mission to become the youngest person to experience all 417 units in America’s National Park System. He started around this time last year, and as of the release of this episode, he’s a little over a third of the way. In today’s episode you’ll hear about his motivation for the project, how he makes it work, and a change in lifestyle that makes it all wort...2017-04-1926 min
MtnMeister#196 Come climb with MtnMeister!Over the past two summers, I’ve had the amazing the opportunity to climb two iconic peaks in the continental US: Mt Langley in 2015 and Mt. Hood in 2016. These are some of my fondest memories over the past few years. I have met incredible people and been forced outside of my comfort zone. These experiences have been part of the Summit for Someone program - charity climbs that raise money for Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a non-profit that takes underserved, inner-city youth on immersive, weeklong expeditions into the wilderness.
This summer, I figured that rather than telling you about what ha...2017-03-0214 min
MtnMeister#195 GEAR GIVEAWAY at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017It's our semi-annual GEAR GIVEAWAY episode! Twice a year, we attend the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City to cover new products, technologies, and companies in the outdoors industry. If this is your first time listening to our gear giveaway episode, here’s how it works. In exchange for being featured on today’s episode, each company has agreed to give away free gear to our listeners. These are all real products that are either currently on the market or will be - they aren’t promotional.
To win the free gear, all you have to do is email...2017-01-1853 min
MtnMeister#194 More Effective New Year's Resolutions and 2017 GoalsIn our annual New Year episode, we look back at what we accomplished in the previous year and set goals for the next one. Unfortunately, over the past two years my success rate hasn't been good - 33% to be exact. I’m not the only one with this problem. Goals are inherently hard and life can take us in different directions that move the finish line. Still, it’s obvious that we need help, so in today’s episode, we bring on a guest who knows a whole lot about goals and motivation.
Hengchen Dai, a researcher on goals, motivation, and se...2016-12-3032 min
MtnMeister#193 Gear Giveaway at ORWM17 PreviewFor the fourth consecutive season, MtnMeister will be hosting its OR Giveaway episode. In this extra-popular episode, we record segments with companies about their latest and greatest gear, technologies, footwear, and apparel. All participating companies give away free prizes to our loyal listeners.
Here's how to win: After you listen to the episode, email ben@mtnmeister.com and say which specific prize you want. The first person who requests a prize, gets it! You can only win once and you can't trade for a different prize. Listening early is important, but the episode is released on a mystery date, unless...
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MtnMeister#192 Advancing Nature as a Public Health SolutionIf you’re a fan of this show, you probably understand that time outside makes you feel better. In fact, you’ve probably built it into your schedule - a little time outside every day keeps the doctor away, right? Buy why does this work? Are there bigger implications than your own personal use? On today’s episode, we bring you three distinguished guests who are working on advancing nature as a public health solution.
Episode Guests:
Stacy Bare, Director of Sierra Club Outdoors and veteran of the United States Army
Dr. Nooshin Razani, pediatrician and researcher at UCSF Beniof...2016-12-0848 min
MtnMeister(R) #167 A behind-the-scenes look at outdoors athlete sponsorshipThis episode was originally recorded in February of 2016. The “Did someone get paid to say that?” question runs through my mind a lot. Often, I have trouble finding the answer. For example, when a guest on MtnMeister gives a gear recommendation, does he/she get paid by that company? If he/she does, can we trust that the recommendation is authentic? How do these sponsorships work? What do the brands get from the athletes and what do the athletes get from the brands? How does this impact us as outdoors consumers?
In this episode, we hear from a couple of prof...2016-11-3030 min
MtnMeister(R) #166 Racing across America with Adam KimbleThis episode was originally recorded in February of 2016.
"In 2009, Adam Kimble ran his first 5k. In 2011 his first half, 2012 his first marathon, and 2014 his first ultra. Now, in 2016, he is attempting to become the fastest person to run across the USA. The time to beat is 46 days, 8 hours, 36 minutes, and to do it he will have to average 68 miles a day. On February 15th, he will leave Huntington Beach and head west to hopefully finish around March 30th in NYC. Follow Adam @thebeardedsole on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or his website.
To express interest in MtnMeister's Summit for Someone climb to...2016-11-2329 min
MtnMeister#191 Inside of a Storm Chase with George KourounisGeorge Kourounis is a Canadian explorer and storm chaser. He’s been chasing storms for the past twenty years, from the powerful tornadoes of the midwest to giant hail, dust storms, hurricanes, and volcanoes in every corner of the globe. George is the host of a TV show called Angry Planet where he documents these incredible displays of Mother Nature. What’s so appealing about something so devastating? Listen to find out.
Pictures, videos, and more here - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/george-kourounis-storm-chaser
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MtnMeister#190 The oldest person to paddle the Mississippi River with Dale SandersAt 80 years old, Dale Sanders is the oldest person to paddle the entire Mississippi River. "The grey beard adventurer" paddled 2,345 miles from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. Dale’s passion and enthusiasm are evident in our conversation, and I think you’ll find yourself smiling while you listen. Dale raised over $23,000 dollars to promote awareness and fight type 1 juvenile diabetes, a disease from which his 10 year-old grandniece, Anna, suffers.
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If you are...2016-11-0927 min
MtnMeister#189 Trip Report: Summit for Someone on Mt. Hood, part 2In June, I had the opportunity to join a Summit for Someone climb on Mt. Hood to benefit Big City Mountaineers. In this episode (part 2 of 2), you'll hear about our summit bid, how we reflect on the experience, and how you can do your own Summit for Someone climb.
BCM takes underserved urban youth on wilderness expeditions to help them learn critical life skills like leadership and teamwork. Summit for Someone is the fundraising arm where climbers pick their dream peak and raise money for the organization in the process. Joining me on this climb were Rob and Jasper, a...2016-11-0324 min
MtnMeister#188 Trip Report: Summit for Someone on Mt. Hood, part 1In June, I had the opportunity to join a Summit for Someone climb on Mt. Hood to benefit Big City Mountaineers. It didn't look like the month of June though - the weather was, quite simply, terrible. The rain, snow, and wind made everything less certain and a summit bid unlikely. In this episode, you'll hear about my introduction to mountaineering, battling the elements, and how social influence impacts our decision making.
BCM takes underserved urban youth on wilderness expeditions to help them learn critical life skills like leadership and teamwork. Summit for Someone is the fundraising arm where climbers...2016-10-2725 min
MtnMeister#187 Decision making in the mountains and markets with Masha GordonIn June, Masha Gordon broke the speed records for the Seven Summits Challenge (climbing the highest peak on each continent) and the Explorer's Grand Slam (the Seven Summits plus reaching the North and South Poles). Contrary to what you might think, Masha isn't a lifetime climber. After 16 years in the finance industry at Goldman Sachs and PIMCO she switched focus to mountaineering. Masha is the founder of GRIT&ROCK, a mission to get more young women interested in mountaineering.
In the first half of this episode, we talk about the parallels of decision making in the mountains and in the...2016-10-1932 min
MtnMeister#186 Pokemon GO, augmented reality, and how it affects our lives outside with Kelly DavisAugmented reality is impacting the way we participate in the outdoors. Consider Pokemon GO, which gained worldwide appeal in a matter of days and encouraged millions of people to go outside. Yet, is this the best way to promote outdoor participation? While there have been significant innovations in headsets, Google Glass, and the smartphone, the technology is only in it's infancy.
How will Pokemon GO and other forms of augmented reality change our outdoor experiences? Kelly Davis is optimistic. In this episode, we talk about the opportunities, business implications, and what’s worrisome about this rapidly evolving movement.
Kelly Davis is...2016-10-1224 min
MtnMeister#185 Ueli Steck's training and the 82 Summits ChallengeUeli Steck is well known for his speed ascents where he climbs routes in a few hours that take most climbers a few days. In his 82 Summits Challenge, the "Swiss Machine" climbed all 82 4,000 meter peaks in the Alps in two months. If that wasn't enough, he connected all of the peaks in a self-powered manner: hiking, biking, and running. I caught up with Ueli at MetroROCK, a climbing gym right outside of Boston while he was on a 2.5 week speaking tour presented by Alpina Watches and American Alpine Club
In the first 10 minutes of this episode you’ll hear my ch...2016-10-0557 min
MtnMeister#184 GEAR GIVEAWAY at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016It's our semi-annual GEAR GIVEAWAY episode! Twice a year, we attend the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City to cover new products, technologies, and companies in the outdoors industry. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to make it to the show this year, but we sent Roommate Max to fill in. If this is your first time listening to our gear giveaway episode, here’s how it works. In exchange for being featured on today’s episode, each company has agreed to give away free gear to our listeners. These are all real products that are either currently on the ma...2016-08-1557 min
MtnMeister#183 Outdoor Retailer Gear Giveaway PreviewOutdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 will be in Salt Lake City from August 3-6. MtnMeister is there to create our semi-annual gear giveaway episode, where we give thousands of dollars of free gear to our listeners. Here's how the episode works: In exchange for telling you, the outdoors consumer, about their latest and greatest product or technology, companies agree to give away prizes. To win the gear, all you have to do is email ben@mtnmeister.com and say which specific piece of gear you want. You can only win one prize, and...2016-08-0406 min
MtnMeister#182 Meister update: Legally blind ultrarunner Jason Romero runs across AmericaOn March 24th, legally blind ultrarunner Jason Romero set off on an audacious project: running across America. We originally spoke with Jason before he started the project (Vision Run USA) in episode #171, and in this episode, we follow up with him to hear how it went. In total, Jason traveled 3,063 miles or 51.5 miles a day for 60 days.
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Join the American Alpine Club and use the code "meister" for a...2016-07-2917 min
MtnMeister(R) #164 The Real Hiking Viking with Tom "Jabba" GathmanTom Gathman aka Jabba is @TheRealHikingViking. At the time of this recording, he was attempting a southbound winter thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. In 2013 he thru-hiked the AT with fellow combat veterans in the Warrior Hike and in 2014 the 3,100 mile Continental Divide trail. In this interview, we talk with Tom about his progress thus far, faulty headlines, and whether his beard has contributed to his success as The Real Hiking Viking.2016-07-2040 min
MtnMeister#181 Latino Outdoors con José GonzálezIn a little more than a month, America’s National Parks System will celebrate its 100th birthday. Outdoors enthusiasts have a lot to celebrate on the centennial: 376 protected areas covering over 83 million acres. But there's still room for improvement. When you look at the people who recreate in America’s national parks, the demographics don't match the diversity that is so prominent in the United States.
José González is out to change that. He leads an organization called Latino Outdoors, whose mission is to "connect familias and youth with nature, engage and inspire Latino leadership, empower communities to explore and sh...2016-07-1325 min
MtnMeister(R) #156 Five star camping cuisine with Expedition Chef Mary Brent GalyeanMary Brent Galyean is an expedition chef. She cooks some of the tastiest dishes you'll ever eat in places that very few people have ever been. Chef MB does it all without electricity and running water, and I had the wonderful opportunity to taste this five star cuisine on the Gauley River in West Virginia. Courses included but were not limited to lamb sliders, salmon and acorn squash poached in spiced honey, and the crowd favorite sweet potato and red apple au gratin. To purchase a MtnMeister t-shirt, go here - https://gumroad.com/l/QiebU To receive 20...2016-06-2935 min
MtnMeister#180 Taking flight with JT HolmesJT Holmes is an extreme athlete who has undertaken a variety of pursuits, some of which include skiing, BASE jumping, and speedriding (a hybrid of paragliding and skiing). In today's discussion, we’ll cover topics like risk, skill vs. luck, and how we tend to judge others for decisions that may not have any impact on us.
For pictures, videos, and other resources, go to JT's Meister Profile page here - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/JT-Holmes
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For 20% off Big Agnes, go to bigagnes.com and use the co...2016-06-2232 min
MtnMeister2016 goals update and (R) #149 The deepest man on Earth with Herbert NitschThe first few minutes of this episode includes an update on my BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) in 2016 which was to qualify for the 2017 Boston Marathon. For 20% off from our sponsor, Big Agnes, use the code "meister" at bigagnes.com To buy a MtnMeister t-shirt, go here - https://gumroad.com/l/QiebU What is the furthest you have gone under the water with a single breath? 15 feet? 20 feet? 30 feet? For our guest today, Herbert Nitsch, the answer is 830 feet. Herbert Nitsch is the current free diving world record holder and “the deepest man on earth". He ho...2016-06-1532 min
MtnMeister#179 Connecting the dots with Arlette LaanArlette Laan (trail name Apple Pie) took on an audacious project in the summer of 2014. The word diratissima in Italian means "most direct route", and in hiking it refers to the shortest route to connect multiple peaks. Apple Pie coordinated a White Mountain Diratissima where she linked all 48 of the 4,000-foot mountains. It took 258 miles to connect them all and she did it unsupported over the course of 11 days.2016-06-0831 min
MtnMeister#177 Peru Trip Report: Salkantay Trek to Machu PicchuIn mid-August of 2015, I received a text from some old high school friends. These are the kind of friends that you see a couple of times each year, maybe at a wedding or when you return home for the holidays. We already have the foundation of a solid friendship, so it's never awkward, but life takes you in different directions. Besides, with social media and technology you already know what's going on in their lives.
Anyway, the text said that they wanted to go on a hike in Peru in the spring of 2016. They asked if I wanted to go...2016-05-2538 min
MtnMeister#176 Back at it Agwin with Aaron GwinAaron Gwin is a professional downhill mountain biker who has quickly ascended the ranks to become the best in the world. He competed in his first race at age 20, and today at age 28, he’s a 3-time World Cup Overall Champion. Gwin has put the USA back on top in sport that in recent years has been dominated by Europeans. In this interview, we’ll talk about what it means to have supportive parents, the difficulty of staying competitive and passionate at the same time, and what goes on behind the scenes in downhill mountain biking and other action sports.
Than...2016-05-1827 min
MtnMeister#173 Third time's a (c)harm with Alex StaniforthAlex Staniforth is 20 years old, and he has already accomplished what some would consider a lifetime of adventures. In 2014, his first Everest attempt was cut short by the avalanche in the Khumbu Icefall. He tried again in 2015 but was stuck at Camp 1 during the Nepal earthquake. Alex is the author of Icefall: The True Story of a Teenager on a Mission to the Top of the World.
Alex's Meister Profile page - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/alex-staniforth/2016-04-1329 min
MtnMeister(R) #150 Climbing by the numbers with Billi BierlingBilli Bierling is a mountaineer, journalist, and assistant for Miss Elizabeth Hawley, the legendary chronicler of Himalayan expeditions. Billi is the first German woman to reach the tops of Lohtse and Manaslu, the latter of which she summited without oxygen in 2011.
Check out Billi's Meister profile page here - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/billi-bierling/2016-04-0635 min
MtnMeister#170 Adventure: Nature or Nurture? with Rickey GatesIn addition to food, water, and shelter, it seems that Rickey Gates has two additional basic needs: running and traveling. At age 34, Rickey has been living a vagabond-ish lifestyle for nearly half of his life by running, writing, and taking pictures. In this episode, we discuss the "how and why" of Rickey's adventurous lifestyle.
Check out Rickey's Meister Profile - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/rickey-gates
Thanks to our sponsor for today's episode, Mountain House. For 20% off, visit www.mountainhouse.com/meister2016-03-1632 min
MtnMeister#169 The first ascent of Mt. Vinson with the 1966 American Antarctic Mountaineering ExpeditionThis time fifty years ago, each of the highest peaks on every continent had been summited. Except one. At 16,050 feet, Mt. Vinson is Antarctica’s tallest mountain, and in 1966, the American Antarctic Mountaineering Expedition was organized to make a first ascent. This year, the 50th anniversary of this iconic accomplishment, some of the members of the team reunited at the American Alpine Club's Annual Benefit Dinner in Washington DC. In this episode, you'll hear them reflect on the historic expedition. This was recorded at the American Alpine Club's 2016 Annual Benefit Dinner presented by The North Face and REI. Special...2016-03-091h 06
MtnMeister#168 Alex Honnold on the 100-year anniversary of America's National ParksOn August 25th America will be celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the National Parks. In good spirit, the American Alpine Club hosted its Annual Benefit Dinner in Washington DC and invited world-renowned rock climber Alex Honnold to be the keynote speaker.
In this episode, I sit down with Alex to talk about his experiences in the National Parks and his opinions on protected lands.
Following the interview is Alex's keynote. This was recorded at the American Alpine Club's 2016 Annual Benefit Dinner presented by The North Face and REI. Special thanks National Geographic.
Also, thanks to MtnMeister's sponsor for this episode...2016-03-0246 min
MtnMeisterA behind-the-scenes look at outdoors athlete sponsorshipThe “Did someone get paid to say that?” question runs through my mind a lot. Often, I have trouble finding the answer. For example, when a guest on MtnMeister gives a gear recommendation, does he/she get paid by that company? If he/she does, can we trust that the recommendation is authentic? How do these sponsorships work? What do the brands get from the athletes and what do the athletes get from the brands? How does this impact us as outdoors consumers?
In this episode, we hear from a couple of professional athletes, a large outdoors brand, and a tale...2016-02-2430 min
MtnMeister#166 Racing across America with Adam Kimble aka The Bearded SoleIn 2009, Adam Kimble ran his first 5k. In 2011 his first half, 2012 his first marathon, and 2014 his first ultra. Now, in 2016, he is attempting to become the fastest person to run across the USA. The time to beat is 46 days, 8 hours, 36 minutes, and to do it he will have to average 68 miles a day. On February 15th, he will leave Huntington Beach and head west to hopefully finish around March 30th in NYC.
Follow Adam @thebeardedsole on FB, IG, Twitter, or AdamKimble.com. Links to everything we discuss in today's episode (including Summit for Someone info) on our website, mtnmeister.com.2016-02-1029 min
MtnMeisterGear Giveaway at OR Winter Market 2016Outdoor Retailer is a trade show where companies show off their latest and greatest outdoor products: gear, clothing, technology, and everything else you can think of. At this year's Winter Market show, there were 22,000 overall attendees and more than 1,000 exhibiting brands.
In this episode of MtnMeister, we record two-minute segments with companies about their products. In exchange for being featured, they give you free gear! To win a piece of gear, all you have to do is send an email to ben@mtnmeister.com saying what you want - the first person who requests it wins. Once you win a...2016-01-1258 min
MtnMeister#162 Outdoor Retailer preview & #MyOutdoorStoryOutdoor Retailer Winter Market 2016 will be in Salt Lake City from January 7-10. MtnMeister is there to create our semi-annual gear giveaway episode, where we give thousands of dollars of free gear to our listeners. To gain a competitive advantage, you can purchase the exact date and time of the episode's release here - http://mtnmeister.com/gear-giveaway-at-winter-or-outdoor-retailer/
#MyOutdoorStory from OIA: "Each of us has a story—unique in its particulars but ubiquitous in its theme—about how we fell in love with the outdoors. The first time you went camping, your first job at...2016-01-0610 min
MtnMeister#161 2016 Goals: Write it down, make it happen!Happy New Year! In our annual goals episode, we look back at what we accomplished in the previous year and look forward to 2016. You'll hear from MtnMeister listeners who reveal their 2016 goals and some familiar Meisters who provide tips on how to achieve them. The special format encourages making goals of varying difficulty:
Goal 1: Your pretty safe goal. You're fairly sure that you can do it, although it's still not a sure thing and you're going to need to work at it.
Goal 2: You're 50/50 whether you can do this. It's a reach and something that you either have never done...2015-12-3152 min
MtnMeister(R) #141 Delusional optimism with Kelly CordesKelly Cordes is climber, writer, and margarita specialist. For climbing, he's established first ascents in Alaska, Pakistan, and Peru. At one point in his life he was nicknamed "Sketchy Kelly" for his risky and perhaps reckless style of climbing. For writing, he's been published many times in Alpinist and is the author of The Tower: A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre. For margaritas, well, listen to find out.
For more info on submitting your 2016 goals - http://mtnmeister.com/2016-goals-get-featured-on-mtnmeister/
For more info on our Outdoor Retailer Gear Giveaway - http://mtnmeister.com/gear-giveaway-at-winter-or-outdoor-retailer/2015-12-2346 min
MtnMeister(R) #136 Drugs and adventure: what's the difference? with Roman DialRoman Dial is a legendary Alaskan adventurer, although he won't tell you he is. He has traversed the entire Brooks Range in Alaska by ski, packraft, and kayak. He has also done it on a bicycle. When he is not on an adventure, Roman is a professor at Alaska Pacific University.
To submit your 2016 goals and hear your voice on MtnMeister, http://mtnmeister.com/2016-goals-get-featured-on-mtnmeister/
To purchase the extra information related to the date and time of our Outdoor Retailer Gear Giveaway, http://mtnmeister.com/gear-giveaway-at-winter-or-outdoor-retailer/2015-12-1641 min
MtnMeister#146 Summit for Someone on Mt. Langley, Part OneFrom July 24th to 26th, we moved the MtnMeister studio to southern California and climbed Mt. Langley with Summit for Someone. Summit for Someone runs charity climbs that benefit Big City Mountaineers, whose mission is to transform the lives of under-resourced urban youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions. In this three part series, we talk about the experience of climbing for a cause on the southernmost 14,000 foot peak in California.2015-08-2624 min
MtnMeister#145 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015From August 4th to 8th, over 1,600 companies in the outdoors industry showed off their latest and greatest products. MTNmeister was there covering 19 of them, which are featured in this segment. In order to be a part of it, these companies agreed to give MTNmeister listeners the chance to win free gear. In sum, $3,500 in gear is given away on this episode.2015-08-1253 min
MtnMeister#145 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market PreviewThe Outdoor Retailer trade show brings together the industry's most innovative gear makers, retailers, and media. From August 5th - 8th in Salt Lake City, over 1,500 companies will be showing off their latest and greatest products, and MTNmeister will be bringing those products to you. Keep an eye out for the next episode of MTNmeister, and listen early to have a chance to win!2015-08-0501 min
MtnMeister(R) #119 Couch to 100-mile ultramarathon with Jeffrey James BinneyJeffrey James Binney is currently training for the Leadville Trail 100 on Saturday, August 22. On MTNmeister, this is typically something that we'd expect to hear, but Jeffrey's background is anything but typical. Jeffrey grew up on a pig farm in Missouri and is now a comedian based out of Los Angeles. A little more than three years ago, he lost his mom to obesity, and he himself weighed 340 lbs at his heaviest. He has lost over 100 lbs and is in the process of creating a hybrid comedy/documentary called Once Is Enough.2015-06-2335 min
MtnMeister#137 Balance and potential with Raphael SlawinskiDr. Raphael Slawinski is a physics professor at Mt. Royal University in Canada. You might be wondering,What is he doing on MTNmeister? Great question. Supplemental to his physics professing is a climbing career that could stand on its own. He has completed first ascents in the Canadian Rockies and the Karakoram range in Pakistan. He was named a 2014 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year with a first ascent of K6.2015-06-1636 min
MtnMeister#134 A different daily grind with Andrew SkurkaThe average person walks 110,000 miles in a lifetime. Andrew Skurka has probably covered that in a 10-year span. He is the only person in the world to have done the Great Western Loop, which is a series of trails that total 6,875 miles. He has also completed the 7,778-mile Sea to Sea Route, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific through Canada and the northern part of the US. He is the author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools & Tips to Hit the Trail, a National Geographic adventurer of the year, and now, a MTNmeister.2015-06-0438 min
MtnMeister#127 Nepal earthquake and unanswerable questions about giving with my mom and sisterOn Saturday, April 25th, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kathmandu and caused multiple avalanches on Mt. Everest. At the time of this recording, 22 climbers are reported dead and over 3500 people total. These numbers will almost certainly rise. In this time of crisis, donations are needed to help in the recovery effort. Coincidentally, we at MTNmeister were planning on launching a "support" page for the podcast's benefit that we had been planning for the last couple of months. Asking for listener donations seems wrong when we compare it to donations to Nepal. Should we still do it? How should we think...2015-04-2838 min
MtnMeister#122 The inner Sisyphus with Renan OzturkRenan Ozturk does a lot of different things. He’s an artist, cinematographer, professional athlete, high altitude mountaineer, explorer, entrepreneur, and probably many other things. If he was a podcast host, he’d have it all. Renan is the co-founder of Camp4Collective, an adventure film and commercial production company. He is a 2013 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and a 2015 MTNmeister.2015-04-0929 min
MtnMeister#119 Couch to 100-mile ultramarathon with Jeffrey James BinneyJeffrey James Binney is currently training for the Leadville 100 on Saturday, August 22. On MTNmeister, this is typically something that we’d expect to hear, but Jeffrey’s background is anything but typical. Jeffrey grew up on a pig farm in Missouri and is now a comedian based out of Los Angeles. A little more than three years ago, he lost his mom to obesity, and he himself weighed 340 lbs at his heaviest. He has lost over 100 lbs and is in the process of creating a hybrid comedy/documentary called Once Is Enough.2015-03-2437 min
MtnMeister#116 Central Wasatch Debate - Live on 3/11 at 5pm MSTMountain Accord has a proposed blueprint for the future of the Central Wasatch Mountains. They are soliciting public feedback on this document from now until March 16. In this live debate, various stakeholders will provide an overview of the proposed blueprint.
WATCH HERE - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/mountain-accord/
In the first 30 minutes, the representatives will discuss the project’s impact on four main systems: environment, recreation, transportation, and economy. In the second half, we will run an audience Q&A. Questions can be submitted before or during the live discussion on the discussion forum here - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/mo...2015-03-1004 min
MtnMeister#112 Learning resilience with Aaron ScheidiesAaron Scheidies has traveled around the globe competing in over 200 triathlons. Before all of this, at nine years old, Aaron was having trouble seeing the chalkboard. This eventually led to him being diagnosed with a condition called Stargardt’s disease, which is a common form of inherited juvenile macular degeneration. Aaron now has 10% of the vision of a fully sighted person, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming an eight-time World Champ, an eight time-national champ, and a guest on the MTNmeister podcast.2015-02-2439 min
MtnMeister#103 Outdoor Retail Winter Market 2015From January 20th to 23rd, Ben was at the 2015 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show, where gear manufacturers show off their latest and greatest products, retailers will buy those products for the stores, and podcast hosts and other media cover everything else. With over 1000 companies at the trade show, it can get a little overwhelming. For this episode of MTNmeister, we focus on smaller companies who are doing something different or more innovative than the rest of the market. Perhaps more important, they had to be willing to give the meister fans free stuff. In this one-hour episode, we feature...2015-01-2950 min
MtnMeister#101 Friendship in the extremes with Tyler FishTyler Fish is a wilderness expedition leader and Associate program director for Voyager Outward Bound. Perhaps his most notable expedition was the one to the North pole in 2009, where he and John Huston, a fellow MTNmeister, were the first Americans to reach the North Pole unsupported.2015-01-1926 min
MtnMeister#100 Skiing the Seven Summits with Kit DesLauriersKit DesLauriers is the first person to climb and ski from the tops of the highest mountains on every continent. Her project took two years and she’s written a book about the entire thing called Higher Love: Skiing The Seven Summits. She was named a 2015 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and perhaps more impressive, Kit DesLauriers is the 100th episode of MTNmeister.2015-01-1540 min
MtnMeister#99 Climbing with a purpose with Alan ArnetteAlan Arnette is an alpinist, speaker, and Alzheimer's advocate. In 2011, he summited Mount Everest on his way to completing the 7 summits in less than 11 months to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimers research. Alan is also the oldest American to summit K2 which he did on his 58th birthday. Outside Magazine cited Alan as the "most respected voice on Everest", which is almost as impressive as being selected as a MTNmeister.2015-01-1335 min
MtnMeister#98 EXCLUSIVE - 2015 Goals: Write it down, make it happenResearch proves that writing down your goals and making them public significantly increases your chances of achieving them. In this episode of MTNmeister, we give some Meisters (Garett Graubins, Adrian Ballinger, Emily Harrington, and Trevor Thomas) the opportunity to share their goals with the world.
Now it’s your turn! Head over to this page to write your goals and support others - http://mtnmeister.com/2015-goals/2015-01-071h 07
MtnMeister#87 Case Study: Ben runs a marathonIn this episode of MTNmeister, Ben Schenck reflects on how the Meisters helped him in the 2014 NYC Marathon. Highlights of episodes featuring Dean Karnazes, Rebecca Rusch, Dave Hahn, and more are included.2014-11-0726 min
MtnMeister(R) #48 1500 miles, 100 days, 1 walrus with Erik BoomerWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Erik is a professional photographer and whitewater kayaker that has been featured in numerous adventure films. In 2011, he and his adventure partner Jon Turk became the first to ever circumnavigate Canada’s Ellesmere Island – a 1500 mile journey that took 104 days. Erik was selected as one of the 2012 National Geographic Adventurers of the year.2014-10-0236 min
MtnMeister(R) #60 Plugged with Rachael BurksWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Rachael is a professional big mountain skier based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been featured in films for Teton Gravity Research and has spent time in the competition circuit, winning the Red Bull Cold Rush in 2012. In 2013, she started FemaleWolfPack, a website serves as a platform for inspiration and a way for female athletes to get eyes on their videos. Rachel’s story has been featured in ESPN, Powder Magazine, and other publications.2014-09-3038 min
MtnMeister#71 When too much tequila changes your life with Dean KarnazesUltramarathonman Dean Karnazes has accomplished some of the most daunting feats in long-distance running. These include but are definitely not limited to: 50 marathons in 50 different states over 50 days, 350 continuous miles without sleeping for three nights. Ultramarathons in Death Valley at temperatures up to 130 degrees and a marathon in the South pole in negative 40 degrees. Dean was named as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. He’s been featured on 60 minutes, Howard Stern, ESPN, and, quite possibly his most prized media appearance, MTNmeister podcast.2014-09-0429 min
MtnMeister(R) #10 Livin' the slack life with Jon FaitWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Join us as Jon shares what it’s like to walk on a one inch wide line hundreds of feet off the ground. Jon has been slacklining for 7 1/2 years. He helped establish several new highlines in the Southern California area over the last four years. Jon was selected to walk a highline on the Mandalay bay hotel during Andy Lewis’s urban highline world record event last year. He has been traveling and working with Gibbon Slacklines helping to run their competition circuits, and he is always living for the next adventure.2014-07-2433 min
MtnMeister(R)#9 Not just surviving, surthriving with Muffy DavisWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Join us as Muffy shares her inspiring journey from a tragic ski accident to three gold medals. She is a seven-time Paralympic medalist in both alpine skiing and handcycling. She has four overall World Cup Titles, four World Championships and over 30 World Cup titles in both sports. She is an inductee in the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the US Disabled Ski Hall of Fame.2014-07-2234 min
MtnMeister#63 A marathon a day keeps the doctor away with Anton KrupickaWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Anton is an American ultra-runner. He has won the Leadville 100 twice, the Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler, the Miwok 100K, and many other races. Anton is known for his long hair and beard and his minimalist approach, where he often runs with no shirt, short shorts, and with very lightweight running shoes. He ran his first marathon when he was twelve years old, and during college and his early 20s, he often ran upwards of 200 miles a week.2014-07-2130 min
MtnMeister#62 First to Jump with Sarah HendricksonWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Sarah is an American ski jumper, 2013 World Champion, and a member of the Visa Team. Sarah was born in Salt Lake City, UT and at her current age of 19, she has 13 World Cup wins in total. On January 22, 2014, she was named one of three women to make the U.S. Olympic ski jumping team that would compete at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Sarah Hendrickson was the first woman ever to jump in the women’s ski jumping event in the Olympics.2014-07-1829 min
MtnMeister#61 Inside The Dirtbag Diaries with Fitz CahallWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Fitz has just about the coolest job anyone could ever want. He is a podcast host and the creator of The Dirtbag Diaries, one of the most popular outdoor podcasts. Fitz has worked in digital media and film since he made the leap from print in 2006. He owns Duct Tape Then Beer productions with his partner and wife Becca Cahall and has been an avid climber for 17 years.2014-07-1734 min
MtnMeister#60 Plugged with Rachael BurksRachael is a professional big mountain skier based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been featured in films for Teton Gravity Research and has spent time in the competition circuit, winning the Red Bull Cold Rush in 2012. In 2013, she started FemaleWolfPack, a website serves as a platform for inspiration and a way for female athletes to get eyes on their videos.
Check out Rachael's meister profile: mtnmeister.com/rachael-burks2014-07-1637 min
MtnMeister#59 Hitchhiking in Iceland with Cam DoaneCam is happy when he’s moving. He has traveled to Kenya where he successfully completed a first ascent, Iceland to teach wilderness medicine, and many other places all around the world. For Cam, life is about grasping opportunities which are presented, and he’ll be damned if anything slows him down.
Check out Cam's meister profile: mtnmeister.com/cam-doane2014-07-1528 min
MtnMeister#58 The pregnant paddler with Emily JacksonEmily is a professional kayaker, a wife, a mother and a kayaking nomad. She grew up in an RV traveling to kayaking events to watch her world champion father, Eric Jackson compete. At 12 years old, she got tired of sitting on the sidelines and started competing as a junior on the pro circuit. She is now a two time World Champion, a Silver Medalist in the 2011 World Championships, 8x Teva Mountain Game Winner, and a slalom paddler. Another notable victory was at the Payette river games, where Emily competed at nine months pregnant. Check out Emily's Meister profile - http...2014-07-1432 min
MtnMeister#50 A taste of our own medicine with Russell and BenRussell and Ben relive some of the best MTNmeister moments by asking each other some of the tough questions that they’ve asked the MTNmeisters. Russell and Ben share adventures that they’ve had in their lives along with a reflection on the podcast journey thus far.2014-07-0223 min
MtnMeister#49 Crunching numbers with Kelly DavisKelly has been Director of Research at SnowSports Industries America since 2007. With 20 years of experience in research and intelligence gathering, her career has taken her from evaluating Arizona universities’ learning and alternative education programs, to the National Institute of Standards and Technology where she built economic models used by the manufacturing industry. Kelly is most likely to be outside when she isn’t having fun crunching numbers. She is an avid trail runner, surfer, cyclist, and skier. Check out Kelly's Meister profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/kelly-davis/2014-07-0131 min
MtnMeister#48 1500 miles, 100 days, 1 walrus with Erik BoomerErik is a professional photographer and whitewater kayaker that has been featured in numerous adventure films. In 2011, he and his adventure partner Jon Turk became the first to ever circumnavigate Canada’s Ellesmere Island – a 1500 mile journey that took 104 days. Erik was selected as one of the 2012 National Geographic Adventurers of the year.
Check out Erik's Meister Profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/erik-boomer/2014-06-3034 min
MtnMeister#47 Photographers who dare with Chris NobleWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Chris Noble is a writer and one of the world’s leading adventure photographers. His works have appeared in hundreds of publications worldwide, including Life, National Geographic, Newsweek, Orion, Outside, Rolling Stone, and Sports Illustrated. A former contributing editor at Powder and Outdoor Photograph magazines, one of Chris’s latest project is the book: Women Who Dare: North America’s most inspiring Women Climbers.2014-06-2727 min
MtnMeister#46 It's cool to be cold with Eric LarsenWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Eric Larsen is a polar explorer, expedition guide, dog musher, and educator. The list of Eric’s accomplishments in exploration is extensive. In 2006, he and his partner Lonnie Dupre completed the first ever summer expedition to the North Pole where they paddled modified canoes through 550 miles of the ocean and ice. In 2009, he completed a 750-mile ski traverse to the south pole. Eric was the first person in history to reach the world’s three poles (the third being Everest) within a 365-day period.2014-06-2636 min
MtnMeister#44 No tire, no problem with Jay HenryWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Jay is a professional cross country mountain bike racer. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 14 NORBA (National Off Road Bicycle Association) National podiums. Jay has also accumulated 31 national NORBA top 10s. In addition to mountain biking, Jay has also competed in adventure racing all around the world.
Check out Jay's Meister Profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/jay-henry/2014-06-2424 min
MtnMeister#43 Emmys in the outdoors with Lisa BallardLisa is a writer, photographer, TV producer and host, filmmaker, product consultant, and professional skier. A former member of the U.S. Ski Team, she was just named U.S. Alpine Masters Skier of the Year for the 5th time. Her "Your Turn" women's ski events is a national program which has helped over 6,000 women ski better over the last 20 years.
Check out Lisa's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/lisa-ballard/2014-06-2330 min
MtnMeister#42 Celebrating live music, film and snow with Tate ChamberlinTate is pushing the envelope in social, educational, and musical events by continually reintegrating an arsenal of new concepts and human connections. We will be highlighting one of those events called Avalaunch, an event which combines the festival atmosphere with avalanche awareness.
Check out Tate's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/tate-chamberlin2014-06-2019 min
MtnMeister#41 Bobsled champ creates classroom champs with Steve MeslerSteve is a 3-time Olympian, World Champion, World Cup Overall Champions, and Olympic Gold Medalist in 4-man Bobsled. He was named one of Sports Illustrated’s renowned “Athletes Who Care” and was a 2011 Nominee for the International Champion for Peace Award.
Check out Steve's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/steve-mesler2014-06-1928 min
MtnMeister#40 Climbing corporate ladders and mountains with Skip YowellSkip is one of the founders of JanSport, the largest backpack maker in the world. He is the author of “The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder and Other Mountains”, and travels around the country to share his passion with youth.
Check out Skip's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/skip-yowell2014-06-1827 min
MtnMeister#39 Quitting lasts forever with Rebecca RuschRebecca’s national wins across multiple off-road formats top the list, as well as record-setting victories at storied ultra-endurance races like the Leadville Trail 100, Dirty Kanza 200, and 24 Hour Mountain Bike World Championships.
Check out Rebecca's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/rebecca-rusch2014-06-1723 min
MtnMeister#38 Ski resort from scratch with Derek LennonDerek lives, works, and vacations in mountains around the world. In the northern hemispheres summer, Derek is the lead guide at South America’s premier backcountry snow cat operation, Ski Arpa.
Check out Derek's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/derek-lennon2014-06-1623 min
MtnMeister#37 Why not win with Mike KloserWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Mike was the captain of Team Nike Adventure Racing where his results include but are definitely not limited to four World Championships, Three Eco-Challenge titles, and five Primal Quest Championships. Mike was named Adventure Racer of the Year by competitor magazine, Male Athlete of the Year by Adventure Sport magazine, and he recently earned the Everest Award, which is one of the greatest achievements in climate sports.2014-06-1332 min
MtnMeister#35 Not your average slide with Jayson TerdimanJayson Terdiman is a professional luger and member of the United States Luge Team. Among numerous accomplishments including world cup silver and bronze medals, Jayson placed 6th in the team relay and 11th in doubles in the Sochi Olympics this past February.
Check out Jayson's meister profile: www.mtnmeister.com/jayson-terdiman2014-06-1127 min
MtnMeister#34 Skiing for the story with Brody LevenWhat does it take to be a MTNmeister? Brody Leven is a professional skier, photographer, author, and all around outdoorsman. He was recently named Solomon’s first four-season athlete, and is committed to completing his ascents and descents in a human-powered approach. Brody lives in Salt Lake City, UT but his work and adventures take him all around the globe.2014-06-1031 min
MtnMeister#1 Welcome to MTNmeisterYour hosts, Russell and Ben, welcome you to The MTNmeister podcast.2014-04-2800 minMtnMeister#1 Welcome to MTNmeisterYour hosts, Russell and Ben, welcome you to The MTNmeister podcast.2014-04-2608 min