'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' w/ McKenna Peterson & Jed Yeiser (Blister Book Club)

Cody and Jonathan discuss the life & legacy of Hilaree Nelson; Yvon Chouinard giving away Patagonia; Kipchoge & GOATs; burro racing; mountain sex; what we’re reading & watching; Cormac McCarthy; the return of The 50 Project; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Hilaree Nelson: Life & Legacy (2:45)Yvon Chouinard’s Gift (15:46)Kipchoge & GOAT Culture (28:55)Alaskan Gold: Yeti Coolers? (35:47)The Most Canadian News (38:07)Burro Racing (39:18)What actually is a “Mtn Town”? (42:31)Mountain Sex (48:59)What We’re Reading & Watching (55:41)The Fifty Project is Back! (1:08:26)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Okt 20221h 14min

For the final installment of our Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems series, Kara Williard talks to Rachel Landis, Executive Director of the Good Food Collective in Durango, CO. Rachel discusses why she left a career of guiding and ski patrol to be the ultimate facilitator of local food systems; they nail down what a food hub is; what a “just and regional food system” looks like; how she works to bring people in her community together; some of the unique programs of the Good Food Collective, such as a Produce Prescription Program with the local hospital; then, Jonathan and Kara recap the series, their major takeaways, and why they were left inspired.TOPICS & TIMES:Ski Patrol & Guiding & Rachel’s Journey Into Local Food Systems (2:05)The Good Food Collective (5:23)Working with Institutions (7:58)“Just and Regional Food System” (12:06)Food Education (17:06)Fruit Gleaning Program & Fruit for Good (22:41)Regional Food System Challenges & Connectivity (29:33)Produce Rx Program (35:29)Food Justice & the La Plata Good Equity Program (41:14)Getting Involved (51:32)Series Recap with Jonathan (59:20)RELATED LINKS:Instagram: @goodfoodcollectivecoWebsite: https://www.goodfoodcollective.org/Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 1: Setting the StageMountain Towns & Local Food Systems Pt 2: Regenerative Farming, Cow Cuddling, and MoreMountain Towns & Local Food Systems Pt 3: Chris Rubens on Skiing and Farming in Revelstoke Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Sep 20221h 7min

Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to discuss the outdoor industry & mainstream media; detail the aftermath of the previous issue of the Mountain Gazette; and highlight several of the pieces in the next issue, including a career retrospective on Seth Morrison.TOPICS & TIMESWildfires (2:28)Jimmy Chin & TGR (7:31)Mainstreaming of the Outdoor Industry (10:21)Influencers & Accountability (16:43)Media Literacy (20:44)Tiktok (28:51)Next issue of Mountain Gazette (31:50)Baratunde Thurston on the Great Dismal Swamp (34:35)Seth Morrison: Career Retrospective (37:05)Maria Wilson & Loss (41:32)Skinny Dipping: A History (47:12)A City Perspective on Snow & Climate Change (50:20)How to subscribe to Mountain Gazette (52:26)RELATED LINKSSubscribe to Mountain GazetteBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Sep 20221h 2min

Why did one of the best freeride skiers of the past 20 years become a farmer? Kara Williard and I talk with Salomon skier, Chris Rubens, about starting First Light Farm in Revelstoke, BC, with his partner Jesse; how skiing and farming are more related than you might think; and why Chris finds farming to be one of the most meaningful things he has ever done.TOPICS & TIMESHow Chris became a Farmer (3:57)Growing Food in Revelstoke, BC (14:22)Pigloos? (19:20)First Light Farm (20:55)The Honor System Farm Stand (22:25)Farming Efficiencies (24:56)Ski Talk (27:23)Skiing & Farming? (37:18)Building Stability in Mountain Towns (44:26)New Babies & Farming (48:54)RELATED LINKSInstagram: @FirstLightFarmMountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 1: Setting the StageBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Sep 202258min

Cody and Jonathan discuss what’s going on at the National Ski Patrol; the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola; “pigloos”; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.TOPIC & TIMES:Cody & JE’s Sleep Updates (1:31)Cody Went Skiing (3:49)Don’t-Miss GEAR:30 episodes (5:38)Blevin’s Corner: National Ski Patrol is a Mess (10:13)Gunstock Mtn Resort Update (22:40)Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola (24:43)CA’s Ban of Single-Use Propane Cylinders (47:59)Canadian News: Pigloos & Wild Pigs (50:06)Oil Industry Wants to Refreeze AK Permafrost (53:57)Mountain Town Advice (1:00:36)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:09:22)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Sep 20221h 28min

We catch up with Chris about his recent ski trip to Portillo, Chile, and discuss his decision to join Bode Miller at Peak Skis.TOPICS & TIMES:Blister News & Updates (0:00)Skiing in Portillo, Chile (5:40) Superstars Camp: the history (11:38)Ski Instruction: Chris’ philosophy (18:57)Joining Peak Skis (24:52)Bode Miller: when did you guys first meet? (31:49)Ski availability & production (37:28)Fall & Winter Plans? (38:30)Blister Summit / Skiing with Dav (41:21)RELATED LINKS:GEAR:30 ep 191: Bode Miller on Peak SkisGet your 22/23 Blister Winter Buyer’s GuideBlister Summit Info & SignupOpen Mic SeriesBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Aug 202245min

We talk with Lynsey Gammon of Gracie’s Farm in Park City, Utah, about topsoil health and climate change; turning barren soil into a thriving farm; farm-to-restaurant connectivity; bee dinners; cow cuddling; women and farming; and more.TOPICS & TIMESWhat is Gracie’s Farm? (4:35)How Lynsey got into farming (6:18)Transforming ranch land to farmable land (9:11)Climate Change & Topsoil Health (16:22)Mtn Town Visitors & Local Food (21:23)Seasonality (25:50)Chef & Farmer Relationship (31:51)Women & Farming (38:57)Action Items / Lessons from Gracie’s Farm (41:40)Cow Cuddling (45:02)RELATED LINKSMountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 1: Setting the StageInstagram: @graciesfarmbluesky Gracie’s Farm: The Lodge at Blue SkyBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Aug 202248min

The United States Congress just passed a historic climate bill, so we spoke with the executive director of POW, Mario Molina, to discuss the backstory and details of the bill, and what needs to happen now.TOPICS & TIMES:Background & Climate Details of the New Bill (2:45)Consquences if this hadn’t passed? (10:34)The oil & gas leases in this bill (16:10)Mario's Background (25:29)Climate advocacy: what has changed & what hasn’t? (33:15)Evolving to cleaner energy technologies (38:50)The bill: what should we be expecting now? (47:33)Stokethevote.com (55:00)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Aug 20221h