MtnMeister

In 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 of the Honnold Foundation, Alex Honnold’s foundation which supports solar energy initiatives to create a more equitable world. Our Company Spotlight is with Fisher + Baker, a seven-person men’s apparel company based out of Minneapolis. Fisher + Baker uses technical fabrics in casual menswear designs where you wouldn’t expect to find technical fabrics. I’ll interview Alexa Stodola and Maggie Maloy about the company, then Roommate Max and I will see if Fisher and Baker is as timeless, purposeful, and functional as they claim to be. Episode Sponsors SAXX Underwear: Use the code "meister" at checkout for $5 off and free shipping!https://www.saxxunderwear.com/ [https://www.saxxunderwear.com/] The Nomadik: Use code: "meister" for 20% OFF your first purchase at https://www.thenomadik.com/meister [https://www.thenomadik.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=meister] Episode Links Welcome to Gwichyaa Zhee -https://www.gwichyaazhee.us/ [https://www.gwichyaazhee.us/] About Len - https://ais.arizona.edu/users/len-necefer [https://ais.arizona.edu/users/len-necefer] Natives Outdoors -https://www.natives-outdoors.org/ [https://www.natives-outdoors.org/] Honnold Foundation - http://www.honnoldfoundation.org/ [http://www.honnoldfoundation.org/] Fisher + Baker -https://fisherandbaker.com [https://fisherandbaker.com/]

Scott 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 Company Spotlight in this episode is with Reggie, a Canadian cycling apparel company that uses vibrant colors and designs in technical riding gear. I talk with Reggie's co-founders and siblings Laura and Jeff Wills about the company, then Hannah van Wetter and I review their Double Cross kit. Get 25% off athttps://reggie.bike/ [https://reggie.bike/]with the code "reggiemeister" at checkout. Episode Sponsors SAXX Underwear: Use the code "meister" at checkout for $5 off and free shipping!https://www.saxxunderwear.com/ [https://www.saxxunderwear.com/] The Nomadik: Use code: "meister" for 20% OFF your first purchase at https://www.thenomadik.com/meister [https://www.thenomadik.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=meister] Episode Links Uphill Athlete:https://www.uphillathlete.com/ [https://www.uphillathlete.com/] Buy the book:https://www.amazon.com/Training-Uphill-Athlete-Mountain-Mountaineers/dp/1938340841 [https://www.amazon.com/Training-Uphill-Athlete-Mountain-Mountaineers/dp/1938340841] Training Peaks:https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/] "Just Enough" Plan:https://bridgerridgerun.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/how-to-run-a-3-hour-marathon-a-just-enough-training-approach/ [https://bridgerridgerun.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/how-to-run-a-3-hour-marathon-a-just-enough-training-approach/]

Caroline 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 materials to build travel storage solutions, including bicycle frame bags, messenger bags, and travel organizers. After my interview with their marketing and business development manager, Jens Ourom, I'll review some of the products with Roommate Max and Hannah Van Wetter. For 20%, use the code “mtnmeister25” athttps://www.onsightequipment.com/ [https://www.onsightequipment.com/] Episode Sponsor: SAXX Underwear. Use the code meister at checkout for $5 off and free shipping!https://www.saxxunderwear.com/ [https://www.saxxunderwear.com/] Episode Links:   Caroline Gleich's website:https://carolinegleich.com/ [https://carolinegleich.com/] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carolinegleich/ [https://www.instagram.com/carolinegleich/] Misogyny and Sexism: https://www.outsideonline.com/2313816/caroline-gleich-sexism [https://www.outsideonline.com/2313816/caroline-gleich-sexism]

Bethany 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. First and foremost, though, Peak Design is a design company. They’ve launched numerous successful crowdfunding campaigns for products that use innovative design to accommodate specific uses while still fulfilling the many different ways that people may use them. For 10%, use the code “meister10” athttps://www.peakdesign.com/ [https://www.peakdesign.com/].     Episode Sponsor: SAXX Underwear. Use the code meister at checkout for $5 off and free shipping! https://www.saxxunderwear.com/ [https://www.saxxunderwear.com/]

Modern 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", narrated by Brad. Finally, we’ll talk about how we reduce the divide between hunters and non-hunters.   Episode Sponsor: SAXX Underwear -  Use the code meister at checkout for $5 off and free shipping!https://www.saxxunderwear.com/ [https://www.saxxunderwear.com/] Episode Links: Modern Huntsman -https://modernhuntsman.com/ [https://modernhuntsman.com/] Pre-Order Volume 2 -https://modernhuntsman.com/shop/volume-two [https://modernhuntsman.com/shop/volume-two] @ModernHuntsman -https://www.instagram.com/modernhuntsman/ [https://www.instagram.com/modernhuntsman/]