John Filander - A Life on Skis

The Kekekabic Trail Revisited

Raw audio of Zach reminiscing about a 2018 backpacking trip on the BWCA’s Kekekabic Trail with Mark Spagnolo and Nick Perronteau.

The Love of Snowboarding with Jeff Fortune

Growing up during snowboarding’s early years in the 80s, Jeff Fortune fell in love with sliding sideways on snow and made it his mission to share the stoke with others throughout northeastern Minnesota.

Sleepin’ Bear Part Two: Mark Swiontek on the Continental Divide Trail

We catch up with Mark Swiontek and see what he’s been up to over the past year. Spoiler: it’s a lot!

John Filander - A Life on Skis

John Filander has been a fixture in the Iron Range skiing community for over half a century. From being at the center of nearly every ski race held in northeastern Minnesota, (both Nordic and Alpine) to an official at the Olympics and a competitive freestyle skier in the 70s (yes, he skied ballet) and ski bumming through the west, John has done it all.

Jo Swanson and Creative Hiking Goals

Superior Hiking Trail Association Trail Development Director Jo Swanson joins us as we discuss creative goals to put more fun into your hiking. There’s more than just Thru-Hiking and Peak bagging!