ASWWU's Trail Tales
By ASWWU Outdoors
ASWWU's Trail TalesJun 02, 2020
Episode 10 - Into the Unknown (Grant Hartman & Xander Culver)
This week, Grant Hartman and I share our adventure attempting to do a first ascent on a rock spire in Yosemite National Park last summer. We are both senior engineering majors with passions for the outdoors. Also, stay tuned for our discussion where we share our thoughts and feelings about the outdoors.
This is the last scheduled episode of this show, but stay tuned — as there may be future episodes and seasons of the podcast.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for even more content.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 9 - Sharp, Loose Rocks (Dr. Nelson & Walter Rios)
Dr. Curt Nelson is not one to shy away from adventure and Walter Rios is stoked to get outside. This week, Dr. Nelson tells of a solo adventure in Hells Canyon and Walter tells the tale of a weekend adventure to the Southern Oregon Cascades, namely an adventure in Crater Lake National Park.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday and backcountry cooking classes every Friday. Finally, check out our accountability partner program for motivation and encouragement throughout the rest of spring quarter.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 8 - The Canada Trek (Eric Welch & Christian Miller)
It all started with a crazy idea, traveling from Fountainview Academy to Princess Louisa Inlet by foot — a journey of almost 100 miles. The intended route involved crossing steep mountains and deep river valleys. Senior Eric Welch and freshman Christian Miller tell a few of the scenes along the way; vertical bushwhacking, helicopter rides, sketchy rappels, rockfall, and a mountaintop proposal. This is one adventure story you won't want to miss.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday and backcountry cooking classes every Friday. Finally, check out our accountability partner program for motivation and encouragement throughout the rest of spring quarter.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 7 - Bear Fishing & Mountain Crawling (Barbara Kiers & Madison Boskind)
This week on Trail Tales, junior biology major Barbara Kiers tells of a bear encounter while on a canoeing trip and junior biochem major Madison Boskind tells of her experience climbing Oregon's Mt. Washington.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday and backcountry cooking classes every Friday. Finally, check out our accountability partner program for motivation and encouragement throughout the rest of spring quarter.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 6 - Wind (Kyle Lambert & Amber Smith)
In this week's episode, Senior Kyle Lambert and freshman Amber Smith share stories of wild winds. Kyle tells of the time he was on a canoeing voyage down the Missouri River when a sudden prairie storm made things exciting. Amber recalls the first time she attempted climbing Oregon's Mount Jefferson and the many things that went wrong.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday and backcountry cooking classes every Friday. Finally, check out our accountability partner program for motivation and encouragement throughout the rest of spring quarter.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 5 – Mountain Backpacking Misadventures (Rodd Strobel & Josh Silver)
On this week’s episode of Trail Tales Rodd Strobel tells of a crazy adventure in the High Sierra and Josh Silver describes his first time went winter backpacking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Rodd Strobel is the Chair of WWU’s Health and PE department and loves both backpacking and cycling. Josh Silver is an electrical engineering major who loves winter sports, backpacking, and mountaineering. Feel the air in your lungs start to thin and shelter from those arctic gusts as we think back to some great times in the mountains.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday and backcountry cooking classes every Friday. Finally, check out our accountability partner program for motivation and encouragement throughout the rest of spring quarter.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 4 - Rapids and Waves (Joel Wagness & Corren Current)
This week on Trail Tales, Joel Wagness reminisces on riding waves in Pohnpei while he was a student missionary and Corren Current tells a story from his first season as a raft guide.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday and backcountry cooking classes every Friday. Finally, check out our accountability partner program for motivation and encouragement throughout the rest of spring quarter.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 3 - Snow Frolic in Roger's Pass (Chad Nelson & Ivan Snyder)
This week, WWU seniors Chad Nelson and Ivan Snyder bring us the tale of their Snow Frolic Weekend trip to Roger's Pass, BC last year. This episode is all about backcountry skiing and living out of a car. Buckle your seatbelts and get ready to earn your turns.
For more content like this podcast, check out the I'd Rather Be Outside Blog by ASWWU Outdoors. Check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday and backcountry cooking classes every Friday. Finally, check out our accountability partner program for motivation and encouragement throughout the rest of spring quarter.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 2 - Skiing Misadventures & Horse Attacks (Nico Belliard & Kayla Nash)
Skiing misadventures and horse attacks - the ASWWU Outdoors Trail Tales Podcast continues to deliver you with stories of outdoor adventure brought to you this week by seniors Nico Belliard and Kayla Nash.
Also, check out the ASWWU Outdoors Instagram (@aswwuoutdoors) for tech tips and backcountry cooking classes. Stay tuned for our accountability partner program launching soon.
If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, email us at:
aswwu.outdoors@wallawalla.edu (general ASWWU Outdoors related comments/questions)
xander.culver@wallawalla.edu (Trail Tales Podcast related comments/questions)
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP
Episode 1 - Broken Legs & Precarious Pizza (Dr. Roth & Mitchell Powers)
Broken legs and precarious pizza - the ASWWU Outdoors Trail Tales Podcast starts out strong with Dr. Brian Roth of the Engineering Department and freshman Mitchell Powers as guests.
Dr. Roth shares a story of when he fell scrambling on some rock in Yosemite National Park and his subsequent rescue. Mitchell tells an adventure from his hike of the northern Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Music: Reaching the Apex V2-JP