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

Episode 9 - Sharp, Loose Rocks (Dr. Nelson & Walter Rios)

May 26th, 2020 38m 42s

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, na

Episode 8 - The Canada Trek (Eric Welch & Christian Miller)

May 19th, 2020 51m 4s

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

Episode 7 - Bear Fishing & Mountain Crawling (Barbara Kiers & Madison Boskind)

May 12th, 2020 33m 21s

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 podcas

Episode 6 - Wind (Kyle Lambert & Amber Smith)

May 5th, 2020 32m 25s

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 fir

Episode 5 – Mountain Backpacking Misadventures (Rodd Strobel & Josh Silver)

Apr 28th, 2020 35m 42s

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

Episode 4 - Rapids and Waves (Joel Wagness & Corren Current)

Apr 21st, 2020 35m 4s

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

Episode 3 - Snow Frolic in Roger's Pass (Chad Nelson & Ivan Snyder)

Apr 14th, 2020 31m 22s

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 e

Episode 2 - Skiing Misadventures & Horse Attacks (Nico Belliard & Kayla Nash)

Apr 7th, 2020 28m 55s

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 Ins

Episode 1 - Broken Legs & Precarious Pizza (Dr. Roth & Mitchell Powers)

Mar 31st, 2020 29m 4s

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 ro

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