Backcountry skiing film producer Mark Kogelmann shares his experiences skiing and filming in northern India, where the snow monkeys roam and the powder is deep.

#4 Producing incredible films in incredible places with Mark Kogelmann

Join us as Rick shares his inspiring journey to the summit of Mount Everest in the pioneering days of mountaineering. Rick’s career has been focused on serious climbing and guiding in the highest mountains. Most noteworthy is Rick’s leadership of the successful New England Everest Expedition in the spring of 1991. Since 1979, Rick has been president of International Mountain Equipment – the climbing retail shop and school in North Conway, NH. Rick also serves as president of Mountain Rescue in the Mount Washington Valley of NH and has held that position since 1976.

#7 Climbing Everset before the crowds with Rick Wilcox

What does it take to be a MTNmeister? Brody Leven is a professional skier, photographer, author, and all around outdoorsman. He was recently named Solomon’s first four-season athlete, and is committed to completing his ascents and descents in a human-powered approach. Brody lives in Salt Lake City, UT but his work and adventures take him all around the globe.

#34 Skiing for the story with Brody Leven

 Dr. Roanne Houck is a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in optimal health and preventative medicine with additional expertise and interests in women’s health, functional endocrinology, gastroenterology, dermatology, sport nutrition, fatigue and integrative family practice. In addition to owning her own practice, Roanne is the founder and creator of Acli-Mate, an all-natural sport beverage which helps promote optimal physical performance at elevation.

#53 The science behind acclimatization with Roanne Houck

What does it take to be a MTNmeister? Anton is an American ultra-runner. He has won the Leadville 100 twice, the Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler, the Miwok 100K, and many other races. Anton is known for his long hair and beard and his minimalist approach, where he often runs with no shirt, short shorts, and with very lightweight running shoes. He ran his first marathon when he was twelve years old, and during college and his early 20s, he often ran upwards of 200 miles a week.

#63 A marathon a day keeps the doctor away with Anton Krupicka

Ted McDonald, most often referred to as Barefoot Ted, received this nickname when he began running barefoot and eventually achieved a barefoot marathon. Barefoot Ted has also run a bunch of ultra-marathons, including the Leadville 100 which is one of the most miserable things that any human can decide to do to him or herself. Ted is the founder of Luna sandals, which double as both minimalist running sandals and also everyday footwear.

#69 No shoes, no problem with Barefoot Ted

Melissa has made her life about exploring the beautiful mountains of the world. Melissa has summited Mt. Rainer over 100 times and she has summited Mt. Everest not once, not twice, not three or four times but 5 times – the most out of any non-sherpa female in this universe. She is passionate about climbing and pushing her own limits, but her ultimate joy comes from taking that journey with others, helping them push their limits and get to their own summit.

#74 Exploring mountain and mind with Melissa Arnot

Dave Hahn is one of the world’s most accomplished mountain guides, with an impressive list of summits. These include but are not limited to 275+ summits of Mount Rainier, 20 summits of Mount McKinley, 33 summits of Antarctica’s Vinson, and 15 summits of Mount Everest.

#84 Half a percent to the moon with Dave Hahn

Nick Troutman and Emily Jackson are both professional white water kayakers. In 2009, they decided to join forces through the bond of marriage to create what can only be called a kayaking power couple. In 2013, Nick and Emily had a baby who, unless the gene skips a beat, will be a paddling prodigy. 

#92 The kayaking power couple with Nick Troutman and Emily Jackson

Steph Davis is a professional rock climber, base jumper, wingsuit flier, and a passionate chef. She has an impressive list of accomplishments which include many first ascents some of which are free solo. She also owns and runs Moab B.A.S.E. Adventures which provides classes, guiding, and stunt and production work for climbing and base jumping.

#97 When (not) to jump with Steph Davis

Ueli Steck is a Swiss mountaineer who is well known for his speed ascents in the alps and Himalaya. He climbs mountains that normally take skilled climbers days in a few hours, like the Eiger North Face, which he climbed in 2 hours and 47 minutes. "The Swiss Machine" has been awarded the Piolet d’Or, one of climbings highest honors, twice.

#118 Analyzing the Swiss Machine with Ueli Steck

Rush Sturges and Tyler Bradt are both professional kayakers and have been paddling together for many years. Tyler holds the world record of the largest waterfall descent in a kayak of 189 feet at Palouse Falls in WA. Rush, in addition to kayaking, is well known for his film making with his company River Roots. He also raps from time to time under the stage name Adrenaline Rush.

#130 Chasing waterfalls with Rush Sturges and Tyler Bradt

Hazel Findlay is a professional rock climber who started at the ripe age of 7. She is a 6-time British junior champion indoors, and at 16, she shifted her focus to outdoors climbing. Starting first in the UK and now every other corner of the globe, Hazel has climbed in South East Asia, India, Australia, New Zealand, Morocco, and North America. She is currently recovering from shoulder surgery after an injury to her labrum.

#131 It's all in the mind with Hazel Findlay

Luc Mehl is an Alaskan adventurer who utilizes just about every means of human-powered transportation: hiking, running, biking, skiing, swimming, pack rafting, backcountry ice skating. Luc has completed traverses across North America's three highest peaks - Denali, Mt. Logan, and Orizaba. He's also competed in some brutal wilderness adventure races in Alaska.

In this episode, we talk about the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's theory on flow, where one reaches the ultimate combination of high skill and high challenge. This has applications in adventuring, academia, and everyday life.

#143 Finding the flow with Luc Mehl

What is the furthest you have gone under the water with a single breath? 15 feet? 20 feet? 30 feet? For our guest today, Herbert Nitsch, the answer is 830 feet. Herbert Nitsche is the current free diving world record holder and "the deepest man on earth". He holds 33 world records in different free diving disciplines, which range from using weights and floatation to assist to no assistance at all.

#149 The deepest man on earth with Herbert Nitsch

Alex Staniforth is 20 years old, and he has already accomplished what some would consider a lifetime of adventures. In 2014, his first Everest attempt was cut short by the avalanche in the Khumbu Icefall. He tried again in 2015 but was stuck at Camp 1 during the Nepal earthquake. Alex is the author of Icefall: The True Story of a Teenager on a Mission to the Top of the World.
Alex's Meister Profile page - http://mtnmeister.com/meister/alex-staniforth/

#173 Third time's a (c)harm with Alex Staniforth

Ueli Steck is well known for his speed ascents where he climbs routes in a few hours that take most climbers a few days. In his 82 Summits Challenge, the "Swiss Machine" climbed all 82 4,000 meter peaks in the Alps in two months. If that wasn't enough, he connected all of the peaks in a self-powered manner: hiking, biking, and running. I caught up with Ueli at MetroROCK, a climbing gym right outside of Boston while he was on a 2.5 week speaking tour presented by Alpina Watches and American Alpine Club

In the first 10 minutes of this episode you’ll hear my chat with Ueli at the gym. What makes him so good? What can we learn from the "Swiss Machine's" training plan that we can apply to our own version of an 82 Summits Challenge? After that, you’ll hear Ueli’s presentation at the Somerville Theatre in Boston.
 
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#185 Ueli Steck's training and the 82 Summits Challenge

In June, Masha Gordon broke the speed records for the Seven Summits Challenge (climbing the highest peak on each continent) and the Explorer's Grand Slam (the Seven Summits plus reaching the North and South Poles). Contrary to what you might think, Masha isn't a lifetime climber. After 16 years in the finance industry at Goldman Sachs and PIMCO she switched focus to mountaineering. Masha is the founder of GRIT&ROCK, a mission to get more young women interested in mountaineering. 

In the first half of this episode, we talk about the parallels of decision making in the mountains and in the markets. How do confirmation bias, randomness, and our emotions impact how we evaluate situations? In the second half, Masha talks about how mountaineering has very little female participation and what needs to happen to fix it.

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#187 Decision making in the mountains and markets with Masha Gordon

If you’re a fan of this show, you probably understand that time outside makes you feel better. In fact, you’ve probably built it into your schedule - a little time outside every day keeps the doctor away, right? Buy why does this work? Are there bigger implications than your own personal use? On today’s episode, we bring you three distinguished guests who are working on advancing nature as a public health solution.

Episode Guests:   
Stacy Bare, Director of Sierra Club Outdoors&nbsp;and veteran of the United States Army 
Dr. Nooshin Razani, pediatrician and researcher at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital   
Craig Anderson, post-doc researcher and&nbsp;fellow at the UCSF VA hospital and the Greater Good Science Center. 

Want to get involved? Shoot me an email at ben@mtnmeister.com.

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#192 Advancing Nature as a Public Health Solution

Today's guest is Chris Noble, author/photographer/climber. He’s the author of Women Who Dare: North America’s Most Inspiring Female Climbers, and his newest book, Why We Climb, which explores the various answers to that question - "Why do we climb?". The book includes interviews and stunning pictures of some the world’s elite climbers including Conrad Anker, Angie Payne, Alex Honnold, Raphael Slawinski, and many more. 

Buy the book here - http://bit.ly/WhyWeClimbBook

#198 Why We Climb with Chris Noble

This is MtnMeister's annual episode about Big City Mountaineers’ Summit for Someone program, where passionate climbers can ascend their dream peak and raise money for charity in the process. On these trips, I bring a portable recording device with me while I try to climb a mountain that’s outside of my comfort zone.

Summit for Someone is the fundraising arm of Big City Mountaineers. Similar to how marathon or cycling fundraisers work, hiking and climbing enthusiasts can take on a big physical challenge and raise money for an organization that aligns itself with the challenge. In this case, outdoors enthusiasts are raising money to give underserved urban youth the opportunity to discover the outdoors and learn critical life skills along the way.

This year was an especially exciting trip for MtnMeister. We invited invited listeners of the podcast to join the climb - all of them had to fundraise $4,000, physically train to climb the Grand, and be open to spending 4 days climbing with people they have never met before. We also had a professional photographer, Chris Shane, and a designer/illustrator, Adam Danielson join to visually document the trip.

In this episode, you’ll learn more about Big City Mountaineers and hear from one of the program participants, Kim, about how BCM has had an impact on her. Then you’ll hear about our experience climbing the Grand Teton with Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. Finally, we’ll wrap things up with how you can do your own Summit for Someone climb.

Special thanks to:

Osprey Packs for providing our climbers with the Variant 52L pack.

American Alpine Club for their support of MtnMeister.

Former host of MtnMeister Russell Wilcox. Save up to 50% on solar installation with Do-It-With at https://www.diwhome.com/ or email Russell at rwilcox@diwhome.com

Jackson Hole Mountain Guides for keeping us safe. We highly recommend our guides for your next adventure: Nate Opp, Michael Wachs, Jacob Schmitz

#200 Trip Report: Summit for Someone on Grand Teton

Of all of the guest requests that I receive from listeners, Steve House is the name that comes up most. Steve is one of the most respected alpine climbers of this generation. In a time when establishing a quantity of summits has a certain superficial appeal, Steve stays committed to quality. He moves through the mountains in light and fast style, and through his programs like Alpine Mentors and Uphill Athlete, he teaches other climbers to do the same. In this interview, we’ll profile his introduction to climbing, the importance of mentors, and his approach to training. He’ll also talk about an accident in 2010 that left him stranded on the wall. 

After Steve's interview, I’ll speak with Jeff and Susan Russell, the founders of Ridge Merino, in our Company Spotlight segment. Jeff Russell was heading up soft goods at Armada when he realized that all of the Armada athletes - when they weren’t at photoshoots - wore merino baselayers instead of the synthetic ones that Armada produced. Jeff and Susan set out to make youthful, cost effective merino base layers to fill the void. Get 20% off with the code "meister" at https://www.ridgemerino.com/ 

This episode is supported by Health IQ, an insurance company that&nbsp;uses science and data to secure lower rates on life insurance for health conscious people. healthiq.com/meister 

Links: Training for the New Alpinism - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Mountain-Steve-House/dp/0980122775 
Beyond the Mountain - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Mountain-Steve-House/dp/0980122775
Uphill Athlete - https://www.uphillathlete.com/
Skyward Mountaineering - http://skywardmountaineering.com/ 
Alpine Mentors - https://www.alpinementors.org/

#204 Steve House | Ridge Merino

Dr. Jared Vagy is a doctor of physical therapy and known as “The Climbing Doctor”. He’s a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at USC, works with Olympic athletes on teams in both the US and China, and has treated and taught more than 1,000 climbers. He’s the author of Climb Injury Free, which includes injury advice from professional climbers and step by step rehabilitation instructions for climbing injuries. In this interview, we talk about common injuries among climbers, how to know when to push hard and when to back it off, and the difference between pain and injury. 

In today's Company Spotlight, we feature a Portland, OR based company, Thunderbolt Sportswear, and it's co-owner, John Connor. Thunderbolt's signature item is a do-it-all pair of soft shell pants/jeans made with Schoeller Dryskin, and they've now expanded to shirts and outerwear. After the interview with John, Roommate Max and I review the products. For 25% off, use the code "mtnmeister" at https://www.thunderboltsportswear.com/ 

Episode Links: 
The Climbing Doctor - https://theclimbingdoctor.com/ 

Stephen Curry strobe classes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6CHAmdkVDM 

Clarifying the Role of Pain in Injuries -  https://theclimbingdoctor.com/clarifying-the-role-of-pain-in-injuries/ 

Buy the Book - http://a.co/5PoHwQO 

Climbing Doctor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingdoctor/?hl=en

#205 Dr. Jared Vagy "The Climbing Doctor" | Thunderbolt Sportswear

Chris McNamera is the founder of Outdoor Gear Lab, Tech Gear Lab, and Supertopo. If you are a climber or gear head, there’s a chance you’ve heard of these. He’s also well respected climber, holds some serious big wall speed records and has climbed El Cap 80 plus times. In the early 2000s, Chris was one of the pioneers of wingsuit base jumping, but he eventually quit the sport because of it's risk. Today, he's reinventing South Lake Tahoe one of the best mountain towns in the US. 

In today’s Company Spotlight, we feature Sufferfest Beer Co., and it’s founder, Caitlin Landesberg. Sufferfest is a beer built to reward you post-adventure – or maybe during your adventure, depending on what you’re in to! After the interview, Hannah Van Wetter and I review the beer and have a few drinks. For 20% off at their online store, use the code “meister” at www.sufferfestbeer.com. You can buy the beer online at Craft City -&nbsp;https://www.craftcity.com/all-beers/all-breweries/sufferfest 

This summer I am reporting on Big City Mountaineers and their Summit for Someone trip on Longs Peak from September 7th to 9th. I have reported on these trips in the past, and this year, we’ll be promoting their Corporate Challenges program, where a company can host a trip of it’s own. I think it’d be a cool story about team-building and corporate social responsibility (plus your company will get some good PR out of the whole thing). Everyone who signs up gets a 70L pack, Mountainsmith trekking poles, a BCM t-shirt, and their voice on MtnMeister! If you or your company are interested in getting involved, shoot me an email at ben@mtnmeister.com.

Links Outdoor Gear Lab - https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/ 
Tech Gear Lab - https://www.techgearlab.com/
Supertopo - http://www.supertopo.com/ 
South Lake Tahoe - https://tahoesouth.com/ 
Buy Sufferfest Beer - https://www.craftcity.com/all-beers/all-breweries/sufferfest 
Chris McNamara on Enormocast - https://enormocast.com/episode-88-chris-mcnamara-living-the-ever-changing-dream/

#206 Chris McNamara | Sufferfest Beer Co.

Pete Ripmaster is the winner of the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational. You’ve probably heard of the Iditarod before, and you might think it’s bizarre to be pulled by a bunch of dogs in sub-zero temperatures in the Alaskan wilderness. But that’s not the Iditarod that Pete won. He did the same course - 1,000 miles and 50 degrees below zero - in the form of an ultramarathon. With no dogs to help him along the way, Pete's feet carried him an average of 38 miles a day over 26 days. 

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Iditarod Trail invitational - http://www.iditarodtrailinvitational.com/ 
Pete Ripmaster's website - https://www.peteripmaster.com/

#207 Pete Ripmaster

Chris Warner is a well established mountaineer who has been climbing and guiding for several decades, a leadership educator, and the founder of Earth Treks climbing gyms. Last year, Chris attempted to climb the third highest mountain in the world, Kangchenjunga, but the summit escaped him. This season, he decided to give it another go. 

This episode is slightly different from our others. In hosting conversations with adventure athletes on MtnMeister, I’ve noticed that we are almost always talking about the past. This makes some sense&nbsp; because we better understand the past; we can tell more cohesive stories because we already know the setting, the climax, and the resolution. But that isn’t reality, especially in adventure sports (there’s a good quote that goes, “Life is lived forward but remembered and understood backward.”) For today’s episode, the interview will have two parts which occurred at different times: I interviewed Chris a few days before he left for Kangchenjunga, and then again once he returned.

In today’s Company Spotlight, we feature Dannyshane, a cycling apparel brand founded by Shane Hunt. Dannyshane uses bamboo white ash in their fabrics, and the designs feature tartan plaids and other classic designs and colors with Scottish and Irish influence. After the interview, Roommate Max and I review the products. For 20% off at their online store (until August 12th), use the code “meister20” at www.dannyshane.com.

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Episode Links
https://chrisbwarner.com/
www.dannyshane.com/
https://www.earthtreksclimbing.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2213661.The_Graveyard_Book
https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Phil-Knight/dp/1508211809

#208 Chris Warner | Dannyshane

Dr. Robb Gaffney is a psychiatrist, former extreme skier, and author of Squallywood: a guide to Squaw Valley’s most extreme lines. In this episode, we’ll talk about the brain and risk taking, social contagion, and ways to encourage the next generation to take more responsible risks. Robb is also part of a movement to Keep Squaw True, as unwanted real estate development is threatens the North Lake Tahoe area. 

In today’s Company Spotlight, we feature Coalatree, an eco-friendly outdoor apparel brand founded by Charlie Bessey. Coalatree uses recycled materials like coffee grounds and plastic bottles to make sustainable, organic products for the mountains and the city. After my interview with Charlie, Hannah Van Wetter and I review the Trailhead Pants. For 20%, use the code “meister” at https://coalatree.com/. 

Episode Sponsor: SAXX Underwear. Use the code meister at checkout for $5 off and free shipping! https://www.saxxunderwear.com/

Episode Links: 

Keep Squaw True: https://www.sierrawatch.org/keep-squaw-true/ 

Movie Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-premiere-the-movie-to-keep-squaw-true-tickets-48848643608 

The Effect of Sexual Arousal on Sexual Decision Making: http://people.duke.edu/~dandan/webfiles/PapersPI/Sexual%20Arousal%20and%20Decision%20making.pdf 

Squallywood: http://squallywood.com/ &nbsp;

#209 Dr. Robb Gaffney | Coalatree

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", written by Jillian Lukiwski and narrated by Brad. Finally, we’ll talk about how we reduce the divide between hunters and non-hunters.

Episode Sponsor: SAXX Underwear -&nbsp; Use the code meister at checkout for $5 off and free shipping! https://www.saxxunderwear.com/ 

Episode Links: Modern Huntsman - https://modernhuntsman.com/ 
Pre-Order Volume 2 - https://modernhuntsman.com/shop/volume-two/
@ModernHuntsman - https://www.instagram.com/modernhuntsman/

#210 Modern Huntsman, Brad Neathery & Tyler Sharp

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” at https://www.peakdesign.com/. 

Episode Sponsor: SAXX Underwear. Use the code meister at checkout for $5 off and free shipping! https://www.saxxunderwear.com/

#211 Her Odyssey | Peak Design

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” at https://www.onsightequipment.com/ 

Episode Sponsor: 
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Episode Links: 
Caroline Gleich's website: https://carolinegleich.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinegleich/ 
Misogyny and Sexism: https://www.outsideonline.com/2313816/caroline-gleich-sexism

#212: Caroline Gleich | Onsight Equipment

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 at 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/ 

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Episode Links 

Uphill Athlete: https://www.uphillathlete.com/ 

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Training-Uphill-Athlete-Mountain-Mountaineers/dp/1938340841 

Training Peaks: 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/

#213 Scott Johnston, Uphill Athlete | Reggie

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/ 

The Nomadik: Use code: "meister" for 20% OFF your first purchase at  https://www.thenomadik.com/meister 

Episode Links 

Welcome to Gwichyaa Zhee - https://www.gwichyaazhee.us/ 

About Len - https://ais.arizona.edu/users/len-necefer 

Natives Outdoors - https://www.natives-outdoors.org/ 

Honnold Foundation - http://www.honnoldfoundation.org/ 

Fisher + Baker - https://fisherandbaker.com

#214 Len Necefer | Fisher + Baker

The MTNmeister podcast presents interviews with the most inspiring, motivating, and influential athletes in outdoor sports. In a half hour, you’ll explore topics which transcend sport: overcoming adversity, stepping outside of your comfort zone, persevering through hardship, weighing risk vs. reward, and more. MTNmeister delivers extreme examples of these topics through the guests we host: mountaineers, ultramarathoners, Paralympians, Olympians, rock climbers, skiers, and more. Join the host of MTNmeister, Ben Schenck, as he asks thought provoking questions that you won’t hear on a typical interview. Also, every MTNmeister will recommend the best gear, resources, and destinations that will assist you in your own adventures.

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