Let's Take This Outside Podcast
1) Sasha Galitzki - "Embers" - aerial artist and climate advocate
Today we’re exploring how art can become activism through the story of aerial artist and climate advocate Sasha Galitzki. After losing her home in the 2024 Jasper wildfire, Sasha turned grief into pur...Show More
2) Dr. Julie Rak - professor and author exploring gender in mountaineering
Dr. Julie Rak is a professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her 2021 book False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction (McGill-Queens Universi...Show More
3) Melissa Hafting - Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of Birds
Melissa Hafting is an ethical, passionate, and respected birder, photographer, and mentor. Her love for birding has helped shape who she is and has helped with her mental health, along with enabling h...Show More
4) Dan Rubinstein - Canadian Stand-Up Paddleboarder
Dan Rubinstein is an Ottawa-based writer, editor, and stand-up paddleboarder. His latest book, Water Borne, was published in 2025 and is based on his most recent epic solo paddling journey and also ex...Show More
5) Marlis Butcher - Park Bagger
Marlis Butcher is an environmental conservationist, author, and photographer. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and of The Explorers Club, an international organization promot...Show More
6) Julia Weber - Little Miss Ottawa
Julia Weber is a full-time travel blogger and content creator who brings the spirit of travel into everyday life. With a background in marketing and a passion for storytelling, Julia creates compellin...Show More
7) Get Outside! Enjoy Summer! Episodes Return September 2!
Hey, it’s Mary Anne Ivison—and right now, I’m doing exactly what I hope you’re doing… playing outside. Let’s Take This Outside is taking a short summer break, but don’t worry—we’ll be back this Septem...Show More
8) Shanda Hill - Three Time Double Deca Triathlon Endurance Athlete
Shanda Hill is one of the most accomplished ultra endurance athletes on the planet and a proud Canadian from Vernon, British Columbia. She is the only person in the world to have completed three Doubl...Show More
9) Denisa Krásná and Alena Rainsberry: Co-Authors of Flow
Flow explores diverse women’s narratives in adventure sports in this anthology that challenges stereotypes while promoting unity. It advocates for a transcultural feminism, one offering hope and empow...Show More
10) Nicola Ross - Loops and Lattes
The winner of numerous writing honours, including a National Magazine Award, Nicola Ross is the author of 12 books, including the bestselling Loops & Lattes series of hiking guides. Having sold over...Show More