Trail Break Radio Podcast
1) Keeping Winter Wild: with Hilary Eisen
What does it take to protect your favorite wild snowscapes—and who’s actually making those decisions? Hilary Eisen, our National Policy Director at Winter Wildlands Alliance, joins the SnowBrains podc...Show More
2) Inside SnowSchool with Kerry McClay
How do we break down barriers to winter access and inspire the next generation of outdoor stewards? What does it take to connect 35,000 kids annually to snow, science, and conservation? Kerry McClay, ...Show More
3) Hypocrite: With Amie Engerbretson
How do we address "The Hypocrite" in all of us? How much do our individual actions actually matter in the face of climate change and systemic environmental issues? Can we drop our judgments of others ...Show More
4) Stewarding Winter
With more of us recreating on our winter snowscapes, how can we improve partnerships with land managers and other users to educate the growing number of winter recreationists? How can land managers he...Show More
5) Backcountry Bliss and Wildlife Wellness
Is our growing presence in the backcountry stressing wintering wildlife and degrading their habitats? Can we responsibly use wildlife habitat as our playgrounds? How can we keep wildlife in mind, keep...Show More
6) Silent Slopes, Loud Data
We're talking apps, maps, data collection, and the tricky dance between citizen science, data bias and user privacy. We'll unravel the importance of reliable visitor-use data, not just for solitude-se...Show More
7) Athlete Advocacy: Powder and Purpose
How can athletes support local and national advocacy efforts, contribute to advocacy outside of social media influencer-ship, and more? What are the challenges and opportunities of working with brand ...Show More
8) Out of Bounds: Corporate Ski Resort Development and the Public Good
The number of people participating in resort skiing is generally on the decline, while the number of backcountry skiers and riders has exploded. And yet we are now seeing a significant spike in propos...Show More
9) Transit to Trailheads: Navigating Equitable and Eco-Friendly Access
From microtransit to gondolas to reservation systems, how do we ensure access to the backcountry is sustainable and equitable? Do we build parking lots and infrastructure to improve access? Or do we l...Show More
10) Trails for Tomorrow and Policy for Public Lands
What does it take to turn the dream of sustainable recreation into a reality? How can we shape policies that genuinely impact the landscapes we love? Hilary Eisen and Jamie Ervin talk to Sam Rider abo...Show More