More women running!

The Tarahumara people live in the Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountains in Chihuahua, Mexico. They are known for their incredible running abilities, where they compete in ultra marathons all over the world. While both men and women compete, this episode is dedicated to the LADIESSS!! Not only can these women run far fast, but they do it in traditional dress and huraches (sandals)! AND many of them are mothers! How do they do it all? Listen in to find out!

Episode Notes + Resources:

• https://www.espn.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/20717258/why-marathons-too-short-mexico-indigenous-raramuri-runners-why-change
• https://borgenproject.org/the-tarahumara-runners/
• https://www.germanjournalsportsmedicine.com/archive/archive-2021/issue-2/why-are-the-tarahumara-amerindians-in-mexico-such-powerful-mountain-runners/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rar%C3%A1muri
• https://ultra-x.co/tarahumara-marathon-runners/
• https://espiritu.com/blogs/culture/tarahumara-woman-won-ultramarathon-running-in-sandals
• https://naturalrunningcenter.com/running-tarahumara-women/
• https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a20954821/born-to-run-secrets-of-the-tarahumara/
• https://mexiconewsdaily.com/lifestyle/raramuri-runners-complete-540-km-race-from-los-angeles-to-las-vegas/
• https://www.instagram.com/thefemaleathleteproject/reel/C5P-5ZjKWDn/
• https://sports.yahoo.com/ultra-running-first-6-indigenous-085936667.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ_v1sPaYlKUvgtWA0w8eca0plcuIOWAb6nY15ZeCIOnoU89-rbKrRXhjBHQSniAlNu_Ddlcsg49VGIzQABNCgOCy66zrdbxenoibNvzvLcjZd0Rh0XPIEO8-qzUI1tI_TbPuJp0sl_D9nJNhnVfSus2XhvFBYzLN5ZDFf4g75If

Marathons, pacing, and mental health!

Please join us in welcoming our pal Kristi Pashia to the basement & ep. 7 of Sidecountry sisters! 🤪 Have you ever wondered how to get into running, how to get more miles, or what run clubs to join and how? Kristi answers all of these questions and more—and she’s more than mediocre, we kind of think she’s professional?

We had soooo much fun getting to know Kristi and hope you enjoy getting a glimpse of this sweet soul who is a powerhouse of a runner!

Utah's "Mighty 5" is a trip so many set out to do, we can see why and we only hit 3/5! You've heard the stories and our hopes and plans for the National Parks trip, now comes our review! If you've ever considered going to one of these parks join us as we discuss what trails and visitation times we suggest, as well as stops, food and sites along the way!

Zion National Park, is it more spooky or spiritual than other parks? Why is it called Zion?

In episode 5, Dan & Cass cover Zion National Park's history of Indigenous people, the lay of the land, and how this land was absconded by the Mormon people and thus the National Park system. As well as a story of climbing gone wrong in the park. With this park having some of the most daring trails that may not be the best starting place for beginners, and unforgiving quickly changing weather, there's still so much it has to offer to people at all levels of their nature loving journey.

Episode Notes + Resources:

• Death in Zion National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in Utah's Grand Circle
• http://npshistory.com/publications/zion/black-2016.pdf
• https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/7340321.fatal-plunge-caused-by-failing-rope-knot/
• https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/7317594.climbing-tragedy-stillfeels-like-yesterday/

Capitol Reef National Park

Sidecountry Sisters Review: No ocean, but they have pie 2/5 stars.

Kidding!! Capitol Reef may be the closest you get to a visit to Mars. Rolling layered sandstone, curiously shaped rock (looking at you Mollie's Nipple), and vast red rock canyons...this small but dramatic park is a hidden gem you don't wanna miss! With it's seclusion from all other parks, and much of civilization for that matter, you feel like you could have a little slice of the park all to yourself. An outdoor introverts dream land.

Join us, for SCS 4th episode featuring Capitol Reef! In this episode, Dan & Cass will discuss how this land served as a hide out for some Wild West Outlaws, as well as a story about poaching in the area...OUTLAWS!

Episode Notes + Resources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Reef_National_Park
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Cassidy
• https://www.history.com/news/butch-cassidy-sundance-kid-robberies-death
• https://watch.historyvault.com/specials/butch-cassidy-and-the-sundance-kid/full-special
• https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/cpe-hike-butch-cassidys-hideouts
• https://capitolreefcountry.com/blog/butch-cassidy-outlaw-his-early-years/
• https://capitolreefcountry.com/blog/butch-cassidy-outlaw-later-years/
• https://www.visitutah.com/Articles/In-Search-of-Robbers-Roost
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69vAUgi234
• https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/butch-cassidy-has-utahs-original-outlaw-buried-his-treasure-in-the-wilderness/
• https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/01/23/prominent-arizona-guide-loses-hunting-rights-in-47-states-for-poaching-a-desert-bighorn-in-utah/
• https://www.fox13now.com/2018/01/22/hunting-guide-allegedly-poached-bighorn-sheep-in-utah
• https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wildlife-news/1640-wildlife-board-approves-decrease-in-2023-big-game-hunting-permits-and-other-items.html

Baby hoodoo you love?! 😚🤪🏜️

I wish that was our joke, but it actually belongs to Bryce Canyon National Park, ugh!!

This episode, featuring some stories about Bryce Canyon National Park, is the first of a 4-part series, where we share some insights into 3 of Utah’s national parks that we visited this April on a family vacation.

Join us and learn about this park’s stunning characteristic of Hoodoos, and hear one sweet woman’s journey who loved this park and was hiking GOALS!! 🥾

If you’re into magical sandstone pillars, canyons, starry nights, or simply being outside, Bryce Canyon National Park may be one of the best places to do it all! 🤩

Episode Notes + Resources:

• https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/where-utahs-national-parks-rank-on-list-of-most-dangerous/
• https://people.com/ariz-teacher-dies-hike-utah-national-park-7866944
• https://www.thememories.com/obituary/jeanne-howell/30172#/
• https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/woman-found-dead-after-she-didnt-return-from-hike-in-utah-national-park/
• https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/woman-found-dead-at-bryce-canyon-national-park/
• https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/sedona-hiker-found-dead-at-utahs-bryce-canyon-national-park-after-thunderstorm-flash-flooding
• https://ksltv.com/583201/family-remembers-experienced-utah-hiker-killed-after-flash-flooding-in-bryce-canyon/#:~:text=BRYCE%20CANYON%20NATIONAL%20PARK%2C%20Utah,swept%20away%20by%20flash%20flooding.
• https://news.yahoo.com/64-old-hiker-found-dead-033810570.html?src=rss&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ_v1sPaYlKUvgtWA0w8eca0plcuIOWAb6nY15ZeCIOnoU89-rbKrRXhjBHQSniAlNu_Ddlcsg49VGIzQABNCgOCy66zrdbxenoibNvzvLcjZd0Rh0XPIEO8-qzUI1tI_TbPuJp0sl_D9nJNhnVfSus2XhvFBYzLN5ZDFf4g75If

Are you into birds, bird watching, or birding? Are all of those things one and the same?

If you’re not yet, statically speaking you will be at some point in life! So why wait?! Join us, for our semi-chaotic bird episode.

Where Mama Crow HERSELF (and Cass) will discuss how the Canary made its debut in the Coal Mines, as well as the smallest Woodpecker in North America, and no we aren’t talking about your ex!

Episode Notes + Resources:

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2019/12/31/the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-isnt-ancient-history/?sh=659fc2c64393
• https://review.gale.com/2020/09/08/canaries-in-the-coal-mine/
• https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/colorado-coal-miners-canary-coal-mine-was-actually-mouse
• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-happened-canary-coal-mine-story-how-real-life-animal-helper-became-just-metaphor-180961570/#:~:text=Because%20carbon%20monoxide%20is%20clear,some%20warning%20time%20to%20evacuate.
• https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GDCS&u=oxford&id=GALE|JF3228390891&v=2.1&it=r&sid=GDCS&asid=1c47fd47
• https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-avian-medicine-and-surgery/volume-30/issue-4/1082-6742-30.4.386/The-Canary-in-the-Coal-Mine/10.1647/1082-6742-30.4.386.short

Meet the hosts, Danica & Cassidy, and learn what this podcast is all about.

Join us, for episode 1, as we share what we know, experienced, and enjoyed about a trip to the (Canadian) Wild West- The Kootenay Rockies! AND Danica shares with us the story of The Rogers Pass Disaster, the worst avalanche in Canadian history.

Episode Notes + Resources:

• https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canadas-worst-avalanche-1910-rogers-111952031.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ_v1sPaYlKUvgtWA0w8eca0plcuIOWAb6nY15ZeCIOnoU89-rbKrRXhjBHQSniAlNu_Ddlcsg49VGIzQABNCgOCy66zrdbxenoibNvzvLcjZd0Rh0XPIEO8-qzUI1tI_TbPuJp0sl_D9nJNhnVfSus2XhvFBYzLN5ZDFf4g75If
• https://historicplacesdays.ca/places/march-4th-1910-rogers-pass-avalanche-monument/
• https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/severe/this-day-in-weather-history-march-4-1910-rogers-pass-avalanche
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s97fVk-rmLs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pHSpQMYwPc
• https://interestingcanadianhistory.wordpress.com/2015/03/05/the-rogers-pass-avalanche-march-4-1910/
• https://www.revelstokemuseum.ca/blog/2016/3/4/overwhelmed-remembering-the-march-4-1910-avalanche-at-rogers-pass
• https://www.powderhighway.com/
• https://www.skican.com/the-skican-blog/2018/powder-highway-ski-resorts-bc/