The Common Stitch

Mike Rogge reminds us that stories MOVE people, and how important human connection is.

In the ski industry, he's worn MANY hats. Prior to that, he was a "regular east coast kid that was kind of good at English." He found himself out west *because of a BOOK!* and let his two passions merge into his current reality.

Meaningful storytelling simply cannot be faked or shortcut. And why would you want to do that anyway?

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It is WAY too easy to forget everything we've overcome. And WAY too easy to compare where we are to anyone else's level with sports.

And I definitely did this at first with podcasting! So I created a course to help. If you've been toying with the idea of starting your OWN show - Join me in the "PRESS PLAY- Podcast Course!"

Email me [email protected] or Visit - http://bit.ly/pressplaypodcast

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Vaughn has 30 + years experience in archaeology specifically in Cedar Mesa in Southern Utah. He founded one of the original outdoor / climbing shops in Colorado & later became a backcountry hiking guide - Far Out Expeditions.

Vaughn cues us into ongoings with Bears Ears, the balance of access to public lands & protect4ed areas without loving them to death, & the importance of getting young people outside, curious, & in awe.

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Rachael Burks is pretty much synonymous with STOKE.

We speak about her getting into the professional freeride world, bumps along the way, and stoke on the community overall. It takes a lot to make this life work - AND it comes with inspiring ripple effects that can transform communities and relationships with the outdoors.

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Anyone that knows Tashi, knows he is a COMPLETE goof. That's the PG version. He's a mad scientist, goofball, full send'er. He grew up kayaking, skiing, climbing and beyond at an age far earlier than most AND he's a professional research assistant in pursuit of medical school and a Ph.D.

He (and his parents) are real-life examples that it's possible to pursue a serious professional career, not lose yourself in the process, and get after it outside IN A BIG WAY.

Nick Martini & friends founded STEPT, making a name for themselves in the ski film industry at first.

What started as a passion project unfolded into a career molded by the mindset, temperament, and skillsets that urban skiing and co-creating with the elements provide.

Somewhere along the way, the dorm room editing bay in Boulder became the L.A. Studio - complete with mini ramp, open workspace, a fully-fledged team of creative, production, and post genius.

www.steptstudios.com www.Vault.rentals

SEND IT Cynthia Johnson is a professional freeskier and free spirit. After creating this persona, an injury put her on crutches for the majority of the year.

This new space in her life led her to question - what is her identity without skiing? Who is she when she isn't the athlete, hucking off snow covered cliffs?

This is a VERY common question when injuries keep us from what we love - or any event that shakes up the way we view ourselves. Find her @senditcynthia on Instagram to follow her journey! And for the SHIFT program inquiries - DM @katiedhitchcock!

Wes is the peter pan adventure man of the Gorge, Bozeman and I'm sure anywhere he decides to spend his time.

Mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding, skiing, kiting, paragliding, climbing, search and rescue, YOU NAME IT - Wes has jumped in with both feet. He's not a sponsored athlete, yet he's lead a life that prioritizing learning through the school of extreme sports for two decades.

Erika Vikander is a phenomenal snowboarder. During the qualifying rounds of the Sochi Olympics, she injured her knee, recovered and decided to give freeride a try. Well, she immediately qualified for the Freeride World Tour.

We talk about the tour, injuries, coaching AND we get to (really) nerd out on the benefits of mindfulness, breath-work, essential oils, and manifestation. The inner work it takes to get there can be a real bitch to see and work through, but it's ABSOLUTELY worth it in the end.

Bill Groff has witnessed Moab transform from a mining town to an outdoor mecca.

After the mining industry collapsed, Bill, his brother, and their father decided to found Rim Cyclery. They were the ONLY outdoor shop in Moab for 10 years and then... well the rest is history.

We cover his background, the birth of the Fat Tire Festival, the Slick Rock Trail and subsequently mountain biking as we know it. We also get into the effects that massive growth and seasonal tourism have had on the small town.