On September 2, 2017, 150 hikers in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge were trapped by the Eagle Creek Fire. Hear their stories and learn more about the broader issue of forest fires and their often misunderstood and contentious place in the natural order of our forests.

Trapped by Fire

On September 2nd 2017, just east of Portland, Oregon, 150 hikers were trapped behind a wall of flames created by one mistake, one that would lead to immense fear and loss. Wildfire, a podcast from REI Co-op, investigates the causes and repercussions of this devastating wildfire.

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After Chico’s death, he became a martyr for the rainforest, and his work continued with significant success.

Ep. 6: Martyrdom

Environmentalist, Chico Mendes, takes his message to the national and international stages, where he finds both support and increased threat of violence.

Ep. 5: The International Stage

Activist, environmentalist and rubber tapper, Chico Mendes, reaches out to the Indigenous communities in Brazil to help his cause in the forest, a resource on which they both rely.

Ep. 4: The Indigenous Perspective

Chico begins organizing against deforestation and starts a war with the local ranching community. Hosts Graham and Jim see first hand what the burning looks like on the ground.

Ep.3: Good Guys and Bad Guys

While learning more about Chico Mendes' young life, our hosts explore the past of the rubber trade in the Amazon, the rubber tappers' relationship with the forest, and their plight.

Trapped by Fire

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