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She shares tips, tricks and important safety information for anyone looking to venture out into the wilderness. Plus, learn about her family business, Talus Expedition Gear, which is redefining car camping as we know it.

The Minneapolis radio/TV personality and star power behind Stephanie’s Dish talks about the adventures that have taken her around the world. She shares cooking tips, talks about what the outdoors mean for her and inspires us to seize the moment. Follow her on Instagram at @Stephaniesdish for photos of her adventures.

She’s the first woman and first person of color to complete Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail in winter. Emily Ford picked up a celebrity status along the journey and has become a vocal crusader for inclusivity in the outdoor industry. A gardener by trade, Emily talks about what the outdoors mean to her and the next adventure on her list. You can find her on instagram at @EmilyOnTrail.

After decades of working in Corporate America across Minneapolis, Terry Egge now finds refuge in an off-the-grid log cabin in northern Wisconsin. And we mean Off. The. Grid. She talks about learning to follow the rhythm of nature and inspires us to rethink the concept of luxury.

Kate Coward is a champion athlete who’s won the grueling Iditarod Trail Invitational, among other competitions. She’s also a coach for others pursuing similar feats of endurance and strength. She talks about pushing herself to her full potential and also the agony of accepting defeat. Follow her on Instagram at @Kate_Coward_Athlete.

The Twins return for a conversation about would-be camping trips gone awry. We also dive into cooking by campfire light, because as we all know, that’s the fastest way to anyone’s heart.

She races the Arrow 135, wishes Duluth was colder, and blows us away with her top tip. Follow her on Instagram at @LeahGruhn.

The Twins return to talk about their shared obsession: gear. (Shout out to two Minnesota-based brands, Wintergreen and Steger Mukluks, who know how to do it right.)

Leah Dussault talks about summers as a camp counselor in northern Minnesota, Diva Cups, finding freedom in the wilderness and much more.

Jodi and Lynn used to hate camping. Their husbands helped change that. Throughout this podcast, you’ll hear reference to “the Twins”, which is how Jodi and Lynn lovingly refer to them. This episode explores why the outdoors, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Alaska, are so important to Andy Gruhn (Jodi’s twin) and Ian Planchon (Lynn’s twin).