Today, we discuss Julie Brock and Jessica Guo. Julie Brock completed the fastest southbound trek of the PCT at 59! And Jessica Guo became the first woman to ever complete the CDT and GDT!
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-https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNtqjI8WJAn/?igsh=MXZrYXpxdG1weG55bw==
That's right. Natalie Grabow did that. On October 16, 2025 she became the oldest woman ever to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. This story radiates possibility and should inspire us all to continue to push boundaries.
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https://www.npr.org/2025/10/16/nx-s1-5575128/ironman-oldest-female-finisher-natalie-grabow
@MINDYOURFITNESS on Instagram
A little bit of a different episode for us! But with her death anniversary being today, we felt it could be nice to remember the incredible life store of Grizzly 399, the Queen of the Tetons.
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https://www.mangelsen.com/grizzly/
Grizzly 399 Queen of the Tetons Movie
https://www.backpacker.com/survival/bears/grizzly-bear-399-death-accident/
https://www.mangelsen.com/blog/personal-message-and-tribute-to-grizzly-399-from-thomas-d-mangelsen/
Today we dive into the INCREDIBLE story of Celia Hunter and Virginia, Ginny, Wood. These two women were pioneer conservationists who shaped the course of Alaska's history.
https://campdenali.com/blog/ginny-wood-celia-hunter
https://campdenali.com/about/history
https://waspmuseum.org/avenger-news/celia-hunters-remarkable-legacy-by-julia-lauria-blum/
https://wilderness.net/learn-about-wilderness/people/celia-hunter.php
https://wilderness.net/learn-about-wilderness/people/celia-hunter.php
https://s3.amazonaws.com/hoth.bizango/assets/10896/02.pdf
https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/homesteading/map/text/dispossession
Today we discuss Carlie and her new approach to ownership!! A hands on method that we are super excited about. Let us know what you think about team owners being on the sidelines.
A fun little internal podcast collab!! We loved doing this! Each of us presents 2 stories of 2 different women who shaped Yosemite National Park's history.
Tara Dower didn’t just hike Vermont’s Long Trail. A whole lot of grit and a little bit of suffering got her through to shatter the supported speed record.
Enjoy a special collaboration episode with Danielle and Maegan from Off the Trails Podcast! We dive into four stories of women who have gone missing in the wild.
In the 1930s, Swedish adventurer Eva Dickson blazed past expectations — becoming the first woman to drive solo from Sweden to Nairobi, all while working as a journalist, race car driver, and pilot. In this episode, we dive into the fearless life she lived in the fast lane, exploring the grit, glamour, and groundbreaking spirit that made her one of the boldest explorers of her time.
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https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/run/leadvilletrail100run/
https://run.outsideonline.com/trail/anne-flower-breaks-leadville-100-course-record/
We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing professional skier, snowmobiler, and mountain guide Amy David. In the episode we discuss Amy’s rise as a professional skier as well as filming her own Teton Gravity film , The Way Back! If you love skiing, horses, and just rad women, this episode is for you!
Today we travel to South Africa and discuss the Black Mambas! The world's first all female anti poaching unit! An incredible story of TRUE heros.
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Today we dive into the WNBA all star player's very public stance, as the teams came out wearing "pay us what you owe us" t shirts!
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https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45778770/wnba-all-stars-wear-pay-us-owe-us-warmup-shirts
In this episode of Crunchy Chronicles, we are introducing Lael Wilcox, an accomplished ultra-distance cyclist! We delve into her journey, including her record-breaking circumnavigation of the globe. Lael is a competitive cyclist but also makes it a point to find cultural connection on her travels and immerse herself in advocacy.
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Women make up 50% of athletes, but only about 6% of sports injury research focuses on them. Female athletes are 3-8 times more likely than men to suffer an ACL tear...why? We aren't totally sure. And that's because there is a huge research gap that needs filling.
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What does it take to kayak the entire Amazon River — from its tiny source in the Andes to its wild mouth at the Atlantic Ocean? For Darcy Gaechter, it took relentless determination, razor-sharp skill, and an unshakable belief in herself.
In this episode , we tell the story of the first woman to kayak the Amazon from source to sea. Over 4,300 miles of untamed river, Darcy faced whitewater chaos, catfish infested waters (maybe), dangerous encounters with drug traffickers, and the mental toll of a journey few have dared attempt.
This isn’t just an adventure story — it’s a testament to what happens when a woman refuses to turn back.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy4xgWpSix0
Amazon Woman, book by Darcy
We are back with our TENTH Rave or Rant!! We can't believe it! And today we are discussing Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau become the first women to complete Yosemite's triple crown on June 8, 2025! An incredible story, by doing this the women have helped Break Gender Barriers: No all-women team had ever attempted or completed the Yosemite Triple Crown in under 24 hours before their achievement. This shatters a long-standing gender barrier in big wall climbing and inspires other women to pursue similar ambitious goals.
https://www.climbing.com/people/mary-eden-sending-5-14-trad-utah/
Mali Noyes recently shattered the fastest known time on The Shooting Gallery, one of the Wasatch’s most infamous ski-mountaineering tick lists. We dive into the physical grit, mental strategy, and community support behind her effort—and what it really takes to thrive in the world of extreme skiing.
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Mali Noyes Is Skiing Utah's Hardest Descents Faster than Anyone
Mali Noyes Skis All 93 Lines in The Chuting Gallery in Just 47 Days | Teton Gravity Research
Mali Noyes Smashes Record for Skiing Utah's 93 Hardest Chutes
https://straightchuter.com/chuting-gallery-survivors/
https://skithefifty.com/what-is-the-fifty
https://shows.acast.com/blisterpodcast/episodes/mali-noyes-47-days-of-the-chuting-gallery
Today we dive into Katia Krafft, one of the first female Volcanologists. Katia and her husband Maurice put their lives on the line countless times to record and collect scientific data and images to educate the masses and save lives from volcanic disasters. Katia and Maurice tragically passed away recording a volcano in Japan.
https://www.confinity.com/legacies/katia-krafft
https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-65bb68ea-47c5-4f92-b11c-5ec7bd13307d
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcano
Emma Schwerin has become the youngest American woman to climb Mount Everest at age 17. Watching a documentary at school sparked it all...Listen in to hear about her amazing accomplishments at such a young age.
**We did not mention that Emma is the youngest American woman to summit Everest.** Malavath Poorna holds the seat for being the youngest female to summit Mount Everest, aged 13 and 11 months. Want to hear a full-length episode on Malavath? Let us know down in the comments!
Sources:
https://snowbrains.com/at-17-montana-teen-becomes-youngest-american-woman-to-summit-mt-everest-and-complete-7-summits/
https://www.kbzk.com/news/local-news/bozeman-woman-becomes-youngest-in-the-world-to-climb-the-seven-summits
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