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Women Of The Wild

Ashly Winchester

20 episodes

2 months ago

Supported by Gnarly Nutrition. Sunny Stroeer is back! This time, Sunny and I share a discussion about our recent adventure on a route that we nicknamed the "Magic Trail." What the heck is the Magic Trail? It's obscure. It's rugged. It's remote. And it's fantastic. In this episode, Sunny and I chat about our experiences on this seemingly magical route, how we went about our decision-making processes, our risk assessments, drinking questionable water, changing our perspectives, and why we cha...

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Supported by Gnarly Nutrition. Sunny Stroeer is back! This time, Sunny and I share a discussion about our recent adventure on a route that we nicknamed the "Magic Trail." What the heck is the Magic Trail? It's obscure. It's rugged. It's remote. And it's fantastic. In this episode, Sunny and I chat about our experiences on this seemingly magical route, how we went about our decision-making processes, our risk assessments, drinking questionable water, changing our perspectives, and why we cha...

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Episodes (20/20)

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 20: Sunny Stroeer & Ashly Winchester on the Magic Trail

Supported by Gnarly Nutrition. Sunny Stroeer is back! This time, Sunny and I share a discussion about our recent adventure on a route that we nicknamed the "Magic Trail." What the heck is the Magic Trail? It's obscure. It's rugged. It's remote. And it's fantastic. In this episode, Sunny and I chat about our experiences on this seemingly magical route, how we went about our decision-making processes, our risk assessments, drinking questionable water, changing our perspectives, and why we cha...

3 years ago

53 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 19: Emily Keddie

Emily is an endurance athlete with a proclivity for adrenaline-packed adventures. You can find her free-soloing rock of somewhat questionable quality, running 100-mile races, or taking off on lengthy and extremely remote backpacking trips involving the need for navigational prowess. Emily is rarely without her furry best friend, Jolly, a golden retriever who loves adventuring just as much as Emily does. In this episode, we dive into Emily’s adventures, but also discuss our tendency as humans ...

4 years ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 18: Tara Warren

Tara Warren is an accomplished ultra-distance runner and running coach, but she hasn't always fearlessly tackled 100-milers. Tara discusses her journey into long-distance running and her first experiences on trails, as well as some of the mental strategies she uses to stay focused in her races and training. Tara also candidly shares some of her DNF experiences - you know we love to chat about failure here! Follow Tara Instagram: @runwithtara Book Reference: Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessic...

4 years ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 17: Ellen Falterman - Adventure Traveler

This episode's guest is Ellen Falterman, also known as Ellen Magellen. I can’t quite describe who she is in this short intro, but I’ll try, and hopefully I’ll do her some justice. I guess I would call her an expeditionist. Ellen embarks on multi-month expeditions. The most recent of which involved paddling a canoe over 2,000 miles. She is a true adventure traveller, and every experience leads her to dream bigger. In this episode, we talk a lot about her expeditions, we chat about the loss of ...

4 years ago

59 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 16: Sabrina Stanley on Nolan's 14

Sabrina is a professional ultra-distance runner, run coach, and all-around badass. As with a lot of runners in the time of COVID, the virus really threw a wrench in her race plans for this year. But Sabrina was flexible and instead of dwelling on that, she was able to pivot and focus her attention on a big objective she had been eyeing for a while: a classic Colorado route called Nolan’s 14. Sabrina got to know this route really well, to say the least. This episode is full of litt...

4 years ago

54 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 15: Jillian Brown - PTSD and the Energy Within

To Jillian Brown, PTSD doesn’t stand for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, it stands for Perseverance, Trust, Strength, and Determination, because that’s what she found as she’s navigated through her personal journey with PTSD. Jillian has a unique understanding of PTSD. She left everything behind to leave an abusive relationship. She was homeless and lost. Seeking out professional help, Jillian was diagnosed with PTSD, but was given very little information and even fewer options. Jillian...

5 years ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 14: Sunny Stroeer - Formative Failure

Sunny is back and she always brings the best topics to discuss! This time, we talk about failure. Failure… is hard. It can be difficult to accept, to process, and to overcome. Sunny, who is a professional athlete, guide, business owner, and expedition leader, talks about her own failures in the outdoors, how she’s handled them, and what they mean to her. We swap failure stories and discuss how they have shaped us as athletes. Sunny’s insights might help you look at your failures a littl...

5 years ago

51 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 13: Jen Petrut - The Glacier Peak Century Sandwich

This is a story about a sandwich like none other... While recovering from an injury last year, Jen set an audacious goal. She took the year and planned, prepped, and trained, and then, at the end of August, she set out to make her dream a reality. With the support of her closest friends (and lots of pizza) Jen was able to complete the Glacier Peak Century Sandwich. Instagram: @jpetrut Strava: Jen Petrut Twitter: @jpetrut8 Like what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Ple...

5 years ago

41 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 12: Abby Hall on the Nuumu Poyo

Abby is an endurance athlete with Adidas Terrex who recently completed an epic journey on the John Muir Trail, which is also referred to as the JMT, or more appropriately, the Nuumu Poyo. Abby didn’t backpack this trail in the usual fashion, and her speed and style choice gave her a one of a kind adventure with magical memories… complete with UFOs. Instagram: @abby.k.hall Website: www.abbyandcordis.com Like what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support th...

5 years ago

46 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 11: Kelly Halpin - Solo in the Mountains

Kelly Halpin is a professional mountain runner and artist from Jackson, Wyoming. She holds speed records in Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and California, all on technical mountain terrain. Kelly thrives in the mountains, and often prefers to take on these massive endeavors totally alone. Most recently she completed the Wind River High Route, a 100-mile, extremely remote route through Wyoming's Wind River Range. Solo and unsupported, Kelly was able to set a new women's speed record on the route. Th...

5 years ago

50 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 10: Self-Defense in the Outdoors with Nicole Snell

If you’ve ever considered solo outdoor adventures, you’ve also probably also considered the dangers that might be lurking out there. In this episode of WOTW, I speak with Nicole Snell. Nicole is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, an organization that uses personal safety and self-defense as a way to empower women and girls in the outdoors. She’s a self-defense instructor and has found her passion in helping women gain confidence in the outdoors by teaching them self-defense tactics. Nicole has trav...

5 years ago

31 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 9: Jacky Hunt-Broersma - Amputee, Ultra Runner, Cancer Survivor

Jacky had to have the lower portion of her left leg amputated due to a tumor that was found just above her left foot. Resilient and determined, Jacky took up running AFTER her leg was amputated and has become an ultra-distance runner. In this episode, Jacky talks about how she took up running as an amputee and what she's had to overcome in the process. Jacky also shares some of her most memorable moments from races and talks about the recent record she set! Find Jacky on Instagram Please co...

5 years ago

38 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 8: Latoya Shauntay Snell - The Power In YOU

Latoya is a lot of things. She’s an athlete, a mom, a chef, an endometriosis warrior, a body positivity advocate, a social media influencer… the list goes on. You really can’t fit her big personality in a box. In this episode, we talk about all of these topics… and more! We dive into Latoya’s self-defeatist nature, how she constantly works to overcome that, and how she is able to find her power in being authentic and vulnerable. We also get into the Black Lives Matter movement by discussing w...

5 years ago

1 hour 59 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 7: Managing Your Mental Space with Danielle Snyder

Danielle is a mental health therapist and running coach, and she’s found a beautiful way to marry those two things into a business called Inner Drive Athlete. Danielle specializes in helping athletes overcome mental blocks and negativity, among other things in conjunction with their training. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to chat with her and pick her brain about mental strategies for athletes, anxiety management, and how we can more comfortably move forward as our trails and par...

5 years ago

48 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 6: Toeing the Line With Kaytlyn Gerbin

Kaytlyn is an elite runner for The North Face, a bioengineer, and all-around amazing human. And… I have to admit, she’s one of my personal heroes. We chat about what it was like for her to become a professional athlete and the challenges that come along with it, including imposter syndrome. We also chat about women toeing the line at races, and her experience starting at the front of the pack at Transgrancanaria, among many other things. This episode is full of race wisdom, quick tips, and ex...

5 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 5: Finding Food Freedom with Amanda Johnson

Amanda Johnson is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, but we don't talk shop about nutrition in this episode. Instead, we chat about Amanda's eating disorder and recovery, and how it's influenced her life. Amanda is passionate about helping people find balance between the body and the mind, and that shines through as we chat. This episode is brought to you by Green Grove CBD. Find Amanda on Instagram and amandanjohnson.com. Like what you hear? Want to hear more? Want to help empo...

5 years ago

43 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 4: Nutrition Know-How With Kylee Van Horn, RDN

Nutrition is an important part of your training and can help you reach your athletic goals, yet many of us overlook it. It's easy to do with our busy lives. In this episode, Kylee and I talk about nutrition plans and training, fad diets, protein intake, sugar, what you can do about gut bombs and... ahem... the runner's runs. Kylee Van Horn knows her stuff. Not only did she grow up as a competitive runner, but she decided to become a registered dietary nutritionist in order to give back to th...

5 years ago

55 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 3: Mel Urie - Uberman

Mel Urie is a tenacious ultra-distance triathlete who is breaking barriers and redefining what is possible. In this episode, we get a chance to hear all about Mel's experience with Uberman, arguably the world's most difficult ultra triathlon. We chat about her training, as well as transitioning back to normal life after accomplishing such a huge feat. She also shares some of her mental strategies for getting through rough workouts and tough patches during her races. Support the show

5 years ago

54 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 2: Renee Jacobs - Finding Balance

On this episode of Womxn Of The Wild, I chat with Renee Jacobs. Renee is a mother and wife who was trained to be an architect but decided to pursue full-time motherhood. In doing so, she has struggled to find the balance between being a mom and doing the things she loves; adventuring in the mountains. We talk about finding balance, training, and her biggest accomplishment in the outdoors to date: the California 14ers. Support the show

5 years ago

52 minutes

Women Of The Wild

Ep. 1: Sunny Stroeer

In this episode of Womxn Of The Wild, I chat with Sunny Stroeer, an ultra-endurance athlete who THRIVES in the alpine environment. We talk about the "confidence gap," empowering women in the outdoors, pooping in bags, and her women-led expedition company, AWExpeditions. Support the show

5 years ago

36 minutes