Creeks to Peaks: The Understory Flag Spruce Initiative
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- Society & Culture
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Welcome to Creeks to Peaks: The Understory, the podcast that highlights West Virginians near and far who are doing great things in their respective fields.
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S2 Ep. 10 - Bryan Chapman
Join us on Season 2, Episode 10 of Creeks to Peaks: The Understory Podcast, and meet Bryan Chapman, the extraordinary US Army Special Forces Officer and Mount Everest Summiteer hailing from Craigsville, WV. From serving with elite forces to conquering the world's highest peaks, his story embodies the mountaineer spirit of resilience and adventure. Take a listen!
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S2 Ep. 9 - Dan Koepke
On Season 2, Episode 9, Michael interviews Dan Koepke, a Morgantown-native Alpinist and USA Ice Climbing team member. Dan's journey into the world of ice climbing started like many others—with a love for the outdoors and a thirst for adventure. But what sets him apart is his passion and advocacy for conservation and responsible climbing. He understands the importance of preserving the natural beauty of the places he loves to explore. When he's not hanging from a frozen waterfall or scaling towering mountains, you might find Dan sharing his knowledge and experiences with the next generation of climbers. He's a mentor, coach, and a true leader in the climbing community. We learn about how Dan embodies the Mountaineer spirit! As always, take a listen!
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S2 Ep. 8 - Lindsey Fout
On this episode, we interview Lindsey Fout, the creative force and West Virginia native behind Last Chance Textiles! Lindsey's passion for ethical design led her to craft soft, sustainable, and natural fabric bandanas and scarves. We explore her dedication to style, sustainability, and conscious consumerism, all of which has led to her success in the textiles industry. As always, take a listen!
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S2 Ep. 7 - Max Gottlieb & Bo Mahr, Founders of Ridge
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On this episode, we sit down with Bo Mahr and Max Gottlieb, the founders of Ridge, a socially conscious digital banking startup based in Appalachia. We discuss their roots growing up in rural America, and how those experiences drive their desire to positively impact similar communities across the country. We also discuss the fintech industry as a whole, and how carbon offsets aren’t as effective as many companies would like you to believe. So as always, take a listen! -
S2 Ep. 6 - Bryn Perrot aka “Deerjerk”
On this episode, we interviewed artist Bryn Perrot (aka Deerjerk) of Morgantown, WV. Bryn’s iconic woodcuts and prints can be found all around the globe. Her work has been commissioned for use on album covers and stage sets, not to mention many of Jackie O’s beer can labels. We hope you enjoy learning about how she discovered this niche art form and grew her passion into a sustainable business. As always, take a listen!
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S2 Ep. 5 - Chip Chase
On Season 2 Episode 5, we interviewed Chip Chase, the heartbeat of Whitegrass Ski Touring Center and Cafe in Canaan Valley, WV. Since opening in 1981, Whitegrass has become renowned as the Mecca of cross-country skiing in the mid Atlantic. That’s in no small part to Chip’s passion for creating a fun and welcoming environment and getting people excited to spend time outdoors. We hope you enjoy listening to Chip tell us about the over 40 year evolution of cross country skiing in WV, as well as what he sees as the future for outdoor recreation in the state. So, as always, take a listen!
Customer Reviews
Highlighting WEst Virginians
It’s nice to hear from and about some impressive young adults from WV and what they’re doing in their chosen fields. I’d never know without this podcast. Very enjoyable.
Shining a Bright Light on WV
This podcast shines a bright light on WV by highlighting talented West Virginians and their state pride, while also sparking important and sometimes difficult conversations about how to positively impact the state.
Highlighting West Virginia and its people
Well done podcast that highlights West Virginia and it’s people. WV gets a lot of grief but it is truly an undiscovered gem. This podcast is bringing attention to the people of WV and how even if they move away something always draws them home. Give it a listen and you will see why anyone who has spent time in West Virginia has a deep love and appreciation for the state. Go Mountaineers!!!!!