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Adventure, Death & A Mother’s Day Tradition: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Every Mother’s Day, hundreds of climbers hike up Mount St. Helens wearing bright and elaborate dresses, a tradition that’s fun and easy to laugh at. However, behind this celebration is the story of Kathy Phibbs, a bold climber who helped create space for women in the mountains. W ... Show more

. 1h 0min

Trail Tales 93: ASStronauts, Butt Foam & Getting Too High

Today’s stories include full moons, lost partners, foam to the face, and getting high in God’s Country. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and ou ... Show more

. 1h 9min

The Mountain That Moves: The Frank Slide Disaster

In April of 1903, Turtle Mountain fell. Long known by indigenous nations to be dangerous, the town of Frank built at its base and mined into its sides nonetheless. In the early morning hours of April 29th, 100 million tons of rock broke free and hurdled down the mountain, killing ... Show more

. 58min 14sec

The Incarcerated Women Fighting California’s Fires: Santa Monica National Recreation Area

Across California, incarcerated women are sent to the frontlines of wildfires, risking their lives for a chance at reduced sentences and a small paycheck. On Malibu 13-3, an all-women fire crew, the work was brutal, the stakes were high, and the bond between crew members ran deep ... Show more

. 1h 3min

Trail Tales 92 ft. National Park Trust

Today we are joined by Aylish and Annaliese from the National Park Trust! They speak to us about all the wonderful programs the NPT facilitates while also helping us share trail tales that include thieving bears, grandpa lore, wise 5th graders, bison close encounters and the heal ... Show more

. 1h 24min