The Caroline Gleich Show
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November 26th, 2024
00:54:37
In this interview, pro skier, mountaineer, climate advocate, and recent U.S. Senate candidate Caroline Gleich talks with David Garbett, co-founder of Stewardship Utah. David, who also ran for Salt Lake County Mayor, shares his passion for protecting Utah's land, air, and water through elections, policy, and democracy. Caroline and David discuss the vital role of grassroots involvement and the importance of civic engagement in safeguarding Utah’s natural resources. Learn about their inspiring work, the challenges they face, and how you can join in the movement for a sustainable future in Utah.
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Ultra-Running, Immigration and Climate Activism with Vanessa Chavarriaga & Carolina Rubio MacWright
August 20th, 2024
00:53:22
Welcome to "The Caroline Gleich Show," where we dive deep into the worlds of adventure, activism, and the...
Welcome to "The Caroline Gleich Show," where we dive deep into the worlds of adventure, activism, and the incredible stories of those pushing the boundaries in their fields. I'm your host, Caroline Gleich, and today, we have two phenomenal women who are not just making waves,...
Clean Air, Clean Energy, & Clean Elections with Utah State Senator, Nate Blouin
August 13th, 2024
00:50:08
Today on the Caroline Gleich Show Podcast, we are joined by State Senator, Nate Blouin. Senator Blouin represents...
Today on the Caroline Gleich Show Podcast, we are joined by State Senator, Nate Blouin. Senator Blouin represents Senate District 13, which consists of parts of Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and Murray. Since being elected to the Utah Legislature in 2022, he has emerged as one of the most...
Algorithms + Artificial Intelligence with Carol Anderson, Ph.D.
July 19th, 2024
00:40:05
Welcome to The Caroline Gleich Show!
In this episode, we're thrilled to chat with Carol Anderson, an Utah-based...
Welcome to The Caroline Gleich Show!
In this episode, we're thrilled to chat with Carol Anderson, an Utah-based data scientist and machine learning expert specializing in AI ethics and risk management. As an officer at the AI Risk and Vulnerability Alliance, Carol brings invaluable...
Beekeeping in Utah (the Beehive State) with McKay Orton
June 18th, 2024
00:39:51
Welcome to "The Caroline Gleich Show." In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Utah...
Welcome to "The Caroline Gleich Show." In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Utah beekeeping with McKay Orton, a renowned natural beekeeping expert in the Beehive State.
Utah, known for its rich beekeeping history, symbolizes productivity and family-friendly...
Will Utah's Mormon Women Vote Democrat? - An Interview with Rosie Card
June 11th, 2024
00:38:58
Join Rosemary Card (aka "Rosie Card"), entrepreneur, author, and passionate advocate for women's rights...
Join Rosemary Card (aka "Rosie Card"), entrepreneur, author, and passionate advocate for women's rights and nuanced cultural conversations, in this engaging podcast and YouTube series. As the founder of Cue Noir and Card Ware and the author of "Model Mormon" and...
Courageous Conversations with Neena Earl Andersen: Advocating for Reproductive Rights
May 9th, 2024
00:30:32
Join Caroline Gleich and Neena Earl Andersen as they delve into personal and professional topics, including...
Join Caroline Gleich and Neena Earl Andersen as they delve into personal and professional topics, including Caroline's candidacy for the US Senate in Utah and Neena's journey advocating for reproductive healthcare.
In this episode of The Caroline Gleich Show, Neena courageously...
Defending Democracy: What’s at Stake in the 2024 Election? - with Reed Galen
May 7th, 2024
00:31:10
Join Caroline Gleich, professional ski mountaineer, advocate, and US Senate candidate, in a dynamic discussion with...
Join Caroline Gleich, professional ski mountaineer, advocate, and US Senate candidate, in a dynamic discussion with Reed Galen, as they discuss the upcoming US presidential election, Caroline's US Senate campaign, and the importance of independent thinking.
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Holding fast to your dreams with Vanessa Chavarriaga: Episode 41
December 20th, 2021
00:37:14
Vanessa Chavarriaga is a mountain athlete, skier, environmental sociology and Colombian immigrant. Last winter, I had...
Vanessa Chavarriaga is a mountain athlete, skier, environmental sociology and Colombian immigrant. Last winter, I had one of my favorite days on skis with her as part of an informal ski mentorship program I did to support women of color in snowsports.
In this episode, we discuss...
Breaking the Ice Ceiling: Dr. Michelle Guitard
December 14th, 2021
00:41:53
Dr. Michelle Guitard is a paleoceanographer interested in understanding the interactions between Antarctica’s ice...
Dr. Michelle Guitard is a paleoceanographer interested in understanding the interactions between Antarctica’s ice shelves and ice sheets and the surrounding ocean. A paleoceanographer is a scientist who uses natural archives to study how the marine environment changed through time. The...
Breaking the Ice Ceiling: Dr. Alison Banwell Ep. 38
December 7th, 2021
00:44:05
Dr. Alison Banwell is a glacier scientist (aka ‘glaciologist’) who loves glaciers but hates the cold. She is from...
Dr. Alison Banwell is a glacier scientist (aka ‘glaciologist’) who loves glaciers but hates the cold. She is from the UK and is currently a research scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Alison has been on five field expeditions to Antarctica, three of which she led. She...
Breaking the Ice Ceiling: Dr. Jen Kay Ep. 37
November 30th, 2021
00:29:25
For Dr. Jennifer Kay (she/her/hers), global warming and ice loss brings up many headspaces. “I’m curious, scared,...
For Dr. Jennifer Kay (she/her/hers), global warming and ice loss brings up many headspaces. “I’m curious, scared, hopeful, frustrated, and inspired all at once.” As a climate scientist at the University of Colorado, understanding the physics of snow, clouds and ice is her...
Talking Avalanches with Nikki Champion: Ep. 36
November 20th, 2021
00:38:55
On this episode, I chat with Utah Avalanche Center forecaster and mountain guide Nikki Champion about her background,...
On this episode, I chat with Utah Avalanche Center forecaster and mountain guide Nikki Champion about her background, what it’s like being a woman in snow science, her favorite mountain adventures and her advice for people who want to get into backcountry skiing.
We also discuss how...
Build Back Better with Molly Kawahata
November 16th, 2021
00:34:33
On today's episode, I catch up with my friend, former clean energy and climate advisor to the Obama White House, Molly...
On today's episode, I catch up with my friend, former clean energy and climate advisor to the Obama White House, Molly Kawahata, to talk about the most significant climate bill in US history: the Build Back Better Act.
The Build Back Better Act will deliver environmental justice,...
Stoke Series: Bringing Comedy to Skiing with Katie Burrell
April 28th, 2021
00:52:34
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventure seekers everywhere comes from Ikon...
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventure seekers everywhere comes from Ikon Pass.
From this spring to next winter, the mountains are where the stoke lives. These are the moments that, when we own them, we own them forever. On Sale Now for...
Decolonizing Mountains with Micheli Oliver
April 22nd, 2021
01:03:32
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventure seekers everywhere comes from Ikon Pass.
From this spring...
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventure seekers everywhere comes from Ikon Pass.
From this spring to next winter, the mountains are where the stoke lives. These are the moments that, when we own them, we own them forever. On Sale Now for the 21/22 Season, From $399,...
Stoke Series: Uplifting Girls and Women With Claire Smallwood and SheJumps
April 16th, 2021
00:53:08
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventures everywhere comes from Ikon...
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventures everywhere comes from Ikon Pass.
From this spring to next winter, the mountains are where the stoke lives. These are the moments that, when we own them, we own them forever. On Sale Now for the...
Stoke Series: Motherhood and Mountains with Kimmy Fasani
April 8th, 2021
00:48:14
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventure seekers everywhere comes from Ikon...
Support for the Caroline Gleich Show and stoke-fueled adventure seekers everywhere comes from Ikon Pass.
From this spring to next winter, the mountains are where the stoke lives. These are the moments that, when we own them, we own them forever. On Sale Now for the...
30: Disrupting Implicit Bias in the Outdoors with the Avarna Group
January 18th, 2021
01:41:26
For episode 30 of the Caroline Gleich Show (and to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.), we are releasing a...
For episode 30 of the Caroline Gleich Show (and to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.), we are releasing a special episode about disrupting implicit bias in the outdoors with the Avarna Group.
On this episode, I sit down with Ava Holliday and Aparna Rajagopal, the...
Environmental Advocacy for Backcountry Skiers and Snowboarders With Winter Wildland Alliance: Stories From the Skintrack Bonus Episode
January 5th, 2021
00:48:58
How can backcountry skiers, snowboarders and human-powered snowsports enthusiasts use their knowledge and experience...
How can backcountry skiers, snowboarders and human-powered snowsports enthusiasts use their knowledge and experience to protect the places they love to play? Today's guests are Hilary Eisen and David Page from non-profit organization Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA).
Hilary Eisen...
Ski Mountaineering and Pregnancy with Janelle Smiley: Stories From the Skintrack Episode 4
December 29th, 2020
00:54:44
Today’s guest is Janelle Smiley, five time national ski mountaineering champion, endurance mountain runner, mom and...
Today’s guest is Janelle Smiley, five time national ski mountaineering champion, endurance mountain runner, mom and an intuitive mindset coach. She completed the first ski descent of Huandoy East, a 6000 m peak in Peru, she ski toured across the entire Alps Range in 36 days, and has climbed...
Mentorship and Inclusion in Avalanche Safety with Brooklyn Bell: Stories from the Skintrack Episode 3
December 10th, 2020
00:47:46
Welcome to Episode 3 of Stories from the Skintrack, a special series on the show to help you learn about avalanche and...
Welcome to Episode 3 of Stories from the Skintrack, a special series on the show to help you learn about avalanche and mountain safety through the personal experiences of special guests. We will be talking about close calls and fatalities, tips and tricks on getting into backcountry skiing...
How to be a Splitboard Mountaineer with Rafael Pease: Stories from the Skintrack Episode 2
November 18th, 2020
00:56:17
Welcome to Episode 2 of Stories from the Skintrack, a special four-part podcast series on the show to help you learn...
Welcome to Episode 2 of Stories from the Skintrack, a special four-part podcast series on the show to help you learn about avalanche and mountain safety through the personal experiences of four special guests. We will be talking about close calls and fatalities, tips and tricks on getting...
Talking Avalanches with Bruce Tremper: Stories From the Skintrack Episode 1
October 29th, 2020
01:07:42
Welcome to "Stories from the Skintrack", a special four-part podcast series on the show to help you learn about avalanche...
Welcome to "Stories from the Skintrack", a special four-part podcast series on the show to help you learn about avalanche and mountain safety through the personal experiences of four special guests. We will be talking about close calls and fatalities, tips and tricks on getting into backcountry...
Sen. Martin Heinrich Q&A on Public Lands and Climate Change: Episode 24
October 22nd, 2020
00:39:34
On this episode, I chat with New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich about his backstory as an outdoorsperson, how he got into...
On this episode, I chat with New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich about his backstory as an outdoorsperson, how he got into politics, and about current policy on public lands and climate change.
Follow Senator Heinrich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/martinheinrich
Follow Senator Heinrich on...
Pregnancy as an Elite Athlete with Jenn Shelton: Episode 23
October 12th, 2020
01:05:06
Note: This episode contains strong language. On this episode, I talk to Jenn Shelton, ultrarunner and fellow...
Note: This episode contains strong language. On this episode, I talk to Jenn Shelton, ultrarunner and fellow Patagonia ambassador about her experience with pregnancy as an elite athlete.
Thank you to Rising Appalachia for generously allowing me to use their music for the...
How to Elevate Indigenous Leadership in the Outdoors with Connor Ryan: Episode 22
September 16th, 2020
00:53:16
How can we use our privilege as outdoors people to protect the environmenta and elevate Indgienous...
How can we use our privilege as outdoors people to protect the environmenta and elevate Indgienous voices?
Today, I talk to Natives Outdoors ambassador Connor Ryan, a Lakota skier, cyclist and outdoors person abut his background as a skier, his upcoming ride across the West coast, and...
How to Talk To Elected Officials With Park City Mayor Andy Beerman: Episode 21
September 7th, 2020
00:52:21
If you’re like me, you’re always emailing and contacted my elected officials. But what are the best practices for...
If you’re like me, you’re always emailing and contacted my elected officials. But what are the best practices for creating the changes we want to see in government? On this episode, I talk to Andy Beerman, mayor of Park City, UT about his background as a climber, how he got into policy,...
Football X Running: Maximize Your Explosiveness with NFL Veteran Buster Skrine
August 15th, 2020
00:59:36
Buster Skrine is a NFL football cornerback for the Chicago Bears. Originally from Atlanta, Buster is a father, an...
Buster Skrine is a NFL football cornerback for the Chicago Bears. Originally from Atlanta, Buster is a father, an athlete, and entrepreneur. In addition to playing in the NFL, Buster runs Versatile NYC, a marketing firm and talent agency that represents athletes, models and...
Surfing X Running: Catch Your Wave with Gold-Medalist Pauline Ado
August 12th, 2020
00:50:08
Pauline Ado is a pro surfer based in France. She’s was the ISA world Champion in 2017, and is the seven time World...
Pauline Ado is a pro surfer based in France. She’s was the ISA world Champion in 2017, and is the seven time World Surf League European Champion. Now, she is training to get back on the World Championship Tour and represent France during surfing’s first Olympic appearance in Tokyo...
Dancing X Running: Find the Flow with A-list Choreographer Viet Dang
July 30th, 2020
01:04:43
This episode's guest is Viet Dang, an internationally known Hip Hop dancer, dance teacher and choreographer....
This episode's guest is Viet Dang, an internationally known Hip Hop dancer, dance teacher and choreographer. Ethnically Vietnamese and raised in Switzerland, Viet has danced at the Grammy's and for artists such as Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, among others....
Mountaineering X Running: Scaling New Heights with Ski Mountaineer Caroline Gleich
July 30th, 2020
00:47:41
Welcome to Running Remixed on the Caroline Gleich Show, a special four-part series to showcase how a diverse group of...
Welcome to Running Remixed on the Caroline Gleich Show, a special four-part series to showcase how a diverse group of athletes uses running to maximize their training and practice. We’ll hear how they live, work, train and incorporate running for about 30 minutes which is designed to...
How to Find Power Through Vulnerability with Sarah Herron: Episode 16
July 24th, 2020
00:43:13
“Assume best intentions.”–Sarah Herron
I first met Sarah Herron during a speaker...
“Assume best intentions.”–Sarah Herron
I first met Sarah Herron during a speaker event at the National Ability Center in Park City, UT. We instantly clicked. Sarah is the founder of SheLift, an organization dedicated to empowering women with physical...
How to Find Your Nature Swagger with Rue Mapp: Episode 15
July 20th, 2020
00:52:44
“Good leaders really center the person and the relationship before the business. So often our leadership can be...
“Good leaders really center the person and the relationship before the business. So often our leadership can be oriented around earnings, around vanity metrics, how many likes you have, and these are things that at the end of the day don’t really matter to your true sense of well being...
Parenthood, climbing and activism with Tommy Caldwell: Episode 14
July 6th, 2020
00:51:44
How do male athletes balance parenthood and sport? When did they know they wanted to become fathers?
I...
How do male athletes balance parenthood and sport? When did they know they wanted to become fathers?
I don't often interview male athletes, but I wanted to branch out to add more male voices to the podcast. When I had the opportunity to chat with professional climber Tommy...
Celebrating Black Joy with Ultrarunner Mirna Valerio: Episode 13
June 30th, 2020
00:54:02
Recorded 5/28/20.
With everything going on today – protests against police brutality, an awakening of the...
Recorded 5/28/20.
With everything going on today – protests against police brutality, an awakening of the persistence of racial injustice – a global pandemic – it’s more important than ever that we find places to celebrate joy and specifically Black joy from Black people’s...
How Business Can Be a Force For Good With Steve Fechheimer, CEO of New Belgium Brewing, Makers of Fat Tire: Episode 12
June 16th, 2020
00:53:22
On this episode, I chat with Steve Fechheimer, CEO of New Belgium Brewing,...
On this episode, I chat with Steve Fechheimer, CEO of New Belgium Brewing, Makers of Fat Tire, about what role businesses have to play in making the world a better place. We discuss his path to...
How to be an environmental justice activist with Raul Grijalva: Episode 11
June 12th, 2020
00:34:54
What can you do to advocate for environmental justice for all, fight for underrepresented voices and protect our...
What can you do to advocate for environmental justice for all, fight for underrepresented voices and protect our frontline communities? What inspires you to protect public lands? How can we find healing through these turbulent times? On this episode of the Caroline Gleich show, U.S....
How to Be a Pro Skier and Activist With Leah Evans: Episode 10
May 22nd, 2020
01:05:47
In this episode, I talk with Leah Evans about activism, skiing, allyship, meditation, and the importance of...
In this episode, I talk with Leah Evans about activism, skiing, allyship, meditation, and the importance of sport.
Leah Evans started Girls Do Ski in 2008 while also attending university and working to become a professional skier. Since then, her business, her...
How to Embrace Failure With Jess Lahey, Author of "The Gift of Failure" and My High-School English Teacher
May 11th, 2020
01:00:28
I’m so excited for this episode with Jess Lahey. She was my high school English teacher when I moved to Utah when I...
I’m so excited for this episode with Jess Lahey. She was my high school English teacher when I moved to Utah when I was 15 year old.
In 2015, Jess wrote The Gift of Failure, a New York Times Best Selling book...
How to Be A Climate Activist With Molly Kawahata: Voting, Messaging, and the Need for Systemic Change. Episode 8
May 4th, 2020
01:08:15
"We're not here for very long, so we're going to do everything we can to move historical climate legislation...
"We're not here for very long, so we're going to do everything we can to move historical climate legislation forward."
-Molly Kawahata, about her years of working on climate and energy for the White House during the Obama Administration
I am thrilled to share this...
Adventure, Activism and Allyship with Dr. Len Necefer: Episode 7
April 24th, 2020
01:18:14
Dr. Len Necefer is one of my favorite people and I’m so excited he could join us on the show! Len is a climber,...
Dr. Len Necefer is one of my favorite people and I’m so excited he could join us on the show! Len is a climber, mountaineer, skier and scholar and the founder of Natives Outdoors – a business with the mission of empowering indigenous communities through their products and storytelling for...
Everything You Need to Know About Climate Change Right Now With Dr. Naomi Oreskes: Episode 6
April 13th, 2020
01:06:30
Dr. Naomi Oreskes is a Professor of the History of Science and...
Dr. Naomi Oreskes is a Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. A world-renowned geologist, historian and public speaker, she is a leader in communicating climate science...
How to Hike Solo and Make it in Outdoor Journalism with Shawnté Salabert: Episode 5
April 7th, 2020
01:06:44
I am so excited to share this episode and conversation with Shawnté Salabert. She's hiked over a thousand miles of...
I am so excited to share this episode and conversation with Shawnté Salabert. She's hiked over a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and spent two years on the trail taking photos and recording impressions for her book,
How to Set and Achieve Big Mountain Goals with Sunny Stroeer: Episode 4
April 6th, 2020
00:47:46
Sunny Stroeer is a runner, climber and adventurer with a specialty in the high altitude endurance realm. She holds...
Sunny Stroeer is a runner, climber and adventurer with a specialty in the high altitude endurance realm. She holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. She's been a big inspiration to me in the way she sets her goals...
Your Coronavirus Questions Answered with Dr. Lindsay Keegan from the University of Utah: Episode 3
March 26th, 2020
01:01:01
This podcast started from a need to spread information from scientists and experts about Coronavirus. In this next...
This podcast started from a need to spread information from scientists and experts about Coronavirus. In this next episode, I sit down and ask Dr. Lindsay Keegan, an epidemiologist at the University of Utah and avid outdoorswoman questions we all have about Coronavirus. We started out with a...
Training, Relationships and Adventure with Rob Lea: Episode 2
March 23rd, 2020
00:59:38
In 2019, Rob Lea completed his "Ultimate World Triathlon," where he climbed Everest, swam the English channel and rode...
In 2019, Rob Lea completed his "Ultimate World Triathlon," where he climbed Everest, swam the English channel and rode his bike across American, all in six months. He did it as a "Tri For Equality," to talk about men's role in advocating for gender equality. He was the 2012 world champion...
Your Coronavirus Questions Answered By Epidemiologists: Episode 1
March 20th, 2020
00:44:46
March 17, 2020
I was grateful to have a chance to chat with University of Utah epidemiologists Lindsay Keegan...
March 17, 2020
I was grateful to have a chance to chat with University of Utah epidemiologists Lindsay Keegan and Angela Presson to answer your questions from Instagram about the current state of the Coronavirus pandemic.
