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🌲🎙️🥾Episode #4 Part 1

Form Wild Child to Barefoot Guide Living the Way of Natural Movement

"It's the Magic of the MovNat Class"

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.

At the heart of each episode is one question: What was your pivotal outdoor moment—the one that changed everything?

We’re goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.

Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest: Diana Matula, A clinical herbalist and Level 3 MovNat Trainer, Restorative Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

Episode Summary: In Episode 4, Part 1 In this episode, we hike to the summit of Bolt Mountain with Diana Matula, a clinical herbalist and certified movement coach whose life is deeply rooted in nature, wellness, and embodied living. From our perch at the top, we dive into Diana’s journey with natural movement—what it means, how she teaches it, and why it resonates so deeply with people of all ages and backgrounds. She shares how her classes have become more than just fitness—they’re spaces of play, healing, and genuine connection where community naturally forms through movement. Her approach is accessible, joyful, and grounded in a belief that returning to our body’s innate wisdom is one of the most powerful things we can do.

We also explore the path she took to become a Level 3 MovNat trainer, including the details of her intensive certification experience in the desert. Diana recounts the physical and mental challenges of the course, and some unforgettable moments from the field. We talk about what it’s like to commit to a lifestyle and she opens up about the chapter of life she’s navigating right now. This episode is a true deep dive into the philosophy, grit, and joy behind the natural movement lifestyle.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🌲Diana's path to becoming a MovNat coach

🤸🏽The principles of MovNat and its benefits

🌀How she runs her class & community

🌞The Chapter of Life she's currently in

👣Crazy stories of the MovNat certification

Connect With Diana & Attend a Class With Her

• Website
• Instagram: @dianagmatula
• MovNat Southern Oregon: @movnat.southern.oregon
• MovNat Certification

Filmed on Location:

Bolt Mountain Southern Oregon

42.3720° N, 123.4108° W

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/bolt-mountain-trail

https://visitgrantspass.com/

Resources & Brands Mentioned (not sponsored…yet):

MovNat www.movnat.com

Survivor​ https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/

Book Reference https://sarahjmaas.com/throne-of-glass-series/

Let's Go Wildly Together:

-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast

-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly

-Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode

-Leave us a review — it helps so much!

-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com

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Keywords: natural movement, MovNat certification, movement coach, barefoot training, functional fitness, outdoor fitness, nature-based wellness, movement classes, mobility training, wild fitness, embodied movement, mindful movement, fitness in nature, holistic movement, Southern Oregon fitness, Pacific Northwest hiking podcast, Bolt Mountain hike, Oregon movement coach, hiking podcast, natural lifestyle podcast, primal movement, movement practices, go wildly, go wildly podcast, southern oregon, pnw,

oregon explored

🎙️🎣🦅 Episode #3

Casting Lines, Dodging Lions: Tyler Gordon's Wild-Blooded Guide to the Good Life

"I can feel the bears breath through the tent"

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.

At the heart of each episode is one question: What was your pivotal outdoor moment—the one that changed everything?

We’re goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.

Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest: Tyler Gordon [Rogue River Fishing Guide] of Gordon's Generational Guide Service located in the beautiful Southern Oregon

Episode Summary: In Episode 3 of the Go Wildly podcast, we float downstream with Tyler Gordon—third-generation Rogue River guide, Army vet, and the kind of guy who plans every trip down to the last snack. Raised with a rod in hand and a deep reverence for the wild, Tyler brings grit, heart, and precision to every guided day. We talk military life, fishing legacy, close calls with bears, and why harvesting your own meat just hits different.

This Episode is proof that legacy, intention, and wild places still matter. Whether you walk away craving a steelhead trip or just a deeper connection to the land, we hope this one Inspired you in you to think about where your food comes from, living a passionate and fulfilling life doing the things you love and staying rooted in what really matters...purpose, connection, and a little bit wild.

We chat about:

🌲🎙️🥾 Episode #2

Transcendental Cult Kid Turned Playa Dust-Covered Earth Defender

"A Bunch of People Hopping Around on Mattresses"

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something raw & amazing surfaces.

At the heart of each episode is one question: What was your pivotal outdoor moment—the one that changed everything?

We’re goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.

Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest is: Rianna Koppel

Episode Summary: In the second episode of Go Wildly, we dive into a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation with sustainability advocate and community builder Rianna Koppel.

Raised in a Transcendental Meditation community and deeply connected to both the natural world and her local region of Southern Oregon, Rianna shares stories from her journey—from environmental activism to yoga lineage to the dusty magic of Burning Man.

Rianna’s perspective is both grounding and inspiring—this is an episode for anyone looking to deepen their relationship with the Earth and live more intentionally.

We Chat About:

✨ How growing up in a meditation-based community shaped Rianna’s worldview

🔥 The transformative power of Burning Man and what it means to truly Leave No Trace

🌍 How small, local actions can create big change in sustainability

🌀 Reconnecting with nature, community, and purpose in chaotic times

Connect with Rianna:

Instagram:⁠ @⁠jewessforager

Resources and Brands Mentioned (not sponsored…yet):

• Burning Man www.burningman.com

• Leave No Trace www.lnt.org
• Maharishi International University www.miu.edu
• Matter Out Of Place (MOOP)https://burningman.org/event/preparation/leaving-no-trace/moop/

Watch the companion film/podcast vlog on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@GoWildlyPodcast

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"EGO DEATH ON AASGARD PASS" Episode 1 

"A PODCAST IN THE WILD FOR THE WILD"

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🌟Episode Summary:

In this episode, we sit down with Brittney “Bitty” Mesica—Oregonian and environmental-advocate—to explore her journey as a climber and woman in the outdoors. From her passion for animals, to her commitment to environmental causes and meaningful communication, to summiting Aasgard Pass, Brittney shares wisdom and wit in equal measure.

🌟What We Talk About:

- Growing up outdoors in rural Oregon 

- Changing careers and following the path of passion

- Best practices for bathrooms in the wild

- Summiting Aasgard Pass in Washington

- Navigating loss, anxiety, and doing hard things

- Being hot in nature

🥾Resources and Brands Mentioned (not sponsored…yet):

- Wildlife Images https://wildlifeimages.org/

- Nocs Binoculars https://www.nocsprovisions.com/

- Rogue Rock Gym https://www.roguerockgym.com/

- Honey Stinger https://honeystinger.com/

- MovNat Southern Oregon https://www.instagram.com/movnat.southern.oregon

🎙️ Guest Bio – Brittney Mesica

Brittney “Bitty” Mesica is a passionate environmental advocate whose love for animals began early in life. Whether she’s coordinating events and fundraising for a local wildlife rehabilitation center, scaling cliffs on a rock climb, or caring for her many pets, Brittney is always rooted in her connection to the natural world.

Soon to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Media Innovation, she’s driven by a mission to inspire others to reconnect with nature. With a strong sense of purpose and a deeply authentic voice, Brittney brings intention and heart to everything she does.

💕Follow Brittney:

TikTok: @brittneymesica

Instagram: @brittney.mesica

Medium: @mesicab

LinkedIn: Brittney Mesica

🌲🎙️🥾LET'S GO WILDLY TOGETHER!

🌲🎙️🥾🔥Episode #5

🔥Wildfire Season Special: Grit, Chainsaws, and the American Dream

"Don't be a Dickbag, listen to Smokey Bear, Put out your fires..."

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.

We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common tread that lend them to make the outdoors more then just a hobby but a calling.

We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.

Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest: Miguel Narvaez; Federal Hotshot Wildland Fire Fighter

In Episode 6, we hike straight into fire season with Miguel Narvaez— a Type 1 federal hotshot firefighter, sawyer, and living proof of what it means to chase the American dream with grit, guts, and a whole lot of smoke. Born in Mexico City, raised across the U.S., and now rooted in Southern Oregon, Miguel’s story is anything but ordinary.

From college athletics to cutting firelines with a chainsaw, Miguel walks us through the journey that led him west with $200 in his pocket and into the world of wildland fire. We talk about how he earned his citizenship, what it takes to become a hotshot, and why the fireline feels like home. He opens up about the physical and emotional toll of the job, the tight-knit crew culture, and what it’s like navigating this chapter of life as a seasoned firefighter.

This episode is a tribute to the people behind the flames — the ones holding the line, packing the saw, and finding purpose in the chaos.

🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🪓 Miguel’s road from Mexico City to the frontlines of wildfire

🇺🇸 How he earned his citizenship to follow his calling

🧭 The in-and-outs of wildland fire culture and what it really takes

🚒 The grind, grit, and purpose behind being a Type 1 Hotshot

🌲 The chapter of life Miguel’s navigating right now

🎒 Gear Rec from Miguel:

Logger Suspenders — A must for the wildland folks in your life. Rugged, local, and fireline-approved.

🔥 Shoutouts & Resources:

• Grassroots Wildland Firefighters — Advocating for better pay, classification, and well-being for federal wildland firefighters.

• Wildland Firefighter Foundation — Supporting firefighters and their families when tragedy strikes.

• Watch: Hotshot (Amazon Prime) — A solid documentary if you’re curious about what this world really looks like. (Fire Country… not so much, but yes, Miguel has watched every episode for the laugh.)

Connect With Miguel & Follow his journey

Instagram: @100migs

Filmed on Location:

Rogue River-Siskyou National Forest

Let's Go Wildly Together:

-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast

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-Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode

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Keywords: Wildland Firefighter, hotshot firefighter, wildland fire stories, fireline, fire season, oregon wildfire, wildfire podcast, go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, waterfall, wilderness, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, wildfire prevention, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, american dream, immigration to citizenship, grit, passion, purpose,

🌲🎙️🥾Episode #4 Part 2Form Wild Child to Barefoot Guide Living the Way of Natural Movement"You Just Go Outside With No Shoes On"The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.At the heart of each episode is one question: What was your pivotal outdoor moment—the one that changed everything?We’re goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY!Today's Guest: Diana Matula, A clinical herbalist and Level 3 MovNat Trainer, Restorative Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Episode Summary: In Episode 4, Part 2 In this episode, we hike to the summit of Bolt Mountain with Diana Matula, a clinical herbalist and certified movement coach whose life is deeply rooted in nature, wellness, and embodied living. From our perch at the top, we dive into Diana’s journey with natural movement—what it means, how she teaches it, and why it resonates so deeply with people of all ages and backgrounds. She shares how her classes have become more than just fitness—they’re spaces of play, healing, and genuine connection where community naturally forms through movement. Her approach is accessible, joyful, and grounded in a belief that returning to our body’s innate wisdom is one of the most powerful things we can do.We also explore the path she took to become a Level 3 MovNat trainer, including the details of her intensive certification experience in the desert. Diana recounts the physical and mental challenges of the course, and some unforgettable moments from the field. We talk about what it’s like to commit to a lifestyle and she opens up about the chapter of life she’s navigating right now. This episode is a true deep dive into the philosophy, grit, and joy behind the natural movement lifestyle.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🌲Diana's Daily Routines & Rituals🤸🏽Cold Plunge Hacks🌀 Social Media Boundaries 🌞 How to start your natural movement practice todayConnect With Diana & Attend a Class With Her⁠Website⁠Instagram:⁠ @dianagmatula⁠MovNat Southern Oregon:⁠ @movnat.southern.oregon⁠⁠MovNat Certification⁠Filmed on Location:Bolt Mountain Southern Oregon42.3720° N, 123.4108° Whttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/...https://visitgrantspass.com/Resources & Brands Mentioned (not sponsored…yet):MovNat www.movnat.comVibram Five Finger barefoot shoes https://www.vibram.com/us/shop/fivefingersYogi Tea https://yogi-life.com/en-USLet's Go Wildly Together:-Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com-Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount codes (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content.Keywords: natural movement, MovNat certification, movement coach, barefoot training, functional fitness, outdoor fitness, nature-based wellness, movement classes, mobility training, wild fitness, embodied movement, mindful movement, fitness in nature, holistic movement, Southern Oregon fitness, Pacific Northwest hiking podcast, Bolt Mountain hike, Oregon movement coach, hiking podcast, natural lifestyle podcast, primal movement, movement practices, go wildly, go wildly podcast, southern oregon, pnw,oregon explored

🌲🎙️🥾🦅Episode #6 | Part 1

♻️Sorting Trash, Spotting Ravens & Spilling Life Tea

"Humanity is Highly Combustible..."

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies and decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.

We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common tread that lend them to make the outdoors more then just a hobby but a calling.

We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.

Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest: Christy Chow

In this episode, Emily sits down with Christy Chow—environmental consultant, triple-degree holder, and longtime friend—for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from career pivots to climate grief.

The two talk through Christy’s academic journey, finishing her master’s during COVID, and the realities of working in environmental policy today. They unpack the aftermath of the Southern Oregon wildfires, the complicated relationship between zero waste and disaster response, and how COVID shifted the culture around single-use items. Plus, personal reflections on navigating adulthood, stepping away from social media, manifesting big changes, and the ways friendship can grow through it all.

🌎What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔥What the Talent and Phoenix wildfires revealed about community and resilience
♻️How COVID flipped the zero waste movement on its head
🤸🏽The behind-the-scenes chaos of working in sustainability during a global crisis

Connect with Christy

Please email gowildlypodcast@gmail.com & we will personally connect you.

Filmed on Location:

Green Spring Mountain Loop Trail

Let's Go Wildly Together:

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-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly

-Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode

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-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com

-Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount codes (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content.

Keywords: , go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, ashland oregon, wilderness, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, trail conversations, hiking podcast, wildfire prevention, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, green springs mountain trail, trail talk, sustainability, recycling, environmentalist, reduce, reuse, climate work, covid, urban wildfire, single use plastics, longtime friend, conversations, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health, change, climate change,

🌲🎙️🌊Episode # 18

On The Water & In The Wild: Zac Kauffman's Journey from Hippie Roots to Sawyer Paddles & Oars

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.

We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest: Zac Kauffman

Zac Kauffman is the co-owner and CEO of Sawyer Paddles & Oars, a heritage Oregon brand crafting world-class paddles and oars right on the banks of the Rogue River. He’s also the host of the Sawyer on Water podcast, where he documents the stories and spirit of the river community that shaped him.

In this episode, we talk about Zac’s roots growing up in Takilma, Oregon — from living for a time on a commune in a circus tent to helping his family build the five-bedroom log home they still live in today. He shares how a college rafting program in Ashland sparked his lifelong connection to the river and led him into the world of paddlecraft and outdoor business.

We dive into the legacy of Sawyer, the importance of preserving river history, and the community that rises up in times of challenge — from the Phoenix-Talent fires to the everyday teamwork that defines life on the water. Zac shares a handful of memorable stories from his time on the river — the moments that shaped his love for whitewater and the people who call it home.

It’s a story of craft, current, and community — proof that sometimes the wild calls you home in the most unexpected way.

Get in touch with Sawyer Paddles & Oars

📍 Retail Store (Sawyer Station)

404 2nd Avenue, Gold Hill, OR 97525  

📬 Mailing Address: PO Box 389, Gold Hill, OR 97525  

📞 Phone: (541) 228-9645  

📧 Email: info@sawyerstation.com  

Factory / Headquarters (Dealers & B2B inquiries)

📍 299 Rogue River Parkway, Talent, OR 97540  

📞 Phone: (541) 535-3606  

📧 Email: info@paddlesandoars.com  

Listen to the Sawyer on Water Podcast

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform for river-stories, craft-talk, community deep-dives and more with Sawyer founder Zac Kauffman.

Sawyer Paddles & Oars (business)

• Instagram: @sawyeroars  

• Website: paddlesandoars.com  

Sawyer On-Water Podcast

• Spotify: “Sawyer On-Water Podcast” on Spotify  

• Apple Podcasts: “Sawyer On-Water Podcast” on Apple Podcasts  

• YouTube @ Sawyer On Water Podcast

• Filmed on Location: Rogue River

Let's Go Wildly Together:- Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -

Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Visit gowildlypodcast.com & sign-up for our newsletter & never miss an event, group hike, discount code (when those start), digital guides to the outdoors, and more behind the scenes content.

Keywords: go wildly podcast, adventure podcast, southern oregon, oregon, pnw, hiking, oregon, wilderness, public land, wilderness stories, outdoor stories, pacific northwest adventures, grants pass oregon, , hiking podcast, trail building, explore oregon, close encounters, outdoor storytelling, go wildly, passion, purpose, mountain trail, trail talk, chitchat, yap, yapping, diet, health,, friends, trail maintenance, youth outdoor advocate, kids outside, national land, blm, federal land, national parks, rafting, whitewater, Sawyer paddle and Oars, wild and scenic

🌲🎙️🌊Episode # 17

Inside the PCT: What It's Really Like to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail...Twice

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.

We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest: Hunter Voris

In this episode, we sit down with our longtime friend and fellow adventure junkie, Hunter Voris — a two-time Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker who’s walked the spine of the West Coast not once, but twice.

We rewind all the way back to childhood — from muddy backyard missions and growing up in a BIG family to the hiking trip that started it all and moments that sparked his lifelong pull toward the outdoors. He gives us the rundown on trail life: the unspoken etiquette, the gear that gets him through, the community that forms along the way, and what it really takes to walk from Mexico to Canada on foot.

• Filmed on Location: Reinhart Park, Grants Pass Oregon

Let's Go Wildly Together:- Follow us on Instagram: @gowildlypodcast-Tag us on your hikes or adventures using #gowildly -Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode-Leave us a review — it helps so much!-Get inspired: www.gowildlypodcast.com -

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🌲🎙️🥾🪏Episode # 8

The Wild TRUTH About Public Lands: They're Being Threatened- But Not By Who You Think

"Public Lands Are The Last Common Ground"

The Go Wildly Podcast is what happens when two childhood friends & dirtbag adventure junkies decide to bring a mic into the wilderness. We’re Emily & Heather...equal parts heart and chaos...pulling stories out of people like snacks from the bottom of a backpack. We hike. We float. We talk. And somehow, in between all the laughs and mosquito bites, something real always surfaces.

We take outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds into the woods & find out the common thread that led them to make the outdoors more than just a hobby, but a calling.

We're goofy. We’re deep. We’re a little unhinged. And we somehow bring that out in our guests too. Think campfire vibes meets podcast energy...with just enough weird to keep things interesting.

Together let’s GO WILDLY!

Today's Guest: Gabriel Howe

Gabriel Howe is the executive director and trailblazing force behind the Siskiyou Mountain Club, a nonprofit born in 2010 to protect and restore the wild soul of southwest Oregon and northwest California. Raised in the suburban sprawl east of Portland, Gabriel cut his teeth exploring the underbelly of Mt. Hood National Forest, where the less-traveled paths sparked a lifelong obsession with wilderness. By 2005, his compass shifted south to the rugged, untamed Siskiyou Mountains, a place that captured his soul and never let go. These days, Gabriel calls Ashland home, where he and his wife, Jill, are raising two little explorers of their own under the shadow of the peaks they love.

In this episode, we follow the thread of Gabe Howe's journey—from his wild childhood to his deep-rooted passion for making trails usable and public lands accessible. Along the way, you’ll hear a few unforgettable stories, a fired-up rant about why people are disconnected from the land (and how we fix it), and some bold ideas for getting folks back outside. We also dive into public lands as the last true frontier—and maybe the only common ground left between political sides. It’s thoughtful, fiery, and full of purpose. Let’s go there.

Connect with Gabriel Howe

@siskiyou.mountain.club on Instagram

106 Talent Ave SUITE 3, Talent, OR 97540

https://siskiyoumountainclub.org/

(458) 254 -0657

Filmed on Location:

Middle Fork Trail of The Applegate River California

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