Jonathan & Mountain Gazette editor, Mike Rogge, offer some thoughts on the current state of free speech, then discuss Thoreau’s great essay, “Walking,” and the new Mountain Gazette anthology, Print Ain’t Dead.

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The Current State of Free Speech (4:46)

Print Ain’t Dead (30:30)

Thoreau’s “Walking” (37:24)

Jonathan’s intro to Thoreau (46:52)

Wilderness & The Wild (59:44)

Mike’s Big News! (1:22:26)

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The Roadless Rule has had a major impact on the preservation of our public lands and wildlife, but it is currently set to be thrown out altogether. So today, we discuss how and why it was created; the current efforts to rescind it; and what that would mean for bikers, hikers, skiers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts across the United States.

Joining us is Louis Geltman, VP of Policy & Government Relations at Outdoor Alliance, who shares his expertise on this and other time-sensitive issues relevant to just about anyone who enjoys recreating outdoors in the U.S.

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Roadless Rule: What Is It & Why Should We Care? (5:20)

What’s Happening to It Right Now? (14:14)

What Can We Do about It? (16:10)

What Else Should We Know? (22:34)

Optimism & the Outdoor Community (24:17)

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Dylan Wood talks with Olympic medalist and X Games champion Nick Goepper about his journey from growing up in the Midwest to becoming one of the most decorated freestyle skiers of his generation. They discuss his early inspirations, his rise through slopestyle, the pressures and highlights of competing on the Olympic stage, and why he ultimately decided to transition to halfpipe.

Nick also shares stories from the Olympic Village, what it felt like to win X Games gold in 2025, his off-season project Rollerblade Ranch, and his tips on how to spin a 360. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset, struggles, and triumphs of one of skiing’s most recognizable athletes, you won’t want to miss this one.

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