Episode 105: Choosing Environmental Optimism
Episode 105 – Choosing Environmental Optimism
Featuring Photographer & Climber Kylie Fly
In partnership with Mountain Hardwear
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This Earth Day, we’re looking on the bright side. We’re asking, how can a sense of environmental optimism keep us facing forward? What strength do we gain when we’re comfortable starting fresh – whether it’s a climbing route, in our personal lives, or in our approach to sustainability?
We climb and camp in Moab, Utah with Mountain Hardwear ambassador Kylie Fly, who knows thinking outside the box is beneficial to all aspects of life.
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Featured in this episode: Kylie Fly – Photographer, climber, and Mountain Hardwear Ambassador
Hosted by Gale Straub
Music is by Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Josh Woodward using CC by A license. Music is also by Liam McNally.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why Kylie gravitates towards optimism in all areas of her life
- How she got into climbing and the advice she has for others who want to get started
- Why she loves climbing
- Times in climbing (and life!) where she’s approached a route and started from scratch
- How Mountain Hardwear has started from scratch with their whole gear line for spring, including tents without fire retardant chemicals
- Why environmental optimism can help us through challenging times
- The small steps Kylie takes to recreate and live sustainably
- How brands are using more sustainable (and recycled) materials
- What we can do when spending time outside to minimize our impact
- The She Explores book & Tour
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Kylie Fly: Instagram & Portfolio
- Leave No Trace
- Mountain Hardwear Tents & Sleeping Bags
- She Explores Book & Tour
Sponsor Websites & Promotions
- Mountain Hardwear
- Products mentioned:
Kylie Fly and the crew in Moab
Gale and Kylie, photo by Laura Hughes
Kylie and Allie finding a route to climb; Photo by Gale Straub
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- Kylie getting ready to shoot
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- In her Mountain Hardwear Lamina ECO AF Sleeping Bag
Setting up camp near Moab; Photo by Gale Straub
Allie Oaks climbing at Wall Street; Photo by Gale Straub
From the passenger seat in Moab; Photo by Gale Straub
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I’ve been following her on IG and she’s one fierce chick and super human. Plus she’s a big dork.
In the best way possible 🙂
Enjoyed the casual optimism. I felt that I was right there with you! Like the little specks add up!