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More Than Outdoors meets real-world opportunity. Hosted by two UMF ORBA alums, we explore the people, places, and passions shaping Maine’s outdoor recreation economy — from backcountry trail builders to coastal guides, resort managers to rural entrepreneurs.
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Brian Threlkeld: Building Maine's Outdoor Recreation Community - Ep 36 (opens the original)
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For Episode 36, Austin French and Sam Andrews sit down with Brian Threlkeld, Deputy Director of Maine Outdoor Brands , for a conversation about the people and relationships behind Maine's growing outdoor recreation economy. Brian has been involved with Maine Outdoor Brands since its earliest days, helping with events, member recruitment, and the development of the organization before joining the team. Today, he works to connect Maine's outdoor businesses and organizations while creating opportun
Hannah Kothari: Building a Community for Women in the Outdoors - Ep 35 (opens the original)
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For Episode 35, Austin French and Sam Andrews head to Bradbury State Park in Pownal, Maine , to sit down with Hannah Kothari , founder of Chicks on Cliffs . Hannah came to Maine from Texas for college and quickly fell in love with the outdoors. After teaching herself to ski and getting into hiking, she began sharing her adventures online. When women started asking if they could join her, that small idea eventually became Chicks on Cliffs. Now, the organization is bringing women together across N
Alex Terry: What It Takes to Steward the Maine Island Trail - Ep 34 (opens the original)
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MITA Month continues! For Episode 34 of the More Than Outdoors Podcast , we're taking you out onto the Maine Island Trail with Alex Terry from the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) . This episode brings a different perspective than our conversation with MITA Executive Director Ben Dougherty in Episode 33. Instead of focusing on the organization from the top down, we're getting out on the ground to see what stewardship of Maine's wild islands actually looks like. Alex shares what goes into ma
Ben Dougherty: The Maine Island Trail and the Future of Coastal Recreation - Ep 33 (opens the original)
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In Episode 33, Austin French and Sam Andrews sit down with Ben Dougherty, Executive Director of the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA), to explore one of Maine's most unique outdoor recreation resources. The Maine Island Trail is a 375-mile water trail stretching along the coast of Maine, connecting paddlers, boaters, and adventurers with hundreds of island and mainland sites. But the trail exists because of something much bigger than geography. MITA has built a network of relationships with
Tyler Waterson: Building Maine's Most Memorable Adventures - Ep 32 (opens the original)
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In Episode 32, Austin French and Sam Andrews welcome Tyler Waterson , owner and captain of A Morning in Maine , for a conversation about entrepreneurship, coastal adventure, and creating meaningful experiences on the water. Tyler shares the story behind building his charter business in Rockland, what it's like operating a seasonal outdoor company, and why connecting people with Maine's coast is about much more than just a boat ride. What you'll hear: How Tyler took over A Morning in Maine Life
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