Outdoor Minimalist
A podcast raising awareness through conversation, information, and mindfulness regarding some of the most important environmental issues of our time.
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Mining Lease Cancelled for the Boundary Waters and Public Lands Advocates Meet with Lawmakers in DC - Public Lands News (September 13 - 20) (opens the original)
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In this week's public lands news briefing, we only had time for two stories: 1. Minnesota DNR cancels one of Twin Metals' mining leases in the Rainy River watershed just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness ft. Pete Marshall, communications director at Friends of the Boundary Waters Friends of the Boundary Waters Minnesota Voter Guide: https://friendsaction-bwca.org/2026-endorsements 2. More than 60 outdoor recreation leaders from 18 states headed to Washington, D.C., to talk with
231. The Future of Outdoor Gear Starts with Old Ropes with Tobias Steinegger from Mammut (opens the original)
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When you hear the brand name Mammut, what product do you think of? I wouldn’t be surprised if most of you said: Ropes. Founded in 1862 in Switzerland, the company initially produced ropes primarily for agriculture. It wasn’t until the 1950s that the company shifted focus to mountaineering ropes and began trading under the name Mammut in 1952. While Mammut has expanded its product offerings substantially since the 1950s, ropes remain a big part of the company's identity and something customers ex
Data Center Construction Halted and What's in Store for Our National Forests - Public Lands News (August 31 - Sept 7) (opens the original)
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In this week's public lands news briefing, we are covering three main stories: 1. The first data center approved on public lands near Boulder City, Nevada, was halted by a federal judge for not following proper environmental review. 2. The Travel Management Rule enters a scoping period for repeal, adding more stress to the Forest Service ft. Tom Delehanty, a senior attorney with Earthjustice’s Rocky Mountain Office. Comment before September 23: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/2
230. What 3500 Miles on a Bike Teaches You About Owning Less with Taylor Nichols (opens the original)
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Something I’ve always loved about human-powered adventures is that they can teach you a lot about what you really need to live a happy, fulfilled life. Access to safe and easy biking routes and walking paths is also an avenue to building community. But integrating human modes of transit isn't always easy in the United States. In many ways, our limited access to biking and walking is by design. My guest today is Taylor Nichols. Taylor is the producer and co-host of Bike Talk, a podcast and radio
Big Bend Bulldozers Paused, Mining Claims in Grand Staircaise and Bears Ears, and a Win for the Boundary Waters - Public Lands News (August 17 - 24) (opens the original)
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In this week's public lands news briefing, we are covering three main stories: 1. Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order using the power he has to help protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but the fight is not over yet. This action is somewhat complicated and has caused some confusion, so I break down what it really means and what we need to do next. 2. Mining claims have been staked in Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments in Utah following T
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