The World by Bike
The World by Bike
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Music: Fire Diary by Ken Christianson • Tango de la Muerte by Matadors • Ruben’s Train by Bradley Carter • I Believe People Can Change by Publish the Quest
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The Treewok
The Treewok
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Today, we bring you a story about the pursuit of snow, world domination and cheap rent. It’s imperfect. It comes with inconveninces. Trade-offs. But, at the end of the day, what would you rather trade in? Convenience? Or time chasing down dry rock or fluffy snow?
Music: Some Kind of Hate by Angie and the Car Wrecks • Chain by Harmonica Lewinsky • Hotel Denalian by Bravo, Max! • Young Blood by Black Pistol Fire • Primary Colors by Ken Christianson
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Dan was kind enough to share some photos of one of the smaller treehouses from the Treewok episode. Enjoy!
The Shorts — Denial on Denali
Denial on Denali
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Music: Cowgirls by Ken Christianson • Dark Matters by David Emeny • Inferno by Darren Lock • Like Eating Glass by Block Party
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The Shorts — Dreams Coming True
Dreams Coming True
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Music: My Misery by Wolf Boy Slim & His Dirty Feet • Crampbone by The Cassettes • Slow Burn by Black Fire Pistol • Whenever You’re Ready by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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The Remotest
The Remotest
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Music: Pay My Dues by Battery Life • Surfin’ Tucson by Angie and the Car Wrecks • Right Wing Failure by Deadlinks • Dyin’ by Kelly Richey • Primary Colors by Ken Christianson
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