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Episode 49: Ryan Scorecki – Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

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Everest Camp Flying

Episode 49

Ryan Scorecki

Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

Have you ever been to Everest Base Camp? 

Ryan talks about flying to Everest Base Camp, Camp Two, Nepal flying and high altitude fuel logistics.

Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that he has worked on snow in Alaska, Antarctica and Nepal. He shares a little bit about all of it with us. Highlights include penguins, pregnant passengers and capsizing a boat. Learn and laugh along with us.

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Episode 48: Ryan Scorecki – Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

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Dinosaur Bones and Meteorites

Episode 48

Ryan Scorecki

Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

Have you ever collected Meteorites?

Ryan talks of the bases in Antarctica, Dinosaur bones hunting, collecting meteorites, and almost making it to the South Pole in Antarctica.

Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that he has worked on snow in Alaska, Antarctica and Nepal. He shares a little bit about all of it with us. Highlights include penguins, pregnant passengers and capsizing a boat. Learn and laugh along with us.

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Episode 47: Ryan Scorecki – Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

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The Ghost of Shackleton

Episode 47

Ryan Scorecki

Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

Have you ever seen where Shackleton slept?

Ryan talks of NASA projects, explorer’s huts, studying whales and servicing field camps in Antarctica.

Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that he has worked on snow in Alaska, Antarctica and Nepal. He shares a little bit about all of it with us. Highlights include penguins, pregnant passengers and capsizing a boat. Learn and laugh along with us.

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Episode 46: Ryan Scorecki – Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

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Do You McMurdo?

Episode 46

Ryan Scorecki

Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

What is it like to spend a season in Antarctica? 

Ryan talks about McMurdo Station culture, Antarctica animals and the field camp supply lifestyle.

Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that he has worked on snow in Alaska, Antarctica and Nepal. He shares a little bit about all of it with us. Highlights include penguins, pregnant passengers and capsizing a boat. Learn and laugh along with us.

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Episode 45: Ryan Scorecki – Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

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A Glimpse into the Helicopter Pilot World

Episode 45

Ryan Scorecki

Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

How does a helicopter pilot go from heli school to traveling the world? 

Ryan talks about the steps he took to become proficient enough to pilot helicopters around the world. 

Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that he has worked on snow in Alaska, Antarctica and Nepal. He shares a little bit about all of it with us. Highlights include penguins, pregnant passengers and capsizing a boat. Learn and laugh along with us.

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Episode 44: Ryan Scorecki – Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

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From Rafting Guide to Heli Pilot

Episode 44

Ryan Scorecki

Helicopter Pilot Extraordinaire

Ever want to be a Helicopter Pilot?

Ryan talks about how he evolved into flying helicopters: from Alaska rafting guide to Mt. Everest Heli-evacuations.

Many people come to Alaska for a few seasons, returning home for the rest of the year before committing to full-time residency. Not many of them come to Alaska for the winter and retreat for the summer. But Ryan Skorecki loves winter. So much so that he has worked on snow in Alaska, Antarctica and Nepal. He shares a little bit about all of it with us. Highlights include penguins, pregnant passengers and capsizing a boat. Learn and laugh along with us.

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Episode 43: Shane Patrick – Truffles and Dracula in Romania

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Party at Dracula’s House

Episode 43

Shane Patrick

Truffles and Dracula

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fungi if you’re lucky enough to find some. Romanian hospitality, cooking, countryside and the roads also add to the conversation. No trip to Romania is complete without a trip to Transylvania. Shane and his friends celebrated Halloween at Dracula’s Castle. No trick, these episodes are a real treat.

Shane talks about the history of Vlad the Impaler, the legend of Dracula and a Halloween party not to be forgotten at Dracula’s Castle. He ends with travel tips to Romania. 

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Episode 42: Shane Patrick – Truffles and Dracula in Romania

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Capturing the Essence of the Truffle

Episode 42

Shane Patrick

Truffles and Dracula

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fungi if you’re lucky enough to find some. Romanian hospitality, cooking, countryside and the roads also add to the conversation. No trip to Romania is complete without a trip to Transylvania. Shane and his friends celebrated Halloween at Dracula’s Castle. No trick, these episodes are a real treat.

Shane talks about cooking with truffles, pairing wine and tips for how to saver those most  precious and subtle underground culinary gems.

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Episode 41: Shane Patrick – Truffles and Dracula in Romania

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The Truffle Hunter

Episode 41

Shane Patrick

Truffles and Dracula

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fungi if you’re lucky enough to find some. Romanian hospitality, cooking, countryside and the roads also add to the conversation. No trip to Romania is complete without a trip to Transylvania. Shane and his friends celebrated Halloween at Dracula’s Castle. No trick, these episodes are a real treat.

Shane talks about hunting down a truffle hunter and the ins and outs of finding these delectable beasts.

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Episode 39: Phil Freeman – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

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Prudhoe Bay Beta and Avoiding Accidents

Episode 39

Philip Freeman

Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

The Dalton Highway starts in Alaska and terminates 414 miles north in Deadhorse, the town that exists to support the oilfields of the Alyeska Pipeline. Join us for a conversation with a motorcyclist who has logged almost 7,500 miles on The Dalton, completing the trip 18 times. Phil Freeman shares changing road conditions, stunning scenery and how to pass an 18-wheeler and not get lo0se teeth from a trucker’s fist. 

The Dalton is the northernmost highway on the continent and draws box-checkers, bikers and scooter riders from around the world. Phil gives his thoughts about Beaver Slides, Monkey Butts and Sabres. Make sure you have extra wipes in your tank bag for this one. 



Phil talks about the cause of accidents for motorcyclists on the Dalton Highway and techniques for riding this unique road. He also gives insights on visiting Prudhoe Bay and what to expect. 

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