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Radical Acts: How to Create Change
As people who love the outdoors, why canât we just steer clear of the often gross world of politics and let other people deal with that stuff? Jason Blevins (co-founder, Colorado Sun) discusses this with 3 people who will make the case and are setting the example for the rest of us: Caroline Gleich (professional ski mountaineer & U.S. Senate candidate), Nina Waters (athlete, creative, & Summit County commissioner), & Dr. Len Necefer (founder, Sonoran Avalanche Center & Natives Outdoors).
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Caroline: Candidacy for Utah Senate (3:54)
Nina: Tackling Big Issues in Summit County (6:53)
Len: Amplifying Unheard Voices (13:55)
Turning Outdoor Passion into Action (22:16)
Carolineâs Top Priorities (29:27)
Lenâs Top Priorities for Caroline if She Wins? (33:16)
Local Action & Change (43:06)
Audience Questions (49:45)
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