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Coffee Talk: The State of the WNC Outdoor Industry Post-Hurricane Helene with Steven Foy

February 17, 2025

Steven Foy is the Director of Outpost Operations at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, where he started as a river guide back… Read More

Coffee Talk with Kayak Angler Wendy Biles

August 22, 2024

In this edition of Coffee Talk, we sit down with Wendy Biles to discuss her journey into kayak fishing and her advice for those interested… Read More

Coffee Talk with Colin True, host of THE ROCK FIGHT Podcast

July 25, 2024

The Rock Fight is a wildly entertaining and unapologetically honest podcast that takes a hard (but not humorless) look at the outdoor industry and its… Read More

Coffee Talk with Ultra Runner and Advocate, Ryan Montgomery

September 8, 2023

We interview decorated runner, advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, and founder of Out Trails, Ryan Montgomery, for this installment of Coffee Talk with Darby. Read More

Coffee Talk with Winter Adventurer Emily Ford

July 13, 2023

We interview Emily Ford, the first person of color to thru-hike the 1,200 mile Ice Age National Scenic Hiking Trail in winter and amazing winter… Read More

Coffee Talk with Matt Nannis of PIVOTPoint WNC

April 26, 2023

Matt Nannis and his team at PIVOTPoint WNC have helped numerous individuals become stronger, healthier versions of themselves through transformative outdoor experiences and therapeutic adventures. Read More

Coffee Talk with Nick Brooks of Outdoor Gear and Beer

March 17, 2023

Nick Brooks of Outdoor Gear and Beer is passionate about getting people into the outdoors who may not always feel comfortable. This month we chat… Read More

Coffee Talk with Athlete and Author, Jeff Garmire, aka Legend

February 16, 2023

Jeff Garmire is an author, ultrarunner, and multiple fastest known time (FKT), record-setting thru-hiker. In this month’s Coffee Talk, Jeff shares what inspires him to… Read More

Coffee Talk with Ashley Manning of Ashley’s Adventure

January 16, 2023

Infectious positivity, adventurous, and honest, these are just a few of the words we use to describe Ashley Manning. Find out why in this month's… Read More

Coffee Talk with Brittany Leavitt and Bethany Lebewitz of Brown Girls Climb

November 18, 2022

We speak with Brittany Leavitt and Bethany Lebewitz of Brown Girls Climb and learn more about their mission to support historically marginalized identities in climbing… Read More

Coffee Talk with 360 Adventure Collective’s Executive Director, Stacey Gellert

October 13, 2022

This month we interview Stacey Gellert, the Executive Director of 360 Adventure Collective, a nonprofit organization that is run for sales reps by sales reps… Read More

Coffee Talk with Land Conservationist, Marc Hunt

September 2, 2022

We connected with land conservationist and kayaker, Marc Hunt to learn more about his WNC roots and what he's doing to support the vitality of… Read More

Coffee Talk with Maine Outdoor Brands Executive Director, Jenny Kordick

August 11, 2022

Maine Outdoor Brands Executive Director, Jenny Kordick, shares with us her thoughts on all things Maine, the work of Maine Outdoor Brands, and the key… Read More

Coffee Talk with Maui Vang, Co-Founder of Tilly, Inc.

July 1, 2022

Meet Maui Vang, co-founder of Tilly, Inc. an Asheville-based registered investment advisor firm that she co-founded with the mission of financial guidance for all. Read More

Coffee Talk with Everyday Oil Founder, Emma Allen

May 13, 2022

We interview Emma Allen, the founder of Black Mountain-based skincare brand, Everyday Oil. Emma shares how she went from creating a product she personally needed… Read More

Coffee Talk with Founder and CEO of Urban Outdoors, Kay Rodriguez

April 1, 2022

Meet Kay Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Urban Outdoors, and learn how she's helping more people enjoy the great outdoors in cities across the US… Read More

Coffee Talk with Author and Adventure Coach Anna Levesque

March 4, 2022

We interview Author and Adventure Coach, Anna Levesque. She shares her holistic approach to adventuring and how she is helping women take a more courageous… Read More

Coffee Talk with the Founders of Basecamp Outdoor, Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer

February 4, 2022

We have the honor of interviewing Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer, co-founders of Basecamp Outdoors, and two women who are changing the face of hiring… Read More

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