Unleash your adventurous spirit with Outside She Goes, the podcast celebrating trailblazing women the great outdoors. From record-breaking athletes to fearless explorers, we share untamed stories of grit, empowerment, resilience and triumph.
Episode 32: Avalanche Survivor's Hero, Bridget the Avalanche Dog
Today we discuss the 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche disaster. A storm that took the lives of many people, but spared one, Anna Conrad. We discuss Anna's harrowing experience, and the amazing dog that saved her, Bridget.
Sources:
Buried: The Alpine Meadows Avalanche,
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59d2a0f0e9bfdf20d6d654b7/t/5a5fc99824a69456c83a670b/1516226975124/TAR+1-1.pdf (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59d2a0f0e9bfdf20d6d654b7/t/5a5fc99824a69456c83a670b/1516226975124/TAR+1-1.pdf)
https://unofficialalpine.com/?p=16595 (https://unofficialalpine.com/?p=16595)
https://yourtahoeguide.com/2022/05/aftermath-of-alpine-meadows-1982-avalanche/ (https://yourtahoeguide.com/2022/05/aftermath-of-alpine-meadows-1982-avalanche/)
https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/sole-survivor-of-deadly-1982-alpine-meadows-avalanche (https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/sole-survivor-of-deadly-1982-alpine-meadows-avalanche)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/320499045629956/posts/1686735099006337/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/320499045629956/posts/1686735099006337/)
https://www.larrysaavedra.com/blogaboutdogs/2023/11/13/german-shepard-becomes-first-dog-to-find-avalanche-survivor-in-america (https://www.larrysaavedra.com/blogaboutdogs/2023/11/13/german-shepard-becomes-first-dog-to-find-avalanche-survivor-in-america)
https://unofficialalpine.com/?p=16595 (https://unofficialalpine.com/?p=16595)
https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/avalanche-dog-memorial (https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/avalanche-dog-memorial)
https://www.ski.com/blog/avalanche-dogs (https://www.ski.com/blog/avalanche-dogs)
21 May 2026
Rave or Rant 25: Cherie DeVaux and Golden Tempo win in Kentucky
Today, we discuss the Kentucky Derby! And how for the first time in history, a horse trained by a woman won! Just another way women are breaking down barriers in a male dominated world.
7 May 2026
Episode 31: The Journey of Christina Koch
Unlock the incredible journey of Christina Koch, the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit and break the spacewalk record. From her childhood dream of Antarctica and space to living 328 days on the International Space Station, her story exemplifies relentless pursuit, resilience, and curiosity. Discover how she navigated extreme environments—from sub-zero Antarctic winters to the vacuum of space—and how her experiences are transforming our understanding of human limits and exploration.
This episode is perfect for dreamers, explorers, STEM enthusiasts, and anyone inspired by stories of extraordinary human achievement. Christina Koch's journey reminds us that with curiosity and grit, there's no limit to what we can accomplish—whether on Earth, the Moon, or beyond.
Sources:
NASA - Christina Koch Bio (https://www.nasa.gov/people/christina-koch/)
Wikipedia - Christina Koch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Koch)
Wikipedia - Artemis II (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_II)
National Air & Space Museum - Christina Koch: From Michigan to the Moon (https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/christina-koch-michigan-moon)
National Air & Space Museum - What is Artemis II? (https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/what-artemis-ii)
USA Science Festival Programs - Christina Koch Bio (https://usasciencefestival.org/people/christina-koch/)
USA Science Festival Programs: Astronaut Christina Koch and NASA Engineer Bobak Ferdowsi Youtube Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlBRlxs7Xq8)
NASA - Mission Updates (https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-flight-day-10-re-entry-live-updates/)
NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth (https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-welcomes-record-setting-artemis-ii-moonfarers-back-to-earth/)
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation - Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence (https://www.astronautscholarship.org/scholars/neil-armstrong-award-of-excellence/christina-koch/)
Men's Journal: What Christina Koch Said About Leaving Earth Is Hitting People Hard (https://www.mensjournal.com/news/christina-koch-nasa-artemis-earth-astronaut)
University of Ghana Applauds Artemis II Crew, Acknowledges Former Exchange Student Christina Koch (https://www.ug.edu.gh/news/university-ghana-applauds-artemis-ii-crew-acknowledges-former-exchange-student-christina-koch)
Who has been a guest on Crunchy Chronicles
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Erin Jackson
Caite Zeliff
Julie Brock
Jessica Guo
Natalie Grabow
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100
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Quality
62
Social presence
90
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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