Land Defenders

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Stories from Land Defenders at the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region.

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PART 2: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl

“We won, they lost.” That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial. Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West . Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why ...

Jul 07, 2025•35 min•Ep. 10

PART 1: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl

“We won, they lost.” That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial. Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with former Coconino Forest Supervisor, Laura Jo West . Hear what it was like to work with Snowbowl and its parent company, Mountain Capital Partners; why...

Jul 07, 2025•52 min•Ep. 9

Janeen Phillips on the Connection Between the Peaks and the Celestial World and Why it Matters.

Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there… This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODE 7: How is what's happening on the moon related to what's happening on the peaks? Check out our newest episode of “Land Defenders” wit...

Apr 16, 2025•36 min•Ep. 8

Cora Maxx-Phillips on Honoring Nature's Laws, Understanding the Sacred, and the Roots of the Dilemma on the Peaks

Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there… This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODE 6: In this episode, we have a conversation with Cora Maxx-Phillips. Cora has been involved in the defense of the peaks for her whole ...

Mar 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 7

PART 2: Dr. Chris Jocks on the Legal history surrounding Snowbowl Ski Resort (Snowbowl Series)

Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there… This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODES 4 AND 5: In these episodes, we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Jocks (Kanien’kehá:ka), chair of the Applied Indigenous Studies de...

Feb 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 6

PART 1: Dr. Chris Jocks on the Legal history surrounding Snowbowl Ski Resort (Snowbowl Series)

Thinking about skiing at Snowbowl? Might want to think again. Listen to this series to learn more about why you may want to think twice before spending time there… This episode is part of a series focused on sharing more about the CRISIS that is Snowbowl Ski Resort (outside of Flagstaff, Arizona) and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. EPISODES 4 AND 5: In these episodes, we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Jocks (Kanien’kehá:ka), chair of the Applied Indigenous Studies de...

Feb 26, 2025•55 min•Ep. 5

PART1: Shawn Mulford on the Defense of the Peaks and Diné Cultural Connections (Snowbowl Ski Resort)

This episode is a part of a mini-series that we developed in partnership with 3 students from NAU focused on Snowbowl Ski Resort and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. For clearer audio, skip to episode 4. EDIT: Snowbowl Ski Resort, at the time it began using reclaimed sewage water for artificial snow, was the only resort in the world to use reclaimed water to make 100% of their artificial snow. However, since that time, it is unclear if there are other resorts that also us...

Jan 13, 2025•45 min•Ep. 2

Allen Stewart on the Ecological Dangers of Reclaimed Wastewater Use at Snowbowl Ski Resort

This episode is a part of a mini-series that we developed in partnership with 3 students from NAU focused on the crisis that is Snowbowl Ski Resort and the agencies that are supposed to hold them accountable. For clearer audio, skip to episode 4. To learn more and stay connected follow us on social media @Protectgrandcanyon and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts, and consider sharing these episodes with others. Every episode and story shared is another step toward protecting these sacred ...

Jan 13, 2025•39 min•Ep. 4

PART2: Shawn Mulford on the Defense of the Peaks and Diné Cultural Connections (Snowbowl Ski Resort)

Jan 13, 2025•45 min•Ep. 3

Trailer: Land Defenders

This is an introduction to the Land Defenders Podcast; stories from Land Defenders at the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region.

Jan 09, 2025•2 min•Ep. 1

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