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Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 3: Chris Rubens on Skiing & Farming in Revelstoke
Episode 226
Published 4 years, 1 month ago
Description
Why did one of the best freeride skiers of the past 20 years become a farmer? Kara Williard and I talk with Salomon skier, Chris Rubens, about starting First Light Farm in Revelstoke, BC, with his partner Jesse; how skiing and farming are more related than you might think; and why Chris finds farming to be one of the most meaningful things he has ever done.
TOPICS & TIMES
- How Chris became a Farmer (3:57)
- Growing Food in Revelstoke, BC (14:22)
- Pigloos? (19:20)
- First Light Farm (20:55)
- The Honor System Farm Stand (22:25)
- Farming Efficiencies (24:56)
- Ski Talk (27:23)
- Skiing & Farming? (37:18)
- Building Stability in Mountain Towns (44:26)
- New Babies & Farming (48:54)
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- Instagram: @FirstLightFarm
- Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 1: Setting the Stage
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