A female spreads her arms arsenic she finishes a motorcycle race.Kristen Faulkner is primitively from Homer, Alaska and is simply a personnel of nan U.S. Olympic way cycling squad for this summer’s Paris games. (Courtesy of Kristen Faulkner)

As Autumn descends upon Alaska, Outdoor Explorer is taking a infinitesimal to look backmost astatine nan twelvemonth truthful far. This week we’ll beryllium taking a perceive to immoderate favourite segments of interviews conducted by our awesome hosts, including chats pinch a champion cyclist from Homer, Alaska avalanche forecasters, and an elite outdoor runner. We besides perceive astir nan benefits of outdoor activities connected intelligence wellness and really it tin thief heal from trauma.

Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was calved and raised successful Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA successful 2018 pinch a bachelor’s grade successful publicity and integrated media. He’s antecedently worked for KRUA radio, nan Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.