603podcast explores the people, places and things that create the culture of New Hampshire. From the Great North Woods to the peaks and valleys of White Mountains, in and around the Lakes, on and off the Seacoast, throughout the Merrimack the Monadnock Regions, to the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee area. This podcast educates, motivates and discovers the stories that shape the "Granite State" and its impact on the country and the world. Hosted by extreme sports pioneer Dan Egan, you’ll hear inspirin ...
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New Hampshire's Old Man of the Mountain: A Historical Perspective with the Museum of the White Mountains' Director Meghan Doherty
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On this episode of the 603podcast, Dan Egan speaks with Director Meghan Doherty from the Museum of the White Mountains, where the Old Man of the Mountain’s legacy is preserved through exhibits and lectures exploring the Old Man’s geological and cultural significance. Meghan has been instrumental in preserving the legacy of the Old Man of the Mounta…
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Moose Ecology and Conservation in New Hampshire with Henry Jones (Fish and Game Department)
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In this episode of the 603podcast, Dan Egan had the pleasure of speaking with Henry Jones, the Moose Project Leader for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department about moose in New Hampshire. Henry Jones digs into moose population dynamics, the role of moose in the ecosystem, and human and moose interactions and safety. At its peak population in 2…
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NH Local Radio Station: Roy Prescott on North Conway's 93.5 WMWV
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Nestled in the picturesque landscape of New Hampshire, North Conway is a town that thrives on its rich history, vibrant community, and love for adventure. A key element that ties this community together is 93.5 WMWV, a radio station synonymous with local culture. Recently, the 603 Podcast took a deep dive into the story behind this beloved station,…
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Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study: Lindsey Rustad on Connecting Science and Community
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In a recent episode of the 603Podcast, Lindsey Rustad, Scientist and Forest Service Team Lead at Hubbard Brook, sat down with Dan Egan to discuss a crucial topic: effectively sharing scientific research on environmental conservation. Lindsey's insights covered everything from the role of art and poetry in connecting people to environmental issues t…
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New England Healing Sports Association (NEHSA) with Executive Director Carly Bascom
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Mad River Coffee is located at Exit 28 off Highway 93 in Campton, NH. You'll find a inviting atmosphere where community is shared over a cup of fresh roasted coffee and homemade pastries at a fair price. Mad River Coffee is where your adventure starts. Jean’s Playhouse in Lincoln, NH is the premier arts center presents plays, musicals, comedians, c…
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The Balsams: Les Otten on the History and Revival of an Iconic New Hampshire Resort (Great Northwoods Region)
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The Balsams: Les Otten on the History and Revival of an Iconic New Hampshire Resort Name: Les Otten Region: Dixville Notch, Great Northwoods Region Les Otten is the former CEO of The American Skiing Company with a lifelong career and passion for the New England ski industry. In 1971, Otten’s professional trajectory began as a lift mechanic where he…
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The Big Nansen: The History of Ski Jumping in New Hampshire with Scott Halvorson
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The Big Nansen Ski Jump Region: Berlin, The Great North Woods The Nansen Ski Club was founded in 1872 and is one of the oldest ski clubs in the United States. The club is named after Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian explorer, scientist, and humanitarian. Between 1936-1938, the Big Nansen was the world’s tallest ski jump and was the site of the first ev…
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Dave Cropper: Surfing in New Hampshire and Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Shop (Seacoast)
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Dave Cropper is a born and bred New Hampshire beach bum. As owner of Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co., in North Hampton, NH—which he has owned since he was 19, Cropper is a local expert on NH surf history and culture. In this episode of the 603podcast, Cropper shares with Dan Egan how the sport of surfing has exploded with the availability and affordabil…
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Mark Hayes: NH Mountain Biking and Highland Mountain Bike Park (Merrimack County)
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Highland Bike Park was once known as Highland Ski Area which operated between 1968-1995 before closing due to mountain debts and dysfunction. In 2003, when the opportunity to buy the defunct ski resort coincided with the sale of his family’s fiber optic business, owner and founder Mark Hayes purchased the mountain. In an effort to preserve the plac…
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Ty Gagne: Author, Speaker and Risk Expert (White Mountains)
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Ty Gagne, CEO of New Hampshire Public Risk Management Exchange (Primex), and author of the books Where You’ll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova and The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, visited Dan Egan to record 603podcast’s first episode on what it means to adventure in New Hampshire, specifi…
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