Best Outdoors With Hiking Bob Podcasts (2025)

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437 Retired NPS Ranger and author Laurel Boyers 53:44

12d ago53:44

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On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Laurel Munson Boyers who spent 31 years as a park ranger in Yosemite National Park. She has written "Across Yosemite's Wilderness- A Trailblazing Woman's Career Protecting the Park's Backcountry" about her years patrolling and protecting the park's wilderness and backcountry. They talk about her childhood at Y…

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MEC Buyer Revealed? Plus: A Retailer's Response To The REI Exclusivity Rumors 52:35

8h ago52:35

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Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford for an update on who might be buying Canada's MEC. (04:47) Then they're joined by independent retailer Wes Allen to get his reaction and thoughts to last weeks rumors that REI is putting the squeeze on their brand partners to get new product exclusivity. (21:33) Lastly for…

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The story of how one bold decision reshaped everything, proving that home isn’t a place—it’s a feeling you carry and share, Mars and Ash Fite. 23:17

6h ago23:17

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Mars and Ash Fite are a creative couple whose journey into van life and travel was sparked by a desire to reconnect with their adventurous spirit after marriage and having children. What began with a spontaneous 48-state road trip quickly transformed into a five-year journey living and working on the road with their children. Along the way, they ho…

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Binge-watching & Backpacks: Reviewing Outdoor Pop Culture 45:13

3d ago45:13

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"Are you not entertained?!" Today on the show Colin is joined by outdoor pop culture aficionado, Shawnté Salabert, to talk through some of the more quintessential outdoor movies of the last 25 years: A Walk In The Woods, Wild, Touching The Void, and 127 Hours. The two talk about what works about these movies from and outdoorsy perspective and some …

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No 587 - Forthcoming 2025 Series 7:11

5d ago7:11

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In this episode of the Outdoor Station UK podcast, I am thrilled to preview the exciting content planned for the 2025 series! I chat about a variety of upcoming interviews with authors, outdoor enthusiasts, and notable figures in the outdoor community. We'll dive into topics like outdoor literature, a Danish couple's epic cycling journey, a new lon…

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A Wave Pool In Utah's Desert & The Two Divers Who Were Left Behind 43:24

5d ago43:24

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Today Colin and Justin Housman hit the following outdoorsy topics and headlines! Colin caught a great inside wave and Justin has rave reviews for Priority Bike's belt drive and gear box! (05:48) Two divers off the coast of Australia were left in the water by the boat that brought them there. This is objectively funny and terrifying. (16:25) A new w…

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Is REI Demanding New Product Exclusivity? Plus: Passenger Presses Pause 35:39

7d ago35:39

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Today on the show Colin and Producer Dave address rumors that have been sent in by listeners of The Rock Fight that REI is looking for more new product exclusivity from at least some of their vendors. (04:40) They also talk about the recent report that Passenger is pausing their launch into the US market due to the issues being caused by the Trump …

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Her inspiring transition from a carefully planned suburban life to embracing the unpredictable world of full-time RV living with her husband and daughter, Vanessa Russell. 34:05

7d ago34:05

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Vanessa Russell is the heart behind The Adventure D-Tour, where she shares her journey of living full-time in an RV with her husband and daughter. What started as a wild idea sparked by a friend turned into a decade-long lifestyle that’s brought her family freedom, connection, and unforgettable experiences across 42 states and 37 national parks (an…

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Where Do National Shows Fit Into A Small Show World? The Functional Fabric Fair Reaction Pod! Plus: RIP Bob Woodward 24:45

10d ago24:45

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Today Colin reflects on this past week when he and Producer Dave attended Functional Fabric Fair in Portland (Oregon) and takes a deeper look at what National Trade Shows should do in a world where the smaller shows are so effective. Then Colin is joined by Producer Dave and outdoor journalist and host of Open Container Doug Schnitzspahn to reflect…

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The Jack Wolfskin Acquisition, REI's Apology & The Tariff Saga Continues 51:12

12d ago51:12

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Today on the show Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford for a Wednesday edition of our normal Monday show! On the docket today: The crew reacts to last week's rollback to all but 10% (unless you're China) of Trump's tariffs (05:00) Will the tariff situation help boost secondhand business (17:24)? The other big…

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Breaking News: BioLite Acquires Goal Zero 53:46

13d ago53:46

53:46

Today Colin and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford are joined by Jonathan Cedar, BioLite's founder and CEO to discuss the breaking news that BioLite is acquiring Goal Zero. Jonathan talks about the background of BioLite and why this deal makes sense particularly due to the alignment in mission and product offerings between the two companies. L…

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Five US Made Outdoor Brands You've Never Heard Of & The Return Of The Dire Wolf! 1:03:26

17d ago1:03:26

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Today on the show Colin and Justin Housman open things up by talking about the news that scientists have brought back the extinct dire wolf and read a pretty epic listener defense of Colorado. Then they're joined by the owner of Garage Grown Gear, Lloyd Vogel, who lists off five US made outdoor brands that many of our listeners have likely not hear…

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Brands For Public Lands: The Outdoor Industry Speaks Up! Plus: Is Nature Really Non-Partisan? 57:24

19d ago57:24

57:24

Today on the show we start by helping to break the news about Brands For Public Lands, a coalition of outdoor industry businesses who are speaking up on behalf of our sacred public spaces. Colin is joined by the Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance, Paul Hendricks, who gives the background on this new coalition, how it came together, and…

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174. GIANT Washington 8ft Black Bear - Austin Harris 1:44:18

21d ago1:44:18

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In this episode Jeff sits down with good friend Austin Harris to talk about his 2024 Washington state record black bear. The bear taped 8 foot 2 inches and is tied for 8th in Washington state for all time. Austin is a very dedicated and experieced hunter! Enjoy this podcast! USE CODE PNWILD WHEN PURCHASING Hi Country MEALS OR COFFEE! https://hicoun…

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Trade Wars & Trailheads: What The New Tariffs Mean For The Outdoor Industry 50:45

21d ago50:45

50:45

What else could The Rock Fight's normal Monday crew of Colin, Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave be talking about today but the recent announcement of tariffs and their impact on the business of going outside. They start off by getting into the broader impact of the announcement and the idea that higher tariffs could drive m…

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It's Time For The Outdoor Industry To 'Prop Up The Girls Club!' 42:41

24d ago42:41

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Today on the show Colin takes a look back at an age old outdoor industry problem. The 'outdoor boys club' and a continued lack of gender representation is something that has persisted in the outdoor industry since there has been an outdoor industry. Today on the show Colin is joined by Cassie Abel, the founder and CEO of Wild Rye, who provides a un…

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The Closure Of Fiery Furnace, Cybertrucks Get A Pop Up & When Sitting Outside Is Simply Enough 45:31

26d ago45:31

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Today Colin is joined by our regular Wednesday co-host Justin Housman to talk through some recent stories to come out of the outdoor community! They open the show with the news that the fallout from the Trump layoffs have caused the Fiery Furnace Trail in Arches National Park to close indefinitely. Buckle up because we're probably gonna be getting …

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436 Mandy Horvath from "Naked and Afraid" 54:16

26d ago54:16

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On this week's episode, Bob talks with frequent guest Mandy Horvath, a bi-lateral amputee, she has conquered the Manitou Incline, Pikes Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, all under her own power. In this episode, she tells the story of doing "No Legs, No Problem" (season 18, episode 1) of the TV show “Naked and Afraid” in which she and a male partner – both …

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173. 2025 Hunting Season Discussion 57:13

28d ago57:13

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In this episode of the podcast Jeff Zack and Bob sit down to discuss the 2025 hunting season and whats to expect! Enjoy this podcast as the fellas chit chat about whats to come for 2025! This is the first episode that we will have on youtube as well! so be sure to watch over there! USE CODE PNWILD WHEN PURCHASING Hi Country MEALS OR COFFEE! https:/…

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Will The EU Boycott US Outdoor Brands? Plus: The Outdoor Innovation Mailbag! 50:33

28d ago50:33

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Today on show Colin is joined by the regular Monday crew (Producer Dave, Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford) to talk about the recent movement that is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts in Europe to look locally for their outdoor products in protest of recent "political" developments in the US. (06:46) They also talk about Academy forging ahead w…

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The Brand Critics: Reviewing Outdoor Videos From On, Puma & Outdoor Research 55:36

1M ago55:36

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Today Rock Fight's resident brand, culture, and media experts, Shawnté Salabert and Producer Dave, join Colin to review some recently released outdoor brand videos by On, Puma, & Outdoor Research. First the hosts rely on their experience working in the outdoor industry and media to breakdown what makes a great brand video including the best way to …

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Breaking News: Stio Up For Sale? 21:23

1M ago21:23

21:23

The Rock Fight is once again breaking news to the outdoor industry! On Wednesday an alert listener of The Rock Fight sent us this article on PE Hub which reports outdoor brand Stio is being shopped for acquisition. Players in the mix to take over the venerable Jackson brand being Columbia, YETI, or potentially several PE firms. On this emergency re…

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The Slow Erosion Of Enthusiasm: Mental Health & The Outdoors 45:21

1M ago45:21

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On this episode of The Rock Fight Justin Housman opens up about his own mental health struggles and how that has impacted his relationship with outdoor activities. A few weeks back in Rock Fight's weekly newsletter, News From The Front, Justin wrote about how he mistook the slow erosion of his participation in his favorite outdoor sports as part of…

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Can The Outdoor Industry Redefine Innovation? 59:52

1M ago59:52

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Today on the show Colin, Producer Dave, and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford have some innovative suggestions for the outdoor industry. Innovation in the outdoors is a misunderstood word. It's often only applied to the performance of the apparel, gear, and footwear that the industry produces. And while there will surely be advances that will…

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He is a retired firefighter turned outdoor enthusiast, photographer, and host of the podcast Outdoors with Hiking Bob, Bob Falcone. 18:03

1M ago18:03

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Bob Falcone, known as "Hiking Bob," is a retired firefighter turned outdoor enthusiast, photographer, and podcaster. After nearly four decades of firefighting and relocating from rural southern New Jersey to Colorado over 30 years ago, Bob found his passion for hiking, camping, and cycling. ⁣ He hikes nearly 800 miles per year and shares his experi…

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Secondhand's Record Growth & The Barkley! Plus: Don't Be So Outdoorsy 13:17

1M ago13:17

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Today on the show Colin is rolling solo as he talks about the recent ThredUp report about the growth of secondhand as well as reflecting fondly on the recently concluded Barkley Marathons. Then Colin offers a take on why you may not want going outside to be your sole existence for being. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and sh…

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435 The True Story of the Stranded e-Bike rider 42:17

1M ago42:17

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On this week's podcast, Kevin "Wild" Westendorf returns, and he and Bob catch up on what he's been doing since he was last on the podcast, including a brief review of his Garmin GPS watch and a comparison of it and his previous Apple watch. Then, they discuss the impacts the drastic federal budget cuts is having on our public lands, and also the co…

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The Norda Hype Is Real, TNF's Latest Collab Sells Out & The Camp Stove Power Ranking 45:48

1M ago45:48

45:48

Today on the show Justin Housman has the week off so Colin welcomes Shawnté Salabert as to the co-host chair! Together they run through some of the topics that have come out of the outdoor community over the past week. First up, The North Face has yet another collaboration with a fashion brand that has (almost) sold out! There has probably been too…

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172. Thermal Hunting Coyotes With Cody Sanchez 54:08

1M ago54:08

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In this episode Zack talks with Cody from TD optics in southwest Washingotn about coyote hunting the PNW. USE CODE PNWILD WHEN PURCHASING Hi Country MEALS OR COFFEE! https://hicountry.com/collections/backcountry-fuel CHECKOUT OUR YOUTUBE BELOW! https://www.youtube.com/@PNWild/videos SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/c/PNWild …

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The State Of The Outdoor Economy Plus: Stio Launches Footwear 53:42

1M ago53:42

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Today on the show Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford to take a look a bigger look at the outdoor industry. Optimism was high at the end of 2024 that the outdoor industry was due for a come back year. Inventory issues had improved and open to buy was increasing. But with the end of the first quarter just a c…

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He embarked on a 13-year adventure to over 200 countries and territories, mastering photography and capturing stunning moments from the South Pacific to Antarctica, Gary Arndt. 32:27

1M ago32:27

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Gary Arndt is an award-winning travel photographer, podcaster, and world traveler who has visited over 200 countries and territories across all seven continents. Originally from Wisconsin and an Eagle Scout, Gary sold his internet company before the dot-com bubble burst and embarked on a global journey in 2007. ⁣ With no prior photography experienc…

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The Letter That Rocked Outside & Going Inside The North Face's New Strategy 52:31

2M ago52:31

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Today Colin opens the show by giving his thoughts on the big outdoor story of the week: The letter that was sent to Outside, Inc CEO Robin Thurston from more than 30 notable journalists making the request to have their names removed from Outside's masthead. Then outdoor industry insider and consigliere to The Rock Fight, Eoin Comerford joins Colin …

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NEMO's PFAS Free Tent & The Listeners Weigh In On The Value Of Sponsored Athletes 44:59

2M ago44:59

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Today Colin & Justin hit the following topics to come out of the outdoor adventure community! Several brands put out new product press releases over the past week including Mountain Hardwear, Tifosi, and NEMO. Colin & Justin give their thoughts on each of these but save most of their commentary for the NEMO Dagger OSMO that is bluesign certified an…

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The Rock Fight's Top 5 Outdoor Accessory Brands! 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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Today the hosts, writers and consigliere's of the Rock Fight universe gather to once again rank the top outdoor brands... only this time it's all about accessories. They've ranked footwear and they've ranked gear and today the Outdoor Media Avengers are assembling to do the same for accessories. Only for this round we don't have our own version of …

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Patagonia Punches Back At The Rock Fight! 46:44

2M ago46:44

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It's a return fire episode as Patagonia joins The Rock Fight to defend their efforts on PFAS! Recently on The Rock Fight Colin was critical of a new video from Patagonia that detailed their journey to remove forever chemicals from their product line. In Colin's point of view he thought Patagonia was late to the party and this was a case where the b…

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National Parks Protest, Kentucky Climbers Buy A Cliff & A Rower Gets Rescued Plus: Q&A Corner! 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Today Colin & Justin belatedly talk about stories and headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community. Belatedly because the flu recently landed right on Justin's handsome face! On the docket: Last weekend there were protests held at National Parks across the country. Are we feeling encouraged about the state of things? (06:03) A non profi…

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434 Author and Survival Expert Creek Stewart is the Guest 29:39

2M ago29:39

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On this week's episode, Bob talks with popular author and survival expert Creek Stewart about his latest book "Disaster Survival 101 - The Essential Guide to Preparing and Surviving any Emergency Scenario". Stewart has appeared on a multitude of news programs, TED talks and more. They discuss how inadequately prepared most households are for any ty…

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171. Building Born And Raised Outdoors With Trent Fisher 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

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In this episode we sit down with a true pioneer of hunting content creators, Mr. Trent Fisher from Born and Raised Outoors.Enjoy this amazing chat with our friend Trent. Trent talks about how he and the brothers that are BRO built the monster that is Born and Raised Outdoors. USE CODE PNWILD WHEN PURCHASING Hi Country MEALS OR COFFEE! https://hicou…

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Will Sierra Take Out REI? Plus: Helly Hansen's US Push & Leave The North Face Alone! 42:34

2M ago42:34

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What better way to start your week then by entering The Rock Fight for the best outdoor industry commentary you'll find anywhere?! Today Colin is joined by Monday regulars Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave and they break down the following topics: After being acquired by Kontoor Brands last month, Helly Hansen has announced their intention to make a…

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Arc'teryx's Virtual Footwear Launch & Soldiering On For Our Public Lands 18:51

2M ago18:51

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Today Colin is rolling solo! First he offers his comments and observations after attending the virtual launch of Arc'teryx's spring footwear collection earlier this week. While the launch itself was a leap forward in how outdoor brands should be engaging with outdoor media, it was also a good example of how brands could improve how they promote the…

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Yosemite Protests & Patagonia Speaks Out! Plus: Illegal Super Shoes? 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Today Colin and Justin take a look at recent headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community. On the docket: In response to the Trump Administration's Valentine's Day staffing and budget cuts, employees at Yosemite National Park hung an upside down flag on the top of El Cap. Hope ensued. (04:55) The Trump Administration backtracked on thos…

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A passionate traveler and former actress, as she recounts her transformative journey from horseback riding across Canada with her sister to embracing van life and solo backpacking, Katarina Keca. 28:26

2M ago28:26

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Katarina Keca is a traveler, former actress, and adventurer who has traded city life for a nomadic existence. Originally from a small town in Southern Ontario, she began her career in veterinary science before earning a BFA in theater performance. ⁣ After years of acting in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and New York, Katarina's childhood dream of r…

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