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Welcome to the The Washington State Hiking Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Along with part time co-host and guidebook author Craig Romano, she provides practical and timely seasonal hiking advice for hikers, trail runners and potential hikers of all skill and ability levels that is practical, accurate, fun and inclusive. We cover hikes near Seattle and Tacoma as well as hikes all across Washington from the rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula to the Shrub Steppe of Eastern Wa ...
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Love to get out in nature? Hiking. Backpacking. Trail Running. Climbing. Skiing. Mountaineering. Whatever you do and wherever you want to go, the Alpine Geek provides the advice, insights and inspiration to help you reach your destination. Travis Prescott, aka the Alpine Geek, is a tech-transplant from Texas who discovered fun, fitness and fulfillment in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Once a video-game playing hermit, the outdoors transformed him into a mountaineer, leader and mento ...
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Each week Matt Kenny and Mike Mitchell try to shove all their thoughts and stories about one topic into a nice, little half-hour-ish episode.
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Deep, Funky, Soulful, Jackin' House Music. 420 Ceis, Acumen, Adriatique, Alex Augello, Alex Niggemann & Superlounge, Alexander East, Andrade, Andrew Chibale, Andrew Mataus, Andry Nalin, Andy Clockwork, Andy Meston, Anhanguera, Aphreme, Arco, Armbar, Artie Flexs, Arts & Leisure, Audio Soul Project, Bang Bang, BeatPimps, Belocca, Bleep District, Boo Williams, Brandon Bass, Brent Vassar, Brett Valentine, Bucked Naked, Butch, Canard, The Candy Dealers, Carleto, Chanson E, Chemars, Chris Lauer, C ...
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Uncrowded Alternatives to Busy Hikes near Seattle
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss alternatives to the most crowded hikes in the Greater Seattle Area - thanks to listener Laura for the inspiration for this episode! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie an…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes for the peak of summer in Washington - beyond the ones you’ve heard a million times before with wildflowers and views Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Je…
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What we have in our Packs for Summer Hikes
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the 10 essentials and the things they each carry in their packs for day hikes in summer, along with some extras they consider essential. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jenn…
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Hiking in Eastern Washington’s Kettle Range
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss hikes in the remote Kettle Range of Northeastern Washington and Craig shares some of his favorite hikes for views and solitude in the Kettles. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leav…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares why she frequently hikes solo and her tips for other hikers (especially women) interested in getting started with hiking alone. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Garmin inReach mini 2 (this is…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes during the month of June, that tricky month that is mostly summer but not quite summer yet - especially in the high alpine with surprise summer snow. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no accoun…
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What to say (and not) to other hikers on the trail
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss interacting with other hikers on the trail - what to say, what not to say with help and suggestions from other hikers (thank you!). Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie an…
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Taking Trailhead Direct to Popular Trailheads with Ryan Miller from King County Metro
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Ryan Miller from King County Metro joins Jennie to talk about the Trailhead Direct bus service to popular trailheads in King County as well as other metro routes to trails year round - skipping driving, parking hassles and parking passes. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to …
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Hiking off the beaten path in the Trapper Creek Wilderness in the South Cascades
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss favorite hikes in the less frequently hiked Trapper Creek Wilderness in the South Cascades Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a futur…
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Big Green Western Washington forest hikes for May
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite places to go for the greenest time of the year in the always-green-but-extra-now forests of Western Washington. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice me…
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Best Washington Waterfall hikes (Waterfalls Part 2)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite waterfall hikes in part two of the waterfall series. This includes waterfall hikes around Washington except on the Olympic Peninsula and the Columbia River Gorge which we covered in earlier episodes. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to…
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Best Waterfall hikes on the Olympic Peninsula
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite waterfall hikes on the Olympic Peninsula, perfect for spring! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Jen…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares some of her favorite beach hikes perfect for our fickle spring weather, from the Pacific Ocean to the inland Salish Sea. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo t…
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Hikes to pair with tulips in the Skagit Valley
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the best hikes to do while beating the crowds at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the best hikes in the Columbia River Gorge that are especially good for spring. Show notes: Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a futu…
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Hiking at Hanford Reach National Monument
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares one of her favorite Spring hikes in Washington State, Hanford Reach National Monument in Eastern Washington, and other places to explore and places to check out nearby. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitme…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite hikes on Vashon Island, accessible by car, bus or bike, along with some of her favorite places to stop after a hike on the island. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie a…
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Getting Started with Hiking in Washington State
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares tips for getting started with hiking in Washington State without getting overwhelmed. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Jenni…
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Finding hikes and current trail conditions with the Washington Trails Association
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Anna Roth, Hiking Guide Manager for the Washington Trails Association, joins Jennie to share about all the resources WTA has to help hikers find incredible hikes of all kinds everywhere in Washington all year long. Washington Trails Association - WTA’s website with the hiking guide, trip reports …
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Best Spring hikes across Washington State
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the best areas of Washington for spring hiking, including wildflowers and waterfalls as well as some of their favorite spring hikes. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie a…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Welcome to the Washington State Hiking Podcast - coming March 13, 2024! Host Jennie Thwing Flaming and part time co-host Craig Romano bring practical and timely seasonal hiking advice for hikers, trail runners and potential hikers and trail runners of all skill and ability levels that is helpful,…
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Time Entry Reservations at Mount Rainier National Park
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#023 - In this episode I describe the new "time entry reservation" system being proposed to start in Mount Rainier National Park as early as summer 2024. Please make sure your voice is heard by adding your comment during the open comment period that ends June 11th. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: https://alpinegeek.com/e…
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#022 - Jason Hardrath is a physical education teacher at Bonanza Elementary and a mountaineer known for tackling difficult mountaineering challenges in record times. He has a goal to complete 100 of these "fastest known times", or FKTs, and it over 3/4th of the way there. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: https://alpinegee…
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High Routes and Traverses with Kyle McCrohan
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#021 - Kyle McCrohan is the author and namesake behind the blog ClimberKyle.com. In this episode, we discuss what inspired Kyle to start his blog, why he is drawn to high routes and traverses, and what we would like to see for the future of hiking technology. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: https://alpinegeek.com/episode…
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#020 - Bill Goodgion is the creator and admin of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Peak Baggers, a community of hikers, scramblers and climbers that pursue fulfillment on the summits of big mountains. Learn why he started the group and how he draws inspiration from the victories of its members, both large and small. To access the links and show notes for…
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#019 - On August 8, 2020, fellow climbers Karen Wallace, Catrina Kindahl-Ross and myself climbed Mount Rainier via the Disappointment Cleaver route. This was the first successful summit for each of us and had been a multi-year goal for us. In this episode, we reflect on our experience and offer our thoughts and advice for any who may be considering…
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#018 - Matt Jacobs is the creator of the acclaimed website CalTopo.com and its search-and-rescue-oriented sister site, SARTopo.com. This week I sit down with Matt to discuss the origins of these tools, thoughts on some of its unique features, and where the platform is going. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: https://alpine…
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#017 - Craig Romano is an award-winning author and co-author of over 20 trail guides covering Washington state. We discuss two of his upcoming releases, Urban Trails: Vancouver, Washington, and Day Hiking the North Cascades 2nd Edition, and he shares his tips and tricks for finding solitude on trails that are increasingly overcrowded. To access the…
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#016 - Glen Young, climbing programs director for Miyar Adventures, describes how COVID-19 has impacted the guiding industry, and how Miyar Adventures is resuming guided trips under new precautions. He also discusses the creation of Karma Project, a non-profit that helps people living in remote Himalayan villages improve their lives by creating sus…
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Outdoor Leadership Styles with Sam Sanders
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#015 - Sam Sanders discusses leadership in the outdoors. Weaving together material from NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) and even the book, "5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, she presents a framework to help current and aspiring leaders be more empathetic and responsive to the needs of their group. To access the links and show notes for t…
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#014 - Mike Mojica is the owner and lead product designer for Outdoor Element, a gear manufacturer based out of Denver, Colorado. A proud member of the Pueblo Nation, Laguna Tribe, his Native name is “Bodaway” which means “fire maker”. That theme carries into the entire Outdoor Element product line of gear designed to help you create fire—one of th…
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Basic Conditioning for Mountain Fitness with Ian Lauder
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#013 - Ian Lauder is a climb leader with the Everett branch of the Mountaineers. Along with his wife, Rodica, the pair tackle remote summits all across the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Ian discusses conditioning for mountaineering, how he went from a haphazard approach to a purposeful plan, and the impact that had on his fitness and mountain…
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#012 - Cheryl Talbert is a true example of the servant leader. She is the chair of the Foothills branch of the Mountaineers in Seattle, WA, and chairs or co-chairs a number of committees within the club, including hiking, backpacking, and the Global Adventures program. In this episode, Cheryl and I discuss her experience leading over 25 internation…
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#011 - The coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in some way. The most universal impact has been a deleterious effect on people's sense of well-being and mental health. Over the past couple months I struggled with anxiety and a desire to disconnect from reality. In this episode, I share a few simple tools and techniques I employed to help me sti…
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#010 - Katjarina Hurt is a climber, leader and educator in the Mountaineers. The loss of a close friend in a 2018 climbing accident set her on a mission to identify and combat the human factors that are too-commonly the cause of accidents among well-trained individuals. She presents a seminar called Breaking the Halo, and has published a book by th…
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#009 - Whether at work or at play, giving effective feedback is a challenge. As outdoor leaders and educators, we are often tasked with giving feedback to those new to a potentially risky activity... and not all of the feedback is always good! In this week's episode, we delve into the elements of giving effective feedback. To access the links and s…
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Fall on Cannon Mountain with Ryan Cairnes
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#008 - Ryan Cairnes is a mountaineer, former engineer and survivor. In November 2019 he suffered a fall while descending from Cannon Mountain, a seldom-visited peak in Washington's Enchantments area near Leavenworth. Broken and alone for days, learn how he survived his ordeal, what he wishes he'd done differently and how it has changed the way he e…
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Thru-hiking the PCT with Hadley 'KanHike' Krenkel
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#007 - Hadley 'KanHike' Krenkel is a lifelong hiker, backpacker, and climber who thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016. Learn what motivated him to begin the journey, the struggles he faced both on and off the trail, and how he has channeled his experience into giving back. Hear about the many people he crossed paths with along the way, …
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What's on Your Scary List? with Stephen Johnson
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#006 - Stephen Johnson has been adventuring outside since he was a kid, but one day, after bailing from a famous Washington rock scramble, he decided he needed to know more. After taking the Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling course, he decided to complete 24 scrambles in 24 weeks. In this episode, I chat with Stephen about how he found fulfillment in …
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#005 - Misha Gopaul is the co-founder of the 3D adventuring platform, FATMAP. In this interview, Misha and I discuss the origins of FATMAP, its rapid evolutions, and what new features users have to look forward to in the near future. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: https://alpinegeek.com/episode5…
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#004 - Meet Lei Wang, an accomplished mountaineer, author and public speaker who was the first Asian American and the first Chinese woman to reach the highest summits on each of the seven continents, as well as the North and South poles. It's called the "Explorer's Grand Slam", and few have achieved this incredible feat of determination, focus and …
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#003 - Certified Yoga instructor and alpine enthusiast Lori Heath talks about the importance of yoga practice to complement your outdoor fitness routine, and how you can experience greater mindfulness and awareness in the alpine through this ancient practice. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: https://alpinegeek.com/episode…
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#002 - Learn about Summits on the Air (SOTA) a hobby originating the UK that combines passion for the mountains with amateur radio. Chris Caviezel is an experienced leader for the Mountaineers and a SOTA enthusiast, and we discuss how he got in the hobby, how it works, and how you can get started. To access the links and show notes for this episode…
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#001 - Thanks for tuning in to first ever episode of the Alpine Geek Podcast! In this episode I talk a little about who I am, why I created this podcast and give a preview of the kinds of amazing guests and topics you can expect from not only the podcast, but the website, moving forward. If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, includi…
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Mike and Jon Comulada (@joncomulada) harp on House of Cards, the Roosevelts, and fucking the system.Website: morethanwecanchew.comEmail: morethanwecanchew@gmail.comTwitter: @morethanwecanchTheme Song: "Lale Lale" - Imperial Tiger OrchestraTransition Music - James Sutherland (seewhatcando@gmail.com)By More Than We Can Chew
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Mike and Jon Comulada (@joncomulada) rap about right wings, left wings, and Aaron Sorkin's West Wing.Website: morethanwecanchew.comEmail: morethanwecanchew@gmail.comTwitter: @morethanwecanchTheme Song: "Lale Lale" - Imperial Tiger OrchestraTransition Music - James Sutherland (seewhatcando@gmail.com)By More Than We Can Chew
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Mike and Jess Miller (@timestepjess) navigate the waters of whale watching scams, being smuggled into Canada, and how, before he was Batman, Ben Affleck sailed the seven seas.Website: morethanwecanchew.comEmail: morethanwecanchew@gmail.comTwitter: @morethanwecanchTheme Song: "Lale Lale" - Imperial Tiger OrchestraTransition Music - James Sutherland …
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Mike and Andrea Romano (@theandrearomano) wander through why women love murder, shoes being assaulted by snow, and how having the loudest trumpet equals the biggest dick.Website: morethanwecanchew.comEmail: morethanwecanchew@gmail.comTwitter: @morethanwecanchTheme Song: "Lale Lale" - Imperial Tiger OrchestraTransition Music - James Sutherland (seew…
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Mike has Craig Martin answer the hard questions, like how to get a PhD, what its like to teach your own textbook, and why "The Secret" sucks.Website: morethanwecanchew.comEmail: morethanwecanchew@gmail.comTwitter: @morethanwecanchTheme Song: "Lale Lale" - Imperial Tiger OrchestraTransition Music - James Sutherland (seewhatcando@gmail.com)…
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Mike talks with Dr. Craig Martin, and his fancy Ph.D., about heretics, “freedom refugees,” and hegemony, whatever that means.Website: morethanwecanchew.comEmail: morethanwecanchew@gmail.comTwitter: @morethanwecanchTheme Song: "Lale Lale" - Imperial Tiger OrchestraTransition Music - James Sutherland (seewhatcando@gmail.com)…
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