6 Ranch Podcast

Cowboying in Argentina, Near Death in SE Asia, Firefighting and Swiftwater Rescue with Bjorn Skovlin

January 08, 2024 James Nash Season 4 Episode 197
6 Ranch Podcast
Cowboying in Argentina, Near Death in SE Asia, Firefighting and Swiftwater Rescue with Bjorn Skovlin
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Bjorn Skovlin doesn't shy away from hard work or adventure. He spent 13 years in wildland fire, 8 of which as a smoke jumper. During the off seasons, he spent his winters traveling, which included a stint cowboying on a ranch in Argentina and a trip through Southeast Asia that almost killed him. Now, Bjorn is a structural firefighter and member of Boise Fire's swiftwater rescue team. In this episode, Bjorn shares stories of fighting fire, remote global travel, river rescue, and how you can be safe on your own adventures. 
 

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Carrying Weight
Close Calls in Wildland Fire
Fitness Tests
Jumper vs Hotshots
Work Life Balance
Getting to Argentina
Cowboying in Argentina
Gathering Cattle
Almost Dying in Asia
Travel Lessons and Tips
Wildlife Biology Lesson - Trout in Argentina
Swiftwater Rescue
Wear a Life Jacket
Putting Others at Risk
Supporting the Fire Department
Carry a Knife