This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  This will be our last episode for season three, which has focused on women in aviation.  As we wind down this season, we want to take a look at the very recent past, as well as how women are shaping the future of flying in this part of Alaska.  Whether you’re an oldtimer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.Support the show

This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  In our last episode, we heard stories about some of the scariest moments our interviewees experienced in their time within the aviation community.  This time, we want to flip that around and hear about the good times–their proudest moments and favorite memories.  Whether you’re an oldtimer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.Support the show

NOTE: This is an updated version of Episode 6.  When initially published, we inadvertently left out part of Robin Spaulding's story.  That section, which begins around 17:35, has now been included.This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  This season has focused on women in aviation.  Thus far, we’ve heard stories of triumph, adversity, and everything in between.  Today, we’re going to hear about what happens when things go wrong in an airplane.  Whether you’re an old timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.Support the show

This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  In this season, we’ve been focusing on women in aviation.  For this episode, we’re going to focus on a job unique to the area, effectively running a small airport seven thousand feet up North America’s highest mountain.  Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there’s room under the blue tarp for everyone.Support the show

This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  On this episode, we’re going to hear what it means to be a woman in a community that is often viewed as being rather male dominated.  Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there's room under The Blue Tarp for everyone. Support the show

This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  On this episode, we’re going to begin our look at local air services and the various roles that women have played in making aviation in the area what it is today.  Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.Support the show (https://ktna.org/the-blue-tarp-sponsorship/)

This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. For this season, we’re focusing on aviation in the area, particularly the stories told by and about women in the field.  The first episode of season three was less focused on the Susitna Valley than usual, but we felt it necessary to provide some context as to how a large influx of women got into aviation in the first half of the twentieth century.  For this episode, we’re going to bring things back to the Northern Valley and talk about both the early days of aviation in the area and what it means to fly in this special place.  As always, whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.Support the show (https://ktna.org/the-blue-tarp-sponsorship/)

This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  Thank you for listening to this episode, which marks the beginning of our third season, which will focus on women in aviation.Support the show (https://ktna.org/the-blue-tarp-sponsorship/)

This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  As we wrap up our second season focused on events in the Northern Susitna Valley, we are coming back to Talkeetna.  Specifically to the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar just off Main Street to hear about when the circus comes to town and how complex love can be.  Whether you’re an oldtimer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.Support the show

This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them.  This season, we’ve been looking at events in the area, and today we’ll be focusing on two annual festivals across the river from Talkeetna in Trapper Creek. If you’re looking for summer fun, or if you want to cure winter cabin fever, these events have you covered.  Whether you’re an old timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.Support the show