{"id":9373,"date":"2025-01-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/?p=9373"},"modified":"2025-01-23T16:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T23:15:57","slug":"legend-of-the-dusty-foot-philosopher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/legend-of-the-dusty-foot-philosopher\/","title":{"rendered":"Legend of the Dusty Foot Philosopher"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"x-entry-share\" ><p>Share this Post<\/p><div class=\"x-share-options\"><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373&amp;t=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher', 'popupFacebook', 'width=650, height=270, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-facebook-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf082;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373', 'popupTwitter', 'width=500, height=370, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-twitter-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf081;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on LinkedIn\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373&amp;title=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher&amp;summary=While+living+in+the+land+of+the+Rising+Sun+for+ten+years%2C+Dr.+Fanon+Wilkins%2C+aka+The+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher%2C+taught+African+American+history+at+Doshisha+University.+He+also+became+one-half+of+the+founding+partners+of+Epic+Life+Adventures%2C+which+curates+exotic+international+ski+trips+for+people+of+color+to+unworldly+locations+all+over+the+planet.+And%2C+although+the+Dusty+...+%3Cdiv%3E%3Ca+href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Flegend-of-the-dusty-foot-philosopher%2F%22+class%3D%22more-link%22%3ERead+More%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fdiv%3E&amp;source=Voile', 'popupLinkedIn', 'width=610, height=480, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-linkedin-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf08c;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Reddit\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373', 'popupReddit', 'width=875, height=450, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-reddit-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf1a2;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher&amp;body=Hey, thought you might enjoy this! Check it out when you have a chance: https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/legend-of-the-dusty-foot-philosopher\/\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share email\" title=\"Share via Email\"><span><i class=\"x-icon-envelope-square\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf199;\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While living in the land of the Rising Sun for ten years, Dr. Fanon Wilkins, aka The Dusty Foot Philosopher, taught African American history at Doshisha University. He also became one-half of the founding partners of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epiclifeoutdoors.com\/\">Epic Life Adventures<\/a><\/strong>, which curates exotic international ski trips for people of color to unworldly locations all over the planet. And, although the Dusty Foot Philosopher\u2019s Epic Life trips are minority-focused, ALL are welcomed. In the Dusty Foot Philosopher video, Dr Fanon Wilkins, is narrating a day in the life of a rare domestic Epic Life experience in the Steamboat Springs backcountry of Buffalo Pass. Let\u2019s learn more about the mercurial character called, The Dusty Foot Philosopher.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Buffalo Pass: The Dusty Foot Philosopher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"x-resp-embed x-is-video x-is-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Buffalo Pass: The Dusty Foot Philosopher\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/706412000?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Adventures of the Dusty Foot Philosopher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now currently living back in Los Angeles near his roots of Compton, California, Dr Wilkins is still enlightening young minds about the complexities of African American history as he teaches at Pasadena City College. But in between semesters and lectures, you can still find the good Dr slarving (slashing and carving) powder. Whether that be in the Hokkaido, Japan backcountry, snowboarding through the glaciated alpine in the French Alps, or conquering the steep slopes of Revelstoke and Kicking Horse, where he survived getting caught in an avalanche and rescued his backcountry partner who suffered a broken leg in that same ill-fated incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One little avalanche does not stop Epic Life Tour\u2019s borders from advancing to conquer new and exotic lands! With the grace of a snow leopard and enough fury to fuel an atmospheric river, Fanon also took his splitboard and Epic Life tour to the Himalayas. Specifically Gulmarg, in Kashmir India, where he and his brave followers from Epic Life rode the backcountry of Gulmarg in the direct vicinity of an active month-long war between India and Pakistan. The Dusty Foot Philosopher was not going to let a little thing like a war get in the way of long steep dreamy power runs in the Himalayas. Legend has it that it was hard to distinguish between ski patrol avalanche bombs and Indian Pakistani war bombs in the distance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Black Powder Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fanon is not just a champion of international powder but also a pioneer in the Black Powder Movement (A phrase coined by African American Splitboarding Mountaineer and hip hop artist Eric \u201cMC Ric Riggler\u201d Rhea who raps and sings about all things snowboarding and backcountry). The Black Powder Movement is a global international effort that strives to bring more diversity to the backcountry. Fanon believes that if he can carve his way through icy landscapes, so can others who have historically been underrepresented in this economically challenging sport.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Epic Life cultural immersions will often draw a gathering of up to 300 skiers, snowboarders, and telemarkers locked in unwavering devotion to each other\u2019s well-being, while seeking international cultural awakenings and renewed life experiences. These international powder seekers impetuously follow the Dusty Foot Philosopher literally to the ends of the snowy earth with the same zeal as the tribal members of the J\u2019Abari tribe in Wakanda who faithfully follow M\u2019Baku from the Black Panther unified by the energy the of call and response:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Mayafa &#8211; Ya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hu &#8211; Hu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayafa -Ya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hu &#8211; Hu<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What these Adventures are all about<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about his adventures, Dr. Wilkins often says it\u2019s less about the destination&#8230; It&#8217;s more about the heartfelt feels and life-indebted connections that are shared in the intimate spaces between each and all of the Epic Life souls and followers that make every international snow journey unique and unforgettable. Between deep powder turns in Kashmir India, riding real-life-sized Mario Kart with newfound Japanese friends in Tokyo, and stumbling out of mid-mountain lodge rave parties that leave you lost of the ability to feel your face in the French Alps; Fanon insists that every Epic Life trip takes him closer to his ultimate goal. To establish and lead the charge by example that \u201cNature does not discriminate, Neither should access!\u201d. And with this mindset, the Dusty Foot Philosopher will usher in the greatest age of world peace and brotherly &amp; sisterly love. One powder turn at a time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you ever want to experience the greatest show with the greatest snow on earth, then connect with Dr Fanon Wilkins and his Epic Life Adventure Tours. Curated and led by the Dusty Foot Philosopher himself, Dr Fanon Wilkins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>About the Author<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-5288 e5288-e0\"><div class=\"x-section e5288-e1 m42w-0\"><div class=\"x-container marginless-columns e5288-e2 m42w-1\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-4 e5288-e3 m42w-2 m42w-3\"><span class=\"x-image e5288-e4 m42w-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/300-Mike-Russell.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-3-4 e5288-e5 m42w-2\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e5288-e6 m42w-5 m42w-6 m42w-7\"><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Mike Russell  (\\&quot;Tele Mike\\&quot;)&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6785,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2105118},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">Mike Russell (\"Tele Mike\")<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e5288-e7 m42w-5 m42w-6 m42w-8 m42w-9\"><p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Denver, CO<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e5288-e8 m42w-5 m42w-6 m42w-8 m42w-9\"><p><b>Top Gear Picks:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-v8-skis.html\">V8<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-v8-skis.html\"> 186cm<\/a> <b>\/ <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/voile-telemark-tech-system-binding-stiff.html\">TTS Binding - Stiff<\/a><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e5288-e9 m42w-b\"><\/hr><div class=\"x-text x-content e5288-e10 m42w-5 m42w-6 m42w-8 m42w-9\"><p><b>Instagram:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tele.mike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tele.mike<\/a><\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e5288-e11 m42w-c\"><\/hr><div class=\"x-text x-content e5288-e12 m42w-5 m42w-8 m42w-a\"><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&ldquo;Tele Mike&rdquo; Russell has never seen a snowcapped mountain that he did not want to climb and ski. Fierce and soulful, Tele Mike is a big mountain Telemark Skier who is passionate about climbing technical routes and skiing exposed backcountry mountain descents on a global scale.\\n\\nTele Mike finds gratitude in guiding and showing anyone how to access the beauty of the mountain in a way that is safe, connected, empowering, and accessible, regardless of ability levels. His ultimate motivation is to amplify ALL voices in the backcountry ski community regardless of an individual&rsquo;s labels or demographics. And due to his African and Native American heritage, Tele Mike has meticulously curated countless mountain experiences for BIPOC communities which provides positive mountain experiences to underrepresented groups, in an effort to bring about sustained physical and mental wellbeing, and inner peace, while overcoming generational fears of open spaces. \\n\\nTele Mike also loves to use his artistry to create short cinematic heartfelt mountain adventure films to show people of color that there are other people adventuring in the mountains who look like them, enjoying safe open spaces.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6849,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">&ldquo;Tele Mike&rdquo; Russell has never seen a snowcapped mountain that he did not want to climb and ski. Fierce and soulful, Tele Mike is a big mountain Telemark Skier who is passionate about climbing technical routes and skiing exposed backcountry mountain descents on a global scale.<br \/><br \/>Tele Mike finds gratitude in guiding and showing anyone how to access the beauty of the mountain in a way that is safe, connected, empowering, and accessible, regardless of ability levels. His ultimate motivation is to amplify ALL voices in the backcountry ski community regardless of an individual&rsquo;s labels or demographics. And due to his African and Native American heritage, Tele Mike has meticulously curated countless mountain experiences for BIPOC communities which provides positive mountain experiences to underrepresented groups, in an effort to bring about sustained physical and mental wellbeing, and inner peace, while overcoming generational fears of open spaces. <br \/><br \/>Tele Mike also loves to use his artistry to create short cinematic heartfelt mountain adventure films to show people of color that there are other people adventuring in the mountains who look like them, enjoying safe open spaces.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e5288-e13 m42w-0\"><div class=\"x-container marginless-columns e5288-e14 m42w-1\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1 e5288-e15 m42w-2\"><hr class=\"x-line e5288-e16 m42w-c\"><\/hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"x-entry-share\" ><p>Share this Post<\/p><div class=\"x-share-options\"><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373&amp;t=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher', 'popupFacebook', 'width=650, height=270, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-facebook-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf082;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373', 'popupTwitter', 'width=500, height=370, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-twitter-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf081;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on LinkedIn\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373&amp;title=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher&amp;summary=While+living+in+the+land+of+the+Rising+Sun+for+ten+years%2C+Dr.+Fanon+Wilkins%2C+aka+The+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher%2C+taught+African+American+history+at+Doshisha+University.+He+also+became+one-half+of+the+founding+partners+of+Epic+Life+Adventures%2C+which+curates+exotic+international+ski+trips+for+people+of+color+to+unworldly+locations+all+over+the+planet.+And%2C+although+the+Dusty+...+%3Cdiv%3E%3Ca+href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Flegend-of-the-dusty-foot-philosopher%2F%22+class%3D%22more-link%22%3ERead+More%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fdiv%3E&amp;source=Voile', 'popupLinkedIn', 'width=610, height=480, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-linkedin-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf08c;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Reddit\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voile.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F9373', 'popupReddit', 'width=875, height=450, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-reddit-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf1a2;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Legend+of+the+Dusty+Foot+Philosopher&amp;body=Hey, thought you might enjoy this! 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