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Lumberjack World Championships: Sawing, Chopping, Climbing, And Log Rolling In Northern Wisconsin

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Pole-climbing at Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward
A competitor heads down after climbing a 90-foot pole in the pole-climbing competition at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. Courtesy of the Lumberjack World Championships.

For the 61st time Hayward will soon be hosting the Lumberjack World Championships. We talk to one of the organizers and a former competitor about the event and what it’s like to compete.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host
  • Jill Nadeau Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Ben Popp Guest
  • Fred Scheer Guest

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