The Downhill Swim with Robson Lindberg

About this episode

The episode explores a unique swim in Finland's Oulanka River with guest Robson Lindberg, highlighting themes of resilience and the importance of wild places.

Step into the wild with the first episode of F **ing Cool Swims, a podcast that explores extraordinary swims in extraordinary places. Host Dave Wallace takes us to Finland’s Oulanka River, where he joins Robson Lindberg, announcer of the legendary Downhill Swim. What begins as a journey through pristine waters becomes a lesson in resilience, wonder, and the Finnish philosophy of LIVING WITH NATURE rather than on it. With currents that carry you like three strokes in one, the warmth of the midnight sun, and the quiet camaraderie of swimmers from around the world, this is more than just a swim. It is a reminder of why wild places matter and why they must be protected for those who follow. Follow us on Instagram: @Fuckingcoolswims Follow us on TikTok: @Fuckingcoolswims Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davejvwallace/ Please subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Wallace

Guest: Robson Lindberg

Topics covered

• extraordinary swims
• resilience
• Finnish philosophy
• nature
• camaraderie
• wild places

Keywords

• swimming
• Oulanka River
• Finnish nature
• Downhill Swim
• resilience
• midnight sun
• camaraderie
• wild places

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Finland, Oulanka River

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