Steve Coles of the Rocky Mountain Nature Association discusses the Next Generation Fund as well as the Million Mile Challenge. The Rocky Mountain Nature Association is a friends of Rocky Mountain National Park non-profit group that helps fund certain aspects of your experience in RMNP. Listen to the podcast and consider helping RMNP via the Rocky Mountain Nature Association!
Resources and Links:
Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Next Generation Fund
Million Mile Challenge
Bill Curtis youtube video promoting the Next Generation Fund
9news.com article on the Million Mile Challenge
Music:
Black Kettle “Cardboard City” >>Artist Website<<
Posted on February 16th, 2010 by Aaron
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**Music details and album art to come later today or tomorrow**
Music
Michelle Michal – “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” – http://www.iodapromonet.com/release.php?release_id=278824
Ingrid DuMosch – “Joy To The World” – http://www.iodapromonet.com/release.php?release_id=193934&searchString=Christmas
The Columba Minstrels – “Away In A Manger” – http://www.iodapromonet.com/release.php?release_id=194157&searchString=Christmas
The Choirs of Holy Name Cathedral – “Angels We Have Heard On High” – http://www.iodapromonet.com/release.php?release_id=165415&searchString=Christmas
Karmyn Tyler – “O Come Emmanuel” & “Silent Night” – http://www.karmyntyler.com/
Rusty Bladen – “Winter Wonderland” – http://www.rustybladen.com/
Cat Jahnke – “O Holy Night” & “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” – http://www.catjahnke.com/home.html
Doug Astrop – “Carol of the Bells” – http://www.dougastrop.com/fr_index.cfm
Flatland Music Group – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” – http://www.mevio.com/music/?artist_id=7392
Jennifer Avalon – “We Three Kings” – http://jenniferavalon.net/
Jimmie Bratcher – “What Child Is This” & “Bell Carol Blue” – http://www.jimmiebratcher.com/
Posted on December 18th, 2009 by Aaron
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Updates from the igloo with "Igloo" Ed:
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This week we shoot the breeze with Igloo Ed. This is our second Thanksgiving igloo update from Ed Huesers, of GrandShelters.com . It’s become an annual event for our podcast. This time we talk about what Ed does to stay busy during his igloo stays, igloo etiquette, as well as general winter backcountry etiquette, wine, food, and more.
Resources and Links:
Ridge Camping (trip report by Igloo Ed)
My Turkey Day Igloo
Trip report covering the building of the igloo
Music:
Mobile “See Right Through Me” >>Band Website<<
Posted on November 29th, 2009 by Aaron
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Kurt Repanshek, National Parks Traveler editor, interviews Jon Jarvis, director of the National Parks Service regarding issues and challenges the parks face.
Links:
National Parks Traveler Article
Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Aaron
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Kurt Repanshek, National Parks Traveler editor, participated in a conference call by the NRDC (National Resources Defense Council) regarding climate change threats to our national parks.
Links:
National Parks Traveler Article
Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Aaron
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I’m helping out Kurt Repanshek, of www.nationalparkstraveler.com with editing interviews he’s doing to produce podcasts for their website. Here’s the first podcast we put together. Kurt interviewed Ken Burns regarding his latest documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”
Links:
Article on nationalparkstraveler.com regarding the interview – Click here
Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Aaron
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Bear Canisters Required in Rocky Mountain National Park:
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This week Backcountry Office Manager Barry Sweet talks with us about the required use of bear canisters in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Resources and Links:
NPS/ROMO Black Bear webpage
Estes Park Mountain Shop, Gear Rental
Press Release regarding Bear Canister requirement in RMNP
Bear in Adirondacks figures out BearVault
Buy your bear canister at REI.com
Music:
J.E.L.L.i “New Dimension” >>Artist website<<
Posted on August 17th, 2009 by Aaron
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Part 2 – This week Dixie Manning talks about activities in RMNP and Estes Park.
RMNP-022-2009-06-22 :: Part 2 - Trip Planning With Handicap - Disability Considerations:
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Resources and Links:
Information outline for this podcast on RMNPguide.com – click here
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/upload/access_brochure-2.pdf – NPS/ROMO brochure regarding handicap/disability access
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm – Link to Access Pass for those with disabilities
Dixie Manning – MountainDrama.com
Trendz (business referred to in pocast – corner of Elkhorn & Moraine) – Click Here for Trendz website
Moraine Park Museum – Click here for NPS webpage
Music:
Bosco and Peck – “I can’t help” – >>artist website <<
Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by Aaron
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This week Dixie Manning talks about trip planning with handicap/disability considerations.
Resources and Links:
Information outline for this podcast on RMNPguide.com – click here
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/upload/access_brochure-2.pdf – NPS/ROMO brochure regarding handicap/disability access
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm – Link to Access Pass for those with disabilities
Dixie Manning – MountainDrama.com
Music:
Leesha Harvey – “Don’t Hold It Against Me” – >>artist website <<
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Aaron
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This week we talk with Emily Parsons of Tiger Tree Inc . Emily talks with us about the mitigation work they’re contracted to do in Rocky Mountain National Park.
RMNP-020-2009-04-06 :: Mountain Pine Beetle Mitigation:
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Resources and Links:
Tiger Tree Inc.
U.S. Forest Service Pine Beetle Info
Pine Beetle Infestation Map
Statement of Work – Mitigation in RMNP
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by Aaron
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