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RMNP-026-2010-02-15 :: Next Generation Fund

 
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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<<

    RMNP-025-2009-12-16 :: It’s Christmas! 2009

     
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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/
  • RMNP-024-2009-11-27 :: Updates from the igloo with “Igloo” Ed

    no one deals like we do!

    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<<

    Interview with Jon Jarvis – Director, National Parks Service

    Kurt Repanshek, National Parks Traveler editor, interviews Jon Jarvis, director of the National Parks Service regarding issues and challenges the parks face.

     
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    Links:

  • National Parks Traveler Article
  • Climate Change Threatens Our National Pars – Conference call with NRDC

    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.

     
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    Links:

  • National Parks Traveler Article
  • Interview with Ken Burns – America’s Best Idea

    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”

     
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    Links:

  • Article on nationalparkstraveler.com regarding the interview – Click here
  • RMNP-023-2009-08-17 :: Bear Canisters Required in Rocky Mountain National Park

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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<<

    RMNP-022-2009-06-22 :: Part 2 – RMNP Trip Planning With Handicap – Disability Considerations

    Prepay and save!

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    Part 2 – This week Dixie Manning talks about activities in RMNP and Estes Park.

     
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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<<

    RMNP-021-2009-05-15 :: Trip Planning With Handicap & Disability Considerations

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    This week Dixie Manning talks about 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
  • Music:
    Leesha Harvey – “Don’t Hold It Against Me” – >>artist website<<

    RMNP-020-2009-04-13 :: Mountain Pine Beetle Mitigation

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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.

     
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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