Nick Mollé teams up with environmental experts seeking to save a critical natural resource from a rapidly changing climate. The watershed of the Rocky Mountains is under alert as this natural alpine reservoir is disappearing.

Find your way back to the moments that stay with you.

Where adventure calls, the wild still feels wild, and the wonder never leaves you.

Blending footage from the 1950s with scenes from today, this film celebrates the timeless feeling of Estes Park—and the generations of visitors who have come...

Estes Park athlete Kevin Benes has is on a mission... to stand-up paddleboard every alpine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Claire Mollé talks with local athlete and activist Quinn Brett about how the outdoors can be more accessible to those with disabilities.

Claire and John drive up Trail Ridge Road to photograph the night sky.

Join the Rocky Mountain Channel as we spend the day with KMAC Guides on their incredible Via Ferrata in Estes Park, Colorado.

Built into the cliffs just outside Rocky Mountain National Park, the Via Ferrata combines hiking, climbing, and breathtaking views into one unforgettable adventure. Guide...

This episode features Frihauf's acclaimed song, “One Thing Always Leads to Another,” which earned national recognition through the Tiny Desk Contest. NPR Music host and senior producer Robin Hilton praised Frihauf's “transcendent voice,” helping introduce the Colorado artist to audiences across t...

Enjoy this serene footage of the Flower Moon setting behind the Rocky Mountains in the early morning hours of May 3rd, 2026.

The team at the Rocky Mountain Channel and Nick Mollé Productions is devastated by the loss of Nick Mollé - not just our founder, but the very heart and soul of the Rocky Mountain Channel. To some of us, Nick was our best friend and mentor; to others, he was the most admirable dad and husband.
As...

Sean, Michelle and John tackle the wind, snow and avalanche danger as they snowshoe to the frozen alpine lakes of Two Rivers Lake and Lake Helene.
These frozen alpine lakes gracefully sitting in front of the snowcapped Notchtop Mountain were an inspirational view to say the least.

This program takes viewers into Australia’s remote and mysterious Northern Territory. Described by many as the “real Australia,” this is the land of crocodiles, wallabies, water buffalos, and massive numbers of avian inhabitants. Nick and his guest hosts take viewers face to face with them all in...

Brad Fitch, also known as "Cowboy Brad", has been performing music in Estes Park and beyond since the 1970s. In this episode, Brad performs his original song "I'm Not That Kind of Ranger", which details his experiences as a park ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park.

One of our longest and most beloved traditions here at the Rocky Mountain Channel — the annual Catch the Glow Parade!

Lauren and Claire Molle host the magical and snowy 2025 Catch the Glow Parade featuring colorful floats, music and Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Estes Park lit up for the 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony, bringing the community together to celebrate the start of the holiday season. This recap video, hosted by Claire Mollé, showcases all the festivities including interviews with attendees, Santa and Mrs. Claus, tree lighting and a beautiful mar...

Claire and Lauren hit the slopes at Eldora for some skiing, snowboarding (well, kind of), carousel rides in Nederland, and they barely stayed upright ice skating, all while learning about sustainability in the lens of outdoor recreation. They had a blast, even without heat or warm running water a...

Songwriter and musician Jon Pickett speaks to the calming powers that rivers provide him, and performs his song, appropriately named "River".

Photographer John Berry embarks on a mission to create a time lapse of the Milky Way Galaxy at his favorite alpine lake in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Along the way, he discusses his life struggles and the work that goes into creating timelapses in the mountains.

Sean, Michelle, John and Claire experience first hand that the alpine tundra is indeed the "Land of Extremes" as they tackle a challenging hike to the summit of Mount Ida.

Hiking on the alpine tundra feels like you’re walking on top of the world, and one of the best ways to experience that is hi...

Hike with us to the only surviving fire lookout structure in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Roundtrip Length - 9.6 miles
Highest Elevation - 9,923 Feet
Elevation Gain - 1,635 feet

Fire suppression in national parks and forests has a long and evolving history, transitioning from early practices o...

Roundtrip Length: 6 mi Difficulty: Moderate

Sean joins Michelle and her mother Joan on an early morning hike to Bridal Veil Falls. Along the way Michelle shares her knowledge about all the different wildflowers you'll see, including one that is deadly to humans.

Whether you're drawn by the hi...

Nick Mollé talks about his powerful new PBS documentary, Water: The Sacred Gift, and why he thinks people should rethink their relationship with water and consider the broader implications of climate change on wildlife, ecosystems, and communities.