RMC Podcast
18 Episodes
Featuring stories, information and highlights from Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Your host, Brett Wilson, interviews locals, authors, naturalists, historians and other experts on the wildlife and wonders of this beautiful region of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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The Top Ten Things to Do in Estes Park
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Joy of Fishing
Host, Brett Wilson, takes a trip to Kirk's Fly Shop where he interviews Estes Park local and owner Kirk Bien. Kirk shares his love for fishing and gives an introduction for basic fly fishing equipment and terminology. He gives tips on where to fish in and around Estes and offers advice for those ...
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“Lions, Coyotes and Bears, Oh My!”
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Video Podcast - Nick Molle and Nature of the Beasts
Over the past several years, Rocky Mountain National Park has experienced an unprecedented surge in visitation as millions of travelers explore our national parks. The impact is stressing the park infrastructure and ecosystem, as well as the nearby community. A WALK IN THE PARK WITH NICK MOLLÉ: N...
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Planning the Perfect Mountain Getaway Part 1
Brett Wilson provides useful insight for how to make the most out of your trip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you're staying for a day or a month, lodging is one thing you'll need to plan ahead. From the budget conscious, to generationally diverse, to the backcountry camp...
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Planning the Perfect Mountain Getaway Part 2
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Video Podcast - Wolves
Brett talks with ecologist and wildlife expert, Delia Malone, who is a passionate advocate for wolves and their future here in Colorado and the rest of the world.
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Video Podcast - Estee Rivera
Brett Wilson talks with Estee Rivera from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Estee Rivera is the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Estee Rivera Murdock hails from Washington, D.C., where she worked for the National Park Service (NPS) for more than eight years. Estee manages th...
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360 Miles of Adventure! ~ Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park
There are over 360 miles of hiking trails in RMNP, not to mention many more in the surrounding areas of Estes Park and the Roosevelt and Arapaho National forests. That’s more than one mile for every day of the year. Whether you’re an avid hiker or a family with young children and elders to cons...
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Video Podcast - Inside The Two Largest Wildfires in Colorado History
How do you manage a wildfire that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before? In 2020 when the two largest wildfires in Colorado history surrounded the town of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park’s Fire Management Officer, Mike Lewelling, relied on twenty years of planning and fire treatments i...
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31:21Episode 10
Video Podcast - Tommy Caldwell
Episode 10
We’re very excited and honored to interview Estes Park local, world-class climber, family man and climate advocate, Tommy Caldwell.
He’s a professional rock climber who made the first ascents of some of the hardest sports routes in the country, including Kryptonite with a grade of 5.14c/d and ...
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Video Podcast - Pioneering Women in Estes Park's History
Episode 11
Mikaela Fundaun, Curator of Interpretation at the Estes Park Museum, shares stories about some of the remarkable women in Estes Park's history. Three of the women featured in this episode include Eleanor Hondius about her role in the founding of the Estes Park Women's Club, Josephine Hupp who ow...
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37:32Episode 12
Video Podcast - Kyle Patterson
Episode 12
Rocky Mountain National Park Public Affairs Officer, Kyle Patterson, talks with Brett about this year's timed entry system and how it can mitigate impact on the environment.
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52:38Episode 13
Video Podcast - Linda Ballou
Episode 13
Brett talks with Linda Ballou, author of the novel EMBRACE OF THE WILD which was inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird.
Our guest today has been Blessed with a double dose of genetic wanderlust, and loves to explore. At thirteen her pioneering parents took her to Alaska where she becam...
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47:05Episode 14
Video Podcast - Brad Fitch
Episode 14
We have a very special guest with us today who is definitely no stranger
to Estes Park. In fact, perhaps for many folks who visit, he is Estes Park!
Raised right here in Estes, this singer, songwriter and guitarist has been
playing professionally since he was 15 years old. He specializes in
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43:51Episode 15
Video Podcast - Erik Stensland
Episode 15
Brett Wilson has a fascinating conversation with nature photographer and author, Erik Stensland, about his journey from Europe's Balkan Peninsula to the beauty and solitude of Rocky Mountain National Park.
His books and stunning mountain and desert images are breath-taking,
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1:02:26Episode 16
Video Podcast - Scott Rashid
Episode 16
Since 1998, Scott Rashid has spent countless hours researching and
rehabilitating birds of prey. He has worked with a variety of bird species
from hummingbirds, sparrows, and finches to eagles, hawks, and
especially owls. He specializes in an area in the north side of Rocky
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Building a Better Future for Estes Park Podcast
Episode 17
Learn about the growth and changes coming to Estes Park through the Downtown Estes Loop Project construction. Hear from local leaders and business owners for their perspectives on and hopes for the project and future.