In this powerful episode of the Rocky Mountain Channel Podcast, host Claire Molle sits down with two trailblazing content creators—Nelson Holland (@FatBlackandGettinIt) and Alex Haraus—whose passion for the outdoors is matched only by their dedication to protecting it. From going viral on TikTok to speaking at major events like SXSW, Nelson and Alex are redefining what it means to be environmental advocates in the digital age.

Nature Filmmaker, 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. Producer, host, and writer Nick Mollé has spent over 30 years documenting the Rocky Mountains, along with exotic destinations from Alaska to Costa Rica and Australia. His work combines serious purpose with a touch of humor,...

Professional wildlife, travel and nature photographer, Dawn Wilson, talks with Brett Wilson about adventures, travel, AI and growing up with a camera in her hand. Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer specializing in images and stories about wildlife of high latitudes and high altitudes of the Rocky Mountains and Alaska. Dawn's text and photography have appeared in more than 800 regional and national publications. In addition to her editorial work,...

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 Mountain National Park. If you’ve ever seen any videos of him rescuing and working with owls and other birds, I’m sure you will agree he leads a fascinating life. He is the Director of (CARRI) the Colorado Avian Research ...

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, reaching deep into the heart and parallel the human soul, tying Nature in with our own humanity. They have won several national awards, including Best Travel Book of the Year, Best Nature and Environment Book of the...

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 original folk and western music. In 2001, he performed for the president of the United States during his visit to Colorado. In 2008 he performed for the Democratic National Convention in Denver. A year lat...

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 became firmly grounded in nature. Linda’s articles have appeared in American Fitness, Northwest Travel Magazine, and Morning Calm the inflight magazine for Korean Air. She is a regular contributor to Travel...

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.

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 and the story of her role in the founding of the Estes Park Women's Club, Joephine Hupp who owned and managed four of Estes Park's downtown hotels as well as a popular cafe, and finally pioneering entrepreneur Anna Wolfrom who homesteaded land near Lily Lake that she used to con...

Estes Park local, world-class climber, and climate advocate, Tommy Caldwell, is interviewed. 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 the world's first 9a+/b route, Flex Luthor, at the Fortress of Solitude, Colorado in 2003. In January 2015, Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson completed the first free climb of the Dawn Wall of El Capitan. At the time, their 19-day ascent was...