episode 41: Maddy Ahlborn
With fall approaching our intrepid hikers Maddy and Marty talk fall hikes in this episode of The Outdoor Citizen. Marty also has the latest on outdoor conditions and upcoming outdoor events. The first day of fall is Sunday, Sept. 22.
episode 40: Ryan Hess, Shawna Lease, & India Wood
We talked with Ryan Hess and Shawna Lease who coordinate outdoor adventure programming and fifth-day programs for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley. They get kids and young people out into the vast wilderness, teaching them how to feel comfortable in nature and giving them skills they may use for the rest of their lives. We also had a special guest. India Wood criss-crossed the state of Colorado on foot a few years back. Going 700 miles from corner to corner, twice, she is unlike anyone we’ve talked to before. She’ll soon be trekking from Monte Vista to San Luis.
episode 39: Pat Melgares and Ed Creery
On the latest episode of the Outdoor Citizen podcast Pat Melgares and Ed Creery talk about community runs and the trends of running in towns across the nation. Longtime runners, Creery and Melgares now spend their time organizing the Manassa Pioneer Days which is the largest annual run in the San Luis Valley.
episode 38: Cyclist Mike Henderson
On the latest episode of the Outdoor Citizen podcast we talked with our friend Mike Henderson. Mike’s been riding bikes his whole life, and in this episode he tells us about his first bike, and his new bike, and all the trails he finds himself on in the San Luis Valley.Â
episode 37: Xavier Campos
In 2022 Monte Vista began focusing on an outdoor recreation strategy for it’s community. In 2023 Monte Vista received $10,000 from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to advance this strategy. The next guest on the Outdoor Citizen podcast is Xavier Campos, Monte Vista’s coordinator in this area.
episode 36: John Rawinski
Retired soil scientist, author, and bird expert John Rawinski talks birds and bird-watching in the San Luis Valley.
episode 35: Â Larry Zaragoza & Larry Mortensen
Zaragoza, Mortensen, and Marty Jones talk Valley fishing. They give their insights to what they’re seeing, how often they’re getting out on the water, all while reminiscing about their days fishing on the San Luis Valley’s waters. Which there is no shortage of.Â
episode 34: Surveying the Landscape
We hear from Alamosa Bicycle Coalition’s Grantley Showalter and SLV GO’s Annie Altwarg as we recap some of our survey data and discuss where we take these conversations in the future. Also in this episode are clips of interviews with Intrinsic Path’s Jonothan Stalls and CDOT’s Annelies Van Vonno.
episode 33: Bike recreation, industry, and culture
This episode features the SLV Rattlers Mountain Biking Team. Learn more about the starts of the team and how it functions. Team coach Gregg Goodland and team captain Summit Mashburn give an in depth look at the Rattlers. Hear from locals about their experiences riding around the San Luis Valley. We want to hear from you too! Take the survey on AlamosaCitizen.com.
episode 32: The Bike Commuter
Part II of the series Bicycling in the San Luis Valley explores the thoughts of commuters and how safe they feel riding their bicycles in The Valley. Hear from locals on what they think as well as a conversation between host Marty Jones and long-time Valley rider Jim Grant.
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