web02.fireside.fm Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:59:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Mountain Stories Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Utah” https://podcast.mountainresearch.org/tags/utah Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:00:00 -0700 <p>Presented by the <a href="http://mountainresearch.org">Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College</a>, the <em>Mountain Stories Podcast</em> will share the stories of people who live, work, and play in the mountains. The Institute for Mountain Research provides a hub to coordinate and support interdisciplinary research and learning related to the cultural, economic, scientific and political facets of mountain landscapes and the people who live in them. We encourage deep and abiding interests in the mountains, the people who live in and near them, and the connections between the two. The Institute supports thinking across disciplinary and political boundaries in order to foster conversations about the landscapes that are part of our lives. We strive to serve as a home for exploration, a refuge for reflection and thought, and a forum for community conversation.</p> en-us episodic Stories about mountains and the people who live, work, and play in them. The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College <p>Presented by the <a href="http://mountainresearch.org">Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College</a>, the <em>Mountain Stories Podcast</em> will share the stories of people who live, work, and play in the mountains. The Institute for Mountain Research provides a hub to coordinate and support interdisciplinary research and learning related to the cultural, economic, scientific and political facets of mountain landscapes and the people who live in them. We encourage deep and abiding interests in the mountains, the people who live in and near them, and the connections between the two. The Institute supports thinking across disciplinary and political boundaries in order to foster conversations about the landscapes that are part of our lives. We strive to serve as a home for exploration, a refuge for reflection and thought, and a forum for community conversation.</p> no mountains, interviews, politics, nature, recreation, adventure, utah, american west, education, research, science The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College bolson@westminstercollege.edu Episode 7: Great Salt Lake Resorts https://podcast.mountainresearch.org/7 a8f6b13a-399a-4972-96f3-66a6c1b70c7e Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:00:00 -0700 The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College 7 Great Salt Lake Resorts full The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College Today, the most famous resorts in northern Utah are in the mountains. But that wasn't always the case. For much of the 20th century people flocked to the shores of Great Salt Lake to spend time swimming, listening to music, dancing, and sunbathing. We'll explore some of the history of those resorts in today's episode, the first of two episodes in which we'll focus on the lake. We begin with Jeff Nichols discussing the history of the lake resorts and their connection to the city. Then we'll have a chance to hear Rebecca Richard talk about her own personal experiences of spending time at the lake in the 1970s. 24:59 no Today, the most famous resorts in northern Utah are in the mountains. But that wasn't always the case. For much of the 20th century people flocked to the shores of Great Salt Lake to spend time swimming, listening to music, dancing, and sunbathing. We'll explore some of the history of those resorts in today's episode, the first of 2 episodes in which we'll focus on the lake. We begin with Jeff Nichols discussing the history of the lake resorts and their connection to the city, and then we'll have a chance to hear Rebecca Richard talk about her own personal experiences of spending time at the lake in the 1970s. The Saltair Pavilion https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1fa521c0-f451-41ad-b95a-11b649737210/-HrXdl2k.jpg Jeff Nichols and Brent Olson co-direct the Institute for Mountain Research (http://mountainresearch.org) and our 2018-2019 Mountain Fellows are Katie Saad and Naomi Shapiro. We owe a huge thank you to the Great Salt Lake Institute (https://www.westminstercollege.edu/campus-life/centers-and-institutes/great-salt-lake-institute) this week, and we'd be remiss not to mention the Great Salt Lake Podcast (http://greatsaltlakepodcast.org/greatsaltlakepodcast/) by Jules Jimreivat and Syd Sattler. This week has additional music by Podington Bear (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Liquid_Gold_Box_Set_Disc_2/Clouds_Rain_Sun) and our theme song is “Home” by Pixie and the Partygrass Boys. (https://www.pixieandthepartygrassboys.com). As Naomi likes to say, “They are awesome and you should check them out.” Photo: Swimmers in the Great Salt Lake in front of the Saltair Pavilion, Utah - “University of Southern California. Libraries” and “California Historical Society” Resorts, history, mountains, utah, education, LDS, mormon, Great Salt Lake, salt lake city, research, travel Today, the most famous resorts in northern Utah are in the mountains. But that wasn't always the case. For much of the 20th century people flocked to the shores of Great Salt Lake to spend time swimming, listening to music, dancing, and sunbathing. We'll explore some of the history of those resorts in today's episode, the first of 2 episodes in which we'll focus on the lake. We begin with Jeff Nichols discussing the history of the lake resorts and their connection to the city, and then we'll have a chance to hear Rebecca Richard talk about her own personal experiences of spending time at the lake in the 1970s.

The Saltair Pavilion

Jeff Nichols and Brent Olson co-direct the Institute for Mountain Research and our 2018-2019 Mountain Fellows are Katie Saad and Naomi Shapiro. We owe a huge thank you to the Great Salt Lake Institute this week, and we'd be remiss not to mention the Great Salt Lake Podcast by Jules Jimreivat and Syd Sattler. This week has additional music by Podington Bear and our theme song is “Home” by Pixie and the Partygrass Boys.. As Naomi likes to say, “They are awesome and you should check them out.”

Photo: Swimmers in the Great Salt Lake in front of the Saltair Pavilion, Utah - “University of Southern California. Libraries” and “California Historical Society”

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  • Great Salt Lake Institute — Great Salt Lake Institute (GSLI) was established in 2008 with support from Westminster College and an external grant, allowing us to hire a coordinator, involve student employees, and purchase equipment to reach out to the community in a real way. We began by running community field trips and developing high school and college curriculum on GSL. Shortly thereafter, we created a GSLI summer undergraduate research program.
  • The Great Salt Lake Podcast — The goal of our podcast is to provide a series of audio episodes that take listeners on a comprehensive and engaging journey through many different academic realms surrounding Great Salt Lake. From biology and chemistry to art and economics, the Great Salt Lake Podcast provides an avenue for listeners to hear stories about the lake that ring a relevant bell in the minds of many. We hope that by creating an avenue for our peers and greater community to hear about and begin to appreciate the lake, we can encourage political change through public pressure on our state government.
  • Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — Our theme music is "Home" by Pixie and the Partygrass Boys
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The Saltair Pavilion

Jeff Nichols and Brent Olson co-direct the Institute for Mountain Research and our 2018-2019 Mountain Fellows are Katie Saad and Naomi Shapiro. We owe a huge thank you to the Great Salt Lake Institute this week, and we'd be remiss not to mention the Great Salt Lake Podcast by Jules Jimreivat and Syd Sattler. This week has additional music by Podington Bear and our theme song is “Home” by Pixie and the Partygrass Boys.. As Naomi likes to say, “They are awesome and you should check them out.”

Photo: Swimmers in the Great Salt Lake in front of the Saltair Pavilion, Utah - “University of Southern California. Libraries” and “California Historical Society”

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  • Great Salt Lake Institute — Great Salt Lake Institute (GSLI) was established in 2008 with support from Westminster College and an external grant, allowing us to hire a coordinator, involve student employees, and purchase equipment to reach out to the community in a real way. We began by running community field trips and developing high school and college curriculum on GSL. Shortly thereafter, we created a GSLI summer undergraduate research program.
  • The Great Salt Lake Podcast — The goal of our podcast is to provide a series of audio episodes that take listeners on a comprehensive and engaging journey through many different academic realms surrounding Great Salt Lake. From biology and chemistry to art and economics, the Great Salt Lake Podcast provides an avenue for listeners to hear stories about the lake that ring a relevant bell in the minds of many. We hope that by creating an avenue for our peers and greater community to hear about and begin to appreciate the lake, we can encourage political change through public pressure on our state government.
  • Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — Our theme music is "Home" by Pixie and the Partygrass Boys
]]> Episode 6: Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser https://podcast.mountainresearch.org/6 e2a14ee8-7808-46fc-83b4-1dec246d9edb Sun, 21 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0600 The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College 6 Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser full The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College The Utah Avalanche Center works to bring avalanche awareness to the community as well as resources that help people to be more knowledgeable about avalanche safety. We talked with some of the attendees about their experiences in the mountains. 13:04 no The Utah Avalanche Center works to bring avalanche awareness to the community as well as resources that help people to be more knowledgable about avalanche safety. On top of avalanche forecasting, the UAC provides a "Know Before You Go" service that helps to educate skiers just starting out in avalanche terrain so that they can better understand the danger surrounding them and work to remain safe. The UAC provides many other opportunities to get out and get educated on avalanches. mountains, recreation, winter, skiing, utah, wasatch, avalanche The Utah Avalanche Center works to bring avalanche awareness to the community as well as resources that help people to be more knowledgable about avalanche safety. On top of avalanche forecasting, the UAC provides a "Know Before You Go" service that helps to educate skiers just starting out in avalanche terrain so that they can better understand the danger surrounding them and work to remain safe. The UAC provides many other opportunities to get out and get educated on avalanches.

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]]> Episode 4: Fireside Chat with Peter Metcalf https://podcast.mountainresearch.org/4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304378584 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:00:00 -0700 The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College 4 Fireside Chat with Peter Metcalf full The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College Peter Metcalf, founder and former CEO of Black Di… 37:06 no Peter Metcalf, founder and former CEO of Black Diamond, shared mountain story with the IMR. He called this talk "Alpinism, Entrepreneurship and Environmentalism" and includes a lot of valuable information for anyone interested in business, environmental issues and mountain life! This is a live recording from a fireside chat. mountain, climbing, adventure, business, utah, black diamond Peter Metcalf, founder and former CEO of Black Diamond, shared mountain story with the IMR. He called this talk "Alpinism, Entrepreneurship and Environmentalism" and includes a lot of valuable information for anyone interested in business, environmental issues and mountain life! This is a live recording from a fireside chat.

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  • Read about the Fireside Chat on the Mountain Commons — It was one of the first cold nights of winter and much-needed snow had finally fell on the city. To be honest, we weren’t sure if the cold would keep people away. However, we soon had dozens gathered around the fire and Mr. Metcalf caught everyone’s attention with his story about climbing the Spur of Mt. Hunter in Denali National Park...
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  • Read about the Fireside Chat on the Mountain Commons — It was one of the first cold nights of winter and much-needed snow had finally fell on the city. To be honest, we weren’t sure if the cold would keep people away. However, we soon had dozens gathered around the fire and Mr. Metcalf caught everyone’s attention with his story about climbing the Spur of Mt. Hunter in Denali National Park...
]]> Episode 3: Intro to the Mountain Story Podcast https://podcast.mountainresearch.org/3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304376274 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:00:00 -0700 The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College 3 Intro to the Mountain Story Podcast full The Institute for Mountain Research at Westminster College This is the introduction for the IMR's Mountain Story Podcast. In this first episode the mountain fellows describe what the Institute for Mountain Research is all about and what this podcast will look like in future episodes! 4:34 no This is the introduction for the IMR's Mountain Story Podcast. In this first episode the mountain fellows describe what the Institute of Mountain Research is all about and what this podcast will look like in future episodes! mountains, utah, recreation, science, culture This is the introduction for the IMR's Mountain Story Podcast. In this first episode the mountain fellows describe what the Institute of Mountain Research is all about and what this podcast will look like in future episodes!

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