Winner of the Rachel Carson Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism, Ben Goldfarb and WildEarth Guardians Executive Director, Hop Hopkins discuss the human impacts of 40 million miles of roads around the planet on wildlife and how conservationists are working to restore habitats. Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National…
2024 National Book Award Longlister Ernest Scheyder and Land Desk bard Jonathan Thompson take on the most pressing question facing public lands no one is talking about, where will the green future come from? The answer is from the ground and likely beneath our own feet. Ernest Scheyder is a senior correspondent for Reuters covering…
Journalist Will Cockrell discusses his book, Everest, Inc. The Renegades and Rouges Who Built and Industry at the Top of the World.
2024 National Outdoor Book Award Winner “Engelhard locates life—biological, cultural, and geophysical—in every mile of this vast, wild landscape.” —Robert Moor, author of On Trails: An Exploration A lyrical memoir that interweaves wilderness, homeland, cultural connections, historical figures, humor, and gritty experiences across northern Alaska, Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range…
Pulitzer Prize Finalist and MacArthur Fellow Karen Russell joins Colorado State University professor and award winning novelist Ramona Ausubel to discuss Russell’s new novel, The Antidote. Described by Editor and Chief of Knopf as, “a singularly great American novel,” this is a must attend event for Mountain Words 2025.
Hailing from the snow-covered peaks of Whistler, Canada, SkiiTour are known for their upbeat “feel-good house music that keeps the vibe groovy” (DJ Mag) while channelling a retro ski aesthetic. Their annual après-ski parties at Shambhala Music Festival, featuring snow cones & snow machines, are the stuff of legend, where the energy is so high…
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us for a Mardi Gras celebration with happy hour all night, festive cocktails, and plenty of Carnival spirit. Come raise a glass, indulge in the flavors of New Orleans, and let the good times roll!
Ring in the New Year with style at the Gunnison Elks Lodge! • Live Music: Sons of Sage (rock n’ roll) • When: Doors open at 8:00 PM | Music at 9:00 PM • Where: Elks Lodge – 123 S. Main Street, Gunnison Join us for a festive night of live music, dancing, and good…
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Crested Butte at Chabad’s annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration. This event will kick off with a 10-ft Menorah Lighting and gelt drop outside the Museum and continue inside with live music, warm drinks, children’s crafts, and delicious Kosher Latkes. Locals and tourists of all ages are welcome to…
Gather with your friends and family for a cozy evening filled with warmth, fun and the magic of a crackling fire while sharing a Holiday song. Caroling will be led by Macy Vinther (local vocalist). Free hot beverages provided by Natural Grocers. Sponsored by the Gunnison Valley Chamber.