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 A podcast about the people shaping the future of the American West—its land, communities, and culture. • Hosted by conservationist Ed Roberson, Mountain & Prairie features in-depth conversations with leaders, innovators, and changemakers—conservationists tackling environmental challenges, authors and historians preserving the West’s stories, artists capturing the region’s spirit, entrepreneurs building place-based businesses, outdoor athletes pushing human limits, and more. Through engaging, down-to-earth discussions, Ed explores their journeys, hard-earned wisdom, and lessons learned. • Each episode offers inspiration and insight—whether a story of resilience, a fresh take on conservation, or practical lessons in leadership, creativity, and problem-solving. It’s a space for meaningful conversations about the land, the people, and the ideas shaping the modern West.Mountain & Prairie Media Ciencias Sociales Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
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  • Sonnie Trotter – On Flow, Family, and the Long Game

    Sonnie Trotter – On Flow, Family, and the Long Game
    May 21 2025

    Sonnie Trotter is a world-renowned rock climber, father, husband, writer, and the author of the new book "Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life." For the past three decades, Sonnie has built a career as one of the most accomplished climbers of his generation— pushing standards, putting up first ascents, and bringing a sense of creativity, humility, and grit to every project he tackles. His new book is part memoir, part meditation on movement and meaning, and it’s one of the most thoughtful and grounded climbing books I’ve read in a long time.

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Sonnie and I talk about the unexpected ways writing has shaped his life, how his approach to climbing has evolved over the years, and what it’s been like to move from living out of a van to raising a family in the mountains of Canada. We also discuss how he’s stayed grounded throughout his career, his relationship with sponsors like Patagonia, and why gratitude— not rage or ego— has been the driving force behind his decades of commitment to climbing.

    Sonnie also opens up about how parenting has shifted his perspective on adventure, freedom, and ambition—and how he and his wife are raising their kids in a way that emphasizes curiosity, effort, and joy. Whether you’re a climber, a writer, a parent, or just someone trying to live a meaningful life, there’s a ton of wisdom in this one.

    Sonnie’s new book "Uplifted" is out now, and I highly recommend picking up a copy—you’ll find a link in the episode notes, along with links to everything else we discussed. Hope you enjoy both this conversation and the book. Thanks for listening.

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    • Sonnie Trotter
    • Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life
    • Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/sonnie-trotter/

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    TOPICS DISCUSSED:

    • 1:55 - Intro, how Sonnie got into writing
    • 4:58 - Influences
    • 8:30 - Why write this book now
    • 12:40 - Stumbling into the climbing world
    • 17:45 - Into the unknown
    • 20:27 - Origins of drive
    • 25:07 - Climbing’s darkness
    • 27:11 - The road to Patagonia
    • 32:23 - Parent perspectives
    • 36:54 - Becoming a parent
    • 42:35 - Getting kids active (a jiu jitsu segway)
    • 48:13 - Training, nutrition and getting older
    • 52:47 - Race to 9A
    • 56:31 - Book recs
    • 59:29 - Final words of wisdom — get back to work

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    1 h y 6 m
  • Cassidy Randall – The Untold Story of Denali’s First All-Women’s Ascent

    Cassidy Randall – The Untold Story of Denali’s First All-Women’s Ascent
    May 8 2025

    Cassidy Randall is a journalist and author whose work explores the intersections of adventure, history, and the natural world. Her new book, “Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women’s Ascent of Denali,” tells the gripping true story of six women who, in 1970, became the first all-female team to summit North America’s tallest mountain. It's a meticulously researched, beautifully written account that brings long-overlooked voices to the forefront of mountaineering history.

    As someone with a deep personal interest in Denali, I was especially excited to read this book and speak with Cassidy. In our conversation, we talk not only about the origins of “Thirty Below” and the individual women at the heart of the story, but also about Cassidy’s career as a journalist— how she got started, the path she’s carved through the world of longform storytelling, and how she approaches writing with such clarity, depth, and purpose. She also shares insights into her research process, the challenge of shaping complex narratives, and the broader importance of telling stories that have too often been overlooked or dismissed.

    Whether or not you’ve ever set foot on a glacier, Thirty Below offers a deep dive into universal themes— resilience, purpose, and the human desire to explore. It’s a story about ambition and endurance, but also about complexity, contradiction, and the ways women have long carved space for themselves in places that often excluded them. Cassidy brings these histories to life with nuance and empathy, honoring the individuality of each woman while raising timeless questions about legacy, belonging, and what drives us to push beyond our limits.

    Thanks to Cassidy for writing the book and for taking the time to chat. I hope you enjoy.

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    • Cassidy Randall
    • "Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women’s Ascent of Denali"
    • Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/cassidy-randall/

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    TOPICS DISCUSSED:

    • 2:06 – Intro, how did Cassidy get into Denali?
    • 8:28 – Getting to know Grace
    • 13:08 – Landscape of women in climbing
    • 18:16 – Margaret and her journey with multiple sclerosis
    • 22:39 – Why do people climb mountains?
    • 25:38 – Grace at 88, any discontent?
    • 28:08 – Ed on his experience climbing Denali
    • 31:02 – The process of climbing
    • 37:39 – Adventure for the sake of adventure
    • 42:23 – Writing advice on structure
    • 45:41 – Source change
    • 47:07 – Book writing compared with magazine work
    • 50:36 – Early creativity threads
    • 53:28 – Shifts in the writing industry
    • 55:24 – What is journalism’s role anymore?
    • 1:00:17 – It’s alive! (The content we’re consuming.)
    • 1:01:19 – Denali or McKinley?
    • 1:04:37 – Writer recs
    • 1:08:03 – Pro tips on being a writer
    • 1:10:17 – Wrapping it up

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    1 h y 13 m
  • Sara Domek – The Science and Story of Wyoming’s Wildlife Migration

    Sara Domek – The Science and Story of Wyoming’s Wildlife Migration
    Apr 30 2025
    Sara Domek is Wyoming’s Migration Program Director for The Nature Conservancy. Sara grew up in the small town of Kemmerer and later moved to Pinedale, giving her a rare, firsthand perspective on Wyoming’s working landscapes—both from a natural resources and a conservation standpoint. Her upbringing, paired with years of experience working in nonprofits, agencies, and boots-on-the-ground conservation, makes her uniquely suited to lead TNC’s efforts to protect Wyoming’s world-renowned wildlife migrations. If you’ve spent any time driving through Wyoming, you’ve probably cruised past some of the most important migration corridors in North America—maybe without even realizing it. Sara and her team are working to keep those landscapes permeable, helping mule deer, pronghorn, elk, and other species continue the seasonal journeys they’ve been making for thousands of years. We talk about the science behind migration, how seemingly small barriers like fences can create big challenges for wildlife, and how collaborative conservation—between landowners, agencies, and nonprofits—can create real, lasting wins. Sara also shares some fascinating details about Wyoming’s longest mule deer migration, the importance of building trust with local communities, why cheatgrass is a bigger villain than it looks, and how carefully designed wildlife crossings can benefit both animals and people. We also get into her favorite books, why she’s hopeful about the future, and, once again, the simple but powerful idea that success in conservation often comes down to strong relationships. This is a thoughtful and inspiring conversation with someone who truly embodies the spirit of collaborative, community-driven conservation. I hope you enjoy! --- The Right to Roam: Sustaining Wyoming’s Migratory HerdsFull episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/sara-domek --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. During the last week of every month throughout 2025, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy’s leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy’s impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 2:50 – Intro, growing up in Wyoming and valuing natural resources6:09 – Pinedale and the Wind Rivers7:15 – Plan after high school10:37 – Finding TNC14:16 – Sara describes her job17:21 – Mule deer and pronghorn migration corridors21:57 – Fencing and migration26:25 – Getting the word out about fencing29:27 – Migration primer: distance, predators and collisions35:54 – Valley of the warm winds42:37 – RCPP programs45:27 – Cheatgrass 10148:54 – Important partners51:08 – Prioritizing projects54:40 – What Sara’s looking forward to57:57 – Where to learn more1:00:22 – Book recs1:03:04 – Parting words --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All EpisodesMountain & Prairie ShopMountain & Prairie on InstagramUpcoming EventsAbout Ed RobersonSupport Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts
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    1 h y 7 m
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