Mountain Town Diaries

Adventures and conversations with a professional wilderness photographer living in one of the smallest and most remote towns in the USA.

A Conversation with Michelle

Craig meets up with telecommuting engineer and fellow band mate, Michelle, to discuss working remotely and the surprising twists and turns of life in a small town.

02-14
41:22

A Conversation with Grant

Craig manages to talk with Grant Houston, the town's newspaper editor, at the local coffee shop.

02-07
32:45

Wildlife and Wilderness

On his way down the mountain, a tired Craig rambles about the local wildlife and the value of wild places.

01-31
19:44

A Conversation with Ivan

Craig talks with a newcomer to the town, Ivan, who runs a business with his wife.

01-24
17:54

Ice Climbing in Colorado

Craig talks with a visiting ice climber and discusses the big advantages of small towns and... yes, wilderness.

01-17
22:09

A Conversation with Katherine

Craig visits with Katherine and her cats as she talks about her work and hiking the PCT.

01-10
20:49

Podcast at 12500 Feet

Craig shelters from the storm in a snow wilderness and decides to record a podcast...

01-03
13:19

A Conversation with Dave

Craig catches up with a very talented and interesting friend (and long-time resident), Dave Jordan.

12-27
33:33

A Post-Christmas Message

Craig reflects on the podcast itself, friends in small towns and what the future holds...

12-26
31:13

The First Guest - A Conversation with Melody

Craig is joined by his first guest, Melody, who is one half of the team running the local coffee shop.

12-20
28:18

Four is the New One

Craig podcasts from the local lake in a snowbound environment - with a new microphone - and rambles about wild places.

12-13
15:20

Third Act

Craig wanders downtown as winter takes hold in a small Colorado mountain town. Part three of a pilot trilogy.

12-06
12:20

The Difficult Second Episode

Craig talks about actually living in a mountain town, including the opportunities and compromises that come with it. Part two of a pilot trilogy.

12-06
12:29

The First Attempt

Craig tries his hand at podcasting from the middle of a Colorado mountain town. Part one of a pilot trilogy.

12-06
13:48

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