Confluence & Connections

Al Perkinson, founder of Bajio Sunglasses, joins us to talk shades, conservation initiatives and why Bajio is making waves!

What does a podcast featuring outdoor community members and wild pursuits have in common with a cider maker dedicated to upcycling wild apples of the Colorado Plateau?

Water.

From a passion for playing in/on it to cherishing every drop needed to grow apples destined to be made into delicious cider...we might have more in common than we realize.

Join us for the latest episode of Confluence & Connections as we talk with Sam Perry of Fenceline Cider. Located at the foot of the La Plata Mountains and as a part of the Colorado River watershed, Fenceline values the importance of our local ecosystems for both long-term community and environmental sustainability - and they just so happen to have a knack for making delicious cider.

Spring is in full swing and this month’s theme on Confluence & Connections is WATER. The water we drink, the water we play in/on and the water we use in our daily lives and across industries.

On this episode, we sat down with Hilary Hutcheson to talk all about her experiences on and with water and the latest short film from Protect Our Winters, Patagonia, & Yeti. From climate change to her life as a fly fisher/fly fishing guide to how people are moving the needle to protect our playgrounds – you’re not going to want to miss this one.

On this episode, we're hanging out with Erin Parisi.

A lifelong athlete, Erin came to Colorado over 15 years ago, and soon grew attached to outdoor spaces and the freedom and friendships they fostered. After announcing her transition, questions arose within herself, friends, and family on whether she would be able to continue her passion for adventure sports and travel at the same pace she had in her past life.

Erin provided an answer to any doubters very quickly. With a history of far-off travels, and a long list of past adventures, she committed to taking on our 7 Summits project without hesitation.

We're talking climbing, upcoming adventures and the non-profit TranSending7.

Join us and our special guest Mindy Crowell, Reforestation Partnerships Director for the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as we talk all about the NFF and their "Earth Month" initiative to match donors and plant one additional tree on our public forests for every 1 tree donors contribute (up to 75,000 trees). 

We're hanging out with Carina and Robby of the newly-launched company, Bivo. Join us for some water bottle tech talk to learn how the Bivo One is reducing plastics use and what's next for this team and their fast-flow stainless steel bottles. 

On this episode, join us as we sit down with Lane Willson, co-founder of Oveja Negra Bikepacking in Salida, CO. She rides bikes, makes bike bags and is one rad woman. Hit play and hear a little chitchat on bikes, bags and two-wheel adventures.

Join Elevation Outdoors contributor, Ryan Scavo, for our newest edition: the Confluence & Connections podcast.

On her first episode, Ryan sits down with Ted Manning of the Patagonia RIVERS unit to discuss gear, technology, community and stewardship.