To the Foothills

Rachel Vigil is a Colorado native and CSU graduate who works for Denver’s #1 Sports Radio Sation. She currently hosts a morning digital show called "Coffee Break" and other various digital shows on DenverFan.com. You can also hear her Sunday mornings from 8a-10a on 104.3 The Fan. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Rachel Vigil about the thrill of covering hometown sports teams in Colorado. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Rachel fell in love with football after going to her first Bronco’s game.- Why it can be difficult for a female sports reporter to get people to listen to what she has to say.- How authenticity is an important quality for any sports reporter to have.- Why it’s important to remember that famous athletes are just humans too.- How purchasing a home right now can be difficult and time consuming. Connect with Rachel:Links Mentioned:https://denverfan.com/ Guest Contact Info:Twitter@heyrachelvigilInstagram @heyrachelvigil Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Woodbury is a Veteran of the US Coast Guard, serial entrepreneur, and speaker on web3. He is the CEO of YAK DAO, a luxury camping brand offering fractional ownership through NFT memberships. YAK is revolutionizing the way individuals can own and engage with real estate assets. YAK is developing a global luxury camping brand that fractionalizes ownership of recreational properties through NFT memberships. David also founded Camp Native a booking engine for recreation properties. He loves the outdoors and is excited to bring web3 to the world of camping. David is also a competitive gravel and xc mountain bike racer, alpine and xc skier.  Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with David Woodbury about offering fractional ownership of a luxury camping brand through NFT memberships. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Yak was born by utilizing blockchain to create an amazing glamping experience.- How there are differences between the internet and Web Three and what they are.- How you own your own digital assets on Web Three instead of a company like Facebook.- Why NFTs can drive change in an organization when used as a voting mechanism.- How factional ownership with an NFT has the advantage of being a smaller liquid investment. Connect with David:Links Mentioned:https://yak.camp/ Guest Contact Info:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/theyakdao?lang=en Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Murdoch, a Colorado native and avid outdoorsman, grew up in the suburbs of Denver. After completing his Bachelor of Science in fisheries biology at Colorado State University, he was hired full-time with, at the time, the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Officer Murdoch began his career in 2008, assigned to the Grand Lake district. Officer Murdoch enjoyed the abundant wildlife and scenery surrounded by the continental divide during his nearly 4 years in Grand County. Officer Murdoch later transferred to the Conifer District where he is currently stationed. In his free time, Officer Murdoch is always enjoying the outdoors, either hunting or fishing, with family and friends. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Scott Murdoch about living in harmony with wildlife. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How animals in the Foothills have developed a tolerance for human interaction.- Why it’s important to follow all guidelines when encountering a wild animal.- How it’s feeding the animals in the Foothills can be detrimental to everyone involved.- Why you want to make sure black bears know your presence when you’re out and about in the woods.- How you want to appear large and fearful when you encounter a mountain lion. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Geis is the owner of SummitRidge Custom Homes where their high standards promise superior quality and workmanship. Their attention to job-site progress guarantees efficiency and savings throughout the process. If you're looking for a building partner that will care about your project as much as you do, SummitRidge Custom Homes is the right place. Off the clock, Dan enjoys racquetball, mountain biking and camping with his wife Kortney of 20 years and three daughters. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Dan Geis about the due diligence needed when building a new home in the Foothills. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How SummitRidge Custom Homes has never reproduced any of the houses they’ve built.- Why people decide to have a custom home built for them in the Foothills.- How building your own custom home can provide great re-sale value.- Why it’s difficult to cut back your allowances once the infrastructure of the house is built.- How building your own house allows you to include fun things like secret rooms and passages. Connect with Dan:Links Mentioned:https://summitridgecustomhomes.com/ Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Martin is a 25-year-old Colorado native who loves the state he lives in. He grew up in Conifer, Colorado and attended Elk Creek Elementary, West Jefferson Middle School, and Conifer High School before moving first to Golden to complete a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and then to Lawrence, Kansas to complete his Master's on the same subject. Grant currently works for KL&A Engineers as a Structural Designer. Growing up in the front range, Grant enjoys hiking, skiing, leaf peeping, and numerous other outdoor activities. Additionally, he closely follows and roots heavily for the area's professional sports teams, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Rockies, as well as the Kansas Jayhawks. Grant loves being in Colorado and couldn't imagine living anywhere else.  Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Grant Martin where he turns the tables and interviews Robert Martin. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How you need to keep wells and septic tanks in mind when purchasing a mountain home.- Why having a land survey completed before buying a mountain home is a must.- How owning a mountain home can provide privacy and serenity not found in the city.- Why mountain homeowners should be familiar with the kinds of animals they live nearby.- How it important for real estate agents to stay even keeled when selling a home. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some consider Tom Straus an expert in the backcountry. He has guided and led many trips throughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Quetico Provincial Park, an area covering 2.2 million acres in Minnesota and Ontario, Canada.He has backpacked, mostly solo, in the rain forests of Costa Rica; Denali National Park, Alaska; Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta and British Columbia Canada; Glacier National Park (many times) & Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana; Wind River Range, Yellowstone National Park, Teton/Bridger National Forest including the Grand Tetons in Wyoming; Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park, Weminuche Wilderness & San Juan Range in Colorado; Wasatch Mountains, Canyonlands National Park, Grand Gulch in Utah; Grand Canyon in Arizona; Olympic National Park, Cascade National Park in Washington; High Sierra Range in California; and Isle Royale National Park in Michigan.  In 2015, at age 55, he thru-hiked the 2650 miles Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). In 2021, he thru-hiked the 489 mile Colorado Trail. In 2019, he completed his first 100 mile ultra marathon, Canal Corridor. In 2021, he completed the 50 mile Grand Masters Ultra Marathon, near Littlefield, AZ.  Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Tom Straus about the first 625 miles on the Continental Divide Trail.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How people must pay attention to heatstroke and dehydration when hiking in the desert.- How there is no formal trail in some parts of the Continental Divide and hikers must figure out what direction to go.- How the desert is extremely hot during the day and gets cold at night when the sun goes down.- How thru-hikes require you to be on top of your mental game to get through them.- How you must know where you water sources are when hiking in the desert. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gardening is in Kerry Poppe’s "roots." Her great-great grandfather was one of the gardeners for the Queen (of England, that is) at her summer residence Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Being of Scottish and Irish relatives, gardening was a way of life by keeping small kitchen gardens. She was bitten by the bug at an early age watching her Scottish mother's love of flower gardening. As Kerry grew, she was allowed to utilize parts of our yard for her own garden.The passion of growing and tending plants has been an integral part of Kerry’s life. She’s been gardening for over 40 years. It was important to not only garner hands on experience, but to maintain a sound knowledge of horticulture, so she joined the CSU Jefferson County Master Gardener Program in 1987. After a short sabbatical to raise her family and earn my bachelor's degree in education, she rejoined the Extension program in 2014. She has a certification in home landscape design, and created and taught several elementary and high school horticulture programs.Kerry achieved her Colorado Certified Nursery Professional (CCNP) certification in 2017. She completed her Irrigation Boot Camp Certification and SLM Certification. After eight years in the employ of Creek Side Garden Center & Nursery in Littleton, in October of 2020 Kerry started her own business, Streetside Garden Creations, LLC where she provides her clients with a range of services which may include Garden Design/Landscape, Installation and Maintenance. Her passion continues in teaching, writing, growing, creating, and designing with plants. Her volunteer work through the CSU Jefferson County Speaker's Bureau helps bring current, research-based garden/landscape information to Colorado residents. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Kerry Poppe about understanding the nuances of high-altitude planting and gardening. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How it’s important for school aged children to learn about botany and where plants come from.- Why tilling the soil, working the land, and growing crops isn’t for the faint hearted.- How it’s important for people to know what their irrigation systems will and won’t do.- Why it’s easier to do concentric circle watering when using your hands.- How it’s important to know your zone and altitude when planting a garden. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empowering Life Lessons Learned from a Colorado Native and Former Professional Freestyle Skier – To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 25 Athena Brownson Born and raised in Breckenridge Colorado, Athena is a Colorado native born in a family of residential developers, builders, and interior designers. She started wandering building sites and learning the ropes of real estate from a young age. At age sixteen, Athena became a professional freestyle skier and prided herself on her work ethic and competitive attitude which helped her excel in all business ventures. She went on to study art history and interior design in university, followed by an internship and job with an interior design firm.In 2015, Athena took a leap of faith and decided to get her real estate license. Athena takes pride in assisting her clients with such pivotal moments in their lives through purchasing or selling their homes. Athena’s goal is to always build strong relationships with her clients and find a property that truly suits their lifestyle and needs. In the competitive Denver real estate market, it is crucial to have an that understands your goals and helps you align with your desired future. Athena is consistently pushing herself to be the best she can for her clients through business coaching and continuing education.As Denver continues to blossom, Athena looks forward to helping you find the perfect property or sell your current property to move towards the next phase of your life, let's build your wealth. Let’s build something great. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Athena Brownson about empowering life lessons. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How being a professional skier taught Athena everything she needed to know about becoming a professional real estate broker.- Why coaching and mentorship can take real estate professionals to the next level.- How visualizing your own success sets you up to succeed in life and business.- Why purchasing your own house will make you a better realtor.- How people need to know many things when purchasing a mountain home and how their realtor should have the answers. Connect with Athena:Links Mentioned:athenabrownsonrealtor.comGuest Contact Info:[email protected]/AthenaBrownsonRealtorLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/athena-brownson-2337bb41Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 24 Tim and Carrie CooneyThe "Climbing Cooneys,” Tim and Carrie, have been visiting Colorado summits since 1975. Married in 1978, Tim finished all the 14ers in 1983 and Carrie finished in 1987—after given birth to two children, Shaun and Sharon. In 1994, Tim & Carrie finished the 100 highest Colorado summits; by 1995, they had finished the 200 highest. Then in 2002, it was the 300 highest. At that point, they began to realize that finishing all the Colorado 13ers could become a reality. That goal was finished on August 3, 2013 on Boreas Mountain, accompanied by friends, family, and some noteworthy fellow-peakbaggers.Climbing Colorado 13ers has not been their only interest. From their Grand Junction home, Tim & Carrie have put in thousands of miles of road biking including some notable "century" rides both in and out of state. They also enjoy mountain biking in and around the Grand Junction area as well as Moab. In the winter, they relish the fresh powder of the Grand Mesa and spend many weekends enjoying the snowy backcountry and Nordic trails and also downhill skiing.In recent years, they've branched out into technical canyoneering and have enjoyed an entirely different world than the Colorado high country by venturing into the Utah desert to clamber through remote slot canyons—frequently visiting the famous Zion National Park. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Tim and Carrie Cooney about peakbagging in Colorado. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How peakbagging is a great activity for people who enjoy the high country.- Why it’s important to be able to get away from the hustle of the city and find solitude.- Where Carrie and Tim enjoy peakbagging the most and why.- How Colorado can snow any time of year, so peakbaggers must be prepared.- How you want to bring 10 essentials when peakbagging and what those essentials are. Connect with Tim and Carrie:Links Mentioned:https://www.climbingcooneys.com/cooneys/https://www.highestgroundphotography.com/ Guest Contact Info:Facebookfacebook.com/Clib13ers Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How’s the Mortgage Market? An Enlightening, Insightful Update– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 23 Todd PruittTodd Pruitt entered the mortgage industry in the early nineties after graduating from college with a major in Finance and a minor in Real Estate. Todd has been with Cherry Creek Mortgage since 1992 serving a widely varied customer base, from first-time home buyers to those looking toward retirement and protecting the wealth they've built.Todd is a proud member of the CMLA (Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association). He uses his knowledge and experience to concentrate on individual needs and find the loan program that is a precise fit for helping people reach their short and long-term financial goals.On the personal side of things, Todd has lived in Colorado most of his life and is an avid fly fisherman, skier, golfer, sports fan and lover of the outdoors. He and his wife since 1995, Ali, spend their free time enjoying all that this great state has to offer with their two children.Being an avid supporter of his community, Todd has enjoyed being involved with several non-profit and community organizations. As an Evergreen High School graduate and resident until 2000, he served as a board member and Chairman of the Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce. Living in central Denver since 2001, Todd spent 12 years as a board member, executive board member and Chairman of the Board for the Montessori School of Denver. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Todd Pruitt about an enlightening and insightful update on the mortgage market. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- Why Evergreen, CO is a great town for kids to grow up in.- How it’s important to work with the right realtor and the right lender.- How there is great down payment assistance in Colorado, so you don’t have to make a 20% down payment.- Why people disagree over whether the United States is in a recession.- How there are differences between mountain homes and city homes that should be considered. Connect with Todd:Links Mentioned:https://www.toddpruitt.com/ Guest Contact Info:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PruittLendingConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices