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National Park Nightmares: "The Vanishing at White Wolf"Peter Jackson was 74 years old the day he disappeared without a trace in Yosemite National Park. A veteran hiker in excellent physical condition, Peter had spent decades exploring America's wilderness areas with methodical precision. He never took unnecessary risks. He never strayed from his planned routes. And he never, ever failed to return when expected.September 17, 2016. Peter sends a simple text to his son: "On my way to Yosemite." It would be the last anyone ever heard from him.He checks into campsite #58 at White Wolf Campground, a remote facility at 8,000 feet elevation, paying for five nights through September 21st. His car, a well-maintained sedan, sits at the edge of a forest of lodgepole pines and white firs. His tent is pitched with military precision. Everything is exactly as it should be. Except Peter packed his royal blue Outdoor Products daypack and set off on what should have been a routine day hike. He never came back.When park rangers conduct their end-of-stay check on September 21st, they find Peter's campsite exactly as he'd left it four days earlier. His car is still parked at the site. His gear is neatly organized. But Peter is gone, and so is his blue backpack.This triggers one of the most extensive search operations in recent Yosemite history. Over 50 personnel from multiple agencies spend nearly two weeks combing through 50 square miles of wilderness. Search dogs follow scent trails that lead nowhere. Helicopters equipped with infrared technology scan dense forest canopy. Ground teams rappel into ravines and search areas so remote they haven't seen human footprints in years. They find nothing. Not a single trace of Peter Jackson.By October 2nd, with autumn storms rolling in and temperatures dropping, the inevitable decision comes. Peter's case is downgraded to "limited continuous" status. The active search ends. Park officials maintain that any new evidence will be followed up on, but the reality sets in for Peter's family: he's simply vanished into the vast wilderness of Yosemite National Park. For nearly three years, Peter Jackson becomes another statistic in Yosemite's growing list of unsolved disappearances. His case joins approximately 30 other active missing persons files, each representing someone who entered the park and never returned. The wilderness keeps its secrets well.Then, in August 2019, a trail maintenance crew working on erosion control in a remote area between Aspen Valley and Smith Peak makes a startling discovery. Hidden under a fallen tree, they find a weathered royal blue backpack. It's Peter Jackson's daypack, confirmed by serial numbers and distinctive wear patterns. But the location makes no sense. The pack was discovered approximately seven to eight miles from White Wolf Campground—far beyond Peter's typical five-mile hiking range. Even following established trails, reaching this spot would require a trek of over ten miles through challenging terrain.The discovery creates more questions than answers. What was Peter doing so far from his campsite? How did an experienced hiker end up in terrain he'd never ventured to before? And perhaps most intriguingly, the pack was found in Ackerson Meadow—an area that had only been officially added to Yosemite National Park in September 2016, the same month Peter disappeared.The formal announcement came just ten days before his final visit. Was Peter attempting to explore this newly protected land?Park rangers immediately organize a detailed search of the area where the backpack was found. For a week, specialized teams scour the terrain using metal detectors, ground-penetrating radar, and search dogs trained to find human remains. They cover two square miles of challenging wilderness, checking every fallen tree, rock crevice, and hidden ravine. They find nothing.The backpack itself yields few clues. It contains the standard gear of a day hiker: a partially empty water bottle, a weathered trail map, a small first aid kit, an emergency whistle, a weatherproof jacket, and several expired energy bars. What's missing speaks volumes—no cell phone, no GPS device, no camera. Nothing that might tell investigators where Peter intended to go or what happened to him.Theories abound but none can fully explain the mystery. Did Peter suffer a sudden medical emergency—a heart attack or stroke—in this remote location, somehow becoming separated from his pack? Did he encounter dangerous terrain, suffering a fatal fall while his pack remained behind? Was he exploring the newly added Ackerson Meadow when something went wrong? Or did environmental factors—sudden weather changes or disorientation—lead to a tragic end?Today, Peter Jackson's case remains open. His disappearance stands as a reminder of the wilderness's enduring mysteries and the limitations of even the most advanced search techniques. Park rangers continue to learn from his case, emphasizing the importance of detailed hiking plans and emergency communication devices. But most of all, Peter's story serves as a sobering reminder that in places of extraordinary beauty lurk equally extraordinary dangers.The last text message Peter sent still haunts those who knew him: "On my way to Yosemite." Three simple words that marked the beginning of a journey with no end, a mystery with no solution, and a wilderness that still keeps its secrets. Somewhere in Yosemite's vast expanse, answers may still lie waiting to be discovered. Until then, the question remains: what happened to Peter Jackson on that September day in 2016?If you have any information about Peter Jackson's disappearance, please contact Yosemite National Park at 209-379-1926 during business hours, or 209-379-1992 after hours. In the wilderness, we are all responsible for each other's safety. Stay aware, stay prepared, and most importantly, let someone know where you're going. Because the difference between a successful hike and a missing persons case can be as simple as a few words shared before you head into the wild.

In this episode, Tom McCauley,  Chief Human Resources Officer at Aspen Valley Hospital, shares how a deep understanding of local culture, strategic use of technology, and a focus on personalized employee experiences are helping shape one of the healthiest and most engaged healthcare workforces in the country.

This week on Everything Under The Sun, Carly Bolliger catches us up on all things Aspen Valley Land Trust, including the upcoming pay-what-you-can Springfest party on May 19 at Strang Ranch.

In this episode Nicole and Sarah host Katie Ertl, the SVP of Mountain Operations at Aspen Skiing Company. Aspen Skiing Company includes 4 mountains, across 8 miles — Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk. Katie grew up in the Aspen Valley, her mom was a ski instructor and she taught Katie and her twin sister from the age of 3. She went on to alpine ski race. Katie taught ski lessons in college, and after graduating decided to continue down that path. Katie coached kids ski racing in Australia and loved it so much she went back and forth coaching between Aspen and Australia. Katie worked her way into ski school management and concurrently became a ski instructor educator, giving clinics to ski instructors through PSIA.  That led Katie to her role overseeing the 4 ski schools at Aspen Skiing Company - and their 1,300 instructors!  After 12 years in this role she moved to her current role, as the SVP of Mountain Operations. Katie explains the role of Mountain Operations - which includes everything related to the mountain infrastructure, from getting the lifts running every morning, to grooming the hill and guest services.  Aspen Skiiing Company is undergoing a 180 acre expansion called Pandoras, which is keeping Katie busy.Katie walks us through the history of the 4 mountains.  She describes how the various mountains are situated and what makes each mountain and town unique.  We also learn about the sustainability programs that Aspen Skiing is involved in across the valley and more broadly. Create your Ski Butlers Profile here: https://www.skibutlers.com/portal/momtrendsKeep up with the Latest from Aspen Skiing Company:Website: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/aspensnowmassFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aspensnowmass/Twitter: https://twitter.com/aspensnowmassResources: Pandora Expansion PSIA: https://www.thesnowpros.org/who-we-are/ Nastar: https://nastar.com/national-championshipsPlease Help Support our Podcast:Check out the Ski Pack at www.puremountainfun.com and use code SKIMOMS2022 for 20% off your orderJoin the Ski Moms Fun Community! Follow us on Instagram @skimomsfunCheck out the Ski Moms Fun Store at www.skimomsfun.comContact us sarah@skimomsfun.com

On this episode of For Land's Sake, host Bill Kight welcomes two members of the Aspen Valley Land Trust, Suzanne Stephens, the Executive Director, and Brian Hightower, Education Coordinator for Marble Basecamp.

Jeff Patterson, M.A., P.C.C. is a success and leadership coach who works with innovators committed to changing the world. Jeff helps his clients elevate their vision of what's possible, increase their impact and eliminate limiting patterns that keep people playing small.  His recent book, The Big Thing Effect: How to Transform Your Life Forever, shows you how to go beyond what you think is possible, and leave your true and lasting legacy. Jeff is a certified professional coach and holds a Masters of Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Jeff lives in the Aspen Valley of Colorado with his wife, Lindsay, and their daughters Emory and Brooklyn. When he's not fly-fishing in his backyard, you can find him inspiring audiences around the world. In this week's episode, Sonya and Jeff discuss goals, commitment, distractions, the idea of incompletes, and much more. Key Takeaways:   The importance of goal clarity Believing that you can reach your goal How you know if it's a big thing Differentiating between a big goal and a big thing Creating commitment internally and externally What is spiritual psychology? How to know when to quit something The danger of small distractions Managing your incompletes Talking to your kids about the big thing  

Doug Leibinger is one of the top 125 real estate agents in the world selling some of the most significant homes in Aspen and Snowmass. A native Coloradian he has been able to blend his passion for skiing, fly-fishing and luxury mountain resort living into a lucrative real estate career. He was the founding agent for Compass Aspen and has lived in the Aspen Valley for over 30 years. On any given winter day you may find Doug having a listing appointment at the AJAX Tavern at the top of the hill or skiing a few runs with his clients. In the summers he is hiking, bike riding and fly-fishing on the roaring fork or frying pan all in between showing and selling some of the most spectacular mountain estates in the world. This is what it is like to do what you love, and love where you live!  School is in session. If you like what you hear Please subscribe and comment and tell a friend to do the same at The Deal with Danny Brown on Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon and anywhere you consume your content.   Subscribe! Apple Podcasts YouTube Doug Leibinger Instagram Website Danny Brown Website Danny Brown IG Podcast IG   It's not Who sold the most homes, it's Who sold YOUR HOME for the most.

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With over 25 years of real estate experience, Doug Leibinger has proudly helped some of the most accomplished people from around the world find their place in the Roaring Fork Valley. Doug is known for his business acumen, affinity for technology, and professionalism. He is a founding broker of Compass Aspen and the Wall Street Journal recognized him as one of the Top 125 Brokers in the U.S. His focus and dedication has placed him in the top 1% of brokers in Aspen and all of Colorado for many years and he recently surpassed $1 billion in career sales volume. An avid skier, fly-fisherman, and cyclist, Doug has combined his passion for people and the mountain lifestyle and melded them together to be a true expert in the field of luxury real estate.  In our conversation we discussed the current housing cycle and whether or not it's the right time to consider buying or selling a mountain home. We also touched on the unique financing and taxation challenges of working with an international client. Lastly, we talked about Doug's passion for sharing the mountain lifestyle with his clients and what sets the Aspen Valley apart from other mountain communities.  ----- This episode is brought to you by Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel — an independent investment advisory and financial planning firm based in Aspen and Denver with roots dating back to 1982. Their team of experienced investors, thoughtful financial advisors, and focused problem-solvers would like to offer all listeners a complimentary, no-pressure investment portfolio review. To schedule an appointment and learn more about their services, visithttps://obermeyerwood.com/ ( https://obermeyerwood.com/). ----- This episode is brought to you by Basalt River Park, a new riverfront neighborhood in historic downtown Basalt, Colorado. After an extraordinary community-wide planning effort, Basalt River Park is pleased to offer five brand new Waters Edge residences impeccably designed by CCY Architects. The homes overlook the Roaring Fork River and have easy walkability to downtown Basalt. To stay in the know, call (970) 927-8080 or visit https://www.basaltriverpark.com/. ----- This episode is brought to you by SH Building Group. The experienced team of professionals at SH Built consists of client, site, accounting, subcontractor, design, and craft building specialists. They integrate the latest construction management technology into every project and offer Home Guardianship Services and Advanced inspections. Start planning your project today, call (970) 438-0925 or visit https://shbuilt.com/ (https://shbuilt.com/). ----- Thanks for listening to this episode of Selling The Mountains. You'll never miss an episode if you follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your listening platform of choice. Please leave a review and share it with a friend if you like what you heard. Sign up for the free Selling The Mountains newsletter to get exclusive content, episode recaps, sponsor offers, and more — visit https://www.sellingthemountains.com/ (https://www.sellingthemountains.com/).  You can follow the show on Instagram or Facebook @SellingTheMountains. You can follow the host on Twitter @Christianknapp, LinkedIn @ChristianKnapp, or Clubhouse @christian_knapp. This show was produced in collaboration with Dustin H. James at Podboarder.  Selling The Mountains is a production of Moment of Truth, LLC - all rights reserved.

With telecommuting on the rise, many luxury buyers are choosing to move to greener pastures.In this episode, I interview Doug Leibinger, a Compass Broker Associate and top producer in Aspen, Colorado.Get the inside scoop on buying and selling luxury real estate in this international ski resort town, which is famous for its breathtaking views and year-round outdoor recreation.***IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER***How Covid-19 has been affecting the market in Aspen.Why 3D Matterport tours are so important, especially now.The nuances of marketing in an international market like Aspen.Why lifestyle marketing is crucial for luxury properties.Advice for buyers looking to buy a home in Aspen.How property lines and water rights work for riverside and mountain properties.Tips for out-of-town buyers to make the most of the buying process.What it means for a market to be micro-segmented.How remodeling affects property taxes.***MEMORABLE QUOTES***“3D property tours are crucial in today's market.” - Doug Leibinger“Spend the night in the area where you're thinking of buying.” - Rob“You can't put a generic price per square foot on a luxury listing.” - Doug Leibinger***ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST***Doug Leibinger has proudly helped some of the most accomplished people from around the world find their place in the Roaring Fork Valley. The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends has recognized Doug as one of the Top 125 Brokers in the United States and as a top-five broker in Colorado. Doug has worked with both buyers and sellers to assist with over 3/4 of a billion dollars in transactions. Clients from across the globe—Hong Kong, London, Sydney, and San Paulo—as well as around the United States choose to work with Doug for his business acumen, affinity for technology, and professionalism. Solid relationships with local architects, builders, designers, and landscapers help Doug assist his clients and proved instrumental in several high-end developments. The Doug Leibinger Team was named the #1 sales team in the Aspen Valley in 2016, 2017 and 2018 with over $800 million in sales volume.***GET IN TOUCH WITH JEFF RHOADES***Cell: 970-379-9045Email: Doug@Compass.comWebsite: www.DougLeibinger.com***ABOUT THE SHOW***Welcome to Luxury Real Estate Talk, where you get expert advice on buying and selling Luxury Real Estate.Learn from the best and brightest real estate agents, brokers, and other professionals, as they share real-life stories about the art and business of listing, marketing, selling, and buying high-end homes.Through casual but insightful conversations, the Talk's host Rob Jensen will help you master your understanding of the luxury real estate market.Rob is the President and Owner/Broker of the Rob Jensen Company, which specializes in working with buyers and sellers in guard gated communities in Summerlin, Las Vegas, and Henderson, Nevada.Rob's 15+ years of local industry expertise have made him a sought after real estate expert source with the media. He's served as a guest commentator for numerous national broadcast television networks including MSNBC and BRAVO. He has also provided content and commentary to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, BusinessWeek.com, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Real Estate Executive magazine, Growing Wealth magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. Additionally, Rob has penned a recurring monthly real estate column for the Las Vegas Business Press.

This interview discusses the current market and trends in the Denver area. Where is it headed? How much more can it grow? Phoenix has lived all around the beautiful state of Colorado, including Boulder Valley, the Aspen Valley and all over the Denver metro area. Phoenix is a member of the National Association of Realtors, and a board member of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. He is also active in the community, volunteering with various charity organizations, including Toys for Tots, and the Life Time Foundation. Phoenix is also a well-known personal trainer, nutrition coach, and triathlon coach in the Denver metro area. Thus, he possesses a tireless drive to help his clients achieve their goals as if they were his own. https://www.porchlightgroup.com/agents/phoenix-rain

Torin Yater-Wallace had to overcome more challenges than anyone I’ve talked to.  From growing up with a dad in prison, to moving countess times as a kid, to injuries, to a sickness that became so bad that he was medically paralyzed for 10 days.  Through all of this, Torin had skiing and all his dreams revolved around becoming a professional.  With all the cards stacked against him, Torin never quit or felt sorry for himself and made his dreams happen.  The funny thing is, listening to the podcast, it doesn’t even sound like he likes halfpipe skiing. Torin Yater-Wallace  Show Notes:  2:34:  Qualifying for the 2018 Olympics 7:50:  What is going on with his foot and does he think about the future 12:00:  Video parts and halfpipe skiers 16:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 17:30:  Born and raised in Basalt Colorado and talking about his dad going away to prison. 22:57:  Growing up in the Aspen Valley and chasing the dream of becoming a pro skier with his mom. 28:00:  Gatorade Free Flow Tour and making a name for himself 30:00:  Armada fake recruiting trip 34:04:  Getting connected with Target, his first X-Games and his sponsors Red Bull, Armada, Giro, Toyota , DaKine, Look Bindings, Aspen Snowmass , Comcast/Xfinity and Smuckers 38:50:  How much can he make as a skier in his best year? 41:45:  10Barrel Brewery and The Summit at Snoqualmie (use the code Powell18 to get pre-season pass prices) 43:00:  He’s a normal kid, did his life feel like a rollercoaster and the whole dry needle collapsed lung saga 50:00:  Back To Life Movie A must see documentary (produced by Clayton Vila) about Torin, and his mom’s cancer diagnosis 55:43:  His Olympic experience and partying 59:00:  The worst case of strep throat in the history of Olympic Pipe skiers

The day after this interview was recorded Mike and Steve are now in the ski hall of fame    Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your knowledge if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out more about Challenge Aspen go to https://challengeaspen.org. To see how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today (Wednesday, September 20, 2017), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Mike Marolt. In May 2000, after a childhood growing up in Aspen and climbing and skiing in Colorado’s Elk Mountains, twins Mike and Steve Marolt and life-long friend Jim Gile became the first Americans ever to climb and ski from above 8,000 meters / 26,250 feet when they skied from the central peak of Shishapangma, Tibet.  This accomplishment placed them in an elite class amongst the world’s greatest ski mountaineers. In 2003, the team followed up with a first-ever American ski descent of the north ridge of Everest.  In 2007, they skied the north ridge of Everest for the second time, and also became the first Americans and only the fifth people ever to attain multiple ski descents from above 8,000 meters when they skied from the summit of Cho Oyu, Tibet.  Since then, they have completed many ski descents from the world’s greatest peaks, including six from above 7,000 meters, making them the world leaders in high altitude ski descents.  All told, their ski resume spans over 25 years with expeditions to some 40 of the world’s greatest and highest peaks. They only climb “pure style” using no supplemental oxygen, porters, or altitude drugs, an aspect that enhances their accomplishments. The Marolt brothers’ ski heritage starts four generations ago when the family first arrived in Aspen Valley.  Beginning as simple miners and barkeeps, they became ranchers and eventually world-class skiers.  Mike and Steve’s father, Max Marolt, joined the US Olympic team in 1954 and skied in the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics in 1960.  Max’s career in the ski industry spanned 60 years.  He and his brother Bill have both been inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. The trio has also established themselves as independent filmmakers, having produced eight adventure documentary films, including SKIING EVEREST, which won the Ski Channel’s Best Adventure Film of the Year in 2010.  SKIING EVEREST has premiered all over the world, most recently on ESPN and PBS, and has just been converted to 3D, making it the first film on Everest to premiere in that format.  To learn more about Mike email him atmarolt@rof.net. 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To learn more about the Win's Women of Wisdom visit http://winswomenofwisdom.weebly.com/. Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To learn how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Win's Women of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win Kelly Charles welcomes Mike Marolt. In May 2000, after a childhood growing up in Aspen and climbing and skiing in Colorado’s Elk Mountains, twins Mike and Steve Marolt and life-long friend Jim Gile became the first Americans ever to climb and ski from above 8,000 meters / 26,250 feet when they skied from the central peak of Shishapangma, Tibet.  This accomplishment placed them in an elite class amongst the world’s greatest ski mountaineers. In 2003, the team followed up with a first ever American ski descent of the north ridge of Everest.  In 2007, they skied the north ridge of Everest for the second time, and also became the first Americans and only the fifth people ever to attain multiple ski descents from above 8,000 meters when they skied from the summit of Cho Oyu, Tibet.  Since then, they have completed many ski descents from the world’s greatest peaks, including 6 from above 7,000 meters, making them the world leaders in high-altitude ski descents.  All told, their ski resume spans over 25 years with expeditions to some 40 of the world’s greatest and highest peaks. They only climb “pure style” using no supplemental oxygen, porters, or altitude drugs, an aspect that enhances their accomplishments. The Marolt brothers’ ski heritage starts four generations ago when the family first arrived in Aspen Valley.  Beginning as simple miners and barkeeps, they became ranchers and eventually world class skiers.  Mike and Steve’s father, Max Marolt, joined the US Olympic team in 1954 and skied in the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics in 1960. Max Marolt, joined the US Olympic team in 1954 and skied in the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics in 1960.  Max’s career in the ski industry spanned 60 years.  He and his brother Bill have both been inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. The trio has also established themselves as independent filmmakers, having produced eight adventure documentary films, including SKIING EVEREST, which won the Ski Channel’s Best Adventure Film of the Year in 2010.  SKIING EVEREST has premiered all over the world, most recently on ESPN and PBS, and has just been converted to 3D, making it the first film on Everest to premier in that format.  To learn more about Mike email him at marolt@rof.net. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visithttps://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To send feedback to Win, email her at winwwow@gmail.com. To be on the show please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/1MLJSLG. To look at our sponsorships go tohttp://www.winsomemediagroup.com/, http://www.educents.com/daily-deals#wwow, andhttp://www.winsomemediagroup.com/ To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email.  

In late January 2014, Paula Tough had been out with a friend and their dogs near Algonquin Park when they came across what appeared to be a wolf caught in a snare. The wire had cut into the animals’ leg deeply, and the nearby damage and scat showed he had been caught for at least three or four days. Paula took extraordinary action – with the help of a friend, she was able to cut the snare, load the animal into a crate and drive it straight down to Aspen Valley Wildlife Centre. The initial outlook was not good for the animal, who was eventually discovered to be a young Algonquin coywolf. His leg had to be amputated due to the severity of the injury. But with the hard work of volunteers and staff at Aspen Valley, as well as a whole lot of guts on the part of the coywolf, he was successfully released in the first week of August. Julie Woodyer of Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary joined Defender Radio to discuss the rehabilitation of the coywolf, his release, and what it means for the future of injured wildlife.