Welcome to Roaring Fork Mountain Air - a positive forward-thinking podcast for the good people of the Roaring Fork River Valley in Colorado.

In this episode join Mircea Oprea and Christopher Wheatley on Roaring Fork Mountain Air as they discuss yummy brunches and dinners in the Roaring Fork Valley. Mircea's floating, bloating, and stargazing in Glenwood's Hot Springs, AVSC Nordic Triathlon action, and running for RFTA buses. New laws taking effect January 1st, Mr. Wheatley unwittingly joins the MLK parade, local entertainment and goings on, "Unpopular Idea of the Week" of eliminating big time college athletics, and a "Moment of Hope" provided by Challenge Aspen.

Featured in Podcast: Plosky's Deli in Carbondale, Hominy in El Jebel, Song Sung Blue (Movie), Movieland Theater in Willits, Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, The Pullman in Glenwood Springs, AVSC Nordic Programs in Aspen, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority RFTA, Challenge Aspen, Basalt Regional Library, Zuma Lounge Productions, ExecEvent Premier Event Management Services

Produced by: Zuma Lounge Productions

Special Thanks: Basalt Regional Library, Zuma Lounge Productions, ExecEvent Premier Event Management Services

Join Mircea Oprea and Christopher Wheatley on Roaring Fork Mountain Air as they discuss Mircea's quest for the perfect Buffalo chicken wing, his evening with Kate Hudson, local skiing and stargazing outside in the winter, New Year's stories and customs, Mr. Wheatley goes to Washington, entertainment updates and local 'goings on' in the Roaring Fork Valley, the “Unpopular Idea of the Week” of redrawing western boundaries by watersheds and finally a “Moment of Hope” for reproductive rights and healthcare in Colorado.

Featured in Podcast: Westbound & Down Brewing Company, Wheeler Opera House, Belly Up Aspen, Jazz Aspen Snowmass The Collective, Snowmass Viceroy Snowmass, Spring Creeks Ranch, The Black Nugget Glenwood Vaudeville Revue, Hotel Colorado Basalt Regional Library, Zuma Lounge Productions

Produced by: Zuma Lounge Productions

Special Thanks: Basalt Regional Library, Zuma Lounge Productions

Welcome to Roaring Fort Mountain Air, a positive, forward-thinking podcast for the good people of the Roaring Fort River Valley in Colorado. In this episode we talk about Christmas and holiday happenings, local History and entertainment in the Roaring Fork Valley, outdoor activities like disc golf and hot springs, Wheatley's Holiday memories, the "Unpopular Idea of the Week" hint it's about banning Christmas as a federal holiday, and finally we follow up with a message of hope about old leaching mines.

Join Mircea Oprea and Christopher Wheatley on Roaring Fork Mountain Air as they discuss local Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado outdoor activities such as Wintersköl! Climate updates and the positive impact beavers have on the surrounding area. Wheatley Story of the Week where Chris Wheatley talks about his childhood experience of what he thought was the "death" of Whizzo. Local Entertainment Updates with the happenings in local Roaring Fork Valley theatres and music venues. The Unpopular Idea of the Week covering the need for breeding licenses and finally we close with 'A Moment of Hope' and discuss affordable housing from plastic waste in the oceans to building bricks for houses.