The Mountain Life
Wednesday, 9-10 AM
The Mountain Life hosts Jay Burke, Lynn Ware Peek and Mary Beth Maziarz explore a wide variety of topics from health and fitness, nutrition and parenting as well as lifestyle and education. Hear from experts, authors, explorers and Wasatch Back locals who share ways to maximize your mountain life.
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For questions and inquiries, or to inquire about appearing on the show, contact the hosts directly at themountainlife@kpcw.org.
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Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh talk about their new book, "Radical Listening," that offers new ways of hearing others for more fulfilling conversations and deeper, more authentic connections. -
Park City locals Griffin Briley, Josh Itoi and Sam Kirschner explain how SkiMo works. It is an exciting, grueling sport that combines skiing with mountaineering. They talk about their recent experiences at the SkiMo World Championships and its debut in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. -
Davy Ratchford the General Manager of Snowbasin Resort talks about the alpine that Snowbasin will host for the 2034 Olympics, the No. 1 status of the resort and how their great culture and team keep him excited about going to work every day. -
Veterinary epidemiologist Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson discovered the first new essential fatty acid in nearly a hundred years — in bottlenose dolphins. She explains how that nutrient, C-15, plays a role in reversing the current trajectory of aging and disease. -
Avanto Spa owners Cayden Ottley and Phillippe Mousques highlight the benefits of "Contrast Therapy," a method of temperature-based water therapy. -
Veteran educator Dr. Mort Sherman and accomplished musician and educator Sara Sherman discuss how music can be integrated in our daily lives in a more conscious and purposeful way. -
Psychologist, neuroscientist and director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan, Dr. Ethan Kross discusses how to embrace and manage your emotions. -
Dr. Jake Viegel, a sports medicine physician at Intermountain Park City Hospital’s Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Center, talks about weight management, what’s new with GLP-1 drugs and how to manage your metabolism. -
Author and minimalist Courtney Carver discusses her new book, “Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want.” She also speaks at the Neighborhood Hive in Salt Lake City on Feb. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. -
The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour has shared the Wasatch Mountains with clients since 1984. Director and guide Luke Ratto tells all about this mountain adventure.
