Great Wide Open

On the latest Great Wide Open, a conversation with renowned writer and climber Andrew Bisharat. He and host Lisa Hathaway discuss the influence of modern digital media on how we consume and produce content for previously ‘underground’ sports. Both proficient in rock climbing, their conversation mainly centers on that sport,...

As public lands continue to experience ever-burgeoning visitation, things like off-trail travel, human waste disposal and search-and-rescues become bigger and bigger issues. To help address such challenges in the Moab area, Grand County has created several new interpretive staff positions to interact with and educate those visiting our public lands....

On the latest Great Wide Open, host Lisa Hathaway and her three intrepid guests take us on a journey into the Book Cliffs, a giant tract of rugged land that juts into Grand County. Although there is a long history of grazing and extractive projects in this area, ‘wildness’ remains...

The latest Great Wide Open is here! ‘After the Burn’ is a conversation with Brian Murdock of the US Forest Service and Eric Trenbeth of the Utah Avalanche Center on the anatomy and future prospects for outdoor recreation in the wake of the 2021 Pack Creek Fire. With host Lisa...

From books to podcasts, social media and film – it’s the 2nd annual Great Wide Open holiday review! Tune in for recommendations on outdoor rec themed media – a great way to spend these long, dark, wintry nights. Host Lisa Hathaway jam-packs this episode with personal and listener-submitted reviews. Tune...

With a lower overall carbon footprint compared to gas-powered motors and no direct emissions — not to mention they contribute to less congestion on roads and are easier to park – ebiking as a short-distance transportation option has nearly unanimous support in most communities. But do ebikes fit into our...

Special Great Wide Open Alert! Sport climbing has made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 summer games. Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway was able to catch ‘Louder Than 11’ owner Jon Glassberg in Tokyo as he and his wife Jess Talley document this momentous occasion. Jon and Jess have...

Great Wide Open’s Lisa Hathaway dives in with paddleboarder and river rat Natali Zollinger. The duo talk about Natali’s background in water sports, her passion for competition, and journey to guiding. There’s also lots of tips and techniques for the paddleboard newbie! This conversation was first recorded back in the...

It’s Great Wide Open, Olympics edition! Host Lisa Hathaway loves the world-wide competition, and her enthusiasm comes through when interviewing her Olympian guests. First up is Moab part-time resident and skier Pete Patterson, who competed in the 1976 and 1980 winter Olympics. He talks about his upbringing on ski runs...

One year ago, Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway interviewed climber, American Ninja Warrior, and physician Noah Kaufman for a prospective look at what might be on the horizon with coronavirus. They talked mainly about how the pandemic could affect their shared passion – rock climbing. Now, Noah returns to...

The eagle has landed! Or owl, whichever bird of prey you prefer. The highly anticipated latest episode of Great Wide Open is finally here to stream or download. Host Lisa Hathaway chats with wildlife biologist Eric Chabot on the breeding needs of wildlife (particularly birds of prey) and the associated...

Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway has long pondered how to address issues regarding body image and eating disorders on her monthly outdoor-recreation focused show. Recently serendipity struck – after mulling it over on a hike, she found out about the release of ‘LIGHT,’ a new documentary film by Caroline...