#047 Patrick Rodgers

Patrick Rodgers - was born and raised in Casper, WY, the son of a wildlife filmmaker, and grew up hunting, fishing, and partaking in any outdoor activity he could try his hand at. Pat is also an avid endurance athlete, primarly Nordic ski racer and ultramarathoner. He has a passion for wildlife and the outdoors and works as a biologist and science communicator at the Wyoming Migration Initiative to raise awareness and educate the public on big game migrations in the West. One of his focal study species, the mule deer, has declined by over 30% since the 90's. In 2018, as a graduate research associate, Pat decided to raise awareness of the challenges of mule deer migrations, which are critical to the persistence of many deer herds, by running 92 miles along the migration corridor of the herd he studied. But before the run took place, Pat lost his father to a grueling battle with melanoma cancer. Pat's father, Neil, was a huge supporter of the run and cultivated Pat's passion for the outdoors from a young age. 92 Miles, a documentary film by Cold Collaborative and sponsored by Yeti and Sitka Gear, highlights the burliness of mule deer migrations and how Pat's run through the mountains was a personal migration through grief and the loss of his father. The film is set for online release in late spring/early summer of 2021. Bobby is joined by Pat to discuss, Photography, "92miles" Film, US Wildlife, Deer, Wildlife Migration, Colorado, Wyoming, Hunting, outdoors, Ultra Running, Film Making, Family & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops. Become a Mountain Side Patron Here for behind-the-scenes footage, add free listening, bouns footage & much more. www.TheMountainSidePodcast.com www.MigrationInitiative.org www.ColdCollab.com Sponsor Links: www.UNCHARTEDSUPPLYCO.com Mountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS10 to receive 10%off UNCHARTED SUPPLY products! www.SABObroadheads.com Mountain Side listeners receive $10 off & Free Shipping on all SABO Broadheads!