The Age of Melt: What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future Without Ice

Lisa Barill, a wildlife biologist and science writer, shares the fascinating story of ice patch archaeology and how melting glaciers are revealing a trove of ancient artifacts around the world. She earned a B.S. in biology from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2000 and a master's degree from Montana State University in 2009. Baril has extensive experience writing about natural resources and science for national parks across the southwestern United States. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers, the Society of Environmental Journalists, and the Outdoor Writers Association of America. In 2024, she authored "The Age of Melt: What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future Without Ice," exploring the deep-rooted cultural connection between humans and ice throughout history. Show Notes: 00:02:16 - Growing Up Adventuring in Connecticut00:05:30 - From Discovery Channel to Yellowstone: A Wildlife Biologist's Journey00:07:26 - Raptors and Songbirds in Yellowstone: Insights from Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and Peregrine Falcons00:10:33 - Wolves, Beavers, and Willow Growth in Yellowstone00:12:41 - Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts00:14:37 - 10,300-Year-Old Hunting Tool Discovered in Ice Patch00:16:47 - The Atlatl: An Ancient Hunting Tool00:21:27 - Hunting and Survival in Mountain Ice Patches00:24:42 - Scaring Sticks and Preserved Artifacts00:27:57 - Ancient Remains Discovered: Champaign and Asiak Negotiate Rights00:32:37 - A World Without Ice: Melting Glaciers and Warming Temperatures00:35:25 - Climate Change's Unprecedented Threat00:37:34 - Redefining Wilderness: Honoring Indigenous Histories00:40:41 - Reducing Microplastics: Easy Steps for a Healthier EnvironmentFollow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FMWhy listen to the radio version instead of the podcast? Well, because the radio version includes music selected by the folks we interview!Please help us keep the podcast ad free by donating $3/month via PATREON. We really need your help, as of right now we are only brining in $79/month in donations.#travelpodcast #adventurepodcast #conservationpodcast #podcast #MONTANA #ecology #hunting #conservation #storytelling #adventure #travel #traillesstraveled #missoula #adventuretrave #climateaction #climatechange #climate #yellowstonenationalpark #lisabaril #ageofmelt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.