Field Notes - Building Relationships with Wild Places

Recorded from a tent somewhere in the Colorado backcountry, this first installment of Field Notes is an experiment in bringing the podcast out of the studio and into the places that inspire it. After a day spent exploring a rugged mountain creek full of small brook trout, deadfall, steep canyon walls, and hard-earned water, Ross reflects on why we return to wild places in the first place. This episode explores the idea that backcountry fly fishing is about more than checking boxes, collecting destinations, or adding new waters to a list. Instead, it's about building relationships with landscapes—learning their character, understanding their challenges, and allowing them to become part of our personal stories. From memory and meaning to connection and place, this is a quieter, more reflective conversation about why some streams stay with us long after we've left them behind. Because we're not just collecting places. We're building relationships with them. ----- If you're enjoying the show, don't forget to follow us and (if you're feeling gracious) leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Have questions or suggestions for the podcast? Email Ross at backcountryflyfishingpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_flyfishing_podcast/