Amber Borowski Johnson
Community Engagement ManagerAmber grew up in the Canadian Rockies, where her earliest memories involve riding chairlifts in subzero temperatures. After graduating from BYU, her first job was reporting Ski Utah's epic snow totals on the radio as the "Craaaaazy Canuck." As an NPR nerd, she is excited to return to her radio roots as one of the voices behind KPCW's new show, The Community Campfire.
Amber is a longtime storyteller and community builder who spent two decades creating Colorado’s first and largest online community for moms—work that earned her the Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters Association’s award for Online General Excellence. A former Denver Post columnist, she has also worked as a publicist in the tourism and nonprofit sectors and is an experienced travel writer with a deep love for the outdoors. When she’s not mountain biking, hiking or braving a cold plunge, Amber is championing the power of connection, positivity and stories that bring people together.
Amber has two fantastic young adults, two bonus exchange students and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
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This week on The Community Campfire, Tracy Klein and PJ Saylor talk about the work of Fetch Cares, a non-profit whose mission is to find forever homes for the neediest population of dogs. Then, meet Park City Mountain’s snowcat groomers – the unsung heroes who work all night long, turning chaos into corduroy while the rest of us are snuggled up in bed. KPCW's Connor Thomas and Sarah Ervin check in from Park City Mountain's opening day. And writer-composer Mary Beth Maziarz and the young cast of “Flo! The Show!” talk about creating and performing an original world-premiere musical debuting at the Egyptian Youth Theatre and perform two original numbers in-studio. -
On this week's The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson hops on the famed Heber Valley Railroad for a behind the scenes look at the festive North Pole Express.Then, Patti Gomes is a local who took up hockey at 62 and is now one of the driving engines behind the Park City's women's hockey league.And we do a deep dive into Arlo Guthrie’s cultural Thanksgiving staple, “Alice’s Restaurant," which has been played on KPCW since the early 80’s.
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Every Christmas, the Heber Valley Railroad transforms into a rolling winter wonderland—complete with elves, cocoa chefs and even the occasional celebrity sighting. The Community Campfire’s Amber Johnson hops aboard the North Pole Express to meet the people who keep the magic on track. -
This morning on The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson shares how volunteers, toys and clothing come together in the Heber Valley for a tradition that turns giving into a community celebration of giving. Then, Park City High School basketball coach David Winkworth previews the coming season with Coach Skinner. And local musician Christian Jones joins for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.
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Volunteers, toys and clothing come together in the Heber Valley for a tradition that turns giving into a community celebration of giving. -
Hear how Midway residents pre-game for their Thanksgiving feasts, by running in the annual 5k Turkey Trot. Then, volunteer DJ Jo Neff joins the show to talk about her special segment, “This Day in Music,” and her life outside the KPCW studio. That’s followed by Coach Skinner’s weekly skinny on Wasatch Back high school sports and our Campfire Kids share their thoughts on the world. Wrap up the hour with local singer-songwriter Rich Wyman who joins us for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.
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Andrea Buchanan brings us a cool story about a mother and son who created a tarot deck called “The Sacred Web.” Then Amber Johnson speaks with Park City’s Dar Hendrickson about his legendary, full-contact haunted house that ran for more than two decades. Get the Skinny on Sports this week with High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and hear from our Campfire Kids. Plus, a music session with local artist Randy Moser who plays two of his original songs live in the KPCW studio.
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Andrea Buchanan takes us behind the mic with KPCW DJ and radio aficionado Michael “The Wiz” Wisland. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of some special Rocky Mountain therapy dogs and who they help. Closing the hour is local musician Christine Baird who shares her "Rocky Mountain Soul" with an in-studio performance. Plus, Coach Skinner & Madeline have the latest on local sports and the Campfire Kids.
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They surf, sniff out invasive species, comfort anxious readers and even save lives — Rocky Mountain Therapy Dogs are nothing short of extraordinary. Whether rescues or lifelong trainees, these pups and their everyday volunteer handlers bring calm, joy and quiet heroism across the Wasatch Back. -
KPCW’s Amber Johnson is married to a man obsessed with the Great Pumpkin. For six months of the year, he hand-pollinates, fusses over soil and seeds and takes his obsession with fall to a whole new level.
