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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Mitch Riley and Kevin Lontz, two world class paragliders who use PC Hill as their bunny slope, share their love of taking flight in a fun and thrilling conversation. Then, after 22 years battling an eating disorder fueled by perfectionism, Rachelle Chase is finding freedom beyond perfect. Along the way, she’s learned five words that are transforming how she connects with others. The Skinny on Sports keeps you updated on the local and national sports scene. And local musician Bryon Friedman of Freedog previews this weekend's annual Summer Solstice celebration on the Weber River. -
After 22 years battling an eating disorder fueled by perfectionism, Rachelle Chase is finding freedom beyond perfect. Along the way, she’s learned six words that are transforming how she connects with others. -
Heber Valley's best-kept secret is the Casperville Road Museum and 89-year-old John Besendorfer is the keeper of stories, preserving a living museum hidden in plain sight. Then, discover how Save People Save Wildlife is bridging the gap between human progress and nature, proving that protecting local drivers and preserving majestic wildlife go hand in hand. Coach Skinner and Matthew Traub cover the national and local sports scene. And the Campfire Music Sesh features Dominick Antonelli, who describes himself less as an artist who creates inspiring, healing, and contemplative audio landscapes.
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Eighty-nine-year-old John Besendorfer is the Heber Valley’s keeper of stories, preserving a living museum hidden in plain sight. -
Amber goes behind the scenes of the Park Silly Sunday Market, which kicks off their 2026 summer season this Sunday. Then, Andrea visits with retired chef and longtime Park City resident Julie Wilson, who helped shape the food and beverage programs in Deer Valley for the last 40 years. Coach Skinner and new sports intern Matthew Traub get the jump on the summer sports season. And the Campfire Music Sesh features Logan, UT-based singer-songwriter Saemore with an in-studio performance.
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From uncooperative hot-air balloons to broken-down trucks, the “Silly Girls” somehow keep the Wasatch Back’s biggest events running with humor and heart. -
Andrea Buchanan visits with Park City’s volunteer extraordinaire, Daniel Lewis, to find out how he manages to be everywhere all at once while remaining carbon neutral. Then, Amber Johnson takes us inside a Wasatch County library program where teenagers and seniors share deeply personal stories, unlikely friendships and emotional moments that are changing how they see each other and themselves.Coach Skinner and Madeline Jaquet wrap up the spring high school sports season and introduce a new voice to the Skinny on Sports.And singer-songwriter Alicia Stockman highlights the local music scene and previews the release of her new album with an in-studio performance.
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Inside a Wasatch County library, teenagers and seniors share deeply personal stories, unlikely friendships and emotional moments that are changing how they see each other and themselves. -
Andrea Buchanan catches up with longtime Park City attorney, rancher and beloved “More Dogs on Main” columnist Tom Clyde, whose wit and storytelling have chronicled the Wasatch Back for nearly four decades and recently retired from 25 years of writing for the Park City Follies. Then, Amber Johnson introduces us to Ignite Adventure and Wellness, where coach Anna Cox is helping women trade hesitation for confidence on the trails, on skis and beyond. Coach Skinner joins with highlights from this week in high school sports. Plus, internationally acclaimed violinist David H. Park stops by for a special Campfire Music Sesh ahead of his Eccles Center concert Monday night.
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The Community Campfire joins an Ignite “never ever” mountain bike clinic, where women are learning to mountain bike under the guidance of a coach who was once a beginner in the program a few years ago.
