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 spent 20 years building Colorado's first and largest online community for moms, earning the Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters Association "Online General Excellence" award. She's also a former Denver Post columnist, a publicist in the tourism and non-profit sectors and a seasoned adventure travel writer. Her true passions lie in community building, storytelling and positivity emanating.
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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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. -
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. -
This week, Amber Johnson tells the story of what it’s like to be married to a man obsessed with the Great Pumpkin – taking fall chaos to a whole new level. Then, Andrea Buchanan speaks with Patti Richards founder of the Great Basin Wildlife Rescue and finds out what it’s like to rehab an eagle and set it free at the top of Sundance. And Billy Rogan and Vince DiMichelle of the band Loom drop by for an in-studio performance. Plus, we have the latest on local sports, plenty of fun facts, and the Campfire Kids.
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This week, Andrea Buchanan has a story about local Olympian Kate Johnson and her lost diary and how it found its way home to her 30 years later. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of the I Love You, Bro Project – a Utah nonprofit that's helping men find connection and purpose through shared stories, laughter, and unwavering support. And "Your Old Pal" Ryan Walsh stops by for a conversation about his musical career. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids give their insights on the world.
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After a life-or-death moment on a bridge, Joe Tuia’ana founded the I Love You, Bro Project to give men a place to be seen, heard and supported. He says loneliness is the No. 1 challenge many Utah men face, and now the nonprofit aims to strengthen the mental health of men in the Heber Valley while fostering a sense of purpose, connection and belonging. -
Today on the Community Campfire, Amber Johnson takes the wheel with Michelle Kirby in the Rebelle Rally—America’s sole women-only eight-day navigation race. Then Andrea Buchanan speaks with the Meinhold family shares their one-day 30 mile hike to find a cure for cystic fibrosis — a rare disease that their son lives with everyday. Wrapping up the hour is local band “Silver Kings Rocking Company” joins us in-studio for an exclusive interview and performance.
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Every October, Parkite Michelle Kirby takes the wheel in the Rebelle Rally—America’s only all-women, eight-day off-road navigation race. No GPS. No cell service. Just paper maps, a compass and a lot of grit. -
Andrea Buchanan visits with two world class paragliders, Mitch Riley and Kevin Lontz, who use PC Hill as their bunny slope. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of Julie Kuch, a women who overcame a stroke to run a marathon. Coach Skinner shares the skinny on sports and The Campfire Kids Bo, Luke and Quinn: provide the laughs. 2nd segment And check out the Campfire Music Sesh this week which features The Mister Sister Trio.
