Dan Wilder
I'm a filmmaker, creator, outdoor educator, musician, and storyteller who loves bringing ideas to life. Whether it's editing, shooting, writing, animating, producing, hosting, or developing a concept from scratch, I enjoy every part of the creative process. I'm just as comfortable filming in the wilderness as I am in the editing suite or behind a microphone.
My work spans documentary filmmaking, branded content, photography, podcasts, music, radio, and outdoor storytelling. I currently serve as Wilderness Project Coordinator for Friends of the Superior National Forest, where I lead volunteer stewardship projects in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness while creating media that inspires people to connect with and protect wild places.
I'm a 2025 Crystal Pillar Award recipient from the NATAS Upper Midwest Emmy Foundation for writing and hosting an episode of the Reel to Reel movie review podcast. I've also worked as a sports video producer for CBS MaxPreps, shooting, editing, writing, and hosting high school sports features throughout Minnesota. Today, I host a radio show on WTIP North Shore Community Radio and continue producing independent creative work through Sky Water Studios, Wild Places Adventure, and my band, Wailing Loons.
If you're looking for someone to shoot, edit, animate, write, host, brainstorm, or help bring a creative project to life... whether in the studio, the boardroom, or the backcountry... I'd love to collaborate. Reach out through my social media or the contact page, and let's create something together.
Rent the Yeti House
Yeti House is your gateway to the great outdoors! We’re smack in the middle of endless cross-country skiing, mountain biking, snowboarding, downhill skiing, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling and ATV trails. Choose your own adventure. Come stay a little wild!
Ski and Mountain Bike House
Whether you ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, or mountain bike, Yeti House has you covered. Our dedicated basement wax room makes it easy to tune and prep your skis, snowboard, or bike before heading out. Just minutes away, you'll find the exciting new mountain bike trails at Miners Memorial Heritage Park, making Yeti House the perfect basecamp for year-round adventure.
Gateway to the Porcupine Mountains
Explore the incredible Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, one of the country's premier state parks. Hike through ancient forests, discover waterfalls, and take in breathtaking views of Lake Superior.
Walking Distance to Downtown
Explore the revitalized downtown of Ironwood, where historic charm meets a growing collection of local shops, restaurants, breweries, and community events.