Designed by Tradition with Dan Egan

Ski competitor, dancer, stage performer, entertainer, innovator and passionate coach, Alan Schoenberger has won world acclaim and admiration on many fronts. His eclectic talents took ballet skiing out of the realm of "hot dog" skiing and put it on the world's freestyle skiing agenda. Those talents also brought him 16 first or second-place finishes in international ballet skiing competitions between 1974 and 1976, including the World Ballet Skiing Championship in 1976.His innovative flare developed the ski carpet, used at theater and ski venues, training facilities and ski shows. A graduate of Utah State University, Alan has been showcased in numerous television programs, books, training videos and international publications.Check out the full interview with Alan right here, only on Designed By tradition!

On this episode of Designed By Tradition, we sit down with Mike Hattrup of Black Diamond. Having spent his entire career in skiing, in both hardgoods and softgoods categories. Mike was the US Alpine Product Marketing Manager for Fischer Sports, where he led the development of its award winning freeride collection. Previously, he was International Sales Director and the Global Backside Director for K2 Skis. He spent ten years on Marmot's Design Board Team and another four years spearheading the development of Outdoor Research's freeride collection.Prior to his business career, Hattrup was a mogul competitor eventually earning him a spot on the US Freestyle Ski Team. He starred in over a dozen ski films including the influential “Blizzard of Aahhh's.” While filming in Chamonix, he became captivated by the terrain beyond the resort boundaries. This led to him becoming one of the first certified AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guides. He's guided clients in the US, Canada, South America, Norway and the European Alps.Listen here only of Designed By Tradition!

Specializing in semi-private and private excursions, Alps & Meters has partnered with Alpin Luxe to curate departures to some of the world's most exclusive resorts, featuring luxurious accommodations, world-class spas, farm-to-table cuisine prepared by Michelin chefs, fine wines, extraordinary side trips and the opportunity to receive expert instruction from championship coaches and athletes, including Alps & Meters Chief Tradition Officer and extreme ski legend Dan Egan.These amazing destinations provide the perfect blend of adventure and comfort: incredible opportunities to ski, combined with unique amenities and superior customer service.If you'd like to book a trip with Alpin Luxe use code: ConfirmedLuxe for all trips.

 Thanks for tuning into the latest episode of Designed By Tradition with extreme sports pioneer Dan Egan On this episode we are thrilled to have recent Alps & Meters manufactures of this years Made In America collection Evolution St. Louis. Evolution St. Louis is a USA manufacturer who specializes in high-tech knitting using cutting-edge 3D and complete garment seamless knitting technologies. They are revitalizing the knit industry, allowing American brands and retailers to keep pace with emerging trends, and make St. Louis the industry sector for advanced knitting and manufacturing. Alps & Meters has leaned into their technologies following this years Authentic American Alpine capsule which pays tribute to the glory days of alpine sport. With four brand new red, white, and blue knitwear styles between Men's and Women's with nostalgic yet visual slope-side appeal. We are thrilled to present our latest episode and hear what goes into the knitwear manufacturing process here in the USA.

Noneother than in Ishpeming, Michigan sits The United States Ski & Snowboard Hall Of Fame.With a mission to honor and celebrate the athletes, pioneers and visionaries of the United States who have significantly enriched the global sports of skiing and snowboarding. To as well, showcase their stories and historic memorabilia in the national museum.Visiting the hall, we sat down with Justin Koski (Director) to understand the backstory of skiing in Ishpeming and how it all started. Tune into our latest Podcast episode with Justin to learn about all the Hall Of Fame has done and continues to do for the sport of Skiing.

On this episode we're joined by Ingrid Christophersen; author, FIS race official, former coach, as well as member of the British National Ski Team. A longtime friend of Dan's tune in to this episode where they share stories, laugh, and prepare for this next ski season just around the corner! Only on Designed By Tradition.

Imagine there was a club where you could travel, go to your favorite mountain town, show up, and all the experiences were right there for you. Well, look no further thank you to Gravity Haus! These series of hotels located across mountain towns have everything you need from skies to mountain bikes, exquisite food, luxurious stay, and so much more.Founded by Jim Deters who has joined us right here on Designed By Tradition this episode. Tune in to hear the latest on what Gravity Haus has to offer for you this season! 

Kourtney Gruenwald, founder and writer behind The Modern Jetsetter is a London-based print publication exploring intimate details of British elegance, London society and travel affairs on the Continent. The Collectible print magazines examine the nuances & romances of British culture and European adventure through the timeless lens of heritage. Each issue aims to weave the emotional narrative of a subject or destination within Britain or Europe, stitched with visual flirtations, words, traditions, and texture. A long time friend of Alps & Meters, listen to Kourtney & Dan talk about travel, new publications, and so much more right here on Designed By Tradition!

As an Extreme Skier on the World Freeride Tour, Savannah Dayberry has created a career including her family, loved ones, and friends in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Tune in to this episode as she shares with us her about her expectations going into this ski season, career highlights, and life since becoming a Mother to her newborn baby girl. All here on Designed By Tradition!

It began as a conversation on a surf trip where they discovered their shared passion around adventure travel. Not just the adventure, but the planning, the sport, the gear, where to go, what to eat and the secret gems for only those in the know.After several margaritas (and maybe a martini) a plan was hatched to build a tried and true marketplace where shoppers could pack and plan for their trips, outdoor adventures and even their daily active lives. Salt+Snow hopes to inspire you and your families to seek, explore and discover while shopping brands that are trusted and championed.Founders Brooke D. and Brooke G share the brands story and vision on the latest episode of Designed By Tradition sponsored by Alps & Meters. Listen Now!

Update from Alps & Meters Athletes Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Travis Ganong as they gear up for another race season. Joined on the Podcast host Dan Egan and Alps & Meters Founder & CEO Louis Joseph. Exciting opportunities for these guys and brand as we enter into another Winter just around the corner!

Join us this time on Designed By Tradition with former American ski jumper Brendan Doran as we tells is incredible story of doing whatever it took to compete in the Olympic Winter Games. Brendan competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics and in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Thank you Brendan for joining the episode!

A New Hampshire native, two-time Olympian Leanne Smith followed her older sister Laurel into skiing, latched onto racing, and made a successful career out of competing in both Downhill and Super-G. Listen here, on the latest episode while she talks about her career and what she's been up to in the years to follow. Only on Designed By Tradition!

Join us here on Designed By Tradition as U.S. Ski Team Athlete's Travis Ganong & Ryan Cochran-Siegle talk about their race season and new partnership with us here at Alps & Meters. We are thrilled to have these two dedicated individuals join our family with big goals in mind now and for the future!

Based in Montreal, Meredith Erickson has written the definitive cookbook on the food of the European Alps. Alpine Cooking is visually stunning, and the recipes are delicious. Meredith joins Dan to talk about her career as a cookbook author, her exploits in the mountains, and the making of Alpine Cooking.

Few know more about ski equipment than Matt Schiller, owner of Park City Boot Room. Matt has built boots for members of the U.S. Ski Team and some of the best skiers in the world, honing their most important piece of equipment to exact specifications. He joins us to talk about his experiences in the ski industry, the art of building ski boots, and much more.

Writer James Jung is perhaps better known by his Instagram handle, @theapresski, a feed that picture-perfectly captures the essence of the après ski scene. James has skiing in his blood, with family lineage going back to the Austrian Alps and childhood memories at Waterville Valley in New Hampshire's White Mountains. 

U.S. Ski Team downhiller Travis Ganong joins Dan to talk about his memories in Portillo, training in an Olympic year and much, much more.

"King Henry" joins us to talk about his experiences running the legendary Chilean resort and hotel.

A two time extreme skiing world champion and one of the most accomplished big mountain skiers of all time, Chris Davenport needs little introduction. He joins Dan to reflect on the risks and rewards of his career, his love of the history of the sport, learning from legends like Doug Coombs, and offers some intel on one of his favorite destinations, Portillo Chile.

Dan's longtime friend, Emilie Drinkwater, joins the podcast to talk about her life as an alpine guide in the Rocky Mountains, sharing the bond of skiing in New Hampshire, her rock climbing experience, and some of her adventures in remote and exotic places like the Karakoram and Hindu Kush mountains.

Green entrepreneurs and co-founders of Tersus Solutions, Jake Jackson and Steve Madsen, join Dan to discuss their mission to close the loop in textile manufacturing and the process of creating the new Mountain Memories Collection with Alps & Meters.

Annelise joins Dan to talk about starting a ski company with childhood friends, building an authentic community of skiers, inspiration behind the art that makes it onto their skis, being an entrepreneur in the ski industry, and much more. Icelantic is one of our favorite ski brands, and Annelise is one of the best people in the industry.

Dan May joins our Dan Egan to talk about his deep experience all over the menswear world, from model, to photographer, to creative director for major brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Mr. Porter, while also reflecting on his love of sport - honed by his time playing rugby at university in the UK. A visionary, entrepreneur and worldwide traveller, Dan is a dear friend to Alps & Meters with a fascinating life story.

Taylor joins Dan to talk about his overwhelming love for vintage Land Rovers and his journey to starting Congleton Service, one of the premier Land Rover restoration shops in the world based in Colchester, Vermont. 

Ted Gushue, one of our favorite Instagram follows, joins Dan to talk about his work as global ambassador for the town of St. Moritz, the Type7 project with Porsche, riding the Cresta, traveling the world, and much more.

Phil Mahre, one of the most decorated and influential U.S. male skiers in history, joins Dan to reflect on his career, overcoming injury, flying the helicopter to training during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, mentoring the next generation of U.S. Ski Team racers, the current state of U.S. ski racing, his love of auto racing, and much, much more.

Constance Beverley joins Dan to talk about her work as CEO of Share Winter Foundation and its mission to provide access to snow sports for under-resourced kids around the country, falling in love with the mountains as a kid in Ohio, and reflects on her winding career path that ultimately led her to work in the ski industry.

Fellow Warren Miller alum JT Holmes joins Dan to talk about his life as a highly visible action sports athlete, ski BASE jumping, his appearance on 60 Minutes, and much more. 

Colorado native and Warren Miller Alum Chris Anthony joins Dan to talk about his film on the 10th Mountain Division, Mission Mt. Mangart, Skiing in far off places like Mongolia, his Youth Initiative Project, and other skiing memories from the Colorado Ski Hall of Famer

In the inaugural episode, Alps & Meters founder Lou Joseph and Dan Egan reminisce about their traditions and memories of skiing in New England, their chance meeting in Boston, discuss Dan's role as the Chief Tradition Officer at Alps & Meters, the themes and values he hopes to explore in this podcast series, and much more.