Podcasts about Mont Blanc

In this episode, we sit down with Marie-Theres Mangelsdorf and Nino Bergfeld to explore Montblanc's ambitious commerce transformation — launching a new platform across 60 markets in just 11 months. We discuss how Montblanc balanced its rich heritage with the demands of modern digital commerce. Marie-Theres shares the strategic decisions that made the rapid rollout possible, including ruthless prioritization between "business critical" and "nice to have," and aligning the entire organization around a clear why. We also dive into global consistency versus local adaptation, the realities of headless versus monolithic architectures, and how luxury brands must carefully choose what to control in-house versus outsource. Beyond technology, the conversation highlights leadership lessons to drive change while keeping the business running. Show Highlights: Balancing brand heritage with modern digital innovation Prioritizing business critical features over perfection Global consistency with strategic local adaptations Headless versus monolithic architecture decisions in luxury In-house control versus outsourcing across the value chain Leading teams through high pressure transformation with clarity and transparency Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review," then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second, and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Nino Bergfeld: nbergfeld@salesforce.com  *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.  

When someone drops the name Montblanc, you might picture a fancy pen tucked into the pocket of a guy who says “synergy” in meetings with a straight face. But these days, Montblanc is just as likely to be found on the wrists—even (and especially) those of discerning professional watch repair experts.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 2a hora – 06/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 1a hora – 06/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

⭐️ #307 - Cet épisode est rendu possible grâce aux soutiens de 4Endurance, Compressport, Merrell et Suunto ⭐️Il y a des trajectoires qui se construisent sans bruit, sans rupture brutale, mais avec une progression patiente et constante. Dans cet épisode, j'échange avec Gautier Airiau sur son parcours singulier, de combiné nordique en équipe de France B à l'ultra trail de très haut niveau.On revient sur ses débuts en montagne, son arrivée en Haute Savoie, son choix de prendre une disponibilité dans l'Éducation nationale pour se consacrer à sa famille et au trail, et sur cette progression lente qui l'a mené aux avant postes de courses comme la TDS, la Restonica Trail ou le Marathon du Mont Blanc.Gautier partage sa vision de la compétition, son rapport très apaisé à la performance, et cette capacité à finir très fort, parfois à quelques secondes de la victoire. On parle aussi de gestion de course, d'erreurs nutritionnelles, d'apprentissage énergétique sur l'ultra, et de la manière dont il structure aujourd'hui son entraînement avec Adrien Séguret.Volume annuel autour de 700 heures, majorité d'endurance fondamentale, travail de VMA même pour l'ultra, séances en montée, excentrique en descente, progressivité sur plusieurs années. Un échange riche sur la construction d'un athlète d'ultra trail, la place du plaisir, l'équilibre familial et la recherche d'émotions fortes sur les lignes d'arrivée.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 2a hora – 04/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 1a hora – 04/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 2a hora – 03/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 1a hora – 03/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Manifestation à Genève contre la guerre en Iran Une centaine de personnes se sont rassemblées hier soir dans la zone piétonne du Mont-Blanc, à l'appel de la gauche et des syndicats, pour dénoncer la guerre menée par les États-Unis et Israël en Iran. Les manifestant·e·s ont réclamé une paix fondée […] The post Le journal moitié-moitié first appeared on Radio Vostok.

This week, we're honored to welcome Andrew Delmenhorst, founder of Pygmy Elephant, a company that designs self-guided adventures for travelers around the world. Growing up with a restless curiosity and an early love of exploration, Andrew's life took a defining turn when a bungee jump in Switzerland, a leap he was terrified to take, cracked open something profound inside him and set the course for everything that followed.Andrew takes us on a journey through his transformation from corporate professional to passionate architect of life-changing travel experiences. He describes that pivotal moment standing at the edge, heart pounding, knees shaking, and ultimately jumping, and how that single act of courage made him ask: if I can do this, what else am I capable of? That question sparked a sabbatical, a 35-day solo hike across the Camino de Santiago, a bicycle journey over the Alps, and ultimately the birth of Pygmy Elephant in 2015.In this episode, we explore the profound philosophy behind the Pygmy Elephant name, the idea that small trips can have an overarching impact on your life, the unique self-guided adventures the company offers across Patagonia, the Tour du Mont Blanc, Scotland, the Dolomites, and beyond, and how Andrew's business has become a bridge between travelers and the transformative power of nature. Join us for a deep and moving conversation about finding meaning through movement, building a business from the ground up with nothing but grit and passion, and what it truly means to err on the side of adventure.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 1a hora – 02/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 2a hora – 02/03/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cette semaine la planète trail est en ébullition

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/705 http://relay.fm/penaddict/705 Montblanc Is Buying Up All the RAM 705 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley Sailor did it! But did they really? Brad and Myke discuss Fudefan's first look at Sailor's new erasable gel ink pen, and are left whelmed. Brad also breaks down a few build-a-pen options arriving on the scene, and talks way too much about retractable pens Sailor did it! But did they really? Brad and Myke discuss Fudefan's first look at Sailor's new erasable gel ink pen, and are left whelmed. Brad also breaks down a few build-a-pen options arriving on the scene, and talks way too much about retractable pens clean 3923 Sailor did it! But did they really? Brad and Myke discuss Fudefan's first look at Sailor's new erasable gel ink pen, and are left whelmed. Brad also breaks down a few build-a-pen options arriving on the scene, and talks way too much about retractable pens This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Penedex: The penultimate app to track and catalog your pens, inks, and what you've got ink'd up. Download now. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Frixion Killer? Why Sailor's New, Truly Erasable Ink is a Big Deal - Fudefan - YouTube Sailor Que Sera – Instagram dwrdnet - YouTube Analog Defaults — The Pen Addict LAMY Japan Jetstream Inside – Instagram Kaweco Choice Choice – Preco Corporation – Instagram Custom LAMY at Atlas – Instagram Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel “Make Your Own” Ballpoint Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict The Interview: Myke Hurley and the Feel of It All – Creative Effort Gioia x Van Diemans Ocean Ink and Metis Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Nahvalur (Narwhal) Nautilus Pen of the Year 2026 Horse Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Esterbrook Love Potion JR Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Talking Stationery on YouTube — The Pen Addict Kokuyo Finewriter Writech Clictek Liner Pen Review — The Pen Addict Writech Clictek Retractable Fountain Pens | JetPens

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/705 http://relay.fm/penaddict/705 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley Sailor did it! But did they really? Brad and Myke discuss Fudefan's first look at Sailor's new erasable gel ink pen, and are left whelmed. Brad also breaks down a few build-a-pen options arriving on the scene, and talks way too much about retractable pens Sailor did it! But did they really? Brad and Myke discuss Fudefan's first look at Sailor's new erasable gel ink pen, and are left whelmed. Brad also breaks down a few build-a-pen options arriving on the scene, and talks way too much about retractable pens clean 3923 Sailor did it! But did they really? Brad and Myke discuss Fudefan's first look at Sailor's new erasable gel ink pen, and are left whelmed. Brad also breaks down a few build-a-pen options arriving on the scene, and talks way too much about retractable pens This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Penedex: The penultimate app to track and catalog your pens, inks, and what you've got ink'd up. Download now. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Frixion Killer? Why Sailor's New, Truly Erasable Ink is a Big Deal - Fudefan - YouTube Sailor Que Sera – Instagram dwrdnet - YouTube Analog Defaults — The Pen Addict LAMY Japan Jetstream Inside – Instagram Kaweco Choice Choice – Preco Corporation – Instagram Custom LAMY at Atlas – Instagram Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel “Make Your Own” Ballpoint Pen Giveaway — The Pen Addict The Interview: Myke Hurley and the Feel of It All – Creative Effort Gioia x Van Diemans Ocean Ink and Metis Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Nahvalur (Narwhal) Nautilus Pen of the Year 2026 Horse Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Esterbrook Love Potion JR Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Talking Stationery on YouTube — The Pen Addict Kokuyo Finewriter Writech Clictek Liner Pen Review — The Pen Addict Writech Clictek Retractable Fountain Pens | JetPens

Risk Isn't Reckless | Elite Risk Management with SuperFrenchie What does it take to make decisions when the margin for error is zero? In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast, Lyndsay sits down with Matthias Giraud — better known as SuperFrenchie — two-time world record–holding ski BASE jumper, professional alpinist, and the only person in history to ski BASE jump the Alps Trilogy: Eiger, Matterhorn, and Mont Blanc. Known for GoPro's first viral avalanche cliff jump and featured on 60 Minutes, CNN Headline News, and international media worldwide, Matthias has amassed over 100+ million cumulative views across social, YouTube, and global television. But this conversation isn't about adrenaline. It's about discipline. It's about fear. It's about clarity under pressure. This episode explores the psychology behind extreme performance, dismantles the myth of the "adrenaline junkie," and reframes risk as a leadership competency — not a personality trait. Episode Summary In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast, Lynz welcomes two-time world record-holding ski BASE jumper Matthias Giraud, famously known as "SuperFrenchie." Matthias shares his journey from the French Alps to becoming a professional mountain athlete and the only person to ski BASE jump the "Alps Trilogy" — the Eiger, Matterhorn, and Mont Blanc. The conversation dives deep into the psychology of extreme sports, debunking the myth of the adrenaline addict and instead focusing on elite risk management, the necessity of fear, and finding fulfillment through self-calibration. In This Episode, You'll Learn: 1️⃣ How elite performers evaluate risk before emotion takes over 2️⃣ Why fear is not the enemy — but a required data point 3️⃣ How preparation, humility, and presence create sustainable performance Key Takeaways Fulfillment Over Adrenaline The Power of Self-Calibration Failure as a Teacher Honor Your Inner Child Personal Accountability Episode Chapters [00:00] – The Illusion of Arrogance [03:15] – Redefining the "Adrenaline Junkie" [06:04] – The Origin of "Super Frenchy" [08:50] – Honoring the Inner Child [12:15] – Self-Calibration vs. Failure [14:45] – The "Weather Report" Philosophy [17:30] – Managing Fear and Anxiety [20:10] – The Alps Trilogy [23:55] – Vulnerability in Leadership [27:20] – The Concept of "Active Waiting" [30:45] – Defining Success [33:15] – Final Thoughts and Where to Follow About Matthias Giraud Matthias Giraud (SuperFrenchie) is a professional mountain athlete specializing in alpinism, steep skiing, and BASE jumping. He is a two-time world record holder for highest ski BASE jump and has completed numerous first descents and ski BASE jumps worldwide, including: First ski BASE jump off Eiger First ski BASE jump off Matterhorn First ski BASE jump off Mont Blanc First ski BASE jump off Mt. Hood First Night Ski BASE Jump He has performed and spoken for global organizations including Apple, Facebook, and NetApp and continues to produce high-engagement content across social and YouTube. Follow Matthias: Instagram: @superfrenchieofficial

Pour préparer le Mont Blanc, j'avais besoin d'un vrai plan d'entraînement. J'ai utilisé Campus : tu choisis ton objectif, l'app te crée un programme 100 % personnalisé, adapté à ton niveau et à ton agenda. Séances sur ta montre, renfo et nutrition intégrés.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 2a hora – 25/02/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 1a hora – 25/02/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

durée : 00:01:44 - Esprit sport - UTMB : pour les amateurs de trail, et plus largement de course à pied, ces quatre lettres sont forcément évocatrices. 23 ans après sa création à Chamonix, l'Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc est devenu LA référence des courses de trail. Avec l'intégration progressive des problématiques environnementales. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Only one in three adults in Ireland have a will, and most people don't make one until much later in life. But, with major milestones like home ownership and parenthood happening later, should people in their 20s be thinking about it now?From a Dublin rope technician climbing Mont Blanc, to a young mum in Offaly planning for her child's future, more young adults are seeing a will as peace of mind, not just a document for the wealthy.Joining Seán to discuss is Jacquelyn Dunne from Dunne Solicitors and Founder of The Journey Folder.

Avui a La Furgo de #CarrerMajor ens hem apropat a la manifestació dels 150 treballadors d'International Paper s'han manifestat aquest dimarts pels carrers de Tarragona en el primer dia de vaga indefinida contra el tancament de les plantes de Valls i Montblanc. La marxa ha sortit de la plaça Imperial Tàrraco i ha avançat fins a […] L'entrada La Furgo | Els treballadors d'International Paper diuen no al tancament ha aparegut primer a BXC Ràdio Ciutat de Reus - Ràdio Online.

Avui a La Furgo de #CarrerMajor ens hem apropat a la manifestació dels 150 treballadors d'International Paper s'han manifestat aquest dimarts pels carrers de Tarragona en el primer dia de vaga indefinida contra el tancament de les plantes de Valls i Montblanc. La marxa ha sortit de la plaça Imperial Tàrraco i ha avançat fins a […] L'entrada La Furgo | Els treballadors d'International Paper diuen no al tancament ha aparegut primer a BXC Ràdio Ciutat de Reus - Ràdio Online.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 2a hora – 24/02/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 1a hora – 24/02/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Only one in three adults in Ireland have a will, and most people don't make one until much later in life. But, with major milestones like home ownership and parenthood happening later, should people in their 20s be thinking about it now?From a Dublin rope technician climbing Mont Blanc, to a young mum in Offaly planning for her child's future, more young adults are seeing a will as peace of mind, not just a document for the wealthy.Joining Seán to discuss is Jacquelyn Dunne from Dunne Solicitors and Founder of The Journey Folder.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 1a hora – 23/02/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Cada dia, de dilluns a divendres de 16h a 18h, t'apropem els millors temes de proximitat amb protagonistes quilòmetre zero d'arreu del Camp de Tarragona. Presentat per Toni Mateos, un programa que fan conjuntament Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona, BXC Ràdio, Ràdio Montblanc, Ràdio La Selva. Ràdio l'Hospitalet de l'Infant i La Nova Ràdio de Reus. L'entrada Carrer Major | 2a hora – 23/02/2026 ha aparegut primer a Ràdio Ciutat de Tarragona.

Dans cet extrait, Maël Féron raconte sa course jusqu'à la quatrième place après être monté au départ de la Mégavalanche a vélo.—Cet épisode d'En Roue Libre est soutenu par Shifter, la solution tout en un pour la gestion des magasins de cycles.-Merci à l'UCC , organisateur de la Mégavalanche de la Réunion et Florent Payet + la team de l'Enduro Marines pour avoir rendu cet épisode possible.-Les liens de l'épisode:Le documentaire Tour du Mont Blanchttps://youtu.be/Md8fGCz_KWs?si=3PUr3bq874YcnR-ZMégavalanche Up & Downhttps://youtu.be/Q-A-4p0_WtM?si=EVQiHiwrAQsEtKaMRecord du tour du Mont Blanc pour Robin Challamel:https://www.chamonix.net/francais/actualite/robin-challamel-encore-un-nouveau-record-du-tmb-en-vtt-14h44m-En Roue Libre sur le web:Soutenez le travail d'En Roue Libre sur la plateforme Tipeee: tipeee.com/enrouelibreAbonnez-vous à la newsletter En Roue Libre ici: bit.ly/newsletterEnRoueLibreSuivez En Roue Libre sur Instagram : instagram.com/enrouelibrepodcast/Suivez-moi sur Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/taillo/Visitez le site enrouelibre.cc

Pour préparer le Mont Blanc, j'avais besoin d'un vrai plan d'entraînement.J'ai utilisé Campus : tu choisis ton objectif, l'app te crée un programme 100 % personnalisé, adapté à ton niveau et à ton agenda.Séances sur ta montre, renfo et nutrition intégrés.

Maël Féron est pilote de VTT Enduro et élève ingénieur à Strasbourg. Qu'est-ce qui lui est passé par la tête? C'est la question qu'on peut se poser quand on voit le documentaire Mégavalanche Up & Down dans lequel Maël remonte le parcours de la Mégavalanche de l'alpe d'Huez depuis Allemond jusqu'au pic Blanc à la frontale avant de prendre le départ et de finir 4 ème de la course.Et si vous pensez que Maël est un peu timbré, vous êtes très loin du compteCar cet élève ingénieur de 21 ans a plus de plomb dans le crâne que moi à son âge et a bien réfléchi avant de se lancer dans ce projet, même si il admet bien volontiers avoir cultivé une ignorance relative pour réaliser ce défi.Et vous allez voir qu'il a de la suite dans les idées et qu'il ne serait pas étonnant de le voir bientôt dans d'autres projets du même style.Dans cet épisode, attendez-vous à découvir:- Pourquoi Maël a décidé de quitter le milieu du cross country pour se diriger vers l'Enduro et comment il est parvenu à créer la susprise lors des premières courses.- Son récit de la tentative de tour du Mont Blanc avec Jules Auroux qui a posé les bases pour la suite.- D'où lui est venue l'idée de de défi Mégavalanche Up & Down.- Comment il a vécu de l'intérieur cette montée de 2800M pour rejoindre le pic blanc à l'Alpe d'Huez et surtout comment il est parvenu à finir 4è derrière Ale Rudeau et devant un certain Kilian Bron.- Les coulisses de sa préparation physique pour arriver à tenir tête à Damien Oton et Kilian Bro, et l'énigme de son état de flow pendant la course.- Comment il trouve l'équilibre entre son école d'ingénieur et sa pratique sportive et ses conseils pour les étudiants qui veulent performer dans es études et le sport - Et pleins d'autres choses.—Cet épisode d'En Roue Libre est soutenu par Shifter, la solution tout en un pour la gestion des magasins de cycles.-Merci à l'UCC , organisateur de la Mégavalanche de la Réunion et Florent Payet + la team de l'Enduro Marines pour avoir rendu cet épisode possible.-Les chapitres de l'épisode00:00 Intro04:36 La montée au Maïdo à vélo06:09 Le documentaire Mégavalanche Up & Down08:03 Qu'est ce qui lui est passé à travers la tête?10:28 Le physique13:31 Présentation de Maël17:30 Premières courses d'Enduro22:43 Le tour du Mont Blanc31:19 Mégavalanche Up & Down45:25 La course58:04 Son matos01:01:02 Comme il combine les études et le sport01:04:22 Sa passion pour la vidéo01:07:34 L'après école01:08:48 Son rêve01:11:28 Ses sponsors01:14:54 Sa mégavalanche de la réunion01:15:58 Ce que représente la Mégavalanche pour lui01:17:23 Faut-il faire la méga de la réunion?01:18:00 Que lui souhaiter pour la suite?01:18:25 Un prochain invité?01:20:19 Mot de la fin?01:21:10 Mon mot de la fin01:24:09 Merci à vous01:25:01 Merci à la Case Bambou01:25:35 Merci à l'UCC et l'Enduro Marinès pour l'invitation01:26:26 Merci aux Locaux!-Les liens de l'épisode:Le documentaire Tour du Mont Blanchttps://youtu.be/Md8fGCz_KWs?si=3PUr3bq874YcnR-ZMégavalanche Up & Downhttps://youtu.be/Q-A-4p0_WtM?si=EVQiHiwrAQsEtKaMRecord du tour du MOnt Blanc pour Robin Challamel:https://www.chamonix.net/francais/actualite/robin-challamel-encore-un-nouveau-record-du-tmb-en-vtt-14h44m-En Roue Libre sur le web:Soutenez le travail d'En Roue Libre sur la plateforme Tipeee: tipeee.com/enrouelibreAbonnez-vous à la newsletter En Roue Libre ici: bit.ly/newsletterEnRoueLibreSuivez En Roue Libre sur Instagram : instagram.com/enrouelibremedia/Suivez-moi sur Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/taillo/Visitez le site enrouelibre.cc

This episode covers a broad exploration of Montblanc's watchmaking, in our ongoing mini series, placing a deserved spotlight on their Minerva heritage. The discussion moves from the inverted Unveiled Secret... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #753 : We Unveil The Secrets of Watchmaking appeared first on Scottish Watches.

Maël Féron est pilote de VTT Enduro et élève ingénieur à Strasbourg. Qu'est-ce qui lui est passé par la tête? C'est la question qu'on peut se poser quand on voit le documentaire Mégavalanche Up & Down dans lequel Maël remonte le parcours de la Mégavalanche de l'alpe d'Huez depuis Allemond jusqu'au pic Blanc à la frontale avant de prendre le départ et de finir 4 ème de la course.Et si vous pensez que Maël est un peu timbré, vous êtes très loin du compteCar cet élève ingénieur de 21 ans a plus de plomb dans le crâne que moi à son âge et a bien réfléchi avant de se lancer dans ce projet, même si il admet bien volontiers avoir cultivé une ignorance relative pour réaliser ce défi.Et vous allez voir qu'il a de la suite dans les idées et qu'il ne serait pas étonnant de le voir bientôt dans d'autres projets du même style.Dans cet épisode, attendez-vous à découvir:- Pourquoi Maël a décidé de quitter le milieu du cross country pour se diriger vers l'Enduro et comment il est parvenu à créer la susprise lors des premières courses.- Son récit de la tentative de tour du Mont Blanc avec Jules Auroux qui a posé les bases pour la suite.- D'où lui est venue l'idée de de défi Mégavalanche Up & Down.- Comment il a vécu de l'intérieur cette montée de 2800M pour rejoindre le pic blanc à l'Alpe d'Huez et surtout comment il est parvenu à finir 4è derrière Ale Rudeau et devant un certain Kilian Bron.- Les coulisses de sa préparation physique pour arriver à tenir tête à Damien Oton et Kilian Bro, et l'énigme de son état de flow pendant la course.- Comment il trouve l'équilibre entre son école d'ingénieur et sa pratique sportive et ses conseils pour les étudiants qui veulent performer dans es études et le sport - Et pleins d'autres choses.—Cet épisode d'En Roue Libre est soutenu par Shifter, la solution tout en un pour la gestion des magasins de cycles.-Merci à l'UCC , organisateur de la Mégavalanche de la Réunion et Florent Payet + la team de l'Enduro Marines pour avoir rendu cet épisode possible.-Les chapitres de l'épisode00:00 Intro04:36 La montée au Maïdo à vélo06:09 Le documentaire Mégavalanche Up & Down08:03 Qu'est ce qui lui est passé à travers la tête?10:28 Le physique13:31 Présentation de Maël17:30 Premières courses d'Enduro22:43 Le tour du Mont Blanc31:19 Mégavalanche Up & Down45:25 La course58:04 Son matos01:01:02 Comme il combine les études et le sport01:04:22 Sa passion pour la vidéo01:07:34 L'après école01:08:48 Son rêve01:11:28 Ses sponsors01:14:54 Sa mégavalanche de la réunion01:15:58 Ce que représente la Mégavalanche pour lui01:17:23 Faut-il faire la méga de la réunion?01:18:00 Que lui souhaiter pour la suite?01:18:25 Un prochain invité?01:20:19 Mot de la fin?01:21:10 Mon mot de la fin01:24:09 Merci à vous01:25:01 Merci à la Case Bambou01:25:35 Merci à l'UCC et l'Enduro Marinès pour l'invitation01:26:26 Merci aux Locaux!-Les liens de l'épisode:Le documentaire Tour du Mont Blanchttps://youtu.be/Md8fGCz_KWs?si=3PUr3bq874YcnR-ZMégavalanche Up & Downhttps://youtu.be/Q-A-4p0_WtM?si=EVQiHiwrAQsEtKaMRecord du tour du MOnt Blanc pour Robin Challamel:https://www.chamonix.net/francais/actualite/robin-challamel-encore-un-nouveau-record-du-tmb-en-vtt-14h44m-En Roue Libre sur le web:Soutenez le travail d'En Roue Libre sur la plateforme Tipeee: tipeee.com/enrouelibreAbonnez-vous à la newsletter En Roue Libre ici: bit.ly/newsletterEnRoueLibreSuivez En Roue Libre sur Instagram : instagram.com/enrouelibremedia/Suivez-moi sur Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/taillo/Visitez le site enrouelibre.cc

In July 1965, a 12km tunnel dug deep beneath the Alps was opened to traffic, making it the longest vehicular tunnel in the world. Linking France and Italy, the Mont Blanc Tunnel was a remarkable feat of engineering. Franco Cuaz, a consultant on the project and the tunnel's first operations manager, spoke to Mike Lanchin in 2017 about the risks and challenges of the ambitious project.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: The Mont Blanc Tunnel. Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

In this episode, I'm taking you to Switzerland and to the Valais Canton. I recently returned from a trip to three very different ski resorts: Les Marécottes, Verbier, and Bettmeralp. Each was beautiful in its own way, but it was the Aletsch Arena that truly stayed with me. It has been described as an insider's secret resort or a hidden gem. But it is well known to the Swiss and it's where they go to ski.In this episode, I'm joined by local expert David Kestens, who helps bring the Aletsch Arena to life. We talk about the car-free mountain villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and Fiescheralp. David gives us an insiders guide to the insiders secret resort. I found myself deeply drawn to the Aletsch Arena, not just for its scenery, but for the feeling it creates. We also explore what the region offers throughout the year, from peaceful alpine walks in summer to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.The Aletsch Arena is home to the Great Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps, and forms part of one of Switzerland's most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Surrounded by more than forty peaks rising over four thousand metres including the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and the Eiger. It's a place that naturally encourages you to slow down and take a breath.We also chat about Les Marécottes, and about what is possibly Switzerland's most famous ski resort, Verbier. A place that's very personal to me. I've visited Verbier many times over the years and it's where I first learned to ski.Join me as we explore why the Aletsch Arena, and the wider Valais region, are among the most special places to visit, from the stunning mountain villages to the wonderful train, and discover why they may just earn a place on your Switzerland bucket list.If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode.Stays Marecottes - https://www.zoo-alpin.ch/fr/zoo-boutique-hotelButtmeralps - https://www.sporting-bettmeralp.ch Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 140 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to sharesoul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La carrera es la excusa y el protagonista, la historia. ZONA MIXTA, un nuevo espacio dentro de #MejorCorrer, donde las historias siguen corriendo. Porque antes o después del reloj, siempre está la conversación.Grabado en Biocerro, alojamiento sustentable, en el marco del Cruce Tandilia 2026, nos metemos en la intimidad de quienes hacen de cada zancada una forma de vida.

In the late 2000s, two French mountain athletes set out to build a running shoe that captured the feeling of flying. Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas “Nico” Mermoud had spent decades inside the innovation engine at Salomon—where product was obsession. In 2007, as Nico recovered from a brutal ultramarathon around Mont Blanc, the founders fixed on a problem that Big Footwear didn't care about: downhill running was destroying bodies. Their solution: make the shoe bigger, softer, and shaped like a rocker.At first, their prototypes looked like clown shoes. Runners who preferred minimalist footwear laughed at them. Retailers said no. But the founders kept doing the one thing that they knew could reverse things: they made people try them.HOKA went from under $3M in sales in 2012 to more than $2B a year—and in this episode, you'll hear how it happened: the risky design, the early cash crunch, and the strategic partnership that helped them win the U.S. market.What you'll learn:How to think of a shoe as a machine, not just a piece of apparelThe go-to-market weapon that worked: relentless demo-ing Why outside money can't always solve a cash flow bottleneck (and what does)How HOKA used performance proof to avoid being dismissed as a gimmickWhy HOKA partnered with Deckers—and why it wasn't just about capitalHow to keep a “rebel” mindset as competitors start copying youTimestamps:(Timecodes are approximate and may shift depending on platform.)[07:12] George Salomon's leadership lesson: the CEO who sought advice from an intern[11:11] Nico's first day at Salomon: testing ski prototypes on a glacier[18:42] The ultramarathon race where Nico's legs crumbled (and why)[21:29] A breakthrough insight: performance changes with surface (leaves, lava, snow)[31:25] Designing a sneaker as if it were a car: engine, tires, seat[40:00] The “clown shoe” prototype—and the first successful run [47:22] Elite runners kickstart the brand [49:02] The hard part nobody glamorizes: factory minimums, bank demands, anemic cash flow[53:31] Deckers enters: the minority investment that unlocks the U.S. (without killing the brand)Hey—want to be a guest on HIBT?If you're building a business, why not get advice from some of the greatest entrepreneurs on Earth?Every Thursday on the HIBT Advice Line, a previous HIBT guest helps new entrepreneurs work through the challenges they're facing right now. Advice that's smart, actionable, and absolutely free.Just call 1-800-433-1298, leave a message, and you may soon get guidance from someone who started where you did, and went on to build something massive.So—give us a call. We can't wait to hear what you're working on.***This episode was produced and researched by Rommel Wood with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei.It was edited by Neva Grant. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Kwesi Lee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, we zoom out and examine a broader shift underway in the watch industry as major groups begin to prioritize focus over expansion. Using the sale of Baume & Mercier as a starting point, we break down why brand exits and portfolio pruning have returned as strategic tools, and what this move reveals about consolidation, integration costs, and the realities of owning watch brands at scale. We then turn to the other side of the equation, unpacking rumors around Zenith and why selling a deeply integrated brand is far more complicated than headlines suggest. This leads to a wider discussion about how watch groups think about differentiation, redundancy, and long-term brand value when growth slows and pressure increases across the middle of the market. Finally, we shift to Watches & Wonders and what presence and placement at the show now signal. We talk through H. Moser & Cie.'s expanded role, including its move into Montblanc's former booth, and what that says about independence and momentum, alongside Audemars Piguet's positioning at the show and why it matters. Taken together, this episode is about consolidation, visibility, and how the watch industry is quietly reshaping itself in real time. Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology, Openwork goes inside the watch industry. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.

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Three weeks after finishing second at Silk Road Mountain Race, Sami Sauri hiked up Mont Blanc in the dark and paraglided off the summit at dawn.Sami is a mountain woman in every sense — she ski tours, she paraglides, she bikepacks remote corners of the world, and she documents it all through her lens. Based in Chamonix, she's proof you don't have to choose between competing and creating.In this episode of Detours, we talk about the steep learning curve of ultracycling, getting a mentor to prepare for Silk Road Mountain Race, and the power of mantras. Sami shares how she went from signing up for her first ultra after a couple bottles of wine to podiums at the world's most demanding mountain races and how she's built a life that blends her creative and competitive pursuits. Follow Sami on Instagram: @samisauriPlus we have a bonus segment with our Sound Designer, Ben Crannell. Ben just got back from riding the Queen's Ransom route in Arizona and shares all about his adventure! If you're keen to hear more about the Queen's Ransom or Arizona Trail Race, check out our Detours episode with Kara Woolgar.  Follow Mel on Instagram: @melwwebbFollow Detours on Instagram: @detourscyclingFollow Albion on Instagram: @albion.cyclingUse code DETOURS15 to get 15% off your next order from AlbionIf you love this show please consider pledging your support to sustain producing this show: https://buymeacoffee.com/detourspodcast

Il y a 2 ans, Benjamin Védrines a frôlé la mort. Dans l'ascension du K2 — souvent considérée comme la montagne la plus dangereuse du monde — son cerveau se met en pause. Victime d'une hypoxie sévère, il est d'abord laissé pour mort avant d'être secouru puis redescendu au camp de base. Pourtant Benjamin n'est pas un alpiniste comme les autres. Il est ce qu'on appelle un “puriste”, parmi les derniers adeptes du style alpin et de ses 3 grands principes : pas de cordes fixes, pas d'oxygène, pas de porteurs.Installé à Briançon, il tombe dès l'enfance accro à la liberté que lui offre la montagne, et se met en quête de ses recoins les plus inaccessibles. À l'obtention de son diplôme de guide de haute montagne, il commence à emmener des clients au sommet du Mont-Blanc pour financer ses propres expéditions partout dans le monde. Mais tout bascule en 2022 quand il signe son premier contrat avec The North Face. Benjamin peut enfin se consacrer à ce qui l'anime le plus, révélant ainsi ses 2 personnalités d'alpiniste bien distinctes : l'explorateur en quête de nouvelles voies à “ouvrir” et le compétiteur qui tente de battre des records sur des pics déjà conquis.Alors que l'adoption massive du style himalayen a ouvert les sommets de plus de 8000m d'altitude au grand public, Benjamin continue de revendiquer son style alpin, de plus en plus rare sur les sommets, et aussi bien plus risqué. Bienvenue dans la tête d'un homme qui, malgré les dangers, les coéquipiers perdus et plusieurs baisers avec la mort, n'a jamais perdu sa passion dévorante pour la montagne.Vous pouvez suivre les aventures de Benjamin sur son compte Instagram et sa chaîne YouTube.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : “L'alpinisme n'est pas un sport mais un art de vivre”00:13:23 : Attiré par les chronos depuis tout petit00:22:44 : “Ce jour-là, j'ai failli y passer”00:32:03 : Le déroulé classique d'une expédition00:45:21 : Renaître grâce à une prise de risque consciente00:56:21 : Starlink, oxygène, drones : la fin du “vrai” alpinisme ?01:12:06 : Gravir l'Everest en style alpin pour entrer dans l'histoire01:20:52 : Pourquoi le K2 tue beaucoup plus que l'Everest01:29:18 : “Être à 8000 m d'altitude, c'est déjà être blessé”01:37:01 : Tenter d'ouvrir une voie qui a tué 14 personnes01:46:51 : Comment financer une expédition02:02:53 : Les meilleures randonnées pour s'initier à l'alpinisme en France02:12:18 : Le bijou technologique conçu spécialement pour Benjamin02:18:13 : “La peine d'aujourd'hui sera ta force de demain”Les anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #272 - Mike Horn - Aventurier-Explorateur - Poser un cadre pour vivre libre#178 - Kilian Jornet - Alpinisme & Ultratrail - L'objectif c'est de progresser#182 - Anaëlle Malherbe - INSEP - La préparation mentale pour exceller#185 - Frédéric Jousset - Webhelp & Art Explora - La vie en FastPass#425 - Matthias Dandois - Champion de BMX - La vie freestyle d'un enfant Red BullNous avons parlé de :L'EmbrunmanNotre documentaire “Le GR20 en 7 jours”La chaîne YouTube de Benjamin (que des vidéos / films exceptionnels)Analyse de l'avalanche dans laquelle Benjamin a été prisFabien Dupuis, le préparateur mental de BenjaminLe GR10, la grande traversée des PyrénéesL'ascension périlleuse du Jannu Est décryptée par BenjaminLionel Daudet ne « voulait pas faire le solo de trop »Thibaut Marot, le photographe qui accompagne Benjamin sur ses expéditionsSeb Montaz, acolyte et caméraman principal de BenjaminLes chaussures personnalisées de Benjamin pour ses ascensionsLes recommandations de lecture :Conduites à risque - David Le BretonBiographie de Patrick Berhault – Virtuose de l'altitudeVous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Notre société aime catégoriser, mettre dans des cases parfois un peu étouffantes. Dans le sport, on parle également souvent de catégories et dans le parasport, c'est encore plus présent. J'aurais pu vous dire que Solenne Piret, l'invitée de cet épisode était cinq fois championne du monde de para escalade, mais c'est finalement beaucoup trop réducteur, car les cases, Solène aime les transcender. Elle ne se définit pas parce qu'il manque, mais parce qu'elle invente. Chaque voie n'est pas un problème, mais un terrain de créativité. Chez Solène, la grimpe n'est pas seulement un sport, c'est un langage, une manière d'écrire sa propre histoire, sans limites, juste comme elle est. Solenne Piret n'est pas plus forte grâce à son handicap, elle est forte tout simplement... et je ne parle pas que de sport. Elle a présenté ces dernières semaines un documentaire qui la suit dans son ascension du grand Capucin, un sommet mythique dans le massif du Mont-Blanc dont le titre résume probablement très bien une partie de sa vie : Cap ou pas cap ? Et vous, cap ou pas cap d'écouter cet épisode ?Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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WhoJimmy Ackerson, General Manager of Corralco, ChileRecorded onJuly 24, 2025About CorralcoClick here for a mountain stats overviewLocated in: Curacautín, Araucanía, ChileYear founded: 2003, by Enrique BascurPass affiliations: Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsBase elevation: 4,724 feet (1,440 meters)Summit elevation: 7,874 feet (2,400 meters) top of lifts; 9,400 feet (2,865 meters) hike-toVertical drop: 3,150 feet (960 meters) lift-served; 4,676 feet (1,425 meters) hike-toSkiable acres: 2,475 acres lift served; 4,448 acres (1,800 hectares), including hike-to terrainAverage annual snowfall: 354 inches (899 cm)Trail count: 34Lift count: 7 (1 high-speed quad, 1 double, 5 J-bars)Why I interviewed himThe Andes run the length of South America, 4,300 miles from the southern tip of Argentina north to Venezuela. It is the longest continental mountain range on Earth, nearly six times the length of the Alps and 1,300 miles longer than the Rockies. It is the highest mountain range outside of Asia, topping out at 22,841 feet on Mount Aconcagua, more than a mile higher than the tallest point in the Rockies (14,439-foot Mount Elbert) or Alps (15,772-foot Mont Blanc).So this ought to be one hell of a ski region, right? If the Alps house more than 500 ski areas and the Rockies several hundred, then the Andes ought to at least be in the triple digits?Surprisingly, no. Of the seven nations transected by the Andes, only Argentina and Chile host outdoor, lift-served ski areas. Between the two countries, I'm only able to assemble a list of 37 ski areas, 33 of which skiresort.info categorizes as “temporarily closed” – a designation the site typically reserves for outfits that have not operated over the past several seasons.For skiers hoping to live eternal winter by commuting to the Upside Down each May through October, this roster may be a bit of a record scratch. There just aren't that many ski areas in the Southern Hemisphere. Outside of South America, the balance – another few dozen total - sit in Australia and New Zealand, with scattered novelties such as Afriski lodged at the top of Lesotho. There are probably more ski areas in New England than there are south of the equator.That explains why the U.S.-based multimountain ski passes have been slow to move into the Southern Hemisphere – there isn't much there to move into. Ikon and Mountain Collective each have just one destination on the continent, and it's the same destination: Valle Nevado. Epic offers absolutely nothing in South America.Even with few options, Vail moved south a decade ago with its purchase of Perisher, Australia's largest ski area. That English-speaking nation was a logical first pass frontier, but the five Kangaroo resorts claimed by the Epic and Ikon passes are by far the five largest in the country, and they're a 45-year flight from America. New Zealand is similarly remote, with more but generally less-developed ski areas, and Ikon has established a small presence there.But South America remains mostly wide open, despite its obvious appeal to North Americans: the majesty of the Andes, the novelty of summer skiing, and direct flights with no major timezone hopping required. Mountain Capital Partners has dropped anchor in Chile, purchasing Valle Nevado in 2023, neighboring La Parva the following year, and bidding for also-neighboring El Colorado in 2025 (that sale is pending regulatory review).But perhaps it's time for a broader invasion. Last March, Indy Pass added Corralco as its first South American – and first Southern Hemisphere – ski area. That, as Ackerson and I discuss in the podcast, could be just the start of Indy's ambitions for a continent-spanning (or at least, Argentina- and Chile-spanning) resort network.So this is a good time to start getting to know Chilean skiing. And Ackerson, longtime head of the Chilean Ski Areas Association, former leader of Chilean giants Portillo and Valle Nevado, and a Connecticut-born transplant who has been living the upside-down life for more than 50 years, is probably better suited than anyone on the planet to give us that intro.What we talked aboutReverse ski seasons; why Corralco draws (and retains) so much more snow than any other ski area in Chile; no snowmaking; Corralco as training ground for national ski teams; the logistics of moving a high-speed quad from Holiday Valley, New York to the Chilean Andes; rebuilding a lift as a longer machine; how that lift transformed Corralco; new lift, new alignment; the business impact of replacing a double chair with a high-speed quad; how a dude who grew up in Connecticut with non-skiing parents ended up running a ski area in South America; Chile's allure; Portillo; Chilean skiing past and present; Corralco's founding and evolution; shrinking South American ski areas; Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) buying four more ski areas in Chile after purchasing Valle Nevado in 2023 and La Parva in 2024; the Americans are coming; why La Parva, Valle Nevado, and El Colorado “have to be consolidated” for the benefit of future skiing in Chile; MCP's impact on Chilean skiing so far; “the culture is very different here” both on the hill and off; MCP's challenges as they settle into Chilean skiing; why Corralco joined Indy Pass; a potential Indy Pass network in South America; and getting to Corralco from the U.S., from airplane to access road – “we have no switchbacks.”What I got wrong* In the intro, I said that it was the “heart of ski season in South America.” This was true when we recorded this conversation in July 2025. It's not true in January 2026, when the Chilean ski season is long over.* I said the highest peak in Chile only received a few inches of snow per year and didn't retain it, but I couldn't remember the name of the peak – it is 22,615-foot Ojos del Salado.* I gave new stats for Corralco's high-speed quad, but did not mention where those stats came from – my source was skiresort.info, which catalogues a 4,921-foot length and 1,148-foot vertical drop for the lift, both substantially longer than the 4,230-foot length and 688-foot vertical rise that Lift Blog documents for the antecedent Mardi Gras lift at Holiday Valley, New York. We discuss the logistics and mechanics of moving this machine from North to South America and extending it in the pod. Here are a few pics of this machine I took in New York in January 2022:Podcast NotesOn Corralco's evolving footprintCorralco is a new-ish ski area, at least insofar as public access goes. The 2008 trailmap shows a modest vertical drop served by surface lifts:But growth has been rapid, and by 2022, the ski area resembled modern Corralco, which is now an international training center for athletes:On Camp Jewel, ConnecticutAckerson learned to ski on a two-tow bump called Camp Jewell, a YMCA center in Connecticut. NELSAP has some fun info on this defunct ski area, including photos of what's left of the lifts.On Sigi GrottendorderAckerson's conduit to South American skiing came in the form of Austrian-born Sigi Grottendorfer, who led the ski schools at both Sugarbush, Vermont and Portillo, Chile. He passed away in 2023 – The Valley Reporter ran an obituary with more info on Grottendorfer's expansive and colorful life.On Chile “five years after the coup had occurred”We reference past political instability in Chile, referring to the 1973 coup that launched the military dictatorship of the notorious Augusto Pinochet. The nation transitioned back to democracy in 1990 and is considered safe and stable for tourists by the U.S. State Department.On PortilloWe discuss Portillo, a Chilean ski area whose capacity limits and weeklong ski-and-stay packages result in Windham-is-private-style (it's not) confusion. Skiers can visit Portillo on a day pass. Lift tickets are all of $68. Still, the hotel experience is, by all accounts, pretty rad. Here's the bump:On previous podcastsWe mention a few previous podcast guests who had parallels to Ackerson's story. Bogus Basin GM Brad Wilson also left skiing for several years to run a non-ski resort:Longtime Valle Nevado GM Ricardo Margolis appeared on this podcast in 2023:On the shrinking of Volcán Osorno and PillánI won't reset the entire history here, but I broke down the slow shrinkage of Volcán Osorno and Pillán ski areas when Mountain Capital Partners bid to purchase them last year:On Kamori Kankō buying HeavenlyFor a brief period, Japanese company Kamori Kankō owned Steamboat and Heavenly. The company sold both to American Skiing Company in 1997, and they eventually split owners, with Heavenly joining Vail's roster in 2002, and Steamboat now part of Alterra by way of Intrawest. Today, Kamori Kankō appears to operate five ski areas in Japan, all in Hokkaido, most notably Epic Pass partner Rusutsu:On MCP's free season passes for kids 12 and underOne pretty cool thing that Mountain Capital Partners has brought to Chile from its U.S. HQ is free season passes for kids 12 and under. It's pretty incredible:On Sugarbush Ackerson worked for a long time at Sugarbush, an Alterra staple and one of the best overall ski areas in New England. It's a fully modern resort, with the exception of the knockout Castle Rock terrain, which still spins a double chair on all-natural snow:On skiing El ColoradoWe discuss the insane, switchbacking access road up to El Colorado/La Parva/Valle Nevado from Santiago:The route up to Corralco is far more suited to mortals:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

In this episode, Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan sit down with Scottish trail running star Naomi Lang, a Salomon-sponsored athlete who has rapidly risen through the international mountain and trail running scene.Naomi first broke onto the radar with a standout 5th-place finish at the European Up & Down Championships, and she hasn't slowed down since. In 2025, she delivered a breakout season—earning bronze podium finishes at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, ETC, and the World Trail Championships (Short Trail), and securing her first Golden Trail World Series victory with a dominant win at Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail in August.The Sub Hub dives into Naomi's background in life and sport, what it's been like navigating the professional trail running world as a relative newcomer, a deep breakdown of her massive 2025 season, and what she's setting her sights on heading into 2026.Whether you're a longtime fan or just getting to know one of the sport's rising forces, this episode offers insight into the mindset, growth, and momentum behind one of trail running's most exciting athletes.----------

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADOLESCENTES 2026“LA VUELTA AL MUNDO EN 365 DIAS”Narrado por: Mone MuñozDesde: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church16 DE ENEROLA AGUJA DEL MEDIODÍA «Volveré para llevarlos, para que siempre estén conmigo» (Juan 14:31).Prepárate para una aventura extraordinaria y congelada. Este no es el teleférico más largo del mundo; pero, sin duda, es el más escalofriante. Entras a una cápsula vidriada con capacidad para 100 personas; sin embargo, solo entran 50, porque la mayoría lleva consigo esquís y mochilas de supervivencia, además de las inmensas ropas para enfrentar el frío de más de 10 grados bajo cero. La puerta se cierra y, al mirar hacia arriba por el techo de vidrio ven los cables que se mezclan con las nubes del cielo. Se escucha el sonido metálico de los motores y comienza el inolvidable ascenso en el aire.Llegar a la cima del famoso Mont Blanc, en los Arpes franco-suizos, es una invitación a las emociones fuertes, Desde 1955, el teleférico más renombrado de Europa ostenta el récord del mayor ascenso vertical, con una elevación increíble de 2800 metros. Es decir, sube desde los 1.035 metros por encima del nivel del mar hasta los 3.842. Es como colgarse de un cable para escalar un edificio de más de mil pisos. El momento más impresionante es el último trecho, cuando el teleférico flota sobre un mar de picos afilados que se alinean debajo de ti como un colchón de cuchillos. ¡Se le hiela la sangre!La cima de todo se llama Aiguille Du Milis que significa «la aguja del mediodía». Allí hay una forre que se erige sobre la roca. Tiene un restaurante, antenas de comunicaciones, un mirador, pistas de esquí y una vista cinematográfica de las montañas blancas que se pierden en el horizonte casi infinito. No hay un solo turista que se arrepienta del sorprendente viaje para ver todo desde arriba.¿Sabías que, cuando Jesús vuelva, los salvos vivirán algo mucho más fantástico? Subiremos de manera inimaginable, pero sin cables de un teleférico. De repente, como por arte de magia, los pies de los redimidos se despegarán del suelo en dirección a las nubes, para el tan esperado encuentro con Cristo.Cuando pensamos en algo así, ¿no sientes que todo lo demás parece menos importante? ¿Para qué desperdiciar tu día con tentaciones y pecados si puedes ver desde ahora el vuelo más espectacular de nuestra vida? ¿Quieres entregarte en los brazos de Dios y prepararte para el regreso del Señor? Vive este día como un sueño. Cree en la salvación que nos espera por la eternidad. Y recuerda siempre esto cuando escuches hablar del Mont Blanc. 

On this week's The Business of Watches, we head to Villeret, Switzerland, and the storied Swiss watchmaker Minerva. The brand, founded in 1858, is truly the jewel within Montblanc's watchmaking division, which itself is part of Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont. Laurent Lecamp is the man leading Montblanc and Minerva's watchmaking operations, and he sat down with us for a detailed discussion on Minerva and what he's doing to satisfy the clients that he calls "fans" and not customers. Montblanc and Minerva won't be participating in Watches and Wonders this year, and Lecamp outlines the different paths that the brands are taking within the Richemont group. He also talks about his penchant for running extreme marathons, sometimes wearing a Minerva or Montblanc timepiece. But first, a new format to start the show. We're joined by Hodinkee senior business editor, Mark Kauzlarich, to chew over some of the business headlines making news in the watch world. We talk about potential executive changes in the top job at TAG Heuer and also discuss what we think the business strategy might be behind Omega's new Speedmaster that boasts a ceramic bezel, lacquered dial, and a new price tag. Show Notes 0:30 Montblanc / Minerva 0:45 Audemars Piguet And Ten More Brands To Join Watches And Wonders For 2026 1:00 Minerva Is The Watchmaking Jewel Within Montblanc And Showcases Its Talents With A New Art Piece (Hodinkee) 2:00 Business Montres 3:50 TAG Heuer 5:20 LVMH Watches and Jewelry 7:10 Jean-Christophe Babin (Instagram) 8:50 The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Black & White (Hodinkee) 12:00 Hands-On The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean For 2025 (Hodinkee)15:30 Villeret, Switzerland 16:36 Laurent Lecamp (Instagram) 17:40 GIA (Gemology Institute of America) 19:50 Cyrus Watches23:00 Example of Minerva bezel 26:00 Montblanc's New Minerva Monopusher Chronograph (Hodinkee) 28:20 Montblanc Club M58 (Watchonista) 43:12 Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Château de Versailles (YouTube)48:10 Richemont 51:00 Montblanc Ice Marathon (Revolution) 

On lui a dit après son accident de moto : « vous ne pourrez jamais plus remarcher. Vous êtes condamnée au fauteuil roulant ». 3 mois plus tard, elle marche. 11 mois après, elle remonte sur des skis puis sur un vélo… Mais surtout, elle gravit le Mont Blanc.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.