Podcasts about ski mountaineering

Here at The High Route Podcast we've come to the conclusion of season 2 here on the podcast. We'll pick back up again with season three in late summer.  On this episode, we have the privilege of checking in with Billy Haas. Haas is an IFMGA guide, professional avalanche educator, and ski mountaineer. If you are someone who skims the surface of the ski mountaineering scene, it's easy to see how Haas may not have caught your attention. He barely posts on social media. Google his name, and what populates, mostly are his professional bios—yes, you can find him guiding in the Wasatch, Tetons, and Alaska Range, and other places that require focus and a love for type II fun. But you'll have to dig a bit deeper to get the full picture of Haas and the breadth of his adventuring. Now and then, Haas may author a trip report in the American Alpine Journal, or be part of a crew reporting on a significant descent on, no doubt, complex and steep terrain. What you'll hear about in this podcast is not a “there I was” reflection on this or that steep line. You will, however, learn about Haas' path into guiding, how he once maybe skipped a few lacrosse practices to take an avalanche course on Mount Washington and found a lifelong mountain partnership with Adam Fabrikant.Along the way, there was dishwashing, road trips, lots of aspirational clients, and a vision to be the best he could be practicing his mountain craft. Lastly, we touch upon Haas' story in Issue One of The High Route Journal…titled The Patient. Haas explores his two major heart surgeries— intermittent diversions on his path toward excellence, and climbing and skiing— in good style—Gasherbrum I and II. Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team.   If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with. 

There's something a bit different on today's episode. It all started back in March when I Googled a general term like “backcountry skiing in the news.”A February article from the LA Times was indexed. The piece was by LA Times writer Jack Dolan, and it was titled:  “Backcountry skiing is growing in popularity, but experts warn it's more dangerous than you think.”LINK TO VIDEODolan wrote a story and included an accompanying video. I'd give the video a watch if you've got a moment before listening to the podcast, as it provides some context for the episode during which I interview Dolan. The video is linked in the show notes and on The High Route website. For some skiers and boarders, backcountry touring begins when they realize lift-serve skiing is either too expensive, too crowded, or a combo of the two. Dolan says in the video that a day at an area can feel “like a Day at Disneyland, not the Great Outdoors.” About 30 seconds into the video, the piece pivots from images of skiers in a way-too-long lift line to serene images of powder skiing on some sun-kissed backcountry mountain slope. Yes, the backcountry. A minute into the video, the tone changes. The music becomes more intense, and we learn, through Dolan's careful language, that ski areas are what we already know, somewhat curated and controlled mountainscapes. Soon enough, Dolan begins to explore snow instabilities and avalanches. Topics you are likely aware of if you are a regular THR reader or listener. The combination of the music, the narrative, and the images, at least to me, presents a forbidding vibe. A vibe so intense that I came away from the video thinking, “Why do I partake in backcountry touring?”Mine is just one perspective, I get that Dolan's is another. After asking myself this somewhat rhetorical question, I then found myself asking, why would anyone half interested in backcountry touring want to try the endeavor after seeing the LA Time's video: certainly, some enticing moments in the video capture what most of us seek in the backcountry, but if one word can surmise what I was seeing: that word is scary.More to the point, what I saw in the video seemed dissonant from 99% of my backcountry time. Which isn't and wasn't scary at all, but rather, blissful, cleansing, and frankly, great for my mental health.I suppose, if the general public does a somewhat casual search of the backcountry scene, what populates, most often, is the more extreme: the steep selfy-stick lines, the avalanche incidents, the heroes and heroines dancing along spines, or the way-to-close snap and crack of a weak layer that then cascades to the left as the snowboarder sweeps to the right—all by design. Maybe the algorithm selects for extreme over serene. I'll preface the interview with Dolan by stating that backcountry touring can be dangerous. But, it can also be super safe, outside the possibility of twisting a knee or breaking a bone, which, for that matter, is something that can happen on any sports field or mountain bike trail. Or city street. Part of my motivation for reaching out to Dolan had more to do with explaining that touring can be the opposite of forbidding. And that it's ok and not a ton of work to ski or ride very mellow terrain on any given day. Which is what most of us do anyway.So, in the episode, we get a beginner's perspective on backcountry touring. We should note, as you'll learn, Dolan is no stranger to taking calculated risks. Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team.   If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Welcome to mid-spring here at The High Route Podcast. Here in the Pacific Northwest, ski crampon season. It is also the season to unearth an interview with Fay Manners, a British alpinist and ski mountaineer, recorded late last summer. Manners caught my attention for one reason: she practices the aforementioned mountain disciplines at a high level. To optimize mountain conditions in winter and the shoulder seasons, it helps to be skilled at rock, ice, and mixed climbing, and when the snow is stable and conditions prime, slapping skis or a snowboard on the feet makes sense, too. Over the years, British alpinist/ski-alpinist Fay Manners has built up a reputation as a go-getter. Which is to say that Manners comes with the full mountain-skills package.In 2024, Manners and Tom Lafaille opened up the Stratonspherique ski line on the Aiguille d'Argentière. On the alpinism side, Manners has the first female ascent of the Phantom Direct route on the south face of the Grand Jorasses. She also climbed the North Face of the Eiger, the American Direct on the Dru, and the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses.Far from exuding the vibe of an adrenaline junkie, Manners imparts an ethos of building skills, becoming fit, and knowing when one is at their limits, and using those skills to—and again, we'll emphasize multi-disciplinarian skills—to move efficiently and safely in the hills.Manners has had her share of close calls. Having recorded this interview last summer, we had kept an eye on Manners and her adventures. When this headline came across a newsfeed, there was a sinking feeling: Two climbers go missing. These stories often don't end well. Manners and her partner, American alpinist Michelle Dvorak, were rescued three days later. The pair lost much of their gear, including their shelter, when rockfall severed a haul line. For those of us following thousands of miles away, the rescue came as a huge relief. On flat ground, Manners is trained and has worked as a data analyst; on less flat ground, she's come into her own as a mountain athlete. But for those just being introduced to the mountains, Manners is a reminder that mountain pedigree is what you make of it. In her twenties, Manners began tapping into snow and climbing while working as a data analyst in New York City. From Vermont's Jay Peak to New York's Gunks, she's lived a full-value life in Alaska, Pakistan, and near her adopted home in Chamonix. Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team.   If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

For those of you keen on backcountry skiing podcasts, you will hear a familiar voice on this episoide. Doug Stenclik is our guest—he's part owner of Cripple Creek Backcountry and the host of Totally Deep, Cripple Creek's podcast. The past several years have seen a topsy-turvy world generally and a boom-bust cycle regarding backcountry skiing/riding business. Stenclik offers insight into the business operations of selling items like touring boots and bindings. Business, when it comes to skins and skimo, for example, isn't always rainbows and unicorns. There are supply chain snafus, dry winters, and the undeniable fact that backcountry touring requires some know how and elevated heart rates.   Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team.   If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Before we roll into this episode full steam, here's some basic information: this interview was recorded in the fall of 2023. That was when a group from the US, including Jimmy Chin and Jim Morrison, planned to approach Mount Everest's north side to attempt to ski the Hornbein Couloir. The project was part of a larger documentary project. This past fall, in 2024, that team made another attempt but was reportedly stymied by poor conditions. All this is to say that back in 2023, skiing the Hornbein popped up in the news cycle. Around then, I reached out to Jeremy Evans for an interview. He's the author of an excellent book I read titled See You Tomorrow: The Disappearance of Snowboarder Marco Siffredi on Everest. This episode of The High Route podcast is that interview with Jeremy Evans, the Tahoe-based author of this good read. We mostly discuss the book and the protagonist, Macro Siffredi. Siffredi was a Chamonix-based snowboarder who arrived on the extreme descent scene with extraordinary flare in the late 1990s. In 2002, Siffredi disappeared as he descended the Hornbein Couloir on Everest's North Side. He was 23 years old at the time. Although the podcast is not a book review if you enjoy climbing and ski/ride adventures and examinations of human nature and what motivates us in the mountains if you pick up the book, you'll find it doesn't disappoint. Further, Thanks to Evans for his incredible patience as we sat on this episode—we got caught up in life and building out The High Route, but we are deeply appreciative of his time and for making the efforts to illuminate more about Siffredi's life.Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team.   If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.  

Fussball: Im Kader der Damen-Nationalmannschaft standen unter anderem sechs Spielerinnen von Eintracht Frankfurt, sechs vom FC Bayern München und vier vom VfL Wolfsburg. Das sind nun mal auch die Topteams in der Frauen-Bundesliga. Da haben es andere Mannschaften und auch deren Spielerinnen schwer, ins DFB-Team zu kommen. Vor allem, wenn sie bei Klubs spielen, die nicht eine große Abteilung haben, wie z.B. in Frankfurt, München oder Wolfsburg. In der Liga gibt es nur zwei Vereine, die mehr oder wenige auf eigenen Beinen stehen müssen ohne die Strahlkraft eines großen Muttervereins: das sind Turbine Potsdam und die SGS Essen. Mit den beiden Essener Spielerinnen Laura Pucks und Paula Flach hat die „Sportstunde“ gesprochen, um mal die Stimmungslage in Essen-Schönebeck im täglichen Kampf gegen die großen Klubs zu checken! Skibergsteigen: Vom 02. bis zum 8. März 2025 wird die Region Dents du Midi in Morgins/Schweiz zur Bühne für die Weltmeisterschaften im Ski Mountaineering. Diese Sportart, auch als Skibergsteigen oder Skimo bekannt, wird tatsächlich nächstes Jahr olympisch. Es ist noch für viele eine ziemlich unbekannte Sportart. Und so heisst es diesmal in der „Sportstunde“: Nachhilfe in Sachen Skibergsteigen. Tatjana Paller ist Deutschlands Beste im Skimo und damit auch die beste "Nachhilfe-Lehrerin", die mal diese Sportart näher bringen kann. (www.sport-magazin.de) Hier gibt es die Interviews in voller Länge: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/sportstunde-interviews-in-voller-l%C3%A4nge/id1705390264?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00va1TW4YzTYDCGMpkNMOU Website. https://sportstunde-podcast.de/

Retirement. It is a word with notes of one chapter solidly shutting down and, with good fortune, another opening up—a transition in chapters we expect to manifest later in life. Hadley Hammer, in her late thirties, is in such a transition. Hammer sent out a notice today, Feb. 17th, marking her retirement from performance skiing. In other words, from being a pro skier. In her retirement statement, she writes, "I am walking away from peak performance, but not from the mountains nor the outdoor community and certainly not from skiing, which I still think is the most delightful way to spend time. My aim isto take all my experience, be it growing up and living in mountain towns to professional athletics, and combine them with my love and adoration of storytelling. I want to use my words to shape culture and habits. To celebrate play, delight, partnerships, and the natural world.”At The High Route, we primarily know Hammer as a fine writer. Someone whose sentences take time to craft and whose narrative arcs speak truths. She's got a solid essay on fashion style in the backcountry in issue 1 of The High Route magazine. (For more of Hammer's writing on style, check out her Substack, TOGS.  For someone soon to be pushing into her fourth decade, Hammer has lived a full-spectrum existence. And we explore those ups and downs (but mostly the ups) in this episode. We are grateful for her time and look forward to working with her in the future. For now, we'll link to a snazzy short-film released today, filmed and produced by Sophie Danison, titled Fortune."Fortune is a short film—an incantation to see our own fortune by observing closely the beauty of the world around you.”Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team.   If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.  

Sometimes, the eyes go wide, the mind quiets and thoughts turn to the realization that you might be watching mastery. Chamonix-based skier, Vivian Bruchez illicites these expressions. For some time now, he has captured the imaginations of steep-skiing fans. Many skiers and riders open new lines, climb, and descend in good style: they break on through a mental, physical, or terrain barrier and make something audacious look possible. This is, in many ways, Bruchez's signature. No matter how steep or exposed, he pivots on a dime, dry skis with aplomb, and exudes joy. Whether it's his disheveled signature hair or his easy-going vibe, Bruchez is likable and at the pinnacle of the rarified ski-mountaineering scene in the Alps and beyond. His list of first descents runs deep.In this episode of The High Route Podcast, we connect with Bruchez after his day on Chamonix's slopes, teaching a class for ENSA, the French National School of Skiing and Mountaineering. While we don't discuss specific lines he's opened, we do dive into his thoughts on his mental preparedness, how he tries to see life through a child's eyes, and, of course, for the gear folks out there, we discuss his choice in equipment for the steeps.Those looking to watch and learn more about Bruchez can find links in our THR Curates series.  Thanks for listening, and have a good day, The High Route Team.   If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is shipping. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.  

On today's episode of the Free Outside Show, we're joined by Grant Barnette—a thru-hiker turned Pro ultrarunner who has tackled some of the toughest races in the world. Grant has hiked the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, holds the DC Peaks 50 course record, placed 2nd at Grindstone 100, 5th at Speedgoat 50K, and was the third American at CCC at UTMB. Most recently, he signed a pro contract with Craft. Follow Grant online: https://www.instagram.com/runwithgrant/ We dive into how he transitioned from carrying a heavy pack on the PCT to discovering Angeles Crest 100 in middle of a thru-hike, his nomadic lifestyle living out of his truck while chasing FKTs, and his journey through ski mountaineering and backcountry adventures in Utah. He shares his take on training with a job, fueling strategies, sponsorships, and the challenges of race selection for the US Trail Team. Plus, we discuss the controversial selection process for the World Trail Running Championships, how social media and live-streaming influence race prestige, and what it's like lining up next to Jim Walmsley at UTMB. Takeaways Grant Barnett has a rich background in trail running and ultra events. The transition from through-hiking to competitive running can be inspired by encounters on the trail. Living in a truck and pursuing a passion for running can lead to unexpected opportunities. Ski mountaineering offers a unique training method for ultra running. The importance of mentorship in outdoor sports is highlighted through Grant's relationship with Joey Campanelli. Media coverage significantly influences race popularity and athlete opportunities. Qualifying races for championships may not always reflect true mountain running skills. The culture of ski resorts can mirror the lifestyle of through-hikers. Nutrition and hydration strategies change drastically in winter sports. Community support and shared experiences are vital in the outdoor sports world. Wasatch 100 is a historic race but lacks hype. Experiencing a DNF can be deeply embarrassing. Bouncing back from a DNF is crucial for growth. The bond between twin athletes can be unique and supportive. Modern running science is complex and ever-evolving. Finding what works for your body is essential in fueling. Crew support can significantly impact race performance. The emotional toll of racing can be challenging to navigate. The evolution of race formats keeps the sport dynamic. Shoes and gear have advanced significantly in recent years. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Grant Barnett and His Achievements 02:55 The Journey to Trail Running 06:04 Life Changes and New Beginnings in Salt Lake City 09:05 Trail Names and Film Appearances 12:05 Ski Mountaineering and Training Techniques 15:02 World Championship Disappointments and Race Qualifiers 26:09 The Legacy of Wasatch 100 29:11 The Evolution of Golden Ticket Races 32:57 The Emotional Toll of DNF 35:31 Bouncing Back: Success at DC Peaks 37:20 The Unique Bond of Twin Athletes 39:11 Navigating Modern Running Science 44:17 The Importance of Crew Support Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com Support this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutside

On this episode of The High Route Podcast, we do some exploring with Andy Sovick. If you are unfamiliar with Sovick, he is the humble founder of Beacon Guidebooks. Several years ago, Beacon released a few high-quality ski atlases that generated some buzz. The business has grown, yet the company remains dedicated to core values that promote safety while providing ski-run information to the community.Go on most, if not all, outdoor-oriented online forums, and somewhere, without much filtering, you land on threads dealing with gatekeeping. Here at The High Route, we discuss and think about this a lot—how much information disclosure relates to ski zones is too much and how much is just enough. Likewise, Sovick has thought about this a bunch, too. He possesses a good perspective on blending information that allows others to enjoy the backcountry while being deeply grounded in creating a product that informs potential users about the pitfalls in and around the terrain described in their ski atlases. And if you love maps, Sovick has a few book recommendations. If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is ready to ship. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team   

The one new sport on the program for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is ski mountaineering (aka skimo). What is this sport all about, and why should you watch it?    Sarah Cookler, Head of Sport for USA Skimo (USA Ski Mountaineering Association), joins us to talk about the sport, how it works, and how much fun its debut at Milan-Cortina will be.   Follow USA Skimo on Insta and X! They're @usaskimo.   Also on today's show: Massive problems with the bronze medals from Paris 2024 - this New York Times story is worth a read too Ticket news from Milan-Cortina 2026 We've officially dubbed the sliding track situation our "Slidingnovela" The neutral athlete situation for the 2026 Olympics Doping news   TKFLASTAN has had a big week--we've got results, honors, a tough situation, and some listener views on Sydney 2000 and The Fire Inside.   Links mentioned on the show: New York Times - Paris 2024 medals: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/business/medals-paris-olympics-lvmh.html?unlocked_article_code=1.q04.1cnv.YIzYe5LEOIeL&smid=url-share Milan-Cortina ticket price chart: https://milanocortina2026.olympics.com/s3fs-public/documents/2024-10/20241009_Test_Table_A4_B_NO_VISA.pdf?VersionId=lyYTMUMYb_8kSLnKWQaNuSfmhp6_vUrk    For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod   Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe   VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348              

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode.In this episode we interview Ed Warren, founder of Uphill New England, an organization dedicated to promoting uphill skiing in the region. Ed discusses the origins of Uphill New England, its partnerships with ski resorts to create an amazing Uphill Ski Pass, community-building initiatives, and the development of a mobile app to enhance the uphill skiing experience. Our conversation highlights the challenges and successes of creating a supportive community for uphill skiers, as well as the importance of collaboration within the outdoor sports community. Ed discusses the vibrant uphill skiing community in New England, highlighting local gear shops, resources for beginners, and the importance of community events. He emphasizes the evolving culture of uphill skiing, the competitive spirit fostered by platforms like STRAVA, and shares personal achievements in the sport. Ed also provides insights into favorite backcountry skiing locations and hidden gem events, while passionately advocating for the unique endurance culture in New England. The conversation concludes with tips on being a responsible and engaged member of the uphill skiing community.Key Takeaways:Uphill New England was founded in the summer of 2023 with a group of friends passionate about Uphilling.Community building is a key focus, with newsletters and events to engage skiers.The Uphill New England app provides real-time conditions for ski resorts that have partnered with Uphill New England.A gear library was established to lower the barrier to entry for new skiers.Events are designed to be welcoming and accessible for all skill levels.The organization aims to standardize uphill skiing policies across resorts.Ski mountaineering races are fun and inclusive.New England is a hub for endurance sports enthusiasts.Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

Revolutionizing Skiing: E-Ski Mountaineering with Nicola Colombo and E-Skimo at CES Show 2025 E-skimo.swiss About the Guest(s): Nicola Colombo is the CEO of E-Skimo, a Swiss company at the forefront of innovation in the ski industry. With a rich background in the software industry and several successful ventures under his belt, Colombo recently shifted his focus to tangible products with E-Skimo. Under his leadership, the company has developed a groundbreaking electric assisted ski mountaineering device that is set to revolutionize the way people experience skiing. He is an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast eager to expand the accessibility of skiing and outdoor sports through technological advancements. Episode Summary: In this exciting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss explores the revolutionary field of electric ski mountaineering with Nicola Colombo, CEO of the Swiss company E-Skimo. The episode dives into the innovative realm of technology-assisted skiing, focusing on E-Skimo's latest product—an electronic ski solution designed to make uphill climbs and traverses effortless, while maintaining a thrilling downhill experience. Inspired by the success of e-bikes, this innovation brings advanced sensor technology and sleek design together to enhance the skier's journey up to four times faster than traditional methods. Throughout the episode, Colombo shares the inspiration behind E-Skimo, pointing out the growing demand for more accessible outdoor winter sports and the environmental considerations that drive the design process. Aside from improving ski transport, the device offers data-driven insights that can enhance skiing skills via personalized feedback. This amalgamation of technology promises to transform skiing experiences fundamentally, providing accessibility to previously unused snowcapped areas and bringing a new dimension to ski enthusiasts worldwide. Key Takeaways: Revolutionary Ski Technology: Introducing the world's first electric-assisted solution for ease in ski mountaineering, allowing skiers to climb slopes with less effort and enjoy seamless downhill rides. Inspiration from E-Bikes: Similar to the e-bike's rise in popularity, Colombo envisions this technology broadening skiing's appeal by reducing physical barriers. Data-Driven Ski Improvement: The E-Skimo device offers skiers personalized data to improve skill, providing a virtual instructor-like experience. A Vision for Accessibility: By reducing dependence on ski lifts and costly infrastructure, E-Skimo aims to open up skiing to more natural, unobstructed environments. Product Launch and Future Plans: Set to be retail-ready by next winter, E-Skimo plans to expand collaborations with other ski brands to distribute this cutting-edge technology. Notable Quotes: "Why not bring the same technology that made e-bikes so popular into the ski industry?" "It's not a personal ski lift, it's an assistance that reduces the effort so you can go farther and higher up." "The idea was sparked when I took some friends skiing and realized the uphill barrier was too heavy." "We believe our product will help promote a more wellness-oriented lifestyle by making skiing more accessible." "Imagine having a virtual instructor helping you ski better; that's the experience we want to offer."

One of the best parts of liking to ask questions and running The High Route is the opportunity to speak to folks we admire and want to learn from. With this in mind, photographer Drew Smith is the guest on this episode. Smith's work spans the spectrum from outdoor-related commercial work to full-value expedition photography. We are drawn to his images for many reasons. First and foremost, there's his documentarian style and vibe. In short, Smith is along for the ride, documenting rather than staging, keeping up with rather than slowing the tempo down. He's a high-level climber and snowboarder who is often along on an expedition as an equal: he'll lead ice and rock pitches, set a booter, crampon up a face with his snow sliding tools in tow, and camera ready. Born and raised in rural Montana, low-key and modest are Smith's hallmarks as he'd rather draw attention to his art and craft than to himself. We are excited to close out the 2024 podcast year with his interview. You find find Smith's photography here at Drew Smith Media.You can find Smith's written musing's here at Drew's Plan.If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team   

It has been more than a minute since our last episode. Over here at The High Route, there has been a bit of burying our heads in the sand as we focus on sending out our final proofs for our print version of The High Route. In the spirit of print, we have Michael Levy as our guest on the podcast. Levy is the driving force behind the resurrection of Summit Journal—an esteemed print magazine last printed in 1996. The history of Summit Journal is pretty fascinating, and Levy speaks about that legacy in more detail on The Run Out. If you do not read or subscribe to Summit Journal and enjoy climbing-related stories, we suggest you try it. Levy has combined his keen editor's sensibilities to produce a large-format magazine that borders on art. No matter how you approach it, Levy's vision has moved the needle positively regarding print offerings in the adventure scene. Joining Levy is the regular host and our THR mainstay based in Anchorage, Alaska, Alex Lee. The conversation is part self-serving; we have a ton to learn from folks like Levy as we go into the deep end with our print venture. If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team   

The first snows have fallen. And if the local webcams have anything to say about it, it might as well be winter. Snow sliding and keeping bases intact—that's another story. The story today, on The High Route podcast comes from Salt Lake based Mali Noyes. Let's see where to begin.Catching up with Noyes is, and was, part of the problem. Not unlike many of us, she is busy. She is also on the move. Energy. Motion. Mountains. Running. Skinning. Skiing. Nursing. She grew up in Sun Valley, Idaho, and became part of a speedy crew of nordic racers at the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. Kilometer after kilometer, season after season, year after year, you can imagine the incredible base fitness. She went on to ski at the University of Utah and, once free from the constraints of school, took that drive and fitness into the backcountry. Noyes is an accomplished mountain runner, earned a spot on the Freeride World Tour in 2016, and is a Salomon athlete. After years in the mountains gaining experience, she has ventured into the Alaska Range and beyond. All the while, she took the time to attend nursing school. When she is not in the hills, she works as an oncology nurse.There's also something else to know—we don't really explore how she skied this or that line. Which, we think, is OK. We take the time on the podcast to get a little deeper and discuss things like how annoying it might be to answer questions like "What's it like to be the only girl on an expedition?" We also explore how Noyes expanded her avalanche education and now takes more ownership over assessing where and when she skis. All this is to say that we had an excellent time during the interview—we learned a ton.  If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team   

Lou Dawson is one of the most accomplished ski mountaineers in the US, but he's so much more than that. While Lou is known for being the first to climb and ski Colorado's 54 fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, his career included a rock-climbing era, an ice-climbing era, and his mountaineering and ski mountaineering ear. He's a living legend and is considered to be one of the godfathers of backcountry skiing in the US. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Texas, moving to Aspen, the counterculture movement, the draft, the mountains, his must-read book, Avalanche Dreams, and much more. Another legendary mountaineer, Andrew McLean, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Lou Dawson Show Notes: 4:00:  Avalanche, growing up in Texas, his dad, Ashcrofters Mountaineering School, NOLS, and challenging home life 21:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non- heated) Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:00:  The draft, Harvey Carter, suffering, and Denali,  45:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: The best outerwear on the planet is developed and tested in the Pacific Northwest 45:00:  Ski Mountaineering, best trips, Outward Bounds, climbing 30 peaks in 30 days, climbing and skiing Colorado's 14ers, and Blizzard of Aahhs 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Andrew McLean

In this episode of The High Route Podcast, we speak with Lou Dawson. As much as anyone in North American ski mountaineering, Dawson has been a cornerstone of the sport and the broader culture. Last spring, he released his memoir, Avalanche Dreams. Already reviewed on the site, here's what our writer Alex Lee had to say:Lou Dawson, pioneering American ski mountaineer, climber, and writer, dissects hard-earned wisdom of the mountain in Avalanche Dreams: A Memoir of Skiing Climbing and Life. Avalanches are, as Lou puts it, the "sword of Damocles," whispering "rocks, snow, people—all fall." Lou's story of his "unrecoverable addiction" to the mountains is a hero's journey of facing dragons and overcoming Herculean trials to find comfort beneath that sword through partnership and family. He also catches literal rattlesnakes, managing to get his elementary school evacuated when the sheriff comes to kill them. If you know who Lou is, or if you don't, his story is a gripping wallop of adventures, family, and gravity. Alex joins the podcast as we discuss the writing process with Lou and converse about his decades-long life and continuing adventures in the hills.  You can find more information about Lou here, where you can also learn how to purchase the book. If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team   

Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and never looked back. Skimo involves skiing uphill in the backcountry and riding the slope back down. Eric also founded Ridgeline Athletics, where he helps mountain athletes chase their own wild outdoor adventures.Connect with Eric: WebsiteInstagram Ridgeline Athletics website Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One: Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program and learn about local REI Fund granteesMerrell

Some things should be laid to rest, like the idea that splitboarders are universally slow on the ups and slow to transition. Sure, the gear might be, generally, heavier, but the athletes, in our experience, are fit, fast, and able to ride terrain in eye-opening ways. Nick Russell fits this mold. A snowboarder living in California's Sierras, Russell and his easy-going vibe balance his moxy in big-mountain terrain. In this episode of The High Route Podcast, Russell provides some basics for non-snowboarders, such as the merits of soft boots over hard boots. He also details his immersive snowboard-alpinism (shralpinism??) experiences this season on India's Papsura and Mount St. Elias.  Along with Jerry Mark, Blake Gordon, and Russell, this was the second group (first snowboarders) to ride/ski Papsura. The 6,461m mountain was first skied in 2017 by Hilaree Nelson, Jim Morrison, and Chris Figenshau.After listening to Russell, we are not afraid to make this claim: Maybe it's time to learn snowboarding. It's just another way to find happiness in the backcountry. We're psyched to have Russell as our guest.  If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team   

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of The High Route Podcast. There's a video clip on YouTube, back from 2014, cataloged by RedBull. You've likely seen it. Cody Townsend shimmies on his skis, perched above The Crack, which would become the best ski line of the year. A decade might as well be a lifetime ago.Since then, Townsend transitioned from ski movie staple to something more arduous and certainly less glamorous (we're biased), but maybe more fun—ski mountaineer.For those not tapped into the freeride or ski movie culture, Townsend came into our lives with his Fifty Project just at the right moment. Townsend and videographer (and badass skier) Bjarne Salen began The Fifty quest in 2019. For now, after three attempts at Mount St. Elias and 46 completed descents, the duo may call it good. That is neither news to many nor the point of the story. 2019 became 2020, which brought us into Covid lockdown. The Fifty became a needed spiritual go-to as social isolation became the norm. It is fair to say The Fifty became a part of the community's social fabric over the past five years. The project became the topic of many skin-track discussions and post-tour banter sessions. Although we're pretty certain his legal birth certificate has Cody Townsend emblazoned on it, he's one of those mononymous folks now, as if we've known him for years: "Cody."In this episode of The High Route Podcast, we chat up Cody and get a brief intro to his ski career, but then swim into the deep end of ski mountaineering. We discuss style, the art of the jump turn, and mountain athlete inspiration.     If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, “Beautiful Alien” is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team      

As we open up year two at The High Route, emerging from our late summer slumber, it's time to cue up the podcast. Episode 14 is all about reflecting on year one and diving into the print scene. We open the second year of The High Route with a freshly recorded podcast episode. Episode 1 of Season 2 of The High Route podcast is primarily a State of the Union-type episode. Pete Vordenberg, Salt Lake denizen, and road-kill burrito gourmand facilitates a discussion with Jason Albert where they unpack the year that was at The High Route and the group's new print initiative.A few themes are unearthed as the discourse evolves. First, it's a fine time to celebrate successes and be open about perceived challenges. Second, like with any proper adventure, where vulnerabilities are exposed, and there's an unknown outcome, it makes sense to embrace a sense of fearlessness and be open about outcomes that aren't the ones you have been visualizing or expecting.You'll have to listen to the episode to learn more about those successes, failures, and attempts at fearlessness.If you are new to The High Route, we are a reader and listener-supported enterprise focusing on human-powered turn making. Our mission is simple, but it takes real deal calorie burning to piece it all together.We are also excited to announce Issue 1.0 of The High Route magazine is in the works. Fancy paper. Good reads. High-octane photos. And some fine mountain ranges. And turns. You can learn more about our subscription options here.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, “Beautiful Alien” is a good tune to start with.Thanks for listening,The High Route Team      

The show must go on. It will go on when we bust into September. But it's a wrap for season one of The High Route Podcast. Lucky number episode 13, we'll call it good right there.In this episode, Adam Fabrikant and Billy Haas bring some closure to their fall trip to the Chilean Andes. Just before Fabrikant's and Haas' departure in October, we ran The "No Excess" Ski Expedition Packing Mantra episode, which mainly focused on their gear choices. If you haven't had a chance, now might be a good time to take that episode in.Consider this 13th episode their Chile debrief. We learn how a seasoned team pivots objectives and envisions what Fabrikant calls the 5x5: ascents and ski descents of five different 5,000m peaks. As South America builds into what we hope is a robust winter, let Fabrikant and Haas plant an adventure seed. In the meantime, we also will assert that Fabrikant claiming the "cat is in the bag" during this episode is an appropriate twist on the colloquialism "the cat is out of the bag." We are not going full-blown quantum physics and Schrödinger's cat, but it remains true: a cat must have once been in the bag to be out of a bag.   And thanks for listening to our first season of The High Route Podcast—we appreciate the support. Find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Here are a few notes to get this podcast rolling. We hope you are reading this. 1) There is some foul language in this podcast. F-bombs abound, in particular, after ~the 45:00 minute mark. 2) The episode is broken into two parts: set 1 and set 2. The first "set" was recorded in late March after a fine day of Sunday skiing in the Wasatch. We recorded the second "set" roughly a month later. The main reason for "set" 2 is to discuss our interaction with another group the following Monday. We set the scene in the pod, but here is the gist: a low-traffic day in a zone with plenty of fresh snow and low-hazard terrain. The one party we encountered up high was less than excited to see us. Pete Vordenberg and I break down the brief interaction.3) Trigger warning: We discuss the merits of some roadkill burritos. 4) Pete Vordenberg is the guest. Pete, or Peter, is a frequent contributor to The High Route. We love having him on board. Our most widely read piece on the site is a story he penned titled "Skiing: A Review." If you haven't read it, please read it. It's a highlight.Vordenberg has a unique perspective on the backcountry scene. For years, he chased the Olympic dream with what we consider success. He made the Olympics as a cross-country skier. He became the head coach of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. Yet, for those who know him, Vordenberg seems most at home and peace, far away from the Lycra, deep in the Wasatch, seeking fine turns—which he has been doing for many decades. Thanks for reading and listening. And again, the F-bombs spill forth in the later part of the episode. We'll work on cleaning up the potty language next season. ***Find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Join Travis on a rainy chairlift ride in Areches, France for an up-close, one-of-a-kind reflection on the world's greatest skimo race.Related episodes: Episode 60 - Cam Smith and John GastonEpisode 147 - Road TripEpisode 154 - Sage Canady- - - - - - - - - - -PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING TRAVIS AND MACE AS THEY RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGAN DONATION- - - - - - - - - - -A big thanks to our sponsors:Roark: Check out the Spring ‘24 Collection: Road to Somewhere at www.roark.com (listen to podcast for 15% off discount code!)RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Go to www.neuroreserve.com/travismacy and code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthHagan Ski Mountaineering- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Dr. Patrick Fink joins us on Episode 11 of The High Route Podcast. Fink is an ER physician in Bend, Oregon, involved with the local and broader Wilderness Medicine community. He hosts Wilderness Medicine Updates—"a podcast for those interested in wilderness medicine, search and rescue, disaster and austere medicine, and ski patrol medicine." Fink also has a site titled Mountain Lessons, where he shares valuable information about his travels and best practices. All this is to say that Fink comes to the podcasts with some expertise. One aspect of backcountry travel he has thought a lot about is avalanche airbags. Fink presented some research at the 2023 ISSW, which got us talking about airbags, airbag adoption, and efficacy. A solid podcast on Avalanche Airbags comes from the Utah Avalanche Center. You can find the podcast here. As noted in the podcast intro, I first engaged with Fink when I moderated a comment at my last place of employment. Cutting to the chase, Fink and I spoke on the phone (it's always better to have a conversation to get the complete picture), and now we are friends. BTW—his moderated comment had nothing to do with airbags. On to the show.Thanks for listening.    Find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Welcome to the Pure Ski Mountaineering Report presented by Hagan and The Travis Macy Show!  Join Travis and Mike to learn more about a great way to get outside in the winter.This August, I'll be riding in the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & tissue donation! Not only will I be riding in their honor, but I will also be fundraising for their cause, in support of organ, eye & tissue donation.  Please consider supporting our mission.Thanks to our sponsors:NeuroReserveUse code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthHagan Ski Mountaineering- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

We're dropping this episode a bit before March—a dreamtime month for many THR readers and podcast listeners. March is on the cusp here in the Northern Hemisphere of longer days. All that translates into more time to move through the mountains—often with warmer temps and more stable avalanche conditions.This episode is handy if you need a little push to get the wheels turning, dream, be inspired, or push yourself out of your comfort zone.Let's get to it.On the Emergence Episode, we chat with Sam Hennessey, Michael Gardner, and Adam Fabrikant. We'll provide links below if you are unfamiliar with any of these three folks. If you follow the podcast, Adam has been on before. And yes, he still shines. For Sam and Mike, this is a first.Emergence. The podcast's title, which we vacillated on, is spot on. According to the Wiki, "emergence occurs when a complex entity has properties or behaviors that its parts do not have on their own, and emerge only when they interact in a wider whole."In this instance, the wider whole can be the group construct: three experienced individuals bringing their strengths and weaknesses to an endeavor and exceeding, in a unique way, the attributes of any individual. The wider whole also includes a vast physical landscape full of possibilities, including technical and endurance challenges, pitfalls that include high-gravity situations, and the potential for interpersonal conflict.We mostly focus on an excellent 2021 adventure by Hennessey, Gardner, and Fabrikant. Here are the basics of their mega-push: a climb of Denali's Cassin Ridge, a first ski descent of the mountain's Northwest Buttress, and an exit on foot across the tundra to Wonder Lake. Beyond the slog across Denali National Park's lowlands, this episode also features some fine ski alpinism done in good style.​​The good style we speak of also translates to the group at large. What makes these three individuals compelling is not simply their questing in the mountains but the real sense that Hennessey, Gardner, and Fabrikant care deeply about one another. That, folks, is a huge ingredient for any successful endeavor, which also gifts smiles and laughter.Let's set the ski alpinism scene.In 2019, Hennessey and Gardner climbed the Infinite Spur on Sultana (Mount Foraker) in ski boots with skis secured to their packs on a 48-hour trip. Yes, they descended on skis. The first ascent, a storied one at that, was completed by Michael Kennedy and George Lowe back in 1977 over 11 days.Then, in 2021, Hennessey and Gardner climbed a new route on the Isis Face of Denali's South Buttress in their impeccable ski alpinism style. Climb in ski boots with skis along for the ride and ski as much of the descent as possible, ultimately bringing them to the Kahiltna Glacier, the main jumping-off point for the main Denali ascent route. The two took a few rest days, then climbed a highly technical route on the North Buttress of Begguya (Mount Hunter) to the summit—this time sans skis and ski boots.As rest and recovery, Hennessey and Gardner guided the West Buttress route on Denali, as did Fabrikant. From there, the plan to climb the Cassin as a trio and make a first ski descent down the mountain's Northwest Buttress was hatched.After their respective guiding obligations, Hennessey, Gardner, and Fabrikant climbed the Cassin, skied the Northwest Buttress down to tundra, and walked out to Wonder Lake, where they snagged a bus ride back to Talkeetna. Resources—Mike Gardner wrote an excellent summary of their season, which listeners/readers can find here.—Hennesey's piece in the American Alpine Journal titled "Ski Seasons: Modern Ski Alpinism in the Alaska Range" is here.—To learn more about Hennessey and Gardner's fast and light ethos in technical ground, here is a collection of stories/podcasts on their speedy ascent, along with Rob Smith, up Denali's Slovak Direct.Slovak Direct PodcastFast times on Slovak DirectSingle Push on Denali's Slovak Direct—this podcast features Matt Cornell, Steve House, and Rob Smith (not Hennessey or Gardner). It is an excellent discussion of the history of the route and the evolving strategies used to ascend the line.Thanks for listening.    Find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Join Travis and friends for a unique, play-by-play look at a weekend road trip involving three ski mountaineering races (including the US Skimo Association's Team National Championship in Taos), one trip to a spiritual hot spring, some hotter competition, plenty of driving, and a whole lot of fun.See show notes for previous episodes with Max King and Sarah Burke.Episode 18 - Krissy Moehl, Liz Krasnow, and Sarah BurkeEpisode 19 - Max King Adventure Racing Deep Dive with Team Bend RacingEpisode 42 - MO SKIMO!Episode 60 - Cam Smith and John GastonThis August, I'll be riding in the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & tissue donation! Not only will I be riding in their honor, but I will also be fundraising for their cause, in support of organ, eye & tissue donation.  Please consider supporting our mission.Thanks to our sponsors:NeuroReserveUse code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthHagan Ski Mountaineering- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Welcome to the Pure Ski Mountaineering Report presented by Hagan and The Travis Macy Show!  Join Travis and Mike to learn more about a great way to get outside in the winter.This August, I'll be riding in the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & tissue donation! Not only will I be riding in their honor, but I will also be fundraising for their cause, in support of organ, eye & tissue donation.  Please consider supporting our mission.Thanks to our sponsors:NeuroReserveUse code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthHagan Ski Mountaineering- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Welcome to the Pure Ski Mountaineering Report presented by Hagan and The Travis Macy Show!  Join Travis and Mike to learn more about a great way to get outside in the winter.This August, I'll be riding in the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & tissue donation! Not only will I be riding in their honor, but I will also be fundraising for their cause, in support of organ, eye & tissue donation.  Please consider supporting our mission.Thanks to our sponsors:NeuroReserveUse code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthHagan Ski Mountaineering- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This past Fall, Blizzard-Tecnica released a ski and a book to raise money to support the Hilaree Nelson Fund. The fund promotes women-specific scholarships to support women in pursuing professional development relating to mountain pursuits. Formally, the scholarship is called the W2W Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship. W2W (Women2Women) is the nomenclature for Blizzard-Tecnica's program to support initiatives and product development for women. Leslie Baker-Brown, our guest on the podcast, leads the program at Blizzard-Technica that pushed for the ski and book honoring Nelson and furthering her legacy of female empowerment in the ski industry and adventure world. As most readers and listeners know, Nelson was a force of nature. She pushed boundaries in the ski mountaineering world by forging new technical standards and showing other women what was possible. These personal attributes are also embodied in the illustrated storybook Leader of the Pack: The Hilaree Nelson Story. The book is an artful and mindful collaboration between writer Kimberly Beekman and artists Malia Reeves and Soleil Patterson—both of whom are Blizzard-Tecnica athletes.Baker-Brown provides insight into the book's development process and the W2W program. Further, Baker-Brown has been a part of the brand for over three decades. We are afforded a long-term perspective from inside the ski industry that we don't hear from often—a working mom who got into the hard goods side of the business a generation ago. You can also learn more about Baker-Brown here. Thanks for listening.    Find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

We're titling this the "Seeking Impeccability" epsiode for a few sound reasons. Lynne Wolfe, the guest on our first 2024 episode of The High Route Podcast, is aspirationally impeccable. She has decades of experience as an avalanche educator and a former guide for Jackson Hole Mountain Guides and Exum. Such a pedigree includes both mastery and a willingness to learn and improve. By all accounts, Lynne has these attributes. Over the years, she has aspired to be impeccable. Yet, she recognizes life is an arc where we illustrate moments of mastery on an endless continuum towards perfection—which we might as well call impeccability. (Listen to the podcast; this trait comes up eventually.)My lack of mastery was on full display during my initial communication with Lynne. I spaced the “e” and addressed Lynne as Lynn. Recently, I again fell short of impeccability, and the “Wolfe” was absent the “e” on a Google Doc I prepared with some questions for our interview. I'm blaming Google Docs' autocorrect. The point is this: don't forget the “e” and be on your game.In this episode, we run through most of it: how Wolfe left Tennessee for Wyoming, forged her path, and became a leader and a sought-after mentor for countless backcountry aspirants. In the realm of avalanche education, Wolfe is revered. Her bio on the A3 site (American Avalanche Association) states she began working at The Avalanche Review in 2002, becoming the chief editor in 2006. The Avalanche Review is a quarterly focusing on snow safety—and for any winter backcountry user, it remains a solid resource under Lynne's guidance.On The High Route you can find Lynne's republished piece called "Taylor Musings" in which she explores a 2012 avalanche incident on Taylor Mountain just off of Teton Pass. She discusses the incident on the podcast. Thanks for listening.    Find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Many folks make up the backcountry community. Sliding skis or a splitboard uphill takes some discomfort tolerance (until you feel sufficiently fit) and a commitment to the unknown, even in small doses. Throw other people into the mix, and the recipe for joy, disaster, and all the combos in between are possibilities. When we came across Sophia Schwartz's talk at this year's Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (WYSAW) and gave it a view, things resonated. The title of her talk, Meaning in the Mountains: Using Purpose to Guide Risk and Decision Making in the Backcountry, is spot on considering what you'll hear about.Coming into all things with an open mind is a solid tenant. While listening to Schwartz and her take on backcountry skiing, partnership, hardship, transitioning from a mogul/freestyle career into remote mountain questing, and her affinity for finding joy, we knew we wanted to connect with her on The High Route Podcast. In our estimation, Schwartz seems to be someone who cuts to the chase and is direct in a way that sidesteps the BS. I can recall several moments during her talk when I could reflect on my practices in the backcountry and how I could be a better partner. Was I the person who hammered up the skintrack on their own, although I was in a group, or did I take the time to connect with others in the group, to be and feel more present? For me, it's something to think about. Anyhow, I hope you have a moment like that during the podcast or while watching Schwartz's talk. Embrace the growth mindset.I didn't know a thing about Schwartz before watching her WYSAW talk. Which, I suppose, isn't a bad thing—I'm coming in eyes wide open. She was a member of the U.S. Ski Team as a freestyle skier, where she excelled as a mogul skier. In 2017, she concluded her career as a freestyle competitor, moved to the Tetons, and began finding her groove in the backcountry. We're glad she did and glad to have made the connection with her on the podcast.  Thanks for listening.    You can find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Author of the "How Not to Die" series, Dr. Michael Greger, discusses his book "How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older."Then, explore the sport of SkiMo, short for Ski Mountaineering, with SkiMo Utah leaders Rob Aldrich and John Allison. Have you seen people in lycra racing uphill on skis? Well, that's just part of this rapidly growing human-powered sport.

There are some foundational values here at The High Route. Right at the top of the list is inspiring backcountry travelers to dream big adventures, and when the time is right, go out and have that adventure. Adventure has gradients, and this might seem like a tangent, but it's worthwhile—there was a 94-year-old at the climbing gym this afternoon. He's a regular. And it certainly looked like he was owning his adventure pulling plastic.So, there is time to learn, get fit, and push the comfort zone just enough to make something happen. This is all in the spirit of today's podcast, where we speak with some fine folks about their experiences on the Redline Traverse in California's Sierras. IFMGA guide Jed Porter completed the Redline in 2017, primarily solo. Spencer Dillon, a law student at the University of Utah, and his partner Matt Skorina maximized the gift of a deep Sierra snowpack to complete their iteration of the Redline in the spring of 2023. As far as high Sierra ski traverses go, the Redline is mythical. The route was first completed in the early 80s by Allan Bard, Tom Carter, and Chris Cox. Several others assisted the endeavor along the way, but Bard, Carter, and Cox had the vision and the moxy to see it through. Traversing south to north, the Redline begins near Whitney Portal outside Lone Pine, California, and terminates at Mammoth. The intent was to stay as high as possible and ski excellent lines. But all this was in the 80s—a time when even military use of GPS was a decade off. In a trip report on his Redline experience, Porter wrote, "Carter and Bard, in the November 1983 issue of Powder magazine, map out the line with the poetry of vision rather than the prose of prescription." That is to say, a point by point, pass to pass, couloir to couloir rendering of the original route isn't, as far as we can tell, publically available. And we're sticking with an originalist interpretation, following Bard's and Carter's and Cox's lead; the route description in this podcast will remain vague.As noted, the intent is to inspire others to go have an adventure. The high Sierra is a vast expanse—the perfect place, when the snow conditions, the fitness, the gear, and a partnership align, to make a go of it. We chat all things Redline with Porter and Dillon from snow to gear to visioning and style. You can learn more about Jed Porter here, and find his Redline Traverse gear list here. You can read Spencer Dillon's story about his trip here, on the Skimo Co blog. Thanks for listening.    You can find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Introducing the Meet the Maker series. Each day this week we'll be releasing a mini episode with an entrepreneur who is making specialty gear for ice climbers.

I think we all can recall our first time. You're scrambling around a digital facsimile of a library on the early Internet, and wham, you stumbled onto WildSnow. Lou Dawson, author of Wild Snow: 54 Classic Ski and Snowboard Descents of North America and curator of the website by the same name, is an integral part of the ski community's fabric. He's the first to ski all of Colorado's 14ers. And he's one of a few individuals to fastidiously research and document the ongoings of the backcountry touring scene. In particular, Lou allowed many of us to seek adventure deep in the mountains long before ubiquitous GPX tracks and the globe's backcountry were digitized and accessible with a finger swipe. Let's be direct: when it comes to the things we care about, it's often said that "it's hard to put into words" how we feel. But it's not tough regarding Lou's contribution to backcountry skiers, ski mountaineers, or (here's a nod to Gavin) the ski tourists out there. We are grateful for Lou's decades-long good work.In this episode of The High Route podcast, what goes down is part back-of-the-bar conversation and part scholarly. (But really, they are not mutually exclusive.) Adam Fabrikant and Billy Haas, in their behind-the-scenes way, are keen on documenting local, regional, and global skiing from the perspective of going to the edge of where the dragons are, and descending remote lines in a particular style. Lou, throughout his career, has done the same, particularly as it relates to North America. So yes, they deep dive into the why and how of documenting the past and current status of making turns (usually in steep terrain) in the non-industrialized mountains.Lou's Timeline of North American Skiing    Since it's Lou, and we couldn't help ourselves, we also talked about gear and technology and their place in driving deep adventure. You can find Lou's most recent work on his website. As many of you know, keep an eye out for his memoir Avalanche Dreams, which, fingers crossed, will be available sometime this winter. Again, thanks to Lou and his family for being part of the backcountry touring community and sharing their lives with the rest of us.   Ok, so how did this all come to be? In episode 1 of The High Route Gear Shed Podcast (yes, we have a gear-specific podcast, and episode 1 focused on ski mountaineering ropes) Adam said this about the golden age of ski mountaineering.Adam: "So I mean, today, ladies and gentlemen, this afternoon, we delve deep into the different options for ski ropes, some of the pros and cons, some of the nuances and a lot of our subjective personal preferences. But we've formed these opinions over, you know, hours, days and years in the mountains. And I encourage everyone to test this gear thoroughly before bringing it out into the big hills. But it's pretty cool. We live in the golden age of ski mountaineering, lot of options for ropes and belay devices to get us up and down the hills."Here's Billy's response: "How lucky are we to be living in the golden age of ski mountaineering? That's, that's special ha. I don't know, maybe we could get Lou on the line and see if he agrees with that or something."Fast forward a month or two, and we get Lou's response on the podcast. Deep thanks to Adam, Billy, and Lou for the conversation.You can find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing. We are a reader supported website with free podcasts. Our podcasts are not free to produce or store on a server. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please consider supporting The High Route, you can find subscription information here. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

Voices of the Mountains, the latest series for the Uphill Athlete Podcast, is devoted to the unique stories of those who choose the mountains. Each episode explores what it means to be a human in complex and challenging environments.In April 2018 Steve House and another mountain guide were the first to discover a massive tragedy that ultimately took the lives of seven skiers. Swiss National Television recently released a documentary on the incident, Todesfalle (Death trap) Haute Route, a film directed by Frank Senn. Steve recounts his experience of the catastrophe and digs into what it means to be a first responder, guide and most of all a human, when faced with the loss of human life. Alyssa and Steve grapple with the questions of luck, human error, preparedness and individual responsibility. They dissect the judgment often associated with accidents and attempt to reconcile how to learning from these tragedies and supporting a community often faced with devastating losses.Please write to us at coach@uphillathlete.com or visit uphillathlete.com for more information. Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBbtfX16UFE&t=125s

About 50 years past the start of the Anthropocene (~1950), mountain towns were abuzz with people running on trails, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and mountain biking. Rumor has it that even back then, there were complaints of crowded trailheads and spraying. And the athletes huffing and puffing up and down and across those hills likely hadn't conjured where they landed in the multi-faceted definition of the mountain athlete. Was the term "mountain athlete" even a thing? Nowadays, post publication of "Training for the New Alpinism," (2014) and "Training for the Uphill Athlete," (2019), we often find either ourselves or folks we know accessing professional coaching or simply reading up on how to become stronger, faster, and tougher in our mountain pursuits. Sam Naney and his wife Alison began Methow Valley based Cascade Endurance several years ago. Their business caters to mountain athletes seeking training plans, wellness tips, and general methods to keep the body and mind primed for a 12-month-long cycle of up and down and up again. The two were part of the first iteration of the mountain athlete coaching enterprise Uphill Athlete, and were offered a front-row seat to how mountain sport training culture has evolved. From weekend warriors to elite level mountain climbers, it's now possible to find myriad personalized plans. Hard to believe, a bit more than a decade ago, mountain athletes had to pilfer from well-founded running and cycling training principles. Terms like fast-twitch, slow-twitch, AeT and LT, and taper are part of the mountain craft vernacular.  With the proliferation of plans and videos, and yes, podcasts, we jump into the fray to offer a few things in this episode. We learn more about Sam's backstory. And we take a 10,000-foot view with him to discern some basics regarding training best practices as we approach the touring season. Think of it as a toe-dip rather than full-body cold water immersion. And we'll learn how he once was a lab rat of sorts experimenting with roller skiing and hyperoxic training...something not to try at home. You can find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

In episode 3 of The High Route Podcast, we bring together two high level practitioners of their respective crafts. Kelly Cordes and Adam Fabrikant.If you are unfamiliar with Cordes and his work, you are about to familiarize yourself with a gem. He's a notable alpinist, mixologist, and even a better writer—which is saying something. If you haven't read his classic book The Tower, please do. It's such a good and in-depth read. Although a fine, very competent skier, Cordes comes to mountain travel as an alpinist first and skier second. Fabrikant is the opposite—he comes to the conversation more as a sharp end ski mountaineer seeking first descents than an alpinist.For this reason, we wanted to bring the two together and learn about their similarities and differences when approaching more cutting objectives in the mountains. Although separated by roughly twenty years, Cordes and Fabrikant share similarities in how they have prioritized their lives around their mountain pursuits and made a go of it. The original intent of the conversation was to explore the idea of risk and risk management in the mountains and how that may evolve. Part of our prompt for the risk side of the discussion was a Will Gadd social media post where he writes about the classic equation Hazard X Probability = Risk. Gadd notes, "Hazard X Probability = Risk is a simple baseline tool for risk management. But get the probability or hazard level wrong and the equation is worse than meaningless because it leads to bad decision making and statements like, 'Driving to the mountains is more dangerous than climbing them.' Bullshit. Climbing the Grand Teton is about 250 times more dangerous per hour of activity than driving to the Grand Teton." There's more in Gadd's post; we encourage you to read and posit it. In the discussion, Cordes and Fabrikant eventually land on risk. But before we get there, we clarify the differences between "sketchy" and "spicy" and the quest and practice of becoming comfortable in high consequence terrain as an alpinist or ski mountaineer.  You can find us at the-high-route.com. Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to start with.

The origin story of many outdoor clothing and gear companies is somewhat…part myth. There's an emphasis on deriving and marketing that myth, and then, sometimes, comes the well designed and well made gear. Some companies nail the myth and not the products.Les Houches and Salt Lake City based Blue Ice nails the products and happens to have a compelling backstory. Begun in 2008 by Giovanni Rossi in Chamonix, the company set forward on a path of intentional slow growth. By 2011 they released their Choucas harness which arrived at less than 150g, and since has become an alpine climbing/ski-mountainering staple for many. The company has branched into ski specific packs with their Kume series; they have hard goods in ice screws and axes.In this episode of The High Route Gear Shed Podcast, Gavin sits down with Riley Willetts, a Salt Lake-based skier who helps run Blue Ice's North American marketing, sales, and events. As we'll learn from Willetts, Blue Ice's Salt Lake HQ vibe is an all-hands-on-deck scene where it's not uncommon to wear multiple hats after a dawn run, bike, or ski. Blue Ice has evolved from a scrappy upstart to a place where designers and manufacturers craft high-end climbing and ski-specific gear. Still, there remains something core about the brand: you sense you are supporting a low-key company whose values remain very connected to moving through the mountains rather than the boardroom. Willetts sheds some light on the Blue Ice ethos and explains who is behind the brand's design concepts and how the company plans to expand in the coming years. You can find us at the-high-route.com: Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. And according to Barry, don't-fear-the-hyphens®. We are reader and listener supported, so if you enjoy our work, please consider subscribing to The High Route. The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to begin with.

The podcast title, "The Skinny on Ski Mountaineering Ropes," is part play on words and a big part reality for many moving through the mountains in a light and fast manner. You'll hear this on the podcast and see it here; the ropes mentioned require a clear understanding of these skinny ropes' limitations and proper applications. The good folks breaking down these special-use-ropes are part of the team behind The High Route. They are Gavin Hess, Billy Haas, and Adam Fabrikant.Most of the ropes discussed land in the 6mm category, which means one must have working knowledge and in-the-field experience with the ropes' properties relating to friction, durability, and propensity to tangle. Further, we focus on hyperstatic ropes. In other words, ropes with little relative stretch.  You must understand the specific progress capture devices your skinny rope is compatible with. You must understand the specific scenarios when using a hyperstatic line is reasonable and best practice. The podcast and articles on The High Route will help you sort the skinny rope noise and advise when and how to use these ropes, but for fear of going ALL CAPS on anyone out there, know your gear, and if you need proper instruction, please seek out an experienced guide—and practice practice practice before committing to a high-risk environment where you may deploy these skinny ropes.(All that sounds like a disclaimer.) Ok—that's out of the way for the time being. Gavin, Billy, and Adam dive in and provide insight into their experiences with the ropes and how they use them to move more efficiently in technical terrain. For example, the industry standard Petal Rad Line is 22g/m at 6mm diameter. At ~600g for a 30m rope, when a mission calls for a RAD Line, the minimal weight and easy stowing make it a no-brainer to bring along for many ski mountaineers. These skinny-rope-panelists discuss the ropes they prefer and the items they leave out of the pack: it sounds like Adam may have some spare cord to offload. And, to round it all out, there is some back and forth regarding rappel devices and set ups while using these ropes.   On that note, we'll leave you with these words from Adam: "Whether you're getting one of these lighter ropes or the more robust ropes, everything we're chatting about is pretty minimal. But if there's a higher level of uncertainty [on a ski mission], I'm going to go over prepared. And when it's a route that I know, like the back of my hand, that's when I might start going with that more minimalist mentality. So, it's awesome to push ourselves, but we don't want to push anything too far."Thanks for listening, and if you have a specific question for Gavin, Billy, or Adam, for the time being, you can email editor@the-high-route.com or leave a comment on our website.You can find us at the-high-route.com: Yeah, there are two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. And according to Barry Wicks, don't-fear-the-hyphens®.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to begin with. 

Small tremors and more rattling seismic activity have tossed and turned the outdoor media landscape for several years at this point. For example, if you are a core surfer, cyclist, and skier, you know the drill—legacy titles, both in print and web-based, have morphed and may not resemble what you recall. There are many examples of niche and aspiring for just-beyond-niche publications that meet the needs of more core audiences while being reader-supported. Adventure Journal is one example of high-quality print. Escape Collective, which went live on March 1, is a site focused, for now, on the world of road cycling, with a minor footing in the gravel scene- they, too, are setting a high bar with a reader-supported model.  The High Route Podcast focuses on making turns on snow: the human powdered kind involving skinning and descending on skis or a splitboard. The High Route's website focuses on the same. And we aspire to be a reader-supported entity.To the point here, Caley and a few others gathered steam after the Outside Media Group pivoted in a new direction with their cycling publications last fall. By March, Escape Collective dove into the media scene headfirst. By the end of July, they had covered the Tour de France from France and were on their way to viability. As backcountry skiers—and for what it is worth—you need to do something in the summer, and trail runners, climbers, bikers, whatever, you've got to take some calculated risks in your adventures. So you know what we mean when we say Caley and the Escape Collective staff took a chance. And so far, they have nailed the landing as a reader-supported website with moxy.Are we nervous about starting The High Route? We are. But in a good way. And it's good to know that Caley and his staff have forged a path. In this episode, the first of The High Route Podcast, we converse with Caley to get his perspective on the world of outdoor media and how Escape Collective navigates the stormy media-space seas and has made a go of it. The bottom line is that they and their earnest efforts have inspired us. By learning about Caley and his experience, you learn more about why and how we're trying to make a go of it ourselves with The High Route. Thanks for listening.  You can find the Escape Collective @escapecollective.comYou can find us at the-high-route.com: yeah, two hyphens for redundancy, which is a good policy in the mountains. For weight weenies, hyphens weigh next to nothing.The theme music for The High Route Podcast comes from Storms in the Hill Country and the album The Self Transforming (Thank you, Jens Langsjoen). You can find a link to the album here—there are so many good songs on this album. And if you think you've spotted a UFO in the past or visited the 7th dimension, "Beautiful Alien" is a good tune to begin with.

On this episode of WealthTech Unwrapped, Ned speaks with Bert-Jan van Essen, Founder and CEO of Fractionalmission.plus. They discuss building a Wealthtech start-up from the ground up, it's similarities to Ski Mountaineering and the benefits of keeping WealthTech simple. Key Takeaways:1) The start-up journey is much like Ultra Running and Ski Mountaineering where a lot of effort is put into reaching the top and you reap the rewards at the end2) Banks create unnecessary complexity by including too many features in their digital products. In reality, they should consider keeping it very simple for a better user experienceTune in now for valuable insights!

Last spring in May of 2002, Matt Randall took a 1,000 foot fall from the top of South Maroon Bell, one that he undoubtedly shouldn't have survived. He was solo ski mountaineering just outside of Aspen Colorado and Matt somehow got lucky and walked away with zero injuries and one broken ski. He wants to share his experience because he believes it would be beneficial for others to hear since he's convinced there are lots of other people out there with similar human traits. Listen to this episode to hear how someone can survive that long of a fall, and what he learned from his mistake. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Institute and supported by the American Alpine Club. --> 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd --> 15% off Sterling Rope with code SHARPEND -->10% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND --> 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

Lukas Furtenbach, a major mountaineering expedition guide company and is now a top supplier of supplemental oxygen systems to all teams climbing Everest.  He partnered with Neil Greenwood of Summit Oxygen to create Everest Oxygen focusing on supplying supplemental oxygen to the mountaineering industry. His Austrian-based Furtenbach Adventures offer global climbs, including most of the 8000-meter mountains, the Seven Summits, the Volcanic Seven Summits, and Ski Mountaineering. However, they have made a name for themselves with their "Flash Expeditions," which takes only three weeks to climb Everest, compared to the classic style, which takes six to eight weeks. One of his secrets is using an altitude tent, aka a hypoxia chamber, that acclimatizes his clients to 7,00 meters (23,000 feet) at home. This reduces the number of rotations required before the summit push and reduces the overall time spent at base camp.  It's not really a secret as anyone can rent or buy a tent, and other companies like Alpenglow out of Lake Tahoe, California, also specialize in rapid expeditions. However, Furtenback's team out of Innsabruk closely monitors their client's progress over the eight weeks they sleep in the tent, making daily changes to optimize the process. Lukas is also investing in advanced technology to remotely monitor his customer's health while climbing and evolving the oxygen regulator, the brains of the system that manages flow rates, to allow for an unprecedented eight liters per minute (lpm) flow. He only uses this high flow rate for short sections, for example, on the Hillary Step, to allow the climber to move faster. Otherwise, they run at today's traditional two, four and six lpm rate. In this Podcast, we explore the evolution of using supplemental oxygen, Lukas's approach and several other Everest topics. We cover:  2:24 - The Chinese closure of Everest for the past four years, and will they open in Autumn for 8000ers?  4:45  - Will COVID be a factor for Everest 2023?  5:55 - Furtenbach Adventures Carbon Neutral approach to mountaineering 10:02 - Climbing Everest in three weeks vs. six to eight weeks 11:35 - Pre-acclimatizing at home using altitude tents 22:13 - The history of altitude tents (In France in the late 1970s) 25:52 - Is using supplemental oxygen cheating? 29:54 - Everest Oxygen supplies systems to other teams 30:04 -  Understanding the Oxygen Delivery System 47:22 - Types of Delivery Systems 52:14 - Remote Monitoring of a Climber's Health 56:17 - Everest 2023 Predictions They will update their ⁠social media, ⁠Facebook⁠, Twitter, and  ⁠Instagram⁠, throughout the expedition. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

Want to fuel like the pros?  Join Travis, Josiah, and John for a fun, frank, and educational conversation about fueling for endurance training and racing.John Gaston is one of America's top ski mountaineers and mountain bikers who is also CEO & PLM at STRAFE Outerwear.  John's many accomplishments include ski mountaineering national titles, 2nd place at Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, and course records at Power of 4 and Elk Mountains Grand Traverse ski races.Josiah Middaugh is an XTERRA Triathlon World and US Champion who has also won big events in snowshoeing, winter multisport, running, cycling, mountain biking, adventure racing, and more.  His son, Sullivan Middaugh, is a pro triathlete with Project Podium.  Josiah runs Middaugh Coaching.John and Josiah are both great guys who spend a lot of time with their kids.In This Episode: Josiah Middaugh Website | Instagram John Gaston InstagramStrafe Outerwear WebsiteEpisode 40 - Amber Neben and Josiah MiddaughEpisode 60 - Cam Smith and John Gastonwww.neuroreserve.com/travismacy and code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteThe Feed Instagram | Website- - - - - - - - - - -If you like this podcast, please consider our book, A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope*30% off with discount code MACESubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

We chat to ski freeride legend Julian Carr about tackling huge cliff drops, his mental preparation and how to say ‘no', even with a large film crew in tow. Having appeared in multiple Warren Miller ski movies, Julian is a true professional, savouring every moment of being a full-time skier.

Apply for coaching at https://www.evolve-cast.com/get-started Get your EVOLVE merch today at https://evolve-cast.myshopify.com Can an overweight dad who starts training 30 hours a week (which is more than most pros) reach world class level and make the Olympics? Max Valverde was an overweight dad and CEO. He appeared on Shark Tank for Morning Head and was the co-founder and CEO of Fair Harbor. Max and his family moved to Park City, UT last year and he found SkiMo or Ski Mountaineering. He had a friend tell him that this sport was coming to the Olympics in 2026. So, could a 40 year old, overweight dad train more than pro athletes and become world class? 12 months in and he is still progressing. Max has created social media pages to keep people updated daily on his progress. Follow Max at: Tik Tok: https://www.TikTok.com/dadbodgoespro/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dadbodgoespro/    Follow Us! EVOLVE Insta: https://www.instagram.com/official_evolve_podcast/  Steve Cutler Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stevecutler_/ W Myles Reilly Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wmyles.reilly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecutler_ Web: https://www.evolve-cast.com Shop: https://evolve-cast.myshopify.com The EVOLVE Podcast is produced by Steve Cutler, all rights reserved. The mission of the EVOLVE Podcast is to empower people to disrupt their lives to EVOLVE their body, mind, soul and tribe. Steve Cutler helps people and organizations Evolve to higher levels. As a coach and consultant Steve has helped hundreds of people and businesses improve processes and protocols that have led to skyrocketing performance. With over 20 years in health, fitness, tech and entrepreneurial ventures Steve brings a strong background in operations, marketing, sales, and financial performance. Currently Steve runs EVOLVE, a lifestyle clothing, coaching and consulting business. Steve is the host of the EVOLVE Podcast, a podcast that disrupts peoples lives leading them to greater growth and evolution. #evolve #evolvepodcast #stevecutler #disrupt  

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to episode 56 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast. Today, we're tackling the topic of Winter Sports Nutrition, featuring Kylee Van Horn, RDN. Kylee is a sports dietitian based in the mountains of Colorado, regularly works with winter athletes in her private practice, FlyNutrition, and is a runner and winter athlete herself. Although I used to ski when I was young, I haven't done much more than sled down a small city hill in recent memory, so I invited Kylee on the show to discuss the many unique nutrition challenges that winter athletes face, and to share her expertise on how to fuel smartly and adequately in these conditions. We had a great chat filled with tons of useful information and winter fueling tips, including:What happens to your body in  extreme cold or at high altitude, and how does this affect your nutrition and hydration needs?What types of strategies can you utilize in these environments, to stay well-fueled and hydrated?Logistical issues that make eating and drinking more difficult relating to winter sporting gear (e.g. trying to fuel while using poles)Differences that arise from one winter sport to the nextWhy remaining well-fueled and hydrated is so important to performance AND safety when in the mountainsAnd much more!If you engage in winter sports or want to in the future, get ready to take some notes! Thanks again Kylee for your time and for enlightening us with so many practical winter fueling ideas.Links & Resources:Kylee's Website: https://www.flynutrition.org/Follow on InstagramOther Announcements:Please show your support by leaving a rating and/or review on iTunes Music Credit: Joseph McDadeHave nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - eatforendurance@gmail.com.Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.Support the show

Ski Mountaineering comes to the Snowbasin Ski Team, and Deann with the pocket guide to all things Ogden, The Ogdenite, joins us this week on the Ogden Arts & Adventure Show! ARTS Deann Kristen Armes // The Ogdenite https://www.theogdenite.com/ ADVENTURE Troy Edward Callentine // President, Snowbasin Ski Education Foundation Jules Goguely // Ski-Mountaineering Coach, Snowbasin Ski Team https://snowbasinskiteam.org/ HOSTS R. Brandon LongTodd Oberndorfer Representing Arts & Adventure in and around Ogden. This fresh format of the original Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show includes one guest representing the arts, and another guest representing adventure.  Support the show by "Buying us a Beer" - Similar to Patreon where you can donate a one-time payment, or provide a monthly subscription to the cause. Hey, we're always thirsty. ;) Buy us a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia Ogden Arts & Adventure: https://www.facebook.com/ogdenoutdooradventure https://www.instagram.com/ogdenadventure/ https://www.thebanyancollective.com/ogden-outdoor-adventure-show

Ski Mountaineering comes to the Snowbasin Ski Team, and Deann with the pocket guide to all things Ogden, The Ogdenite, joins us this week on the Ogden Arts & Adventure Show!   ARTS Deann Kristen Armes // The Ogdenite  https://www.theogdenite.com/   ADVENTURE Troy Edward Callentine // President, Snowbasin Ski Education Foundation Jules Goguely // Ski-Mountaineering Coach, Snowbasin Ski Team https://snowbasinskiteam.org/   HOSTS R. Brandon Long Todd Oberndorfer   Representing Arts & Adventure in and around Ogden. This fresh format of the original Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show includes one guest representing the arts, and another guest representing adventure.    Support the show by "Buying us a Beer" - Similar to Patreon where you can donate a one-time payment, or provide a monthly subscription to the cause. Hey, we're always thirsty. ;) Buy us a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   More Ogden Arts & Adventure https://www.facebook.com/ogdenoutdooradventure https://www.instagram.com/ogdenadventure/ https://www.thebanyancollective.com/ogden-outdoor-adventure-show

Dirk Friel is a former pro cyclist, the U.S. Ski Mountaineering 2020 Masters Champion, and the Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of Peaksware Holdings. Peaksware consists of a collection of technology businesses with a strategic vision to help motivated individuals learn new skills through deliberate practice. This process includes setting a specific goal, getting expert instruction, performing focused practice and receiving immediate feedback, and includes one of my favorite training platforms, TrainingPeaks, among several others. Dirk was selected as the 2017 Businessperson of the Year by the Boulder, Colorado, Chamber of Commerce. Dirk is the Host of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, an endurance sports podcast that highlights the value of great coaching and effective training. Dirk has top-ten placings in both the U.S. pro road and criterium championships. Dirk loves to explore the mountains through cycling and ski mountaineering adventures along with his wife and daughter in Boulder, CO!Find Dirk at-https://www.trainingpeaks.com/IG- @dirkfrielFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

500Km and 11000m of elevation in 2 days, from Annecy to Menton. The best climbs in the French Alps in a race that takes inspiration from Ski Mountaineering. A new live episode of the BroomWagon Podcast

To start, we grimly remark on the latest round up of avalanches, landslides, and glacier collapses and what that means for mountain travel in the future. Our main guest today is Cody Townsend, a self-proclaimed “rock climbing gumby” but a true all-mountain badass, free skier, ski mountaineer, and extreme-sports ambassador. Cody offers a wonderful outsider-looking-in perspective on our self-serious sport. He also dishes up the latest from Ski the Fifty, a multi-year effort to ski all 50 of the classic ski descents of North America, as listed in the eponymous coffee table book by Chris Davenport and Penn Newhard. Some of the percussions in today's final bit riff are created using climbing gear—but knowing that won't stop you from putting on some serious bass face. This track comes to us from Craig Bruenger, a climber who plays in the death-metal band Ahtme. Check out his Instagram page to see his videos. Show Notes Second glacier avalanche in a week shows dangers of a warming climate Ice avalanche kills 6 in Italian Alps, sparks mass rescue effort Cody Townsend on Instagram Ski the Fifty Craig Bruenger on Instagram — His gear percussion video Become a RunOut Rope Gun! Support our podcast and increase your RunOut runtime. Bonus episodes, AMA, and more will be available to our Rope Guns. Thank you for your support! http://patreon.com/runoutpodcastContact us Send ideas, voicemail, feedback and more. andrew@runoutpodcast.com // chris@runoutpodcast.com

Well, that's a wrap!!! Season 1 of the San Juan Snowcast is officially coming to a close. Thanks again for listening and for coming along on the ride! I can't wait to do it all again next year, so spread the word, and watch out for early season episodes coming back into your feed in October. In this episode, I take a quick dive into the nuances of Spring Ski Mountaineering: what gear to bring, how to use it, and I offer up some “hacks” for upping your game and increasing your comfort while you're out playing in the mountains this Spring! It's a short and sweet one, but there are definitely some good knowledge nuggets in there. Thanks again for tuning in this season and thanks for all the support I received. Hardly anyone had anything negative to say about this project, so I'm gonna keep doing it!  Tell your friends about the show and don't hesitate to reach out to me via email (sanjuansnowcast@gmail.com) or on Instagram (@sanjuansnowcast). It's always great to hear from you all, and I would love to hear about any ideas folks have for future episodes. Enjoy your non-winter season! And until next time… THINK SNOW! Venmo: @Chris-Dickson

Welcome to ⟪About that outdoor job⟫ podcast where host Charlaine Jannerfeldt has conversations with those who've made the outdoors their living, so you can too. We'll share their insights, observations, tips and why not a few of their best adventure stories.In this episode she talks with Catie Friend about her transition from stay-at-home mom to official speaker for the International Ski Mountaineering Federation. Catie shares how she landed that first speaker job and how interviewing Kilian Jornet played a role in what happened next; the challenges that came with being a freelancer in the extreme sports industry; the concerns she had to workout to find the right balance for her family; her biggest lessons learnt; and some great advice for anyone considering sports commentating.⟪About that outdoor job⟫ podcast is hosted & produced by Charlaine JannerfeldtVisit Aboutthatoutdoorjob.com and follow us on InstagramYou can listen on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Music by madirfan from PixabayAudio from the 10th ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Championship in Villars-sur-Ollon in 2019 used with permission from SkiMo Villars.ResourcesFeatures in this podcast: Catie FriendInstagram: @catiefriendWebsite: www.catiefriend.comPodcast: Chatting to a friendEpisode "Chatting with Mimi Anderson" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Smith is a mountain athlete from Crested Butte, CO. In the last few years, Cam has established himself as one of the best American ski mountaineering athletes in the world. He has also had a great early start to his trail running career. In January, Cam became the first American man to ever podium in a Ski Mountaineering senior race, securing a 3rd place finish at a vertical race in Andorra. At only 26 years old, Cam Smith has a very bright future ahead both on foot and on skis!   Follow Cam on IG   Donate to the Adaptive Sports Center   Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear    Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products   _________________________   Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

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Dirk Friel is the Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks, the Host of the CoachCast Podcast, he is the U.S. Ski Mountaineering 2020 Masters Champ and before that, he was a Pro-Cyclist! TrainingPeaks is one of my favorite training tools! I definitely mention it in most athlete centric conversations on the podcast. If you are not familiar, it is the ultimate training tool and digital platform for athletes and coaches to plan their training, set goals, measure and track data and progress. It's compatible with over 100 fitness apps and devices including Garmin, Strava, Apple watch, Zwift, and so much more. If you are new to the world of data tracking, insight, and analytics, TrainingPeaks is game changing for optimizing your performance and offers a great visual dashboard into all of it. They also have a great database of training programs for many sports and athletes of all levels including running, triathlon and cycling. This is Dirks second time on the Marni on The Move podcast. We also caught up back on episode 117. Today, Dirk and I sync up about what's new at Training Peaks, where it began, and how it has grown, We talk  about the training currently fueling him for success as he is gearing up for another season of Ski Mountaineering this winter. We talk about where he is at with his cycling, and since he spends a good amount of time outdoors training, I get some terrific layering tips and advice for cycling and running! CONNECT Dirk Friel on Instagram TrainingPeaks on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! TRAIN WITH ME  Meet me on Zwift, Strava, or Peloton OFFERS Take control of your health and wellness journey with InsideTracker, the ultra-personalized nutrition platform that analyzes your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body from the inside out. Transform your body's data into meaningful insights and a customized action plan of the science-backed nutrition recommendations you need to optimize your health!  Get 25% percent off today at InsideTracker SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests, and use our new Marni on the Move Giphy!

Originally aired March 8, 2018Jim Lamancusa is on today to talk about Ski Mountaineering on Nepal's Mera Peak. This one is going to make you want to get out your skis and get to the mountains in a hurry!www.CusaTea.comInstagram: @Cusa_TeaSupport Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode I talk to Sam Naney director of coaching at Uphill Athlete. This was episode came about thanks to my own lack of aerobic fitness that I felt was holding me back from ski touring / ski mountaineering as safe and quickly as I would have liked to. Thus I wanted to learn more about training for ski mountaineering and general health and well being. IG: @samuelnaney, @uphillathlete https://uphillathlete.com/model-of-endurance-training/ https://www.facebook.com/uphillathlete/ 00:00 Intro 02:19 Introducing | Sam Naney 08:16 What is the difference? | Running vs Ski mountaineering 15:17 Heart rate monitors | How reliable are their training zones? 17:00 Mountain training | Building aerobic capacity 25:44 High-Intensity Training | How much do we need? 28:28 High-Intensity Interval Training | How to use HIIT for ski mountaineering? 32:30 High-Intensity Interval Training | When to add weight to carry? 42:29 Add to the todo | Single leg strength 47:15 How to structure your training | LIT, HIT and Strength? 58:14 Personal fitness level | How to test it? 01:00:51 Aerobic Threshold | Find it with the MAF Formula Useful links I strongly recommend reading the Sandcastle metaphor https://uphillathlete.com/model-of-endurance-training/ Quick and dirty aerobic threshold estimate: https://philmaffetone.com/180-formula/ Heart rate drift test: https://uphillathlete.com/heart-rate-drift-test/ Lab test: https://uphillathlete.com/lab-metabolic-test/ When to add HITT https://uphillathlete.com/when-to-add-intensity-training/

What does it mean to tap into your divine spark? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Knight Campbell, your host of The Leading Edge: Women Pushing Boundaries in Life, Adventure and Leadership, has a conversation with Janelle Smiley (janellesmiley.com), seven time ski mountaineering champion, on setting a speed record skiing across the Alps, her perspective on adversity, and tapping into your divine spark to find the "depth of your perseverance and courage!"   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

John Collinson’s upbringing was different than most of my guests.  He grew up in a closet with his older sister and didn’t do many things that most kids do.  However, what he did experience was unfathomable, summiting Rainier at 4 years old, summiting Everest at 17, and so much more.  On the podcast, we talk about how he went from the closet to his sister's shadow, to pro skier, to social media influencer known for his incredible body.  Angel Collinson asks the ‘Inappropriate Questions’ in this do not miss episode. John Collinson Show Notes: 3:00:  His body, a tale of two people, and growing up in Snowbird employee housing 10:00:  Growing up hiking skiing, setting goals, summers on the road, and learning the mountains young 15:00:  What he didn’t have growing up, the freedom of skiing for them as kids, and being the weird kid at school 20:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Rollerblade:  Find out all about the award-winning Skate to Ski program  10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 22:30:  Quit racing and found the skatepark, setting his goals of Everest and JR Freeide Tour, and finding a mentor in the mountains 27:00:  Everest on the cheap, problems with other groups, and the 7 Summits 37:00:  Increasing his value, winning the JR Tour and Angel winning the FWT 42:15:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports Elan skis:  Making the best ski 75 years 44:00:  Sherpas, getting in with TGR, and Red Bull Cold Rush 52:00:  The Faction Collective. Filming with MSP, sponsors, and money 54:00:  Injuries, social media, and Ski Mountaineering 59:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Angel Collinson

If you have the good fortune to spend time in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, perhaps on Crested Butte Nordic's extensive trail system, exploring the Elk Mountain backcountry on mountain bike or skis, or taking laps on Mount Crested Butte, you may cross paths with a friendly red-haired resident who is likely moving faster and breathing easier than you are. Known locally as an aerobic machine, 25-year-old Cam Smith embraces all mountain sports as training to support his burgeoning development as an elite ski mountaineering (SkiMo) racer. Originally focused on running, Smith moved from Illinois to study exercise science at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. Embracing everything the school's mountain sports program had to offer, Smith began trail running, mountain biking, cross country skiing with the USCSA program, and was convinced by his older sister, who was also attending Western, to be her teammate for the 40 mile Grand Traverse ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Flash forward through a few years of dedicated skill development and steady progress: Smith was a member of the 2019-20 US Ski Mountaineering Association National Team and won two events at the 2020 National Championships, the uphill only vertical race in just under 20 minutes and the longer individual race which lasted 3 hours 48 minutes. (Because of the pandemic and a lack of qualifying events, a national team was not selected this season.)Smith was selected to compete in the World Championships in 2017 and 2019, racing in additional World Cup races in the 2018-2020 seasons. His best international finishes to date include an 8th place finish in the team race at the 2019 World Championships in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland with partner John Gaston, and a 7th place World Cup team finish racing with Rory Kelly. Individually, he's taken 18th in the vertical race at the 2019 World Championships, and 20th in a 2020 World Cup vertical race in Jennerstier, Germany. Alongside his 20-plus hour training weeks (often with astounding amounts of vertical gain), Smith plays a variety of roles within the Crested Butte community, including coaching the masters' performance groups and youth programs at CB Nordic, assisting adaptive athletes on the mountain through the Crested Butte Adaptive Sports Center, and teaching strength and conditioning classes at a local gym. In response to the pandemic, Smith shifted his focus to the well-established local racing opportunities. Instead of chasing a World Cup top-15, he made a goal of setting a new course record on what he calls “The Elk Mountain Classics”: the Gothic Mountain Tour in Crested Butte, the Power of Four in Aspen, and the Grand Traverse. Smith also hopped into two of the CB Nordic town series interval start skate races, winning each. At the time of our call, Smith had checked two of the three course record boxes: dropping the Gothic Mountain Tour record by over ten minutes to 3:37:06, and the Power of Four record by thirteen to 4:15:21 with World Championship partner John Gaston. As cross-country skiers well know, conditions on the day impact the possibility of chasing these records, but the results are nonetheless a testament to fitness and strength. Smith was lucky enough to have the two factors align symbiotically on the day.Given his humble and easygoing nature, he probably wouldn't tell you about any of this unless you knew to ask.Smith also looked outside athletic development for his season goals. Dedicating his training and race performance at the Grand Traverse to Living Journeys, a local nonprofit that holistically supports individuals with cancer and their families during treatment, Smith set out to raise $15,000. This goal has already been exceeded; however, if you'd like to support his cause, you can donate here. It also turns out Smith and his partner for the Grand Traverse, Tom Goth, set a new course record in 6:06:24. In this conversation, Smith shares more about his development from mountain-sport-newbie to national champion. We also discuss how he still includes nordic skiing to support his SkiMo training, and how a versatile approach to yearly training paired with some sport-specific blocks could serve masters athletes focused on premier races like the Birkie.Thanks for listening. 

The lack of diversity in the outdoor recreation world can make people of color feel excluded or unwelcome when they do outdoor activities. Bend skier Mallory Duncan recently wrote in Ski Magazine about his experience as a Black ski mountaineer. He wrote about a ski tour in June 2020, the week that George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police.

#FlashbackFriday to MOTM Episode 117, #MarniOnTheMove Dirk Friel is the U.S. Ski Mountaineering 2020 Masters Champ. He is a former pro cyclist and has raced the classics such as Het Volk and stage races such as the Tour Du Pont and the Tour of Malaysia. Dirk has top-ten placings in both the U.S. pro road and criterium championships. He is also a sought after cycling coach, and Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks, the ultimate training tool and digital platform for athletes and coaches to plan their training, set goals, measure and track data and progress. It’s compatible with over 100 fitness apps and devices. Whether you are an experienced athlete using your favorite app to record workouts like you Garmin, Apple watch, Zwift, Strava or you are a newbie looking to try something new, all of your workouts are uploaded to Training Peaks for you to view, manage, and analyze. I sync up with Dirk on how TrainingPeaks began, what inspired the company’s proprietary training metrics, scientific tools and methods that have become the industry standard like TSS®, Training Stress Score®, IF®, Intensity Factor®, NP®, Normalized Power® and VirtualCoach®. I get an inside look at how TrainingPeaks has revolutionized the way that coaches and athletes track, analyze and plan endurance training. Dirk shares where his journey into athletics, pro-cycling, and coaching began.  He offers some great cycling tips and advice, new training goal ideas for COVID Times, and of course we talk mindset and motivation.  Going from indoor to outdoor cycling and technical things you need to know, Power VS Aero Position on the Bike, Virtual Bike Fittings , Shifting Gears with training and goals, Seasonality of our Bodies We talk about TrainingPeaks podcast, Coach Cast, which Dirk is currently hosting for Season 2. Dirk tells me about the sport that is currently fueling him for success, Ski Mountaineering, for which he is now the U.S. National Masters Champ, as of 2020, which he earned in early March at Aspen Power of Four. CONNECT TrainingPeaks  on  Instagram MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Marni Salup on Instagram SHOP TrainingPeaks is offering Marni on the Move listeners 30 days of free Premium. Use our code: Marnionthemove on their website, www.trainingpeaks.com. Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase. Head over to our SHOP page for additional offers from Marni on the Move partners, sponsors, and guests including Navitas Organics,l CBD balm, Sun Potion,and more. SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Check out past editions: January 2020, November 2019. August 2019  December 2018 November 2018 SHARE Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Use our new Marni on the Move GIF in your Instagram Stories. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests, and add our GIF. #DOWHATMOVESYOU #GETMOVING #MARNIONTHEMOVE  

00:00 - Trailer00:39 - Intro02:18 - Meet Kylee Toth Ohler03:19 - Why Calgary?03:51 - Kylee's background in sports04:45 - Future of skiing in times of COVID06:19 - Ski mountaineering as a sport07:33 - Kylee's record-breaking Vert 18010:33 - Kylee's real estate decisions throughout the years16:30 - All Of You Fitness18:23 - Goals in the next 12 months19:30 - What advice would you give your younger self?20:13 - "Consistency is key"20:48 - Social Media and Website21:41 - OutroFind Kylee:https://www.instagram.com/kyleektoth/https://www.allofyoufitnesslifestyle.com/Find Bryon Howard Who do you know who needs to be on ‘the show’?Bryon is on a mission to get know his neighbours, shop local and promote local.Follow Top Producing RE/MAX House of Real Estate Realtor Bryon Howard on Social -https://www.thehowardteam.net/https://www.facebook.com/LivingInAltadore/https://www.instagram.com/calgary_living/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryonhoward/https://www.pinterest.ca/MyCalgary/https://twitter.com/Calgary_LifeOr you can simply call or text Bryon on his cell phone 403-589-0004.

Chase talks about his new cramp-ins, and we discuss some of our favorite ski mountaineering gear.   Like GEAR:30 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GEAR30/ Follow GEAR:30 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gear_30/?hl=en For the best deals on amazing outdoor gear, check out our deals of the week at https://www.gearthirty.com Check out gear reviews and watch other great videos from GEAR:30 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8bAS978OE4 . Don't forget to subscribe.  

Today's guest is Janelle Smiley, five time national ski mountaineering champion, endurance mountain runner, mom and an intuitive mindset coach. She completed the first ski descent of Huandoy East, a 6000 m peak in Peru, she ski toured across the entire Alps Range in 36 days, and has climbed the 48 classic climbs of North America. On this episode, we discuss how she got into mountaineering and backcountry skiing, skimo racing, avlanache safety, the Alps Traverse, team dynamics, gear, and being the only woman on the skintrack. We transition into talking about her pregnancy and birth experience and training as a new mom. She shares tips about getting into the mountains with children for new or existing parents. Janelle has been a longtime inspiration of mine and I was so excited to spend this time learning from her. This is Stories from the Skintrack, a special series on the show to help you learn about avalanche and mountain safety through the personal experiences of special guests. We will be talking about close calls and fatalities, tips and tricks on getting into backcountry skiing and splitboarding, climate change, inclusion, mentorship and much more. Stories from the Skintrack is brought to you in partnership/collaboration with Backcountry.com. The first item ever sold on Backcountry.com was an avalanche beacon out of a garage in Park City, UT way back in 1996. For over 20 years, Backcountry has been dedicated to gearing up folks for safe & unforgettable experiences on the skintrack. Whether you are thinking about getting into backcountry skiing this year, or just need to make sure you are adequately prepared with the right gear, the Backcountry Gearheads are amazing resources that can help you find exactly what you need. And be sure to also check out your local avalanche forecast center for additional education & information…. gear + knowledge = safety and fun for all! Thanks for listening today & stay tuned for the next episode of Stories from the Skintrack. Check out their gear guide: https://www.backcountry.com/sc/winter-gear-guide Be sure to follow Janelle on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/janelle.smiley/?hl=en Check out Mark and Janelle's online avalanche course: https://www.mtnsense.com/ Check out Janelle's Mindset Coaching: https://www.janellesmiley.com/mentor Special thanks to Avery Sandack for his help with the audio on today's episode, to my partner Rob Lea for being extra quiet while recording and to Jonah Cuddy for the beautiful intro and outro music. If you liked today's episode, please rate, review and share it with a friend. Until next time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caroline-gleich/message

https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains  TJ David is, on paper, a professional skier and trail runner. In real life he is even more than that! Talking about quite possibly his favourite ski mountaineering expedition, hear TJ talk about his time in the Lyngen Alps, Norway taking in the breath-taking mountains reaching straight out of the fjords!Hitting some popular and some untouched slopes, and finishing the day with beer in a small hut in the snow, TJ dives in to this expedition and will absolutely captivate you as you instinctively start booking your next ski trip!TJ David – More Than Just Ski MountaineeringTJ asks his clients a lot about their “WHY”‘s. In the interview, I turned the question on to him.There’s is so much to this personal level of reasoning and spirit. But what TJ touches upon – which I think it silently very inspirational – is his love for the daily process of improving a little bit, every single day. Making those small steps that over time produce the big picture goal. Having that long-term goal.What is your long-term goal?TJ is an incredible individual, with so much to give. You can check out his coaching here, his Instagram here, and more information on himself here.------------------------------You can read his own account of this expedition, and few more stunning photographs, by clicking here.If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality!To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.comJoin in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here.https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/12/18/ski-mountaineering-in-the-lyngen-alps-with-tj-david/ 

Coach Sam Naney is joined by Nikki LaRochelle and Mike Foote: Two successful mountain athletes both highly accomplished in the ski mountaineering, ultra running, and much more. They discuss the growth and development of the skimo racing in the US and Canada and how people can get involved with the skimo racing and ski mountaineering community in North America.

I have always thought Margaret Wheeler could introduce herself as “I'm Margaret Wheeler and you may remember me from such eduational videos as “ Track Setting- Improving the skin track” or “Sled Rescue Drill” Think Troy McClure from the Simpsons…https://youtu.be/Y6jSKetRBU0. Or perhaps you recognize her name as one of the authors of Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering. In this episode, IFMGA certified mountain guide, educator, and mother of 2, Margaret Wheeler sits down for a great chat- There is some solid insight in this one. Music: Parrallel Worlds by Ketsa and Ascend Dub by Shoalin Dub. WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 https://alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=908357&pw=282549

Chap and Brian have the pleasure of sitting down with Chris McCaffrey (Instagram: @Chrisgoesoutdoorsing) from Alaska Mountain Guides and the International Wilderness Leadership School. They chat with Chris about Ski Mountaineering, and his experience living up in Alaska in a Bus, and some of his adventures in his Vanagon. He also shares with us some stories about his favorite climbing rope! Chris wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to check out the following people on Instagram as well! @sacredstoke - One of the best resources to learn more about indigenous perspectives in adventure sports @nyikacampbell - Nyika Campbell, his partner on his favorite Vanagon trip @kikamack - Kika Macfarlane, one of his favorite artists, and good friend

Grab your snacks and strap in for an epic adventure in Patagonia. In this episode, TJ goes over his epic and adventurous time ski mountaineering across Patagonia.   Living out of a van, dodgy interactions with mafia-types, epic slopes, perfect conditions, and not-so-perfect conditions are all to hear in this captivating episode with TJ.  It's such a pleasure to welcome TJ David back to the show to chat about his time ski-mountaineering in the region. If you haven't heard our interview with him from May, be sure to check it out An Eye-Opening Expedition Talking about his first of multiple trips to Patagonia, he describes the region as beautiful yet challenging (so basically, ideal, right?!). Patagonia definitely threw some hurdles at TJ while he was pursing his backcountry ski mountaineering there. But, as with all fantastic places, it gave back too. Utilising the Van Life livelihood, TJ and his friend explored the region over three weeks. If you want to follow along with TJ as he talks about his time there, then check out his own articles here: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Escaping The Summer "Escaping The Summer" is a line that you will probably only ever hardcore skiers say. But, escape the summer is what TJ did. As the season closed off in the Northern Hemisphere, TJ got on a plane and headed to the other end of the world to Ski. It helps too when you have good company. TJ was accompanied in this less-than-ideal van by his friend, who describes as being incredibly laid back, with the skill level of a professional skier. Perfect! With the foundations set, it was time to embark on their Van Life Expedition. Arriving at their first location, TJ describes the scenery as breath-taking! With some high and some lows, the story unfolds on the general description of utterly beautiful. Starting the journey with a fake travel-agents, and ending it ski the most perfect day and conditions, TJ will captivate and fascinate you with this expedition. Listen on in the podcast as TJ describes and talks through his epic and beautiful time ski mountaineering in Patagonia! TJ David – More Than Just Ski Mountaineering TJ asks his clients a lot about their “WHY”‘s. In the interview, I turned the question on to him. There’s is so much to this personal level of reasoning and spirit. But what TJ touches upon – which I think it silently very inspirational – is his love for the daily process of improving a little bit, every single day. Making those small steps that over time produce the big picture goal. Having that long-term goal. What is your long-term goal? TJ is an incredible individual, with so much to give. You can check out his coaching here, his Instagram here, and more information on himself here I want to listen, now! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! YouTube video coming soon. If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality! Plus, get free stuff! To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here.https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/09/02/ski-mountaineering-across-patagonia/ 

Dirk Friel is the U.S. Ski Mountaineering 2020 Masters Champ. He is a former pro cyclist and has raced the classics such as Het Volk and stage races such as the Tour Du Pont and the Tour of Malaysia. Dirk has top-ten placings in both the U.S. pro road and criterium championships. He is also a sought after cycling coach, and Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks, the ultimate training tool and digital platform for athletes and coaches to plan their training, set goals, measure and track data and progress. It’s compatible with over 100 fitness apps and devices. Whether you are an experienced athlete using your favorite app to record workouts like you Garmin, Apple watch, Zwift, Strava or you are a newbie looking to try something new, all of your workouts are uploaded to Training Peaks for you to view, manage, and analyze. I sync up with Dirk on how TrainingPeaks began, what inspired the company’s proprietary training metrics, scientific tools and methods that have become the industry standard like TSS®, Training Stress Score®, IF®, Intensity Factor®, NP®, Normalized Power® and VirtualCoach®. I get an inside look at how TrainingPeaks has revolutionized the way that coaches and athletes track, analyze and plan endurance training. Dirk shares where his journey into athletics, pro-cycling, and coaching began.  He offers some great cycling tips and advice, new training goal ideas for COVID Times, and of course we talk mindset and motivation.  Going from indoor to outdoor cycling and technical things you need to know, Power VS Aero Position on the Bike, Virtual Bike Fittings , Shifting Gears with training and goals, Seasonality of our Bodies We talk about TrainingPeaks podcast, Coach Cast, which Dirk is currently hosting for Season 2. Dirk tells me about the sport that is currently fueling him for success, Ski Mountaineering, for which he is now the U.S. National Masters Champ, as of 2020, which he earned in early March at Aspen Power of Four. CONNECT TrainingPeaks  on  Instagram MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Marni Salup on Instagram SHOP TrainingPeaks is offering Marni on the Move listeners 30 days of free Premium. Use our code: Marnionthemove on their website, www.trainingpeaks.com. Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase. Head over to our SHOP page for additional offers from Marni on the Move partners, sponsors, and guests including Navitas Organics,l CBD balm, Sun Potion,and more. SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our monthly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Check out past editions: January 2020, November 2019. August 2019  December 2018 November 2018 SHARE Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Use our new Marni on the Move GIF in your Instagram Stories. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests, and add our GIF. #DOWHATMOVESYOU #GETMOVING #MARNIONTHEMOVE  

This week we are welcoming professional skier and ski-mountaineer Cody Townsend to the show!! Cody is in the middle of taking on one of the most difficult challenges in ski mountaineering, climbing up and then skiing down the "Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America". It's a project that requires skill, patience, guts, and effort beyond comprehension. It has also become one heckuva YouTube Adventure series that you should stop and binge watch immediately! The quick version: after reading his copy of the iconic book "Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America" Cody thought "I'd ski those" then he thought "I guess I might as well climb up them too." Then he set out to do just that and he's filming each attempt along the way. And the films are freaking awesome, terrifying, hilarious, educational and inspiring all in one. Each episode is legitimately high quality adventure filmmaking which you guys will enjoy immensely! From the FIFTY PROJECT website: "From Alaska to Colorado, California to Baffin Island, these lines are among the most difficult in the world and all of them have at least one historical descent. But no one has skied them all. Over the course of the next three years, I will change that. Drawn in simply by the allure of “I want to ski that,” I plan to devote the next few years of my life to skiing every line documented in that book. And for one final twist, I plan on doing it the hard way, by climbing every line that I ski." —Cody Townsend, November 2018 This episode explores- What it was like skiing the Line of the Year in 2014 (which is something that has to be seen to believe!), Cody's three rules his lives by through the FIFTY, how he has transitioned as an athlete to add ski-mountaineering to his repertoire, my 6 year old's reactions to his video of Pyramid Peak, how he handles fear, and his decision to postpone this season's adventures due to COVID-19. Hope you all enjoy the episode!! Cody is an incredible athlete but also a super down to earth easy to talk to kind of dude and I am really grateful he shared an hour with us!! MORE FROM CODY TOWNSEND: THE FIFTY Youtube Series: https://www.youtube.com/user/hucknorris83 THE FIFTY website: https://skithefifty.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytownsend/ Website: http://www.codytownsend.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/codytownsend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codytownsend/ MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Stitcher Archives: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

Elisa Deutschmann and her husky Finn love ski mountaineering. In this episode, she shares her best tips on what gear you need, how to prepare and what to keep in mind before hitting the mountains with your dog.

Elisa Deutschmann and her husky Finn love ski mountaineering. In this episode, she shares her best tips on what gear you need, how to prepare and what to keep in mind before hitting the mountains with your dog.

Ryan Choi, Race Director for the CROWBAR, backcountry ski mountaineering race, joins the pod to talk backcountry skiing, safety in winter sports, and life as a race director.Race or watch the CROWBAR on February 8th, 2020. Sign up here!For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.Visit us at Highlandermag.comFollow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram.

Brandon serves on the local fire department here in Kalispell, MT. He provides valuable insight to the realities of shift work as a firefighter-paramedic in a busy department, and the quick tutorial on "how to operate a firetruck pump system." We also talk about his days of competitive ski mountaineering, rock climbing and... racquetball (not kidding)! He has impressed us with his positivity, inclusiveness, amidst his many physical accomplishments. We hope you enjoy this glimpse of the classic childhood dream job-- a firefighter!

Today on the show I have Noah Howell, a maverick ski mountaineer, story teller, and creator of Powderwhore Productions. Noah writes for Ascent Backcountry Magazine and runs a popular skiing blog at his personal website NoahHowell.com, documenting dozens of entertaining and cutting edge ski descents, including his journey to climb and ski the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America (which has become a cult classic of sorts within the backcountry and ski mountaineering communities). There's a couple of things worth pointing out about Noah. First of all, he's kind of hilarious. His ‘don't take yourself too seriously' vibe is not only refreshing, but also kept us both laughing throughout the conversation. On top of that, the guy truly dances to the beat of his own drum, which you have to have mad respect for, especially because that path doesn't always lead to mainstream commercial success. Instead of focusing on traditional popularity metrics common among many in the industry, Noah tows the line that all you need is a compelling vision that resonates with you, and the work will speak for itself. But don't let the self-deprecating humor and fly under the radar ethos fool you. All you have to do is do a quick google search or ask around the backcountry skiing community, and you'll find out real quick that Noah is one of the most accomplished and well-respected skiers out there. In this episode, Noah and I cover topics like the gratification of building things with your own hands, death and risk in the outdoor community, and how snow science is overemphasized in avalanche awareness and education and how interpersonal communication and group dynamics within the backcountry skiing community deserves much more focus. I genuinely enjoyed this funny and raw conversation with Noah and I hope you will too. Before we jump in to the chat, I have one request for those of you listening. Join me in supporting Noah and the work he does. If you're a skier, and even if you're not I promise you'll be entertained, head over to Noah's website and check out how painstakingly detailed his blog posts are. You can think of it as one of the most comprehensive and useful guidebooks out there, chock full of some of the most iconic lines and ridiculous shenanigans out there. Like me, I think you'll quickly realize that Noah's work, insights, and sarcasm are an asset to our community. Treat yourself to a couple of posts, then do the guy and rest of us a solid by clicking on the Patreon button and consider donating a couple of bucks. In most cases there's some swag in it for you, but more than that it just feels good to support such an authentic adventurer and story teller.     Episode Resources: Noah Howell - Website/Blog, Instagram, and Patreon Page Powderwhore Productions (Noah's ski movie production company) filmography, media coverage of business closing announcement, and a tattoo sesh 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America (here's Noah's Journey and progress) Ascent Magazine Noah's sponsors and gear recommendations (Black Diamond, Julbo, Scarpa, Gnarly Nutrition) Andrew McLean - The Chuting Gallery Andy Dorais and Jason Dorais Jonah Howell (brother) Jeff Taylor Hans Saari Cody Townsend Kyle Dempster Drew Hardesty Bob Athey - The Wizard of the Wasatch Summit Post HAPE Skimo.co  

Joel Shehan is a mountain athlete and physical therapist. His dedication to mountain sports and his growing success as a competitive athlete inspires those around him, but he doesn't stop at simply succeeding in his own pursuits.His attitude of inclusion and progress creates a space for those around him to push their limits, whatever their discipline may be. Additionally he continually seeks the balance between family, training, work, and self maintenance.

Caroline Gleich is a ski mountaineer who knows the meaning of scary but rewarding: whether she's climbing 8,000 meter mountains in the Himalayas or anticipating her future as an adventure-seeking wife and mom. Years of hard work have brought her here and while she's a self described late bloomer, Caroline's learned to trust the timing in her life. Looking back on 2018, Caroline shared on her Instagram that she summited 72 peaks and climbed 489,704 human powered vertical feet of uphill. Included in these peaks and vertical feet was the 6th highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu. We talked with Caroline about that climb and the family she sees in her future. Even though she’s ski mountaineered some of the tallest mountains in the world, her thoughts on fear, self-trust, and creating the life she wants for herself hit close to home. Plus, we catch up with Karen Wang two years after we interviewed her for Episode 9, After the Pacific Crest Trail. Women featured in this episode: Caroline Gleich and Karen Wang Hosted by Gale Straub The She Explores Book is now available for presale! Learn more here In this episode you'll hear: What surprised Caroline about her climb of Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world Why she continues to ski mountaineer despite the inherent risks How altitude sickness almost cost her the summit Why she proposed to her fiancé and not the other way around How what she learned on Cho Oyu will help her on her spring climb of Everest How Caroline copes with pre-trip anxiety and post-trip depression Why getting married and planning to have kids feels scarier than a big mountaineering trip Our up with Karen Wang two years after her "After the Pacific Crest Trail" interview Sponsored by ThirdLove Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Learn more at She-Explores.com Sponsor Websites and Codes Thirdlove.com/explore: For 15% off your first purchase Resources Caroline Gleich: Instagram & Website Karen Wang: Photography/Website & Blog Episode 9 - After the Pacific Crest Trail: Karen Wang Follow Through: A Film about Caroline by REI & Duct Tape Then Beer Headspace App RANGER Station Schedule at Outdoor Retailer trade show Natives Outdoors Flash Foxy She Explores Book, available for Pre-order! Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Steve Combs, Mise, Josh Woodward, Evan Schaffer, and Meydan using a Creative Commons Attribution license.

If you've ever wanted achieve BIG things, but had no idea where to begin, then do we have the mind-bending, mind-boggling, 1000 steps, show for you! Today we'll talk about stumbling forward, finding your way, and taking 1000 little steps on your journey. That plus we'll talk about our journey to baby-hood, the power of the shmorgasborg, running hills, skating snow, building processes, the power of baby-doping, chocolate smoothies, Mice in the closet, Jessica in Mexico, and how in the world, one not-so-tiny number, inevitably changes everything. 1000 Shows Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include:  What happened on Michael and Jessica's path to babyhood? What does it mean that everything happens for a reason? What Michael and Jessica have learned from automatic writing? What has been their healing process? How long have Michael and Jessica been waiting to have a baby? What it means to be in alignment and total flow? What it means to try the buffet of life? What it means to examine your programming? What it means to focus on the fun and go with the joy? What in the world is fell running? What are Luna Sandals? What are Inov-8 X-Talon 200's? What is Ski-Mo, or Ski-Mountaineering? How we can get the body or mind to adapt to almost anything? Why boundaries and limitations can serve you? What are Northern Lite Racing Snowshoes? What it means to embrace where you're at? How Michael and Jessica made 1000 shows? What was their humble beginnings? What are the lessons they learned while making 1000 shows? How to take 1000 little steps toward your mountain? How does a simple number change everything? What does it mean to think about your next 1000? What we can learn from Ajit Nawalkha of Mindvalley (who wrote “Live Big”) about doing things differently? To find out more visit: InspireNationShow.com

"The notion that there's one dream that we're all after and agreed upon ways in which you can verify that you are indeed living that dream drives me crazy," says Forest McBrian. "Everyone's dream is a little bit different. In May of 2017, Forest and Trevor Kostanich spent a month traversing the North Cascades from Snoqualmie Pass to the Canadian Border (well, almost) in a style that broke all the rules of an epic mountaineering expedition--in the best way possible. 

Caroline Gleich is a magnet for adventure.  She is one of the ski mountaineering world's most prolific skiers.  She has been on the cover of many skiing magazines, premiered in Warren Miller films, and skied some of the most challenging lines around the world. Most notable and recent was that she was the 4th person ever and first woman to ski all 90 lines in the Chuting Gallery in the Wasatch Range.  Caroline will be the first to say, "Ski Mountaineering is really dangerous."  She is also an environmental activist. Backcountry skiing is so much more than being a skilled skier.  You have to have intuition; when to summit and when not to ski. When to push past the shaky heart in the throat fear and when to listen to it.  So why does she do it?  This podcast is about so much more than just adventures and how to decide what to do when faced with a challenge.  It's about how to stand up to cyber bullies, it's about gender equality, what it's really like to be an endurance athlete and how isolating that can be, and it's about what it really means to be brave.  Listen Now Watch Caroline's documentary with REI and read more about it here.  Topics Discussed in the Podcast  Her journey to becoming a ski mountaineer How to know when to turn back and manage fear and danger Caroline's challenges with cyber bullying How Caroline makes a living as a professional athlete and the path to becoming a sponsored athlete Gender bias and what it's like to be a female skier  What it's like to be a 5 ft tall Ski Mountaineer Links Caroline's Instagram Carolines Website My Facebook Group: Plant-Powered Tribe The Hoodie I designed with Primal Support the Show If you like my show, I'm aiming to make it an ad-free zone using crowdfunding to support it.  All donations will go directly to the production of the show. I'm raising money using Patreon.   A lot of podcasts sell ads to cover the production costs of the show, which can be quite high. I am not a fan of ads when I listen to podcasts so my goal is make this podcast an ad-free zone. The currently production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs each week. If you find value and enjoy this show, you can donate any amount 200 dollars per month to as little as one dollar per episode (which is only 4 dollars a month!) I really appreciate your support! Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you! Shop my products!  Leave a review or share on social media Don't forget to subscribe! Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Thanks for listening!          

Rob Krar is a special breed of human being.  It's not only because he was crowned Ultra-Runner of the year in both 2013 and 2014, has won the Western States multiple times, or excels in Ski Mountaineering around the world during his off-season.  Rob's inspiring energy and sense of calm is easily conveyed behind his beard and crystal blue eyes.  It's that energy that propelled him to setting the World Record of the Fastest Known Time (FKT) of the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim and that drives him to take on challenges at the hardest running races across the globe. Rob was a successful triathlete as a junior, representing Canada twice at the World Championships.  He was working as a night Pharmacist for years before transitioning to full-time professional ultra-running. This transparent conversation with Rob delves into the darkness of depression and how running and the support of his beloved wife, Christina have helped him tackle his demons.  Rob goes into detail about his mindset around running 100 miles at a time, his thoughts and personal approach to failure, and how to view pain and dark places. In this conversation: his mountain bike race at Leadville 100 how to evolve from injury ski mountaineering: what it is and his races in Europe how to train your body and mind for a  100 mile running race Western States facade of social media in sport how Rob became a full time professional runner Rob's running camps in Flagstaff, AZ   Connect with Rob: Rob's website Rob's Instagram Twitter Facebook What the short film in which he collaborated:  Depressions --------------------------------------------------- Help support the show!  Subscribe to the show on Itunes and please leave a review! :) Go Big Hand-Up Gloves! Buy Here

On Episode 28 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from two guys who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com On Episode 28 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1. Jason and Andy Dorais. 2. Snowpocalypse 2016. 3. Blood and Drugs at Motel 6. 4. International Uphill Rules don't rule. 5. Skiing the Grande Teton. 6. Work/Family/Ski Balance for the Docs. 7. AVALANCHE scare for Jason. Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Ski Mountaineering, Splitboarding, its all here. SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES   Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, its all here. SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES

On Episode 12 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from two guys who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com On Epsiode 12 of Totally Deep Backcountry Skiing Podcast: 1. A Dusting. 2. Guests Christy and Ted Mahon. 3. Christy skis all 54 Colorado 14ers. 4. Ted confesses he was a snowboarder. 5. Christy confesses she was a telemarker. 6. Ted and Christy's first backcountry date leads to marriage. 7. The Centennial Mission. Comments: totallydeep@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Skimo Racing, Splitboarding, its all here.  

Adventure racing in Patagonia! Jari Kirkland Hiatt tells us all about paddling, trekking, and biking while orienteering the wilds! Hear her amazing stories not just about adventure racing but also about ski mountaineering on the US Team! Do you have what it takes for adventures on the mega scale? Find out more on this show! www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com Join us on Patreon for only $5 a month to get your all access pass to the inspiration that will have you thinking about how you too can live a life outside the box: https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast

Jim Lamancusa is back on today to talk about Ski Mountaineering on Nepal's Mera Peak. This one should make you want to get out and explore the mountains by ski! www.CusaTea.com Facebook@CusaTeaTime Instagram: Cusa_Tea

Adventure racing in Patagonia!  Jari Kirkland Hiatt tells us all about paddling, trekking, and biking while orienteering the wilds!  Hear her amazing stories not just about adventure racing but also about ski mountaineering on the US Team!  Do you have what it takes for adventures on the mega scale?  Find out more on this show! www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com