Podcasts about skiers

Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez has resigned, CBC News has learned. Sources say Rodriguez felt he had become too great a distraction for the party. The party has been investigating allegations of illegal campaign donations.And: The federal Liberals have been gaining MPs after two crossed the floor from the Conservatives. In a year-end interview with CBC's Rosemary Barton, Prime Minister Mark Carney says more MPs could cross the floor to join the government.Also: U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a holiday season without the typical boost from Canadian travelers. Canadians have been avoiding travelling to the United States since President Donald Trump launched a trade war and joked about Canada becoming the 51st state.Plus: Severe weather in B.C., Trump speech to the nation, Minnesota ICE crackdowns, Italian women's hockey team trains in Canada, and more.

In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas sits down with Matt Gnoza, Freestyle Sport Director at U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and PSIA-AASI National Team members AJ and Elle, to explore a groundbreaking collaboration between the two organizations. As the U.S. prepares for the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Matt shares how his team designed a new National Development Group program to prepare future Olympians — and why partnering with PSIA-AASI was a game-changer. AJ and Elle discuss what it was like to work with elite freestyle athletes, how fundamental skiing skills translate to world-class performance, and what both groups learned from blending coaching philosophies. Together, they reveal how this project is helping athletes — and coaches — become better skiers, better teachers, and better teammates.

// Barbara Uhl ist an einem echten Sehnsuchtsort groß geworden: in einem kleinen Dorf in den Alpen, wo die Familien zur Sonnenwende auf den Berg stiegen, um große Feuer zu entzünden, und die Skier im Winter nur zum Schlafen abgeschnallt wurden. Irgendwann zog es sie dennoch weg, erst auf große Kreuzfahrtschiffe, dann als Stewardess in die weite Welt. Doch die Berge blieben immer Barbaras Heimat. Hier fand sie Trost, als ihr Sohn früh an Krebs verstarb, hierhin kehrte sie zurück, weil sie das Gefühl der Geborgenheit vermisste. Noch einmal neu beginnen, neu entdecken, was für unglaubliche Kräfte die Natur in sich trägt. Und all das weitergeben! Heute arbeitet Barbara als Bergwander- und Naturführerin, als Mountainbike-Guide und Lebenscoach und inspiriert mit ihrer unaufgeregten und authentischen Art nicht nur vor Ort in Seminaren und Workshops, sondern auch rund 150.000 Menschen allein auf Instagram. In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Barbara Uhl über ihr Leben, die Natur vor ihrer Tür und über das, was jede:r von uns tun kann – und zwar egal, wo er oder sie zu Hause ist – um gerade in der meist ja doch etwas hektischeren Zeit kurz vor Weihnachten ein bisschen runterzukommen ... // Alle Werbepartner des FREI RAUS Podcast und aktuelle Rabatte für Hörer:innen findest du unter https://www.christofoerster.com/freiraus-partner // Hier kannst du den wöchentlichen Newsletter zum Podcast abonnieren: https://www.christofoerster.com/freiraus // Ich freue mich, wenn du den Podcast mit einem keinen Beitrag unterstützt! Alle Infos dazu ebenfalls auf https://www.christofoerster.com/freiraus // Outro-Song: Dull Hues by Lull (audiio.com)

Andrew Pollard is one of those kids that grew up at Alta and had the mountain as his babysitter/playground.  And while it took Andrew a little longer to become a name in the ski industry--compared to his pro skier friends and classmates, Andrew eventually made it to the top.  But what's different and cool about Andrew's story is that he's not just a skier; he's also, an artist, a DJ, freeride coach, and in the podcast, he has no filter.  All of this makes for a fun episode and Andrew's little sister Jackie asks the Inappropriate Questions. Andrew Pollard Show Notes: 4:00: 100 Hours from Home, Mongolia, no Skimo for Apo, reeling it in, family story, Alta crew, and exit strategy advice from Greg Harms   21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho 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 or sugar. 24:00: His thoughts on FIS putting Freeride in the Olympics, TGR, Sage, the influence of Seth Morrison, and hating self-promotion     40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Thermic Heated Socks:  If you have cold feet, there's nothing better than thermic Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Broke Americans on the FWT, money, and skiing with strategy   50:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jackie Pollard

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Meet Murray Sovereign, longtime Telemark Skier, avid outdoor enthusiast, and owner of Valhalla Pure Outfitters in this episode of The Skippy Report. Murray shares his backstory and his journey to becoming one of the premiere Telemark retailers in Canada. 

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Vinnie warns about thicc fog this morning. Skiers are worried there won't be much snow this winter, but Vinnie isn't mad -- storms are bad for the surf.

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Olympian Colby Stevenson, who shares his incredible journey as a freestyle skier. Colby discusses his passion for skiing, the challenges he faced after a serious car crash and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and how he overcame adversity through hard work, a positive mindset and support from loved ones. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Kian Nasiri, a physiatrist specializing in TBI at Northwestern University. He discusses the role of physiatrists in recovery from brain injuries, highlights innovative treatments like neuromodulation, and emphasizes the significance of social support for patients and their families during recovery.   Additional Resources What Is Traumatic Brain Injury? How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players' Brains After Traumatic Brain Injury, a Veteran Finds Purpose in Advocacy   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org   Social Media:   Guest: Colby Stevenson @colby_stevenson; Dr. Nassiri @nufeinbergmed Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Japanese Para-Alpine Skier Momoka Muraoka Injured during Training Camp

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on social media-inspired skiers in Vermont's backcountry prompting more rescues.

In this episode of First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast, host George Thomas sits down with Derek Mikulski, Director of Commercial Sales and Education for Gibbon North America, and National Team member Melodie Buell to explore how balance training off the snow can transform on-snow performance. Derek shares how his own fitness journey led him to champion the Slackboard—a slackline-inspired balance trainer designed to build strength, stability, and coordination for athletes of all ages. He also discusses new research showing how balance training supports not just athletic performance but overall health, focus, and mental well-being. Melodie offers an instructor's perspective, sharing how Slackboard training has enhanced her preseason conditioning—improving foot and core engagement, reducing fatigue, and adding a sense of play to her workouts. Together, they discuss why balance work matters for every discipline—alpine, snowboard, cross-country, telemark, and adaptive—and how small, mindful off-snow movements can yield major gains in control and confidence on the hill. Whether you're looking to prevent injury, extend your teaching career, or rediscover joy in movement, this conversation connects fitness, flow, and longevity in ways that resonate with every snow pro.

We preview Davos, take a look at the Russian Cup, give a few World Cup globe sleeper picks, talk about a viral highlight from Trondheim, read a few emails and analyze, very briefly, the Super Tour action from the weekend.Leave us your thoughts and we'll play them on the World Cup WhineLine on Monday!https://www.speakpipe.com/SederSkier

Two months out from the Winter Olympics Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is proving she'll be one to watch in Italy. The 24-year-old claimed her 20th career World Cup podium today, the second time she'd medalled in Giant Slalom in two days. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A local woman gets scammed by using a Bitcoin ATM and skiers up in Stow get lost thanks to TikTok in the New England Nightly News.

Athena Brownson is no stranger to pain. As a former professional skier, she sustained so many injuries, her doctors warned that if she kept it up, she'd have to have her knees replaced before she was 30. After she retired, she found success as a Realtor in the Denver area, and all was great until Athena was hit with a major medical setback. Lyme Disease threatened her bodily peace, her mental peace, her work, everything. The daily pain was debilitating, and yet, she while she was no stranger to pain, she was also no stranger to resilience. That resilience can be seen in her discussion with Max. It's inspiring, to say the least.    For more from Athena:  AthenaBrownsonRealtor.com Instagram: @athenabrownsonrealtor   For More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visit MaxNijst.org

A new partnership deal in the ski industry aims to tap into the booming Chinese market. NZSki and Sunac-BonSki have signed on, giving New Zealand direct access to 13.5 million active skiers in China. NZSki CEO Paul Anderson told Mike Hosking while the New Zealanders and Australians make up the bulk of skiers, they've seen an increasing number of Chinese visitors to ski areas – particularly Queenstown. He says they're no longer the traditional bus tours of groups that came through from China, but high spending free independent travellers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Davenport hasn't been on the podcast in a few years and since then, a lot in his world has changed and lot has stayed the same. Dav still goes on more incredible adventures than almost anyone in the ski industry but these days he's not looking for firsts or anything like that, he's more focused on chasing powder while leading groups that froth over time with Dav in the mountains. He really has built something special with his career, but it hasn't all been easy. On the podcast we talk about the business of Dav, the Peak Ski fiasco, moving forward with a brand he's stoked on, DPS Skis, and a whole lot more. Mutual friend, lawyer, and hardcore skier, Malone Camp asks the Inappropriate Questions. Chris Davenport Show Notes: 4:00: Antarctica, Jim Morrison/Everest, being goal orientated, not driven by ego, his accomplishments, evolution of skiing, and Japan    21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho 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 or sugar. 24:00: His travels, the climate change he's seen with his own eyes, Superstars Ski Camp, Aspen, and money     40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Rhalves, McConkey, Coombs, Kastle,  The Peak failure, and DPS 64:00: Inappropriate Questions with Malone Camp

I have to admit that one of my core beliefs about moguls was challenged during this most recent conversation with Olympic Moguls silver medalist Matt Graham. For a long time, I believed that more ski snow contact was the ultimate sign of a good bump skierl. But in this open and honest conversation, Matt explains why the opposite is true when you want speed and rhythm in a mogul course.I was working with Carv at Hintertux when I met up with him, and he talked me through the key ideas the best bump skiers in the world rely on plus a whole lot more

The German's Rosie Brennan — Gimmler captured her first World Cup podium at 31 last winter – hops on to talk about her career and later successes, the German team dynamics and her personal goals for the upcoming World Cup and Olympic seasons.⁠Head on over to EnjoyWinter⁠ for all your Nordic ski needs this season!Go to ⁠Seder-Skier.com to become a member of Gripwax Nation today!

Join us on this captivating episode of HarmonyTALK Podcast hosted by Lisa Champeau as we delve into the fascinating world of "Lover's Eyes" with Nan and David Skier, a remarkable couple from Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. David, a retired ophthalmologist, and his wife Nan have spent the past two decades amassing an extraordinary collection of these unique and historical artworks.Lover's Eyes are miniature portraits featuring disembodied eyes, meticulously painted on ivory and often surrounded by intricate frames. Originating in Europe around the 1800s, these intimate pieces were typically commissioned to commemorate a secret love or a deep, personal bond, often with the identity of the sitter remaining a mystery. In this episode, Nan and David share the story behind their collection, which began with David's professional fascination with the human eye and evolved into a passionate quest to preserve these delicate mementos of affection and intrigue. With around 100 pieces in their possession, discover how these tiny works of art have become a bridge between the past and the present, and how the Skiers' dedication has brought to light a little-known yet profoundly touching aspect of art history. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the unusual, this episode is for you. Nan and David Skier will discuss their journey, their collection, and the timeless allure of Lover's Eyes. FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/fa5d124c4e19/harmonytalk-mailing-list Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xander Guldman is a relative newcomer on the scene and could be called "one of the best kept secrets in skiing." I mean, he's been competing in big mountain environments since he was 10 years old, he's stood on many podiums, made it to the Freeride World Tour, won awards, and has/is filming with the biggest outfits in the ski game.  His bouncy style and unique trick/grab vocabulary separate him from the rest and on the podcast, we talk about his live-scored personal project "Form", graduating from UC Davis Pre-Med, the FWT, skiing and what's next. Xander's brother, Jordan Guldman, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Xander Guldman Show Notes: 4:00: Last minute scramble to travel, Mark Abma, spreading himself thin with projects, his project, "Form" 22:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks 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 or sugar. 25:00: Growing up rafting, world travel, being good at stuff, Jewish, Daron Rhalves, big mountain contests at 11, getting nerves under control, ski culture, and style influences. 42:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00: Nimbus, coaches, Woodward, Ross Tester, sponsorship, UC Davis, shifting to pre-med, leaving contests for 2 years, FWT, filming, and what's next 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jordan Guldman

The incredible Michael Milton joins Jonesy & Amanda ahead of the Winter Paralympic games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Reardon made it from Louisiana, to Killington, to Tahoe, and then on to Chamonix. After that, on a trip to NZ for the World Heli Challenge, Matt blew his knee, got an infection during surgery and wasn't the same athlete for the next 3 years...So he became a rockstar. On part 2 of his podcast, we talk about more skiing, music, charting on his first singe, how business politics put his band, Black Sunshine, on hold, and much more. Ski legend Josh Loubek asks the Inappropriate Questions.  Matt Reardon Show Notes Part 2: 4:00:  Being a ski mountaineer, mentors, European ski movies, skier cross, Glen Plake, music, his injury, and writing   22:30: 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 or sugar. 25:30: The cost of music, "The Streif" Red Bull Movie, Staff infection, getting every cover while injured, Fisher to Volkl, money, touring musician, McConkey,     44:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 46:30: Biggest shows, why move back to the states, getting a record deal, how skiing is like music, Black Sunshine, the business of music, getting another ski contract, and his new project 70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Josh Loubek

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Erika Flowers, the Chief Client Officer at Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE), shares her journey from growing up in Montana and falling in love with cross-country skiing to racing professionally both in the U.S. and internationally. She reflects on how her passion for skiing helped her build strong friendships, instilled resilience, and taught her goal-setting, all skills she later found invaluable in her corporate career. Erika discusses the understated power of bringing your outside interests, or "Ands," into the workplace, believing these passions make people more human and effective in business. She explains how PIE's culture thrives by embracing diverse backgrounds and putting people first, aligning with their B Corp values. Erika encourages listeners to recognize the unique value of their outside passions and to seek out workplaces that truly support "living your best life." She closes by crediting her ongoing love for cross country skiing and trail running as continual sources of strength and inspiration both personally and professionally. Episode Highlights · Erika Flowers explains that her initial involvement in skiing was about making friends, but it soon evolved into a passion and a core part of her life. · She highlights how the discipline, teamwork, goal-setting, and resilience developed through cross country skiing directly translate into valuable skills for her career and business, not just for athletes but for anyone with an outside interest or hobby. · Erika Flowers stresses that sharing personal interests at work enhances authenticity, relatability, and connection with colleagues, ultimately making teams stronger. · She describes how by PIE putting people first and becoming a B Corp all supports a healthy, human-centered environment that benefits both employees and clients. · Erika Flowers encourages listeners not to shy away from their hobbies or "Ands," even if they feel niche or irrelevant, because these interests are a source of genuine connection and distinct human value in any professional setting.

Chris Grenier discusses street snowboarding, winning a gold medal in X Games Real Snow, is there beef with skiers, how hard is it to turn pro as a snowboarder, how snowboarders are influenced by skate videos, the kinked rail debate, illegal areas of the board to grab, starting The Bomb Hole Podcast, his backyard skate park and much more! Chris Grenier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grendiesalThe Bomb Hole Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/TheBombHoleBecome a Channel Member & Receive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/TheNineClub/joinNew Merch: https://thenineclub.com Sponsored By: AG1: Get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, scoop & bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. https://drinkag1.com/nineclubLMNT: Grab a free Sample Pack with 8 flavors when you buy any drink mix or Sparkling. https://drinklmnt.com/nineclubWoodward: Save $100 off summer camp with code NINECLUB. https://www.woodwardpa.comMonster Energy: Monster Energy's got the punch you need to stay focused and fired up. https://www.monsterenergy.comSkullcandy: Feel the music with Skullcandy's custom-tuned audio—from the lyrics in your soul to the bass in your bones. https://www.skullcandy.comYeti: Built for the wild, Yeti keeps you ready for any adventure. https://www.yeti.comRichardson: Custom headwear for teams, brands, and businesses crafted with quality in every stitch. https://richardsonsports.comEtnies: Get 20% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://etnies.com/NINECLUBéS Footwear: Get 20% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://esskateboarding.com/NINECLUBEmerica: Get 20% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://emerica.com/NINECLUB Find The Nine Club: Website: https://thenineclub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenineclub X: https://www.twitter.com/thenineclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenineclub Discord: https://discord.gg/thenineclub Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nineclub Nine Club Clips: https://www.youtube.com/nineclubclips More Nine Club: https://www.youtube.com/morenineclub I'm Glad I'm Not Me: https://www.youtube.com/chrisroberts Chris Roberts: https://linktr.ee/Chrisroberts Timestamps (00:00:00) Chris Grenier (00:02:13) Similair worlds - street snowboarder (00:05:43) Hall of Meat (00:09:56) Snowboarding street clips (00:13:27) Invert transfer to fakie was scary (00:16:53) Took a beating on 5050 tall fence to gap to bs 5050 rail (00:24:24) Gold medal in Real Snow X Games (00:28:13) Slope style - 2340's (00:31:54) Skiers? Is there beef? skiers in the streets? (00:37:20) How is the snowboard industry at the moment? (00:42:26) Is it hard to turn pro as a snowboarder? (00:50:13) Snowboarders influenced by skate videos - a majority of snowboarders skate (00:56:17) Nike tried to enter the snowboard market (01:05:06) Kinked rail debate (01:18:15) Certain snowboard tricks does and don'ts - illegal areas of the board to grab (01:20:38) Bomb Hole Podcast (01:26:21) His favorite types of guest (01:42:02) Goes into an episode with questions (01:52:15) Was Chris mad when Kelly fakie tre fakie manny'd the stage? (01:54:42) Backyard skate park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Reardon was born and raised in Louisiana, not the place you'd expect a longtime pro skier to grow up. But Matt isn't just a skier; he's a talented musician, a onetime frontman, who toured the world to shred his guitar and fresh powder.  The crazy thing is, Matt can trace his life and times today back to two events that happened prior to high school: seeing Van Halen live and then seeing "Hot Dog, The Movie". Those two things changed Matt's life. On part 1 of his podcast we talk about those events, getting into skiing, Tahoe, Europe, and so much more. Chris "Uncle E" Ernst asks the Inappropriate Questions. Matt Reardon Show Notes: 4:00: Racial stuff, sports, Van Halen, ski movie inspiration, Scot Schnmidt changes his life, hustling and hitchhiking to ski, and learning tricks 22:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks 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 or sugar. 25:00: Moving to Killington to ski moguls, selling weed, moving to Tahoe in the Couch House, Fungus, Palmer, McConkey, and Jim Morrison 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Europe, Fisher, filming with the Warren Miller of Europe, his look, contest highlights, and the World Heli Challenge 60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris "Uncle E" Ernst

Ellen Bradley is a skier, scientist, filmmaker, and proud member of the Tlingit Tribe who is redefining what it means to be an Indigenous leader in today's world. Through her work, Ellen blends tradition, technology, and storytelling to decolonize outdoor spaces and reconnect Indigenous communities to their ancestral lands. In this episode, Kara and Ellen dive into the meaning of being Indigenous in 2025, the significance of the LandBack movement, and how young Indigenous people are using social media to share their stories and spark change. You'll hear about Ellen's inspiring journey, including her film Let My People Go Skiing, and how she's building bridges between cultures through advocacy and art. This episode explores identity, justice, and the power of reclaiming space, both on the slopes and in society. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to The Powerful Ladies Podcast 00:50 Meet Ellen Bradley: A Multifaceted Indigenous Leader 01:35 Ellen's Journey and Contributions 03:32 Cultural Heritage and Community Work 12:58 Navigating Activism and Partnerships 22:34 Challenges and Reflections on Capitalism 28:07 Challenges of Specialization in Western Science 28:58 Indigenous Knowledge and Systemic Thinking 29:50 The Importance of Holistic Approaches 32:11 One Person at a Time: Mentorship and Internships 34:16 Scaling Up: Mountain Access Program 35:36 Entrepreneurial Mindset for Social Good 37:49 Personal Reflections on Career Choices 40:30 Land Back: Reconnecting Indigenous People to Their Lands 46:08 Breaking Down Barriers in Outdoor Spaces 51:04 The Need for Nuanced Conversations 54:35 Upcoming Projects and How to Support 57:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hillis is the best Indonesian skier to ever slide on snow and has been sponsored since he was 4 years old. While both of those things are crazy to think about, Simon also had his first cover at 7, he's never paid for anything ski-wise, and while skiing isn't totally paying his bills these days, they have over the past 20 plus years of his sponsored skier career.  From winning contests to filming with Warren Miller and TGR, Simon is where he is because of his insane talent that he developed at Red Mountain, not marketing or flashiness.  Simon Hillis Show Notes: 4:00: Marko Shapiro, sponsored at 4, his recent cover shot, the pressure of being the best Indonesian skier ever born, Red Mountain, video inspiration, a bad Pettit comparison 19:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks 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 or sugar. 22:00: Ski programs, school, Dane Tudor, competing, Warren Miller, 37:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 39:00: Quicksilver Young Guns, post pandemic season, TGR, Alaska, and sponsors 53:00: Inappropriate Questions

Jess Hotter is the 2022 Freeride World Tour Champion and a fixture in ski movies but Jess wasn't a ski prodigy or anything like that when she was coming up. She had a ski life and future that screamed “liftie” but Jess wasn't going to settle for that. An initial push from her parents for a post high school gap year in Canada, created a ski journey that has had Jess living in more world class resorts than almost anyone on the podcast...All before she achieved her pro ski success. Jess played the long game, surrounded herself with what she loved, and it all worked out in the end. Yes, life can be that easy if you're as hard working and passionate as Jess. Australian legend Anna Segal asks the Inappropriate Questions. Jess Hotter Show Notes: 4:00: Religion, ski bum stuff, Bently, NZ Islands, club field  skiing, dropping cliffs, the Wells brothers and influences, her parents push her to move to Banff  21:00:  Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks 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 or sugar. 24:00: Skiing Powder, ski patroller, her travels to both islands and Japan, competing, Alaska, world travel, and Freeride 41:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Killing it in 2019,  NZ  Freeride Team, sponsors, FWT Kicking Horse, pandemic kills momentum, FWT Champion , not making the tour, and MSP 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Anna Segal

At Blister Summit 2025, we brought together pro skiers Dane Tudor, Todd Ligare, Amy Jane David, and Stinius Skjøtskift for a wide-ranging and very candid conversation. These snowsports legends dove into everything from the current state of ski competitions to the moments that helped their skiing technique “click.” They share industry insights, career advice, and some hilarious personal stories — including how one of them nearly joined the military instead of becoming a pro skier.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS: Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES: Pick One: No Poles or No Goggles? (2:21)Tip that Helped Your Skiing “Click” (4:26)The Current State of Competition (11:31)Hot Takes (23:12)Biggest Break in Your Career? (28:50)Advice for Making a Career in the Industry (40:02)Audience Question: What Do You Want to Be Remembered For? (45:17)Audience Question: Storytelling in Skiing (52:35)Audience Question: Wild Animals in the Mountains (59:15)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WhoAlan Henceroth, President and Chief Operating Officer of Arapahoe Basin, Colorado – Al runs the best ski area-specific executive blog in America – check it out:Recorded onMay 19, 2025About Arapahoe BasinClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Alterra Mountain Company, which also owns:Pass access* Ikon Pass: unlimited* Ikon Base Pass: unlimited access from opening day to Friday, Dec. 19, then five total days with no blackouts from Dec. 20 until closing day 2026Base elevation* 10,520 feet at bottom of Steep Gullies* 10,780 feet at main baseSummit elevation* 13,204 feet at top of Lenawee Mountain on East Wall* 12,478 feet at top of Lazy J Tow (connector between Lenawee Express six-pack and Zuma quad)Vertical drop* 1,695 feet lift-served – top of Lazy J Tow to main base* 1,955 feet lift-served, with hike back up to lifts – top of Lazy J Tow to bottom of Steep Gullies* 2,424 feet hike-to – top of Lenawee Mountain to Main BaseSkiable Acres: 1,428Average annual snowfall:* Claimed: 350 inches* Bestsnow.net: 308 inchesTrail count: 147 – approximate terrain breakdown: 24% double-black, 49% black, 20% intermediate, 7% beginnerLift count: 9 (1 six-pack, 1 high-speed quad, 3 fixed-grip quads, 1 double, 2 carpets, 1 ropetow)Why I interviewed himWe can generally splice U.S. ski centers into two categories: ski resort and ski area. I'll often use these terms interchangeably to avoid repetition, but they describe two very different things. The main distinction: ski areas rise directly from parking lots edged by a handful of bunched utilitarian structures, while ski resorts push parking lots into the next zipcode to accommodate slopeside lodging and commerce.There are a lot more ski areas than ski resorts, and a handful of the latter present like the former, with accommodations slightly off-hill (Sun Valley) or anchored in a near-enough town (Bachelor). But mostly the distinction is clear, with the defining question being this: is this a mountain that people will travel around the world to ski, or one they won't travel more than an hour to ski?Arapahoe Basin occupies a strange middle. Nothing in the mountain's statistical profile suggests that it should be anything other than a Summit County locals hang. It is the 16th-largest ski area in Colorado by skiable acres, the 18th-tallest by lift-served vertical drop, and the eighth-snowiest by average annual snowfall. The mountain runs just six chairlifts and only two detachables. Beginner terrain is limited. A-Basin has no base area lodging, and in fact not much of a base area at all. Altitude, already an issue for the Colorado ski tourist, is amplified here, where the lifts spin from nearly 11,000 feet. A-Basin should, like Bridger Bowl in Montana (upstream from Big Sky) or Red River in New Mexico (across the mountain from Taos) or Sunlight in Colorado (parked between Aspen and I-70), be mostly unknown beside its heralded big-name neighbors (Keystone, Breck, Copper).And it sort of is, but also sort of isn't. Like tiny (826-acre) Aspen Mountain, A-Basin transcends its statistical profile. Skiers know it, seek it, travel for it, cross it off their lists like a snowy Eiffel Tower. Unlike Aspen, A-Basin has no posse of support mountains, no grided downtown spilling off the lifts, no Kleenex-level brand that stands in for skiing among non-skiers. And yet Vail tried buying the bump in 1997, and Alterra finally did in 2024. Meanwhile, nearby Loveland, bigger, taller, snowier, higher, easier to access with its trip-off-the-interstate parking lots, is still ignored by tourists and conglomerates alike.Weird. What explains A-Basin's pull? Onetime and future Storm guest Jackson Hogen offers, in his Snowbird Secrets book, an anthropomorphic explanation for that Utah powder dump's aura: As it turns out, everyone has a story for how they came to discover Snowbird, but no one knows the reason. Some have the vanity to think they picked the place, but the wisest know the place picked them.That is the secret that Snowbird has slipped into our subconscious; deep down, we know we were summoned here. We just have to be reminded of it to remember, an echo of the Platonic notion that all knowledge is remembrance. In the modern world we are so divorced from our natural selves that you would think we'd have lost the power to hear a mountain call us. And indeed we have, but such is the enormous reach of this place that it can still stir the last seed within us that connects us to the energy that surrounds us every day yet we do not see. The resonance of that tiny, vibrating seed is what brings us here, to this extraordinary place, to stand in the heart of the energy flow.Yeah I don't know, Man. We're drifting into horoscope territory here. But I also can't explain why we all like to do This Dumb Thing so much that we'll wrap our whole lives around it. So if there is some universe force, what Hogen calls “vibrations” from Hidden Peak's quartz, drawing skiers to Snowbird, could there also be some proton-kryptonite-laserbeam s**t sucking us all toward A-Basin? If there's a better explanation, I haven't found it.What we talked aboutThe Beach; keeping A-Basin's whole ski footprint open into May; Alterra buys the bump – “we really liked the way Alterra was doing things… and letting the resorts retain their identity”; the legacy of former owner Dream; how hardcore, no-frills ski area A-Basin fits into an Alterra portfolio that includes high-end resorts such as Deer Valley and Steamboat; “you'd be surprised how many people from out of state ski here too”; Ikon as Colorado sampler pack (or not); local reaction to Alterra's purchase – “I think it's fair that there was anxiety”; balancing the wild ski cycle of over-the-top peak days and soft periods; parking reservations; going unlimited on the full Ikon Pass and how parking reservations play in – “we spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about it”; the huge price difference between Epic and Ikon and how that factors into the access calculus; why A-Basin still sells a single-mountain season pass; whether reciprocal partnerships with Monarch and Silverton will remain in place; “I've been amazed at how few things I've been told to do” by Alterra; A-Basin's dirt-cheap early-season pass; why early season is “a more competitive time” than it used to be; why A-Basin left Mountain Collective; Justice Department anti-trust concerns around Alterra's A-Basin purchase – “it never was clear to me what the concerns were”; breaking down A-Basin's latest U.S. Forest Service masterplan – “everything in there, we hope to do”; a parking lot pulse gondola and why that makes sense over shuttles; why A-Basin plans a two-lift system of beginner machines; why should A-Basin care about beginner terrain?; is beginner development is related to Ikon Pass membership?; what it means that the MDP designs for 700 more skiers per day; assessing the Lenawee Express sixer three seasons in; why A-Basin sold the old Lenawee lift to independent Sunlight, Colorado; A-Basin's patrol unionizing; and 100 percent renewable energy.What I got wrong* I said that A-Basin was the only mountain that had been caught up in antitrust issues, but that's inaccurate: when S-K-I and LBO Enterprises merged into American Skiing Company in 1996, the U.S. Justice Department compelled the combined company to sell Cranmore and Waterville Valley, both in New Hampshire. Waterville Valley remains independent. Cranmore stayed independent for a while, and has since 2010 been owned by Fairbank Group, which also owns Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts and operates Bromley, Vermont.* I said that A-Basin's $259 early-season pass, good for unlimited access from opening day through Dec. 25, “was like one day at Vail,” which is sort of true and sort of not. Vail Mountain's day-of lift ticket will hit $230 from Nov. 14 to Dec. 11, then increase to $307 or $335 every day through Christmas. All Resorts Epic Day passes, which would get skiers on the hill for any of those dates, currently sell for between $106 and $128 per day. Unlimited access to Vail Mountain for that full early-season period would require a full Epic Pass, currently priced at $1,121.* This doesn't contradict anything we discussed, but it's worth noting some parking reservations changes that A-Basin implemented following our conversation. Reservations will now be required on weekends only, and from Jan. 3 to May 3, a reduction from 48 dates last winter to 36 for this season. The mountain will also allow skiers to hold four reservations at once, doubling last year's limit of two.Why now was a good time for this interviewOne of the most striking attributes of modern lift-served skiing is how radically different each ski area is. Panic over corporate hegemony power-stamping each child mountain into snowy McDonald's clones rarely survives past the parking lot. Underscoring the point is neighboring ski areas, all over America, that despite the mutually intelligible languages of trail ratings and patrol uniforms and lift and snowgun furniture, and despite sharing weather patterns and geologic origins and local skier pools, feel whole-cut from different eras, cultures, and imaginations. The gates between Alta and Snowbird present like connector doors between adjoining hotel rooms but actualize as cross-dimensional Mario warpzones. The 2.4-mile gondola strung between the Alpine Meadows and Olympic sides of Palisades Tahoe may as well connect a baseball stadium with an opera house. Crossing the half mile or so between the summits of Sterling at Smugglers' Notch and Spruce Peak at Stowe is a journey of 15 minutes and five decades. And Arapahoe Basin, elder brother of next-door Keystone, resembles its larger neighbor like a bat resembles a giraffe: both mammals, but of entirely different sorts. Same with Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, Vermont; Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, and Boreal, California; Park City and Deer Valley, Utah; Killington and Pico, Vermont; Highlands and Nub's Nob, Michigan; Canaan Valley and Timberline and Nordic-hybrid White Grass, West Virginia; Aspen's four Colorado ski areas; the three ski areas sprawling across Mt. Hood's south flank; and Alpental and its clump of Snoqualmie sisters across the Washington interstate. Proximity does not equal sameness.One of The Storm's preoccupations is with why this is so. For all their call-to-nature appeal, ski areas are profoundly human creations, more city park than wildlife preserve. They are sculpted, managed, manicured. Even the wildest-feeling among them – Mount Bohemia, Silverton, Mad River Glen – are obsessively tended to, ragged by design.A-Basin pulls an even neater trick: a brand curated for rugged appeal, scaffolded by brand-new high-speed lifts and a self-described “luxurious European-style bistro.” That the Alterra Mountain Company-owned, megapass pioneer floating in the busiest ski county in the busiest ski state in America managed to retain its rowdy rap even as the onetime fleet of bar-free double chairs toppled into the recycling bin is a triumph of branding.But also a triumph of heart. A-Basin as Colorado's Alta or Taos or Palisades is a title easily ceded to Telluride or Aspen Highlands, similarly tilted high-alpiners. But here it is, right beside buffed-out Keystone, a misunderstood mountain with its own wild side but a fair-enough rap as an approachable landing zone for first-time Rocky Mountain explorers westbound out of New York or Ohio. Why are A-Basin and Keystone so different? The blunt drama of A-Basin's hike-in terrain helps, but it's more enforcer than explainer. The real difference, I believe, is grounded in the conductor orchestrating this mad dance.Since Henceroth sat down in the COO chair 20 years ago, Keystone has had nine president-general manager equivalents. A-Basin was already 61 years old in 2005, giving it a nice branding headstart on younger Keystone, born in 1970. But both had spent nearly two decades, from 1978 to 1997, co-owned by a dogfood conglomerate that often marketed them as one resort, and the pair stayed glued together on a multimountain pass for a couple of decades afterward.Henceroth, with support and guidance from the real-estate giant that owned A-Basin in the Ralston-Purina-to-Alterra interim, had a series of choices to make. A-Basin had only recently installed snowmaking. There was no lift access to Zuma Bowl, no Beavers. The lift system consisted of three double chairs and two triples. Did this aesthetic minimalism and pseudo-independence define A-Basin? Or did the mountain, shaped by the generations of leaders before Henceroth, hold some intangible energy and pull, that thing we recognize as atmosphere, culture, vibe? Would The Legend lose its duct-taped edge if it:* Expanded 400 mostly low-angle acres into Zuma Bowl (2007)* Joined Vail Resorts' Epic Pass (2009)* Installed the mountain's first high-speed lift (Black Mountain Express in 2010)* Expand 339 additional acres into the Beavers (2018), and service that terrain with an atypical-for-Colorado 1,501-vertical-foot fixed-grip lift* Exit the Epic Pass following the 2018-19 ski season* Immediately join Mountain Collective and Ikon as a multimountain replacement (2019)* Ditch a 21-year-old triple chair for the mountain's first high-speed six-pack (2022)* Sell to Alterra Mountain Company (2024)* Require paid parking reservations on high-volume days (2024)* Go unlimited on the Ikon Pass and exit Mountain Collective (2025)* Release an updated USFS masterplan that focuses largely on the novice ski experience (2025)That's a lot of change. A skier booted through time from Y2K to October 2025 would examine that list and conclude that Rad Basin had been tamed. But ski a dozen laps and they'd say well not really. Those multimillion upgrades were leashed by something priceless, something human, something that kept them from defining what the mountain is. There's some indecipherable alchemy here, a thing maybe not quite as durable as the mountain itself, but rooted deeper than the lift towers strung along it. It takes a skilled chemist to cook this recipe, and while they'll never reveal every secret, you can visit the restaurant as many times as you'd like.Why you should ski Arapahoe BasinWe could do a million but here are nine:1) $: Two months of early-season skiing costs roughly the same as A-Basin's neighbors charge for a single day. A-Basin's $259 fall pass is unlimited from opening day through Dec. 25, cheaper than a Dec. 20 day-of lift ticket at Breck ($281), Vail ($335), Beaver Creek ($335), or Copper ($274), and not much more than Keystone ($243). 2) Pali: When A-Basin tore down the 1,329-vertical-foot, 3,520-foot-long Pallavicini double chair, a 1978 Yan, in 2020, they replaced it with a 1,325-vertical-foot, 3,512-foot-long Leitner-Poma double chair. It's one of just a handful of new doubles installed in America over the past decade, underscoring a rare-in-modern-skiing commitment to atmosphere, experience, and snow preservation over uphill capacity. 3) The newest lift fleet in the West: The oldest of A-Basin's six chairlifts, Zuma, arrived brand-new in 2007.4) Wall-to-wall: when I flew into Colorado for a May 2025 wind-down, five ski areas remained open. Despite solid snowpack, Copper, Breck, and Winter Park all spun a handful of lifts on a constrained footprint. But A-Basin and Loveland still ran every lift, even over the Monday-to-Thursday timeframe of my visit.5) The East Wall: It's like this whole extra ski area. Not my deal as even skiing downhill at 12,500 feet hurts, but some of you like this s**t:6) May pow: I mean yeah I did kinda just get lucky but damn these were some of the best turns I found all year (skiing with A-Basin Communications Manager Shayna Silverman):7) The Beach: the best ski area tailgate in North America (sorry, no pet dragons allowed - don't shoot the messenger):8) The Beavers: Just glades and glades and glades (a little crunchy on this run, but better higher up and the following day):9) It's a ski area first: In a county of ski resorts, A-Basin is a parking-lots-at-the-bottom-and-not-much-else ski area. It's spare, sparse, high, steep, and largely exposed. Skiers are better at self-selecting than we suppose, meaning the ability level of the average A-Basin skier is more Cottonwoods than Connecticut. That impacts your day in everything from how the liftlines flow to how the bumps form to how many zigzaggers you have to dodge on the down.Podcast NotesOn the dates of my visit We reference my last A-Basin visit quite a bit – for context, I skied there May 6 and 7, 2025. Both nice late-season pow days.On A-Basin's long seasonsIt's surprisingly difficult to find accurate open and close date information for most ski areas, especially before 2010 or so, but here's what I could cobble together for A-Basin - please let me know if you have a more extensive list, or if any of this is wrong:On A-Basin's ownership timelineArapahoe Basin probably gets too much credit for being some rugged indie. Ralston-Purina, then-owners of Keystone, purchased A-Basin in 1978, then added Breckenridge to the group in 1993 before selling the whole picnic basket to Vail in 1997. The U.S. Justice Department wouldn't let the Eagle County operator have all three, so Vail flipped Arapahoe to a Canadian real estate empire, then called Dundee, some months later. That company, which at some point re-named itself Dream, pumped a zillion dollars into the mountain before handing it off to Alterra last year.On A-Basin leaving Epic PassA-Basin self-ejected from Epic Pass in 2019, just after Vail maxed out Colorado by purchasing Crested Butte and before they fully invaded the East with the Peak Resorts purchase. Arapahoe Basin promptly joined Mountain Collective and Ikon, swapping unlimited-access on four varieties of Epic Pass for limited-days products. Henceroth and I talked this one out during our 2022 pod, and it's a fascinating case study in building a better business by decreasing volume.On the price difference between Ikon and Epic with A-Basin accessConcerns about A-Basin hurdling back toward the overcrowded Epic days by switching to Ikon's unlimited tier tend to overlook this crucial distinction: Vail sold a 2018-19 version of the Epic Pass that included unlimited access to Keystone and A-Basin for an early-bird rate of $349. The full 2025-26 Ikon Pass debuted at nearly four times that, retailing for $1,329, and just ramped up to $1,519.On Alterra mountains with their own season passesWhile all Alterra-owned ski areas (with the exception of Deer Valley), are unlimited on the full Ikon Pass and nine are unlimited with no blackouts on Ikon Base, seven of those sell their own unlimited season pass that costs less than Base. The sole unlimited season pass for Crystal, Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe, Steamboat, Stratton, and Sugarbush is a full Ikon Pass, and the least-expensive unlimited season pass for Solitude is the Ikon Base. Deer Valley leads the nation with its $4,100 unlimited season pass. See the Alterra chart at the top of this article for current season pass prices to all of the company's mountains.On A-Basin and Schweitzer pass partnershipsAlterra has been pretty good about permitting its owned ski areas to retain historic reciprocal partners on their single-mountain season passes. For A-Basin, this means three no-blackout days at Monarch and two unguided days at Silverton. Up at Schweitzer, passholders get three midweek days each at Whitewater, Mt. Hood Meadows, Castle Mountain, Loveland, and Whitefish. None of these ski areas are on Ikon Pass, and the benefit is only stapled to A-Basin- or Schweitzer-specific season passes.On the Mountain Collective eventI talk about Mountain Collective as skiing's most exclusive country club. Nothing better demonstrates that characterization than this podcast I recorded at the event last fall, when in around 90 minutes I had conversations with the top leaders of Boyne Resorts, Snowbird, Aspen, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Grand Targhee, and many more.On Mountain Collective and Ikon overlapThe Mountain Collective-Ikon overlap is kinda nutso:On Pennsylvania skiingIn regards to the U.S. Justice Department grilling Alterra on its A-Basin acquisition, it's still pretty stupid that the agency allowed Vail Resorts to purchase eight of the 19 public chairlift-served ski areas in Pennsylvania without a whisper of protest. These eight ski areas almost certainly account for more than half of all skier visits in a state that typically ranks sixth nationally for attendance. Last winter, the state's 2.6 million skier visits accounted for more days than vaunted ski states New Hampshire (2.4 million), Washington (2.3), Montana (2.2), Idaho (2.1). or Oregon (2.0). Only New York (3.4), Vermont (4.2), Utah (6.5), California (6.6), and Colorado (13.9) racked up more.On A-Basin's USFS masterplanNothing on the scale of Zuma or Beavers inbound, but the proposed changes would tap novice terrain that has always existed but never offered a good access point for beginners:On pulse gondolasA-Basin's proposed pulse gondola, should it be built, would be just the sixth such lift in America, joining machines at Taos, Northstar, Steamboat, Park City, and Snowmass. Loon plans to build a pulse gondola in 2026.On mid-mountain beginner centersBig bad ski resorts have attempted to amp up family appeal in recent years with gondola-serviced mid-mountain beginner centers, which open gentle, previously hard-to-access terrain to beginners. This was the purpose of mid-stations off Jackson Hole's Sweetwater Gondola and Big Sky's new-for-this-year Explorer Gondola. A-Basin's gondy (not the parking lot pulse gondola, but the one terminating at Sawmill Flats in the masterplan image above), would provide up and down lift access allowing greenies to lap the new detach quad above it.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Renee Woo to the Dean's Chat podcast! Dr. Renee Woo, DPM is a board-certified podiatrist proudly serving the Bay Area through Bay Area Foot Care in San Leandro, CA. A San Leandro native, she returned home after earning her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2016 and completing her residency at the VA Central Alabama Healthcare System in 2019. Dr. Woo's practice focuses on sports medicine, bunion surgery, regenerative injections, wound management, diabetic foot care, and trauma treatment, caring for patients of all ages—from athletes to those simply seeking healthier, pain-free mobility. Her commitment and compassion have earned her recognition as the CPMA Humanitarian of the Year (2023) and Rising Star of the Year (2024). Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Woo enjoys a vibrant and active lifestyle. She's an athlete at heart—once a collegiate water skier at the University of Alabama—and today she still loves skiing, yoga, and live sports. A true foodie, she also enjoys cooking and exploring new dining experiences around the Bay Area. Through her dedication to patient care, her community roots, and her passion for healthy living, Dr. Woo continues to make a meaningful impact in podiatric medicine and beyond.

In this episode the Ski Moms are joined by Emmy-winning broadcaster and writer Victoria Gaither who shares her powerful skiing journey from a tearful first experience at Liberty Mountain through D.C. public schools to becoming a passionate advocate for diversity in winter sports. Starting her career with legendary Ted Koppel, Victoria now writes for Mountain Times and Vermont Ski and Snowboard magazine, focusing on positive stories that move the needle forward. Her viral article "The Myth of the Black Skier" challenges narratives about diversity in skiing, emphasizing that Black skiers have always been part of the community. Victoria discusses the historic National Brotherhood of Skiers organization, founded in the 1960s to combat resort discrimination, and shares how skiing builds confidence both on and off the mountain. She advocates that "if you ski, you are a skier" regardless of ability level, promoting an inclusive vision where skiing is about personal joy, views, and community rather than speed or technical prowess.Keep up with the latest from Victoria:Website: https://victoriagaither.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/were2nextvic"I never gave myself the title as a skier. I only did that probably about two years ago. So I went through my whole life always saying I'm not a skier.""I really think that we in the media and in general, we need to change the narrative when it comes to black people skiing... let's acknowledge the already thriving ski community of black people out there doing this, and let's just start there, as opposed to making it seem like that this is something new that we haven't been doing."Junior Lease appointments at Ski Haus are open! Book for each child 16 or under to get skis or a snowboard, boots, and bindings—plus a free Tenney season pass, Cranmore ticket & more. skihaus.com This autumn, Ulster County is the perfect place for a family-friendly getaway. Learn more at visitulstercountyny.com/ Join us at the Snowbound Expo in Boston at the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center from November 14-16, 2025. Get your $5 day passes or $10 weekend tickets with code MOMTRENDS10 here. Shop the Diamant Weekend Warrior Bag 2.0 at www.diamantskiing.com and use code SKIMOMS to save 10%Invest in your season with this TSA Approved carry-on boot bag, it's a game changer and built to last. Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/ Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Jamie Starr has had more great jobs in the ski industry than most guests I've had on the show. Really, he was born to be a part of this industry. Growing up in Crested Butte taught Jamie a love of the mountains and understanding of what it takes to make non-traditional athletes tick, which all helped him in his later endeavors.  But what drove Jamie was a passion to not only be the best, but to do good and really make a difference in the world.  On the podcast we talk about law school, his incredible career with brands like The North Face, Spyder, DPS, Pomoca, how to handle athlete loss, and more.  It's a business episode with one of the few lawyers I've had on the podcast. Jamie Starr Show Notes: 4:00: The reality of losing your job, growing up in Crested Butte, X Games, Extreme and more 22:00: Thermic: The brand that invented the heated sock Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. 30%off with the code SNOW30 Check out Stanley1913.com  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00:  The end of racing, the LSAT debacle, year in SD, blogging, being a lawyer and other jobs, Spyder 41:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Working with Euros, Denver to SLC for DPS, The North Face Saga, and The National Ability Center 55:00: Inappropriate Questions with Brendan Starr

This is episode 66 of the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast. In this special Love, Hope, Lyme podcast with Fred Diamond, Athena Brownson shares how she went from the heights of professional skiing to the depths of chronic illness. After years of competing around the world, a Lyme diagnosis forced her to rebuild her life from the ground up. In this heartfelt conversation, Athena shares how she faced unimaginable physical and emotional challenges from misdiagnoses and loss of identity to rebuilding her health, career, and sense of purpose. Her story is one of courage, reinvention, and hope. Through Lyme, she discovered a new calling: helping others find meaning, resilience, and light in their own healing journeys.

Today we meet Reece Bell - one of the rising talents in British alpine ski racing - plus we find out about Armana, a new company that see a future where ski lifts are autonomous vehicles and have no cables.  Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Reece Bell and Dennis Hettema, and down the line by Rachael Oakes-Ash in Australia and Guy Beatson in New Zealand. --------- Tirol in Austria sponsors The Ski Podcast, which means that this winter we'll be able to find out more about some of the great destinations in Tirol, and how you can connect with the wonderful ‘feeling of life' there. --------- SHOW NOTES Miss SnowItAll, Rachael Oakes-Ash runs the Snowsbest.com website (5:30) Guy Beatson, who finished off his season with a week at Whakapapa in NZ (6:30) Listen to our ‘Best Skis of 2026' episode (7:30) You can also watch this episode on YouTube (7:45) The London Snow Show is at Olympia on 18-19 October (8:00) See the full agenda for the show here Use the code ‘TSPSSLMTN25' for free tickets to the London Snow Show (8:30) Martin Bell recorded the best ever GB Olympic alpine ski result (8th at Calgary 88)(8:45) Ski Sunday's Graham Bell took part in 5 Winter Olympics (9:00) Reece finished 20th at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach (10:00) Find out about Big Sky resort (11:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Zoe Atkin (12:00) Dealing with ACL injuries (12:30) Cardio and Conditioning training (14:00) Coaches (15:30) Reece is sponsored by APEX 2100 in Tignes (16:00) Dave Ryding acts as a mentor to Reece (17:00) How to break through into the top 30 (19:00) Take a look at this photo of the proposed Armana prototype (22:30) Find out more about Armana The Armana timeline (23:30) Robert Redford starred in ‘Downhill Racer' in 1969 Feedback (32:30)   Please do let us know your feedback on the podcast. You can leave a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – our handle is @theskipodcast – or drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast.  Mark Thomasson: “I enjoyed Episode 256 and was ski touring in Tromsø in June. Great snow, amazing views.” James Rice: “I really enjoyed Episode 257, as always. I was glad to hear you mention Robert Redford's recent death and his role in Downhill Racer. However, Redford's influence on American skiing extends beyond that film…He bought Sundance ski resort and set up the film festival there. I've had the chance to stay and ski at Sundance, and it truly is a distinctive and special place.”  John: “Loved the Innsbruck in Tirol episode” Mary Frazer: “I enjoyed listening to Episode 257 this morning, particularly the sections on Innsbruck (thank you for reminding me how much I enjoyed the series The Jump!)” There are now 275 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. If you've enjoyed this episode, then why not go to theskipodcast.com, have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find plenty more to listen to. If you'd like to help the podcast, there are three things you can do:  -          you can follow us, or subscribe, so you never miss an episode -          you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a comment on Spotify -          And, if you're booking ski hire this winter, don't forget that you save money on your ski hire with an additional discount by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book at intersportrent.com. Simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied. 

In this episode of GarageCast, we sit down with Chris Crysdale of Skiers' Choice—the company behind Supra and Moomba boats. From his start as a Ford mechanic to leading in the marine industry, Chris shares how passion and persistence shaped his path. He reveals why Skier's Choice prioritizes quality over market share, the value of dealer partnerships, and how the brand is navigating post-pandemic challenges—a must-listen for anyone in the marine world.

Emily Childs is a helicopter pilot, and while that's pretty rad, her side gig, being a pro skier who travels the world in search of deep powder and insane lines, is even more badass. But, Emily didn't have the traditional track into pro skiing, she was never the best, she didn't stand on many podiums, but what she did have was passion, and the right crew of friends to start making ski edits with. From there, her crew, The Blondes, created a lot of momentum and three pro ski careers. Fellow Blonde, Janelle Yip, asks the Inappropriate Questions Emily Childs Show Notes: 4:00: Squamish, Calgary, Troll Resort, the family business, owning the ski resort, and her park look 18:00: Liquid Force, Feel the Pull and get 15% off your LF Purchase by using the code Powell15 at checkout 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 or sugar. 22:00: Rail Jams, contests, college, doing events at Big White/Mt Hawthorne, tree planting and firefighting,  helicopters, Revelstoke, and The Blondes 38:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 40:30: Blondes as a package, filming, Alaksa, and riding with the best and risk, and what's up with the 3 non blondes? 55:00: Inappropriate Questions with Janelle Yip

No American skier has rewritten the record books like Jessie Diggins. She's figured out how to take down the Norwegians at their strongest sport—and she shares how she did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a spinal cord injury from a skiing accident left him paralyzed, Bob Meserve of Fort Collins didn't abandon the sport he'd fallen in love with as a young kid -- he instead chose to help transform it! The award-winning sit-skier turned adaptive sports industry leader, will be inducted into the Colorado Snowsport Museum Hall of Fame this weekend. We also remember a Vail icon, John Dakin, the longtime “face” of the U.S. Ski Team who became a pioneering ski race caller. Plus, this season is the last run for Powderhorn's West End ski lift built in 1972. 

Peter Mehrhof was an early part of the "New School" ski movement but in the long run, Peter cared more about school than being a pro skier. Coming up in Mammoth, Peter was champion water skier and a fast ski racer who eventually made a pivot to the park and pipe and in no time was on the K2 Factory Team. And then Pete chose college and disappeared form skiing, only to resurface behind a boat and a desk in the world of wakeboarding. It's a cool story of a pioneer and engineer.  Don Wallace asks the Inappropriate Questions. Peter Mehrhof Show Notes: Peter Mehrhoff Show Notes: 4:00: Oakley, Water skiing, hurt on the water, ski racing, the mammoth crew,  and   being good at stuff,    22:00: Liquid Force, Feel the Pull and get 15% off your LF Purchase by using the code Powell15 at checkout 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 or sugar. 23:00: Tournament water skiing,  wakeboarding, his little brother, quitting racing, K2, Vashon, Kaluha Halfpipe Jam, and money 39:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 41:30: Filming, covers, college instead of the ski dream, water skiing accident before school starts, engineering, designing  waves, Liquid Force,   57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Don Wallace  

(Sep 19, 2025) Skier Jessie Diggins was training in the Adirondacks this week, ahead of World Cup finals in Lake Placid; NYS organizations and officials are preparing for the November election; Republicans claim the Democratic candidate in the 115th Assembly District race violated state law; Police say they haven't found any signs of the Cohoes murder suspect whose truck was found near Paul Smith's last Sunday; and, longtime community celebration Peru Applefest returns to the Champlain Valley!

30 Day Free Trial of FlipperForce: https://www.flipperforce.com/?_go=reign   268 - Overcoming Adversity - Athena Brownson's Journey from Pro Skier to Real Estate Rock Star   Join Jen Josey in this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network podcast, where she talks with Athena Brownson, a former professional skier turned top realtor and real estate investor in Colorado. Athena shares her journey from skepticism about real estate to becoming a master in the field, offering practical advice on mastering the art of running numbers, creating lasting client relationships, and designing unique properties that stand out in the market. Athena also delves into overcoming personal and professional setbacks, emphasizing the importance of strong routines, mentorship, and authenticity in achieving success. Don't miss this episode filled with actionable insights and inspiring stories that can help you elevate your real estate game!   00:00 Introduction to REIGN and Host Jen Josey 01:01 Mastering the Art of Running Numbers 02:47 Guest Introduction: Athena Brownson 04:21 Athena's Journey from Pro Skier to Realtor 09:58 Overcoming Adversity: Health Challenges and Real Estate 16:30 Finding Success in Real Estate: Mentorship and Coaching 25:59 Thriving in Tough Market Cycles 37:32 The Power of Handwritten Letters 38:29 Common Mistakes in Property Flipping 40:55 Design Choices That Stand Out 48:45 Building Strong Client Relationships 53:33 Overcoming Setbacks and Challenges 01:01:16 What Makes Athena Brownson a Badass   Athena Brownson is redefining what it means to thrive in the real estate industry. A former professional skier who endured nine knee surgeries and two neck operations, Athena's initial impression of real estate was far from positive—viewing REALTORS as dime-a-dozen salespeople. But a life-changing mentorship and her own unstoppable drive transformed her skepticism into passion. Over the last decade, Athena has risen to become one of Colorado's most trusted and top-performing REALTORS, blending sharp market insight, unmatched negotiation skills, and a creative eye for design that unlocks the true potential of every property. What sets Athena apart isn't just her professional expertise —it's her remarkable story of resilience. After being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, Athena faced debilitating challenges that could have ended her career. Instead, she turned adversity into her superpower, rebuilding her business with even greater focus and purpose. Today, Athena inspires audiences by sharing hard-won lessons on overcoming setbacks, building a relationship-driven business, and leveraging real estate as a tool for financial freedom. Whether mentoring agents, guiding buyers and investors, or captivating podcast listeners, Athena's authenticity, innovative strategies, and commitment to empowering others make her an unforgettable voice in both real estate and personal development.   https://athenabrownsonrealtor.com/   To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ To join REIGN, visit https://www.reignmastermind.com/ Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby Interested in growing your rental portfolio with Jen as your coach? Check out Rental Property Pro: https://rentalproppro.com/booking?am_id=reign

Today's guest is Wulf Moon, who many of you already know from any of our past three interviews since he was on as a Writer winner in Volume 35 back in 2019 with his short story “Super Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler.” Wulf Moon won his first writing award at the age of 15 and has now won over 60 awards in writing and 30 in public speaking. He remains one the biggest supporters and promoters of Writers of the Future. As you can deduce from the title of this episode, we discuss tools you can use to raise the bar of your storytelling to new lofty heights. You can find him at https://driftweave.com/

Finn Bilous is not only an incredible all-around skier, but he's one of those passionate but chill Kiwis...which always makes for a fun episode.  On top of that, Finn really has done it all: from competing in two Olympics to the Freeride World Tour, to Filming with Matchstick Productions, Teton Gravity Research, and Legs of Steel. Not many skiers have a resume as diverse as what Finn has put together. Another incredible talent out of New Zealand, Craig Murray, asks the Inapproprate Questions.   Finn Bilous Show Notes: 4:00: NZ Winter, endless winter since 9 years old, being a grom, harder, to be a pro from NZ, his parents, risk, and the legendary skiers in NZ 22:00: Liquid Force, Feel the Pull and get 15% off your LF Purchase by using the code Powell15 at checkout 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 or sugar. 25:00: Natural Selection, being young, pros coming to NZ,  success, the fork in the road, focusing on  Slopestyle, making the Olympic team in NZ, the games and partying there, agents and money,    40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Tricks, Covid, Olympics, not competing in slopestyle, FWT Wild Card, MSP AK trip, and  Legs of Steel 5:00: Inappropriate Questions with Craig Murray

Jonathan shares some big news about Blister Summit 2026 (and announces dates); reveals what we'll be reading next for the Blister Book Club; talks about getting on a gravel bike this weekend at Rebecca's Private Idaho; and quickly goes over a bunch of other developments here at Blister.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us at info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Get Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysPre-Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer's GuideOur Bike Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Welcome New BLISTER+ Members (0:57)My Meeting w/ the National Ski Council Federation (3:21)This Weekend: Rebecca's Private Idaho (5:26)What I'll be Riding: ENVE Mog (8:36)Blister Summit 2026 News! (9:38)Flat Pedals vs ‘Clipless' Debate (12:46)Update: My Snowboarding Project (15:09)Blister Book Club: What We're Reading Next (17:45)* Sep 22: Thoreau's essay, Walking* Oct 20: John McPhee, Coming into the CountrySki Media isn't Dead (22:01)Skiers & Fantasy Football? (23:47)Our Bike Buyer's Guide & Winter Guide (26:16)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to dominate a dangerous sport—and still have fun doing it? In this inspiring episode of The Gabby Reece Show, Olympic freestyle skier and X Games legend Alex Ferreira joins Gabby for a raw and revealing conversation. From overcoming fear and injuries to the mindset behind a perfect season, Alex shares the secrets that have propelled him to the top of his sport—and the truth about what it takes to stay there. They explore: Alex's mental training and strategies for peak performance His physical prep and recovery routines How he manages fear and pressure in high-stakes moments The story behind his viral ski-world alter ego, Hotdog Hans, and why laughter is key to longevity How gratitude, perseverance, and purpose shape his path—on and off the slopes As he enters what may be his final competitive season, Alex opens up about legacy, identity, and what comes next.  Don't miss this mix of elite athlete wisdom, behind-the-scenes stories, and contagious personality from one of skiing's boldest voices. The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on YouTube: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece⁠  Thank You to Our Sponsors Maui Nui - Maui Nui is offering a free 12-pack of their jerky sticks with your first order of $79 or more. Just go to mauinuivenison.com/gabby to grab yours. Timeline - My friends at Timeline are offering 20% off, just for my listeners. Head to timeline.com/gabby to get started. Laird Superfood - High-quality ingredients paired with incredible taste. Use the code GABBY20 for 20% off your purchase at lairdsuperfood.com Fatty15 - Get an additional 15% off Fatty15's 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/GABBY and using code GABBY at checkout. Connect with Alex Ferreira Instagram @alexferreira https://www.instagram.com/alexferreiraski For more on Gabby Instagram @GabbyReece: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok @GabbyReeceOfficial https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sammo Cohen was born into the ski industry. He had a famous ski photographer father, a mom at Alta, and he grew up skiing with ski industry royalty. That said, nothing was ever handed to Sammo. While there were early opportunities, to make it Sam had to break away from his Dad and become his own man in the ski industry. Doing that involved betting his college fund ojn a ski trip to Alaska that helped fuel the career that Sammo has built.  On the podcast we talk about religion, death, Utah, skiing, money and so much more. Sam's dad, Lee Cohen, askes the Inappropriate Questions. Sammo Cohen Show Notes: 4:00: Jewish stuff,  death, God?, Utah, product of the ski industry, ski team 20:30: Liquid Force, Feel the Pull and get 15% off your LF Purchase by using the code Powell15 at checkout 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 or sugar. 23:30: First FWT Comp, Leo Ahrens, the drive to be pro, opportunities from dad, the emptions of working with your dad, shooting with others, trouble in HS, and climbing,     39:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 41:00: Sponsors and money, betting on himself with a self-funded AK trip, Dane Tudor, Adventuring, not pushing for TGR and MSP 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with dad, Lee Cohen