Podcasts about Skiing

What's up bros??? We're up in the Catskills with the crew for a little chill ski weekend and by little we mean massive and by chill we mean absolutely not even remotely chill. I think by now everyone clearly sees that Charlie is the straw that stirs the drink that is this show and maybe even some of the cast are starting to catch on which really helps. Slowly but surely it seems like we're rounding out the cast and oh wait nevermind that's Brooks complaining again and not wanting to be part of anything. Figure it out Brooksy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lester Kiewit speaks to Julia Whitaker about her victory at the IFSA La Parva Junior Freeride Competition in Chile and her dream of representing South Africa at the 2030 Winter Olympics Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New Zealand's elite snow sports scene is being recognised, with it set to host superstar Shaun White's latest competition. The Snow League is in its second season, and this year will see the introduction of the World Challenge – a first of its kind event hosted at Cardrona in the South Island. The event is made up of four teams of athletes from around the world —North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Challengers— and features a couple of Kiwis. Kiwi freeskier Fin Melville Ives is returning after an injury, hitting the slopes as a member of Team Challengers, and told Mike Hosking he's both excited and nervous, as it's set to be a crazy and intense event. He says the event managers plan on making it a regular stop on the tour, which is exciting, and will give us an opportunity to showcase the crazy level of talent coming from New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money. It's a very taboo topic among those of us who love the outdoors. But for those who want to get outside as much as possible or work in the outdoor industry, we need to be extra smart about our personal finances. Our guest today, Meb Faber, is here to help. He's a life-long skier, an enthusiastic surfer, the co-founder & chief investment officer of Cambria Investment Management, a speaker & writer on investment strategies, and the host of the podcast, the Meb Faber Show.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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysOur Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations:Ep. 409: Mountain Town Economics: Housing, Development, U.S. Forest Service, & Public Lands w/ Jonathan HouckEp. 390: Mountain Town Economics: Telluride Update w/ Jason BlevinsEp. 389: Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason BlevinsCRAFTED Ep 47: How to Design a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home w/ Zack GiffinEp. 275: Mtn Town Economics: Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Homes, & Big SolutionsEp. 270: Mtn Town Economics & Outdoor RecreationEp. 180: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 3: Developing Housing, Addressing Climate Change, & Mitigating Megafires w/ Scott Ehlert Ep. 179: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 2: Housing, Community, & Core Values w/ Troy RussEp. 177: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 1: Affordable Housing, Short-Term Rentals, & More w/ Jenny StuberTOPICS & TIMES:The Taboo Topic of Money (0:00)When Did You Fall in Love w/ Skiing? (6:38)Money Isn't Everything, but It Matters (9:28)How Meb Got into Finance & Investing (17:27)Starting Cambria (21:28)“It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature” (27:33)Financial Advice for People in their 20s (34:15)Where to Invest at a Young Age (40:39)The investing Pyramid (57:30)Advice for People in their 40s or 50s (1:03:54)Meb's New Book: Investing In America (1:09:49)Meb's Podcast: The Meb Faber Show (1:22:06)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:The Blister VaultBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in the middle of Blink Festival in Sandnes - with four people, three microphone cables and very tired legs - Mika and Jimmy sit down with Blink founder and sports director Arne Idland and IDT Sports' Morten Iversbakken.Morten explains why IDT brings 1,300 pairs of brand-new roller skis to Blink, whether Lysebotn Opp times can really be compared across different years, and why equal equipment, logistics and athlete safety matter.Arne tells the story of how Blink grew from an idea shared with legendary NRK commentator Kjell Kristian Rike into a free city-centre festival owned by the people of Sandnes. The conversation then gets bigger: what can World Cups learn from Blink, why does biathlon appear more willing to change than cross-country skiing, should roller skiing become part of the main World Cup, do we need more race formats - and do we even need classic technique?This one contains skiing, business, city-building, FIS versus the IBU, a proposed Norwegian Olympics and the usual amount of Skirious chaos.BLINK: https://www.blinkfestivalen.no/IDT Sports: https://idtsports.com/

For episode #2 of The Vault, Blister Summit Director & Sr. Editor, Kristin Sinnott, talks about Norway, the World Cup, and shares a great moment from Blister Summit 2025.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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: BlisterOneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTERGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Why This Selection? (0:33)Stinius on Stinius (3:37)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Pollard has had a bigger impact than almost anyone in skiing over the last 25 years.  From being one of the pioneering switch and rail riders of the late 90's, to his mind-blowing ski designs, to his 20 years of video parts, to his award-winning media company Nimbus Independent, to the ski company he started (and was recently bought out of) Season, Eric Pollard has always been a visionary. And like many visionaries, a lot of his ideas were made fun of and misunderstood before they became cool mainstream. I've been trying to get Eric on the show for 10 years and this is truly a podcast with a living legend. Another legend, Andy Mahre, asked the Inappropriate Questions. Pollard Show Notes: 3:00: Season, child Hood, skiing, art, sports, ski racing, summer, snowboarding, no poles,    22:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.  23:00: Style, racing, and Line 42:00: Outdoor Research: The  best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 43:00: Ski design, people not understanding what he was building, early films, Idea, Nimbus, his leg injury, "Drawn from Here" and not owning Season anymore 78:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andy Mahre    

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on skiing in Africa.

We find out how a Brit got elected onto the Méribel town council, what summer skiing in Les 2 Alpes is like, and look at the Travelski night train to the Alps. We also have snow reports from Australia and New Zealand and the latest news. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by Alex Armand from Tip Top Ski Coaching and Richard Lett from Apres Ski Bands. SHOW NOTESRich spoke about apres-ski bands in the Alps in Episode 86 In Episode 180 he shared his insights into how to find a ski job post-Brexit Rachael Oakes-Ash from snowsbest.com is the ski expert on Australia & New Zealand (3:30) Episode 312 is a special interview with Rachael Guy Beatson is based at Whakapapa in New Zealand (5:30) Freeride Skiing will be included in the 2030 Olympics (6:30) Check out the Freeride World Tour channel on YouTube Cody Bramwell switched to the UK in 2021: "To be an Olympian would be the craziest dream ever" (7:30) British Olympians at Milan-Cortina are eligible for a €10000 grant from the IOC (8:30) Qualifying as an instructor (9:30) Summer skiing in Les 2 Alpes (13:00) Cycling around Mont Ventoux with Tip Top Bike Tours (17:00) Skiing on Mont Ventoux (17:30) Daniel Elkan runs the Snowcarbon website (19:00) Find out more about the Travelski Express night train Rich was one of the two first Brits to be elected to the Meribel council (28:00) Rich previously worked for Bladon Lines and the Brown Rock group (29:30) Rich runs Apres Ski Bands (30:45) Rich's ‘commune' is Méribel Les Allues (32:30) Responsibilities of the ‘commune' (32:45) The new mayor of Méribel is Bernard Front (34:00) Getting on the mayoral ticket (34:30) ‘Agissons ensemble, transformons demain': ‘Act together, transform tomorrow' (35:00) In Episode 190 we covered the history of Méribel with David Lindsey (40:45)FeedbackIf you enjoyed this episode, or if you have any comments, please let me know. You can do that by leaving a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – or drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com. We're also on WhatsApp.  Colin Tierney: “Great to hear from David Webster in Episode 317. I've used his videos before for Chamonix research.”Robbie Milne: “I went to Aosta and skied in Pila at Christmas and New Year. It's underrated - a great little resort, lovely runs and it's great to see more investment going in there.”If you do enjoy the podcast and you want to help out you are very welcome to buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcastLouise Cotter: “Binge listening to past episodes of The Ski Podcast has been my favourite way to cool down during the UK heatwave. Jonno from Ronin Skis' commitment to sustainability is exceptionally impressive!”There are now 320 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with at www.theskipodcast.com – have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find something of interest to listen to. 

Sometimes the biggest challenge isn't having enough data, it's knowing what to do with it.  As agentic AI moves to real-world deployment, our cities and towns are becoming smarter. The mountain town of Vail, Colorado is just one such example of where artificial intelligence is helping streamline services, improve decision making and enhance experiences for residents and visitors alike. This week, Technology Now welcomes Robin Braun, VP, AI Business Development, Hybrid Cloud, to the show to find out:  • How AI has been successfully used in Vail to improve outcomes for staff and consumers• Why breaking down silos helps instigate necessary communication between departments• Why AI is more than just a productivity tool, it's an essential part of modern day infrastructure 

Freeride skiing is an exhilarating sport that pushes the boundaries of skiing and challenges the limits of athleticism. In this episode, we dive into an enlightening conversation with Jess Hotter, the 2022 Freeride World Tour champion. She unpacks the essence of freeride skiing and what it takes to excel in this dynamic sport, and how an injury can derail a lifetime of preparation and training. In February of 2026 Hotter crashed at the Freeride World Championships tearing her ACL, MCL and meniscus, as well as straining most other ligaments in her knee. Today she and Dave discuss the physical and mental challenges of repair and rehab and the long road in their return to sport. Understanding Freeride Skiing: What Sets It Apart?Freeride skiing is not just about speeding down groomed slopes; it encompasses the thrill of navigating untracked terrain and challenging conditions. Jess describes it as skiing with friends while aiming for the highest point on a mountain and making the descent as stylish as possible. The aim is to choose lines that showcase skill, creativity, and control, ultimately judged on criteria like air, style, speed, fluidity, and technique.The Journey from Casual Skier to Freeride CompetitorFor those wondering how to transition from casual skiing to freeride competition, Jess highlights the importance of progression. It's about taking small steps—starting from easy jumps to more significant cliffs and challenging terrains. By gradually pushing boundaries and learning from every experience, skiers can build the confidence and skills needed to tackle high-stakes competitions. Key Takeaways- Freeride skiing is about creativity and skill in navigating untracked terrain.- Competitions are judged on multiple criteria, emphasizing style and technique.- Preparation and visualization are crucial for a successful run.- Progression is essential for those looking to move into competitive freeride skiing.Freeride skiing represents the pinnacle of skiing excellence, combining creativity, skill, and a love for the outdoors. If you're inspired to explore this thrilling sport, start small, push your limits, and remember that every great skier was once a beginner. For more inspiring stories and tips on skiing, check out Jess Hotter on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jesshotterskiTitle photo by Bella Grace www.bellagracephoto.comFollow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you're traveling to central Iowa in 2026, bring your mountain bike and check out information about area trails as well as fun things to do on YouTube on the Pedaling Dirt channel. https://www.youtube.com/@PedaldirtAnd if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

It's official: freeride skiing and snowboarding are becoming Olympic events. So Jonathan talks with Freeride World Tour co-founder & CEO, Nico Hale-Woods, about the process; the opportunities it represents for freeride athletes; and some of the potential risks and challenges. There are certainly a lot of strong opinions about freeride becoming an Olympic event, and today's conversation will provide you with the backstory and context to inform your own. 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS: OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTERGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Shoutout to BLISTER+ Members (0:00)Freeride Goes to the Olympics (2:45)Nico's Journey and Background (3:41)The Evolution of Freeride (26:22)Concerns & Opportunities in Olympic Inclusion (43:32)The Future of Free Ride Comps (46:51)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skiing, Heli Skiing, Sky Diving, Bungee Jumping, Escooters, Ebikes, Rock Climbing Is it Muttar? How do we reconcile 'ונשמרתם מאד לנפשותיכם & שומר פתאים ה? with Eli Rowe – Captain of HatzalahAir – 7:28 with Rabbi Aryeh Kerzner – Rav, Agudah of Montreal, Rosh Kollel Ichud Hakehillos D'Montreal, writer for Mishpacha Magazine – 19:23 How to have a successful marriage with Rabbi Avraham Kaas – Social Worker and Marriage Therapist – 54:02 מראי מקומות   

Utah's Heat Wave Is Coming, One Fireworks Ticket & New Olympic Sports for 2034 A dangerous heat wave is heading for Utah this weekend — Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect with temps expected to hit 104–107°F along the Wasatch Front. Then, how many tickets did SLC police hand out for illegal fireworks over the July Fourth holiday? Just one. We'll talk about whether the ban actually worked. Plus, Rice-Eccles Stadium could be getting new premium suites in the north end zone (don't freak out, north end zone fans — Mark Harlan says it won't block your view). Airbnb is offering $750 bonuses to new hosts in World Cup cities, and hosts are already averaging $3K payouts during the tournament. We'll also dive into the new sports being considered for Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics — including freeride skiing and snowboarding — and whether Russia could return to the Games. Plus, the cyberbullying conversation being brought up as we learn more about the death of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets. KSL TV’s Mike Anderson on Utah's booming data center coverage, an active SLC fire, and the AI question of the day.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

Ready to drift into the mountains tonight? In tonight's story, Geoffrey returns to Night Falls as spring sunshine, snowy peaks, and a first ski trip lead to a cozy mountain cabin beside the fire. A peaceful alpine adventure to help you unwind into sleep. This special episode was originally created for our Night Falls Premium listeners, but by popular request, we're re-releasing it for everyone to enjoy. If you'd like an extra touch of calm, you can also watch this episode on Spotify, complete with soothing visuals

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Episode 241 - The Story of the New England Dad, Mountain Runner, and Comedian Zach Remi. Join us for a lively conversation with Zach, a true embodiment of passion for the outdoors, comedy, and community. From mountain races in New Hampshire to stand-up standouts, Zach shares his journey, hobbies, and the joy of living life fully. Whether you're a runner, skier, or comedy lover, this episode is packed with fun stories, tips, and inspiration. Zach's Instagram @newenglanddadGuest Segment Sponsor My Race TattsJared's Documentary Go Fund MeMain Topics Covered:Zach's roots in New Hampshire and growing up around the SeacoastHis passion for mountain running, ultramarathons, and skiing in the WhitesThe journey into comedy, stand-up, and building a social media brandUnique hobbies like maple syrup farming and exploring outdoors with familyCommunity involvement, races, and upcoming events like Ragged Mt. stage raceNavigating content creation, social media trends, and audience engagementFamily life as a full-time dad balancing adventure, work, and funIn this episode:Zach talks about growing up in Kingston and Goffstown, NH, and his familyHow mountain running and ultra races like the Cirque series shape his outdoor adventuresThe story behind his meeting his wife and his secret to staying activeHis comedy career, starting with open mics and moving to paid gigsThe significance of supporting local races and trail eventsHis hobby of maple syrup production and its surprisingly low yieldPassionate insights into skiing at Sunapee and Ragged MountainTips for content creation, social media growth, and engaging storytellingExciting upcoming races, festivals, and collaborations with sponsorsChapters00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebrations05:10 Experiences at the Salem Run Club11:09 Zach Remi aka New England Dad11:43 Introduction and Background25:18 Running Community and Mountain Races32:21 Exploring Unique Race Formats38:25 Skiing and Skinning Experiences45:34 Code Brown Stories: Unexpected Moments58:32 The Rise of a New England Dad01:07:02 Comedy Journey: From Teacher to Stand-Up01:12:11 Navigating Small Crowds vs. Large Audiences01:17:12 Finding Passion in Work01:19:59 Content Creation and Audience Engagement01:20:58 Hot Takes and Personal Opinions01:28:02 Outro01:29:14 Jared's Journey and Documentary01:34:03 Introducing New Sponsors and Partnerships01:37:57 Exciting Summer Plans and Events01:43:57 Reflecting on the First Half of the Year01:49:48 Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and AdventuresMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.comDon't Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!

Even though winter is still showing its mild side, the ski resorts in southeastern Australia are ready for the season. Roland Kautzky was born in Vienna and is Melbournian by choice. For years, he has been spending winter as a ski instructor on Mount Buller in Victoria. Roland also manages one of the many local ski clubs and brings a piece of Austria to the Victorian Alps. - Auch wenn sich der Winter zur Zeit noch von seiner milden Seite zeigt, die Skigebiete im Südosten Australiens sind bereit für die Saison. Roland Kautzky ist gebürtiger Wiener und Wahl-Melbourner. Seit Jahren verbringt er den Winter als Skilehrer auf dem Mount Buller in Victoria. Außerdem ist er Manager einer der vielen Skiclubs vor Ort und bringt ein Stück Österreich in die viktorianischen Alpen.

In the third in our series of ‘Chamonix Stories', we meet David Webster, better known on YouTube as “ChamonixSkiBum”. David has almost 10,000 subscribers and 1.7 million views on his channel, where he publishes snow reports, reports on his high mountain skiing and more Chamonix valley adventures.

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Dealing with the Latest Financial Trend: Spending Your Kids' Inheritance Episode 388 – Financial trends come and go, but the latest, “SKI,” or Spending Kids' Inheritance, is likely to have a lasting impact. Are you prepared? There are some ways to learn how to “SKI” without getting hurt. More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 388 Hello, this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode, dealing with the latest financial trend: spending your kids' inheritance. Have you heard of the latest movement in personal finance? It's called “SKI,” or “Spending Kids' Inheritance.” Not surprisingly, it can create conflict across generations. It wasn't that long ago that people commonly followed the same financial plan: save money during your high earning years, spend carefully during retirement, and leave a decent inheritance for your kids so that they can live a better life than you did. But according to a recent article in Kiplinger, those plans are changing. Rather than focusing on what they'll eventually leave behind, more people are trying to spend their money while they’re still here to enjoy it. Today, new retirees are spending more on experiences, including “bucket list” travel.[1] In many ways, it's simply recognizing that your health, longevity and energy levels are going to run out someday, and maybe it's best to experience some fun while you still have the chance. And it's having an effect on the travel industry. The trend has become noticeable enough that it's “beginning to reshape how affluent travelers are spending their money on luxury travel.”[2] It's understandable why this is happening. As we've documented in previous episodes, longevity is on the rise. But there's also evidence to suggest that healthspans aren't keeping up. Healthspan can be defined as the number of years a person lives a “healthy, active, disease-free life.”[3] Research by the World Health Organization indicates that there's a growing disparity between lifespan and healthspan. The average gap between lifespan and healthspan is estimated at approximately 12.5 years in the United States, which is 13 percent higher than it was in the year 2000. In other words, over time, people are gaining extra years of life faster than they are gaining years of good health.[4] Perhaps one other reason for the upswing in SKI is that a surprising number of heirs end up wasting their inheritance. According to a recent survey by Texas Tech University and the University of Alabama, a substantial portion of heirs spend all of their inheritance in the first year. By then, a full 42 percent had seen their net worth drop back to or below what it had been before the inheritance.[5] As one of the authors wrote, “This propensity to immediately spend the entire inheritance is high. In fact, it's higher than with ANY OTHER type of financial windfall (when controlling for windfall size).” There are certainly some risks built into the SKI trend. For one thing, if you're not careful, you could easily spend your own retirement savings too quickly and be forced to adjust to a lower standard of living. And so many people underestimate the eventual cost of health care and long-term care. Also, it's easy to let small upgrades in your lifestyle add up to a much bigger problem later on, a phenomenon known as “lifestyle creep.” Kiplinger goes on to suggest some ideas for how to SKI intelligently. First, you need to set a baseline. Not for what you want to spend, but for what you want to keep. This should help maintain some peace of mind for both you and your heirs.[6] Next, they suggest doing some extra budgeting when it comes to travel. Make travel a specific factor in your overall retirement plan. The author also feels that a bucket list trip doesn't have to be to an exotic place on the other side of the world. It just has to be meaningful. In the long run, a memorable shared experience while you're living can have a greater impact than a bigger inheritance.[7] And finally, maybe you can still make some gifts to your heirs from time to time. The belief is that a smaller financial gift, at the right time, can have an oversized impact. So can bringing some of your heirs along with you on some of your trips. The memory might end up being more important than the money.[8] An important question remains, however: how to deal with SKI? There's one potential solution they fail to mention: life insurance. It's there to provide that extra cushion. If you've got enough of it, you can feel free to spend a good chunk of your kids' inheritance without much guilt. It's as if you've addressed the inheritance part prior to your retirement spending. Purchasing life insurance, and early, can be one of those instances where you really can get the best of both worlds during your working years and in retirement. And as you probably realize, the older you get, the higher life insurance premiums become. So, the sooner you start, the better. Do you have enough life insurance that your heirs will be OK if you decide to go “Skiing?” Your Security Mutual Life insurance agent can help. Your Security Mutual Life insurance agent will augment or assemble your team and coordinate with your attorney and tax professional to review your situation and to determine the insurance plan that will best suit your needs and objectives. [1] Maddox, Choncé. “The SKI Travel Trend Is Reshaping Retirement Spending.” Kiplinger.com. https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/travel/ski-retirement-travel-trend (accessed April 28, 2026). [2] Kompanik, Noreen. “The SKI trend that's reshaping travel.” GMtoday.com. https://www.gmtoday.com/travel/the-ski-trend-that-s-reshaping-travel/article_07ca7b72-0eb4-43fc-b8ec-e69fef82a694.html (accessed April 29, 2026). [3] Buckles, Susan. “The global divide between longer life and good health.” Mayoclinic.org. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-global-divide-between-longer-life-and-good-health/ (accessed April 28, 2026). [4] Borst, Heidi. “Longevity In The U.S.: The Gap Between Lifespan and Health Span.” Forbes.com. https://www.forbes.com/health/wellness/longevity-life-expectancy/ (accessed April 28, 2026). [5] Brin, Dinah Wisenberg. “Heirs Beware: 42% Spend Inheritance Within a Year, Study Finds.” Thinkadvisor.com. https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2026/04/07/heirs-beware-42-spend-inheritance-within-a-year-study-finds/ (accessed April 28, 2026). [6] Maddox, Choncé. “The SKI Travel Trend Is Reshaping Retirement Spending.” Kiplinger.com. https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/travel/ski-retirement-travel-trend (accessed April 28, 2026). [7] Id. [8] Id. More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes This podcast is brought to you by Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, The Company That Cares®. The content provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Information is provided in good faith. However, the Company makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. The information presented is designed to provide general information regarding the subject matter covered. 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Today we're talking about housing, affordable housing, development in mountain towns, public lands, and more with Gunnison County commissioner, Jonathan Houck, an avid mountain biker, skier, and former sponsored climber.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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysOur Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations:Ep. 390: Mountain Town Economics 2.0: Telluride Update w/ Jason BlevinsEp. 389: Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason BlevinsCRAFTED Ep 47: How to Design a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home w/ Zack GiffinEp. 275: Mtn Town Economics: Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Homes, & Big SolutionsEp. 270: Mtn Town Economics & Outdoor RecreationEp. 180: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 3: Developing Housing, Addressing Climate Change, & Mitigating Megafires w/ Scott Ehlert Ep. 179: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 2: Housing, Community, & Core Values w/ Troy RussEp. 177: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 1: Affordable Housing, Short-Term Rentals, & More w/ Jenny StuberTOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (1:21)Houck: Climber, Skier, Mtn Biker (2:42)How Did You Get into Politics? (5:59)Duties of a County Commissioner? (9:25)Affordable Housing Updates (12:10)Pushback (22:39)Quality of Space & Numerous Stakeholders (28:30)Managing Federal Lands (48:05)Houck's 10-Year Prediction (59:17)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REPLAY EPISODE: This conversation with Molly Seidel was originally recorded in May 2024. Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel on Injury Recovery, Training, Fueling, and Fixing Track & Field Matt from Sweat Elite hosts Olympic marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel in Flagstaff to discuss her recent Strava Camp experience, her return from a broken-knee injury, and how she is rebuilding by correcting movement patterns with gym-based mobility and muscle activation. Molly explains why she skipped Canyons 50K to prioritize a fall road marathon, outlines her goals to win a major marathon, make World Championship teams, and target LA 2028 after missing Paris. She also breaks down her "unglamorous" marathon builds, including high aerobic volume, true double-threshold training, and a short specific block starting after a tune-up race. Matt and Molly also cover cross-training through skiing, cycling and ElliptiGo, Ethiopia's training culture, diet and race fueling, Puma shoe rotation, critiques of World Athletics around rankings, watchability and doping, plus Molly's race-focused mindset. Links Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt's Coaching: https://www.sweatelite.co/coaching/ Matt's Profile: https://www.sweatelite.co/matt-fox/ Matt's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/7043356 Sweat Elite Website: https://www.sweatelite.co/ Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/ Sweat Elite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite/ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:28 Sponsors and Support 03:30 Meeting Molly in Flagstaff 03:46 Inside Strava Camp 06:15 Knee Injury and Comeback 09:19 Fall Plans and Big Goals 11:46 Marathon Training Blueprint 13:51 Gym Work and Activation 17:01 Podcasting and Listening Habits 20:24 Skiing and Cross Training 22:43 Injury Pool Culture 22:58 Best Training Bases 24:15 Why Ethiopia Matters 26:22 Ethiopian Training Mindset 31:23 Ethiopian Food Stories 33:27 Diet And Carbs 34:50 Race Fueling Strategy 35:52 Puma Shoe Rotation 36:58 Trail Running Strength 38:27 Fixing Track And Field 41:18 Winning Over Time Goals 44:26 Mental Race Preparation 46:13 Wrap Up And Goodbye

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about two ski areas that will be offering June skiing (with one offering skiing all summer), a popular spot that's set to start charging, a four-year-old who died on a camping trip, another rafting season outlook, a rumor about Mexican gray wolves in CO (and details about a gray wolf that died), another great spot for mountain biking, and more.

Multi-sport training secrets, Olympic mindset shifts, and the art of balancing endurance sports—discover how to build unstoppable athletic versatility. Elevate your coaching or racing with power-packed tips from an Olympian who breaks all the rules. World-class athlete Anna Gibson joins Dirk on Endurance Unlimited to share her roller-coaster journey from track running and alpine skiing to trail, skimo, and elite gravel and mountain biking—often flipping the script on traditional training wisdom. You'll get actionable insights into how being a multi-sport athlete can supercharge your competitive edge, why chasing curiosity fuels elite performance, and how to strategically blend volume, intensity, and rest when balancing several disciplines at once. Chapters: 00:00 – Anna Gibson's Olympic Skimo Leap: The Unexpected Journey 01:46 – Building a Multi-Sport Engine: Running, Skiing, and Biking 03:54 – Life After the Olympics: Motivation, Mental Health & Reset 06:47 – From Alpine and Nordic to Trail: Early Athletic Foundations 10:30 – Closet Skimo Training and the Road to Team USA 12:26 – Saying Yes: Olympic Skimo Commitment and Qualification 15:17 – The Role of Camps and Community in Rising Fast 17:01 – Blending Training: Off-Season Recovery and Rapid Skill Development 19:44 – Confidence, Resilience, and Takeaways From Multi-Sport Racing 21:45 – Optimizing Cross-Training: Interplay Between Running, Biking & Skiing 24:18 – Future Goals: Big Mountain Events and Staying Curious 28:06 – Challenging Specialization: Lessons From Racing and Experimenting 29:55 – Leadville 100 Prep: Structure, Weaknesses, and Training Philosophy 35:39 – Sponsorships and Career Balance in a Multi-Sport Life 38:08 – Managing Workouts, Recovery, and Strength Across Disciplines 43:19 – Coaching Multi-Sport Athletes and Advice for Beginners 46:30 – Embracing Uncertainty, Staying Curious, and the Road Ahead

Kyle is back on Trip Tales! After previously sharing about his all-inclusive ski trip to Club Med in Quebec and his epic trip skiing in Austria while visiting the German Christmas markets, Kyle returns to share another incredible family ski adventure.In this episode, Kelsey sits down with Kyle to recap his family of four's spring break ski trip to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada in April 2026. They flew into Calgary, stayed in the walkable town of Banff, and skied Canada's Ski Big 3: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Norquay. Kyle shares tips on planning a late-season ski trip, navigating Ikon Pass options, flying with ski gear, where they stayed, favorite restaurants in Banff, and what it was really like skiing all three mountains.From wide-open bowls and incredible mountain views to poutine, rooftop hot tubs, and the cutest ski town vibes, this episode is packed with helpful logistics for anyone considering a family ski trip to Banff. This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Air Canada- Banff National Park- Trans-Canada Highway- Basecamp Suites Banff- Fairmont Lake Louise- Restaurants in Banff: Hello Sunshine Sushi, Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse, Banff Ave Brewing Co.- Caesar cocktail and poutine- Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort: Sunshine Mountain Lodge, Mad Trapper's SaloonTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a 33-year McKinsey career ends on Friday — and you're on an ice wall by Saturday afternoon?Tom French, author of The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back, joins us to talk about trading his corporate corner office for crampons, summiting Everest under a full moon at 2:15 AM, and why it's never too late to reclaim the passions of your younger years.Tom's story begins with a childhood shaped by legendary mountaineer Willi Unsoeld — the first man to climb Everest's West Ridge — who literally taught Tom to climb at age eight. Decades later, after raising a family and building an elite business career, Tom didn't quietly retire. He launched a gap year that stretched into three and a half extraordinary years of ice climbing, cross-country ski marathons, and two Everest expeditions.We dig into his gripping turnaround at 26,000 feet on his first summit attempt, the remote Makalu Barun approach he took on his second, and what the emotional release at base camp — not the summit — truly taught him about achievement.If you've ever felt too busy, too old, or too settled to chase a dream, this episode is for you.Episode Links:Tom on InstagramTom's WebsiteBuy a copy of The Gap YearsThis episode was Produced by Jordyn Smith, follow her on Instagram @jordyn.journeysFollow us on Instagram, @HikesandmicsThis episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic AllTrails+I'm excited to share that I'm now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you'll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don't forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. 

Devin KawaokaTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Devin Kawaoka. Devin is an actor who can currently be seen on Apple TV's Shrinking; as well as NBC's Chicago Med. In this episode, Devin and I chat about his first love, snow skiing. He was really good too, some say Olympics bound. He shares the story of what happened that turned his attention toward acting. Once he did find acting, he never looked back. Devin has starred on Broadway in the massively acclaimed 'Slave Play' and is realizing huge success on two of the biggest shows on the screen today. (The ones I mentioned above). Devin also shares the reasons that he chose NYU Tisch; not once, but twice. We take a bit of a walk down Memory Lane, as we talk about his favorite TV show, 'Six Feet Under', and why it was so important to him. It was so impactful to a young Devin, that the show has informed his idea of what good writing and acting can do for those watching. Along the way, we talk about his experiences on several shows. Devin plays Dr. Kai Tanaka-Reed on Chicago Med, while simultaneously playing the lovable husband Charlie on Shrinking. We discuss the logistics of filming those two shows at the same time..... nearly 1800 miles apart. I pepper Devin with questions about some of his other projects in film like 'Friend of Dave' & "Under the Lantern Lit Sky' as well as the television show 'Lucifer'. We then dive into Devin's recent foray into screenwriting. He has written pilots for two different TV shows, and he explains both what they are about, and where he is hoping they land. We end the episode by talking about the person who he admires and hopes to model his writing and producing career after.Follow Devin Kawaoka on Instagram to see what he does next!

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Athena Brownson, a Colorado native with 8 years in real estate and a professional skiing background, helps clients navigate the market and ensures a seamless buying or selling experience. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Life rarely goes as planned, success comes from pivoting and growing from unexpected opportunities. 2. Find a trusted mentor who will call out your weaknesses, not just praise your strengths. 3. Understand your clients deeply, so you can be their trusted advisor in major decisions. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. ThriveTime Show - Is your business stuck? Schedule a free consultation with America's number 1 business coach, Clay Clark, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.

What happens when you trade a four-decade career in business for the mountains, the trails, and the life you almost left behind? In this episode, I sit down with Tom French, author of The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back, to talk about adventure, reinvention, and what it truly means to reconnect with the outdoors at any age. Tom's story is a powerful reminder that the call of the wild doesn't have an expiration date; some of the most meaningful journeys begin exactly when you think the adventure is over.Whether you're an avid hiker, a weekend adventurer, or simply someone who has ever felt the pull of wild places, this conversation will inspire you to lace up your boots and get back out there.

Skiing star Lindsey Vonn was on the cusp of capping off one of the most remarkable career comebacks the Olympics has ever seen. Then it all changed. It had been six years since she stepped away from competitive skiing due to injuries and made her triumphant return at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But then it came all tumbling down. Millions watched as the 41-year-old had the worst crash of her career. Most people wouldn't want to show their face in public again — not Lindsey Vonn.NPR's Becky Sullivan sat down with her and shares her story. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Chad Campbell and Karen Zamora.It was edited by Russell Lewis and Courtney Dorning.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Breezy Johnson, US Olympic Gold Medalist Alpine Ski Racer & Trisha Worthington, Chief Revenue and Philanthropic Officer for US Ski & Snowboard discuss the growth in Skiing and SnowboardingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Gratz is Founding Meteorologist and CEO of OpenSnow, a weather platform used by hundreds of thousands of skiers, snowboarders, and outdoor enthusiasts to track snow conditions and forecast powder days. What started as a text thread among friends has grown into a profitable, bootstrapped business combining expert forecasting, data science, and increasingly AI-driven weather models. In this episode of Inevitable, Gratz breaks down one of the worst Western snowpack seasons on record and why he believes it's not as simple as blaming climate change.  The conversation explores the role of atmospheric variability versus long-term warming trends, why temperature matters more than precipitation for snowpack, and how mountain weather forecasting differs from traditional forecasts.  Finally, Gratz explains why emotional connection, not just accuracy, is what makes niche weather businesses work.  Episode recorded April 9, 2026 (published April 28, 2026) In this episode, we cover:  (0:00) An overview of OpenSnow (1:45) Weather conditions aren't just a climate change story (4:46) How warming temperatures impact snowpack quality (7:20) What OpenSnow is and how it started (12:46) OpenSnow's business model and growth (16:26) Why mountain weather is harder to forecast (21:16) How OpenSnow builds better forecasts from shared data (25:01) Powder quality vs snowfall: what actually matters (30:01) Snowpack as a water “battery” for the West (32:45) How ski resorts are adapting to climate variability (37:46) The reality of cloud seeding and weather modification (42:23) How emotional connection has helped OpenSnow succeed Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

WhoDan Skelton, President and Chief Operating Officer of Blue Mountain, OntarioRecorded onJune 26, 2025About Blue Mountain, OntarioClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Alterra Mountain CompanyLocated in: The Blue Mountains, Ontario, CanadaYear founded: 1941Pass affiliations: Unlimited on Ikon and Ikon BaseBase elevation: 229 feet/750 metersSummit elevation: 1,480 feet/451 metersVertical drop: 730 feet/223 metersSkiable acres: 364 acres/147 hectaresAverage annual snowfall: 154 inches/391 centimetersTrail count: 43Lift count: 11 (5 six-packs, 1 fixed-grip quad, 1 triple, 4 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Blue Mountain, Ontario's lift fleet)Why I interviewed him: A Very Dumb Story About a Very Dumb Person, Volume IIn the winter of 1995-96, I developed Vertical Fever, a syndrome in which the afflicted believes, in a way that is beyond reason and immune from contrary arguments, that the skiing will be better if the ski hill is taller.This was a problem. Because in 1995, I lived, as I had all my life up to that point, in Michigan. Specifically, Sanford, a flat town in a flat county in what may be the flattest region of the country, the Tri-Cities area of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Fortunately for a skier, Michigan is cold and full of ski areas. Unfortunately, these ski areas are small or short or both. The tallest of the 33 ski areas inventoried on the 1995 Michigan Downhill Skiing Guide is Boyne Highlands, which then and today promotes a probably made-up vertical drop of 550 feet. Right across the street was 427-vertical-foot Nub's Nob, one of six Lower Peninsula ski areas to exceed 400 vertical, along with Caberfae (485 feet), Shanty Creek Schuss Mountain (450 feet), Sugar Loaf (500 feet), and Boyne Mountain (495 feet).I'd skied all of these and I'd skied them all many times since my first real ski season, which was the previous winter, 1994-95. But once I'd stopped summersaulting down the hill and learned to carve and to land jumps, I grew bored. Skiing in 1995 was not like skiing in 2026. Terrain parks were rare and, anyway, off limits to skiers. Jumping was forbidden. There were signs all over saying so. Everything was groomed and everything was about carving turns, even though grooming was inconsistent and the shaped skis that would transform the average skier into a carver were years away from mass market distribution.So I scoured maps and guidebooks for ski areas of any size in any direction that I could reasonably drive to. To the south lay Ohio and Indiana. Useless. To the north, at the far western end of the Upper Peninsula, lay several 600-ish footers (Mount Bohemia did not open until 2000), but Michigan is a deceptively large state made larger by the inconvenience of driving around gigantic lakes – those UP ski areas were 10 hours away. But also to the north, east instead of west and just over the Canadian border, lay Searchmont: 750 vertical feet of ungladed bananas skiing, with little cliffs and rocks and glades all over. It was a glorious real-life validation of the less-stuffy Canadian ski-area management culture that I'd read about in Skiing and Powder. And it was only a four-hour drive each way, an easy daytrip on the cruise-control-empty interstates of northern Michigan. This is what a Canadian 700-plus-footer is like, I decided, and I searched for more of them.That's when I became obsessed with Blue Mountain, this mysterious guidebook mapdot floating south of Lake Huron. Stat-line, as listed in contemporary guide books: 720 vertical feet, 13 chairlifts and two T-bars, 920 skiable acres (this was, um, not accurate). A Midwest hack, a backdoor to a secret mini-New England unknown to Michiganders. As with Searchmont, I would rise at 4 and arrive by lifts-on and soar all day among the woodsy wide-open drop-step terrain of Ontario yahoo skiing.Yeah it didn't work out like that. The first time I tried to drive to Blue Mountain, I wound up at Mount Brighton, 273 miles away in Southeast Michigan. A blizzard had forced course correction to a more achievable destination. But the second time, I made it. Here's how it went, per a journal entry I wrote few days later:Monday, March 25th, 1996 – 11:53 p.m.Let's just call Friday the day that didn't quite flow. In fact, it didn't flow like no day on skis ever hasn't. First off, I only slept four hours. Normally , I wouldn't give a f**k, but that was directly following three hours the night before, which didn't help my status in an already exhausting week. Then there was the drive. I figured four, maybe five hours at the most, 250 miles, give or take. Wrong. I only realized this somewhere well over the Canadian border. Six hours, 350 miles. Then there's the mountain.I knew Blue was big, but I was not, I'll admit, in any way, shape, or form prepared for what I found Friday. The place is enormous by Midwest standards, though not as mammoth as I'd originally thought coming up the road, scoping out the two private resorts. Notice I said “enormous,” not necessarily “good.” Which is sad, cause, for one thing, they're trying pretty hard to make a good hill, and, #2, I drove a long f****n' way to get there. The whole thing bore a striking resemblance to western skiing – enormous base lodges, hugely wide runs, high-speed chairs. Which I suppose makes it ideal for families. Then there's the fifty miles or so of safety fence, zero ungroomed runs, and as many jumps as a Fat Albert convention. This, I surmise, makes it extremely unideal for Stuarts. In fact, I really didn't enjoy it at all. It was bland, repetitive, and almost sickening in its nature. I was tired, pissed, and lonely. The highlight of the day was jumping off the cornice which was the subject of much inner conflict. But I did it, and I'm glad, and then I drove home, and I'm glad for that too.I only skied four-and-a-half hours. My ticket was good til' ten, but I considered a lot of things. For starters, it only cost me twenty bucks; second, I told Clint I was gonna make it a point to get out of there by four [to hang out], so I sorta tried; third, I'd skied the whole f****n' place anyhow, and I really didn't feel like getting home at four AM. It's not like I didn't ski well, cause I was actually carving and reacting magnificently (to the terrain, not the carving). I was fluid, but I needed more variety, and they just didn't deliver.It would have been nice to have the internet in 1996 (it existed, but almost no one used it, partly because there was almost nothing on it, including driving directions, maps, or trailmaps).Great endorsement of Blue Mountain, Stu. You managed to convince people not to go and make the people who do ski there feel bad about it all at once. Slow clap for aggressive transparency.But my message here is hardly “Blue Mountain sucks don't go.” Blue Mountain is, as it was 30 years ago, exactly what it needs to be: a rapid-fire lap machine optimized to provide a consistent ski experience to the residents of Canada's densest metro area, Toronto. Blue is, historically and probably still, the third-busiest ski area in Canada after Tremblant and Whistler. It is a low-altitude, variable-weather, high-volume business tasked with the twin burdens of being the sole public outpost for recreational skiing in a ridgeline of upscale private clubs and being a profitable enterprise. It is, from a dollar-generating and Ikon Pass-dispersal-to-the-West point of view, probably one of Alterra's most important ski areas.The problem, then, is not that every ski area isn't like Searchmont. The problem is that, in 1996, I thought every ski area should be like Searchmont. It was like walking into a pizza parlor and complaining that they didn't sell tacos. I was young and dumb, and it didn't occur to me until arrival that a 700-ish-vertical-foot ski area dangling off the far eastern end of the Lake Superior wilderness (Searchmont), would, by custom and by necessity, offer a far different ski experience than a 700-ish-vertical-foot satellite orbiting metro Toronto (Blue). I thought every ski area should be for me and for people like me, like the people I read about in ski magazines who toured B.C. in rusty pickup trucks and never took bathroom breaks and who viewed skiing as a constant level-up challenge.Thirty years later, I view Blue Mountain differently, for two reasons. The first is that I'm sure that Blue, like nearly all North American ski areas, is a more interesting mountain in 2026 than it was in 1996. Freeski culture and snowboarding really did loosen up skiing's stodgier tendencies, most visibly with the widespread building of come-one-come-all terrain parks. The second is that I no longer approach ski areas by asking if they are the best possible experience for me, but if they are the best possible version of themselves for the demographic of skiers who are most likely to ski there. And with Blue – which I will admit, I never visited again - the answer appears to be, always and ever upward, yes.What we talked aboutOh Ontario; being a Canadian ski area owned by a U.S. company; “one of the beauties of being part of Alterra is our emphasis on honoring and preserving the uniqueness of each resort and each mountain community”; Blue Mountain's Reserve Pass; fixing up Blue's disordered lift mazes; growing up at the base of Blue Mountain; the amazing evolution of ski area technology; Blue's wacky, charismatic founder; preserving the mountain's independent character after it's been absorbed by a conglomerate; Blue in the ‘70s; building Blue's snowmaking system; big leaps forward in snowmaking during the 1990s; the rise of HKD; Alterra's point of view on snowmaking; the hit-or-miss Lake Huron and Georgian Bay lake-effect snowbelts; snowmaking in the era of climate change; how snow-depth technology impacts snowmaking volumes; living through the transition from independence to Intrawest and ultimately to Alterra; how the village transformed Blue; “we come to the table scrappy, inventive, entrepreneurial” to this company of mega-resort destinations; the impact of the Ikon Pass; Blue's amazing lift fleet and how the six-pack became the mountain's workhorse; building chairlifts in-house; 15,000 skiers on Blue's busiest days; “we're not going to cut any new trails, so we gotta squeeze every little bit out and make sure we have a balanced experience”; whether Blue could upgrade to an eight-place lift; operating as the only substantial public ski area amid a huge number of private ski areas; and Blue's history owning and operating the neighboring Georgian Peaks ski area.What I got wrongI mentioned that HKD President Charles Santry had told the same side of a story that Skelton shared on a previous podcast recording, which he had. The problem is that as of now, I still haven't released that pod with Santry. Stand by.Podcast NotesOn IntrawestA brief history of Intrawest:On “Rusty” in the Alterra/Ikon transitionSkelton was referring to Rusty Gregory, Alterra CEO from 2018 to '22.On Blue's 1980 trailmapThe 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

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With five feet of new snow on the Sierra Crest in April, Tahoe is finally getting the snow we should have gotten in March. As a result, the boys are back to skiing, with a couple days at the resort and a backcountry mission to the Eastern Sierra for the annual Green Creek Chute-Out. The boys talk about the concept of hallowed ground – places with spiritual significance and importance, and how social media has led the charge in exploiting these places, resulting in “hollowed ground”. The concept of gatekeeping is also discussed, and asking, is gatekeeping actually a bad thing when you are trying to protect hallowed ground from abuse of the masses?Other topics include new ebikes launched at Sea Otter, lift line DOPE or DERPs, is AI music a plague that should be resisted, upcoming events to check out, discovering the original ice cream man song has racist affilations, and CALL US BACK, GORDO! 2:30 – Winter isn't over yet – recapping a busy late season Palisades pow day11:25 – DOPE or DERP – The Rogue Single in the lift line16:20 – DOPE or DERP – Smacking your snowboard off the ground to remove snow18:08 – Pow Bot went wing foiling and Trail Whisperer got some hero dirt19:28 – Skiing the east side of the Sierra Nevada – Green Creek Chute-Out29:20 – The concept of hallowed ground and respecting special places35:45 – The Jackson Hole Air Force – the first JH skiers to ski out of bounds39:00 – White Man Hallowed Ground vs Native American Hallowed Ground42:40 – Gatekeeping and protecting Hallowed Ground44:50 – Hallowed Ground vs Hollowed Ground49:20 – Downhill Phil calls in – POP-CORN was the phone number, prefers the original theme52:44 – Colin says AI music is DERP. AI is a plague54:15 – Seeing the band DEVO in RENO – the importance of the band and their art1:02:50 – Discovering that the original Ice Cream Man song is super racist1:05:45 – Call back GORDO!1:08:40 – Amery wrote in about Russell, the Canadian snow Yoda, and his funny words1:11:45 – Clark wrote in about the reintroduction of grizzly bears1:16:55 – Lots of new ebikes introduced at Sea Otter Classic1:24:00 – The value of ebikes in making you a better rider in less time1:30:00 – Upcoming trail work days in the Reno/Tahoe area1:32:30 – Going to the Virginia City Grand Prix1:36:05 – May 15-17 – Spring Epic Trail Work/Ride in Quincy

00:00 Cortina festivals and accessibility initiative 05:54 Handling pressure in competitive sports 06:49 Injury impacting competition preparation 11:05 Discovering a passion for skiing 15:34 Discovering the flow state 18:22 Training at Adaptive Sports Center 22:32 Returning to the sport with purpose 24:18 Parental support and encouragement 28:38 Breaking stereotypes in sports 34:07 Coming out with the alchemy stick 38:23 Facing bullying after coming out 40:59 Discovering alchemy in Nepal 44:31 Overcoming adversity and personal growth 48:39 Pursuing international ski racing goals

Ben Richards is the newly crowned 2026 Freeride World Tour Men's Ski Champion — and the very first, FIS World Champion. Ben just wrapped up one of the most impressive seasons in FWT history, and today, Ben and Jonathan go through each of his runs on the tour. They also talk about his background; how his approach to comp skiing has evolved over the years; and, you'll hear a cool story about the ski Ben used to blow all of our minds.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: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Blister Summit 2026Enter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Blister Summit Starts Today! (1:19)Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (2:02) Fresh Off Your Win, What Have You Been Up To? (4:12)Ben's Background in Skiing (5:15)When Did You First Get into Freeride Comps? (8:33)The Legendary Community of Kiwi Skiers (12:59)Progression as a Comp Skier (14:13)Dissecting Each Run:1st FWT Tour Stop: Baqueira Beret, Spain (19:51)2nd Stop: Val Thorens, France (25:44)3rd Stop: World Champs in Andorra (28:12)Dealing with Cancelled Comps (32:16)4th Stop: Haines, Alaska (34:18)5th Stop: Verbier & the Bec des Rosses (40:05)Skiing Lines at Super-High Speeds (47:21)Hearing from the Biggest Names in Skiing (49:11)The Ski You Competed On: Armada AntiMatter 114 (50:50)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We managed to jam-pack this episode of the Dirty Thirty with highlights from SIX of Dirty Mo Media's shows this week. Our hosts need to stop making it so hard to pick with these banger moments — this show is only thirty minutes, guys! First up, Denny Hamlin predicts where his final win total lands and talks about what it meant to have his family in Las Vegas for victory number 61. A day later and possibly a dollar shorter from an extra night on the strip, we hear from the fans of Door Bumper Clear in Reaction Theatre, where Wood Brothers Racing President Jon Wood shares what he would personally do to will Josh Berry into some better finishes. After that, legendary wrestler Magnum T.A. describes the circumstances surrounding the car wreck that almost took his life, and still affects him to this day. In Dirty Air this week, Dale Jr. reacts to the news that Carson Hocevar will run a throwback scheme of his dad's — and it just so happens to be Jr.'s favorite paint scheme of the Intimidator's. Speaking of favorites, our favorite power couple came back from spring break, so you know Dale & Amy have tons to discuss about skiing, falling, and laughing all the way. Lastly, Jeff Gluck interviewed Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to get some insight on what goes into (and comes out of) throwing a punch, after Daniel Suarez & Ross Chastain almost got physical on pit road last weekend. Now that's a show if you ask us! Enjoy the show and tune in next time to hear the very best from what Dirty Mo Media has to offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jay purchases a weapon and injures himself with it at the store. | Bobby records himself skiing because he needs to still be an influencer while going down a mountain. He pays the price dearly. | Jay wants to give himself the nickname of "The Science." He then assigns the whole crew their own new names. Cackle, The Beef, Magic, Family, and The Influence are all members of the Bonfire. Find out what they mean! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A FULL FOLLOW-UP episode! We check in on question askers past and see where Iliza's advice has left them, and where they might have buried the lead. Episodes where the questions originally aired: Fred is cheating on Wilma: Don't Google BTK (2/18/2026) Skiing with a Tinder match: Fruit Flowers Look Dorky (2/4/2026) Telling on a cheating woman: Fruit Flowers Look Dorky (2/4/2026) Catholic sister wedding skipper: Full Baby Butthole (1/28/2026) Employee given an unfair review: We've Got A Dalmatian Mix In The Back (4/10/2024) Healthcare sister doing drugs: Patrapple (6/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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