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Will Stubbs (England) is the Managing Director of Zen Golf.   He holds a BSc in Sports Development with Coaching and an MSc in Sports and Execise Science.  His Masters thesis research identified how golf coaching paradigms must change from technique-driven practice to adhere to the dynamic nature where the performer is interacting with the ever-changing environment.  This makes him one of the foremost minds in Skill Acquisition coaching Based in England and established over 20 years ago, Zen is more than a ‘moving floor'. Their unique Adaptive Terrain Technology (ATT) instantly transforms the golf landscape and enjoyment of the game. Zen Golf gives you the world's most true-to-life, most immersive indoor golf experience by recreating the slopes you find on a real golf course. Gradients of all kinds, on every shot and every putt, on the Zen Tour performance playing surfaces. How Technique changes given Undulation and Slope changes How Biomechanics change off varying Slopes How Practice should include work off Uneven lies The Skill of "reading" the game and the environment and making the requisite technique adjustments necessary for success Physical skill Acquistion vs Mental Skill Acquisition Building Confidence and Competence at the same time Using Uneven Lies to make Golf-swing Adjustments Using Zen Green Stages to Improve Green-reading Recreating Environments to Improve On-course Performance How to Create a completely Representative Learning Environment incl.: Gapping Clubs and Figuring Distances off Uneven Lies.  Putting on Slopes. Learning Skills over Technique. Solving Environmental Challenges. Learning the Skill of Adaptability. Will also descibes the types of Zen Green Stages and gives a green-reading lesson lesson on a Zen Putting Green.  To watch this and see Will give a demonstration search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.    

Brandon Rodman is a serial entrepreneur and visionary leader recognized for his talent in establishing innovative companies from scratch. A native of Eugene, Oregon, Rodman earned a degree in Communications with a focus on Marketing and Advertising from Brigham Young University. His early career in sales, where he led large teams, sharpened his skills in leadership, recruitment, and strategy, laying the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey.In 2008, during the peak of the economic recession, Rodman co-founded Weave (originally called Recall Solutions) from the attic above his garage. What started as a call center evolved into a groundbreaking customer communication platform aimed at strengthening patient-doctor relationships through integrated software, telephony, and CRM tools. Under Rodman's leadership, Weave became the first Utah-based company accepted into Y Combinator in 2014, a pivotal moment that propelled its growth. Rodman raised over $300 million in funding, expanded the company to nearly $100 million in annual recurring revenue, and guided it to a successful IPO on the NYSE in 2021. His employee-centric approach earned him widespread recognition, including a #4 CEO ranking in America by Glassdoor in 2019 with a 99% approval rating and the 2019 CEO of the Year award from Utah Business. Rodman stepped down as Weave's CEO in 2020, transitioning to Chairman of the Board, but his legacy as a founder who emphasized culture and innovation endures.After 18 months of exploring new ideas, Rodman launched Previ in January 2022, where he serves as CEO and co-founder alongside Gabe Gunderson. Previ aims to revolutionize consumer finance by offering a payment platform that provides 10-20% cash back on everyday expenses, paid directly from users' paychecks. Rodman describes Previ as his “life's work” from a business perspective, blending profitability with a mission to put more money back into consumers' pockets. Based in Lehi, Utah, Rodman continues to drive Previ's growth while drawing on lessons learned from Weave's challenges and triumphs.Rodman's leadership philosophy emphasizes psychological safety, employee empowerment, and the creation of environments where teams can thrive. He is married to Lindsay Rodman, with whom he has four children, balancing his professional ambitions with a commitment to family. His story is one of resilience—having once liquidated personal assets to keep Weave afloat—and reflects a relentless drive to build businesses that make a meaningful impact.Connect with Silicon Slopes: https://www.siliconslopes.comSocial:X - https://x.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw

Dans cet épisode, nous découvrons l'histoire de Ferréol Technologies, une entreprise québécoise fondée en 2018-2019 par trois passionnés de ski et ingénieurs mécaniques de l'Université Laval. Nous apprenons comment Félix, Jonathan, et Étienne ont utilisé leurs compétences complémentaires pour créer des skis adaptés aux conditions de ski variées du Québec, tout en ayant une empreinte écologique réduite. L'entreprise, qui a démarré dans un garage, s'est rapidement fait connaître et est devenue la deuxième plus grande compagnie de ski au Canada.   En parallèle, ils ont développé un alliage d'aluminium ultra-résistant, ouvrant ainsi des opportunités dans les industries du sport et de l'aérospatial à travers Ferréol Technologie. Félix partage également des réflexions personnelles sur l'entrepreneuriat, soulignant l'importance de la passion, de la persévérance et des relations humaines dans leur réussite.  

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Cara Brown to discuss her journey in sailing and skiing, including her injuries and travel adventures along the way. Cara Brown is a former British alpine ski racer turned sailing instructor in the British Virgin Islands. Born in London to Scottish parents, she moved to Milan at age seven, where she developed a passion for skiing. She trained with the British Ski Academy and the French race team Orsatus, excelling in multiple disciplines and winning the Ladies Overall British Champion title four times by 2017. Over her career, she earned more than 25 national titles and competed in Europa Cup races.After retiring in 2020, she co-founded VC Ski Fitness, helping individuals prepare for skiing through specialized training. She later transitioned to sailing and now teaches at Horizon Yacht Charters in the BVI. In 2022, she was recognized as one of the American Sailing Association's Outstanding Instructors, placing in the top 1% based on student evaluations. Cara's journey showcases her adaptability and dedication to excellence across sports.For more on Cara, be sure to follow @caratheskipper on social media!For more on Cara's swimwear line, be sure to check out https://www.corallinaswim.com/*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com***Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.comEpisode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray  Utah's Silicon Slopes are still growing. And we often think of the "Slopes" as being the Draper/Lehi area. But other areas along the Wasatch Front are also growing their tech industries, including West Jordan. It was recently announced that a 100-acre data center for artificial intelligence will be built in the city, using one of the largest construction loans ever given to a data center. West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton joins the show in studio to talk about this and other exciting tech developments in his city. 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray  Pres. Trump announces 25% tariffs on automobiles, car parts It's likely that the price for a new vehicle could rise in the coming weeks. Yesterday, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported automobiles and car parts coming into the U.S. He says the move will push foreign car makers to build factories here in the United States. But will it? Hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on the impending tariffs.  Are Republicans worried about losing their U.S. House majority? Republicans have a thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. And reports say they're nervous about losing that majority should they lose some special elections. And just before today's show, President Trump announced that he was withdrawing current U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination to be a U.N. Ambassador, saying he didn’t want to take any chances. Leah thinks Republicans are worried; Rusty disagrees. Listen to hear their conversation.  Pending changes to elections on a national and statewide level Love it or hate it, elections processes are changing nationwide and here in Utah. This week, President Trump signed an executive order to overhaul U.S. elections in two ways: requiring proof of citizen to register to vote in federal elections and a mandate that all ballots be received by Election Day nationwide. Then yesterday, Governor Cox signed HB300 into law, making additional modifications to Utah's vote-by-mail system. Inside Sources both changes.  Tech developments in West Jordan Utah's Silicon Slopes are still growing. And we often think of the "Slopes" as being the Draper/Lehi area. But other areas along the Wasatch Front are also growing their tech industries, including West Jordan. It was recently announced that a 100-acre data center for artificial intelligence will be built in the city, using one of the largest construction loans ever given to a data center. West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton joins the show in studio to talk about this and other exciting tech developments in his city. 

For a limited time, upgrade to ‘The Storm's' paid tier for $5 per month or $55 per year. You'll also receive a free year of Slopes Premium, a $29.99 value - valid for annual subscriptions only. Monthly subscriptions do not qualify for free Slopes promotion. Valid for new subscriptions only.WhoIain Martin, Host of The Ski PodcastRecorded onJanuary 30, 2025About The Ski PodcastFrom the show's website:Want to [know] more about the world of skiing? The Ski Podcast is a UK-based podcast hosted by Iain Martin.With different guests every episode, we cover all aspects of skiing and snowboarding from resorts to racing, Ski Sunday to slush.In 2021, we were voted ‘Best Wintersports Podcast‘ in the Sports Podcast Awards. In 2023, we were shortlisted as ‘Best Broadcast Programme' in the Travel Media Awards.Why I interviewed himWe did a swap. Iain hosted me on his show in January (I also hosted Iain in January, but since The Storm sometimes moves at the pace of mammal gestation, here we are at the end of March; Martin published our episode the day after we recorded it).But that's OK (according to me), because our conversation is evergreen. Martin is embedded in EuroSki the same way that I cycle around U.S. AmeriSki. That we wander from similarly improbable non-ski outposts – Brighton, England and NYC – is a funny coincidence. But what interested me most about a potential podcast conversation is the Encyclopedia EuroSkiTannica stored in Martin's brain.I don't understand skiing in Europe. It is too big, too rambling, too interconnected, too above-treeline, too transit-oriented, too affordable, too absent the Brobot ‘tude that poisons so much of the American ski experience. The fact that some French idiot is facing potential jail time for launching a snowball into a random grandfather's skull (filming the act and posting it on TikTok, of course) only underscores my point: in America, we would cancel the grandfather for not respecting the struggle so obvious in the boy's act of disobedience. In a weird twist for a ski writer, I am much more familiar with summer Europe than winter Europe. I've skied the continent a couple of times, but warm-weather cross-continental EuroTreks by train and by car have occupied months of my life. When I try to understand EuroSki, my brain short-circuits. I tease the Euros because each European ski area seems to contain between two and 27 distinct ski areas, because the trail markings are the wrong color, because they speak in the strange code of the “km” and “cm” - but I'm really making fun of myself for Not Getting It. Martin gets it. And he good-naturedly walks me through a series of questions that follow this same basic pattern: “In America, we charge $109 for a hamburger that tastes like it's been pulled out of a shipping container that went overboard in 1944. But I hear you have good and cheap food in Europe – true?” I don't mind sounding like a d*****s if the result is good information for all of us, and thankfully I achieved both of those things on this podcast.What we talked aboutThe European winter so far; how a UK-based skier moves back and forth to the Alps; easy car-free travel from the U.S. directly to Alps ski areas; is ski traffic a thing in Europe?; EuroSki 101; what does “ski area” mean in Europe; Euro snow pockets; climate change realities versus media narratives in Europe; what to make of ski areas closing around the Alps; snowmaking in Europe; comparing the Euro stereotype of the leisurely skier to reality; an aging skier population; Euro liftline queuing etiquette and how it mirrors a nation's driving culture; “the idea that you wouldn't bring the bar down is completely alien to me; I mean everybody brings the bar down on the chairlift”; why an Epic or Ikon Pass may not be your best option to ski in Europe; why lift ticket prices are so much cheaper in Europe than in the U.S.; Most consumers “are not even aware” that Vail has started purchasing Swiss resorts; ownership structure at Euro resorts; Vail to buy Verbier?; multimountain pass options in Europe; are Euros buying Epic and Ikon to ski locally or to travel to North America?; must-ski European ski areas; Euro ski-guide culture; and quirky ski areas.What I got wrongWe discussed Epic Pass' lodging requirement for Verbier, which is in effect for this winter, but which Vail removed for the 2025-26 ski season.Why now was a good time for this interviewI present to you, again, the EuroSki Chart – a list of all 26 European ski areas that have aligned themselves with a U.S.-based multi-mountain pass:The large majority of these have joined Ski NATO (a joke, not a political take Brah), in the past five years. And while purchasing a U.S. megapass is not necessary to access EuroHills in the same way it is to ski the Rockies – doing so may, in fact, be counterproductive – just the notion of having access to these Connecticut-sized ski areas via a pass that you're buying anyway is enough to get people considering a flight east for their turns.And you know what? They should. At this point, a mass abandonment of the Mountain West by the tourists that sustain it is the only thing that may drive the region to seriously reconsider the robbery-by-you-showed-up-here-all-stupid lift ticket prices, car-centric transit infrastructure, and sclerotic building policies that are making American mountain towns impossibly expensive and inconvenient to live in or to visit. In many cases, a EuroSkiTrip costs far less than an AmeriSki trip - especially if you're not the sort to buy a ski pass in March 2025 so that you can ski in February 2026. And though the flights will generally cost more, the logistics of airport-to-ski-resort-and-back generally make more sense. In Europe they have trains. In Europe those trains stop in villages where you can walk to your hotel and then walk to the lifts the next morning. In Europe you can walk up to the ticket window and trade a block of cheese for a lift ticket. In Europe they put the bar down. In Europe a sandwich, brownie, and a Coke doesn't cost $152. And while you can spend $152 on a EuroLunch, it probably means that you drank seven liters of wine and will need a sled evac to the village.“Oh so why don't you just go live there then if it's so perfect?”Shut up, Reductive Argument Bro. Everyplace is great and also sucks in its own special way. I'm just throwing around contrasts.There are plenty of things I don't like about EuroSki: the emphasis on pistes, the emphasis on trams, the often curt and indifferent employees, the “injury insurance” that would require a special session of the European Union to pay out a claim. And the lack of trees. Especially the lack of trees. But more families are opting for a week in Europe over the $25,000 Experience of a Lifetime in the American West, and I totally understand why.A quote often attributed to Winston Churchill reads, “You can always trust the Americans to do the right thing, after they have exhausted all the alternatives.” Unfortunately, it appears to be apocryphal. But I wish it wasn't. Because it's true. And I do think we'll eventually figure out that there is a continent-wide case study in how to retrofit our mountain towns for a more cost- and transit-accessible version of lift-served skiing. But it's gonna take a while.Podcast NotesOn U.S. ski areas opening this winter that haven't done so “in a long time”A strong snow year has allowed at least 11 U.S. ski areas to open after missing one or several winters, including:* Cloudmont, Alabama (yes I'm serious)* Pinnacle, Maine* Covington and Sault Seal, ropetows outfit in Michigan's Upper Peninsula* Norway Mountain, Michigan – resurrected by new owner after multi-year closure* Tower Mountain, a ropetow bump in Michigan's Lower Peninsula* Bear Paw, Montana* Hatley Pointe, North Carolina opened under new ownership, who took last year off to gut-renovate the hill* Warner Canyon, Oregon, an all-natural-snow, volunteer-run outfit, opened in December after a poor 2023-24 snow year.* Bellows Falls ski tow, a molehill run by the Rockingham Recreation in Vermont, opened for the first time in five years after a series of snowy weeks across New England* Lyndon Outing Club, another volunteer-run ropetow operation in Vermont, sat out last winter with low snow but opened this yearOn the “subway map” of transit-accessible Euro skiingI mean this is just incredible:The map lives on Martin's Ski Flight Free site, which encourages skiers to reduce their carbon footprints. I am not good at doing this, largely because such a notion is a fantasy in America as presently constructed.But just imagine a similar system in America. The nation is huge, of course, and we're not building a functional transcontinental passenger railroad overnight (or maybe ever). But there are several areas of regional density where such networks could, at a minimum, connect airports or city centers with destination ski areas, including:* Reno Airport (from the east), and the San Francisco Bay area (to the west) to the ring of more than a dozen Tahoe resorts (or at least stops at lake- or interstate-adjacent Sugar Bowl, Palisades, Homewood, Northstar, Mt. Rose, Diamond Peak, and Heavenly)* Denver Union Station and Denver airport to Loveland, Keystone, Breck, Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek, and - a stretch - Aspen and Steamboat, with bus connections to A-Basin, Ski Cooper, and Sunlight* SLC airport east to Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, Brighton, Park City, and Deer Valley, and north to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain* Penn Station in Manhattan up along Vermont's Green Mountain Spine: Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley, Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, Stowe, Smugglers' Notch, Jay Peak, with bus connections to Magic and Middlebury Snowbowl* Boston up the I-93 corridor: Tenney, Waterville Valley, Loon, Cannon, and Bretton Woods, with a spur to Conway and Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat, and Sunday River; bus connections to Black New Hampshire, Sunapee, Gunstock, Ragged, and Mount AbramYes, there's the train from Denver to Winter Park (and ambitions to extend the line to Steamboat), which is terrific, but placing that itsy-bitsy spur next to the EuroSystem and saying “look at our neato train” is like a toddler flexing his toy jet to the pilots as he boards a 757. And they smile and say, “Whoa there, Shooter! Now have a seat while we burn off 4,000 gallons of jet fuel accelerating this f****r to 500 miles per hour.”On the number of ski areas in EuropeI've detailed how difficult it is to itemize the 500-ish active ski areas in America, but the task is nearly incomprehensible in Europe, which has as many as eight times the number of ski areas. Here are a few estimates:* Skiresort.info counts 3,949 ski areas (as of today; the number changes daily) in Europe: list | map* Wikipedia doesn't provide a number, but it does have a very long list* Statista counts a bit more than 2,200, but their list excludes most of Eastern EuropeOn Euro non-ski media and climate change catastropheOf these countless European ski areas, a few shutter or threaten to each year. The resulting media cycle is predictable and dumb. In The Snow concisely summarizes how this pattern unfolds by analyzing coverage of the recent near loss of L'Alpe du Grand Serre, France (emphasis mine):A ski resort that few people outside its local vicinity had ever heard of was the latest to make headlines around the world a month ago as it announced it was going to cease ski operations.‘French ski resort in Alps shuts due to shortage of snow' reported The Independent, ‘Another European ski resort is closing due to lack of snow' said Time Out, The Mirror went for ”Devastation” as another European ski resort closes due to vanishing snow‘ whilst The Guardian did a deeper dive with, ‘Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season.' The story also appeared in dozens more publications around the world.The only problem is that the ski area in question, L'Alpe du Grand Serre, has decided it isn't closing its ski area after all, at least not this winter.Instead, after the news of the closure threat was publicised, the French government announced financial support, as did the local municipality of La Morte, and a number of major players in the ski industry. In addition, a public crowdfunding campaign raised almost €200,000, prompting the officials who made the original closure decision to reconsider. Things will now be reassessed in a year's time.There has not been the same global media coverage of the news that L'Alpe du Grand Serre isn't closing after all.It's not the first resort where money has been found to keep slopes open after widespread publicity of a closure threat. La Chapelle d'Abondance was apparently on the rocks in 2020 but will be fully open this winter and similarly Austria's Heiligenblut which was said to be at risk of permanently closure in the summer will be open as normal.Of course, ski areas do permanently close, just like any business, and climate change is making the multiple challenges that smaller, lower ski areas face, even more difficult. But in the near-term bigger problems are often things like justifying spends on essential equipment upgrades, rapidly increasing power costs and changing consumer habits that are the bigger problems right now. The latter apparently exacerbated by media stories implying that ski holidays are under severe threat by climate change.These increasingly frequent stories always have the same structure of focusing on one small ski area that's in trouble, taken from the many thousands in the Alps that few regular skiers have heard of. The stories imply (by ensuring that no context is provided), that this is a major resort and typical of many others. Last year some reports implied, again by avoiding giving any context, that a ski area in trouble that is actually close to Rome, was in the Alps.This is, of course, not to pretend that climate change does not pose an existential threat to ski holidays, but just to say that ski resorts have been closing for many decades for multiple reasons and that most of these reports do not give all the facts or paint the full picture.On no cars in ZermattIf the Little Cottonwood activists really cared about the environment in their precious canyon, they wouldn't be advocating for alternate rubber-wheeled transit up to Alta and Snowbird – they'd be demanding that the road be closed and replaced by a train or gondola or both, and that the ski resorts become a pedestrian-only enclave dotted with only as many electric vehicles as it took to manage the essential business of the towns and the ski resorts.If this sounds improbable, just look to Zermatt, which has banned gas cars for decades. Skiers arrive by train. Nearly 6,000 people live there year-round. It is amazing what humans can build when the car is considered as an accessory to life, rather than its central organizing principle.On driving in EuropeDriving in Europe is… something else. I've driven in, let's see: Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro. That last one is the scariest but they're all a little scary. Drivers' speeds seem to be limited by nothing other than physics, passing on blind curves is common even on mountain switchbacks, roads outside of major arterials often collapse into one lane, and Euros for some reason don't believe in placing signs at intersections to indicate street names. Thank God for GPS. I'll admit that it's all a little thrilling once the disorientation wears off, and there are things to love about driving in Europe: roundabouts are used in place of traffic lights wherever possible, the density of cars tends to be less (likely due to the high cost of gas and plentiful mass transit options), sprawl tends to be more contained, the limited-access highways are extremely well-kept, and the drivers on those limited-access highways actually understand what the lanes are for (slow, right; fast, left).It may seem contradictory that I am at once a transit advocate and an enthusiastic road-tripper. But I've lived in New York City, home of the United States' best mass-transit system, for 23 years, and have owned a car for 19 of them. There is a logic here: in general, I use the subway or my bicycle to move around the city, and the car to get out of it (this is the only way to get to most ski areas in the region, at least midweek). I appreciate the options, and I wish more parts of America offered a better mix.On chairs without barsIt's a strange anachronism that the United States is still home to hundreds of chairlifts that lack safety bars. ANSI standards now require them on new lift builds (as far as I can tell), but many chairlifts built without bars from the 1990s and earlier appear to have been grandfathered into our contemporary system. This is not the case in the Eastern U.S. where, as far as I'm aware, every chairlift with the exception of a handful in Pennsylvania have safety bars – New York and many New England states require them by law (and require riders to use them). Things get dicey in the Midwest, which has, as a region, been far slower to upgrade its lift fleets than bigger mountains in the East and West. Many ski areas, however, have retrofit their old lifts with bars – I was surprised to find them on the lifts at Sundown, Iowa; Chestnut, Illinois; and Mont du Lac, Wisconsin, for example. Vail and Alterra appear to retrofit all chairlifts with safety bars once they purchase a ski area. But many ski areas across the Mountain West still spin old chairs, including, surprisingly, dozens of mountains in California, Oregon, and Washington, states that tends to have more East Coast-ish outlooks on safety and regulation.On Compagnie des AlpesAccording to Martin, the closest thing Europe has to a Vail- or Alterra-style conglomerate is Compagnie des Alpes, which operates (but does not appear to own) 10 ski areas in the French Alps, and holds ownership stakes in five more. It's kind of an amazing list:Here's the company's acquisition timeline, which includes the ski areas, along with a bunch of amusement parks and hotels:Clearly the path of least resistance to a EuroVail conflagration would be to shovel this pile of coal into the furnace. Martin referenced Tignes' forthcoming exit from the group, to join forces with ski resort Sainte-Foy on June 1, 2026 – teasing a smaller potential EuroVail acquisition. Tignes, however, would not be the first resort to exit CdA's umbrella – Les 2 Alpes left in 2020.On EuroSkiPassesThe EuroMegaPass market is, like EuroSkiing itself, unintelligible to Americans (at least to this American). There are, however, options. Martin offers the Swiss-centric Magic Pass as perhaps the most prominent. It offers access to 92 ski areas (map). You are probably expecting me to make a chart. I will not be making a chart.S**t I need to publish this article before I cave to my irrepressible urge to make a chart.OK this podcast is already 51 days old do not make a chart you moron.I think we're good here.I hope.I will also not be making a chart to track the 12 ski resorts accessible on Austria's Ski Plus City Pass Stubai Innsbruck Unlimited Freedom Pass.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

For a limited time, upgrade to ‘The Storm's' paid tier for $5 per month or $55 per year. You'll also receive a free year of Slopes Premium, a $29.99 value - valid for annual subscriptions only. Monthly subscriptions do not qualify for free Slopes promotion. Valid for new subscriptions only.WhoStuart Winchester, Founder, Editor & Host of The Storm Skiing Journal & PodcastRecorded onMarch 4, 2025Editor's note1) The headline was not my idea; 2) Erik said he would join me as the guest for episode 199 if he could interview me for episode 200; 3) I was like “sure Brah”; 4) since he did the interview, I asked Erik to write the “Why I interviewed him” section; 5) this episode is now available to stream on Disney+; 6) but no really you can watch it on YouTube (please subscribe); 7) if you don't care about this episode that's OK because there are 199 other ones that are actually about snosportskiing; 8) and I have a whole bunch more recorded that I'll drop right after this one; 9) except that one that I terminally screwed up; 10) “which one?” you ask. Well I'll tell that humiliating story when I'm ready.Why I interviewed him, by Erik MogensenI met Stuart when he was skiing at Copper Mountain with his family. At lunch that day I made a deal. I would agree to do the first podcast of my career, but only if I had the opportunity reverse the role and interview him. I thought both my interview, and his, would be at least five years away. 14 months later, you are reading this.As an accomplished big-city corporate PR guy often [occasionally] dressed in a suit, he got tired of listening to the biggest, tallest, snowiest, ski content that was always spoon-fed to his New York City self. Looking for more than just “Stoke,” Stu has built the Storm Skiing Journal into a force that I believe has assumed an important stewardship role for skiing. Along the way he has occasionally made us cringe, and has always made us laugh.Many people besides myself apparently agree. Stuart has eloquently mixed an industry full of big, type-A egos competing for screentime on the next episode of Game of Thrones, with consumers that have been overrun with printed magazines that show up in the mail, or social media click-bate, but nothing in between. He did it by being as authentic and independent as they come, thus building trust with everyone from the most novice ski consumer to nearly all of the expert operators and owners on the continent.But don't get distracted by the “Winchester Style” of poking fun of ski bro and his group of bro brahs like someone took over your mom's basement with your used laptop, and a new nine-dollar website. Once you get over the endless scrolling required to get beyond the colorful spreadsheets, this thing is fun AND worthwhile to read and listen to. This guy went to Columbia for journalism and it shows. This guy cares deeply about what he does, and it shows.Stuart has brought something to ski journalism that we didn't even know was missing, Not only did Stuart find out what it was, he created and scaled a solution. On his 200th podcast I dig into why and how he did it.What we talked aboutHow Erik talked me into being a guest on my own podcast; the history of The Storm Skiing Podcast and why I launched with Northeast coverage; why the podcast almost didn't happen; why Killington was The Storm's first pod; I didn't want to go to college but it happened anyway; why I moved to New York; why a ski writer lives in Brooklyn; “I started The Storm because I wanted to read it”; why I have no interest in off-resort skiing; why pay-to-play isn't journalism; the good and the awful about social media; I hate debt; working at the NBA; the tech innovation that allowed me to start The Storm; activating The Storm's paywall; puzzling through subscriber retention; critical journalism as an alien concept to the ski industry; Bro beef explained; what's behind skiing's identity crisis; why I don't read my social media comments; why I couldn't get ski area operators to do podcasts online in 2019; how the digital world has reframed how we think about skiing; why I don't write about weather; what I like about ski areas; ski areas as art; why the Pass Tracker 5001 looks like a piece of crap and probably always will; “skiing is fun, reading about it should be too”; literary inspirations for The Storm; being critical without being a tool; and why readers should trust me.Podcast notesOn The New England Lost Ski Areas ProjectThe New England Lost Ski Areas Project is still very retro looking. Storm Skiing Podcast episode number three, with site founder Jeremy Davis, is still one of my favorites:On my sled evac at Black Mountain of MaineYeah I talk about this all the time but in case you missed the previous five dozen reminders:On my timelineMy life, in brief (we reference all of these things on the pod):* 1992 – Try skiing on a school bus trip to now-defunct Mott Mountain, Michigan; suck at it* 1993 – Try skiing again, at Snow Snake, Michigan; don't suck as much* 1993 - Invent Doritos* 1994 – Receive first pair of skis for Christmas* 1995 – Graduate high school* 1995 - Become first human to live on Saturn for one month without the aid of oxygen* 1995-98 – Attend Delta College* 1997 - Set MLB homerun record, with 82 regular-season bombs, while winning Cy Young Award with .04 ERA and 743 batters struck out* 1998-00 – Attend University of Michigan* 1998-2007 - Work various restaurant server jobs in Michigan and NYC* 2002 – Move to Manhattan* 2003 - Invent new phone/computer hybrid with touchscreen; changes modern life instantly* 2003-07 – Work as English teacher at Cascade High School on Manhattan's Lower East Side* 2003-05 – Participate in New York City Teaching Fellows program via Pace University* 2004 - Successfully clone frozen alien cells that fell to Earth via meteorite; grows into creature that levels San Antonio with fire breath* 2006-08 – Columbia Journalism School* 2007-12 – Work at NBA league office* 2008 – Daughter is born* 2010 - Complete the 10-10-10 challenge, mastering 10 forms of martial arts and 10 non-human languages in 2010* 2013 – Work at AIG* 2014-2024 – Work at Viacom/Paramount* 2015 - Formally apologize to the people of Great Britain for my indecencies at the Longminster Day Victory Parade in 1947* 2016 – Son is born; move to Brooklyn* 2019 – Launch The Storm* 2022 – Take The Storm paid* 2023 - Discover hidden sea-floor city populated by talking alligators * 2024 – The Storm becomes my full-time job* 2025 - Take Storm sabbatical to qualify for the 50-meter hurdles at the 2028 Summer OlympicsOn LeBron's “Decision”After spending his first several seasons playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron announced his 2010 departure for the Miami Heat in his notorious The Decision special.On MGoBlog and other influencesI've written about MGoBlog's influence on The Storm in the past:The University of Michigan's official athletic site is mgoblue.com. Thus, MGoBlog – get it? Clever, right? The site is, actually, brilliant. For Michigan sports fans, it's a cultural touchstone and reference point, comprehensive and hilarious. Everyone reads it. Everyone. It's like it's 1952 and everyone in town reads the same newspaper, only the paper is always and only about Michigan sports and the town is approximately three million ballsports fans spread across the planet. We don't all read it because we're all addicted to sports. We all read MGoBlog because the site is incredibly fun, with its own culture, vocabulary, and inside jokes born of the shared frustrations and particulars of Michigan (mostly football, basketball, and hockey) fandom.Brian Cook is the site's founder and best writer (I also recommend BiSB, who writes the hysterical Opponent Watch series). Here is a recent and random sample – sportsballtalk made engaging:It was 10-10 and it was stupid. Like half the games against Indiana, it was stupid and dumb. At some point I saw a highlight from that Denard game against Indiana where IU would score on a 15-play march and then Denard would immediately run for a 70 yard touchdown. "God, that game was stupid," I thought. Flinging the ball in the general direction of Junior Hemingway and hoping something good would happen, sort of thing. Charting 120 defensive plays, sort of thing. Craig Roh playing linebacker, sort of thing.Don't get me started about #chaosteam, or overtimes, or anything else. My IQ is already dropping precipitously. Any more exposure to Michigan-Indiana may render me unable to finish this column. (I would still be able to claim that MSU was defeated with dignity, if that was my purpose in life.)I had hoped that a little JJ McCarthy-led mediation in the locker room would straighten things out. Michigan did suffer through a scary event when Mike Hart collapsed on the sideline. This is a completely valid reason you may not be executing football with military precision, even setting aside whatever dorfy bioweapon the Hoosiers perfected about ten years ago.Those hopes seemed dashed when Michigan was inexplicably offsides on a short-yardage punt on which they didn't even bother to rush. A touchback turned into a punt downed at the two, and then Blake Corum committed a false start and Cornelius Johnson dropped something that was either a chunk play or a 96-yard touchdown. Johnson started hopping up and down near the sideline, veritably slobbering with self-rage. The slope downwards to black pits became very slippery.JJ McCarthy said "namaste."Cook is consistent. I knew I could simply grab the first thing from his latest post and it would be excellent, and it was. Even if you know nothing about football, you know that's strong writing.In The Storm's early days, I would often describe my ambitions – to those familiar with both sites – as wanting “to create MGoBlog for Northeast skiing.” What I meant was that I wanted something that would be consistent, engaging, and distinct from competing platforms. Skiing has enough stoke machines and press-release reprint factories. It needed something different. MGoBlog showed me what that something could be.On being critical without being a toolThis is the Burke example Erik was referring to:The town of Burke, named for Sir Edmund Burke of the English Parliament, was chartered in 1782. That was approximately the same year that court-appointed receiver Michael Goldberg began seeking a buyer for Burke Mountain, after an idiot named Ariel Quiros nearly sent the ski area (along with Jay Peak) to the graveyard in an $80 million EB-5 visa scandal.Now, several industrial revolutions and world wars later, Goldberg says he may finally have a buyer for the ski area. But he said the same thing in 2024. And in 2023. And also, famously, in 1812, though the news was all but lost amid that year's war headlines.Whether or not Burke ever finds a permanent owner (Goldberg has actually been in charge since 2016), nothing will change the fact that this is one hell of a ski area. While it's not as snowy as its neighbors stacked along the Green Mountain Spine to its west, Burke gets its share of the white and fluffy. And while the mountain is best-known as the home of racing institution Burke Mountain Academy, the everyskier's draw here is the endless, tangled, spectacular glade network, lappable off of the 1,581-vertical-foot Mid-Burke Express Quad.Corrections* I worked for a long time in corporate communications, HR, and marketing, but not ever exactly in “PR,” as Erik framed it. But I also didn't really describe it to him very well because I don't really care and I'm just glad it's all over.* I made a vague reference to the NBA pulling its All-Star game out of Atlanta. I was thinking of the league's 2016 decision to move the 2017 All-Star game out of Charlotte over the state's “bathroom bill.” This is not a political take I'm just explaining what I was thinking about.* I said that Jiminy Peak's season pass cost $1,200. The current early-bird price for a 2025-26 pass is $1,051 for an adult unlimited season pass. The pass is scheduled to hit $1,410 after Oct. 15.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

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In this episode of The Underdog Podcast, Athena Brownson, Colorado real estate expert, shares her journey of transformation and resilience. From growing up as a professional skier to becoming a successful real estate broker, Athena has mastered the art of turning challenges into opportunities. Despite facing nine ACL surgeries, breaking her neck twice, and battling chronic Lyme disease for over eight years, she maintains a thriving real estate career while developing properties with her father.Athena explains how her background as a competitive athlete provided the discipline and work ethic that fuels her success today. She candidly discusses her transition from interior design to real estate after a pivotal meeting with her mentor, who showed her how the profession could align with her values of helping people and building meaningful relationships.She discusses her passion for health-conscious real estate, educating clients about potential environmental hazards in homes, from radon gas to mold issues. Athena also reveals her extreme sensitivity to electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs), which at one point forced her to live in an RV without electricity while still managing million-dollar real estate deals wearing lead gloves.Key Takeaways:The Power of Resilience: Athletic training provides transferable skills that build mental toughness for facing life's challenges.Finding Purpose Through Pain: Adversity can clarify what truly matters and inspire you to help others.Finding Purpose Through Pain: Adversity can clarify what truly matters and inspire you to help others.Building Authentic Community: True support comes from a small circle of deeply connected people rather than superficial relationships.Health-Conscious Living: Our physical environments significantly impact our wellbeing, making informed real estate decisions critical.Athena's story is a powerful reminder that success is not a matter of luck but a result of relentless effort and unwavering commitment, even in the face of extraordinary health challenges.Listen to this exciting episode. Join us for the conversation! Listen to the full episode here:Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog/id1534385651Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FbSDu0aNtuxAEiderUAfBWebsite: https://theunderdogshow.comIf you found this story worth your time and made changes in your life, we'd love to hear from you! Subscribe and leave a review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Follow and connect with Athena Brownson:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenabrownsonrealtor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenabrownsonrealtor/ Website: https://athenabrownsonrealtor.com/ The Underdog Podcast host is none other than Pamela Bardhi. She's rocking the Real Estate Realm and has dedicated her life as a Life Coach. She is also in the Forbes Real Estate Council. To know more about Pam, check out the following:Website: https://pamelabardhi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamela_bardhiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pamela_bardhiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatethroughrealestate

E10: Pillow talk gets political as different worldviews collide just weeks before the altar. One couple's fixation with the past puts their future at risk.E11: The full Pod Squad meets up to a party bringing new revelations and regrets to light. Anticipation grows when the gang tries on their wedding attire.Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. You can rate us at either Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realitea-times-two/id1689517536 or spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/7rInYf1BD8YiFeCeOOx8gI. I will also start reading your 4 or 5-star ratings on the air!Patreon is here!!! Go join the Patreon at https://patreon.com/RealiteaTimesTwo?If you like us, please share with your friends.Please visit and follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realiteatimestwoIG: https://instagram.com/realiteatimestwoThreads: https://www.threads.net/@realiteatimestwoTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/RealiteaxTwoPod Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realiteaxtwopod?lang=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/realiteatimestwo.bsky.social You can also e-mail us at realiteaxtwo@hotmail.com. If you want to be a guest on the podcast, please e-mail at us at the above e-mail and please put in the subject line "Guesting on Your Podcast". Please also mention which show you would prefer to guest on.You can find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@realiteatimestwoFind us on Discord at realiteaxtwoFollow us on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/realiteatimestwopod/ I got a new website!!!! Visit https://realiteatimestwo.podcastpage.io/?v=zzea where you can listen to the episodes, review the podcast and so much more!!Listen to my new podcast with my friend Mikel called "Next Take Podcast" at the below YouTube link at: www.youtube.com/@NextTakePodcast/featured or by going to our website www.solo.to/nexttakepodcastIf you want to start your own podcast, please click the link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=realitea to get 20% off on starting your very own podcast, plus it supports the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we pay tribute to the late, great Gene Hackman by way of his starring role in Francis Ford Coppola's arthouse thriller, “The Conversation.” Episode 870: The Slopes of Mount Hackman originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Ski Patrol Union organizer Ryan Dineen, on the Labor Exchange; Cesar Chavez breaks fast; Cesar Chavez quote @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

The Criminality hosts felt it was high time for a Bravo/Reality TV update episode - from sentencings to ski accidents, and new reality shows with divisive responses, they'll get into it all and then some. Stick around to hear what they're watching which includes two Netflix pics with that get two thumbs up.Melissa and Rebekah are back on FIRST FRIDAYS with all new reality TV content, stores, and updates. Let us know what YOU would like to hear us cover on a future episode - or just say hi to us! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + Twitter Drop us a note with episode suggestions, or tell us what you're watching: criminalityshow@gmail.com Enjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn't a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminality We have a website where you can explore all past episodes and our TV recommendations! https://www.criminalityshow.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour four of the Joe Rose Show Mike Florio joins the show! Florio Spoke To Every Draft QB?! McDaniel Plans On Change?! $10 MIL Bounty On Olympic Shredder?! Who's The Best 1-2 WR Punch In The NFL?!

Pack your bags, Tiny Adults (is this nickname working for you?? Y/N?), because we're heading to Aspen—where the altitude is high, the skiing is tragic, and the men? Well… some of them are worth the trip. This episode is a rollercoaster of luxury, disaster, and unexpected life lessons. From scoring free designer fits to nearly dying on the slopes, this trip had everything. Buckle up—you're in for a ride.⏳ TIME STAMPS:[00:00:00] - [00:13:16] ➝ My favourite part of traveling, the perks of flying deaf, and why you should actually appreciate your loved ones.[00:15:04] ➝ That one time my boyfriend low-key hated me, my alleged passion for stealing, and how I learned altitude sickness (much like the female orgasm) isn't a myth. (Wait, wuttt?!)[00:25:58] ➝ Me vs. skiing: a brutal battle for survival. Plus, the lesson I should have learned—and what you should take away instead. (Cue the existential crisis.)[00:50:42] ➝ Brazilian men are hot, Bad makeout sessions, and why escaping Aspen is always a sh*t show.Click play for luxury, disaster, and life lessons you didn't ask for but need!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake is going is going on a skiiing holiday. Mum is like a "swan on skiis" and Dad is like a Giraffe on stilts. What could possbily go wrong? And will Jake's best friend Birdy, the black crow, find is way out to the skii resort to help? Check out the Kaboom! Podcast too.

Today… we're going skiing! And we're doing it in style in France, Switzerland, Italy, and other European destinations. I wanted to pull together this episode not only because skiing in Europe is an amazing cultural experience, but also because it's looking pretty darn good from a value perspective right now. The Euro and Dollar are currently on par and lift tickets and lessons are massively cheaper in Europe than in the US.  Our guests today are the brother and sister team, Rick Reichsfeld and Richelle Blanken. The duo grew up skiing competitively, both raced in college, and then Richelle even raced in the Olympics. When Richelle left the national team - brother and sister teamed up to find a way to make a living from helping others experience the joy of skiing and the duo are our partners in planning amazing ski trips around the world for Bell & Bly Travel clients.   We discuss everything from Michelin starred mountain food, to unique lifts across Europe, to the most luxurious resorts, spas, and even non-skiing winter activities.  Sit back with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of champagne, and enjoy this episode of Luxury Travel Insider.   Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

Embark on a thrilling journey to the slopes of Utah in this episode of Night Sky Tourist. Join us as we explore the magical experience of night skiing with special guest Amber Palmer, the creative marketing mind behind Brian Head Resort and an avid skier and mountain climber. Discover how this unexpected mountain paradise, sitting at 10,000 feet elevation just minutes from Cedar Breaks National Monument, offers the unique opportunity to carve through fresh powder under a canopy of stars. Amber reveals what makes Brian Head a must-visit destination for both skiing enthusiasts and stargazers alike in Utah's remarkable winter landscape.Visit NightSkyTourist.com/117 for more information about this episode.CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FROM EPISODE 117:2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ Brian Head Resort: https://www.brianhead.com/ 2025 Dark Sky Festivals & Star Parties: https://nightskytourist.com/2025festivals/ Brighton Ski Resort: https://www.brightonresort.com/ Cherry Peak Ski Resort: https://www.skicpr.com/ Powder Mountain: https://powdermountain.com/ Sundance Mountain Resort: https://www.sundanceresort.com/ Woodward Park City: https://www.woodwardparkcity.com/ Rate Night Sky Tourist with 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THANK YOU!FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/ SPREAD THE WORDHelp us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others.GET TO KNOW US MOREVisit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers.SHARE YOUR QUESTIONWe want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.COMMENTS OR QUESTIONSEmail us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

Voting is over and we call the winners for Elope on the Slopes!

It's time for a bonus episode! In this one, Adam tries to figure out why there are so many apps that are exclusive to iOS. He brings in Marques, Andrew, and Ellis to talk about some of the reasons he found by talking with developers. Special thanks to Christian Selig, Karn Saheb, and Curtis Herbert for lending their expertise! P.S - We're headed to Austin! If you're going to be at SXSW in March we'll be doing a live show so come say hi! Links: Christian Selig:  - Website: https://christianselig.com/  - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@christianselig - Pixel Pals: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixel-pals-widget-pet-game/id6443919232 Karn Saheb: - Website: https://karn.io/ - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@karnsaheb - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/karn.io Curtis Herbert:  - Website: https://curtisherbert.com/ - Slopes app: https://linktr.ee/getslopes - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@parrots01 Music provided by Epidemic Sound  Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alright, Bookish Besties...If you've ever wondered how to turn your manuscript into a published book without pulling your hair out, J.A. is here to share all her secrets for making the journey smooth and stress-free.J.A. breaks down the indie publishing process in a way that makes it feel totally doable, whether you're just getting started or looking to streamline your current process. She shares her top tips for everything—from formatting to marketing, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that can trip up new indie authors. With J.A.'s advice, you'll feel confident and ready to take on the publishing world, one step at a time.But that's not all! J.A. also spills the tea on her latest release, On The Slopes of Tahoe, a sweet and swoony brothers' best friend romance with themes of found family and heartfelt moments. Oh, did I mention a single dad of a little girl? Yup. That's Breck.So, whether you're dreaming of becoming an indie author or just looking for some romcom inspiration, this episode has you covered. J.A.'s tips, passion, and fun energy will have you feeling like you've got a friend guiding you through the process. Grab a cup of coffee and let's dive into the world of indie publishing with J.A. Forde!Follow J.A. FordeInstagramAll Her Links in One SpotFind us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stephanienmack⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Hannah's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Stephanie's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!Today's Solid Sponsor:Today's episode of the Booked Solid podcast is brought to you by Kelly Greer, travel designer with Holiday Road Adventures. Get Booked Solid—on your perfect getaway!“Traveling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller.” — Kelly GreerFind Kelly on her ⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and/or email her directly with inquiries: kelly.greer@holidayroadadventures.com.

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Molly Armanino recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all of the above, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.RELATED LINKSMolly's Film, Slopes of ChangeMolly's Winning Run @ Kicking HorseBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Members Update (0:52)Waiting to Compete in Georgia (2:40)Winning at Kicking Horse (9:30)Does the Win Change Your Expectations? (12:17)Decision Making During a Comp Run (14:14)Last Year's Run in Georgia (16:26)New Film, Slopes Of Change (24:29)Molly's Brother, Sam (28:29)Operating after Loss (35:37)Friendship, McKenna Peterson (40:34)Josh Daiek (45:27)Working with a Sports Psychologist (50:55)Finding a Strong Support System (56:55)Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:04:22)What to Do While Waiting in Georgia? (1:08:38)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted and Gareth chat to Daniel Ibbertson from Slopes Game Room about Kickstarter scams, Amstrad mascots, Streets of Rage, Evil dead, retro games, collections, emulation and much more With Gareth Myles, Ted Salmon and Daniel Ibbertson Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify  Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK   Daniel Ibbertson from Slopes Game Room Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Dreams and Finding Love on Holmenkollen Slopes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-02-21-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Eirik kjente den kalde, friske vinterluften fylle lungene sine mens han sto på toppen av Holmenkollen.En: Eirik felt the cold, fresh winter air fill his lungs as he stood at the top of Holmenkollen.No: Nedover bakken ventet det spor han skulle mestre.En: Down the slope, the tracks awaited him to master them.No: Han så ut over dalen der høye furutrær dekket med snø strakte seg mot himmelen, som om de heiet ham frem.En: He looked over the valley where tall pine trees covered with snow reached toward the sky, as if they were cheering him on.No: Solveig sto ved siden av ham, pakket inn i en varm jakke.En: Solveig stood next to him, wrapped in a warm jacket.No: "Eirik, jeg håper du vet hvor mye jeg støtter deg i dette," sa hun forsiktig.En: "Eirik, I hope you know how much I support you in this," she said gently.No: Hun håpet de kunne tilbringe mer tid sammen, men hun visste hvor viktig denne konkurransen var for ham.En: She hoped they could spend more time together, but she knew how important this competition was for him.No: Magnus, Eiriks beste venn, varmet opp litt lenger borte.En: Magnus, Eirik's best friend, was warming up a little further away.No: Han hadde alltid vært i Eiriks skygge, men denne gangen ønsket han å skinne selv.En: He had always been in Eirik's shadow, but this time he wanted to shine himself.No: Han hadde en teknikk han hadde jobbet med, men spurte seg selv om han skulle dele den med Eirik.En: He had a technique he had been working on, but he asked himself whether he should share it with Eirik.No: Kanskje denne gangen var det hans tur til å stå øverst på pallen.En: Maybe this time it was his turn to stand at the top of the podium.No: Treningsdagene var harde.En: The training days were hard.No: Vinteren viste seg fra sin brutale side med harde vindkast og bitende kulde.En: Winter showed its brutal side with strong gusts of wind and biting cold.No: Eirik kjempet mot naturkreftene, men merket hvordan det sakte tappet ham for energi.En: Eirik fought against the forces of nature but noticed how it slowly drained him of energy.No: Solveig så bekymret på ham, men sa lite.En: Solveig watched him with concern, but said little.No: Hun ønsket å være den støttende partneren han trengte, men innerst inne lengtet hun etter mer enn bare en plass ved sidelinjen.En: She wanted to be the supportive partner he needed, but deep down, she longed for more than just a place on the sidelines.No: Konkurransens dag kom raskt.En: The day of the competition came quickly.No: Spenningen hang tungt i luften.En: The tension hung heavily in the air.No: Eirik visste hvor viktig dette løpet var for fremtiden hans som profesjonell skiløper.En: Eirik knew how important this race was for his future as a professional skier.No: Det ringet i startbjellen, og han kjørte i vei.En: The start bell rang, and he took off.No: Snøen sprutet opp bak ham.En: Snow sprayed up behind him.No: Mens han suste nedover bakken, traff plutselig tvilen ham.En: As he sped down the slope, doubt suddenly hit him.No: Gjorde han alt riktig?En: Was he doing everything right?No: Hva hvis han mislyktes?En: What if he failed?No: Eirik kjente frykten snøre seg om hjertet hans.En: Eirik felt fear tighten around his heart.No: Det var da Magnus' hemmelige teknikk dukket opp i sinnet hans.En: That's when Magnus's secret technique popped into his mind.No: Eirik tok en sjanse og prøvde det.En: Eirik took a chance and tried it.No: Med en følelse av lettelse fulgte han instinktene sine, og det fungerte.En: With a sense of relief, he followed his instincts, and it worked.No: Men da han krysset målstreken, var det ikke jubelen fra tilskuerne han la merke til.En: But when he crossed the finish line, it wasn't the cheers from the spectators he noticed.No: Det var Solveigs smil, stolt og kjærlig.En: It was Solveig's smile, proud and loving.No: Han hadde ikke vunnet førsteplassen, men det spilte ikke lenger noen rolle.En: He hadn't won first place, but it no longer mattered.No: Eirik hadde lært sitt livs viktigste leksjon – balansen mellom drømmer og de man elsker.En: Eirik had learned the most important lesson of his life – the balance between dreams and the ones you love.No: Han omfavnet Solveig, bestemte seg for å gjøre mer plass til henne i hverdagen.En: He embraced Solveig, deciding to make more room for her in everyday life.No: Magnus kom bort og klappet ham på skulderen.En: Magnus came over and patted him on the shoulder.No: "Bra kjørt, Eirik," sa han med et genuint smil.En: "Well done, Eirik," he said with a genuine smile.No: "Selv når du ikke vinner, er du fortsatt min beste utfordring.En: "Even when you don't win, you're still my best challenge."No: "Eirik smilte tilbake.En: Eirik smiled back.No: "Takk, Magnus.En: "Thanks, Magnus.No: Nå er det på tide å gjøre dette sammen.En: Now it's time to do this together."No: " Kvelden falt over Holmenkollen.En: Evening fell over Holmenkollen.No: Lysene fra hytta kastet en varm glød over snøen.En: The lights from the cabin cast a warm glow over the snow.No: Inne i hytta satt Eirik, Solveig, og Magnus, varme etter en god dag i bakken.En: Inside the cabin, Eirik, Solveig, and Magnus sat, warm after a good day on the slopes.No: Det var en ny begynnelse, der vennskap, kjærlighet, og drømmer var like viktige som seieren.En: It was a new beginning, where friendship, love, and dreams were as important as victory. Vocabulary Words:lungs: lungeneslope: bakkenvalley: dalencheering: heietwrapped: pakket inncompetition: konkurransenpodium: pallengusts: vindkastbiting: bitendedrained: tappetconcern: bekymrettension: spenningenfuture: fremtidenbell: startbjellensped: sustedoubt: tvilenfailed: mislyktesfear: fryktenrelief: lettelseinstincts: instinktenespectators: tilskuerneembraced: omfavnetshoulder: skulderengenuine: genuintchallenge: utfordringevening: kveldencabin: hyttaglow: glødfriendship: vennskapvictory: seieren

Legends of the Brand welcomes Amin Momen from Momentum to discuss the 25th anniversary of the City Ski Challenge. Momentum, initially founded as Momentum Travel in 1996 as a bespoke travel agency, evolved to focus on mountain experiences and is now known as Momentum Experiences. The City Ski Challenge, started in 2000, was created to bring the London business and financial community together in the Alps for networking and skiing.The City Ski Challenge is more than just a race; it's a blend of networking, business opportunities, and entertainment. The event typically begins on Thursday and concludes on Sunday, offering a variety of activities. Over the years, the event has grown to include comedy shows, panel discussions, and music, creating a festival-like atmosphere. This year features Frank Gardner from the BBC, hosting a current affairs quiz. This year Momentum has partnered with Howden and Snow+Rock, as well as Crans Montana. Plus the event also supports charities, providing them with visibility and networking opportunities and this year, working with GB Snow Sport to raise awareness and support for their athletes.We encourage everyone participate in the City Ski Challenge, regardless of their skill level, and to enjoy the spirit of competition. The event is best described as the "best ski weekend in the Alps" and a "brilliant fun" networking opportunity.The Momentum City Ski Challenge takes place March 14th to 16th in Crane Montana 2025Find our more:https://momentumxp.co.uk/get-inspired/city-ski-championships/

We're back for Episode 15 of the Mania Podcast, here's what we covered this week: 00:00 Intro 05:48 The Dynamics of Sportsmanship 12:00 NHL vs NBA Toughness 17:59 The Role of Fighting in Hockey 21:55 Poker and Personal Reflections 23:00 Amanda Back On The Tournament Circuit? 24:03 Surrogacy and Family Dynamics 25:00 Understanding IVF and Its Implications 28:05 Prison Reform and Rehabilitation Models 36:10 The Impact of Free Speech Laws 46:03 Amanda's 180 on Kendrick Lamar 50:04 Understanding Artistic Expression and Reception 53:10 Celebrity Relationships and Public Perception 56:41 The Evolution of Cinema and Streaming Culture 01:01:26 The SUBTITLE Debate 01:04:13 Crime, Empathy, and Social Responsibility Check out my MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/daniel-negreanu-teaches-poker Use PROMO CODE KIDPOKER20 to get 20% off at https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=2748061.19d46 Check out my MANIA Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast​... and subscribe on iTunes. Follow Me, Daniel Negreanu, Online Here: https://linktr.ee/dnegspoker https://twitter.com/RealKidPoker https://www.instagram.com/dnegspoker/ https://www.facebook.com/DNegsPoker

It is that time of year once again where bucks are shedding their antlers, and boots are hitting the ground to get out and search for those antlers. For a majority of hunters, shed season is an awesome time of the year, you get to hopefully find the antlers from your target buck, you may find sheds to a new buck, or you find new areas on a farm to hunt. If you are an avid shed hunter, then you have probably heard the phrase "miles equal piles". The real question is how much validity does that phrase have? Is it all about putting in miles for a ton of antlers, or are there other legit strategies? On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we dive into our shed hunting tactics we are taking into this shed season and ones we have already employed! Discount Codes:You guys have been absolutely amazing when it comes to supporting Raised Hunting so we wanted to return the favor! Just for all you loyal RH Podcast listeners we have some discount codes for you! We not only have a code to get you 15% off all Grizzly Cooler items on their website, but we got you guys a code for 15% all Raised Hunting products!!!Grizzly Cooler Discount Code: RZDGRZ24Raised Hunting Discount Code: RHPCREW15Follow Us On:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisedhunting/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/raisedhuntinghttps://www.youtube.com/@raisedhunting/featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/@RaisedHuntingPodcasthttps://www.raisedhunting.com/Raised Canine:https://www.raisedhunting.com/pages/raised-caninesRaised Hunting Apparel :https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/new-apparel-collectionRaised Nocks:https://www.raisedhunting.com/pages/raised-nocksRaised Scents:https://www.raisedhunting.com/pages/raised-scents

It's been a great winter at Holiday Valley, where they're gearing up for a busy week with kids off from school. Dash Hegeman joins us.

In this action-packed episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and his team carve through the best ski spots in Colorado before hitting the slopes of retirement planning, tax optimization, and smart investment strategies! They break down the psychological impact of market swings, why 401(k)s and IRAs aren’t one-size-fits-all, and how to create a personal pension for lifelong financial security. Whether you're shredding the mountains or shredding your tax bill, this episode is packed with expert insights and practical tips to help you glide smoothly into retirement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since there are galentine's day parties, what about palentine's day too? Chase from SLC Foodie has new restaurant choices. New Normal or Nope. It's time to vote for Elope on the Slopes!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit femchaospod.substack.comKat and Phoebe discuss Jewish-coded skiing incidents, ozempic divorces, men losing babies, and the loneliness of the immortal optimizer.LINKS:How Weight-Loss Drugs Can Upend a MarriageThe world's most optimized man:

Fluent Fiction - French: Braving the Slopes: Éloïse's Tale of Courage in Chamonix Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-02-09-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les flocons de neige tourbillonnaient joyeusement autour d'eux.En: The snowflakes swirled joyfully around them.Fr: Dans le silence éclatant de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Éloïse, Matthieu et Clément, enveloppés dans leurs combinaisons de ski colorées, admiraient la beauté de l'hiver.En: In the dazzling silence of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Éloïse, Matthieu, and Clément, wrapped in their colorful ski suits, admired the beauty of winter.Fr: Les sommets couverts de neige brillaient sous le soleil et les remontées mécaniques vromissaient d'activité.En: The snow-covered peaks shone under the sun, and the ski lifts buzzed with activity.Fr: Éloïse regardait une pente raide.En: Éloïse looked at a steep slope.Fr: Elle voulait la descendre pour montrer qu'elle pouvait rivaliser avec Matthieu.En: She wanted to go down it to show that she could compete with Matthieu.Fr: En fait, elle voulait aussi dépasser ses propres limites.En: In fact, she also wanted to push her own limits.Fr: Mais une peur sourde la saisissait.En: But a dull fear gripped her.Fr: La descente semblait dangereuse.En: The descent seemed dangerous.Fr: Elle ne voulait pas ralentir ses amis.En: She didn't want to slow her friends down.Fr: "Regarde cette pente, Éloïse," dit Matthieu d'une voix pleine d'enthousiasme.En: "Look at this slope, Éloïse," said Matthieu with a voice full of enthusiasm.Fr: "C'est l'occasion parfaite pour un peu d'adrénaline!"En: "It's the perfect chance for a bit of adrenaline!"Fr: Éloïse hésita.En: Éloïse hesitated.Fr: Le Carnaval battait son plein dans le village avec ses couleurs, ses masques et ses danses.En: The Carnival was in full swing in the village with its colors, masks, and dances.Fr: Pourtant, elle ne sentait pas la fête, son esprit accaparé par la décision.En: Yet, she didn't feel festive, her mind consumed by the decision.Fr: "Matthieu, c'est peut-être trop risqué," murmura Clément, son ton paisible.En: "Matthieu, it might be too risky," murmured Clément, his tone peaceful.Fr: Mais au fond, Éloïse savait qu'elle devait essayer.En: But deep down, Éloïse knew she had to try.Fr: Elle savait que ce serait un moment pour prouver sa bravoure, non seulement à Matthieu, mais surtout à elle-même.En: She knew it would be a moment to prove her bravery, not only to Matthieu, but especially to herself.Fr: Finalement, Clément dit quelque chose qui surprit Éloïse.En: Finally, Clément said something that surprised Éloïse.Fr: "Tu sais, j'ai peur de rester toujours dans ma routine.En: "You know, I'm afraid of always staying in my routine.Fr: Peut-être qu'on pourrait essayer ensemble?"En: Maybe we could try together?"Fr: Éloïse fut touchée par cette confession de Clément.En: Éloïse was touched by Clément's confession.Fr: Elle comprit qu'ils partageaient l'envie de changement.En: She understood that they shared the desire for change.Fr: Avec un sourire timide, elle acquiesça.En: With a shy smile, she nodded.Fr: "Allons-y ensemble."En: "Let's go together."Fr: Matthieu, voyant la détermination de ses amis, ne voulait pas rester à l'écart.En: Seeing his friends' determination, Matthieu didn't want to be left out.Fr: "Je suis avec vous!"En: "I'm with you!"Fr: Au sommet de la pente intimidante, Éloïse prit une profonde inspiration.En: At the top of the intimidating slope, Éloïse took a deep breath.Fr: Clément à ses côtés, elle se sentit soudainement plus forte.En: With Clément by her side, she suddenly felt stronger.Fr: Ils se lancèrent dans la descente, glissant sur la neige avec une joie nouvelle.En: They launched into the descent, sliding on the snow with newfound joy.Fr: C'était un défi, certes, mais accompagné de rires et de soutien.En: It was a challenge, indeed, but accompanied by laughter and support.Fr: En bas de la pente, le sentiment d'accomplissement était intense.En: At the bottom of the slope, the sense of accomplishment was intense.Fr: Éloïse réalisa que le vrai courage résidait dans l'affrontement des peurs et dans les pas décisifs partagés.En: Éloïse realized that true courage lay in facing fears and in shared decisive steps.Fr: Pour Clément, cette aventure marqua le début de quelque chose de nouveau.En: For Clément, this adventure marked the beginning of something new.Fr: Il décida de chercher plus de moments inattendus dans sa vie.En: He decided to seek more unexpected moments in his life.Fr: La neige continuait de tomber doucement sur Chamonix, recouvrant le paysage de magie hivernale alors que les trois amis savouraient leur victoire.En: The snow continued to fall softly on Chamonix, blanketing the landscape in winter magic as the three friends savored their victory.Fr: Ensemble, ils avaient surmonté une partie d'eux-mêmes, prêts pour les prochains défis, quels qu'ils soient.En: Together, they had overcome a part of themselves, ready for the next challenges, whatever they may be. Vocabulary Words:the snowflakes: les flocons de neigeto swirl: tourbillonnerdazzling: éclatantthe slope: la pentesteep: raideto compete: rivaliserthe fear: la peurto grip: saisirthe descent: la descenteenthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe Carnival: le Carnavalrisky: risquéroutine: la routinethe confession: la confessionintimidating: intimidanteto breathe: respireraccomplishment: l'accomplissementcourage: le courageto face: affronterdecisive: décisifthe challenge: le défiunexpected: inattenduto blanket: recouvrirthe magic: la magieto savor: savourervictory: la victoireto overcome: surmonterthe landscape: le paysagebravery: la bravoureto shine: briller

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Hideout Town Administrator Jan McCosh provides the latest community updates, bill banning collective bargaining passes Utah Senate, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Thursday night's council meeting, Visit Salt Lake spokesperson Ryan Mack talks about the 2025 Winter Roundup skijoring event, portions of historic Thaynes Hoist House destroyed by heavy snow, Heber North Village referendum dies after missed deadline and Park City Performing Arts Executive Director Ember Conley discusses the 2025 Concerts on the Slopes lineup.

Storm After Storm, Buyout Dilemma, Slogging Up the Slopes, Ginormous O-Line, Eggs-pensive Waffles & Pastry Pinnacle! 

Ryan DeLena and his dad Rob join Hersh to talk about labels, limits, and the true realization of potential on this episode of Truth Tastes Funny. When Ryan DeLena was five years old, he was placed in a therapeutic school that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraint. He was heavily medicated and four years later, was voluntarily committed to a mental hospital for further evaluation. His parents Rob and Mary Beth were counseled to place him in a group home. They refused. Today, Ryan is the youngest person to ski tour in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, having completed expeditions in Antarctica (2018), Svalbard (2022), and Baffin Island (2023). He was featured on the cover of Backcountry Ski Maps, and he's climbed and skied peaks in Chile, Argentina, Oregon, Washington, and more. He graduated from Vermont State University in 2024.

Lairdinho discusses his lineup holes for the upcoming gameweek, and dives into how far he's willing to go to fill them given the need to get a positive return from his cards.

Journalism genius and podcast favorite Sam Sanders (Vibe Check, The Sam Sanders Show on KCRW) joins Laci to take down the latest scam hitting the ski slopes. While they may not agree on taking a spin on the ski lift, they're both all in for cozying up with drinks by the fire and rocking those snow bunny fits. Today's scheme has it all—Jay Peak, a snowy retreat just 20 minutes from Vermont; Green Cards; mountain makeovers; a man with chilling, soul-piercing eyes; Resorts World; and a sprawling biotech facility set to produce advanced medical devices from dialysis machines to artificial organs. How's that? Stay schemin'!Check out The Sam Sanders Show on KCRW. Listen to Sam Sings! In honor of Grammy weekend with Billie Eilish's vocal coach Doug Peck.Sam Sings! with Celebrity Vocal Coach Doug PeckCON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod  Laci Mosley: @divalaciSam Sanders: @samsandersResearch by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://web.archive.org/web/20241204104720/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/02/05/the-rural-ski-slope-caught-up-in-an-international-scamhttps://www.skimag.com/ski-resort-life/east-coast/how-jay-peak-owners-defrauded-investors/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/travel/jay-peak-vermont.htmlhttps://www.wcax.com/2022/04/13/kingdom-con-history-vermonts-biggest-fraud-case/https://www.newenglandskihistory.com/Vermont/jaypeak.phphttps://www.floridabulldog.org/2018/11/key-biscayne-businessman-orchestrated-200-million-rip-off-against-foreign-investors-seeking-green-cards/https://pnxborderlaw.com/2018/09/09/sec-files-complaint-against-joel-burstein-for-conduct-related-to-the-jay-peak-eb-5-fraud/ Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/scam.

This week on The Mismatched Podcast, Kristin checks in from San Antonio, Texas, where she's attending the American Farm Bureau annual conference. She gushes about the city's charm, rich history, and famous Hotel Emma (spoiler: it's fancy!). Meanwhile, Danna holds down the fort back home, surviving icy roads and a fun weekend skiing at Holiday Valley—complete with liquid courage in the form of Fireball shots. Other highlights include a $35,000 Farm Bureau prize for Ohio, a cat saga involving litter box victories and faux pregnancy scares, and a truly harrowing tale of flying with a vomit-prone feline. Oh, and some questionable Airbnb pricing leads to a late-night family road trip instead of an extra night in luxury. With laughter, mishaps, and a touch of Tex-Mex, this episode has all the mismatched energy you love. Until next time—stay warm and mismatched!  Get Social with Danna and Kristin ! @localfarmmom | @dannageraci183 | @themismatchedpodcast on  Instagramhttps://youtube.com/@themismatchedpodcast4078

Fluent Fiction - French: Conquering the Slopes: Élodie's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-01-29-23-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans les montagnes Rocheuses, les sapins se dressent fièrement, couverts de neige brillante.En: In the Rocky Mountains, the fir trees stand proudly, covered in glittering snow.Fr: Le ciel est d'un bleu limpide, et l'air est frais et pur.En: The sky is a clear blue, and the air is fresh and pure.Fr: C'est l'hiver, et c'est parfait pour un voyage de ski.En: It is winter, and it's perfect for a ski trip.Fr: Élodie, Luc, et Marie visitent ce paradis.En: Élodie, Luc, and Marie are visiting this paradise.Fr: Les trois sont amis et partagent une passion pour le ski.En: The three are friends and share a passion for skiing.Fr: Élodie est une jeune femme réservée mais pleine d'aventure.En: Élodie is a reserved young woman but full of adventure.Fr: Elle aime le ski plus que tout.En: She loves skiing more than anything.Fr: Pourtant, elle cache une peur : la peur de perdre le contrôle sur les pistes difficiles.En: However, she harbors a fear: the fear of losing control on difficult slopes.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle veut prouver à elle-même qu'elle peut dominer cette peur.En: Today, she wants to prove to herself that she can overcome this fear.Fr: Elle vise une piste de ski connue pour être la plus difficile.En: She sets her sights on a ski slope known to be the most challenging.Fr: Luc et Marie la soutiennent, mais ils sont inquiets.En: Luc and Marie are supportive, but they are worried.Fr: Le temps se dégrade lentement.En: The weather is slowly deteriorating.Fr: Les nuages couvrent le ciel bleu, et le vent commence à souffler plus fort.En: Clouds cover the blue sky, and the wind starts to blow stronger.Fr: Élodie se tient au sommet de la pente.En: Élodie stands at the top of the slope.Fr: Elle voit la descente raide devant elle.En: She sees the steep descent ahead of her.Fr: Son cœur bat rapidement, mais elle est déterminée.En: Her heart is beating quickly, but she is determined.Fr: Elle veut montrer qu'elle n'a pas peur.En: She wants to show she is not afraid.Fr: Elle s'élance sur la neige, ses skis glissant à toute vitesse.En: She launches herself onto the snow, her skis gliding at full speed.Fr: Le vent souffle maintenant très fort, ajoutant un défi supplémentaire.En: The wind is now blowing very hard, adding an extra challenge.Fr: Élodie sent son corps vaciller un instant, la peur la saisit.En: Élodie feels her body waver for a moment, and fear grips her.Fr: Soudain, elle se souvient des mots de son instructeur de ski : "Respire.En: Suddenly, she remembers her ski instructor's words: "@fr{Respire.Fr: Garde ton calme."En: Garde ton calme.}"Fr: Elle inspire profondément.En: She takes a deep breath.Fr: Elle reprend le contrôle, ses mouvements deviennent fluides.En: She regains control, and her movements become fluid.Fr: La montagne, si intimidante au début, devient un compagnon à ses côtés.En: The mountain, so intimidating at first, becomes a companion by her side.Fr: Elle descend avec confiance et grâce.En: She descends with confidence and grace.Fr: Quand elle arrive en bas, Luc et Marie l'attendent avec un grand sourire.En: When she reaches the bottom, Luc and Marie are waiting for her with big smiles.Fr: Élodie est heureuse et fière.En: Élodie is happy and proud.Fr: Elle réalise quelque chose d'important : affronter ses peurs est une étape de sa propre découverte.En: She realizes something important: facing her fears is a step in her own self-discovery.Fr: Elle sait maintenant qu'elle est plus forte qu'elle ne le pensait.En: She now knows that she is stronger than she thought.Fr: Les montagnes, silencieuses et majestueuses, veillent sur leur amie.En: The mountains, silent and majestic, watch over their friend.Fr: Élodie regarde les cimes enneigées, reconnaissante pour cette journée.En: Élodie looks at the snow-capped peaks, grateful for this day.Fr: Elle a conquis bien plus qu'une simple piste de ski.En: She conquered much more than just a ski slope.Fr: Elle a conquis une partie d'elle-même.En: She conquered a part of herself. Vocabulary Words:the mountains: les montagnesthe fir trees: les sapinsproudly: fièrementglittering: brillantereserved: réservéepassion: la passionharbor (a fear): cacher (une peur)slope: la pentefear: la peursteep: raideto prove: prouverthe weather: le tempsto deteriorate: se dégraderclouds: les nuagessupportive: soutiennentdescent: la descentedetermined: déterminéelaunches: s'élancefluid: fluideintimidating: intimidanteto grip: saisirto regain: reprendremovements: les mouvementsto descend: descendregrace: la grâcemajestic: majestueusessilent: silencieusesgrateful: reconnaissanteto conquer: conquérirself-discovery: la découverte

This week we gear up to revisit the cult classic comedies Ski Patrol (1990) and Ski School (1991). From outrageous pranks to over-the-top ski antics, we break down the wild humor, iconic characters, and nostalgic charm of these winter adventures. Tune in as we celebrate the hilarity and chaos that made these movies '90s gems!Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

This week Stephanie & Trey discuss a stress inducing hair emergency, kid ski coaches, and who needs a little help facing their fears. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and make sure you download this episode! If you want to connect with Stephanie and Trey directly, message them at:  www.instagram.com/stephhollman www.instagram.com/trey_stewart www.instagram.com/bsthepodcast FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@weeklydoseofbs If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Stephanie & Trey as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Executive Producers: Madelyn Grimes / Joshua Burns For YEA MEDIA GROUP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Tumbling Down the Slopes: A Day of Laughter in the Alps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-01-20-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca si svegliò presto quella mattina, con l'emozione che scorreva attraverso le sue vene come una tazza di caffè espresso ben fatto.En: Luca woke up early that morning, with excitement flowing through his veins like a well-made cup of espresso coffee.It: Era la sua prima volta in un resort sciistico, e non vedeva l'ora di scoprire cosa significasse sfrecciare giù per le montagne innevate.En: It was his first time at a ski resort, and he couldn't wait to find out what it meant to race down the snow-covered mountains.It: Le Alpi italiane lo abbracciavano con il loro splendore bianco e il cielo era di un blu splendente, promettendo una giornata perfetta sulla neve.En: The Italian Alps embraced him with their white splendor, and the sky was a brilliant blue, promising a perfect day on the snow.It: In compagnia dei suoi migliori amici, Giovanni e Marco, Luca camminò fino al punto di incontro per la lezione di sci.En: In the company of his best friends, Giovanni and Marco, Luca walked to the meeting point for the ski lesson.It: Giovanni, esperto snowboarder, già si vantava delle sue acrobazie sulla tavola, mentre Marco, con la sua calma caratteristica, annuiva sorridendo.En: Giovanni, an expert snowboarder, was already boasting about his stunts on the board, while Marco, with his characteristic calmness, nodded smiling.It: Luca, però, voleva solo riuscire a stare in piedi sugli sci senza cadere e soprattutto, impressionare i suoi amici con la sua "abilità nascosta".En: However, Luca just wanted to manage to stay on his skis without falling and, above all, impress his friends with his "hidden skill."It: Arrivati alla scuola di sci, furono accolti da Giulio, l'istruttore, con la sua giacca dai colori fluo e un'energia contagiosa.En: Upon arriving at the ski school, they were greeted by Giulio, the instructor, with his fluorescent-colored jacket and contagious energy.It: Luca, un po' imbarazzato, decise di farsi avanti e chiedere una lezione privata, convinto che ciò lo avrebbe aiutato a migliorare in fretta.En: Luca, a bit embarrassed, decided to step forward and request a private lesson, convinced that it would help him improve quickly.It: Ma con un buffo scambio di parole e un fraintendimento con Giulio, si ritrovò invece nel mezzo di una classe di bambini principianti.En: But with a funny exchange of words and a misunderstanding with Giulio, he instead found himself in the middle of a class of beginner children.It: I piccoli sciatori erano una visione adorabile, tutti con sci che sembravano fatti su misura per gnomi e un entusiasmo che superava il timore.En: The little skiers were an adorable sight, all with skis that seemed custom-made for gnomes and enthusiasm that surpassed fear.It: Luca tentò di mimetizzarsi tra di loro, sperando che Giovanni e Marco non lo vedessero.En: Luca attempted to blend in with them, hoping that Giovanni and Marco wouldn't see him.It: Ma le lezioni di Giulio si rivelavano un vero spettacolo comico.En: But Giulio's lessons turned out to be a real comic spectacle.It: Gli sci di Luca sembravano avere vita propria, scivolando in tutte le direzioni tranne quella giusta.En: Luca's skis seemed to have a life of their own, sliding in every direction except the right one.It: La situazione raggiunse il culmine quando, durante una dimostrazione di frenata, Luca perse il controllo e iniziò a scivolare giù per il pendio.En: The situation reached its peak when, during a demonstration of braking, Luca lost control and started sliding down the slope.It: Sembrava una scena presa da un vecchio film muto, con gente che gridava e tentava di evitarlo.En: It looked like a scene from an old silent film, with people shouting and trying to avoid him.It: Luca, trasportato dal suo stesso peso, si trasformò presto in una palla di neve umana, raccogliendo sciatori e ridendo inarrestabilmente mentre rotolava giù.En: Carried by his own weight, Luca soon turned into a human snowball, collecting skiers and laughing uncontrollably as he rolled down.It: Raggiunto il fondo della pista, tra risate e fiocchi di neve intrappolati ovunque, Luca fu accolto dall'applauso del suo "pubblico" improvvisato.En: Reaching the bottom of the slope, amidst laughter and snowflakes trapped everywhere, Luca was greeted by applause from his impromptu "audience."It: Marco e Giovanni arrivarono di corsa, più divertiti che preoccupati, felici di vedere che il loro amico era ancora in un pezzo, se non contiamo l'ammasso di neve che lo ricopriva.En: Marco and Giovanni arrived running, more amused than worried, happy to see that their friend was still in one piece, except for the mound of snow covering him.It: Mentre si toglieva la neve dai vestiti, Luca cominciò a ridere contagiosamente.En: As he brushed the snow off his clothes, Luca began to laugh contagiously.It: Realizzò che non aveva bisogno di impressionare nessuno.En: He realized he didn't need to impress anyone.It: La vera gioia era nell'essersi lasciato andare, nel vivere l'esperienza senza preoccuparsi delle aspettative.En: The true joy was in letting go, in experiencing the moment without worrying about expectations.It: Quel rotolo giù per la collina era diventato il ricordo più prezioso della giornata.En: That tumble down the hill had become the most precious memory of the day.It: Luca imparò che a volte, nella vita, è più importante divertirsi e godersi i momenti senza prendersi troppo sul serio.En: Luca learned that sometimes, in life, it's more important to have fun and enjoy moments without taking oneself too seriously.It: E così, mentre il tramonto tingeva la neve di sfumature dorate, Luca, Giovanni e Marco andarono a prendere un cioccolato caldo, ridendo delle avventure del giorno e già pianificando la prossima corsa.En: And so, as the sunset tinged the snow with golden hues, Luca, Giovanni, and Marco went to get a hot chocolate, laughing about the day's adventures and already planning the next run. Vocabulary Words:the veins: le venethe ski resort: il resort sciisticoto race down: sfrecciare giùthe splendor: lo splendorethe meeting point: il punto di incontrothe expert: l'espertoto boast: vantarsithe snowboarder: lo snowboarderthe stunt: l'acrobaziathe calmness: la calmathe hidden skill: l'abilità nascostathe instructor: l'istruttorethe jacket: la giaccathe misunderstanding: il fraintendimentothe class: la classethe beginner: il principiantethe skier: lo sciatorethe gnome: lo gnomothe slope: il pendioto blend in: mimetizzarsithe demonstration: la dimostrazioneto brake: frenareuncontrollably: inarrestabilmenteto reach: raggiungerethe audience: il pubblicothe applause: l'applausothe tumble: il rotolothe sunset: il tramontoto laugh contagiously: ridere contagiosamentethe precious memory: il ricordo prezioso

Join us for a conversation with Louise Pode, an executive and personal development coach from the UK who has turned her passion for helping others into a unique specialization: mindset coaching for anxious skiers.   In this episode, Louise shares her insights on the common anxieties that skiers face, from navigating challenging terrain to skiing with more experienced family members. We'll explore how to overcome these fears and build confidence on the slopes, allowing you to truly enjoy your time on the mountain. Louise also shares her personal story and how she discovered her passion for helping skiers overcome their anxieties. We'll touch upon the unique aspects of skiing in Europe and connect with mutual friends and colleagues in the UK. Whether you're a seasoned skier or just starting out, this episode offers valuable advice and inspiration to help you conquer your fears and embrace the joy of skiing. Learn more about Louise Pode and her work at ProAbility. The ProAbility Wesbite - https://www.proability.co.uk/expertise/ski-coaching Louise Pode on the Web - https://www.louisepode.com Contact Louise - louise.pode@ProAbility.co.uk Find Louise on Instagram - @freetoski Find Louise on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-pode You can also book a 15 minute one-on-one chat with Louise by following this link - https://calendly.com/proability-coaching/15-mins-1-2-1?month=2025-01 Be sure to check out the Ski Rex Media Partners, as well: Whaleback Mountain ⁝ Imbrace  Join the Ski Rex Media Community! Share your voice! We love hearing from listeners. Share your skiing and snowboarding stories, favorite winter memories, or holiday traditions on social media using the hashtag #SkiRexMedia. You might just be featured in an upcoming episode! Stay connected! Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive offers: Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram: @skirexmedia Got a question, comment, or topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you! Email us: contact@skirexmedia.com Leave us a voicemail: Ski Rex Media Voicemail at Speakpipe Visit our website: skirexmedia.com for more information about the show, past episodes, and exclusive content.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about an epic 'Ice Palace' that was built over 100 years ago, our favorite 'off-the-slopes' ski towns, breweries worth visiting, a few new FKT (Fastest Known Time) records seth in Colorado last year, the state's snowiest resort (this season), and more!

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jeremy Bloom, a former NFL player, Olympic skier, and now, a successful entrepreneur and CEO. Discover how Jeremy uses the concepts of "bouncers vs. splatters" to navigate setbacks, the importance of a steady mindset, and how he transitioned his sports experience into the business world. Learn about his unique nonprofit, Wish of a Lifetime, which grants lifelong wishes to the elderly, promoting connection and combating loneliness. Tune in to hear valuable insights on achieving success, maintaining resilience, and fostering an impactful organizational culture. Join us as we delve into: + Fostering a culture of high performance and happiness. + Jeremy Bloom's journey from athlete to entrepreneur. + Overcoming setbacks with Jeremy's idea of "Bouncers vs. Splatters" + Empowering the elderly through the Wish of a Lifetime Foundation This episode is for you if: - You love hearing inspiring stories of longevity and purpose. - You want insights into creating a thriving business culture. - You appreciate the power of storytelling that bridges generations. - You're eager to learn about building a resilient mindset in life and business. You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/90XE8y6hfpU Find more from Jeremy Bloom: Website: https://jeremybloom.com/ Wish of a Lifetime: https://wishofalifetime.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremybloom/ Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast| https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

Pull up any social media feed on big line skiing and there's a good chance you'll see Molly Armanino stomping a serious cliff drop. There's also a good chance you'll see her tomahawking. In her rookie year on the 2023 Freeride World Tour, Molly's checkers or wreckers approach – skiing lines no other woman dare ski – landed her a 2nd place finish. Perfecting her art of the send at Kirkwood amidst its treacherous volcanic “death rocks”, Molly's fearless approach has inspired all skiers, regardless of gender. Equally inspiring is Molly's perseverance in the face of unimaginable loss, opening up about the accident that took her brother Sam's life just as she was finding closure after losing her best friend in a car accident. Molly talks about the therapeutic healing the outdoors brings her and also shares the story of losing her big toe to frostbite while skiing in Montana. Lots of laughs mixed with heavy emotion in this episode. See an advance screening of her first feature film, “Slopes of Change”, at 8PM on December 19 at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee! 2:30 – Recording this week at Gear Lab in South Lake Tahoe amidst dry weather and no snow.5:30 – Riding brown pow on Harmony Ridge and Hoot Trail in Nevada City. Shared use trails versus segregated use trails.8:00 – Dope or Derp? Collectibles like baseball cards, Garbage Pail Kids and wine.20:45 – Print magazines to subscribe to – Nicholas on Insta – Mountain Gazette.21:50 – Dope or Derp? Giving up on skiing in the winter when weather isn't delivering.25:10 – Introducing Molly Armanino – South Lake Tahoe core lord skier and her film Slopes of Change.31:15 – Molly Armanino talks about her new hat, turkey feathers found on the family property and feeding wild animals.35:15 – Molly's upbringing in Sutter Creek and Placerville and hated skiing as a kid.38:00 – Skiing at Kirkwood, its “death rocks” and the core underground vibe it's kept despite being a Vail-owned resort. Home of Squid and Friends, Sam Armanino's creation.47:30 – Being good at tomahawking and training to tomahawk down the mountain.48:40 – Getting into backcountry skiing after always being a resort skier.50:30 – Missing the shot on the big line when being filmed.54:05 – What's more pressure – skiing for a film shoot or Freeride World Tour?56:30 – Molly's backcountry mentor McKenna Peterson and developing a close relationship.1:03:45 – Pushing yourself and pushing the sport even if you risk serious injury and getting hurt.1:11:30 – Getting into the Freeride World Tour.1:14:00 – Molly losing her big toe to frostbite during an excursion in Cooke City, Montana and then getting 2ndin her rookie year on the Freeride World Tour.1:22:50 – She seems to have Raynaud's Syndrome now after getting frostbite, using boot warmers and glove warmers and dressing the core warmer to prevent Raynaud's.1:30:00 – Exploring and skiing the Eastern Sierra Nevada.1:36:10 – PowBot and Molly going on a big backcountry mission in Desolation Wilderness during the early days of COVID after the loss of PowBot's dad and how big missions help with coping.1:42:30 – Being distracted by being hyper focused on a mission as a tool for coping with loss.1:45:30 – Molly opening up about the loss of her brother Sam and a tragic car accident she was involved in with one of her best friends who didn't survive.1:53:10 – What does Mind the Track mean to you?1:55:00 – December 19 in Truckee at Alibi Aleworks – Go see Slopes of Change!

Skiing isn't just a sport—it's a passion that challenges your body and feeds your soul. But what happens when severe back pain threatens to take that joy away?   In this episode, meet skier and dad Chris Denkers, whose love for skiing wasn't just about carving the slopes - it was about coaching his twin boys, Wyatt and Riley, national snowboarding competitors who live with cystic fibrosis. When debilitating back pain made it impossible for Chris to ski competitively or even stand in ski boots, he faced the devastating reality of losing both his favorite sport and precious time with his family on the mountain.   Tune in to hear Chris's inspiring journey from living with chronic back pain, caused by spinal stenosis, to undergoing a life-changing customized spine surgery (combining spinal fusion and disc replacement) with world-renowned spine surgeon Dr. Christopher Good at VSI.  Hear how this innovative hybrid procedure eliminated a decade of pain and restored Chris's active lifestyle. You won't want to miss this powerful story of recovery, resilience, and reclaiming what matters most - on and off the mountain.   Listen now: Youtube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify   For additional information and resources, visit VSISpine.com.

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Nov. 23. It dropped for free subscribers on Nov. 30. To receive future episodes as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:What is this?Every autumn, ski associations and most of the large pass coalitions host media events in New York City. They do this because a) NYC is the media capital of the world; b) the city is a lot of fun; and, c) sometimes mountain folks like something different too, just like us city folks (meaning me), like to get to the mountains as much as possible. But I spend all winter traveling the country in search of ski areas of all sizes and varieties. This is the one time of year skiing comes to me. And it's pretty cool.One of the associations that consistently hosts an NYC event is Ski Utah. This year, they set up at the Arlo Soho, a chic Manhattan hotel. Longtime President Nathan Rafferty asked if I would be interested in setting up an interview station, talking to resort reps, and stringing them together into a podcast. It was a terrific idea, so here you go.Who* Nathan Rafferty, President of Ski Utah* Sara Huey, Senior Manager of Communications at Park City Mountain Resort* Sarah Sherman, Communications Manager at Snowbird* Nick Como, VP of Marketing at Sundance* Rosie O'Grady, President and Innkeeper of Alta Lodge* Jessica Turner, PR Manager for Go Heber Valley* Taylor Hartman, Director of Marketing and Communications at Visit Ogden* Brooks Rowe, Brand Manager at Snowbasin* Riley Elliott, Communications Specialist at Deer Valley* Andria Huskinson, Communications and PR Manager at Solitude* Anna Loughridge, PR Manager for Visit Utah* Courtney Ryan, Communications Manager for Visit Park City* Ryan Mack, VP of Communications for Visit Salt LakeRecorded onOctober 3, 2024About Ski UtahMost large ski states have a statewide trade group that represents its ski areas' interests. One of the best of these is Ski Utah, which is armed with a large staff, a generous budget, and some pretty good freaking skiing to promote (Buckskin, Utah Olympic Park, and Wasatch Peaks Ranch are not members of Ski Utah):What we talked aboutSKI UTAHTopicsWhy NYC; the Olympics return to Utah; why the state is such a great place to host the games (besides, you know, the awesome skiing); where we could potentially see future ski area development in Utah; Pow Mow's shift toward public-private hybrid; Deer Valley's expansion and ongoing snowboard ban; and the proposed LCC Gondola – “Little Cottonwood Canyon is not a great place for rubber-wheeled vehicles.”On Utah skier visits and population growth over timeOn chairlifts planned in Utah over the next three yearsUtah is on a chairlift-building binge, with the majority slated for Deer Valley's massive expansion (11) and Powder Mountain (4 this year; 1 in 2025). But Snowbird (Wilbere quad), Park City (Sunrise Gondola), and Snowbasin (Becker high-speed quad) are also scheduled to install new machines this year or next. The private Wasatch Peaks Ranch will also add two lifts (a gondola and a high-speed quad) this year. And Sundance is likely to install what resort officials refer to as the “Flathead lift” some time within the next two years. The best place to track scheduled lift installations is Lift Blog's new lifts databases for 2024, 2025, and 2026.On expansion potential at Brian Head and Nordic ValleyUtah's two largest expansion opportunities are at Brian Head and Nordic Valley, both operated by Mountain Capital Partners. Here's Brian Head today:The masterplan could blow out the borders - the existing ski area is in the lower-right-hand corner:And here's Nordic Valley:And the masterplan, which could supersize the ski area to 3,000-ish acres. The small green blob represents part of the existing ski area, though this plan predates the six-pack installation in 2020:PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORTStats: 3,226 vertical feet | 7,300 skiable acres | 355 inches average annual snowfallTopicsSnowmaking upgrades; the forthcoming Sunrise Gondola on the Canyons side; why this gondola didn't face the opposition that Park City's last lift upgrades did; Olympic buzz in Park City; and which events PCMR could host in the 2034 Olympics.On the Great Lift Shutdown of 2022Long story short: Vail tried to upgrade two lifts in Park City a couple of years ago. Locals got mad. The lifts went to Whistler. Here's the longer version:More Park City Mountain ResortSNOWBIRDStats: 3,240 vertical feet | 2,500 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe new Wilbere lift; why Snowbird shifted the chairlift line; the upside of abandoning the old liftline; riding on top of the new tram; and more LCC gondola talk.On the new Wilbere lift alignmentHere's where the new Wilbere lift sits (right) in comparison to the old lift (left):On inter-lodgeIf you happen to be at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon when avalanche danger spikes, you may be subject to something called “inter-lodge.” Which means you stay in whatever building you're in, with no option to leave. It's scary and thrilling all at once.Inter-lodge can last anywhere from under an hour to several days.On the LCC gondola and phase-in planAnother long story short: UDOT wants to build a gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon. A lot of people would prefer to spend four hours driving seven miles to the ski areas. Here's a summary of UDOT's chosen configuration:As multiple lawsuits seeking to shut the project down work through the courts, UDOT has outlined a phased traffic-mitigation approach:More SnowbirdSUNDANCE Stats: 2,150 vertical feet | 450 skiable acres | 300 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe importance of NYC to the wider skiing world; how the Wildwood terrain helped evolve Sundance; Epkon refugees headed south; parking improvements; options for the coming Flathead terrain expansion; and potential lift switcheroos. More SundanceSundance's new owners have been rapidly modernizing this once-dusty ski area, replacing most of the lifts, expanding terrain, and adding parking. I talked through the grand arc of these changes with the mountain's GM, Chad Linebaugh, a couple of years ago:ALTA LODGEAlta stats: 3,240 vertical feet | 2,500 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopics65 years of Levitt family ownership; Alta's five lodges; inter-lodge; how Alta has kept its old-school spirit even as it's modernized; and an upcoming women's ski event. On Alta's lift evolutionIt wasn't so long ago that Alta was known for its pokey lift fleet. As recently as the late ‘90s, the mountain was a chutes-and-ladders powder playground:Bit by bit, Alta consolidated and updated its antique lift fleet, beginning with the Sugarloaf high-speed quad in 2001. The two-stage Collins high-speed quad arrived three years later, replacing the legacy Collins double and Germania triple lines. The Supreme high-speed quad similarly displaced the old Supreme triple and Cecret double in 2017, and the Sunnyside sixer replaced the Albion double and Sunnyside high-speed triple in 2022. As of 2024, the only clunker left, aside from the short hotel lifts and the long transfer tow, is the Wildcat double.GO HEBER VALLEYTopicsWhy Heber Valley makes sense as a place to crash on a ski trip; walkable sections of Heber; ease of access to Deer Valley; and elevation.VISIT OGDENConsidering “untamed and untouched” Ogden as ski town; “it's like skiing in 2005”; Pow Mow, Snowbasin; accessing the mountains from Ogden; Pow Mow's partial privatization; art on the mountain; and Nordic Valley as locals' bump.  On Powder Mountain size claimsPow Mow has long claimed 8,000-ish acres of terrain, which would make it the largest ski area in the United States. I typically only count lift-served skiable acreage, however, bringing the mountain down to a more average-for-the-Wasatch 3,000-ish acres. A new lift in Wolf Canyon next year will add another 900 lift-served acres (shaded with stripes on the right-hand side below).On Nordic Valley's fire and the broken Apollo liftLast December, Nordic Valley's Apollo chairlift, a 1970 Hall double, fell over dead, isolating the mountain's glorious expansion from the base area. The next month, a fire chewed up the baselodge, a historic haybarn left over from the property's ranching days. Owner MCP renovated the chairlift over the summer, but Nordic will operate out of “temporary structures,” GM Pascal Begin told KSL.com in June, until they can build a new baselodge, which could be 2026 or '27.SNOWBASINStats: 3,015 vertical feet | 3,000 skiable acres | 300 inches average annual snowfallTopicsBreaking down the coming Becker lift upgrade; why Becker before Porcupine; last year's DeMoisy six-pack installation; where is everyone?; where to ski at Snowbasin; the 2034 Olympics plan; when will on-mountain lodging arrive?; and RFID.More SnowbasinDEER VALLEYStats: 3,040 vertical feet | 2,342 skiable acres | 300 inches average annual snowfallTopicsMassive expansion; avoiding Park City; and snowmaking in the Wasatch Back.On Expanded ExcellenceDeer Valley's expansion plans are insane. Here's a summary:More Deer ValleySOLITUDEStats: 2,030 vertical feet | 1,200 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopicsAlterra; Big versus Little Cottonwood Canyons; and Alta.More SolitudeVISIT UTAHTopicsWatching the state's population explode; the Olympics; comparing 2002 to 2034; RIP three percent beer; potential infrastructure upgrades to prepare for the Olympics; and SLC airport upgrades.VISIT PARK CITYTopicsPark City 101; Main Street; the National Ability Center; mining history everywhere; Deer Valley's trail names; Silver to Slopes at Park City; Deer Valley's East Village; public transit evolution; Park City Mountain Resort lift drama; paid parking; and why “you don't need a car” in Park City.On Silver to SlopesThe twice-daily guided ski tour of on-mountain mining relics that we discuss on the podcast is free. Details here.On Park City and Deer Valley's shared borderPark City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley share a border, but you are forbidden to cross it, on penalty of death.* Alta and Snowbird share a crossable border, as do Solitude and Brighton. All four have different operators. I'm not sure why PCMR and Deer Valley can't figure this one out.*This is not true.^^Though actually it might be true.VISIT SALT LAKETopicsThe easiest ski access in the world; why stay in SLC during a ski trip; walkable downtown; free transit; accessing the ski areas without a car; Olympic buzz; and Olympic events outside of the ski areas.What I got wrong* I said that former mayor Michael Bloomberg tried to bring the Olympics to NYC “around 2005 or 2006.” The city's bid was for the 2012 Summer Olympics (ultimately held in London). I also said that local opposition shut down the bid, but I confused that with the proposed stadium on what is now Manhattan's Hudson Yards development.* I said you had to drive through Park City to access Deer Valley, but the ski area has long maintained a small parking lot at the base of the Jordanelle Gondola off of US 40.The robots aren't readyEveryone keeps telling me that the robots will eat our souls, but every time I try to use them, they botch something that no human would ever miss. In this case, I tried using my editing program's AI to chop out the dead space and “ums,” and proceeded to lose bits of the conversation that in some cases confuse the narrative. So it sounds a little choppy in places. You can blame the robots. Or me for not re-doing the edit once I figured out what was happening.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. 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