Best Nordic Skiing Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 720: The Good, the Great, and the Let’s Maybe Not Try That Again | Part 1 32:27

2h ago32:27

32:27

We’re diving into the teaching situations, national standards, teaching with guests and much more with AASI Team member Brian Donovan. Brian and George discuss the full gamut of how to create great experiences with our students and guests. The first topic discussed is how important good communication is, which devolves to new hire training, figurin…

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EP 691: Breaking Records at Leadville: A 100-Mile Journey 1:15:10

22h ago1:15:10

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In this episode, Coach David Roche delves into his record-breaking performance at the 2024 Leadville 100, sharing insights into his unique approach to training, racing, and pushing personal limits. David discusses the importance of embracing failure as a pathway to success, maintaining a strong mindset, and never giving in to the urge to hike aka "…

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Andy Newell has seen some things 3:07:10

1h ago3:07:10

3:07:10

Retired World Cup skier-turned-coach Andy Newell represented the U.S. at a staggering nine world championships, four Olympics, and 200-plus World Cups in his career; if it happened in international skiing between 2000 and 2020, Newell was probably there. Join him as he brings this experience to bear while discussing the challenges and successes of …

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Episode 719: Snowboard Talk with Pro Snowboarders and Never Summer 34:11

2d ago34:11

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Geek out with some pro snowboarders and hear about how snowboards are made, how to choose the right board for you and how to help your students find the right board for them. AASI Snowboard Team member Lyndsey Stevens and AASI Snowboard Team alum Chuck Hewitt sit down with Tony Sasgen from Never Summer to discuss all things snowboarding. Listen to …

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EP 690:Trail Classics: 50 North American Trails You Must Try 1:05:15

5d ago1:05:15

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Ricky Gates discusses his latest project, The Field Guide to Classic Trails in North America Inspired by the book '50 Classic Climbs of North America,' Ricky set out to create a similar guide for trail runners. The guide aims to highlight 50 must-do trails in North America that can be completed in under 24 hours. The criteria for selecting these tr…

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Episode 718: Talking Freestyle With Rob Berlin 15:36

2h ago15:36

15:36

What's up, Snow Pros? Check out this pod with Rob Berlin. An instructor at Copper Mountain with his Snowboard Level III and Freestyle III certifications. First Char Podcast host George Thomas talks with Rob about all things Freestyle like the exam process, how to work towards getting certified, and his pathway to success in the industry. Coming fro…

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EP 689: Finding Joy in the Process: Lessons from a 100-Mile Race 1:05:33

13d ago1:05:33

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In this episode, Nation friend and renowned ultra runner Krissy Moehl talks about her recent race at the High Lonesome 100. Krissy shares her experience running the challenging 100-mile race after a six-year hiatus from 100 milers and discusses her mindset as an aging athlete. She talks about the importance of accepting and embracing her body's cha…

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Episode 717: Mountain Biking in Aspen, CO with Team Member Kevin Jordan 25:51

5d ago25:51

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On this episode, podcast host George Thomas catches up with Kevin Jordan, a skier on the PSIA Alpine Team. Kevin and George talk about summers in Colorado and what is happening in Kevin's neck of the woods as a Mountain Bike Instructor at the mountain bike school in Aspen, CO. They chat all things mountain biking and instruction from Colorado. List…

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Episode 716: Using CARV to Progress from a Plateau 15:23

7d ago15:23

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On this special episode, we sit down with National Team member Kevin Jordan, National Team Alumna Brenna Kelleher, and Alex Jackson from CARV. Alex talks about what CARV does and how it can help you get better on snow. Brenna discusses how CARV is your "accountability partner" when your physical snowsports instructor can't be there. Kevin discusses…

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Episode 715: Setting Attainable Goals with Angelo Ross 19:22

21d ago19:22

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Listen to this podcast to hear how setting attainable goals and managing those goals can help propel you further into a professional snowsports career. You'll also hear how this applies to other areas of your life. Angelo Ross, the Education and Development Manager for PSIA-AASI chats with podcast host George Thomas about the importance of setting …

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EP 688: The Inspirational ‘Why’ Behind a Record FKT 1:06:10

13d ago1:06:10

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Emily Halnon joins The Nation this week. She is a trail runner and mountain athlete from Eugene, Oregon. Emily shares her awe-inspiring journey of setting the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 460-mile Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Driven by the desire to honor her late mother, Andrea, who inspired her to start running, Emily talks…

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Episode 714: Importance of Experimentation and Exploration when Giving On-Snow Lessons 19:38

14d ago19:38

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In this episode, podcast host George Thomas catches up with the Education and Development Manager Angelo Ross at PSIA-AASI. Put faces to the names and find our podcasts on YouTube! George and Angel chat about Experimentation and Exploration in on-snow lessons. In a previous episode, George and Angelo talk about playfulness in lessons. This is the s…

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EP 687: Rewire Your Running for Stability, Strength & Speed 1:16:49

27d ago1:16:49

1:16:49

In this Trail Runner Nation podcast episode, Jay Dicharry talks about the newly updated edition of his book “Running Rewired,” offering valuable insights on how to combat overuse injuries and optimize movement patterns for better running performance. He emphasizes the need for building a strong body through targeted exercises, as running alone isn’…

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SE5:EP11 - Winter Games Returning to Utah in 2034 1:02:38

20d ago1:02:38

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It’s now official! The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are returning to Utah in 2034. The International Olympic Committee made the call on July 24. In this episode of Last Chair, we’ll explore the games to come looking at a few venues outside of the traditional skiing and snowboarding realm. With all of the 2002 Olympic venues still in place an…

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Episode 713: Tiny Habits Part 1 | Explaining Tiny Habits and Their Benefits to Instruction 24:39

21d ago24:39

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In this episode, George Thomas switches sides and is the guest this week. George has a plethora of education in snowsports and in health and body sciences. Currently, George is working on a Nicotine Sensation program at the hospital where he works and one of the topics is tiny habits and how a small changes in your routine can help make bigger task…

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EP 686: Unlock the Secrets to Long-Term Running Success 1:07:05

1M ago1:07:05

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In this episode, Coach Ian Sharman talks about the art and strategy of long-term planning in trail running, emphasizing patience and consistency for sustainable gains. Drawing from his own experiences, Ian shares how he improved his marathon times and became a successful ultra runner through diligent training. He advises runners to set long-term go…

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Episode 712: Teaching at Woodward-Copper Summer Camp in Colorado 22:25

1M ago22:25

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George Thomas catches up with a few instructors (Rob Berlin, Aleah Martinez, and Ben Potts) from Woodward-Copper. Woodward hosts on-snow summer camps by saving snow from the previous season and placing it in a particular location on the mountain. Kids get bussed up to the pile of snow and lap the close-to 900-foot magic carpet. The instructors and …

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EP 685: Running in Circles - Backyard Ultras 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

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Join ultra runners Jennifer Russo and Megan Eckert to discuss backyard ultras, a niche of ultra trail running. They explain that backyard ultras are last-man-standing races where runners complete a 4.167 mile lap every hour until only one person is remaining. Jennifer holds the world record with 74 yards (308 miles) set last month at Capital Backya…

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Episode 711: Resetting During the Offseason With Chris Rogers 16:20

2M ago16:20

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with multi-term National Team member Chris Rogers. Chris is on the snowboard team and spends most of his year on snow. George and Chris chat about what the offseason looks like for a snowsports instructor or at least what his and his friend's experiences are. Burnout is real and having way…

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EP 684: Hayden Hawkes Embracing Gratitude, A New Approach to Running Success 1:05:32

1M ago1:05:32

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In this episode, we sit down with the accomplished ultramarathoner, Hayden Hawks. Hayden shares his remarkable journey of overcoming a knee injury in 2023 and his triumphant return to the 2024 Western States 100, where he improved his time by 83 minutes and finished third. He opens up about his challenges during his recovery, the importance of pati…

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Episode 710: "The Expert Trap" With Angelo Ross 19:28

2M ago19:28

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Angelo Ross again. Angelo is the Education Development Manager at PSIA-AASI and is a wealth of knowledge on many topics. George and Thomas talk about the "Expert Trap" and how it impacts lessons and how you can be more aware that you're doing it. The Expert Trap is when students get o…

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EP 683: Sh!t You Don't Do on the Trail - Western States Edition 1:12:50

2M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

We recently replayed an episode from 2017 called, "Sh!t You Don't Do on the Trail" with Tim Twietmeyer and Bob Crowley. We had so much fun walking down memory lane, we thought we should update it for 2024. Since we are near the start of Western States 100, we thought we'd skew it towards this race, but many of the principles mentioned are applicabl…

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Episode 709: Reflections On Team Selections with National Team member Ben Potts 11:34

2M ago11:34

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Ben Potts. Ben has made the National Team for another term and reflects on what this experience was like compared to other selections. George and Ben talk about what the planning looked like leading up to the 2024-28 team selection and what's ahead as this next term begins. Ben is wor…

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Bonus Pod: Celebrating National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day 55:23

2M ago55:23

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In June we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. A time to recognize the rich history, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To celebrate, we had the privilege of speaking with Sharon Firth. She graciously shared her journey, highlighting the significance of Indigenous represe…

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EP 682: 2024 Western States 100 Prognostications 1:41:42

2M ago1:41:42

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Each year at this time, Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation each year to discuss the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run. This is the 11th year that he ruminates and give us his picks for the podium and the other notable runners. We decided this year to take a look at the constant character in every year's race, the course and do an in-depth desc…

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EP 681: Stories From Western States 100 56:08

2M ago56:08

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Leading up to the 2024 Western States 100 Endurance Race, ultra legends Ellie Greenwood and Ian Sharman share their incredible experiences at the Western States 100. Ellie, who set a new women’s record in her first WS100 in 2011, and Ian, with the record for the fastest cumulative time across 10 WS100 finishes, dive into their journeys into ultra r…

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School or Sport? Why Not Both says Jasmine Lyons! 34:58

2M ago34:58

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In today's episode, we chat with National Ski Team athlete and University of New Hampshire graduate Jasmine Lyons. Pursuing an education while competing in high-performance sports isn't easy, but it is possible as we learn from Jasmine. Nordiq Canada is the governing body of Para nordic and cross-country skiing in Canada, which is the nation’s opti…

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Episode 708: Getting Certified in Different Disciplines with Angelo Ross 15:54

2M ago15:54

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Ever thought about going for a certification in another discipline? Listen in on this episode with First Chair host George Thomas and PSIA-AASI Education Development Manager, Angelo Ross, about why you might consider this approach. "I've quit thinking of everything I do as separate disciplines ... I have reframed them all into trying to figure out …

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Episode 707: Meet New PSIA-AASI Member Stacy Garcia 11:37

2M ago11:37

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Meet Stacy Garcia, a college student who went from never skiing to taking her first lesson to becoming a certified PSIA-AASI Level 1 Alpine instructor in just 14 months. Listen in on her conversation with First Chair host George Thomas as she tells the story of her rapid rise after falling completely in love with skiing as an adult.…

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EP 680: Breaking Barriers in Women’s Running 54:58

3M ago54:58

54:58

We are joined by Maggie Mertens, the author of "Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women," which challenges long-held beliefs about women in running. Starting with a powerful reminder from over a century ago, when a woman ran the first modern Olympic marathon without permission, the book reveals how women have faced…

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Episode 706: Experiential Learning and Play with Angelo Ross 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

Join First Chair Host George Thomas and Angelo Ross, PSIA-AASI's education development manager and a former high school teacher for a deep dive into that what, how, and why of play and experiential learning. Play is a key component of PSIA-AASI's teaching skills fundamentals and not exclusive to children's lessons.If you've ever been stuck in your …

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EP 679: Training Variety for Peak Performance 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

In this episode, we discuss "Adaptation and Diversity in Training" with our adventurous guests Emma Cook-Clarke and Adam Campbell. Both elite athletes in mountain endurance sports, Emma and Adam share how their diverse sports backgrounds influence their training approaches. From soccer and rugby to running and ski mountaineering, Emma discusses her…

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What the Heck is a Ski Playground? 53:05

3M ago53:05

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In today's episode, we talk about one of three programs run through the winter by Nordiq Canada funded by Sport Canada's Community Sport for All Initiative. This episode is sponsored by Salomon! Salomon’s goal is to drive change within our communities by creating more inclusive outdoor experiences. At the same time, they are committed to conducting…

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EP 678: Flashback Episode - Sh#@ You Don't Do On the Trail 1:16:45

3M ago1:16:45

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In this episode, we take a nostalgic look back at an episode from 2017 with trail veterans Bob Crowley and Tim Twietmeyer. We revisit "Sh#@ You Don't Do On the Trail," where we covered the essential unwritten rules of the trail and aid stations that every runner should know. From the infamous "snot rocket" technique to the delicate art of avoiding …

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Episode 705: 2024 Team Selections With Brian Donovan 15:26

3M ago15:26

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas introduces us to Brian Donovan, a second-term PSIA-AASI National Team snowboard member based in Vermont. Brian is driven by possibilities and opportunities, and is inspired by the immense talent of the Team. His preparation was all about connecting the work done on-snow with members to the educationa…

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EP 677: No One Gets There Alone 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

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Dr. Rob Bell discusses his book 'No One Gets There Alone' and emphasizes the importance of relationships and connectivity in achieving personal and professional goals. He shares a personal story of receiving help during a race and how it changed his mindset. The conversation explores: Success is not solely a product of individual effort; relationsh…

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EP 676: Runners' Rescue: The Trail Triage Toolkit 1:04:09

4M ago1:04:09

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What if there was a way to instantly diagnose and address running issues right on the trail? In this episode, we talk about the new Trail Triage app. We speak with the team that developed the app answering these and other key questions: What is Trail Triage? Why was it developed? How can it help me on my training runs and racing? How do I access it…

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Episode 704: 2024 Team Selections With Kevin Jordan 16:41

3M ago16:41

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with National Team member Kevin Jordan. Kevin was just re-selected as a member of the Alpine Team this past April in Big Sky, MT. George and Thomas chat about the nerves re-trying out for the National Team brings and what brought on the most anxiety in the process. Kevin tried out for the …

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Episode 703: Chris Rogers | 2024-28 National Team Member 23:41

3M ago23:41

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with National Team member Chris Rogers. Chris was just selected for his third term on the PSIA-AASI National Snowboard Team. Hear why Chris decided to re-tryout for the team and what his entire career on the team has looked like. George talks to Chris about some of the exciting things comi…

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Episode 702: Meet [New] National Team Member Melodie Buell 16:59

4M ago16:59

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Melodie Buell, a newly selected member of the 2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team. George and Melodie talk about the journey of trying out for the team and the obstacles that presented themselves along the way. Melodie was named a new member of the PSIA National Adaptive Team in Big Sky a…

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EP 675: Balancing Act - Running and Living 1:04:54

4M ago1:04:54

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In today's episode of the Trail Runner Nation podcast, we are thrilled to host elite Canadian trail runners Adam Campbell and Emma Cook-Clarke. They will share insights into balancing demanding athletic careers with personal and professional responsibilities. Adam, a lawyer turned professional runner with Arc'teryx, has an impressive history, inclu…

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SE5EP10 - Devin Logan & Caroline Claire: Kindred Spirits 54:18

4M ago54:18

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Olympians Devin Logan and Caroline Claire are kindred spirits, finishing each other’s sentences and sharing a common passion for hucking themselves off jumps and poofing through powder pillows in the Little Cottonwood backcountry. So how did the two Long Island girls, seven years apart in age, find each other and make their way to Utah? The duo are…

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Episode 701: 2024-28 National Team Selections With First-Time Selector Jonathan Ballou 17:07

4M ago17:07

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Jonathon Ballou about what it's like being on the other side of the selection process. Jonathon has been a part of 5 selections. 1 unsuccessful bid for the team, 3 as a new or returning team member and now 1 as a selector for the new National Team. Jonathon talks about the selection p…

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EP 674: Gut Check: Managing GI Distress 1:01:55

4M ago1:01:55

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Today, we're excited to have a returning guest, Dr. Stefanie Flippin. Not only is Stefanie a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with a private practice, but she’s also an elite trail runner, an accomplished coach, a freelance writer, and the host of the Making Strides podcast. Stefanie helps us understand GI distress. We’ll explore what causes …

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Episode 700! National Academy 2024 With Pete Kray 19:30

4M ago19:30

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with PSIA-AASI Lead Writer Pete Kray for EPISODE 700!! We have an unbelievable bank of amazing podcasts that are all about snowsports instruction. Pete and George are old pals so this conversation is fun and insightful. Pete talks about his time at National Academy and what it's like being…

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Episode 699 2024 National Academy With Eliza Kuntz And Peggy Hiller Mixdown 18:21

4M ago18:21

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PSIA-AASI First Chair podcast Host George Thomas catches up with PSIA-AASI CEO Peggy Hiller and Board Chair Eliza Kuntz! George, Eliza and Peggy chat about National Academy and how the week has been going and what to expect with Team Selection week. George questions Peggy on the member survey that went out and how it is interacting face-to-face wit…

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Episode 698: National Academy 2024 wit Alpine Team member Jonathan Ballou 17:56

4M ago17:56

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Jonathan Ballou from Big Sky, MT. George and Jonothan talk briefly about the podcast and its history. Episode 700 is coming up! Jonathan has been on the National Team for 3 terms and is retiring as a team member this year. Jonathan talks about his time on the t…

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Episode 697: National Academy 2024. Meet Vanessa Mann - General Secretary of IAESS 10:01

4M ago10:01

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas chats with Vanessa Mann, the General Secretary of IASESS (International Association of Science in Snowsports) and the Project Manager for Interski International. The IAESS bridges the gap between theory and practice. IEASS is the pillar organization of Interski International and connects snowsports t…

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EP 673: It Starts with the Feet 1:13:22

4M ago1:13:22

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Everything starts with foot health, with your contact with the ground. Your body relies on that first bit of sensory information, so up that kinetic chain, all the way through the shin, the knee, the hip, the low back, the torso, all the way up to the brain." Fitness expert and seasoned endurance athlete, Mark Sisson delves into the crucial link be…

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Episode 696: Checking in With Scott Behrens, First-Time Adaptive Academy Participant 6:25

4M ago6:25

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Scott Behrens, a first-time participant of Adaptive Academy. Scott shares moments about his time at academy and how it's living up to what he expected. Scott mentions how he got into adaptive snowsports and what led him into snowsports instruction. George and Scott continue to chat ab…

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