Best Snowsports Podcasts (2023)

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BLISTER Podcast

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The Future of Snowsports 1:04:00

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What does the future of snowsports look like? At our last Blister Summit, we asked Nina Waters (Blizzard-Tecnica), Dr. Len Necefer (Natives Outdoors & Sonoran Avalanche Center), Dan Abrams (Flylow), & Hanna Whirty (Icelantic) to discuss some of the current realities, biggest challenges, and significant opportunities for the outdoor sports industry.…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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9.14.2023: Inclusive Snowsports Group Facilitation with Ryan Latham and Kevin Jordan 16:09

7d ago16:09

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Ryan Latham and Kevin Jordan from the Aspen Snowmass Snowsports Schools. Kevin and Ryan will be hosting the Inclusive Snowsports Group Facilitation webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. MT, this clinic will focus on creating functional knowledge of…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Finding Fulfillment in the Outdoor Industry with Gabaccia Morena 22:28

29m ago22:28

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Gabaccia Moreno is an outdoor enthusiast and advocate, whose career centers on encouraging people to rethink how they engage with nature. Over the years, Gabaccia has worked on a variety of projects— from being a member of the conservation corps in Montana to writing for outdoor publications, and creating the online community, The Outdoorist Oath. …

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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9.25.2023: Meet Gordon Garlock. A Longtime PSIA-AASI Member Who's Skied Every Month for 41 Years 20:53

9h ago20:53

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First Chair Podcast host George Thomas interviews PSIA-AASI member Gordo Garlock. Gordo is on a 41-year streak where he has skied at least 1 day per month! As a former high school track and ski coach, Gordo had access to Mt. Hood year-round which made skiing possible every month of the year. Gordo mentions that climate change has recently made it v…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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09.20.23: Keeping up With Good Nutrition During Recovery with Makayla Meixner 13:37

1d ago13:37

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First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Makayla Meixner on why being nutrient-conscious during recovery is important. Keeping up with your calorie intake and eating three meals a day plus a snack help your body recover quicker. Makayla is a health nutritionist and has been a guest on the First Chair pod before. Makayla details how to…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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9.18.2023: Meet PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Pure Mountain Fun With Julie Gacnik 11:43

1d ago11:43

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First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Julie Gacnik who is the Brand Creator. Pure Mountain Fun is the newest Official Supplier for PSIA-AASI. Started by two 10-year-olds in 2020 after a day of flubbing with ski equipment, Pure Mountain Fun offers an easy way to transport your skis or snowboards for kids of any size. This has proven…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Uncovering Climate Mysteries with Lonnie Thompson 30:24

2d ago30:24

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Renowned paleoclimatologist Dr. Lonnie Thompson has been on over 60 expeditions to collect ice core samples from glaciers around the world. These samples hold precious clues to understand human-caused climate change. Connect with Lonnie: Get tickets to Canary, the documentary feature film starring Lonnie, playing in select theaters nationwide Septe…

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BLISTER Podcast

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Blister Speaker Series: Angel Collinson 1:03:34

3d ago1:03:34

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Last Thursday, Angel Collinson came to Western Colorado University for another edition of our Blister Speaker Series. We talk about her ski career, purpose, passion, and how to think about when it might be time to alter the path you're on. TOPICS & TIMES: Angel’s education (3:40) Philosophy (6:29) Brass tax moment in her ski career (10:37) Talk abo…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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9.12.2023: Building Community: A Chat With Mt. Hood Meadows 20:00

9d ago20:00

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First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with the folks from Mt. Hood Meadows ski school in Oregon. George chats with Tyler Barnes, Jennifer Lockwood and Katie Foyt. Tyler is the snowsports school director. Jennifer and Katie are alpine trainers at Mt. Hood Meadows. The team from Mt. Hood Meadows talks about how they are working to build c…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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All Faces and All Running Paces with Ashley Davies 20:40

9d ago20:40

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Ashley Davies is a lifelong runner who's building community her own way. In 2017, she co-founded Club Seattle Run Division with the intention to make the club as inclusive as possible, focusing on community rather than performance. CSRD's motto is All Faces, All Paces. The club encourages people of any background and fitness level to come run with …

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BLISTER Podcast

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Mountain Gazette Editor, Mike Rogge, on Outdoor Media & Issue #200 55:35

10d ago55:35

55:35

Mike Rogge is back to talk with Jonathan about outdoor media, plus Mountain Gazette’s new issue #200, which includes contributions from Jeremy Jones, comedian Steve Martin, cartoonist Harry Bliss, Karl Fostvedt, and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Battle of Our Big Books (6:34) Issue #200 highlights (16:14) Jeremy Jones’ piece (20:06) Karl Fostvedt’s writing…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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9.6.2023: Catch up with Katie White In Portillo 10:13

15d ago10:13

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PSIA-AASI First Chair podcast host George Thomas catches up with Katie White. Katie is the Scholarship Director for Women of Winter and the Ski School Director in Portillo, Chile. Katie is currently living in Portillo during the southern hemisphere winter. Katie spends most of her year on snow and helping to grow Women of Winter. Hear from Katie on…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Life Lessons from Big Wave Surfing with Shane Dorian 26:04

16d ago26:04

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Shane Dorian is a legendary surfer, winning his first surf contest when he was just 11 years old. At 21, he joined the World Surf League and traveled the globe to compete with other athletes. Shane has won countless competitions over the years including 11 WSL Big Wave Awards. He was part of a generation of surfers who became influential in the spo…

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BLISTER Podcast

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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2023) 1:43:02

17d ago1:43:02

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Cody and Jonathan discuss marketing jargon in the outdoor industry; the sale of Jackson Hole Mtn Resort; another mountaineering controversy; mountain town advice; and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Why Cody & Elyse purchased BLISTER+ (10:17) McSweeney’s on Marketing Jargon & Outdoor Gear (16:14) Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Sold (28:05) Strava: the nicest s…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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8.29.2023: PSIA-AASI CEO Peggy Hiller Talks About the Member Survey and its Results 12:15

23d ago12:15

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PSIA-AASI First Chair podcast host George Thomas catches up with Peggy Hiller, the CEO of PSIA-AASI. Earlier in 2023, PSIA-AASI sent out a member survey that included questions about how happy members are with their membership and asked several questions based on the individual's experience. It was shown that many members are happy with the organiz…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Submerging Into the Deep Ocean with Susan Casey 26:16

23d ago26:16

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Susan Casey is an accomplished journalist who's spent years writing about the ocean, and most recently, the deep sea. The deep sea generally starts around 600 feet below the surface where you could no longer see the light from above, but it goes way beyond that. In some places, the ocean is almost seven miles deep. Susan is one of the few people wh…

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BLISTER Podcast

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Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Houses, & Big Solutions 1:39:20

24d ago1:39:20

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Skier Zack Giffin (host of the TV series, Tiny House Nation & co-host of the podcast, Tiny House Tales) makes a compelling case for how smaller living spaces can be a significant part of the solution to affordable housing; homelessness; climate issues, energy consumption, and creating more socio-economically diverse communities — which is a fancy w…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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08.23.23: Dr. Leslie Desrosiers on Keeping Your ACL Strong in the Off Season 18:23

29d ago18:23

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First Chair Podcast Host George Thomas catches up with Dr. Leslie Desrosiers. Learn how to elevate your fitness routine with sport-specific preventative exercises that take performance and longevity to new heights. Find out how simple it can be to add game-changing neuromuscular control strategies to your workout and keep your knees stronger and he…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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08.22.23: Catching Up with the Recipient of the Small Snowsports Schools Scholarship 13:49

1M ago13:49

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PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast catches up with Kyle Wilson, the Snow School Director at Nordic Mountain in Wisconsin. Nordic Mountain was the recipient of the Small Snowsports School Scholarship for the 2022/23 season. Kyle talks about the culture of Nordic Mountain and the impact receiving the Small Snowsports School Scholarship provided. Kyle ment…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Cultivating an Adventurous Relationship with Emily Harrington & Adrian Ballinger 27:10

1M ago27:10

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Professional climber Emily Harrington met her husband, pro mountaineer Adrian Ballinger, on an expedition 11 years ago. While their paths to become pro athletes were different, the couple has figured out how to balance their partnership and build a family while continuing to pursue what they love— adventuring in the mountains. Connect with Emily & …

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BLISTER Podcast

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Investing in the Planet: Kate Williams, CEO, 1% for the Planet 50:34

1M ago50:34

50:34

What is 1% for the Planet, who started it, and what do they do? Furthermore, when a crisis breaks out (like the current fires in Hawaii), many of us wonder how best to contribute, which organizations to donate to, and how to go about determining that? To help us get a better handle on all of these topics, we’re talking with Kate Williams, CEO of 1%…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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100 Peaks in 50 Days with Jason Hardrath 25:39

1M ago25:39

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Jason Hardrath is a runner and mountaineer based in southern Oregon. He holds over a hundred records for being the fastest person to complete trails and climb mountains around the country. In 2021, he broke the record for the fastest known time to summit the 100 tallest peaks in Washington State known as the Bulger List— and he did it in only 50 da…

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BLISTER Podcast

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Deep Dives with Angel (August 2023) 1:22:41

1M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

Angel Collinson and Jonathan discuss jealousy; imposter syndrome; her Open Mic piece on “steeping”; and more of your ‘Ask Angel’ questions — including one of the strangest we’ve ever received. TOPICS & TIMES: Still Adjusting (5:17) Oppenheimer & Barbie (17:12) Angel’s Open Mic piece (20:55) Steeping & Integrating Experiences (27:50) Ask Angel: if y…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Thru-Paddling the Mississippi River with Cory Maria Dack 26:02

1M ago26:02

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Cory Maria Dack is an outdoor adventure guide and she recently completed a thru-paddle of the entire Mississippi River. It took her 134 days to canoe from the headwaters of the river in Minnesota all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. At the end, she didn't necessarily feel a sense of victory. Instead, she felt joy and gratitude for her new relationshi…

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BLISTER Podcast

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Bjarne Salén on The Fifty Project, Adventure Vans, & Tiny Homes 59:38

2M ago59:38

59:38

We talk with Bjarne Salén about his adventures & exploits with Cody Townsend for The Fifty Project, then we talk about his other big project: getting people to rethink how and where we live, and creating solutions to make that possible (see bjarnebuilds.com). This conversation is an excellent complement to Blister Podcast ep. #270: Mountain Towns &…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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08.04.23: Summer Mountain Biking With National Team member Kevin Jordan 13:28

2M ago13:28

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First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team member Kevin Jordan. Kevin is on the PSIA-AASI Alpine Team but during the summer, Keving is a mountain bike extraordinaire. Listen in to hear from Kevin on the benefits of mountain biking during the summer. Learn about the 6 basic skills needed for mountain biking and how they relate to the fundam…

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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

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08.02.23: Hear from Hestra on Their Many Varieties of Glove Options 14:01

2M ago14:01

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First Chair catches up with Steve Binns, Hestra's Marketing Manager for North America, about the diversity of gloves that are offered. Hestra believes they "have a glove for every day" - including gardening gloves! Smart technically is available in gloves allowing for mobile phone use without taking the gloves off. Hear from Steve on how to pick th…

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BLISTER Podcast

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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2023) 1:42:26

2M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

Cody and Jonathan discuss a potential pay cut for wildland firefighters; a robotic exoskeleton that aims to provide “unprecedented experiences for everyone with an outdoor lifestyle”; a skier’s ‘embarrassing’ checklist of life goals; whether sex before skiing enhances or detracts from performance; and much more. TOPICS & TIMES: Wildland Firefighter…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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The Freedom of Free Surfing with the Gudauskas Brothers 28:01

2M ago28:01

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Dane, Patrick and Tanner Gudauskus have spent a lot of their lives in the water riding some of the most epic waves. They've traveled the world for competitive surfing and taken the leap into free surfing all alongside each other. Dane, Patrick and Tanner are now giving back to the surf community through their company, Positive Vibe Warriors. Connec…

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Innovating Adaptive Adventure with Vasu Sojitra 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

In 2021, Vasu Sojitra became one of the first adaptive athletes to ski down Denali, and he's made groundbreaking descents in the Grand Tetons and the Bear Tooth Mountain Range. As the first adaptive athlete to be represented by the North Face, Vasu has used his platform to speak out about representation and intersectionality in the outdoors. Connec…

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BLISTER Podcast

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Mountain Towns & Outdoor Recreation: Challenges & Solutions 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

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For anyone who lives in or visits mountain towns, this conversation contains some of the best ideas and proposals we’ve ever heard for helping both mountain towns and outdoor recreation survive and thrive. Colorado Sun reporter, Jason Blevins lead this discussion, and joining him are Dara McDonald, (Crested Butte Town Manager), Jonathan Houck (Gunn…

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