Best White Out Ski Podcasts (2024)

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S3. E3 Summer Climbing, Via Ferrata and all things Marmottes! Plus the best climbing resorts around the world and a spotlight on Whistler British Columbia 36:54

11d ago36:54

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This week we explored news from around the world of summer and winter mountain resorts including: Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, Glamos that the countries glaciers have 31% more snow on them now than on average over the years between 2010 and 2020 9% of skiers in French resort were from the UK, that’s the largest group after the French France’s …

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Ultra Something & Building A Career in Outdoor Media with Brendan Leonard 49:47

2d ago49:47

49:47

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin welcome Brendan Leonard back to the show. Brendan was the fourth guest ever on THE ROCK FIGHT and today he joins the boys to talk about the state of outdoor media, how his son has impacted his outdoor adventure lifestyle and of course his new book Ultra Something, wh…

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Switchback Spring: Why It's Happening & What To Expect with Christina Henderson 35:41

2d ago35:41

35:41

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're wrapping up a very busy trade show month by breaking down the newest trade show of them all: Switchback Spring! THE ROCK FIGHT had a busy trade show season. We attended GOA Connect and Outdoor Retailer and we even broke the news about the solo debut of Switchback (the outdoor…

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Outdoor Enthusiasts On The Decline? Shaun White Launches The Snow League & Amazon Gets Greener 36:25

3d ago36:25

36:25

It's time for a round of outdoor headlines here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Today Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: The Outdoor Industry Association trend report shows that outdoor participation is up but hardcore enthusiasts are declining…

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Adrian Ballinger on Everest, Ethics, & Unexplored Places 1:16:18

4d ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Mt. Everest: for some people, it still represents the holy grail of adventure. For others, it conjures up images of long queues, lots of trash, and a tourism industry that has gotten out of hand. So what is the truth about Everest, and why does it generate such strong feelings for so many of us? Our guest today is Adrian Ballinger, a climber, skier…

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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Instant Reaction! 9:56

8d ago9:56

9:56

Another week another trade show. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is fresh off a flight home from SLC and is here with his off the cuff thoughts Outdoor Retailer. You know, Outdoor Retailer. The most popular topic of discussion within the US based outdoor industry! So what happened at OR this week? Was it a …

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Here to Climb: Sasha DiGiulian on Fitting In, Standing Out, & Her New Documentary 51:02

12d ago51:02

51:02

We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, & remarkable achievements in & beyond the climbing world. Plus, we go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her story - which debuts on 6.18.24 - Here to Climb. RELATED LINKS: Bag Balm BLISTER+ Climbers, Get Yourself Covered TOPICS & TIMES: Sa…

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Apple Maps Gets Outdoorsy, NPS Uniforms At Pride & SUP'ing The Texas Water Safari 43:04

11d ago43:04

43:04

It's Headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) as Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: How will Colin & Justin get MORE out of their weekends? (05:24) A new bike saddle has been introduced that aims to reduce sore tushy's everywhere (spoiler: …

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GOA Connect Instant Reaction and a Gear & Beer Teaser 13:36

14d ago13:36

13:36

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is back from Reno and is ready to talk about his instant reaction to attending GOA Connect. The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) is a coalition of 104 independent outdoor specialty retailers and Connect is their twice annual trade show. This week Colin had the opportunity to…

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The Switchback Blowback with Wes Allen 40:20

15d ago40:20

40:20

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're dipping our toes back into the trade show world with some retailer feedback on the recently announced Switchback Spring show that's coming to Nashville next June. When news broke about Switchback adding a spring version of the show that has been historically part of The Runni…

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Mike Hattrup: A Life in Skiing 1:02:18

18d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

We talk with U.S. Ski Hall of Famer, Mike Hattrup, about his days as a competitive mogul skier; being featured in iconic ski films like ‘The Blizzard of AAHHH’s’; his decades working in gear testing and development; and his latest role with Eleven Experience. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Eleven Experience TOPICS & TIMES: Sun Valley…

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Red Bull Rampage: The Women Are In! A Talking Headlamp & The Historic Brood of Cicadas 49:35

18d ago49:35

49:35

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: Colin & Justin's goals for the summer. (06:11) Red Bull Rampage will allow women to compete for the first time. (18:35) Ever want to talk to a headlamp? Now you can! (28:…

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Rad Power Bikes + Lost Coast Brewery Downtown Brown (Gear & Beer!) 49:19

22d ago49:19

49:19

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT we're featuring an episode from the new addition to The Rock Fight Podcast Network: GEAR & BEER! That's right, Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed. But we'll still share Gear & Beer episodes here on THE ROCK FIGHT for the time being. But head to Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and follow and rate Gear & Be…

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The 2024 Ugliest Outdoor Shoe Award 13:57

23d ago13:57

13:57

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we hand out the prestigious Ugliest Shoe of 2024 Award. There have been plenty of ugly shoes that have succeeded in the past because while they may not have been lookers, they served a real purpose. And then there are those that straight up look bad and leave us all wondering simpl…

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Hall of Famer Bill Walton on Life, Bikes, Music, & More 36:33

27d ago36:33

36:33

Last week, we lost Bill Walton, one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, and a person with an all-time love of bikes. Today, I talk about what Bill meant to me personally, and we’re republishing here the conversation I had with Bill back on our Bikes & Big Ideas podcast. If you didn’t know Bill, you should listen to this conversation. An…

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Outdoor Trade Show Season, Sierra's 100th Store & Spring Energy's Not So Awesome Sauce 39:33

26d ago39:33

39:33

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community including some breaking trade show news! Here's the rundown: It's trade show season and Switchback, which launched at The Running Event in 2022, is adding a spring event to be held in Nashville i…

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S3. E2 Summer Spotlight on Hiking and Trekking, Visit Salzburgerland, Must Have Hiking Gear and Bucket List Georgia 42:18

27d ago42:18

42:18

In this Summer episode we explore all things hiking... News Pass Portes du Soleil, a 3 day festival of mountain biking July 6 and 7, the Savoie Mont Blanc Freestyle Tour by FISE in AvoriazMorzine hosts the Spartan Ultra World Championship, Les Gets, the UCI mountain biking world cup event Hiking Gear Walking boots - waterproof and breathable. Salom…

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Obōz Katabatic Wind Low + Montucky Cold Snacks (Gear & Beer!) 48:10

29d ago48:10

48:10

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! Most hiking shoes are just overbuilt sneakers and leave you wanting either a pair of trail runners or an actual pair of leather boots. But what if you could truly blend those two worlds into an athletic looking shoe that is well made and built specifically for hiking? Well t…

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The Dirtbag Diaries Plus: The Future Of Digital Outdoor Media? 41:16

30d ago41:16

41:16

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin and Colin sit down with Fitz Cahall to talk about the industry of podcasting and how one of the original podcasts, The Dirtbag Diaries, fits into that industry. At 17 years old, The Dirtbag Diaries are endemic to anyone who listens to outdoor podcasts as part of their advent…

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Author Eric Blehm on Craig Kelly & ‘The Darkest White’ 50:10

1M ago50:10

50:10

Our guest is Eric Blehm, author of The Darkest White., a book we think every snowboarder and skier should read. Today, we go behind the scenes with Eric to talk about the legend Craig Kelly; Eric’s extensive research on this project; and why The Darkest White is really (at least) 6 books in 1. RELATED LINKS: Episode Sponsor: bagbalm.com Get Yoursel…

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REI's Union Problem, Kona's Back & Top 5 Coolest Sports 57:39

1M ago57:39

57:39

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through a slate of headlines, their top 5 all time coolest looking sports and have a special conversation with Bryce Covert who has been covering efforts by REI employees to form a union. Here is the full rundown with time codes! Our top 5 coolest sports; outdoor…

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The Best MTB Baggie Shorts + Rationale Mexican Lager (Gear & Beer!) 36:37

1M ago36:37

36:37

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! What kind of shorts do you wear when you go mountain biking? Straight spandex bibs? Jorts? Whatever you have lying around? Today Justin and Colin talk about their mountain biking preferences while reviewing two outdoor brand entries in the cycling apparel space. The Rab Cind…

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Get Out Of Your Outdoor Adventure Bubble 10:11

1M ago10:11

10:11

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin shares with you his adventure muse. The inspiration of Colin's outdoor adventure life isn't a trail, mountain or body of water. It's ice hockey. And a recent return to the game that started it all showed him how important it is to pop the bubble that all of us in the outdoor …

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Housing Solutions & Mountain Town Economics with Troy Russ 58:25

1M ago58:25

58:25

If you love skiing, snowboarding, trail running, or mountain biking, then why the hell do you need to know about things like short-term rentals, zoning codes, and accessory dwelling units? Because those things will impact whether or not you will be able to continue to ski, snowboard, run, bike, or live in some of your favorite places. So Troy Russ …

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Grand Canyon Tragedy, National Bike Month & The Midwest Is The New Outdoor Hotspot 54:55

1M ago54:55

54:55

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're slinging rocks at some of the more interesting and notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. On this weeks slate: Can Justin ace Colin's National Bike Month quiz? (03:55) Gamel's new safety oriented commuter bike helmet, The Remar…

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Our Favorite Tents + 10 Barrel’s Juicy Drama (Gear & Beer!) 41:25

1M ago41:25

41:25

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's time for the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! We wrap up our four weeks of 10 Barrel beers by pairing their 9.6 ABV monster IPA, Juicy Drama, with Justin & Colin's favorite piece of camping gear. For Justin that's the REI Half Dome 2 tent and NEMO's Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair while Colin talks about his Moun…

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S3. E1 Summer Mountain Biking, Chamonix Aiguille du Midi and Climbing the Matterhorn 42:04

1M ago42:04

42:04

In this launch Summer episode of The White Out We take a quick look at summer ski news as well as summer mountain news. We explore some of the fantastic things you can do in resorts over the Summer with a a particular focus on mountain biking, and what you need to know to get cracking, what to wear, where to go, and where in the UK is great to visi…

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The Outdoor Industry & Sustainability- So What?! 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a deeper look at the Outdoor Industry's favorite topic, sustainability, and try to answer the question... So What? What is the right answer to the stuff problem that we all agree that we have? Do we change the habit of consumers? Do we expect brands to do the right thing an…

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Baja Surfer Tragedy, Jackson Hole Skier Charged With Homicide & The Return of Pickleball Corner 40:12

2M ago40:12

40:12

Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT wherever you are listening! Colin & Justin load up some rocks and take aim at their weekly turn through some of the more interesting headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community from the past week. On this weeks docket: What is Justin doing this weekend? (02:54) A trio of surfers were discovered dead in B…

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Feral Wetsuits + 10 Barrel All Ways Down IPA (Gear & Beer!) 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's time for the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! Justin has been surfing in Feral wetsuits, a boutique wetsuit brand from the Bay Area for years while Colin just had his first experience trying them out. Today it's all about the wetsuit category and what makes Feral stand apart from a material and design point of …

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Should The Outdoor Industry Really Make Less Stuff? 34:46

2M ago34:46

34:46

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're taking a look at one of the founding pillars of the outdoor industry: innovation. Ever since the material, design and textile boom of the 1970's and 1980's the outdoors has been an example of how innovation could solve problems and fuel commerce. But over the past 20 years th…

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Reviewing the News w/ Dr. Len Necefer (April 2024) 1:24:33

2M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Dr. Len Necefer (founder of the Sonoran Avalanche Center & NativesOutdoors) is back to discuss cloud seeding; the passing of the EXPLORE Act; trigger warnings; the most Italian news?; skiing on mushroom moguls; what we’re reading & watching; and more. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Len’s Substack: All At Once TOPICS & TIMES: Len’s Tr…

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Patagonia's New Movie, Nepal Everest Ruling & Trash On The PCT! 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin break down some of the more interesting and exciting headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community from the past week. On the docket this week: What are WE doing this weekend? Colin & Justin are going to meet up in person for the first time ever! (04:03…

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Softopping Your Truck With The Perfect Beer (Gear & Beer!) 30:20

2M ago30:20

30:20

Today Colin & Justin are prepping for the apocalypse... 10 Barrel's Apocalypse IPA that is! But before the end of the world arrives we first get Justin's review of the Softopper. The Softopper eliminates the need for immovable and expensive camper shells while still giving you some piece of mind when you pull off at the fishing hole with a half loa…

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Patagonia & Sustainability Messaging In The Outdoor Industry 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're digging into how the brands of the outdoor industry talks about sustainability. Chris Goddard is the founder of CGPR, a PR agency that works with outdoor brands like Houdini, Lowa and Nite Ize. Chris recently posted on LinkedIn an article about Patagonia's new marketing campa…

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Trail Running In The Olympics? REI Exits Footwear & Kona Closes Shop! 36:36

2M ago36:36

36:36

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin & Colin break down some of the more notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. On today's slate: What is Justin doing this weekend? Volunteering and Dad'ing, apparently. (02:45) Per Gearjunkie, details have emerged from the Kona d…

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S2. E24 A look back on Winter 24 and a look forward to this Summer 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

This weeks episode looks back on the winter of 2023/24, and all the greatest things that happened From the top news stories Vail resorts taking over Crans-Montana and Whams 40 years since filming in Saas Fee and The Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day We also looked back at our daftest story of the season The Skypark engagement story as well as our favourite …

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Bedrock Sandals + 10 Barrel Cloud Mentality Hazy IPA (Gear & Beer!) 48:18

2M ago48:18

48:18

Today THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we present another episode of the pairings that matter most...GEAR & BEER! How did Justin & Colin actually meet? Their origin story is rooted in a shared love of Bedrock Sandals. And on today's episode they'll break down the updated Bedrock Cairn Evo 3D PRO's as well as the brand new …

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The Outside Sized Hole In Outdoor Media 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin reveals if he'll be attending the Outside Festival! He also discusses how the recent article written by Outside CEO Robin Thurston played into his decision and he takes a look at the opportunities that exist in the current outdoor media landscape that have arisen since Outsid…

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A Brief-ish History of Blister with Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke 1:16:40

2M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

So who was really behind the creation of BLISTER, how did the whole thing get started, and was it actually due to a misunderstanding over a couple of beers on the weekend of Independence Day, 2010? Today, Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke discuss all of the above, as well as giant tortoises, some keys to long-lasting friendships, and more. RELA…

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Patagonia Is A Fashion Brand, Kona Bikes In Trouble, Earth Day Trivia & A TNF/icebreaker Collab 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

Today on the very special 200th episode of THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin and Colin tackle a jam packed slate of headlines and topics! On the docket for today: What Is Justin Doing This Weekend? Did Kona just go out of business at Sea Otter? (03:49) Earth Day trivia (10:21) The big brain behind the Stanley boom is…

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Coleman Dual Fuel Lantern + Sierra Nevada Pale (Gear & Beer!) 41:26

2M ago41:26

41:26

Are you ready for the pairings that matter most? It's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and today we are going old school! Chances are that if you do any camping whatsoever you have a lantern. But do you have an OG fuel burning Coleman Lantern? Justin does and today he is going t…

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