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The SnowBrains PodcastHilary Eisen - Policy Director for the Winter Wildlands AllianceSeason 5, Episode 84Hilary Eisen is the Policy Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance and is a passionate backcountry skier and ice climber. In her role at Winter Wildlands Alliance, she leads the organization's policy work, focusing on the protection of wild winter landscapes while advocating for quality human-powered snowsports experiences. Her responsibilities include analyzing and responding to public land management proposals, engaging in National Forest winter travel management, and collaborating with partner organizations to advance conservation and recreation policy. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape t...
2025-04-151h 00
The SnowBrains PodcastThe Farmers' Almanac – Early Winter ForecastersSeason 5, Episode 83This week, the Manging Editor of the Farmers' Almanac, Sandi Duncan, sat down with SnowBrains CEO & Founder Miles Clark to talk about all things long-range winter weather forecasting. The Farmers' Almanac releases a yearly winter weather prediction every August that signals the looming start of the ski season in North America. Their winter forecast is generally SnowBrains.com's most popular article of the year, every year.This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Eur...
2025-04-0952 min
The SnowBrains PodcastAndrew McLean – The Big Mountain ScientistAndrew McLean is a legendary ski mountaineer, author, inventor, and Big Mountain Scientist. In 2017, Powder Magazine voted Andrew as one of the "48 Most Influential Skiers of All Time." Andrew is one of the best ski mountaineers on the planet, having skied first descents on every continent and has been featured in a myriad of ski movies, including the Big Mountain Skiing documentary "Steep." Andrew is the inventor of the "Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole," among many other groundbreaking inventions in the mountaineering universe. Andrew has skied over 100 first descents all over the world. Andrew graduated from the very prestigious...
2025-03-271h 40
The SnowBrains PodcastJeremy Bloom - CEO of X Games, World Cup Mogul Skier, NFL Player, CU Boulder Football Star, & Software Startup FounderSeason 5, Episode 82Jeremy recently became the CEO of the X Games and has been tasked with revolutionizing the company to create the first action-sports league. He is a former World Cup Freestyle Mogul skier who saw a number of World Cup wins and two appearances in the Olympics. At the same time, he attended the University of Colorado Boulder and was an All-American wide receiver and return specialist. After retiring from Freestyle skiing at the age of 23, he was drafted into the NFL where he played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburg Steelers. After his NFL career...
2025-03-1855 min
The SnowBrains PodcastSam Anthamatten - Professional Freeskier, Freeride World Tour Runner-Up, IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, and World Champion Ice ClimberSeason 5, Episode 81Sam Anthamatten is a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide and one of the very best freeskiers on Earth. Sam competed on the Freeride World Tour, where he finished 2nd overall in his first season. Sam is very adept in big, steep, technical skiing, but he can do it all in the freeride style. Sam paired up with Jeremy Heights to create the hugely successful La Liste movie, where they attempt to ski 15 of the biggest faces in the European Alps. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
2025-03-121h 16
The SnowBrains PodcastAnna DeMonte - Ski Mountaineer Athlete & Mont Blanc Women's Ski FKT Record HolderSeason 5, Episode 80Anna DeMonte is a ski mountaineering athlete who in June 2024 captured the Women's Ski Fastest Known Time (FKT) on 15,766' Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. 9,000' vertical backcountry days are normal for her and recently she has been average over 25,000' of human-powered vertical a week. The craziest part - she's only really been skiing for 5 years.This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world...
2025-03-041h 10
The SnowBrains PodcastErin Sprague - CEO of Protect Our Winters (POW)Season 5, Episode 79Erin Sprague became Protect Our Winters' (POW's) CEO at the beginning of 2024. Since then, she has spearheaded the organization and movement of outdoor recreationists fighting climate change. POW's mission is to "depoliticize the climate discussion and bring together those from all backgrounds to advocate for the outdoor spaces we love most." Before working at POW, Erin was the youngest woman to run a marathon on every continent and spent time in the finance world along with a tenure at Aspen Skiing Company. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by C...
2025-02-251h 11
The SnowBrains PodcastKai Jones - TGR Superstar and Pro Skier at the Age of 12Season 5, Episode 78Kai Jones has been in Teton Gravity Research films since he was 11 years old. He went pro at 12, signing with Red Bull, one of the most sought-after athlete sponsors in the world. He is now a mere 18 years old yet is one of the most famous freeskiers on the planet. He just released his first-ever documentary, Falling Into Place, which documents his big injury and recovery and return to skiing. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 m...
2025-02-1855 min
The SnowBrains PodcastStephanie Cox - CEO of the National Ski PatrolSeason 5, Episode 77After spending over two decades in the non-profit and start-up spaces, Stephanie Cox took over as CEO of the National Ski Patrol with the goal of modernizing and advancing the organization. She has been focused on revitalizing the operations, recruitment, training, and inclusiveness of the National Ski Patrol while shifting the organization in alignment with the growing outdoor industry.This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find w...
2025-02-111h 14
The SnowBrains PodcastTed Ligety - Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist & Five-Time World Cup Overall Giant Slalom ChampionSeason 5, Episode 76
Ted Ligety is one of the most iconic figures in US Alpine Skiing. He's a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist as well as a five-time World Cup Overall Giant Slalom Champion. Ted dominated the World Cup between 2004-2018 with 25 World Cup wins and 52 podiums across five disciplines.
This past October, Ted joined DPS Skis as the Head of Product Performance, where he is helping to create and test skis at their headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT.
This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
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2025-02-041h 21
The SnowBrains PodcastPark City Professional Ski Patrol Association - A Group of 200 Taking on Vail ResortsSeason 5, Episode 75
This week, two representatives joined us from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) to discuss its current conflict with Park City Mountain Resort owner Vail Resorts. Katie Lips is the President of the PCPSPA and Quinn Graves is a business manager of the PCPSPA. In addition, Katie and Quinn highlighted what it takes for the ski patrollers of the largest ski resort in the United States to keep skiers and riders safe and out of harm's way.
Since recording this podcast, a lot has changed in the current standoff between the...
2024-12-311h 01
The SnowBrains PodcastChris Tomer - Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and MountaineerSeason 5, Episode 74
Chris Tomer is an Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist with over 20 years of weather forecasting experience. He is also an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer who has climbed all of Colorado's 54 14,000' peaks. Chris has been an on-air host and meteorologist for KDVR Fox 31 Denver and Colorado Channel 2 KWGN since 2005. Chris specializes in mountain weather and has become a trusted source for climbers and skiers around the world, providing tailored forecasts that have aided over 200 teams and their ascents of some of the world's most challenging peaks, including Mt. Everest and Denali. As CEO of Tomer Weather...
2024-12-111h 16
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Ethan Greene - Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC)Season 5, Episode 73
Dr. Ethan Greene has been the Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for almost 20 years and has worked with snow and avalanches since 1990. He has an undergraduate degree in Meteorology, a Master's in Atmospheric Science, and a PhD in Geoscience, with over 45 publications in the snow science world in addition to writing two books.
Before working at CAIC, Dr. Greene worked as a backcountry avalanche forecaster at the Utah Avalanche Center and has been a lifelong, avid backcountry skier.
This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you...
2024-12-0347 min
The SnowBrains PodcastJohnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness GuruJohnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru
The episode first aired on January 31, 2023.
The guest is Johnny Collinson:
John had climbed all of the seven summits by the age of 17, making him the youngest to have done so
He is a professional freeskier who won the Junior Freeskier World Tour, has competed on the Freeride World Tour, has been in TGR movies, Sherpa Cinema movies, and skis for Red Bull
Johnny has also struggled with some difficult injuries and has overcome them all
John is also a...
2024-11-262h 16
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Brent Hogarth, PhD - Clinical Sports Psychologist Who Specializes in Flow StateSeason 5, Episode 72
Dr. Brent Hogarth is all about flow state. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who specializes in high performance psychology, and the science of flow state. He holds a masters degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology with research focused on mindfulness and emotional regulation focused on athletes, including skiers.
This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
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2024-11-191h 16
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Bishara - Gut Health Specialist; Exploring How All Health Starts with the GutSeason 5, Episode 71
Dr. Bishara is a gut biome expert who has spent her career understanding how the gut is key to all things health, including weight loss, mental health, immune health, and optimal performance.
In her most recent nationally bestselling book, The Gut Revolution, she explores all of the ways that understanding your gut can change your life.
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain re...
2024-11-1258 min
The SnowBrains PodcastJosh Daiek - One of The Most Badass Freeskiers Skiers on EarthSeason 5, Episode 70
Josh Daiek hails from the Midwest but currently resides in Lake Tahoe and is one of the most rowdy badass skiers on the planet right now. Some of his most notable achievements include throwing a 100' backflip over Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe and coming out with a brand-new film called Caldor.
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you...
2024-11-051h 17
The SnowBrains PodcastTommy Moe – Olympic Gold Medal Ski Racer, Alaska Heli-Ski Guide, Co-Founder of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in Alaska“Downhill ski racing sure is fun. It’s like being your own race car, but there’s no frame around you to save you. It’s just aerodynamics, skis, a skin-tight suit – zip it up, pull up your tidy whities, and go for it.”
– Tommy Moe
My guest today is Tommy Moe.
Tommy made the US Ski Team at 16 years old
He started competing in the World Cup at 20
Tommy was the first American male ski racer to win two medals at one Olympics – one gold and one silver, both at the Lillehammer...
2024-10-291h 43
The SnowBrains PodcastBode Miller - The Winningest American Male Ski Racer of All-Time"I don't think I have a lot of fear. I think I'm very respectful of the mountains and understand the danger that's inherently there. I think I have a healthy dose of awareness of the unpredictable nature of being in the mountains and snow conditions, but I wouldn't call it fear. It's more understanding that you're constantly putting yourself in unforgiving environments. Fear is more of a mindset. I don't consider myself afraid."
- Bode Miller
This episode first aired on February 16, 2021.
This week, we bring you...
2024-10-221h 27
The SnowBrains PodcastCody Townsend – Star & Producer of The Fifty Project“I shit my pants in a helicopter once. Just like trying to press a fart out way too hard and maybe had a little something bad to eat the night before. We were forced to land the helicopter because the pilot got so pissed off.”
– Cody Townsend
Cody will appear on a new episode of The SnowBrains Podcast later this season, but until then, enjoy his great insights and hilarious stories from this episode, which first aired on 01/13/21.
This week, we bring you Cody Townsend, a California beach...
2024-10-151h 42
The SnowBrains PodcastNoah Dines - World Record Holder for Most Human-Powered Vertical Feet Skied in a YearSeason 5, Episode 69
Noah Dines is a man on a mission to ski 3,000,000 human-powered vertical feet in a calendar year. He has already skied over 2.5 million vertical feet, breaking the record for most human-powered vertical feet skied in a single year.
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you...
2024-09-261h 10
The SnowBrains PodcastPaige Paguncco - Director of the Utah Avalanche CenterEpisode 68
Paige Pagnucco is the new first female director of the Utah Avalanche Center.
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
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2024-09-181h 18
The SnowBrains PodcastJim Ryan - Hardcore Free Skier & High-Skilled Mountaineer Featured in 4 Warren Miller Movies and 3 TGR FilmsEpisode 66
Jim Ryan is a Jackson Hole-based free skier and mountaineer who has appeared in 4 Warren Miller and 3 Teton Gravity Research films. He is a super kind person with honest and deep insights into the world of skiing.
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get y...
2024-09-101h 08
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Kevin Stone - Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon Talks About How Skiers and Snowboarders Can Optimize Off-Season TrainingEpisode 66
Dr. Kevin Stone is back, returning to the SnowBrains Podcast to talk about where the worlds of skiing and healthcare intersect.
Dr. Kevin Stone is:
a physician
an orthopedic surgeon
clinician
researcher
inventor
founder of The Stone Clinic and the Stone Research Foundation based in San Francisco
author of multiple books, including Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive
Dr. Stone's clinical work has focused on repairing and replacing meniscus, articular cartilage, and ligaments to keep people active. His clinic treats people from around the world who come fo...
2024-09-031h 01
The SnowBrains PodcastSven Brunso - The Most Photographed and Published Skier in HistoryEpisode 65
Sven Brunso was proclaimed by Ski Magazine as the most photographed skier in history. He has appeared on the cover of over 135 magazines and been featured in over 2500 published photos.
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and s...
2024-08-271h 25
The SnowBrains PodcastKyle Siegel - Founder and Designer of Raide ResearchEpisode 64
Kyle Siegel is the Founder and Designer at Raide Research, a company that specializes in making tough, lightweight backpacks specifically designed for ski mountaineering.
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and s...
2024-08-2054 min
The SnowBrains PodcastChristian Pondella – Senior Photographer at Powder Magazine, Adventure Photographer, Extreme Ski Mountaineer, and Ice ClimberEpisode 63
Christian Pondella is:
a top adventure photographer
a senior photographer at Powder Magazine
a photographer published in: National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine, Outside, Men's Journal, Maxim, FHM, GQ, Climbing Magazine, Outdoor Photographer, and more.
a photographer with photos in commercial campaigns for: Red Bull, Patagonia, San Disk, Oakley, Yeti, Atomic, Eddie Bauer, Cliff Bar, and more.
an extreme athlete
a ski mountaineer
an ice climber
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.
Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes c...
2024-08-131h 17
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Kevin Stone - Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon Focused on Repairing and Replacing Meniscus, Articular Cartilage, and Ligaments to Keep People ActiveDr. Kevin Stone - Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon Focused on Repairing and Replacing Meniscus, Articular Cartilage, and Ligaments to Keep People Active
Episode #61
My guest today is Dr. Kevin Stone:
Dr. Stone is a physician, orthopedic surgeon, clinician, researcher, inventor, and founder of The Stone Clinic and the Stone Research Foundation in San Francisco.
Dr. Stone’s clinical work has focused on repairing and replacing meniscus, articular cartilage, and ligaments to keep people active. His clinic treats people from around the world who come for biological joint and tissue repair and robotic artificial knee replacement.
Dr...
2024-02-2757 min
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Daniel Swain - Climate Scientist/Meteorologist-Communicator Focused on Extreme Weather Events Like Floods, Droughts, & Wildfires on a Warming PlanetDr. Daniel Swain - Climate Scientist/Meteorologist-Communicator Focused on Extreme Weather Events Like Floods, Droughts, & Wildfires on a Warming Planet
Episode #60
My guest today is Daniel Swain:
Dr. Daniel Swain is a climate scientist in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds concurrent appointments as a Research Fellow in the Capacity Center for Climate and Weather Extremes at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Daniel studies the changing character, causes, and impacts of extreme weather and climate events on a warming planet–with a particular fo...
2024-02-071h 09
The SnowBrains PodcastMary Kate Buckley - President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WYMary Kate Buckley - President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY
Episode #59
My Guest Today is Mary Kate Buckley - President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming
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This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med
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2024-01-311h 31
The SnowBrains PodcastHarlan Sheppard - Alaska Heli-Ski Guide for 25-Years, Highway Avalanche Forecaster for Washington State, Hero's Journey Mindfulness AdvocateHarlan Sheppard - Alaska Heli-Ski Guide for 25-Years, Highway Avalanche Forecaster for Washington State, Hero's Journey Mindfulness Advocate
Episode #58
My Guest Today is Harlan Sheppard
Harlan has been a heli-ski guide in Alaska for 25-years
He's also been a ski patroller at Stevens Pass, Washington
Harlan is an avalanche course instructor
He's been working for the Washington Department of Transportation in the avalanche department for over 12 years and is currently the avalanche supervisor for the North Central region of Washington State
Harlan is a deeply mindful person who has studied the Hero's Journey and h...
2024-01-231h 59
The SnowBrains PodcastKevin Quinn - Points North Heli Founder, 20-Year Heli-Ski Guide, STOL Pilot, Former Pro Hockey Player, All-Around Certified BadassKevin Quinn - Points North Heli Founder, 20-Year Heli-Ski Guide, STOL Pilot, Former Pro Hockey Player, All-Around Certified Badass
Episode #57
My guest today is Kevin Quinn,
Kevin is the founder of Points North Heli in Cordova, Alaska
He's been a heli-ski guide for over 20 yearsKevin is an avid STOL and STOL Drag small plane pilot
He also played professional hockey for a while
Kevin is a myriad of other things as well and I'll just rattle off a few:
EMT
WFR
Rope Werks High Angle Rescue T...
2024-01-181h 43
The SnowBrains PodcastSophia Schwartz - Former US Ski Team Member, Pro Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mindfulness & Environmental AdvocateSophia Schwartz - Former US Ski Team Member, Pro Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mindfulness & Environmental Advocate
Episode #56
My guest today is Sophia Schwartz
Sophia is a former US Ski Team member who competed in mogul skiing
She is a badass skier who stomps double backflips and ski the Grand Teton
Sophia is a mentor at Coombs Outdoors where they focus on getting people of color into the outdoors
Sophia gave a killer talk at the Wyoming Snow & Avalanche Workshop this fall and it spurred me to get her on this show because of her obvious st...
2024-01-101h 34
The SnowBrains PodcastDan Egan - Legendary Warren Miller Ski Movie Skier, Hall of Fame Inductee, Powder Magazine's Most Influential People, & AuthorDan Egan - Legendary Warren Miller Ski Movie Skier, Hall of Fame Inductee, Powder Magazine's Most Influential People, & Author
Episode #55
My guest today is Dan Egan:
Dan has been in 13 Warren Miller movies and was a big part of
He has literally skied all over the entire globe
In 2001, Powder Magazine called Dan one of the most influential skiers of our time
In 2006, Dan was inducted into the US Skiing & Snowboarding Hall of Fame
Dan was a founding member of the North Face Extreme Team with Scot Schmidt
Dan is the author of "30 Years in...
2023-12-201h 58
The SnowBrains PodcastSteven Nyman - USA World Cup & Olympic Alpine Ski Racer With 20 Years of Experience on the World CupSteven Nyman - USA World Cup & Olympic Alpine Ski Racer With 20 Years of Experience on the World Cup
Episode #54
My guest today is Steven Nyman
Steven 1st skied on the World Cup at age 20 and got 15th in slalom in your first-ever World Cup race
He's been ski racing on the World Cup since 2002 with 14 World Cup seasons
Steven skied in 3 Winter Olympic Games
He won 3 World Cup Downhill Races
Steven has been on the World Cup podium 11 times - all in downhill events
He achieved 4 World Cup podiums in the downhill in 2016 alone
Steven was...
2023-12-131h 39
The SnowBrains PodcastColby Stevenson - Olympic Silver Medalist in Big Air, 3-Time X-Games Gold Medalist, Life-Altering Car Accident SurvivorColby Stevenson - Olympic Silver Medalist in Big Air, 3-Time X-Games Gold Medalist, Life-Altering Car Accident Survivor
Episode #53
My guest today is Colby Stevenson
Colby won the silver medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022
He's won 3 gold medals and a bronze at the X games
Colby even won the World Cup Overall & Slopesylte crystal gloves in 2021
Colby was also in a life-altering car accident in his teens that changed everything for him
His story is inspiring
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2023-12-061h 49
The SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - November 28, 2023SnowBrains Merchandise is live and can be browsed here: https://snowbrainsgear.com/
The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of November 28th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Episode 9:
[#] Stories for You this Week:
1. California is Drought-Free for the First Time in 3 Years: https://snowbrains.com/california-is-drought-free-for-the-first-time-in-3-years/
2. Shiffrin Wins 90th FIS Alpine World Cup at Slalom Event in Killington, VT: https://snowbrains.com/shiffrin-wins-90th-fis-alpine-world-cup-at-slalom-event-in-killington-vt/
3. Unprepared Family of 5 With Inadequate Clothing and No Food Rescued From Summit of Snowy Colorado Mountain: https://snowbrains.com/cross-country-recap-from-fis-world-cup-in-ruka-finland-triple-u-s-podium-including-jessie-diggins-incredible-finish-bloodied-missing-a-glove/
4. Cross Count...
2023-11-2901 minThe SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - November 14, 2023SnowBrains Merchandise is live and can be browsed here: https://snowbrainsgear.com/
The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of November 14th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Episode 7:
12 Stories for You this Week:
1. These Are the 19 Ski Resorts Open in North America This Holiday Weekend
2. Mikaela Shiffrin Claims Slalom Victory and 7th Reindeer at Levi, Finland
3. Petra Vlhova Ties with Mikaela Shiffrin for Most Reindeers at FIS World Cup in Levi, Finland
4. First Ever Cross-Border FIS Alpine Race from Switzerland to Italy Sees Both Events Canceled
2023-11-1505 minThe SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - October 17, 2023SnowBrains Merchandise is live and can be browsed here: https://snowbrainsgear.com/
The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 17th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #6:
12 Stories for You this Week:
1. [PHOTOS] Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe, NV, 1st Tahoe Resort to Begin Snowmaking
2. [PHOTOS] Snowmaking Begins at Vail Resorts’ Colorado Ski Areas
3. Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Teases Unreleased Master Plan – New Gondola, Lifts, and Expansions
4. A $1.4 Billion Investment to Create a World Class Ski Destination in Japan
5. Black Mountain, NH, Won’t Open fo...
2023-10-1806 min
The SnowBrains PodcastSnowBrains News Ep. #6 – $1.4 Billion Ski Area Idea, Snowmaking on the East Coast, Alterra AcquisitionSnowBrains Merchandise is live and can be browsed here: https://snowbrainsgear.com/
The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 17th, 2023.
SnowBrains News Episode #6:
12 Stories for You this Week:
1. [PHOTOS] Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe, NV, 1st Tahoe Resort to Begin Snowmaking: https://snowbrains.com/photos-mt-rose...
2. [PHOTOS] Snowmaking Begins at Vail Resorts’ Colorado Ski Areas: https://snowbrains.com/photos-snowmak...
3. Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Teases Unreleased Master Plan – New Gondola, Lifts, and Expansions: https://snowbrains.com/arapahoe-basin...
4. A $1.4 Billion Investment to Create a World Class Ski Destination in Japan: https://snowbrains.com/a-1-4-billion-...
5. Black Mountain, NH, Won’t Open f...
2023-10-1706 minThe SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - October 10, 2023SnowBrains Merchandise is live and can be browsed here: https://snowbrainsgear.com/
The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 10th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #5:
15 Stories for You this Week:
1. Over 50 New Resorts From Europe, Canada, Japan, and the US Join the Indy Pass
2. Swedish Ski Resort Beats Finnish Neighbors to the Punch by Opening Today
3. 3 Non-Glacial Resorts in the Northern Hemisphere Are Now Open for the Season
4. [PHOTOS] These 3 Colorado Resorts Have Started Snowmaking
5. [PHOTOS] Skiers and Boarders Make 1s...
2023-10-1106 min
The SnowBrains PodcastSnowBrains News Ep.5 - The Ski Season Has Started, 50+ New Indy Pass Resorts, Powder in Colorado?SnowBrains Merchandise is live and can be browsed here: https://snowbrainsgear.com/
The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 10th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #5:
15 Stories for You this Week:
1. Over 50 New Resorts From Europe, Canada, Japan, and the US Join the Indy Pass: https://snowbrains.com/over-50-new-re...
2. Swedish Ski Resort Beats Finnish Neighbors to the Punch by Opening Today: https://snowbrains.com/swedish-ski-re...
3. 3 Non-Glacial Resorts in the Northern Hemisphere Are Now Open for the Season: https://snowbrains.com/3-non-glacial-...
4. [PHOTOS] These 3 Colorado Resorts Have Started Snowmaking: https://snowbrains.com/photos-these-3...
5. [PHOTOS] Skiers and Boarders...
2023-10-1006 minThe SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - October 3, 2023The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 3rd, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #4:
13 Stories for You this Week:
1. [PHOTOS] First Significant Snow of the Season Blankets California Ski Resorts and Peaks
2. October Snowfall Blankets Utah Ski Areas
3. 2 New Ikon Pass Destinations for Winter 23/24
4. Silverton Mountain, CO, Gets New Ownership
5. Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million
6. Vail Resorts Announces New Lifts For Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Hunter Mountain, NY, and Park City
7. Palisades Tahoe, CA...
2023-10-0306 min
The SnowBrains PodcastSnowBrains News Ep. 4 - Snow in California, New Ikon Destinations, Silverton, CO SoldThe Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 3rd, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #4:
13 Stories for You this Week:
1. [PHOTOS] First Significant Snow of the Season Blankets California Ski Resorts and Peaks: https://snowbrains.com/first-signific...
2. October Snowfall Blankets Utah Ski Areas: https://snowbrains.com/photo-october-...
3. 2 New Ikon Pass Destinations for Winter 23/24: https://snowbrains.com/the-good-stuff...
4. Silverton Mountain, CO, Gets New Ownership: https://snowbrains.com/sold-silverton...
5. Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million: https://snowbrains.com/vail-resorts-r...
6. Vail Resorts Announces New Lifts For Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Hunter Mountain, NY, and Park City: https...
2023-10-0306 min
The SnowBrains PodcastSnowBrains News Ep. 3 - Resort Closures in Australia, Resorts Already Blowing Snow, Dr. Robb Gaffney, and Much, Much, More...The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of September 26th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #3:
16 Stories for You this Week:
1. The Australian Ski Season is Running Out Of Snow as Mt Buller Announces Early Closure: https://snowbrains.com/the-australian...
2. From Montana to Utah, Western Ski Areas Receive First Significant Snowfall of Season: https://snowbrains.com/winter-on-its-...
3. Arapahoe Basin, CO, Fires Up Snow Guns: https://snowbrains.com/arapahoe-basin...
4. Study Reveals the High Vulnerability of European Ski Resorts to Global Warming: https://snowbrains.com/study-reveals-...
5. Vail Town Council Ordered to Pay $17.5 Million to Vail Resorts for Booth Heights Parcel: https...
2023-09-2708 minThe SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - Week of September 26, 2023The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of September 22nd, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #3:
16 Stories for You this Week:
1. The Australian Ski Season is Running Out Of Snow as Mt Buller Announces Early Closure
2. From Montana to Utah, Western Ski Areas Receive First Significant Snowfall of Season
3. Arapahoe Basin, CO, Fires Up Snow Guns
4. Study Reveals the High Vulnerability of European Ski Resorts to Global Warming
5. Vail Town Council Ordered to Pay $17.5 Million to Vail Resorts for Booth Heights Parcel
6. “It’s Ti...
2023-09-2608 min
The SnowBrains PodcastSnowBrains News Ep. #2 - Snow in Colorado, So Many Resort Upgrades, and New World Records!The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of September 15th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #2:
21 Stories for You this Week:
Colorado’s First Snow of the Season: https://snowbrains.com/colorado-ski-r...
Winter Park Resort Announces $100 Million of Upgrades: https://snowbrains.com/winter-park-re...
Locals Criticize Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for Plan to Make Expert Terrain Easier: https://snowbrains.com/locals-critici...
Winter Park Resort Draws Backlash from New ‘Early Up’ Lift Pass Add-On:
https://snowbrains.com/winter-park-re...
Arkansas Truck Requires 132-Hour Rescue After Getting Stuck on 14,000ft Colorado Hiking Trail: https://snowbrains.com/arkansas-truck...
Schweitzer Unveils New Chairlift and First...
2023-09-1810 min
The SnowBrains PodcastThe SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #1The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the Week of September 8, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #1
17 Stories For You This Week:
1 Powder Mountain, UT has a new owner!
2 On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced the cancellation of the last seven oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, originally granted by the Trump administration.
3 This past week, many spots across the western US saw their first snowfall of the season!
4 In KiwiBrains News, four Australian skiers have admitted to using free passes to ski at Cardrona...
2023-09-1809 min
The SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - Week of September 15, 2023The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of September 15th, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #2
23 Stories for You this Week:
Colorado’s First Snow of the Season:
Winter Park Resort Announces $100 Million of Upgrades
Locals Criticize Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for Plan to Make Expert Terrain Easier
Winter Park Resort Draws Backlash from New ‘Early Up’ Lift Pass Add-on
Arkansas Truck Requires 132-Hour Rescue After Getting Stuck on 14,000ft Colorado Hiking Trail
Schweitzer Unveils New Chairlift and First Phase of Creek Village
...
2023-09-1510 minThe SnowBrains News PodcastSnowBrains News - Week of September 8, 2023The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the Week of September 8, 2023.
The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #1
17 Stories For You This Week:
Powder Mountain, UT has a new owner!
On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced the cancellation of the last seven oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, originally granted by the Trump administration.
This past week, many spots across the western US saw their first snowfall of the season!
In KiwiBrains News, four Australian skiers have admitted to using free passes to ski at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wānaka, New Zealand, w...
2023-09-0809 min
The SnowBrains PodcastErrol Kerr - Jamaican Ski Team Olympic Skier, Cover of Ski Magazine, X-Games Competitor, Warren Miller Ski Movie StarErrol Kerr - Jamaican Ski Team Olympic Skier, Cover of Ski Magazine, X-Games Competitor, Warren Miller Ski Movie Star
Episode #52
Brought to you by Brian Head Resort & Elevenate
My guest today is Errol Kerr:
Errol represented Jamaica as a skier in the Winter Olympics! How cool is that?
Errol is a World Cup & Olympic Skier who competed in Skier Cross at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
Errol also went to the X Games 5 times
He's been in 2 Warren Miller Ski Movies
Errol is currently on the cover of Ski Magazine and he's the 1s...
2023-02-281h 46
The SnowBrains PodcastVamonos Outside - Let's Get More People of Color Skiing & Snowboarding in North America!Vamonos Outside - Let's Get More People of Color Skiing & Snowboarding in North America!
Episode #51
Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers & Alta Ski Area
My guest today is Vamanos Outside
My guests today are the operators of an organization called Vamanos Outside: Eduardo Romero & Wesley Heredia.
Vamanos Outside's mission is to connect, engage & inspire our Latinx families & community into the outdoors for all of Central Oregon.
What these folks are doing is important, inspirational, and replicable in mountain towns all over the USA, and we very much hope that's exactly w...
2023-02-071h 33
The SnowBrains PodcastJohnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness GuruJohnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru
Episode #50
Brought to you by LEKI & Northern California Toyota Dealers
My guest today is Johnny Collinson:
John had climbed all of the 7 summits by the age of 17 making him the youngest to have done so
He is a professional freeskier who won the Junior Freeskier World Tour, has competed on the Freeride World Tour, has been in TGR movies, Sherpa Cinema movies, and skis for Red Bull
Johnny has also struggled with some difficult injuries and has...
2023-01-312h 16
The SnowBrains PodcastNina Aragon - Climate Scientist Discusses The State Of The Western US SnowpackNina Aragon - Climate Scientist Discusses The State Of The Western US Snowpack
Episode #49
Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers & Leki
My guest today is Nina Aragon
Nina is the team captain of the Protect Our Winters Science Alliance
Nina has a masters in science from Portland State University
Nina is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University
Nina deeply studies our Western US Snowpack and how it affects us all in all kinds of ways
T...
2023-01-241h 20
The SnowBrains PodcastKelly Pawlak - CEO of the National Ski Areas AssociationKelly Pawlak - CEO of the National Ski Areas Association
Episode #48
Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers & Vail Mountain
My guest today is Kelly Pawlak
Kelly has been the CEO of the National Ski Area Association since 2018
Kelly has occupied a variety of executive positions in the ski industry over the past 30-plus years including 12 years as Mount Snow, Vermont's Vice president & General Manager
This episode is brought to you by your Northern California Toyota Dealers:
Whether you’re conquering th...
2023-01-171h 45
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer SurvivorDr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer Survivor
Episode #47
Brought to you by CARV & Gunnison Crested Butte
My guest today is Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry
Robb is one of the best skiers I've ever witnessed
He's is a former professional freeskier
Robb is a medical doctor of psychiatry
He's the author of the book...
2023-01-102h 03
The SnowBrains PodcastHenri Rivers - President of the National Brotherhood of SkiersHenri Rivers - President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers
Episode #46
Brought to you by Vail Mountain:
My guest today is Henri Rivers
Henri Rivers is the President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, as well as a native New Yorker and an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast for over 45 years. He is a professional ski instructor, certified master teacher and children’s specialist as well as a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine coach, jury advisor, referee and official. He coaches in the Alpine race program at Windham Mountain in the Ca...
2022-12-191h 37
The SnowBrains PodcastMike Douglas - The Godfather of FreeskiingMike Douglas - The Godfather of Freeskiing
Episode #45
Brought to you by Elevenate & Brian Head Resort, UT
My guest today is Mike Douglas - The Godfather of Freeskiing
This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Elevenate:
Not ready to compromise on quality, fit, and function? Elevenate ski gear is designed by athletes for athletes to feel like a second skin, infinitely comfortable to ski in, dependable and protective when nature shows its harshest side. Technical ski gear that allows you to discover the...
2022-12-131h 37
The SnowBrains PodcastZahan Billimoria - IFMGA Mountain Guide, TGR Ski & Snowboard Movie Guide, Samsara Experience CEO, Jackson Hole LocalZahan Billimoria - IFMGA Mountain Guide, TGR Ski & Snowboard Movie Guide, Samsara Experience CEO, Jackson Hole Local
Episode #44
Brought to you by Brian Head Resort & Elevenate
My guest today is Zahan Billimoria:
Zahan is a fully certified IFMGA mountain guide who has been the guide of the famous TGR movies including guiding Jeremy Jones and crew on the legendary 13,000' Grand Teton in Wyoming
TGR even ended up making a full movie about Zahan called Solving for Z
Z has some speed records in the Tetons including Grand, Middle, South Teton Ski Link...
2022-12-061h 55
The SnowBrains PodcastUtah Avalanche Center - Should We Use Avalanche Airbag Backpacks?, How To Stay Out of Avalanches, Updated "Know Before You Go"Utah Avalanche Center - Should We Use Avalanche Airbag Backpacks?, How To Stay Out of Avalanches, Updated "Know Before You Go"
Episode #42
Brought to you by Alta Ski Area & Gunnison Crested Butte
My guest today is the Utah Avalanche Center's Executive Director, Chad Brackelsberg:
Chad joined the Utah Avalanche Center as Executive Director in July 2017.
He is responsible for communications, marketing, fundraising, strategy, and UAC business operations.
Chad brings more than 20 years of corporate experience in technology consulting and program/project management, has been a volunteer observer for the UAC for 8 years, an...
2022-11-071h 23
The SnowBrains PodcastKit DesLauriers - The 1st Person to Ski All of the "Seven Summits", National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, 2-Time Freeskiing ChampionKit DesLauriers - The 1st Person to Ski All of the "Seven Summits", National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, 2-Time Freeskiing Champion
Episode #41
Brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte & Alta Ski Area
My guest today is Kit DesLauriers:
Kit was the very first person to ski from each of the legendary Seven Summits - the highest peaks on every continent
She was the first woman to have won 2 consecutive World Freeskiing Champion titles, in 2004 and 2005
Kit was the 2015 National Geographic Adventurer of the year
In 2019 she was inducted into the US Ski...
2022-10-301h 55
The SnowBrains PodcastConnery Lundin - Naked on Cover of Powder Magazine, Freeskiing World Tour Champ, MSP & Warren Miller Ski Movie StarConnery Lundin - Naked on Cover of Powder Magazine, Freeskiing World Tour Champ, MSP & Warren Miller Ski Movie Star
Episode #40
Brought to you by Ikon Pass & Valle Nevado, Chile
My guest today is Connery Lundin:
Connery is fully naked on the cover the 2nd to last ever Powder Magazine cover
He was the overall champion of the Freeskiing World Tour in 2015
Connery has been in 7 ski movies including
Warren Miller - "Winter Starts Now" (2021)
Matchstick Productions - "Huck Yeah!" (2020)
Warren Miller - “Timeless" (2019)
Matchstick Productions - “Drop Everything” (2017)
Matchstick Productions - “Ruin and Rose...
2022-04-191h 27
The SnowBrains PodcastJonny Moseley - Olympic Gold Medalist, Skiing Pioneer, Voice of Warren Miller, TV PersonalityJonny Moseley - Olympic Gold Medalist, Skiing Pioneer, Voice of Warren Miller, TV Personality
Episode #39
Brought to you by Valle Nevado, Chile & Ikon Pass
My guest today is Jonny Moseley:
Jonny Grew up skiing at Squaw Valley/Palisades Tahoe, CA
He made the US Ski Team at 18 years old in 1993
Jonny Won the Olympic gold medal in moguls in 1998 with the 360º mute grab that hugely changed skiing
He won a silver medal at the 1999 X Games in big air, making him the first skier to win medals at both an Olympics and X...
2022-04-121h 41
The SnowBrains PodcastH.A.P.E. & The Ghost of La Anciana - Mexican Ghost Stories From 18,000 FeetH.A.P.E. & The Ghost of La Anciana - Mexican Ghost Stories From 18,000 Feet
Episode #38
Brought to you by Valle Nevado, Chile
This episode is going to be a little different:
I'm going to tell you a ghost story. A ghost story from 18,000 feet up. A ghost story I first heard while evacuating a patient off a high volcano in Mexico. This story still gives me the shivers when I think of it...
This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Valle Nevado, Chile:
...
2022-04-0510 min
The SnowBrains PodcastH.A.P.E. & The Ghost of La Anciana - Mexican Ghost Stories From 18,000 FeetH.A.P.E. & The Ghost of La Anciana - Mexican Ghost Stories From 18,000 Feet
Episode #38
Brought to you by Valle Nevado, Chile
This episode is going to be a little different:
I'm going to tell you a ghost story. A ghost story from 18,000 feet up. A ghost story I first heard while evacuating a patient off a high volcano in Mexico. This story still gives me the shivers when I think of it...
This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Valle Nevado, Chile:
...
2022-04-0510 min
The SnowBrains PodcastElyse Saugstad - Ski Movie Star, Freeride World Tour Champion, Skier of the Year, 3X Best Line of the Year, In ESPN's Top 50 Women in Action SportsElyse Saugstad - Ski Movie Star, Freeride World Tour Champion, Skier of the Year, 3X Best Line of the Year, In ESPN's Top 50 Women in Action Sports
Episode #37
Brought to you by Ikon Pass
My guest today is Elyse Saugstad:
Elyse won the Freeride World Tour in her 1st year on tour, in 2008
She won the Freeride World Tour's "Best Female Line of the Year" in 2009
Elyse won Powder Video Awards "Best Female Performance" twice! 2013, 2018
She was Freeskier Magazine's "Female Skier of the Year" in 2018
Elyse won the IF3 International Freesport Film Fe...
2022-03-291h 09
The SnowBrains PodcastScott Schmidt - The Original FreeskierScot Schmidt - The Original Freeskier
Episode #36
Brought to you by Ikon Pass
My guest today is the legendary Scot Schmidt:
Scot was the very 1st professional freeskier in North America
He created the genre and he did it with style
Scot's intro into the ski industry was him dropping a 100' cliff at Squaw Valley Palisades Tahoe, California in the 1983 Warren Miller Ski Movie and as he drops the monstrous cliff Warren says: "Scot Schmidt, his parents raised him wrong."
Scot has been in at least 46 ski movies
His style is smo...
2022-03-151h 24
The SnowBrains PodcastLel Tone - Alaska Heli-Ski Guide for 23-Years, Winner of National Geographics "Ultimate Survival Alaska", Ski Patroller for 28-Years, Avalanche ProfessionalLel Tone - Alaska Heli-Ski Guide for 23-Years, Winner of National Geographics "Ultimate Survival Alaska", Ski Patroller for 28-Years, Avalanche Professional
Episode #35
Brought to you by A Golden State & Killington
My guest today is Lel Tone:
Lel has been an Alaska heli-ski guide for 23-years
She won the National Geographic Reality Show "Ultimate Survival Alaska" in 2015
Lel's been a Squaw Valley Palisades Tahoe ski patroller for 28 years
She's been an EMT for 33 years!
Lel is an avalanche professional and does avalanche forecasting for the Union Pacific Railroad
She grew up in Switzerland...
2022-03-081h 40
The SnowBrains PodcastJulian Carr - 210-Foot World Record Cliff Invert, Pro Freeskier, Discrete Founder, X-Games Gold Medalist, Cirque Series FounderJulian Carr - 210-Foot World Record Cliff Invert, Pro Freeskier, Discrete Founder, X-Games Gold Medalist, Cirque Series Founder
Episode #34
Brought to you by Killington & A Golden State
“Fear is very present. Fear’s a great thing, you should definitely listen to it most of the time. But I learned that just because something's scary, doesn't mean you can't do it.” - Julian Carr
My Guest today is Julian Carr
Julian is a professional freeskier who regularly hucks 100' cliffs including 2 world record cliff jumps to his name
Julian won the George...
2022-03-011h 44
The SnowBrains PodcastPark City Professional Ski Patrol - Battling Vail Resorts For a Living WagePark City Professional Ski Patrol - Battling Vail Resorts For a Living Wage
Episode #33
Brought to you by A Golden State & Killington
My guest today is Park City Professional Ski Patrol's business manager Patrick Murphy:
Park City Pro Patrol has been battling Vail Resorts for a living wage and more for years
They've been through 50 negotiating sessions with Vail Resorts in the past year
Ski Patrollers are highly trained individuals and the most important people at any ski resort and we believe they deserve a living wage and more
This episode is b...
2022-02-221h 06
The SnowBrains PodcastEddie Taylor - Member of "Full Circle Everest" 1st All-Black Team to Attempt Summit of 29,000' Mt. EverestEddie Taylor - Member of "Full Circle Everest" 1st All-Black Team to Attempt Summit of 29,000' Mt. Everest
Episode #32
Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort & Scott Sports
My guest today is Eddie Taylor:
Eddie is a member of Full Circle Everest, the 1st all-black team to attempt to summit 29,000' Mt. Everest, the highest peak on Earth.
There have been over 6,000 summits of Mt. Everest and only 10 of those were black people
The 1st black person to summit Everest didn't occur until the year 2003, 40-years after the first American expedition reached...
2022-02-081h 29
The SnowBrains PodcastDr. Russ Costa PhD - Why People Do Dumb Shit in the Mountains!!Dr. Russ Costa PhD - Why People Do Dumb Shit in the Mountains!!
Episode #31
Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort
My guest today is Dr. Russ Costa:
Dr. Russ Costa is a cognitive scientist, skier, and mountaineer who studies why people do dumb shit in the mountains!
He's an expert on human attention and performance, he is interested in how distracted, fatigued, or otherwise impaired minds and brains perceive the world, particularly in high-risk, high-consequence environments - especially in the mountains and in avalanche terrain
Russ loves to chat about decision-making...
2022-02-011h 26
The SnowBrains PodcastTom Day - Emmy Winning Cinematographer, 38 Years as Warren Miller Director/Filmer/Skier, "Blizzard of Aahhhs" Ski Movie Star, Smoothest Skier on EarthTom Day - Emmy Winning Cinematographer, 38 Years as Warren Miller Director/Filmer/Skier, "Blizzard of Aahhhs" Ski Movie Star, Smoothest Skier on Earth
Episode #30
Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort
“[I made my dreams a reality] by following my heart. I can't think of another reason why it happened… Especially with skiing, I knew from a very young age I was going to be skiing was going to be my life. And I was able to keep that I didn't deviate from that and the rest falls in place if you've got a goo...
2022-01-181h 40
The SnowBrains PodcastDoug Fish - The Genius Who Created The Indy Pass, The Fastest Growing Multi-Mountain Pass on Earth with Over 80 Ski ResortsDoug Fish - The Genius Who Created The Indy Pass, The Fastest Growing Multi-Mountain Pass on Earth with Over 80 Ski Resorts
Episode #29
Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Japan & Scott Sports
“It’s our goal to increase awareness about how great it is to ski at these smaller resorts. You don’t need a big resort to have a great day, and you don’t need to spend 200 bucks a day for a lift ticket.” - Doug Fish
“Our goal is to have at least one resort within a day's drive of every ski...
2022-01-111h 08
The SnowBrains PodcastTommy Moe - Olympic Gold Medal Ski Racer, Alaska Heli-Ski Guide, Co-Founder of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in AlaskaTommy Moe - Olympic Gold Medal Ski Racer, Alaska Heli-Ski Guide, Co-Founder of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in Alaska
Episode #28
Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area
"The great thing about skiing that I really enjoy is just the fact that you're in control of everything that's happening. It's like you can turn your brain off and start making turns down the mountain; you just don't think it's all reaction. I'm 51 years old now and I still feel like a little kid when I'm on the slopes.”
“Downhill ski racing sure...
2022-01-031h 43
The SnowBrains PodcastTravis Ganong - Badass World Cup & Olympic Ski Racer, World-Class FreeskierTravis Ganong - Badass World Cup & Olympic Ski Racer, World-Class Freeskier
Episode #27
Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area
“The one simple thing that I do [to get into the right mindset before a race] is 10 seconds before I go, when I'm in the start gate, I always kind of hit the pause button and look out from the start… and I just give myself a little time to have perspective. I'm like, wow, I'm so lucky.… It always makes me smile, which I think also triggers something in my mind.” - Travis...
2021-12-2152 min
The SnowBrains PodcastWhy Did The USA Have The Most Avalanche Deaths in History Last Season?Dr. Ethan Greene - Why Did The USA Have The Most Avalanche Deaths in History Last Season?
Episode #26
Brought to you by Tamarack Resort
"It's early in the winter and I wish that everybody has a great rest of the season. Think about avalanches, but don't let them prevent you from going out into the backcountry; there's great recreation out there. Pick your days, pick your routes carefully, and have a really fun and safe winter." - Dr. Ethan Greene
My guest today is Dr. Ethan Greene. Dr. Greene has been...
2021-12-1346 min
The SnowBrains PodcastScott Gaffney - Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey's G.N.A.R., Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass FreeskierScott Gaffney - Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey's G.N.A.R., Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass Freeskier
Episode #24
Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area
"You should not be doing things with the objective of making a social media post about it. Go do things for the experience, not because you get to make a post." - Scott Gaffney
My guest today is Scott Gaffney. Scott is the filmer, director, and editor of the famous Matchstick Productions who makes some of the strongest ski...
2021-11-301h 20
The SnowBrains PodcastThanksgiving Update 2021Hello SnowBrains Podcast Fans, I'm your host, Miles Clark, with a quick Thanksgiving Week Update.
We're taking this week off from the podcast, we'll be right back into again next week, and I wanted to give you a quick update on some of the amazing guests we have coming up this season
Coming up on the podcast this season we have:
Legendary Professional Freeskier Ingrid Backstrom. The conversation I had with her went deep and we pulled out some really pivotal turning points in her life including how Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash...
2021-11-2303 min
The SnowBrains PodcastDoug Stoup - More North & South Poles Than Anyone on Earth, Pro Soccer Player, Mountain Guide, Founder Ice Axe ExpeditionsDoug Stoup - More North & South Poles Than Anyone on Earth, Pro Soccer Player, Mountain Guide, Founder Ice Axe Expeditions
Episode #21
Brought to you by Scott Sports & Alta
My guest today is Doug Stoup. Doug has been to the north and south poles more than any other person on Earth. Doug has been to Antarctica 49 times. Doug has mountaineered all over the world including Ama Dablam and Earth's 6th highest peak Cho Oyu in the Himalaya. He's guided and skied for the camera with Warren Miller. Doug is the founder and owner of I...
2021-11-031h 40
The SnowBrains PodcastDaron Rahlves - 4 Time Olympian, King of Kitzbühel, and World Jet Ski ChampionDaron Rahlves - 4 Time Olympian, King of Kitzbühel, and World Jet Ski Champion
Episode #20
Brought to you by Ikon Pass
"To me, downhill is number one. It is the most thrilling, most dangerous, highest speeds, and biggest air. My top speed recorded was 91mph. The fastest ever recorded was 100.6mph by a French guy."
- Daron Rahlves on The SnowBrains Podcast
My guest today is four times Olympic skier Daron Rahlves. Daron was on the US Ski Team from 1993 to the year 2010. He has twelve World Cup victories, 28 Wo...
2021-04-271h 08
The SnowBrains PodcastAngela Hawse - President of the American Mountain Guide AssociationAngela Hawse - President of the American Mountain Guide Association | Brought to you by Ikon Pass
Episode #19 of The SnowBrains Podcast
“I was one of the rescuers first on the scene to a guy who had fallen over 1000 feet. Off of Fitzroy. And he survived to tell the tale which is remarkable. But it took us three days with an international rescue effort, and it took us three days to get this kid down from where he landed. He was unconscious the entire time. It was certainly a h...
2021-04-131h 21
The SnowBrains PodcastJeremy Jones - Legendary Big Mountain Snowboarder, Climate Change Activist, CEO/Founder of Jones SnowboardsJeremy Jones - Legendary Big Mountain Snowboarder, Climate Change Activist, CEO/Founder of Jones Snowboards | Brought to you by Ikon Pass
Episode #18 of The SnowBrains Podcast
“I've got a lot going on, I'm running a business, I cant spend my time trying to win over haters. And so I do not look at comments on Instagram. Apologies to any thoughtful discussion that I miss out on. And that is due to the excessive, aggressive, trolling. Some of it professional trolls. You know the downside of that is tha...
2021-03-291h 14
The SnowBrains PodcastCOVID Vaccine: When Will Ski Resorts Go Back To Normal?Dr. Michael Fischman M.D. - COVID Vaccine: When Will Ski Resorts Go Back To Normal? | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
Episode #17 of The SnowBrains Podcast
Dr. Michael Fischman M.D., M.P.H., FACOEM is an occupational & environmental medicine physician and toxicologist. He serves as a consultant in these fields to large organizations such as Intel & Pixar. Dr. Fischman is a Clinical Professor in and Assistant Chief of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Fischman received his medical...
2021-03-0828 min
The SnowBrains Podcast27 Avalanche Deaths in Only 29-Days in the USA... Why Did the US Just See Its Deadliest Avalanche Cycle of All-Time?Mark Staples - Director of the Utah Avalanche Center
"27 Avalanche Deaths in Only 29-Days in the USA... Why Did the US Just See Its Deadliest Avalanche Cycle of All-Time?"
Episode #16 of The SnowBrains Podcast
***
This is another podcast that's gonna a little different.
The USA just went through its deadliest avalanche cycle in history with 27 avalanche fatalities in only 29-days from January 30th, 2021 to February 27th, 2021.
This terrible s...
2021-03-0134 min
The SnowBrains PodcastWhy Did The USA Just Have Its Deadliest Avalanche Cycle in History?Dr. Ethan Greene - Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
"Why Did The USA Just Have Its Deadliest Avalanche Cycle in History?"
Episode #15 of The SnowBrains Podcast
***
This podcast is gonna a little different.
The USA just went through its deadliest avalanche cycle in history with 16 avalanche fatalities in only 10-days from January 30th, 2021 to February 8th, 2021.
I think it's really affected all of us in our community.
2021-02-2335 min
The SnowBrains PodcastBode Miller - The Winningest American Male Ski Racer of All-TimeBode Miller - The Winningest American Male Ski Racer of All-Time | Brought to you by Sun Valley Resort
On Fear:
“I don't think I have a lot of fear. I think I'm very respectful of the mountains and understand the danger that's inherently there. The unpredictable nature of being in the mountains and snow conditions and I think I have a healthy dose of awareness, but I wouldn't call it fear. It's more understanding that you're constantly putting yourself in environments that are unforgiving. Fear is more of a mindset. I don't consider mys...
2021-02-161h 27
The SnowBrains PodcastAdrian Ballinger - Climbing Mt. Everest & K2 Without Supplemental OxygenAdrian Ballinger - Climbing Mt. Everest & K2 Without Supplemental Oxygen | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
"I was heli-ski guiding in Alaska, and through a series of communications breakdowns between me my co-guide and my pilot, we ended up getting out of a helicopter my 6 clients me and a co-guide, and it turned out we were on top of a cornice. The cornice broke 18 feet back as the helicopter lifted off. Me and 2 clients were on the wrong side of that break and took an 1800- foot fall. The first 200 feet over...
2021-02-091h 24
The SnowBrains PodcastRandall Osterhuber - Winter Survival Instructor, Search & Rescue Badass, Snow Scientist, Avalanche Forecaster, Mountain GuideRandall Osterhuber - Winter Survival Instructor, Search & Rescue Badass, Snow Scientist, Avalanche Forecaster, Mountain Guide - | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
“He was almost naked…He had very little clothes on… Frozen to the snow surface… Right when we skied up I thought for sure this guy was dead, but he had a pulse, he had slight respiration… So we assemble the sled, this is all up in this raging wind and snowstorm. Got a couple of sleeping bags inside each other inside a bevy sack, and we grabbed this guy, peeled him...
2021-01-191h 24
The SnowBrains PodcastCody Townsend - Star & Producer of The Fifty ProjectCody Townsend - Star & Producer of The Fifty Project - | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
“I shit my pants in a Helicopter Once… Just like trying to press a fart out way too hard and maybe had a little something bad to eat the night before We were forced to land the helicopter because the pilot got so pissed off.” - Cody Townsend
“We almost got killed by Vladimir Putin, like truly…we got ran off the road while we were driving down this like two-lane highway, all of a sudde...
2021-01-121h 42
The SnowBrains PodcastChris Davenport - Legendary Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mountain GuideChris Davenport - Legendary Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mountain Guide - | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
“We decided we would go rally this [borrowed] Nissan Pathfinder around in the deep snow and just see what it was capable of, and we ended up upside down on the roof, we flipped it, crashed it, hit a telephone pole, everyone was ok, but we had to drive that thing to the dealership the next day and… I didn’t film for Warren Miller for a couple of years after that. Big Trouble.” - Chris Davenpor...
2021-01-051h 27
The SnowBrains PodcastWhistler Blackcomb - Climate Change, The Future of Summer Skiing, COVIDMarc Riddell, Director of Communications at Whistler Blackcomb | Whistler Blackcomb - Climate Change, The Future of Summer Skiing, COVID | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
"Climate change is real. Whistler Blackcomb has been proactive for decades to prepare for it. The Horstman T-bar, yeah, it's an iconic lift. We hadn't used it for 3-years. But it's [closing of the Horstman T-bar for summer skiing] certainly had to do with changes in the profile of the glacier. What we do know is that glaciers in British Columbia and around the world are receding. We're not...
2020-12-1430 min
The SnowBrains PodcastAndrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist - Part 2Andrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist - Part 2 | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
Disclaimer: So, right off the bat, I wanna let our listeners know that Andrew and I are friends and that we've spent weeks together confined in small sailboats in Svalbard, Norway and well-spaced from each other in big boats in Antarctica so this conversation is gonna be fun, it's gonna be frank, and I'm excited to have this venue to really dig in and ask tougher questions than normal - so watch out...
2020-12-0751 min
The SnowBrains PodcastAndrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist - Part 1Andrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist - Part 1 | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
Disclaimer: So, right off the bat, I wanna let our listeners know that Andrew and I are friends and that we've spent weeks together confined in small sailboats in Svalbard, Norway and well-spaced from each other in big boats in Antarctica so this conversation is gonna be fun, it's gonna be frank, and I'm excited to have this venue to really dig in and ask tougher questions than normal - so watch out...
2020-11-3050 min
The SnowBrains PodcastAlta Ski Area - Skiing First, COVID, Canyon Traffic, & Silver LiningsMike Maughan, Alta Ski Area's General Manager | Alta Ski Area - Skiing First, COVID, Canyon Traffic, & Silver Linings | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
"It's the vibe, it's the people, it's the character of this place. You put those 3 things together - it's a beautiful, majestic place with its own character and just world-class skiing." - Mike Maughan
Mike Maughan is the General Manager of Alta Ski Area in Utah. Mike is only the 4th General Manager in Alta's 83-year history. Mike has been working at...
2020-11-2354 min
The SnowBrains PodcastRenaming Squaw Valley, CA & Squaw Alpine's 2020/21 COVID StrategyRon Cohen, Squaw Alpine President & COO - Renaming Squaw Valley, CA & Squaw Alpine's 2020/21 COVID Strategy | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
"When you say 'well who's in charge of the [renaming] process?' - ultimately it's me, I'm accountable, that's what happens when you take the job." - Ron Cohen
Ron Cohen is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, California. Ron has been the President and COO of Squaw Alpine since April 2018. Ron brings 17 years of outdoor industry experience to Squaw Alpine and...
2020-11-1559 min
The SnowBrains PodcastWhat's The #1 Tool Available To Skiers & Riders in Avalanche Terrain?Mark Staples - What's The #1 Tool Available To Skiers & Riders in Avalanche Terrain? | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
"Imagine as your diving home thru the neighborhood and you're going just 25mph, which seems kinda slow, right? Stick your head outside the car and nail a mailbox with your head and your neck. You can imagine how that would feel and that's what's gonna happen in an avalanche. 25mph is nothing, they'll be going 60mph." - Mark Staples
Mark Staples is the director of the Utah Avalanche Center. Mark was...
2020-11-041h 10
The SnowBrains PodcastEverything You Need To Know About ACL Injury, Surgery, & RecoveryDr. William Montgomery M.D. - Why Do Skiers Tear Their ACL's So Frequently? | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
"Remember the old X-Screams? Remember those? Salomon X-Screams? Oh, baby! Remember those? I blew those puppies right out! They were destroyed..." - Dr. William Montgomery M.D.
Dr. Montgomery is an orthopedic surgeon at Dignity Health Medical Foundation in San Francisco, California. Dr. Montgomery has performed over 1,000 ACL surgeries in his career and was the team physician for the San Francisco Giants Baseball Team for 3 years in the late 90...
2020-10-2843 min
The SnowBrains PodcastAre Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?Dr. Michael Fischman M.D. - Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19? | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area
"I'm not sure that we're ever going to get back to the old normal..." - Dr. Michael Fischman M.D.
Dr. Michael Fischman M.D., M.P.H., FACOEM is an occupational & environmental medicine physician and toxicologist. He serves as a consultant in these fields to large organizations such as Intel & Pixar. Dr. Fischman is a Clinical Professor in and Assistant Chief of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine...
2020-10-2026 min
The SnowBrains PodcastWhy Is Colorado's Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA?Dr. Ethan Greene PhD - Why Is Colorado's Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA? | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area.
"Avalanches kill more people in Colorado than any other natural hazard." - Dr. Ethan Greene
Dr. Ethan Greene PhD is the director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) who has an undergraduate degree in meteorology, a master's degree in atmospheric science, and a PhD in geoscience. He's written 2 books on snow science and avalanches, he has over 45 publications in the snow science world and he is obviously an avid...
2020-10-1449 min