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| Atomic’s Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, & Noah Wallace on the Realities of Being a Pro Athlete & the Creation of a New Industry Standard | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:03:11 | |
“When we’re out there putting our bodies on the line, the last thing we want to be thinking is, am I going to be looked after if this goes wrong?” — Atomic athlete, Jossi Wells Today we’re talking with Atomic skiers Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, and Noah Wallace about a topic that almost never gets discussed publicly, yet it’s an issue that most sponsored outdoor athletes have to deal with: as a professional athlete, it’s your job to go out there and push yourself and try to push the limits of your sport, while also having to take responsibility for the consequence when things go wrong. It’s been a longstanding issue in the freeski world, across snowboarding, biking, climbing, and other sports, and while we all love watching athletes put themselves on the line, when injuries happen in that pursuit of pushing what’s possible, most of us then can only offer these athletes our best wishes on social media and our hopes that they heal up soon. But today, I’m happy to announce a new development that we think will set a new standard in the outdoor industry. Atomic has committed to covering their international freeski athletes with BLISTER+ outdoor injury insurance, and Atomic is the first outdoor brand to provide this level of coverage to their sponsored athletes. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered TOPICS & TIMES: Noah Wallace’s Story (3:21) Tonje Kvivik’s Story (7:33) Jossi Wells’ Story (8:32) Atomic’s Decision to Cover Their Athletes (10:06) Tonje’s Experience with Insurance (12:01) Jossi on Trying to Get Coverage (14:27) Getting Hurt When You Least Expect It (19:50) Jonathan’s Injuries (32:50) GofundMe Culture (43:43) How Do We Create a Culture Shift? (46:46) Tonje, Jossi, & Noah’s Plans for The Season (52:54) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rebecca Rusch & Carlos Perez on Mtn Biking, Gravel Riding, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, & More | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:07:41 | |
We talk with 7x world champion and 2x Hall of Fame inductee, Rebecca Rusch, and Bike Monkey founder, Carlos Perez, about mountain biking in the 2024 Olympics; whether gravel biking ought to be an Olympic sport; the the new Potato Olympics, and her signature event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Listener Code for Rebecca’s Private Idaho: BLISTER RPI CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS TOPICS & TIMES: Rebecca’s Thoughts on the Olympics (4:36) Should Gravel Biking be in the Olympics? (11:43) Differentiating Gravel vs. Mountain Biking (13:52) Origins of Rebecca’s Private Idaho (19:20) Rebecca’s Dive into Endurance Sports (32:34) Race Events: Why Do People Sign Up? (38:05) More Details re: Rebecca’s Private Idaho (46:38) The Potato Olympics (51:30) The Be Good Foundation (52:47) Logistics of Putting on Race Events (57:37) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mike Hattrup: A Life in Skiing | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:02:18 | |
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+ TOPICS & TIMES: Sun Valley, Idaho (3:25) Mogul Skiing (7:41) Filming with Greg Stump (13:31) From Moguls to the Aiguille du Midi (16:45) Backcountry Safety Back Then (18:30) Mountain Guiding (21:21) Gear Nerdery (24:19) Mcconkey & the Pontoon (36:55) Mike’s New Role w/ Eleven Experience (42:57) Remaining Bucket List Ski Destinations? (53:38) More on being the “Director Of Skiing” (55:22) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 1: Setting the Stage | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:57:41 | |
This week Jonathan is talking with our very own Kara Williard, who, when she’s not testing skis or doing a million other things for us at BLISTER, is raising chickens and growing food in the Gunnison Valley. We discuss what it means to build and support local food systems in mountain towns; the best practices for growing food in these cold climates; chicken tractors and therapy chickens; and the many ways that you can get involved with local food in your community. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2022) | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:28:16 | |
Cody and Jonathan cover Gunstock Mountain Resort’s fight to operate; access issues & potential solutions; WC DH MTBers forming a union; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching (answer: TOP GUN) and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Hunters, Skiers, & Offroaders: Cody on the onX meetup (4:58) Gunstock ski area’s fight to operate (13:38) Update: New info on Gunstock after we recorded Access Issues & Solutions: Red Rock Canyon (28:26) WC DH MTB racers forming a union (38:53) Most / Least Canadian News Story (46:50) Mountain Town Advice (50:17) What We’re Reading & Watching (1:04:44) RELATED LINKS: Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide Subscribe to our Gear Giveaways & Newsletter OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How to Produce More Olympic Skiers & Snowboarders, Grow Participation, & Support Rural Mtn Town Communities | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:09:26 | |
How do we grow participation in snowsports, support rural mountain communities, and produce more Olympic skiers and snowboarders? We sat down with Will Brandenburg of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation to discuss all of the above. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| On the James Webb Space Telescope | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:13:32 | |
Another brief attempt to wrap our heads around the images — and the significance — of the James Webb Space Telescope, with a few recommendations for further reading & listening. RELATED LINKS:
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| Blister Summit ’23: New Info, Dates, & Details | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:47:30 | |
Jonathan and Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, discuss the new format for our next Blister Summit (February 2023, Mt. Crested Butte, CO). We also discuss how to get the best pricing; what we learned from past Blister Summits; and who ought to come to our next one. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (June 2022) | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:27:12 | |
Cody and Jonathan discuss the Mountain Gazette story about outdoor influencers & accountability; Matthew Fairbrother’s bikepacking — and enduro racing — across Europe; the ‘most Canadian’ news story; what we’re reading & watching; recent Supreme Court rulings; mountain-town advice; & more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Snowboarding Pioneer, Kimmy Fasani | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:53:51 | |
Kimmy Fasani is a pioneer of women’s snowboarding, mother of two, partner of Chris Benchetler, author, and (among other things) someone who has been dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. So we checked in with Kimmy to talk about how she’s doing, what she’s been learning, and what we can learn from her. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May 2022) | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:26:57 | |
Cody and Jonathan discuss the ethics of trail magic; wildfire management; how Cody broke his toe; a new segment for Reviewing the News; and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Blister Editors & Podcast Hosts, David Golay & Matt Mitchell | 31 May 2022 | 00:42:59 | |
Jonathan Ellsworth sat down with BLISTER Bike Editor and ‘Bikes & Big Ideas’ host, David Golay, and our Running Editor and ‘Off The Couch’ host, Matt Mitchell, to talk with them about Blister Labs; their backgrounds; and some of their recent favorite episodes on Bikes & Big Ideas and Off The Couch. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Johnny Collinson, Wendy Fisher, Sander Hadley, & Drew Petersen on The Mental Game | 24 May 2022 | 01:18:29 | |
Professional skiers are often asked about the mental preparation it takes to ski big lines and perform at a high level. But in this conversation (recorded at our Blister Summit), John Collinson, Wendy Fisher, Sander Hadley, and Drew Petersen offer a much broader perspective on ‘the mental game’ as it relates to dealing with injury and adversity; self identity; mental health; and much more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Hall of Famer Bill Walton on Life, Bikes, Music, & More | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:36:33 | |
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. And if you did know Bill, this conversation will make clear why so many people love him, and were inspired by him. RELATED LINKS: Video: Our conversation with Bill Walton Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Jonathan’s Thoughts on Bill (0:16) Bill’s life-long love of bikes (7:59) Top-5 NBA ‘bike guys’? (21:09) Best cardio guys in the NBA? (25:50) Music, Bob Dylan, & the Dead (27:31) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Guide Life, with Ian Havlick | 16 May 2022 | 00:53:12 | |
Jonathan Ellsworth is in Iceland this week, skiing at Deplar Farm and being guided by AMGA-certified guide, Ian Havlick. And in between their time in the mountains, they sat down to talk about Ian’s path to becoming a professional guide; the misperceptions about the profession; recommendations for how to get into guiding; they try to clear up the confusion around tipping; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (April 2022) | 10 May 2022 | 01:25:09 | |
Jonathan talks with Cody about what he’s been up to and gets an update on the Fifty Project, then they run through some of the latest news, including faked plane crashes; Vail Resorts’ minimum wage increase; fuel for backcountry skiing; golf; and what they're reading & watching. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Connor Ryan on Rebellious Acts & The Spirit of the Peaks | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:43:59 | |
We talk to Hunkpapa Lakota skier, Connor Ryan, about his film, Spirit of the Peaks; his vision for skiing and the ski community; radical and rebellious acts; the ‘kiss before the dance’; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| On Our Blister 'Crash Course' Snow Blade Video | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:57:44 | |
Crashes. Backlfips. Rambo. The wobbles. Blister reviewers Luke Koppa, Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Dylan Wood, & Sascha Anastas take you behind the scenes of our day of snow blading, and answer all the big questions, like: why no ski poles?; telemark vs. snowblading; & more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Sander Hadley on Expectations, Evolving, & Longevity | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:08:08 | |
I sat down with Sander Hadley at Snowbird to talk about his entrance into the world of professional skiing; shifting expectations; his gear setup; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Mountain Gazette Editor, Mike Rogge | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:02:44 | |
This weekend, Jonathan sat down in Blister HQ with Mountain Gazette editor, Mike Rogge, to talk about the current state of outdoor media; the revival and future of Mountain Gazette; which non-outdoor publications inspire him; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Benji Alexander on the Olympics, the Aftermath, & What’s Next | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:02:23 | |
Benji Alexander is back on the podcast to talk about becoming Jamaica’s first Olympian alpine ski racer; his experience in Beijing and his race runs; competition and representation at the Olympic games; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Jason Blevins & Chris Davenport | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:33:01 | |
We talk to Colorado Sun journalist, Jason Blevins, about this ski season & his predictions for next year’s, then we’re joined by Chris Davenport to talk about the 30th anniversary of the US Extreme Championships in Mt. Crested Butte; the Winter Olympics in Beijing; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Search And Rescue: What You Need to Know, and How / Why You Should Get Involved | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:07:20 | |
When things go wrong in the backcountry, your local Search And Rescue organization becomes crucial. But how much do you know about how Search And Rescue actually works? We talk with our good friend, Cy Whitling, about how and why he got involved in Search And Rescue, why we all need to understand how SAR units operate, and why the SAR organization in your community could probably use your help — and in ways you might not expect. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Jan 2022) | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:46:14 | |
Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss skiing inbounds on touring gear; alpinism, obsession, & our top-5 climbing movies; a recent interview with Vail’s executive chairman, Rob Katz; Jerry of the Day and inclusivity; Eileen Gu and geopolitics; the future of Outdoor Retailer; and what we’re reading & watching. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Author Eric Blehm on Craig Kelly & ‘The Darkest White’ | 27 May 2024 | 00:50:10 | |
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 Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: TOPICS & TIMES: What Inspired The Darkest White? (4:13) The Six Aspects of Craig’s Story (8:11) Avalanche Education (22:45) Early Snowboarding Culture & Companies (27:05) The Darkest White vs. Eric’s Previous Books? (34:54) Keeping Stories Alive (44:24) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| On Our Blister ‘Crash Course’ Telemark Video & Future Crash Course Videos | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:01:13 | |
Last week, we released our Blister ‘Crash Course’ Telemark video, and today, Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, and Dylan’s Wood talk about their experience tele’ing for the first time. We’re also joined by the star of the video, Kristin Sinnott, to learn why she was a million times better than the rest of us. Then we discuss ideas for future Blister Crash Course videos, so check the conversation, then let us know what you think we ought to do for our next Crash Course videos. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Nick Russell on Splitboarding and ‘Light Bulb’ Moments | 24 Jan 2022 | 01:08:24 | |
Nick Russell started snowboarding in the half pipe, then fell in love with riding pow, and then developed a passion for splitboarding and splitboard mountaineering — where he’s now made several appearances in Cody Townsend’s The Fifty Project. So in this conversation, we talk about sharing a tent with Cody; Nick’s background and a number of his ‘light bulb’ moments; how he came to be a splitboarder sponsored by Red Bull; and how his recent signing with WNDR Alpine came about. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Tatum Monod on Passage, Passion, Her Trajectory, & More | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:11:20 | |
We’re talking with one of our favorite skiers, Tatum Monod, about her film, Passage; the trajectory of her career; her ski, the Rossignol Black Ops 118; music; graphics; fishing; design; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| On our Upcoming Blister Summit | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:30:49 | |
Jonathan Ellsworth and Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, discuss the ins and outs of our upcoming Blister Summit; why we’re including free professionally guided backcountry tours; which brands will be there; when to arrive & where to stay; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Dec 2021) | 05 Jan 2022 | 01:17:04 | |
Cody and Jonathan discuss the current situation of under-staffed & overcrowded ski areas; national parks and Native American tribes; the looming shortage of lithium batteries for electric vehicles; whether or not to ski the backcountry with your dog; what we’re watching; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| The Current Storm, Backcountry Travel, & Best Practices | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:53:52 | |
Many areas are currently getting hammered by snow storms, and the consequences of backcountry travel are high. So we asked Zach Guy (lead forecaster for the CBAC) to come back on to discuss some best practices and important reminders for anyone venturing out. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Eric Jackson on the Past, Present, & Future of Paddlesports | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:19:20 | |
Eric Jackson is a visionary, iconoclast, designer, founder, and one of the most successful and influential kayakers in history. In this conversation, Eric provides a masterclass on the history and evolution of paddlesports — and even if you’ve never paddled a day in your life, Eric’s insights into the sport that he played such a seminal role in shaping offer numerous lessons for how to grow — and preserve the best aspects of — other sports, communities, and industries like skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, trail running, etc. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Lou Dawson: Ski Mountaineer, WildSnow.com founder, & Author | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:59:41 | |
Lou Dawson is a ski mountaineer, founder of WildSnow.com, and the first person to ski down all 54 of Colorado’s 14ers. We discuss all of the above; the history and current state of backcountry skiing; and his new guidebook, Light Tours of Colorado: Mellow Backcountry Ski Routes to Minimize Avalanche Exposure, published by Beacon Guidebooks. (We had Beacon Guidebooks founder, Andy Sovick, on episode #152 of the Blister Podcast, “On Guidebooks & Decision Making in the Backcountry”. Check it out.) TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Nov 2021) | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:22:06 | |
Cody and Jonathan debate the greatest ski edit of all time; the definition of “ski mountaineering”; whether humans will visit earth as a tourist destination; Alex Honnold & the Fifty Project; and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Marcus Caston on the Return of the Turn | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:46:40 | |
When it comes to true ‘all-mountain’ skiing, Marcus Caston probably has the nicest turn in the game. He’s also got one of our favorite video series, Return of the Turn, which if you call yourself a skier, you need to watch. A new episode just dropped today, so in honor of the occasion, Marcus and I talked about the latest episode; the series itself; coaching; why people think he is from the East Coast; and we go over some Best / Worst ideas for Return of the Turn episodes. (Paging Glen Plake…) TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Housing Solutions & Mountain Town Economics with Troy Russ | 20 May 2024 | 00:58:25 | |
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 is back for another conversation about what we need to know — and do — re: housing issues and mountain town economics. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Our Previous Housing Conversations: 6) Blister Summit ‘23: Mtn Town Economics 5) Zack Giffin: Tiny Houses, Big Solutions 5) Bjarne Salén: The Fifty Project & Tiny Homes 3) Mtn Town Economics w/ Scott Ehlert 2) Mtn Town Economics w/ Troy Russ 1) Mtn Town Economics w/ Dr. Jenny Stuber TOPICS & TIMES: Troy’s Current Role & Background (5:15) Updates On Previous Mtn Town Economics Conversations (12:17) Short-Term Rentals: Ideal Implementation? (22:37) Housing Stock & Affordability (27:02) Accessory Dwelling Units & Zoning Codes (36:31) Best Ideas Going Forward (43:21) How To Get Involved w/ Local Change? (47:52) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Life Lived Wild: Rick Ridgeway | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:54:24 | |
Rick Ridgeway has lived right at the center of the modern outdoor recreation movement. He was a part of the first American ascent of K2; he has gone on numerous adventures with his friends, Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard and The North Face founder, Doug Tompkins, and filmmaker, Jimmy Chin; and he has been right there working to protect wild places with them, Kristine Tompkins, and others. We talk to Rick about all of the above and his exceptional new book, Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Ski Patroller & Surprise Ski-Movie Star, Adrien Grabinski | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:40:47 | |
Adrien Grabinski lives to ski, and Mark Abma calls him, “the most responsible 21-year-old I have ever met.” Adrien is the ski patrol director (plus a lot of other things) at Shames Mountain in BC, and he’s a surprise star of Matchstick Productions’ film, The Stomping Grounds. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Angel Collinson on Her Retirement from Skiing, Processing Change, & More | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:57:25 | |
Our guest today is one of our all-time favorite skiers, and one of our all-time favorite people: Angel Collinson. Angel recently announced her retirement from skiing, so we discussed why she felt that now was the time to make this announcement; the factors that led to her decision; how she thinks about and processes change; what she’s up to now; what might be next; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Oct 2021) | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:10:11 | |
Cody and Jonathan discuss ‘fast pass’ programs at ski areas; Angel Collinson’s retirement announcement; the recent climate change / energy bill; bighorn sheep terrain closures in the Tetons; what we’re reading & watching; and more. (And note: Jonathan is talking to Angel Collinson later today about her recent announcement, so stay tuned for that conversation.) TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Jackie Paaso on her Arctic 12 Expedition | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:54:54 | |
We talk to the American skier who now calls Sweden home, Jackie Paaso, about her very raw, very real new film, The Arctic 12. We discuss her background; being on the Freeride World Tour with her husband, Reine Barkered; and the ins and outs of their 26-day expedition through the tallest peaks of northern Sweden. TOPICS & TIMES
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| Blister Summit Artist Panel: Art & the Outdoor Industry | 19 Oct 2021 | 01:12:54 | |
Today we are airing one of the panel sessions we held this past February at the Blister Summit, and this is a great conversation. We brought together four very accomplished artists and designers to discuss the intersection of art and the ski and snowboard worlds, as well as the broader outdoor industry. Our panelists are Yorgo Tloupas, co-founder of Black Crows Skis; Geoff McFetridge (who has worked with brands like Patagonia, Nike, & Apple; has appeared twice previously on the Blister Podcast, and is Jonathan Ellsworth’s telemark coach); John Fellows, who lives in Crested Butte, designed our Blister Summit logo, and whose artwork is displayed all around the outdoor industry); and Travis Parr, co-founder of Icelantic Skis, and the person behind Icelantic’s very distinctive artwork. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| McKenna Peterson on Ski Movies, Boats, & Hemingway’s Typewriter | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:46:05 | |
Last Friday, we published a GEAR:30 episode with McKenna Peterson, where we discuss her ski gear preferences; what piece of gear she’s still searching for; & more. Today, we dive into McKenna’s past and present to talk about her segment in the new Matchstick film, “The Stomping Grounds”; discuss some of the formative events of her life, and learn more about what makes this professional skier (and professional commercial fishing captain) tick. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Sep 2021) | 04 Oct 2021 | 01:34:49 | |
Cody and Jonathan discuss some of the outdoor-industry-related news of the past month, including the NFL(?); the massive increase in Epic Pass sales; the name change to “Palisades Tahoe”; whether you should shower; our best ideas for your next adventure; some of our all-time favorite TV characters; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| From G.N.A.R. Star to Mayor? Why Spencer Cordovano is Running for Office | 27 Sep 2021 | 01:02:12 | |
How does a ski bum go from starring in the beloved movie G.N.A.R. to running for mayor? And why? We talked to Spencer Cordovano to get some answers, and you’ll get to hear how and why Spencer went from ripping BN runs in the movie G.N.A.R., to working to mobilize a certain constituency to make the mountain town he lives in and the community he loves … even better. TOPICS & TIMES
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| Season Co-Founder, Austin Smith, on Snowboarding, Telemarking, Comfy Boots, & Fire Truck Customization | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:55:01 | |
Austin Smith is the co-founder of Season Eqpt and the man in charge of the snowboard side of Season, while his co-founder, Eric Pollard, oversees the ski side. Today you’ll get Austin’s perspective on Season and their 21/22 snowboard lineup (plus a whole bunch of other topics), and then this Friday on our GEAR:30 podcast, you’ll hear Eric offer his perspective on the development of Season and their 21/22 ski lineup. TOPICS & TIMES
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| Reviewing the News w/ Dr. Len Necefer (April 2024) | 06 May 2024 | 01:24:33 | |
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+ TOPICS & TIMES: Len’s Trip Up the CO River (5:04) U.S. College Campus Protests (8:37) Cloud Seeding (30:42) House Passes the EXPLORE Act (42:38) The Most Italian News (46:21) What We’re Reading & Watching (50:36) Brendan Leonard, Ultra-Something Skiing Mushroom Moguls? (1:11:21) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2021) | 06 Sep 2021 | 01:35:11 | |
Cody and Jonathan discuss wildfire management; athlete sponsorships and why the current model needs to be fixed; emerging technologies designed to capture CO2; having to pay to ski uphill; the prospects of Airbnb returning to its roots; and they also fight about coffee, share what they’re reading and watching, and more. TOPICS & TIMES
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| Mountain Town Economics, Pt 3: Developing Housing, Addressing Climate Change, & Mitigating Megafires | 30 Aug 2021 | 01:28:57 | |
As of this morning, massive fires are drawing closer and closer to South Lake Tahoe. So while we have been talking about the crisis of affordable housing, we are also dealing with a crisis of megafires. And our guest today, Scott Ehlert, is here to make clear how these two crises are related, and what solutions are available to mitigate both. We discuss the sordid history of development, regulations, and building codes; how community planning can be used as a roadblock to meaningful action; how car culture can make affordable housing impossible; why we need to change forest management practices to mitigate megafires; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:
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| Mountain Town Economics, Pt 2: Housing, Community, & Core Values | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:58:10 | |
This week we are talking again about a number of the logistics facing most mountain town communities — and discussing a number of potential solutions. So if you are someone who lives in a mountain town or you are someone who loves to visit them, you ought to listen to this conversation. Our guest is Troy Russ, who is the community development director of Crested Butte. Troy has a long history in community planning and development, so is able to provide an incredibly well-informed perspective on these big topics. TOPICS & TIMES:
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