Where to Ski Podcast with John Morgan – Détails, épisodes et analyse

While most of us are mountain biking and enjoying summer, it's peak winter south of the equator—and that means prime skiing! In this episode, we're taking you on a journey to the best ski resorts in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile. Discover what makes Australia ski resorts like Thredbo and Perisher unique, why New Zealand ski resorts such as Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt attract skiers from around the world, what its like skiing in Bariloche Argentina and how Chile ski resorts like Portillo, La Parva, and Valle Nevado offer unforgettable adventures.

To guide us through this southern hemisphere ski tour, we're welcoming back Barney Caddick, senior guide and owner of Ski Like a Pro in St Anton, Austria. With 38 seasons of teaching and guiding experience across four continents—including extensive time spent at ski resorts in Australia, New Zealand, and Chile—Barney shares insider tips, hidden gems, and stories to inspire your next ski trip. If you’re dreaming of fresh powder while everyone else is at summer cookouts, this episode is for you! Grab your skis and get ready to head south.

Resources:

- Connect with Barney at [Ski Like a Pro](https://www.skilikeapro.com/)

- Check ski weather and snow reports at [OpenSnow](http://www.opensnow.com/)

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FindBarney at Ski Like a Pro

Tucked into the end of a box canyon in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah; Alta is known for steep chutes and deep powder - an old-style ski town focused on the skiing and the people who ski there.

Scott Urtel has guided for Wasatch Powderbirds, and for Ski with Kim for a decade. He is currently the lead training officer for the Alta Ski Patrol, and skis this mountain pretty much every day of the season.

Our Favs

• Best Hotel - Goldminers Daughter
• Best Apres - The Peruvian or an Alta bomb at the Goldminer’s Daughter?
• Best Run - that really depends on the day and the snow - pick a chute

Thank you to the Grits Band for the music

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Stowe is quintessential New England, beautiful buildings, churches and town squares with restaurants, local businesses, shops and hotels that make it attractive and fun.   

Stowe's heavy investment in base facilities, high speed lifts and snowmaking lets it boast some of the best facilities in the US on two separate mountains.

My guest is Dave Merriam, Dave served as the Senior Director of Skier Services to Director of the Ski and Snowboard School.  Dave doesn’t just know Stowe, he knows skiing, he was on the Professional Ski Instructors of America Demo team for 12 years and was their head coach for 8 years; he instructed and directed the race program at LaParva, Chile for 2 years; helped develop product for both Olin and other companies and wrote extensively for Ski Magazine.  Dave raised his two daughters in the area and today Dave lives outside of Stowe with his wife, Eve.

Enough ...lets talk to Dave and see what Stowe is really like.

My Favs

• Best Bewpub – Idletyme - good beer, good food - works for me
• Best Breakfast – ⁠Octagon Cafe on the mountain at the top of the Quad
• Best Hotel - Trappe Family Lodge - I'm a sucker for the authentic Austrian family and they allow dogs
• Best Apres - ⁠The Matterhorn
• Best Run- Nosedive for the history - Under the gondola for crusing
• Find Dave - Stowe Ski and Snowboard School⁠

Thank you to the Grits Band for the music

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Aspen has lots to it, so be prepared, this is longer than usual.

Starting as a mining town in the 1880s, Aspen has been legendary in the ski world for its skiing, the parties, dining, shopping and culture.  It’s a small town with a mammoth reputation due to it four mountains – Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk.

Steve Marolt is a native Aspenite, together with his brother Mike, he has led over 50 ski mountaineering expeditions all over the world skiing where no man had skied before – down 8000 meter mountains like Mt Everest in Nepal to Illimani in Bolivia, to Mustagh Atta in China.  Inducted as the first ski mountaineers into the Ski Hall of Fame in 2017.

My Aspen Favs

• Best Breakfast - Jour de Fete - Low key and amazing breakfasts right across from the gondola
• Best Apres - in this town - anywhere really - Aspen Mountain starting at The Little Nell and then moving to the J bar at the Jerome sounds like a plan; Highlands has the Highlands Ale House; and at Snowmass- The Limelight.
• Best Hotel - I like the Limelight downtown and the Viewline in Snowmass
• Dont miss - the Jerome, people watching at Little Nell

And thanks to the Grits Band for the music

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An amazing episode with our very special guest Zach Crist, a multifaceted skier, guide and Sun Valley local. We explore Sun Valley and Ketchum, skiing Bald Mountain and skiing the thousands of acres of backcountry in the three mountain ranges around Sun Valley.

After a huge skiing career as a Wold Cup racer, Xgames winner, big mountain skier, and with Warren Miller; Zach became the owner and operator of Sun Valley Guides.  Zach knows the mountain, the backcountry and the area very well. He also knows the history of the area which makes for an interesting view of the resort, the ski school and the surrounding mountains.

Find Zach at Sun Valley Guides

My Favs

• Best Hotel - Limelight - new, cool, centrally located and great bar / Sun Valley Lodge has been the standby since the 1880s
• Best restaurant - The Pioneer, Enoteca, The Duchin Room at the Lodge
• Best breakfast - Kneadery
• Best Apres - Roundhouse
• Best run - Bald Mt - Easter Bowl on Warm Springs - Greyhawk
• Dont miss - the new chairlifts at Warm Springs, time walking around Ketchum

Thank you to the Grits band for the great intro music and to Feedspot for the recognition as one of the top ski podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/skiing_podcasts/

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Our kick off to season 2 is an in depth look at skiing with Niseko Japan with Kim Reichhelm.

Niseko is a hidden gem located in the northern part of Japan's main island, Hokkaido. It's known for epic snow, unbelievable landscapes, and a ski culture unrivaled in the US and Europe. No matter your skill level, Niseko has something to offer.  Located in Hokkaido prefecture, 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport and the city of Sapporo. The area is comprised of 4 interlinked ski resorts. Averaging around 15m+ of snow each season, Niseko is famous for its wide open powder bowls, tree runs, and stunning views of Mt Yotei.

Contact info for our guest Kim Reichhelm at Ski with Kim - https://www.skiwithkim.com/ email- info@skiwithkim.com

Thanks and credit to the Grits for the music

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Traveling to and skiing in Italy is fun – the ambiance, the skiing the food and the people all make it unforgettable.  Today we are going to the Dolomite region of Italy- two hours north of Venice.  The most celebrated ski town in the Dolomites is Cortina d’Ampezzo – Cortina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with great on and off-piste skiing in some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. Cortina will also be the host resort of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From my time in the region, Cortina is no different just add in visions of huge rock formations, beautiful ski runs, ski tours and amazing food.  However, Cortina is just the tip of the iceberg here - the entirety of the Dolomites is a huge ski region that gives a skier the ability to ski from town to town.  This is the Dolomiti SuperSki with 15 resorts from Cortina to Alta Badia to Val Gardena and others that comprise some of the most celebrated mountains in Europe.

Cortina – on its own it has four ski areas with skiing for all levels of skier.  With 120 km of runs in Cortina and fabulous hotels, restaurants and other activities in town, this is a great place to start or base yourself.

Contact Info for our guest: Enrico Geremia, Guida Alpina e Maestro di Alpinismo  geremia.enrico@gmail.com

In this episode, we journey deep into the Andes Mountains of Chile to explore the magic of Ski Portillo. Our guest, Katie White, spends her entire year immersed in mountain life—serving as the Ski School Director at Hotel Portillo during the Chilean summer, and leading instructor training at the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Wyoming throughout the winter. Katie, a PSIA-AASI Examiner, shares her unique perspective on what makes Ski Portillo so special, from its family-owned charm to its vibrant, close-knit community that feels like a small ski town.

Discover why Hotel Portillo stands out as the premier accommodation in the region, and get insider tips on the best runs, après-ski spots like Tio Bobs, and dining experiences in the renowned Main Dining Room. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or dreaming of your next adventure, Katie’s stories and expertise will inspire you to experience Ski Portillo for yourself. Don’t miss her advice on catching a sunrise or sunset over the lake—a moment you’ll never forget.

Find more about Katie White and her work at Ski Portillo’s Ski and Snowboard School. Tune in for an episode packed with inspiration, travel tips, and a true passion for mountain living!

Find Katie White

My Favs

• Best Restaurant – Main Dining Room - Hotel Portillo
• Best Hotel - Hotel Portillo - the only hotel in town- comfortable and done with excellence
• Best Apres - Tio Bobs - best apres south of Taos
• Best Run- Lake Run
• Don’t miss – Sunrise or sunset on the lake.

My guest today is Bud Marolt. Bud is a member of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame; oldest of the Marolt  brothers (the others being Max and Bill), all of whom have contributed so much to US skiing. The Marolts grew up in Aspen CO where they began their ski careers and witnessed the exploding growth of skiing.  Bud, in his youth was an accomplished ski racer including national downhill champion in 1950, he and his wife Jeannine created the Loveland Ski School’s children’s ski programs that brought 2,500 kids from Denver to ski each winter. Bud also founded the Loveland Basin Ski Club and established the Loveland Derby, the oldest amateur ski race in the U.S.

Why Loveland of all places. I call Loveland the ski area with a heart. It’s the kind of place where you can ski with a family without being worried about where your kids are, you can buy lunch without taking out a loan, the skiing is amazing and they simply care.

Loveland has a summit elevation of 13,010 ft and a vertical drop of 2,210 feet serviced by 9 chairs and substantial off-piste skiing serviced by snowcat. The mountain has 1900 acres of skiing, 96 trails with 13% for Beginners, 41% Intermediate and 46% Advanced spread across two mountains—Loveland Valley (for beginners) and Loveland Basin for all ability levels—with shuttles and chairlift connecting the two.

My Favs

• Best Restaurant – Loveland Grill - solid food at the best prices in the ski world
• Best Hotel - closest is to stay in Dillon /Silverthorn area or Georgetown
• Best Apres - Rathskeller - on the mountain in the base lodge - great gathering spot
• Best Run- Patrol Bowl for the steeps - Rookie Road for the groom and view,
• Don’t miss – Cat trips to some amazing terrain or Loveland Valley for the beginners

Welcome to this episode on Sugarbush resort in Warren Vermont.  Our guest for this episode is my friend and Level 3 PSIA instructor and trainer, Marc Angelillo, His profile says “dad, husband, friend, multi-sport athlete, waterman, snow-pro, brand ambassador, influencer, traveler, seasoned lifestyle sales rep all wrapped into 1".  Sugarbush is one of the premier resorts in the country, certainly in the east and has some exceptional terrain and activities for every skier at every level.

Sugarbush is in Warren, VT situated in the Mad River Valley, almost in the dead center of Vermont. Sugarbush has some of the best terrain in the East but also is known for food, beer and its social side. 

Sugarbush has substantial off-piste skiing and riding, a summit elevation of 4,083 ft (1,244 m), and a vertical drop of 2,600 feet (790 m), making it the second largest in Vermont. The mountain has 2000 acres of skiing, 480 on trails and the remainder in glades and backcountry skiing.  This includes 111 trails of terrain for beginners 20%, intermediates 45%, and experts 35%, spread across two mountains—Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen—with a chairlift that connect the two.

Find Marc Angelillo - Sugarbush Ski and Ride School - https://www.sugarbush.com/plan-your-trip/lessons-and-camps

My Favs

• Best Restaurant – Chez Henri - a true French Bistro in the heart of Vermont
• Best Hotel - Sugarbush Inn At Sugarbush - rebuilt a few times but the oldest and best
• Best Apres - Castlerock Pub, Mad River Barn
• Best Run- Steins / The Mall / Castlerock
• Don’t miss – Early Morning cat rides
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