[Freetrail Pro Ad-Free] Anna Gibson & Cam Smith | Olympic SkiMo Pre-Race Interview

Cam Smith is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Crested Butte, CO. Anna Gibson is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Jackson Hole, WY. Together they are representing Team USA at the winter olympics in the Mixed Relay SkiMo race. This is the first time skimo has been included in the Olympic Games but the sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially among top trail runners who often pursue the sport competitively or recreationally in the winter months.    Chapters: 02:40 Introduction to Olympic Aspirations 05:31 The Emotional Finish at Solitude 08:38 Personal Journeys to the Olympics 11:28 Understanding the Mixed Relay Format 14:51 The Stakes of the Solitude Race 17:52 Margin of Victory and Team Dynamics 20:40 Recruitment and Team Building 23:33 Transition Skills in Ski Mountaineering 26:45 Lessons from Trail Running Competitions 34:06 Building Confidence Through Competition 35:11 Mentorship and Team Dynamics 37:09 Strategic Preparation for World Championships 37:49 The Evolution of Ski Mountaineering in North America 40:07 Lessons from Olympic Inclusion 42:52 Navigating Individual vs. Team Formats 46:40 The Journey to Team USA 49:33 Embracing Inexperience as a Strength 51:09 Final Training Push Before the Olympics 55:30 Mindset and Competition 59:20 Overcoming Health Challenges 01:02:49 Family Support and Emotional Moments 01:06:49 Looking Ahead to Future Goals   Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava