Sometimes the Mountains Need a Break

Episode 5 of the Salt Lake Snowcast podcast, hosted by Nick McEachern, titled "Sometimes the Mountains Need a Break" was published on February 26, 2026 and runs 13 minutes.

February 26, 2026 ·13m · Salt Lake Snowcast

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Summary

Send a text This might not be the episode you want to hear, but I think it's the episode that some people might need to hear. Sometimes, you don't need to go backcountry skiing. It's ok to take a break. It's ok to sleep in, go to the resort, or go lap Patsy Trees. If you do decide to go into the backcountry, take pause and recognize the risk you're taking. Ask yourself why you decided to engage with an activity that has significant risk to you and other people. Today's episode is filled with ...

Episode Description

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This might not be the episode you want to hear, but I think it's the episode that some people might need to hear. Sometimes, you don't need to go backcountry skiing. It's ok to take a break. It's ok to sleep in, go to the resort, or go lap Patsy Trees. If you do decide to go into the backcountry, take pause and recognize the risk you're taking. Ask yourself why you decided to engage with an activity that has significant risk to you and other people. Today's episode is filled with honesty, vulnerability, and some hard truths.

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