The Double Chair Podcast

Episodes

1. 54

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 53 Season 3-3

   This is mostly non-skiing content today. JKPA and Ripitz from NYSkiblog talk about a recent adventure in the Hudson Highlands which they describe like it was just a stroll in the woods but I find absolutely mind blowing. Ripitz calls it the Hudson Highlands Double Double....

   Oct 29, 2026

   38 min
2. 53

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 52 Season 3-2

   In this episode we discuss, Robert’s recent hike, Brownski’s ski patrol refresher training weekend at Plattekill and the sale of Toggenburg Mountain to the Wheeler family in Fabius, NY. https://nyskiblog.com/toggenburg-hits-the-spot/#more-62423 Find us on Instagram:...

   Oct 23, 2026

   38 min
3. 52

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 51 Season 3-1

   We talk with Steve Aaron link to buy Steve's calendar: Catskill & Shawangunk Scenes 2027 Calendar - Steve Aaron Photosquare.link Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here...

   Oct 8, 2026

   36 min
4. 51

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 50

   We interview Brian Eberhard who is a volunteer race coach at Winter4kids in New Jersey. He is helping to raise money for them and for the Hession Foundation by hosting a stop on TGR’s film tour. This years TGR film is called “Actually It Is Rocket Science”. The showing is on November 4 at the…

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   Oct 1, 2026

   38 min
5. 50

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 49

   Skiing will be back kind of soon but we aren't really there yet Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram...

   Sep 24, 2026

   36 min
6. 49

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 48

   CORRECTION; In this episode I mistated the price ofThe Snow Pass. It is $339, not $400. I also failed to mention that Holiday Mountain in Sullivan County is on it. In this episode we provide a low effort rundown of the various multi passes available and discuss which ones make the most sense for...

   Sep 4, 2026

   35 min
7. 48

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 47

   Learning how to ski as an adult https://brownski.substack.com/p/yes-you-can-learn-to-ski-as-an-adult?r=4pv8om&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://nyskiblog.com/tips-for-adults-learning-to-ski/#more-83282 We are pretty obsessed with skiing and, for the most part, our listeners are too. This…

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   Aug 21, 2026

   36 min
8. 47

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 46

   We talk about the recent proposal to study the possibility of submitting a proposal to bring the 2042 Winter Olympic games to New York State. Our guest is Peter Minde, fellow NYSkiblog writer and a contributor to Nordic Insights https://nordicinsights.news/ Find us on Instagram:...

   Jul 9, 2026

   38 min
9. 46

   Double Chair Podcast Episode 45

   We don't have any snow left but we made an episode anyways Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram...

   Jun 18, 2026

   35 min
10. 45

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 44 Season 2-23

    Ski ski ski … Harvey, founder of NYSkiblog returns to wrap up the season, talk about Camelback’s big play for May skiing, his own 108 day ski season, what it’s like to be retired and other stuff…. You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on...

    May 14, 2026

    37 min
11. 44

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 43 Season 2- 22

    Camelback makes it until May. We talk about Snow Operating’s new multi pass and the possibility of a double chair movie club You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For...

    May 8, 2026

    36 min
12. 43

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 42 Season 2-21

    Some more spring skiing report from Superstar at Killington

    Apr 30, 2026

    26 min
13. 42

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 41 Season 2-20

    The season continues to wind down but there is still stuff to talk about Articles mentioned: https://snowbrains.com/ski-resorts-open-in-the-east/ https://www.powder.com/news/parents-felony-charges-child-fall-ski-lift You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here…

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    Apr 23, 2026

    38 min
14. 41

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 40 Season 2-19

    More late season skiing and who is left standing in the east You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past blog posts…

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    Apr 17, 2026

    37 min
15. 40

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 39 Season 2-18

    We talk about spring skiing You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past blog posts https://nyskiblog.com/author/brownski/ and on Instagram...

    Apr 10, 2026

    37 min
16. 39

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 38 Season 2- 17

    Spring skiing and April Fools’ day social media posts You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past blog posts https://nyskiblog.com/author/brownski/ and…

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    Apr 3, 2026

    38 min
17. 38

    Double Chair Podcast Episode37 Season 2- 16

    We talk with Julie Mcguire and Jamie Kennard about their ski movie Queen of the Catskills, completing the Catskills high peaks on skis, backcountry skiing in the Adirondack mountains and what it’s like to go on tour https://www.kratedesign.com/queenofthecatskills You can read Robert’s post on...

    Mar 26, 2026

    34 min
18. 37

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 36 Season 2- 15

    Talking about skiing Vermont and a recent article about working conditions for ski area employees in Vermont You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past...

    Mar 19, 2026

    37 min
19. 36

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 35 Season 2- 14

    We bring Ripitz back on to talk about his cross country adventures and discuss Indy Pass purchasing Black Mountain of New Hampshire. You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram...

    Mar 13, 2026

    36 min
20. 35

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 34 Season 2- 13

    featuring Nick and Dave from Snow Ridge You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past blog posts https://nyskiblog.com/author/brownski/ and on Instagram...

    Mar 5, 2026

    35 min
21. 34

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 33 Season 2-12

    Another great week of skiing. We talk about Plattekill, Oak Mountain, Montage in PA and Magic Mountain in Vermont. Also, the Indy Pass is back on sale You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram...

    Feb 27, 2026

    38 min
22. 33

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 32 Season 2- 11

    Val Bialis’s reopening is celebrated, we talk tree skiing, West Mountain, Magic Mountain and the Olympics You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past…

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    Feb 18, 2026

    39 min
23. 32

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 31 Season 2-10

    We talk to Harvey again to catch up on his amazing season so far- 69 ski days in https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT3aAxPAUZl/?igsh=MzBtNXZlN3ZsM2t5 You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram...

    Feb 11, 2026

    37 min
24. 31

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 30 Season 2-9

    We talk about the podcast’s one year anniversary, the awesome conditions NY has been experiencing this winter and sundry other things You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram...

    Feb 4, 2026

    28 min
25. 30

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 29 Season 2-8

    Since January is Safety Month, we talk about the skiing safety code

    Jan 16, 2026

    38 min
26. 29

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 28 Season 2-7

    We talk with Jonathan from Old Growth Ski Co https://www.instagram.com/oldgrowthhandcraft?igsh=MXI4ZWhndGNrNHg5Zg== https://www.oldgrowthskico.com/ski We talk about skiing in western New York, what goes into ski construction and maybe go off on a couple tangents along the way. You can read…

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    Jan 11, 2026

    1 hr 2 min
27. 28

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 27 Season 2-6

    Plattekill opens for the season

    Dec 17, 2025

    38 min
28. 27

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 26 Season 2-5

    Robert and Junior finally got to ski. We talk about that, Royal Mountain and Catamount You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past blog posts...

    Dec 11, 2025

    39 min
29. 26

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 25 Season 2-4

    Early season skiing and incoherent rambling- plus a rundown of Brownski’s visit to Hunter on Black Friday https://nyskiblog.com/black-friday-at-hunter-mountain/#comments more talk about lifties, XC skiing, snowblowers etc… You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here...

    Dec 4, 2025

    33 min
30. 25

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 24 Season 2-3

    Double Chair Thanksgiving Special

    Nov 26, 2025

    35 min
31. 24

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 23 Season 2-2

    The ski season starts when Killington says it does- at least that’s the the case I (Brownski) make in my latest NYSkiBlog post. https://nyskiblog.com/killington-winter-starts We talk about that and Jay Peak’s memo to uphillers, pole clicking and some other stuff… You can read Robert’s post on...

    Nov 18, 2025

    37 min
32. 23

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 22 Season 2-1

    We open a new season as winter approaches You can read Robert’s post on NYSkiblog here https://nyskiblog.com/author/robert/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keukaboi?igsh=Z3EwOGVqMmxpNDE4. For Brownski’s past blog posts https://nyskiblog.com/author/brownski/ and on Instagram...

    Oct 29, 2025

    39 min
33. 22

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 21

    We talk with Ripitz about ski movies of the past, present, and future Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and outro music, you can find him at...

    Oct 6, 2025

    39 min
34. 21

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 20

    CORRECTION: In this episode I misidentify Jeremy Jones as Todd Jones. Jeremy Jones is the snowboarder, Todd Jones is a skier and founder of TGR. I’m not sure if we stir the pot, talk shit or just devolve into mushy both-sidesism but we discuss Cody Townsend (pro skier) and Jonathan Ellsworth…

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    Sep 22, 2025

    35 min
35. 20

    Double Chair Podcast Episode 19

    The countdown to winter begins Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and outro music, you can find him at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/

    Sep 2, 2025

    26 min
36. 19

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 18

    CORRECTION: In this episode, I state that Indy Pass gets you access to over 450 resorts. The number is actually 250. We are joined once again by our buddy Collin to do a quick run down of the ski pass landscape, including the big multi passes, traditional season passes, Indy Pass, the new Indy…

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    Aug 23, 2025

    38 min
37. 18

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 17

    Talking about the summer, junior took a trip to Big Snow in New Jersey Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and...

    Jul 25, 2025

    32 min
38. 17

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 16 Season 1

    This is the season finale episode Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and outro music, you can find him at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/

    May 22, 2025

    30 min
39. 16

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 15 Season 1

    Let’s be honest. This is a low effort episode. We talk about what our mountains do during the summer. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and outro music, you can find him at...

    May 15, 2025

    21 min
40. 15

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 14 Season 1

    We once again talk with Ripitz about his adventures in the Hudson valley and Catskills and also take a deep-ish dive into the life of Jackrabbit Johansen, legendary Adirondack and Canadian skier and bushwacker....

    May 5, 2025

    56 min
41. 14

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 13 Season 1

    Junior takes center stage to tell us about his trip to Jay and Robert talks about the recent Rail Jam at Snow Ridge, leading to some more nostalgia about the 90s and snowboard culture’s influence on the skiing world and other stuff like that. Find us on Instagram:...

    Apr 25, 2025

    35 min
42. 13

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 12 Season 1

    We talk with Ripitz about skiing the Catskills the hard way, skiing at Belleayre, his time ski bumming in France and Montana and other stuff too. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro…

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    Apr 17, 2025

    36 min
43. 12

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 11 Season 1

    We talk with Collin Parsons about ski lifts Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and outro music, you can find him at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/

    Apr 11, 2025

    38 min
44. 11

    Double Chair Podcast -Episode 10 Season 1

    We talk with Collin Parsons about a variety of things, attempting to tap into his talent for research and data collation/ interpretation. This is Part 1 of our first 2 part episode Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected]...

    Apr 2, 2025

    35 min
45. 10

    Double Chair Podcast -Episode 9 Season 1

    We talk with ThatNYskierabout backcountry skiing in the Adirondacks Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and outro music, you can find him at...

    Mar 29, 2025

    38 min
46. 9

    Double Chair Podcast -Episode 8 Season 1

    We talk about spring skiing and pond skimming Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik for our intro and outro music, you can find him at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/

    Mar 25, 2025

    35 min
47. 8

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 7 Season 1

    In this episode we once again talk with Harvey from NYSkiBlog. We chat about his first time visit to Holiday Mountain, ski stories in the news and other stuff Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at [email protected] Thanks to Beat Mekanik...

    Mar 12, 2025

    39 min
48. 7

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 6 Season 1

    We interview Julie McGuire (@queenofthecatskillsny) about skiing all the Catskill High Peaks over 3500 feet, Windham, uphilling policies at various resorts, Winter4kids and other things as well. https://www.winter4kids.org/campus/ Find us on Instagram:...

    Mar 7, 2025

    37 min
49. 6

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 5 Season 1

    In This episode, we talk about Robert’s recent snowboarding injury and our past injuries, both ski-related and not. We talk bout Montage Mountin in Scranton, PA and the Indy Pass and we try our hand at poetry with a few skiing themed haikus. Find us on Instagram:...

    Feb 27, 2025

    36 min
50. 5

    Double Chair Podcast - Episode 4 Season 1

    In this episode we discuss the Attitash lift failure, rollbacks, surface lifts and private ski clubs along with a brief discussion of the Bosquet Tow gripper…. https://nyskiblog.com/mount-greylock-ski-club/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublechairpodcast/ Email us at...

    Feb 23, 2025

    37 min