The SnowBrains Podcast

Season 6, Episode 105Our guest today is Olivier Fremond, the head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the world's largest ski resort. When we say large, we're not talking big. We're talking absurdly massive. Les 3 Vallées spans over 600km of pistes, roughly 25,000 acres of skiable terrain, more than 160 lifts, and it connects the legendary ski destinations of Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens in one single ski area. This is a place where you can ski all day, rack up thousands of vertical feet, ski multiple valleys, and still not even come close to seeing it all. Today, we are diving deep into the numbers, the infrastructure, the logistics, and what it actually takes to operate the biggest ski resort in the world. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 104Our guest today is Alex Ferreira, one of the most accomplished and unique athletes in freeskiing. Alex is an Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist across three different games, but what makes Alex really interesting isn't just the results; it's how he gets them.In this discussion, we talk about affirmation, visualization, and the psychological effects of the music he listens to. It was really interesting to hear from Alex about the psychology and strategies he uses to create the results that he does. We talk about what it takes to win Olympic gold, what was on his mind during that final run in Italy, the variations of those final runs in the Olympics, his training, his mindset, sobriety, identity, and how the character of Hot Dog Hans might actually help him perform at a higher level. This is a deep one. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 103Our guest today is Dave Searle – mountain guide, deep mountain thinker, and someone who has built his life around moving through wild places with purpose. Dave has spent years guiding in serious terrain, helping people travel safely and confidently in the mountains while also developing a thoughtful approach to risk, decision making, and what it really means to operate in consequential environments. He also has an amazing YouTube channel that helps people so much in learning about navigating the mountains, including his massive project that he is pushing right now called "The Grand Ski Tour." All of this stuff, about Dave, who he is, and what he creates and produces, is absolutely incredible, and we are honored to have him.This episode is brought to you by onX Backcountry.Whether you’re planning to drop into a technical couloir or accomplish a high-vert spring volcano tour, make sure you have the app onX Backcountry downloaded ahead of time. With LiDAR-based topo technology, offline 3D maps, and recent imagery, you get an unmatched view of the terrain, even when you don’t have cell service. For a limited time, you can use the code snowbrains60 at onXmaps.com to get sixty percent off your annual membership and start planning your trips in the backcountry with confidence.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 102Our guest today is Paul Raymore, Marketing & Communications Manager at Diamond Peak Ski Area, Lake Tahoe's local favorite mountain for big views, uncrowded slopes, and a seriously strong community vibe. Paul has a deep background in mountain operations and marketing, and he is here to talk about what makes Diamond Peak such a hidden gem in the Tahoe ski scene.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 101Dr. Fawad Mian is a board-certified neurologist and the founder of Advocare Wellness MD. Dr. Mian is trained in traditional neurology and sleep medicine, treating everything from headaches and concussions to dizziness and chronic pain. He's seen a ton of head and other injuries from the snowsports world. Over time, he saw the limits of symptom-based care and shifted towards a more root-cause approach, blending neurology and regenerative and functional medicine. Today, he works with patients who want to stay active, avoid surgery, and keep doing the things they love as they age. We'll talk about brain health, injury recovery, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and especially helmets in the snowsports space.This episode is sponsored by Diamond Peak.Untracked powder and perfect corduroy. These are the things that skiers and riders live for. But finding either at the big-name resorts in the Lake Tahoe area can be almost impossible.That’s why Tahoe locals have gravitated to Diamond Peak Ski Resort when they’re looking to get away from the crowds and find a bit of space.Diamond Peak offers 1,840 vertical feet of steep north-facing groomers, hidden powder stashes, and incredible views of Lake Tahoe from the slopes.Visit www.diamondpeak.com for more info and special deals.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 100Will Sladek is the General Manager of onX Backcountry. Will helps lead one of the most influential tools in modern backcountry travel. onX Backcountry has changed how skiers, snowboarders, and mountain travelers plan routes, manage risks, and understand terrain. From mapping and land ownership to avalanche forecasting, weather, and now high-resolution satellite imagery, onX has become a go-to platform for people who spend real time in the mountains. Today, we get into the nuts and bolts – how onX Backcountry actually works, how big their team is, how many people are using it, what problems they are trying to solve, and why their user experience stands out in an increasingly crowded space. We also talk about decision-making in the backcountry, spring ski mountaineering, satellite imagery, and how technology is shaping the way we move through wild places. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 99Sophie Goldschmidt is the President and CEO of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, leading the organization responsible for the future of ski racing and snowboarding in the United States from grassroots development to Olympic podiums. Before stepping into this role, she built a career at the highest level of global sports and media, including senior leadership positions at the NBA, the World Surf League, and major international sporting events. At U.S. Ski & Snowboard, she oversees everything from athlete funding and high-performance programs to sponsorship, governance, and long-term health of the sport in a rapidly changing landscape. Her job sits at the intersections of athletes, fans, brands, and the future of skiing and snowboarding in America. In this conversation, we talk about her path leading to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, what it actually takes to support elite athletes behind the scenes, the challenges facing competitive skiing today, and where she sees the sport headed next. This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is sponsored by Les 3 Vallées.Dreaming of the ultimate European ski trip? Les 3 Vallées—the world’s largest ski area—is now easier than ever for North Americans to visit, thanks to the new Les 3 Vallées Travel online agency. This one-stop booking platform connects you directly to seven legendary French Alps resorts, including Courchevel, Méribel, and Val Thorens. Build your perfect ski week with lodging, lift tickets, lessons, rentals, airport transfers, and more. Everything in one simple spot.Plan your bucket-list winter or year-round mountain getaway at bookings.les3vallees.com.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 98Caroline Gleich is a professional ski mountaineer, filmmaker, author, and one of the most visible climate advocates in the outdoor world. She's climbed and skied some of the biggest lines on the planet, including multiple 8,000m peaks, while using her platform to push hard for outdoor conservation. In 2024, Caroline ran for the US Senate in Utah, bringing climate policy, public lands, and outdoor access directly into the political arena. It was one of the most high-profile campaigns ever launched by a professional athlete in the outdoors space, and it changed long-standing assumptions about who gets to run for office and whose voices belong there. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 97Vasu Sojitra is one of the most influential skiers in the world, a professional skier, filmmaker, and activist. He lost his leg to cancer at just 9 months old, long before he ever clipped into skis. What he's done since has redefined what's possible in the mountains. Vasu is known for his big mountain skiing, backcountry expeditions, and powerful storytelling, that challenges how we think about ability, access, and inclusion in outdoor spaces. Through his skiing films and advocacy, he has helped change the conversation around adaptive sports and who the mountains are really for.This episode is sponsored by Smugglers Notch.If you want a winter getaway that does everything, Smugglers’ Notch is the place. Stay right in our mountainside village with cozy lodging just steps from dining, shopping, and a massive lineup of activities. We’re talking indoor pools, hot tubs, the FunZone, family adventures, nighttime excitement, and so much more—all in one unbeatable location. Park once, play all week, and let the good times roll.Visit Smuggs.com.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 96Kelly Brush is a former collegiate ski racer whose life changed in an instant after a ski racing accident left her paralyzed while competing for Middlebury College. Instead of stepping away from the sport, Kelly helped build one of the most impactful non-profits in the outdoor world. The Kelly Brush Foundation supports people with spinal cord injuries through adaptive sports grants and by funding cutting-edge research aimed at curing paralysis. But the foundation also works on the prevention side, providing grants to ski clubs across the country for safety equipment like b-nets and padding to help reduce the risk of catastrophic racing injuries before they happen. Since its founding, the Kelly Brush Foundation has helped thousands of individuals get back outside and has raised millions of dollars for research and community support.This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Slopes.Take your snow days to the next level with Slopes: Ski and Snowboard, the all-in-one app for your ski adventures. With Slopes, you get detailed stats and performance insights, never lose track of friends, and have resort information all at your fingertips.Download the app now or visit getslopes.com to learn more.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 95Curtis Herbet is the Founder of Slopes. Slopes is one of the most popular ski and snowboard apps in the world, used by millions of skiers and riders around the world to track vertical feet, runs, speed, days on snow, and long-term season stats. What started as a side project has now become the default logbook for resort skiers and riders. Curtis is a former Apple engineer who took a product-first approach to skiing data, obsessing over accuracy, design, and user experience. He built Slopes to solve a simple problem: give skiers and riders clean, reliable data, without the clutter. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 94Dr. Kevin Stone has become a real friend of the show, now making his third appearance on the podcast. He is one of the world's leading orthopedic surgeons and the founder of the Stone Clinic in San Francisco. He's a pioneer in biological knee restoration, a surgeon trusted by Olympic athletes and everyday skiers alike. He's a voice who's been pushing sports medicine for decades. Every time Dr. Stone comes on, we walk away smarter and usually a little more hopeful about the future of knees. Today, we're diving into the newest advances in joint repair, what he's seeing on the cutting edge, and all of us mountain athletes should know if we want our bodies to last.This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by AirFlare.Imagine significantly cutting search times when locating guests lost or injured—even in areas with limited cell service. AirFlare Search Tools 'text-out location-back' technology allows ski patrol teams to quickly pinpoint a guest’s phone, respond immediately, and guide them to safety. Already in use at over 30 resorts, AirFlare’s platform works from dispatch to responder, locating subjects with real-time search coordination. It’s easy to deploy, simple to use, and built for patrol.Learn more at airflare.com.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 93Denis Lee is a Co-Founder of AirFlare, a company built around a simple idea with lifesaving potential – turning the smartphone people already carry in their pockets every single day into a powerful search and rescue tool, and a powerful tool to help ski patrol save time and energy. He left his traditional corporate career to pursue his passions in the outdoors, motivated in part by the passing of a friend who went missing during a winter trip in Washington state. That experience sparked a desire to rethink how technology could help rescuers locate people faster and more accurately. Working with his co-founder, Lee developed AirFlare into an accessible safety platform that allows adventures to share their location with friends and family and give ski patrols and search and rescue teams new tools that work even without cell service.His mission is to make mountain safety easier, more modern, and available to everyone, not just those with specialized equipment.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn Threads On SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 92Sasha Berkovich grew up in the Soviet Union at a time when nothing came easy, and nothing in skiing was handed to you. If you wanted gear, you had to barter for it. If you wanted to ride a rope tow, you had to build it, you had to scrap together old engines, scavenged parts, and whatever rope you could find. Sometimes the only currency that worked was vodka. Skiing wasn't a hobby for Sasha back then; it was something you earned piece by piece in a world where there was never enough of anything. Sasha chased skiing anyway. He built lifts out of scraps, traded bottles of vodka to get bindings, he found a way. And then, in 1988, he did something even harder – Sasha, his wife, and their two young children escaped the Soviet Union to make a life for themselves in the United States. No guarantees, no safety net, just a belief that freedom and skiing were worth risking everything for. Today, we get to hear what he did, what skiing meant to him during those years, and how his story unfolded once he reached America. And I'm grateful to Sasha because one of his young children, whom he brought from the Soviet Union, is my very best ski buddy, Greggy, with whom I just spent 10 weeks in Patagonia ski mountaineering. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 91Brian Lazar is the Deputy Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. He's been studying snow and avalanches for more than two decades, working as a forecaster, guide, educator, and researcher across Colorado, Alaska, all of the mountain west, all over South America, including Patagonia. At the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, he's one of the people responsible for the avalanche forecasts we all rely on throughout the winter. Brian's background spans snow science, hazard mitigation, backcountry travel, and the human factor side of avalanche accidents. He's taught with AIARE and has helped shape how we understand risk in the mountains. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 90Andrew Gast is the General Manager of Mt. Ashland ski area in southern Oregon. This is a very special ski resort because it is not-for-profit. Its one and only goal is to serve its community to the best of its abilities. This episode explores everything Mt. Ashland, along with how non-profit ski areas work in general.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn Instagram On ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 89Dan Abrams is the Co-founder and CEO of Flylow. Dan started Flylow with a simple idea—make ski gear that can actually survive the kind of abuse real skiers are putting it through. What began as a garage project between ski buddies has become one of the most respected independent outerwear brands in the mountains, built by skiers, for skiers. Dan is a lifelong skier, gear nerd, and entrepreneur who has helped define what modern freeride culture looks like, blending backcountry function with everyday style. On this episode, SnowBrains CEO & Founder Miles Clark talks to Dan about how Flylow grew from duct tape prototypes to global recognition, what it means to build an authentic brand in the outdoor industry, and how skiing still drives everything he does. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 88Mike Rogge is the editor and owner of the Mountain Gazette, one of the most iconic outdoor publications ever made. Rogge revived the Gazette from dormancy in 2020 and turned it into something truly special - a huge format, beautifully written, unapologetically independent magazine that celebrates mountain life in its rawest form. He is also a lifelong skier, storyteller, and creative force who has helped shape ski culture through work at Powder Magazine, Ski the East, Ski Journal, Newschoolers, Freeskier Magazine, Meathead Films, and his own production company called Verb Cabin. In this episode, Miles Clark talks with Mike about how he brought Mountain Gazette back from the dead, what "independent media" really means in 2025, and where the soul of mountain culture is headed next. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowbrainspodcast/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowbrainspodcast/?hl=enOn Threads: https://www.threads.com/@snowbrainspodcastOn SnowBrains.com: https://snowbrains.com/category/podcast/This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 87Madison Rose Ostergren is a ski racer turned big mountain charger, redefining what it means to ski with style, power, and soul. She's starred in Warren Miller films, Teton Gravity Research films, she drops massive Teton lines, and she's built a life that blends art, grit, and fearless creativity. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowbrainspodcast/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowbrainspodcast/?hl=enOn Threads: https://www.threads.com/@snowbrainspodcastOn SnowBrains.com: https://snowbrains.com/category/podcast/This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 86Matt Sterbenz is the guy who lit a fire under modern freeskiing. He founded 4FRNT skis, built a brand out of a Salt Lake City garage, and proved that when riders design the gear, the whole sport changes. Matt turned rebellion into innovation, built a cult following, and helped define the look and feel of independent skiing. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Mt. Bachelor.Mt. Bachelor is North America’s 7th largest ski resort, located only 30 minutes from Bend, Oregon. Known for its many breweries, scenic river trails, and year-round festivities, Bend isn’t your typical sleepy ski town. Bend’s upbeat adventure lifestyle, paired with Mt. Bachelor’s epic volcanic terrain and world-class tree skiing, make for the perfect winter getaway. Lift tickets start at $99, or scan your Ikon Pass.Book your trip today at mtbachelor.com.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowbrainspodcast/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowbrainspodcast/?hl=enOn Threads: https://www.threads.com/@snowbrainspodcastOn SnowBrains.com: https://snowbrains.com/category/podcast/This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 6, Episode 85Kilian Jornet is one of the greatest mountain athletes in history, a world champion sky runner, legendary alpinist, and endurance icon who keeps redefining what's possible in the mountains. His latest project, States of Elevation, is a staggering 31-day journey linking 72 14,000-foot peaks across the continental United States, all under human power. He crossed some of North America's most rugged terrain, including Colorado's endless mountain ranges and the Nolan's 14 route, to the rugged Sierra Nevada of California, to Washington's volcanic giants like Mt. Rainier. It was a monumental test of endurance, resilience, and spirit, but it was also reflective of Kilian's deep connection to wild places and his ongoing search for meaning through effort and exploration. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Mt. Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor is North America’s 7th largest ski resort, located only 30 minutes from Bend, Oregon. Known for its many breweries, scenic river trails, and year-round festivities, Bend isn’t your typical sleepy ski town. Bend’s upbeat adventure lifestyle, paired with Mt. Bachelor’s epic volcanic terrain and world-class tree skiing, make for the perfect winter getaway. Lift tickets start at $99, or scan your Ikon Pass. Book your trip today at mtbachelor.com.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Hosted by Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 84Hilary Eisen is the Policy Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance and is a passionate backcountry skier and ice climber. In her role at Winter Wildlands Alliance, she leads the organization's policy work, focusing on the protection of wild winter landscapes while advocating for quality human-powered snowsports experiences. Her responsibilities include analyzing and responding to public land management proposals, engaging in National Forest winter travel management, and collaborating with partner organizations to advance conservation and recreation policy. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 83This week, the Manging Editor of the Farmers' Almanac, Sandi Duncan, sat down with SnowBrains CEO & Founder Miles Clark to talk about all things long-range winter weather forecasting. The Farmers' Almanac releases a yearly winter weather prediction every August that signals the looming start of the ski season in North America. Their winter forecast is generally SnowBrains.com's most popular article of the year, every year.This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark

Andrew McLean is a legendary ski mountaineer, author, inventor, and Big Mountain Scientist. In 2017, Powder Magazine voted Andrew as one of the "48 Most Influential Skiers of All Time." Andrew is one of the best ski mountaineers on the planet, having skied first descents on every continent and has been featured in a myriad of ski movies, including the Big Mountain Skiing documentary "Steep." Andrew is the inventor of the "Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole," among many other groundbreaking inventions in the mountaineering universe. Andrew has skied over 100 first descents all over the world. Andrew graduated from the very prestigious Rhode Island School of Design and went on to become a product designer for Black Diamond in Salt Lake City, UT for 14 years. Andrew was even an avalanche forecaster for the Utah Avalanche Center for a year. Andrew wrote the most legendary, hilarious guidebook ever created called "The Chuting Gallery – A Guide To Steep Skiing in the Wasatch" that is simultaneously considered the Bible & Holy Grail of steep skiing in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Andrew is a gifted writer and has written articles for Powder Magazine, Backcountry Magazine, Skiing Magazine, and many other publications. Andrew is most likely the very first professional ski mountaineer on Earth. Andrew McLean lives in Park City, Utah with his wife Polly, their 2 daughters, and 2 poorly behaved canines. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark

Season 5, Episode 82Jeremy recently became the CEO of the X Games and has been tasked with revolutionizing the company to create the first action-sports league. He is a former World Cup Freestyle Mogul skier who saw a number of World Cup wins and two appearances in the Olympics. At the same time, he attended the University of Colorado Boulder and was an All-American wide receiver and return specialist. After retiring from Freestyle skiing at the age of 23, he was drafted into the NFL where he played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburg Steelers. After his NFL career, he started a software start-up called Integrate, which he built for over 10 years to become a company that does over nine figures of revenue a year. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 81Sam Anthamatten is a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide and one of the very best freeskiers on Earth. Sam competed on the Freeride World Tour, where he finished 2nd overall in his first season. Sam is very adept in big, steep, technical skiing, but he can do it all in the freeride style. Sam paired up with Jeremy Heights to create the hugely successful La Liste movie, where they attempt to ski 15 of the biggest faces in the European Alps. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 80Anna DeMonte is a ski mountaineering athlete who in June 2024 captured the Women's Ski Fastest Known Time (FKT) on 15,766' Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. 9,000' vertical backcountry days are normal for her and recently she has been average over 25,000' of human-powered vertical a week. The craziest part - she's only really been skiing for 5 years.This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On FacebookOn InstagramOn ThreadsOn SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 79Erin Sprague became Protect Our Winters' (POW's) CEO at the beginning of 2024. Since then, she has spearheaded the organization and movement of outdoor recreationists fighting climate change. POW's mission is to "depoliticize the climate discussion and bring together those from all backgrounds to advocate for the outdoor spaces we love most." Before working at POW, Erin was the youngest woman to run a marathon on every continent and spent time in the finance world along with a tenure at Aspen Skiing Company. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities. Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: On Facebook On Instagram On Threads On SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 78Kai Jones has been in Teton Gravity Research films since he was 11 years old. He went pro at 12, signing with Red Bull, one of the most sought-after athlete sponsors in the world. He is now a mere 18 years old yet is one of the most famous freeskiers on the planet. He just released his first-ever documentary, Falling Into Place, which documents his big injury and recovery and return to skiing. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: On Facebook On Instagram On Threads On SnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 77After spending over two decades in the non-profit and start-up spaces, Stephanie Cox took over as CEO of the National Ski Patrol with the goal of modernizing and advancing the organization. She has been focused on revitalizing the operations, recruitment, training, and inclusiveness of the National Ski Patrol while shifting the organization in alignment with the growing outdoor industry.This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today.Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:OnFacebookOnInstagramOnThreadsOnSnowBrains.comThis episode was edited by Liam Abbott.Music by Chad Croutch.Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 76 Ted Ligety is one of the most iconic figures in US Alpine Skiing. He's a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist as well as a five-time World Cup Overall Giant Slalom Champion. Ted dominated the World Cup between 2004-2018 with 25 World Cup wins and 52 podiums across five disciplines. This past October, Ted joined DPS Skis as the Head of Product Performance, where he is helping to create and test skis at their headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities. Visit www.clubmed.us, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: On Facebook On Instagram On Threads On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 75 This week, two representatives joined us from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) to discuss its current conflict with Park City Mountain Resort owner Vail Resorts. Katie Lips is the President of the PCPSPA and Quinn Graves is a business manager of the PCPSPA. In addition, Katie and Quinn highlighted what it takes for the ski patrollers of the largest ski resort in the United States to keep skiers and riders safe and out of harm's way. Since recording this podcast, a lot has changed in the current standoff between the PCPSPA and Vail Resorts, most notably that as of Friday, December, 27th, the PCPSPA went on strike. This has resulted in Vail Resorts having to turn to scabs by flying in other Vail Resort ski patrollers to keep Park City Mountain Resort operational. This is a developing story, but all of the latest updates can be found on SnowBrains.com. You can support the PCPSPA during its current strike with its GoFundMe here. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: On Facebook On Instagram On Threads On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 74 Chris Tomer is an Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist with over 20 years of weather forecasting experience. He is also an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer who has climbed all of Colorado's 54 14,000' peaks. Chris has been an on-air host and meteorologist for KDVR Fox 31 Denver and Colorado Channel 2 KWGN since 2005. Chris specializes in mountain weather and has become a trusted source for climbers and skiers around the world, providing tailored forecasts that have aided over 200 teams and their ascents of some of the world's most challenging peaks, including Mt. Everest and Denali. As CEO of Tomer Weather Solutions, Chris combines his passion for meteorology with his love of the outdoors, ensuring adventurers can navigate the mountains safely. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram The SnowBrains Podcast on Threads On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 73 Dr. Ethan Greene has been the Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for almost 20 years and has worked with snow and avalanches since 1990. He has an undergraduate degree in Meteorology, a Master's in Atmospheric Science, and a PhD in Geoscience, with over 45 publications in the snow science world in addition to writing two books. Before working at CAIC, Dr. Greene worked as a backcountry avalanche forecaster at the Utah Avalanche Center and has been a lifelong, avid backcountry skier. This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med's mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or talk to your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: On Facebook On Instagram On Threads On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Crouch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark

Johnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru The episode first aired on January 31, 2023. ⁠The guest is Johnny Collinson: John had climbed all of the seven summits by the age of 17, making him the youngest to have done so He is a professional freeskier who won the Junior Freeskier World Tour, has competed on the Freeride World Tour, has been in TGR movies, Sherpa Cinema movies, and skis for Red Bull Johnny has also struggled with some difficult injuries and has overcome them all John is also a fitness professional and is more ripped than just about anyone I've ever seen Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #50 - Johnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru Recorded on September 27, 2022, in Tahoe City, CA (Miles Clark) and Salt Lake City, UT (Johnny Collinson). This episode was edited by Jared White. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com Follow SnowBrains: [email protected] SnowBrains.com Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Threads TikTok X Buy SnowBrains Merchandise: SnowBrains Store

Season 5, Episode 72 Dr. Brent Hogarth is all about flow state. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who specializes in high performance psychology, and the science of flow state. He holds a masters degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology with research focused on mindfulness and emotional regulation focused on athletes, including skiers. This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram The SnowBrains Podcast on Threads On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Crouch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Season 5, Episode 71 Dr. Bishara is a gut biome expert who has spent her career understanding how the gut is key to all things health, including weight loss, mental health, immune health, and optimal performance. In her most recent nationally bestselling book, ⁠The Gut Revolution⁠, she explores all of the ways that understanding your gut can change your life. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by ⁠Club Med⁠. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: ⁠The SnowBrains Podcast⁠ on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram The SnowBrains Podcast on Threads On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark

Season 5, Episode 70 Josh Daiek hails from the Midwest but currently resides in Lake Tahoe and is one of the most rowdy badass skiers on the planet right now. Some of his most notable achievements include throwing a 100' backflip over Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe and coming out with a brand-new film called Caldor. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram @thesnowbrainspodcast on Threads On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark

“Downhill ski racing sure is fun. It’s like being your own race car, but there’s no frame around you to save you. It’s just aerodynamics, skis, a skin-tight suit – zip it up, pull up your tidy whities, and go for it.” – Tommy Moe My guest today is Tommy Moe. Tommy made the US Ski Team at 16 years old He started competing in the World Cup at 20 Tommy was the first American male ski racer to win two medals at one Olympics – one gold and one silver, both at the Lillehammer Norway Winter Olympics in 1994 He wore a Cowboy Hat at the Gold Medal Ceremony. He went to three Olympics – 1992 in France, 1994 in Norway, and 1998 in Japan. Tommy was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1994 He was a five-time national champion Tommy podiumed seven times in the World Cup & skied in three world championships. He was on the World Cup for nine years and on the US Ski Team for 12 years After his impressive ski racing career, Tommy co-founded a world-class Alaska heli-ski company named Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in a roadless, remote zone in Alaska Tommy is a lead heli-ski guide, and his company hosts some of the best skiers and riders in the world, including Travis Rice & Cody Townsend Tommy was elected to the US National Ski Hall of Fame in 2003 “The great thing about skiing that I enjoy is that you control everything happening. It’s like you can turn your brain off and start making turns down the mountain; you just don’t think it’s all reaction. I’m 51 years old, and I still feel like a little kid on the slopes.” - Tommy Moe This podcast first aired on January 4, 2022. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with friends & family and subscribe. Recorded on November 22, 2021, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Jackson Hole, WY (Tommy Moe). This episode was edited by Jared White. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark. About the SnowBrains Podcast: Top 12% of all podcasts Interviews the most intelligent people in the snowsports industry and passes their fascinating knowledge to you, our listeners. We explore skiing, snowboarding, snowsports, avalanches, technology, climate, snow science, medicine, nutrition, fitness, technique, and cutting-edge adventure with our listeners. The SnowBrains Podcast is hosted by professional freeskier, professional mountain guide, UC Berkeley Molecular Cell Biology graduate, and the Founder & CEO of SnowBrains, Miles Clark. The SnowBrains Podcast will publish new episodes with riveting guests weekly this winter. Please share with your friends and family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: [email protected] SnowBrains.com Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Threads TikTok X Buy SnowBrains Merchandise: SnowBrains Store

"I don't think I have a lot of fear. I think I'm very respectful of the mountains and understand the danger that's inherently there. I think I have a healthy dose of awareness of the unpredictable nature of being in the mountains and snow conditions, but I wouldn't call it fear. It's more understanding that you're constantly putting yourself in unforgiving environments. Fear is more of a mindset. I don't consider myself afraid." - Bode Miller This episode first aired on February 16, 2021. This week, we bring you Bode Miller. In this episode, Bode and Miles discuss skiing in the Olympics, skiing on the World Cup, losing friends in the mountains, throwing a 360º in competition, his "CBS 60-minutes" hung-over skiing controversy, the dangers of ski racing, and much more. Bode Miller is the winningest American male ski racer of all time. Bode has won six Olympic Medals - one of them a gold medal. He's podiumed 79 times on the World Cup, with 33 being first place. He's won two World Cup Overall Titles. He's among only five men in history to have won World Cup events in all five alpine ski disciplines. And he's the only skier with five or more victories in each discipline. What I found out in this podcast is that Bode is a general all-around mountain badass who has been almost everywhere and done almost everything in the mountains, including getting caught in gnarly avalanches, throwing misty 720s and double front flips, and losing over 50 friends and acquaintances in the mountains. His stories are one of a kind, and so is he. “When I was eight, I was following two local ski bums, which I guess I would call my friends, but they were probably 20 years older than me. I don't know that they would have called me their friend at that time. But I just chased them around the mountain all the time. I watched a guy walk out of a pair of MRR bindings and old markers and go straight into a beech tree at about 50 miles an hour. No helmet. I was the first one there because I was just 200 yards behind him, and he was just exploded. His head was just apart, still bubbling breath. That was a pretty nasty eye-opener. He passed away while I was right there." - Bode Miller Bode Miller answers these heavy questions: Which ski racing discipline is your favorite and why? How dangerous is ski racing? I've heard you say: "I'm amazed more people don't die ski racing." What makes you say that? How do ski racers make money? Is a good system in place? I recently watched the movie American Downhiller, which focused on the rivalry between Americans and Europeans in male world cup ski racing. What did you experience in your ski racing career in Europe? Are you the only ski racer in history to have thrown a 360º on the racecourse in a World Cup competition? Are performance-enhancing drugs prevalent in ski racing? What was it like partying in the Olympic Village? Have you ever been in an avalanche? What happened? What's your biggest accomplishment in life? What challenges you most intellectually daily? What's your favorite book? More... If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with friends & family and subscribe. Recorded on February 8, 2021, in Jackson Hole, WY (Miles Clark) and Big Sky, MT (Bode Miller). Robert Wilkinson edited this episode. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com Follow SnowBrains: [email protected] SnowBrains.com Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Threads TikTok X

“I shit my pants in a helicopter once. Just like trying to press a fart out way too hard and maybe had a little something bad to eat the night before. We were forced to land the helicopter because the pilot got so pissed off.” – Cody Townsend Cody will appear on a new episode of The SnowBrains Podcast later this season, but until then, enjoy his great insights and hilarious stories from this episode, which first aired on 01/13/21. This week, we bring you Cody Townsend, a California beach kid from Santa Cruz who was the high school quarterback dating the head cheerleader while simultaneously winning the Junior Olympics Downhill ski race at 16 years old and ended up becoming a legendary freeskier out of Lake Tahoe, California. He’s done Hollywood stunts for Vin Diesel, he skied “The Most Insane Line Ever” in Alaska, he’s in approximately 1 zillion amazing ski movies, and he now is the star and producer of The Fifty Project, where he’s attempting to climb & ski the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. “We almost got killed by Vladimir Putin, like truly…we got ran off the road while we were driving down this like two-lane highway, all of a sudden a cavalcade of like limos and army cars come racing around the corner in the middle of the road going like 70 miles per hour. We had to slam off into this cliff wall. On the other side was like 400 feet of cliffs. Nearly got ran off the road and killed by Vladimir Putin himself.” – Cody Townsend In this episode, Cody & Miles discuss the best stories from The Fifty Project, poohing in helicopters, growing up on the beach in Santa Cruz, climate change, “The Most Insane Line Ever,” Noah Howell, Cody’s favorite mountain ranges to ski, Shane McConkey, Cody’s company Arcade Belts, being a stunt double for Vin Diesel, surfing, avalanches, Cody’s favorite books, and much more. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family and please subscribe. The SnowBrains Podcast – Cody Townsend, Star & Producer of The Fifty Project Recorded on December 1, 2020, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Tahoe City, CA (Cody Townsend).  This episode was edited by Robert Wilkinson. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark. Follow SnowBrains: [email protected] SnowBrains.com Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Threads TikTok X

This podcast first aired on 11/9/21. Bjarne Salen - Filmer of "The Fifty" w/ Cody Townsend, Hardcore Ski Mountaineer, Adventurer, Philosopher My guest is Bjarne Salen. Bjarne is best known for his talents behind the camera. He filmed The Fifty Project with Cody Townsend, in which Bjarne documents Cody climbing and skiing the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. This video series has been insanely popular, with somewhere around 15 million views on the 35 or so videos they've created thus far. We already know a bit about that part of Bjarne. What was fascinating to me was learning about Bjarne's extensive ski mountaineering history worldwide, including Chamonix, Patagonia, New Zealand, Alaska, all over North America, and more. Bjarne's skill, resilience, and ability to stay calm in the mountains are remarkable. Bjarne was filming his close friend Andreas Franson when Andreas passed away in an avalanche with legendary freestyle skier JP Auclair deep in Chilean Patagonia in 2015. Like many of us who dedicate our lives to the mountains, this was not the only close friend Bjarne lost. Learning Bjarne's perspective on life, willingness to confront drastic change head-on, and vicious passion for the mountains changed me, and I hope it changes you. Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share.

Season 5, Episode 69 Noah Dines is a man on a mission to ski 3,000,000 human-powered vertical feet in a calendar year. He has already skied over 2.5 million vertical feet, breaking the record for most human-powered vertical feet skied in a single year. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Episode 68 Paige Pagnucco is the new first female director of the Utah Avalanche Center. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com This epsiode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark

Episode 66 Jim Ryan is a Jackson Hole-based free skier and mountaineer who has appeared in 4 Warren Miller and 3 Teton Gravity Research films. He is a super kind person with honest and deep insights into the world of skiing. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com This epsiode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark

Episode 66 Dr. Kevin Stone is back, returning to the SnowBrains Podcast to talk about where the worlds of skiing and healthcare intersect.  Dr. Kevin Stone is: a physician an orthopedic surgeon clinician researcher inventor founder of The Stone Clinic and the Stone Research Foundation based in San Francisco author of multiple books, including Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive Dr. Stone's clinical work has focused on repairing and replacing meniscus, articular cartilage, and ligaments to keep people active. His clinic treats people from around the world who come for biological joint and tissue repair and robotic artificial knee replacement. The Stone Research Foundation focuses on basic science and outcome studies that are mainly concentrated on cures for arthritis and techniques to speed the return of athletes to sports. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Croutch. Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Episode 65 Sven Brunso was proclaimed by Ski Magazine as the most photographed skier in history. He has appeared on the cover of over 135 magazines and been featured in over 2500 published photos. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Crouch. Host and Creator: Miles Clark

Episode 64 Kyle Siegel is the Founder and Designer at Raide Research, a company that specializes in making tough, lightweight backpacks specifically designed for ski mountaineering. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! Follow The SnowBrains Podcast: The SnowBrains Podcast on Facebook The SnowBrains Podcast on Instagram On SnowBrains.com This episode was edited by Liam Abbott. Music by Chad Crouch. Host and Creator: Miles Clark

Episode 63 Christian Pondella is: a top adventure photographer a senior photographer at Powder Magazine a photographer published in: National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine, Outside, Men's Journal, Maxim, FHM, GQ, Climbing Magazine, Outdoor Photographer, and more. a photographer with photos in commercial campaigns for: Red Bull, Patagonia, San Disk, Oakley, Yeti, Atomic, Eddie Bauer, Cliff Bar, and more. an extreme athlete a ski mountaineer an ice climber This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with friends and family and subscribe. Follow us on: SnowBrains.com: https://snowbrains.com/category/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowbrainspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowbrainspodcast/ This episode was edited by Liam Abbott Music by Chad Crouch Host and Creator = Miles Clark

Episode #62 My guest today is Jessica Baker.   Jessica has been a heli-ski guide in Alaska for over 20 years She's the 2000 North American Freeskiing World Tour Champion Jessica is a mountain guide guiding all over Earth as well as in the Teton Mountains of Wyoming with Exum Mountain Guides She's also the founder, head coach, and lead guide for Ski Divas Women's Ski Camps Jessica is an AMGA Certified Ski & Alpine Guide She's an active PSIA Level III Division Education Clinic Leader Jessica is AAI Avalanche Level III guide certified and an avalanche instructor with the American Avalanche Institute She spearheaded North America's first Black, Indigenous, People of Color ski camp Jessica has skied, coached, and guided all over the world, including Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, Norway, Wyoming, France, the Arctic, Argentina, Idaho, British Columbia, and more. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.  Escape to one of Club Med’s more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you’ll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, and lively après-ski activities. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today!