Ted Ligety, the GAOAT
It stands for Greatest Arcer Of All Time, which is a generally undisputed title. Ted talks about taming the 35-meter GS ski, a million things in between, and gives a hair-raising pep talk.
Collegiate Club Ski Teams (and Middlebury’s Lack Thereof)
The USCSA circuit (otherwise known as collegiate “club” skiing) is a treasure trove of fun, low-cost ski racing. But Middlebury College is blocking efforts by one student to start a team.
Sasha Rearick on Coaching
Sasha Rearick has coached some of the greatest American skiers of all time. He has a huge passion for the sport, and a sometimes unconventional approach.
American College Ski Racing
The School or No School debate is perennial in the ski racing world. A recently proposed age-limit rule change warrants a discussion with three American alpine world veterans in order to work through every facet of this topic.
The Art of World Cup Ski Tuning
Behind the success of every World Cup alpine racer, there are hours spent honing skis in the tuning room and on the mountain. I talked to unsung heroes Bart Mollin and Ryan Mooney of the American women’s tech team.
Atle McGrath, At Long Last
Atle Mcgrath has won a couple World Cups, and he’s blown his knee a couple times. He’s 23 and already has a world of wisdom, and more importantly—fun stories.
Conversing on Climate Change with Julian Schütter
Everyone in skiing is talking about climate change and we’re all riled up. Let’s slow it down and talk it through. Julian Schütter is a climate advocate and a World Cup speed skier on the side, and I asked him every question I could come up with.
The National Brotherhood of Skiers is Doing The Work
Maybe you haven’t thought about diversity in snowsports in a while. Maybe you have. Regardless, the National Brotherhood of Skiers has been working at empowering young Black athletes. I highly recommend listening—there’s a lot of positivity.
The Alice Robinson Effect
Alice Robinson won her first World Cup while she was still in high school. Her journey since has been full of ups and downs, but Alice has remained one of the world’s most powerful GS and SG skiers, and was very enjoyable to talk with for this episode.
Laurence St. Germain, World Champ
Laurence St. Germain had one of the more impressive slalom runs of the World Cup season. It earned her a gold medal, which of course we talk about. But there is a lot more to Laurence than just skiing.