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Next Level Skiing

49 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 137 ratings

Next Level Skiing is a podcast about skiing. Your skiing. Longtime ski journalist Jason Blevins talks to the sport’s luminaries and behind-the-scenes bosses about strategies and hacks for stepping your skiing up a notch. Sure, the key to getting better at skiing is to go skiing. A lot. If it was only that easy. This podcast will offer some shortcuts to becoming the skier you want to be, without having to quit your job and move to a ski town. Subscribe where ever you get your podcasts by searching for “Next Level Skiing.” Learn more at wagnerskis.com/nextlevel.

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Keep it Fun With Your Hands up with Kim Beekman

March 04, 2024 21:10 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis!   A few years ago I got to join Kim Beekman on a ski trip to the San Juans. We skied at and around Telluride and all over Red Mountain Pass. I don’t think she ever wondered why everyone always wanted to ski those backcountry lines before her. It was because we all wanted to get down and watch her ski.   Few ski with more grace, ease, and power than Kim. She is a flawless skier. And an incredible writer. As the ...

This is My Purpose with Aaron Blunck

February 26, 2024 21:29 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis.   I love watching Aaron Blunck ski the pipe. The Crested Butte native has spent 26 of his 27 years on skis and it shows, with amazing airs and unrivaled style. Earlier this season I got to see Aaron ski in the Copper pipe and he was throwing this ridiculously cool pipe-grinding, snow-spraying slash in the middle of his run, and the crowd loved it.  This is a fun chat with the three-time Olympian who grew up dre...

Reggie Crist is The Stoke Broker

February 20, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis.   Reggie Crist keeps turning the page on one skiing’s most illustrious careers. A decade on the U.S. Ski Team. Pioneer in the Olympic spot of Ski Cross. One of the first to helicopter skiers into Alaska’s Chugachs. And now a globe-trotting ski guide whose Stellar Adventure brings skiers to Japan, South America, Alaska and the backcountry of Idaho.  Tune in as Reggie tells us where he would take us if we win the...

Master The Smooth with Scot Schmidt

February 13, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MB

It’s difficult to overstate the role of Scot Schmidt in big-mountain freeskiing. He pretty much invented the niche with his explosive, airborne exploits. His signature tucked-knees hop turn and high-speed hip-check smear on 223 downhill skis defined a style that changed skiing. Scot’s style inspired untold hordes of skiers in the 80s and early 90s, before skis got wide and rockered. His breakout role in Greg Stump’s seminal “Blizzard of Ahhs” ushered in a now 30-year-old era of ski porn.  ...

Feel It All with Drew Petersen

February 07, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 41.4 MB

There are a lot of great ski movies out there. But only one ranks as the most important. In a year when U.S. suicides reached record highs and many mountain towns are reporting the highest suicide rates in the country, Drew Peterson’s “Ups + Downs” exposes the professional skier’s anguished struggle with suicidal thoughts.  Mental health is at a critical crossroads in mountain valleys and Peterson’s willingness to step up and reveal his own battles with overwhelming darkness is one of the...

Gamifying skiing with Ted Ligety

January 30, 2024 18:22 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MB

Today on the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis, Jason chats with American gold-medal Olympic ski racer Ted Ligety.    In 2011, Ted Ligety put the FIS on blast for the governing body’s new mandates for ski lengths, saying the rules would “will eventually ruin this sport.” The following seasons, as he skied longer GS boards, he earned the nickname “Mr. GS,” winning six World Cup races in 2013 and three in 2014 on his way to his second Olympic gold at the Sochi Games. ...

Anticipation and Innovation with Dan English

January 23, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 36.6 MB

Dan English was making waves in the world of high-tech when he veered into a new career focused on one of the oldest fabrics in the world. Today, the founder, president, and CEO of Colorado-based Voormi has infused the foundational principles of the technology industry into a clothing company that is changing how we think about wool and overhauling stagnant domestic manufacturing. On this episode of Next Level Skiing, Dan riffs on how the precepts of technological innovation can be applied...

Kim Grant: Just Breathe

January 15, 2024 14:06 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. If you’ve ever crowded into the snowy, frigid lift line at the base of Silverton Mountain in the morning as groups are divided by skill level, you’ve likely heard requests for Kim Grant.   “Is Kim working?”   “Where’s Kim’s group?”   The 25-year ski guide who moves between the rowdy San Juans and the Chugachs in Alaska knows how to settle skier jitters like no other. Her relaxed vibe in stout terrain has led c...

Adrian Ballinger: Putting Work Into Fun

February 27, 2023 08:40 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Adrian Ballinger is one of the most knowledgable people out on the mountains today. He is a triple threat: lifelong skier, veteran on technical rock, and a master at high altitude descent. He is one of the world’s top ski mountaineer. He has many accomplishments under his belt.  He has summited Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen, was the first to ski descent of Manaslu (8th tallest peak in world) from the...

Mark Morris: An Ambassador To Life

February 20, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today I’m talking with rock star Mark Morris. He talks about the connection between his music and the mountains. He teaches us how he tries to be a good ambassador for life. Mark talks about trail running, how he comes up with his songs, and how he improved as a skier and as a musician. There are many ways that music and skiing overlap. Between connecting in a spiritual way to the importance of practice, Mark sha...

Angela Hawse : Finding Your Center

February 13, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today’s guest is Angela Hawse. Angela is an award-winning guide, an alpinist, a sponsored athlete, a motivational speaker, and a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Mountain Guide Association. Angela is the second woman in history to achieve that award. She has taken a stand for women in skiing and when speaking about climate change. Angela brings her unique experience as a skier and a cli...

Steve Casimiro: The Transformation of Skiing

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today I’m talking with the legendary Steve Casimiro. Steve harkens back to the skiing comeback of the 1990s. His unwavering love of skiing shines bright as we talk about everything from what skiing was like in the late 80s to what it is like now, and our responsibilities when it comes to climate issues. There are many ways to help others including respecting others, spreading positivity, and really thinking about h...

Nader Jamal: Empowerment Through Skiing

January 30, 2023 10:08 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today I’m talking with Nader Jamal about how to feel empowered while you’re on the powder. Nader’s been through a lot in his life. Today he shares tips on how to be more confident while you’re on the slopes. He also shares some of his story and the lessons he learned while fighting off cancer and teaching the youth of America how to stay upright while on the snow or in the water.  He also emphasizes the importanc...

Krista Crabtree: The Strength Of Femininity

January 24, 2023 19:40 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today I have to pleasure of sharing my conversation with Krista Crabtree. Krista has spent decades introducing women to skiing via her 'She Skiis' clinics. From the beginning of her career, she has tracked the evolution of women’s ski gear and because of that, she’s an expert on the topic. From design to material to shape, Krista knows exactly how skis will perform on the snow. In this episode, Krista and I talk ...

Lee Cohen: The Cosmic Release

January 10, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of talking with powder photographer extraordinaire, Lee Cohen. Lee came to Utah in the 1980s as a ski bum and found his calling. He and his friends traveled from Utah down to California and beyond, chasing the snow and powder and photographing the experience. Today we’re talking about how Lee got his start in skiing and photography as well as his journey to being one of the...

Chris “Tats” Tatsuno: A Lot Less Ego, A Lot More Amigo

January 03, 2023 23:49 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today’s I’m talking with Chris “Tats” Tatsuno. Chris has an infectious way of making a turn in snow and he certainly shares it with everyone around him. It’s impossible not to have a good time when you’re riding around with Chris.  Chris has his own style, his own look, and he is a wonderful influence on the youth of the industry through instruction and inspiration.  He doesn’t put a lot of pressure on the snow a...

Channeling Your Warrior with Michelle Parker

January 04, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of talking with California badass, Michelle Parker. Michelle is an amazing skier with excellent form. If you have the chance to watch her ski, watch how she shreds with her feet; she is amazing. There are few skiers out there who have the speed and footwork of Michelle.  Michelle shares some great lessons and messages including the importance of visualization and how to dev...

Appreciation And Gratitude with Mark Abma

December 28, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today, we’ve got a great conversation with a great guest. There aren’t that many high profile skiers out there, who are as thoughtful and introspective as Mark Abma.  Mark is an inspiring athlete with a unique outlook on how to improve performance, training, and mindset. From keeping things in perspective when he’s on top of a mountain to hydrotherapy, Mark talks about what has shaped him as a skier and as a pers...

Be Your Own Expert with Dr. Allen Lim

December 21, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Skiing is about more than just strapping on some equipment and hitting the slopes. Here at Next Level Skiing we want to focus on everything that can affect your ski game. In this episode, sports physiologist Dr. Allen Lim talks to us about how nutrition can affect how you ski. Dr. Lim covers a lot of ground, from fueling your body, to helping your body recover, to staying healthy all year long. Dr. Allen Lim is a...

Get Out Of Your Own Way with Alex Cohen

December 14, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today we are talking with Alex Cohen. Not only is he a sports psychologist for the US Olympic and Paralympic Teams, he also has a lot to share with everyday skiers. In this episode, Alex talks about the importance of having a game plan, getting out of your own way, and the myths about flowstate. He talks about how Olympians get to where they are and how he got to where he is in life.  Alex has learned a lot over ...

Think Past the Fear with Julian Carr

December 07, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Thinking through the fear with Julian Carr. One of the great things about skiing is that we can apply the lessons we’ve learned on snow and adapt them to our whole life. Today is no exception. Julian talks about how he gets air, how he got started, and what goes into finding the right conditions. As a natural talent, Julian has a unique and positive perspective on both skiing and life. We’ve all seen the pictures...

Skiing Is An Art Form with Lorraine Huber

November 30, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today, I’m chatting with Lorraine Huber, an Australian skier who has made a career off of making skiing look easy. She’s done it all, from big mountain skiing and competitions, to guiding and becoming a mental coach. And she doesn’t just teach the pros; she’s teaching everyone how to find poise and grace out on the slopes amidst all this chaos.  Lorraine is a professional skier from Lech am Arlberg. She is a free...

Finesse Over Power with Chris Anthony

November 23, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today’s guest is a skiing veteran with amazing stories and lessons to share. I’m sure all of you know the name Chris Anthony. In this episode, Chris shares so many of his experiences and tips including how early he started skiing, hard ski lessons, how to ski with an injury, and stories from movie sets. From Warren Miller to Mt. Mangart, he is no stranger to film or the snow.  Chris also shares his opinions on ho...

Keep It Simple, with Daron Rahlves

November 16, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. We have quite the treat for you today as our guest is the legendary–the most decorated American, male downhiller ever–Daron Rahlves. Four time Olympian. Twenty-eight world cup podiums. A dozen world cup victories. Seven national titles. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.  Daron is already helping out future generations of skiers with his Ski Tips with Daron Rahlves series on YouTube. Today he brings a few o...

Skylar Holgate: Be The Water, Not The Rock

January 12, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 35 MB

On today’s show, I speak with my good friend, Skylar Holgate of Silverton Mountain Guides out of Durango. Skylar and I have shared a lot of great adventures, however what makes him most interesting is how many days he’s logged on major mountains around the globe.  Skylar and I talk about his experience as a racer turned big mountain snowboarder and how he passes on his expertise from a lifetime of advanced mountain experience. Join us for this very special episode. Topics: [03:37] Sk...

Ted Mahon: It's All Fancy Footwork

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 33.1 MB

On this episode of Next Level Skiing, I speak with Ted Mahon, one of Colorado’s most respected mountain athletes. He has an impressive 25 years of experience in skiing and mountaineering. During most of that time, he has worked as a ski instructor. He has also skied most of the country’s highest mountains. On top of this, he has helped countless skiers reach their peak level of performance. Join us for an interesting conversation about preparation, uphill clinics, and Ted’s mountain experi...

Erik Lambert: Backcountry - More Than Just Avy Skills

December 29, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MB

Welcome back to Next Level Skiing, where we pick the brains of the best in the sport. Today, I speak with Erik Lambert, one of the founders of Bluebird Backcountry. He and his partner wanted to test the idea that skiers needed an intro to the fundamentals of backcountry skiing before diving in. As such, they figured out a middle ground and thousands have flocked to learn from the guides at Bluebird. They have since expanded their program and the training grounds.  Tune in to hear more abou...

Cody Townsend: Timing is Everything

December 22, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 40.4 MB

Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today, I chat with Cody Townsend, a Southern California football superstar turned mountain hero. He has piloted a career on skis unlike any other I’ve seen. He claims his achievements were driven by boredom, of all things. His current undertaking, The Fifty Project, exposes the glory and work in skiing and mountaineering.  Join us as we discuss his transition from heliskiing to hiking peaks and the unrelenting ...

Wes Wylie: Skiing and Healing, How to Ski Forever

December 08, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MB

Dr. Wes Wylie is the guy you want on your heliskiing crew. He’s a heliski guide at Alaska’s Tordillo Mountain Lodge as well as Powderbirds out of Snowbird. He’s been a ski patroller at Deer Valley for more than 20 years. He travels to Chile and New Zealand in the summer to guide clients. Oh, and he’s also a private physician who travels the country practicing medicine.  1:00: Are you a ski guide who practices medicine or a doctor who skis?  2:30: Getting into medicine as a way to ski 3...

Doug Stenclik: Entering The Backcountry, The Gear and The Tips

December 01, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MB

Doug Stenclik opened his Cripple Creek Backcountry shop in Carbondale in 2012 with a premonition that uphill skiing was about to explode. It did, and how he’s got three shops in Colorado and an online site that ranks among the top sellers of all backcountry and ski touring equipment.  Doug’s vision began with a distinct belief that skiers should not be making life-and-death decisions while they are learning a new sport. His take is that backcountry skiing done right can be just as safe as ...

Roko Koell: Powder Skiing Is for Everyone

November 24, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MB

I would argue that no one has taught more people to heliski powder than Robert Koell, aka Roko. The Austrian skier grew up skiing to school and ski racing in his uncle’s ski school at a resort his dad built. He was a coach for the Austrian ski team and arrived at Canadian Mountain Holidays in 1989 with a plan to spend a year learning English before returning to coaching. More than 30 years later, he’s still guiding with CMH, rotating through the operation’s stable of lodges. He’s written tra...

Mike Douglas: The Godfather of Freeskiing

November 17, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 44.2 MB

Few skiers have had such a lasting impact on their sport like Mike Douglas. From Olympic-caliber bumper to freeskiing pioneer to ski design innovator to influential filmmaker, Whistler’s. Douglas has been at the forefront of skiing for more than 25 years. There’s a good reason everyone calls him “the Godfather of Freeskiing.” He pushed his young moguls skiers — like Vincent Dorian, J.P. Auclair, J.F. Cusson and Shane Szocs — into “snowboard parks” in the mid 1990s, where the crew became kn...

Joel Gratz: The Powder Prophet

December 24, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

On today’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Joel Gratz, the captain of a team of meteorologists at Open Snow, who love to give winter sports enthusiasts the most accurate weather reports. Joel has helped people chase powder and find the best snow for years. Tune in to hear us talk about Open Snow and how Joel got his start. Topics: [02:15] Having moderate expectations is important. [03:00] He’s a skier, so he knows how to speak the language. [04:05] You can get excited wi...

Allen Tran: Building an Athlete, One Meal at a Time

December 17, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MB

Allen Tran is a high-performance dietitian and chef for the US Ski Team. Today, he will tell us how to convert regular meals into power-boosting food for your next run. Tune in to hear how Allen does his job and helps athletes perform at their peak. Topics: [01:50] Allen got his start by going to culinary school and worked in the culinary industry for years. [02:09] He then got a Masters in sports nutrition and exercise physiology.  [03:07] He preps with athletes in the summer to s...

Jonathan Ellsworth: Lean Into It

December 10, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 59.5 MB

On this episode, I speak with Jonathan Ellsworth, Founder of CEO of Crested Butte’s Blister review website. He has made it his mission to test and review the latest gear, in order to pass on knowledge to other skiers. Tune in to hear us talk about Blister and how Jonathan approaches his reviews. Topics: [02:05] Jonathan grew up in the Chicagoland area, not anywhere near a ski area. [02:50] He thinks his late start in skiing is key to Blister’s success. [03:00] When an injury ended ...

Hilaree Nelson: The Value of Saying Yes

December 03, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.7 MB

On this episode, I get to chat with Hilaree Nelson, the world’s greatest ski mountaineer. She and her partner were two of the very first people to climb and ski the fourth highest peak in the entire world. She has pursued a life of mountain exploration. Tune in to hear us discuss her career and how she prepares for big challenges. Topics: [02:21] Hilaree was on the race team, but she never skied a single gate.  [02:54] Her background isn’t in racing and she’s jealous of people who ha...

Kim Reichhelm: The Most Important Thing Is Having Fun

November 26, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

On today’s episode, our guest is Kim Reichhelm. Kim is an NCAA All-American Ski Racer, who pioneered big mountain skiing. Considered one of the most influential American skiers, her clinics, camps, and trips have helped other skiers hone their skills.  Join us as we discuss how she got into skiing, the ways in which skiing has changed, and how she runs her clinics. Topics:  [02:00] Kim grew up in a competitive, athletic family. [03:06] Kim’s father decided the family was going to tak...

Wendy Fisher: Spontaneity Is Key

November 19, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 61.3 MB

On today’s episode, I get the chance to speak with Wendy Fisher, a former member of the U.S. Ski Team who walked away from skiing, only to get back into big mountain skiing later on. She now works at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, guiding people through the steeps. She also runs an annual camp out of Chile. Tune in to hear us talk about her career, he life in Crested Butte, and how she learned to overcome fear. Topics: [02:19] Every summer, she brings her kids out to her hometown of Ta...

Evan Reece: It's Rare to Find a Place That Isn't Worth Going to at Least Once

November 12, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 60.1 MB

On today’s episode, we have Evan Reece. Evan co-founded Liftopia, a consumer platform and back-of-house revenue management system for resorts. Today, the company works with more than 250 resorts worldwide and is the largest ticket sales operation in North America. Tune in to hear us discuss how Liftopia came about, how it works, and why loyal customers are some of the most resort-disloyal people. Topics: [02:44] Before starting Liftopia, Evan had been working for HotWire. [03:25] B...

Lindsay Andersen: Pull Your Toes Up

November 05, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 44.5 MB

On today’s episode, I speak with Lindsay Andersen, a verteran guide at Canadain Mountain Holiday’s Bobbie Burns lodge. Throughout her career, she has led hundreds of clients through the steepest and deepest terrain. Topics: [01:52] Lindsay was born and raised in Banff, so she was skiing by the age of two. [03:07] She took avalanche courses through Lake Louise and the Canadian Avalanche Association. [05:16] Lindsay hopes she is a mentor to all people coming up in the industry. [07:0...

Chris Davenport - Speaking The Language Of The Mountains

November 29, 2018 09:00 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MB

On today’s episode, I get the chance to speak with Chris Davenport, one of the world’s most accomplished big mountain skiers. Initially, as the grandchild of a skiing pioneer and child of a ski racer, Chris started out as a racer, himself. Eventually, he transitioned into free skiing and that has since become his passion.  During our discussion, we talk about his history with skiing, how Chris is a lifelong student of skiing, and why he thinks all skiers should take up the fight against gl...

Klaus Obermeyer - It's Easier To Ski Than It Is To Walk

November 22, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MB

Klaus Obermeyer is a living legend. He has had the amazing privilege to see every technological advancement in skiing from the very beginning of the sport. He is 98 years-old and still has a great passion for the sport. If you’re in Aspen, you may even run into him on the Mountain. Tune in to hear Klaus discuss the early days of skiing, his method for teaching beginners, and his secret to a long and healthy life. Topics: [01:55] Klaus made his first pair of skis at two years-old. [02...

Tom Hackett - Get Something Out Of Every Day

November 15, 2018 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MB

On today’s episode, I get to chat with Dr. Tom Hackett. Tom started out as a member of the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol before becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon. He took an interest in not just fixing injuries, but trying to understand why injuries happen. This is what lead him to his success as a Doctor and he now serves as the Orthopedic Surgeon for the US Ski Team, among other notable patients. During our discussion, we get into the meat of why we hurt ourselves and the group of muscles we must...

Jim Lindsay - Building From The Feet Up

November 08, 2018 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21.9 MB

Jim Lindsay is a master boot fitter in Aspen. He works at BootTech creating customized boots for skiers. These boots can often make a huge difference in a skiers stance. Tune in to hear us talk about the importance of a good fit, Jim’s interest in orthotics and biomechanics, and what kind of difference a properly fitted boot can make. Topics: [02:04] Jim says that everyone is (or should be) familiar with the idea that you can change a ski’s performance by changing its angle. Whereas mo...

Tommy Moe - You Gotta Pay Your Dues

November 01, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.9 MB

Today, I had the chance to speak with Olympic skier, Tommy Moe. Tommy joined the US Ski Team at only sixteen years-old. He spent twelve years as a member of the team and won the silver and gold medals at Lillehammer in 1994. Today, he works as a Ski Guide in Jackson Hole and is one of the Heli-Skier guides at the amazing Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in Alaska. Listen in to hear about Tommy’s journey as an Olympic skier, what he did to improve his technique, and how skiing has changed since his...

Chris Steiner - Powderball

October 19, 2018 13:58 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Chris Steiner is a Chicago-based father of three, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Tech Founder and Engineer. In spite of his busy schedule, he always manages to score the best powder days in every season.     Chris created ZRankings.com, a site that ranks all of the ski resorts in North America based on an algorithm he calls the “pure awesomeness factor”.     Listen in as we discuss the best resorts and when to ski them. Chris serves as a fount of knowledge when it comes to the b...

Jake Hutchinson - You Can't Fake it Anymore

October 17, 2018 12:25 - 39 minutes - 37.3 MB

On this episode, I speak with certified badass, Jake Hutchinson. He is the son of a Ski Patroller, a Marine, and an avalanche safety and survival course instructor. Jake trains search and rescue teams, as well as members of the Special Forces. On top of all that, he is the lead trainer at Salt Lake City’s Gym Jones. Tune in to hear us talk about injury-proofing your body, the importance of self-assessment, and how the mountain can separate the wheat from the chaff. Topics: [03:20] Inju...

Angel Collinson - You Got This

October 17, 2018 12:18 - 30 minutes - 29.5 MB

Today, on this episode of Next Level Skiing, I had the opportunity to speak with Angel Collinson, a professional Freeskier. Angel explains how she was bred into skiing and originally started out with a different goal for her career. We talk about how visualization, meditation, and deep breathing have improved her performance and lifestyle; Angel explains why these methods of self-care are such an important part of the gig and explains how she benefits from the practices. We also discuss how ...

Welcome to Next Level Skiing

October 12, 2018 10:52 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

Welcome to Next Level Skiing by Wagner Skis. Next Level Skiing is a podcast about skiing. Your skiing. We talk to the sport’s luminaries and behind-the-scenes bosses about strategies and hacks for stepping your skiing up a notch. Sure, the key to getting better at skiing is to go skiing. A lot. If it was only that easy. This podcast will offer some shortcuts to becoming the skier you want to be, without having to quit your job and move to a ski town. You can subscribe where ever you get your...

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