River Radamus is a rising star on the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. But first and foremost, River is someone who is very, very passionate about all types of skiing. Jonathan talked with River just after he laid down two top-10 finishes at Birds of Prey, and they discuss that plus his lifelong journey in skiing; the artistry he sees in ski racing; the importance of innovation in racing; his thoughts on how to help the next generation of ski racers, and a whole lot more.

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River in France (5:16)

Birds of Prey Recap (5:16)

Competitive Log Rolling, Skiing, & Ski Racing (6:34)

Biggest Influences in Skiing Growing Up? (15:51)

The current landscape of innovation (19:41)

Super G, GS, and … Slalom? (26:16)

The ‘River Versus’ Series (40:32)

Competitive Mindset: Flipping the Switch (47:16)

Gear Talk (51:59)

Arco Foundation (55:26)

World Cup Finals in Sun Valley (1:07:42)

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OpenSnow founder & meteorologist, Joel Gratz, is back to talk about advancements in weather forecasting and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing weather models — particularly in mountain environments. We also discuss the challenges of making seasonal forecasts; Joel offers some tips for planning ski trips; tips for storm chasing and skiing in Japan; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Skiing with Kids (5:00)

AI & Weather Forecasting (8:45)

Using Forecasting for Backcountry Skiing (18:33)

Predictions for This Winter? (21:29)

Planning Ski Trips: Tips and Strategies (25:39)

Exploring Open Snow Features (28:33)

Tips for Storm Chasing & Skiing in Japan (35:52)

Future of Meteorology & Weather Forecasting (47:13)

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Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of November; rate your takes; offer some mountain town advice; share what we’re reading & watching; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Winter is Here! (4:21)

NFL Update (7:46)

Jonathan & Cody’s Bet (12:48)

Update for The 100 (15:03)

The Presidential Election (17:54)

Mikaela Shiffrin (30:09)

Lindsey Vonn is Back (31:06)

Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Fight (34:57)

Hadley Hammer’s 8-Step Checklist (42:36)

Rescue on Mt Whitney (53:45)

The Most ‘LA’ News (1:02:29)

Rate My Take (1:07:04)

Mountain Town Advice (1:24:17)

What We’re Reading & Watching (1:36:30)

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 - Connor Ryan’s Surviving Our Story

 - James Bond, The World is Not Enough

 - Auden Schendler, Terrible Beauty

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Auden Schendler is someone whose work we’ve admired for a long time. And In this conversation, Auden and Jonathan talk about human purpose, the importance of joy and living well; and Auden spells out the need for systemic change — and not just token actions — to actually address climate change.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Auden’s Background (5:14)

Climate Change is Not Your Fault (17:29)

Terrible Beauty (27:38)

Reckoning with Climate Complicity (30:41)

Rediscovering Our Soul (32:21)

On the Idea that Climate Change is a Hoax (34:59)

Analogy: the Tobacco Industry (41:25)

Why Should We Recycle? (49:59)

Why Climate Change Shouldn’t Be Political (59:23)

Final Thoughts (1:03:42)

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Jonathan talks about skiing with an Olympic gold medalist on his first day back on snow; Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus; the outdoor sports equivalent of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul; and more. Give it a listen, then let us know your thoughts and ideas.

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Blister Summit Update (5:38)

THE TEN:

1: 1st Day On Snow, Skiing w/ Olympic Gold Medalist (7:09)

2: Powder Skis Update (14:44)

3: Lyndsey Vonn is Officially Back (16:00)

4: Airport Sprinting (17:06)

5: Thoughts on the Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Fight (20:56)

6: Smart People Don’t Go to Football Games, Part 1 (22:50)

7: Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus 23:55)

8: Smart People Don’t Go to Football Games, Part 2 (26:08)

9: Blister Pizza Reviews? (27:10)

10: Full Circle Moment: Viking Ski Shop (29:29)

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The World Cup alpine ski racing season is now underway, and it’s a fascinating one. So Jonathan talks with Ted Ligety (2 Olympic gold medals; 5 World Cup Giant Slalom titles; 25 WC victories; & 52 WC podiums) about this season’s major storylines, massive rumors, biggest battles, and some behind-the-scenes secrets of the World Cup.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

What’s New: Working with DPS (2:42)

The Major World Cup Storylines (7:10)

Unretiring: Marcel Hirscher & Lucas Braathen (9:31)

Switching Teams: How Does It Work? (16:55)

Skill Sets: Slalom vs Giant SL vs. Super G vs DH (20:50)

Mikaela Shiffrin (26:47)

Rumor: a Lindsey Vonn Comeback? (33:05)

What’s Life Like on the World Cup? (37:47)

The Gear (44:11)

New Wildcard Rule (54:10)

Takeaways from Sölden? (59:28)

Predictions for the Next Race (1:02:59)

WC Finals in Sun Valley (1:04:53)

How / Where to Watch the Races? (1:09:29)

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Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of October; introduce a new Reviewing the News segment (Rate My Take); discuss the expansion of the Natural Selection Tour; offer some mountain town relationship advice; share what we’re reading & watching; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

OpenSnow Deal for The 100! (1:27)

Blister Rec Shop: Park City Ski Boot (2:12)

Catching Up + JE’s Therapy Session (5:00)

Cody’s new FIFTY+ movie (9:44)

Natural Selection Tour adds More Comps (17:05)

FKT & Private Equity Talk Revisited (25:50)

Rate My Take (42:15)

Blevins Corner: Cost of Skiing

The Most American News (1:00:42)

- Video: Jonathan after the “Fail Mary”

- Meteorologists Threatened after Hurricanes

Mtn Town Advice (1:05:03)

Mtn Town Relationship Advice (1:09:22)

What We’re Reading & Watching (1:16:08)

- John McPhee, Coming into the Country

- Matthew Halteman, Hungry Beautiful Animals

- Auden Schendler, Terrible Beauty

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Jonathan talks with professional skier, speaker, and filmmaker Amie Engerbretson about our upcoming ugly sweater / ski-movie-rom-com event; her film, Hypocrite; and we discuss the question, “Can the outdoor community actually make a difference?”

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Better Off Dead & Hot Dog (2:00)

Our Ugly Sweater / Ski-RomCom Event (4:20)

What Amie’s Been Up To (8:47)

The Upcoming Election (10:57)

Amie’s film, “Hypocrite” (16:41)

Blame & Hate (39:25)

What Can We Do Together? (52:30)

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Dr. Gloria Beim (orthopedic surgeon and the head physician for the USA Olympic Team in Paris) is back on the podcast to talk about her experience at the Paris games; discuss her recent visit to the White House; pre-season training; the most common ski & snowboard injuries; and some of the things you can do to prevent them.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Dr. Beim @ the Paris Olympics (5:02)

Going to the White House (11:23)

Our Broken Elbows (14:42)

Most Common Ski Injuries (19:16)

Most Common Snowboard Injuries (32:28)

Preventing Injuries (39:48)

Pre-Season Training (47:51)

Becoming the Medical Director for BLISTER+ (52:13)

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At the age of 17, not many of us find ourselves competing for World Cup titles, or speaking in front of the United Nations. But then there’s Bea Kim. Bea is one of the most impressive yet down-to-earth teenagers you are probably going to meet, and you’ll definitely want to get to know her and her story. Bea and Jonathan talk about some of the key moments of her journey, including getting on the Mammoth snowboard team; the importance of mentors — and who some of the important ones are in Bea’s life; what she’s working on and thinking about right now; and what some of her hopes & dreams are for the future.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Training in Saas-Fee, Switzerland (1:52)

Bea’s Training Schedule on Team USA (2:52)

Airbags (6:42)

First Time on a Board? (9:52)

Mammoth Snowboard Team (16:05)

Comps (20:20)

Homing in on the Halfpipe (22:07)

Mentors & Friends (25:01)

Education (32:00)

Speaking at the United Nations & Working w/ Protect Our Winters (41:01)

Engaging Young People re: Climate Change (52:03)

Back on Snow / What are You Working On? (1:04:46)

The Upcoming Season (1:06:46)

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