In the lead-up to the Milano Cortina Olympics, we spoke with American ski mountaineer Cameron Smith about his rise in the sport and just how close he was to achieving his Olympic dream. That dream came down to one defining race, where he and teammate Anna Gibson had to beat their Canadian rivals to secure the North American quota spot for SkiMo’s Olympic debut in 2026. Not only did they beat Canada, they claimed gold, delivering the USA’s first-ever SkiMo World Cup victory and locking in their place at the Olympics. In this incredible chat, Cameron takes us inside that breakthrough moment and what it meant to be part of a piece of US Olympic history. We also dive into his experiences at the Games in Italy, reflecting on the team’s performances and why it all points to an exciting future for the sport in the United States. It’s a fantastic catch-up with one of our favourite guests that you won’t want to miss!