MtnMeister

What does it take to be a MTNmeister? Mike Pigg was a pioneer triathlete that dominated the sport through the much of the 80’s and 90’s. Known specifically for the Olympic distance and off-road triathlons, Mike has competed in over 150 races and won almost half of them. Mike still competes but now has another job and a family that takes up more of his time. Check out Mike's Meister profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/mike-pigg/

Russell and Ben relive some of the best MTNmeister moments by asking each other some of the tough questions that they’ve asked the MTNmeisters. Russell and Ben share adventures that they’ve had in their lives along with a reflection on the podcast journey thus far.

Kelly has been Director of Research at SnowSports Industries America since 2007. With 20 years of experience in research and intelligence gathering, her career has taken her from evaluating Arizona universities’ learning and alternative education programs, to the National Institute of Standards and Technology where she built economic models used by the manufacturing industry. Kelly is most likely to be outside when she isn’t having fun crunching numbers. She is an avid trail runner, surfer, cyclist, and skier. Check out Kelly's Meister profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/kelly-davis/

Erik is a professional photographer and whitewater kayaker that has been featured in numerous adventure films. In 2011, he and his adventure partner Jon Turk became the first to ever circumnavigate Canada’s Ellesmere Island – a 1500 mile journey that took 104 days. Erik was selected as one of the 2012 National Geographic Adventurers of the year.

Check out Erik's Meister Profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/erik-boomer/

Chris Noble is a writer and one of the world’s leading adventure photographers. His works have appeared in hundreds of publications worldwide, including Life, National Geographic, Newsweek, Orion, Outside, Rolling Stone, and Sports Illustrated. Check out Chris's Meister Profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/chris-noble/

Eric Larsen is a polar explorer, expedition guide, dog musher, and educator. The list of Eric’s accomplishments in exploration is extensive including both winter and summer expeditions to the North Pole. Check out Eric's Meister Profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/eric-larsen

At the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing. What made this accomplishment even more impressive is that less than two years earlier, a chronic back injury prevented her from standing, let along walking or skiing. Check out Nikki's Meister Profile - http://www.mtnmeister.com/nikki-stone/

Jay is a professional cross country mountain bike racer. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 14 NORBA (National Off Road Bicycle Association) National podiums.

Lisa is a writer, photographer, TV producer and host, filmmaker, product consultant, and professional skier. A former member of the U.S. Ski Team, she was just named U.S. Alpine Masters Skier of the Year for the 5th time. Her "Your Turn" women's ski events is a national program which has helped over 6,000 women ski better over the last 20 years.

Check out Lisa's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/lisa-ballard/

Tate is pushing the envelope in social, educational, and musical events by continually reintegrating an arsenal of new concepts and human connections. We will be highlighting one of those events called Avalaunch, an event which combines the festival atmosphere with avalanche awareness.

Check out Tate's meister profile: http://www.mtnmeister.com/tate-chamberlin