In this numbers-packed episode of SkiMo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy welcome Roland Hric, the stat wizard behind Skimo Stats. Roland dives into what the data reveals about last season’s standout performances, Olympic qualification odds, and which athletes are trending up heading into 2025-26 skimo season.

From who’s dominating the vertical events to which countries are best positioned,  Roland breaks down the stats in a way that’s insightful and fun. They also explore how technology is changing the game, what makes a great SkiMo course, and why the sport's growing visibility is changing the data game too.

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis and Cam are joined by elite trail runner Anna Gibson to recap their 2025 trail season and look ahead to the upcoming Skimo winter. They reflect on the highs and lows of racing in Europe, managing injuries, and staying mentally resilient through setbacks and surprises.

Anna opens up about navigating a tough year with humor and perspective, while Cam shares what it’s like to pivot goals mid-season and return to his SkiMo roots. Together, they talk about training adaptations, lessons learned, and why community matters just as much as competition.

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy chat with Italy’s Nicolo Conclini, a rising star on the international circuit and a strong contender for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. Hailing from the iconic ski town of Bormio, Nicolo shares what it’s like to grow up in a place where mountains and racing are a way of life.

They dig into his breakout season, his approach to training and recovery, and the passion that fuels his Olympic dreams. From World Cup courses to the alpine culture of northern Italy, this is a conversation full of insight, humility, and genuine love for the sport.

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy sit down with Michael Silitch, a trailblazer in American ski mountaineering whose roots run deep in the Alps and the global Skimo community. Michael shares his decades-spanning journey from racing in Chamonix to mentoring young athletes and what it means to pass the torch while staying in the game himself.

Michael reflects on the evolution of the sport, the value of long-term athletic development, and why mindset matters as much as VO2 max. Whether you’re chasing podiums or finding joy in the process, this one’s packed with timeless insight from a true ambassador of Skimo.

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with Austria’s Johanna Hiemer, ranked #3 in the world, to explore her journey as an elite ski mountaineer and devoted mom. Johanna shares how she balances racing, training, and raising young children, and opens up about the mental and physical challenges of returning from setbacks. From World Cup podiums to parenting wins, she offers real talk on perseverance, patience, and the power of a strong support system. Whether you're an athlete or a parent, Johanna's story will inspire you to chase big dreams without sacrificing what matters most.

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Emma Cook-Clarke’s journey to the top of the Skimo world is anything but conventional. In this episode, Emma joins Cam Smith and Travis Macy to share how a decade of firefighting, art, and endurance sports shaped her mindset and performance on the global stage. From racing in hand-me-down gear to chasing Olympic dreams, Emma opens up about mental performance, the power of play, and why trusting the process matters more than chasing perfection. It’s a conversation full of heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom about pushing limits, without losing yourself along the way.

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She’s the reigning queen of skimo—but how did she get here? In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with Emily Harrop, three-time overall World Cup champion and one of the sport’s most electrifying talents, for a candid and inspiring conversation.

Emily opens up about growing up in a tiny mountain village in the French Alps, her transition from alpine skiing to skimo, and the injuries and inner battles that shaped her path to the top. She shares what it means to train as a professional athlete within the French military system, how she’s preparing—physically and mentally—for the 2026 Olympics, and the surprising role curiosity plays in her success.

From her breakthrough moment at Ponte di Legno to the hard-won joy of solo training days, Emily reflects on the highs, lows, and everyday choices that fuel her passion. Plus: what it’s like to enter a race with the weight of gold-medal expectations, and why finding your “game” might just be the best part of it all.

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You know the voice—but do you know the story? In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith welcome Catie Friend, the beloved voice of Skimo, for a wide-ranging conversation about her unexpected path into race commentary and what it really takes to bring this quirky, high-stakes sport to life on screen.

Catie shares how she went from total novice to front-row storyteller, becoming one of the sport’s most trusted narrators and biggest cheerleaders. From juggling spreadsheets to building athlete narratives that pull new fans into the fold, she breaks down the art and intensity of live commentary in the Skimo world. 

Catie also gives insight into parenting a new racer, shares inside jokes from the booth, and why sometimes the best way to serve a sport is simply to care a lot.

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What do carbs, cold weather, and cookie-cutter nutrition plans have in common? They’re all on the chopping block in this episode of Skimo Gold. Travis Macy sits down with Kylee Van Horn, sports dietitian, author of Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes, and co-host of the refreshingly honest podcast Your Diet Sucks to cut through the confusion around nutrition and performance.

Kylee brings a science-backed, no-BS approach to fueling for skimo and endurance sports. She dives into what it really means to fuel intentionally (hint: it’s not about counting every calorie), why your training intensity and life stress matter more than you think, and how to plan for the unpredictable, like freezing water bottles.

From spreadsheet-worthy race-day plans to learning how to trust your hunger cues again, Kylee shares practical, personalized tools that work in the real world, whether you’re prepping for the World Cup or juggling training with a full-time job. 

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What happens when an Ironman World Champion trades the lava fields of Kona for the snowy mountains of Steamboat? In this episode of Skimo Gold, legendary triathlete Tim DeBoom joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the evolution of sport, identity, and finding new purpose beyond the podium.

Tim reflects on his iconic triathlon career, including two wins in Kona, chasing Olympic dreams, and navigating the shifting tides of professional endurance racing. He also opens up about his post-retirement journey, the transition into fatherhood, and discovering skimo as both a passion and a pathway to giving back. Now a coach mentoring youth athletes in Colorado, Tim shares how he's building a program focused on grit, fun, and lifelong fitness.

Expect stories of training through identity shifts, comparisons between triathlon and skimo's Olympic trajectories, and how short-format races might just be the secret to growing the sport. And why sometimes the best workout is the one with zero data. 

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