Season 5, Episode 70

Josh Daiek hails from the Midwest but currently resides in Lake Tahoe and is one of the most rowdy badass skiers on the planet right now. Some of his most notable achievements include throwing a 100' backflip over Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe and coming out with a brand-new film called Caldor.

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.

Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views.

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This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.

Music by Chad Croutch.

Host & Creator: Miles Clark

“Downhill ski racing sure is fun. It’s like being your own race car, but there’s no frame around you to save you. It’s just aerodynamics, skis, a skin-tight suit – zip it up, pull up your tidy whities, and go for it.”

– Tommy Moe

My guest today is Tommy Moe.

“The great thing about skiing that I enjoy is that you control everything happening. It’s like you can turn your brain off and start making turns down the mountain; you just don’t think it’s all reaction. I’m 51 years old, and I still feel like a little kid on the slopes.”

- Tommy Moe

This podcast first aired on January 4, 2022.

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Recorded on November 22, 2021, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Jackson Hole, WY (Tommy Moe).

This episode was edited by Jared White.

Music by Chad Crouch.

Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.

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"I don't think I have a lot of fear. I think I'm very respectful of the mountains and understand the danger that's inherently there. I think I have a healthy dose of awareness of the unpredictable nature of being in the mountains and snow conditions, but I wouldn't call it fear. It's more understanding that you're constantly putting yourself in unforgiving environments. Fear is more of a mindset. I don't consider myself afraid."

- Bode Miller

This episode first aired on February 16, 2021.

This week, we bring you Bode Miller. In this episode, Bode and Miles discuss skiing in the Olympics, skiing on the World Cup, losing friends in the mountains, throwing a 360º in competition, his "CBS 60-minutes" hung-over skiing controversy, the dangers of ski racing, and much more.

Bode Miller is the winningest American male ski racer of all time. Bode has won six Olympic Medals - one of them a gold medal. He's podiumed 79 times on the World Cup, with 33 being first place. He's won two World Cup Overall Titles. He's among only five men in history to have won World Cup events in all five alpine ski disciplines. And he's the only skier with five or more victories in each discipline. What I found out in this podcast is that Bode is a general all-around mountain badass who has been almost everywhere and done almost everything in the mountains, including getting caught in gnarly avalanches, throwing misty 720s and double front flips, and losing over 50 friends and acquaintances in the mountains. His stories are one of a kind, and so is he.

“When I was eight, I was following two local ski bums, which I guess I would call my friends, but they were probably 20 years older than me. I don't know that they would have called me their friend at that time. But I just chased them around the mountain all the time. I watched a guy walk out of a pair of MRR bindings and old markers and go straight into a beech tree at about 50 miles an hour. No helmet. I was the first one there because I was just 200 yards behind him, and he was just exploded. His head was just apart, still bubbling breath. That was a pretty nasty eye-opener. He passed away while I was right there."

- Bode Miller

Bode Miller answers these heavy questions:

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Recorded on February 8, 2021, in Jackson Hole, WY (Miles Clark) and Big Sky, MT (Bode Miller).

Robert Wilkinson edited this episode.

Music by Chad Crouch.

Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.

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“I shit my pants in a helicopter once. Just like trying to press a fart out way too hard and maybe had a little something bad to eat the night before. We were forced to land the helicopter because the pilot got so pissed off.”

– Cody Townsend

Cody will appear on a new episode of The SnowBrains Podcast later this season, but until then, enjoy his great insights and hilarious stories from this episode, which first aired on 01/13/21.

This week, we bring you Cody Townsend, a California beach kid from Santa Cruz who was the high school quarterback dating the head cheerleader while simultaneously winning the Junior Olympics Downhill ski race at 16 years old and ended up becoming a legendary freeskier out of Lake Tahoe, California. He’s done Hollywood stunts for Vin Diesel, he skied “The Most Insane Line Ever” in Alaska, he’s in approximately 1 zillion amazing ski movies, and he now is the star and producer of The Fifty Project, where he’s attempting to climb & ski the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America.

“We almost got killed by Vladimir Putin, like truly…we got ran off the road while we were driving down this like two-lane highway, all of a sudden a cavalcade of like limos and army cars come racing around the corner in the middle of the road going like 70 miles per hour. We had to slam off into this cliff wall. On the other side was like 400 feet of cliffs. Nearly got ran off the road and killed by Vladimir Putin himself.”

– Cody Townsend

In this episode, Cody & Miles discuss the best stories from The Fifty Project, poohing in helicopters, growing up on the beach in Santa Cruz, climate change, “The Most Insane Line Ever,” Noah Howell, Cody’s favorite mountain ranges to ski, Shane McConkey, Cody’s company Arcade Belts, being a stunt double for Vin Diesel, surfing, avalanches, Cody’s favorite books, and much more.

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The SnowBrains Podcast – Cody Townsend, Star & Producer of The Fifty Project

Recorded on December 1, 2020, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Tahoe City, CA (Cody Townsend). 

This episode was edited by Robert Wilkinson.

Music by Chad Crouch.

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This podcast first aired on 11/9/21.

Bjarne Salen - Filmer of "The Fifty" w/ Cody Townsend, Hardcore Ski Mountaineer, Adventurer, Philosopher

My guest is Bjarne Salen. Bjarne is best known for his talents behind the camera. He filmed The Fifty Project with Cody Townsend, in which Bjarne documents Cody climbing and skiing the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. This video series has been insanely popular, with somewhere around 15 million views on the 35 or so videos they've created thus far.

We already know a bit about that part of Bjarne. What was fascinating to me was learning about Bjarne's extensive ski mountaineering history worldwide, including Chamonix, Patagonia, New Zealand, Alaska, all over North America, and more. Bjarne's skill, resilience, and ability to stay calm in the mountains are remarkable.

Bjarne was filming his close friend Andreas Franson when Andreas passed away in an avalanche with legendary freestyle skier JP Auclair deep in Chilean Patagonia in 2015. Like many of us who dedicate our lives to the mountains, this was not the only close friend Bjarne lost. Learning Bjarne's perspective on life, willingness to confront drastic change head-on, and vicious passion for the mountains changed me, and I hope it changes you.

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Season 5, Episode 69

Noah Dines is a man on a mission to ski 3,000,000 human-powered vertical feet in a calendar year. He has already skied over 2.5 million vertical feet, breaking the record for most human-powered vertical feet skied in a single year.

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.

Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today!

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This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.

Music by Chad Croutch.

Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Episode 68

Paige Pagnucco is the new first female director of the Utah Avalanche Center.

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.

Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today!

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Episode 66

Jim Ryan is a Jackson Hole-based free skier and mountaineer who has appeared in 4 Warren Miller and 3 Teton Gravity Research films. He is a super kind person with honest and deep insights into the world of skiing.

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.

Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today!

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Episode 66

Dr. Kevin Stone is back, returning to the SnowBrains Podcast to talk about where the worlds of skiing and healthcare intersect. 

Dr. Kevin Stone is:

Dr. Stone's clinical work has focused on repairing and replacing meniscus, articular cartilage, and ligaments to keep people active. His clinic treats people from around the world who come for biological joint and tissue repair and robotic artificial knee replacement. The Stone Research Foundation focuses on basic science and outcome studies that are mainly concentrated on cures for arthritis and techniques to speed the return of athletes to sports.

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.

Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today!

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This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.

Music by Chad Croutch.

Host & Creator: Miles Clark.

Episode 65

Sven Brunso was proclaimed by Ski Magazine as the most photographed skier in history. He has appeared on the cover of over 135 magazines and been featured in over 2500 published photos.

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med.

Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you’ll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ski levels, gourmet meals, exciting après-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views.

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This episode was edited by Liam Abbott.

Music by Chad Crouch.

Host and Creator: Miles Clark