Grab a beverage and sit back as Host Sam Taggart chats with The Jaded Local on this episode of "The Storytellers" podcast. Hear from writer Hans Ludwig on the column's beginnings, its evolution over time, and how, in its various creative iterations, it continues to cut through the absurdities of skiing and the ski industry.

Episode 9, The Storytellers: An interview with The Jaded Local

The Storytellers: Behind the scenes at Powder Magazine, with appearances from the writers, photographers, and editors that make "The Skier's Magazine."

About Powder: For 45 years, Powder, The Skier's Magazine, has been produced by and for those who embrace skiing, and is developed with a collective love of two things: good skiing and great storytelling. Since its inception in 1972, Powder has been based on authenticity and a respect for its readers—the most passionate, dedicated, and loyal in the sport.

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In this episode of "The Storytellers" podcast, host Sam Taggart sits down with POWDER Editor John Clary Davies to hear about his recent trip to Sugar Loaf Ski Area, one of Michigan's premiere skiing destinations in the 1970s and 1980s. Over the years, however, a combination of mismanagement and decaying infrastructure has left Sugar Loaf falling apart, and the local community in Traverse City, Michigan, with only fond memories and a yearning for their hill to be back up-and-running. 

The Storytellers, Episode 8: John Clary Davies discusses the demise of Sugar Loaf, Michigan.

Last winter, POWDER senior correspondent David Page tracked down a silent sender—a badass ski mountaineer who only skied by himself—in the Pacific Northwest. The feature appears in the February (46.6) issue of POWDER. Host Sam Taggart discusses the story with Page in the latest episode of "The Storytellers" podcast.

The Storytellers, Episode 7: David Page talks about "The Soloist"

Host Sam Taggart has a conversation with The Bunch photographer and Powder Photo of the Year winner, Alric Ljunghager.  Pick up Powder's January Photo Annual to see a photo gallery of Ljunghager's best work.

The Storytellers, Episode 6: Alric Ljunghager

Host Sam Taggart chats with veteran photographer Jeff Cricco about his shot as it came together in early morning sub-zero temperatures in the Vail backcountry last March. Hear Cricco's thoughts on the state of photography in today's digital age, and gain insight into his selective submission process in today's conversation on Powder Radio.

Episode 9, The Storytellers: An interview with The Jaded Local

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