9. Griffin Briley: 19-yr-old World Cup star on Training, Racing, Mindset, and Rooming with Cam

At just 19 years old, Griffin Briley is already making waves on the World Cup stage—and he’s just getting started. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, Griffin joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith from Europe, fresh off the Olympic test event in Bormeo and prepping for the World Championships in Switzerland.

Griffin shares what it’s like to train full-time at 2000 meters in Chamonix, France, and how he balances the high-pressure world of Olympic sprints and relays with his love for long ski tours and big mountains. From honey-fueled workouts to climbing 6,000-meter peaks in Peru, Griffin brings serious grit, curiosity, and stoke to every corner of the sport.

The trio dives into training philosophy, the importance of quality over quantity, the quirks of altitude adaptation, and how to stay grounded while chasing Olympic dreams. Plus: rapid-fire questions, roommate confessions, and why “just loving skiing” might be the most important edge of all.

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