Where to Ski

In this bonus episode we hit on one of my favorite subjects – mountain weather.  Nothing worse than planning a trip, getting somewhere, and getting weathered out – either rain, too little snow or even too much snow can affect your day. Weather has a lot to do with my own decision-making process of where to ski.

Our guest is Joel Gratz, Founder and CEO of OpenSnow.  Joel really (really) likes three things: Weather, snow, and skiing....

This bonus episode is a new twist on Where to Ski where we explore the culture, history, and future of mountain towns.  Today’s focus is on what makes skiing in Europe different from skiing in other parts of the world. 

Today we talk to the youngest generation of one of the oldest families in St Anton, Austria, our guest today is Anna Schranz.

Anna’s family has lived in this region for 7 generations, she was born and has lived mos...

The Mont Blanc Valley is so amazing we decided to do our first video podcast - we hope you enjoy it. Chamonix is in the French Alps just north of Mont Blanc, and about an hours drive south of Geneva. Between the peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and the Aiguille du Midi, it borders Switzerland and Italy and sits at the foot of Mont Blanc. It is one of the oldest ski resorts in France. AND Chamonix has some incredible skiing as well as ...

Taos Ski Valley attracts skiers from everywhere to its terrain, its powder, its unique vibe, and its just plain fun. Privately owned – it has kept its unique identity, has expanded services and I believe the most environmentally committed ski area in the world as the first ski resort in the world to become a certified B-Corporation and it has a 2030 net zero carbon commitment.

Alain Veth grew up skiing – first as a racer, at the Wo...

Down in southwest Colorado at the end of a box canyon in the San Juan mountains sits Telluride. Rumor has it that the name “Telluride” actually derived from the phrase “To Hell You Ride”, which described the treacherous journey to get to this remote mountain town.

Skiing started there in 1972 with a few runs emptying into town, the skiing has expanded to include some of the best and most varied skiing in the world.  Supported by a ...

At the very end of Ötztal valley about an hour and twenty minute drive west from Innsbruck you'll find one of Alps' best and snow-surest ski areas.  Ski-in, ski-out Gurgl, the only spot in Austria which is home to three mountains which reach up above the 3,000m mark suitable for all levels of skier.

Our special guest for this episode is Dave “the Rocket” Ryding, an English World Cup alpine slalom ski racer. Considered the ...

St Moritz ... You Need to do it once ...five star hotels, Michelin starred restaurants, designer boutiques, and high class apres-ski... also has some of Europe's best skiing.  Home to winter Olympics,  multiple Alpine Skiing World Championships – there is some real skiing in St Moritz. 

My guests for this episode are Christophe Steck and Marco Balz. Cristophe is a skier, mountaineer and climber, in 2010 he co-founded PassionSk...

We're at 8800 ft and heading to Colorado. Grab your skis, and let's dive into the world of skiing at Crested Butte, Colorado.

My guest today instructs and guides at Crested Butte and knows the mountain and the town. Dave McGuire, Mac as he's known, has been skiing, living and instructing at Crested Butte since he attended Western State College 22 miles down the hill; he knows the mountain and the area very well. 

Cres...

Stowe is quintessential New England, beautiful buildings, churches and town squares with restaurants, local businesses, shops and hotels that make it attractive and fun.   

Stowe's heavy investment in base facilities, high speed lifts and snowmaking lets it boast some of the best facilities in the US on two separate mountains.

My guest is Dave Merriam, Dave served as the Senior Director of Skier Services to Director of the Ski...

Aspen has lots to it, so be prepared, this is longer than usual.

Starting as a mining town in the 1880s, Aspen has been legendary in the ski world for its skiing, the parties, dining, shopping and culture.  It’s a small town with a mammoth reputation due to it four mountains – Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk.

Steve Marolt is a native Aspenite, together with his brother Mike, he has led over 50 ski mountai...

An amazing episode with our very special guest Zach Crist, a multifaceted skier, guide and Sun Valley local. We explore Sun Valley and Ketchum, skiing Bald Mountain and skiing the thousands of acres of backcountry in the three mountain ranges around Sun Valley.

After a huge skiing career as a Wold Cup racer, Xgames winner, big mountain skier, and with Warren Miller; Zach became the owner and operator of Sun Valley Guides.  Zach kno...

Our kick off to season 2 is an in depth look at skiing with Niseko Japan with Kim Reichhelm.

Niseko is a hidden gem located in the northern part of Japan's main island, Hokkaido. It's known for epic snow, unbelievable landscapes, and a ski culture unrivaled in the US and Europe. No matter your skill level, Niseko has something to offer.  Located in Hokkaido prefecture, 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport and the city of Sappo...

Traveling to and skiing in Italy is fun – the ambiance, the skiing the food and the people all make it unforgettable.  Today we are going to the Dolomite region of Italy- two hours north of Venice.  The most celebrated ski town in the Dolomites is Cortina d’Ampezzo – Cortina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with great on and off-piste skiing in some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. Cortina will also be the host res...

In this episode we go south…way south to the Andes Mountains in Chile. My guest today lives and works in the mountains 12 months a year. In the winter Katie White is in charge of all instructor training at the Yellowstone Club in Wyoming and is a PSIA-AASI Examiner, in the summer, she is the Ski School Director for Ski Portillo.

Portillo is unlike any other ski resort in the world. It is approximately 2 hrs by car from Chile’s cap...

My guest today is Bud Marolt. Bud is a member of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame; oldest of the Marolt  brothers (the others being Max and Bill), all of whom have contributed so much to US skiing. The Marolts grew up in Aspen CO where they began their ski careers and witnessed the exploding growth of skiing.  Bud, in his youth was an accomplished ski racer including national downhill champion in 1950, he and his wife Jeannine created...

Welcome to this episode on Sugarbush resort in Warren Vermont.  Our guest for this episode is my friend and Level 3 PSIA instructor and trainer, Marc Angelillo, His profile says “dad, husband, friend, multi-sport athlete, waterman, snow-pro, brand ambassador, influencer, traveler, seasoned lifestyle sales rep all wrapped into 1".  Sugarbush is one of the premier resorts in the country, certainly in the east and has some except...

In today's show we go to Palisades Tahoe formerly known as Squaw Valley. Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, soon to be host to the Mens World Cup races and home to some of Americas best skiers and a significant presence in US Skiing. with Edie Thys Morgan, a native of Olympic Valley, an Olympic skier, mother to two current racers. Edie writes articles, books and blogs as RacerEx.  She grew up in Olympic Valley, raced out of Squa...

In this episode we go to Jackson Hole Wyoming, to find out what makes this beautiful area so special. Today we are talking about the real Jackson with Tim Flanagan, longtime Jackson skier, coach and owner of SkiGear TV. Tim has lived in Jackson for over 21 years, teaching, coaching and raining his family.

Jackson Hole Wyoming, one of the holy trinity of ski areas in the US. Smack in the middle of the Teton Range in the Rocky Mounta...

In this podcast we explore the Arlberg region of Austria, the cradle of skiing and one of the largest ski regions in the world including St. Anton, Lech and Zeurs - with Barney Caddick from Ski Like A Pro.

Barney Caddick has been working as a ski guide in St. Anton for the past 27 Winters, is a fully certified 'Staatlich Geprüfte Skilehrer und Skiführer' - the Austrian equivalent of master and has 36 seasons teaching in 8 S...