Best Freeski Podcasts (2025)

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Wendy Fisher — Olympic Racing, Big Mountain Freeskiing & Empowering the Next Generation 56:55

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In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with Wendy Fisher— Olympian, freeskiing champion, ski-film athlete, supermom, DJ, coach, and mentor. Wendy's skiing career began early and fast. At just 14, she left home to attend Burke Mountain Academy, a small ski academy in northern Vermont. By 15, she had earned a spot on the U.S. Ski Team, raci…

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Alyssa Wendt — Ski Mountaineering, Risk Assessment & Community 51:53

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In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with Alyssa Wendt— multi-sport mountain athlete, health and wellness coach, loyal mountain partner, and lover of all things outdoors. We caught up with Alyssa in Crested Butte, Colorado, where she shares her journey from growing up playing traditional team sports to discovering her passion for techni…

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Annie Hughes — The 200-Mile Specialist 59:09

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In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with professional ultrarunner and HOKA athlete Annie Hughes, known for her strength in the 200-mile distance. Annie’s running journey began with a surprise win in the fifth grade mile fitness test. She went on to compete in collegiate track and cross-country, but eventually found her passion in the m…

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Jody Sanborn — Endurance, Equity & Motherhood 51:04

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In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with Jody Sanborn — mother, ultrarunner, backcountry adventurer, rock climber, and outspoken advocate for women’s equity in the outdoors. Jody shares how her trail running journey began as a little girl growing up on a Wyoming cattle ranch, where her love for the land and fearless spirit first took r…

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Bella Janssen — Solo Vanlife & the Power of Female Partnership in Climbing 53:53

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In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with solo female traveler, hobby collector, badass rock climber, and content creator, Bella Janssen (@thelonesol). Bella shares what it was like growing up in RVs, how vanlife and climbing became her home, and the impact of finding a strong female climbing partner. We talk about the beauty of being a…

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Irene Yee — Climbing, Creativity & Changing Who Gets Seen 50:43

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In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with adventure photographer, storyteller, and advocate for inclusivity in climbing, Irene Yee. Her bold, vibrant work has appeared in National Geographic, Climbing Magazine, Alpinist, Outside Magazine, and more, and she’s collaborated with brands like The North Face, Marmot, and the Honnold Foundatio…

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AJ Cargill: Unfiltered storytelling, Pioneering in the big mountains as one of the first females in freeskiing 1:10:29

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AJ's Unfiltered Journey: Overcoming Obstacles to Find Freedom on the Slopes Thrilled to introduce AJ Cargill! AJ is not just an incredible skier; she’s also a creative entrepreneur who co-founded @alpine_revival and is the driving force behind @buckmountaindrygoods. Her motto? Keeping an open heart and mind. If you’re looking for inspiration from s…

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Helen Mino Faukner — Pro Racing, Athlete Identity & Equity on the Start Line 41:14

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In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with HOKA pro trail runner Helen Mino Faukner at Donner Lake, where she now lives in Truckee, California — and where she rediscovered her love for running. In this candid conversation, Helen reflects on her evolving relationship with sport and identity, her most meaningful (and most brutal) FKTs, and…

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Halle Homel — Climbing, Backpacking & Advocacy Outdoors 43:00

4M ago43:00

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On this episode of Get Stoked Girls we sit down with alpine climber, technical backpacker, outdoor guide and activist Halle Homel. We met Halle at Convict Lake — the place where her love for the Sierra Nevada began. In this episode, we talk about claiming space in the mountains, embracing technical terrain, and creating more room for women in alpin…

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Dayna Stimson — Big Mountain Skiing, Ultrarunning & Family Medicine 50:25

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On this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with big mountain skier, ultrarunner, and family nurse practitioner Dayna Stimson. We met Dayna in Bishop, California, on the canal — a favorite running spot for local athletes as they wait for the snow to melt off the mountains. With the Eastern Sierra as our backdrop, we talked about her transition…

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Bri Jaskot — FKTs, Solo Unsupported Mindset & Coaching 45:53

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On this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with mountain running powerhouse and endurance coach Bri Jaskot to talk about her journey from college cross-country to establishing 11 FKTs (Fastest Known Time). From navigating the emotional aftermath of injury to launching her own coaching business, High Desert Endurance, Bri shares how joy in hum…

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#274 Marcus Goguen 1:17:05

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Marcus Goguen is the 2024 Freeride World Tour Champion. He opens up about the whirlwind year that led to his world title, what it's like navigating the business side of skiing at a young age, and how he's balancing competition, personal growth, and future planning. Marcus shares insights into his journey of finding an agent, managing real estate in…

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Natural Selection Ski RECAP - FREERIDE GUIDE 1:59:44

5M ago1:59:44

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Mark Warner and FWT Commentator Derek Foose dissect all the action, share the news and provide deep insights into the Freeride World Tour and Natural Selection! Only the event RECAP episodes will be posted here on the LPP channel. Subscribe to The Freeride Guide Podcast to get access to every episode including breaking news and event updates. -----…

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FWT25 - YETI Verbier Extreme by Honda RECAP | FREERIDE GUIDE 38:57

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Mark Warner and FWT Commentator Derek Foose dissect all the action, share the news and provide deep insights into the Freeride World Tour and more! Only the event RECAP episodes will be posted here on the LPP channel. Subscribe to The Freeride Guide Podcast to get access to every episode including breaking news and event updates. ------- This is th…

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FWT25 Fieberbrunn Pro RECAP - FREERIDE GUIDE 1:06:51

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Mark Warner and FWT Commentator Derek Foose dissect all the action, share the news and provide deep insights into the Freeride World Tour and more! Only event RECAP episodes will be posted here on the LPP channel. Subscribe to The Freeride Guide Podcast to get access to every episode including breaking news and event updates. Watch This Episode on …

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273 Joey Kraft 1:18:06

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Joey Kraft is an emerging talent in ski filmmaking, quickly making a name for himself with his unique vision and dedication to the craft. In this episode, we dive into his journey from working in the Kitchen at RMU and studying at the Whistler Adventure School to winning iF3 awards for his first two films, Water the Plants and The Harvest, which we…

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272 Colby James West 1:08:19

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Colby James West is an entertainer. He used to ski. He still does, but he used to too. We chat about his desire to create music and films, inspired by his crazy experiences travelling the world as a professional skier. We chat about current influences and mentors as well as his plans for multiple, ski-themed films, and how he plans to make them hap…

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271 Giray Dadali 1:12:15

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Giray (Gr-eye) Dadali is a pro skier and mechanical engineer of Turkish heritage who grew up in Bristol Valley, New York. Upon moving west to attend school and ski bigger mountains, he became known for many years as "Ahmet's Brother", referring to his pro skier brother Ahmet Dadali. Giray is shedding that moniker now as his personal brand and list …

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270 Colby Stevenson 1:12:36

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Colby Stevenson is one of the most versatile, and accomplished, skiers on the planet. He won an Olympic silver medal in Halfpipe in 2022, he was crowned King of Corbets in 2023 and also won Standout Male Skier of the Year at the 2023 iF3 Movie Awards. We talk about a lot on this episode of the LPP. He shares his plans for competing at the next Olym…

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FWT25 Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro RECAP - FREERIDE GUIDE 1:25:20

7M ago1:25:20

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Mark Warner and FWT Commentator Derek Foose dissect all the action, share the news and provide deep insights into the Freeride World Tour and more! Only event RECAP episodes will be posted here on the LPP channel. Subscribe to The Freeride Guide Podcast to get access to every episode. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ztS18vASmv4 The …

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FWT25 Val Thorens Pro RECAP - FREERIDE GUIDE 1:44:47

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This is the full RECAP of the FWT25 Stop #2 - Val Thorens Pro with special guest, Reine Barkered! The second event of the season saw the FWT make its return to France where the riders attacked the Lac Noir Face, in powder conditions, on a spectacular bluebird day. For some, the deep snow proved to be more than they could handle. Mark Warner and FWT…

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FWT25 Baqueira Beret Event RECAP - FREERIDE GUIDE 1:08:46

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The FREERIDE GUIDE has returned! We're back with Mark Warner and FWT Commentator Derek Foose to dissect all the action, share the news and provide deep insights into the Freeride World Tour and more! Only a few episodes will be posted here on the LPP channel. Subscribe to The Freeride Guide Podcast to get access to every episode. This is the full R…

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269 Zoa Engineering's Personal Ski Lift 56:29

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Zoa Engineering has created a personal electric ski lift that's uniquely portable and easy to use. It's been designed to give skiers and snowboarders more out of their time in the backcountry. Zoa Founder Robert Button and Co-Founder and Marketing Director Andrew Zwicker join us to explain how their PL1 Portable Rope Tow System came to be, how it w…

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#268 Peter "Peru" Chrzanowski - I Survived Myself - LPP READS 58:20

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Peter "Peru' Chrzanowski has lived a live of adventure and mishap... and he's survived. In his memoir aptly named, "I Survived Myself", Peter tells stories of first descents, harrowing accidents, wild travel tales and much more. In this conversation we talk about the process and inspirations for writing the book about his life. We dive deeper into …

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#267 Peter Landsman | Lift Blog 1:05:10

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Peter Landsman's, "Lift Blog", is arguably the internet's most comprehensive website dedicated to ski area lift infrastructure, info and current events. Chairlifts are his passion. So much so, he works for Jackson Hole's lift operations department and has just completed the impressive feat of visiting every lift in the US and Canada... all 750 of t…

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#266 Todd Lawson - Inside the Belly of an Elephant - LPP READS 1:07:09

1y ago1:07:09

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Todd Lawson is the Publisher of Mountain Life Magazine has written his first book, "Inside the Belly of an Elephant". Is the true story of his worldly journeys by motorcycle, inspired by his brother Sean, who passed away from preventable Malaria on his very first moto adventure. Lawson takes us through Africa, every country in Latin America, with h…

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#265 Eric Blehm - LPP READS - The Darkest White 1:01:57

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Eric Blehm is a former editor of Transworld Snowboarding Magazine and is a New York Times best selling author specializing in adventure biographies. He's here to talk about his latest book, "The Darkest White" which is a deep look into the life and tragic death of the legendary snowboarder, Craig Kelly. Kelly is arguably the most influential Snowbo…

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264 NewSchoolers.com is Now Independent - How it Happened. 1:01:48

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NewSchoolers.com has been the leader in skiing's freestyle / jib / park culture since 1999. In that time it has been bought, sold and restructured by their parent companies more times than you can count on two hands. Even though they we're being passed around like "Pokemon Cards", NS was the "cockroach" that just kept on surviving the mergers and d…

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263 Emily Childs 1:15:18

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Emily Childs is one part of the three person crew of fun loving, hard charging skiers, The Blondes. Earlier this year The Blondes released their film, "How Did We Get Here?" , which answers that exact question, sharing a quick look into the histories of the three athletes and friends. Emily had a busy winter this year with several big ski trips and…

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262 Janelle Yip 1:26:57

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Janelle Yip is one part of the three person crew of fun loving, hard charging skiers, The Blondes. Earlier this year The Blondes released their film, "How Did We Get Here?" , which answers that exact question, sharing a quick look into the histories of the three athletes and friends. This week we dive deep. Janelle or "JY" as she is usually called …

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261 Tonje Kvivik 1:14:29

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Tonje Kvivik is one part of the three person crew of fun loving, hard charging skiers, The Blondes. Earlier this year The Blondes released their film, "How Did We Get Here?" , which answers that exact question, sharing a quick look into the histories of the three athletes and friends. This week we dive deep. Tonje grew up in Norway before making he…

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260 Marielle Thompson 1:32:41

1+ y ago1:32:41

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Marielle Thompson is the 2024 Ski Cross, Crystal Globe winner. It's actually her fouth overall title which she can now place on the mantle alongside her gold and silver Olympic medals. We talk about the evolution of Ski Cross as a sport and why Team Canada has been so dominant over the years. She also shares how she manages the extensive travel spe…

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259 Ming Poon 1:35:26

1+ y ago1:35:26

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Ming Poon is a very accomplished photographer and environmental advocate based in the outdoor Mecca of Lake Tahoe. His path up to this point took a very unexpected detour when he was thrust into the world of big business and a move to China after the death of his father. We talk about Ming's constant evolution from aspiring guide to expat executive…

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258 Josh Daiek 1:14:08

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Josh Daiek returns to the LPP! This time we spoke in his kitchen in South Lake Tahoe on one of his rare off days. Josh is a true workhorse with an energy dedicated to the projects he creates that is hard to rival. One such project is the third installment to his "Mountain State" film project which highlights the lesser traveled mountain ranges in N…

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The Freeride Guide | FWT24 Yeti Verbier Xtreme Finals 1:35:53

1+ y ago1:35:53

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This is the full RECAP of the FWT24 Yeti Verbier Xtreme This fifth, and final, event of the season was the cherry on top of an amazing, record breaking cycle of the Freeride World Tour. This comp had drama. It had suspense. It had runs that once again pushed forward progression of the sport and it had riders who wouldn't know if they'd be champions…

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257 Jérémie Paquette (Je Paq) 1:15:48

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Je Paq literally launched onto the scene when the clip of his triple front flip off the backside of Whistler Mountain went super viral. One trick doesn't make the skier though as he has been consistently showing us that his skiing ability isn't relegated to a single impressive moment. Je Paq is a true "ski bum", living in his car skiing and every s…

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The Freeride Guide | FWT24 Fieberbrunn Pro RECAP 1:41:50

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The fourth event of the season saw the FWT make its return to Fieberbrunn, Austria and the legendary Wildseeloder face. This was the first event after the cut with the field of athletes being reduced to half. This is also the only event of the season where the riders get two runs. We talk about record breaking runs, the new, Men's Snowboard Champio…

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256 Emil Granbom 1:12:32

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Emil Granbom is a skier you may know from World Cup Big Air and Slopestyle competitions or SLVSH games. Or you may know him as part of The Bunch. After talking with Emil we've learned that the list is only getting longer. We talk to Emil about his story, starting as a teenager attending a ski academy to finish his schooling up to now, travelling th…

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The Freeride Guide | The CUT, Athletes & Challenger Series Preview - FWT24 1:18:28

1+ y ago1:18:28

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The field of FWT24 riders has been cut in half and we're here to talk about what comes next. Those riders who got cut and those who qualified through the 4* events will now meet in the Challenger Series. We introduce you to some of the names you should to pay attention to including the Challenger Wild Cards. We learn about an athlete who has qualif…

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255 Stinius Skjøtskift 1:24:13

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Stinius Skjøtskift ( pronounced Shot-Shift) is a Norwegian skier who's path to becoming a pro athlete has been determined by several fateful moments and his willingness to just "go with it". Trying to join the military and being denied, then accepted led to him winning a couple freeride comps all while Dj-ing nightclubs on the weekends, as a teenag…

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The Freeride Guide | FWT24 Georgia Pro RECAP 1:32:12

1+ y ago1:32:12

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The third event of the season saw the FWT make its way to the country of Georgia for the very first time and this event was the cut! We saw Victor de le Rue win his third consecutive event and Marcus Goguen tie the record for the highest scoring run. The ski women suffered a lot of crashes and the Ski Men had 7 men score in the 90's 0:00 - Travel t…

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254 Maxime Chabloz 1:17:26

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Maxime Chabloz is a RedBull athlete for two different sports and he competes on two different World Tours, simultaneously! One being The Freeride World Tour, which he won in 2022, and the other he kite boards on the GKA Kite World Tour. Max explains how he's able to juggle both, sometimes flying from one event in the mountains to another on the bea…

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253 Lily Bradley 1:16:59

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Lily Bradley is a competitor and event winner on the Freeride World Tour who identifies as Queer / Non Binary. They are in the short film. "People Like Us", that explores queer identity in mountain towns and snow sports. Lily talks with Mark about the inherent difficulties growing up in a sport feeling very different from everyone else and figuring…

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The Freeride Guide | FWT24 Kicking Horse Golden Pro RECAP 1:12:01

1+ y ago1:12:01

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The second event of the FWT season saw the tour return to Canada at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC Canada. The comp couldn't be held on the OZONE face as intended due to poor conditions and was switched to T1 South, the same face as 2022. As expected the riders did their thing including another level unlocked by a Ski Women's competito…

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The Freeride Guide | UPDATE: Injuries & Wildcard Announcement for FWT24 Kicking Horse Golden Pro 49:25

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Listen to THE FREERIDE GUIDE right when it's released. Find and Follow the channel on your preferred podcast app. It will be released on the LPP a day or two later all season. -- Stan Rey has been announced as a Wildcard! Mark and Derek are discussing the Injury and Wildcard updates coming from the FWT ahead of the Kicking Horse Golden Pro event ne…

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252 Simon Hillis 1:09:48

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Simon Hillis is a pro skier who was born in Bali, Indonesia but grew up in Rossland, BC skiing at Red Mountain. It's a good thing his family ended up in settling in the Kootenay Mountains because he's proven he belongs on a pair of skis. As a child Simon was hard to beat on the Junior freeride circuit consistently winning North American and Local c…

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251 Dane Tudor 1:29:53

1+ y ago1:29:53

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Dane Tudor has been a pro skier for the last 15 years. Among many awards and accolades he won Standout Skier of the Year in 2009 and again in late 2022. He talks about the journey his career took in between those achievements and offers a rarely heard, and very frank, point of view on his relationships with past sponsors and the struggles of negoti…

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The Freeride Guide | FWT24 Verbier Pro RECAP 1:26:18

1+ y ago1:26:18

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This is the Full RECAP of the FWT Verbier Pro Event with Hosts, Mark Warner and Derek Foose The first event of the season was organized by the FWT in just under a week after the originally planned event in Baqueira Beret was cancelled and the action did not disappoint. 4:44 - The Backslap segment fan emails & insights from the commentary booth with…

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The Freeride Guide | The FWT Athletes in 2024 1:26:44

1+ y ago1:26:44

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This is all the info you need to know about all the new riders for the 2024 FWT season. We're covering the Rookies and Wildcards as well as notable athletes returning to the tour. Get yourself informed ahead of the first event in Verbier! We want to hear from you! We'll be reading listener's emails in our new segment called, The Backslap. Send your…

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250 Brooklyn Bell 1:07:21

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Brooklyn Bell is an important person at the forefront of the movement responsible for raising awareness and building representation in not only skiing but also mountain biking and the greater outdoor industry. This is a conversation I was grateful to be able to have because I haven’t had many like this. I'm grateful to Brooklyn for being able to as…