Best Splitboard Podcasts (2026)

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First Year in Review 22:02

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9d ago22:02

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In this episode of the Tactical Alpinism podcast, host Mauri DiMeo reflects on the past year, discussing the growth of the podcast, personal transitions, and future plans. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and mentorship opportunities for listeners, especially those transitioning from military to civilian life. The episode also t…

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Oak: Find Mountain Partners with Dave Searle 1:17:17

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In this conversation, Mauri DiMeo and Dave Searle discuss the intricacies of mountain guiding, the journey to becoming an IFMGA certified guide, and the differences in guiding standards across countries. They explore the importance of mentorship, the challenges of balancing social media presence with authenticity, and the shift in focus from gear t…

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Episode 131: A Visit with Chris Davenport 53:02

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On Episode 131 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. On Episode …

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Splitboards and Hard Boots vs Soft with Issac Laredo 53:01

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In this conversation, Isaac Laredo discusses selecting a splitboard, and then transitions to the benefits of lightweight hard boots compared to traditional soft boots. He emphasizes the efficiency gained in energy usage and performance. November Uphill Challenge Submissions

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Avalanche Dogs with Michael Ackerman 1:18:20

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This discussion with Michael Ackerman aka "AK" focuses on training with avalanche dogs, the evolution of avalanche education and training, highlighting the need for distinct educational paths for recreationalists and professionals. It covers the changes in training systems prior to 2017 and the introduction of separate educational lanes in 2017, kn…

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Mountain Locker: Ice Tools and Ice Axes - Which to Pick? 33:22

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In this episode of the Tactical Alpinism Podcast, Mauri DiMeo and Silas Rossi discuss the nuances of selecting ice tools and axes for various mountain activities. They explore the differences between technical ice tools, hybrid mountain tools, and mountaineering axes, offering insights into their preferences and experiences. The conversation emphas…

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Episode 130: Totally Deep goes Tits Deep 49:34

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On Episode 130 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Doug still …

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Military Medicine in Extreme Environments with Dr. Emily Johnston 1:17:40

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The conversation delves into the dangers faced by military mountaineers, particularly focusing on acute mountain sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning. Emily Johnston shares insights from research that highlights the risks associated with weather conditions and the use of stoves in tents. Mauri DiMeo discusses innovations in mountaineering gear de…

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Mountain Locker: Building an Ice Climbing Rack 29:56

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Mauri DiMeo and Silas Rossi delve into the intricacies of ice climbing, focusing on the essential gear and techniques required for safety and efficiency. They explore the nuances of building the right ice rack, proper ice screw selection, and the role of V-Thread tools in creating secure anchors. The conversation also touches on the challenges of c…

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With and Without Oxygen on 8000m Peaks - Elyse Ping Medvigy 1:10:09

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In this conversation, Elyse Ping Medvigy shares her journey from military life to high-altitude mountaineering, discussing the challenges of balancing personal interests with professional obligations. She reflects on her experiences climbing iconic mountains like Everest and Mount Hood, the importance of mental preparation, nutrition, and the dynam…

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Episode 129: Transition Season 47:18

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On Episode 129 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. From two wh…

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Mountain Locker: Helmet Standards - What’s Actually Protecting Your Head? 24:22

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Helmet Comparison Link In this episode of Tactical Alpinism, Mauri DiMeo discusses the importance of selecting the right helmet for various outdoor activities, particularly climbing and skiing. He highlights recent achievements in the Himalayas, explains the different certifications for helmets, and provides insights into the types of helmets avail…

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Survival is Not Assured: First Ascents with Jim Donini 1:16:09

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In this conversation, Jim Donini shares his extensive experiences in climbing, discussing the evolution of techniques, the impact of personal tragedy on his journey, and the importance of partner dynamics in climbing. He reflects on the joy of exploration, the significance of first ascents, and the future of climbing, emphasizing that there are sti…

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Mountain Locker: Traditional Climbing Gear with Silas Rossi 34:20

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Silas is an IFMGA licensed mountain guide and an AMGA instructor team member with the AMGA. He is also the current president of the AMGA's board of directors. Silas guide's aroudn the world and is primarily based in the Shawangunks of NY. He runs the online education and guiding platform ALPINE LOGIC. Once created, the gear list I mention in the ep…

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Episode 128: Mountain Bikes and Pre-season Stoke 49:49

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On Episode 128 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Doug return…

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Irregular Mountain Warfare with Special Operations Forces - Paul Rogers 1:35:46

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Paul Rogers shares his experiences leading the Special Operations Mountain Warfare Training Course, studying at NPS, a significant skiing accident in Colorado, and the subsequent rescue operation that saved his life. He discusses the importance of risk management in mountain warfare training, the unique role of Green Berets in unconventional warfar…

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Mountain Locker: Footwear and Foot Care 22:20

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This is the first episode of a shorter type of episodes. The Mountain Locker is a series of solo and discussion based gear, equipment and tactics focused episodes. As requested, here are some of the pieces mentioned in this episode. Leuko Tape Thicker, Green Super Feet Thin, Carbon Super Feet

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Strategic Climbing: Risk in the Big Mountains with IFMGA Guide Logan Talbot 1:14:43

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In this episode, Logan Talbot, an IFMGA guide, shares his journey into climbing, the importance of mentorship, and the art of decision-making in high-stakes environments. He discusses risk management strategies, the thrill of exploring the unknown, and the significance of having a reliable team in the mountains. Operational Risk Form from Alpenglow…

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10th Mountain Alpine Club: Re-building a Legacy with 1SG Dan Fields 1:11:25

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The conversation explores the evolution and impact of the 10th Mountain Division and its Alpine Club, focusing on the cultural significance, training methodologies, and leadership dynamics within the military mountaineering context. It highlights the importance of outdoor recreation in shaping the identity of soldiers and the legacy of the division…

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From the SEAL Teams to Big Wall Speed Records with Tanner Wanish 1:24:12

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Tanner Wanish on Manufacturing Adversity and Redefining Limits” In this episode, we sit down with Tanner Wanish—former Navy SEAL turned elite big-wall climber—whose achievements in Yosemite have redefined what’s possible. From setting a speed record on the Triple Crown to inventing the Yosemite Quad and completing the Goliath Traverse. We dive into…

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Lactate Threshold: Assessing Endurance for Tactical and Mountain Athletes 1:32:10

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This discussion was originally recorded and released on the MOPS N MOES Podcast. It dives into the research I conducted over the past few years, looking at a potential new metric for assessing and individualizing endurance training. Here is the manuscript for the research if you're nerdy enough to want to read it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18…

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Hidden Dragons in Climbing with Chris Schulte 1:19:06

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Chris Schulte has been a professional climbing athlete for Black Diamond, La Sportiva and several others since pretty early on in the United States' progression with that even being a profession. He was a mysterious figure in the Bouldering scene for many because he seemed to avoid the limelight and just climb hard things. When I found out that he …

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Episode 127: Be the Speed with John Gaston 1:09:03

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On Episode 127 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Outside of …

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Mountain Fitness and Nutrition with Johnathan Pope of Building the Elite 1:08:57

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Jonathan Pope is one of the founders of Building the Elite and Fuel My Day Foods. Building the Elite is a tactical fitness company that focusses on preparing operators for selections and the rigors of their very physical job. Fuel My Day Foods was a brain child of Johnathan for addressing issues he was experiencing on big mountain days and for issu…

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Ski. Climb. Fight. with Lance R. Blythe 1:21:22

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Lance R. Blythe is a self described backcountry skier with a history problem. He is the Command Historian of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command. He is also Adjunct Professor of History at the United States Air Force Academy. List and downloads of his written works: https://academyadmissions.academia.edu/Lance…

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Episode 126: The Podcast 2.0—More Bikes 37:45

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On Episode 126 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. And...with …

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50 Classic Climbs, One Expert System: Mountain Sense with Mark Smiley 1:09:29

7M ago1:09:29

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Mark Smiley is an internationally certified (IFMGA) mountain guide that has really leaned into online education. He initially gained public awareness because of climbing and filming the 50 Classic Climbs of North America with his wife Janelle. In this episode we discuss the detailed planning, selection of partners and sacrifices that go into big ob…

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Made in the USA Mountain Apparel with Bill Amos of NW Alpine 1:22:44

8M ago1:22:44

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NW Alpine is a mountain apparel brand that focuses on having as much of their process, from the textile mills through the assembly, based in the USA. I was not too aware of how challenging this process can be until I started talking with Bill. Bill Amos is the founder of NW Alpine and is also a lifelong climber and skier who got into making apparel…

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Army Mountaineering Badge 31:12

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In this episode evolution, and future of mountain warfare training in the U.S. Army. From the history of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II to the recent 2025 introduction of the Army's Mountaineering Badge now authorized for Army-wide wear. Plus, we break down what it takes to earn the badge today, where soldiers train, and why mountain wa…

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A Lifetime of Climbing and Guiding in the Cascades with Larry Goldie 49:51

9M ago49:51

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Today on the podcast, we’re joined by a true professional of the mountain world—Larry Goldie. A professional mountain guide with over three decades of experience, Larry’s career has taken him from the rugged peaks of the North Cascades to the remote heights of Antarctica, with stops in Alaska, the Alps, Japan, Africa, and nearly every major mountai…

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MOPs and MOEs - The Early Mountain Days with Alex Morrow 1:13:51

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Today’s guest is Alex Morrow, the founder of MOPS and MOEs a podcast and education platform that focuses on improving the fitness of the force. Alex created MOPs & MOEs after realizing how antiquated the Army’s approach to fitness was, and after many attempts (and failures) to bring attention to this issue from the inside. He graduated from West Po…

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Battle of Monte La Difensa with SSG Zach White 1:04:18

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Zach White is the first repeat guest on the podcast and this episode dives into a narrative of the Battle of Monte La Difensa. This episode was recorded back in November and Zach is the first repeat guest on the podcast. The purpose of this discussion was to talk a battle analysis he did a ton of research into. He completed a battle analysis as par…

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Episode 125: Mike Marolt and High Peaks Skiing 54:26

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On Episode 125 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. This 125th …

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Before Things Go Wrong (MBP #1) 34:04

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Planning for success in the mountains starts at home and by building in redundancy for critical systems. The a common military acronym is PACE: Primary Alternate Contingency Emergency This podcast episode dives into leveraging this framework to be more successful in the mountain environment. The avalanche fatalities discussion is intended to bring …

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Episode 124: Pete Swenson and Progressing Ski Mountaineering 54:11

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On Episode 124 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Pete Swenso…

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SASTAC with Josh Jespersen and Michael Ackerman 1:25:28

11M ago1:25:28

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Today’s guests are both professional guides and teachprofessional level avalanche courses through Silverton Avalanche School aka SAS. Together they founded SASTAC to provide alpine and arctic training fortactical teams. Josh Jesperson ([email protected]) is a Navy SEAL and holds the record for fastest time to ski all of the Colorado 14ers. Michael Ac…

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GI Bill for Mountain Education with Derek DeBruin 1:04:34

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Derek Debruin is a professor in the Outdoor Program at Weber State University. He is also a Mountain Guide that works with special operations teams, expanding their ability to go bigger in the mountains. Derek Provided some further notes and resources beow: Weber State University Outdoor & Community Recreation Education https://www.weber.edu/hper/o…

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Episode 123: To Chile and Back 42:13

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On Episode 123 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Doug takes …

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Preparing for Denali with Scott Johnston 58:17

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The standard season for Denali is May through July and we are now entering the meat of the months where people will be progressing their training to be prepared for climbing in the Alaska range this season. This discussion was before I had gone to Denali and in a future episode, I’ll do a recap of that trip and lessons learned. Scott is an incredib…

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Exploding Avalanches with Jake Hutchinson 1:29:29

12M ago1:29:29

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Explosive avalanche initiation started with the military. Now there is a whole industry wrapped around keeping us safe in snowy environments, where we often don't think we may be at risk. This podcast explores the high-stakes art and science of avalanche mitigation, offering an insider’s perspective on the precision and expertise required to naviga…

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Peak Rescue with Micah Rush and Cody Caroll 1:07:30

1y ago1:07:30

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Peak Rescue's mission is to provide each client with cutting edge skills and education to prevent catastrophe. https://peak-rescue.com/ Peak Rescue is an organization that I learned about a few years ago and have been interested in. I was introduced to the team and now get to share their expertise with you.…