The SnowBrains Podcast

Dr. Kevin Stone - Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon Focused on Repairing and Replacing Meniscus, Articular Cartilage, and Ligaments to Keep People Active Episode #61 My guest today is Dr. Kevin Stone: Dr. Stone is a physician, orthopedic surgeon, clinician, researcher, inventor, and founder of The Stone Clinic and the Stone Research Foundation in San Francisco. Dr. Stone’s clinical work has focused on repairing and replacing meniscus, articular cartilage, and ligaments to keep people active. His clinic treats people from around the world who come for biological joint and tissue repair and robotic artificial knee replacement. Dr. Stone’s public non-profit foundation, the Stone Research Foundation, focuses on basic science and outcome studies that are mainly concentrated on cures for arthritis and techniques to speed the return of athletes to sports. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by ⁠Club Med⁠ Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, and lively après-ski activities. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with friends and family and subscribe. ⁠SnowBrains.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/snowbrains⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/snowbrains⁠ YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@snowbrains⁠ Threads: ⁠threads.net/@snowbrains⁠ Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/snowbrains⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@snowbrains⁠ Never miss a story; sign up for our ⁠newsletter here⁠. Elevate your style! Check out exclusive ⁠SnowBrains gear here⁠. *** Dr. Kevin Stone - Episode #61 - Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon Focused on Repairing and Replacing Meniscus, Articular Cartilage, and Ligaments to Keep People Active Recorded in Lake Tahoe, CA (Miles Clark) and San Francisco, CA (Dr. Kevin Stone) on February 23, 2024. *** This episode was edited by Jared White. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.

Dr. Daniel Swain - Climate Scientist/Meteorologist-Communicator Focused on Extreme Weather Events Like Floods, Droughts, & Wildfires on a Warming Planet Episode #60 My guest today is Daniel Swain: Dr. Daniel Swain is a climate scientist in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds concurrent appointments as a Research Fellow in the Capacity Center for Climate and Weather Extremes at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Daniel studies the changing character, causes, and impacts of extreme weather and climate events on a warming planet–with a particular focus on the physical processes leading to droughts, floods, and wildfires. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth System Science from Stanford University and a B.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of California, Davis. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, and lively après-ski activities. Visit ⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED, or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with friends and family, and please subscribe. SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains YouTube: youtube.com/@snowbrains Threads: threads.net/@snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains TikTok: tiktok.com/@snowbrains Never miss a story; sign up for our newsletter here. Elevate your style! Check out exclusive SnowBrains gear here. *** Dr. Daniel Swain - Episode #60 - Climate Scientist/Meteorologist-Communicator Focused on Extreme Weather Events Like Floods, Droughts, & Wildfires on a Warming Planet Recorded in Lake Tahoe, CA (Miles Clark) and Boulder, CO (Dr. Daniel Swain) on February 1, 2024. *** This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Harlan Sheppard - Alaska Heli-Ski Guide for 25-Years, Highway Avalanche Forecaster for Washington State, Hero's Journey Mindfulness Advocate Episode #58 My Guest Today is Harlan Sheppard Harlan has been a heli-ski guide in Alaska for 25-years He's also been a ski patroller at Stevens Pass, Washington Harlan is an avalanche course instructor He's been working for the Washington Department of Transportation in the avalanche department for over 12 years and is currently the avalanche supervisor for the North Central region of Washington State Harlan is a deeply mindful person who has studied the Hero's Journey and has put a lot of time and energy into mindfulness and its positive consequences *** This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, delicious meals, exciting apres-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SnowBrains.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Harlan Sheppard - Episode 48 - Alaska Heli-Ski Guide for 25-Years, Highway Avalanche Forecaster for Washington State, Hero's Journey Mindfulness Advocate Recorded on December 6, 2023, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Washington State (Harlan Sheppard). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Kevin Quinn - Points North Heli Founder, 20-Year Heli-Ski Guide, STOL Pilot, Former Pro Hockey Player, All-Around Certified Badass Episode #57 My guest today is Kevin Quinn, Kevin is the founder of Points North Heli in Cordova, Alaska He's been a heli-ski guide for over 20 yearsKevin is an avid STOL and STOL Drag small plane pilot He also played professional hockey for a while Kevin is a myriad of other things as well and I'll just rattle off a few: EMT WFR Rope Werks High Angle Rescue Technician (2012) American Avalanche Institute Heli-Ski Guide Level lll Avalanche Certified President of Heli Ski US for 10 years US Heli Ski Association Level 3 Mechanized Ski Guide Butte County Sheriffs Dept. Certified in helicopter short-haul rescue All Mountain Ski Pro’s Certification P.S.I.A. Instructor, level lll U.S.S.A. Race Coach, Level ll U.S.H.G.A. Certified Paraglide Pilot U.S.P.A. Certified Sky Diver Swift Water Rescue Technician Licensed Big Game Guide, State of Alaska (Dept. Licensing & Transportation 1994) American Technical Rescue Institute, Ropes & Rigging for Rescue Rope Works Industrial rigging for Helicopter Ski Guide Department of Transportation – FAA Commercial / Instrument Rated Pilot Level 2 Crossfit Trainer (Olympic Lifting, Mobility, Strongman) This dude has done it all... *** This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med Are you ready for an unforgettable ski getaway that takes care of everything? Head to one of Club Med’s mountain resorts, where you can experience the thrill of the slopes without worrying about a thing. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get your lift tickets, ski passes, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, delicious meals, exciting apres-ski activities, and even childcare for the kids, all included in the price. So you can focus on what matters most: carving perfect turns and enjoying the breathtaking views. Visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-CLUB-MED or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: ⁠⁠⁠SnowBrains.com⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠ *** Kevin Quinn - Episode 57 -Points North Heli Founder, 20-Year Heli-Ski Guide, STOL Pilot, Former Pro Hockey Player, All Around Certified Badass Recorded on December 1, 2023, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Lake Tahoe, CA (Kevin Quinn). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Sophia Schwartz - Former US Ski Team Member, Pro Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mindfulness & Environmental Advocate Episode #56 My guest today is Sophia Schwartz Sophia is a former US Ski Team member who competed in mogul skiing She is a badass skier who stomps double backflips and ski the Grand Teton Sophia is a mentor at Coombs Outdoors where they focus on getting people of color into the outdoors Sophia gave a killer talk at the Wyoming Snow & Avalanche Workshop this fall and it spurred me to get her on this show because of her obvious strength in mindfulness *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: ⁠⁠SnowBrains.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/snowbrains⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/snowbrains⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠twitter.com/snowbrains⁠⁠ *** Sophia Schwartz - Episdoe 56 - Former US Ski Team Member, Pro Freeskier, Ski Mountaineer, Mindfulness & Environmental Advocate Recorded on November 17, 2023, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Jackson Hole, WY (Sophia Schwartz). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Dan Egan - Legendary Warren Miller Ski Movie Skier, Hall of Fame Inductee, Powder Magazine's Most Influential People, & Author Episode #55 My guest today is Dan Egan: Dan has been in 13 Warren Miller movies and was a big part of  He has literally skied all over the entire globe In 2001, Powder Magazine called Dan one of the most influential skiers of our time In 2006, Dan was inducted into the US Skiing & Snowboarding Hall of Fame Dan was a founding member of the North Face Extreme Team with Scot Schmidt Dan is the author of "30 Years in a White Haze" a book about ski bumming the world and skiing some of the most unique locations on Earth including the Berlin Wall, the Middle East, Yugoslavia, Romania, and more *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: ⁠SnowBrains.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/snowbrains⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/snowbrains⁠ Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/snowbrains⁠ *** Dan Egan - Episode 55 - Legendary Warren Miller Ski Movie Skier, Hall of Fame Inductee, Powder Magazine's Most Influential People, & Author Recorded on July 20, 2023, in Bariloche, Argentina (Miles Clark) and Vermont (Dan Egan). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Steven Nyman - USA World Cup & Olympic Alpine Ski Racer With 20 Years of Experience on the World Cup Episode #54 My guest today is Steven Nyman Steven 1st skied on the World Cup at age 20 and got 15th in slalom in your first-ever World Cup race He's been ski racing on the World Cup since 2002 with 14 World Cup seasons Steven skied in 3 Winter Olympic Games He won 3 World Cup Downhill Races Steven has been on the World Cup podium 11 times - all in downhill events He achieved 4 World Cup podiums in the downhill in 2016 alone Steven was ranked 6th overall in the downhill in 2015 and 2016 Steven has also skied powder with me in Alaska and Utah and is one of the strongest people I know *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** Steven Nyman - USA World Cup & Olympic Alpine Ski Racer With 20 Years of Experience on the World Cup Recorded on September 27, 2023, in Bariloche, Argentina (Miles Clark) and Park City, UT (Steven Nyman). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Colby Stevenson - Olympic Silver Medalist in Big Air, 3-Time X-Games Gold Medalist, Life-Altering Car Accident Survivor Episode #53 My guest today is Colby Stevenson Colby won the silver  medal at the Beijing  Winter Olympics in 2022 He's won 3 gold medals and a bronze at the X games Colby even won the World Cup Overall & Slopesylte crystal gloves in 2021 Colby was also in a life-altering car accident in his teens that changed everything for him His story is inspiring *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** Colby Stevenson - Episode 53 - Olympic Silver Medalist in Big Air, 3-Time X-Games Gold Medalist, Life-Altering Car Accident Survivor Recorded on July 18, 2023, in the Bariloche, Argentina (Miles Clark) and Park City, UT (Colby Stevenson). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Errol Kerr - Jamaican Ski Team Olympic Skier, Cover of Ski Magazine, X-Games Competitor, Warren Miller Ski Movie Star Episode #52 Brought to you by Brian Head Resort & Elevenate My guest today is Errol Kerr: Errol represented Jamaica as a skier in the Winter Olympics!  How cool is that? Errol is a World Cup & Olympic Skier who competed in Skier Cross at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Errol also went to the X Games 5 times He's been in 2 Warren Miller Ski Movies Errol is currently on the cover of Ski Magazine and he's the 1st person of color on any major North American ski publication Learning how Errol made his transition from alpine ski racer on the US Ski Team to Skier Cross Racer on the Jamaican ski team is fascinating  This episode is brought to you by Brian Head Resort, UT: Lift tickets are as low as $29 at Brian Head Resort located in Southeastern Utah. You'll also enjoy FREE $10 resort credit on select dates! Use your Couduroy Cash on resort restaurants, snow tubing, ski lessons and much more! While supplies last get $29 lift tickets with a bonus $10 Corduroy Cash, only at brianhead.com Did you know kids ages 12 and younger SKI FREE at Brian Head Resort? Brian Head Resort is located in southern Utah where little rippers ski FREE - no purchase required! That's FREE. F-R-E-E. Learn more at brianhead.com. That's brianhead.com Get FREE lodging this season at Brian Head Resort! Stay minutes from the slopes and wake up rested to ski Utah's famous powder. This deal won't last long. Book your today at brianhead.com This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Elevenate: Not ready to compromise on quality, fit, and function? Elevenate ski gear is designed by athletes for athletes to feel like a second skin, infinitely comfortable to ski in, dependable and protective when nature shows its harshest side. Technical ski gear that allows you to discover the mountain without compromising. Designed and developed in Åre, Sweden. Discover this year's collection at elevenate.com Elevenate was founded by professional skier Sara Rönngren and Professional mountain guide Jimmy Odén. They wanted to create the best ski gear. So, in 2010 they founded Elevenate. Designed in Åre, Sweden, combining the freeskier’s playful spirit with the mountain guide’s uncompromising attitude to gear. Tested on the mountains of their doorstep, with decades of skiing and curiosity going into every stitch and detail. Find your favorites at elevenate.com Damn it feels good to be a skier. right? Elevenate enhances the experience of freedom and exploration of the mountain with trustable gear. They never compromise when creating gear for long-term use in the mountains, whether this relates to the design process, the choice of materials, or production. Find the gear you can trust for years to come at elevenate.com Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #52 - Errol Kerr - Jamaican Ski Team Olympic Skier, Cover of Ski Magazine, X-Games Competitor, Warren Miller Ski Movie Star Recorded on October 5, 2022, in the Jackson Hole, WY (Miles Clark) and Lake Tahoe, CA (Errol Kerr). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Vamonos Outside - Let's Get More People of Color Skiing & Snowboarding in North America! Episode #51 Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers & Alta Ski Area My guest today is Vamanos Outside My guests today are the operators of an organization called Vamanos Outside:  Eduardo Romero & Wesley Heredia. Vamanos Outside's mission is to connect, engage & inspire our Latinx families & community into the outdoors for all of Central Oregon. What these folks are doing is important, inspirational, and replicable in mountain towns all over the USA, and we very much hope that's exactly what happens. This episode is brought to you by your Northern California Toyota Dealers: Whether you’re conquering the commute to town or answering the call of some freshly powdered slopes, the new Rav4 Hybrid is there for all your Tahoe adventures. Featuring Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive and a 219 horsepower hybrid engine with a forty-mile per gallon combined rating. It’s made for action. And made for the mountain. Visit BuyaToyota.com/norcal for more details and start your next adventure in a brand new Toyota, the official vehicle of Palisades Tahoe. This episode is brought to you by Alta Ski Area The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area. There are few precious places in the world like Alta, an independently-owned ski area since 1938. Nestled at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon deep in the Wasatch, Alta is a skier’s-only mountain known around the globe for its powder skiing. With an annual snowfall average of 538 inches, powder days are a way of life. Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #51 - Vamonos Outside - Let's Get More People Color Skiing & Snowboarding in North America! Recorded on October 10, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Bend, OR (Vamonos Outside). This episode was edited by Jared White. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.

Johnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru Episode #50 Brought to you by LEKI & Northern California Toyota Dealers My guest today is Johnny Collinson: John had climbed all of the 7 summits by the age of 17 making him the youngest to have done so He is a professional freeskier who won the Junior Freeskier World Tour, has competed on the Freeride World Tour, has been in TGR movies, Sherpa Cinema movies, and skis for Red Bull Johnny has also struggled with some difficult injuries and has overcome them all John is also a fitness professional and is more ripped than just about anyone I've ever seen This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by LEKI: LEKI has been making ski poles since 1948 and has learned a thing or two over the last 75 years. Whether you are an Olympic-caliber ski racer, weekend warrior, or aspiring backcountry skier, LEKI has the perfect pair of poles for every skier. Experience the innovative LEKI Trigger grip system that provides the ultimate interface between glove and pole providing exceptional comfort, performance, and security. Learn more about LEKI poles and gloves at LEKI.com This episode is brought to you by your Northern California Toyota Dealers Whether you’re conquering the commute to town or answering the call of some freshly powdered slopes, the new Rav4 Hybrid is there for all your Tahoe adventures. Featuring Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive and a 219 horsepower hybrid engine with a forty mile per gallon combined rating. It’s made for action. And made for the mountain. Visit BuyaToyota.com/norcal for more details and start your next adventure in a brand new Toyota, the official vehicle of Palisades Tahoe. Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #50 - Johnny Collinson - Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru Recorded on September 27, 2022, in the Tahoe City, CA (Miles Clark) and Salt Lake City, UT (Johnny Collinson). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Nina Aragon - Climate Scientist Discusses The State Of The Western US Snowpack  Episode #49 Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers & Leki My guest today is Nina Aragon Nina is the team captain of the Protect Our Winters Science Alliance Nina has a masters in science from Portland State University Nina is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University Nina deeply studies our Western US Snowpack and how it affects us all in all kinds of ways This episode is brought to you by your Northern California Toyota Dealers: Whether you’re conquering the commute to town or answering the call of some freshly powdered slopes, the new Rav4 Hybrid is there for all your Tahoe adventures. Featuring Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive and a 219 horsepower hybrid engine with a forty-mile per gallon combined rating. It’s made for action. And made for the mountain. Visit  buyatoyota.com/norcal for more details and start your next adventure in a brand new Toyota, the official vehicle of Palisades Tahoe. Hit the trail and discover your next Tahoe adventure in a Toyota Tundra TRD PRO Hybrid. Featuring an available i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine that generates an electrifying 437 horsepower with 583 pounds per foot of torque. The TRD PRO also tows up to 12,000 pounds, so you can take the adventure with you. It’s made for endurance. And made for the mountain. Visit  buyatoyota.com/norcal for more details and start your next adventure in a brand new Toyota, the official vehicle of Palisades Tahoe. This episode is brought to you by LEKI: LEKI has been making ski poles since 1948 and has learned a thing or two over the last 75 years. Whether you are an Olympic-caliber ski racer, weekend warrior, or aspiring backcountry skier, LEKI has the perfect pair of poles for every skier. Experience the innovative LEKI Trigger grip system that provides the ultimate interface between glove and pole providing exceptional comfort, performance, and security. Learn more about LEKI poles and gloves at LEKI.com While LEKI is known around the world as the leader in poles, did you know that LEKI makes some of the best gloves and mittens in the industry? Top-quality gloves and mittens crafted from 100% goatskin leather deliver exceptional comfort, craftsmanship, warmth, and durability. All LEKI gloves work in perfect harmony with LEKI Trigger poles but also work seamlessly with any brand pole on the market. Experience LEKI gloves and mittens today. Learn more at LEKI.com *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #49 - Nina Aragon - Climate Scientist Discusses The State Of The Western US Snowpack  Recorded on September 30, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Bend, OR (Nina Aragon) This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Kelly Pawlak - CEO of the National Ski Areas Association Episode #48 Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers & Vail Mountain My guest today is Kelly Pawlak Kelly has been the CEO of the National Ski Area Association since 2018 Kelly has occupied a variety of executive positions in the ski industry over the past 30-plus years including 12 years as Mount Snow, Vermont's Vice president & General Manager This episode is brought to you by your Northern California Toyota Dealers: Whether you’re conquering the commute to town or answering the call of some freshly powdered slopes, the new Rav4 Hybrid is there for all your Tahoe adventures. Featuring Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive and a 219 horsepower hybrid engine with a forty-mile per gallon combined rating. It’s made for action. And made for the mountain. Visit  buyatoyota.com/norcal for more details and start your next adventure in a brand new Toyota, the official vehicle of Palisades Tahoe. Hit the trail and discover your next Tahoe adventure in a Toyota Tundra TRD PRO Hybrid. Featuring an available i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine that generates an electrifying 437 horsepower with 583 pounds per foot of torque. The TRD PRO also tows up to 12,000 pounds, so you can take the adventure with you. It’s made for endurance. And made for the mountain. Visit  buyatoyota.com/norcal for more details and start your next adventure in a brand new Toyota, the official vehicle of Palisades Tahoe. Fun family adventures begin at Palisades Tahoe, and the best way to get there is the Sequoia TRD PRO Hybrid. The i-FORCE MAX Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid engine packs a punch with 437 horsepower while still giving you up to an EPA-estimated twenty-two miles per gallon. So you can feel the power without feeling it at the pump. It’s made for adventure. And made for the mountain. Visit buyatoyota.com/norcal for more details and start your next adventure in a brand new Toyota, the official vehicle of Palisades Tahoe. This episode is brought to you by Vail Mountain: Vail is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary this season. That’s sixty years of powder days, back bowl skiing, ice bars, and new experiences. No matter how many times you’ve skied these slopes, this season is all about celebrating then, now, and forever. And as a part of the celebrations, Vail will be hosting the National Brotherhood of Skiers for their annual summit in February. So, go ahead ... plan your next visit to Vail. And help them celebrate what’s shaping up to be a legendary season. Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #48 - Kelly Pawlak - CEO of the National Ski Areas Association Recorded on September 28, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Colorado (Kely Pawlak). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer Survivor Episode #47 Brought to you by CARV & Gunnison Crested Butte My guest today is Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry Robb is one of the best skiers I've ever witnessed He's is a former professional freeskier Robb is a medical doctor of psychiatry He's the author of the book Squallywood a guide to Squaw Valley's most exposed lines where the legendary game of GNAR was created Ski movie star Cancer survivor Environmental activist Hardcore backcountry skier Father of 2 This episode is brought to you by CARV: Want to know the secret to better skiing this winter? Carv's digital ski coach is a totally new way to improve. It fits in any ski boot and analyses your technique using 72 pressure and motion sensors. You'll get personalised coaching to help you master your balance, edging, rotation, and pressure. Real-time audio, designed by top instructors, tells you how to improve, as you ski. Find out more at getcarv.com Unlock your perfect turn, with a revolutionary new wearable that dramatically improves your technique. With Olympic-level data, Carv fits in any ski boot, analyses your skiing and tells you which skills to practice to improve with real-time audio feedback, developed by world-class coaches. Find out more at getcarv.com This episode is brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte: If you're looking for a heart-pounding Colorado ski trip this winter, check out Gunnison and Crested Butte. Ski Crested Butte’s legendary extreme terrain for glades, bowls, chutes and cliffs that will challenge your abilities and keep you coming back for more. After lifts close, explore the Gunnison Valley’s mountain towns for unique restaurants and historic Colorado charm. Visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com to start planning your trip! Searching for a university? Love to ski? Check out the Mountain Sports program at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. The Western Colorado University Mountain Sports program allows you to compete in skiing, snowboarding or other outdoor sports while getting a degree in a tight-knit, hands-on learning environment. Learn more at western.edu. Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #44 -  Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer Survivor Recorded on October 5, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Tahoe City, CA (Robb Gaffney). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Henri Rivers - President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers Episode #46 Brought to you by Vail Mountain: My guest today is Henri Rivers Henri Rivers is the President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, as well as a native New Yorker and an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast for over 45 years. He is a professional ski instructor, certified master teacher and children’s specialist as well as a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine coach, jury advisor, referee and official. He coaches in the Alpine race program at Windham Mountain in the Catskill region of New York. Henri became involved with the National Brotherhood of Skiers in 1996 and has held many positions within the organization. He started as a club president and moved on to become the mid-west regional competition director. In 2003 he became a coach for the national team of NBS and in 2008 was appointed the Olympic Scholarship Fund Administrator. During his tenure as OSF administrator, he grew the national team to 15 athletes. In 2016 he was appointed the National Competition Director and in 2018 was voted in as the Executive Vice President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers. He served for two years and was elected National President of the NBS in March of 2020. This episode is brought to you by Vail Mountain: Vail is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary this season. That’s sixty years of powder days, back bowl skiing, ice bars, and new experiences. No matter how many times you’ve skied these slopes, this season is all about celebrating then, now, and forever. And as a part of the celebrations, Vail will be hosting the National Brotherhood of Skiers for their annual summit in February. So, go ahead ... plan your next visit to Vail. And help them celebrate what’s shaping up to be a legendary season. Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** Henri Rivers - President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers Recorded on July 27, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and New York (Henri Rivers). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Mike Douglas - The Godfather of Freeskiing Episode #45 Brought to you by Elevenate & Brian Head Resort, UT My guest today is Mike Douglas - The Godfather of Freeskiing This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Elevenate: Not ready to compromise on quality, fit, and function? Elevenate ski gear is designed by athletes for athletes to feel like a second skin, infinitely comfortable to ski in, dependable and protective when nature shows its harshest side. Technical ski gear that allows you to discover the mountain without compromising. Designed and developed in Åre, Sweden. Discover this year's collection at elevenate.com Elevenate was founded by professional skier Sara Rönngren and Professional mountain guide Jimmy Odén. They wanted to create the best ski gear. So, in 2010 they founded Elevenate. Designed in Åre, Sweden, combining the freeskier’s playful spirit with the mountain guide’s uncompromising attitude to gear. Tested on the mountains of their doorstep, with decades of skiing and curiosity going into every stitch and detail. Find your favorites at elevenate.com Damn it feels good to be a skier. right? Elevenate enhances the experience of freedom and exploration of the mountain with trustable gear. They never compromise when creating gear for long-term use in the mountains, whether this relates to the design process, the choice of materials, or production. Find the gear you can trust for years to come at elevenate.com This episode is brought to you by Brian Head Resort, UT Lift tickets are as low as $29 at Brian Head Resort located in Southeastern Utah. You'll also enjoy FREE $10 resort credit on select dates! Use your Couduroy Cash on resort restaurants, snow tubing, ski lessons and much more! While supplies last get $29 lift tickets with a bonus $10 Corduroy Cash, only at brianhead.com Did you know kids ages 12 and younger SKI FREE at Brian Head Resort? Brian Head Resort is located in southern Utah where little rippers ski FREE - no purchase required! That's FREE. F-R-E-E. Learn more at brianhead.com. That's brianhead.com Get FREE lodging this season at Brian Head Resort! Stay minutes from the slopes and wake up rested to ski Utah's famous powder. This deal won't last long. Book your today at brianhead.com Please enjoy! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #44 - Mike Douglas - The Godfather of Freeskiing Recorded on September 27, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Whistler, BC (Mike Douglas). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Mary Kate Buckley - President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Episode #59 My Guest Today is Mary Kate Buckley - President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming *** This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. Lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities. Visit ⁠⁠www.clubmed.us⁠⁠, call 1-800-CLUB-MED or your travel advisor to book your ski escape today! *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SnowBrains.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/snowbrains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Mary Kate Buckley - Episode 59President of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Recorded on December 18, 2023, in Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Jackson Hole, WY (Mary Kate Buckley). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Zahan Billimoria - IFMGA Mountain Guide, TGR Ski & Snowboard Movie Guide, Samsara Experience CEO, Jackson Hole Local  Episode #44  Brought to you by Brian Head Resort & Elevenate  My guest today is Zahan Billimoria:  Zahan is a fully certified IFMGA mountain guide who has been the guide of the famous TGR movies including guiding Jeremy Jones and crew on the legendary 13,000' Grand Teton in Wyoming  TGR even ended up making a full movie about Zahan called Solving for Z Z has some speed records in the Tetons including Grand, Middle, South Teton Ski Link Up in only 10 hours and 39 minutes  He is the founder and CEO of Samsara Experience an online training resource and community and more  Zahan was born in London, grew up in Switzerland and has been in the Tetons since he graduated from college  This episode is brought to you by Brian Head Resort, UT:  Lift tickets are as low as $29 at Brian Head Resort located in Southeastern Utah. You'll also enjoy FREE $10 resort credit on select dates! Use your Couduroy Cash on resort restaurants, snow tubing, ski lessons and much more! While supplies last get $29 lift tickets with a bonus $10 Corduroy Cash, only at brianhead.com  Did you know kids ages 12 and younger SKI FREE at Brian Head Resort? Brian Head Resort is located in southern Utah where little rippers ski FREE - no purchase required! That's FREE. F-R-E-E. Learn more at brianhead.com. That's brianhead.com  Get FREE lodging this season at Brian Head Resort! Stay minutes from the slopes and wake up rested to ski Utah's famous powder. This deal won't last long. Book your today at brianhead.com  This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Elevenate: Not ready to compromise on quality, fit, and function? Elevenate ski gear is designed by athletes for athletes to feel like a second skin, infinitely comfortable to ski in, dependable and protective when nature shows its harshest side. Technical ski gear that allows you to discover the mountain without compromising. Designed and developed in Åre, Sweden. Discover this year's collection at elevenate.com  Elevenate was founded by professional skier Sara Rönngren and Professional mountain guide Jimmy Odén. They wanted to create the best ski gear. So, in 2010 they founded Elevenate. Designed in Åre, Sweden, combining the freeskier’s playful spirit with the mountain guide’s uncompromising attitude to gear. Tested on the mountains of their doorstep, with decades of skiing and curiosity going into every stitch and detail. Find your favorites at elevenate.com  Damn it feels good to be a skier. right? Elevenate enhances the experience of freedom and exploration of the mountain with trustable gear. They never compromise when creating gear for long-term use in the mountains, whether this relates to the design process, the choice of materials, or production. Find the gear you can trust for years to come at elevenate.com  Please enjoy!  ***  If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe.  Follow SnowBrains:  SnowBrains.com  Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains  Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains  Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains  ***  The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #44 - Zahan Billimoria - IFMGA Mountain Guide, TGR Ski & Snowboard Movie Guide, Samsara Experience CEO, Jackson Hole Local  Recorded on October 5, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Jackson Hole, WY (Zahan Billimoria).  This episode was edited by Jared White  Music by Chad Crouch  Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Spot Insurance - US Health Insurance Sucks, Medical Bills Are The #1 Cause of Bankruptcy in America, Spot Can Help Episode #43 Brought to you by Peak Skis & Scarpa Boots  My guest today is Spot Insurance CEO Matt Randall The health insurance system we have in the USA today is broken and medical bills are the #1 cause of bankruptcy in America.  I personally have paid over $24K in the past 7 years for my skiing injuries and treatments. Spot has created an affordable health insurance system designed for the adventurous that pays 100% of your medical deductible.  I know that it sounds too good to be true, so I'll let you hear from Matt on where Spot is, who they cover, and what the future holds for Spot and America's messed up health insurance system. This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Peak Skis: Can a ski change your life? Peak’s new all mountain skis by Bode Miller and sidecountry skis by Chris Davenport just might. That’s not marketing hype. The all new Peak Ski Company didn’t launch last spring to improve versatility incrementally—the company is built on innovation. Peak Skis take versatility to a new dimension. It begins with KeyHole Technology™, a winning innovation that Bode stumbled upon during his World Cup days that allows for a more manageable ride off trail but more underfoot beef when you want to push the pace. Paired with Peak’s reduced sidecuts, which allow for fluid turns of all shapes without that hooky feel, Peak Skis make skiing more fun. And fun is life changing. Snowbrainers understand the powder skier’s conundrum: You bring the fat skis to the hill to float and surf in the trees—but on the frontside hardpack the big skis skitter. Meet the Peak 104 with Bode Miller’s KeyHole Technology™. They’re playful, and buoyant, but you can charge groomers on ’em, too. It’s Bode’s daily driver at Big Sky. The storms are rolling into Tahoe. In Montana, home to Peak Ski Company, new snow and a deep freeze is preserving the early dumps. In Utah, the zealots are hiking for turns at Alta. You know all this, which is why you’re asking yourself: “Are my skis going to get me through another season?” If the answer is no—and the answer is often no—you need to check out the madly versatile Peak 98SC by Chris Davenport. It leaves trenches inbounds, but it’s light and forgiving enough for the backcountry, too. This episode is brought to you by Scarpa Boots: Power, precision, and sustainability come together to create the Quattro XT by SCARPA – a perfect boot for hard chargers, looking to ski both in and out of the ski area boundary. The Quattro XT is the lightest, GripWalk ski boot in the hybrid class and with a flex index of 130 for men and 110 for women, performance is not sacrificed with weight savings.  The QUATTRO XT’s cuff and shell are made from renewable plant based sources which hold up to aggressive skiing, while treading light on the planet. Creating a ski boot to fit both the needs of one of the world’s most accomplished big mountain skiers and a World Cup ski

Utah Avalanche Center - Should We Use Avalanche Airbag Backpacks?, How To Stay Out of Avalanches, Updated "Know Before You Go" Episode #42 Brought to you by Alta Ski Area & Gunnison Crested Butte My guest today is the Utah Avalanche Center's Executive Director, Chad Brackelsberg: Chad joined the Utah Avalanche Center as Executive Director in July 2017.  He is responsible for communications, marketing, fundraising, strategy, and UAC business operations.  Chad brings more than 20 years of corporate experience in technology consulting and program/project management, has been a volunteer observer for the UAC for 8 years, and has worked with the local Utah outdoor community for the past 10 years.  Chad is active in the UT outdoor community and is an avid backcountry skier, ski mountaineering racer, ultrarunner, and mountain biker.  Chad and his wife Emily have been organizing the Wasatch Powder Keg ski mountaineering race for 10 years and he is a founding member of Utah Ski Mountaineering a local nonprofit geared at growing the sport of ski mountaineering and organizing races.  Chad has been on the board of the US Ski Mountaineering Association the past 6 years and has acted as coach of the US National Ski Mountaineering Team at the Ski Mountaineering World Championships since 2013.  He recently bought a snowmobile for exploring the snow outside the Central Wasatch.    This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area There are few precious places in the world like Alta, an independently-owned ski area since 1938. Nestled at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon deep in the Wasatch, Alta is a skier’s-only mountain, known around the globe for its powder skiing. With an annual snowfall average of 538 inches, powder days are a way of life. Alta Ski Area, home to one of the first ski areas to open in the United States and the birthplace of avalanche forecasting and mitigation in North America. The skiing technique, lifts, lodges and ski gear have changed with the times, but there is a timeless spirit at Alta that remains. Perhaps it is because generations of skiers have been able to pass on their love for the mountain. Alta Ski Area, home of the biggest average annual snowfall in the Rocky Mountains. This episode is brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte: If you're looking for a heart-pounding Colorado ski trip this winter, check out Gunnison and Crested Butte. Ski Crested Butte’s legendary extreme terrain for glades, bowls, chutes and cliffs that will challenge your abilities and keep you coming back for more. After lifts close, explore the Gunnison Valley’s mountain towns for unique restaurants and historic Colorado charm. Visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com to start planning your trip! Searching for a university? Love to ski? Check out the Mountain Sports program at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. The Western Colorado University Mountain Sports program allows you to compete in skiing, snowboarding or other outdoor sports while getting a degree in a tight-knit, hands-on learning environment. Learn more at western.edu. If you're a diehard skier, you've probably heard of Crested Butte, Colorado. Located deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at the literal end of the road, the Gunnison Valley looks like a scene in a snow globe. The extreme terrain of Crested Butte Mountain Resort has been the