Eric Pollard on Skiing, Creating, & Evolving

OpenSnow founder & meteorologist, Joel Gratz, is back to talk about advancements in weather forecasting and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing weather models — particularly in mountain environments. We also discuss the challenges of making seasonal forecasts; Joel offers some tips for planning ski trips; tips for storm chasing and skiing in Japan; and more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Gear WestBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Summit 2025Get Our Winter Buyer’s GuideBlister Pod ep 268: Joel GratzBlister Pod ep 237: Joel GratzTOPICS & TIMES:Skiing with Kids (5:00)AI & Weather Forecasting (8:45)Using Forecasting for Backcountry Skiing (18:33)Predictions for This Winter? (21:29)Planning Ski Trips: Tips and Strategies (25:39)Exploring Open Snow Features (28:33)Tips for Storm Chasing & Skiing in Japan (35:52)Future of Meteorology & Weather Forecasting (47:13)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Joulu 202451min

Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of November; rate your takes; offer some mountain town advice; share what we’re reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Round HouseBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Winter is Here! (4:21)NFL Update (7:46)Jonathan & Cody’s Bet (12:48)Update for The 100 (15:03)The Presidential Election (17:54)Mikaela Shiffrin (30:09)Lindsey Vonn is Back (31:06)Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Fight (34:57)Hadley Hammer’s 8-Step Checklist (42:36)Rescue on Mt Whitney (53:45)The Most ‘LA’ News (1:02:29)Rate My Take (1:07:04)Mountain Town Advice (1:24:17)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:36:30) - Fifty+, episode #2 - Connor Ryan’s Surviving Our Story - James Bond, The World is Not Enough - Auden Schendler, Terrible BeautyCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Joulu 20241h 42min

Auden Schendler is someone whose work we’ve admired for a long time. And In this conversation, Auden and Jonathan talk about human purpose, the importance of joy and living well; and Auden spells out the need for systemic change — and not just token actions — to actually address climate change.RELATED LINKS:audenschendler.comEp. Sponsor: skitaos.comBlister Shop: Lone Pine Gear ExchangeBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:Auden’s Background (5:14)Climate Change is Not Your Fault (17:29)Terrible Beauty (27:38)Reckoning with Climate Complicity (30:41)Rediscovering Our Soul (32:21)On the Idea that Climate Change is a Hoax (34:59)Analogy: the Tobacco Industry (41:25)Why Should We Recycle? (49:59)Why Climate Change Shouldn’t Be Political (59:23)Final Thoughts (1:03:42)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Marras 20241h 9min

Jonathan Ellsworth talks about testing skis with Olympic gold medalist, Ted Ligety; Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus; the outdoor sports equivalent of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul; and more. Give it a listen, then let us know your thoughts and ideas.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Summit 2025Get Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:More BLISTER+ Power Couples (2:06)Blister Summit Update (5:38)THE TEN:1: 1st Day On Snow, Skiing w/ Olympic Gold Medalist (7:09)2: Powder Skis Update (14:44)3: Lyndsey Vonn is Officially Back (16:00)4: Airport Sprinting (17:06)5: Thoughts on the Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Fight (20:56)6: Smart People Don’t Go to Football Games, Part 1 (22:50)7: Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus 23:55)8: Smart People Don’t Go to Football Games, Part 2 (26:08)9: Blister Pizza Reviews? (27:10)10: Full Circle Moment: Viking Ski Shop (29:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Marras 202432min

The World Cup alpine ski racing season is now underway, and it’s a fascinating one. So Jonathan talks with Ted Ligety (2 Olympic gold medals; 5 World Cup Giant Slalom titles; 25 WC victories; & 52 WC podiums) about this season’s major storylines, massive rumors, biggest battles, and some behind-the-scenes secrets of the World Cup.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Skiboot RXBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:What’s New: Working with DPS (2:42)The Major World Cup Storylines (7:10)Unretiring: Marcel Hirscher & Lucas Braathen (9:31)Switching Teams: How Does It Work? (16:55)Skill Sets: Slalom vs Giant SL vs. Super G vs DH (20:50)Mikaela Shiffrin (26:47)Rumor: a Lindsey Vonn Comeback? (33:05)What’s Life Like on the World Cup? (37:47)The Gear (44:11)New Wildcard Rule (54:10)Takeaways from Sölden? (59:28)Predictions for the Next Race (1:02:59)WC Finals in Sun Valley (1:04:53)How / Where to Watch the Races? (1:09:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Marras 20241h 14min

Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of October; introduce a new Reviewing the News segment (Rate My Take); discuss the expansion of the Natural Selection Tour; offer some mountain town relationship advice; share what we’re reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Opensnow.com/buy - use code: blister50Park City Ski Boot:Email: pcputah@gmail.comCall: 435-776-7883BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:OpenSnow Deal for The 100! (1:27)Blister Rec Shop: Park City Ski Boot (2:12)Catching Up + JE’s Therapy Session (5:00)Cody’s new FIFTY+ movie (9:44)Natural Selection Tour adds More Comps (17:05)FKT & Private Equity Talk Revisited (25:50)Rate My Take (42:15)Blevins Corner: Cost of SkiingThe Most American News (1:00:42)- Video: Jonathan after the “Fail Mary”- Meteorologists Threatened after HurricanesMtn Town Advice (1:05:03)Mtn Town Relationship Advice (1:09:22)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:16:08)- John McPhee, Coming into the Country- Matthew Halteman, Hungry Beautiful Animals- Auden Schendler, Terrible BeautyCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Marras 20241h 33min

Jonathan talks with professional skier, speaker, and filmmaker Amie Engerbretson about our upcoming ugly sweater / ski-movie-rom-com event; her film, Hypocrite; and we discuss the question, “Can the outdoor community actually make a difference?”RELATED LINKS:Watch Amie’s Film, HypocriteBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Better Off Dead & Hot Dog (2:00)Our Ugly Sweater / Ski-RomCom Event (4:20)What Amie’s Been Up To (8:47)The Upcoming Election (10:57)Amie’s film, “Hypocrite” (16:41)Blame & Hate (39:25)What Can We Do Together? (52:30)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Loka 20241h 11min

Dr. Gloria Beim (orthopedic surgeon and the head physician for the USA Olympic Team in Paris) is back on the podcast to talk about her experience at the Paris games; discuss her recent visit to the White House; pre-season training; the most common ski & snowboard injuries; and some of the things you can do to prevent them.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredFollow Dr. Beim on IG: @drbeim38Blister Pod Ep. 315: Dr. BeimTOPICS & TIMES:Dr. Beim @ the Paris Olympics (5:02)Going to the White House (11:23)Our Broken Elbows (14:42)Most Common Ski Injuries (19:16)Most Common Snowboard Injuries (32:28)Preventing Injuries (39:48)Pre-Season Training (47:51)Becoming the Medical Director for BLISTER+ (52:13)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Loka 20241h 4min