BLISTER Podcast13 Okt 2025

Inside the Minds of Pro Skiers: Competition, Careers, & Close Calls w/ Dane Tudor, Todd Ligare, Amy Jane David, & Stinius Skjøtskift

At Blister Summit 2025, we brought together pro skiers Dane Tudor, Todd Ligare, Amy Jane David, and Stinius Skjøtskift for a wide-ranging and very candid conversation. These snowsports legends dove into everything from the current state of ski competitions to the moments that helped their skiing technique “click.” They share industry insights, career advice, and some hilarious personal stories — including how one of them nearly joined the military instead of becoming a pro skier.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Pick One: No Poles or No Goggles? (2:21)

Tip that Helped Your Skiing “Click” (4:26)

The Current State of Competition (11:31)

Hot Takes (23:12)

Biggest Break in Your Career? (28:50)

Advice for Making a Career in the Industry (40:02)

Audience Question: What Do You Want to Be Remembered For? (45:17)

Audience Question: Storytelling in Skiing (52:35)

Audience Question: Wild Animals in the Mountains (59:15)

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