BLISTER Podcast

Cody and Jonathan pay tribute to Robb Gaffney; discuss the growth in snowsports and who is more passionate: alpine skiers, cross country skiers, or snowboarders; the sale of Silverton Mountain; the Most Canadian News; Cody’s latest FIFTY film, ‘Split’; & moreTOPICS & TIMES:Time to Get Jonathan on a Snowboard (5:00)Remembering Rob Gaffney (13:29)SIA Report: Snowsports Participation is Up (21:41)Has Climbing Succumbed to Numbers? (38:22)Blevins Corner: Silverton Mountain Sold (50:51)Most Canadian News (1:01:06)Mountain Town Advice (1:05:36)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:10:13)Cody’s New FIFTY film, ‘Split’ (1:25:43)RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: OpenSnow.com/BlisterBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit: Learn MoreCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Okt 20231h 29min

What does the future of snowsports look like? At our last Blister Summit, we asked Nina Waters (Blizzard-Tecnica), Dr. Len Necefer (Natives Outdoors & Sonoran Avalanche Center), Dan Abrams (Flylow), & Hanna Whirty (Icelantic) to discuss some of the current realities, biggest challenges, and significant opportunities for the outdoor sports industry. You can also check out the video of this conversation on our YouTube Channel.TOPICS & TIMESIntroductions (2:36) Expanding Involvement: Different Approaches (8:34)Crowding & Potential Solutions (38:35)Economic Barriers to Entry (43:22)Partnerships between Non Profits & Brands (49:58)DE&I, Advocacy, & Climate Change (53:08)RELATED LINKS:YouTube: The Future of SnowsportsBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit 2024: Learn MoreCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Sep 20231h 4min

Last Thursday, Angel Collinson came to Western Colorado University for another edition of our Blister Speaker Series. We talk about her ski career, purpose, passion, and how to think about when it might be time to alter the path you're on.TOPICS & TIMES:Angel’s education (3:40)Philosophy (6:29)Brass tax moment in her ski career (10:37)Talk about leaving “the ski dream” a couple years ago (15:49)Quitting something and going in the “I don’t know” phase (22:41)Reducing spending (28:57)Purpose & passion (33:47)Student question: Where are you at with skiing now? (44:21)Student question: Should you put commitments in front of personal growth? (46:52)Disipline (51:48)Student question: Walking away from something while maintaining relationships (57:20)RELATED LINKS:Blister YouTube ChannelPast & Future Blister Speaker SeriesBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit: Learn MoreCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Sep 20231h 3min

Mike Rogge is back to talk with Jonathan about outdoor media, plus Mountain Gazette’s new issue #200, which includes contributions from Jeremy Jones, comedian Steve Martin, cartoonist Harry Bliss, Karl Fostvedt, and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Battle of Our Big Books (6:34)Issue #200 highlights (16:14)Jeremy Jones’ piece (20:06)Karl Fostvedt’s writing (23:53)Steve Martin & Mountain Gazette (32:52)How to Order (35:10)Traveling to Italy (38:03)Jonathan & Mountain Gazette Library (43:12)What’s Next? (50:04)RELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit: Learn MoreCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Sep 202355min

Cody and Jonathan discuss marketing jargon in the outdoor industry; the sale of Jackson Hole Mtn Resort; another mountaineering controversy; mountain town advice; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Why Cody & Elyse purchased BLISTER+ (10:17)McSweeney’s on Marketing Jargon & Outdoor Gear (16:14)Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Sold (28:05)Strava: the nicest social media platform? (34:32)Kristin Harila & Tenjin Sherpa’s Mountaineering Record (41:30)More on Harila & Tenjin Sherpa’s Speed RecordMountain Town Relationship Advice (53:54)Ski Bumming / Sleeping in Your Car (1:04:31)Best Gift for a Gear Head Who Has Everything? (1:17:43)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:23:14)RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: Bag BalmBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit: Learn MoreCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Sep 20231h 43min

Skier Zack Giffin (host of the TV series, Tiny House Nation & co-host of the podcast, Tiny House Tales) makes a compelling case for how smaller living spaces can be a significant part of the solution to affordable housing; homelessness; climate issues, energy consumption, and creating more socio-economically diverse communities — which is a fancy way of saying, real, actual communities. This is another important addition to our conversations on mountain town economics & affordable housing solutions. TOPICS & TIMES:Zack Giffin, Skier (4:39)Best Ski Trip Story & Moving to Baker (6:46)How Zack got into Tiny Houses (12:59)Building his first Tiny House (18:08)The Launch of “Tiny House Nation” (26:23)Regulations & Tiny Houses (31:56)Average Size of New Houses (45:35)Rules & Laws Against Tiny Houses (48:52)What Can Individuals Do to Help? (58:42)What Counts as “Tiny House” (1:11:09)Price Ranges (1:15:45)CRAFTED pod + Functioning in Smaller Spaces (1:17:54)Zack’s Other Projects (1:21:43)Veterans’ Non-profit, Operation Tiny Home (1:24:33)Zack’s podcast, Tiny House Tales (1:30:47)Where to Learn More (1:34:47)RELATED LINKS:Special Offer: OpenSnow.com/BlisterBecome a BLISTER+ MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Aug 20231h 39min

What is 1% for the Planet, who started it, and what do they do? Furthermore, when a crisis breaks out (like the current fires in Hawaii), many of us wonder how best to contribute, which organizations to donate to, and how to go about determining that? To help us get a better handle on all of these topics, we’re talking with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, and our hope is that this conversation will inspire individuals and businesses to keep taking steps to create a better future.TOPICS & TIMES: What is 1% for the Planet? (2:18)Origins (3:21)When did you get involved? (4:44)Kate’s background (4:59)Growth of 1% (8:47)What are the Funds Used For? (14:08)Individuals + Businesses + NonProfits (16:56)1%’s Vetting Process (18:48)Evolution of 1% (20:44)Current State of Nonprofits (26:44)Making Time-Sensitive Donations (30:33)1% of What? (39:52)B Corps vs 1% for the Planet (41:01)Maui: How to Donate and Help (43:17)What’s Next for 1% (45:10)Where to Learn More (46:22)Trails & Trees (47:35)RELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Aug 202350min

Angel Collinson and Jonathan discuss jealousy; imposter syndrome; her Open Mic piece on “steeping”; and more of your ‘Ask Angel’ questions — including one of the strangest we’ve ever received.TOPICS & TIMES:Still Adjusting (5:17)Oppenheimer & Barbie (17:12)Angel’s Open Mic piece (20:55)Steeping & Integrating Experiences (27:50)Ask Angel: if you could be any animal…? (34:07)Jealousy (38:58)“Aligned Opportunities” (54:39)Imposter Syndrome (1:07:49)New Sacraments: If you led a church… (1:15:00)RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: OpenSnowBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Open Mic seriesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Aug 20231h 22min