'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' w/ McKenna Peterson & Jed Yeiser (Blister Book Club)

You wake up, check your phone, and the weather app says it’s going to snow 12” this weekend. You’re stoked! But should you be? How accurate is that forecast? And what makes one forecast more or less accurate than another?Today we’re talking to OpenSnow founder and meteorologist, Joel Gratz, about the science of weather forecasting; the many weather models being used today; his love of skiing and snow; what led him to start a weather forecasting company; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Traveling (5:01)Current snowpack in the West (6:42)History of modern weather forecasting (8:48)Weather Models Galore (23:05)Advancements in Forecasting (27:39)Forecasting Research (33:11)Joel’s background as a skier (36:56)Studying Meteorology, Public Policy & Business (39:54)Why start a weather forecasting company? (43:11)OpenSnow today vs the early days (48:39)How much do you ski these days? (1:03:20)Why subscribe to OpenSnow? (1:05:46)Joel at the Blister Summit (1:15:16)RELATED LINKS:Exclusive Offer: OpenSnow.com/BLISTERBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Nov 20221h 19min

Since becoming Jamaica’s first Olympic alpine ski racer, nothing has slowed down for Benji Alexander. So we caught up with Benji to talk about post-Olympics life; opening doors for other athletes; ensuring the future of snowsports; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Life after the Olympics (5:45)What have you been working on? (7:10)Opening the door for more athletes & countries (11:59)Why representation matters (19:11)Ensuring the future of snowsports (25:35)Hoods to Woods Foundation (28:11)What athletes should be on our radar? (30:54)What’s up next for you? (37:09)Contact Benji (benji.ski) (39:55)RELATED LINKS:Ep Sponsor & Exclusive Offer: OpenSnow.com/BLISTERBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Nov 202241min

Jonathan sat down in Blister HQ with Connor Ryan and Drew Petersen to talk about the Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour, their friendship, their missions, Hilaree Nelson, the act of celebrating others, skiing, running, and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TIMES:Salomon QST Film Tour in CB (1:50)New Trend: Scuffed-Up Yeti Coolers (5:20)The Films in the Tour (10:32)Filming: Skiing, Producing, Directing (13:42)Tracing Influence (19:14)Skiing as the Economic Driver of Communities (36:20)When did Connor & Ryan first meet? (39:24) Running (45:46)Who is Harder to Crew For? (48:44)Future Race Plans? (57:16)Running During Ski Season? (1:02:05)RELATED LINKS:Ep Sponsor & Exclusive Offer: OpenSnow.com/BLISTEREp.209: Connor RyanBlister Summit Panel on the ‘Mental Game’ of Pro SkiingBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Nov 20221h 10min

Cody and Jonathan discuss the latest 50 Project episode (The Sphinx); the US Alpine Team’s new name & sponsor; Cotopaxi closing its San Francisco store after repeated break ins; NFL Talk; Mountain Town Advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Latest Fifty Project ep: The Sphinx (4:51)The “Stifel” US Alpine Team (17:36)Private ski areas donating to politicians? (24:23)Cotopaxi closes S.Fran store after repeat break ins (34:16)NFL Talk (41:47)CO hunting non-profit & unsanctioned trailbuilders (46:21)The Most Canadian News (53:01)Canada or Italy? (55:25)Mtn Town Advice: Jobs (58:46)Mtn Town Advice: Defining wilderness (1:06:14)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:15:41)RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: Backcountry EssentialsBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Nov 20221h 32min

Markus Eder is one of the best (and most versatile) big-mountain skiers ever. Hoji just stated this again on GEAR:30 (ep.220), and Cody Townsend ranks Markus’ Ultimate Run as the best ski edit of all time (Blister Podcast ep.193). Today, we talk to Markus about training; skateboarding as prep for ski season; the golden age of skiing; competing; filming the Ultimate Run; lessons from Hoji and Sam Anthamatten; the Volkl ‘Built Together’ program; & more.TOPICS & TIMES:Living in Italy (3:24)Injuries (5:04)Skateboarding for Skiing (13:13)Markus’ training routine (15:30)The golden age of skiing (28:11)Crystal Ball Question (32:56)Pressure: FWT Comps vs Park Comps vs Filming (37:03)Ultimate Run: scariest moment? (51:29)Ultimate Run: your favorite shot? (57:57)That ‘bonkers three’ off the glacier (58:39)Lessons from Hoji & Sam Anthamatten? (1:00:28)Volkl’s Built Together program (1:08:01)Volkl Revolt 121 (1:11:49)Plans for the upcoming season? (1:18:03)RELATED LINKS:SPECIAL OFFER: OpenSnow.com/BlisterBecome a Blister MemberBlister Summit RegistrationSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Okt 20221h 25min

Jason Levinthal is a pioneer in the world of modern skiing, and now, J Skis is opening their new “Intergalactic Headquarters” right on Main Street in Burlington, Vermont. So I headed to Burlington to check out the new space; ask J what inspired this move; hear J’s predictions and trends for the upcoming season; and discuss one big thing that the entire ski industry needs to work on.TOPICS & TIMES:J’s New Intergalactic HQ (3:47)Prediction: will more ski companies create spaces like this? (12:02)Other Predictions or Trends for this winter? (14:30) Why are we seeing fewer new ski companies? (20:13)Prediction: more consolidation in the ski industry? (24:01)Industry Opportunities (30:49)Attracting New Skiers (34:23)J Skis at the Blister Summit (37:03)RELATED LINKS: Blister Summit 2023Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Okt 202240min

One of the greatest big-mountain snowboarders of all time came to Western Colorado University for another installment of our Blister Speaker Series. But Jeremy isn’t simply one of the best to ever ride a board; by founding Protect Our Winters, Jeremy has had a massive impact on the broader snowsports world, and is working to address one of the biggest issues of our time: climate change. So we talked to Jeremy about filming, snowboarding, founding POW, the ‘outdoor state’; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:When were you last in the Gunnison Valley? (3:56)Relevance today of Jeremy’s film, Purple Mountains (6:41)Size of the ‘Outdoor State’? (8:30)Starting Protect Our Winters (10:34)How has the mission of POW stayed the same or evolved? (16:55)The road not taken (20:39)Social media attacks (22:35)How much are you snowboarding these days? (24:50)Clarify POW’s position on Individual Behavior vs Policy & Voting (28:07)Will individual behavior ultimately move the needle? (32:59)Hilaree Nelson (36:58)Have you talked to a legislator who made you reconsider a position? (40:47)Pessimism and the Future (42:40)Scariest moment snowboarding? (46:07)How does POW decide which objectives to tackle? (49:05)Are you seeing funding coming in to support climate action? (50:16)How do you feel about ‘carbon neutrality’? (52:48)How to convince officials to care about climate action if they are funded by parties against it? (55:26)How were you thinking about climate while filming Art of Flight? (58:12)Climate Leadership: federal government vs small communities (1:00:18)Upcoming elections (1:01:55)What's your favorite place to snowboard? (1:03:04)Jeremy’s new book The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains (1:04:06)RELATED LINKS:SPECIAL OFFER: OpenSnow.com/BlisterProtect Our Winters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Okt 20221h 11min

If you spend time in the mountains, then it’s crucial to always be learning — there are new skills to acquire, and old skills to brush up on. So we’re talking about mountain safety, backcountry education, and pedagogy — what are the most effective ways to convey and instill information? — with IFMGA guide, Mark Smiley, the creator of Mountain Sense, an online collection of video courses designed to make you a more informed and more skilled backcountry traveler. Consider this a must-listen to help you think about your own level of preparation.TOPICS & TIMES:From Indiana to IFMGA guide (7:19)When did you start skiing? (11:01)What is Mountain Sense? (17:59)Is Mountain Sense a supplement or alternative to other courses? (20:24)Who is Mountain Sense for? (23:23)How has Mountain sense been received? (36:26)Favorite safety equipment & gear? (47:08)Final Thoughts (59:13)RELATED LINKS: Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideAll Winter: Blister Members: 40% Off Mountain Sense CoursesTil 10.31.22: 30% Off A Comprehensive Guide to Avalanche SafetyTil 10.31.22: 30% Off Beyond Level OneTil 10.31.22: 30% Off The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski MountaineeringSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Okt 20221h 5min