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

Benji Alexander is back on the podcast to talk about becoming Jamaica’s first Olympian alpine ski racer; his experience in Beijing and his race runs; competition and representation at the Olympic games; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Update since our last podcast (3:09)What was your mission? (7:32)What happened after you qualified?(10:48)Being at the games (15:16)The skiing & training runs (19:15)Snow conditions (22:53)Benji’s race runs (24:16)The pressure to succeed (29:47)Media response after skiing (32:32)Competition & representation (42:26)How to increase diversity & participation (46:56)Changing the qualifications requirements? (53:24)What's next? (56:55)RELATED LINKSSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideBlister Podcast ep. 178: Benji AlexanderOUR OTHER PODCASTSBikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Mars 20221h 2min

We talk to Colorado Sun journalist, Jason Blevins, about this ski season & his predictions for next year’s, then we’re joined by Chris Davenport to talk about the 30th anniversary of the US Extreme Championships in Mt. Crested Butte; the Winter Olympics in Beijing; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Blevins in Mt. CB (2:33)Starting the Colorado Sun (4:08)Jason’s background (11:13)Assessing this season (20:37)Affordable housing in mtn towns (26:17)Return of a reservations system? (31:40)Dav jumps in / history of the Extreme comps (39:26)Ski passes as NFTS (46:35)State of backcountry skiing (57:21)Winter Olympics recap (1:04:17)What We're Reading & Watching (1:23:28)RELATED LINKSSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideOUR OTHER PODCASTSBikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mars 20221h 33min

When things go wrong in the backcountry, your local Search And Rescue organization becomes crucial. But how much do you know about how Search And Rescue actually works? We talk with our good friend, Cy Whitling, about how and why he got involved in Search And Rescue, why we all need to understand how SAR units operate, and why the SAR organization in your community could probably use your help — and in ways you might not expect.TOPICS & TIMES:Why Cy is in Crested Butte (3:17)How did you get involved in SAR? (6:04)How SAR works in the USA (12:22)SAR at the local level (14:52)Avalanches & crime scenes (20:02)How long have you been involved (21:40)Contributing to your community (24:48)Becoming a more capable person in the backcountry (29:29)Dialing back risk (32:26)SAR Response Times (39:36)Busiest times of the year for SAR? (44:38)The PRO course here in CB Cy’s taking (50:54)Joining SAR (55:30)RELATED LINKSBlister Summit RegistrationGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteSubscribe to our Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideOUR OTHER PODCASTSBikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Feb 20221h 7min

Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss skiing inbounds on touring gear; alpinism, obsession, & our top-5 climbing movies; a recent interview with Vail’s executive chairman, Rob Katz; Jerry of the Day and inclusivity; Eileen Gu and geopolitics; the future of Outdoor Retailer; and what we’re reading & watching.TOPICS & TIMES: Skiing inbounds on touring gear (3:27)Alpinism, Obsession, & Our Top 5 Climbing Movies (11:11)Interview with Vail Resorts’ Rob Katz (39:57)Jerry of the Day & Inclusivity (53:01)Eileen Gu & Geopolitics (1:04:39)The future of Outdoor Retailer & tradeshows (1:18:48)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:30:06)NFL Playoffs (1:36:26)Olympics (1:43:49)RELATED LINKSBlister Summit RegistrationGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteSubscribe to our Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideOUR OTHER PODCASTSBikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Feb 20221h 46min

Last week, we released our Blister ‘Crash Course’ Telemark video, and today, Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, and Dylan’s Wood talk about their experience tele’ing for the first time. We’re also joined by the star of the video, Kristin Sinnott, to learn why she was a million times better than the rest of us. Then we discuss ideas for future Blister Crash Course videos, so check the conversation, then let us know what you think we ought to do for our next Crash Course videos.TOPICS & TIMES:Props to Arnie (3:52)Let’s talk about Kristin (8:01)Favorite part of the day? (23:46)If we do another tele day… (26:53)Which Blister reviewer do you most wish was in this video? (30:47)Future Crash Course videos? (33:57)Which Crash Course would you most wish to skip? (42:03)Which Crash Course would you least want to skip? (46:26)What should we do at 2500 ratings? (50:40)RELATED LINKS:Blister Summit RegistrationGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested Butte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Jan 20221h 1min

Nick Russell started snowboarding in the half pipe, then fell in love with riding pow, and then developed a passion for splitboarding and splitboard mountaineering — where he’s now made several appearances in Cody Townsend’s The Fifty Project. So in this conversation, we talk about sharing a tent with Cody; Nick’s background and a number of his ‘light bulb’ moments; how he came to be a splitboarder sponsored by Red Bull; and how his recent signing with WNDR Alpine came about.TOPICS & TIMES:The Fifty Project & sharing a tent w/ Cody (4:08)Red Bull athlete & splitboarder (11:50)When did you start riding? (15:01)Health Scare & Turning Point (20:47)Riding for Jones (37:30)Current state of snowboarding (41:34)Signing with WNDR Alpine (44:44)What kind of performance qualities do you like in a snowboard? (50:37)Books & Movies (55:23)Nick’s public speaking tips (1:02:40)RELATED LINKS:Blister Summit RegistrationGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested Butte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Jan 20221h 8min

We’re talking with one of our favorite skiers, Tatum Monod, about her film, Passage; the trajectory of her career; her ski, the Rossignol Black Ops 118; music; graphics; fishing; design; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Tatum’s (relatively) late interest in skiing (4:38)Skiing trajectory (11:46)College or Revelstoke? (16:53)Her film, Passage (24:32)Injuries (27:29)Decision-making while filming & skiing (34:43)Breaking down the final line of Passage (36:20)Music (42:08)Rossignol Black Ops (49:30)New Black Ops graphics (59:25)Fishing (1:02:09)‘More than just a skier’ (1:04:18)RELATED LINKS:Tatum’s film, PassageEpisode Sponsor: mountainFLOW Eco WaxGEAR:30: mountainFLOW’s Peter ArleinBlister Summit Registration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Jan 20221h 11min

Jonathan Ellsworth and Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, discuss the ins and outs of our upcoming Blister Summit; why we’re including free professionally guided backcountry tours; which brands will be there; when to arrive & where to stay; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:What is the Blister Summit? (1:15)Logistics & guided backcountry tours (5:15)When to arrive / more logistics (8:51)Mt Crested Butte (11:45)Where to stay (12:41)Brands that will be there (14:57)Protocols for Covid (18:12)What we’re most excited about (21:22)Come meet pro athletes & Blister reviewers (26:56)RELATED LINKS:Blister Summit: What, Where, WhenBlister Summit Registration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Jan 202230min