Angel Collinson on Her Retirement from Skiing, Processing Change, & More
Our guest today is one of our all-time favorite skiers, and one of our all-time favorite people: Angel Collinson. Angel recently announced her retirement from skiing, so we discussed why she felt that now was the time to make this announcement; the factors that led to her decision; how she thinks about and processes change; what she’s up to now; what might be next; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:What led you to announce now? (3:17)How are you feeling about it? (9:24)Knowing when to move on (12:26)Retiring while on top (21:39)Social media (25:52)Risk vs readiness for a new chapter (31:52)Boat Life (44:52)What’s next? (49:11)RELATED LINKSAngel's retirement announcement videoHow to Get Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteRegister for the 2022 Blister SummitThis Week’s Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideBlister YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Nov 202157min
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Oct 2021)
Cody and Jonathan discuss ‘fast pass’ programs at ski areas; Angel Collinson’s retirement announcement; the recent climate change / energy bill; bighorn sheep terrain closures in the Tetons; what we’re reading & watching; and more. (And note: Jonathan is talking to Angel Collinson later today about her recent announcement, so stay tuned for that conversation.)TOPICS & TIMES:Introducing: Little Indy (2:26)Bears vs 49ers (dedicated to Nej74) (7:35)Skiing is back! (11:59)‘Fast Pass’ programs (15:03)Climate change / energy bill (30:38)Teton Bighorn Sheep Terrain Closures (39:56) Angel Collinson’s retirement announcement (48:26)American Alpine Journal adds ski descents (57:29)What we’re Reading & Watching (59:06)The Other Slavery, Andres Resendez (59:16)Squid Game (1:00:16)Succession (1:03:35)Harold Pinter, The Dumb Waiter (1:06:27)RELATED LINKSHow to Get Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteRegister for the 2022 Blister SummitThis Week’s Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideBlister YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Nov 20211h 10min
Jackie Paaso on her Arctic 12 Expedition
We talk to the American skier who now calls Sweden home, Jackie Paaso, about her very raw, very real new film, The Arctic 12. We discuss her background; being on the Freeride World Tour with her husband, Reine Barkered; and the ins and outs of their 26-day expedition through the tallest peaks of northern Sweden.TOPICS & TIMESJackie’s background (2:01)Ending up in Europe (4:14)Freeskiing career (11:46)Incoming! Baby’s on the way! (13:52)The Arctic 12 (18:41)Initial vision for the project (20:20)Final objectives (23:15)Communication & group dynamics (27:55)Key takeaways? (39:25)When / where to watch the film? (52:53)RELATED LINKSArctic 12 TrailerArctic 12 ScreeningsHow to Get Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteBlister YouTube ChannelRegister for the 2022 Blister SummitThis Week’s Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Okt 202154min
Blister Summit Artist Panel: Art & the Outdoor Industry
Today we are airing one of the panel sessions we held this past February at the Blister Summit, and this is a great conversation. We brought together four very accomplished artists and designers to discuss the intersection of art and the ski and snowboard worlds, as well as the broader outdoor industry. Our panelists are Yorgo Tloupas, co-founder of Black Crows Skis; Geoff McFetridge (who has worked with brands like Patagonia, Nike, & Apple; has appeared twice previously on the Blister Podcast, and is Jonathan Ellsworth’s telemark coach); John Fellows, who lives in Crested Butte, designed our Blister Summit logo, and whose artwork is displayed all around the outdoor industry); and Travis Parr, co-founder of Icelantic Skis, and the person behind Icelantic’s very distinctive artwork.TOPICS & TIMES:Intros: Yorgo Tloupas (4:03)Geoff Mcfetridge (5:29)John Fellows (7:01)Travis Parr (8:00)The current state of art in the ski world (11:13)Skis as a canvas? (19:54)Ski art vs snowboard art (21:31)Icelantic Skis artwork (24:40)Is artwork getting better in the ski world? (36:46)If you were the Art Czar… (53:33)Parting Thoughts, Further Questions (1:03:04)RELATED LINKSBlister YouTube ChannelRegister for the 2022 Blister SummitThis Week’s Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Okt 20211h 12min
McKenna Peterson on Ski Movies, Boats, & Hemingway’s Typewriter
Last Friday, we published a GEAR:30 episode with McKenna Peterson, where we discuss her ski gear preferences; what piece of gear she’s still searching for; & more. Today, we dive into McKenna’s past and present to talk about her segment in the new Matchstick film, “The Stomping Grounds”; discuss some of the formative events of her life, and learn more about what makes this professional skier (and professional commercial fishing captain) tick.TOPICS & TIMES:McKenna in CB (2:48)What’s the greatest ski film ever? (5:16)Which ski film influenced you the most? (5:58)The current Matchstick fim tour (6:51)McKenna & her mom (10:23)Growing up, racing, & skiing Sun Valley (12:27)Entering the extreme comp in Crested Butte (15:48)School (19:36)Fishing (24:29)Hemmingway’s Typewriter (29:29)McKenna & her dad (34:37)Boats (38:40)RELATED LINKSThis Week’s Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideRegister for the 2022 Blister Summit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Okt 202146min
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Sep 2021)
Cody and Jonathan discuss some of the outdoor-industry-related news of the past month, including the NFL(?); the massive increase in Epic Pass sales; the name change to “Palisades Tahoe”; whether you should shower; our best ideas for your next adventure; some of our all-time favorite TV characters; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Fifty Project: new episode (4:29)The NFL & the outdoor industry? (11:24)Name change: “Palisades Tahoe” (22:10)Tesla & the Nambe Pueblo (32:34)Should you shower? (39:01)Gabby Petito & media reaction (44:08)Massive increase in Epic Pass sales (52:11)Amazon’s Astro robot (59:52)California / single-family zoning (1:06:07)Town of Breckenridge & short-term rentals (1:10:28)Hiking 1100+ miles to summit all CO 14ers (1:13:40)Cody & JE’s ideas for your next adventure (1:14:42)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:20:46)The Big Burn (1:20:57)Jonathan’s favorite TV characters (1:23:09)Cody’s favorite TV characters (1:25:10)RELATED LINKSThis Week’s Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideRegister for the 2022 Blister Summit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Okt 20211h 34min
From G.N.A.R. Star to Mayor? Why Spencer Cordovano is Running for Office
How does a ski bum go from starring in the beloved movie G.N.A.R. to running for mayor? And why? We talked to Spencer Cordovano to get some answers, and you’ll get to hear how and why Spencer went from ripping BN runs in the movie G.N.A.R., to working to mobilize a certain constituency to make the mountain town he lives in and the community he loves … even better. TOPICS & TIMESWhat prompted you to run for mayor? (3:03)Growing up in Ketchum, ending up in the movie G.N.A.R. (7:10)Being a goof on the mtn, being informed & involved off the mtn (15:01)Workforce issues (28:21)Different metrics for “community” (40:18)Nov. 2nd election + more re: Spencer’s campaign (51:07)RELATED LINKSGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideRegister for the 2022 Blister SummitSpencer4Mayor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Sep 20211h 2min
Season Co-Founder, Austin Smith, on Snowboarding, Telemarking, Comfy Boots, & Fire Truck Customization
Austin Smith is the co-founder of Season Eqpt and the man in charge of the snowboard side of Season, while his co-founder, Eric Pollard, oversees the ski side. Today you’ll get Austin’s perspective on Season and their 21/22 snowboard lineup (plus a whole bunch of other topics), and then this Friday on our GEAR:30 podcast, you’ll hear Eric offer his perspective on the development of Season and their 21/22 ski lineup.TOPICS & TIMESFirst conversations about Season (7:44)When did you & Eric Pollard meet? (10:07)Your snowboarding influences growing up? (12:38)Gear & design qualities you look for (16:21)Boards, boots, & bindings: rank ‘em (27:22)Fire Truck customization (30:22)Season’s 1st Season (34:22)Season’s snowboard lineup (36:59)Reasoning behind the black top sheets? (42:47)Best question I haven't asked you? (46:16)Telemark skiing (47:34)RELATED LINKSGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideRegister for the 2022 Blister Summit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Sep 202155min
