Nick Goepper on X Games Gold, Olympic Pressure, & Skiing in Jeans

Jonathan talks with Todd Ligare about his career in big-mountain skiing; his background in ski racing; movies & marriage; his two new 5-minute ski films, On the Hunt Part 1 & Part 2; Sammy Carlson; Mikaela Shiffrin; the current world cup ski racing season; & more.RELATED LINKS:On the Hunt, Part 1On the Hunt, Part 25850 Fest, Sun Valley, IdahoBlister Rec Shop: Gear WestBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Blister Rec Shop: Gear West (3:46)BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered (4:25)Todd @ the Blister Summit (7:11)Todd’s 2 New Films: On the Hunt (8:45)On the Hunt, Part 1 (13:12)On the Hunt, Part 2 (14:49)Movies & Marriage (19:12)Inception on Blister Cinematic (27:24)Ski Racing & Big-Mountain Skiing (30:11)Growing Up & Getting into Racing (35:08)Favorite Disciplines? (39:13)What Were Your Aspirations in Skiing? (42:39)Who Did You Look Up to in Racing? (47:08)From Ski Racing to Freeriding (50:17)10 Years on Armada (59:19)Gear Nerd (1:05:16)Sammy Carlson’s Style (1:11:20)World Cup Ski Racing (1:18:14)Mikaela Shiffrin (1:22:09)Marcel Hirscher (1:26:30)Ways to Improve World Cup Ski Racing? (1:29:28)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastCRAFTEDBikes & Big Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Mars 1h 45min

We just wrapped up another outstanding Blister Summit, so Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth caught up to share a few of their favorite moments, discuss the new things that took place this year (including the DJ set / dance party that broke out in Blister HQ); and talk about the future of the event.RELATED LINKSBLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered: TOPICS & TIMES:Freeride in Europe: Black Sheep Sports (0:59)BLISTER+ Members Update: Chairlift Edition (1:48)Our 5th Blister Summit & Thank Yous (5:46)Kristin’s Highlights (6:49)Morning Uphills (12:32)Snow Conditions (14:22)The Athletes (18:20)Carving w/ Ted Ligety & Anne Wangler (21:53)A Few Panel Session Highlights (25:44)The Snowboard Side of the Summit (30:47)Other New Stuff This Year? (34:57)Summit Karaoke Party (40:12)After the Summit (45:37)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Mars 51min

Molly Armanino recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all of the above, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.RELATED LINKSMolly’s Film, Slopes of ChangeMolly’s Winning Run @ Kicking HorseBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Members Update (0:52)Waiting to Compete in Georgia (2:40)Winning at Kicking Horse (9:30)Does the Win Change Your Expectations? (12:17)Decision Making During a Comp Run (14:14)Last Year’s Run in Georgia (16:26)New Film, Slopes Of Change (24:29)Molly’s Brother, Sam (28:29)Operating after Loss (35:37)Friendship, McKenna Peterson (40:34)Josh Daiek (45:27)Working with a Sports Psychologist (50:55)Finding a Strong Support System (56:55)Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:04:22)What to Do While Waiting in Georgia? (1:08:38)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Feb 1h 14min

Today we’re talking about all things ‘Kings & Queens of Corbet’s’ with Alex Hackel, who has podiumed both times he’s competed in the event. Alex Hackel just took 2nd place at Kings & Queens, he’s also 2-times X-games medalist, he’s the co-founder of 1000skis, and he’s a terrific filmmaker. Jonathan sat down with Alex in Jackson Hole after the comp to talk about all of this and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKSAlex’s Kings & Queen’s RunAlex’s YouTube Channel1000 SkisBlister Rec. Shop: Spokane Alpine HausBLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered: Blister Summit 2025 Join Us! TOPICS & TIMES:Big Blister Summit Updates (1:43)Spokane Alpine Haus (2:28)How ‘Kings & Queens’ Works (3:32)How Inspections Works (8:05)Alex’s Breakdown of His Run (11:43)Dropping In (13:34)Feelings Upon Finishing (25:03)Athlete Conversations, Athlete Judging, & Scoring (27:23)Comps vs Filming (32:34)Evolution of the Pro Skier (36:47)Co-Founding 1000 Skis (42:12)Pick One: Flex Pattern or Mount Point? (43:13)Favorite X Games Tricks this Year? (45:51)Is the Talent Level Peaking in Freeskiing? (46:46)Where Is the Most Progression Currently? (49:16)What Are Your Off-Mountain Interests? (51:37)Film Talk (58:12)Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:05:02)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Feb 1h 16min

You spent hours pouring over Blister reviews, and you’ve found the perfect skis, bike, or snowboard. You’re ready to go. But once you’re outside and going … what are you doing to keep going? What are you eating and drinking? Are you eating and drinking? Should you be? What, when, and how much? What does the latest science have to say about all of this?To walk us through these questions and more, we’re talking with the founder of Skratch Labs, Dr. Allen Lim. Allen is sharp, hilarious, and clearly driven to help people perform at their peak.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec Shop: Powder Hound, AKBLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered: Blister Summit 2025 Join Us! Molly Armanino’s FWT RunTOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Member wins FWT Comp (1:47)Powder Hound, Alaska (3:05)Urinal Conversations at DIA (4:18)Origin Story of Scratch Labs (8:30)Code Brown & Magic Bird Poop (12:02)Year of Launch (20:19)Expanding Outside of Road Racing (22:18)Sports Nutrition: Current State of the Union (24:21)Scratch Labs’ Company Focus (31:50)Energy Chews: When / How to Use (37:09)Fueling Up at the Ski Resort (41:26)Fueling Up in the Backcountry (43:46)Dr. Lim’s Current Work? (49:23)Scratch Labs Cafe (52:23)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Feb 58min

Cody and Jonathan review some of the big news of January; rate Cody’s take; share what we’re reading & watching; offer some mountain town advice; and more.RELATED LINKS:Taos Ski ValleyGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:Taos Ski Valley (0:50)Our Neighbors & BLISTER+ (1:23)Blister Summit (3:19)Cody’s Pro Tip / Life Advice (4:05)Cody on Couloirs & Basketball Courts (6:35)NFL Talk - We’re Back! (10:57)Climate Change Hits Home (13:23)Denali Name Change (22:54)Rate Cody's Take: Nick Goepper (27:10) Freeride World Tour (36:20)FIS and Private Equity (42:47)Most Canadian News, Part 1 (51:53)Most Canadian News, Part 2Most Russian News in the USA? (56:58)Mountain Town Advice (58:04)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:06:25)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb 1h 15min

Jonathan talks with Jason Blevins, the outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun, about the recent ski patrol strike, union talks, and the current state of ski areas. Jason brings some important historical reminders to the conversation, and we discuss what it all means for the future of skiing & snowboarding, as well as the future of mountain towns.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Powder7Get Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:Powder7.com (1:17)Jason Blevins, New BLISTER+ member (2:17)Ski Resorts: State of the Union (7:58)Labor Movement & Strikes (15:07)Indie Ski Areas & Consolidation (26:51)Implications for Mountain Towns (41:29)The Colorado Sun (52:54) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jan 56min

In the future, will we still have public lands? Will new economic policies crash the outdoor industry? Will a popular drug actually get more people outside? Will we all soon be ski touring on e-skis (just as more and more people are riding e-bikes)? And will the phones in our pockets eventually replace satellite phones and our avy beacons? Jonathan Ellsworth and Paul Forward discuss all of this and more.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:The New Administration & the Outdoors (2:50)Tariffs & the Outdoor Industry (9:44)Public Lands Threatened (18:08)Ozempic & Outdoor Recreation (29:58)e-Touring Skis?? (40:45)The Future of Sat Phones (51:42)The Future of Avy Beacons (55:23) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Jan 1h 2min