What is Ski Mountaineering? Legendary Free Skier Cody Townsend Explains What is Ski Mountaineering? That’s a great question, especially for someone like me who is looking to level up his backcountry skills for next season. It’s a much better question for a legend like Cody Townsend, one of the most awarded freeskiers in history and considered by many as ‘The People’s Skier’ for his laid-back demeanor and caring attitude. Cody […] Industry News Ryan Kime | June 23, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Salomon How-To – Cody Townsend’s Tips & Techniques for Steep Freeskiing In this episode of Salomon’s How-To series, Salomon athlete Cody Townsend shares some helpful tips and techniques for approaching, climbing, and skiing couloirs. Cody takes you into the field as he pursues “The Fifty Project”, demonstrating the tricks and techniques highlighted. The content in this video is for experienced backcountry travelers and does not replace instruction from a certified guide. Featuring: […] SnowBrains | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast #22 | Bjarne Salen – Filmer of “The Fifty” w/ Cody Townsend, Hardcore Ski Mountaineer, Adventurer, Philosopher Brought to you by Scott Sports & Alta Ski Area The SnowBrains Podcast is back! Last week we launched season two with an awesome conversation with Doug Stoup, and today we’re back with another new episode. Season two promises to be bigger and better, and we already have some fantastic guests lined up for your listening pleasure. Launched in October 2020, The […] Podcasts Podcast | November 10, 2021 0 Comments
Editor’s Faves: The SnowBrains Podcast With Cody Townsend – Star & Producer of The Fifty Project The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area The SnowBrains Podcast, launched in October 2020, has been an unmitigated success, breaking into the top 20% of all podcasts on Earth and exceeding our wildest dreams. And next season is going to be even bigger and better. We’re super stoked about some of the legends of the industry we […] Podcast | July 28, 2021 1 Comment
Cody Townsend and Elyse Saugstad Expecting Their First Baby Cody Townsend and Elyse Saugstad announced on Instagram yesterday that they are expecting their first baby. The skiing power couple are currently celebrating in Greece before their life-changing adventure begins! I’m ready for a life changing adventure… and so is @codytownsend! He’s like, really ready. 6 months in and we’re celebrating with a little trip in Greece. #cookingabuninmyoven #babymoon #minicodyontheway #personalfloatationdevice […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 16, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Cody Townsend Talks Secrets, Nuances and Selecting Ski Bindings Cody Townsend is a California beach kid from Santa Cruz who was the high school quarterback dating the head cheerleader while simultaneously winning the Junior Olympics Downhill ski race at 16 years old, who became a legendary freeskier out of Lake Tahoe, California. He’s done Hollywood stunts for Vin Diesel, he skied “The Most Insane Line Ever” in Alaska, he’s in […] Gear Review SnowBrains | February 26, 2021 0 Comments
Cody Townsend’s Favorite Mountain Ranges to Ski Cody Townsend has skied all over the world. From downhill ski racing to legendary freeskier to his latest project The Fifty, Cody has pretty much seen and done it all on skis. But what are his favorite mountain ranges to ski? This was one of many topics discussed in a recent SnowBrains podcast interview with Miles Clark. And the answer […] SnowBrains | January 22, 2021 0 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #11 | Cody Townsend – Star & Producer of The Fifty Project The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area In October 2020, we proudly announced the launch of “The SnowBrains Podcast.“ The SnowBrains Podcast has already broken into the top 20% of all podcasts, and we’re honored and humbled. Thank you! This week, we bring you Cody Townsend, a California beach kid from Santa Cruz who was the high […] Podcasts SnowBrains | January 13, 2021 0 Comments
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