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SnowBrains Podcast #43 | Spot Insurance – US Health Insurance Sucks, Medical Bills Are The #1 Cause of Bankruptcy in America, Spot Can Help

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Brought to you by Peak Skis & Scarpa Boots My guest today is Spot Insurance CEO Matt Randall The health insurance system we have in the USA today is broken and medical bills are the #1 cause of bankruptcy in America.  I personally have paid over $24K in the past 7 years for my skiing injuries and treatments. Spot has […]

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Podcast | November 16, 2022
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Spot Insurance Partners With Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass, offering skiers and riders 50 mountain destinations in 10 countries and 15 states, now offers Spot’s innovative insurance coverage options designed specifically for active individuals Today Spot, the on-demand injury insurance company protecting everyone from athletes and adventurers to families at home; along with Ikon Pass, the world’s premier season pass, announced a partnership to bring a new […]

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Spot Insurance Announces Partnerships for the 20/21 Ski Season With Travis Rice and Julian Carr

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In an exciting announcement for the upcoming season, Spot is launching partnerships with The National Ski Patrol, The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors, and Powder Mountain. Together, they are bringing short term injury insurance to skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers, ensuring they can get out there and live more than a little. Related: Pro […]

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Ski Lift Operator Negligence: How to Spot It and How to Fight Back

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Recent ski lift accidents, such as the incidents at Attitash Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, and Heavenly Mountain Resort, California, where guests were injured after falling 20-30 feet, highlight the inherent risks associated with these machines. These types of accidents can involve many different factors, ranging from mechanical malfunctions to inclement weather; however, in some cases, a negligent operator can be […]

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[VIDEO] The Paradise Paradox – Bode Miller Film Puts Spotlight on Mental Health in Mountain Towns

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Last week, Podium Pictures, an Emmy Award-winning film studio dedicated to producing impactful media that addresses global challenges through powerful storytelling, unveiled its striking documentary, “The Paradise Paradox.” Executive produced by Olympic ski racer and gold medalist Bode Miller and Emmy Award-winning impact sports filmmaker Brett Rapkin (HBO’s The Weight of Gold), in association with Alterra Mountain Company, the eye-opening […]

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Telluride Ski Resort Now Offering $25,000 Skiing Insurance Plan Included with This Year’s Lift Passes

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With around 470 total ski resorts in America, companies are striving to offer different proposals within passes. Telluride, located in Colorado, is promoting its new $25,000 insurance plan that is now offered to skiers, differing it from old methods and ways of competing hills. A startup insurance provider known as Spot has partnered up with Telluride to provide a unique […]

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One Air, Two Broken Legs, & No Insurance In a Foreign Country

As snow piles up (depending on where you are) it can sometimes be hard to imagine that it is still early season. The legs are attempting to prove themselves worthy after some time focused on non-ski/snowboard related activities, objects are still sneakily hiding under thin layers of snow, and thoughts of rationality in regards to making wise decisions may be a little dusty. Although this is what we live for – as mountain folk, we desire and thrive on the winter snow, and when it doesn’t fall, traveling to higher elevations or other destinations is a must. When doing these sort of activities it is important to keep safety in mind. […]

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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 100 | Will Sladek – General Manager of onX Backcountry

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Will Sladek is the General Manager of onX Backcountry. Will helps lead one of the most influential tools in modern backcountry travel. onX Backcountry has changed how skiers, snowboarders, and mountain travelers plan routes, manage risks, and understand terrain. From mapping and land ownership to avalanche forecasting, weather, and now high-resolution satellite imagery, onX has become a go-to platform for […]

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Podcast | January 20, 2026
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 99 | Sophie Goldschmidt – President & CEO of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team

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Sophie Goldschmidt is the President and CEO of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, leading the organization responsible for the future of ski racing and snowboarding in the United States from grassroots development to Olympic podiums. Before stepping into this role, she built a career at the highest level of global sports and media, including senior leadership positions at the […]

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Podcast | January 14, 2026
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 98 | Caroline Gleich – Professional Skier, US Senate Candidate, Climate Activist

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Caroline Gleich is a professional ski mountaineer, filmmaker, author, and one of the most visible climate advocates in the outdoor world. She’s climbed and skied some of the biggest lines on the planet, including multiple 8,000m peaks, while using her platform to push hard for outdoor conservation. In 2024, Caroline ran for the US Senate in Utah, bringing climate policy, […]

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Podcast | January 6, 2026
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 97 | Vasu Sojitra – Pro Skier, Filmmaker, & Activist

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Vasu Sojitra is one of the most influential skiers in the world, a professional skier, filmmaker, and activist. He lost his leg to cancer at just 9 months old, long before he ever clipped into skis. What he’s done since has redefined what’s possible in the mountains. Vasu is known for his big mountain skiing, backcountry expeditions, and powerful storytelling, […]

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Podcast | December 30, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 96 | Kelly Brush – Founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation

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Kelly Brush is a former collegiate ski racer whose life changed in an instant after a ski racing accident left her paralyzed while competing for Middlebury College. Instead of stepping away from the sport, Kelly helped build one of the most impactful non-profits in the outdoor world. The Kelly Brush Foundation supports people with spinal cord injuries through adaptive sports […]

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Podcast | December 23, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 95 | Curtis Herbert – Founder of Slopes

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Curtis Herbet is the Founder of Slopes. Slopes is one of the most popular ski and snowboard apps in the world, used by millions of skiers and riders around the world to track vertical feet, runs, speed, days on snow, and long-term season stats. What started as a side project has now become the default logbook for resort skiers and […]

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Podcast | December 16, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 94 | Dr. Kevin Stone – Sports Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Kevin Stone has become a real friend of the show, now making his third appearance on the podcast. He is one of the world’s leading orthopedic surgeons and the founder of the Stone Clinic in San Francisco. He’s a pioneer in biological knee restoration, a surgeon trusted by Olympic athletes and everyday skiers alike. He’s a voice who’s been […]

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Podcast | December 9, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 93 | Denis Lee – Co-Founder of AirFlare

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Denis Lee is a Co-Founder of AirFlare, a company built around a simple idea with lifesaving potential – turning the smartphone people already carry in their pockets every single day into a powerful search and rescue tool, and a powerful tool to help ski patrol save time and energy. He left his traditional corporate career to pursue his passions in […]

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Podcast | December 2, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 92 | Sasha Berkovich – Soviet Era Skier & Adventurer

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Sasha Berkovich grew up in the Soviet Union at a time when nothing came easy, and nothing in skiing was handed to you. If you wanted gear, you had to barter for it. If you wanted to ride a rope tow, you had to build it, you had to scrap together old engines, scavenged parts, and whatever rope you could […]

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Podcast | November 25, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 91 | Brian Lazar – Deputy Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center

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Brian Lazar is the Deputy Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. He’s been studying snow and avalanches for more than two decades, working as a forecaster, guide, educator, and researcher across Colorado, Alaska, all of the mountain west, all over South America, including Patagonia. At the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, he’s one of the people responsible for the avalanche […]

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Podcast | November 18, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 90 | Andrew Gast – General Manager of Mt. Ashland, OR

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Andrew Gast is the General Manager of Mt. Ashland Ski Area in southern Oregon. This is a very special ski resort because it is not-for-profit. Its one and only goal is to serve its community to the best of its abilities. This episode explores everything Mt. Ashland, along with how non-profit ski areas work in general. About The SnowBrains Podcast: […]

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Podcast | November 12, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 89 | Dan Abrams – Co-Founder & CEO of Flylow

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Dan Abrams is the Co-founder and CEO of Flylow. Dan started Flylow with a simple idea—make ski gear that can actually survive the kind of abuse real skiers are putting it through. What began as a garage project between ski buddies has become one of the most respected independent outerwear brands in the mountains, built by skiers, for skiers. Dan […]

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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 88 | Mike Rogge – Editor & Owner of the Mountain Gazette

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Mike Rogge is the editor and owner of the Mountain Gazette, one of the most iconic outdoor publications ever made. Rogge revived the Gazette from dormancy in 2020 and turned it into something truly special – a huge format, beautifully written, unapologetically independent magazine that celebrates mountain life in its rawest form. He is also a lifelong skier, storyteller, and […]

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Podcast | October 28, 2025
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