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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 105 | Olivier Fremond – Head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort

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Our guest today is Olivier Fremond, the head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski resort. When we say large, we’re not talking big. We’re talking absurdly massive. Les 3 Vallées spans over 600km of pistes, roughly 25,000 acres of skiable terrain, more than 160 lifts, and it connects the legendary ski destinations of Courchevel, […]

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Podcast | April 4, 2026
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 104 | Alex Ferreira – Olympic Gold Medalist Halfpipe Skier & Hot Dog Hans

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Our guest today is Alex Ferreira, one of the most accomplished and unique athletes in freeskiing. Alex is an Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist across three different games, but what makes Alex really interesting isn’t just the results; it’s how he gets them. In this discussion, we talk about affirmation, visualization, and the psychological effects of the music he […]

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Podcast | March 25, 2026
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 103 | Dave Searle – Chamonix IFMGA Mountain Guide

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Our guest today is Dave Searle – mountain guide, deep mountain thinker, and someone who has built his life around moving through wild places with purpose. Dave has spent years guiding in serious terrain, helping people travel safely and confidently in the mountains while also developing a thoughtful approach to risk, decision making, and what it really means to operate […]

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Podcast | February 19, 2026
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 102 | Paul Raymore – Marketing & Communications Manager at Diamond Peak, NV

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Our guest today is Paul Raymore, Marketing & Communications Manager at Diamond Peak Ski Area, Lake Tahoe’s local favorite mountain for big views, uncrowded slopes, and a seriously strong community vibe. Paul has a deep background in mountain operations and marketing, and he is here to talk about what makes Diamond Peak such a hidden gem in the Tahoe ski […]

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Podcast | February 6, 2026
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 101 | Dr. Fawad Mian – Neurologist Specializing in Head Injuries & Concussions

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Dr. Fawad Mian is a board-certified neurologist and the founder of Advocare Wellness MD. Dr. Mian is trained in traditional neurology and sleep medicine, treating everything from headaches and concussions to dizziness and chronic pain. He’s seen a ton of head and other injuries from the snowsports world. Over time, he saw the limits of symptom-based care and shifted towards […]

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Podcast | January 27, 2026
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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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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 87 | Madison Rose Ostergren – Ski Racer Turned Big Mountain Charger

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Madison Rose Ostergren is a ski racer turned big mountain charger, redefining what it means to ski with style, power, and soul. She’s starred in Warren Miller films, Teton Gravity Research films, she drops massive Teton lines, and she’s built a life that blends art, grit, and fearless creativity. About The SnowBrains Podcast: Top 12% of all podcasts Interviews the […]

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Podcast | October 21, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 86 | Matt Sterbenz – Founder of 4FRNT Skis

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Matt Sterbenz is the guy who lit a fire under modern freeskiing. He founded 4FRNT skis, built a brand out of a Salt Lake City garage, and proved that when riders design the gear, the whole sport changes. Matt turned rebellion into innovation, built a cult following, and helped define the look and feel of independent skiing. This episode of […]

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Podcast | October 14, 2025
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