SnowBrains Podcast #49 | Nina Aragon – Climate Scientist Discusses the State of the Western US Snowpackย Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers &ย Leki My guest today is Nina Aragon. Nina is the team captain of the Protect Our Winters Science Alliance. Nina has a master’s in science from Portland State University. Nina is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University. Nina deeply studies our Western US Snowpack and how it affects us all […] Podcasts Podcast | January 24, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #48 | Kelly Pawlak – CEO of the National Ski Areas Association Brought to you by Northern California Toyota Dealers & Vail Mountain My guest today is Kelly Pawlak. Kelly has been the CEO of the National Ski Area Association since 2018. Kelly has occupied a variety of executive positions in the ski industry over the past 30-plus years including 12 years as Mount Snow, Vermont’s Vice president & General Manager. This […] Podcasts Podcast | January 17, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #47 | Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. – The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer Survivor Brought to you by CARV & Gunnison Crested Butte My guest today is Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. – The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry. Robb is one of the best skiers I’ve ever witnessed He’s is a former professional freeskier Robb is a medical doctor of psychiatry He’s the author of […] Podcasts Podcast | January 10, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #45 | Mike Douglas – The Godfather of Freeskiing Brought to you byย Elevenateย &ย Brian Head Resort, UT My guest today is Mike Douglas – The Godfather of Freeskiing This episode is brought to you by Brian Head Resort, UT Lift tickets are as low as $29 at Brian Head Resort, located in Southeastern Utah. You’ll also enjoy FREE $10 resort credit on select dates! Use your Couduroy Cash on resort […] Podcasts Podcast | December 13, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #44 | Zahan Billimoria – IFMGA Mountain Guide, TGR Ski & Snowboard Movie Guide, Samsara Experience CEO, Jackson Hole Local Brought to you by Brian Head Resort & Elevenate My guest today is Zahan Billimoria: Zahan is a fully certifiedย IFMGA mountain guide who has been the guide of the famous TGR movies, including guiding Jeremy Jones and crew on the legendary 13,000′ Grand Teton in Wyoming. TGR even ended up making a full movie about Zahan called Solving for Z. […] Podcasts Podcast | December 6, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #43 | Spot Insurance – US Health Insurance Sucks, Medical Bills Are The #1 Cause of Bankruptcy in America, Spot Can Help 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.ย I personally have paid over $24K in the past 7 years for my skiing injuries and treatments. Spot has […] Podcasts Podcast | November 16, 2022 2 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #42 | Utah Avalanche Center – Should We Use Avalanche Airbag Backpacks?, How To Stay Out of Avalanches, Updated “Know Before You Go” Brought to you by Alta Ski Area & Gunnison Crested Butte My guest today is the Utah Avalanche Center‘s Executive Director, Chad Brackelsberg: Chad joined the Utah Avalanche Center as Executive Director in July 2017. He is responsible for communications, marketing, fundraising, strategy, and UAC business operations. Chad brings more than 20 years of corporate experience in technology consulting and […] Podcasts Podcast | November 8, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #41 | Kit DesLauriers – 1st Person to Ski All of the “Seven Summits,” National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, 2-Time Freeskiing Champion Brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte & Alta Ski Area My guest today is Kit DesLauriers: Kit was the very first person to ski from each of the legendary Seven Summits – the highest peaks on every continent She was the first woman to have won 2 consecutive World Freeskiing Champion titles in 2004 and 2005 Kit was the […] Podcasts Podcast | October 31, 2022 0 Comments