Tucked into the end of a box canyon in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah; Alta is known for steep chutes and deep powder - an old-style ski town focused on the skiing and the people who ski there. Scott Urtel has guided for Wasatch Powderbirds, and for Ski with Kim for a decade. He is currently the lead training officer for the Alta Ski Patrol, and skis this mountain pretty much every day of the season. Our Favs Best Hotel - Goldminers Daughter Best Apres - The Peruvian or an Alta bomb at the Goldminer’s Daughter? Best Run - that really depends on the day and the snow ..read more

In this bonus episode we hit on one of my favorite subjects – mountain weather.  Nothing worse than planning a trip, getting somewhere, and getting weathered out – either rain, too little snow or even too much snow can affect your day. Weather has a lot to do with my own decision-making process of where to ski. Our guest is Joel Gratz, Founder and CEO of OpenSnow.  Joel really (really) likes three things: Weather, snow, and skiing. I don't know about the skiing but he really knows weather and snow. Listen to this fun and informative conversation we had with Joel. Contact Joel w ..read more

The Mont Blanc Valley is so amazing we decided to do our first video podcast - we hope you enjoy it. Chamonix is in the French Alps just north of Mont Blanc, and about an hours drive south of Geneva. Between the peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and the Aiguille du Midi, it borders Switzerland and Italy and sits at the foot of Mont Blanc. It is one of the oldest ski resorts in France. AND Chamonix has some incredible skiing as well as history going back to Napoleon. Jean-Michel Poupart  lives in the Chamonix Valleywith his family and two dogs.  Jean- Michel has been a skiing instructor f ..read more

Taos Ski Valley attracts skiers from everywhere to its terrain, its powder, its unique vibe, and its just plain fun. Privately owned – it has kept its unique identity, has expanded services and I believe the most environmentally committed ski area in the world as the first ski resort in the world to become a certified B-Corporation and it has a 2030 net zero carbon commitment. Alain Veth grew up skiing – first as a racer, at the World Junior Championships, on the Europa Cup and World Cup winning the National Championship of Spain along with National titles in France before turning Pro. Alain b ..read more

Down in southwest Colorado at the end of a box canyon in the San Juan mountains sits Telluride. Rumor has it that the name “Telluride” actually derived from the phrase “To Hell You Ride”, which described the treacherous journey to get to this remote mountain town. Skiing started there in 1972 with a few runs emptying into town, the skiing has expanded to include some of the best and most varied skiing in the world.  Supported by a newer mountain village, the town itself remains historic, quaint and awesome with restaurants, bars and hotels catering to everyone. Bob Gleason, known for his ..read more

At the very end of Ötztal valley about an hour and twenty minute drive west from Innsbruck you'll find one of Alps' best and snow-surest ski areas.  Ski-in, ski-out Gurgl, the only spot in Austria which is home to three mountains which reach up above the 3,000m mark suitable for all levels of skier. Our special guest for this episode is Dave “the Rocket” Ryding, an English World Cup alpine slalom ski racer. Considered the most accomplished modern day British skier of all time, he has competed for Great Britain in four Olympics, seven World Championships, and he also won the Europa Cup. Da ..read more

At the very end of Ötztal valley about an hour and twenty minute drive west from Innsbruck you'll find one of Alps' best and snow-surest ski areas.  Ski-in, ski-out Gurgl, the only spot in Austria which is home to three mountains which reach up above the 3,000m mark suitable for all levels of skier. Our special guest for this episode is Dave “the Rocket” Ryding, an English World Cup alpine slalom ski racer. Considered the most accomplished modern day British skier of all time, he has competed for Great Britain in four Olympics, seven World Championships, and he also won the Europa Cup. Da ..read more

St Moritz ... You Need to do it once ...five star hotels, Michelin starred restaurants, designer boutiques, and high class apres-ski... also has some of Europe's best skiing.  Home to winter Olympics,  multiple Alpine Skiing World Championships – there is some real skiing in St Moritz.  My guests for this episode are Christophe Steck and Marco Balz. Cristophe is a skier, mountaineer and climber, in 2010 he co-founded PassionSki to bring his passion for the region to guests from all over the world.   Marco has guided for over 10 years in the Engadin region, he also teac ..read more

St Moritz ... You Need to do it once ...five star hotels, Michelin starred restaurants, designer boutiques, and high class apres-ski... also has some of Europe's best skiing.  Home to winter Olympics,  multiple Alpine Skiing World Championships – there is some real skiing in St Moritz.  My guests for this episode are Christophe Steck and Marco Balz. Cristophe is a skier, mountaineer and climber, in 2010 he co-founded PassionSki to bring his passion for the region to guests from all over the world.   Marco has guided for over 10 years in the Engadin region, he also teac ..read more

Aspen has lots to it, so be prepared, this is longer than usual. Founded as a mining town in the 1880s, Aspen has been legendary in the ski world for its skiing, the parties, dining, shopping and culture.  It’s a small town with a mammoth reputation due to it four mountains – Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk. Steve Marolt is a native Aspenite, together with his brother Mike, he has led over 50 ski mountaineering expeditions all over the world skiing where no man had skied before – down 8000 meter mountains like Mt Everest in Nepal to Illimani in Bolivia, to Mu ..read more