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As the former editor of both SKI and Skiing Magazine (as well as Wagner's own beloved ski-nerd-in-chief), Kim Beekman has tested thousands of skis and written endless ski reviews, charting the evolution of ski design for decades. Tune in to hear what she has to say about all things skiing.

X-Games winner Aaron Blunck has spent 26 of his 27 years on skis - and it shows. Listen and learn from one of Colorado’s best as Aaron shares insights into bouncing back from injuries, the relentless pursuit of new challenges in skiing, celebrating every turn, and embracing gratitude on snow.

Reggie Crist keeps turning the page on one skiing’s most illustrious careers. A decade on the U.S. Ski Team. Pioneer in the Olympic spot of Ski Cross. One of the first to helicopter skiers into Alaska’s Chugachs. Tune in as Reggie tells us where he would take us if we want to spend an entire year crushing powder.

It’s difficult to overstate the role of Scot Schmidt in big-mountain freeskiing, as he pretty much invented the niche. In this episode, the legend himself shares insights into his longevity, his ski style, starring in a movie that captured entire generations of skiers, and “flowing like water” on skis.

There are a lot of great ski movies out there. But only one ranks as the most important. In a year when U.S. suicides reached record highs, Drew Peterson’s “Ups + Downs” exposes the professional skier’s anguished struggle with suicidal thoughts. Join us for this very special (and important) episode.

In 2011, Ted Ligety blasted FIS for the governing body’s new mandates for ski lengths, saying the rules would “will eventually ruin this sport.” For this episode, Ligety talks about how he adapted to longer skis, founded Shred Optics, and what he’s learned most from the "ski coach in his boots."

Dan English was making waves in the world of high-tech when he veered into a new career focused on one of the oldest fabrics in the world. Listen in on how Voormi is changing how we think about wool and overhauling stagnant domestic manufacturing in the US.

If you’ve ever crowded into the snowy, frigid lift line at the base of Silverton Mountain in the morning as groups are dividing by skill level, you’ve likely heard requests for Kim Grant. “Is Kim working?” “Where’s Kim’s group?” Listen to her advice for big terrain and how it all starts with a breath.

S5, E8 – Adrian Ballinger: Putting Work Into Fun Adrian Ballinger is mountaineering’s rare triple threat: a lifelong skier, a veteran on technical...

S5, E7 – Mark Morris: Being an Ambassador of Life Mark Morris is a rock star. And a pro skier. And a genuinely awesome human. He’s got a rare mix ...

S5, E6 – Angela Hawse: Finding Your Center Angela Hawse has forged a path for women in the outdoors. She is among the first American women to ach...

S5, E5 – Stephen Casimiro: Apprentice to the Mountains Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, American skiing was in trouble. Super-cool snowboar...

S5, E4 – Nader Jamal: Empowerment Through Skiing Nader Jamal has spent a decade teaching young skiers on Vail’s development team as well as guidin...

S5, E3 – Krista Crabtree: The Strength of Femininity in Skiing Krista Crabtree has spent decades introducing women to skiing. Her 'She Skis' clini...

S5: E2 – Lee Cohen: The Cosmic Release If you’re like most skiers, you drooled a bit in the driveway, mail tucked under your arm, as you ogled the...

S5: E1 – Chris Tatsuno: A Lot Less Ego, A Lot More Amigo New boot goofin. Tats at Silverton Mountain. Photo: Jason Blevins There’s an old adage t...