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Willie Volckhausen started skiing at 2, raced for over a decade, and coached with Aspen Valley Ski Club for 18 years. Now an Aspen Ski School instructor, he also farms near Paonia in summer. Tune in as he shares top drills, lessons from farming, and what makes a great coach—all in pursuit of the perfect turn.

Brody Leven doesn’t dabble—he commits. The lifelong vegetarian and climate advocate gave up park skiing and chairlifts over a decade ago to climb and ski mountains under his own power. He hasn’t missed a day of outdoor exercise in four years and continues to redefine what it means to be a modern ski mountaineer.

Rob Dickinson is a Crested Butte local and former big mountain competitor known for his ninja-like moves through the mountain's toughest terrain. A self-employed painter with no sponsor, Rob has honed his skills over nearly 20 years. In this interview, he shares insights on technical skiing, clutch riding, and navigating steep lines with style.

Lou Dawson, a backcountry skiing pioneer, has shaped the sport from its early days to today’s global scene. From skiing all of Colorado's 14ers to documenting ski gear advancements, his memoir Avalanche Dreams reflects his evolution from daring skier to thoughtful alpinist. Tune in to hear about his adventures, spiritual journey, and insights on ski touring.

Mike Hattrup’s career spans from bump skiing champ to ski movie star to gear designer, leaving a mark on nearly every skier. From racing his siblings at Alpental to starring in Blizzards of Aahhh’s and building backcountry gear, Hattrup now directs skiing for Eleven Experience, guiding adventurers in Alaska, BC, Chile, Colorado, France, and Iceland. Hear his journey from pro skier to guide to gear innovator.

Amie Engerbretson, daughter of a pro skier and filmmaker, grew up ripping Palisades Tahoe. With a background in dance, she’s starred in numerous ski films, showcasing grace and flow. Now, she creates her own films, advocates for climate action, and empowers women to build confidence on and off the snow. Tune in to our podcast to hear how dance shapes her skiing and how to foster confidence on the slopes.

After dominating the slopes with the US Ski Team and completing many big mountain first descents, Kristen has become a fear and anxiety expert, helping clients manage the confusion and chaos of the emotion. In the latest 'Next Level Skiing' podcast, ski journalist Jason Blevins interviews Kristen to discuss her journey and insights on overcoming fear. Tune in now!

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...