The best slopes, travel tips, and of course, après-ski, for skiers of every ability.

Today… we’re going skiing! And not just in Colorado, or Utah, or California - but all over the world from Chile, to Japan, to Italy and France. Our guests today are the brother and sister team, Rick Reichsfeld and Richelle Blanken. The duo grew up skiing competitively, both raced in college, and then Richelle even raced professionally. When Richelle left the national team - brother and sister teamed up to find a way to make a living from helping others experience the joy of skiing around the world. We discuss everything from their best tips for families to their favorite destinations, ski runs, and craziest après-ski parties. If you’re a ski lover, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!   Learn more at <a href="http://www.luxtravelinsider.com">www.luxtravelinsider.com</a> Connect with me on Social: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sarahgoesglobal">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahngroen/">LinkedIn</a>

Ski Travel | Rick Reichsfeld & Olympian Richelle Blanken: Finding Perfect Powder, The Best Après-Ski in Europe, and How Skiing Brings us Together

In 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway, Tommy Moe became the first U.S. male skier to win two medals in the same Olympics—one Gold, the other Silver. But Moe is much more than just one of the greatest downhillers in history; he is also a fun-loving free-skiing enthusiast and a pioneer of heliskiing in his adopted home state of Alaska. As someone who has skied just about everywhere for fun and sport, he’s the perfect guide to lead us on a global adventure to the world’s top ski destinations for 2022.
Moe starts in Alaska, where he cofounded and co-owns the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge. Set in the Tordrillo range a 40-minute flight from Anchorage, the luxury wilderness lodge offers access to some of the most extreme skiable terrain on Earth. But the vast wilderness also offers a range of long, wide-open cruiser runs and everything in between. During summers, the lodge is an ideal base for fishing, rafting, and adventures by via ferrata—a mountain network system that, as Moe explains, opens up the thrills of rock climbing to people of all skill levels.
For those interested in heliskiing, Moe’s main advice is to do your homework. Research your options and make sure that whatever destination you choose offers the right slopes for your abilities. He also advises that you get in shape before your trip—you don’t want to blow a week of heliskiing by getting injured or too worn out to make the most of it. 
In addition to an epic heliskiing adventure in Alaska, Moe has some other ideas for where you should hit the slopes in 2022. Not surprisingly, he recommends his current hometown of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Known as a skier’s mountain—boasting 4,129 feet of pure fall lines with no traversing—the Jackson Hole Resort has long been a draw for experts. But Moe says the town has developed a broader appeal over the years, especially with the addition of new luxury hotels like the Four Seasons.
A new hotel in Taos, the Blake, prompted Moe to ski New Mexico’s premier resort a couple years ago—and he was blown away. Also in the U.S., he loves Whitefish Mountain Resort in his native Montana.
Hopping over to Europe, Moe cites Val d’Isère, France, at the top of his list. During his many times racing in Val d’Isère—with its idyllic backdrop of a European town with stone and wood buildings, crepe shops, boutiques, and restaurants—he was drawn to it for more than its superb ski slopes. But his fondest memories are of hitting the powder with his teammates on days it snowed too much to race.  
Moe talks with Bruce about St. Anton in Austria, Portillo in Chile, Las Leñas in Argentina, Revelstoke in British Columbia, and Niseko in Japan, which he says combines some of the world’s best powder with a truly unique cultural experience. For destinations like Japan or Austria—or anywhere, for that matter—Moe stresses the benefits of skiing with a guide. Having the right person direct you will help you find the best runs for your ability and the right time of day to hit them—and can also keep you from getting lost and finding yourself in the wrong village far from your hotel!
Following Moe’s expert picks and advice, Bruce shares a few insights of his own: The Wallin Wrap-Up highlights some of the top hotels, trips, and more that we have to look forward to in 2022.
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12 - The World’s Top Skiing Destinations with Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe

We&#39;re headed to the ski fields of Idaho . At the beginning of Spring, we had our first family ski experience at three ski resorts in Northern Idaho: Schweitzer Mountain, Lookout Pass, and Silver Mountain . It was one of our most memorable family vacations for the adventure, the beauty and the chance to bond together as a family. We share the joys, intensities, and lessons learned during these 5 days of skiing.  Full Show notes: <a href="https://www.ytravelblog.com/?p&#61;114399">https://www.ytravelblog.com/ski-idaho-podcast</a>

EP: 30 Our Memorable Family Ski Trip in North Idaho

California is known for its surf culture, certainly, but come wintertime, thrill-seekers look to the mountains to ride the slopes on skis, snowboards, and other vehicles. On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson talks to a few folks who know just where to go for some epic winter adventures. First up is Mike Reitzell, who helms Ski California. Next up, Johnson speaks with Olympic gold medalist and professional adventurer Jonny Moseley. Finally, Johnson chats with Heavenly Ski Resort instructor Mike Allen.

Skiing and Snowboarding in California

This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by looking at whether or not airplane doors can be opened inflight. Travel writers Felice and Peter Hardy then come onto the podcast talk about flying and skiing.<li>Is it possible to open an airplane door during your flight? We’ve seen scary scenes of this happening in movies, but the reality is quite different. Learn more in this episode.</li><li>What’s the largest airline in the world? There’s a different ways to measure airline size, but this episode answers this question based on the number of passengers carried. </li><li>As winter arrives and the ski season in the norther part of the world draws near, avid skiers and travel writers Felice and Peter Hardy come to the show to talk about flying and skiing. Andrew chats with them about everything from flying with ski equipment, to some of their more memorable winter flying experiences.</li>Peter and Felice Hardy are travel writers and avid skiers based in the United Kingdom. They host their own travel podcast called <a href="https://actionpackedtravel.com/">ActionPacked Travel</a> and are co-editors of the ski website <a href="https://welove2ski.com/">Welove2ski</a>. You can also find them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/actionpackedtravel">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/packed2action">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/Packed2Action">Twitter</a>. Some of the ski resorts mentioned in this episode are <a href="http://www.valdisere.com/">Val d&#39;Isere</a> in France, <a href="http://www.kitzbuehel.com/">Kitzbuhel</a> in Austria, <a href="http://aosta-valley.co.uk/destinations/champoluc">Champoluc</a> in Italy, <a href="http://www.zermatt.ch/">Zermatt</a> in Switzerland, <a href="http://www.baqueira.es/">Baqueira Beret</a> in Spain, <a href="https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/">Whistler</a> in British Columbia, Canada, and <a href="http://www.jacksonhole.com/">Jackson Hole</a> in Wyoming, USA. Follow the podcast on social media!   Connect with Flying Smarter: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/flyingsmarter">Flying Smarter Podcast</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flyingsmarter/">&#64;flyingsmarter</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/flying_smarter">&#64;flying_smarter</a> Website: <a href="http://www.flyingsmarter.com">www.flyingsmarter.com</a>

10 - Flying and Skiing with Felice and Peter Hardy

Adaptive snowsports make skiing and snowboarding available to anyone who is interested.  This is an enlightening episode for those who would like to learn more about turning disabilities into abilities through snowsports. Contacts across the country for those interested in getting involved in adaptive sports: Locations

33. Adaptive Skiing with Becki and John of Boise Adaptive Snowsports Education

Doug Stenclik opened his Cripple Creek Backcountry shop in Carbondale in 2012 with a premonition that uphill skiing was about to explode. It did, and how he’s got three shops in Colorado and an online site that ranks among the top sellers of all backcountry and ski touring equipment.  Doug’s vision began with a distinct belief that skiers should not be making life-and-death decisions while they are learning a new sport. His take is that backcountry skiing done right can be just as safe as skiing a resort. It’s all about making the right decisions early. Liberal uphill policies at a growing number of ski resorts has enabled uphill skiing to thrive.  And that’s good as we head into the great unknown for the coming season. Doug saw sales at his Cripple Creek shops and website explode after resorts suddenly closed in mid-March. Could that be a clue of what we can expect for the upcoming ski season? Listen in as Doug riffs on the “out of order” alignment in backcountry skiing and avalanche education, how resorts embracing uphill is fostering the backcountry movement, how resort skiing can help your backcountry turns, the right ski for the right day and what he sees ahead as a ski season unlike any other unfolds.  4:30 — Avalanche education, it’s talked about out of order. Risk of life should not be your first concern when you are learning how to kickstep.  6:10 - Resort uphill policies are enabling the transition from touring to backcountry.  10:30 — “Find the worst snow possible.” Tips for honing backcountry skills while skiing off chairlifts. 13:20 — Is the boom in backcountry ski equipment sales in late March an indication of what’s to come?  18:00 — Trail running shoes, home gym equipment and bikes are hot commodities in the pandemic summer. Could uphill skis join that list this winter?  20:30 — Don’t necessarily think of touring as a better way to ski. “Think of it as a better way to hike in the winter and get outside and exercise in the winter.”  22:50 — Cripple Creek encourages all buyers to sit for a virtual consultation when buying an uphill kit.  24:10 — Light is right. “Know that you will eventually go lighter … 90% of the time you are going uphill.”  27:00 — Industry rollercoaster trends push the single-tool quiver but best bet it to have a resort ski and a backcountry ski.  31:10 — Best advice: Enjoy the whole day, the uphill and downhill as one journey in the mountains.

Doug Stenclik: Entering The Backcountry, The Gear and The Tips

In this episode discusses how to get in front of backcountry danger in the winter.  Outdoor agencies across Colorado have seen an increase in park visitation and off-grid winter recreation. Recreating in the backcountry requires certain precautions and equipment to ensure a safe outdoor experience. Podcast host Mark Johnson talks with two CPW experts on winter backcountry recreation. Ben Plankis is the trails coordinator for the northeast region of the agency and Michael Haskins is a park ranger at Chatfield State Park who assist backcountry search and rescue teams with rescue missions. For more information on backcountry winter safety courses, visit <a href="https://www.colorado.com/WinterBackcountrySafety">colorado.com/WinterBackcountrySafety</a> and take the <a href="https://www.colorado.com/BackcountryPledge">Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Pledge</a>.  TOPIC LIST:2:40 - what do people need to consider when they head up into the high country3:56 - know before you go - Check Avalanche and Weather Forecast at<a href="http://colorado.gov/avalanche"> colorado.gov/avalanche</a> 4:37 - equipment to keep you safe should you be caught in an avalanche5:40 - avalanche awareness classes6:38 - what to know if new to Colorado7:28 - what should you look for when in potential avalanche terrain8:05 - advice for experienced backcountry visitors9:40 - snow conditions this year and more people venturing out in the backcountry10:10 - guidelines for heading up into the backcountry11:38 - easy access into the backcountry can lead people into a false sense of security12:30 - what to do/know/have if you need help15:20 - COTREX trails app and cell phone GPS capabilities

S1E6: 1.6 - Backcountry Winter Safety - Jan. 21, 2021

Top 3 Ski Passes<li><a href="https://www.ikonpass.com">Ikon</a>: 42 unique destinations: Copper, Steam Boat , Abasin, Winter Park, Aldora</li><li><a href="https://www.epicpass.com/account/login.aspx?url&#61;%2faccount%2fmy-account.aspx%3fma_1%3d4">Epic:</a> 5 rockies resorts through the north east midwest. Vail, Break, Keystone, Beaver Creek, Telluride, Crested Bute</li><li><a href="https://mountaincollective.com">Collective:</a> Aspen, other rocky locations</li>Top 5 Ski Brands<li><a href="https://obermeyer.com">Obermeyer:</a> snow suits, everything</li><li><a href="https://www.thenorthface.com">North Face:</a> ski jackets</li><li><a href="https://www.patagonia.com/home/">Patagonia:</a> fleeces, undergear</li><li><a href="http://oakley.com">Oakley:</a> goggles</li><li><a href="https://www.mammut.com/us/en/">Mammut:</a> Suzi’s Copper uniform</li>

All Things Ski Passes and Ski Gear (Ft Ski Instructor, Suzi)

The Catamount Trail features more than 300 miles of backcountry skiing in Vermont. The trail extends the entire length of Vermont, winding through towns, villages, and remote sections of the state.
Matt Williams, executive director of the Catamount Trail Association, talks about what makes the trail special and offers tips on how beginners can try backcountry skiing this winter.

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