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The Ski Moms Podcast

The Ski Moms

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2 days ago

In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Kameron Tucker, Mountain Sports Director at Massanutten Resort in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Kameron shares her inspiring journey from receiving ski passes in her Christmas stocking as a child to leading mountain operations at the resort where she first learned to ski. Now in her third season as Mountain Sports Director after 12 years with the resort, Kameron brings a wealth of experience from roles spanning the family adventure park, ski pat...

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In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Kameron Tucker, Mountain Sports Director at Massanutten Resort in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Kameron shares her inspiring journey from receiving ski passes in her Christmas stocking as a child to leading mountain operations at the resort where she first learned to ski. Now in her third season as Mountain Sports Director after 12 years with the resort, Kameron brings a wealth of experience from roles spanning the family adventure park, ski pat...

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Episodes (20/169)

The Ski Moms Podcast

Virginia’s Four-Season Ski Resort for Family Skiing & Year-Round Adventures

In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Kameron Tucker, Mountain Sports Director at Massanutten Resort in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Kameron shares her inspiring journey from receiving ski passes in her Christmas stocking as a child to leading mountain operations at the resort where she first learned to ski. Now in her third season as Mountain Sports Director after 12 years with the resort, Kameron brings a wealth of experience from roles spanning the family adventure park, ski pat...

2 days ago

43 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Teaching Kids to Ski with Jessica Averett

In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Jessica Averett, Utah-based mom of five, former professional ski instructor, and founder of SkiingKids.com, a must-visit site for families who love to ski. Jessica shares her expert tips for teaching kids to ski — without breaking the bank on ski school. She talks through gear must-haves (and what to skip), how to manage different ability levels on the mountain, and her family’s tried-and-true system for stress-free ski days with five k...

1 week ago

47 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

From London to the World Cup: Chemmy Alcott's Unconventional Path to Olympic Skiing

In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Chemmy Alcott, a British former World Cup alpine ski racer who competed in all five disciplines and represented Great Britain at four Olympic Games. Growing up in London, Chemmy's journey to elite ski racing is extraordinary, she trained on eight-second dry ski slopes made of plastic "hairbrushes" and at age 10 convinced her parents to let her travel alone to New Zealand for two months of training, a pattern she continued for eight years. Chemmy opens up ...

2 weeks ago

48 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

The Fear Project: Understanding and Overcoming Ski Anxiety for Moms

In this episode, we tackle a topic that's been the elephant in the room of the ski world: fear. We sit down with Dr. Carol Porter, a Snowsport England coach with 20 years of experience and a PhD in pedagogical philosophies, and Kimberley Kay, author of the beloved "Ski A to Z" book and advocate for women in snow sports. Together, they reveal findings from their Fear Project research study that surveyed women globally about anxiety and fear in skiing. The results are eye-opening: 62% of women ...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

From Ski Racer to Designer: Jordan Watts on Building Jorde, a Modern Ski Apparel Brand

Jordan Watts, co-founder and head designer of Jorde, joins the Ski Moms podcast to share her journey from competitive ski racing to creating a modern ski apparel brand. Born in Texas but raised in New Hampshire's ski country, Jordan's path to fashion design began on the slopes. She attended Burke Mountain Academy, where the demanding schedule of academics and training taught her invaluable time management skills and fostered an intensely competitive spirit. Jordan attended UVM before landing ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Keeping Vermont Wild: A Guide to Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in All Seasons

In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, hosts Nicole and Sarah welcome Rachel Proper, founder of Keep Vermont Wild, for an in-depth conversation about making Vermont's outdoor adventures accessible to everyone, especially families with young children. Rachel shares her journey from posting personal outdoor adventures to creating a comprehensive resource that showcases Vermont's beauty while promoting responsible tourism and Leave No Trace principles. The conversation covers practical advice ...

1 month ago

47 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Rhonda Swenson: Designing for the Ski & Mountain Lifestyle at Krimson Klover

In this episode, Nicole and Sarah sit down with Rhonda Swenson, founder and creative director of Krimson Klover, a women's outdoor lifestyle brand known for its vintage-inspired illustrated base layers and bold, colorful knitwear. Rhonda shares her journey from Texas ski slopes to building a successful Boulder-based company, emphasizing her commitment to slow fashion, ethical manufacturing, and sustainable practices. With a 15-person team (plus up to eight dogs in the office!), she's built a ...

1 month ago

41 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

From Ski Day Struggles to Smart Solutions: Julie Gacnik's Pure Mountain Fun Story

In this episode, the Ski Moms are joined by Julie Gacnik, co-founder of Pure Mountain Fun and mom of four who turned her family's ski day frustrations into a thriving business. A former university administrator who learned to ski in Iowa, Julie's journey began when her 10-year-old daughter invented a 3.5-ounce ski carrier for a school project. After strangers at Beaver Creek asked where they could buy it, the family launched Pure Mountain Fun in March 2020, just one week before the ski indust...

1 month ago

45 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Building a Snow Empire: Barbara Sanders on Magazine Publishing, Membership Clubs, and Clean Tequila

In this episode, the Ski Moms sit down with Barbara Sanders, the dynamic founder and publisher of The SNOW Magazine and creative force behind Snow Society and Snow Tequila. Based in Aspen, Barbara has been shaping mountain culture for decades, starting as a ski instructor and evolving into a multi-faceted entrepreneur. She shares her journey from teaching skiing at Mammoth and Aspen to launching a glossy lifestyle magazine that celebrates the glamorous side of ski culture. Barbara discusses h...

1 month ago

37 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Powder Days and PT: How to Prevent, Treat, and Recover from Ski Injuries

In this episode, the Ski Moms sit down with Kathleen Doehla, a physical therapist and founder of Points North Sports and Regenerative PT in Stowe, Vermont. Kathleen shares her journey from a terrified beginner who crashed into the Spruce Peak base lodge to becoming a confident skier and respected PT specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine injuries. With 26 years of experience, Kathleen discusses the critical importance of physical therapy homework. She breaks down common sk...

2 months ago

45 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Building Communities That Last: Aspen One's Housing and Childcare Solutionsd Episode

In this episode Heather Henry, VP of Housing and Childcare at Aspen One, joins the Ski Moms to discuss the critical infrastructure that keeps ski communities livable for families: affordable housing and accessible childcare. Aspen One operates Aspen Snowmass (four mountains), Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, employing over 4,000 people at peak season. The company provides 1,300 beds, housing 75% of seasonal workers but only 15% of year-round employees. They take a "housing continu...

2 months ago

40 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Butterfly in a Blizzard: A Pro Snowboarder's Raw Story of Motherhood and Survival

In this episode professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani joins the Ski Moms to share her incredibly raw and honest journey of balancing elite athletic performance with motherhood and a breast cancer diagnosis. From her early days learning to ski at age 2 in Truckee to becoming a professional snowboarder in Mammoth Lakes, Kimmy opens up about the realities of maintaining a career in action sports while raising two young boys. She discusses her powerful documentary "Butterfly in a Blizzard," which...

2 months ago

48 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Breaking Barriers: Victoria Gaither on Skiing, Broadcasting, and Belonging

In this episode the Ski Moms are joined by Emmy-winning broadcaster and writer Victoria Gaither who shares her powerful skiing journey from a tearful first experience at Liberty Mountain through D.C. public schools to becoming a passionate advocate for diversity in winter sports. Starting her career with legendary Ted Koppel, Victoria now writes for Mountain Times and Vermont Ski and Snowboard magazine, focusing on positive stories that move the needle forward. Her viral article "The My...

2 months ago

43 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Building Tomorrow's Ski Industry Leaders at Killington

In this episode the Ski Moms talk with Kristel Killary. Kristel Killary is the Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Resort and Hospitality Management program at Vermont State University, based at Killington Resort. A lifelong skier who grew up at Pico Mountain, Kristel transitioned from a 12-year career in amusement park operations to Killington Resort before finding her true calling in education. She now leads this unique three-year bachelor's degree program that combines acad...

3 months ago

43 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Portillo's Promise: Keeping Skiing Personal in a Corporate World

In this episode the Ski Moms are joined by Ellen Guidera who serves on the board of Portillo Ski Resort and previously oversaw its marketing operations. Ellen's path to Portillo began as a ski instructor fresh out of Middlebury College, then after an impressive corporate career including 11 years with Disney, Ellen returned to Portillo in 1997 to join the company full-time. In this intimate conversation recorded over tea at Portillo (Chile), Ellen shares the unique story and philosophy behind...

3 months ago

33 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Listen Again: The Nonprofit Model of Skiing at Bogus Basin

For this Listen Again episode, we’re revisiting a listener favorite — our conversation with Susan Saad, Director of Community and Customer Relations at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area in Boise, Idaho. Bogus Basin is unlike most ski areas — it operates as a nonprofit, reinvesting revenue into the mountain and its community. Over Susan’s 10-year tenure, she’s seen how this model makes skiing more accessible, affordable, and sustainable while still offering big-mountain terrain and top-notc...

3 months ago

45 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Listen Again: Creating Access on the Slopes with Tracy Meier from the National Ability Center

Enjoy this Season Highlight from the Ski Moms Podcast This week, we’re revisiting one of our most inspiring conversations on the Ski Moms Podcast—our interview with Tracy Meier, Chief Program and Education Officer at the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah. Tracy shares how the NAC creates life-changing outdoor experiences for individuals of all abilities—including adaptive ski and snowboard programs for kids, veterans, and families. If you’ve ever wondered what inclusion looks like on...

3 months ago

48 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

From Page to Powder: A Conversation with Bluebird Day Author Megan Tady

Join us for the first-ever Ski Moms Book Club and Author Chat with Megan in early October! Contact us via DM @theskimoms or email for an invitation. In this episode, we welcome Megan Tady, author of the Washington Post noteworthy book "Bluebird Day," which follows a compelling mother-daughter alpine skiing duo in the Swiss Alps. From her journalism roots to becoming a novelist, Megan shares how she crafted an authentic story about competitive skiing despite not being an expert skier her...

4 months ago

43 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Building Strength for the Slopes: A Ski Mom's Guide to Fitness with Hollie Nicholson

In this summer episode, personal trainer and ski mom Hollie Nicholson shares her expertise on building strength for skiing through accessible at-home workouts. From her Indiana roots to skiing the Swiss Alps, Hollie discusses how she helps women build confidence and strength for their mountain adventures. As the creator of Strong Training Methods, she breaks down how busy moms can incorporate effective 30-45 minute workouts using simple equipment like dumbbells and resistance bands. Hollie sh...

4 months ago

50 minutes

The Ski Moms Podcast

Listen Again: Raising the Stoke with Marsha Hovey of Trollhaugen

In this Listen Again episode, we're heading back to one of our favorite conversations with Marsha Hovey, the creative and passionate Marketing Director at Trollhaugen, a beloved family ski area just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this episode, we talk about: What makes Trollhaugen such a hidden gem for Midwest familiesThe power of embracing fun and creativity in ski cultureWhy Trollhaugen leans into night skiing and terrain parksHow Marsha uses storytelling and social media to connect ...

5 months ago

51 minutes