
SKIMO GOLD
The premier podcast for ski mountaineering competition and participation. Explore the high-altitude, high-stakes world of ski mountaineering as elite athletes prepare for Olympic competition and beyond. From the World Cup podium to the local skintrack, SKIMO GOLD is THE podcast for smooth-gliding, quick-transitioning, lung-burning, kick-turning beta on training, racing, gear, fueling, mindset, and–most importantly–FUN! Join hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith regularly for novel conversations with the world’s best athletes, coaches, organizers, and skimo aficionados. Produced for all podcast players by Palm Tree Pod Co.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
SKIMO GOLD
Latest Episodes
7. Jack Linehan & Joe Howdyshell: Happiness Increases Time to Exhaustion
How do you train like an elite skimo athlete without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of SKIMO Gold, host Travis Macy sits down with longtime friends and legends of the endurance world—athlete Jack Linehan and coach Joe ...
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6. Sarah Cookler, Team USA Head of Sport
From elite racer to grassroots builder to Olympic team leader, Sarah Cookler is helping shape the future of ski mountaineering in the U.S. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, host Travis Macy sits down with Sarah—Head of Sport for USA Ski Mountainee...
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5. Davide Giardini: Boulder Skimo
Espresso and ski mountaineering—two things Davide Giardini takes very seriously. In this episode, Travis Macy sits down with the Italian-born, Boulder-based endurance athlete to explore the deep cultural roots of ski mountaineering, from its mi...
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4. Jessie Young: 41-yr-old Mom & USA National Champion
Jessie Young isn’t just keeping up—she’s setting the pace. Fresh off an impressive performance at the SKIMO World Cup in Spain, Jessie joins Travis Macy to talk about making the A final alongside her racing partner, Cam Smith, proving that expe...
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3. Max Drion: Superstar Belgian Skier/Runner on Competition, Discovery, Impact, and More
From tearing it up on the World Cup circuit to juggling tennis balls on the start line, Max Drion brings a whole new level of skill, strategy, and fun to SKIMO racing. In this episode, hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with the Belgian c...
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