SKIMO GOLD
The premier podcast and YouTube show for ski mountaineering interviews and analysis. Explore the high-altitude, high-stakes world of skimo 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 plus just-in-time race analysis. Produced for all podcast players by Palm Tree Pod Co.
SKIMO GOLD
Michael Silitch & Cam Smith: Mentorship, Mindset, and the Heart of Skimo
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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy sit down with Michael Silitch, a trailblazer in American ski mountaineering whose roots run deep in the Alps and the global skimo community. Michael shares his decades-spanning journey from racing in Chamonix to mentoring young athletes and what it means to pass the torch while staying in the game himself.
Michael reflects on the evolution of the sport, the value of long-term athletic development, and why mindset matters as much as VO2 max. Whether you’re chasing podiums or finding joy in the process, this one’s packed with timeless insight from a true ambassador of skimo.
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