22. Nina Silitch: Reflecting on World Cup Wins, Art, Parenting, Teaching, and Life Artwork

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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.

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22. Nina Silitch: Reflecting on World Cup Wins, Art, Parenting, Teaching, and Life

December 15, 2025 • Travis Macy • Season 1 • Episode 22

Join host Travis Macy for a special episode of the SKIMO Gold podcast as he sits down with trailblazing American ski mountaineering athlete Nina Silitch. Nina shares her remarkable journey from competing (and winning) on the World Cup stage in Europe to pioneering ski mountaineering clubs and mentoring new generations of athletes in both France and the U.S. Listeners will hear Nina’s insights on balancing elite athletics with life as a parent, teacher, and artist, and the powerful role community and multi-sport participation have played in her success.

Nina opens up about her experiences as one of the first Americans to break through in international skimo, the growth of the sport in the U.S., the keys to her mental and physical training, and what it means to be a role model for women and girls in sports. Whether you’re a longtime fan of ski mountaineering or new to the sport, this episode offers valuable lessons on perseverance, innovation, and the joy of striving together.