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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
Olympic Aftermath, Pierra Menta, and a Wild Val Martello World Cup with Catie Friend
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We’re back with Catie Friend to break down everything that’s happened since the Olympic debut of skimo and there’s a lot to unpack.
Catie takes us inside her experience on the ground in Bormio, from calling races in front of a roaring crowd to the emotional highs (and lows) of watching athletes she’s known for years step onto the Olympic podium. We also get into what happens after the biggest moment in the sport, and why the comedown can be just as real as the buildup.
Then we shift into race mode:
- Pierra Menta and how Olympic athletes like Emily Harrop and Margot Ravinel turned around and dominated one of the hardest stage races in the sport
- A breakdown of the ISMF World Cup Val Martello, including standout performances, technical courses, and why this venue might be the most fun on the circuit
- Sprint and mixed relay results, surprises, and what’s changing in the depth of the field
We also look ahead to what’s next—Youth World Championships, World Cup finals, and the final stretch of the season as athletes balance fatigue, momentum, and one last push.
This one is equal parts insight and energy: what it felt like, what it means, and where skimo is heading next.
Let’s go!
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