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.
Episodes
23 episodes
22. Nina Silitch: Reflecting on World Cup Wins, Art, Parenting, Teaching, and Life
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 ...
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Episode 22
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21. TEAM USA WINS WORLD CUP & QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPICS!
Team USA is officially headed to Milano Cortina 2026 and they’re doing it in style. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, Cam Smith, Travis Macy and some special friends break down Team USA’s historic World Cup victory where the Mixed Relay s...
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Episode 21
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20. Rory Kelly: Growth of Skimo, USOPC Work, and Olympic Qualifying Process
What does it really take to bring a grassroots mountain sport onto the world’s biggest stage and advocate for the athletes behind it?In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with skimo racer, en...
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Episode 20
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1:12:29
19. Roland Hric: Skimo Stats & 2025-26 Predictions
In this numbers-packed episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy welcome Roland Hric, the stat wizard behind Skimo Stats. Roland dives into what the data reveals about last season’s standout performances, Olympic qualification o...
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Episode 19
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1:14:35
18. Anna Gibson: Reflecting on Trail Running Season and Looking Ahead to Skimo
In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis and Cam are joined by elite trail runner Anna Gibson to recap their 2025 trail season and look ahead to the upcoming skimo winter. They reflect on the highs and lows of racing in Europe, managing i...
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Episode 18
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1:15:10
17. Nicolò Canclini: Italian Star on Milano Cortina 2026 and Life in Bormio
In this episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy chat with Italy’s Nicolo Conclini, a rising star on the international circuit and a strong contender for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. Hailing from the iconic ski town o...
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Episode 17
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1:07:30
16. Michael Silitch: Mentorship, Mindset, and the Heart of Skimo
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 j...
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Episode 16
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1:06:32
15. Johanna Hiemer: Work Hard & Dream Big with Austrian Skimo SuperMom
Join hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith for an unforgettable episode of Skimo Gold with Austria’s Johanna Hiemer, currently ranked #3 in the world. From World Cup podiums to parenting wins, Johanna opens up about what it really takes to c...
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Episode 15
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56:00
14. Emma Cook-Clarke: Canadian Skimo Superstar
Emma Cook-Clarke’s journey to the top of the skimo world is anything but conventional.In this episode, Emma joins Cam Smith and Travis Macy to share how a decade of firefighting, art, and endurance sports shaped her mindset and performan...
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Episode 14
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1:07:25
13. Emily Harrop: The Queen of Skimo on Racing, Training, Mindset, and Life
She’s the reigning queen of skimo, but how did she get here?In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with Emily Harrop, three-time overall World Cup champion and one of the sport’s most electrifying tale...
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Episode 13
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1:03:19
12. Catie Friend: Commentary, Community, and the Future of Skimo
You know the voice, but do you know the story? In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith welcome Catie Friend, the beloved voice of skimo, for a wide-ranging conversation about her unexpected path into race commentary an...
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Episode 12
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1:05:26
11. Kylee Van Horn: Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes
What do carbs, cold weather, and cookie-cutter nutrition plans have in common? They’re all on the chopping block in this episode of Skimo Gold. Travis Macy sits down with Kylee Van Horn, sports dietitian, author of Practical Fuelin...
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Episode 11
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1:00:36
10. Tim DeBoom: Ironman Champion and Skimo Aficionado
What happens when an Ironman World Champion trades the lava fields of Kona for the snowy mountains of Steamboat? In this episode of Skimo Gold, legendary triathlete Tim DeBoom joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith for a wide-ranging an...
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Episode 10
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1:14:12
9. Griffin Briley: 19-yr-old World Cup star on Training, Racing, Mindset, and Rooming with Cam
At just 19 years old, Griffin Briley is already making waves on the World Cup stage and he’s just getting started. In this episode of Skimo Gold, Griffin joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith from Europe, fresh off the Olympic test eve...
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Episode 9
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1:00:12
8. Pete Swenson: Skimo Legend
Before SKIMO hit the Olympic stage, Pete Swenson was already carving the path. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, host Travis Macy reconnects with one of the sport’s foundational figures in the U.S., a pioneer whose influence runs deep through the ...
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Episode 8
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1:08:24
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:07:54
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 ...
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Episode 6
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1:04:32
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...
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Episode 5
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1:08:50
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 th...
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Episode 4
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51:30
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 Bel...
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Episode 3
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1:08:16
2. Rea Kolbl: Team Slovenia Olympic Hopeful
Elite skimo racer, adventure athlete, and all-around mountain machine Rea Kolbl joins Skimo Gold to talk about her journey from gymnastics to the high-altitude world of ski mountaineering. Co-hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith dive into R...
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Episode 2
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55:15
1. Cam Smith: USA National Champion and Olympic Hopeful
Welcome to the premiere episode of Skimo Gold! Hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith kick things off with a deep dive into Cam’s 2025 season. One packed with high-altitude racing, Olympic aspirations, and, yes, a meticulous croissant tally (...
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Episode 1
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1:08:36
Introducing SKIMO GOLD with Travis Macy and Cam Smith
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 ...
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