Best SkiMo Stats Podcasts (2025)

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Repost: SkiMo Stats, Roland Hric on Skimo Gold podcast 1:14:35

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18d ago1:14:35

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This is a full repost of Roland’s guest appearance on the Skimo Gold podcast with Cam Smith and Travis Macy. We dive into the history of our project, ideas, values, data, athlete trends heading into 2025/26, Olympic qualification storylines, national depth, and more! Huge thanks to Skimo Gold for hosting us and allowing us to share this conversatio…

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19. Roland Hric: Skimo Stats & 2025-26 Predictions 1:14:35

21d ago1:14:35

1:14:35

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 odds, and which athletes are trending up heading into 2025-26 skimo season. From who’s dominating the vertical event…

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20. Rory Kelly: Leading Team USA Skimo Athlete's Into the Olympic Era 1:12:29

7d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

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, engineer, and Athlete Advisory Council liaison Rory Kelly for a candid look at the rise of ski mountaineering in the U.S. Rory share…

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18. Anna Gibson: Reflecting on Trail Running Season and Looking Ahead to Skimo 1:15:10

1M ago1:15:10

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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 injuries, and staying mentally resilient through setbacks and surprises. Anna opens up about navigating a tough year…

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17. Nicolò Canclini: Italian Star on Milano Cortina 2026 and Life in Bormio 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

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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 of Bormio, Nicolo shares what it’s like to grow up in a place where mountains and racing are a way of life. They dig…

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16. Michael Silitch: Mentorship, Mindset, and the Heart of Skimo 1:06:32

3M ago1:06:32

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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…

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15. Johanna Hiemer: Work Hard & Dream Big with Austrian Skimo SuperMom 56:00

3M ago56:00

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with Austria’s Johanna Hiemer, ranked #3 in the world, to explore her journey as an elite ski mountaineer and devoted mom. Johanna shares how she balances racing, training, and raising young children, and opens up about the mental and physical challenges of returning from setbacks. F…

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14. Emma Cook-Clarke: Canadian Skimo Superstar 1:07:25

4M ago1:07:25

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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 performance on the global stage. From racing in hand-me-down gear to chasing Olympic dreams, Emma opens up about mental p…

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13. Emily Harrop: The Queen of Skimo on Racing, Training, Mindset, and Life 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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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 talents, for a candid and inspiring conversation. Emily opens up about growing up in a tiny mountain village in the French Al…

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12. Catie Friend: Commentary, Community, and the Future of Skimo 1:05:26

5M ago1:05:26

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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 and what it really takes to bring this quirky, high-stakes sport to life on screen. Catie shares how she went from to…

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11. Kylee Van Horn: Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

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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 Fueling for Endurance Athletes, and co-host of the refreshingly honest podcast Your Diet Sucks to cut through the confusion a…

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10. Tim DeBoom: Ironman Champion and Skimo Aficionado 1:14:12

6M ago1:14:12

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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 and deeply personal conversation about the evolution of sport, identity, and finding new purpose beyond the podium. T…

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9. Griffin Briley: 19-yr-old World Cup star on Training, Racing, Mindset, and Rooming with Cam 1:00:12

7M ago1:00:12

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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 event in Bormeo and prepping for the World Championships in Switzerland. Griffin shares what it’s like to train full-t…

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8. Pete Swenson: Skimo Legend 1:08:24

7M ago1:08:24

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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 gear, culture, and competitive scene we know today. Pete reflects on his early days transitioning from pro…

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7. Jack Linehan & Joe Howdyshell: Happiness Increases Time to Exhaustion 1:07:54

8M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

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 Howdyshell for a conversation that’s as thoughtful as it is informative. Jack shares what it’s like training in Cha…

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6. Sarah Cookler: Team USA Head of Sport 1:04:32

8M ago1:04:32

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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 Mountaineering Association. They dive into her incredible journey from Vermont Nordic skier to head coach, race dir…

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5. Davide Giardini: Boulder Skimo 1:08:50

9M ago1:08:50

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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 military heritage in World War I to its modern-day evolution as an Olympic sport. Davide shares his persona…

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4. Jessie Young: 41-yr-old Mom & USA National Champion 51:30

9M ago51:30

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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 experience, strategy, and grit can go toe-to-toe with raw youth. As a mother of two balancing elite competiti…

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3. Max Drion: Superstar Belgian Skier/Runner on Competition, Discovery, Impact, and More 1:08:16

9M ago1:08:16

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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 champ to talk about his journey from discovering ski mountaineering in Switzerland to becoming an 11-time W…

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World Champs Preview! 2:04:26

9M ago2:04:26

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The World Champs start on Monday, and we prepared a big podcast preview for you! We discussed with 12 athletes from 10 countries their goals, expectations, and schedules for the packed week in 🇨🇭 Morgins! (0:27) Intro & WCH schedule + tracks (8:41) Oriol Cardona Coll (20:50) Johanna Hiemer (31:52) Robin & Thomas Bussard (42:40) Emily Harrop (54:59)…

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1. Cam Smith: USA National Champion and Olympic Hopeful 1:08:36

10M ago1:08:36

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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 (52 and counting). Fresh off a standout performance at the World Cup in Andorra, Cam breaks down Team USA’s strategy…

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2. Rea Kolbl: Team Slovenia Olympic Hopeful 55:15

10M ago55:15

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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 Rea’s diverse background in mountain running, OCR, and adventure racing, and how all of it has shaped her approach t…

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#SAVESKIMO, Belle Etoile, upcoming weeks 1:01:51

10M ago1:01:51

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The first episode of the year is out! Roland and Igor spoke about their experience at the La Belle Etoile, Mountain Attack, and the season so far. Then, they talked about William Bon Mardion’s protest in Andorra and continued with the #saveskimo topic. It is a complex thing, and the podcast may be the best way to handle it more complex. Please let …

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Introducing SKIMO GOLD with Travis Macy and Cam Smith 1:55

10M ago1:55

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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 bet…

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EP 23 | Laia Sellés Sánchez 7:03

1+ y ago7:03

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Full episode available on ⁠patreon.com/skimostats

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Recap of the season 23/24 w/ Jakob Herrmann 10:05

1+ y ago10:05

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Full 53’ episode available on patreon.com/skimostats

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EP 21 | Markel Irizar 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

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Markel Irizar is a former pro cyclist who spent 16 years at the highest level of this sport. Markel was one of the most loyal domestiques of his era, starting in 21 Grand Tours and 29 monumental classics. After retiring, he stayed with Lidl-Trek as the team's sporting director and coach. In addition, he took up skimo and successfully completed Pier…

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EP 20 | Emily Harrop 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

48:15

This podcast was published on our Patreon account, www.patreon.com/skimostats, in December. Our guest was Emily Harrop, 2x winner of the ISMF World Cup. Emily was on the podcast two years back, and we decided to do another episode. Enjoy the discussion about different topics: biggest changes, the mental side of being an athlete, hattrick of World C…

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EP 19 | Iwan Arnold & Célia Perillat-Pessey 20:58

2y ago20:58

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In the Episode No. 19, we had two guests - Iwan Arnold and Célia Perillat-Pessey: Timestamps: (00:27) - Intro (01:19) - Interview with Iwan Arnold (08:19) - Interview with Célia Perillat-Pessey

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EP 18 | Rémi Bonnet 25:32

2y ago25:32

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Rémi Bonnet is one of the best athletes in the world. He is dominating the skimo and trail running world. We spoke about his last two years and biggest achievements, upcoming goals, dreams and dream partner for the Pierra Menta. Rémi revealed the differences in his training before and with the coach, his favourite race and training session. Enjoy! …

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EP 17 | Jakob Herrmann 43:36

2y ago43:36

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Jakob Herrmann is among the best skimo athletes in long races and La Grande Course team races. Austrian ended his career in the National Team and focuses on races like Pierra Menta, Mountain Attack, PDG, etc. The following winter, he has two big projects. Listen to the episode with Jakob and find out more about the projects, what it is like to race…

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EP 16 | Simon Gosselin 33:10

2+ y ago33:10

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Simon Gosselin is the coach of Rémi Bonnet, Sidas-Matryx trail-running team, Werner Marti or Baptiste Ellmenreich. We spoke about coaching the best male skimo athlete, if Jim Walmsley can beat Rémi, the importance of strength training and many more. Follow us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://skimostats.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skimostats⁠…

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EP 15 | Johanna Hiemer 44:49

2+ y ago44:49

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Johanna Hiemer, a 28-year-old athlete from Austria, has it all: a healthy and loving family, a successful career in both winter and summer sports, and clear goals set for the future. In the previous season, Johanna finished 8th in the World Cup, took 4th place in the Individual race at the World Championships, and achieved personal bests in all dis…

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EP 14 | Season in Review 2022/23 1:04:32

2+ y ago1:04:32

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The SkiMo Cast is back for its season No. 3! Roland Hric was the guest today, with former athlete Inka Belles taking the role of the host. Together, we looked back to the longest season in history, speaking about all the major events, best moments, and the secrets behind the success of Rémi Bonnet, Emily Harrop, Thibault Anselmet or Matteo Eydallin…

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EP 13 | Maximilien Drion 43:51

3y ago43:51

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Maximilien Drion is 25 years old Belgium athlete who won his country's first medal in major skimo championships. We spoke about his journey from Belgium to the Alps and skimo, the development of mountain sports in his country, the Olympics and future goals. Follow Max on his Instagram or Facebook. Follow us: Website: https://skimostats.com Instagra…

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EP 12 | Oriol Cardona Coll 32:07

3y ago32:07

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Oriol Cardona Coll is the best sprinter of the last season and the current European Champion in this new Olympic discipline. We spoke about his recent injuries, combining running & skimo, how he discovered skimo and sprint skills & more. Follow Oriol on his Instagram. Follow us: Website: https://skimostats.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s…

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EP 11 | Hans-Inge Klette 47:35

3y ago47:35

47:35

25 years old Hans-Inge Klette finished 9th overall in the ISMF World Cup 2021/22 and 3rd in the Sprint ranking. He is the most successful Norwegian skimo racer with a goal to represent his country in Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026. We had a nice talk about his skimo beginning, the state of skimo in his country, future goals & many more. Fol…

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EP 10 | Cam Smith 38:01

3+ y ago38:01

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This January Cam Smith became the first American male athlete to finish on the podium of the World Cup. He did it last January in Andorra's vertical race. In this conversation, we spoke about his amazing result, future goals, the Olympics and its positive impact on American skimo and many more interesting topics. Cam is an amazing person who wants …

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EP 09 | Alessandra Schmid 36:45

3+ y ago36:45

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The offseason is in full swing and we are back with EP 09 of the SkiMo Cast! Our guest was Alessandra Schmid, a Swiss athlete who is improving season after season and she is going straight into the elite of the women's category. We spoke about her skimo beginnings, training in summer, her athlete status, long-term goals and so. Enjoy! Follow Alessa…

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EP 08 | Nicolò Ernesto Canclini 31:27

4y ago31:27

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We are finally back with the new episode! Our guest in the EP 08 was an Italian athlete Nicolò Ernesto Canclini. We spoke about his recent successes, the 2026 Olympics in Bormio and his studies. Just a great guy and top-level athlete who has still not reached his maximum potential. Follow Nicolò on his Instagram or Facebook. Follow us: Website: htt…

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EP 07 | Giulia Murada 39:12

4y ago39:12

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In the EP 07, we had an amazing talk with Giulia Murada. Elite Italian athlete told us about her skimo roots, future goals, Olympics and so. Giulia is just 23 years old but last winter she became World Champion in the Long Distance Team Race. Enjoy the episode and let us know who would you like to hear next. Follow Giulia on her Instagram. Follow u…

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EP 06 | Marc Pinsach 42:32

4y ago42:32

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In the EP 06, we spoke with Marc Pinsach who recently retired from the skimo racing world. We talked about his career, future and the difficulty of this decision. Follow Marc on his Instagram or Facebook. Follow us: Website: https://skimostats.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skimostats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skimostats Twitter:…

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EP 05 | Paul Verbnjak 29:28

4y ago29:28

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Our guest in the EP 05 was Austrian prodigy Paul Verbnjak. Last season he conquered U20 Men Category by winning 7 out of 11 World Cup races. He also won two gold medals at the ISMF World Championships. The daughter of the English parents is a former alpine skier with only two racing seasons in ski mountaineering. We talked about: His legendary last…

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EP 04 | Emily Harrop 44:08

4y ago44:08

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In the EP 04, we spoke with French athlete Emily Harrop. The daughter of the English parents is a former alpine skier with only two racing seasons in ski mountaineering. We talked about: How she discovered skimo Becoming a professional athlete Summer training for skimo Her goals for the upcoming season & years Funny Transition Zone and many more to…

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EP 03 | Davide Magnini 30:05

4y ago30:05

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In the EP 03, Roland had an amazing talk with Italian athlete Davide Magnini. What do mountains and mountaineering mean to him? Who was his role model? What are its goals for the coming years? Does he listen to music during training and what kind of pizza does he like best? Follow Davide on his Instagram or Facebook. Follow us: Website: https://ski…

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EP 02 | Tove Alexandersson 29:50

4y ago29:50

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In the EP 02, Roland & Igor talked with the very first guest of the SkiMo Cast. Tove Alexandersson is one of the world's best and versatile athletes. We spoke about her amazing passion for sports and mountains, training attitude, eating habits and possible Olympic dream in 2026! Enjoy it! Follow Tove on her Instagram or tovealexandersson.se. Follow…

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EP 01 | The Intro 41:43

4y ago41:43

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Welcome to the very first episode of the SkiMo Cast prod. by SkiMo Stats! In the EP 01, the two of three co-founders - Roland Hric & Igor Žiak - talked about the past, present and future of the SkiMo Stats. Enjoy! Follow us: Website: https://skimostats.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skimostats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skimostats…