Wintry Mix

Wishing Vail Good Health

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:37:20 -0400

Since they are going to listen I figured I should at least provide them my 10 minutes of tough love free consulting. Here's to hoping they begin eating a more balanced diet.

Stay healthy my friends.

WFG

92 - The Finale: Arapahoe Basin

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:58:57 -0300

A-Basin still has weeks (or months) left in their 20-21 ski season so we head behind the curtain with help from Bryce and Katherine.

Wintry Mix is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

@wintrymixcast is shifting to @WFG_DEN on twitter and instagram. Peace.

91 - Volume IV: Listeners Lament

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:05:22 -0300

The final VM EP for now. Cooking up something special for 92.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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90 - Volume III: Call Me Maybe

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:47:06 -0400

Vibes from four western states, four eastern states and a province. I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.

And highlights from the Wintry Mix / Phish Radio collab after the beep. AK's SiriusXM program airs Tuesday, Feb 23 7pET and Saturday 10aET on channel 29.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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89 - Volume II: Straight to Voicemail

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:58:05 -0400

Vibes from 6 states and a province. I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is a big part of the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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88 - Plague Style: Listener Love Hate

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:40:54 -0400

I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is a big part of the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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87 - Car Talk 2: Your Questions vs VT Mechanic

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:30:41 -0400

Disasters are everywhere but you still gotta go places. It's Wintry Mix Car Talk time with Paul McCarthy our Burlington based skiing mechanic.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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86 - GO CO: Joel Gratz and Jason Maurer Live From Neptune

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:12:20 -0300

Are you ready Colorado?

Joel Gratz of OpenSnow and Jason Maurer of Colorado Mountain School live from Neptune Mountaineering's Virtual Kicking Into Winter Party.

Use code WINTRYMIX to get $10 off ski shop work at Neptune through Nov 30.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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Image courtesy of Colorado Ski Country by Carl Frey

85 - Good Timing: Colorado's Bluebird Backcountry

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:57:26 -0300

Uphill equipment is flying off shelves in our new Covid world.

My guest is Erik Lambert, co-founder of Bluebird Backcountry heading into year 2 of their hybrid ski area concept in a reshaped world no one saw coming.

The time is right for the new ski area slash backcountry education operation that caters to this booming audience in need of a fitting place to get started.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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84 - Keepin' It Local: Powderhorn Tiny House Time Capsule

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:01:23 -0300

Live from Powderhorn just before the Covid shutdowns. Is this a place built to weather the storm? Perhaps.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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AK's Odds of Skiing: Early May Edition

Sun, 03 May 2020 13:30:16 -0300

Next ski season? In April we met Rosey, John and Chad. In May we meet John's kids and a new wildcard. Send in your predictions to the pod voicemail 802 560 5003.

Follow @wintrymixcast. The new Covid vs Ski Business FB group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/skiingvscovid/

This all sucks. Stay safe.

AK's Odds of Skiing: Early April Edition

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:37:18 -0300

Exactly how f*ucked is the business of skiing and therefore the communities around skiing? AK attempts to place betting odds on three different potential scenarios as of early April 2020. Send in your predictions to the pod voicemail 802 560 5003. Follow @wintrymixcast.

This all sucks. Stay safe.

83 - This Ain't No Party This Ain't No Disco

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:36:47 -0300

AK is joined by Doug Stenclik of Aspen, Carbondale and Vail based Cripple Creek Backcountry, Rebecca Kaufman who runs Ullrs Tavern and Wake N Bacon in Winter Park, and Matt Gebo of Visit Mammoth.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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COVID QUICKPOD 6: The Great Unknown

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:11:27 -0300

AK is joined by Mountain Outfitters Doug and Cindy of Breckenridge from Quickpod 4, Dave Amirault of SLC from Quickpod 3 and Clinton Desveaux from Atlantic Canada. This is the final Quickpod for now. We all grasp we're screwed and now it's just a question of to what degree and for how long. So we start to look at some of those questions.

Recorded at 4pm Mountain Time on Wednesday, March 18.

Follow the podcast @wintrymixcast on instagram or twitter. Leave a voicemail at 802 560 5003. And toss me pile of 5 star apple podcast reviews if you appreciate what I delivered for everyone over the last week of wild times.

COVID QUICKPOD 5: Canadian Rockies and Gulf Coast

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:59:14 -0300

AK is joined by his mom as well as Senior VP at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Matt Mosteller.

Recorded at 5pm Mountain Time on Tuesday, March 17.

Reach out @wintrymixcast if you want to be on future Covid Quickpods.

COVID QUICKPOD 4: Summit County CO is Closed

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:55:50 -0300

AK is joined by Doug Bittinger and Cindy Reese, proprietors of Mountain Outfitters in Breckenridge right as Summit County, Colorado announced nearly all business will be closed and all visitors are to leave (and all recent visitors to the area should distance themselves).

Recorded at 4:30pm Monday, March 16th.

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COVID QUICKPOD 3: SLC and Whistler

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:59:43 -0300

AK is joined by Maddy Grainger, Mark Warner, Dave Amirault and Katie Clifford as we all come to grips with our future in and out of the mountains. Recorded Sunday, March 15 at 6pm Mountain Time.

Reach out @wintrymixcast if you want to be on future Covid Quickpods.

COVID QUICKPOD 2: The Moment It Happened

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 22:14:45 -0300

Joining AK is Jay Peak's Steve Wright, SAM Magazine's Dave Meeker and Mike Rogge of Verb Cabin and Mountain Gazette.

Recorded moments after Alterra and Vail Resorts (and others) announced indefinite closures.

Reach out @wintrymixcast if you want to be on future Covid Quickpods.

COVID QUICKPOD 1: Summit County CO The Day Before

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:32:01 -0300

A few minutes on the horn with the News Director at Krystal 93 in Dillon, Colorado about life and times in ski country while a pandemic spreads. Recorded Friday, March 13 at about 5pm.

Episode 83 will come out once this storm passes.

82 - Deeper POW: Sugarbush Climate Panel

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:53:40 -0400

On Feb 22 Sugarbush hosted a compelling Protect Our Winters ski industry focused climate panel that deserved the Wintry Mix podcast treatment so the humans can consume it on their schedule.

Win Smith, President, Sugarbush Resort. Panel Moderator.

Cameron Wake, PhD, University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute, Research Professor & Climate Scientist.

David Perry, Executive Vice President, Sustainability & Special Projects, Founding President & COO, Alterra Mountain Company.

Heather Furman, The Nature Conservancy, Vermont State Director.

Aaron Rice, POW Athlete Alliance, Ski-Touring World Record Holder.

If you have time/interest you can also view the 2hour plus youtube video.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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81 - 4X Pod Panel: Unresolved Chicken

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:27:17 -0400

Mark Warner, Mike Powell, Adam Jaber and I had never been in the same room at the same time.

When we finally gathered this shit happened. We apologize.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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80 - Aspen Extreme: Not The Movie

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:15:39 -0400

A former Aspen Skiing Company executive has recently been sentenced to 6 years in prison for stealing from the company. It's quite the story. Jason Auslander of the Aspen Times helps us understand what happened.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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79 - Mike Hayes: Mansfield and Cookie Dough

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:51:46 -0400

Mike Hayes (@mhayes) takes nice photos, wakes up wicked early, and ensures the planet eats enough Ben and Jerry's.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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78 - Interstate 70: Skiing's Most Traveled Access Road

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Interstate 70. Right!?!

Margaret Bowes is the Director of the I-70 Coalition, a non-profit organization representing 28 local governments and businesses along Colorado’s I-70 mountain corridor. She's on episode 78 to explain to us some past, present and future of everyone's favorite or maybe least favorite section of interstate highway.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

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77 - Together in Steamboat: Olympian Style

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:53:27 -0400

Nelson Carmichael and Caroline Lalive are US Olympians, Steamboat residents, parents, entrepreneurs and more. They are also a married couple and on the podcast at the same time.

This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza. Podcasting for pizza!

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76 - The Ski Doctor: Summit County Vantrepreneur

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:57:43 -0400

Listeners and @wintrymixcast gram followers tagged me up with Michael Walsh after he tuned their skis, and bam, a few weeks later The Ski Doctor was in my driveway showing us around his tuning mobile.

And three cheers to Beau Jo's for supporting the podcast. Podcasting for pizza!

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75 - Powder7: Team Pocket Pickle

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:17:58 -0400

I promised the panel episodes would improve with practice. Episode 75 with Morgan, Matty and Andrew from Powder7.com tests that theory. And three cheers to Beau Jo's for supporting the podcast. Podcasting for pizza!

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74 - Early Opening: Live From Eldora

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 17:43:18 -0400

Colorado skiing is off to a fast start thanks to an historically cold October.

Eldora grabbed that cold (and snow) and ran with it achieving a Nov 1st opening day. This episode is live from the base lodge, bar and liftline on opening day. Staff, guests, unicorns, etc.

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73 - David Ollila: Backcountry vs Backcountry?

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:58:50 -0300

Battle of the backcountry?

David Ollila had been manufacturing and selling Marquette Backcountry skis since 2010. In 2019 he got served by lawyers from Backcountry.com. And it sounds like he's not the only one. Where this goes nobody knows.

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72 - Joel Gratz: Snowinar Live From Neptune

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:28:00 -0300

The VT to CO podcast transition continues.

It's hard, but not as hard as forecasting snow. Episode 72 is a lightly edited version of Joel Gratz, founder of OpenSnow, doing a winter forecasting pep talk to the hometown crowd at Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder on Oct 24. He's doing more of these throughout the fall so get to one if you can.

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71 - Team Guinea Pig: Colorado Launch

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:09:00 -0300

Pod's back. New format. New Colorado home base. Same questionable taste.

Episode 71 panel guests include Donny O'Neill of Freeskier Magazine, Liz Millikin who solves problems at Slack in Denver when not skiing with her dog, and Dave Belin or Boulder's RRC Associates.

This episode recorded from the studios of KGNU in Boulder. Visit patreon.com/wintrymixcast to join the podcast listeners pooling their spare change to keep me from quitting and support local causes (and help me pay for studio time) every time we hit $200. As little as $1 per month.

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70 - Spring Break: Winter Park After Dark

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:32:00 -0300

Most of episode 70 is a family reunion of sorts with my cousins that live and work in Winter Park, Colorado. Maybe you'd like to run a bar in a ski town. They have some tips.

Wintry Mix is usually Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors supported by the Town and Country of Stowe. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center, for now.

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On hiatus for a while after this one. TBD.

69 - Idaho vs PBJ: The Schweitzer Episode

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 18:05:00 -0300

Way up in the Panhandle of Idaho is a town called Sandpoint and a ski mountain known as Schweitzer. Episode 69 takes us there and back. Buckle up.

Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors supported by the Town and Country of Stowe. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center. Visit patreon.com/wintrymixcast to join the podcast listeners pooling their spare change to support local causes every time we hit $200. It's the best way to make sure I don't quit. As little as $1 per month.

Episode 55 - 68 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

Wintry Mix is also now partnering with Vermont Ski and Ride Magazine (watch for Zander Basedepth's return). Sign up for free digital subscription to Vermont Ski and Ride Magazine at vtskiandride.com and look for print copies at your local outdoor retailer, bars, coffee shops and more.

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68 - John Stafford: Mansfield After Dark

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:04:00 -0300

John Stafford grooms on first shift at Stowe Mountain Resort. There's more to that story.

Episode 55 - 67 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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67 - Alixandra Barron Klein: Waterbury's Upcycle Jeweler

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:34:00 -0400

This mountain minded Harwood grad went out west after college for work and skiing then returned to Waterbury years later and now runs an upcycled jewelry business. Husband Hans helps us out along the way.

Episode 55 - 66 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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66 - Bruce Hennessey: Maple Wind Farm

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 15:25:00 -0400

Bruce Hennessey has logged a great many days in the backcountry all over the planet. He also tends to Maple Wind Farm in Huntington and Richmond, VT. I was more interested in the farm.

Episode 55 - 65 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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65 - Will Romeo: Powe. Snowboards. Insurance.

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 17:54:00 -0400

Will Romeo of Powe. Snowboards thought it would be fun to be a guest on the local podcast he'd been listening to. It was fun, but it was also other things.

Episode 55 - 64 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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64 - Kristine Keeney: Ski Town Affordable Housing

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:03:00 -0400

Kristine Keeney gets in 100+. She's also invested serious brian power into the issues surrounding affordable housing in ski towns, specifically in the Mad River Valley.

Episode 55 - 63 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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63 - Mike DeBonis: Green Mountain Club and The Long Trail

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:39:00 -0400

Green Mountain Club Executive Director Mike DeBonis is our guest for episode 63. If you've ever hiked in Vermont there's a good chance you've enjoyed this non-profit's handiwork.

Episode 55 - 62 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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62 - Caleb Magoon: Power Play and Waterbury Sports

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:27:00 -0400

Caleb Magoon has the goods. The sporting goods. Episode 62 is a sit down with the owner of Power Play Sports in Morrisville and one of the owners of Waterbury Sports for a chat about life, skiing and business along Route 100.

Episode 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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61 - Nate Gardner: Stowe's Instructor of Instructors

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:30:00 -0400

Nate Gardner is Stowe Mountain Resort's Ski and Snowboard School Training Manager. In episode 61 he walks us through the business of ski instruction and the PSIA.

Episode 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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60 - Doug Mosle: MRV Real Estate, Sugarbush and Firefighting

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:40:00 -0400

If you're thinking about buying a condo in the MRV Doug's your guy. He also fights fires and formerly ran the lift operations department at Sugarbush. We dig into some history, local real estate trends, fighting fires in cold temps, and being the lifty at Castlerock watching a young John Egan lap the place.

Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.

Episode 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it (hint Stowe/Waterbury restaurants)? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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59 - Car Talk: Audience Questions vs Burlington Mechanic

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:46:00 -0400

Paul McCarthy is a mechanic at Girlington Garage in Burlington. He's also a backcountry skier, budding ski patrol candidate and longtime Wintry Mix listener. Result? It was obviously time to conduct a car talk episode.

Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.

Episode 55, 56, 57 and 58 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.

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58 - Alek Jadkowski: Bolton Backcountry Guide and Heli Pilot

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 17:09:00 -0400

After eight years in the army and two deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Alek Jadkowski is flying helicopters for a living back in the states. He calls Bolton Valley home and is putting together a special backcountry course just for veterans.

Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.

Episode 55, 56 and 57 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Right now that voicemail is for leaving your car related questions for the upcoming Wintry Mix Car Talk episode. But you can always leave a rant.

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57 - Ryan Dunfee: Boondocking, Hospital Air and Pageviews

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:56:00 -0300

Another new episode? Damn right.

Ryan Dunfee of Portland, Maine visited our neighborhood in September to do some mountain biking and boondocking. Even if you don't know him you've likely clicked on something that was his fault during his Teton Gravity Research days. True to form we talk skiing and not skiing.

Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.

Episode 55 and 56 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Right now that voicemail is for leaving your car related questions for the upcoming Wintry Mix Car Talk episode.

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56 - Aaron Rice: World Record Holder Lands in Waterbury

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:45:00 -0300

The pod is back! Episode 55 also just dropped so get both of them.

Aaron Rice decided to ski the most human powered vertical feet in a year. Then he did it. How and why he did it is pretty damn interesting. As is what life is like after accomplishing such a life altering goal. Lucky for us he's doing it in Waterbury so he's on Wintry Mix.

The future of Wintry Mix will be all locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.

Episode 55 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch that one too. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave a voicemail at 802 560 5003.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Follow on social @wintrymixcast. Links on the right ya'll.

55 - Spooked? Stowe Snowboarder and Ghost Hunting Mom Karen Keene

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:29:00 -0300

Happy Halloween. No joke.

People get spooked. When they do they call a paranormal investigator to help them get answers. Stowe's Karen Keene is the Assistant Director and Case Manager for Paranormal Investigators of New England.

In the first episode of the locals and visitors format of Wintry Mix I sit down with Karen to learn about her other local pursuits, which are many, as well as what it means to be a ghost hunter. If you want to take one of Karen's (or my wife's) indoor cycling classes check out Ride in Stowe.

The future of Wintry Mix will be all locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.

Another episode is dropping right on top of this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave a voicemail at 802 560 5003.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Follow on social @wintrymixcast. Links on the right ya'll.

54 - August: Voicemails Okemo Whitefish SAM Alexa Abuse Frog

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:13:00 -0300

The hiatus is over. August pod. Listen if you can.

The deadline for submissions for the September episode will be Aug 31. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix or call (802) 560-5003 to leave a voicemail. Click the "audio tips" page on wintrymixcast.com for inspiration.

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Hiatus Update, Off Season Project (PodSAM), Archive NWS Episode 11

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:22:02 -0300

AK's off season partnership podcast is live. Go subscribe to PodSAM if you want to hear some serious inside baseball from some of the ski industry's most accomplished resort leaders.

The teaser is live and a 6 episode run will begin in April.

Wintry Mix will be back in late summer or early fall, hopefully.

Listen. I explain.

53 - March: Pressing Pause and Play at the Same Time

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:47:08 -0300

Episode 53 supported by The Alpine Shop. Get 10% off your order and free shipping with code MIX. Or mention the pod in store for your 10% hook up.

More information about the Summit Series podcast release will be forthcoming in April via both Wintry Mix and SAM channels.

Stay in touch with the show or AK's other audio projects at the facebook page. Get newsy updates and jokes on the twitter feed. Watch me parent questionably on the instagram.

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52 - February: ACL Cows Mikaela Smaine Beer HR Salt n Pepa Double Rant

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 11:21:29 -0400

February pod. Listen if you can.

Episode 52 supported by The Alpine Shop. Get 10% off your order and free shipping with code MIX. Or mention the pod in store for your 10% hook up.

I don't do show notes for cheaters. Listen or don't and live with your decision.

The deadline for submissions for the March episode will be March 9. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent. Click the "audio tips" page for inspiration.

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51 - January: Leroy BV Berkshires Brighton Stalker Parlor Mahar Olympics

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:20:39 -0400

January pod. Listen if you can.

Episode 51 supported by The Alpine Shop. Get 10% off your order and free shipping with code MIX. Or mention the pod in store for your 10% hook up.

I don't do show notes for cheaters. Listen or don't and live with your decision.

The deadline for submissions for the February episode will be Feb 2. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent. Click the "audio tips" page for inspiration.

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50 - December: Magic Utah Coffee Huts Epic American Rooster Patrol

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:35:40 -0400

50 episodes! Damn. The new format is getting better every month.

I don't do show notes for cheaters. Listen or don't and live with your decision.

The deadline for submissions for the Januray episode will be Jan 5. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent. Click the "audio tips" page for inspiration.

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49 - November: Blizzard Boyd Hogback Sex College Boston Hitchhike Rasta Pirate

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 13:41:06 -0400

Behold the third round of the new format. Gettin' wild.

The deadline for submissions for the December episode will be Dec 1. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent.

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48 - October 2017: Loaf Uber Glen Petty Idaho TK Rant Maple

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:51:00 -0300

Yes that's the new title format. One random word from each submission topic. You're invited.

The deadline for submissions for the November episode will be Nov 3. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent.

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47 - September 2017: New Format WTF!?!

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:01:10 -0300

Change is here. Can you handle it? This is the first episode of the new format. The deadline for submissions for the October episode will be Oct 5. Send your audio to alex @ wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent.

Suggest rant topics on the facebook page. Get newsy updates and jokes on the twitter feed. Watch me parent questionably on the instagram.

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Thanks to all who submitted for #47 to get this locomotive moving.

46 - New Format: The future of Wintry Mix is TBD by you

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:30:15 -0300

This could be fun. This could get crazy. Episode 46 explains how the new format of Wintry Mix will roll, if it rolls at all.

After you've listened this part will make sense. Get those sounds to me at alex @ wintrymixcast.com. First full episode of new format drops (hopefully) in mid September. So get me those sounds by September 6th for potential inclusion.

Stay in the loop on social @wintrymixcast. Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Enjoy yourself often.

45 - I Quit: With An Asterisk

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 19:29:00 -0300

Maybe this isn't the end, but it's the end of Wintry Mix 1.0. We had a good run. Thanks for listening.

44 - Local Flavor: How Two CNY Skiers Bought Their Home Mountains

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 17:38:00 -0400

While the news swirls about Vail Resorts east coast arrival, a pair of local skiers/businessmen from the Finger Lakes Region are a few years into ramping up operations at their recently acquired local ski areas, Greek Peak (2013) and Toggenburg (2015).

Episode 44 is a discussion with co-owner Marc Stemerman, who together with his business partner John Maier, has been navigating this new industry after acquiring Greek Peak out of bankruptcy. After decades skiing the place, now they own the place.

Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

43 - The VTSP: Vermont's Original Snowboard Crew

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:39:00 -0400

The Vermont Slope Posse (VTSP) found each other in Burlington in 1985 thanks to skateboarding. The rest is history. In this episode, AK sits down with Greg Manning, Mike Hayes and calls up Kris Swierz to recollect the days when snowboarding was a seed of the tree it would grow up to be. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG. Left to right pictured: Matty L - GMan - Cole B. - Josh Brownlee aka (JAB)

42 - Pod Pow Mission: Boston to SLC After 7 Feet

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:38:00 -0400

It's not easy to book flights 3 weeks out and still nail a storm cycle. In this episode AK and Adam spend day 1 of the #podpowmission stuck in the lodge at Snowbird waiting for the storm to clear prior to hammering the tail end of a seven foot cycle for three days in a row. Best. Pow. Ever. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

41 - Chris Diamond: Four Decades of Ski Biz in One New Book

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:12:00 -0400

Since entering the ski business in 1972 at Killington, Chris Diamond led Mount Snow and Steamboat through multiple ownership changes and countless upgrades. Upon retiring in 2015, Diamond set out to document his decades in skiing and has recently released a new book entitled "Ski Inc. My journey through four decades in the ski resort business, from the founding entrepreneurs to mega companies." In episode 41 AK and Chris delve into some anecdotes from the book, his years working with and for Les Otten and what he thinks about the future of skiing. You can purchase the book here: https://skidiamondconsulting.com Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

40 - Since 1997: Denver Post Reporter Jason Blevins

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:06:00 -0400

Discussing I-70, Vail Resorts, marijuana, affordable housing, new ski areas and other mountain stuff with veteran Denver Post reporter Jason Blevins. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

Storm Track: Eric Fisher on Holiday Week Nor'easter

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:52:00 -0400

The season's first bonafide coastal storm is primed to deliver snow and wind to a large chunk of the northeast to bring 2016 to a close. This Storm Track episode grabs Eric Fisher from CBS Boston to chat possibilities and get some takes on naming storms, hoax weather and other hot topics. Storm Track episodes are special episodes that catch up with weather pros when a big snowfall is imminent. Episode 39 is a more traditional episode. Catch that one too. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes and follow on FB, IG or TW for somewhat useful updates.

39 - Wheels of Winter: Fat Biking Shifts Into High Gear

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:53:00 -0400

Fat bikes. Every year there's more. Episode 39 catches up with Dave Ochs, organizer of the Fat Bike World Championships in Crested Butte, Colorado, and Vermonter Brooke Scatchard who has been perfecting his Fat Bike Ski design since high school. Caroline the intern is back too in this wide ranging fat bikes discussion. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

38 - Got Supplies? 25 Years of Serving Racing and Resorts

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:15:00 -0400

I don't know enough about ski racing. I came up in moguls and pipe. Thankfully Brad Williams and Bob Kimball from World Cup Supply are down to help. Chatted with them at their Bradford, Vermont office and got a tour of the warehouse to learn more about their resort and event supplies business model as well as the state of ski racing from a newbs perspective. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

37 - World Cup Afterglow: The Beast Deserved A Beer

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:19:00 -0400

There hasn't been a more deserved "beer thirty" than the one enjoyed by Killington staffers on the Sunday afternoon after the massive World Cup crowds departed. They earned it. AK hung out in the VIP zone chatting up the key resort players / former colleagues while consuming a few frosty beverages. This was a euphoric moment in time worth capturing. Enjoy. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

Storm Track: Josh Fox on Thanksgiving Week Snow

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:42:00 -0400

Our second 'Storm Track' of the season catches up with Josh Fox of the popular Single Chair Weather Blog. A weather pattern change is afoot so meet Josh and get the chilly details for the next few days and weeks. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. And here's a link to his blog. http://madriverglenweather.blogspot.com Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes or follow the show @wintrymixcast.

36 - Showing Love: Boston Ski Expo 2016

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 17:57:00 -0400

We've got some healing to do. The recent Boston Ski and Snow Expo had a weird vibe, sort of like America, in the days immediately following the election. Episode 36 serves as a reminder that we'll all do better if we lay off the cruelty and division. Be hopeful. Be kind. Be vigilant. And let's get some snow soon please. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG. Closing music by Tony Lee Thomas Band.

35 - Skis on Wheels: Utah Company Reinvents Equipment Rentals

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:53:00 -0300

Bryn Carey is CEO and founder of Park City based Ski Butlers, which offers delivery of ski and snowboard equipment rentals in ski regions across the western US and Canada. In Episode 35 AK and Bryn discuss launching a new business based on an idea of how to improve on this very common transaction (renting skis). We also touch on what it's like to roll into everyone's condos at all hours of the night. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

34 - Mount Ascutney: Locals Lead Community Ski Hill Revival

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:43:00 -0300

There are plenty of well equipped New England ski areas including Saddleback, The Balsams and Tenney that haven't stayed open consistently. Ascutney had been dormant since 2010, but thanks to land grants and community spirit there's a new future of recreation on this historic ski mountain. Episode 34 catches up with Laura Farrell of Ascutney Outdoors, the non-profit leading the effort, on a recent community volunteer day. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

Storm Track: AK and Tim Kelley on First Widespread Eastern Snow

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:31:00 -0300

Incoming! New as part of season 3 are "Storm Tracks" where I catch up with regional meteorologists when incoming winter weather warrants. In our first attempt I grabbed Tim Kelley of NECN and Ski The East fame to discuss the first useful dump of the year. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes or follow the show @wintrymixcast.

33 - Voting Outdoors: Vermont Governor's Race Mimics National Trend

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:53:00 -0300

Raising awareness is so 2010. Climate, public lands, and attracting outdoorsy businesses seem to be the three key pillars of the recent surge in outdoor activism aiming to influence the state and national political landscape. Non-profits like Protect Our Winters and the Outdoor Industry Association head to Washington while individual states navigate their own local priorities influenced by their increasingly engaged outdoor industry citizenry. Episode 33 is an evening behind the scenes at a Sue Minter For Governor fundraiser with an outdoor industry focus. Candidate seeks donors and support. Donors seek policies that can help grow their industry. It's not always so scary, and it's happening nationwide on a variety of issues. And yes I tried to get both Vermont campaigns to talk outdoor biz for episodes, but Minter's was only one to respond. Creative Commons photo by https://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathan_king/ Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes or follow the show @wintrymixcast.

32 - Winter Preview: Killington, Sunday River, Vail and Mount Snow Q&A

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:54:00 -0300

In the final episode of Season 2, Alex catches up with reps from resorts in Vermont, Maine and Colorado to get a glimpse of winter operations as October and November approach. There's also a bit of a tease as to what is to come in Season 3, which will see a bit of tweak in the format of the podcast as it enters the second year. Expect some more timely storm/weekend content as well as the occasional long form interviews. Does your brand want to partner in season 3? Hit me up asap. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support from www.snowbird.com, www.skivermont.com, www.peakresorts.com and www.llbean.com. Photo by http://www.shelleybcreative.com

31 - The Snurfer: Vermont Company Revisits Roots of Snowboarding

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 22:02:00 -0300

Brew Moscarello and Dave Schmidt are some OGs. These dudes were part of the group behind Burton in the 80's. Fast forward 30 years and they're the guys behind Balance Designs which sells the popular Vew-Do Balance Boards and more recently, The Snurfer, from their headquarters in Manchester, Vermont. In this episode we'll talk old school Burton, running a small business, the early days of snowboarding and how to ride a Snurfer. FMI: https://www.snurferboards.com Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support from www.snowbird.com, www.skivermont.com, www.peakresorts.com and www.llbean.com.

30 - Foursome Fodder: High Fives Foundation

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:32:00 -0300

Golf is hard if you take it serious. The High Fives Foundation, which supports injured mountain action sports athletes and injury awareness, keeps it light. As part of their national fundraising activities, they host an annual east coast charity golf tournament which attracts a cross section of mountain sports industry participants. Episode 30 is a camp out on the 7th tee, chatting with passing groups and dodging raindrops. Might be fun. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support from www.snowbird.com, www.skivermont.com, www.peakresorts.com and www.llbean.com.

29 - XC Meets BC: Vermont's Catamount Trail Association Expands Outreach

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:07:00 -0300

Spanning 300 miles and nearly 200 landowners, the Catamount Trail is a decades old winter ski route. As uphill/downhill backcountry skiing participation grows, the CTA is broadening its mission beyond The Trail to encourage the responsible proliferation of human powered skiing zones across Vermont. Vermont's Catamount Trail is the longest continuous XC ski trail in the United States. It was conceived in 1984 and fully linked together in 2008. In this episode Alex welcomes the CTA's Amy Kelsey and Brian Mohr to the VPR studios to get a "state of the trail" as it navigates its future. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support from www.snowbird.com, www.skivermont.com, www.peakresorts.com and www.llbean.com.

28 - No Lift Lines: 25 Years of DIY Skiing at Polar Peak

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:31:00 -0300

The Herishko brothers (Tom and Mark) grew up on a farm in the foothills of the Taconic Mountains of New York, which is east of the Hudson River and west of Massachusetts. Since their school was 20 minutes from home, they were on their own for after school activities. This need for a more local hobby birthed what is now Polar Peak, a private and do-it-yourself cow pasture ski area which they've been refining since 1991. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com.

27 - Tahoe Millers: Mountain Town Co-working Gaining Momentum

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:39:00 -0300

Want to live closer to your passions? Co-working spaces in mountain towns across North America and Europe have been opening rapidly as the global workforce becomes less tethered to any given location. In this episode we'll hear from those who put together a successful co-working space in North Lake Tahoe and a few of their members that have fueled the growth of similar spaces around the world. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com. Photo by GP Martin Photography

26 - Burke is Back: Vermont Community Embraces Life After Q

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:25:00 -0300

Pro tip: when acquiring a ski area with a passionate community, storied history and key stakeholders including a nationally respected resort management college, mountain biking destination and olympic caliber ski academy, perhaps don't rename the mountain after yourself as a first order of business. Even if you saw it in a Hollywood movie. That oddity (and much more like it) is what transpired at the briefly named Q Burke Mountain in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom over the last few years. A side effect of the alleged EB5 scandal in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is the ousting of the often combative Quiros family management at Burke Mountain, bringing a sigh of relief to skiers, stakeholders and staff as they rally around what they hope will be a more stable period of mountain operation and community cooperation. Not only is the Q gone from the name but a brand new hotel was built and finished right before the change of the guard. In this episode we'll chat with many community stakeholders as well as tour the brand new Burke Mountain Hotel. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com.

25 - On The Spot: Resort Marketing Honchos Dish on Technology and Shampoo

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:04:00 -0300

A swath of international resort marketing brainiacs were in Stowe, Vermont back in May for an annual gathering produced by Wintry Mix supporter Inntopia. Seminars, data crunching, speakers, wining, dining, etc, all centered around the quest to get folks to book trips and increase tourism. Mostly digitally. For the sake of the podcast, I invited a few of these tech buffs to my studio (porch) in order to poke and prod them for your enjoyment. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com.

24 - Northern Care: Practicing Medicine Across the Wilds of Labrador

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 04:33:00 -0300

Canada's northeastern lands are dotted with small, mostly indigenous, communities which operate far differently than those in the US and more populated areas of Canada. There are few roads, few people and limited economies. Also icebergs and polar bears. In episode 24 we connect with Dr. Andrew Bresnahan, who was born in one of these communities and now practices medicine in the region. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com.

23 - In Hindsight: Vermont Family Reflects on Dad's Mount Washington Mishap

Tue, 31 May 2016 14:25:00 -0300

Backcountry skier and father of three Jon Miller took a long and harrowing slide down Hillman's Highway near Tuckerman Ravine on New Hampshire's Mount Washington in March of 2016. Episode 23 welcomes the Miller family to the Vermont Public Radio studios to reflect on the experience and what it might mean for the future. More info and photos at www.WintryMixCast.com. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com.

22 - The Meltdown: Listener's Guide to Wintry Mix Season 1

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:47:00 -0300

So that was fun. Enjoy some of the highlights from season 1 and find the episodes that you'd be most interested in. Let us know what topics or guests you think would be fun in Season 2 via twitter.com/wintrymixcast, instagram.com/wintrymixcast or fb.com/wintrymixcast. We're also working on a new website at www.wintrymixcast.com. It's there now as we work on it. Season 2 starts in June. Thanks to our season 1 sponsors: Mount Snow, Snocountry, Snowbird, Propeller Media Works and Ski Vermont.

21 - On Belay: Ice Climbing in Smugglers' Notch

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:16:00 -0300

A group of Norwich University students paired up with Adventure Spirit Mountain Guides for a day of ice climbing. This episode of Wintry Mix brings you along for the ride. Enjoy the library produced to date and give us a rating/review on iTunes. This is the conclusion of season 1. New episodes will arrive again in June. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by Ski Vermont. Get to www.skivermont.com for the latest details on conditions and upcoming events at downhill and cross country ski centers across the Green Mountain State. And did you know you can win prizes just for hitting the slopes? Download the Trace Snow app to participate in Ski Vermont’s Check In To Win promotion. Skip the airline hassles. The month of March in Vermont combines historically strong snowfall with comfortable temperatures. Get to www.skivermont.com and start planning your winter adventure today.

20 - Snowmaking Vs Kilowatts: Helping Vermont Resorts Tackle Energy Consumption

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:51:00 -0400

Efficiency Vermont has been teaming with ski resorts to reduce energy consumption for a decade with recent focus on snowmaking operations. In this episode, we chat with John McMurry, a lead engineer in this effort about the past, present and future of this initiative in Vermont and beyond. Image courtesy of Snow Logic Inc. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by Ski Vermont. Get to www.skivermont.com for the latest details on conditions and upcoming events at downhill and cross country ski centers across the Green Mountain State. And did you know you can win prizes just for hitting the slopes? Download the Trace Snow app to participate in Ski Vermont’s Check In To Win promotion. Skip the airline hassles. The month of March in Vermont combines historically strong snowfall with comfortable temperatures. Get to www.skivermont.com and start planning your winter adventure today.

19 - Transylvania to New England: Alpine Olympian Mihaela Fera

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:25:00 -0400

Born and raised in Romania, Mihaela Fera represented the eastern European nation at three Olympic Games in all alpine skiing disciplines. She now resides in New Hampshire teaching the next generation of ski racers at Bretton Woods. In this episode we delve into representing a communist nation at an overseas Olympics, the ratio of bears to people, and the future of ski racing. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by Ski Vermont. Get to www.skivermont.com for the latest details on conditions and upcoming events at downhill and cross country ski centers across the Green Mountain State. And did you know you can win prizes just for hitting the slopes? Download the Trace Snow app to participate in Ski Vermont’s Check In To Win promotion. Skip the airline hassles. The month of March in Vermont combines historically strong snowfall with comfortable temperatures. Get to www.skivermont.com and start planning your winter adventure today.

18 - On The Spot: Freeskier Magazine Edition

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:53:00 -0400

I recently swung by the offices of Storm Mountain Publishing outside of Boulder, Colorado to poach wifi and pick the brains of the editorial team at Freeskier Magazine. The result is the first run of a maybe recurring episode style I'm calling 'On The Spot'. You'll understand. Cameos by Chug. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by Ski Vermont. Get to www.skivermont.com for the latest details on conditions and upcoming events at downhill and cross country ski centers across the Green Mountain State. And did you know you can win prizes just for hitting the slopes? Download the Trace Snow app to participate in Ski Vermont’s Check In To Win promotion. Skip the airline hassles. The month of March in Vermont combines historically strong snowfall with comfortable temperatures. Get to www.skivermont.com and start planning your winter adventure today.

17 - Wassail Waterbury: Singing at Strangers

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:56:00 -0400

The wassailing component of Waterbury Vermont's Winterfest brings out creative musical troops to entertain themselves and local patrons at the town's watering holes.

Episode 17 tries to keep up with this third annual event. Wassailing (verb): The house-visiting wassail is the practice of people going door-to-door, singing and offering a drink from the wassail bowl in exchange for gifts. This practice still exists, but has largely been displaced by caroling.

This episode of Wintry Mix is proudly supported by Propeller Media Works. Propeller provides custom web development and online marketing services to ski resorts, hospitality partners, and unique brands that aim to connect and convert more visitors into customers online. Custom web design; hand-crafted in Vermont. Check them out at www.propellermediaworks.com and catch their digital truth nuggets at facebook.com/propellermediaworks.

16 - Since 1984: Sarasota Snowbirds Serve Florida Skiers

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:30:00 -0400

Hank and Barbara Rhawn have been running Sarasota, Florida's Active Lifestyles ski shop for over 30 years. On top of that, as the organizers of the Sarasota Ski Club, they've taken trips to over 130 ski areas around the world. Their store was swiped by a tornado a few days before I spoke to them. This episode of Wintry Mix is proudly supported by Propeller Media Works. Propeller provides custom web development and online marketing services to ski resorts, hospitality partners, and unique brands that aim to connect and convert more visitors into customers online. Custom web design; hand-crafted in Vermont. Check them out at www.propellermediaworks.com and catch their digital truth nuggets at facebook.com/propellermediaworks.

15 - The Big Apple: Four Months of Winter Pruning

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:40:00 -0400

Blake Harrison spends his winters exposed to the elements, pruning the Kent Ridge Orchard just west of Middlebury, Vermont. Hardy and skilled folks like Blake are a primary cog in the annual harvest process for the entire apple industry. This episode of Wintry Mix is proudly supported by Snowbird. Located 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbird is stacking foot upon foot of natural snow to kick off the 15/16 season. Take a break from east coast conditions and get yourself first tram as early as tomorrow while enjoying $35 million dollars in resort upgrades including remodeled slopeside rooms at The Cliff Lodge and RFID lift tickets that never have to leave your pocket. Give yourself The Bird this season and find out how you can get your 5th night free at Snowbird.com.

14 - Meet The Challenge: Two Backcountry Events in the Green Mountains

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:49:00 -0400

The month of March features two formidable backcountry ski events in the Green Mountains, both of which raise funds for worthy causes. In episode 14 you'll meet Yurij Bihun from the Camel's Hump Challenge and RJ Thompson who is organizing the 24 Hours of Bolton. The Camel's Hump Challenge is a 13 mile circumnavigation of the iconic, undeveloped peak raising money for the VT Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. http://camelshumpchallenge.com The 24 Hours of Bolton is a new event which challenges participants to achieve maximum laps going up and down the backcountry and resort terrain at Bolton Valley. http://www.nativeendurance.com/bolton24.html This episode of Wintry Mix is proudly supported by Snowbird. Located 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbird is stacking foot upon foot of natural snow to kick off the 15/16 season. Take a break from east coast conditions and get yourself first tram as early as tomorrow while enjoying $35 million dollars in resort upgrades including remodeled slopeside rooms at The Cliff Lodge and RFID lift tickets that never have to leave your pocket. Give yourself The Bird this season and find out how you can get your 5th night free at Snowbird.com.

13 - An Olympic Journey: Hannah Kearney

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:05:00 -0400

Every Olympian reaches the conclusion of their pursuit eventually. Very few come away with a gold medal. Vermont's Hannah Kearney, three time Olympic mogul skier and two time medalist (gold and bronze) offers Wintry Mix listeners a window into her Olympic experience as she embarks upon life after competitive skiing. This episode of Wintry Mix is proudly supported by Snowbird. Located 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbird is stacking foot upon foot of natural snow to kick off the 15/16 season. Take a break from east coast conditions and get yourself first tram as early as tomorrow while enjoying $35 million dollars in resort upgrades including remodeled slopeside rooms at The Cliff Lodge and RFID lift tickets that never have to leave your pocket. Give yourself The Bird this season and find out how you can get your 5th night free at Snowbird.com.

12 - Holiday Special: Year In Review

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:04:00 -0400

We thank you for tuning in to Wintry Mix in 2015 and invite you to explore the wide variety of episodes released to date. Here's to more characters, stories and laughter in 2016. Cheers! Episodes 11-13 are supported by Snowbird.

11 - The Forecasters: Inside The National Weather Service Burlington VT

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:56:00 -0400

In this episode, Alex joins Paul Sisson, telemark skier and the Science and Operations officer of the Burlington, Vermont (BTV) NWS office for a tour of their facility to chat local, regional, and national weather and climate topics. As the backbone of America's weather forecasting and record keeping systems, the National Weather Service and their 122 Forecast Offices inform the daily lives of every citizen on US soil. This episode of Wintry Mix is proudly supported by Snowbird. Located 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbird is stacking foot upon foot of natural snow to kick off the 15/16 season. Take a break from east coast conditions and get yourself first tram as early as tomorrow while enjoying $35 million dollars in resort upgrades including remodeled slopeside rooms at The Cliff Lodge and RFID lift tickets that never have to leave your pocket. Give yourself The Bird this season and find out how you can get your 5th night free at http://Snowbird.com.

10 - Ski Newfoundland: Ferries and Screech

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:53:00 -0400

Chatting with Cole Fawcett and Kristyn Titford of Marble Mountain Ski Area about life on the island of Newfoundland running the largest ski area in Atlantic Canada. As the easternmost point in North America, Newfoundland is an island about the size of Virginia which represents the southern section of the Canadian province Newfoundland and Labrador. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by http://snocountry.com/mix where you can sign up to win four pairs of lift tickets every week. http://skimarble.com

9 - Talking Puck: Ice Haus Brings New Visitors to Jay Peak

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:36:00 -0400

The Jay Peak Resort Ice Haus opened in 2010 as an additional amenity for skiers and summer guests to enjoy. Since then it's become an integral piece of the four season operation in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, attracting hockey teams and players from great distances to spend time and tourism dollars. Episode 9 sits down with Dennis Himes (yes I say Hines one time), General Manager of the Ice Haus, to find out about the sport of youth hockey, ice rink operations, and how the ski resort integrated the offering. You'll also hear from AK's kids as he tries to cram an episode into his Thanksgiving Day activities. Episode 9 is supported by SnoCountry.com. Visit http://Snocountry.com/mix to enter to win free lift tickets in their weekly drawings.

8 - The Plow Guy: Vermont AOT's Shawn Lafountain

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:09:00 -0400

Shawn Lafountain is the Maintenance Supervisor for the Colchester Fort Garage within the Vermont Agency of Transportation. He has plowed a lot of snow. These crews make it possible for skiers, riders, the general public and emergency crews to get where they need to go through all kinds of harsh weather. All while a steady stream of motorists make questionable decisions in their midst. Often a thankless job with long hours, these committed individuals keep their states open for business when Mother Nature tries to shut things down. Episode 8 is supported by Snocountry.com. Visit http://www.snocountry.com/mix to enter your name for their weekly lift ticket drawings.

7 - Selling Winter: Live From Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 03:32:00 -0400

The Boston.com Ski and Snowboard Expo is a behemoth of buying and selling over the course of 4 days. Your host AK headed south to hock Ski The East gear at the masses and figure out ways to make all these damn sales pitches quasi-listenable as a podcast. Episode 7 is supported by SnoCountry.com. Sign up for their weekly lift ticket drawings at www.snocountry.com/mix.

6 - Enjoy The Ride: Live From Vermont Backcountry Forum

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:11:00 -0400

Your host AK rides shotgun in the Ski The East Subaru Outback subjecting local pals/skiers Grant, Adam and Hillary to his overly modest backcountry skiing goals. This episode is a ride to, from and at the Vermont Backcountry Forum presented by the Rochester Sports Trails Alliance, Catamount Trail Association and VT Backcountry Alliance. Episode 6 is supported by SnoCountry.com. Sign up for their weekly lift ticket drawings at http://www.snocountry.com/mix. Event speakers included: Brian Mohr (emcee) - co-founder of VT Backcountry Alliance (VTBC) Angus McCusker - co-founder of Rochester Areas Sports Trails Alliance (RASTA) Zac Freeman - Glading Chief for Braintree Mtn Forest project/RASTA Holly Knox - Green Mountain National Forest - Rochester Office David Goodman - backcountry skiing guidebook author http://www.rastavt.org http://catamounttrail.org http://catamounttrail.org/programs/vtbc/about/