SKIMO GOLD
SKIMO GOLD
Podcast Description
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 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. Produced for all podcast players by Palm Tree Pod Co.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes central to ski mountaineering, including training techniques, racing strategies, gear selection, fueling practices, and mindset development. Episodes feature high-profile guests such as national champions and Olympic hopefuls, discussing their experiences and insights. The show also emphasizes the enjoyment of the sport, engaging listeners in the fun aspects of ski mountaineering.
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 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. Produced for all podcast players by Palm Tree Pod Co.
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 total novice to front-row storyteller, becoming one of the sport’s most trusted narrators and biggest cheerleaders. From juggling spreadsheets to building athlete narratives that pull new fans into the fold, she breaks down the art and intensity of live commentary in the Skimo world.
Catie also gives insight into parenting a new racer, shares inside jokes from the booth, and why sometimes the best way to serve a sport is simply to care a lot.
Learn more about Catie Website | Instagram
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