Legaski

On this episode, professional skier Molly Armenino joins me to talk about coming back from a broken leg and losing a toe to frostbite, and the mindset that got her through both. Molly has faced more season-ending injuries than most skiers will in a lifetime, and every time she's found a way back. We get into how she refused to let injury define her identity, why she started weight-bearing earl...

On this episode, I sit down with mental performance coach Drew Werner of Elevated Sport to talk about the mental side of injury recovery and how skiers  get back on snow after an ACL tear or similar injury. Drew spent over a decade as an athletic trainer and is finishing his doctorate in mental performance, and he answers the questions my Legaski Club members and Instagram followers sent in about...

On this episode, I sit down with my former client Kristen, who shares about her experience starting to ski as an adult in her 30s and also how she tore her ACL and skied over 30days in one season less than a year out from surgery.  Kristen's tear wasn't a simple one — a tibial avulsion that ripped away from the bone, plus meniscus damage. But the way she attacked her recovery is a blueprin...

On this episode… I'm following up on last week's confession about flaring up my knee at Mount Rainier. Whether you're rehabbing an injury, prepping for a big trip, or skiing nearly every day, doing too much too soon is one of the fastest ways to end up sidelined, and the frustrating part is that it usually feels like you're "being good" while it's happening. I break o...

On this episode… I'm sharing a recent bike-to-ski adventure to Sunrise at Mount Rainier where I — the supposed "expert" in ski injury prevention — made the exact mistakes I'm always warning skiers about.  This episode is about the two things that quietly wreck a big day in the mountains: under-fueling and under-preparing.  We talk about:  ✅ The hydration mistake that cramped my...

On this episode I sit down with my client Ryan Carlson, a backcountry skier and lawyer based in San Diego who came to me last August after his second L5-S1 disc surgery in 10 years. He had one big goal — get back on skis and summit Mount Yotei in Hokkaido, Japan, 5,000 vertical feet straight up the face of a volcano. We talk about how he went from a re-herniated disc and a season cut short to skii...

On this episode I sit down with Lance, one of my former clients, to talk about how he prepared for a major Alaska heli skiing trip after ACL surgery, meniscus repair, and years of ski related injuries. We talk about: ✅ What skiing means to Lance and why it has become such an important family activity ✅ His injury history from shoulder separation to knee injuries and calf tears ✅ Why traditional...

On this episode I break down the three end of season tests every skier should use to capture their current ski fitness before the off season starts. Your legs are likely in their best ski shape right now, so this is the perfect time to measure your strength and endurance so you know exactly what to rebuild before next season. We talk about: ✅ Why the end of ski season is the best time to test you...

On this episode I sit down with Dave Johnson from Icarus Medical to talk about a new kind of knee brace designed to unload the knee, reduce pain, and help active people stay in the sports they love longer. If knee pain, fatigue, or arthritis has made you wonder whether your ski days are numbered, this conversation opens up a very interesting option before jumping straight to surgery. We talk about...

On this episode I sit down with Christian from Sidecut Tuning to break down why ski tuning is one of the most overlooked upgrades for better skiing, more confidence, and fewer injuries. We talk about why a great tune can matter more than the ski you are on and how to spot the hidden equipment issues that make progression feel impossible. We talk about:✅ Why ski tuning feels secretive and confusin...

On this episode I sit down with Brian an Austrian Level 3 ski instructor and former ski racer who shares his experience navigating a complex knee injury including a full MCL tear with partial ACL and PCL damage and what the early stages of conservative recovery really look like. We talk about:✅ How the injury happened during free skiing and the immediate on slope response✅ What MRI results revea...

On this episode I break down how to structure your dry land training during the ski season so you can stay strong reduce fatigue and lower your risk of injury even when you are skiing multiple days in a row. We talk about:✅ How to adjust your training when you are skiing several days back to back✅ Why mobility is the foundation for strong efficient skiing all season long✅ How to normalize stren...

On this episode… I sit down with examiner and Level 3 instructor-trainer Riley Shepard @SkiWithRiley to break down the most common plateaus skiers hit—and the drills and decision-making that move you from intermediate → advanced → expert. Focus: Shift edge angles earlier, ski the fall line with intent, and master fore–aft movement—then turn those breakthroughs into real progress on snow. We talk a...

On this episode, I sit down with pro skier Amie Engerbretson to discuss injury rehab—from broken fibula and MCL/meniscus issues to debilitating Morton’s neuromas—and how smart training, better decisions, and Blister+ injury insurance have shaped her comebacks.  Amie shares candid stories (including a post-op PE scare) and exactly how she’s used Blister+ to cover MRIs, PT, surgery bills, and even c...

On this episode, I sit down with Kate Edwards , certified mindset coach and founder of The Ski Mindset Coach , to explore how skiers can rebuild confidence after fear, injury, or self-doubt. Kate shares her personal story of freezing mid-slope in Courchevel—and how that experience inspired her to retrain in emotional freedom technique (EFT) and matrix reimprinting to help others reclaim joy on the...

On this episode, I sit down with Joe Dunn—aka Ski Dad TV —to unpack his outside-the-box approach to skiing: building balance you can trust, prioritizing turn completion before initiation, and why chasing a “forward move” often sends skiers the wrong direction. We explore practical dryland drills (rollerblades, slacklines, trampolines) and simple ways busy parents can prep for the season without li...

On this episode, I sit down with Chris Davenport , one of the most accomplished big mountain skiers of our time. From his early days in New England to his groundbreaking ski career and his work with DPS Skis, Chris has lived at the cutting edge of the sport and continues to shape where skiing is headed. We talk about: ✅ Conditioning to ski 150+ days per year ✅ Chris injury history including his...

On this episode, I sit back down with Dr. Nick Kennedy , complex knee surgeon, to wrap up this series on alignment and knee injuries. We talk about when boot fitting, orthotics, and strength work can’t fully solve extreme knock-knee (valgus) or bow-leg (varus) . We dig into “corrective alignment surgery”, how it intersects with skiing, and realistic timelines for getting back on snow— including af...

On this episode, I sit down with Harald Harb —legendary coach, boot fitter, and founder of Harb Ski Academy—to unpack his complete approach to ski performance: precise measurements, footbeds that evolve with you, cuff alignment that actually lets you tip the ski, and on-snow validation so the shop work translates to turns. If you’ve ever wondered where comfort ends and true performance begins, thi...

On this episode, I sit down with Heather Van Gilder , a Boulder-based boot fitter and board-certified pedorthist (25+ years), to answer one of the most common listener requests: what’s different about women’s boot fitting—and what actually matters for comfort, performance, and injury reduction? Heather blends deep shop experience with clinical pedorthics to demystify women’s vs. unisex boots, line...

On this episode, I sit down once again with Tom Gellie of Big Picture Skiing . Tom is a world-renowned ski coach and physical therapist who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and practical experience to skiing. We last connected back in Episode 25, and this time we pick up the conversation to go even deeper into boot fit, alignment, and their direct impact on ski performance and injury p...

On this episode, I sit down with Matt Lyall , owner of Seattle Ski Performance , where he combines expert boot fitting with the unique power of a ski simulator. Matt has worked with countless racers and recreational skiers, using technology to fine-tune alignment, improve performance, and reduce injury risk. We talk about: ✅ How ski simulation changes the bootfitting process ✅ Why alignment dire...

On this episode, I sit down with Pat Medau , a boot fitter at Powderhouse Pro Snow in South Lake Tahoe and a ski instructor at Heavenly Mountain. Pat brings a unique dual perspective—fitting boots in the shop and coaching skiers on the hill—which gives him rare insight into how equipment and technique work together to shape performance. We talk about: ✅ How boot fitting and ski instruction comple...

On this episode, I sit down with Jim Lindsay of Bootech Inc. , based at the base of Aspen Highlands. With over 45 years in the bootfitting industry, Jim has dedicated his career to helping skiers perform better by transforming how their bodies interact with their equipment. His expertise highlights the deep craft and precision that go into world-class boot fitting. The focus of this episode is on...

On this episode, I sit down with Keith from Arete BootFit , a Seattle-based bootfitter dedicated to helping skiers reduce pain, improve comfort, and maximize performance through proper alignment and fitting. With years of experience and a deep passion for helping skiers perform at their best, Keith shares both practical advice and inspiring client stories that highlight just how powerful the right...