Travis Macy

SKIMO GOLD

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The premier podcast and YouTube show for ski mountaineering interviews and analysis. Explore the high-altitude, high-stakes world of skimo as elite athletes prepare for Olympic competition and beyond. From the World Cup podium to the local skintrack, SKIMO GOLD is THE podcast for smooth-gliding, quick-transitioning, lung-burning, kick-turning beta on training, racing, gear, fueling, mindset, and–most importantly–FUN! Join hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith regularly for novel conversations with the world’s best athletes, coaches, organizers, and skimo aficionados plus just-in-time race analysi...

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Travis Macy

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Sarah Cookler: Team USA Head of Sport 07.04.2025 1:04:32

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 director, and force behind Project Podium. Sarah shar...

Davide Giardini: Boulder Skimo 17.03.2025 1:08:50

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 personal journey from triathlon to skimo, the challenges...

Jessie Young: 41-yr-old Mom & USA National Champion 05.03.2025 51:30

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 competition, family life, and work, Jessie shares how she r...

Max Drion: Superstar Belgian Skier/Runner on Competition, Discovery, Impact, and More with Cam Smith 03.03.2025 1:08:16

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 World Cup medalist and Olympic hopeful. Max shares...

Cam Smith: USA National Champion and Olympic Hopeful 17.02.2025 1:08:36

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 in the mixed relay event, a crucial step in secur...

Rea Kolbl: Team Slovenia Olympic Hopeful with Cam Smith 17.02.2025 55:15

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 to SKIMO. With her sights set on the 2026 Olympics,...

Introducing SKIMO GOLD with Travis Macy and Cam Smith 29.01.2025 1:55

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, a...