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Welcome to the Ultimate Ski Adventure Podcast! I’m Kat Shortsleeve, your host. From the U.S. to the Alps, I’ve skied across the globe. In this episode, we’ll dive into essential criteria for planning an unforgettable ski trip. We’ll cover costs, lift passes, resort amenities, snow conditions, and travel logistics. From Beaver Creek, Vail, Niseko Japan, Alps, Austria, Switzerland, Breckenridge, Aspen, Stowe, Jackson Hole, Deer Valley, Park City, and so many more. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a first-timer, get ready to hit the slopes! 

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Meet Chie Addington, the Chief Administrative Officer at Töst Beverages (based in Vermont!). Töst is an alcohol free, sparkling, all natural, low calorie celebratory beverage. Töst comes in two flavors, original and rose - and we love the both!

We hear the story that led to founding Töst and talk about how they decided to make a new category of beverage instead of dealcoholized wine. There was a lot of work and exploration that went into finding the perfect taste and right feel. 

We originally found our way to Töst after we published an article about skiing and alcohol. Skiers are 43% more likely to be involved in a crash when alcohol is involved. In the past 5 years, 3.8 million people reported injuries while skiing that were a direct result of alcohol consumption.  And while we love a good cocktail, we wait till apres to enjoy. We talk about the trend towards non-alcoholic options on mountains and in ski town restaurants. Chie points to a more health conscious society and better non-alcoholic options like Töst.  

Chie tells us about growing up skiing in Japan, ranging from smaller local mountains to the epic resorts of Hokkaido. Chie describes the mountainside cuisine and warm teas at the Japanese ski resorts. Nowadays, Chie and her family spend a lot of time at Bromley Mountain in Vermont. 

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Meet Chie Addington, the Chief Administrative Officer at Töst Beverages (based in Vermont!). Töst is an alcohol free, sparkling, all natural, low calorie celebratory beverage. Töst comes in two flavors, original and rose - and we love the both!

We hear the story that led to founding Töst and talk about how they decided to make a new category of beverage instead of dealcoholized wine. There was a lot of work and exploration that went into finding the perfect taste and right feel. 

We originally found our way to Töst after we published an article about skiing and alcohol. Skiers are 43% more likely to be involved in a crash when alcohol is involved. In the past 5 years, 3.8 million people reported injuries while skiing that were a direct result of alcohol consumption.  And while we love a good cocktail, we wait till apres to enjoy. We talk about the trend towards non-alcoholic options on mountains and in ski town restaurants. Chie points to a more health conscious society and better non-alcoholic options like Töst.  

Chie tells us about growing up skiing in Japan, ranging from smaller local mountains to the epic resorts of Hokkaido. Chie describes the mountainside cuisine and warm teas at the Japanese ski resorts. Nowadays, Chie and her family spend a lot of time at Bromley Mountain in Vermont. 

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In the latest episode of Juicy Bits, Jen and Jillian drop the C word 46 times. You'll have to listen in to find out why. 

Harvey Bierman is a championship skier with loads of info about the snow sports he knows and loves. He offers us tips including, learning to ski,  back country skiing, and a nuanced comparison of  skiing and snowboarding.

Harvey goes on to discuss what makes a great ski resort, offering  his choices of the best international and U.S.  ski areas.

He ends with a personal memory of his favorite ski experience.
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Harvey Bierman is Chief Digital officer for Christy Sports. He is one of the few people who can claim to have won a high school and collegiate ski racing championship in the same state.
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We discuss the invention of manmade snow and how its usage at ski resorts around the world has increased economic activity but also resulted in many unintended impacts.

Tamarack Resort CEO Scott Turlington talks to BoiseDev's Don Day about coming attractions for the resort in Valley County, Idaho

Justin Sibley is the CEO of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company that owns some of the best resorts on earth, including Copper Mountain, Killington, Silver Star and more. Justin is a fellow Fuqua MBA graduate who was the Vice President of Finance at Backcountry.com before becoming CFO and then co-President of POWDR. POWDR also owns Woodward. If you know anything about board sports, you know that Woodward is the leading name in action sports progression and innovation with facilities across North America. Justin and I talk about how he has been able to help leverage the Woodward brand and assets across POWDR’s portfolio of resorts.

As an international company with properties in different states and provinces, we talk about the challenges of running a hospitality business during the pandemic. Justin and the team at POWDR put on a master class on adjusting to adversity. He shares a lot of great insights and wisdom for managing a massive organization through COVID-19.

This episode was a lot of fun for me. As a life-long shredder with a failed pro-snowboard career, I got to geek out on both business and the snowboard industry. If you love the outdoors, action sport or just want to learn more about scaling a large complex organization, this podcast is for you.

Discussion Topics:

(3:11) New offerings at POWDR.

(4:54) The business strategy of expanding into more year-round offerings.

(12:51) Woodward … perhaps one of the greatest strategic acquisitions ever?

(21:53) Woodward Park City build and opening.

(24:02) Managing through COVID-19 with 8,000 employees.

(30:29) Playing forever and focusing on environmental protections.

(34:25) Advice for people looking to build a career in outdoor adventure lifestyles.

(37:47) Rapid fire.

Top 3 Ski Passes

1. Ikon: 42 unique destinations: Copper, Steam Boat , Abasin, Winter Park, Aldora
2. Epic: 5 rockies resorts through the north east midwest. Vail, Break, Keystone, Beaver Creek, Telluride, Crested Bute
3. Collective: Aspen, other rocky locations

Top 5 Ski Brands

1. Obermeyer: snow suits, everything
2. North Face: ski jackets
3. Patagonia: fleeces, undergear
4. Oakley: goggles
5. Mammut: Suzi’s Copper uniform

Our guest Suzi grew up skiing with her family and they made great trips out of it. She has skied all over Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, and all across the midwest, where she was raised. Suzi has not skied all the resorts and mountains in Colorado, but she's been to the top 10 on her list. She is currently a ski instructor at Copper Mountain and LOVES it. 

Here's her Top 10 Ski Resorts -

1. Copper Mountain.  It has a base of 9,800 ft and Top Elevation of 12,313 ft.
2. Vail. It has a base of 8,150 ft and Top Elevation of 11,570 ft. 
3. Telluride.  Top Elevation of 12,260 ft
4. Abasin. Top Elevation: 13,050 ft
5. Aspen - Snow mass. Top Elevation: 12, 510 ft
6. Steamboat. Top Elevation: 10,568 ft (low)
7. Breckenridge. Top Elevation: 12,998 ft (higher then copper)
8. Winter park. Top Elevation: 12,060 ft
9. Beaver Creek. Top Elevation: 11,440 ft
10. Keystone. Top Elevation: 12,408 ft
11. BONUS: Loveland: The Local’s Mountain. Top Elevation: 13,010 ft