The Ski Moms Podcast
Family Ski Trip Tips, Ski Resort Insights, Ski Gear Reviews & Ski Travel Stories from Ski Industry Experts and Mountain Moms
The Ski Moms podcast is an award winning weekly (in winter) podcast in our 5th season with over 150 episodes! Join hosts Sarah and Nicole every week as they welcome ski mom guests from ski industry insiders to experienced mountain moms, sharing knowledge, stories, and lessons from the slopes. Whether you're planning your first family ski trip, looking for ski resort recommendations, or seeking advice on ski gear and techniques, you'll find practical tips and inspiration here. We cover everything from beginner skiing tips to navigating ski season with kids, making winter sports accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. Ready to make this your family's best ski season yet? Tune in and discover how to get your crew to the mountain confident, prepared, and excited to return for more adventures!
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Episodes
170 episodes
Montana Living: Big Sky Real Estate Expert Shares Four-Season Mountain Town Secrets
In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Tallie Lancey, a
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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49:29
Virginia’s Four-Season Ski Resort for Family Skiing & Year-Round Adventures
In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Kameron Tucker, Mountain Sports Director at Massanutten Resort in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Kameron shares her inspiring journey from receiving ski pa...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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43:02
Teaching Kids to Ski with Jessica Averett
In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Jessica Averett, Utah-based mom of five, former professional ski instructor, and founder of SkiingKids.com, a must-visit site for ...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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47:13
From London to the World Cup: Chemmy Alcott's Unconventional Path to Olympic Skiing
In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Chemmy Alcott, a British former World Cup alpine ski racer who competed in all five disciplines and represented Great Britai...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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47:09
The Fear Project: Understanding and Overcoming Ski Anxiety for Moms
In this episode, we tackle a topic that's been the elephant in the room of the ski world: fear. We sit down with Dr. Carol Porter, a Snowsport England coach with 20 years of experience and a PhD in pe...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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45:30
From Ski Racer to Designer: Jordan Watts on Building Jorde, a Modern Ski Apparel Brand
Jordan Watts, co-founder and head designer of Jorde, joins the Ski Moms podcast to share her journey from competitive ski racing to creating a modern ski apparel brand. Born in Texas bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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34:44
Keeping Vermont Wild: A Guide to Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in All Seasons
In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, hosts Nicole and Sarah welcome Rachel Proper, founder of Keep Vermont Wild, for an in-depth conversation about making Vermont's outdoor adventures accessibl...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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47:16
Rhonda Swenson: Designing for the Ski & Mountain Lifestyle at Krimson Klover
In this episode, Nicole and Sarah sit down with Rhonda Swenson, founder and creative director of Krimson Klover, a women's outdoor lifestyle brand known for its vintage-inspired illustrated base layers a...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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41:36
From Ski Day Struggles to Smart Solutions: Julie Gacnik's Pure Mountain Fun Story
In this episode, the Ski Moms are joined by Julie Gacnik, co-founder of Pure Mountain Fun and mom of four who turned her family's ski day frustrations into a thriving business. A former university ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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45:28
Building a Snow Empire: Barbara Sanders on Magazine Publishing, Membership Clubs, and Clean Tequila
In this episode, the Ski Moms sit down with Barbara Sanders, the dynamic founder and publisher of The SNOW Magazine and creative force behind
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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36:50
Powder Days and PT: How to Prevent, Treat, and Recover from Ski Injuries
In this episode, the Ski Moms sit down with Kathleen Doehla, a physical therapist and founder of Points North Sports and Regenerative PT in Stowe, Vermont. Kathleen shares her jour...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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45:23
Building Communities That Last: Aspen One's Housing and Childcare Solutionsd Episode
In this episode Heather Henry, VP of Housing and Childcare at Aspen One, joins the Ski Moms to discuss the critical infrastructure that keeps ski communities livable for families: affordable housing and accessib...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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40:25
Butterfly in a Blizzard: A Pro Snowboarder's Raw Story of Motherhood and Survival
In this episode professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani joins the Ski Moms to share her incredibly raw and honest journey of balancing elite athletic performance with motherhood and a breast cancer diagn...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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47:41
Breaking Barriers: Victoria Gaither on Skiing, Broadcasting, and Belonging
In this episode the Ski Moms are joined by Emmy-winning broadcaster and writer Victoria Gaither who shares her powerful skiing journey from a tearful first experience at Liberty Mountain through D.C. p...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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43:07
Building Tomorrow's Ski Industry Leaders at Killington
In this episode the Ski Moms talk with Kristel Killary. Kristel Killary is the Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Resort and Hospitality Man...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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44:29
Portillo's Promise: Keeping Skiing Personal in a Corporate World
In this episode the Ski Moms are joined by Ellen Guidera who serves on the board of Portillo Ski Resort and previously oversaw its marketing operations. Ellen's path to Portillo began as a ski instructor fresh out of Middlebury College, then af...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:53
Listen Again: The Nonprofit Model of Skiing at Bogus Basin
For this Listen Again episode, we’re revisiting a listener favorite — our conversation with Susan Saad, Director of Community and Customer Relations at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area in Boise, Idaho.Bogus Basin is u...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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45:52
Listen Again: Creating Access on the Slopes with Tracy Meier from the National Ability Center
Enjoy this Season Highlight from the Ski Moms PodcastThis week, we’re revisiting one of our most inspiring conversations on the Ski Moms Podcast—our interview with Tracy Meier, Chief Program and Education Officer at the <...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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48:59
From Page to Powder: A Conversation with Bluebird Day Author Megan Tady
Join us for the first-ever Ski Moms Book Club and Author Chat with Megan in early October! Contact us via DM @theskimoms or email for an invitation.In this episode, we welcome Megan Tady, author of the Washington Post notewo...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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43:54
Building Strength for the Slopes: A Ski Mom's Guide to Fitness with Hollie Nicholson
In this summer episode, personal trainer and ski mom Hollie Nicholson shares her expertise on building strength for skiing through accessible at-home workouts. From her Indiana roots to skiing the Swiss Alps, Hollie discusses how she helps wome...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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51:43
Listen Again: Raising the Stoke with Marsha Hovey of Trollhaugen
In this Listen Again episode, we're heading back to one of our favorite conversations with Marsha Hovey, the creative and passionate Marketing Director at Trollhaugen, a beloved family ski area just outside of Minneapolis, Minn...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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52:24
Listen Again: Brundage Mountain with Janna Allen
This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Janna Allen from Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, Idaho. Why? Because we finally got to ski Brundage last winter—and we absolutely loved it. From the uncrowde...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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49:26
No Snow? No Problem: A Ski Mom’s Guide to Pickleball
In this summer episode we are joined by Joyce Shulman, entrepreneur and avid skier, who returns to discuss her latest venture, Open Play, and the explosive growth of pickleball. As one of America's fa...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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51:03
Shifting Gears: Roam Fest's Mission to Transform Mountain Biking Culture
In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Sam Ryan, Director of Partnerships at Roam Fest, who shares her evolution from mental health professional to mountain bike advocate. Sam discusses how Roam Fest has grown...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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36:59
Listen Again Series – Tess Miner-Farra, Head of School at Winter Sports School in Park City
We’re bringing back an episode that we believe deserves a second listen.🎧 Tune in and be inspired by how education can adapt to meet the needs of our ski families.👉 Listen now, and don’t forget to share with another ski m...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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48:12