Chair 9- The Dodge Ridge Podcast

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort
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The Chair 9 Podcast is a new venture dedicated to Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Its name is inspired by the resort's eight existing chair lifts, symbolizing an imagined "ninth chair" where stories, experiences, and insights about the ski resort and mountain life can unfold.

  1. Episode 16- Dodge and The Duke

    MAR 3

    Episode 16- Dodge and The Duke

    Stephen Duke, a pioneer of Dodge Ridge Parks, opens up about his journey of being a pro snowboarder through the late 90s and early 2000s.

    30 min
  2. Episode 15- Shop local, Ski local

    FEB 17

    Episode 15- Shop local, Ski local

    Eric Aldridge, owner of local board shop Earth and Ocean, walks through his history of riding at Dodge Ridge, gives a detailed history of opening up his business, and shares how the internet and social media have changed the ski industry forever.

    32 min
  3. Episode 14- Bobby's Freedom Run

    FEB 3

    Episode 14- Bobby's Freedom Run

    Jennifer and Patrick Rapp share memories of Bobby Rapp โ€” a son, brother, and former Dodge Ridge race team member who later died while serving his country. They reflect on Bobbyโ€™s time at Dodge Ridge, the run named in his honor, and the scholarship created to carry his legacy forward.

    32 min
  4. Episode 13- Carving Out History

    JAN 20

    Episode 13- Carving Out History

    Author Tricia Oโ€™Brien shares insights on the process of writing a historical book featuring Dodge Ridge, recounts her favorite stories from individuals she interviewed throughout the endeavor, and provides intel on where you can pick up a copy of the book.

    26 min
  5. Episode 12- Operation Open Snow

    04/03/2025

    Episode 12- Operation Open Snow

    Bryan Allegretto, Co-owner of Open Snow, shares his backstory of growing up on the East Coast, moving West, and developing a snow forecasting app that is now used internationally throughout the snow sports industry.

    39 min
  6. Episode 11- Born to Board: Seven Year Old Savant

    03/27/2025

    Episode 11- Born to Board: Seven Year Old Savant

    Pint sized powerhouse, Uriah McDonald, takes a break from shredding the slopes with his Dad to share his favorite surf, skate, and snowboard stories.

    22 min
  7. Episode 10- Logistics, Losses, Lineage

    03/06/2025

    Episode 10- Logistics, Losses, Lineage

    Jason Smith, mountain ops manager of Dodge Ridge, unpacks his history at the resort where he met his wife, created a career, and now works alongside his son.

    25 min
  8. Episode 9- From Love Birds to Locals

    02/27/2025

    Episode 9- From Love Birds to Locals

    Longtime local Alicia Hartle describes how young love brought her to the area in her early 20s, offers insights on creating both a prosperous family and business, and gives us an inside look at retired life.

    32 min
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The Chair 9 Podcast is a new venture dedicated to Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Its name is inspired by the resort's eight existing chair lifts, symbolizing an imagined "ninth chair" where stories, experiences, and insights about the ski resort and mountain life can unfold.

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