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Ski or Die with Elizabeth Montavon & Stevie Island
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Pro water skiers and Ski or Die co-founders Elizabeth Montavon and Stevie Island bring their outspoken and irreverent opinions to the masses. Follow them as they discuss their experiences on the pro tour, debate hot topics in professional water skiing, share the do’s and don’ts of cross-training, and explore what makes a winning mindset. This show will change the way you see competitive water skiing.

  1. 02/20/2025

    Truck Talks: What Makes an Elite Skier Elite?

    In this thought-provoking episode of Ski or Die Truck Talks, Elizabeth turns the spotlight on Stevie as he shares his unique insights into what he thinks distinguishes the elite skiers from the rest. Drawing on a snapshot of experience from behind the wheel with some of the top performers from the 2024 season, Stevie breaks down the nuanced traits and habits that define the best in the men’s elite slalom. From progressive load to the roles of the onside and offside, this episode offers a deep dive into the world of technical diversity within high-performance water skiing.

    24 min

  2. 02/14/2025

    Truck Talks: Reigniting Curiosity For a New Ski Season

    Welcome to a fresh chapter of Ski or Die! In this episode, we introduce "Truck Talks," our exciting new format aimed at delivering more consistent and engaging content throughout 2025. Now, not only can you listen on your favorite podcast platforms, but you can also watch us on YouTube! We delve into our experiences of feeling burnt out at the end of the 2024 season and how we finally took some much-needed time off — the first in years. We'll share the transformative impact this break has had on us both personally and professionally, and outline our revitalized strategies to stay fired up for the 2025 ski season. Join us as we kick off the new season with renewed energy and curiosity, ready to tackle the waters with enthusiasm and fresh insights. Happy 2025 ski season, everyone — let's ski or die!

    22 min

  3. 04/12/2024

    Ep 25 — Triumph at the 2024 Moomba Masters

    Kicking off the 2024 season, join us as Elizabeth takes on the Moomba Masters. Despite a devastating first round down under, she secures a podium finish in a true Elizabeth-style comeback. In this episode, we dive into the mental and physical preparations that led to her stunning turnaround, the atmosphere and challenges of the event, and key lessons learned from her journey back to the top.

    38 min

  4. 10/22/2023

    The 2023 IWWF Water Ski World Championships Recap

    Stevie’s first Worlds and Elizabeth’s second: let’s get into it!

    38 min

  5. 09/01/2023

    So You’re in a Slump

    This one will have you in your feels! Stevie and Elizabeth talk about ski slumps — past and present. It’s a tough subject that permeates beyond skiing, which makes it all the more important to tackle. We hope this helps anyone who needs it.

    42 min

  6. 08/26/2023

    Should You Ski When You’re Sore?

    In this episode, Stevie and Elizabeth give a quick life update about their time in Europe before tackling a question as old as time itself: should you ski when you’re sore or take some time off? You’ll have some homework after this one. Let’s get after it!

    33 min

  7. 02/05/2023

    Don’t Be Confused: What Young People Want in Water Skiing

    In this episode, Stevie and Elizabeth discuss themes for engaging with — and retaining — younger fans and athletes in the sport. Do you agree with the research?

    36 min

  8. 12/16/2022

    Welcome to Season 2 — 2023 Mentality

    Stevie & Elizabeth are back for season 2! Catch up with them as they briefly chat about some select highs and lows from the 2022 season, their framework to approach the new year, and the mentality they're taking into 2023. Damn, it's good to be back!

    20 min
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Pro water skiers and Ski or Die co-founders Elizabeth Montavon and Stevie Island bring their outspoken and irreverent opinions to the masses. Follow them as they discuss their experiences on the pro tour, debate hot topics in professional water skiing, share the do’s and don’ts of cross-training, and explore what makes a winning mindset. This show will change the way you see competitive water skiing.

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  • Creator
    Ski or Die with Elizabeth Montavon & Stevie Island
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Ski or Die