SKIMO GOLD

Travis Macy
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SKIMO GOLD

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, 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.  Produced for all podcast players by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Episodes

  1. MAR 17

    5. Davide Giardini: Boulder Skimo

    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 of transitioning between sports, and how he found community and purpose in Boulder’s endurance sc...

    1h 10m

  2. MAR 5

    4. Jessie Young: 41-yr-old Mom & USA National Champion

    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. A mother of two balancing elite competition, family life, and work, Jessie shares how she ramped up training in October with coach Josiah Middaugh, focusing on VO2 max and threshold workouts ...

    52 min

  3. MAR 3

    3. Max Drion: Superstar Belgian Skier/Runner on Competition, Discovery, Impact, and More

    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 what it takes to compete at the highest level—his first World Cup win in 2021, the mental coachi...

    1h 9m

  4. FEB 17

    2. Rea Kolbl: Team Slovenia Olympic Hopeful

    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, Rea breaks down the mixed relay event—what it takes to compete at the highest level, the precisi...

    56 min

  5. FEB 17

    1. Cam Smith: USA National Champion and Olympic Hopeful

    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 securing a quota spot for the 2026 Olympics. He shares insights into relay dynamics, the mental and phy...

    1h 10m

  6. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing SKIMO GOLD with Travis Macy and Cam Smith

    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, and–most importantly–FUN! Join hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith regularly for novel...

    2 min

    Trailer

    Ratings & Reviews

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    out of 5
    9 Ratings

    About

    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, 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.  Produced for all podcast players by Palm Tree Pod Co.

    Information

    • Creator
      Travis Macy
    • Years Active
      2K
    • Episodes
      6
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 SKIMO GOLD
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