Totally Deep Backcountry Skiing Podcast

In Episode 106 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Episode 106 features Jeremy Jones, a longtime boundary pusher in the snowboard scene. Jones' involvement in the sport takes many paths; business owner, steep riding pioneer, and political activist as the founder of POW (Protect Our Winters). After decades of experience, Jones finally put his thoughts to paper — he recently published his first book, The Art of Shralpinism — Lessons From The Mountains. Think of the book as part memoir, part manual for best practices in the mountains, part art book, and an ode to finding joy by making turns. Page after page, Jones exudes the glass-half-full ethos. And that's what you hear on Episode 106.  On Episode 106 of the Totally Deep Podcas

In Episode 105 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Episode 105 features an interview with Brian Rodine of the Friends of CAIC.  Rodine is the organization's marketing and events director and trailhead program manager. According to their website, "The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to support the CAIC, while contributing to avalanche awareness and education throughout Colorado. Since 2014 we have invested just over $2.4 million into avalanche safety. This money has funded Know Before You Go, developed avalanche safety videos and signage, created outreach for new and existing users, built new web and mobile applications, and supported the CAIC’s forecast operations

In Episode 104 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Episode 104 features an interview with OpenSnow's Joel Gratz. Often touted as a meteorological wunderkind, Gratz, like the rest of us, like sliding on snow. OpenSnow's website and app allow those seeking powder snow and forecasts to know where, when, and how deep. Gratz discusses how the site and models assisting with the forecasts have changed over the years.   On Episode 104 of the Totally Deep Podcast: 1) The impending storm. 2) The on-piste off-piste dilemma.  3) Forecasting accurately for a specific locaton.  4) The La Niña triple dip.  5) No public heat maps for backcountry spots.  6) Exloring new locations based on forecasts.  Have a listen and get ready for the impendi

In Episode 103 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Episode 103 goes deep into gear-talk as Cripple Creek Backcountry's head of customer service, Tyler Vaughan, joins Randy and Doug to discuss their gear picks for the season.  On Episode 103 of the Totally Deep Podcast: 1) Small talk about leaf peeping and early-season snow.  2) Race category and resort uphilling picks.  3) Brakes for a skimo (race) setup.  4) The ski mountaineering category discussion.  5) The all-mountain category and can an all-mountain setup meets all your needs?  6) Picking a ski for the type of skiing you gravitate to the most.  7) The quiver spot that is the powder and freeride category.  Have a listen and get ready for the impending vert and lovely desc

In Episode 102 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. Doug calls September 15th the defacto start to pre-season training for backcountry skiing. Some call it dryland training. Some call it mountain biking. And some call it a "better late than never." If you are someone in need of a gentle nudge to get the motor revved and the soft tissue primed for your winter objectives, Zahan Billimoria spends some time on the pod discussing his perspective on training the whole body for mountain pursuits. Billimoria comes to Totally Deep from the hills of Jackson, Wyoming, where he runs Samsara, an online and brick-and-mortar training service for mountain athletes. In a not-so-past life, Z was a standout mountain/ski guide for Exum. You can le

Benedikt "Bene" Böhm, the CEO of Dynafit is a force of nature. Pushing into his mid-40s, the husband and father of three epitomizes life balance not by teetering near the fulcrum but by living near the extreme ends of the see-saw. He logs upwards of 30,000' of weekly vert, steers an international mountain products brand, and believes in full-value parenting. To do as Böhm does, which is aspirational, might require a reassessment and a full-time live-in assistant to infill the calendar — there's seemingly no downtime. His 24-hour cycle is more like a 48-72 hour jam-packed time expanse for lesser motivated mortals. Perhaps the only explanation for his stoke and inexhaustibility rests on the cusps of special relativity, where time slows as one approaches the speed of light. There's some exaggeration here, but you get the point; Böhm gets stuff done.       Under Böhm's leadership, Dynafit has seen its global reach expand and entrance into the more general mountain endurance markets, like trail and mountain runnin

On Episode 100 of Totally Deep Podcast, a quick celebration for Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com for making it to episode 100! As usual, they bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast.   As Totally Deep finally notches episode 100, Doug and Randy  banter just a bit about the past and the totality that is Totally Deep. They also converse with Jack Kuenzle who recently blasted up and down Mt. Hood to establish a new fastest known time (FKT). Kuenzle gives the FKT lowdown and reveals, in scientific terms, why wearing underwear only and skimo gear was his ticket to ride. Note, Kuenzle's underwear choice is pretty ho-hum, Champion, which means this fast cat must be a man of the people. Kuenzle also provides insight into a training mission up Mt. Shasta, during which he snapped both skis. Kuenzl

On Episode 99 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast.   As Totally Deep notches towards 100 episodes, we bring together two observers of the natural world and ski touring partners in Roman Dial and Alex Lee. Both are professors at Alaska Pacific University; Lee teaches philosophy while Dial has zeroed in on math and biology.  Lee has been featured on the podcast before. This is Dial's first go.  If you've done some basic research into Alaskan wilderness adventures, you're likely to have come across Dial's exploits. Dial remains a proto early-adopter considering how one pieces together moving from A to B to C when it entails the encyclopedia of groveling through Alaska's tangle of botany and mountains and hydrology. From packrafti

On Episode 98 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast.  This 98th episode of the Totally Deep Podcast features the EMGT and a live recorded interview with Cam Smith. Smith holds the course record for the race with Tom Goth, winning last year's race in 6:06:24. (Damn!) More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. And remember: be safe out there.  On Episode 98 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1) An intro from Randy and Doug (and Randy's commitment to race next year). 2) Live from the EMGT with Doug and Cam Smith. 3) Reliving the past. 4) Skimo in Europe. 5) Nordic skiing rivals. 6) EMGT strategy. 7) Rehashing the 2022 EMGT with Randy and Doug. Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail:

On Episode 97 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast.  Straight to the point, this episode is about the gear we're skiing and the items you might be on next season. For those hoping Randy is along for this hour-long audio trip, he took a break—Jason Albert from WildSnow hops on the spare mic.  More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. And remember: be safe out there.  On Episode 97 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1) An intro from WildSnow. 2) An update from the PNW. 3) Mt Hood FKTs. 4) The gear...skis and boots. 5) Talk of avy airbag packs at the ski shop. 6) The rise of ATK. Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?)

On Episode 96 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. In this episode, Doug and Randy banter about a high-pressure January, a snazzy new boot from Dynafit, the football playoffs (they are long-suffering Bills and Bengals fans), and their list of data-driven ways to stay motivated for the dawn patrol.  More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 96 of Totally Deep Podcast:  1. Doug's apologies and excuses for the podcast lapse. 2. Keeping the panic away when the snow doesn't fly. 3. Throwing the perfect game in the NFL playoffs. 4. Blower and bomber and the avy forecast. 5. Staying fit and a positive outcome.  6. The magical iPhone X boot...Dynafit TlT X. 7. A gear price hike f

On Episode 95 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. In this episode, Doug sits down with Powder Days author Heather Hansman.  More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 95 of Totally Deep Podcast:  1. Ski media and the story narrative. 2. Defining moments of skiing life. 3.  The sliding scale of commitment. 4. The scrappy side of ski bumming. 5. The linear progression of the dream.  6. Is the dream still obtainable? 7. Barriers to entry. 8. The goal of it all - providing stoke or making $? 9. Moderating goals.   Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, it's all uphill from

On Episode 94 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 94 of Totally Deep Podcast:  1. The snow dance begins. 2. Changing perspectives and the crystal ball. 3. Life in the industry. 4. Local knowledge reigns supreme. 5. Skiing in avy terrain and lessons learned. 6. Levels of risk. 7. Fresh eyes. Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, it's all uphill from here.  

On Episode 93 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 93 of Totally Deep Podcast:  1. Skimo V Ultimate Frisbee in the Olympics. 2. Skimo gear and Triathlon gear. 3. Twenty years since the last U.S. men's IronMan World Champion. 4. DeBoom's transition to skiing. 5. Coaching skimo in Steamboat. 6. Skimo and the Olympics. Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, it's all uphill from here.    

On Episode 92 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 92 of Totally Deep Podcast:  1. Aspen leaves, mudslides, the snow dance begins. 2. Running a business and the supply chain crux. 3. The dream quiver of skis beginning with an ice bleu beauty.  4. A few go-to bindings are discussed.  5. And a few bindings maybe to avoid.    Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, it's all uphill from here.    

On Episode 91 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 91 of Totally Deep Podcast:  1. Looking back at writing guidebooks. 2. The context of danger and backcountry skiing. 3. Ski touring and skiing amongst the avalanches. 4. Hygiene theater and avalanche safety theater. 5. A second edition of "Light Tours of Colorado", Lou's latest guidebook. 6. Buy the book: https://cripplecreekbc.com/products/beacon-guides-light-tours-of-colorado-2nd-editions.com Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, it's all uphill from here.  

On Episode 90 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 90 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1. Snow in Carbondale! 2. New Shop in Seattle!  3. Rebroadcast of Enormocast 226 4. Stacy Bare on Skiing in Afghanistan. 5. The needs of the outdoor community in Afghanistan. 6. Help out: https://www.ascendathletics.org/ Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, its all uphill from here.

On Episode 89 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 89 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1. Luke Demuth and Mike Poleto 2. Olden times in Vermont 3. Denali 4. More Denali 5. Whippets!  6. Wind! 7. Summit! 8. What goes wrong Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, its all uphill from here.

On Episode 88 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 88 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1. Tribute to Gary Smith 2. Doug's ACL is gone 3. Shop guys on Denali 4. Sopris Sprint 5. Hot as balls 6. Bike maintenance is like ski maintenance 7. Suffer Better (tm) 8. Where the uphill mountain bikes at? Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, its a

On Episode 87 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. On Episode 87 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1. Charlie Avis and Jeff Lutzenberger of Onx 2. Power of Four recap 3. Split board in the Po4?  4. The ONX Backcountry App. 5. Pros and Cons of digital mapping.  6. Use your head, not your phone. Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, its all here.