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Eight seasons of wisdom from skiing’s top voices. Tune in to the Next Level Skiing podcast for tips, mindset, and better days on snow.

Pro skier Ingrid Backstrom shares insights on training smarter, mindset in the backcountry, coaching, recovery, and skiing strong at every stage of life.

FWT champion Marcus Goguen breaks down his training philosophy, injury prevention, and why making your body your armor leads to confidence on comp day.

Freeride World Tour veteran Josh Daiek discusses remote ski exploration, fast-twitch skiing, and filming overlooked Nevada lines on Next Level Skiing.

Tom Wallisch on urban roots, creative progression, and sustaining a ski career from rails to big mountains. A deep dive into mind, body, and style.

From X Games to Alaska lines, Maggie Voisin shares how resilience, healing, and joy shaped her skiing—and why fun always comes first.

Mali Noyes skied all 93 lines in The Chuting Gallery in just 47 days. Hear how Nordic roots, grit, and intuition fueled an epic feat.

26-year-old Parkin Costain grew up in Whitefish as a skiing prodigy. For the last decade, he has been pushing big-mountain skiing with a high-speed, swift-footed style in the heaviest, most technical terrain around.

Willie Volckhausen started skiing at 2, raced for over a decade, and coached with Aspen Valley Ski Club for 18 years. Now an Aspen Ski School instructor, he also farms near Paonia in summer. Tune in as he shares top drills, lessons from farming, and what makes a great coach—all in pursuit of the perfect turn.

Brody Leven doesn’t dabble—he commits. The lifelong vegetarian and climate advocate gave up park skiing and chairlifts over a decade ago to climb and ski mountains under his own power. He hasn’t missed a day of outdoor exercise in four years and continues to redefine what it means to be a modern ski mountaineer.

Rob Dickinson is a Crested Butte local and former big mountain competitor known for his ninja-like moves through the mountain's toughest terrain. A self-employed painter with no sponsor, Rob has honed his skills over nearly 20 years. In this interview, he shares insights on technical skiing, clutch riding, and navigating steep lines with style.

Lou Dawson, a backcountry skiing pioneer, has shaped the sport from its early days to today’s global scene. From skiing all of Colorado's 14ers to documenting ski gear advancements, his memoir Avalanche Dreams reflects his evolution from daring skier to thoughtful alpinist. Tune in to hear about his adventures, spiritual journey, and insights on ski touring.

Mike Hattrup’s career spans from bump skiing champ to ski movie star to gear designer, leaving a mark on nearly every skier. From racing his siblings at Alpental to starring in Blizzards of Aahhh’s and building backcountry gear, Hattrup now directs skiing for Eleven Experience, guiding adventurers in Alaska, BC, Chile, Colorado, France, and Iceland. Hear his journey from pro skier to guide to gear innovator.

Amie Engerbretson, daughter of a pro skier and filmmaker, grew up ripping Palisades Tahoe. With a background in dance, she’s starred in numerous ski films, showcasing grace and flow. Now, she creates her own films, advocates for climate action, and empowers women to build confidence on and off the snow. Tune in to our podcast to hear how dance shapes her skiing and how to foster confidence on the slopes.

After dominating the slopes with the US Ski Team and completing many big mountain first descents, Kristen has become a fear and anxiety expert, helping clients manage the confusion and chaos of the emotion. In the latest 'Next Level Skiing' podcast, ski journalist Jason Blevins interviews Kristen to discuss her journey and insights on overcoming fear. Tune in now!