In this podcast we explore the Arlberg region of Austria, the cradle of skiing and one of the largest ski regions in the world including St. Anton, Lech and Zeurs - with Barney Caddick from Ski Like A Pro . Barney Caddick has been working as a ski guide in St. Anton for the past 27 Winters, is a fully certified 'Staatlich Geprüfte Skilehrer und Skiführer' - the Austrian equivalent of master and has 36 seasons teaching in 8 Ski-schools on 4 continents. Find Barney Caddick , Ski Like a Pro , https...
Apr 05, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Sometimes I come across a story that is so compelling I feel I must dig deeper and bring in to this audience. Hubert Schriebl’s stunning photographs have thrilled New Englanders for decades. Born in Austria, Hubert arrived in Vermontin 1964 to teach at the Stratton Ski School and made it his home. He has traveled, skied and taken photographs around the world, from the Arctic Circle and the Himalayas to the American Southwest, including four Winter Olympics andmultiple World Cups. His work has ap...
Mar 12, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 11
There’s no ski thrill quite like heliskiing —being dropped on a pristine ridge with untouched powder, no crowds, and only the sound of the mountains around you. In this episode of Where to Ski , we dive into the exhilarating world of backcountry skiing in two legendary destinations: the Chugach Mountains in Alaska and the San Juan Mountains in Colorado . Join host John Morgan as he chats with two of the most experienced heliskiing guides in the industry: Jed Workman , head guide at Valdez Heli-S...
Feb 27, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Steamboat Springs, famously known as Ski Town USA , is home to legendary skiers like Buddy Werner and Deb Armstrong and boasts the best Champagne Powder skiing in the world. With 184 trails, 23 lifts, and 3,741 acres of terrain , Steamboat offers something for every skier, from groomers to the new Mahogany Ridge glades . Rooted in its cowboy heritage , Steamboat blends world-class skiing with authentic Western charm—think ranches, rodeos, and winter events like the Cowboy Downhill and Ski Joring...
Feb 06, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Discover the adrenaline-pumping world of the Inferno Ski Race, the planet’s oldest, longest, largest, and arguably most grueling downhill skiing event. Starting from the breathtaking Schilthorn peak (9,744 ft) and descending over 6,500 feet of vertical across 14.9 kilometers, this epic race takes skiers from Mürren to Lauterbrunnen through some of Switzerland’s most stunning alpine landscapes in the Bernese Oberland. In this episode of Where to Ski , host John Morgan dives into the Inferno’s uni...
Jan 09, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The newest hot spot for skiing is Norway. This episode takes us to Narvik Norway, 1500KM north of Oslo just north of the Arctic Circle. Located on the Rombaken fjord, it is stunning. The skiing is solid enough to be chosen for the Alpine World Championships in 2029. My guest is Norway’s Jean-Peter Østbye. An alumna of the Utah ski team, the Norwegian national team, and the Pro ski circuits. J.P. spent years traveling, racing, coaching and more recently teaching. Now he enjoys outdoor life in Nor...
Dec 23, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this bonus episode we’ve brought back one of our favorite guests Joel Gratz, Founder and CEO of OpenSnow to do a quick check in on the winter of 2024 and what it may hold for us skiers.
Dec 13, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This is a special and fun bonus episode. We caught up with River Radamus in Beaver Creek, Colorado during the Birds of Prey World Cup races where he just skied to 8th in the Super G. River is in his 6th season on the World Cup with 95 starts and one podium, he has a Gold in the Team Parallel in the 2023 World Championship, and a ton of Junior Championship wins.
Dec 08, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Arriving in the Banff National Park means you’ve hit Canadas most beautiful mountains and best skiing. The ski areas of Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Norquay have some of the most varied and expansive skiing in the world. Our guest, Ken Read, knows skiing and knows his mountains. Banff is kind of the center of the action here – it’s a small town about 100 km. or just over an hour due west of Calgary. Keep driving and the first area you come to is Norquay (sort of the town hill of Banff) then...
Dec 04, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Eagle Valley - Vail Perhaps the best known of American ski resorts, Vail is about 100 miles due west of Denver. Envisioned by Pete Siebert of the 10th Mountain Division, the mountain opened in December 1962. Today there is some of the best skiing on the planet on over 5,317 acres served by 32 lifts and 278 trails. My guest today is a legend – literally - we are pleased to have Chris Anthony join us. His love and passion for the sport is real and he skis 5-6 days a week on this hill. Aside from w...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 3
I've wanted to do this episode for a while. The Bernese Oberland is like stepping into a picture postcard with the small villages of Wengen, Murren and Grindlewald hosting some amazing skiing. All with the famed Eiger as the backdrop. Our guest is Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Regez, Ryan grew up in Wengen, has Swiss-British dual citizenship, is a member of the Wengen ski club and is a very fun guest. Our Favs Hotel - Arenas Victoria-Lauberhorn - it's close to the train and the Manlichen tram, has ...
Oct 29, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Big Sky Resort is huge, incredible and has something for everyone. 5,850 acres and vertical of 4,350 feet over 3 peaks in are served by 26 lifts (most of them new). It sits halfway down Montana’s Gallatin River Canyon between Bozeman and the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, it’s about an hour drive south from Bozeman airport. Big Sky’s, big runs, amazing vistas – you can’t ski this area in a day – it takes three. Our guest is Zoe Mavis, Zoe is a legend at Big Sky where she’s been the ...
Oct 15, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
While most of us are mountain biking and enjoying summer, it's peak winter south of the equator—and that means prime skiing! In this episode, we're taking you on a journey to the best ski resorts in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile. Discover what makes Australia ski resorts like Thredbo and Perisher unique, why New Zealand ski resorts such as Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt attract skiers from around the world, what its like skiing in Bariloche Argentina and how Chile ski resorts like Portil...
Aug 01, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Tucked into the end of a box canyon in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah; Alta is known for steep chutes and deep powder - an old-style ski town focused on the skiing and the people who ski there. Scott Urtel has guided for Wasatch Powderbirds, and for Ski with Kim for a decade. He is currently the lead training officer for the Alta Ski Patrol, and skis this mountain pretty much every day of the season. Our Favs Best Hotel - Goldminers Daughter Best Apres - The Peruvian o...
Mar 21, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this bonus episode we hit on one of my favorite subjects – mountain weather. Nothing worse than planning a trip, getting somewhere, and getting weathered out – either rain, too little snow or even too much snow can affect your day. Weather has a lot to do with my own decision-making process of where to ski. Our guest is Joel Gratz, Founder and CEO of OpenSnow . Joel really (really) likes three things: Weather, snow, and skiing. I don't know about the skiing but he really knows weather and sno...
Mar 14, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This bonus episode is a new twist on Where to Ski where we explore the culture, history, and future of mountain towns. Today’s focus is on what makes skiing in Europe different from skiing in other parts of the world. Today we talk to the youngest generation of one of the oldest families in St Anton, Austria, our guest today is Anna Schranz. Anna’s family has lived in this region for 7 generations, she was born and has lived most of her life in St Anton and has seen many of the changes to the to...
Mar 05, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The Mont Blanc Valley is so amazing we decided to do our first video podcast - we hope you enjoy it. Chamonix is in the French Alps just north of Mont Blanc, and about an hours drive south of Geneva. Between the peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and the Aiguille du Midi, it borders Switzerland and Italy and sits at the foot of Mont Blanc. It is one of the oldest ski resorts in France. AND Chamonix has some incredible skiing as well as history going back to Napoleon. Jean-Michel Poupart lives in the ...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Taos Ski Valley attracts skiers from everywhere to its terrain, its powder, its unique vibe, and its just plain fun. Privately owned – it has kept its unique identity, has expanded services and I believe the most environmentally committed ski area in the world as the first ski resort in the world to become a certified B-Corporation and it has a 2030 net zero carbon commitment. Alain Veth grew up skiing – first as a racer, at the World Junior Championships, on the Europa Cup and World Cup winning...
Jan 31, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Down in southwest Colorado at the end of a box canyon in the San Juan mountains sits Telluride. Rumor has it that the name “Telluride” actually derived from the phrase “To Hell You Ride”, which described the treacherous journey to get to this remote mountain town. Skiing started there in 1972 with a few runs emptying into town, the skiing has expanded to include some of the best and most varied skiing in the world. Supported by a newer mountain village, the town itself remains historic, quaint a...
Jan 16, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
At the very end of Ötztal valley about an hour and twenty minute drive west from Innsbruck you'll find one of Alps' best and snow-surest ski areas. Ski-in, ski-out Gurgl, the only spot in Austria which is home to three mountains which reach up above the 3,000m mark suitable for all levels of skier. Our special guest for this episode is Dave “the Rocket” Ryding, an English World Cup alpine slalom ski racer. Considered the most accomplished modern day British skier of all time, he has competed for...
Dec 26, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
St Moritz ... You Need to do it once ...five star hotels, Michelin starred restaurants, designer boutiques, and high class apres-ski... also has some of Europe's best skiing. Home to winter Olympics, multiple Alpine Skiing World Championships – there is some real skiing in St Moritz. My guests for this episode are Christophe Steck and Marco Balz. Cristophe is a skier, mountaineer and climber, in 2010 he co-founded PassionSki to bring his passion for the region to guests from all over the world. ...
Dec 15, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We're at 8800 ft and heading to Colorado. Grab your skis, and let's dive into the world of skiing at Crested Butte, Colorado. My guest today instructs and guides at Crested Butte and knows the mountain and the town. Dave McGuire, Mac as he's known, has been skiing, living and instructing at Crested Butte since he attended Western State College 22 miles down the hill; he knows the mountain and the area very well. Crested Butte started as a supply town for the coal and silver mines and the ranches...
Dec 08, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Stowe is quintessential New England, beautiful buildings, churches and town squares with restaurants, local businesses, shops and hotels that make it attractive and fun. Stowe's heavy investment in base facilities, high speed lifts and snowmaking lets it boast some of the best facilities in the US on two separate mountains. My guest is Dave Merriam, Dave served as the Senior Director of Skier Services to Director of the Ski and Snowboard School. Dave doesn’t just know Stowe, he knows skiing, he ...
Dec 08, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Aspen has lots to it, so be prepared, this is longer than usual. Starting as a mining town in the 1880s, Aspen has been legendary in the ski world for its skiing, the parties, dining, shopping and culture. It’s a small town with a mammoth reputation due to it four mountains – Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk. Steve Marolt is a native Aspenite, together with his brother Mike, he has led over 50 ski mountaineering expeditions all over the world skiing where no man had skied...
Nov 29, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
An amazing episode with our very special guest Zach Crist, a multifaceted skier, guide and Sun Valley local. We explore Sun Valley and Ketchum, skiing Bald Mountain and skiing the thousands of acres of backcountry in the three mountain ranges around Sun Valley. After a huge skiing career as a Wold Cup racer, Xgames winner, big mountain skier, and with Warren Miller; Zach became the owner and operator of Sun Valley Guides. Zach knows the mountain, the backcountry and the area very well. He also k...
Oct 20, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Our kick off to season 2 is an in depth look at skiing with Niseko Japan with Kim Reichhelm. Niseko is a hidden gem located in the northern part of Japan's main island, Hokkaido. It's known for epic snow, unbelievable landscapes, and a ski culture unrivaled in the US and Europe. No matter your skill level, Niseko has something to offer. Located in Hokkaido prefecture, 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport and the city of Sapporo. The area is comprised of 4 interlinked ski resorts. Averaging around 1...
Oct 20, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Traveling to and skiing in Italy is fun – the ambiance, the skiing the food and the people all make it unforgettable. Today we are going to the Dolomite region of Italy- two hours north of Venice. The most celebrated ski town in the Dolomites is Cortina d’Ampezzo – Cortina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with great on and off-piste skiing in some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. Cortina will also be the host resort of the 2026 Winter Olympics. From my time in the region, Cortina is...
Apr 07, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, we journey deep into the Andes Mountains of Chile to explore the magic of Ski Portillo. Our guest, Katie White, spends her entire year immersed in mountain life—serving as the Ski School Director at Hotel Portillo during the Chilean summer, and leading instructor training at the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Wyoming throughout the winter. Katie, a PSIA-AASI Examiner, shares her unique perspective on what makes Ski Portillo so special, from its family-owned charm to its vibrant, ...
Mar 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
My guest today is Bud Marolt. Bud is a member of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame; oldest of the Marolt brothers (the others being Max and Bill), all of whom have contributed so much to US skiing. The Marolts grew up in Aspen CO where they began their ski careers and witnessed the exploding growth of skiing. Bud, in his youth was an accomplished ski racer including national downhill champion in 1950, he and his wife Jeannine created the Loveland Ski School’s children’s ski programs that brought 2,5...
Mar 10, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to this episode on Sugarbush resort in Warren Vermont. Our guest for this episode is my friend and Level 3 PSIA instructor and trainer, Marc Angelillo, His profile says “dad, husband, friend, multi-sport athlete, waterman, snow-pro, brand ambassador, influencer, traveler, seasoned lifestyle sales rep all wrapped into 1". Sugarbush is one of the premier resorts in the country, certainly in the east and has some exceptional terrain and activities for every skier at every level. Sugarbush i...
Feb 24, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
