Since they are going to listen I figured I should at least provide them my 10 minutes of tough love free consulting. Here's to hoping they begin eating a more balanced diet. Stay healthy my friends. WFG

Since they are going to listen I figured I should at least provide them my 10 minutes of tough love free consulting. Here's to hoping they begin eating a more balanced diet. Stay healthy my friends. WFG

Wishing Vail Good Health

Arapahoe Basin

A-Basin still has weeks (or months) left in their 20-21 ski season so we head behind the curtain with help from Bryce and Katherine.  Wintry Mix is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  @wintrymixcast is shifting to @WFG_DEN on twitter and instagram. Peace. 

A-Basin still has weeks (or months) left in their 20-21 ski season so we head behind the curtain with help from Bryce and Katherine.  Wintry Mix is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  @wintrymixcast is shifting to @WFG_DEN on twitter and instagram. Peace.

92 - The Finale: Arapahoe Basin

The final VM EP for now. Cooking up something special for 92.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too. 

The final VM EP for now. Cooking up something special for 92.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.

91 - Volume IV: Listeners Lament

Vibes from four western states, four eastern states and a province. I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.  And highlights from the Wintry Mix / Phish Radio collab after the beep. AK's SiriusXM program airs Tuesday, Feb 23 7pET and Saturday 10aET on channel 29.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too. 

Vibes from four western states, four eastern states and a province. I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.  And highlights from the Wintry Mix / Phish Radio collab after the beep. AK's SiriusXM program airs Tuesday, Feb 23 7pET and Saturday 10aET on channel 29.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.

90 - Volume III: Call Me Maybe

Vibes from 6 states and a province. I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is a big part of the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too. 

Vibes from 6 states and a province. I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is a big part of the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.

89 - Volume II: Straight to Voicemail

I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is a big part of the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too. 

I miss actual humans and maybe you do too. So the voicemail is a big part of the plan until the plague is over. 802 560 5003.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.

88 - Plague Style: Listener Love Hate

Disasters are everywhere but you still gotta go places. It's Wintry Mix Car Talk time with Paul McCarthy our Burlington based skiing mechanic.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too. 

Disasters are everywhere but you still gotta go places. It's Wintry Mix Car Talk time with Paul McCarthy our Burlington based skiing mechanic.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.

87 - Car Talk 2: Your Questions vs VT Mechanic

Joel Gratz

Jason Maurer

Are you ready Colorado? Joel Gratz of OpenSnow and Jason Maurer of Colorado Mountain School live from Neptune Mountaineering's Virtual Kicking Into Winter Party.  Use code WINTRYMIX to get $10 off ski shop work at Neptune through Nov 30.   This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too.  Image courtesy of Colorado Ski Country by Carl Frey 

Are you ready Colorado? <a href="https://opensnow.com/dailysnow/colorado" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Gratz of OpenSnow</a> and <a href="https://coloradomountainschool.com/guide/jason-maurer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Maurer of Colorado Mountain School</a> live from <a href="https://neptunemountaineering.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neptune Mountaineering's</a> Virtual Kicking Into Winter Party.  Use code WINTRYMIX to get $10 off ski shop work at Neptune through Nov 30.   This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.  Image courtesy of Colorado Ski Country by Carl Frey

86 - GO CO: Joel Gratz and Jason Maurer Live From Neptune

Bluebird Backcountry

Uphill equipment is flying off shelves in our new Covid world.  My guest is Erik Lambert, co-founder of Bluebird Backcountry heading into year 2 of their hybrid ski area concept in a reshaped world no one saw coming.  The time is right for the new ski area slash backcountry education operation that caters to this booming audience in need of a fitting place to get started. This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too. 

Uphill equipment is flying off shelves in our new Covid world.  My guest is Erik Lambert, co-founder of <a href="https://bluebirdbackcountry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bluebird Backcountry</a> heading into year 2 of their hybrid ski area concept in a reshaped world no one saw coming.  The time is right for the new ski area slash backcountry education operation that caters to this booming audience in need of a fitting place to get started. This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.

85 - Good Timing: Colorado's Bluebird Backcountry

Live from Powderhorn just before the Covid shutdowns. Is this a place built to weather the storm? Perhaps.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too. 

Live from <a href="https://powderhorn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powderhorn</a> just before the Covid shutdowns. Is this a place built to weather the storm? Perhaps.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.

84 - Keepin' It Local: Powderhorn Tiny House Time Capsule

Skiing's variety show since 2015. CO, VT and beyond. Produced by AK former dirt ski bum and resort exec. VM/text line (802) 560-5003.

Absolutely love this show.  Especially like the insights on the industry, local recommendations, and ski bum commentary.  Alex, please do a show on the resorts that are open (June).  I skied A-Basin May 31st, 2020 and the vibes were euphoric.  I won the lottery two days in a row, but I had to fly home to Seattle.  I’m heading to Crystal Mountain later this week, I hope.  If I get back to A-Basin this year, I will save you a space.

The Best Show on Ski Tourism Ever

Wintry Mix provides an outlet for his balanced perspectives on the ski industry as well as a broad variety of others to share the current state of the mountain tourism industry and also a guess as to where it’s going. Alex doesn’t pull punches and is very open in calling it as he sees it so if you’re not open to a variety of perspectives (and if you ski in jeans) you should skip this podcast, otherwise sit back and enjoy a solid analysis of the ski biz and where it is and where it’s going.

Don’t listen if you ski in jeans

Wintry Mix

In the final episode of Season 2, Alex catches up with reps from resorts in Vermont, Maine and Colorado to get a glimpse of winter operations as October and November approach. There's also a bit of a tease as to what is to come in Season 3, which will see a bit of tweak in the format of the podcast as it enters the second year. Expect some more timely storm/weekend content as well as the occasional long form interviews. Does your brand want to partner in season 3? Hit me up asap. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com.Additional support from www.snowbird.com, www.skivermont.com, www.peakresorts.com and www.llbean.com.Photo by http://www.shelleybcreative.com

In the final episode of Season 2, Alex catches up with reps from resorts in Vermont, Maine and Colorado to get a glimpse of winter operations as October and November approach. There's also a bit of a tease as to what is to come in Season 3, which will see a bit of tweak in the format of the podcast as it enters the second year. Expect some more timely storm/weekend content as well as the occasional long form interviews. Does your brand want to partner in season 3? Hit me up asap. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by <a href="http://www.Inntopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Inntopia.com</a>. Additional support from <a href="http://www.snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.skivermont.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skivermont.com</a>, <a href="http://www.peakresorts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.peakresorts.com</a> and <a href="http://www.llbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.llbean.com</a>. Photo by <a href="http://www.shelleybcreative.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.shelleybcreative.com</a>

32 - Winter Preview: Killington, Sunday River, Vail and Mount Snow Q&amp;A

The Herishko brothers (Tom and Mark) grew up on a farm in the foothills of the Taconic Mountains of New York, which is east of the Hudson River and west of Massachusetts. Since their school was 20 minutes from home, they were on their own for after school activities. This need for a more local hobby birthed what is now Polar Peak, a private and do-it-yourself cow pasture ski area which they've been refining since 1991. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com.Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com.

The Herishko brothers (Tom and Mark) grew up on a farm in the foothills of the Taconic Mountains of New York, which is east of the Hudson River and west of Massachusetts. Since their school was 20 minutes from home, they were on their own for after school activities. This need for a more local hobby birthed what is now Polar Peak, a private and do-it-yourself cow pasture ski area which they've been refining since 1991. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by <a href="http://www.Inntopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Inntopia.com</a>. Additional support comes from <a href="http://www.Snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.SkiVermont.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SkiVermont.com</a>, <a href="http://www.PeakResorts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.PeakResorts.com</a> and <a href="http://www.LLBean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LLBean.com</a>.

28 - No Lift Lines: 25 Years of DIY Skiing at Polar Peak

Exactly how f*ucked is the business of skiing and therefore the communities around skiing? AK attempts to place betting odds on three different potential scenarios as of early April 2020. Send in your predictions to the pod voicemail 802 560 5003. Follow @wintrymixcast.  This all sucks. Stay safe. 

Exactly how f*ucked is the business of skiing and therefore the communities around skiing? AK attempts to place betting odds on three different potential scenarios as of early April 2020. Send in your predictions to the pod voicemail 802 560 5003. Follow @wintrymixcast.  This all sucks. Stay safe.

AK's Odds of Skiing: Early April Edition 

Next ski season? In April we met Rosey, John and Chad. In May we meet John's kids and a new wildcard. Send in your predictions to the pod voicemail 802 560 5003. Follow @wintrymixcast. The new Covid vs Ski Business FB group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/skiingvscovid/ This all sucks. Stay safe. 

Next ski season? In April we met Rosey, John and Chad. In May we meet John's kids and a new wildcard. Send in your predictions to the pod voicemail 802 560 5003. Follow @wintrymixcast. The new Covid vs Ski Business FB group is here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/skiingvscovid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/skiingvscovid/</a> This all sucks. Stay safe.

AK's Odds of Skiing: Early May Edition

Behold the third round of the new format. Gettin' wild.  The deadline for submissions for the December episode will be Dec 1. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent.  Suggest rant topics and get ideas for submissions on the facebook page. Get newsy updates and jokes on the twitter feed. Watch me parent questionably on the instagram.  Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes if you want this to survive.  Comment below because it's easy.

Behold the third round of the new format. Gettin' wild.  The deadline for submissions for the December episode will be Dec 1. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent.  Suggest rant topics and get ideas for submissions on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wintrymixcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook page</a>. Get newsy updates and jokes on the <a href="https://twitter.com/WintryMixCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter feed</a>. Watch me parent questionably on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wintrymixcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a>.  Subscribe, rate and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix/id1046335973?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">review on iTunes</a> if you want this to survive.  Comment below because it's easy.

49 - November: Blizzard Boyd Hogback Sex College Boston Hitchhike Rasta Pirate

There hasn't been a more deserved "beer thirty" than the one enjoyed by Killington staffers on the Sunday afternoon after the massive World Cup crowds departed. They earned it. AK hung out in the VIP zone chatting up the key resort players / former colleagues while consuming a few frosty beverages. This was a euphoric moment in time worth capturing. Enjoy.Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com.Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

There hasn't been a more deserved "beer thirty" than the one enjoyed by Killington staffers on the Sunday afternoon after the massive World Cup crowds departed. They earned it. AK hung out in the VIP zone chatting up the key resort players / former colleagues while consuming a few frosty beverages. This was a euphoric moment in time worth capturing. Enjoy. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by <a href="http://www.Snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.Worldcupsupply.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Worldcupsupply.com</a> and <a href="http://www.Liftopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Liftopia.com</a>. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

37 - World Cup Afterglow: The Beast Deserved A Beer

Efficiency Vermont has been teaming with ski resorts to reduce energy consumption for a decade with recent focus on snowmaking operations. In this episode, we chat with John McMurry, a lead engineer in this effort about the past, present and future of this initiative in Vermont and beyond.Image courtesy of Snow Logic Inc. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by Ski Vermont. Get to www.skivermont.com for the latest details on conditions and upcoming events at downhill and cross country ski centers across the Green Mountain State. And did you know you can win prizes just for hitting the slopes? Download the Trace Snow app to participate in Ski Vermont’s Check In To Win promotion. Skip the airline hassles. The month of March in Vermont combines historically strong snowfall with comfortable temperatures. Get to www.skivermont.com and start planning your winter adventure today.

Efficiency Vermont has been teaming with ski resorts to reduce energy consumption for a decade with recent focus on snowmaking operations. In this episode, we chat with John McMurry, a lead engineer in this effort about the past, present and future of this initiative in Vermont and beyond. Image courtesy of Snow Logic Inc. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by Ski Vermont. Get to <a href="http://www.skivermont.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skivermont.com</a> for the latest details on conditions and upcoming events at downhill and cross country ski centers across the Green Mountain State. And did you know you can win prizes just for hitting the slopes? Download the Trace Snow app to participate in Ski Vermont’s Check In To Win promotion. Skip the airline hassles. The month of March in Vermont combines historically strong snowfall with comfortable temperatures. Get to <a href="http://www.skivermont.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skivermont.com</a> and start planning your winter adventure today.

20 - Snowmaking Vs Kilowatts: Helping Vermont Resorts Tackle Energy Consumption

We've got some healing to do. The recent Boston Ski and Snow Expo had a weird vibe, sort of like America, in the days immediately following the election. Episode 36 serves as a reminder that we'll all do better if we lay off the cruelty and division. Be hopeful. Be kind. Be vigilant. And let's get some snow soon please.Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com.Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.Closing music by Tony Lee Thomas Band.

We've got some healing to do. The recent Boston Ski and Snow Expo had a weird vibe, sort of like America, in the days immediately following the election. Episode 36 serves as a reminder that we'll all do better if we lay off the cruelty and division. Be hopeful. Be kind. Be vigilant. And let's get some snow soon please. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by <a href="http://www.Snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.Worldcupsupply.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Worldcupsupply.com</a> and <a href="http://www.Liftopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Liftopia.com</a>. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG. Closing music by Tony Lee Thomas Band.

36 - Showing Love: Boston Ski Expo 2016

David Ollila

Battle of the backcountry? David Ollila had been manufacturing and selling Marquette Backcountry skis since 2010. In 2019 he got served by lawyers from Backcountry.com. And it sounds like he's not the only one. Where this goes nobody knows.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast.  Visit patreon.com/wintrymixcast to join the podcast listeners pooling their spare change to keep me from quitting and support local causes (and help me pay for the $800 I just dropped on equipment). As little as $1 per month.  AK

Battle of the backcountry? David Ollila had been manufacturing and selling <a href="https://www.marquette-backcountry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marquette Backcountry</a> skis since 2010. In 2019 he got served by lawyers from <a href="https://www.backcountry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Backcountry.com</a>. And it sounds like he's not the only one. Where this goes nobody knows.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast</a>.  Visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wintrymixcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/wintrymixcast</a> to join the podcast listeners pooling their spare change to keep me from quitting and support local causes (and help me pay for the $800 I just dropped on equipment). As little as $1 per month.  AK

73 - David Ollila: Backcountry vs Backcountry?

Josh Fox

Our second 'Storm Track' of the season catches up with Josh Fox of the popular Single Chair Weather Blog. A weather pattern change is afoot so meet Josh and get the chilly details for the next few days and weeks. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com.And here's a link to his blog. http://madriverglenweather.blogspot.comSubscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes or follow the show @wintrymixcast.

Our second 'Storm Track' of the season catches up with Josh Fox of the popular Single Chair Weather Blog. A weather pattern change is afoot so meet Josh and get the chilly details for the next few days and weeks. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by <a href="http://www.Snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.Worldcupsupply.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Worldcupsupply.com</a> and <a href="http://www.Liftopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Liftopia.com</a>. And here's a link to his blog. <a href="http://madriverglenweather.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://madriverglenweather.blogspot.com</a> Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes or follow the show @wintrymixcast.

Storm Track: Josh Fox on Thanksgiving Week Snow

Canada's northeastern lands are dotted with small, mostly indigenous, communities which operate far differently than those in the US and more populated areas of Canada. There are few roads, few people and limited economies. Also icebergs and polar bears. In episode 24 we connect with Dr. Andrew Bresnahan, who was born in one of these communities and now practices medicine in the region. Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by www.Inntopia.com. Additional support comes from www.Snowbird.com, www.SkiVermont.com, www.PeakResorts.com and www.LLBean.com.

Canada's northeastern lands are dotted with small, mostly indigenous, communities which operate far differently than those in the US and more populated areas of Canada. There are few roads, few people and limited economies. Also icebergs and polar bears.  In episode 24 we connect with Dr. Andrew Bresnahan, who was born in one of these communities and now practices medicine in the region.  Season 2 of Wintry Mix is made possible by <a href="http://www.Inntopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Inntopia.com</a>.  Additional support comes from <a href="http://www.Snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.SkiVermont.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SkiVermont.com</a>, <a href="http://www.PeakResorts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.PeakResorts.com</a> and <a href="http://www.LLBean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LLBean.com</a>.

24 - Northern Care: Practicing Medicine Across the Wilds of Labrador

Nate Gardner

Nate Gardner is Stowe Mountain Resort's Ski and Snowboard School Training Manager. In episode 61 he walks us through the business of ski instruction and the PSIA.  Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors supported by the Town and Country of Stowe. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center. Visit patreon.com/wintrymixcast to join the podcast listeners pooling their spare change to support local causes every time we hit $200. As little as $1 per month.  Episode 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Wintry Mix is also now partnering with Vermont Ski and Ride Magazine (watch for Zander Basedepth's return). Sign up for free digital subscription to Vermont Ski and Ride Magazine at vtskiandride.com and look for print copies at your local outdoor retailer, bars, coffee shops and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow on social @wintrymixcast.  AK

Nate Gardner is Stowe Mountain Resort's Ski and Snowboard School <a href="https://www.stowe.com/plan-your-trip/ski-and-ride-lessons.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Training Manager</a>. In episode 61 he walks us through the business of ski instruction and the PSIA.  Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors supported by the <a href="https://www.townandcountrystowe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Town and Country of Stowe</a>. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center. Visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wintrymixcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/wintrymixcast</a> to join the podcast listeners pooling their spare change to support local causes every time we hit $200. As little as $1 per month.  Episode 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Email me <a href="mailto:alex@wintrymixcast.com">alex@wintrymixcast.com</a> or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Wintry Mix is also now partnering with Vermont Ski and Ride Magazine (watch for Zander Basedepth's return). Sign up for free digital subscription to Vermont Ski and Ride Magazine at <a href="http://vtskiandride.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vtskiandride.com</a> and look for print copies at your local outdoor retailer, bars, coffee shops and more. Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow on social @wintrymixcast.  AK

61 - Nate Gardner: Stowe's Instructor of Instructors

AK is joined by Doug Stenclik of Aspen, Carbondale and Vail based Cripple Creek Backcountry, Rebecca Kaufman who runs Ullrs Tavern and Wake N Bacon in Winter Park, and Matt Gebo of Visit Mammoth.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too.  AK

AK is joined by Doug Stenclik of Aspen, Carbondale and Vail based <a href="https://www.cripplecreekbc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cripple Creek Backcountry</a>, Rebecca Kaufman who runs <a href="http://www.ullrs-tavern.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ullrs Tavern</a> and Wake N Bacon in Winter Park, and Matt Gebo of <a href="https://www.visitmammoth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Mammoth</a>.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.  AK

83 - This Ain't No Party This Ain't No Disco 

Chatting with Cole Fawcett and Kristyn Titford of Marble Mountain Ski Area about life on the island of Newfoundland running the largest ski area in Atlantic Canada. As the easternmost point in North America, Newfoundland is an island about the size of Virginia which represents the southern section of the Canadian province Newfoundland and Labrador.This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by http://snocountry.com/mix where you can sign up to win four pairs of lift tickets every week. http://skimarble.com

Chatting with Cole Fawcett and Kristyn Titford of Marble Mountain Ski Area about life on the island of Newfoundland running the largest ski area in Atlantic Canada. As the easternmost point in North America, Newfoundland is an island about the size of Virginia which represents the southern section of the Canadian province Newfoundland and Labrador. This episode of Wintry Mix is supported by <a href="http://snocountry.com/mix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://snocountry.com/mix</a> where you can sign up to win four pairs of lift tickets every week. <a href="http://skimarble.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://skimarble.com</a>

10 - Ski Newfoundland: Ferries and Screech

Interstate 70. Right!?! Margaret Bowes is the Director of the I-70 Coalition, a non-profit organization representing 28 local governments and businesses along Colorado’s I-70 mountain corridor. She's on episode 78 to explain to us some past, present and future of everyone's favorite or maybe least favorite section of interstate highway.  This episode is supported by Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.  Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com. Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram @wintrymixcast. All the links are on the sidebar of WintryMixCast.com too.  AK

Interstate 70. Right!?! Margaret Bowes is the Director of the <a href="https://www.i70solutions.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I-70 Coalition</a>, a non-profit organization representing 28 local governments and businesses along Colorado’s I-70 mountain corridor. She's on episode 78 to explain to us some past, present and future of everyone's favorite or maybe least favorite section of interstate highway.  This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.beaujos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beau Jo's</a> Colorado Style Pizza and <a href="https://10barrel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Barrel Brewing Company</a>.  Email me <a>alex@wintrymixcast.com.</a> Leave the pod a voicemail/text at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow and/or pester me on instagram <a href="https://wintrymix.podbean.com/wintrymix/episode/instagram.com/wintrymixcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wintrymixcast.</a> All the links are on the sidebar of <a href="http://WintryMixCast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WintryMixCast.com</a> too.  AK

78 - Interstate 70: Skiing's Most Traveled Access Road

Your host AK rides shotgun in the Ski The East Subaru Outback subjecting local pals/skiers Grant, Adam and Hillary to his overly modest backcountry skiing goals. This episode is a ride to, from and at the Vermont Backcountry Forum presented by the Rochester Sports Trails Alliance, Catamount Trail Association and VT Backcountry Alliance. Episode 6 is supported by SnoCountry.com. Sign up for their weekly lift ticket drawings at http://www.snocountry.com/mix.Event speakers included:Brian Mohr (emcee) - co-founder of VT Backcountry Alliance (VTBC)Angus McCusker - co-founder of Rochester Areas Sports Trails Alliance (RASTA)Zac Freeman - Glading Chief for Braintree Mtn Forest project/RASTAHolly Knox - Green Mountain National Forest - Rochester OfficeDavid Goodman - backcountry skiing guidebook author http://www.rastavt.org http://catamounttrail.org http://catamounttrail.org/programs/vtbc/about/

Your host AK rides shotgun in the Ski The East Subaru Outback subjecting local pals/skiers Grant, Adam and Hillary to his overly modest backcountry skiing goals. This episode is a ride to, from and at the Vermont Backcountry Forum presented by the Rochester Sports Trails Alliance, Catamount Trail Association and VT Backcountry Alliance. Episode 6 is supported by <a href="http://SnoCountry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SnoCountry.com</a>. Sign up for their weekly lift ticket drawings at <a href="http://www.snocountry.com/mix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.snocountry.com/mix</a>. Event speakers included: Brian Mohr (emcee) - co-founder of VT Backcountry Alliance (VTBC) Angus McCusker - co-founder of Rochester Areas Sports Trails Alliance (RASTA) Zac Freeman - Glading Chief for Braintree Mtn Forest project/RASTA Holly Knox - Green Mountain National Forest - Rochester Office David Goodman - backcountry skiing guidebook author <a href="http://www.rastavt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rastavt.org</a> <a href="http://catamounttrail.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://catamounttrail.org</a> <a href="http://catamounttrail.org/programs/vtbc/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://catamounttrail.org/programs/vtbc/about/</a>

6 - Enjoy The Ride: Live From Vermont Backcountry Forum

Jason Blevins

Discussing I-70, Vail Resorts, marijuana, affordable housing, new ski areas and other mountain stuff with veteran Denver Post reporter Jason Blevins.Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com.Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

Discussing I-70, Vail Resorts, marijuana, affordable housing, new ski areas and other mountain stuff with veteran Denver Post reporter Jason Blevins. Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by <a href="http://www.Snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.Worldcupsupply.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Worldcupsupply.com</a> and <a href="http://www.Liftopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Liftopia.com</a>. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

40 - Since 1997: Denver Post Reporter Jason Blevins

Doug Mosle

If you're thinking about buying a condo in the MRV Doug's your guy. He also fights fires and formerly ran the lift operations department at Sugarbush. We dig into some history, local real estate trends, fighting fires in cold temps, and being the lifty at Castlerock watching a young John Egan lap the place.  Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.  Episode 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it (hint Stowe/Waterbury restaurants)? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow on social @wintrymixcast.  AK

If you're thinking about buying a condo in the MRV <a href="http://livemadriver.com/about-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doug's</a> your guy. He also fights fires and formerly ran the lift operations department at Sugarbush. We dig into some history, local real estate trends, fighting fires in cold temps, and being the lifty at Castlerock watching a young John Egan lap the place.  Wintry Mix is Stowe, Waterbury, MRV locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.  Episode 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 dropped right before this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. So be sure to catch those too. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it (hint Stowe/Waterbury restaurants)? Or say anything at all? Email me <a href="mailto:alex@wintrymixcast.com">alex@wintrymixcast.com</a> or leave the pod a voicemail at 802 560 5003. Questions. Rants. Anything.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Now on Spotify too. Follow on social @wintrymixcast.  AK

60 - Doug Mosle: MRV Real Estate, Sugarbush and Firefighting 

Chris Diamond

Since entering the ski business in 1972 at Killington, Chris Diamond led Mount Snow and Steamboat through multiple ownership changes and countless upgrades. Upon retiring in 2015, Diamond set out to document his decades in skiing and has recently released a new book entitled "Ski Inc. My journey through four decades in the ski resort business, from the founding entrepreneurs to mega companies."In episode 41 AK and Chris delve into some anecdotes from the book, his years working with and for Les Otten and what he thinks about the future of skiing.You can purchase the book here: https://skidiamondconsulting.comSeason 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by www.Snowbird.com, www.Worldcupsupply.com and www.Liftopia.com.Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

Since entering the ski business in 1972 at Killington, Chris Diamond led Mount Snow and Steamboat through multiple ownership changes and countless upgrades. Upon retiring in 2015, Diamond set out to document his decades in skiing and has recently released a new book entitled "Ski Inc. My journey through four decades in the ski resort business, from the founding entrepreneurs to mega companies." In episode 41 AK and Chris delve into some anecdotes from the book, his years working with and for Les Otten and what he thinks about the future of skiing. You can purchase the book here: <a href="https://skidiamondconsulting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://skidiamondconsulting.com</a> Season 3 of Wintry Mix is supported by <a href="http://www.Snowbird.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Snowbird.com</a>, <a href="http://www.Worldcupsupply.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Worldcupsupply.com</a> and <a href="http://www.Liftopia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Liftopia.com</a>. Subscribe to Wintry Mix on iTunes. Follow the show on facebook, twitter and IG.

41 - Chris Diamond: Four Decades of Ski Biz in One New Book

January pod. Listen if you can. Episode 51 supported by The Alpine Shop. Get 10% off your order and free shipping with code MIX. Or mention the pod in store for your 10% hook up.  I don't do show notes for cheaters. Listen or don't and live with your decision.  The deadline for submissions for the February episode will be Feb 2. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent. Click the "audio tips" page for inspiration.  Suggest rant topics and get ideas for submissions on the facebook page. Get newsy updates and jokes on the twitter feed. Watch me parent questionably on the instagram.  Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes if you want this to survive.  Comment below because it's easy.

January pod. Listen if you can. Episode 51 supported by <a href="https://www.alpineshopvt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Alpine Shop</a>. Get 10% off your order and free shipping with code MIX. Or mention the pod in store for your 10% hook up.  I don't do show notes for cheaters. Listen or don't and live with your decision.  The deadline for submissions for the February episode will be Feb 2. Send your audio to alex@wintrymixcast.com to get in the Mix. Listen to this episode and/or 46 before you submit audio so you know how this works. The rules are limited/non-existent. Click the "audio tips" page for inspiration.  Suggest rant topics and get ideas for submissions on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wintrymixcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook page</a>. Get newsy updates and jokes on the <a href="https://twitter.com/WintryMixCast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter feed</a>. Watch me parent questionably on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wintrymixcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a>.  Subscribe, rate and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix/id1046335973?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">review on iTunes</a> if you want this to survive.  Comment below because it's easy.

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