Cody and Jonathan discuss CT’s most recent travel horror story; ski industry cartels?; Jim Morrison’s Everest ski descent; Kilian Jornet’s ‘States of Elevation’ project; Red Bull Rampage; Balin Miller; the extreme insurance premium hikes at Timberline Lodge; and what we’re reading & watching.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Cody’s Latest Travel Nightmare (3:10)

More on Suffering & Baseball & the NFL (14:18)

Ski Industry Cartels? (20:16)

Jim Morrison’s Mt. Everest Achievement (27:28)

Kilian Jornet’s ‘States of Elevation’ Project (36:57)

Red Bull Rampage (42:25)

Balin Miller (1:00:31)

Timeline Lodge & Premium Increases (1:16:20)

What We’re Reading & Watching (1:20:41)

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