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SKIMO GOLD

SKIMO GOLD

By: Travis Macy
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The premier podcast for ski mountaineering competition and participation. Explore the high-altitude, high-stakes world of ski mountaineering as elite athletes prepare for Olympic competition and beyond. From the World Cup podium to the local skintrack, SKIMO GOLD is THE podcast for smooth-gliding, quick-transitioning, lung-burning, kick-turning beta on training, racing, gear, fueling, mindset, and–most importantly–FUN! Join hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith regularly for novel conversations with the world’s best athletes, coaches, organizers, and skimo aficionados. Produced for all podcast players by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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Episodes
  • 18. Anna Gibson & Cam Smith: Reflecting on Trail Running Season and Looking Ahead to Skimo
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode of SkiMo Gold, Travis and Cam are joined by elite trail runner Anna Gibson to recap their 2025 trail season and look ahead to the upcoming SkiMo winter. They reflect on the highs and lows of racing in Europe, managing injuries, and staying mentally resilient through setbacks and surprises.

    Anna opens up about navigating a tough year with humor and perspective, while Cam shares what it’s like to pivot goals mid-season and return to his SkiMo roots. Together, they talk about training adaptations, lessons learned, and why community matters just as much as competition.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 17. Nicolo Conclini: Italian Star on Milano Cortina 2026 and Life in Bormio
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode of SkiMo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy chat with Italy’s Nicolo Conclini, a rising star on the international circuit and a strong contender for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. Hailing from the iconic ski town of Bormio, Nicolo shares what it’s like to grow up in a place where mountains and racing are a way of life.

    They dig into his breakout season, his approach to training and recovery, and the passion that fuels his Olympic dreams. From World Cup courses to the alpine culture of northern Italy, this is a conversation full of insight, humility, and genuine love for the sport.

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    Thanks to our sponsor CAMP

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    Learn more about Travis Macy and Cam Smith

    Follow along with Skimo Gold and the Travis Macy Show

    Skimo Gold is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 16. Across the Alps and Generations: Michael Silitch on Mentorship, Mindset, and the Heart of Skimo
    Sep 22 2025

    In this episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy sit down with Michael Silitch, a trailblazer in American ski mountaineering whose roots run deep in the Alps and the global Skimo community. Michael shares his decades-spanning journey from racing in Chamonix to mentoring young athletes and what it means to pass the torch while staying in the game himself.

    Michael reflects on the evolution of the sport, the value of long-term athletic development, and why mindset matters as much as VO2 max. Whether you’re chasing podiums or finding joy in the process, this one’s packed with timeless insight from a true ambassador of Skimo.

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    Thanks to our sponsor CAMP

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    Learn more about Travis Macy and Cam Smith

    Follow along with Skimo Gold and the Travis Macy Show

    Skimo Gold is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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