We’re back with Catie Friend to break down everything that’s happened since the Olympic debut of skimo and there’s a lot to unpack.

Catie takes us inside her experience on the ground in Bormio, from calling races in front of a roaring crowd to the emotional highs (and lows) of watching athletes she’s known for years step onto the Olympic podium. We also get into what happens after the biggest moment in the sport, and why the comedown can be just as real as the buildup.

Then we shift into race mode:

• Pierra Menta and how Olympic athletes like Emily Harrop and Margot Ravinel turned around and dominated one of the hardest stage races in the sport
• A breakdown of the ISMF World Cup Val Martello, including standout performances, technical courses, and why this venue might be the most fun on the circuit
• Sprint and mixed relay results, surprises, and what’s changing in the depth of the field

We also look ahead to what’s next—Youth World Championships, World Cup finals, and the final stretch of the season as athletes balance fatigue, momentum, and one last push.

This one is equal parts insight and energy: what it felt like, what it means, and where skimo is heading next.

Let’s go!

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This week on Skimo Gold, Travis Macy sits down with Joe DeMoor for a wide-ranging conversation on endurance sport, ski mountaineering, and the path that led Joe from elite collegiate running to the skimo podium.

Joe shares what it was like growing up in Buena Vista, Colorado, competing in multiple sports, and eventually running for the University of Colorado. He and Travis get into the realities of high-level college running, how Joe transitioned from post-collegiate racing into ski mountaineering, and why multi-sport training continues to shape him as an athlete today.

They also talk through Joe’s recent run of strong results, including second at the Power of Four with Jacob Dewey and podium finishes at U.S. National Championships, along with his experiences racing internationally at World Championships and Pierra Menta. Joe offers thoughtful insight on fueling, recovery, strength work, ski racing in Europe, and what it takes to stay competitive across both running and skimo.

If you want a deeper look at one of the most consistent and versatile athletes in U.S. skimo, this is a fun one.

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The skimo season isn’t slowing down. In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy sits down with Olympian Cam Smith for a full race roundup covering a packed stretch of ski mountaineering competition.

They break down results and storylines from the Power of Four in Colorado, U.S. National Championships at the Wasatch Powderkeg, and the ISMF European Championships and World Cup races in Azerbaijan. Cam shares insight on the athletes who stood out, the dynamics of each race format, and what these performances say about the current state of skimo in the U.S. and internationally.

They also preview the legendary Pierre Menta, one of the most iconic stage races in ski mountaineering, and discuss which teams could make an impact over four demanding days in the Alps.

Along the way, Cam reflects briefly on life after the Olympics, the excitement surrounding skimo’s growing global stage, and what’s next as the season continues.

In this episode, they cover:

• Power of Four results and course changes
• Highlights from U.S. National Championships at the Wasatch Powderkeg
• Sprint, relay, individual, and vertical race standouts
• European Championships and World Cup racing in Azerbaijan
• Athletes and teams to watch at Pierre Menta
• A quick look at the skimo scene after the Olympics

Let’s go!

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Skimo Gold is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.