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Mountain Biking
Lake Tahoe
Backcountry Skiing
Sierra Nevada
Skiing
Avalanche Safety
Snowboarding
Tahoe
Outdoor Recreation
Community Building
Truckee
Wildlife Management
Downieville Classic
California
Powder Skiing
Western States Endurance Run
Sailing
Wildfires
Environmental Issues
Community Engagement

An adventure podcast about chasing powder on skis and snowboards in winter, hunting singletrack loam on mountain bikes in summer, profiling the “core lords” of the outdoors in the Lake Tahoe region and fostering the culture of mountain life through education and experience in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes86Founded3 years ago
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SportsHealth & FitnessWildernessFitness

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Spring is in full swing and Tahoe trails are opening for business quickly. In Episode 86, as the snow vaporizes, the boys chat about a bunch of trail tales, some funny, others concerning. After an extended Rumspringa on the ebike, Pow Bot returns to ... more

Twenty miles east of Lake Tahoe, high up in the Virginia Range at 6,500 feet elevation is one of the best preserved Old West towns in America, Virginia City. Known to locals as VC, in the 1860s, it was once the richest city in the world, home to the ... more

With five feet of new snow on the Sierra Crest in April, Tahoe is finally getting the snow we should have gotten in March. As a result, the boys are back to skiing, with a couple days at the resort and a backcountry mission to the Eastern Sierra for ... more

After two weeks of bi-polar weather in Canada chasing pow and getting rained on, aka a “dog’s breakfast”, the boys recount the trip to Ice Creek Lodge and the wisdom gained from the jedi master of snow, Russell Hulbert. Meanwhile, back home in the Si... more

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Recent Guests

Tobin Ortenblad
Legend in cycling, bikes, dirt jump, cyclocross, gravel, and Downingville/VC GP participant
Professional cyclist
Episode: Mind the Braap | Virginia City Grand Prix | E85
Downhill Phil
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Episode: On Hallowed Ground | E84
Christopher Brown
Head of Sky Tavern
Sky Tavern
Episode: Return to Winter | Sky Tavern | E81
Rick Reed
Marketing Director at Sky Tavern
Sky Tavern
Episode: Return to Winter | Sky Tavern | E81
Enos Mahonkey
A guest and previous contributor to the podcast, known for his outdoor adventures in mining and mountain sports.
Episode: Ridged for Your Displeasure | E79
Bridget Legnavsky
CEO of Sugar Bowl Resort
Sugar Bowl Resort
Episode: Spinning Yarns with Sugar Bowl CEO Bridget Legnavsky | E78
Randy Robbins
Wildlife photographer and local resident
A Thousand Windows gallery in Susanville
Episode: Randy Robbins | Wildlife Photographer | E76
Marc Cosbey
Trail builder and caretaker for over 30 years in the Lake Tahoe region
Self-employed in trail stewardship
Episode: The Cosbey Chronicles Part III | E73
Dave Polivy
Local politician and former mayor of Truckee
Truckee City Council
Episode: Truckee is Lucky | “Mayor Dave” Polivy | E71

Hosts

Trail Whisperer
Host of Mind the Track; long-running co-host with focus on Sierra backcountry and trail culture.
Pow Bot
Co-host of Mind the Track; focuses on skiing, splitboarding, and mountain bike culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • Great show for Tahoe locals or Tahoe curious

    Yeehaw keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Assesses
    United States6 months ago
  • Fun podcast

    Great listen! Fun playful narrative about outdoor adventure in the sierra. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmanintahoe
    United States7 months ago
  • Like grabbing a beer with your buds at the trailhead after an epic day in the backcountry

    While Tahoe/Sierra centric, the issues facing backcountry users are universal and these dudes discuss those topics in an entertaining, non-gatekeeping, non d-bag kind of way. Keep up the good work boys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grumpycanuck24
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen

    Awesome podcast guys! As 35 year resident of Tahoe/Truckee area, I love these conversations with our local legends, several of whom I’ve personally shared the “track” with and a couple that I’ve been roommates with.

    Keep it up!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Tebbutt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic!

    In a word, fantastic.

    This is a wonderful podcast, and a fine piece of journalism. I am a mountain biker, and a very beginning snowboarder, but I have absolutely no connection to the Sierra or the Great Basin areas. Nevertheless, this podcast proves to be entertaining, insightful, wise, and entertaining in each and every episode.

    It also is a wonderful education, not only for these geographic areas, but also for the backcountry in general. It also is a wonderful education for the sports of sk... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam G from AZ
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show for authentic local voices and deep Sierra focus.
Guests are consistently interesting and relevant to mountain sports and community issues.
The banter balances humor with practical outdoor knowledge, appealing to both newcomers and longtime locals.

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#60
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Apple Podcasts
#233
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Talking Points

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Randy Robbins | Wildlife Photographer | E76
Q: Where do you want to be now with your photography and gallery business?
I want to keep doing what I'm doing right now and see my kids successful.
Randy Robbins | Wildlife Photographer | E76
Q: What do you think of when you hear someone say Mind the Track?
Focus on what is ahead, on the immediate, on the vision that you have.
Toiyabe Time | E65
Q: How do you come back from a crash?
Take your time easing back into it, and focus on other activities during recovery.
100+ Months of Skiing | The Fish Family | E60
Q: What do you think of when you hear someone say, mind the track?
Taking care of the trails.
Keep it Goofy | Taylor Carlton | E38
Q: What is your connection to the rally?
Taylor shares that he was inspired by a well-known figure in the community, Rocker, to create an event honoring his memory while also supporting the local skate park.

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What is Mind the Track about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A locally flavored adventure show centered on Sierra and Great Basin outdoor life, with a steady mix of backcountry skiing, snow sports, mountain biking, trail building, and regional culture. Hosts and guests explore real-world experiences—from powder days and hut trips to policy, climate, and community dynamics—blending practical gear talk with storytelling, humor, and thoughtful discussions about access, ethics, and how local histories shape current outdoor culture. The format tends to favor candid banter, expert guests, and a strong sense of place, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable beta, inspiration for their next trip, or a deeper connection to Tahoe-area recreation and its surrounding ecosystems.

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Recent guests on Mind the Track include:

1. Tobin Ortenblad
2. Downhill Phil
3. Christopher Brown
4. Rick Reed
5. Enos Mahonkey
6. Bridget Legnavsky
7. Randy Robbins
8. Marc Cosbey

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