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Salt Lake Snowcast

Nick McEachern
Backcountry Skiing
Avalanche Safety
Wasatch Mountains
Wasatch
Avalanches
Avalanche Conditions
Uintas Mountains
Snow Conditions
Weather Forecast
Mapping Skills
Trailhead Sign Program
Avalanche Risk
Weather Conditions
Weather Patterns
Save Our Canyons
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Risk Assessment
Avalanche Education
Emergency Medical Services
Search and Rescue

This is a weekly podcast released in time for the weekend commute to your favorite Wasatch skin tracks. It is a place for information sharing about current backcountry observations and discussing hot topics with our backcountry ski and splitboard community.

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Happy Valentine's Day to the Wasatch! On today's episode, I'll interview Derek Cragun, a mental health therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and avid backcountry skier about one of the more interesting topics I've covered on the Sa... more

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Jack Stauss is back on the Salt Lake Snowcast today to talk about all things transportation related to Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons. There have been some pretty huge updates since the last time we covered this topic and I hope peopl... more

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On today’s episode, I’ll be talking with local skier Fern Hardin about an avalanche accident she was involved in last year in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada while skiing Terminal Cancer Couloir. We’ll talk about what went wrong, what sh... more

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Welcome back to Season 3 of the Salt Lake Snowcast! I couldn't be more excited to get this show on the road (or skintrack!) for this Winter. I have some great things lined up for the pod this year. One of my favorite things about runn... more

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Recent Guests

Fern Hardin
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Episode: An Avalanche Accident in the Ruby Mountains
Will McKay
Certified American ski guide and owner of the Mountain Training Center
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Episode: Finding the Motivation with Will McKay
Mali Noyes
Professional skier with a background in Nordic racing and big mountain skiing; involved in ultra trail races and works as a nurse.
Episode: Mali Noyes and Project Rapid Fire
Craig Gordon
Avalanche forecaster at the Utah Avalanche Center
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Episode: Catching up with Craig Gordon
Tarah O'Connor
Avalanche educator with extensive experience in the ski industry
Episode: Hot Takes on Avalanche Education with Tarah O'Connor
Colby Stetson
Local guide and avalanche professional
Episode: The Ethics of Uphill Travel in the Wasatch with Colby Stetson
Dani Poirier
First paid employee of Wasatch Backcountry Alliance and passionate advocate for undeveloped terrain and community access.
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Episode: Activism and Advocacy with Wasatch Backcountry Alliance
Emmet Murray
Unit Vice President of the Park City Ski Patrol Association, hill captain, and river ranger
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Zack Little
Graduate of the University of Utah's Emergency Medical Services Program and professional search and rescue worker
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Host

Nick McKechran
Host of the Salt Lake Snowcast, offering insights from his experience in the backcountry skiing community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Unbalanced backcountry elitism

    Recently, two episodes have discussed various frustrations with entities like USFS, Snowbird, Alta, UDOT, and aspects of Utah politics. While these points may have some validity, it’s important to remember we’re hearing only one perspective.

    In my experience, a segment of the backcountry ski community, perhaps around 25%, seems to hold very firm and idealistic views about the sport and the backcountry. They appear to act as informal gatekeepers, often expecting others to strictly adhere to thei... more

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Listeners appreciate the focus on safety and community responsibility within backcountry skiing.
Feedback often highlights the engaging storytelling and insightful perspectives from guests who are experts in the field.
Some reviews express concerns about a perceived elitism in discussions surrounding accessibility to skiing experiences.

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Finding the Motivation with Will McKay
Q: What's your advice on goal setting and how to get inspired?
Will emphasizes the importance of setting objectives that outline a fun path, while also being flexible and creative in reaching those goals.
Finding the Motivation with Will McKay
Q: What's a time when you were struggling to get psyched to get out and ski and how did you overcome that?
Will shares his experience of dealing with a low residual back injury that affected his skiing, leading him to find motivation through other forms of training and getting outside in different ways.
Mali Noyes and Project Rapid Fire
Q: What was the hardest line in terms of skiing?
Mali found the Ivory shoot in Hoga to be the hardest line due to icy conditions, which influenced her confidence.
Mali Noyes and Project Rapid Fire
Q: What about your least favorite one?
Mali's least favorite was Lisa Falls due to challenging conditions and safety concerns while navigating.
Mali Noyes and Project Rapid Fire
Q: What was your favorite line?
Mali's favorite day was Kessler, where she skied four solid lines with a great crew.

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Focused on the backcountry skiing and snowboarding community, this podcast offers weekly insights and discussions about conditions, safety, and culture in the Wasatch range. Listeners can expect conversations about critical topics such as avalanche safety, backcountry etiquette, and personal experiences from skilled guides and educators, making it a valuable resource for both seasoned athletes and newcomers looking to deepen their understanding of the sport. Unique perspectives on community dynamics and evolving educational practices are also explored, creating an engaging platform for thought-provoking dialogue.

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1. Fern Hardin
2. Will McKay
3. Mali Noyes
4. Craig Gordon
5. Tarah O'Connor
6. Colby Stetson
7. Dani Poirier
8. Emmet Murray

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