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The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Stuart Winchester
Skiing
Snowmaking
Winter Sports
Indy Pass
Vail Resorts
Ikon Pass
Ski Industry
Ski Resorts
Ski Areas
Minnesota
Steeplechase Ski Area
Lone Peak Tram
Profile Search International
Mt. Rose
Big Sky Resort
Mount Bohemia
Bonfire Collective
Okemo Mountain Resort
Giants Ridge
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Everyone’s searching for skiing’s soul. I’m trying to find its brains. www.stormskiing.com

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Recent Guests

Eric Mogensen
Director of Indy Pass, owner of Black Mountain (New Hampshire)
Indy Pass / Black Mountain / Entabene Systems
Episode: Storm News 9/10/2026: Ikon Adds Partners, Indy Pass’ Mogensen on Black, Smuggs, Midwest
Brian Norton
President and General Manager of Loon Mountain
Loon Mountain Resort
Episode: Storm News 9/9/2026: Expansions, Loon GM Norton, Updated Pod Format Reaction
John Kelly
CEO of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Taos Ski Valley
Episode: Podcast #227: Taos Ski Valley CEO John Kelly
Dan Skelton
President and Chief Operating Officer of Blue Mountain, Ontario
Blue Mountain, Ontario
Episode: Podcast #226: Blue Mountain, Ontario President & COO Dan Skelton
Tim Smith
President and General Manager of Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Waterville Valley Resort
Episode: Podcast #225: Waterville Valley President & GM Tim Smith
Susan Cross
Mountain Manager of Snowmass, Colorado
Aspen Skiing Company
Episode: Podcast #224: Aspen-Snowmass Mountain Ops VP Susan Cross
Shaun Sutner
Snowsports columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Episode: Podcast #223: Worcester Telegram & Gazette Snowsports Columnist Shaun Sutner
Jimmy Ackerson
General Manager of Corralco Ski Resort in Chile, a veteran in the skiing industry with extensive experience at various resorts.
Corralco Ski Resort
Episode: Podcast #222: Corralco, Chile General Manager Jimmy Ackerson
Ryan Brown
Director of Golf and Ski at The Mountaintop at Grand Geneva
The Mountaintop at Grand Geneva
Episode: Podcast #221: The Mountaintop at Grand Geneva Director of Golf & Ski Ryan Brown

Host

Stuart Winchester
Host of The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast; provides in-depth interviews and industry context

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 388 ratings
  • Good guests but…

    …Man Stuart is annoying. His robot voice intros kill me. More substantively though, I think the problem with this podcast is that he fancies himself a serious journalist but asks a series of softball questions, and only occassionally will meekly offer up a faintly challenging question that he will not follow up on in any way or press people who don’t answer it. I get it, you gotta get the guests, but this podcast is entertainment not journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    COWhitecollarskibum
    United States9 days ago
  • Quality content for those who truly love skiing

    Thank you for resolving the inbox notification issue during the pod recordings. I love this podcast and frequently sharing the episodes with various friends.

    My one suggestion is to help your guests with their microphone set up. The episode with Stowe made it sound like he was standing in a tunnel. Glad that the host doesn’t gloss over the questions that need to asked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookiewonder22
    United States9 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    For anyone interested in learning about the ski industry, this is the one podcast you should listen to. Amazing guests and insanely well researched content.

    This podcast and blog is in a league of its own within the ski industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B T Lund
    United States2 years ago
  • Jerking it

    Keep on stroking the corporate skiing chode in your face.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    evi1mtb
    United States2 years ago
  • Works when…

    …the interviewer gets out of the way, stops pushing Indy Pass and just lets these legends talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    QueenCarlotta
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise deep industry coverage and high preparation, with strong guest lineups.
Some critiques note the host's questioning style could be more probing and follow-ups could be stronger.
Many reviews highlight the show's relevance for both insiders and enthusiasts and its broad resort coverage.

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Storm News 9/8/2026: Smuggs Joins Indy, Joe Hession Talks Snow Pass, New Pod Format
Q: What is the motivation behind Snow Pass and how does it differ from Triple Play?
Snow Pass is designed as a regional, two-day-per-mountain product across 14 ski areas, with a goal to reduce middlemen and enable direct resort-to-guest transactions, whereas Triple Play was a different multi-resort concept focused on days across fewer venues.
Storm News 9/9/2026: Expansions, Loon GM Norton, Updated Pod Format Reaction
Q: What is the status and strategic thinking behind the pulse gondola project linking the town and the resort?
The project aims to enhance accessibility and destination appeal, with ongoing multi-party approvals and a focus on doing it right rather than rushing to open, to ensure buy-in from stakeholders and a coherent integration with existing terrain and transit.
Storm News 9/9/2026: Expansions, Loon GM Norton, Updated Pod Format Reaction
Q: What has Loon learned from Bracket Basin that applies to Black Ridge and other expansions?
The takeaway is the importance of clear messaging, liability management, and careful management of complex terrain to ensure safety and to guide guest flow, using proven concepts from Bracket Basin as a learning framework for entrance design and operational planning.
Storm News 9/9/2026: Expansions, Loon GM Norton, Updated Pod Format Reaction
Q: How will snow and opening protocols affect when and how Black Ridge becomes available to skiers?
Opening will be staged and tailored to snow conditions, with more raw, rugged access early and more organized corridors later, supported by patrol planning and enhanced wayfinding to manage risk and provide a reliable experience as snow and wind permit.
Storm News 9/9/2026: Expansions, Loon GM Norton, Updated Pod Format Reaction
Q: Can you explain the core idea behind the Black Ridge expansion and what it brings to Loon in terms of terrain and capacity?
Black Ridge is designed to almost double the resort's footprint, introducing a substantial amount of glade terrain that enhances expert and advanced options, while maintaining a focus on sustainable development and safer access through a refined permit boundary and better patrol visibility.

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A deep-dive show focused on the business of mountains, ski areas, and the communities that power them. Across episodes, listeners hear candid conversations with resort executives, operators, and industry journalists about infrastructure upgrades, ownership transitions, branding strategies, and long-term master plans. Topics frequently touch on lift modernization, snowmaking, guest experience, sustainability, and the evolving dynamics of season passes and multi-resort ecosystems. The show often blends technical operations detail with broader industry context, offering practical takeaways for operators and intriguing perspectives for enthusiasts. A notable strength is its willingness to feature a wide range of resorts—from iconic big-name pro... more

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Recent guests on The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast include:

1. Eric Mogensen
2. Brian Norton
3. John Kelly
4. Dan Skelton
5. Tim Smith
6. Susan Cross
7. Shaun Sutner
8. Jimmy Ackerson

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