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The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Stuart Winchester
Skiing
Snowmaking
Indy Pass
Winter Sports
Vail Resorts
Ikon Pass
Ski Industry
Ski Resorts
Ski Areas
Minnesota
Steeplechase Ski Area
Lone Peak Tram
Giants Ridge
Profile Search International
Mt. Rose
Big Sky Resort
Mount Bohemia
Epic Pass
Alterra Mountain Company
Bonfire Collective

Everyone’s searching for skiing’s soul. I’m trying to find its brains. www.stormskiing.com

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Latest Episodes

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast thinks it’s cool that we get to ski on a volcano.

Who

John Merriman, President and General Manager of Mount Bachelor, Oregon

Date Recorded

Oct. 28, 2026

About Mount Bachelor

Owned by: Powdr, which also owns:... more

Who

Chad Linebaugh, President of Sundance Resort, Utah

Date Recorded

Oct. 27, 2026

About Sundance

Owned by: Two investment groups: Broadreach Capital Partners & Cedar Capital Partners

Located in: Sundance, Utah

Year founded: 1969

Pass affilia... more

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast wants Jurassic Park to happen in real life.

Who

Andy Bigford – former Editor-In-Chief of Ski magazine, former General Manager of Warren Miller Entertainment, Adjunct Professor at University of Colorado Journalis... more

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Brandi Hammon, President and CEO of Powder Mountain and Powder Haven, Utah

Date Recorded

Oct. 22, 2026

About Powder Mountain & Powder Haven

Powder M... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Bean
General Manager of Lee Canyon who has worked at the mountain since 1994.
Lee Canyon
Episode: Storm Skiing 10/21/2026: Lee Canyon’s Big Expansion Ambitions, with GM Josh Bean
Wes Kryger
President of Greek Peak since 2013 and member of the Ski New York Hall of Fame
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Episode: Storm News 10/20/2026: Inside Greek Peak’s Massive Snowmaking Upgrade
Ayden Wilber
Vice president of mountain operations at Greek Peak since 2019
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Episode: Storm News 10/20/2026: Inside Greek Peak’s Massive Snowmaking Upgrade
Jarret Dulemba
Mountain operations manager at Greek Peak for five years
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Episode: Storm News 10/20/2026: Inside Greek Peak’s Massive Snowmaking Upgrade
James Wheeler
Co-owner of Toggenburg and local business owner
Toggenburg
Episode: Storm News 10/19/2026: Toggenburg NY, Closed Since 2021, to Reopen Under New Ownership
Ben Doornbos
General manager of Nub's Nob since 2017, with the ski area since 2008
Nub's Nob
Episode: Storm Skiing 10/15/2026: Nub’s Nob GM Ben Doornbos on Lift Upgrades and Sticking With Indy Pass
Dave Rathbun
CEO of Purgatory, formerly its general manager and an executive at Sugar Bowl and Mount Bachelor
Purgatory
Episode: The Storm 10/14/2026: Purgatory CEO Dave Rathbun on Expansion, Snowmaking, $9 Lift Tickets
Matthew Prince
Co-founder, Executive Chairman, and CEO of Cloudflare and owner of the Park Record newspaper
Cloudflare
Episode: The Storm 10/13/2026: Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince Thinks Vail Should Sell Him Park City
Sam Weintraub
Founder and CEO of Peak Rankings
Peak Rankings
Episode: Storm Skiing 10/6/2026: Breaking Down Epic, Ikon, Indy, Mountain Collective with PeakRankings Founder Sam Weintraub

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 393 ratings
  • Unparalleled coverage of ski industry

    Stuart’s a great guy and great interviewer. Podcast is thoroughly researched and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris WK
    United States20 days ago
  • Quality content for those who truly love skiing

    So much interesting content from week to week. Can’t imagine a better podcast for those who work in the industry. Stuart researches this stuff like a pro.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookiewonder22
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States10 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

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Storm 10/13/2026: Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince Thinks Vail Should Sell Him Park City
Q: What has Park City and the surrounding area become stuck on, and how can it move toward a modern, less car-dependent system?
Prince points to opposition to development, fear that new construction will reduce property values, and strained relationships with state leaders. He advocates building housing and businesses, strengthening regional ties, and planning for new transport options.
The Storm 10/13/2026: Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince Thinks Vail Should Sell Him Park City
Q: If Park City Mountain Resort were your mountain, what would you replace or improve?
Prince says he would invest $500 million in employees and infrastructure, upgrading lifts and snowmaking, improving dining, and redesigning access to spread skiers across the mountain. He also describes gondola connections to other Wasatch resorts.
The Storm 10/14/2026: Purgatory CEO Dave Rathbun on Expansion, Snowmaking, $9 Lift Tickets
Q: Can you just talk about over your career, how much more difficult has it become to do simple things? And kind of one of the baselines I always use is some operators tell me it costs more to fight litigation and approve a project than it does to build it.
Rathbun cites shifting interpretations of regulations, staff turnover and lost institutional knowledge at the Forest Service, as well as county land-use processes. He says permitting work now consumes most of his time.
The Storm 10/14/2026: Purgatory CEO Dave Rathbun on Expansion, Snowmaking, $9 Lift Tickets
Q: Tell us about the Jaland expansion as it has historically been known. It's a really interesting expansion because it's at once billed as an expert expansion, but it's also kind of for everyone. So take us through this very unique, new addition to your mountain this year.
Rathbun explains that the lift provides pass holders a way to reach the mountain directly from the highway parking area, while opening steep terrain for expert skiers and riders.
Storm News 10/19/2026: Toggenburg NY, Closed Since 2021, to Reopen Under New Ownership
Q: What gives your family confidence that there is indeed more room for another large ski center?
Wheeler points to Toggenburg's long history of successful operation and its distinct appeal to beginners, families, and school programs. He believes it can complement the steeper nearby areas and attract new skiers.

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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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2. Wes Kryger
3. Ayden Wilber
4. Jarret Dulemba
5. James Wheeler
6. Ben Doornbos
7. Dave Rathbun
8. Matthew Prince

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