The past few days have been filled with some incredible highs: Mikaela Shiffrin’s latest record; Alex Honnold’s latest climb; Eileen Gu’s ongoing run; Mark McMorris’ X Games dominance; and Ben Richards’ hot start on the FWT. But at the same time, we are all witnessing some staggering lows. And today, we talk about it all.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

The Highs & Lows of the Recent Days (00:20)

Our ‘Blister Summit 26’ Giveaway (3:00)

It’s Snowing in Japan / OpenSnow (4:07)

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Record (5:40)

Eileen Gu’s Impressive Run (7:27)

Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 Climb (10:55)

X Games: Mark McMorris’ Dominance (15:38)

FWT: Ben Richards’ Hot Start (16:07)

State of the Union (16:43)

Dr. Len Necefer on How to Move Forward (20:56)

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Cody & Jonathan discuss the seasons Lyndsey Vonn & Mikaela Shiffrin are having; the return of Bode Miller & Peak Skis; Alex Honnold’s upcoming live free solo on Netflix; whether ski areas fudge their snowfall and conditions reports; & Jonathan makes good on the bet he lost to Cody.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Snowbird (1:51)

JE & CT’s Wager: The Reveal (3:05)

NFL Talk (5:05)

Lyndsey Vonn & Mikaela Shiffrin (15:58)

Is Peak Skis Back? (22:22)

The Latest on Telluride (35:23)

Murder Charges on Austrian Peak (49:58)

Are Ski Areas Lying Liars? (1:01:36)

Alex Honnold’s new Netflix Special (1:12:37)

Ski Pass Refunds in the PNW? (1:24:05)

What We’re Reading & Watching (1:34:08)

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