In this episode of SkiMo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy sit down with Michael Silitch, a trailblazer in American ski mountaineering whose roots run deep in the Alps and the global SkiMo community. Michael shares his decades-spanning journey from racing in Chamonix to mentoring young athletes and what it means to pass the torch while staying in the game himself.

Michael reflects on the evolution of the sport, the value of long-term athletic development, and why mindset matters as much as VO2 max. Whether you’re chasing podiums or finding joy in the process, this one’s packed with timeless insight from a true ambassador of SkiMo.

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In this episode of SkiMo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with Austria’s Johanna Hiemer, ranked #3 in the world, to explore her journey as an elite ski mountaineer and devoted mom. Johanna shares how she balances racing, training, and raising young children, and opens up about the mental and physical challenges of returning from setbacks. From World Cup podiums to parenting wins, she offers real talk on perseverance, patience, and the power of a strong support system. Whether you're an athlete or a parent, Johanna's story will inspire you to chase big dreams without sacrificing what matters most.

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Emma Cook-Clarke’s journey to the top of the SkiMo world is anything but conventional. In this episode, Emma joins Cam Smith and Travis Macy to share how a decade of firefighting, art, and endurance sports shaped her mindset and performance on the global stage. From racing in hand-me-down gear to chasing Olympic dreams, Emma opens up about mental performance, the power of play, and why trusting the process matters more than chasing perfection. It’s a conversation full of heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom about pushing limits, without losing yourself along the way.

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