Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Game Podcast

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 38 - Saskadena Six Debuts (August 1, 2022)

A gem of a ski area in central Vermont changed its name. Formerly Suicide 6, the ski area is now called Saskadena Six, though the nickname S6, still works. I had a memorable day on those slopes back in January, 2022, so what better time to get to know the ski area better than now. The history of S6 is the history of early American, life-served skiing, so history buffs will delight in the twelve decades of coverage…in just SIX minutes (well, plus 24)! As expected, lots of “sixes” scattered throughout the episode. Tips Up suggests learning the impressive facts about the Tour de France, the future of Yellowstone & the National Park System and of course, why the name Saskadena Six (here’s a hint – The [a] Connection.) Six trivia questions (of course that amount, right?!) with a mix of historical, prestigious and ridiculously-themed questions await listeners. Enjoy Pow hounds!

Tips Up: 3:30

History of S6: 8:40

Trivia Game: 19:00

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 37 - The California Double (July 2, 2022)

Bathing suit season has officially arrived and with it, the pursuit of the ultimate summer activity, surfing. For the lucky few in LA, the pursuit of surfing and snowboarding (or skiing) - in the same day - is a thing, it’s doable, it’s called the California Double. While none of my ski family located on the West Coast has yet to attempt the feat, the strangers who have – and who wrote about it – captured my imagination. Now sure, southern California is a unique geography with waves perfect for surfing and mountain tops high enough for snow within a short drive. But the so-called California Double CAN be done on the East Coast. It just won’t be a leisurely morning dip, but a windy, gray and frigid experience (borderline terrifying). Six surf and ski-related trivia questions await. Tips Up covers a Mountain Gazette subscriber’s comically yet instructive article entitled, the Etiquette of Nachos Hill (read), HBO’s topical 100-Foot Wave documentary (watch) and Bill Simmon’s Rewatchables podcast (listen). California Heaven by Jakhoy and Schoolboy Q set the vibe for this just chillin’ on the beach listen. Most importantly, cheers to the one and only, California Double!

 

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 36 - 2022 Season Reflections & Maybe Skip a Season Pass Next Winter (June 10, 2022)

The 2021-2022 winter season has come to a close. At least in the East, with the Beast (Killington) having ceased winter operations. (Corny rhyme intended.) While skiing for most is over until late fall, I'm already back at it, talking up ripping turns by offering a different approach to maximize your mountain experience next season. The approach: don't buy a season pass (megapass). Blasphemy to some, sure, but not buying one enhanced my past ski season in countless ways. So, while you are floating care-free in the salty ocean or fresh water lakes or ponds this summer, mull the non-season pass approach. Also in the episode, Tips Up features a staying in [ski] shape article running like Tom Cruise in Top Gun – Maverick & ShowTime, James Cordon, a great summer road trip from Alaska to Argentina podcast by Armchair Explorer, and a video of skiing on a power plant rooftop in Copenhagen. And NSAA unknowingly provides the industry statistics for the trivia questions and answers. All the best this off-season, Powder Hounds!

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 35 - Jamie Schectman & Supporting Small Ski Areas (May 2, 2022)

Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, we pull back the curtain on what it takes to run a small, community or nonprofit ski area in the face of large mountain, corporate competition. My guest and long-time ski industry veteran, Jamie Schectman, takes a break from ripping turns in the Italian Alps to talk about an endangered specifies - small ski areas. The good news, financial models that exist to keep them sustainable – nonprofits, general improvement districts (Diamond Peak, NV), co-ops (Mad River Glen, VT), B-Corps (Taos, NM) historic preservation licenses (Old Hickory, NY) and even ski clubs. There are also operational models, such as NSAA’s Sustainable Slopes and Stoke Certification (Mount Ashland, OR) to help ski areas achieve the Triple Bottom Line - that their business is good on Profits, for People and for the Planet. For struggling ski areas, Jamie begs them to think outside the box, and for users to become the owners (a few movers and shakers and big donors will help). Storm clouds have been brewing around small ski areas for a while now, but Jamie will tell you there are lots of options to save a ski area – and even bring a few back to life (Saddleback, ME)! Keep an ear out for the Caddyshack and Hot Dog The Movie references!

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 34 - Peter Landsman Visits [All] 480+ U.S. Ski Areas! (April 8, 2022)

This guest episode will surely make you want to catch first chair. You will hear from THE authority on lift-served skiing in North America – Peter Landsman. Peter is the Founder & Editor of Liftblog, the go-to resource for news and information about chair lifts, gondolas and trams at ski areas in North America. Peter is also a lift supervisor at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming. We talk about his remarkable quest – of visiting all 480+ lift-served ski areas in the U.S. as well as riding, documenting and photographing every chair lift! All 2,382 of them as of today (sorry Colorado Sun, but you missed one!). Peter gets peppered with rapid-fire questions about his lift passion, skiing past, 22-year epiK and iConic journey, the state of skiing, logistics and current lift installation and replacement projects. And of course, Peter gets a custom-crafted lift-related set of trivia questions he will probably ace. Find out all of that and more, in this "heavy lift" [chair lift pun intended] episode!

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 33 - 2nd Annual March Mogul Madness - Vermont! (March 22, 2022)

The 2nd Annual March Mogul Madness episode takes place in the Green Mountain State of Vermont. My OG, original ski partner in crime, Erik Lundquist, of Good in the Woods Productions, joins me for a long overdue conversation on the greatness that is skiing in Vermont. We wax poetic about our early ski days, college hoops, questionable 90s-era ski gear and awful attire, as we attempt to make inside jokes play well on the podcast (they don't/won't). The 8 ski areas in the year’s bracket are Jay Peak, Killington, Mad River Glen, Mount Snow, Okemo, Stratton, Stowe, and Sugarbush. The trivia games include Vermont Spring Skiing Traditions, and five mostly obscure questions about each ski area. I promise, you will learn a thing or two about Vermont skiing. A Final “Jeff-Pardy” Question awaits Erik as he positions himself for a run at the all-time March Mogul Madness Trivia Points Leader! But first, Erik gets worked a bit; and I definitely owe him a Single Chair or Tram Ale. Which will it be? Find out in this Mogul Madness episode!

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 32 - Magic of McCauley Mountain, NY (February 17, 2022)

This episode features McCauley Mountain, a medium-sized ski area in the Adirondacks that gets pummeled with Lake effect snow. The Tips Up segment features a SkiMag article about lift tickets under $50 (including McCauley!), a conversation about the resurrection of another New York ski are (Hickory) via the Storm Ski Journal and the big announcement from Big Sky..2025-the Final Chapter. McCauley is a must-stop for powder hounds of all abilities, but the glade and bump crowd will be especially happy. Be sure to chat up the lifties, they are super friendly and seem to love their jobs. Like, if there is an award for best lifties, McCauley’s crew should get a nomination. Of course, this episode features 9 custom crafted McCauley-specific ski trivia questions for your gaming pleasure. Finally, McCauley is a four-season mountain with a scenic chairlift and mountain biking and hiking trails, some with humorous names. Enjoy!

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 31 - A Classic, Cranmore Mountain, NH (January 7, 2022)

Happy New Year, friends! We kick-off 2022 with a classic, Cranmore Mountain in the ski capital of New Hampshire, North Conway. A recent “Road Trippin’” adventure across Route 302 inspired this episode, featuring 11 ski area trivia questions as well as the familiar segment Tips Up – read, listen and watch recommendations. Also, new for 2022, all episodes will include an episode-specific crossword puzzle available on Twitter after each episode drops. Wah-HOO! Double the ski trivia game fun in 2022!

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 30 - Happy Holi-daze Ski Trivia! (December 11, 2021)

First, there was trivia. Then, there was ski trivia. Now, there is holiday-themed ski trivia! There is even Lake Tahoe specific holiday-themed ski trivia. Whoa. This "Holi-daze" trivia bonanza is sure to scratch both holiday and early ski season itches. There is even a game within the game! Just bonkers. A festive holiday spirit can be heard throughout the episode featuring, Christmas trees, Santa shenanigans, reindeer, saints, a sold out adult beverage and a deliciously sounding cookie competition. The abundant holiday spirit is intended to serve as a deposit of good will toward Ullr, the Norse God of winter and skiing, so he is inspired to do his part to make the seasons merry and bright by covering every ski slope with a fluffy white. Let it snow – and happy holidays, friends!

Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 29 - 2021-2022 Northeast Ski Season Preview (November 1, 2021)

The 2nd Annual Ski Season Preview episode features the Northeast and covers opening dates, terrain expansion, weather predictions, operations, ski swaps and entertainment to set the stoke. Also, our friends at Ski(s) Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont have some solid, pre-season lift ticket promotions - one truly one of a kind - that will surely grab your attention. It's all about the future friends, ski season!