What does it really take to bring a grassroots mountain sport onto the world’s biggest stage and advocate for the athletes behind it?

In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with skimo racer, engineer, and Athlete Advisory Council liaison Rory Kelly for a candid look at the rise of ski mountaineering in the U.S. Rory shares how he found the sport later than most, climbed his way onto the national team, and ultimately became the bridge between Team USA athletes and the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

From navigating the growing pains of skimo as a new Olympic discipline to pushing for better athlete support, Rory offers an honest, inside look at the challenges and opportunities shaping the sport’s future.

If you’re an athlete, a skimo diehard, or someone who loves behind-the-scenes Olympic stories, this conversation brings the humor, heart, and hard truths of a sport on the rise.

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In this numbers-packed episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy welcome Roland Hric, the stat wizard behind Skimo Stats. Roland dives into what the data reveals about last season’s standout performances, Olympic qualification odds, and which athletes are trending up heading into 2025-26 skimo season.

From who’s dominating the vertical events to which countries are best positioned, Roland breaks down the stats in a way that’s insightful and fun. They also explore how technology is changing the game, what makes a great skimo course, and why the sport's growing visibility is changing the data game too.

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis and Cam are joined by elite trail runner Anna Gibson to recap their 2025 trail season and look ahead to the upcoming skimo winter. They reflect on the highs and lows of racing in Europe, managing injuries, and staying mentally resilient through setbacks and surprises.

Anna opens up about navigating a tough year with humor and perspective, while Cam shares what it’s like to pivot goals mid-season and return to his skimo roots. Together, they talk about training adaptations, lessons learned, and why community matters just as much as competition.

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