About this episode
We talk to Colorado Sun journalist, Jason Blevins, about this ski season & his predictions for next year’s, then we’re joined by Chris Davenport to talk about the 30th anniversary of the US Extreme Championships in Mt. Crested Butte; the Winter Olympics in Beijing; and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Blevins in Mt. CB (2:33) Starting the Colorado Sun (4:08) Jason’s background (11:13) Assessing this season (20:37) Affordable housing in mtn towns (26:17) Return of a reservations system? (31:40) Dav jumps in / history of the Extreme comps (39:26) Ski passes as NFTS (46:35) State of backcountry skiing (57:21) Winter Olympics recap (1:04:17) What We're Reading & Watching (1:23:28) RELATED LINKS Subscribe to our Gear Giveaways & Newsletter Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide OUR OTHER PODCASTS Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.