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AJ Hurt, of @ustechteam fame, is an awesome chat. We talked about her almost-complete engineering degree, getting out of inevitable slumps, dealing with weird tingly shoulder pain, what it’s actually like going to the Olympics, competing with her best friend, playing Fortnite, helping run the @ustechteam account, her Mikaela Shiffrin stories, and more, of course. We do a seldom-run but often-requested segment at the end where she answers people’s questions online.Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_This episode is brought to you by ELOS Thermal, heated insoles for every element.This podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media

We crashed and burned on our first ski team-saving attempt (see: Middlebury club team), but we're looking good so far with CMC... The Colorado Mountain College Ski Team, you'll remember from an episode last year, was on the brink of extinction due to funding cuts at the school. However, the ever-resourceful ski racing world rallied and helped prolong the CMC team for at least two more years. I chat with head coach Scott Tanner and CMC Regional Development Officer Olivia Goldsworthy about how they've led such a successful campaign so far.Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_Sign up for the February 7th Skigles Soiree in Steamboat here !This episode is brought to you by ELOS Thermal, heated insoles for every element.15% off at SYNCperformance.com : ArcCity15This podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media

Paula Moltzan continues to trend upwards—her bronze medal at the World Championships was just another step. Of course, I ask her about her stellar results recently, but also about her team (one of my favorites on the World Cup), her youth at the slalom factory on Buck Hill in Minnesota, having her husband as her technician, her influence on young skiers, her time off of the US Ski Team attending the University of Vermont, the advice she gets from Mikaela Shiffrin, and her all-out style that gives her fans heart palpitations and sometimes ends with her spinning in a circle at high speeds. Also, this week there’s a small mailbag at the end (don’t forget to send me emails!).Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_This episode is brought to you by Falls Creek Race Club, on Instagram @fcrc_coach. Learn more about coaching opportunities here15% off at SYNCperformance.com : ArcCity15This podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media and partnered with SKICOSMOS

Another year, another ski team on the chopping block. While it’s not certain we can save the Colorado Mountain Ski Team, it’s at least worth telling their story, because they fill a crucial role in the American ski racing world, and they do it quite well. I talked with CMC head coach Scott Tanner and senior ski team member Matthew Macaluso about their team: the success of recent members, its affordability, and all the relevant details concerning its potential dismantling. They got a good thing going on over there in Steamboat Springs, aka: “Ski Town USA.”Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_15% off at SYNCperformance.com : ArcCity15OnLocation bookings: https://hospitality.milanocortina2026.org/enThis podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media and partnered with SKICOSMOS

Who makes up the jury? How does timing work? How many people does it take to run a race? There is a lot more to it than meets the eye--and it's surprisingly fun to talk about. John Norton, executive director and alpine program director at NYSEF, runs me through every detail, from chief of race, to ski patrol, to hand-timing scenarios, to FIS codexes and scheduling. Any ski racer worth their salt would enjoy taking the time to peek behind the scenes with this episode.Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_ . Arc City merch available at arccity.org !15% off at SYNCperformance.com : ArcCity15OnLocation bookings: https://hospitality.milanocortina2026.org/enThis podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media and partnered with SKICOSMOS

We don’t talk about this enough: there are 128 colleges and universities across the US with a club ski team that competes in USCSA. (Far more than the 22 that compete in the NCAA). It’s a whole universe of fun, low-cost ski racing. First, former Dartmouth club team captain Colton Sankey takes us through the basics of USCSA racing. Then we talk to Noah Willson (19:12), who is currently trying to start a club ski team at Middlebury College—and facing a surprisingly staunch opposition.If you’re interested in helping Noah, you can follow him @middclubalpine, go to www.middclubalpine.com, or contact me, and I’ll give you his email.Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_Arc City merch available at arccity.org !This podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media (skiracing.com)

There is the potential for an age-limit rule change in NCAA skiing. So I got three veterans of the American ski racing world to help talk through it, and we ended up discussing far more than that. We briefly walked through the history of college ski racing in the US, then we talked about statistics, average ages, the international wave of skiers, the proposed age-limit rule, the balance between the U.S. Ski Team pipeline and college, the former U.S. University Team, high school post-graduate years, the difficulty of college race courses, supplementing training in the off-season, and more. Woof. I had three guests who helped navigate it all smoothly: Edie Morgan, a two-time Olympian and forefront American alpine journalist; Pete Dodge, former accomplished ski racer and Dartmouth College head coach for 33 years; and Aldo Radamus, formerly a World Cup head coach, Director of US Development, Director of SSCV, and is now currently Director at Team Summit Colorado. Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_ Arc City merch available at arccity.org !This podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media (skiracing.com)

This episode is a year late. No matter: we overcame the broken SD card and recorded a new interview with Atle Lie McGrath. One of the most fun skiers on the World Cup circuit and wise beyond his years, we had a fantastic conversation. He talked through his knee injury sustained at the 2023 World Champs and his recovery plan. We discussed mental health, his team dynamics (including a funny story involving Lucas Braathen), the Norwegian development system (why is it so good right now?!), and the specifics of his equipment (we even get into the numbers). We dove deeply at every point, and there are some fantastic stories scattered throughout.Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_Arc City merch available at arccity.org !This podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media (skiracing.com)

Three years after the world engaged in deep conversations about diversity and inclusion, the topic may have faded for some—but certainly not for the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS). In August, nine young Black athletes supported by the NBS attended an elite conditioning and performance education camp at U.S. Ski Snowboard headquarters in Park City, UT. I Zoomed with three athletes on their last night at the camp: alpine skier Fantaye Gilbertson, mogul skier Kennedy Hicks, and Red Bull-sponsored snowboarder LJ Henriquez. We dove right into it and had a conversation that was sometimes deep and sometimes wonderfully light, and NBS president Henri Rivers joined us at the end with some powerful words. Afterwards, the Skiing History Nugget is about knee-high ski boots (49:02), and I read a short bulletin to wrap up the show (52:55).Questions, suggestions, and grievances always welcome: arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_Arc City merch available at arccity.org !This podcast is presented by Ski Racing Media (skiracing.com)Use code ARCCITY20 at magicmind.com/arccity for 20% off a one-time purchase or 56% off a subscription (latter offer valid for 10 days)

To close out the season the recently-crowned World Champion in slalom, Laurence St. Germain, visits The City. She tells us the story of winning that race—and what it’s like to beat Mikaela Shiffrin. Her story of skiing a World Cup race with no shin guards is another fascinating tale. We talk about her approach to training, which draws on her background as a currently-studying engineer. We discuss the successes—and shortcomings—of Alpine Canada, the difference between men’s and women’s skiing, and much more. The Skiing History Nugget (52:12) is about the (insane) first Quebec Kandahar downhill race, held in 1932.Send questions, suggestions, and grievances to arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_ !Arc City merch available at jimmykrupka.com !This podcast is presented by Stifel (Stifel.com) !

Hold onto your biscuits! Dave Ryding, Britain’s pride of the FIS Alpine World Cup, visits Arc City (in person!) to talk about his inspiring World Cup victory, his tuning setup, plastic snow, his team dynamic, his newborn baby, his secret to staying young at age 36, his coach’s wild course set at Wengen, his hobbies outside skiing, some fun questions—from listeners like you—at the end, and much more (2:21). The History Nugget this week is about the development of binding safety (42:22).Send questions, comments, and grievances to arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_ !More info on arccity.org !This podcast is presented by Stifel (Stifel.com) !

A conversation with President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard marks Arc City’s return from summer break. Sophie Goldschmidt has a long, impressive resume in international sports and marketing, but ski racing is a brand new world for her. Goldschmidt tells us about her first year getting to know the sport, what her goals are, and what her understanding of the problems facing ski racing are. She also answers several specific questions, including former CEO Tiger Shaw’s role in the transition of power; the switch from Spyder apparel to the Italian brand Kappa; and staff changes—including the removal of longtime coach Forest Carey. After the interview, a little Skiing History nugget is included about Hedda Berntsen, the most versatile skier the snow sports world has seen (40:35).Questions or comments are encouraged ! Send a note to arccityjimmy@gmail.com or on Instagram @jimmy_who_More info on arccity.org

Luke Winters races tonight at the Olympics, and it is high time you learned his name and his story. He’s leading the charge for the American men’s slalom revival, but his path to the World Cup was a bit different than most. We talk about his upbringing, his ability to lay down fast runs on race day, his skill with heavy machinery, and the little details involved in skiing at a World Cup level. And, of course, we discuss the Olympics. After, I read a piece of mail (44:31), then I share a Skiing History Nugget about the transition away from amateurism in the Olympics, a very timely topic (45:27).(Questions or comments: arccityjimmy@gmail.com, arccity.org, or Instagram @jimmy_who_)** This episode is brought to you by: GiveGo (Givego.io). Download GiveGo in the App Store and use the code ARCCITY for 50% your subscription! **