BLISTER Podcast

Next week in Virgin, Utah, Red Bull Rampage will celebrate its 25th anniversary. And today, we talk to Todd Barber, the creator of what is arguably the most spectacular and mind-melting athletic event in the world, about the origins and evolution of the event. Many of us have strong opinions about Rampage, and this conversation provides a lot of important context to inform those opinions.

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The Origins of Red Bull Rampage (2:38)

Stand-Out Moments from 25 Years (6:43)

Wood Features (12:46)

What Has Progressed More, Digging or Riding? (14:34)

Women at Rampage (17:16)

Last Year’s Rampage (24:06)

The Invitation Process (30:34)

Preview Next Week’s Comp (36:56)

The Original Venue (40:02)

Potential Venues Outside of Utah? (42:23)

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Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, joins Jonathan to pay tribute to the skier, Jeremy Nobis; discuss the artist Norman Rockwell’s depictions of the outdoors; and share their thoughts on the recent alarming warnings about AI.

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TOPICS & TIMES

How to Save $14,000 (0:52)

The Recent AI Warnings (2:13)

Mountain Gazette’s 60th Anniversary (20:23)

Norman Rockwell’s Depictions of the Outdoors (21:30)

Hereyago (29:06)

Jeremy Nobis & Ski Culture (35:00)

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Jonathan recently met up with Alex in Las Vegas, and today, you’ll hear their conversation about his depiction in 'The Dark Wizard'; base jumping vs free soloing; his Netflix event in Taipei; the Honnold Foundation; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES

Alex’s Stroll Up the Matterhorn (3:34)

Living in Las Vegas (10:18)

The Honnold Foundation (13:47)

Solar & Renewables (19:49)

Taipei, Netflix, & Megaskyscrapers (28:04)

The Dark Wizard & Dean Potter (34:57)

Base Jumping, Wingsuiting, & Freesoloing (46:44)

Training (50:27)

Books (52:47)

Alex’s ‘Climbing Gold’ Podcast (56:15)

Alex’s ‘Planet Visionaries’ Podcast (1:02:08)

A Recent Best Read (1:10:45)

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Cody and Jonathan discuss skiing in Portillo; the roadless rule repeal; whether Vail Resorts will sell some of their ski areas; using AI for expedition beta; recent avalanche safety fines; the Most ‘American’ News; what they're reading & watching; & more.

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TOPICS & TIMES

News & Shoutouts (0:00)

Portillo & Vegas (3:03)

Crowdsourcing Jonathan’s Punishment (9:12)

Roadless Rule Repeal (11:06)

Will Vail Resorts Sell Off Some Ski Areas? (19:37)

A.I. & Expedition Planning (28:42)

Blackbird Guides Fined (35:48)

The Most ‘American’ News (52:11)

What We’re Reading & Watching (58:54)

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Today we’re sharing the most surprising moment Jonathan Ellsworth ever had on a podcast, and it comes from a conversation that many pro skiers and ski-industry people have said is their favorite episode. It’s from Jonathan’s conversation with skier, Rachel Burks, back in 2019.

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