Ski The Whites: Recent Episodes
Ski The Whites
Host Andrew Drummond interviews people who all have some tie to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We include weekly weather updates from WGME chief meteorologist Charlie Lopresti as well as behind the scenes happenings of Ski The Whites.
Inspired by our conversation, we went out and purchased a weather station for the shop. Check it out here.
Great to catch up with Monte and talk about the stories and numbers from Last Skier Standing 2021. Also, interviews with Jerimy Arnold and Ben Eck.
00:00 - 33:15 Wrap up with Monte
33:16 - 51:17 Interview with Jerimy Arnold
51:18 - 83:05 Interview with Ben Eck
We're excited to preview this year's Last Skier Standing event and talk about what's new, some predictions, and what to expect with conditions / weather. Here are some event links below:
Event Page
Live Results
Video from 2020
A weak La Nina system is forecasted for this winter and chances are we'll have an above average snowfall this winter. Charlie Lopresti hops on the phone to tell us what to expect for winter 20-21.
Pier and I linked up for a 24 mile run this summer - it only took several miles to realize that we would partner up on a coffee business that materialized a few month later. Pier's positivity carries over into his other passions for the outdoors but really shines when he shares his coffee with customers visiting the shop. If you're interested in linking up with Pier for some coffee roasting action, ping the shop and he'll make it happen.
Jake Inger's Morning Ride on Strava
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Jake Inger is a backcountry skier but has made a name for himself in the biking world for endurance mountain bike racing (6hr events up to 100 miles). With races canceled this season he decided to challenge himself in another way, creating his own route that was much more interesting than the Everesting trend. In this offseason episode we recap the ride and Jake discusses everything that went well that day and the things he'll do better on next time.
Nik Stanciu is the co-founder of the Tuckerman Brewery, one of the oldest craft beer companies in New Hampshire. It took a few weeks to get Nik to sit down for this conversation, understandably so but it was great to hear his story and the work that goes into running the Brewery. If you haven't stopped in to their tasting room, it's well worth it to get a flight of beers and look around the tasting room which Nik has spent many hours building by hand. Nik and Tuckerman Brewery are huge supporters of the MWV community. Thanks Nik!
Tuckerman Brewery on Instagram | Website
For this week's episode I sit down with Monte McIndoe to discuss his life in finance and how he ended up here in the White Mountains. I've spent the last few years getting to know him and his family and as you'll find out he shares the same love for the outdoors that we all do and that bond can't be broken. I've managed to get in some tours, hikes, and bike rides with Monte and in turn he's helped me navigate shop life and see the big picture. Monte is co-race directing Last Skier Standing so you'll see him in full action if you make it up for that event.
Follow Monte on Instagram: @mmcindoe
I couldn't be more excited for this week's guests because it only means one thing - we're starting to shoot our documentary Beyond Tucks. These two creatives co-founded Pamola Creative with Taylor Walker and made it up for a couple days in the mountains. Be sure to give these guys a follow if they aren't on your radar already.
Chris Shane (@chrismshane): https://www.chrismshane.com/
Jamie Walter (@jwalter1337): http://jamiewalter.com/
Pamola Creative (@pamolacreative): https://pamolacreative.com/
Monumental: https://pamolacreative.com/portfolio/monumental-2/
I meant to have Ryan on a couple weeks back after his Backcountry Brews presentation but things just got crazy at the shop. We brainstorm a few new winter routes in the Whites and what he has been up to this winter. Give him a follow: https://www.instagram.com/powdergibbs/?hl=en
Freddie Wilkinson is an accomplished climber, mountaineer, author, and photographer among many other business rolls. He also lives up the street and when to college with my brother. I had the opportunity to catch up with Freddie and talk about mountaineering and the crossover with skiing. He's always got a lot cooking so check out his instagram for current projects.
Amber is a ball of energy and someone who will get you fired up and get moving. Honestly, if anyone is looking for a coach, reach out to her. She's a pro triathlete, DPT, and much more. Her partner Ryan Kelly also joined us to chime in and help fix my poorly placed mic. To find out more about Amber check out her instagram: @amberdferreira or website: https://amberdferreira.com/
Willis and I toured a few times last winter and he is all about PVO - positive vibes only. Willis is a great person and has the skiing ability to match. He's taking on the Freeride Wold Tour this winter so I'm excited to follow his journey as he navigates competitions, travel, and hopefully many more tours on the east coast.
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We're excited to have Ben Leoni on to catch up on what he's been up to out west, his history with backcountry skiing, his love for Allen's Coffee Brandy, and so much more.
Follow Ben on Instagram and check out his Working for the Weekend series.
Tyler Ray, founder of Granite Backcountry Alliance (GBA) and longtime backcountry skier here in the White Mountains. The episode went long as expected but we got into things we learned getting into this sport, how GBA came to be, and a bunch more. I'll definitely have Tyler back on in the near future.
Links:
Granite Backcountry Alliance
Tyler Ray on Instagram
Backyard Concept
Aaron Rice sits down for a short conversation following his presentation at Backcountry Brews. We talked about the year he skied 2.5 million vertical feet plus what he's up to this season.
Follow Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/airandrice/
Watch is film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKidiVrT_Uk