On Episode 121 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast.

Episode 121 of  Totally Deep is an all Doug and Randy affair.  Randy brings closure to the biking season as he completes ~111 miles and 11,400 feet of climbing in this race/organized event in and around Austin, Texas. For his part to make a quick pivot into winter, Doug picks up the ski touring mantle with some jaunts up Highland Bowl and fine early-season tour in Marble.

Doug's announcement that he may be eyeing a life with less travel to non-local races may come as shocking news to some. The door to a new life of competing in only local events comes in handy if you want to avoid traveling to Europe for a race and having it canceled.

On Episode 121 of the Totally Deep Podcast:

1. Randy closes out the cycling season.
2. And how did the ride go, Randy?
3. Early season snowpack in the Rado—182% snowpack for Nov. 10.
4. Doug and the early-stoker dilemma. 
5. An early tour in Marble.
6. Christmas lights, holiday snow, and it's all good for business.
7. Doug discusses skimo racing and the possibility of this being a farewell tour. 
8. A big decision to focus on local races.
9. Doug is not looking forward to training on a stationary trainer.
10. CCBC ski team merch and acknowledging the spring bliss that is the PNW. 

Thanks for listening and joining us for the 2024-2025 season. 

And remember: be safe out there. 

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Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding— it's all uphill from here.

On Episode 120 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast.

Episode 120 features Dean Hill, owner and coach at Aspen Pro Cycling.

Originally from Australia, Hill began his competitive career there as a BMX racer. Once exposed to the grind and endorphins of road cycling, cross country, and endurance mountain biking, he was hooked. Ultimately, Hill settled in the Roaring Fork Valley and began fixating on the skimo scene.

What you'll find in this episode, and in Hill's advice, is a relative calmness when it comes to performing your best. There's talk of improving sport-specific economy by focusing on technique and taking a lengthy break— for up to three weeks—to refresh and reboot between your sport-specific seasons. Hill calls it the full well-being reset.

As the snow falls in Colorado, it's time to scrape the skis and begin thinking about being the best version of yourself as you huff and puff uphill. It turns out, Hill might be able to help you out with that. 

On Episode 120 of the Totally Deep Podcast:

1. 1. The Turboless Sprinter Van.
   2. The transition from BMX to mountain bike racing.
   3. Finding a place for technique in cycling and skimo.
   4. Gear failures.
   5. Nutrition and a no-nonsense race-fueling plan.
   6. Getting caught up in doing a PR in training.
   7. Dream races.
   8. Steephill running as a means for fitness.
   9. Take a lengthy break between your sports season.
   10. Full well-being reset.
   11. Gradual return to high-stress activities. 
   12. Improve economy while skimo-ing.

Thanks for listening and joining us for the 2024-2025 season. 

And remember: be safe out there. 

More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com.

Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com.

Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450

Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding— it's all uphill from here.