The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Cam Smith is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Crested Butte, CO. Anna Gibson is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Jackson Hole, WY. Together they are representing Team USA at the winter olympics in the Mixed Relay SkiMo race. This is the first time skimo has been included in the Olympic Games but the sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially among top trail runners who often pursue the sport competitively or recreationally in the winter months. 

 

Chapters:

03:55 Introduction to Olympic Aspirations
06:46 The Emotional Finish at Solitude
09:53 Personal Journeys to the Olympics
12:43 Understanding the Mixed Relay Format
16:06 The Stakes of the Solitude Race
19:07 Margin of Victory and Team Dynamics
21:55 Recruitment and Team Building
24:48 Transition Skills in Ski Mountaineering
28:00 Lessons from Trail Running Competitions
35:21 Building Confidence Through Competition
36:26 Mentorship and Team Dynamics
38:24 Strategic Preparation for World Championships
39:04 The Evolution of Ski Mountaineering in North America
41:22 Lessons from Olympic Inclusion
44:07 Navigating Individual vs. Team Formats
47:55 The Journey to Team USA
50:48 Embracing Inexperience as a Strength
52:24 Final Training Push Before the Olympics
56:45 Mindset and Competition
01:00:35 Overcoming Health Challenges
01:04:04 Family Support and Emotional Moments
01:08:04 Looking Ahead to Future Goals