The final World Cup of the season is in the books, and we’re breaking it all down from Vilar.

In this episode, Travis Macy and Catie Friend recap a stacked weekend of racing across the vertical, individual, sprint, and mixed relay, including a dramatic sprint finish, dominant performances from familiar names, and one of the most exciting relays of the year.

They also zoom out to look at the bigger picture:
– Overall World Cup champions crowned
– Breakthrough seasons (Julia Murada, Margot Ravinel, Remi Bonnet)
– How the rankings shook out across every discipline

And they take time to recognize a group of athletes stepping away from elite racing, including Arno Lietha, Johanna Hiemer, and others who’ve shaped the sport in a big way.

Plus, a quick look ahead to what’s still to come this season, including the Patrouille des Glaciers and late-season racing.

Big thanks to CAMP for supporting the show and the sport.

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It’s one of the busiest weeks of the season, and we’re breaking it all down.

Catie Friend is back to unpack a packed stretch of racing across the global skimo circuit, from the Youth World Championships and World Cup action in Puy Saint Vincent, to the Tour du Rutor, North American Championships, and a wild Elk Mountains Grand Traverse that looked more like a run than a ski race.

We get into standout performances from the next generation of athletes, including major results from Team USA and a powerful moment of sportsmanship that defines what this sport is all about. On the senior side, we cover dominant performances from the usual names, emerging contenders making noise, and how a chaotic, travel-heavy season is setting up a fascinating World Cup final.

We also zoom out to look at the bigger picture, the rise of youth programs, shifting international competition, and what it all could mean heading into future Olympic cycles.

Plus, a quick preview of what to watch for at the World Cup Finals in Villars.

It’s race analysis, athlete stories, and a full snapshot of where skimo stands right now.

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We’re back with Catie Friend to break down everything that’s happened since the Olympic debut of skimo and there’s a lot to unpack.

Catie takes us inside her experience on the ground in Bormio, from calling races in front of a roaring crowd to the emotional highs (and lows) of watching athletes she’s known for years step onto the Olympic podium. We also get into what happens after the biggest moment in the sport, and why the comedown can be just as real as the buildup.

Then we shift into race mode:

• Pierra Menta and how Olympic athletes like Emily Harrop and Margot Ravinel turned around and dominated one of the hardest stage races in the sport
• A breakdown of the ISMF World Cup Val Martello, including standout performances, technical courses, and why this venue might be the most fun on the circuit
• Sprint and mixed relay results, surprises, and what’s changing in the depth of the field

We also look ahead to what’s next—Youth World Championships, World Cup finals, and the final stretch of the season as athletes balance fatigue, momentum, and one last push.

This one is equal parts insight and energy: what it felt like, what it means, and where skimo is heading next.

Let’s go!

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Skimo Gold is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.