Episode 121: Cycling Season Wanes, Touring Season Enters with a Boom

Totally Deep Backcountry Skiing Podcast

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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