Tatsuya Tayagaki: Our Japanese Freeskiing Godfather Teaches Us Omotenashi

Sherry McConkey: Empowering Students Through the Shane McConkey EcoChallenge

Listen to Sherry McConkey's journey from South Africa to Tahoe, her love for animals, and the establishment of the Shane McConkey Foundation. The conversation covers the EcoChallenge and the foundation's events, funding, and impact. It also explores the growth and impact of the EcoChallenge, expanding participation, influence on policy, and future goals.

Tatsuya Tayagaki: Our Japanese Freeskiing Godfather Teaches Us Omotenashi

In this episode, Ingrid & Malone sit down with Tatsuya Tayagaki — Japanese professional skier and one of the most thoughtful voices in the mountain world — to explore omotenashi, the deeply rooted Japanese philosophy of wholehearted care and hospitality. What does it mean to treat the mountain the way a great host treats a guest? To show up with gratitude instead of just taking? Tatsuya teaches us that philosophy. And yes, Japanese snacks are discussed!

Mike Douglas: The Godfather Never Goes Out of Style in Japan

What do a memory foam mattress and climate policy have in common? The legendary Mike Douglas has a theory, and he breaks it down in this live conversation recorded at Arai Resort in Myoko, Japan. Ingrid and Malone share a beer with Mike and talk about the magic of skiing in Japan, the new gear he is sporting, and why he believes slow, sustained pressure is the key to driving real change in the mountains we love.

Emilé Zynobia: Unlocking the Sustainability Rubix Cube

Join us for our fun and fascinating conversation with Emilé Zynobia - professional snowboarder, appearing in several ski and snowboard movies including The Approach and the recently released Inaccessible. Emilé is a sustainability advocate and consultant, graduate of the Yale School of Environmental Management, and Athlete Team Manager at Mountain Hardwear. Listen to Emilé's personal journey and delve into the complexities of the "sustainability rubix cube."

Is Sustainable Attainable? Mike Nathan, Sustainability Manager at Arapahoe Basin Explains How

Ingrid and Malone are joined by Mike Nathan, Sustainability Manager at Arapahoe Basin to discuss how the ski resort achieved its sustainability goals for 2025 early, what the future holds, and what skiers and riders can do this season to make our sport more sustainable. And don't miss a close "Name That Tune" contest! Music courtesy of The New Mastersounds, "High on the Mountain"