Tommy Moe's guest appearances

Tommy Moe

The Everything Snowboarding & More Podcast

Next Level Skiing

Armchair Explorer

The SnowBrains Podcast

Travel That Matters

Alice Morrison

Ben Lyons

Hilaree Nelson

James Stewart

Aaron Millar

Dian Fossey

Ellen DeGeneres

Jonathan Thompson

Nick Hunt

John Herrington

Conrad Anker

Dan Grec

Bruce Poon Tip

Ed Stafford

Tima Deryan

OwlTail

In 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway, Tommy Moe became the first U.S. male skier to win two medals in the same Olympics—one Gold, the other Silver. But Moe is much more than just one of the greatest downhillers in history; he is also a fun-loving free-skiing enthusiast and a pioneer of heliskiing in his adopted home state of Alaska. As someone who has skied just about everywhere for fun and sport, he’s the perfect guide to lead us on a global adventure to the world’s top ski destinations for 2022. Moe starts in Alaska, where he cofounded and co-owns the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge. Set in the Tordrillo range a 40-minute flight from Anchorage, the luxury wilderness lodge offers access to some of the most extreme skiable terrain on Earth. But the vast wilderness also offers a range of long, wide-open cruiser runs and everything in between. During summers, the lodge is an ideal base for fishing, rafting, and adventures by via ferrata—a mountain network system that, as Moe explains, opens up the thrills of rock climbing to people of all skill levels. For those interested in heliskiing, Moe’s main advice is to do your homework. Research your options and make sure that whatever destination you choose offers the right slopes for your abilities. He also advises that you get in shape before your trip—you don’t want to blow a week of heliskiing by getting injured or too worn out to make the most of it.  In addition to an epic heliskiing adventure in Alaska, Moe has some other ideas for where you should hit the slopes in 2022. Not surprisingly, he recommends his current hometown of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Known as a skier’s mountain—boasting 4,129 feet of pure fall lines with no traversing—the Jackson Hole Resort has long been a draw for experts. But Moe says the town has developed a broader appeal over the years, especially with the addition of new luxury hotels like the Four Seasons. A new hotel in Taos, the Blake, prompted Moe to ski New Mexico’s premier resort a couple years ago—and he was blown away. Also in the U.S., he loves Whitefish Mountain Resort in his native Montana. Hopping over to Europe, Moe cites Val d’Isère, France, at the top of his list. During his many times racing in Val d’Isère—with its idyllic backdrop of a European town with stone and wood buildings, crepe shops, boutiques, and restaurants—he was drawn to it for more than its superb ski slopes. But his fondest memories are of hitting the powder with his teammates on days it snowed too much to race.   Moe talks with Bruce about St. Anton in Austria, Portillo in Chile, Las Leñas in Argentina, Revelstoke in British Columbia, and Niseko in Japan, which he says combines some of the world’s best powder with a truly unique cultural experience. For destinations like Japan or Austria—or anywhere, for that matter—Moe stresses the benefits of skiing with a guide. Having the right person direct you will help you find the best runs for your ability and the right time of day to hit them—and can also keep you from getting lost and finding yourself in the wrong village far from your hotel! Following Moe’s expert picks and advice, Bruce shares a few insights of his own: The Wallin Wrap-Up highlights some of the top hotels, trips, and more that we have to look forward to in 2022. ----------------------------------- Learn more about the podcast: https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters Hosted by: Bruce Wallin Produced by: AJ Moseley and Darra Stone Music by: Joey Salvia A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway, Tommy Moe became the first U.S. male skier to win two medals in the same Olympics—one Gold, the other Silver. But Moe is much more than just one of the greatest downhillers in history; he is also a fun-loving free-skiing enthusiast and a pioneer of heliskiing in his adopted home state of Alaska. As someone who has skied just about everywhere for fun and sport, he’s the perfect guide to lead us on a global adventure to the world’s top ski destinations for 2022. Moe starts in Alaska, where he cofounded and co-owns the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge. Set in the Tordrillo range a 40-minute flight from Anchorage, the luxury wilderness lodge offers access to some of the most extreme skiable terrain on Earth. But the vast wilderness also offers a range of long, wide-open cruiser runs and everything in between. During summers, the lodge is an ideal base for fishing, rafting, and adventures by via ferrata—a mountain network system that, as Moe explains, opens up the thrills of rock climbing to people of all skill levels. For those interested in heliskiing, Moe’s main advice is to do your homework. Research your options and make sure that whatever destination you choose offers the right slopes for your abilities. He also advises that you get in shape before your trip—you don’t want to blow a week of heliskiing by getting injured or too worn out to make the most of it.  In addition to an epic heliskiing adventure in Alaska, Moe has some other ideas for where you should hit the slopes in 2022. Not surprisingly, he recommends his current hometown of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Known as a skier’s mountain—boasting 4,129 feet of pure fall lines with no traversing—the Jackson Hole Resort has long been a draw for experts. But Moe says the town has developed a broader appeal over the years, especially with the addition of new luxury hotels like the Four Seasons. A new hotel in Taos, the Blake, prompted Moe to ski New Mexico’s premier resort a couple years ago—and he was blown away. Also in the U.S., he loves Whitefish Mountain Resort in his native Montana. Hopping over to Europe, Moe cites Val d’Isère, France, at the top of his list. During his many times racing in Val d’Isère—with its idyllic backdrop of a European town with stone and wood buildings, crepe shops, boutiques, and restaurants—he was drawn to it for more than its superb ski slopes. But his fondest memories are of hitting the powder with his teammates on days it snowed too much to race.   Moe talks with Bruce about St. Anton in Austria, Portillo in Chile, Las Leñas in Argentina, Revelstoke in British Columbia, and Niseko in Japan, which he says combines some of the world’s best powder with a truly unique cultural experience. For destinations like Japan or Austria—or anywhere, for that matter—Moe stresses the benefits of skiing with a guide. Having the right person direct you will help you find the best runs for your ability and the right time of day to hit them—and can also keep you from getting lost and finding yourself in the wrong village far from your hotel! Following Moe’s expert picks and advice, Bruce shares a few insights of his own: The Wallin Wrap-Up highlights some of the top hotels, trips, and more that we have to look forward to in 2022. ----------------------------------- Learn more about the podcast: <a href="https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters</a> Hosted by: Bruce Wallin Produced by: AJ Moseley and Darra Stone Music by: Joey Salvia A CurtCo Media ProductionSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

12 - The World’s Top Skiing Destinations with Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe

Tommy Moe won the Gold Medal for downhill skiing at the 1994 Winter Olympics. Follow him up to the backcountry of Alaska to shred some turns in the Tordrillo Mountains, one of the best places on the planet for heli-skiing. Then head to Lillehammer, Norway and that epic day when Tommy surprised the world by winning the Olympic Gold Medal. Listen as he takes you turn-buy-turn down that famous run and shares some of his secrets on how ski harder, bigger and better. But that's not all. Tommy also talks about something called the Flow State - a state of mind that many top athletes report when time seems to slow down, focus is heightened and superhuman feats suddenly become possible. Like winning the gold medal, when no one thought you could. This one's for all you powder heads.Highlights include:- Following Tommy down every turn of his Gold Medal run- Discover the remote Tordrillo Mountains in Alaska, one of the best places for heli-skiing and big mountain adventures on the planet- Hear what it feels like to drop in to some of steepest, scariest backcountry runs in the country- Listen to Tommy's story, how he learnt to ski, his love of the backcountry and what adventure means to him - Learn about Flow, a state of mind that dramatically enhances your physical skills and abilities, and how to reach it yourselfThrough it all, we realize that high performance in adventure sports is as much about state of mind as it is physical ability. To book this trip, and other Alaskan adventures, please visit: www.armchair-explorer.comTo ski with Tommy and visit his lodge in Alaska, please check out: https://www.tordrillomountainlodge.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tordrillohelihttps://www.facebook.com/TordrilloMountainLodge/The Armchair Explorer podcast is adventure storytelling with beats, original music and cinematic effects. Each episode one of the world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. No long-winded interviews, just straight to heart of the action.Host Aaron Millar is a multi-award-winning travel writer, journalist and author. He contributes regularly to The Times of London, National Geographic Traveller (UK), and many other national and international publications. He has presented travel documentaries for National Geographic TV, written two books for London publisher Icon - 50 Greatest Wonders of the World &amp; 50 Greatest National Parks of the World - and is the 2014 and 2017 British Guild of Travel Writers Travel Writer of the Year, the IPW Best Destination Writer 2017 and Visit USA’s Best National Newspaper Writer 2014, 2016 &amp; 2017. Aaron grew up in Brighton, England but is currently hiding out in the Rocky Mountains of Louisville, Colorado. @AaronMWriterhttps://www.instagram.com/aaronmwriterhttps://twitter.com/AaronMWriterFacebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastOriginal music by Tristan Learmonth, working under the artist names Peter Schlemihl and Movement 10Check out more from Tristan here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FLScKGDgF8Wjr9fQAp8SVhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6fQjF53LQ8mWsQMQjtkD3I?si=xdWUux61T1-oPdtDzbVf1A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Moe won the Gold Medal for downhill skiing at the 1994 Winter Olympics. Follow him up to the backcountry of Alaska to shred some turns in the Tordrillo Mountains, one of the best places on the planet for heli-skiing. Then head to Lillehammer, Norway and that epic day when Tommy surprised the world by winning the Olympic Gold Medal. Listen as he takes you turn-buy-turn down that famous run and shares some of his secrets on how ski harder, bigger and better. But that's not all. Tommy also talks about something called the Flow State - a state of mind that many top athletes report when time seems to slow down, focus is heightened and superhuman feats suddenly become possible. Like winning the gold medal, when no one thought you could. This one's for all you powder heads. Highlights include:- Following Tommy down every turn of his Gold Medal run- Discover the remote Tordrillo Mountains in Alaska, one of the best places for heli-skiing and big mountain adventures on the planet- Hear what it feels like to drop in to some of steepest, scariest backcountry runs in the country- Listen to Tommy's story, how he learnt to ski, his love of the backcountry and what adventure means to him - Learn about Flow, a state of mind that dramatically enhances your physical skills and abilities, and how to reach it yourself Through it all, we realize that high performance in adventure sports is as much about state of mind as it is physical ability.  To book this trip, and other Alaskan adventures, please visit: <a href="http://www.armchair-explorer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.armchair-explorer.com</a> To ski with Tommy and visit his lodge in Alaska, please check out: <a href="https://www.tordrillomountainlodge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tordrillomountainlodge.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tordrilloheli" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tordrilloheli</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TordrilloMountainLodge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TordrilloMountainLodge/</a>The Armchair Explorer podcast is adventure storytelling with beats, original music and cinematic effects. Each episode one of the world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. No long-winded interviews, just straight to heart of the action. Host Aaron Millar is a multi-award-winning travel writer, journalist and author. He contributes regularly to The Times of London, National Geographic Traveller (UK), and many other national and international publications. He has presented travel documentaries for National Geographic TV, written two books for London publisher Icon - 50 Greatest Wonders of the World &amp; 50 Greatest National Parks of the World - and is the 2014 and 2017 British Guild of Travel Writers Travel Writer of the Year, the IPW Best Destination Writer 2017 and Visit USA’s Best National Newspaper Writer 2014, 2016 &amp; 2017. Aaron grew up in Brighton, England but is currently hiding out in the Rocky Mountains of Louisville, Colorado.  @AaronMWriter<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaronmwriter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aaronmwriter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AaronMWriter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AaronMWriter</a>Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastOriginal music by Tristan Learmonth, working under the artist names Peter Schlemihl and Movement 10Check out more from Tristan here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FLScKGDgF8Wjr9fQAp8SV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FLScKGDgF8Wjr9fQAp8SV</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fQjF53LQ8mWsQMQjtkD3I?si=xdWUux61T1-oPdtDzbVf1A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fQjF53LQ8mWsQMQjtkD3I?si=xdWUux61T1-oPdtDzbVf1A</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Olympic Gold Medal Skier Tommy Moe: Heli-Skiing Alaska's Backcountry

Today, I had the chance to speak with Olympic skier, Tommy Moe. Tommy joined the US Ski Team at only sixteen years-old. He spent twelve years as a member of the team and won the silver and gold medals at Lillehammer in 1994. Today, he works as a Ski Guide in Jackson Hole and is one of the Heli-Skier guides at the amazing Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in Alaska. Listen in to hear about Tommy’s journey as an Olympic skier, what he did to improve his technique, and how skiing has changed since his days on the US Ski Team. Topics: [01:45] In 2005, Mike Overcast and Tommy opened up a Heli-Skiing business in Alaska. [02:30] Tommy starting skiing at a young age in Montana, where his father was a member of the ski patrol. [03:18] He joined the US Ski Team in 1986 at Copper Mountain. [03:32] When he was 12, he moved to Alaska, where he attended a ski academy. His training there lead to his becoming a member of the US Ski Team. [05:20] He had the bug from an early age and this lead him to pursue skiing with a fiery determination. [06:08] Tommy went to summer camp at Mt. Hood, when Phil and Steve Mayer talked to the kids about being on the World Cup team. [06:36] When Tommy started racing at a young age, he always had the drive to improve and keep up with others. [07:55] You can improve simply by skiing with your friends. [08:32] If you want to improve, Tommy suggests hiring a ski instructor or attending a ski clinic. [08:54] There are great “steep and deep” camps at Jackson Hole. [10:15] When he was racing on the Ski Team, they would video tape everything, so they could analyze their techniques. [10:48] When Tommy was a younger skier, he was aggressive, but had a loose style. [11:18] When he started improving his form, he focused on improving his angulation and form. [12:45] Improving his angulation was one of the best things Tommy did to improve his technique. [13:15] The construction of skis is so different now and it allows for amazing turns where you won’t “boot out”. [15:25] Ski tech has improved so much that you can now stand on both feet and equally weight your skis. [15:50] In this day and age, you’re doing race turns with 60% of your weight on the outside foot and 40% on the inside. [16:05] It looks like perfect railroad tracks, which is vastly different from how it was even in the 80’s. [17:45] Most of the Heli-Skiers are pretty seasoned skiers, but Tommy likes it when he gets people who ask for advice. [19:00] Tommy works as a Ski Guide in Jackson Hole, as well. If he sees someone having a hard time, he will give them pointers that will help them attack the mountain. [20:30] Skiing is a lot like dancing, in that everyone has their own technique. [21:30] Tommy believes that you always want to be on the offensive when skiing. [22:54] The Art of Skiing is a classic book that still serves as a great resource. [24:22] Tommy’s dad used to let him skip school to ski on powder days. [24:30] Now, Tommy is dealing with teaching his young daughters to ski. [25:04] His kids are just as enthusiastic about skiing as their parents (Tommy’s wife was also an Olympic skier). [27:30] Tommy and Jason discuss the quick feet of various Olympic skiers and how techniques have changed over the years. [28:45] Tommy thanks everyone that has a passion for the sport and encourages enthusiasts to get out there and keep working on their skills.   Quotes: “I always dreamed about being in the Olympics and, luckily enough, I was able to compete in three.” -Tommy Moe “A lot of times, in skiing, if you want to improve, it’s usually just one thing at a time.” -Tommy Moe “A lot of times, when you powder ski, it’s about rhythm.” -Tommy Moe   Resources: Wagner Custom Skis Tordrillo Mountain Lodge  Tommy’s Bio Page on the TML Website

Today, I had the chance to speak with Olympic skier, Tommy Moe. Tommy joined the US Ski Team at only sixteen years-old. He spent twelve years as a member of the team and won the silver and gold medals at Lillehammer in 1994. Today, he works as a Ski Guide in Jackson Hole and is one of the Heli-Skier guides at the amazing Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in Alaska. Listen in to hear about Tommy’s journey as an Olympic skier, what he did to improve his technique, and how skiing has changed since his days on the US Ski Team. Topics: [01:45] In 2005, Mike Overcast and Tommy opened up a Heli-Skiing business in Alaska. [02:30] Tommy starting skiing at a young age in Montana, where his father was a member of the ski patrol. [03:18] He joined the US Ski Team in 1986 at Copper Mountain. [03:32] When he was 12, he moved to Alaska, where he attended a ski academy. His training there lead to his becoming a member of the US Ski Team. [05:20] He had the bug from an early age and this lead him to pursue skiing with a fiery determination. [06:08] Tommy went to summer camp at Mt. Hood, when Phil and Steve Mayer talked to the kids about being on the World Cup team. [06:36] When Tommy started racing at a young age, he always had the drive to improve and keep up with others. [07:55] You can improve simply by skiing with your friends. [08:32] If you want to improve, Tommy suggests hiring a ski instructor or attending a ski clinic. [08:54] There are great “steep and deep” camps at Jackson Hole. [10:15] When he was racing on the Ski Team, they would video tape everything, so they could analyze their techniques. [10:48] When Tommy was a younger skier, he was aggressive, but had a loose style. [11:18] When he started improving his form, he focused on improving his angulation and form. [12:45] Improving his angulation was one of the best things Tommy did to improve his technique. [13:15] The construction of skis is so different now and it allows for amazing turns where you won’t “boot out”. [15:25] Ski tech has improved so much that you can now stand on both feet and equally weight your skis. [15:50] In this day and age, you’re doing race turns with 60% of your weight on the outside foot and 40% on the inside. [16:05] It looks like perfect railroad tracks, which is vastly different from how it was even in the 80’s. [17:45] Most of the Heli-Skiers are pretty seasoned skiers, but Tommy likes it when he gets people who ask for advice. [19:00] Tommy works as a Ski Guide in Jackson Hole, as well. If he sees someone having a hard time, he will give them pointers that will help them attack the mountain. [20:30] Skiing is a lot like dancing, in that everyone has their own technique. [21:30] Tommy believes that you always want to be on the offensive when skiing. [22:54] The Art of Skiing is a classic book that still serves as a great resource. [24:22] Tommy’s dad used to let him skip school to ski on powder days. [24:30] Now, Tommy is dealing with teaching his young daughters to ski. [25:04] His kids are just as enthusiastic about skiing as their parents (Tommy’s wife was also an Olympic skier). [27:30] Tommy and Jason discuss the quick feet of various Olympic skiers and how techniques have changed over the years. [28:45] Tommy thanks everyone that has a passion for the sport and encourages enthusiasts to get out there and keep working on their skills. Quotes: “I always dreamed about being in the Olympics and, luckily enough, I was able to compete in three.” -Tommy Moe “A lot of times, in skiing, if you want to improve, it’s usually just one thing at a time.” -Tommy Moe “A lot of times, when you powder ski, it’s about rhythm.” -Tommy Moe Resources: <a href="https://www.wagnerskis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wagner Custom Skis</a> <a href="https://www.tordrillomountainlodge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tordrillo Mountain Lodge</a> <a href="https://www.tordrillomountainlodge.com/tag/tommy-moe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tommy’s Bio Page on the TML Website</a>

Tommy Moe - You Gotta Pay Your Dues