New England Ski Journal’s Basecamp

Mike Cherim of Redline Guiding

An interview with Mike Cherim of Redline Guiding, who talks about his journey into guiding, the range of services offered by Redline Guiding, including educational courses and personalized hiking experiences. Cherim also speaks on the importance of safety, the impact of COVID-19 on hiking habits, and shares insights into various hiking trails and experiences around the White Mountains. The episode wraps up with a discussion on trail etiquette, the responsibility of hikers to preserve natural spaces, and a reminder of the true essence of hiking being in the journey rather than the destination.
Topics:
00:46 Skiing in Shorts and Summer Vibes01:21 Birdwatching and Backyard Nature02:00 Hiking Adventures and Favorite Trails03:05 Exploring Mount Monadnock: A Hiking Gem07:06 Diving into the World of Hiking Guides08:07 Meet Mike Cherim: From Life Change to Guiding in the Whites11:20 The Impact of COVID on Hiking and Trail Etiquette20:57 Making Hiking Safer and More Accessible with Redline Guiding24:51 Trekking Tales: A 21-Day Adventure25:26 Disconnecting to Reconnect: The Journey of Self-Sufficiency26:26 Wilderness First Aid: Partnering with SOLO27:45 Beyond First Aid: Expanding Wilderness Education28:26 Seasonal Skills: From River Crossings to Ice Climbing30:06 The Art of Navigation: Embracing Traditional Skills33:18 Search and Rescue: A Community of Lifesavers35:41 Unique Weddings: Marrying Passion with Profession38:45 Reflections and Recommendations: Favorite Hikes and Safety Tips46:39 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of the Journey

'Best Backcountry Skiing' Author David Goodman

The guest is 'Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast' author David Goodman. His first guidebook became a cult classic among Eastern powder seekers and garnered two national awards. It is considered the only comprehensive guide to the best backcountry ski and snowboard tours in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Massachusetts.
More on David's writings and podcast at https://www.dgoodman.net/
 

Avalanche Expert Henry Schniewind

Henry Schniewind is a Massachusetts native who went on to become an internationally renowned snow and avalanche expert. He studied avalanche forecasting at Montana State University and Boston University. Following this, he moved to the French Alps where he works as an off-piste ski guide. He's the director of Henry’s Avalanche Talk and a conference speaker on risk management.
More at https://henrysavalanchetalk.com/

Olympic Gold Medalist Donna Weinbrecht

Donna L. Weinbrecht won the first gold medal awarded in the first Olympic mogul competitions in freestyle skiing in 1992. She was also World Champion in 1991 and a five-time World Cup moguls season champion (1990–92, 1994, and 1996).

Ben White: 'Today's Ski Bum'

Ben White, a Massachusetts-born skier who as a teenager completed the rare achievement of skiing down all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks, joins us. He is now the founder and CEO of White Cloud Concierge.

Bryan Van Dorpe of Youth Enrichment Services

Bryan Van Dorpe has been the Executive Director of Youth Enrichment Services (YES) since 2008. Prior to joining YES, Bryan was the Executive Director at the South Boston Neighborhood House. He joins the show to talk about bringing skiing to kids who would otherwise not have access to the sport.

Gordy Megroz: '100 Slopes of a Lifetime'

Former 'Outside' magazine editor Gordy Megroz has written the 'ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list,' from runs in Utah, to Switzerland, with experiences for all levels.

Ry Young of Mad River Glen

Ry Young, Marketing and Events Manager at Mad River Glen in Vermont, joins the show to talk about the resort's 75th anniversary.

NE Ski Museum Exec Director Tim Whiton

New England Ski Museum Executive Director Tim Whiton joins the show to talk about his role as the steward of ski history in the northeast.

Stowe Mountain’s Mt. Mansfield Ski Patrol: Celebrating 90 Years

Stowe Ski Patrol Director Craig Fisher and longtime patroller and Stowe historian Brian Lindner join the show to discuss the patrol's 90th anniversary.