Tom Kelly
Last Chair Podcast
There's something unique and personal about the culture of skiing in Utah. It's embodied in the stories of the people who bring you these amazing mountain destinations and the lifestyle that pervades them, from peak to peak and village to city. Last Chair: The Ski Utah Podcast brings those personalities to life in a series of insightful storytelling sessions with athletes, resort leaders and cultural icons as Last Chair host Tom Kelly weaves a fascinating storyline that brings you even closer to The Greatest Snow on Earth.
Dec 21 2020
Jodie Rogers: From Turkey Chili to Gooey Warm Cookies
Imagine feeding thousands of skiers at a dozen locations across five mountains every day? That’s the life of Jodie Rogers. An Australian skier who found Utah 25 years ago, Rogers brings a jovial spirit to her role as director of food and beverage for Deer Valley Resort.
Dec 8 2020
Chris Waddell: Tragedy to Opportunity
Lifelong skier and collegiate racer Chris Waddell was at the peak of his career when a skiing accident took away functionality of the lower half of his body. Just 362 days later, he was back on snow - this time in a monoski.
Nov 27 2020
Nikki Champion: Outdoor Adventurer Helping Keep Backcountry Safe
From Mt. Rainier to Utah’s backcountry, Nikki Champion is the ultimate on-snow adventurer. Trading her Michigan roots for the Wasatch Mountains, Champion helps keep the backcountry safe as a forecaster for the Utah Avalanche Center. In the summertime, you’ll find her guiding on Denali or Mt. Rainier. Nikki shares her favorite lines, a mid-winter dinner plan and a couple of special Utah beers.
Nov 20 2020
Bryn Carey: Innovation for a Better Ski Vacation
Bryn Carey’s family move from Maine to Utah opened new doors for him. Today, his innovative Ski Butlers rental delivery service is revolutionizing ski vacations.
Oct 27 2020
John Cumming: Passion for Utah and Outdoors
John Cumming’s passion for the outdoors and focus on balance led him to become a successful national resort owner including Snowbird and Woodward Park City.
May 19 2020
Season Pause: A Fabulous Snow Season Cut Short
Without doubt, the 2019-20 ski and snowboard season was one for the record books - great snow, guests from around the world enjoying the Greatest Snow on Earth, restaurants and bars serving up the Ski Utah lifestyle. Then, it all came to a sudden pause on March 14.
Mar 10 2020
Mike Caldwell - Ogden’s Ski Town Mayor
On any given day, Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell will be riding his road bike to work, taking the mountain bike up onto nearby singletrack, slipping into a climbing harness, clicking into alpine touring gear for a backcountry outing or sliding onto a chairlift for an day at nearby Snowbasin, Nordic Valley or Powder Mountain.
Feb 25 2020
Randy Doyle - Brighton Ski Area
Randy Doyle literally grew up on the slopes of Brighton and has carried on the tradition of one of Utah’s most family-friendly resorts.
Feb 11 2020
Ron Baldis - Park City Powder Cats
Tom Kelly takes the Last Chair podcast to Park City Powder Cats, chatting with owner and guide Ron Baldis about how he found his way to the pristine mountain ranch and what makes cat skiing such a social experience.
Feb 4 2020
Rob Lea and Caroline Gleich - The Ultimate World Triathlon
Rob Lea and Caroline Gleich are Utah’s true adventure couple. Caroline is a well known big mountain skier and alpinist. Rob an accomplished triathlete
Jan 28 2020
Laura Sexton - Creating the Perfect Groomer Day at Deer Valley Resort
Veteran Deer Valley Resort groomer Laura Sexton is a master, maneuvering her 10-ton Prinoth Bison around the mountain in the darkness. This week Tom Kelly rides shotgun for a shift, exploring the techniques used in the art form of grooming, and the peacefulness of a quiet night up on the mountain.
Jan 21 2020
Chad Linebaugh: Blending Art, Nature and Skiing at Sundance Mountain Resort
President and General Manager Chad Linebaugh will take you on a tour of his favorite Sundance runs in his conversation with host Tom Kelly, plus some little known facts about the famous actor Robert Redford.
Jan 14 2020
Kim Mayhew: Ski Bum to Respected Resort Leader at Solitude
Sometimes you just have to follow your heart. In the early 1980s, Kim Mayhew did just that. Mayhew and her husband reevaluated their lives, deciding to head west, hopscotching between resorts like ski bums until landing in Utah.
Jan 7 2020
David Perkins: Utah’s High West Whiskey Pioneer
Meet David Perkins, a lifelong skier and former biochemist whose tourist visit to a Kentucky distillery led to a new chapter in ski town history.
Dec 24 2019
Shannon Bahrke: Athlete, Entrepreneur, Skiing Mom
There’s never a dull moment in the life of Shannon Bahrke Happe: athlete (two-time Olympic medalist), entrepreneur, business leaders and mom.
Dec 16 2019
Evan Thayer: The skier who brings you your Ski Utah powder forecast
Talk about finding your passion - snow forecaster Evan Thayer is living his dream! As a kid growing up in the mountains around Lake Tahoe, young Evan just loved to ski. But he was also fascinated with weather.
Dec 9 2019
Dave Richards: Getting Alta ready for the season
Episode 2 - Dec. 9, 2019 | Dave Richards is a part of the culture and fabric of Alta, one of Utah’s most beloved ski areas. As snow safety director, he’s your most important friend on the mountain - helping to keep you safe.
Dec 2 2019
Dave Fields: The face behind Snowbird
Episode 1 - Dec. 2, 2019 | Growing up in Salt Lake City, Dave Fields loved to make turns in Utah’s fluffy powder. After an early career as a journalist, he saw how excited his wife was to work at a ski area. He quickly realized, ‘hey, that’s what I want to do!’ He signed on as an assistant in the Snowbird PR department and his pathway began.
Dec 2 2019
Last Chair - Hosted by Tom Kelly
Ski Utah’s new Last Chair will take you inside Utah’s resorts for the story behind the Greatest Snow on Earth. In a weekly series of audio features, host Tom Kelly will bring you behind the scenes with resort leaders, athletes and fascinating figures who are the stories inside Utah skiing and snowboarding.
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