Molly Armanino on Her FWT Win; New Film; Comp Life; Coping with Loss; & More
02/25/25 • 74 min
Molly Armanino recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all of the above, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.
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Molly’s Film, Slopes of Change
Molly’s Winning Run @ Kicking Horse
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TOPICS & TIMES:
BLISTER+ Members Update (0:52)
Waiting to Compete in Georgia (2:40)
Winning at Kicking Horse (9:30)
Does the Win Change Your Expectations? (12:17)
Decision Making During a Comp Run (14:14)
Last Year’s Run in Georgia (16:26)
New Film, Slopes Of Change (24:29)
Molly’s Brother, Sam (28:29)
Operating after Loss (35:37)
Friendship, McKenna Peterson (40:34)
Josh Daiek (45:27)
Working with a Sports Psychologist (50:55)
Finding a Strong Support System (56:55)
Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:04:22)
What to Do While Waiting in Georgia? (1:08:38)
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Molly Armanino recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all of the above, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.
RELATED LINKS
Molly’s Film, Slopes of Change
Molly’s Winning Run @ Kicking Horse
BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered
TOPICS & TIMES:
BLISTER+ Members Update (0:52)
Waiting to Compete in Georgia (2:40)
Winning at Kicking Horse (9:30)
Does the Win Change Your Expectations? (12:17)
Decision Making During a Comp Run (14:14)
Last Year’s Run in Georgia (16:26)
New Film, Slopes Of Change (24:29)
Molly’s Brother, Sam (28:29)
Operating after Loss (35:37)
Friendship, McKenna Peterson (40:34)
Josh Daiek (45:27)
Working with a Sports Psychologist (50:55)
Finding a Strong Support System (56:55)
Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:04:22)
What to Do While Waiting in Georgia? (1:08:38)
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Today we’re talking about all things ‘Kings & Queens of Corbet’s’ with Alex Hackel, who has podiumed both times he’s competed in the event. Alex Hackel just took 2nd place at Kings & Queens, he’s also 2-times X-games medalist, he’s the co-founder of 1000skis, and he’s a terrific filmmaker. Jonathan sat down with Alex in Jackson Hole after the comp to talk about all of this and a whole lot more.
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Big Blister Summit Updates (1:43)
Spokane Alpine Haus (2:28)
How ‘Kings & Queens’ Works (3:32)
How Inspections Works (8:05)
Alex’s Breakdown of His Run (11:43)
Dropping In (13:34)
Feelings Upon Finishing (25:03)
Athlete Conversations, Athlete Judging, & Scoring (27:23)
Comps vs Filming (32:34)
Evolution of the Pro Skier (36:47)
Co-Founding 1000 Skis (42:12)
Pick One: Flex Pattern or Mount Point? (43:13)
Favorite X Games Tricks this Year? (45:51)
Is the Talent Level Peaking in Freeskiing? (46:46)
Where Is the Most Progression Currently? (49:16)
What Are Your Off-Mountain Interests? (51:37)
Film Talk (58:12)
Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:05:02)
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Highlights from Blister Summit 2025 w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott
We just wrapped up another outstanding Blister Summit, so Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth caught up to share a few of their favorite moments, discuss the new things that took place this year (including the DJ set / dance party that broke out in Blister HQ); and talk about the future of the event.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
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BLISTER+ Members Update: Chairlift Edition (1:48)
Our 5th Blister Summit & Thank Yous (5:46)
Kristin’s Highlights (6:49)
Morning Uphills (12:32)
Snow Conditions (14:22)
The Athletes (18:20)
Carving w/ Ted Ligety & Anne Wangler (21:53)
A Few Panel Session Highlights (25:44)
The Snowboard Side of the Summit (30:47)
Other New Stuff This Year? (34:57)
Summit Karaoke Party (40:12)
After the Summit (45:37)
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