In this fun conversation, three seasoned show skiers, Lori Hegarty, Dan Strobel, and Mike Imse share their personal journeys, motivations, and the challenges they face as they continue to participate in the sport they love into their 60's and 70's. With a combined experience of nearly 200 years, they reflect on the importance of family, community, and staying active in show skiing, while also discussing the physical demands and joys of the sport. Our guests reflect on the evolution of show skiing, discussing advancements in equipment, training, and the importance of sharing knowledge within the community. They share memorable moments from their skiing careers and offer valuable advice for maintaining longevity in the sport, emphasizing the joy and camaraderie that comes with it.

Matt and Adam also share this week's Hot Takes, as well as talk about the upcoming Ski Show Awards and Think Tank.

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In this episode, we hear heartfelt stories and memories from dozens of skiers whose lives were touched by their experiences at Legoland. Hear from Pete Hegarty, Luke Carson, Joey O’Connor, Nick Smith, Allie Krumrai, Evan Marcus, Eli Carson, Darian LeBlanc, Kevin Michael, Matt Strode, Joe Sawaska, Jac Lyman, Troy Roker, and Hunter Hanson as they share funny stories, memorable moments, and how that show impacted their lives. Also in this episode, Matt and Adam have two Hot Takes you’re not going to want to miss.

Make sure you get your tickets to The Ski Show Awards and to Think Tank at thinktankwi.com. You don’t want to miss the premiere off season event in our sport.

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Paul Stokes Agency - American Family Insurance - your team gets $30 for every person who goes through the quoting process with Paul. Reach out to him at 1-608-221-1149 and find him at stokesamfam.com.

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In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss the exciting new season of the Ski Show, upcoming events including The Ski Show Awards, and the impact of losing professional shows on the show skiing community. They are joined by Don Buffa, Hunter Hanson, and Joe Sawaska to reflect on the legacy of the Legoland Ski Show, which recently closed, and share insights on the challenges faced while working within a corporate environment. In this conversation, the guys discuss the challenges faced by show skiing, particularly at Legoland, including lack of support from corporate entities, memorable moments from their time there, and the impact of the show's closing on the sport as a whole. They reflect on the decline of professional shows over the years and explore potential future prospects for show skiing, emphasizing the need for innovative ideas and community support to revive interest in professional shows.

Tickets to The Ski Show Awards can be found at thinktankwi.com

Today's sponsors are....

FlymanSkis - custom made jump skis and Featherboard swivel skis at affordable prices, get yours at flymanskis.com.

Paul Stokes Agency - American Family Insurance - your team gets $30 for every person who goes through the quoting process with Paul. Reach out to him at 1-608-221-1149 and find him at stokesamfam.com.

Saga Sports - water ski lessons for nearly any discipline, and trampoline training for freestyle jumpers. Find them at sagasports.us.

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