Episode 132: Welcome to 2026—the Ins and Outs

On Episode 132 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. We begin this episode with an uptick of snow in the high hills of Colorado. Which, to no one's surprise, is glitter to Randy and Doug. There's the usual banter, where Doug swears off Zone 2 training, and they introduce the two guest hosts for this "ins & outs" episode. And...our guests are Manasseh Franklin and Rachel Beck, who take over the podcast for a much-needed episode dedicated to what is in and what is out for 2026. Basically, what is out, according to our two hosts, is this: don't be a douche on the skintrack. No better words have been spoken. Be kind. Be mellow. Be dedicated to good craft. And...don't be mean out there, this should be fun. Othrwise listen in to some wisdom from Manasseh and Rachel and soak in the good word. On Episode 132 of the Totally Deep Podcast: Fresh snow in the Rado. A short tour, but a tour nonetheless. Zone 2...that's out. HRV tracking...that's in. Manasseh and Rachel set the record straight. Don't Yuck my Yum! Sweat equity is in. Being a douche, generally, and on the skintrack...it out. Dunkaroos and Legos are totally in. Strava...hmmm, it's a mixed bag. And so much more. Thanks for listening and joining us for the 2025-2026 season. And remember: be safe out there. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com . Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com . Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding— it's all uphill from here.

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Episode 132: Welcome to 2026—the Ins and Outs is an episode from Totally Deep Backcountry Skiing Podcast by Doug Stenclik.

This episode is 34:54 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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