The Legaski Podcast is a compilation of stories from @the_ski_pt and various guests who have had, or are going through injury, and their journey of returning to the ski hill.
Whether you are a professional or a recreational skier, in this podcast you'll find that skiers of all abilities go through the same struggles in the pursuit of returning to the ski hill. It's our focus to provide strategies to overcome the mental and physical barriers of the rehab process, and show that there is hope of returning to the ski hill and doing it at a very high level even after injury!
135. How To Pick The Right Ski For Your Body And Your Knees (feat. Max Smith, Vice President of Moment Skis)
On this episode, I'm joined by Max Smith, Vice President of @MomentSkis, to break down how skis are designed and how to choose the right one for your body, your terrain, and your longevity on snow.
Max takes us inside Moment's hand-built factory in Reno to show how a ski goes from an idea to the snow, and what to actually look for so your gear works with your body instead of against it.
We Talk About:
✅ What goes into building a ski, and why two skis the same length can feel completely different
✅ How to size a ski for your body, your terrain, and how you like to ski
✅ Why wider, heavier skis load your knees and ankles more, and when to size down
✅ How to choose a ski when you're coming back from injury or skiing into your 50s, 60s, and beyond
The right ski won't just help you ski better, it can help you keep skiing for life.
📌 Links and Resources Mentioned:
🔗Check out Moment’s 2027 line up → https://www.momentskis.com/ (https://www.momentskis.com/)
🔗Join The Legaski Club (FREE 7-day Trial) → https://www.skool.com/legaskiclub-pro/about (https://www.skool.com/legaskiclub-pro/about)
🔗Follow me on Instagram → (https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/)https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt (https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt)
🔗Book a call with me → https://www.meettheskipt.com/ (https://www.meettheskipt.com/)
2 Aug 2026
134. Trying to Escape My Problems In Lake Tahoe And Failing Miserably
In this episode, I share the story of my 34th birthday trip to Lake Tahoe, where I tried to escape my problems and remembered why injuries never disappear on their own.
Getting away cleared my head, but the moment I walked back through the front door, every problem was still there waiting for me. That's exactly how injuries work. If you keep telling yourself you'll deal with it later, resting and hoping it goes away, the root cause is still there when ski season rolls around. I breaks down how to face it now, build a real plan, and give yourself enough time to be ready when the snow comes.
I Talk About:
✅ Why "I'll deal with it later" doesn't work for injuries or life
✅ Putting out the fire that burns the house down first
✅ Finding the root cause instead of chasing symptoms
✅ Why returning to skiing is different than returning to any other sport
The only way through what you're dealing with is to face it now, come up with a plan, and build purpose behind why you're doing it.
📌 Links and Resources Mentioned:
🔗Join The Legaski Club (FREE 7-day Trial) → https://www.skool.com/legaskiclub-pro/about (https://www.skool.com/legaskiclub-pro/about) 🔗Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/ (https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/)
🔗Book a call with me → https://www.meettheskipt.com/ (https://www.meettheskipt.com/)
6 Jul 2026
133. From A Broken Leg To Back On Skis In 4 Months (feat. Pro Skier Molly Armanino)
On this episode, professional skier Molly Armenino joins me to talk about coming back from a broken leg and losing a toe to frostbite, and the mindset that got her through both.
Molly has faced more season-ending injuries than most skiers will in a lifetime, and every time she's found a way back. We get into how she refused to let injury define her identity, why she started weight-bearing early to fight muscle atrophy, and how she eased back into the boot without rushing it. We also dig into why "gym strong" doesn't always mean "ski strong," and what actually transfers to the hill.
We Talk About: ✅ How to protect your identity and mindset after a major injury ✅ Getting back in the boot and clicking in without fear ✅ Why early weight-bearing beats weeks of atrophy ✅ Training that actually transfers to skiing, not just the gym
The body is capable of far more than we give it credit for, and Molly's comeback is proof.
📌 Links and Resources Mentioned:
🔗Follow Molly on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mollyarmanino/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/mollyarmanino/?hl=en)
🔗Join Molly at her September Ski Camp in Patagonia → https://www.esnativa.com/trips/Freeride-camp-Bariloche (https://www.esnativa.com/trips/Freeride-camp-Bariloche)
🔗Join The Legaski Club (FREE 7-day Trial) → https://www.skool.com/legaskiclub-pro/about (https://www.skool.com/legaskiclub-pro/about) 🔗Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/ (https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/) 🔗Book a call with me → https://www.meettheskipt.com/ (https://www.meettheskipt.com/)
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