Podcasts by Ascension with Simon Dumont
The man, the myth the legend...Simon Dumont steps out of the veil of retirement and into the forefront with Ascension. Conversation, education and enlightenment are the order of the day with these incredible stories and interviews. Prepare to ascend
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Ep. 56 ABM from 2021-05-12T18:19:22
Meet ABM, Alex Beaulieu-Marchand, Canadian freestyle skier, X Games medalist and Olympic athlete. Tune in to hear Alex and Simon trade competition stories, injury recovery tips, and what motivated ...
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Ep. 55 Nick Goepper from 2021-05-06T02:03:59
Meet Nick Goepper, Olympic and X Games freestyle skier. Nick and Simon discuss their experiences at X Games, and Nick's experience at X Games during the COVID pandemic. They talk about dealing with...
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Ep. 54 Ted Ligety from 2021-04-29T16:32:40
This week Simon is chatting with Olympian, Ted Ligety. Tune in to hear Simon and Ted trade stories about growing up as ski champions, their competition strategies, and what they are up to now. You ...
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Ep. 53 Levi LaVallee from 2021-04-21T02:36:56
Meet Levi LaVallee, American Snowmobile racer and X Games medalist. Simon and Levi talk about Levi's early career, his competition strategies, and some of his gnarliest injury recovery processes.
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Ep. 52 Mark Abma from 2021-04-10T15:04:25
Meet Mark Abma, professional park and mogul skier turned big mountain back country skier. Listen in to hear about Mark's early career, his wellness practices, and his changing perspective on skiing.
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Ep. 51 Casey Patterson from 2021-04-01T03:45:50
Meet Olympic Beach Volleyball player, Casey Patterson. Join Simon and Casey this week as they talk about preparing for events, overcoming loss, and sponsorship progression.
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Ep. 50 James Woods Part 2 from 2021-03-25T02:05:14
This is part 2 of a two-part episode with X Games gold medalist and Olympic free skier, James Woods. Join Simon and James in this second episode to talk about skiing on dry slopes, what it takes to...
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Ep. 49 James Woods Part 1 from 2021-03-19T16:37:23
Meet James Woods, X Games free skier from Great Britain. James competed this year in X Games Aspen 2021, and holds a gold medal from X Games Aspen 2017. Tune in to hear how James's career began and...
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Ep. 48 Alex Hall from 2021-03-11T15:55:45
Alex Hall, four-time X Games gold medalist, Olympic athlete, member of the US Freeskiing Slopestyle team, and perhaps one of the biggest names in free skiing currently. You don't want to miss Simon...
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Ep. 47 Jesper Tjäder from 2021-03-04T16:36:53
Swedish free style skier, Jesper Tjäder, has competed world-wide in slopestyle competitions as well as the 2014 and 2018 Olympics. Listen in to hear about how his career grew, his advice for compet...
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Ep. 46 Matt Macduff Part 2 from 2021-02-24T22:48:10
You may recognize Matt Macduff as the biker who built and rode the infamous "Loop of Doom." In part two, you will hear about the 7+ year effort required to design, build, and ride this loop. Listen...
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Ep. 45 Matt Macduff Part 1 from 2021-02-18T03:30:18
Matt Macduff, mountain bike free rider. This week Simon and Matt talk about their experience as free rider pioneers in their sports. Tune in to the first part of this episode to hear about Matt Mac...
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Ep. 44 Philou Poirier from 2021-02-10T04:57:27
Meet legend, Philou Poirier. Poirier talks about his career in free skiing, the influences on his skiing style, and his process for overcoming addiction.
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Ep. 43 Simon on Founder's Therapy from 2021-02-05T04:32:05
Multiple X Game gold medal winner, world record holder and world champion skier Simon Dumont brings his infectious energy to the show and discusses his life as a sole brand, champion skier, his com...
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Ep. 42 Josh Dueck Part 2 from 2021-01-28T01:56:16
Part two of Simon's interview with Josh Dueck!
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Ep. 41 Josh Dueck Part 1 from 2021-01-20T19:01:12
This week Simon is joined by Josh Dueck, professional free skier and Paralympics medalist. Simon and Josh discuss Josh's early career and coaching and they also talk about the important lessons Jos...
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Ep. 40 Byron Wells from 2021-01-07T04:26:24
You wanted the Jossi Wells sequal...you got it! Simon goes for the Wells family bingo with Byron Wells in this weeks awesome sode. It's a full kiwi fest with all the usual antics. Buckle up for ano...
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Ep. 39 BFR Bands with Dr. Mike DeBord from 2020-12-31T00:18:34
This is it...a peek into what keeps a world class athlete in tip top Greek God level shape. Simon jumps on with Dr. Mike in order to dive deep into the history and science behind the BFR bands. Com...
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Ep. 38 Joss Christensen from 2020-12-23T16:33:34
Join Simon this week as he talks with free skier, Joss Christensen. Joss talks about being inspired by free skiers as he grew up in Park City, Utah. Simon and Joss discuss injury recovery and quali...
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Ep. 37 Paul Thacker from 2020-12-16T05:28:56
Paul Thacker, pro freestyle snowmobile and para snow bikecross athlete, meets with Simon this week to talk about his life and athletic career. Paul shares his journey from Alaska to hockey to finan...
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Ep. 36 Ryan Dungey from 2020-12-09T01:57:09
Meet Ryan Dungey, winner of every major title in American motocross and supercross! Learn how Ryan made his start in motocross, the strategies that he used to overcome his fears, and how he has rec...
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Ep. 35 Eero Ettala from 2020-12-01T22:04:46
Meet Eero Ettala, Finnish professional snow boarder and X Games 1st place medalist. Eero and Simon talk about how professional skiing and snow boarding have changed, comradery between athletes, and...
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Ep. 34 Mike Clarke from 2020-11-24T22:55:03
Introducing Mike Clarke, skier turned filmmaker. Listen in as Simon and Mike talk about some of the most challenging aspects of being a professional free skier, reminisce on the best times, and dis...
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Ep. 33 Beach Volley Vikings from 2020-11-17T21:14:30
Meet Anders Mol and Christian Sorum of the Beach Volley Vikings. Mol and Sorum are currently dominating the sport of beach volleyball and are projected to participate in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics...
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Ep. 32 Henrik Harlaut from 2020-11-10T22:38:49
Join Simon this week as he has a conversation with Swedish freestyle skier, Henrik Harlaut. Inspired by Simon and Tanner Hall, Henrik has medaled in multiple X Games and Olympic events. Listen in a...
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Ep. 31 Kaya Turski from 2020-11-03T20:50:45
Tune into this week's interview with Kaya Turski, professional free skier from Canada. Kaya talks about her experience with rollerblading and how that lead her to professional skiing. She and Simon...
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Ep. 30 Chris Burkard from 2020-10-27T17:04:53
Don't miss this week's episode with Chris Burkard! Adventure photographer, explorer, and artist, Chris brings a raw insight into making and capturing some of the world's gnarliest locations and ath...
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Ep. 29 Mike Taylor from 2020-10-20T12:00:18
Join Simon and Mike Taylor this week as they talk about the similarities and differences in skiing and skateboarding. They also discuss the unique life skills and knowledge that they gained as prof...
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Ep. 28 Mike Douglas from 2020-10-13T18:43:41
If you're a skier you are going to love this weeks sode! Simon sits down with the legendary Mike Douglas to go over what a skiing career looked like way back in the day, how Covid is changing the g...
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Ep. 27 Paul Rodriguez (P-Rod) Part 2 from 2020-10-06T16:56:32
Join us for part two of Simon's conversation with P-Rod, Paul Rodriguez! P-Rod and Simon talk about sponsorships, handling failure, recovering from injuries, and passionately chasing goals.
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Ep. 26 Paul Rodriguez (P-Rod) Part 1 from 2020-09-29T22:10:45
We're back!! Simon comes out for round 2 swinging with the legendary Paul Rodriguez otherwise known as P Rod. This amazing interview was so good we had to do 2 parts. Sit down, buckle up and let's ...
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Ep. 25 Taylor Phinney Part 2 from 2020-09-01T20:38:43
Don't miss part two of this two-part episode with Olympic cyclist, Taylor Phinney. Taylor and Simon give us an insider's look into the world of Olympic competition and Taylor talks about his proces...
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Ep. 24 Taylor Phinney Part 1 from 2020-08-25T18:42:05
Tune in for the first part of Simon's conversation with Taylor Phinney, American professional road racing cyclist. Taylor looked up to Simon's career at the beginning of his own Olympic career. Lis...
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Ep. 23 Justin Dorey from 2020-08-19T17:19:35
This week Simon interviews Justin Dorey, Canadian Olympic freeskier. They discuss some of their most hilarious accidents and what the strategies they use to perform through their most intense fears.
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Ep. 22 Kevin Rolland from 2020-08-11T19:50:46
Listen in as Simon has a conversation with Kevin Rolland, French freestyle skier. They talk about the unique lessons that they learned through injuries in the course of their careers and the differ...
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Ep. 21 Michael Spencer from 2020-08-04T14:24:46
This week Simon has a conversation with his agent, Michael Spencer. Learn how Michael recognizes talent within the freeskiing community and how he first recognized Simon. They talk about how social...
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Ep. 20 Luke Van Valin from 2020-07-28T12:00:07
Join Simon this week as he has a conversation with Luke Vanvalin, freestyle skiing analyst. Learn how Luke originally found his passion for skiing and made the transition from soccer to skiing. You...
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Ep. 19 Kai Lenny from 2020-07-21T17:58:11
Simon has a conversation with Kai Lenny, big wave surfer. Simon and Kai talk about the thrill of finally conquering hard tricks and the similarities between surfing and skiing. Simon and Kai also t...
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Ep. 18 PK Hunder from 2020-07-14T06:55:28
Simon hearkens back to the Nordic countries and his boy PK Hunder stops by all the way from Norway to chat about...golf? Not just golf but lots of great ski content for you powder heads out there. ...
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EP. 17 Sammy Carlson from 2020-07-08T03:24:05
The incomparable Sammy Carlson takes a break from the skid up in the great white north to chat with Simon about his crazy Canadian life and how back country skiing lured him away from Olympic compe...
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Ep. 16 Tanner Hall Part 2 from 2020-06-30T12:00:08
Join Tanner and Simon for the second part of their conversation about the process of becoming sober, recovering from surgery, and transitioning to a new role within the changing world of profession...
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Ep. 16 Tanner Hall Part 1 from 2020-06-24T00:11:19
Join Simon as he has a conversation with Tanner Hall! This is part one of a two-part episode in which Simon and Tanner talk about what it was like to be rivals, how they witnessed and contributed t...
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Ep. 15 Ian Cosco from 2020-06-16T18:13:32
Join Simon as he has a conversation with Ian Cosco, aka Chug Life. Hear about Ian's ascension into the ski world and the projects he is working on now. You don't want to miss this episode!
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Ep. 14 Johnny Decesare from 2020-06-09T18:56:20
Johnny Decesare: surfer turned skier turned film-maker. Listen to Simon and John reminisce about some of the most epic shots made in the history of professional skiing. Learn how John has tirelessl...
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Ep. 13 Mason Aguirre Part 2 from 2020-06-05T21:23:53
Listen in to hear part two of Mason Aguirre's conversation with Simon. You won't want to miss this incredible story of addiction recovery. We can all learn something from Mason's journey.
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Ep. 12 Mason Aguirre Part 1 from 2020-06-03T03:24:40
A Snowboarder! This week Simon has a conversation with Mason Aguirre, two-time Olympic snowboarder and X Games medalist. Learn how Mason was a pioneer in the snowboarding industry and how his caree...
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Ep. 11 Jossi Wells from 2020-05-26T12:00:18
This week Simon interviews an old friend, Jossi Wells. Originally born in New Zealand, Jossi represented New Zealand at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Tune in to hear about the state of...
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Ep. 10 Peter Olenick from 2020-05-19T22:33:21
Tune in as Simon and Peter reminisce about some of the most silly, fun, and epic parts of being a professional skier. Learn about overcoming fears, making life transitions, and the joys of coaching...
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Ep. 9 Riley Poor from 2020-05-12T17:19:10
Simon interviews life-long friend and videographer, Riley Poor. Listen in as Simon and Riley reminisce on some of the best filmed moments of Simon's career and learn about the importance of perseve...
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Ep. 8 Torin Yater-Wallace from 2020-05-05T18:05:51
Tune in for another inspiring episode! Simon interviews Torin Yater-Wallace, the youngest freestyle skier medalist in X-Games history. Learn how to overcome hardships in order to accomplish seeming...
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Ep. 7 Alex Schlopy Part 2 from 2020-04-28T21:13:16
This is the second of a two-part conversation between Simon and Alex Schlopy. Alex and Simon boldly and vulnerably share their stories of addiction and healing. This episode is a reminder that some...
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Ep. 6 Colby West from 2020-04-22T02:13:06
How do you retire from professional skiing? There really isn't a clear pathway, but in this inspiring episode you'll hear some of the strategies that Simon and Colby West tried. Simon and Colby ref...
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Ep. 5 Alex Schlopy Part 1 from 2020-04-14T16:28:59
Nothing is more real than this sode with Simon and Alex. A truly inspiring tale and deep dive into where life can lead and what triumph and overcoming challenges looks like.
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Ep. 4 Colby Stevenson from 2020-04-07T16:13:02
Simon sits down with one of the hottest skiers out right now in Colby Stevenson. What does the road to X Games gold look like? If you said that doesn't include a traumatic brain injury then your mi...
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Ep. 3 Bobby Brown from 2020-03-31T06:05:37
What is the perfect cure to cabin fever in April...Bobby Brown! Simon sits down with the legendary airman to hack through some of life's great mysteries. Kick in, check those air bags and lets go!
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Ep. 2 TJ Schiller from 2020-03-24T04:05:17
Riding on through the resurrection tour, Simon sits down with his good friend TJ Schiller to get a Canucks perspective on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Ep. 1 Tom Wallisch from 2020-03-04T06:25:01
Fresh off of their "Resurrection" edit reboot, the God-Fathers of ski style return. Simon Dumont is launching his new show and bringing the crew along with him. Tom Wallisch slides into the studio ...
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