Anna Gibson & Cam Smith | Olympic SkiMo Pre-Race Interview
Thu Feb 05 2026
Cam Smith is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Crested Butte, CO. Anna Gibson is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Jackson Hole, WY. Together they are representing Team USA at the winter olympics in the Mixed Relay SkiMo race. This is the first time skimo has been included in the Olympic Games but the sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially among top trail runners who often pursue the sport competitively or recreationally in the winter months.
Chapters:
03:55 Introduction to Olympic Aspirations
06:46 The Emotional Finish at Solitude
09:53 Personal Journeys to the Olympics
12:43 Understanding the Mixed Relay Format
16:06 The Stakes of the Solitude Race
19:07 Margin of Victory and Team Dynamics
21:55 Recruitment and Team Building
24:48 Transition Skills in Ski Mountaineering
28:00 Lessons from Trail Running Competitions
35:21 Building Confidence Through Competition
36:26 Mentorship and Team Dynamics
38:24 Strategic Preparation for World Championships
39:04 The Evolution of Ski Mountaineering in North America
41:22 Lessons from Olympic Inclusion
44:07 Navigating Individual vs. Team Formats
47:55 The Journey to Team USA
50:48 Embracing Inexperience as a Strength
52:24 Final Training Push Before the Olympics
56:45 Mindset and Competition
01:00:35 Overcoming Health Challenges
01:04:04 Family Support and Emotional Moments
01:08:04 Looking Ahead to Future Goals
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Cam Smith is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Crested Butte, CO. Anna Gibson is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Jackson Hole, WY. Together they are representing Team USA at the winter olympics in the Mixed Relay SkiMo race. This is the first time skimo has been included in the Olympic Games but the sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially among top trail runners who often pursue the sport competitively or recreationally in the winter months. Chapters: 03:55 Introduction to Olympic Aspirations 06:46 The Emotional Finish at Solitude 09:53 Personal Journeys to the Olympics 12:43 Understanding the Mixed Relay Format 16:06 The Stakes of the Solitude Race 19:07 Margin of Victory and Team Dynamics 21:55 Recruitment and Team Building 24:48 Transition Skills in Ski Mountaineering 28:00 Lessons from Trail Running Competitions 35:21 Building Confidence Through Competition 36:26 Mentorship and Team Dynamics 38:24 Strategic Preparation for World Championships 39:04 The Evolution of Ski Mountaineering in North America 41:22 Lessons from Olympic Inclusion 44:07 Navigating Individual vs. Team Formats 47:55 The Journey to Team USA 50:48 Embracing Inexperience as a Strength 52:24 Final Training Push Before the Olympics 56:45 Mindset and Competition 01:00:35 Overcoming Health Challenges 01:04:04 Family Support and Emotional Moments 01:08:04 Looking Ahead to Future Goals Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava