Episode 483 - Maximilien Drion Interview

It’s the sport the entire winter world is buzzing about ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and yet, it’s one we’ve never featured on the show. That changes today as we dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of Ski Mountaineering, or "SkiMo", making its Olympic debut next year. Joining us is one of the sport’s biggest stars, Belgium’s Maximilien Drion, to give us the ultimate introduction to this thrilling discipline. Maximilien takes us inside the world of SkiMo — what it involves, what to expect in 2026, and how he’s climbed the ranks to become one of the best in the world. We also explore the unique equipment that sets the sport apart, why some of its best disciplines aren’t in the Olympics, and hear the surprising story of how Maximilien was once asked to be a birthday present. It’s an incredible chat with an incredible athlete about an incredible sport and one you won’t want to miss!