Cover Photo: Mark Shapiro

“From learning to ski in Montana to moving to Squaw Valley with the goal of making the US Ski Team…. Skiing was “It” for [Schmidt]. When money became a barrier to making the team, found himself shooting with local photographers and, eventually, traveling the world in the pursuit of good snow.”

Scot Schmidt is in the top 3 for greatest to ever do it on a pair of skis. The Montana boy turned Squawllywood icon and international ski sensation is still doing “it” every winter for the love of the sport. Sit down with The Powell Movement as Mike talks with this living legend about the road to becoming a one of the best.

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Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...