Out of Collective Podcast – E22 – The Art of Progression with Molly Armanino

Out of Collective Podcast – E22 – The Art of Progression with Molly Armanino

Molly Armanino is a professional skier, filmmaker, and creative storyteller who’s carving her own line in the mountains and the outdoor industry. With a background rooted in freeride and a passion for authenticity, Molly blends athleticism, artistry, and raw honesty to bring a fresh voice to modern skiing. From storm days in Tahoe to film projects that spotlight women pushing the sport forward, she’s constantly exploring what it means to live fully through snow, motion, and story.

On this episode of the Out of Collective Podcast, Molly sits down with host AdamX to talk about the evolution of her skiing, balancing creativity with performance, and how staying true to yourself—on snow and off—can open entirely new terrain.

This episode is sponsored by: 

Vermont Mountain Bike Association –VMBA is Vermont’s statewide mountain bike organization, VMBA’s mission is directly aimed at growing and supporting exceptional mountain biking in Vermont through advocacy, education, and community-driven stewardship. The organization provides funding to 28 Chapters to build and maintain trails; last year, VMBA’s Chapters managed approximately 930 miles of public-access singletrack, built 24 miles of new trails, upgraded more than 150 miles of trails, and logged more than 26,000 volunteer hours

Patagonia: Over the past 13 years, Patagonia’s PowSlayer series has earned a near mythical status among those seeking the steepest, deepest powder in the biggest mountains. These are the ones who let their tracks do the talking, who start before sunrise and leave behind lines as bold as they are nameless.The new PowSlayer Freeride Kit is built for those riders.

Ethos Kit:
Each piece of the PowSlayer Freeride Kit has been designed, patterned and tested together to ensure they all interact seamlessly, allowing us to align every pocket, cuff, hood and feature in a way that supports mobility, easy adjustments and unfettered accessibility. 

The Skintrack: 
Adaptable, always-on layers for efficient movement during cold mornings, hefty climbs and stop-and-go moments, especially in variable weather. 

The Transition: 
Highly packable, easily deployable warmth and weather protection for chilly changeovers, hands-on snowpack evaluation or lunch breaks on the summit. 

The Descent: 
Lightweight protection for unfettered mobility and ultimate white-room management on deep, high-speed descents in stormy weather and demanding terrain.  

“Freeride” Collection Description: 
Our backcountry freeride gear is built for those who see the mountains as a steep, wildly deep canvas for exploration and creativity, combining mobility and breathability on the skintrack and unrelenting protection through the rowdiest descents.

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