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Epic By Nature

Rob Katz

Booking Overview

Epic By Nature is a CEO-led leadership and operations podcast focused on the ski and resort industry, blending strategy with big questions like crowding, labor, and accessibility. It’s especially useful for PR teams who want credible industry thought leadership from executives, operators, and domain experts with real-world impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 30

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 133.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@vailresorts.com

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Host

Rob Katz - CEO Rob Katz explores the values and decisions that shape Vail Resorts’ future, tackling tough industry questions like crowding, labor, and accessibility. The show format centers on his discussions...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Industry leaders and recognized experts connected to skiing/resorts (e.g., award-winning executives/operators) or credible technical founders running platforms tied to weather/forecasting and outdoor planning.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership recognition (e.g., lifetime achievement awards), Founder/CEO status of a high-visibility industry technology platform, Proven track record shaping industry practice or insight

Recent Guest Discussions

Pat Campbell - Leadership Career, Barriers For Women, Creating Pathways For Emerging Leaders

Joel Gratz - Predicting Powder Days Using Weather Models, Forecasting Pressure And Process

Recent Topics

Skiing, Hospitality, Leadership, Operations, Workforce

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Epic Experience: What Comes Next

September 22, 2026

What brings guests back to a mountain year after year? In this episode of Epic By Nature, CEO Rob Katz sits down with his chief of staff to share why Vail Resorts is investing in guest experience as the next frontier of growth in the ski industry. Together, they discuss rising guest expectations, the importance of loyalty, and how reducing friction, personalizing experiences, and empowering employees can create lasting connections that keep guests coming back year after year.

The Strength of Our Network: What It Means for Employees, Guests, and Shareholders

June 23, 2026

For nearly two decades, our integrated network of world-class resorts has been at the heart of our success as a company. In this episode of Epic By Nature, CEO Rob Katz explains how that owned-and-operated model will play an even bigger role in driving future growth. He also addresses external questions about whether our mountains would be more successful on their own and shares how we think about those perspectives, as a public company.

Blazing the Trail: Pat Campbell and her Incredible Leadership Journey

May 27, 2026

Earlier this month, Pat Campbell—a trailblazing leader who has helped to shape our company and our broader industry—became the first woman to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). In this episode, Rob sits down with Pat shortly after her recognition to talk about her remarkable career, what it felt like breaking so many barriers, and why creating pathways for emerging leaders is so critical to the future of our sport.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Epic By Nature?

Epic By Nature is hosted by Rob Katz. Its publicly listed email is podcast@vailresorts.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Epic By Nature?

The publicly listed email for Epic By Nature: podcast@vailresorts.com.

How many listeners does Epic By Nature have?

Podseeker estimates Epic By Nature reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Epic By Nature?

Epic By Nature typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Industry leaders and recognized experts connected to skiing/resorts (e.g., award-winning executives/operators) or credible technical founders running platforms tied to weather/forecasting and outdoor planning. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership recognition (e.g., lifetime achievement awards); Founder/CEO status of a high-visibility industry technology platform; Proven track record shaping industry practice or insight. Recent guests include Pat Campbell and Joel Gratz.

How hard is it to get booked on Epic By Nature?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Epic By Nature cover?

Recent episodes cover Skiing, Hospitality, Leadership, Operations, and Workforce. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@vailresorts.com

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