Tom Turiano on Mountaineering, Guiding, and Peaks of Greater Yellowstone

In this episode of O/B radio, host Leslie Gaines sits down with legendary mountaineer, ski guide, and author Tom Turiano. From overcoming Hodgkin's disease as a teenager to becoming one of the region's most knowledgeable experts and guides, Tom reflects on the experiences that shaped his remarkable career.

The conversation spans backcountry skiing and hiking in the Tetons, guiding The Grand, risk management, and the evolving challenges facing wild places. Tom also shares the years of research behind his acclaimed guidebook, Select Peaks of Greater Yellowstone, and discusses how a deeper connection to nature fosters a greater commitment to protecting it.

This episode is brought to you by Backcountry Store in Bozeman, filmmaker Steve Quayle, and Sawtooth Mountain Guides. Available to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Tom has written several articles for Outside Bozeman over the years, which you can find here.