The Powell Movement

Janelle Yip's path to becoming a pro skier was more unexpected than unconventional. She grew up as a skier on the slopestyle path, and while she loved it, being a comp skier wasn’t in the cards for Janelle. So, after a gap year led her to Revelstoke, Janelle never gave up on her pro skier dreams, giving herself a 5-year window to make it happen. In year one, Janelle met the crew that would become “The Blondes," altering the trajectory of her life. In what started as a play for free beer, “The Blondes” took the ski world by storm and, in turn, launched three ski careers. On the podcast, Janelle and I talk about the influence of Windell’s, starting an all-girls ski crew, Intersection, MSP, and so much more. One of Janelle’s partners in crime, Emily Childs, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Janelle Yip Show Notes: 4:00:  Parking, front teeth, sponsors, Ringettes, Windell’s, Canada Olympic Park, her gap year, and the dream of becoming a pro skier 18:30:   Liquid Force, Feel the Pull and get 15% off your LF Purchase by using the code Powell15 at checkout Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:   All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00:  Revelstoke, meeting Tonje, meeting Emily, making ends meet in Revy, starting a ski crew, sharing a sled, WSI’s Intersection fiascos, and MSP    40:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00:  Movie tours, TGR, personal projects, “The Blondes” identity, and women   50:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Emily Childs  

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Klaus Obermeyer has had a bigger impact on skiing than any man alive, and when he wasn’t innovating the sport, he was in Aspen or traveling the world to ski. He was often found surrounded by a harem of beautiful women. In part 2 of his podcast, we talk about inventing sunscreen, mirrored sunglasses, ski brakes, the down jacket, and so much more.  It’s crazy the innovations and the fun that Klaus has brought to skiing over his 105 years Klaus Obermeyer Show Notes Part 2: 4:00:  Aspen, 1947 ski school, Freedle Pfieffer, inventing a new ski boot, inventing sun block, raising money, inventing the down jacket,   18:30:  Liquid Force, Feel the Pull and get 15% off your LF Purchase by using the code Powell15 at checkout Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, or sugar. 22:00:  Inventing the mirrored sunglass, inventing the ski brake, inventing aluminum ski poles, patents, Snowmass, and Spider Sabich   34:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 36:30:  Athletes, snowboarding, working a lot, and life  

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Klaus Obermeyer has had a bigger impact on skiing than any man alive, and when he wasn’t innovating the sport, he was in Aspen or traveling the world to ski. He was often found surrounded by a harem of beautiful women.  Klaus’s incredible story started 105 years ago in Hitler’s Germany where he was shot by Nazis trying to escape on his skis. From there, he came to America with nothing and eventually became one of the biggest business moguls in skiing. In part 1 of the pod-cast, we talk about making his skis, life in Nazi Germany, moving to the US with $10, Sun Valley, Warren Miller, and much more. This is mandatory listening with a wise man who’s lived more than almost anyone.  Klaus Obermeyer Show Notes: 4:00:  Being surrounded by beautiful women, skiing, and yodeling 16:00:  Liquid Force: Feel the Pull with the 2025 line and get 15% off with the code Powell15 Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 18:00: Nazi Germany, getting shot by Nazis on skis, moving to the US,   32:00:  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 34:30:  Warren Miller, and going to Aspen  

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Garrett McNamara is a world record-breaking big wave surfer and one of the pioneers of sport. What’s crazy about Garrett’s story is that while he achieved pro surfer status early on, his career didn’t take off until his mid to late 30's when he became infatuated with riding giant waves. And then it exploded to the point where now, at 55, he’s launching his 3rd Season of  his “100 Foot Wave” series with HBO. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in cults, Hawaii, being there for the beginning of tow-in surfing, being big in Japan, Northshore (the movie) his HBO series, and much more. It’s another interesting one with a legend. Garrett McNamara Show Notes: 4:00:  Snowboarding, Jerry Lopez, concussions helmets, health at 55, and his HBO Series 100 Foot Wave 15:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without alcohol, the calories or sugar. 18:00:  Growing up in cults, Berkely, moving to Hawaii with nothing, getting good at surfing, weed, Vans Triple Crown 33:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 35:00:  Big in Japan, seeing the first tow in ever, learning the big waves, and towing 38:00:  Inappropriate Questions

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Khai Krepela is known for his prowess on rails, he made a career out of it, but really, he had a pro ski career because he realized what he was good at and he went all in on that aspect of the sport. But Khai didn’t stop at pro athlete, while he still had a little gas left in the tank, Khai found himself behind a desk at K2 for the beginning of his post pro ski career. On the podcast, we talk about inline skating, Park City, Detroit, filming, the X Games and more.  Olympic Head Judge Jason Arens asks the Inappropriate Questions. Khai Krepela Show Notes: 4:00:  His name, growing up in Park City, getting sponsored for elementary school, finding blading and skiing through McRae Williams and getting sponsored by Louie Zamora personally for Deshi 13:00:  From blading to skiing, rail skiing is easy, Vice Skis, Surface, 20:00: Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Toy Soldiers, contests, SIA, money, PBP, Detroit, Will Wesson, and Level 1, 40:00:  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)  42:30: Line Skis, X-Games, K2,    51:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Jason Arens

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Charlie Hoch is a former pro snowboarder turned cannabis entrepreneur, which makes him the perfect guest for 420 week. When I say pro snowboarder, while Charlie competed amongst the likes of Travis Rice and was on the podium at some big events, his snowboard career won’t be what defines his existence; his success in the cannabis world will be. From developing the original ice bong to building his 100+ SKU empire today, Charlie could use snowboarding instead of having it the other way around, and on the podcast, we talk snowboarding, weed, and more.  Charlie Hoch Show Notes: 4:00:  His 420 plans, Wolf Creek, how smoking a bowl in the backcountry changed his life, going from handrails on his skateboard to big mountain lines 14:00:  Fort Lewis, focusing on his sticker business and becoming a pro snowboarder, 20:00:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00:  Close calls, sponsorship, money, making a name for himself at comps, making it work with nothing, photo/video, contests, Alaska, and how does snowboarding end 37:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 39:30:  Founding the Eyce Brand, the weed business, selling his company and buying it back, the products and brands he’s involved in, and who he’s smoked weed with 51:00:  Inappropriate Questions  

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Stuart Rempel has one of those resumes. If you look at it, you know that he has lived an incredible life, and it all started with a ski bum mentality. Stuart went from pounding nails and skiing winters to running Salomon NA, Olin, K2 Skis, and Whistler. Most people at that level have a few degrees and plenty of suits. That’s not Stuart, though. Throughout his career, he made it a priority to be on snow as much as possible, and the beta he gathered from the hill was used to make skiing better.  It’s another great business episode with an important person in the hardgoods and resort world, and Stuart’s legendary neighbor, Mike Douglas, asks the Inappropriate Questions.   Stuart Rempel Show Notes: 4:00:  His streak, growing up in Kamloops, skiing, working construction to ski, going to the ski show, getting into the biz at the bottom, the traveling RV sample room, Salomon Rep,  the boot launch, and being a subsidiary 20:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, or the sugar. 22:00:  Working with French Salomon Team, launching the skis, Olin Skis, sharing technology, Smooth Johnson, K2, Your Mamas a Mountain campaign, internet sales and Intrawest 40:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:30:  The early Whistler vibe, using the weather to market the mountain, the energy of Whistler, does Vail change that energy   60:00:  Expensive taste, not making the 2018 Olympic team, bad teammates, not going to his last Olympic because of injury Palmer and Nate Holland  54:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Mike Douglas

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Sven Brunso is the most photographed skier in the history of the sport, but he’s a name that most don’t know.  With 140 covers and 2500 pages published, you’ve seen him ski.  In the industry, Sven’s work ethic is a thing of legend.  He’s known for getting out a day early and setting the skin track and then out-researching everyone for the right beta to get the shot.  He’s an animal, and shooting photos is his side hustle.  Sven is a longtime ski marketer with an incredible resume that includes Bula, Purgatory, and Leki. No one works harder than Sven Brunso, and no one is as prolific in front of the lens as him either.  On the podcast, we talk about how 'Blizzard of Aaah’s' changed his life, how Glen Plake helped create his career, always having a plan b, suicide, and so much more.  Sven Brunso Show Notes: 4:00:  Svenergizer, finding skiing, learning to ski through magazines, college in Colorado, Blizzard changed his life, and Arizona 15:00:  Meeting Plake at SIA, and overachieving,   22:30:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:30:  Mentors, Powder Magazine, creating opportunities, stalking photographers, 25 covers in one day on his first big shoot, not doing well in photography in school and lessons from his dad    46:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 48:00:  Losing his dad, working in marketing for Bula, seeing the brand explode with Jonny Moseley, VP of Marketing at Purgatory, shooting photos, and the work he puts into it.   62:00:  Selling photos, annoying photographers, favorite photos, travel, his wife’s suicide, quitting skiing,      71:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Mattias Giraud

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Alex Deibold is an Olympic medalist with over 100 World Cup starts under his belt. Alex’s success began at the Stratton Mountain School, and then he made the US Team at 18.  While he was on the team, he never totally fit in. The world of snowboarding had a “high school” style popularity system and the fact that he liked the gym and working hard earned him the dreaded jock label is the sea of cool guys. But regardless of the lack of funding, sponsors, or fanfare, Alex was able to make the dream happen. It’s a fun episode, and Nate Holland asks the Inappropriate Questions. 4:00:  From everywhere he’s lived, travel, getting into snow, Jib Fest, Olympics, the chain of events that gets him to SMS 11:00:  X Games, US Open, talent vs work ethic, not fitting in, the jock label, and Baum    22:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00:  Snowboarding is like HS, boardercross, getting on the US Team, not making the Vancouver team, and not having financial backing 41:30:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:30:  Sochi lead-up, struggle, Lake Louise podium, no pressure in Sochi, getting the bronze, opportunities, and post-Olympic hangover     60:00:  Expensive taste, not making the 2018 Olympic team, bad teammates, not going to his last Olympics because of injury Palmer and Nate Holland 76:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Nate Holland

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

“Sick” Rick Armstrong may be the most interesting man in skiing. Not only is he a legendary member of the Jackson Hole Air Force, known for sending the biggest cliffs in Jackson and beyond, but he was also on the first wave of mountain biking and paragliding. If there isn’t a level of risk and exploration to something, well, it’s not for Rick. On part 2 of his podcast we talk about crazy boat trips, suffering for days in a tent, self-exploration, McConkey, Kreitler, beating cancer and so much more.  Don’t miss this one! Rick Armstrong Show Notes: 4:00:  Self exploration, TNF trips, MT Waddington, Scot Schmidt, and mentors     22:00:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00:  Mentoring McConkey and Kreitler, Paragliding, mountain biking, product development with Salomon, and judging the World Extremes     42:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Serious judging, the tribe of outlaw skiers, the toll of après, photos becoming a job, and Kai Jones 55:00:  Covers, filming, taking Nobis to Pyramid (he changed skiing), how lucky he was in life, beating cancer twice, and the helicopter accident      71:00:  Inappropriate Questions    

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Hannah Kearney is one of those perfectionist type people who are good at whatever they do because not only are they talented, not only do they eat, sleep and breathe their sport, but they also outwork everyone in the pursuit of crushing their goals on the way to greatness. And Hannah was great, 74 World Cup Podiums, 46 wins, Crystal Globes, and an Olympic Gold and Bronze medals. Her intensity and competitiveness are what make Hannah and this podcast so enjoyable and after listening, you’ll know why she’s getting into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame this month. Hannah Kearney Show Notes: 4:00: Hall of Fame, Norwich Olympians, Jay Peak, being competitive, good at other sports, was she the weird sports kid, Waterville Valley, and family support 21:00:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho:  The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 24:00:  Forerunning the Olympics in SLC, making the US Team at 16, relationships on the team, Dual Moguls, freeskiing on the road, did she party, the pressure at the Torino Olympics, knee injury, concussion,  and how it made her better     40:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Crystal Globes, dialing in her flip, Vancouver 2010, winning gold, why she didn’t cash in, sponsors, and top 3 experiences 54:00: Another injury, Sochi, retirement, and Nick Preston 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Nick Preston

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Doug Workman is a legendary ski guide out of Jackson Hole who cut his teeth climbing in Connecticut before he started traveling the world to guide and ski. From patrolling at JHMR to expeditions to Pakistan, China, Alaska, and Antarctica, to climbing throughout Europe and North America, to working with media outfits like National Geographic, Warren Miller Entertainment, and Teton Gravity Research, Doug has done it all in the ski industry.  His interesting takes on risk, look back on the AK heli wars, the Tsaina Lodge days make this a fun listen.  Tim Petrick asks the Inappropriate Questions Doug Workman Show Notes: 4:00: Nick McNutt, beacons, his work with Mammut on The Barryvox S2 beacon development, and products that saved him 13:00: Skiing in Connecticut, his brother Jed, climbing in wrestling shoes, moving to Colorado and the quintessential 90’s climber/skier hippy    19:30: Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 22:30: Pakistan with Jimmy Chin, Simpson House, not skiing at the resort, Jackson Hole Air Force, Doug,, VHSG, and Don Sharif, and heli wars 41:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Tsaina Lodge, skiing for work, and why it’s more fun off the clock, money guiding trips, and close calls 52:00: Death and his interesting take on education vs risk 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Petrick

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Amy Buckalter is a boss. One of those smart people, who have that thing, where you know they understand how business works and how to amplify. She's also unapologetically herself, wearing pantsuits while refining the sales strategies of action sports brands like Burton and K2. But her resume goes way deeper than that, think Converse, Terramar, Ryka, Nike, Yakima Pivot Point, and today, she's the founder and CEO of Pulse, a personal lubrication system with over 105 patents. So I guess you can say she's gone from sports to sex and while there are a lot of ins and outs to her life and times, Amy's managed to stay on top and achieve success at every step along the way. It's an interesting podcast with my first boss.  Amy Buckalter Show Notes: 4:00:  Expense reports, Connecticut, sexuality, college, being a leader, Wall Street, getting into sports as a woman, Terramar 21:00:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho:  The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 24:00:  Rollerblade, Ryka, K2,the old boys club 42:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: The best in snow and beyond is developed in the wet conditions of the PNW 44:00:  Marketing to women, learning more at Wharton, and Nike 54:00:  Burton, Yakima, product, Pivot Point, building her own Pulse product and raising money 77:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Marcy Grantor

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Gary Bigham is the most eccentric filmmaker this side of Greg Stump.  You haven’t heard about him because when he turned 18, he moved to Europe and became part of the fabric of European Freestyle culture, then he started making films with Europe and the world’s best. When the risk of filmmaking became worth more than the reward, Gary did what he does best, entertain. And, between his Vitamin Ski Chalet and playing music in the bars of Chamonix, Gary will always be the center of attention somewhere and the world is better for it. On the podcast, we talk about the draft, being part of 5 different national freestyle teams, Team Clambin, and so much more. Bernie Bernthal asks the Inappropriate Questions Gary Bigham Show Notes: 4:00:  Vitamin Ski Holiday guests and experience, Detroit, skiing, the draft, and moving to Switzerland    20:00:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 23:00:  Nude ski modeling, contests, national team, pranks, more nude skiing, South Africa, John Falkiner and Verbier,  42:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00:  Verbier v Chamonix, Marko, Ace, and John, slide shows, Yvon Chouinard, shooting for Patagonia and more, 53:00:  European Skiers, David Moe, Powder Magazine, getting behind the camera, and being ski famous 60:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Bernie Bernthal

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Wade McKoy is one of the legendary photographers who put Jackson Hole skiing on the map. With 50 Jackson seasons under his belt, Wade’s shot 5 generations of Jackson Hole Skiers and Snowboarders and, in turn, has documented the history of the elite in snow from one of the iconic destinations in the US and beyond.  On the podcast, we talk about coming up in the South, learning to ski in Jackson Hole, The Hostel, The Air Force, breaking speed records, Jamie Pierre, and so much more. Wade knows how to tell a great story which makes for an entertaining show and it closes out with another Jackson Hole legend, Jeff Leger, asking the Inappropriate Questions. Wade McKoy Show Notes: 4:00:  Inventing the Gelande Quaff, growing up in the South, learning to ski in Jackson, 50th season, Bob Woodall, working with patrol, climbing in Georgia, and hitting a tree at 45 mph 20:00:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 23:00:  Ski photography, his diary, Powder Magazine, NY v LA ski media, shooting principals, Pepi Stiegler, The Hostel, going to jail for skiing, the rivalry with patrol and shooting the Jackson Hole Airforce 41:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00:  Snowboarding in Jackson, the best of Jackson Hole, Nobis, and shooting the land speed record 54:00:  Jamie Pierre’s record, his photo blew up because it was his first digital one, 52:00:  Why didn’t he become a bigger name, Blank, the 2019 Road Gap, Mountain State, 2025 Road Gap   67:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Jeff Leger aka Dr. Huckinstuff WADE’S KICKSTARTER LINK

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Josh Daiek has been blowing minds for a long time, but you may not know his name. While his skiing may remind you of a cross between Seth Morrison and Hugo Harrison (and that's a bold statement), Josh has yet to have a part in a giant ski movie that would blow up his career.  But, he’s every pro skier’s favorite pro skier all while remaining a little underground. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Detroit, his insane work ethic, moving out west, pro skiing, and a lot more. Stan Rey asks the Inappropriate Questions. Josh Daiek Show Notes: 4:00:  Team sports, sheds, pride in his work, a huge family, and Winter Park changes his life 12:00:  The ski team, the snowboard park, bent Bandit X’s, 360 Mute or NCAF, and moving to South Lake Tahoe     20:00:   Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho:  The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 23:00:  Mature early on, learning to ski at Kirkwood, mentors, big mountain comps, his first sponsorship, and dirt bagging 31:00:  Cliff jumps, BASE, McConkey, Sick Sense, and Seth Morrison   41:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00:  Skiing with Shane, a psycho regardless of conditions, 2012 Baker trip that changes life, proving himself, and money     52:00:  Why didn’t he become a bigger name, Blank, the 2019 Road Gap, Mountain State, 2025 Road Gap   67:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stan Rey

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

"Sick" Rick Armstrong is a living legend. Known for his film segments, pioneering Alaska with Doug Coombs and crew, and being part of the second wave of the Jackson Hole Airforce. But what's really amazing about Rick is how huge he sends things: on the hill, in the bar, in the boardroom, or just about anywhere, Rick seems like one of those guys that appreciates and maximizes every experience he can. In part 1 of his podcast, we talk about his current trip to South Africa, coming up, expanding your mind, going huge, the Jackson Hole Airforce, and a lot more. Lhotse Hawk and Harro ask the Inappropriate Questions. "Sick" Rick Armstrong Show Notes 4:00:  South Africa, Sick Rick, Seth before Seth, airing the cave, Durango  20:00: Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 23:00:  Mentor who skied and had a ramp, skip the scholarships to ski and shoot in Big Sky, moving to Jackson, meeting the Jackson Hole Airforce 39:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00:  Patrol games, Doug Coombs, selling his truck and buying a place, business savvy, famous friends, and self-exploration 57:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Lhotse Hawk and Harro 

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Nick Baumgartner’s life is the definition of out-working everyone and never giving up. This product of northern Michigan grew up with a traditional ”Yooper” work ethic and an enthusiasm you can’t coach. While Nick’s original passion was football and he played at the collegiate level, that didn't last and snowboarding took over. While he started with slopestyle, Nick became a force on the boardercross circuit and had to battle through four Olympics before he finally earned his Gold Medal. It's an incredible story, and US Snowboard Teammate Jonathan Cheever asks Inappropriate Questions. Nick Baumgarten Show Notes: 4:00:  Barcelona, Yooper, going out in the bitter cold, being loud, the importance of older brothers, football, wrestling, snowboarding, HS, funding snowboarding, and making it quickly 22:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  Discount Code: Powell1913 Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. The best skiing you don't know about is in Idaho; head on over to www.skiidaho.us to find out more 25:00:  Image, a different time in the US Team, bar fights, first podium, discretionary spot over Palmer and Powers, and Vancouver Olympics  42:00:  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  the best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest Insta360 Video Cameras:  Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount    Discount Code: Powell 49:00:  X-Games, not going to 2011 Worlds, injury to winning X, riding through pain, and breaking his back     71:00:  4th place in his 3rd Olympics at 36 years old, getting ready for his 4th Olympics, qualifying for the 2022 Games, his pump track, watching Lindsay, getting 10th, and then getting Gold    95:00:  Inappropriate Questions  with Jonathan Cheever  

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Tony Harrington aka “Harro”’s journey to legendary photographer was a master class in following your passion.. In part 2 of his podcast, we talk about the biggest project of his life, “Defining Moments,” a 1300+ page book that documents Harro’s 40 years of adventuring in the world of both surf and snow. This one is about the athletes, the travel, and the money.  His Inappropriate Questions are asked by another legendary dude, “Sick Rick” Armstrong Tony Harrington Part 2 Show Notes: 4:00:  Ski bum or hotel, travel, 200 covers, money, family portraits are the bread and butter, and the state of print 20:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho 23:00:  His book “Defining Moments”, Mike Prickett, random projects, missing 9/11 with a legendary ski and snowboard crew, and personal drama 42:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Insta360 Video Cameras:  Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00:  Surfers he liked to travel with, surfing AK, when weather doesn’t line up, and the Joneses   53:00:  Partying in AK, guns in AK, Matt Reardon, McConkey, Morrison, Nobis, and flying a Russian mig, 67:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Sick Rick Armstrong

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

Tony Harrington aka Harro is a legendary Aussie ski, snowboard, and surf photographer with roots in the sports that go back 40 years. From McConkey to Sage, from Fanning to Slater, Harro has shot the greats and more importantly, has earned their respect and won their friendship. In part one of his podcast, we talk about the adventuring life and times that led him to create his life’s masterpiece, his “Defining Moments” book. His roots go deep and his stores are amazing. Tony Harrington Show Notes: 4:00:  Jackson Hole, spacing out his year, spiders, sharks, growing up in Australia, daredevil kid, and surfing 21:00:  The best skiing you don't know about is in Idaho, head on over to www.skiidaho.us to find out more Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  Discount Code: Powell1913 Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. 24:00:  Young entrepreneur, rogue, his first camera, locals-only, camera danger, photos published, aa 42:00:  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Insta360 Video Cameras:  Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount    Discount Code: Powell Outdoor Research:  the best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 45:00:  Skiing, quitting his electrician gig, fun right now, Hot Shots, setting up his own shop, Crested Butte, and Jackson Hole 53:00:  Jeff Zell, contests, Alaska, World Heli Challenge, mixing ski and snowboard, and the best of ski, snow, and surf  75:00:  Inappropriate Questions   Buy the book "Defining Moments" here:  https://harroart.com/pages/shop 

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Jay Rawe hails from Florida and has a B.A.S.E. Jumping background which immediately makes him different from a lot of my guests. What else is different is the challenges of his childhood. Growing up in one of the pill capitals of the world, Jay was sucked into the world that was opiate addiction and that wreaked havoc on his life. While not sober, when Jay got off pills, that's when his skydiving life took off. After some B.A.S.E. training from Red Bull Airforce athlete Miles Daisher, and Jay was on his way to a life in the air....but tragedy struck, and Jay not only lived to tell the tale, he found sit-skiing and these days, he's pushing the envelope more than he's ever pushed in his life. Roy Tuscany asks the Inappropriate Questions  Jay Rawe Show Notes: 4:00:  Florida man, getting hurt as a kid, sports, losing friends young, pills, trouble, and rehab 14:00:  Skydiving, Twin Falls, and Miles Daisher   20:00: Insta360 Video Cameras: Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split-board pole mount Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00:  Journey out west, learning, and roofing with Miles, back to Florida to jump, fear, and antenna 31:00:  Partying, money, jumping with other people, the accident, 42:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00:  he aftermath of the BASE jump gone wrong, the hospital, recovery, the first piss, getting movement back, plateau, drinking, and darkness 52:00:  Yoga, sit skiing, Josh Dueck, National Ability Center, moving out west, Trevor Kennison, 360’s on a sit ski, and landing switch 62:00:  Getting cautious after injury, FWT, MSP, and Tanner Hall      72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Roy Tuscany

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Stan Rey's skiing speaks for itself, he's a big mountain charger with a race background that created a foundation for Stan to crush any terrain. While Stan was born to a family of successful Swiss ski racing bloodlines, his outlook on the sport changed a few years after the family moved to Whistler. But what really separates Stan from the rest of the pack is his personality.  He’s the fun guy who has no problem letting everyone else laugh at his expense. He’s the person who makes trips and experiences better. On the podcast, we talk about why Whistler sucks, his Olympic Gold Medal-winning wife, being the Cinderella of Canadian Skiing, heading into the backcountry, the Blank Collective, and more. Alexi Godbout gets redemption by asking the Inappropriate Questions. Stan Rey Show Notes: 4:00:  Dares, Olympic bloodline, head injuries, risk, his wife, family, Switzerland, and Canada    21:00:  Insta360 Video Cameras: Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount    Discount Code: Powell Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:00:  Why does Whistler suck, Vail, the competitive race program, the new school, skiers who influenced him, making the BC Team, and getting let go of the team     41:30:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  the best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 43:30:  Cinderella, National Team, World Cup, X Games, crashing, and going to freeskiing 61:00:  Air Jordan, peanut allergy, and more   87:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Alexi Godbout

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

Georgia Astle wasn’t really into biking as a kid; she was a hockey player. By the time high school came around, Georgia found a passion for mountain biking. In the following years she made a name for herself racing but these days, Georgia has transitioned from the race side of things to the big mountain Rampage style riding that’s she’s now for. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Whistler, finding biking, sponsorship, gender, Rampage, and much more.  Georgia Astle Show Notes: 4:00:  Jersey’s, bikes, skiing, hockey, snowboarding, Covid sledding, Whistler, kite surfing, and close calls 20:00:  Insta360 Video Cameras: Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount    Discount Code: Powell  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  Discount Code: Powell1913 Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:00:  More close calls, being independent, HS bike league, competitiveness, bike park, World Cup and Canadian Team    40:00:  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 43:00:  Race sponsors, gender, expenses, Crankworks Whistler, important races for her, and brands messaging her    53:00:  Devincci Team, Formation, the vibe at an all-girls event, differences between freeride and race, building features, losing Formation, making Rampage happen for women, and Rampage  71:00:  Inappropriate Questions      

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Greg Lutzka has had a long skateboarding career that has taken him worldwide, but Greg is so much more than just a skateboarder. He's a businessman, an entrepreneur who makes way more money through his investments and businesses than he ever did skateboarding, and he loves to talk about that side of this life. On the podcast, we talk about hockey skateboarding, moving out west to become pro, sponsors, contests, investing, business, and so much more. Greg Luzka Show Notes: 4:00:  Punk kid, Midwest skateboarding and hockey, 20:00: Insta360 Video Cameras: Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00:  Other sports, his many sponsors, e-mountain biking, and investing   42:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00:  More sponsors, moving out west, making it, video parts, covers, contests, and photos 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

McKenna Peterson is a pro skier, that’s rad, but being the captain of the Atlantis and an Alaskan Commercial Fisherman is what separates her badassery from the rest of the pro ski world. Born into a ski bum family, McKenna had early Olympic dreams, but racing never materialized for her. Neither did big mountain contests, but they helped McKenna find her tribe, and she was able to parlay that into a 15-year career of pro skiing in the winter and Captain in the summer. On the podcast, we talk Sun Valley, racing, partying, opportunities, Crazy Karl, and so much more. Amie Engerbretson asks the ‘Inappropriate Questions’. McKenna Peterson Show Notes: 4:00:  Cell phones, Knee injury, telling sponsors, contracts and money, sexism in the water and on the mountain and her ski bum parents. 21:00:  Insta360 Video Cameras: Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:00:  Ballet, ski racing, not being good enough, canyon party, college in Boulder, finding her tribe in Crested Butte, big mountain contests, Ryan Hawks, and getting sponsors     40:30:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non- heated) Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  the best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 42:00:  Content opportunities, Warren Miller, John Falkiner, Matchstick Productions, Brap Ski, losing her dad, life on the water, Greenland 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Amie Engerbretson

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Kai Jones is only 18, but he’s already on track to becoming the best non-racing skier of our time. This son of TGR founder Todd Jones is taking his famous family DNA to the next level.  His movie, “Falling Into Place” chronicles his career, his huge injury and what’s on tap for his future. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in the TGR shadow, skiers he drew inspiration from, his breakout part, going viral, HS, sponsor, his injury, and more. Tim Durtschi asks the Inappropriate Questions Kai Jones Show Notes: 4:00:  Vacation, Idaho, daredevil, being a grom, first big lines, and TGR  21:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated) Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:00:  Hid breakout part with Jackson Hole, online hate, did he miss out on being a kid, the dead, music, and Dad, the agent 40:30:  Insta360 Video Cameras: Buy the X4 at checkout, use the code Powell, and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 44:00:  fun purchases, Red Bull helmet, Travis Rice, training year-round as a kid, learning tricks, school, and girls 54:00:  Alaska, Loose, different trips, his injury during the best season of his life, training in CA, and back to AK after injury 68:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Tim Durtschi  

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

Branden Steineckert was a founding member of The Used and the driving force behind the band until they kicked him out for being sober in 2006. While that could crush a man, Branden dove onto wakeboarding for a couple of months and came out the other side as the drummer for Rancid, which has been his job for the past 15 years. While that’s worthy of its own podcast, we spend a lot of time talking about his heavy childhood in Utah and using skateboarding as an escape. On the podcast, we talk about Ken Block, Tony Hawk, music, his Ghost Pickleball brand, and much more. Branden Steineckert Show Notes: 4:00:  Ken Block and growing up Mormon 22:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non- heated) 25:00:  Not partying had nothing to do with the church; Dad commits suicide, the hardest childhood, getting into drumming,  therapy, and school      44:00:  Insta360 Video Cameras: Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard splitboard pole mount Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: the best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 46:00:  Bad kids school, The Used, lead singers, the lame live music scene in Utah, and song writing 60:00:  Courted by labels, Warner Brothers, Warped Tour, Tony Hawk, getting kicked out of The Used, getting into Rancid, and Pickleball 87:00:  Inappropriate Questions  

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

Alexi Godbout was born to ski instructor parents and was on his way to a pro skier future from a young age. He did the standard, started with ski racing, graduated to moguls, and then got his master's in park skiing. He went from local kid, following new school legend Philou Poirier, to a pro Salomon contract at 14 and a 20+ year pro ski career that, after years of podiums, shifted to the big mountains where he makes his “Blank Collective” films today. On the podcast, we talk about getting sponsored early, beating Tanner and Henrik at the ISPO Awards, injuries, big mountains, and more. Stan Rey asks the Inappropriate Questions. Alexi Godbout Show Notes: 4:00: Born into a ski instructor family, ski racing, Philou, blading, and football 16:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 19:00:  Winning his first event at 14, was he cocky, English, and his first US Open, Charles Gagnier, and getting his first contract 27:00:  Aspen Open, winning awards over Tanner and Henrik, Skimatic, his first knee injury, Kangaroo Flip, and Dew Tour 41:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00:  Money, Tall T style, his hair, filming with Jeff Thomas for the first time, and X Games 49:00:  Poor Boyz, street skiing, MSP, winning Dew Tour, doing his knee again, coming back to a podium, and the Olympics     60:00:  Moving to Pemberton, his new sled fiasco, Blank, learning from Jeff Thomas, too many cooks in the kitchen and Blank favorites 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Stan Rey

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Tommy Moe is an absolute legend. This longtime US Ski Teamer is the only Olympic Downhill gold medalist I’ve had on the podcast. While Part 1 took us through what it took for Tommy to make the US Ski Team and ended with frustration in Albertville, Part 2 is all about the glory. We talk about Olympic Gold and Silver, winning a World Cup, Johnny Moseley, Shane McConkey, the Tordrillo Mountains, and more. It’s another amazing conversation, and another one of Tommy's US Ski Team teammates, Chad Fleischer, asks the Inappropriate Questions  Tommy Moe Show Notes Part 2: 4:00: 2nd rock bottom after Albertville, growing into his body, focusing on the tech aspect of skiing, ski techs, and tuning his skis today 12:00: Sports psychologists, Japan, first podium in Whistler, and a change in training style 21:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 22:30:  Performance training, killing it in 94, Lillehammer Olympics, bonding with the course, SI crapping on the US Ski Team, the race, waiting in the finish coral, and the awards ceremony    41:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00:  Setting the tone for the whole team, sponsorship and money, heli-skiing in AK, the first time being high profile, and the freeskiing movement in AK  53:00:  McConkey, hurting his knee, Nagano, Johnny Moseley, retirement from the US Ski Team, the Jeep King of the Mountain Series, and Tordrillo Mountain Lodge 78:00:   Inappropriate Questions with Chad Fleischer

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

Tommy Moe is an absolute legend. This longtime US Ski Teamer is the only Olympic Downhill gold medalist I’ve had on the podcast. But Tommy’s life wasn’t always destined for glory. Between getting kicked off a ski team, to being put on probation by the US Ski Team, the future wasn’t always so promising. In part 1 of the podcast, we talk about ski racing, his issues, moving to Alaska, making the US Ski Team at a young age, the struggles of an athlete on the come up and the Albertville Olympic Games. It is a fun chat, and Tommy's US Ski Team teammate, Reggie Crist, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Tommy Moe Show Notes: 4:00:  Explosion, Tom Sr., Montana, relationship with his mom, living with Grandma, skiing, seeing racing and wanting to do it, podiums, and summer camps 21:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, or sugar. 24:00:  Sponsored at 12, caught with weed and kicked off the team, moving to AK, working hard, skateboarding lifestyle, Copper nationals, making the C Team, getting in trouble again, the consequences, and Europe with the A Team. 41:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: The best outerwear in the world is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 43:00:  Bill Johnson, World Championships, downhill courses, 12th at Worlds, pressure, getting smoked, mental games, who pays for travel, the team Fraternity, and Albertville Olympics 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Reggie Crist

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Lou Dawson is one of the most accomplished ski mountaineers in the US, but he’s so much more than that. While Lou is known for being the first to climb and ski Colorado’s 54 fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, his career included a rock-climbing era, an ice-climbing era, and his mountaineering and ski mountaineering ear. He’s a living legend and is considered to be one of the godfathers of backcountry skiing in the US. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Texas, moving to Aspen, the counterculture movement, the draft, the mountains, his must-read book, Avalanche Dreams, and much more. Another legendary mountaineer, Andrew McLean, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Lou Dawson Show Notes: 4:00:  Avalanche, growing up in Texas, his dad, Ashcrofters Mountaineering School, NOLS, and challenging home life 21:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non- heated) Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:00:  The draft, Harvey Carter, suffering, and Denali,  45:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: The best outerwear on the planet is developed and tested in the Pacific Northwest 45:00:  Ski Mountaineering, best trips, Outward Bounds, climbing 30 peaks in 30 days, climbing and skiing Colorado’s 14ers, and Blizzard of Aahhs 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Andrew McLean

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

Dana Flahr wasn’t born to be the big mountain slayer he worked so hard to become. Growing up in a single-mom household, things were a struggle, but one thing Dana’s mom figured out was how to get him on the mountain and from there his passion took over. Moving to Whistler at 17, Dana didn’t party; he skied daily, honing his big mountain skills in the winter and building his trick vocabulary in the summer. That combination got him a tryout with TGR, where he sent it harder than almost anyone in their movies then. Over the years, he’s won Powder Awards, earned the respect of the best in the business, and banged out video jaw-dropping TGR segments and more each season. Eventually, burnout got the best of Dana, and he disappeared. We talk about it all and more on the podcast. Ian Macintosh asks the Inappropriate Questions. and that turned into Powder Awards Dana Flahr Show Notes: 4:00:  Not a risktaker early on, Kamloops, not growing up with money, getting into skiing, and an early avalanche, 13:00:  Poaching the snowboard park, High School, Whistler inspiration, skiers he looked up to, graduating and moving that day, 21:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated)  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:00:  The 604 House, working, sledding, summer camp, big mountain comps, TGR tryout, and how he made an impact with that crew      41:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the northwest 44:00:  Breakthrough Performance, blowing his knee, Tanner Hall, Alaska, unlimited Heli time, Tom Burt and other guides    60:00:  Losing people, epic trips, his scariest injury, movie segments, and awards, covers, and burning out and Houdini-ing 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Ian Macintosh  

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

Gordi Eaton is a legend in the ski industry, and while many people don’t know his name, because he was born in 1939, he’s had a huge impact in the development of modern ski technology. Before he was involved in helping to bring sidecut, shape, top shape, rocker, and so much more tech to the table, Gordi was an Olympian on the first Bob Beattie-created US Ski Teams that featured athletes like Bill Marolt and Buddy Werner. Then, after coaching at the highest level, Gordi became K2’s Race Director, a sales rep, and more. On the podcast, we discuss coming up with no grooming or releasable bindings, putting the Mahre Brothers on K2, and his history with George Torme and Bode Miller. This one’s a history lesson that needs to be told. Gordi Eaton Show Notes: 4:00: Climate change and snow, skiing in NH, no grooming, gruesome injuries due to gear, college scholarships, and the Olympics 20:30:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated) Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:30:  University of Colorado and NIL, how Bob Beattie changes things, 1964 Olympic injury, losing Buddy Werner (the best American Ski Racer ever), getting fired from the US Team, K2, and The Performers   42:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Sleaze, and putting the Mahre Brothers on K2, Goerge Torme, Bode Miller, and rockered skis      81:00:  Inappropriate Questions  

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

Alexandra Armstong, better known as Army, has had one of the longest runways to making her pro skier dreams come true of any athlete I’ve had on the show. She has done every job in the industry, from working the shop floor to coaching, patrolling, flow riding to pro, and she’s dirtbagged it most of her way to the top. While she didn’t get paid to ski for cameras until she was 27, Army is making the most of her time in the spotlight filming with outfits like the Blank Collective and Teton Gravity Research. As a special bonus, we get Alex’s sock sponsor and new Powell Movement sponsor, Josh Hall, the founder of Dissent Labs, to talk about Whistler in the early 90s, founding a sock brand. Then Josh asks inappropriate questions provided by Blank’s Alexi Godbout and Emily Childs from The Blondes. Alex Armstrong Show Notes: 4:00:  Her truck nightmare, Cozy or Die, Mont Ste Marie, ski racing, making the regional ski team, Chile changes her life, quitting racing, who was she in HS, coaching, knee injury, tree planting, and moving out west 23:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated) Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 26:00:  All things Ski patrol, crashing into sponsorship, filming with Lindsey Dyer, her movie Army, and selling herself to TNF    44:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 46:00:  Proving it in Island Lake, exploding her knee, sponsors, moving to Whistler, and Skier Rich   60:00:  Blank Collective, gender in the industry, TGR, Alaska, and best trip ever 69:00:  Josh Hall Mini View 85:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Josh Hall, Alexi Godbout, and Emily Childs

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

Johnny Decesare helped usher in the “new school” movement of skiing by showcasing the talents of The New Canadian Air Force in his Poor Boyz Productions films. The youth went wild in Johnny’s films, and they helped change the industry. On part 2 of his podcast, we talk heading to Whistler for the first time, meeting the Shane Szocs, JF Cusson, JP Auclair and the rest of the talent in Canada, his films, the business behind them, The Windsurfing Movie, finding Kai Lenny and so much more. Tyler Hamlett asks the Inappropriate Questions. Johnny Decesare Show Notes: 4:00:  Getting movie premieres banned from Oakley, movie tours gone wrong, going to Whistler, and filming for State of Mind 14:00:  Snowboard rivalry, the end of moguls, becoming part of the crew, being the only one that cared, and the Freeze review 20:30:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:30:  Selling himself at SIA, the first twin tips, JP Auclair, MSP comes to film his crew, Tanner Hall, High North Ski Camp, 13, music, the editing process, and ski movie politics   42:00:   Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Pushing athletes, The Loop, heli time and expenses,  sponsorship, and distribution 60:00:  Filming windsurfing, Sammy Carlson, Kai Lenny, handing the keys to Tyler and the most influential PBP athletes 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Tyler Hamlett

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

Johnny Decesare is the legendary ski filmmaker who helped usher in the new school movement of skiing through his groundbreaking media house, Poor Boyz Productions. While Johnny spent his early life surfing in Southern California, ABC's Wide World of Sports inspired him to want to become a skier. These days, Johnny is a fixture behind the lens for the WSL, but when he was in his athletic prime, Johnny was a Pro Mogul skier alongside Shane McConkey, Scott Kauf, and so many more. On part 1 of his podcast, we talk about working at IBM, moving to Vail, The Pro Mogul Tour, McConkey, and so much more. Cody Carter asks the Inappropriate Questions. Johnny Decesare Show Notes: 4:00:  WSL and beating Kelly Slater, Locals only, filming with Marren Miller this year the most incredible love story ever, his pro surfer daughter and scared in Columbia    20:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:00:  Southern California with a military Dad, telling your mom you’re going to be an Olympic skier, and video cameras 29:00:  IBM, moving to Vail, moguls, mentored by Turbo, Pro Mogul Tour, McConkey, sponsors, and paying for the tour  41:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Highlights on the Pro Mogul Tour, Shane gets banned from Vail, Red Bull, filming with Warren Miller, making Fade to Black, meeting Shane Szocs at SIA, Poor Boyz Productions name, and the X Games inspires him to make another movie 64:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Cody Carter

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

Riley Poor landed his dream job, filming backcountry skiers with MSP. His life was a dream, and eventually, he moved on to shoot with Standard Films as a skier, spearheaded a two-year Red Bull project, all while simultaneously managing ski athletes at Nike. He was killing life until a gainer gone wrong at a party created a life-altering injury. On the podcast we talk about moving to Crested Butte, Seth Morrison, the Matchstick mentorship, the accident, and the aftermath.  It’s a must-listen podcast with one of the most beloved people in snow and beyond. Jamie Starr asks the Inappropriate Questions  Riley Poor Show Notes: 4:00:  Brain Surgery, Vermont, Haystack Mountain, racing, and Plake 12:00:  Crested Butte, the funny reason he quit racing, freeride, 21:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:00:  Thinking he was cool as a grom, Shreck, après culture, Chile Heli crash, Raffle win story, not going pro, getting a job with MSP instead of college and McConkey  41:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Lifting with Seth Morrison, Rory Bushfield, the editing room, leaving MSP, Red Bull, and Nike,    59:00:  Dislocating his neck and instantly becoming a quadriplegic, not playing the victim, inspirations, how does he change after the injury, and pain 73:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Jamie Starr

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

Lindsey Jacobellis was the darling of the 2022 Olympic Games with her double gold performance. But while Lindsey has always been a podium threat (she’s a 10x X-Games Gold Medalist) when she crashed and took silver at the 2006 Olympic Games, the world made her a villain and now, almost 20 years later, she finally has that Olympic Gold. This episode is all about Lindsey’s incredible redemption story, and we talk about her upbringing, Palmer, the Olympic blunder, winning, and so much more. Alex Diebold asks Inappropriate Questions.  Lindsey Jacobellis Show Notes: 4:00:  Taking out a teacher, Stratton Mountain School, growing up in CT as the daredevil kid 12:00:  Chasing around her brother, being isolated, tight family, skiing, snowboarding, choosing one, 24:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 27:00:  Friday night races at Stratton, the Andy Coghlan connection, crushing it as a Freshman at SMS, the US Open at Stratton, Burton, and other boards, Shaun Palmer, and traveling with her dad.  41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00: Forerunning halfpipe the SLC Olympics, Boarder Cross, X Games, and her crazy run leading up to the 2006 Olympics, 60:00: Specializing on Boardercross, 2006 Olympic pressure, sponsorship, Olympic highlights before competing, the Olympic mishap heard around the world and the aftermath, and getting dropped 77:00: Groundhog Day with the Olympic media over the years, seeing a sports psychologist,  breaking her arm leading up to the 2022 Olympics, and winning gold. 91:00: Inappropriate Questions with Alex Diebold

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

Alex Beaulieu-Marchand wasn’t born to be an Olympian. He was one of those core super-grom kids who skied the streets with his older friends. While other future Olympians were focused on adding rotations, ABM was focused on mastering rails, which would become his secret weapon. Through a random series of events, ABM found his way on to the Dew Tour and from there, the contest opened for the kid who liked skiing the streets. On the podcast, we talk urban, contests, not having a win-at-all-costs mentality, and a lot more. Alexi Godbout asks the Inappropriate Questions. Alex Beaulieu-Marchand Show Notes: 4:00:  Poop story, Goepper, not caring about winning, skiing is part of the family, no hockey for you, snowboarding and then focusing on skiing and being a grom 21:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.  24:00:  Not having jumps, summer camp, Salomon Jib Academy, Mike Hanley, confidence, Cary Miller, Windell’s, getting into Dew Tour, and getting on the Canadian Team    41:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Weather at events, finding out he makes the Olympic Team, not being mature enough in Russia, urban, and blowing his knee 57:00:  Becoming an athlete, another injury, contests, almost not making the 2018 Olympic team, the games, X Games Real Ski, not winning any big contests, and sponsors     84:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Alexi Godbout

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

Inappropriate Questions is how I close out every podcast and it has become a fan favorite. I get someone my guest knows well to ask their friend 3 questions and they can be anything, the more inappropriate the better. This week I went back into the archive from episodes 294 to episode 356 and pulled the best IQ questions and answers. Think names like Tanner Hall, AJ Kitt, Peter Line, Rachael Burks, JT Holmes, Colby Stevensen and many others. Best of IQ Show Notes: 2:00: Chris Grenier asks Ethan Stone questions 7:00: Trevor Kennison asks Michelle Parker questions 10:00: Steve Christie asks Bruce Edgerly questions 15:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 18:15: JT Holmes asks Connery Lundin questions 21:00: Todd Ligare asks Drew Petersen questions 23:00: Mark “Fank” Fankhauser asks Miky “Styk” Styskal questions 26:00: Sean Tedore asks Peter Line Questions 29:00: Chris McCullough asks Steven Nyman questions 32:00: Glen Mittendorfer asks Josh Loubek questions 34:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 37:00:   Myself and Steve Christie ask Adam U questions 45:00: Julian Carr asks Rachael Burks questions

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

Rick Thorne is a BMX legend and the grind that he put in to achieve legendary status is why I do these podcasts. Rick wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth in a nice ski town. He grew up with a single mom, a sister, and the support of the infamous Kansas City bike crew, The BMX Brigade, led by Dennis McCoy. Through DMC, Rick saw a pathway to success, and, while it took a decade of grinding to make it happen for himself, Rick made it on his bike and headed west to the land of opportunity. The rest of the story is a total rollercoaster. On the podcast, we talk about the University of Olive Garden, the Hoffman influence, TV work, his band, and so much more. It’s a do not miss episode, and the Inappropriate Questions come from none other than Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla Rick Thorne Show Notes: 4:00: Poop story, being an artist, Tattoos, his dad leaving young, growing up in Kansan City and getting into BMX 19:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:00: The BMX Brigade, “Don’t Ask” if you’re having fun,  DMC, the injury that took away his bike, getting in trouble, and Matt Hoffman 40:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  From State Fairs to Warped Tour to Huck Jam, interviewing big celebrities, acting, and his band playing Warped Tour 58:00:  The rollercoaster of life, what happened to it all and re-building and reprogramming himself 61:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Mike Escamilla

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024

Guenther Oka was looked at as the best all-around wakeboarder in the world…and then he had a devastating knee injury.  While there was uncertainty, Guenther worked his ass off during physio, put out a Red Bull project and this year, he’s back to the competition scene.  With podiums in his first 3 events back, not only has Guenther not lost a step, but he’s stepped forward with a brand-new mindset, which could be scary for his competition. On the podcast, we talk about waterski bloodlines, coming up in Ohio, Wake Nation, touring, sponsors, money, and a lot more. Aaron Grace asks the Inappropriate Questions Guenther Oka Show Notes: 4:00:  The injury, The Wake Glade Project, coming back to contests, growing up in Ohio to water and ski bums 20:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:00:  Wakeboarding wasn’t serious at first, Wake Nation, 10th place at Wake Nationals one year and then winning it the next year 30:00:  Moving to FL conversation, living on his own at 16, his fiancé, his crew, check out award, 39:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  The O’Neil Tour, mastering 3 different pulls, sponsors and money, Formats Movie, X Games, and the most fun event 64:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Aaron Grace

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2024

Luke Edgar knows how to tell a story; he has one about everything, and it’s awesome. The dude always maximizes the gun meter.  If you listened to Part 1, you know what I’m talking about. Part 2 with Luke talking more about Festical, one of events that fills the pages of his proven brand building-sell through strategy playbook and then we move on to discussing his moves to Atomic, Rossignol, Ogio, Skullcandy and Traeger. It’s another fun conversation, and Dave Billinghurst asks the Inappropriate Questions. Luke Edgar Show Notes: 4:00: Festical, corporate snowboarding, Alaska, and Atomic   18:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 28:00: Ogio, Rossignol (DC, Roxy Meryvn), and Skullcandy     39:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Earbuds in Canada, Bare Bones Living, and Traeger 64:00 :  Inappropriate Questions with Dave Billinghurst

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

Luke Edgar has had a legendary career in building lifestyle brands and keeping them not only relevant but in demand. What makes Luke’s story so wild is that while his history goes back to the early days of snowboarding, the reason he pursued a career in “action sports” is because he learned to surf while he was in the army. And when he got out, his life revolved around snowboarding when the sport was in its infancy in the PNW. On the podcast we talk about the early PNW snowboard scene, modeling, Craig Kelly, trade shows, getting sponsored, K2 and so much more. John O’Connor asks the Inappropriate Questions. Luke Edgar Show Notes: 4:00:  He’s been up to so much lately adventure wise and his avalanche story 24:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.  28:00:  Does he need a job, learning survival skills in HS, joining the Army, becoming an Army lifeguard, and surfing 36:00:  Leaving the Army and diving headfirst into snowboarding in the PNW, and the antics of Wool Boy 38:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Male Modeling, Craig Kelly was a Burton guy, Ranquet, sponsors, John Logic, and working at the Vogue 55:00:  Having a dream about working K2, 27-year-old intern, getting a job and a Lincoln Continental, 65:00:  Was there a stigma working for K2, his philosophy of building brands, his big events that tie it all together and Festical 75:00:  Inappropriate Questions with John O’Connor

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

Tom van Steenbergen is known for going huge and setting records with the gigantic front flips that have become his signature. We chatted a week after Tom won his first X Games Gold Medal and a time when everything seems to be firing for Tom. While he’s not known for being a big talker, you wouldn’t know it as Tom is not afraid to share. On the podcast, we talk about dirt bikes, BMX racing, Canada, sponsorship, his long Rampage career, injuries, and a whole lot more. Older brother Bas asks the Inappropriate Questions Tom van Steenbergen Show Notes: 4:00:  What it takes to win X Games Gold, his top 3, his inspiration, Rampage v X, and family history 17:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com     Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 20:30:  Dirt bikes in The Netherlands, BMX, moving to Canada, fitting in, his first mountain bike, slopestyle, and Crankworks     Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 39:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Outdoor Research: Born in the PNW to keep you warmer and dryer and function better than the rest   42:00: Sponsorship, shooting with Anthill Films, being calculated and his signature event 54:00: Rampage, going huge, his horrific Rampage injury and others 71:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Bas van Steenbergen

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

Tommy Czeschin was born into a life of mountains and lakes, so it’s no surprise that he loves snowboarding and water sports-but what’s shocking is that he was able to go pro in both. Not too bad for the quiet kid with talent who started ski racing and was the forerunner for the Jr Olympics before seeing snowboarding and making the switch. Within 5 years, he was traveling the world with the US Snowboard Team, standing on the top of World Cup podiums, winning X Games medals, and eventually making the 2002 Olympic Team.  After his snowboarding, he was an early adopter of wake surfing and these days, he gets paid to ride behind a boat among other things. It’s kind of like Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson, or a Shaun White-type story, only different. Don Wallace asks the “Inappropriate Questions” Tommy Czeschin Show Notes: 4:00:  Wake Surf trips, growing up near Mammoth, ski racing, and snowboarding    12:00:  Early contests, Mammoth snowboard team, making the US Snowboard Team and the traveling family 19:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 22:00:  Pranks, his personality, sponsors, so many different events, 2002 Olympics, money, faith, and the end of snowboarding 38:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)  41:30:  Athletes, coaching success, The order of Ikos, wake surfing, Crowley Wake, Liquid Force, 48:00:  So many categories within wake, working with boat brands, other jobs, and The Great Race  55:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Don Wallace

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

Red Gerard has won every slopestyle event out there: The Olympics, X Games, Dew Tour, World Cups, Grand Prix, you get the idea and Red is only 23 years old. While his life will be defined by his Olympic Gold, Red’s snowboarding career isn’t all about contests. He’s just as comfortable taking his trick vocabulary to the backcountry and laying it down for his film segments. The beauty of Red is that while he’s young, he’s also kind of throwback. A kid who takes pride in competing, filming, and having a good time off the hill…On the podcast we talk about coming up in a big family, snowboarding, getting screwed by judges, sponsorship, contests and so much more. Chris Waker asks the Inappropriate Questions Red Gerard Show Notes: 4:00: Travis Rice, judging, Ohio, family, Colorado, pride in doing both contests and filming, sponsor boxes, and his crew 19:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com     Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 24:30:  Getting in the US Rookie Team, Red Bull to Mountain Dew to Rockstar, filming, contests, Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 39:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00:  Gold Medal at 17, media tour, winning a core event, sponsorship, X Games,          60:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Chris Waker

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

The X Games is the pinnacle event in action sports, and while it’s not what it once was, the new ownership group, MSP Sports Capital, plans to not only turn that around but make the X Games property bigger than ever. There’s a lot of excitement around the new regime and its plans, and the X Games media team invited me down to get my unbiased take on what X Games has turned into. As I do with all my events, I make sure to talk to athletes, legends, behind-the-scenes players, and more to uncover the future of X and give you insight into what X was like this year. Think everyone from X Games ownership to P-Rod, RWilly, Selema, and many more. X Games Show Notes: 14:00:  Jeff Moorad, Executive Chairman of the X Games and Principal of MSP Sports Capitol 18:00:  Ryan Williams 20:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:30:  Ryan Dickerson, Sonic CMO 27:30:  Shaun Neff, Branding Legend, X Games Owner 30:00:  Rick Thorne, BMX Legend 34:00:  Mike Jaquet, Industry insider 38:30:  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  Outdoor Research:  Developed in the PNW to keep you dry in the wettest condition in the world 42:00:  Selema Masekela, Legendary Human 45:30:  Damon Way, Skate and Snow Legend 48:00:  Jack Mitrani, Pro Snowboarder, X Games Host 51:30:  Ryan Sheckler, Skate Legend 55:30:  Bucky Lasek, Skate Legend 58:00: Paul Rodriguez 61:00: Lenny Rivas, Skateboarder 63:00: Tom Van Steenbergen 67:00: Dylan Stark 69:00: Garrett Reynolds 73:00: Mitchie Brusco  

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

Ace Kvale has lived the ultimate ski bum life but he’s no bum, Ace is a legend. A Midwest kid who hitchhiked his way west at 18 for bigger mountains and a better lifestyle. After a few years of resort hopping, Ace made his way to Europe, connected with Marko Shapiro, and became part of the original Clambin Crew. He started out living in a chalet in Verbier, traveling the world skiing for the camera, and he climbed in the summertime. Eventually, Ace’s life transitioned to working behind the lens and is an award-winning photographer who focuses his talents on shooting adventure. This podcast is one of those must-listen history lessons from one of the original stoked ski bums. Stanley Larsen asks the Inappropriate Questions. Ace Kvale Show Notes: 4:00:  Kasha Rigby, skiing in MN, Tyrol Ski Club, freestyle, hitchhiking out west, and climbing 12:00:  Chamonix, Verbier, meeting Marko, meeting Faulkner, and starting to shoot photos 21:30:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. 24:30:  Year 2 in Verbier, Belle Uva, free stuff, making money as a model, becoming a photographer, and being an athlete    Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 40:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:30:  Marko, outside of ski photography, Telemarking, leaving Europe, Coombs and Valdez 56:00:  Himalayan Cataracts project, searching for trails, off the grid, quick hitters, and Jerry Garcia         77:00:   Inappropriate Questions with Stanley Larsen

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

Bobby Brown was a dominant force at contests starting in 2010, and by 2017, it looked like he was on his way to his second Olympic Games, until that dream was taken away by injury. Knowing that traditional contests weren’t in his future, Bobby pivoted and took his tricks to the backcountry.  Now, his pro ski life is totally different than when we talked in 2017, and this time around, we discuss his latest project, sponsor changes, breaking his back, Dynamic Medium, and a whole lot more. Peter Olenick asks a couple Inappropriate Questions Bobby Brown Show Notes:  4:00: Once in a lifetime experiences, best ski year of his life, White Gold, and quick success 12:00: Going back to normal, firsts, triple cork 14, friend energy, and Olympic run ending injury 20:00:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:00: Cartilage transplant surgery, moving to Telluride, making the shift away from contests,  Crosson, Dynamic Medium, and clean-cut Bobby Brown   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  What is successful online, starting from scratch, breaking his back, sponsors and money, 55:00: Top to bottom, Red Bull Cascade, and the road gap         61:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Peter Olenick

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024