Podcast appearances and mentions of eric hjorleifson

Eric Hjorleifson is back on GEAR:30 to answer questions from our Blister Members about gear; his tinkering process; coming to the Blister Summit; how he trains for an upcoming season; mental preparation, and … we get some bonus questions from Markus Eder, too. (We also announce our new “Blister After Hours” sessions — that's our working title — so learn about that and let us know if you have better ideas for what we ought to call the new show.)TOPICS & TIMES:Catching Up / Coming to the Blister Summit (3:34)What gear is going to change most in the next 10 years? (13:03)Our Alpine Bindings Test (16:19)What gear do people obsess over that doesn't really matter? (18:19)How has your skiing changed as you've gotten older? (19:46)When are you moving to Austria? (27:26)Golden Alpine Holidays lodges (30:07)Touring binding priorities? (35:45)What would you like to design from scratch? (43:04)Mental Prep for something challenging? (46:14)The Bec des Rosses (55:31)Which element of your setup gets you the most excited to tinker with? (57:10)Bode Miller & Hoji on 3-piece boots (59:29)Training to perform at a high level? (1:11:37)Dumbest thing you've seen Markus Eder do? (1:20:28)What's your process like for gear modification? (1:29:21)Do I really get to ski with Hoji at the Blister Summit? (1:44:02)What's up next for you? (1:44:31)What We're Celebrating (1:47:11)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister MemberBLISTER SUMMIT INFO & REGISTRATIONSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOur Other Conversations with HojiBlister Summit Video: Hoji on the Updated 4FRNT HojiEp.141: Radical Pro, Hoji Hole & MoreEp.100: Skins, Michael Jordan, & Mono SkisEp.29: Hoji Free & 4FRNT RenegadeBlister Pod Ep. 75: Hoji on “HOJI”Ep.1: Hoji on the new Dynafit Hoji Boots Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Abma isn't your typical pro skier.  If you break him down, he's part elite athlete, part farm boy, part hippy, part businessman and part dreamer with a work ethic that puts most people to shame.  On part 2 of his podcast, we talk about all his different parts, money, sponsors, adrenal fatigue, video parts and a whole lot more. Mark Abma Show Notes: 3:30:  Early filming with PBP, the end of competition, why he left K2, and getting on Salomon and Helly Hanson 11:00:  The shift to attainable skiing, Eric Hjorleifson, money, sponsors, negotiating, what happened to Salomon, and investments 19:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 21:30:  His Squamish property, island property with Chris Turpin, and his unique Tofino development 32:00:  Being ahead of the curve with his  Biodiesel vehicle, yoga, and breath work. 40:30:  Alpine Vans:  Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 42:30:  Being an early adopter of hydrotherapy, The Powder Awards, and achieving his goals at 24 47:00:  Putting out six parts over 2 years, adrenal fatigue, finding balance, and his darkest video project The Masquerade 52:30:  How his video parts come out, music selection, getting almost 100 stitches to his face, and the intimidation and experience of Alaska 63:30:  Inappropriate Questions with Josh Dueck

This is the first (of many – I am sure) of a new series I am calling THE QUARANTINE SESSIONS – tales from our cribs. And I'm delighted that my first guest in the series is Chris Rubens of Revelstoke, British Columbia (where we are chatting from remotely). Chris is a very solid, woke individual that gives a lot to his sport, the community and the world. He grew up in Canmore, BC with another favourite Eric Hjorleifson (#ep23). If there was one thing I took away from this podcast is that what we do as an individual has an impact on the world (timely as well). He's a POW (protect our winters) ambassador and we touch on a lot of these things blended throughout a few ski chats and our little dip into the old days. Before you listen maybe you should watch ‘Guilt Trip' by Salomon TV – I'm going to watch it now. I wish I had of watched it prior to the interview… but the interview got me fired up to watch it.  

If Eric Hoji Hjorleifson isn't known to you. Well you probably don't ski. And you definitely don't ski tour. I think he might be the closest thing to a living legend. As he's got a feature film called HOJI the story of Eric Hjorleifson. It came out last year by Matchstick and it's an hour and twenty minute look into the mind of HOJI and the last fifteen years of footage of him skiing in Matchstick Movies.   He's a deep thinker and I pulled him out of his machining shop to do this interview with me at his home in Whistler BC.    

Today we’re talking with the one and only Eric Hjorleifson about his brand-new boot, the Dynafit Hoji Free, what’s new with this boot, and how it differs from the current Hoji Pro Tour.Then you’re going hear Eric talk about trying to improve and refine the latest iteration of his favorite ski, the 4FRNT Renegade, and finally, we wrap up our gear geekery by talking a bit about outerwear and Eric’s work with Arc’teryx.And if you somehow missed it yesterday, we ran over on the Blister Podcast platform what was basically Part 1 of our conversation, where we talk to Hoji about his new film, “Hoji.”TOPICS & TIMES:Hoji on the Dynafit Hoji Free. (3:00)Differences between the Hoji Pro Tour and Hoji Free. (5:50)Did weight play a factor in designing the Hoji Free? (22:32)Hoji Free crampon compatibility? (27:12)What’s new with the 4FRNT Renegade? (30:55)The problem with updating for the sake of updating. (37:55)Does Eric geek out on outerwear, too? (43:30) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born and raised into a family where seasonal employment and a place to live revolved around skiing and snow conditions, Big mountain specialist Eric Hjorleifson can't actually recall his first day on skis. Raised in the shadowy spine of the Rocky Mountains which rise dramatically from his Canmore, AB, home, "Hoji"s early days were spent on the rope tow at Mount Norquay in Banff National Park.Hjorleifson's talent soon led to an association with a Canmore-area filmmaker named Dustin Lindgren, who contributed footage to Colorado-based Match Stick Productions. Almost broke and hardly able to afford heli-time, Hoji and Lindgren wound up at Mica Heli Guides, a wild backcountry lodge north of Golden, BC. They got enough useful footage for Hjorleifson to produce a 'highlight reel' that eventually led to an Oakley sponsorship.

On Episode 44 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from two guys who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com On Episode 44 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1. Eric Hjorleifson. 2. The bygone Vulcan Days. 3. The Hoji Boot. 4. Working with Fritz Barthel. 5. Three generations of the Hoji. 6. Hoji, the Skier. 7. Spine Time. 9. Skiing with Hoji.  Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNbYv5iJTeY SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, its all here.

Scott Gaffney is one of the most accomplished ski movie directors of all-time, and the guy behind so many of the iconic Matchstick Productions films.So we talked to Scott about how he got into filming ski movies; how he got connected with Matchstick Productions; and which Matchstick films are his personal favorites.We also talk a lot about working with the likes of Shane McConkey, Eric Hjorleifson, Cody Townsend, and Candide Thovex, and about the most mind-blowing sessions he ever witnessed.Scott and I also talk about the newest Matchstick film, Drop Everything, and you can head over to skimovie.com to see the Drop Everything tour schedule and go see it with your friends on the big screen. You can also download Drop Everything and a bunch of the other MSP films we talk about in this episode at skimovie.com — which is good since, after listening to this conversation, I am certain you’re going to want to watch or rewatch a number of them.TOPICS & TIMES:When & where did you get into skiing? (4:01)How did you get into making ski movies? (6:20)Two essential documents in Ski History: A Need to Fly & Pursuing a Passion (8:11)How Scott originally got involved with Matchstick Productions? (13:11)Scott’s favorite MSP films (15:48)The editing & filming process — and why bad conditions aren’t a bad thing (18:58)Gaffney on MSP’s 2004 film, YEARBOOK (24:52)What’s the most mind-melting session you ever witnessed? (29:13)Best skier you’ve seen that’s kind of flying under the radar? (32:25)Skier who consistently blows your mind? (36:47)Making ski films in an era of online edits (39:59)Gaffney on Shane McConkey (43:24)Scott’s day-to-day skiing at Squaw (52:51)What’s the Greatest Ski Movie Ever? (55:23) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Matt Sterbenz finished at the U  of M, he left the Midwest in search of bigger mountains that would help him achieve his goal of becoming a pro skier.  When Matt turned his dream into a reality, he could finally peak behind the curtains of the ski industry.  When he realized he didn’t like what he saw, he decided take matters in own hands.  He starts 4FRNT Skis as a vehicle to help evolve the sport he loves and after 15 years of no profit, is forced to sell. On the podcast Matt shares all the details and how the future looks for the Jason Levinthal owned, 4FRNT.   Matt Sterbenz Show Notes 1:15:   Matt is at the old office and 4FRNT is moving headquarters.  What is the new space for? 3:45:  Tinkering and Eric Hjorleifson. 5:45:  Growing up and skiing in Chicago. 8:43:  Going to three high schools 10:11:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 11:30:  Sports and skiing moguls 17:56:  Summer camps and being inspired by Whistler and the people 22:44:   RESQWATER and Sierra At Tahoe     24:10:  What happened to Camp of Champions in Matt’s opinion 26:40:  Getting sponsored by Fischer Skisi and making his skis twin tips 30:41:  Graduating from U of M and driving straight to Squaw Valley and working in the parking lot.  What do his parents think? 33:31:  The state of skiing 17 years ago when he was in Squaw 36:36:  Validating skiing in the Midwest and what that scene was like 38:24:  How does he make his first pair of 4FRNT Skis? 42:00   Signing an exclusive with a factory in LA and starting the 4FRNT.  Working with other factories and brands and making skis in Africa. 45:25:  Naming his first ski after himself 47:00:  How did the industry react to him launching the brand? 49:20:  Building the business, making money, athlete owners and the struggle 54:45:  The details around the final days of Sterbenz owned 4FRNT Skis, what’s happening to their dealers  and the future with Jason Levinthal  

This episode is part 2 of our conversation with Eric Hjorleifson, we discuss the state of the ski industry; the AT boot he's been working on for years and why he thinks it could represent the next chapter in ski boot design, and more...TOPICS & TIMES:Hoji on the state of skiing today + a quick history of his trajectory in the industry (2:30)Eric’s take on weight / lightweight gear (9:03)The state of the ski industry, part 2 (15:38)Getting gnar & midlife crises (18:45)Matt Sterbenz, Jason Levinthal, and the future of 4FRNT Skis (22:13)What do you think your future looks like in the next 5-10 years? (27:47)On mountain biking, climbing, and the fun of being a novice (31:20)Hoji's boot project, and why it could represent the next chapter in ski boot design (34:58) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric Hjorleifson is one of the best big-mountain skiers of all-time, and he's also known for being one of the master tinkerers in the ski industry, and someone who absolutely obsesses over ski, boot, and bindings design. So we talked to Hoji about skiing pillows, ski design, and the evolution of his Renegade, Hoji, and Raven.TOPICS & TIMES:How and When did you first get involved with 4FRNT Skis? (4:35)The 4FRNT EHP (9:00)The 4FRNT Renegade and its evolution (14:45)The 4FRNT Raven (25:46)The 4FRNT Hoji — is the Hoji just a wider version of the Raven? (31:08)Hoji vs Raven vs. Renegade (45:27)Eric’s take on mount points, and where he personally mounts the Hoji, Renegade, and Raven (49:57)Skiing pillows vs skiing spines (1:02:25) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk to ridiculously-well-rounded-skier Michelle Parker about joining the Arc'teryx team, her work with S.A.F.E.A.S Clinics, her upcoming trips, gear, mountain lions, and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TIMES:Michelle's recent and upcoming trips (2:05)Joining the Arc'teryx team, and why it's a good fit (4:34)Where are you on the gear-head spectrum between "Don't care" and "Eric Hjorleifson" (8:35)Michelle's current one-ski quiver (12:28)The age-old topic of women's-specific skis and boots, and why it matters so much (17:12)Michelle’s background: racing, soccer, slopestyle, halfpipe, big mountain skiing (24:12)Climbing (31:05)S.A.F.E.A.S. Clinics (34:03)Outside of skiing & climbing, what else are you up to? (37:50)Michelle’s “pretend band” (46:43)Upcoming Trips & who she's going with (49:00)Biking (and Swimming) (51:15)Ski touring with Greg Hill ... and Mountain Lions??? (56:30) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#70 Matt Sterbenz – 4FRNT HERE and NOW       Matt Sterbenz is the Founder of 4Frnt skis and was in Whistler to kick off the season with a presentation at Whistler’s Escape Route with Kye Petersen and Eric Hjorleifson, 2 members of the 4FRNT team. Matt is also on the kneehab program which has […] The post #70 – Matt Sterbenz – 4FRNT Here and Now appeared first on Low Pressure Podcast.

Eric (Hoji) and Matty are amazing skiers and equally good guys. In this episode they talk about the Freeride Touring camps they’ve been coaching early season at Golden Alpine Holidays and about getting after it on summer skiing missions. Hoji also discusses some of his process of developing gear for Dynafit and 4FRNT. Enjoy! GOLDEN […] The post Episode 16 – Eric Hjorleifson / Matty Richard appeared first on Low Pressure Podcast.