Podcasts about Matchstick Productions

Wendy Fisher was once one of the fastest women on skis. A U.S. Ski Team racer and 1992 Olympian, she seemed destined for a long career in elite competition. But by her early 20s, she was burned out, struggling with identity and disordered eating, and quietly unraveling inside a system that prized performance over well-being.This could've been the end of her story. Instead, it became the beginning of a much more human one.In this episode, Wendy shares how she walked away from ski racing and found her way into big-mountain freeskiing—becoming one of the sport's pioneering women and starring in iconic ski films like Ski Movie and Global Storming by Matchstick Productions. We talk about her second act in life, how she stayed connected to movement and self-expression, and what she's learned about letting go, showing up, and staying curious in her 50s.Whether you're a lifelong athlete or just trying to stay grounded and active as you age, this episode offers perspective, honesty, and a few good powder-day metaphors.

Send us a textIn this episode we talk with big mountain skier (and gravel/mountain/road cyclist, runner, physical trainer):The evolution of nutrition on long days in the mountainsGetting into gravel cyclingHis approach to eating enough to fuel adventuresWhy strength is important for all athletesJohn Collinson grew up on the hill at Snowbird Ski Resort with his sister, Angel. Their dad worked in the snow safety department, so the pair was skiing and understanding the mountains from a very young age. John's mom homeschooled them in winter, allowing them to spend more time on skis. At 17, John won the Junior Freeskiing World tour, and the same year became the youngest person to climb the seven summits: the highest peak on each continent, and he did it in a year. After that he knew skiing had to be a part of his life, and kept competing on the Freeskiing circuit, as well as started a career filming with Sherpas Cinema. He then started filming with Teton Gravity Research & Matchstick Productions. From 2018-2022, John had a string of knee injuries, which led him down a road of discovery and learning about the human body. Showing his recoveries online inspired a new tangent to his career, offering online workout programs, as well as working as an in-person physical trainer. He's found another passion in helping people move and feel better through exercise. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.Connect w/ John: IG: @johncollinsonYouTube: @johncollinson4951Mentioned:Hip & Core Program12 Week Ski Season Prep ProgramGnarly Nutrition Electrolyte: amzn.to/3WEesANGnarly Fuel 2.0: amzn.to/4hAZfZCGnarly Protein (whey): amzn.to/4gzSuX7Gnarly Protein (vegan)PinarelloMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 10% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

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

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

Logan Pehota comes from ski royalty bloodlines. His dad, Eric Pehota, is a ski mountaineering pioneer, a badass in the big mountains. Logan's journey to ski stardom took him from racing to slope-style to the Freeride World Tour to where he is today, dropping the biggest cliffs and huge tricks in the backcountry. If you've seen a Matchstick Productions film lately, you know how giant Logan goes. On the podcast, we talk about his dad, high-risk logging, contests, how money dictates his contest lines, and so much more. Colby Stevenson asks the Inappropriate Questions.  Logan Pehota Show Notes: 3:00:  Eric Pehota, Jet Boats, ski programs, the backcountry early on, and Warren Miller at 6 11:00:  Ski racing, being a gearhead, park skiing, not watching ski movies growing up, the Olympic track, and big mountain contests. 21:00 Stanley:  Get up 60% off at Stanley1913.com Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00:  Red Bull Cold Rush, is there pressure from his last name, MSP at 17 years old, and long line logging. 32:00:  Monster Enemy Lines, Swatch Skier Cup, Summer Camps at Whistler, Freeride World Tour, Chamonix and Alaska 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) 43:00:  Money is important, this is a job, money, going huge for dollars, and getting to film with MSP again 51:00:  Backflipping his sled, the 80 footer, fear, and the wow factor 58:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Colby Stevenson

Ingrid Backstrom ushered in a new era of women's big mountain skiing when her award-winning segment in Matchstick Productions' “Yearbook” set the ski world on fire. While she was her high school valediction, Ingrid parlayed her academic scholarship into a life-changing time on the Whitman ski team. Then she graduated, dropped out of the real world, moved to Palisades, and became one of the faces of skiing in the 2000's. It's part 1 of an incredible story, and Jessica Sobolowski-Quinn asks the Inappropriate Questions. Ingrid Backstrom Show Notes: 3:00:  String of bad luck for the ages, Crystal Mountain, keeping busy all the time, high school, and college scholarship and ski team 20:30:  Stanley:  Get up 60% off  at Stanley1913.com Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30:  Challenges of college, ski culture, summer skiing, quitting the real world, contests, sponsorship, and FWT Palisades 2009   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) 43:00:  Losing her passport, US Extremes, Matchstick, McConkey, Bella Coola, pressure, fear, 67:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Jessica Sobolowski-Quinn

 Chris Rubens is the pro skier that pro skiers want to ski with. A badass in the mountains with a pro ski career that has spanned over 20 years, Chris graduated from the world of helicopters and sleds to totally changing the curve of his carbon footprint. In part 1 of his podcast, we talk about ski racing, growing up with Hoji, finding freeride, sponsorship, the eclipse photo adventure, and his big break with Matchstick Productions. It's another good one with the nicest of Canadians. Ski Legend Mike Douglas asks the Inappropriate Questions Chris Rubens Show Notes: 3:00:  USA v. Canadian athletes, coming from a British oil family, and ski racing 12:00:  Hjorleifson family, his and his Olympian sister's ski racing careers, going to a sports school, joining the Rocky Mountain Freeride program, and when did he realize he could go further in skiing 20:30:  Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet. Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 23:00:  First free pair for skis, being productive, hating contests, is there  a benefit going head to toe with a brand, and money 35:00:  Everyone is replaceable, and moving to an undeveloped Revelstoke 39:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there JT Holmes (Episode 38:00: Who was Billy Poole, going on shoots uninvited 41:30:  What development does to Revelstoke, The Eclipse Adventure and photos, and getting cold feet 52:00:  Learning to snowmobile, filming with Matchstick Productions early on, figuring out filming, and movie tours 62:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Mike Douglas 

Care Less, Do More. – E6 – Scott Gaffney Scott Gaffney has become a fixture in the ski world. He's been making ski films for 31 years which has amounted to 34 films in total, 25 of which were with Matchstick Productions. He's had a knack for finding talent and [...] The post Care Less, Do More. – E6 – Scott Gaffney appeared first on Out Of Collective.

Ingrid Backstrom - Legendary Freeskier, Fierce Competitor, Game-Changer, Ski Movie Star Episode #25 Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area My guest today is Ingrid Backstrom. Ingrid is a legendary freeskier who made a huge impact on the ski industry and forever changed freeskiing. She started out dominating the North American freeskiing competitions ending up on the podium in 12 of the 14 contests she entered. After getting noticed by the owners of Matchstick Productions while winning a freeskiing comp in Crested Butte, CO, Ingrid exploded onto the freeskiing scene in 2004 and has never looked back. After her very first ski movie with Matchstick Productions 2004 movie Yearbook, Ingrid took home both "Best Female Performance" & "Breakthrough Performace" at the 2005 Powder Awards. Ingrid won Powder Magazine's Reader Poll every year from 2005-2015. Ingrid's aggressive, hard-charging, graceful, seemingly effortless style simply blew people's minds on the big screen. Ingrid has also proven herself on some of Earth's highest mountains skiing off 26,000' Gasherbrum II in the Himalaya, and harvesting the first decent of 20,000' Reddomaine in China not to mention her first descents in Greenland, Baffin Island, and more. Ingrid's humble background of spending weekends in a 1954 bookmobile turned RV in the Crystal Mountain parking lot and ski racing at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA are fascinating and pivotal to her success. Ingrid has been in over 20 ski movies and was even included in ESPN's 50 Most Influential People in Action Sport in 2013. Ingrid was a joy to speak with and we learned a lot about life in chatting with her and we're confident that you will as well. Please enjoy! *** This episode is also brought to you by Tamarack Resort : Nestled in the west-central mountains of Idaho Tamarack boasts 1,100-acres of terrain, 2,800-vertical-feet, and an independent spirit and community vibe unmatched in the west you might come to Tamarack Resort for the views that unfold across the valley, or the unspoiled terrain and vast open bowls. Maybe you'll come to uncover a place that's a little different, that's down to earth and at home on the path less traveled. But we know you'll come back because there's a community of people at Tamarack who make you feel like you're in the right place, at the right time. For the free-spirits that hear the call of the undiscovered and believe the future truly is boundless, Tamarack Resort is the place for you. And we can't wait to welcome you with arms wide open. Find it. Together. At TamarackIdaho.com This episode is brought to you by Scott Sports : Technology, innovation, and design is the name of the game and that's exactly what SCOTT Sports is; It's in their DNA. Skiing is about testing yourself – seeing the possibilities that you are presented with and pushing yourself to seize the greatest challenges. SCOTT Sports has the gear to help you do just that. To learn more check out scottsports.com and see what real innovation looks like. Skip the lift lines this year and get in the backcountry! With all the new SCOTT winter essentials, you're set to have a safe and fun time in the mountains. Check out their new product line at scottsports.com Looking to test the boundaries but fearful of high-risk situations? SCOTT Sports knows the danger, that's why they've developed the Patrol E1 Avalanche Backpack. It's the ultimate freeskiing avalanche backpack, pushing the boundaries of innovation. The supercapacitor technology, along with exceptional design, results in one of the lightest electric airbag backpacks on the market to date! To learn more go to scottsports.com *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #25 - Ingrid Backstrom Recorded on November 17, 2021, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Leavenworth, WA (Ingrid Backstrom). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Connery Lundin is a California bred skier living in stunning Lake Tahoe. He's been fortunate to travel the world as a professional skier in pursuit of deep powder, big cliffs, and rich experiences. In 2015 he won the Freeskiing World Tour and has since transitioned his energy toward filming with Warren Miller Entertainment, Matchstick Productions and many more. You can find Connery on Instagram @c0nnery

Scott Gaffney - Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey's G.N.A.R., Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass Freeskier Episode #24 Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area "You should not be doing things with the objective of making a social media post about it. Go do things for the experience, not because you get to make a post." - Scott Gaffney My guest today is Scott Gaffney. Scott is the filmer, director, and editor of the famous Matchstick Productions who makes some of the strongest ski movies in existence. Scott is literally the G in Shane McConkey's game of GNAR (Gaffney's Numerical Assessment of Radness) that we all love so well. He even edited and produced the movie GNAR. Scott has been all over the world and witnessed some of the most face-melting ski sessions that have ever done down. His love for Squaw Valley Palisades Tahoe shines through all he does and his stories of spending time with and watching the progression of his best friend Shane McConkey are absolutely golden. Scott's affinity for surfing in freezing cold Lake Tahoe during the winter is weird and fascinating. Scott is a world-class skier in his own right and is still crushing it at 52-years-old. Scott is truly an inspiration and what he's seen go down in the ski world is intensely unique. Please enjoy! *** This episode is also brought to you by Tamarack Resort : Nestled in the west-central mountains of Idaho Tamarack boasts 1,100-acres of terrain, 2,800-vertical-feet, and an independent spirit and community vibe unmatched in the westYou might come to Tamarack Resort for the views that unfold across the valley, or the unspoiled terrain and vast open bowls. Maybe you'll come to uncover a place that's a little different, that's down to earth and at home on the path less traveled. But we know you'll come back because there's a community of people at Tamarack who make you feel like you're in the right place, at the right time. For the free-spirits that hear the call of the undiscovered and believe the future truly is boundless, Tamarack Resort is the place for you. And we can't wait to welcome you with arms wide open. Find it. Together. At TamarackIdaho.com This episode is also brought to you by Alta Ski Area: Alta is an independent ski area where the soul of skiing continues to live on for 84 winters. Alta is a skier's only mountain, celebrated for its frequent powder days, averaging 540” of snowfall each winter. With an 84-year history, Alta is a place that is steeped in history and tradition. We're not talking about your grandfathers or grandmothers mothbally ski sweater tradition. We're talking about the birthplace of avalanche research in North America kind of tradition. Alta is a place where the five independent lodges still offer the tradition of family-style dinners and ski bars that generations of skiers have frequented. Alta's opening day is set for November 20th, conditions permitting. We will see you out there. And as Alta likes to say. Come for the skiing. Stay for the skiing. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #24 - Scott Gaffney | Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area Recorded on November 11, 2021, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Tahoe City, CA (Scott Gaffney). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

Adrien Grabinski lives to ski, and Mark Abma calls him, “the most responsible 21-year-old I have ever met.” Adrien is the ski patrol director (plus a lot of other things) at Shames Mountain in BC, and he's a surprise star of Matchstick Productions' film, The Stomping Grounds.TOPICS & TIMES:Tell us about Shames Mountain Ski Area (3:25)From ski patroller to caretaker (5:47)How did filming with MSP come about? (9:28)Heli skiing & filming (12:03)Adrien's background & ski racing (16:07)Transitioning from racing to ski touring (25:37)Developing a diverse work skillset (28:18)The Shames Life (32:03)Other places you want to visit & ski? (36:04)RELATED LINKSEpisode Sponsor: AvocadoJonathan's Sleep ExperimentHow to Get Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteRegister for the 2022 Blister SummitThis Week's Gear GiveawayGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer's GuideBlister YouTube Channel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we sat down with McKenna Peterson, one of the stars of Matchstick Productions' new film, The Stomping Grounds, to discuss her personal gear preferences; what ski equipment she'd most like to see get made; the topic of women-specific gear; the best ways to get more women involved in skiing; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Recommend Shop info: Blacksheep Sports (00:57)Kristin Sinnott on the Blister Summit (3:00)Praise / Roast of K2's Jed Yeiser (9:01)What gear are you most particular about? (12:53)Skis (25:37)Ski length & which skis are you on most on most? (28:07)Backcountry skis: what are your design priorities (33:15)Telemark interlude (38:00)Women-specific gear (42:55)Bindings (55:14)Ski poles & avy packs (1:04:46)What We're Celebrating (1:08:51)RELATED LINKSRecommended Shop: Blacksheep SportsGetting to Gunnison-Crested Butte: FlightsBlister Summit RegistrationSubscribe to our Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer's Guide See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Blade Dive Episode 33 - We are joined by the humble, genuine  and all round' badass Snowcat operator…Ty Weed! Hailing from Canada, Weed was eventually placed around creditable and highly influential operators such as Charles Beckinsale, Lucas Ouellette and Steve Petrie. Ty Weed has contributed to Whistler Blackcomb, Canada's Terrain Park for almost two decades and in doing ,so landed an awesome opportunity with Arena Snowparks. Ty Weed has built features for brands and companies such as Monster Energy, Redbull, Matchstick Productions and FIS. Growing up in Pitt Meadows, Canada, Ty Weed took an interest in board sports early on.  So much though, that being outside was where Weed was  happiest. With a nudge from school leadership, Weed was able to pursue volunteer work at the near by mountain, Mount Seymour, Canada.Ty Weed, would later adventure towards Whistler. To pay the bills initially, Weed was a door man, checking ID's at the local watering hole. Eventually Weed would land an interview for Park Crew, and the rest is history. Enter Lucas Ouellette,  and a friendship that is treasured and a job with Arena Snowparks. Weed still operates Snowcats, but in recent years has created his own Home Inspection business. Ty Weed is well respected by many and to this day, continues to be sought after for industry insight and advice on building techniques. Episode 31 is a really interesting listen into the life and career of someone who is so passionate about the Snowboard community but absolutely treasures his family time at home. We discuss “The Stoke” and what it means to each of us, being a parent and operating on swing shift and the sincere value of surrounding yourself with good people. The conversation was so much fun.  Enjoy...  and if you're in the machine, go ahead and TURN THE VOLUME UP!Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/thebladedive/https://www.facebook.com/thebladedive Jobs at Crystal Mountain:http://crystalmountainresort.com

Photographer, Director, and DP Gabriel L'Heureux joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in DC making skateboard videos with his friends, to getting his foot in the door of the ski and snowboard industry as a filmmaker with companies like Matchstick Productions and Mack Dawg, to finally getting the opportunity to work with Burton where he fell in love with the still image and got the chance to start shooting advertising lifestyle campaigns with some of the biggest names in the sport and create a look that would transcend snowboard advertising and help him evolve as an overall creative.  During our conversation we talk about his long time relationship with Burton  and some of the amazing shoots he has been able to be a part of, what made him switch his focus from shooting 16mm film work to still photography and how that has come full circle in the days of photographers needing to produce all forms of visual content, some of the new projects he has worked on and the creative personal shoots he chased during Covid, and the advice he gives to those following their own artistic endeavors.   To Learn More About Gabe Visit: https://gabriellheureux.com And Follow Him on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/gabe_lheureux/ To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: https://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/

He comes from the land down under... The Blade Dive Podcast, Episode 4, we are joined by Reuben “Reubs” Cameron, an iconic Aussie operator that is passionate to the core and does not let anything stand in his way of building and managing large scale Terrain Parks and projects, within the industry.Growing up in Brisbane, Australia....Reuben Cameron was hooked on Action Sports at a very young age. While  investing his time BMX  & Surfing, Cameron had his first on snow experience and was immediately obsessed! Learning that his brother purchased a Snowboard, Cameron took the leap and dove into Snowboarding, capitalizing on resorts only a few hours down the road at Falls Creek and Mt. Hotham, New South Wales, Australia. Spending his first season employed as a Lift Operator at Mt. Hotham, Cameron  realized that Falls Creek had the Terrain Parks he wanted to ride and utilized the Helicopter link to access them, until he landed a job on the Park Crew. Once onboard Falls Creek's Terrain Park program, Reuben Cameron built relationships with highly credited and influential operators such as Jeremy Cooper, Mike Gerstner & Sam Poffley and saw a future in the industry, operating equipment. With inspiration from Poffley, Cameron approached the Mountain Manager and was told to pretty much, walk the talk! Cameron began riding along with operators at Falls Creek and logged a few solo hours behind the sticks. Cameron also realized that many operators had misconceptions regarding the landscape and weather that the Southern Hemisphere had and continues to offer. This presented priceless learning experiences for those committed to investing time operating in Australia. Cameron's first full season operating a Snowcat was spent in Vail, Colorado, and this experience quickly showed him that in order to gain good experience it required him to start with the basis of a solid foundation. It was his time at Vail that humbled Cameron's ego and set things in motion for a profound return to Falls Creek, re-joining Poffley, only to dive deeper into his skills as an operator and expanded his knowledge. Cameron has since held Terrain Operating positions at resorts such as June Mountain, CA , Perisher, AUS, Thredbo, AUS and has been a part of build projects like Women's Superpark, The One Hit Wonder Downunder, Grenade Games, Matchstick Productions photo/video shoots. Cameron  has been fortunate enough to have travelled the world building Terrain Parks, including countries like Norway & China. Because of his appreciation for properly building a solid understanding of Snowcat operations, Cameron is a firm believer in sharing the knowledge and takes great pride in helping others. Currently residing in the coastal surfing mecca that is home to the legendary Bells Beach, Torquay, Victoria, AUS and enjoying the beautiful Australian Summers, Cameron values his time with his 2 children but is always looking forward to Winter and being back on snow.Enjoy...  and if you're in the machine, go ahead and TURN THE VOLUME UP! Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/thebladedive/https://www.facebook.com/thebladedive

Corey Tibljas spent most of his childhood growing up right here in Crested Butte, as one of the first graduating classes at what was then the new Community School.  It was there, at the school, that he and his friend Ben Somrak decided to make a ski movie and start their company, Two Plank Productions.  Thanks to the help of local film makers Matchstick Productions (see episode 26 Murray Wais), and the local TV station (see episode 46 Noah Wight), they were able to release their film to a packed house at the Center For the Arts.  The duo released several more ski movies, before Corey transitioned the company into a more general film production company and Ben moved on to be a local general contractor.  Another Two Plank event was "Big Air on Elk", which for several years featured skiers towed on snowmobiles launching "big air" right on Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte.  It was a favorite event for a lot of people, and he's hoping to bring it back some day.  Corey also began volunteer firefighting while he was still a teen.  Today, 20 years later, he still fights fires in addition to his Two Plank responsibilities- but now as a full time paid Captain of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District.  Not only that, he helps teens that are following his footsteps into firefighting as well. Crested Butte Real Estate Minute: In this episode's real estate minute, I discussed the 2021 Crested Butte and Gunnison real estate outlook.  For more information, please visit the post on my website. Learn More: Two Plank Productions

The list of accolades awarded to skiers doesn't get much more impressive than those belonging to Chris Davenport. Two-time world champion, X-Games medalist, Chris set an FKT on all of Colorado's 14ers and then all of Colorado's tallest 100 peaks. He's been in more than thirty ski movies by Matchstick Productions and Warren Miller, he's a commentator for ESPN, ABC, and Outside Television, plus he's pretty handy on a bike.Ted caught up with Chris in his hometown of Snowmass, Colorado where this conversation took place in Chris's garage which is like a living museum of cool outdoor toys.He's philanthropic with his time, as we'll discuss today, and is a husband as well as father of three terrific boys.For more about Chris, visit www.chrisdavenport.com or on instagram, @SteepSkiing

On this episode I'm joined by executive producer/director, and one of the founding members of Matchstick Productions, Murray Wais to talk about their newest film "Huck Yeah" and how he went from a kid growing up in Seattle with a passion for skiing, to dreams of living in a van, chasing storms, and writing, to meeting up with his future business partner Steve Winter and forming one of the most cutting edge and respected ski film companies in the world.  As a kid growing up in the 80s in Seattle, Murray was introduced to the world of big mountains and heavy snow at a very early age.  He fell in love with the lifestyle and some of the characters coming out of the brand new world of snowboarding.  After studying at a ski academy for a bit, he decided to pursue his love of writing at the University of Oregon journalisms school with dreams of one day following a similar path as some of his literary heroes like Jack Kerouac.  But a small detour to Crested Butte to cover a ski competition would set him on a whole new path and the rest is history.  During our conversation Murray tells me how things have changed over the years in the world of making ski and mountain bike movies, the current challenges they face in trying to put together a film tour in the world of Covid restrictions, and the advice he gives to young creatives coming up.   Make Sure to Check out Matchstick and their New Film Trailer At: https://matchstickpro.com And Follow them on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/mspfilms/ To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: http://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/  

Xander Guldman has been a featured skier with Teton Gravity Research, Matchstick Productions, The North Face, and beyond, but at the end of the day, he's pursuing a career as doctor. Scott and Mac get Xander on the line to chat the cultural differences between mainstream sports and outdoor sports, learning about yourself and your place in the world through sport, and continue the conversation about inclusivity in outdoor sports, especially skiing.

Mark is so easy to talk to about all sorts of topics that you forget he’s an iconic freeskier with numerous awards under his belt. In 2005 and 2007 he won the Powder Video Awards for Best Male Performance and is well known by his amazing freeskiing skills that are captured in film through his nearly two-decade relationship with Matchstick Productions. In fact, he’s been featured in every single MSP film for the last 18 years, as well as several Warren Miller and Poor Boyz movies.  It hasn’t gone to his head, though. He started mogul skiing before switching to park competitions and chipping a career out over the years. He says it has humbled him and led to a certain amount of contentment over the years.  He’s incredibly down to earth and always eager to talk about health, longevity, and his used veggie oil-fueled adventure truck. He joins us from his home near Whistler, BC.  Instagram: @markabma Markabma.com

Scott Gaffney is a legend in the ski industry. As the principal director of Matchstick Productions' annual ski movies for the better part of 2 decades, Scott has has influenced and entertained an entire generation of skiers.

Scott Gaffney is a legend in the ski industry. As the principal director of Matchstick Productions’ annual ski movies for the better part of 2 decades, Scott has has influenced and entertained an entire generation of skiers.     The 50 (Gaffney’s Project) from Scott Gaffney on Vimeo. Follow Scott #LISTENTOSKIING Supported by CMH Heli […] The post #144 Scott Gaffney – MSP’s Ski Film Legend appeared first on Low Pressure Podcast.

Bob and Brandon sit down and talk about The Toronto Raptor's Championship Rings, The Joker, The Dark Materials, TGR and Matchstick Productions, Terminator: Dark Fate, Star Wars Trailer, The Batman (starring Michael Keaton), Scorsese vs Marvel, & more.

  Wendy Fisher grew up skiing in Northern California with her family and quickly learned to love the sport.  She began racing and excelled at it- so much so that she ended up at Burke Mountain Ski Academy in Vermont and the U.S. Ski Team.  In 1991 she won the overall title at the U.S National Alpine Championships right here in Crested Butte.  The following year, she qualified for the Olympics in Albertville France, though a training run crash kept her from competing. In this episode, we talk about all of those accomplishments, followed by what she thought was going to be a move away from skiing.  A series of fortunate events brought her back to competitive skiing in Big Mountain Freeskiing.  With newfound freedom, she competed in freeskiing contests, starred in ski movies from Matchstick Productions and Warren Miller, and graced many a magazine cover.   Our conversation about her ski career evolution continued- now she's the mother of two skiers and mostly skis as a family.  This was a great conversation not just about skiing, but also about competing and mindset- plus why she lives in Crested Butte and how this mountain can challenge and rejuvenate even a professional skier. I hope you enjoy this episode of the Crested Butte is Home podcast- please share this episode with your friends! Please subscribe to Crested Butte is Home on your favorite podcast player and leave a review- and thanks for listening. Learn More: Wendy Fisher Website "SuperMom" Video   Crested Butte Real Estate Minute: In this episode I discuss the falling sales numbers coupled with rising prices in the Crested Butte area. See all my market reports.

  The year was 1993, and the movie was "Soul Sessions and Epic Impressions".  Thus began the career of Murray Wais and his business partner Steve Winter and their fledgling company, Matchstick Productions (MSP).  Every year since then, the Crested Butte based film company wows crowds across North America and beyond, and has grown into one of the most popular action sports film producers in the world. Crested Butte is often shown prominently in their films- from a then unknown Seth Morrison jumping all of the Edge in their first film, to Crested Butte native and two time Olympian Aaron Blunck more recently.  From my own personal perspective, it isn't a stretch for me to say that Matchstick movies and their movies constitutes one of the reasons why I moved to Crested Butte in 1996.  In this episode, Murray and I discuss a wide variety of subjects: How he got into the ski film business. The athletes he has worked with over the years. How the ski film industry has changed. Why MSP stayed in Crested Butte, rather than relocating to a larger city which may have made travel and production logistics easier for the company. How MSP finds the athletes and the music for their movies. I hope you enjoy this special episode of the Crested Butte is Home podcast. Please subscribe to Crested Butte is Home on your favorite podcast player and leave a review- and thanks for listening! Learn More: Matchstick Productions has two websites.  On the ski side, visit: skimovie.com Focusing more on the commercial side: mspfilms.com

This week we interview Chris Davenport. A two-time World Champion big-mountain skier based in Aspen, Colorado. What has impressed us most about Chris is not that he’s summited Everest or skied the 100 highest peaks in Colorado or raise three-humans (all skiers) with his wife, but that he has managed to transition through numerous evolutions as skier to maintain a 25-year professional athletic career. It’s uncommon for people to have a 25-year career doing anything, let alone skiing, but Chris has figured out how.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Why it’s so important to pay attention to the business model behind your passionHow to build your personal brand-equityWhen saying “no” to an opportunity may be saying “yes” to your dreamsWhat goes into decision-making in the mountainsWhy using your voice for advocacy is one of the most important things we can instill in the next generationABOUT CHRIS DAVENPORTTwo-time World Champion skier Chris Davenport is widely regarded as one of the premier big mountain skiers in the world today. Among his many ski mountaineering achievements, in 2007 Chris became the first person to ski all fifty-four of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in less than one year. He has numerous first descents of peaks around the globe under his belt, and recently guided and skied on Mt. Everest. Chris has been featured in more than thirty ski films by Warren Miller and Matchstick Productions.He is also a TV commentator for ESPN, ABC sports, and Outside Television, and is an Olympic and World Cup announcer for ski racing events. Chris is a professional speaker who often lectures on risk management as it relates to business and mountain sports. Chris is the author of two beautiful coffee-table books that celebrate North America’s mountains, Ski The 14ers and Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America. When not traveling the globe Chris resides in Aspen, Colorado with his wife and three boys.TWEETABLESI realized to be successful was going to require much more than just being a good skier.I always find that the best ideas always come when you’re out in the mountains.If I could point to one thing in my career that has been the most important is that I always had great people around me. They were maybe better skiers, maybe more thoughtful, maybe more patient, but together we made incredible teams.When there’s political will to make a change, change will happen.Snow is money, snow is jobs. And we all need that. We can make a very strong economic argument for snowy winters and more mild summers.Follow Chris:Social Media: Facebook, Twitter or InstagramExplore his adventures on ChrisDavenport.comCheck out his coffee table book 50 Classic Ski Descents in North America. Would make an excellent Christmas gift for mountain lovers!Or his book on skiing all the 14,000’ peaks in Colorado: Ski the 14ers*Note: Our posts may contain affiliate links! If you buy something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but we may receive a small commission, which helps us deliver this content! Thanks! K+J

Very few people are so good at what they do that they can have a film made about their life and their career while they are still in the middle of both. But Eric Hjorleifson is one of those people, and we talked to Eric about the eponymous film, Hoji, that was produced by Scott Gaffney and Matchstick Productions. Eric and I talk about the tour he’s been on for the film, how the idea for the film originated, and we even got Hoji to ruminate a bit on what he thinks sets him apart as a skier.And gear heads stay tuned, because tomorrow, we’ll be dropping a GEAR:30 episode where you can hear Eric talk about his new Hoji Free boot, as well as the latest iteration of his ski, the 4FRNT Renegade.Click here for more info on the Hoji movie tour datesTOPICS & TIMES:Eric’s favorite stops while touring the movie. (03:50)Where did the idea for the movie come from? (09:06)Jonathan’s favorite people featured in the film. (13:25)What has Eric learned from making the film? (20:05)What’s Eric’s favorite ski movie? (22:40)Which traits as a skier sets Eric apart? And where did they come from? (32:00)Hoji Part II?? (43:20) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elyse Saugstad is one of the best big mountain skiers in the game, and we spoke with her a few days ago about the soon-to-be-released film, All In, from Matchstick Productions — the evolution of All In, and the experience of teaming up with several other big mountain rock stars, Angel Collinson, Michelle Parker, and Tatum Monod. We then talk about growing up in Alaska, and Elyse gives an update on Safe As Clinics, which is the backcountry education program she co-founded. And then we get into a whole bunch of other stuff, too, so just know that this is a fun conversation and an inspiring one, since Elyse is very actively showing all of us the value of continuing to seek out new ways to challenge ourselves and grow.TOPICS & TIMES:Packing for Portillo / What are you up to? (2:50)Skiing & filming with Angel Collinson, Michelle Parker, and Tatum Monod (4:25)How the *All In* film evolved (11:20)Growing up in Girdwood, Alaska (20:10)Figure Skating & Ski Racing (22:15)Dance & Ballet (30:35)Who were you looking up to as a young skier? (32:42)Safe As Clinics & Backcountry Education (37:35)Surfing, sports in general, and the rewards of seeing improvement (44:10)If not skiing, what would you be doing? (50:46)PRESENTING SPONSOR:The 750 Mile Trail Network of Gunnison & Crested Butte, CO See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Murray Wais was a punk rock kid who left Seattle for a community college that put him in the mountains.  He fell in love with that life, became an instructor and then graduated to studying journalism at the University of Oregon.  Fast forward to being laid off by Microsoft,  he decided to work for free and follow his ski bum dreams.  He ended captured gold with a lot of hard work, some amazing skiers co-founder Steve Winter and what was to become Matchstick Productions.   Listen to Murray tell it how it is on the podcast. Murray Wais Show Notes: 2:00:  Tradeshows combined and his history with the tradeshow 4:00:  Growing up in Seattle, Microsoft, Steve Winter, punk rock, sports 8:00:  The Ski Bus, snowboarding taking off and Warren Miller and ski movies 14:30: Community College in Wenatchee with Steve and Breckenridge, and University of Oregon 18:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 19:30:  Getting laid off by Bill Gates, getting an internship at Powder Magazine and finding Steve Winter again 26:00:  Getting into making movies as Steve’s right hand man and how things have changed 32:22:  The helicopter crash 36:00:  Taking over in the field when Steve couldn’t go out, Gaffney, and rebranding as Matchstick Productions 40:00:  The personalities of the early movies   47:17:   10Barrel Brewery and The Summit at Snoqualmie (use the code Powell18 to get pre-season pass prices) 49:10:   Athletes making money off the movies, distribution and getting into bikes (New World Disorder) 54:00:  Making Money 57:40:  MSP changing last year and the fan reaction

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.

“Just do what brings joy to you,”-Ingrid Backstrom On this episode of the “Nausicaa Cast” podcast, presented by Powder Radio, host Hadley Hammer interviews Ingrid Backstrom, the most decorated big mountain skier of all time. The two talk about how professional skiing has evolved, snow safety, and motherhood—Backstrom recently gave birth to a daughter. Backstrom also reflects on her career. “I’m still pretty amazed that somehow I’m still skiing for a living,” says Backstrom. “It still feels like yesterday that I wouldn’t even tell people I was a professional skier because I was so nervous it would all go away.” Bio: After graduating from Whitman College, the call of the mountains drew her to Squaw Valley, California, to put in what she thought would be a year-long stint as a ski bum. However, it only took a few freeskiing contests for Ingrid to realize that she had found her niche. Without doubt, she would be calling the mountains home for a long, long time. Since then, she placed top three in 13 of 16 freeskiing contests entered and has been awarded Breakthrough Performance in 2005, 5-time Best Female Performance, and ten-time Reader Poll winner for her roles in 9 Matchstick Productions films at the annual Powder Magazine Video Awards, in addition to appearing in the 2007 documentary Steep, All.I.Can and Into the Mind by Sherpas Cinema, six Warren Miller films, and 2015‘s The Great Siberian Traverse by Powder Magazine and Sherpas Cinema. Her travels with The North Face have allowed her to make first descents in Baffin Island, Greenland, and 20,000ft Reddomaine Peak in China, as well as a ski descent of Denali. She was named one of 50 most influential action sports athletes in 2013 by ESPN. When she’s not skiing, Ingrid still stays outside as much as possible in her home in Leavenworth, Washington, running, biking, and gardening to relax and keep fit. Ingrid is grateful for the opportunities that her sport brings her, especially getting to travel and ski with “amazing people around the world.” Follow Ingrid: Instagram Facebook Watch

We've turned the corner on the summer and time will start moving quickly. We're all out there running, biking, working out getting ready for those sweet powder days, but don't forget, it can be dangerous out there, so you better watch yo' self. The bums share some of their recent experiences where failed to do so.

Adventure.  Where does it start?  How does someone know this is the path they want to take?  Athlete On Fire has had some amazing adventurers on the show.  This episode showcases an athlete that is an elite kayaker and big mountain free skier.  Featured regularly on Warren Miller and Matchstick Productions films she has made it to the top of the sport.  Traveling the world and overcoming fear are themes we cover.  Hear her story about why losing multiple friends in the kayaking world in one year pushed her back to skiing.  This is a show that will inspire you to get outside. Outside your comfort zone and into the wild to do amazing.  You grab the headphones and we'll supply the goosebumps.  Enjoy this Athlete On Fire!