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In an age where local journalism is struggling to survive, Lake Tahoe is fortunate to have Julie Brown Davis, a West Shore native and staff writer for SFGATE who exclusively covers Lake Tahoe. As the daughter of ski bums who moved to Tahoe in the 1970s, Julie grew up skiing Homewood and Alpine Meadows, worked her first journalism gig at the Sierra Sun and eventually became managing editor of Powder Magazine. After a handful of years as a freelancer, Julie has returned to her journalism roots as a staff reporter, and she isn't afraid to take on the big, controversial stories. On Episode 62 the boys chat with Julie about stories including infamous bears, the crush of tourists amidst the changing face of Tahoe, the role of TRPA, the negative effects of the season ski pass from mega resorts, recent federal staffing cuts and the potential impacts it will have on Tahoe tourism, the effect AI has on journalism and why corn is the new pow. 2:15 – Happy Mother's Day!8:00 – Introducing Julie Brown Davis – professional journalist who works as the SFGATE Tahoe editor.13:00 – Trail Whisperer and his former life as a freelance writer for Chevron.14:20 – What kind of gasoline should you put in your vehicle?19:00 - The problem with bears in Lake Tahoe and all the bear stories Julie has reported on.29:20 – Julie's youth growing up on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in Tahoma.35:42 – Julie's path to getting into writing as a profession and her first job at the Sierra Sun and Tahoe World, later writing for Moonshine Ink and going to UC Berkeley for graduate school.41:45 – Going from an unpaid intern to managing editor at Powder Magazine and Transworld.46:46 – What print magazines and newspapers do you subscribe to?52:14 – Being a full-time employee for SFGATE as the Lake Tahoe region beat reporter.57:28 – Is there a sustainable future for recreation, traffic control and parking in Lake Tahoe?1:00:20 – Is the cheap season pass from IKON and Vail Resorts good for mountain communities?1:06:55 – What is a better model for digital media – paywall or free content that's ad driven?1:11:15 – Julie's story about the history of Graeagle, California and the West family who owned Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay.1:15:30 – Doing a story about the wolf pack situation in Plumas and Sierra County.1:19:31 – Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make reporting quicker and easier, but it isn't developed enough to replace good journalists.1:22:20 – Reporting on federal staffing cuts to the U.S. Forest Service and the negative impact it will have on the summer tourism season in Lake Tahoe.1:28:05 – Road construction, new bridges, new bike paths, tons of traffic and the TRPA transportation plan.1:31:00 – Lightning round questions for Julie.1:16:30 – What does Mind the Track mean to you?
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
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
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
Haines was named the best place in the world for heli-skiing by POWDER Magazine. And for now, the town's heli-skiing rules aren't changing. That's after the borough assembly landed on an ordinance that mostly upheld the status-quo, including the number of permits and helicopters. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.
Mike Rogge is a journalist and film producer began at Ski The East then continued at Powder Magazine, ESPN, Vice Sports, and The Ski Journal. After that Mike went into writing, directing, and, later, shooting and producing short films that appeared across the world from the Brooklyn Museum to PBS and the Banff Mountain International Film Fest Festival. His company, Verb Cabin, purchased Mountain Gazette in January 2020 in an effort to bring back the beloved title. He loved nostalgia and the history of mountain culture. Mike also loves a good f*cking challenge. Mike's a massive Mets fan, so he's happy about the Juan Soto signing. mountaingazette.com https://www.instagram.com/mountaingazette https://x.com/skiingrogge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support
Today's episode discusses sensitive topics related to mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to reach out for help. Remember, you are not alone, and resources are available to support you. If you are in the United States, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. For those outside the U.S., please contact local mental health services or helplines. We hope this conversation sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness and encourages open dialogue within our communities. Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ In episode 158, we have a powerful conversation about mental health in the outdoor community with, Drew Petersen, the creator of Feel It All, a film that explores the intersection of mental health struggles and ultramarathon running. We'll hear about the personal journey behind the film, the challenges facing mountain communities, and the critical role outdoor athletes can play in changing the stigma around mental health. Drew Petersen is a professional skier and passionate ultrarunner who is on a mission to change our culture surrounding mental health. He blends his athletic adventures—ranging from skiing peaks in the backcountry to running 100 miles—with his storytelling as a writer, filmmaker, and speaker in order to bring others along for the ride and to advocate for what he cares most about. As a skier, he has graced magazine covers and starred in dozens of award-winning ski films. His writing has appeared in Outside Magazine, Powder Magazine, SKI Magazine, and more publications. In 2022, Drew produced, co-directed, and starred in Ups and Downs a mold-breaking film that mirrors the mountains and valleys of ski touring with his own mental health journey. His newest film Feel It All chronicles running the Leadville 100, one of the most iconic 100-mile ultramarathons in the world, through the peaks he has skied surrounding the course and the deep, mental health goal that drives him to pursue both audacious athletic goals and a full life. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976 ----------------- Drew Petersen Feel It All: https://drew-petersen.com/feelitall Website: https://drew-petersen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewpeterski/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/support
Brian O'Keefe was a man born to be free of any kind of structure and fishing was the caveat to keep him running to the end of the rainbow where the best fishing holes lay. I recognize this because I have the same life text book which reads; ski, fish, eat, sleep! Seeing a photograph of him in his early life, upside down on a Powder Magazine cover, struck me deeply as I remembered this photo from many moons ago. I always wondered who this free spirited skier was. Jump ahead 15 years when I was cutting my teeth with a fish called Megalops, I heard of Brian catching a world record fish with Pate in Africa. Later, while at a trade show a number of years ago, I meet this mystery man, O'Keefe. Very rarely do you meet such a giant so gregarious and friendly. It was as if he was seeking to be hired for his first job. We didn't spend much time together, but I knew instantly we could be incredible friends. Over the next 15 years I kept a keen eye on Brian's work in many publications from every corner of the planet, and I always thought to myself when I'd see a photograph of him with an extraordinary subject , “what a lucky guy!” And finally we get to hear all about it.
What used to be called 100-year floods are now annual occurrences. Summer 2023 was the wettest ever in Vermont, with 2 feet of rain falling on the state. One storm submerged the capital of Montpelier. This July saw towns such as Plainfield ripped apart by raging rivers. In Connecticut this month, a storm dropped more than a foot of rain, leading to deadly and destructive flooding.Author Porter Fox says the source of these deluges — as well as heat waves, fires, and floods — is the ocean, where about 90% of global warming is occurring. This is the inexorable consequence of human-caused climate change. The top layer of the ocean has warmed about 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit, which is “large enough to transform marine biodiversity, change ocean chemistry, raise sea levels, and fuel extreme weather,” reports the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.Fox explains the connection between oceans, climate change and extreme weather in his new book, “Category Five: Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them.”Fox has a personal connection to the ocean. He grew up on Mount Desert Island in Maine, home to Acadia National Park. His father was a renowned boat builder, and Fox learned the craft of ocean sailing by trial and lots of error. He later attended Middlebury College and wrote about skiing adventures all around the world as an editor of Powder Magazine but has now returned to his first love, the sea. Fox's other books include “The Last Winter” and “Northland.”In “Category Five,” Fox captures the awesome power of the ocean by profiling a legendary storm sailor, a mapmaker and a maker of sailing drones, among others.“The ocean is the mother of all weather. It's like a battery that is getting charged up by this excess heat that we have,” Fox said. This is creating squalls and hurricanes with “metrics that we've never seen before.” These monster storms are “traveling farther while moving slower, thus dumping more water and the ferocity of their winds has more time to wreak havoc as they go,” Fox said.“A full throated ocean gale is absolutely terrifying,” he said. These storms have an “explosive sound and shrieking and raging wind and waves that are so powerful they can toss around a 30,000 pound boat like it's a little toy.”Even landlocked places such as Vermont are experiencing the power of the ocean. “Most of the rain that you see in Vermont comes off of the ocean and evaporation. So we have a hotter climate over the ocean. We have more evaporation. We have more energy being infused into the atmosphere,” Fox said. “So every front, every thunderstorm, every squall, every rainstorm is directly connected to the ocean.”The warming ocean has transformed how and when storms occur. “Hurricane season used to be roughly from June to November,” Fox said. Hurricanes have recently occurred in January and May. "Now there is no off season,” he said.What would it take to fix what is broken? “It's kind of an obvious answer: just a little bit of everything,” Fox said. That includes “changing how we create and consume energy around the world, closing down coal-fired power plants, changing from gas cars to electric cars or hydrogen batteries.”“Without the ocean, we'd be gone by now," Fox said. "That 90% of the heat that it is absorbed (by oceans) would be right up in the atmosphere. Temperatures would be unbearable. Storms would be so much more powerful. And yet the ocean is this buffer.”“There's a lot of checks and balances, and it's perhaps the reason that this little blue ball of a planet has maintained life for so long,” he said.“If we can just be aware of that and kind of nudge some of those balances," Fox said, "you could bring the planet back to the way it was pre-1800s.”
Colter Hinchliffe is living proof that the Aspen rockstar ski bum dream not only exists but it can thrive if your heart is in the right place. Colter spent his life surrounding himself with the only thing that mattered to him - Skiing. And between growing up near Aspen, dropping out of college to shred, moving to Alta, and returning to Aspen, he made the right contacts to make the dream come true. He was tending bar in Aspen, making handfuls of cash, allowing him to travel anywhere in the world at a minute's notice...That lifestyle put him in AK and eventually in a helicopter with the TGR crew when he was 25 years old, and that, combined with an unexpected Powder Magazine cover, helped Colter graduate from ski bum to pro skier pretty late in the game. It's a real-life Aspen Extreme Ski Bum Story. Colter Hinchliffe Show Notes 3:00: Ski gangs of Aspen, Basalt, no ski programs, X in Aspen, Aspen rich person stuff 18:00 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. 21:00: Cloud 9, Mesa State, dropping out, Alta, always moving his career forward, chasing powder, and contest drama 38:30: 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) 40:30: Powder Cover, sponsors, why he likes Aspen better than Jackson, money, and his life-changing AK trip 59:00: Finding out he was in TGR, and stories worth hearing 98:00: Inappropriate Questions with Brad Bell
Known as the ‘Godfather Of Freeskiing', Mike Douglas is consistently listed by media outlets as one of the most influential skiers of all time. He began his career as a mogul skier on the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team in the early 1990s. In 1997, he developed the first high-performance twin-tip ski, the Salomon Teneighty, and his freeskiing career was launched. Dubbed the New Canadian Air Force, Mike and his crew of Canadians revolutionized the sport with their tricks at ski resorts across the globe. He even has a signature tick - the D Spin. Mike has appeared in more than 50 ski films, was named Powder Magazine's ‘Male Skier Of The Year' in 2003, and was the voice of skiing at the X Games for 14 years. In 2004, Mike founded Switchback Entertainment - a video production company specializing in outdoor adventure films and commercials. He launched the groundbreaking web series, Salomon TV, in 2007 and has produced/directed more than a dozen award-winning films including The Freedom Chair, Tempting Fear, Eclipse, Snowman, Guilt Trip and Fountain Of Youth. From 1997-2017 his role as a marketing consultant and ambassador for Whistler Blackcomb helped propel the organization to the top of the ski resort rankings. He has been named ‘Favourite Whistlerite' 7 times by the readers of Whistler's local newspaper, Pique Newsmagazine. Today, Mike is a married father of two, and splits his time between raising his family, skiing professionally, producing/directing films and commercials at Switchback Entertainment, and environmental advocacy work. He is the former Board Chair for Protect Our Winters Canada - an environmental group focused on fighting climate change. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. You can find him on social media at: Instagram: @mikedski Twitter: @mikedski Facebook.com/mikedouglas Music for this episode by Gravy @gravy.tunes www.switchbackentertainment.com Sam and Me – Overcoming Climate Anxiety https://youtu.be/itPEPpiMojc?si=E5pLii2ZitxllkDW www.protectourwinters.ca www.protectourwinters.org www.wyssenavalanche.com www.gordini.com www.sixpointeng.com
Dave Moe is the most unique, eclectic guest I've had on the podcast, and he and his brother may have had more of an impact on the sport of skiing than anyone else I've had on the show. The Moe's started Powder Magazine, and Dave Moe was the gonzo journalist who traveled the world in the name of Powder. On the podcast, we talk about early Seattle skiing, his “Screw Loose” alter egos, founding Powder Magazine, sales, marketing, travel, and general weirdness. Jake Moe makes a couple of appearances to clear some things up on this history lesson of an episode. Dave Moe Show Notes: 5:00: Screw Loose and Alter Egos: Abraham Lincoln, Tragic Johnson, Lambchop, and Captain Powder, and skiing in Seattle. 13:00: Skiing in Seattle, the idea for Powder Magazine, Jake on couch surfing, Sun Valley, and what did other media think of Powder? 20:00: 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. 22:00: The magazine plan, what it costs, the reason Powder was a success in Jake's mind, paying for the product, the sales strategy, covers, and travel 36:00: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code winteriscoming 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) 38:00: Hunter S Thompson influence, weird stuff, expense accounts, and selling Powder 43:00: How does Powder end for him, Spiritual Editor, Powder is coming back, and his Hall of Fame bid 47:00: Inappropriate Questions with Eric Sanford
John Falkiner, Professional ski bum, stunt man, telemark skier, and now mountain guide, there seems to be little he cannot conquer when it comes to mountains. At 18, lured by the prospect of deep powder skiing, he moved from the snowy mountains of Australia to the Swiss resort of Verbier – and it didn't disappoint. A chance meeting on the slopes with fellow skier Ace Kvale and photographer Marco Shapiro – next stop, the front cover of Powder Magazine. From here, sponsorship deals and lifelong friendships turned John's passion into 50 years of action-packed fun. He's been involved in more than 80 films…including James Bond and Bridget Jones…although I'm reliably informed, he wasn't her stunt double. His adventure continues, all be it a little toned down, playing guitar with his ‘Lost Guides' and taking a more cultural route through life. He tells me he was really happy to be born when he was…saying it's become way too expensive to be a ski bum!For more on the amazing athletes and sports enthusiasts featured on the podcast, head to Instagram @samincham_thepodcast and Facebook.
This interview is a long time coming! Today, you will meet Tim Walther, the recent bestselling author of All In Adventure Stories. However, I first met Tim about 4 years ago when our friend, Rick Ivone, introduced us so that we could begin working together to write and publish this book. And now the book is done and available on Amazon (see the link below). In this conversation, we talk about the book and about the adventures Tim has had. He shares his desire to inspire people to add more adventure to their lives and his mission to give back to the people he's met and places he's visited. There are moments in this interview that are very emotional because when you live life to the fullest, you inevitably experience the highest of highs and lowest of lows. We talk about all of that....and much more! If you're someone who enjoys a good adventure story, then listen in. If you're someone who needs to add a little more adventure to your life, then you'll love this episode. If you are someone who is inspired by heartfelt, authentic, real life stories, then you're in for a treat. And if you'd like to purchase the book, you can get it at the link below. ------------------ Tim Walther is an expert in applied psychology, experiential learning, and team and leadership development. He is the owner and President of Grand Dynamics International which designs and delivers radically innovative corporate events and retreats using adventure as a medium to bring out the best in business leaders and teams. Tim has more than twenty five years of experience in designing and delivering thousands of national and global experiential training and development programs. Tim's work and adventures have been featured in 156 countries and in many publications and shows including The New York Times, Fox Sports News, Delta Sky Magazine, Outside Magazine, Powder Magazine, Climbing Magazine, Jackson Hole News and Guide, and The Voice of America. He resides in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is an avid all-season adventure athlete with an eclectic background in skiing, alpine mountaineering, rock climbing, ultra-running, endurance swimming, freediving, white-water rafting and multi-sport adventures. Learn more about Tim Walther and Grand Dynamics: www.granddynamics.com For additional resources visit: www.allinadventurestories.com To purchase All In Adventure Stories, click here.
Care Less, Do More. – E15 – Mike Rogge My guest on our show today has been a part of ski culture for a very long time; a journalist and film producer from the East Coast who has worked at Powder Magazine, Vice Sports and The Ski Journal. He moved [...] The post Care Less, Do More. – E15 – Mike Rogge appeared first on Out Of Collective.
Derek Taylor once held the most important job in ski media at a time when magazines dominated the media landscape. Derek was Editor in Chief of Powder Magazine, but before that, he was a “ski bum” in Crested Butte right about when Seth Morrison and the US Extremes came to town. In the early days, DT made ends meet by freelance writing for outfits like ESPN The Magazine, The Ski Journal, Freeskier, Outside, Bike Magazine, and more. Then he landed the dream job at Powder. On the podcast, we talk about his journey from college soccer player to dirtbag skier, the early days of Crested Butte, and the rise and fall of Powder Magazine. The Buena Vista Surf Club asks Inappropriate Questions. Derek Taylor Show Notes: 3:00: Rugby, The Hartford Whalers, soccer, and skiing; growing up 10:00: High School, college soccer, leaving and going to Crested Butte and what the town is like 15:00: Ski v Snowboard rivalry, and all the players of Crested Butte 20:00: 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: Covering the US Extremes for the school paper, ski bumming, is Vail the enemy article, and landing an internship at Bike 32:00: Moving to CA and working for free, making a difference at Bike as an intern, going back to Crested Butte, learning how to freelance through friends, X-Games, and leaving CB 41:00: High Cascade Snowboard Camp: The legendary snowboard camp Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there. 43:00: Getting hired by Powder, Powder Magazine readership, where they make their money, what is lifelike writing at the mag 49:00: Pressure at the magazine, favorites, his writing, passed over and eventually landing the Editor in Chief role, and his vision with Powder 56:00: Crazy expense reports, writing the letter from the editor, managing Powder in the changing landscape of media, and money 63:00: Changes when getting bought, fighting for his team, what happened to Powder, and giving up work to become a stay-at-home dad 75:00: Inappropriate Questions with The Buena Vista Surf Club
Jason and Matthew interview Jim Harris, a wilderness photographer who was injured in 2014. Jim was recently featured in Outside Magazine regarding his experience with psilocybin and its connection to some restored mobility. This conversation is a follow-up to our previous podcast with Dr. Jessica Nielson on the potential use of psilocybin after SCI. However, in this episode, we specifically focus on one of our community member's direct experience with exploring the use of psychedelics and his advocacy to decriminalize their use in Colorado. Guest Bio Before sustaining a spine injury at the end of 2014, Jim Harris made his living from hard days in the mountains. Following six years of teaching wilderness mountaineering courses, Jim began shooting photos, video, and writing for clients like National Geographic, Camp 4 Collective, Powder Magazine, and outdoor brands. His work reflects a deep firsthand expertise of wilderness travel and DIY adventure. Since being paralyzed, Jim has pushed towards a remarkable recovery and is finding fresh opportunities to be involved in adventure storytelling. More Resources - Jim Harris' Website: https://perpetualweekend.com/ - Check out this survey on psychedelics and spasticity from the Miami Project: https://umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lf8kbdV7ogHxjg
Lynsey Dyer is a professional athlete, illustrator, self healing and wildlife advocate. As an athlete, Dyer won the FREESKI overall extreme skiing tour (7 straight wins), was the first female on the cover of FREESKIER Magazine (mid air off a record sized 70ft cliff), and named Skier of the Year multiple times by Powder Magazine. Lynsey hosts the popular outdoor podcast ShowingUP with Lynsey Dyer. She is a trained Breathwork and flow-state facilitator offering movement, mentorship and breathwork to those who inquire. She also offers ski fitness and pregnancy workshops to elevate people to their highest potential. At 21 Dyer co-founded SheJumps.org, to increase participation of women in the outdoors, and designed the iconic Girafficorn (the charity's main fundraising and branding icon) to welcome more playfulness in the outdoors. She produced and directed the groundbreaking film, Pretty Faces, the first all female action sports film for women and girls.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Sleepme. When you live in a midcentury modern Eichler home, it might be beyond beautiful, but it is also beyond freezing in the winter. Kelly's new favorite feature of the Dock Pro is setting the warm wake-up so his bed heats up to downright toasty each morning. And you know what that means? Waking up without an alarm, which is delightful. Head over to sleep.me/trs to learn more and save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER or Dock Pro Sleep System. Take advantage of our exclusive discount and you too can wake up like Kelly, refreshed, everyday!
Bruce Edgerly or “Edge” as he's fondly known is one of the only ski entrepreneurs I know to sell his company, get rich, and still be involved in the day-to-day of the business. I haven't had anyone on the podcast with that type of story and Edge is also the only Ivy League guy I've had on the show. But Edge is just a dirtbag kayaker and skier who parlayed the contacts he made while writing for Powder Magazine and Larry Flint into a guerilla marketing machine that would drive the company he and his partner started, BCA, to the forefront of the industry. This is the ski version of the Steve Jobs story…but with a lot more personality. Steve Christie asks Inappropriate Questions, and they are awesome. Bruce Edgerly Show Notes: 3:30: Moving to Miami, Holderness Academy, Hockey at Brown University, and then moving to Utah 8:00: Graduating from Brown, getting a real job in Basalt, getting fired from that job, and then delivering the newspaper 12:00: Miami Vice in Aspen, kayaking, Dean Cummings, the AK Heli Wars, and Powder Magazine 20:00: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there Outdoor Research: The best outerwear ever built just got better 22:30: Larry Flint, forerunning extreme comps in AK, and the birthday party that changes his life 31:00: Creating the BCA market through connections, being a Peruvian hat-wearing Tele skier, road-tripping the Alpine Trekker, financing, and what production look like 35:00: The idea for the digital transceiver, who built the Tracker, the avalanche that kickstarted the Tracker 41:00: 10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers; they support action sports more than anyone Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 43:00: The Beacon Wars, making bold claims that made people angry, Steve Conger's advice, winning over Canada and Europe, and validation in the States 54:00: First live recovery, airbags, putting his house and assets on the line in the name of BCA, and selling to K2 67:00: Inappropriate Questions with Steve Christie
Dan Egan is a man who Powder Magazine named one of the most influential skiers of our time. He was instrumental in making extreme skiing what it is today, and is known for skiing the most remote, inhospitable regions of the world. He's seen death and despair. But also great triumph and new heights. He is appeared in multiple Warren Miller ski films as well as on the discovery channel, ESPN Fox Sports and in countless magazines, books and videos. Along with his equally famous brother he has skied around the world, recorded more than 51st descents, jumped off cliffs, the heights of 12 story buildings and defied death multiple times, sometimes barely. He's also a businessman, motivational speaker, consultant, media expert, writer, journalist and producer. As a writer he wrote or co-wrote three books. All Terrain Skiing: Body Mechanics and Balance From Powder to Ice. Courage to Persevere: The Triumph Over Tragedy of Bill Fallon, and 30 Years in a White Haze. As a journalist, he covered three Olympics and is a three time NESJA Harold Hirsch award winner for excellence in journalism. As a producer, he was awarded a Telly award in 1991 and is a three time new England Emmy award nominee for his TV series, Wild World of Winter. An avid sailor as well, our guest has also produced video for the US Sailing Team at two sailing World Championships and his media company represented Sperry shoes during the 35th America's cup in Bermuda. He's also worked with other well-known companies on marketing and branding, including North Face, Suzuki, Sprint and Coors. He is a member of the Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. More on Dan at https://dan-egan.com/skier/
Grit, Guts and Determination: The Leadville Race Series Podcast
Drew Petersen is a professional skier with a running habit. And now that summer running habit has brought Drew to the start line of the Leadville Trail 100. He grew up just north of Leadville in Silverthorne, so running Leadville has been a lifelong dream. This spring, he also spent some time skiing in the Sawatch Range to start to build a relationship with these peaks and the course. As a skier, he has graced magazine covers, including one of the last covers of the now defunct Powder Magazine, and starred in dozens of award-winning ski films. His writing has appeared in Outside Magazine, Powder Magazine, SKI Magazine, and more publications. Most recently, Drew produced, co-directed, and starred in “Ups and Downs,” a mold-breaking film that mirrors the mountains and valleys of ski touring with his own mental health journey. Within the film he gets raw and vulnerable, talking openly about his struggles with PTSD, biploar disorder, and suicidal ideation. Building on how the film has helped others, Drew is using his platform and opportunities as a professional athlete to change our culture surrounding mental health. While most folks know him for his skiing, trail running is a core part of his mental health journey and really, who he is as a person. So, in advance of the upcoming Leadville 100, we linked up to talk about what this race means for him. You can find out more about Drew on his website at: www.drew-petersen.com If you know someone battling depression and suicide, help them get help. One way is the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800.273.8255 or online at: www.suicidepreventionlifeline .org
Inappropriate Questions has been a staple of The Powell Movement podcast over the past couple of seasons. But did you know the show pre-dates TPM? Years ago, I had a podcast with Powder Magazine called “Sponsored,” and to build my own audience off that show, I created Inappropriate Questions as a stand-alone podcast and put it out on the TPM feed. When Powder killed the Sponsored pod, I pulled old IQ episodes off the internet, knowing I would create what you are listening to today. So please enjoy this special two-part episode, Inappropriate Questions from the Vault: The Sponsored Years IQ From the Vault Show Notes Part 2 5:00: Karl Fostvedt asks Caroline Gleich 2 questions 8:00: Caroline Gleich ask Frank Raymond a question 11:00: Frank Raymond asks David Lesh a question 16:00: David Lesh asks Aaron McGovern two questions 20:00: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide 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 22:00: Aaron McGovern asks Lexi DuPont a question 25:30: I ask Elyse Saugstad two questions 29:00: I ask Kristi Leskinen 2 questions 31:00: I help Kristi Leskinen with 2 questions for Drew Tabke 35:30: Drew Tabke asks 2 questions to Julian Carr 39:30: Rollerblade: Ski season may be over but that feeling lasts all year with inline skating Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 41:30: Julian Carr asks Pep Fujas a question 44:00: I help Pep Fujas with questions for Colston VB 48:00: Colston VB asks Kim Reichhelm 2 questions 52:00: I help Kim Reichhelm with questions for Matt Margetts 56:30: Matt Margetts asks 2 questions with Mike Hattrup 62:00: I ask Rachel Burks 2 questions
Inappropriate Questions has been a staple of The Powell Movement podcast over the past couple of seasons. But did you know the show pre-dates TPM? Years ago, I had a podcast with Powder Magazine called “Sponsored.” To build my audience off that show, I created Inappropriate Questions as a stand-alone podcast and put it out on the TPM feed. When Powder killed the Sponsored pod, I pulled old IQ episodes off the internet, knowing I would create what you are listening to today. So please enjoy this special two-part episode, Inappropriate Questions from the Vault: The Sponsored Years IQ From the Vault Show Notes 6:00: I ask two questions to Sean Pettit 10:00: Wayne Wong asks Colby West a question 16:00: Colby West asks Chris Benchetler a question 19:00: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide 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 21:00: Colby asks Chris a second question 26:30: Chris Benchetler asks Michelle Parker a question 30:00: Michelle Parker asks Kent Kreitler a question 34:00: Sammy Carlsen asks Glen Plake a question 39:30: Rollerblade: Ski season may be over, but that feeling lasts all year with inline skating Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 41:30: Glen Plake asks Cody Townsend a question 47:00: Cody Townsend asks Greg Stump two questions 48:00: Greg Stump asks Hadley Hammer 3 questions 50:00: Hadley Hammer asks Mike Douglas a question 55:00: I ask Skogen Sprang a question 58:30: Mike Douglas asks Clayton Vila a question
As part of our Season III relaunch this week, we are revisiting a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.This is the story of an athletic prodigy. It's also the story of how setbacks become catalysts for change, how determination fuels a dream, and how a drive for adventure can evolve. And it is a story of risk-taking, mountain life, and personal reflection that characterize what it takes to ski and fly in the backcountry. For pro-skier Caite Zeliff, the derailing of her career as a ski racer was an opportunity to reconnect with herself and become the athlete she was always meant to be. At 12, Caite Zeliff started a ski racing career that brought her all over the world. She ascended, she earned a scholarship to a boarding school, she won titles, she received an invitation to the US Ski Team – and she also was rejected, blew out her knee, and burned out – all by age 20. When the U.S. Ski Team invitation didn't come, and she blew out her knee while racing for the University of New Hampshire, she left college and headed westward in search of big mountains and powder. It was in Jackson Hole, WY, where Caite found her true calling – freeskiing.This risk-taking mentality has built her a career as a professional freeskier. Beyond winning Jackson Hole's Kings and Queens of Corbet's twice, Caite has starred in films like Warren Miller's Timeless (2019) and Teton Gravity Research's Make Believe (2020), and Stoke the Fire (2021). Topics Include:- Caite's journey from ski racer to professional freeskier- Viewing “failure” as an opportunity- Wrestling with an inner obsession for achievement- Shifting focus from the outcome to the process- Processing childhood- Taking risks and stepping out of comfort zones- Finding your voice as a female in a male-dominated industry- The transformational power of women supporting women- Learning to fly and a shifted mindset- And other topics...Resources Mentioned:Caite's Website: https://www.caitezeliff.comCaite's IG: @caitezeliffTimeless, Warren Miller (2019): https://warrenmiller.com/film-archive/timeless-2019Make Believe, Teton Gravity Research (2020): https://www.tetongravity.com/films/make-believeStoke the Fire, Teton Gravity Research (2021): https://www.tetongravity.com/films/stoke-the-fire Powder Magazine: https://www.powder.com/stories/pro-deal-caite-zeliff/Freeskier Magazine: https://freeskier.com/stories/jackson-royaltyStay Connected:Signup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversations and insights.Website: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest: @whenwomenflyWrite to us at: hello@whenwomenfly.com
We sat down and had an awesome talk with Sierra Shafer, former editor-in-chief at Powder Magazine, and current editor-in-chief at Ski Magazine. Eric, George, and Sierra looked back on some epic Powder Weeks weeks, and dive into Sierra's transition going from the end of Powder to almost immediately taking on the editor role at Ski Magazine, another major pillar in the ski media landscape. We get into some of the changes going on at Ski Magazine as well.
Gabe Schroder is the most passionate behind-the-scenes player I know in snow business. While he's always been a talented marketer, he's really made his money over the years through building relationships and spreading his stoke for the love of skiing to the masses. Between his jobs with Powder Magazine, Smith Optics, and Dakine, Gabe has made a career out of working with the best athletes in the world, but more importantly, chasing Powder with them. Gabe Schroder Show Notes: 3:30: Super G, first performance, riding on the ski train at 6, and going to Vail in HS 12:00: Whitman College, living in Vail, people he met in town, and the US Extreme's in 99 21:00: 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 23:00: Winning a Powder Mag essay contest, unpaid internship, and the Powder to the People RV Tour 31:00: Native American dream stuff, Rossignol, Smith, and the athlete program 39:00: Rollerblade: Ski season may be over, but that feeling lasts all year with inline skating Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 41:00: Inundated with emails, signing athletes, POV pioneer, and Smith is moving 50:00: Losing athletes, managing dog shows, back to the shop floor, and Dakine 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Cody Townsend, Zach Crist, and Mike Powell
Connery Lundin - Naked on Cover of Powder Magazine, Freeskiing World Tour Champ, MSP & Warren Miller Ski Movie Star Episode #40 Brought to you by Ikon Pass & Valle Nevado, Chile My guest today is Connery Lundin: Connery is fully naked on the cover the 2nd to last ever Powder Magazine cover He was the overall champion of the Freeskiing World Tour in 2015 Connery has been in 7 ski movies including Warren Miller - "Winter Starts Now" (2021) Matchstick Productions - "Huck Yeah!" (2020) Warren Miller - “Timeless" (2019) Matchstick Productions - “Drop Everything” (2017) Matchstick Productions - “Ruin and Rose” (2016) Powder Magazine - “Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks” (2016) Connery grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, went to Colllege at the University of California at Boulder, was raised on Squaw Valley Palisades Tahoe, is addicted to Jackson Hole, is a summertime cliff diving genius, and is one of the smoothest freeskiers on Earth. This episode is brought to you by Ikon Pass: It all starts now – Ikon Pass is on sale for the 22/23 season. It's time to keep the stoke alive, seek a season of fun in the mountains, and DO YEWWW across 50 of the best ski destinations in the world. Whether it's the immediate spring access, hooting and hollering down your favorite runs next season, or connecting with the crew for an afternoon brew, there's always an adventure for how you ride. This year – DO YEWWW with an Ikon Pass in hand – whether you're hunting bluebird days, scoring après scenes, or tearing through cold smoke, however your ride, there's an adventure waiting for you. Score the best prices on winter 22/23 and get all the early season goods: Upon purchase, Buy Now Ride Now with immediate spring access to 3 mountains, and a total of 10 destinations by April 11. Save up to $200 in child passes with the purchase of an adult pass. 21/22 pass holders can claim up to $100 off in renewal discounts for 22/23. And, pay it all forward with a payment plan as low as $0 down and 0% APR. Claim your pass at IkonPass.com. For 22/23, Ikon Pass is dialing up the stoke and welcoming 3 new legendary destinations to its family of mountains. Get ready to explore the storied slopes of Chamonix in France, the sun-drenched scenes of Sun Valley in Idaho, and the powder-pillow deep history of Snowbasin in Utah. With so much to explore, it's time to DO YEWWW. Claim your pass at Ikon Pass.com. This episode of the SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Valle Nevado, Chile: Valle Nevado, Chile's premier ski resort located 90 minutes from Santiago with the largest skiable domain in South America and world-class heli-skiing deep in the Andes Mountains. Valle Nevado celebrates 34 years of offering North Americans summer skiing from June to September. Spectacular Andean views, empty slopes, no lift lines, and delicious cuisine paired with Chile's famous wine are all the hallmarks of a Valle Nevado vacation. Valle Nevado is a member of Ikon and Mountain Collective and offers all-inclusive packages for every price point. It's no wonder so many international ski teams and pro skiers and snowboarders call Valle Nevado home every summer. Live the Endless Winter! And don't let your skis get lonely. Ski and ride the magical Andes this summer at Valle Nevado starting June 17. Please enjoy! *** 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 #40 - Connery Lundin - Naked on Cover of Powder Magazine, Freeskiing World Tour Champ, MSP & Warren Miller Ski Movie Star Recorded on April 1, 2022, in the Valdez, AK (Miles Clark) and Lake Tahoe, CA (Connery Lundin). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark
Part 2 of Jimbo Morgan's life and times start with a trip to the Albertville Olympics in 1992. While this should have been the best day of Jimbo's life, we talk about the good friend that died in his arms that day and how it impacted him. We then talk about the end of filming speed skiing with Plake and Stump, pioneering bungee jumping, inventing skiercross, and getting sponsored as a skier, telemark skier, and snowboarder. We also cover founding the Factory Team and how Powder Magazine set the sport of skiing back a decade by being close-minded. Brad Holmes asks the Inappropriate Questions Jimbo Morgan - Part 2 Show Notes: 3:30: US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, sticking out in France, and sponsors 15:00: The burnt French flag story, making the US Team, 20:00: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide 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 23:00: Excitement around speed skiing, having a friend die in his arms hours before the Olympic Final and his Olympic tattoo 34:00: His Olympic experience, breaking glasses, filming for Greg Stump's Groove Requiem, and the end of speed skiing 40:00: Alpine Vans: Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 45:00: Managing Fungus, knowing musicians through Joel from Sessions, and bungee jumping 48:00: Testing snowboards with K2, getting sponsored for three sports by K2 while drunk at a trade show, stealing the concept of boardercross for skiers, and creating Lord of the Boards 54:00: Why is Jimbo known as X in EXP Productions, the players of Lord of the Boards, launching the Poacher with Holmes, Kreitler, and Terje in Japan, and fire extinguishers in Japan 60:00: The creation of the K2 Factory Team, did Seth shop at Hot Topic, new sponsors, who was the first person to grab their skis, and how did Powder Magazine set skiing back seven years 86:00: Inappropriate Questions with Brad Holmes
A decorated photographer based in North Lake Tahoe, California, Ming Poon's work speaks for itself. In 2018, Ming received Powder Magazine's prestigious Photo of the Year award, and in 2019, he won the renowned Whistler Blackcomb Deep Winter Photo Challenge. His work has been featured in The New York Times, [...] The post The Pursuit – E51 – Photographing Legends w/ @Ming.T.Poon appeared first on Out Of Collective.
Julian Carr - 210-Foot World Record Cliff Invert, Pro Freeskier, Discrete Founder, X-Games Gold Medalist, Cirque Series Founder Episode #34 Brought to you by Killington & A Golden State “Fear is very present. Fear's a great thing, you should definitely listen to it most of the time. But I learned that just because something's scary, doesn't mean you can't do it.” - Julian Carr My Guest today is Julian Carr Julian is a professional freeskier who regularly hucks 100' cliffs including 2 world record cliff jumps to his name Julian won the George Mallory Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 He won an X-Games gold medal Julian came in 3rd in Powder Magazine's most influential skier poll And Julian is a businessman Julian founded Discrete clothing in college and it flourished into a very successful brand Julian founded the Cirque Series 6 years ago and it has become a premier mountain running event spanning 7 mountain events each summer Julian's latest business, Blake Bronco, is centered around fixing up 1978 and 9 Ford Broncos and selling them Julian is a fascinating human being how changed the ski industry forever This episode is brought to you by Killington: Make the most of any spring weekend—head to Killington, the East Coast's biggest mountain resort. The Beast of the East has everything you need to enjoy a winter getaway—from the best ski and snowboard terrain to one-of-a-kind dining options and fabulous apres-ski experiences. Vacation packages are available now, visit Killington.com to learn more. Big mountain skiing and riding meet small mountain charm at Vermont's Pico Mountain. Ski or ride Pico and save up to 40% off the ticket window rate when you purchase online in advance. Cancellations are always easy too, so save money and skip the line at the ticket window – purchase your tickets today at picomountain.com/tickets. Take advantage of the longest season in the East with the Killington Spring Pass. Pay just three-hundred and forty-nine dollars for unlimited ski and snowboard access to Killington Resort from March 18th through the end of the 2021-22 season. With Killington's history of stretching the season into late May, that could be six weeks of prime spring skiing and riding, so grab your Spring Pass today, before prices increase on March 18. Learn more at killington.com. This episode is brought to you by A Golden State: Today's SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by A Golden State, the California leader in premium cannabis flower. Born in Northern California under the watch of the Cascade Mountains, A Golden State's plants are hand-watered with snowmelt from Mount Shasta, and sustainably grown in their carbon-neutral, hydroelectric cultivation facility. What started from humble beginnings, long before the cannabis renaissance, is now California's highest quality flower. A Golden State's proprietary, exotic strains are carefully curated for recreation or relaxation, sharing with friends, or unwinding solo. Their artisanal whole flower is available in eighths and pre-rolls at dispensaries across California. Find the perfect headspace for euphoric enjoyment. A Golden State is not a brand or a place, it's a state of being. Please enjoy! *** 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 #34 - Julian Carr - 210-Foot World Record Cliff Invert, Pro Freeskier, Discrete Founder, X-Games Gold Medalist, Cirque Series Founder Recorded on February 6, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Jefferson, CO (Julian Carr). This episode was edited by Jared White Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark
Our guest today is currently the Board Chair for Protect Our Winters Canada - an environmental group focused on fighting climate change. He is consistently listed by media outlets as one of the most influential skiers of all time. Mike founded Switchback Entertainment - a video production company specializing in outdoor adventure films and commercials and today we are here to talk about his newest film Sam and me - Lessons from a Life on Snow - Please welcome to IMPACT Mike Douglas! If you like what we are doing please share, like and subscribe! This Episode sponsored by: Creekside Health, when in Whistler try Creekside health A team approach to your health, better health, together https://www.creeksidehealth.ca Foundation Training - No more back pain - Ever! https://www.foundationtraining.com Covenant House Vancouver. Covenant House provides relentless support, unconditional love, and absolute respect for youth overcoming homelessness. Learn more and support the cause at covenanthousebc.org FILM: SAM and I: Synopsis Sam Tierney was in a dark place. At 13 years old, his anxiety about climate change was so bad that he was having trouble sleeping at night. In an attempt to ease his stress, Sam wrote to Mike Douglas, pro skier and climate advocate, asking for his advice. Seeing some of his own young self in Sam, Mike suggested a weekly ski meet-up to talk about climate change, skiing and life. Sam's end goal to ski DOA off Blackcomb Mountain, and while Ski touring discuss, Climate change, the glaciers receding (Blackcomb glacier) and much more. See the film here: Salomon TV: http://tv.salomon.com/story/sam-and-me Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SalomonTV Mike Douglas | Long Bio | 2021 Known as the ‘Godfather Of Freeskiing', Mike Douglas is consistently listed by media outlets as one of the most influential skiers of all time. He began his career as a mogul skier on the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team in the early 1990s. In 1997, he developed the first high-performance twin-tip ski, the Salomon Teneighty, and his freeskiing career was launched. Dubbed the New Canadian Air Force, Mike and his crew of Canadians revolutionized the sport with their tricks at ski resorts across the globe. He even has a signature tick - the D Spin. Mike has appeared in more than 50 ski films, was named Powder Magazine's ‘Male Skier Of The Year' in 2003, and was the voice of skiing at the X Games for 14 years. In 2004, Mike founded Switchback Entertainment - a video production company specializing in outdoor adventure films and commercials. He launched the groundbreaking web series, Salomon TV, in 2007 and has produced/directed more than a dozen award-winning films including The Freedom Chair, Tempting Fear, Eclipse, Snowman, Guilt Trip and Fountain Of Youth. From 1997-2017 his roll as a marketing consultant and ambassador for Whistler Blackcomb helped propel the organization to the top of the ski resort rankings. He has been named ‘Favourite Whistlerite' 7 times by the readers of Whistler's local newspaper, Pique Newsmagazine. Today, Mike is a married father of two, and splits his time between raising his family, skiing professionally, producing/directing films and commercials at Switchback Entertainment, and environmental advocacy work. He is currently the Board Chair for Protect Our Winters Canada - an environmental group focused on fighting climate change. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. You can find him on social media at: Instagram: @mikedski Twitter: @mikedski Facebook.com/mikedouglas Fountain of Youth: Film: Aging pro freeskier, Mike Douglas, travels to Japan in search of the secrets to perpetual youth and longevity. Between powder skiing sessions, he explores the Japanese diet, fitness, onsens and temples. The most profound advice, however, comes from a day spent with Mt. Everest age record holder, Yuichiro Miura and his son Gota. Get the FREE Salomon TV app : - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... - iOs: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/salom... For our latest products, news, stories, highlights and more, go to our official website at: - http://www.salomon.com Follow Salomon on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salomon- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salomon/- Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salomon- Twitter: https://twitter.com/salomonsports- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.fr/officialsalo... #TimeToPlay #protectourwinters @protectourwinters #whistlerblackcomb @whistlerblackcomb #skiing #Fountainofyouth #Japan #skiJapan #samandme #YuichiroMiura #GotaMiura #Hakuba47 #mikedski @mikedski
While Mike Rogge is a publisher these days, he cut his teeth writing for some of the most important titles in snow and beyond. These days, life is all about changing the print model from a dying, corporate, ad driven business to a thriving, independent, boutique model that caters to what subscribers want. On the show, we talk about finding a home in skiing as a writer, Powder, The Ski Journal, his internet persona and so much more. Rogge has never been afraid to share his opinions which always makes for a great listen. Mike Rogge Show Notes: 3:30: Twitter, reporting the truth, and summers at Great Escape and winters at West Mountain 10:30: Sports, night skiing, and the X Games at Mt Snow 16:30: Writing, opportunity through skiing, and flipping the script in family history 23:30: 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 25:30: Taking advantage of college, Simon Dumont Quarter Pipe, and working for The Meatheads 35:00: The Ski Show, Powder Magazine, and getting hired over others 43:30: Dragon: Get new goggles and really see the mountain use the code Powell15 to save 15% Alpine Vans: Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 45:30: Having the keys to the magazine, Tunnel Creek, the decline of Powder, and leaving 56:30: The Ski Journal, trying to buy three titles, having the deal fall apart, and telling the world about it 63:00: Mountain Gazette 69:00: Inappropriate Questions with Adam Jaber
The Earth's coldest places are a hot mess.As a result of climate change, studies suggest that most ski areas in southern New England will be out of business by 2040. A recent climate assessment in Vermont says that the Vermont ski season will be shortened by up to a month. In the western United States, high elevation snowpacks have decreased by nearly 50 percent in the last four decades. In the Alps, half of the glacial ice has disappeared.This matters because when snow and ice vanish, sea levels rise, ocean currents change, wildfires become more intense, and fresh water becomes scarce — to name just a few impacts. Journalist Porter Fox has gone from traveling and skiing the world as a former editor of Powder Magazine to journeying through frozen lands to chronicle the alarming impacts of climate change. His new book is The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World."The cool, reflective crust of ice and snow now draped around the poles is the final buffer between us and radical climate change," Fox wrote recently in Time. If we lose the world's cold places, he warns, "we lose the world we know."
Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Thinking through the fear with Julian Carr. One of the great things about skiing is that we can apply the lessons we've learned on snow and adapt them to our whole life. Today is no exception. Julian talks about how he gets air, how he got started, and what goes into finding the right conditions. As a natural talent, Julian has a unique and positive perspective on both skiing and life. We've all seen the pictures. X-Games GOLD Medalist Julian Carr is known as one of the skiers who gets the biggest air. It's almost as if he's out there to prove that flying and skiing aren't two different things. Julian's lofty exploits have landed him in Warren Miller films. He's also received “Photo of the Year” from Powder Magazine, the Sickbird Award on the Freeskiing World Tour, and holds two world records in cliff jumps. He's an ambassador for Protect Our Winters and Climate Reality Project. He's also a board member for the Lands Conservation Foundation. He founded Discrete Clothing. He also founded the Cirque Series, which is a mountain running series that's in its fourth season. Topics: [02:00] How Julian got started skiing and getting height [06:00] Being a natural skier and specific his skill set [08:10] Baby steps to getting air [14:00] What goes into finding the right conditions [24:25] Working through the fear [25:45] Patience and recognizing the gap between desire and ability [29:30] How to know when you're ready [31:10] Advice that still resonates [33:20] Summary and conclusion Resources: Julian Carr Wagner Custom Skis
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
This is the story of an athletic prodigy. It's also the story of how setbacks become catalysts for change, how determination fuels a dream, and how a drive for adventure can evolve. And it is a story of risk-taking, mountain life, and personal reflection that characterize what it takes to ski and fly in the backcountry. For pro-skier Caite Zeliff, the derailing of her career as a ski racer was an opportunity to reconnect with herself and become the athlete she was always meant to be. At 12, Caite Zeliff has started a ski racing career that brought her all over the world. She ascended, she earned a scholarship to a boarding school, she won titles, she received an invitation to the US Ski Team – and she also was rejected, blew out her knee, and burned out – all by age 20. When the U.S. Ski Team invitation didn't come, and she blew out her knee while racing for the University of New Hampshire, she left college and headed westward in search of big mountains and powder. It was in Jackson Hole, WY, where Caite found her true calling – freeskiing.Paragliding. Thanks to COVID and an idea inspired by a soaring raven, Caite decided to learn to paraglide. She continually pushes herself to the edge of her comfort zone. Paragliding is a wild sport, one that challenges Caite in all kinds of ways. It requires slowing down and a constant awareness of the situation. Caite is constantly looking for challenge and currently obsessed with understanding how to strengthen the relationship with the wing, moving air and gravity. This risk-taking mentality has built her a career as a professional freeskier. Beyond winning Jackson Hole's Kings and Queens of Corbet's twice, Caite has starred in films like Warren Miller's Timeless (2019) and Teton Gravity Research's Make Believe (2020), and Stoke the Fire (2021). Topics Include:Caite's journey from ski racer to professional freeskierViewing “failure” as an opportunityWrestling with an inner obsession for achievementShifting focus from the outcome to the processProcessing childhoodTaking risks and stepping out of comfort zonesFinding your voice as a female in a male-dominated industryThe transformational power of women supporting womenLearning to fly and a shifted mindsetAnd other topics...Caite Zeliff grew up skiing in North Conway, New Hampshire. She now lives in Jackson Hole where her career as a professional freeskier began. Resources Mentioned: Caite's Website: https://www.caitezeliff.comCaite's IG: @caitezeliffTimeless, Warren Miller (2019): https://warrenmiller.com/film-archive/timeless-2019 Make Believe, Teton Gravity Research (2020): https://www.tetongravity.com/films/make-believe Stoke the Fire, Teton Gravity Research (2021): https://www.tetongravity.com/films/stoke-the-fire Powder Magazine: https://www.powder.com/stories/pro-deal-caite-zeliff/ Freeskier Magazine: https://freeskier.com/stories/jackson-royaltyWant to connect? Visit us online and signup for our weekly newsletter!Website – https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest – @whenwomenflyEmail – hello@whenwomenfly.com
Professional Action Sports Photographer for Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Nic Alegre joins the podcast to talk about his crazy experiences traveling around the world and what it was like growing up out on the East End. After landing numerous Cover shots for the infamous Powder Magazine, Nic gained his recognition and stoke which led him to be extremely successful in his field. Sharing his notes to his success, he brings a refreshing take on how we need to flow as creatives in an ever-changing media landscape. He is proud to be a part of a new film "Stoke the Fire" - by TGR (@tetongravity) which features incredible talent in incredible locations. You don't want to miss this episode! For more information or how to watch or buy tickets to the "Stoke the Fire" premieres across the country, visit https://www.tetongravity.com/films/stoke-the-fire. Nic's Instagram is @nicalegre! Cheers.
Tim Petrick has had a pretty epic ski career. From ski instruction, to the PSIA Demo Team, to Powder Magazine, to Aspen, to K2, to Booth Creek, to K2, to Rossignol, to K2, to Silverton…… You get the idea, Tim has done it all and most of it, at the corporate executive level…. But Tim Petrick is not your typical exec, he's a ski bum at heart and this podcast is a testament to how much this dude loves to ski. Tim Petrick Show Notes: 3:00: Skipping work to ski, growing up in MN and NY, and wanting to be a skier for a living as a kid 10:00: Going to college near Stowe, PSIA Demo Team, and the end of Stowe 17:00: Snowbird, Bear Valley, Aspen, and endurance sports 23:30: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast Rollerblade: Find out all about the award-winning Skate to Ski program 10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 26:00: Powder Magazine, Olin Skis, and round 1 with K2. 27:00: Dealing with a shift in production and laying people off 42:15: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports Elan skis: Making the best ski 75 years 44:00: The 90’s K2 Grateful Dead Collection, The K2 Four, and leaving K2 when they are on fire 54:00: Booth Creek, K2 again, Markovich, leaving for Rossignol, and the S7 days 62:00: Replacing DeRocco and heart attack in the mountains 65:00: Inappropriate Questions with Anonymous
Dan Egan is a world-renowned skier and pioneer of extreme sports. He has appeared in thirteen Warren Miller ski films and is known for skiing the most remote regions of the world with his brother John Egan. In 2001, Powder Magazine named him one of the most influential skiers of our time and in 2016, he was inducted into the US Skiing & Snowboarding Hall of Fame.
Sierra Shafer is the current editor of SKI Magazine and former editor of Powder Magazine. We discuss a lot including the need for adaptability in the ski industry.
In this episode of Legends of the Brand, Richard Fincher Publisher of Fall-Line Magazine shares with us his insights about publishing in the world of snowsports. We cover a range of topics from Weekly and monthly publications, to his favourite tipple on the slopes ( Bombardino's) We also talk about Powder Magazine and his team of testers! Join in, as we look behind the cover of the UK's newsstand magazine!! To find Fall-Line online, head here https://www.fall-line.co.uk and to subscribe to paper or digital issues, click here: https://www.fall-linemedia.co.uk/product-category/fall-line_ski https://twitter.com/FallLineSkiing Or here https://www.facebook.com/FallLineSkiingMagazine/ Or here https://www.instagram.com/falllinemag
Adventure Journal is Steve Casimiro’s current passion. You can find it at www.adventure-journal.com. Reading Steve’s adventure articles will suck you in and give you the itch to get out. To get out and explore. To follow your curiosity. To embrace your surrounding. To figure out the “why” of the things we love in the outdoors. … Read More Read More
Lance and Mike begin what will be an ongoing conversation about the importance of POWDER Magazine to the soul of skiing. We have more to say about this super-influential magazine in upcoming episodes, but can’t help but begin some appreciation for the Moe brothers and founders and influential editors over the nearly 50 years of … Read More Read More
Cody Towsend and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about chess & The Queen’s Gambit; savants & skier savants; ski media; political appointees; avalanche accidents; Cody’s new film, The Mountain Why; and more.TOPICS & TIMESCody versus the people of Girdwood, AK (2:15)The Queen’s Gambit & Savants (4:36)Spoiler Alerts for the Queen’s Gambit (6:29 - 19:21)Magnus Carlsen, & Skier Savants (8:23)Deb Haaland, Interior Secretary (19:25)Ski Media & Powder Magazine (37:31)Gear Shops, Gear Makers, & Crystal Balls (50:31)Who is getting into avalanche accidents? (56:08)Cody & Michelle Parker’s film, The Mountain Why (1:09:20)RELATED LINKSDavid Hill’s excellent article on Walter Tevis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My guest today is Julian Carr. Widely recognized for the biggest airs in skiing, Julian Carr has been featured in seven Warren Miller films, developing a reputation not only for big airs, but for all around skiing. He's received a 'Photo of the Year' award from Powder Magazine, won the prestigious Sickbird Award on the Freeskiing World Tour, X-Games GOLD Medalist, 3rd Place in esteemed Powder Magazine Reader Poll, & he holds two world records in cliff height. Julian serves as an ambassador for Protect Our Winters (POW), Climate Reality Project, & board member of Lands Conservation Foundation. He's the founder of Discrete Clothing. Most recently, Julian founded a mountain running series, the Cirque Series, which is in its fourth season. For more information please visit Julian at http://juliancarr.squarespace.com/ or https://www.cirqueseries.com/. Also you can find Julian on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/juliancarr/
The Storm Skiing Podcast is sponsored by Mountain Gazette. Get 10 percent off subscriptions with the code “GOHIGHER10” at check-out. Get 10 percent off everything else with the code “EASTCOAST.”Who: Sierra Shafer, Editor-in-Chief of Powder MagazineRecorded on: December 9, 2020Why I interviewed her: Because over the half past century, no single entity has better defined how we ski, what we ski, and the way that we think and talk about skiing than Powder Magazine. It is a guidebook and a glossary and a portal to untold ski Narnias beyond our limited worlds. Without it, we are all standing in that gondola line at Vail last year, amazed at the glimmer and expense of it all but confused about what to do. Some of us have our helmets on backwards and we’re ready to shred the groomers in these newfangled parabolic skis and it’s gonna be great man because no winter is complete without our three-day annual ski vacation. Powder defined the possible beyond that staid and stampeding and limited resort experience. And what was possible, it turned out, was almost anything. This world is filled with mountains and it’s filled with snow and Powder was our printed Hollywood, teleporting us into places so surreal and spectacular that they would make Pandora sneak out the back door in embarrassment. There are people who ski and there are skiers, man, and if you don’t know what the difference is you will by the time you hit the Shooting Gallery in any issue of Powder. It’s our compass. Or it was. Because s**t someone just turned off the magnetic field and now we have no idea which way to go, and excuse me Sir but exactly how does the Earth just stop having a north? Oh I see. So I just follow the signs to Lionshead and everything will be cool? OK thanks so much for that Epic tip. Skiing really is just swell. Part of my reference library.What we talked about: How the American Media acquisition went down and how the Powder crew reacted; the immediate staffing and institutional changes that followed and how those impacted morale; becoming Powder’s first female editor-in-chief; honoring the magazine’s legacy while evolving it for the current world; the challenges and opportunities of creating a more inclusive magazine; killing “top women’s X or Y” lists; how Powder plans its season slate; the challenge of balancing a rad print magazine and with a rad social media operation; what happened when American Media sliced the 2019-20 production run from six to four issues; why the magazine lost its internship and fellowship programs; which subscriber demographic had been growing in recent years; Powder’s reaction to this summer’s Black Lives Matter protests; how we got the Naked Guy cover on this season’s first issue; the backstory behind that photo; whether the snippet on the first issue’s spine was a warning of the shutdown to come; when American Media delivered the news that they were furloughing the Powder staff, the reasons they gave, and how the team reacted; remaking the final issue in just two weeks; planning the cover for the final issue once they realized it would be the final issue; measuring the magazine’s impact via the testimonials that tumbled in after The Terrible News broke; Easter eggs in the final issue; what American Media is offering Powder subscribers in place of future issues and what it revealed about how well they know their own magazine; whether the magazine is for sale and how much interest there is in purchasing it; what future hypothetical owners would need to do to make Powder sustainable; the appeal of paper in the digital wormhole of 2020; and optimism for the future of ski magazines. Questions I wish I’d asked: I wasn’t entirely clear why changes in California labor laws led to the loss of Powder’s internship programs, and I should have asked Shafer to elaborate on that a bit. I also wanted to ask what the alternative to the Naked Guy cover was that the team had prepared in case the A360 execs rejected it. Why I thought that now was a good time for this interview: Because well you see I looked around for the complaint department at A360 Media, the skier-hating corporate overlords who decided that the best way to end 2020 was to shut down the greatest ski magazine of all time, but I couldn’t find the gosh-darn thing and so here we are. I wanted to hear the full story of A360’s tenure, which has been defined by abrupt then steady cuts that ended with the biggest cut of all: everything. Powder Magazine is no more(-ish), and we need answers, damn it, and Shafer was the best positioned person to give us the broadest possible context about what happened, why it happened, and what may come next.Additional reading:Former Powder editor and current Adventure Journal editor Steve Casimiro wrote a pair of reactions to the shutdown news.My own thoughts on PowderThe shuttering of Powder comes just a few years after Skiing closed after a nearly 70-year run. While not as beloved by the hardcore, Skiing was a hell of a good magazine. This tribute by Mike Peruzzi is the best statement of the magazine’s mission and legacy that I’m aware of.Let’s not let this happen againHere are some ski mags you can still subscribe to:Ski JournalSkiFreeskierFollow The Storm Skiing Journal on Facebook and Twitter.COVID-19 & Skiing Podcasts: Author and Industry Veteran Chris Diamond | Boyne Resorts CEO Stephen Kircher | Magic Mountain President Geoff Hatheway | NSAA CEO Kelly Pawlak | Berkshire East/Catamount Owner & Goggles for Docs founder Jon Schaefer | Shaggy’s Copper Country Skis Cofounder Jeff Thompson | Doppelmayr USA President Katharina Schmitz | Mt. 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In this episode I talk with former ski racer and Powder Magazine ski tester Wally Phillips. We talk about how a Pittsburgh boy made his way west to Salt Lake City and never left. Wally also takes a deep dive into the evolution of skis over the last 20 years. Then we chat about testing skis for Powder Magazine and what "Powder Week" was all about. We even hear about how Wally met his wife in a ski town bar, where he likes to ski now, and what Wally's latest job entails.
Andrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist - Part 2 | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Disclaimer: So, right off the bat, I wanna let our listeners know that Andrew and I are friends and that we've spent weeks together confined in small sailboats in Svalbard, Norway and well-spaced from each other in big boats in Antarctica so this conversation is gonna be fun, it's gonna be frank, and I'm excited to have this venue to really dig in and ask tougher questions than normal - so watch out... “The style of the writing came about because I never expected it to be a real book [The Chuting Gallery]. It was gonna be like 'here Miles, here's this book you can read on the toilet and get a laugh out of.'” - Andrew McLean in Part 2 Andrew McLean is a legendary ski mountaineer, author, inventor, and Big Mountain Scientist. In 2017, Powder Magazine voted Andrew as one of the "48 Most Influential Skiers of All Time". Andrew is one of the best ski mountaineers on the planet having skied first descents on every continent and has been featured in a myriad of ski movies including the Big Mountain Skiing documentary: "Steep." Andrew is the inventor of the "Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole" among many other groundbreaking inventions in the mountaineering universe. Andrew has skied over 100 first descents all over the world. Andrew graduated from the very prestigious Rhode Island School of Design and went on to become a product designer for Black Diamond in Salt Lake City, UT for 14-years. Andrew was even an avalanche forecaster for the Utah Avalanche Center for a year. Andrew wrote the most legendary, hilarious guide book ever created called "The Chuting Gallery - A Guide To Steep Skiing in the Wasatch" that is simultaneously considered The Bible & Holy Grail of steep skiing in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Andrew is a gifted writer and has written articles for Powder Magazine, Backcountry Magazine, Skiing Magazine and many other publications. Andrew is most likely the very first professional ski mountaineer on Earth. Andrew McLean lives in Park City, Utah with his wife Polly, their 2 daughters, and 2 poorly behaved canines. 2 PART PODCAST: Andrew McLean is so goddamn interesting, he has so much to teach us, and has so many hilarious stories that we had to break this interview into 2 Parts. This is Part 2 of Andrew McLean, the Big Mountain Scientist - we pick up where we left off with phase 6 of Andrew McLean's exotic life. In this episode, Andrew & Miles talk about how "The Chuting Gallery - A Guide to Steep Skiing in the Wasatch" came to be, accidents in the mountains, the explosion of backcountry skiing & riding, winning many ski mountaineering races, favorite ski mountaineering expeditions, Andrew's unique avalanche philosophy, Andrew's favorite places to ski guide, conservation efforts in the Wasatch Mountains, being a professional avalanche forecaster, and how Andrew became one of the first-ever professional ski mountaineers. Andrew McLean answers these meddlesome questions in Part 2: What drove you to write "The Chuting Gallery - A Guide to Steep Skiing in the Wasatch"? How did winning many ski mountaineering races change your life's direction and how did it feel to win? What was being a professional avalanche forecaster like and why didn't you continue in that career direction? How did you become one of the first-ever professional ski mountaineers? You have a unique avalanche philosophy, don't you? What is it? What is it about expedition skiing that calls to you? What is it about steep skiing that makes you crazy? Where's your favorite place to ski guide? Please tell us about the types of accidents you've seen out there and which ones have affected you the most. Backcountry skiing and riding has exploded in the past few years - what have you seen out there and how do you feel about the growth? Please tell us about your conservation efforts in Utah, what you're fighting against, what you're fighting for, and what your level of involvement is. When did family happen for you and how has it affected your decision-making in the mountains. Many more... Please enjoy! *** This episode is brought to you by Alta Ski Area. Alta averages 40 snow events each winter with 18 of those storms dropping at least a foot of snow on Alta. *** 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 #7 - Andrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist Recorded on October 29th, 2020 in Santa Cruz, CA (Miles Clark) and Park City, UT (Andrew McLean). This episode was edited by Robert Wilkinson. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.
In this week's episode big air skier, X Game gold medalist, and entrepreneur, Julian Carr, let's us pick his brain. Move over Air Jordan because “Air Julian” goes WAY bigger and the stakes are life or death. Clip in as he teaches all of us how we can push past fear - something he knows all about considering he makes a living skiing off 200+ foot cliffs. On top of his incredible extreme sports career which includes several world records, an X Games gold medal, seven Warren Miller films, and countless magazine covers, Julian is also an advocate for climate change and he shares some easy ways we can all do our part to help. When the snow stops flying Julian still finds himself in the mountains and he shares his battle to keep his alpine running race series alive this year during a pandemic. Widely recognized for the biggest airs in skiing, Julian Carr has been featured in seven Warren Miller films, developing a reputation not only for big airs, but for all around skiing. He's received a 'Photo of the Year' award from Powder Magazine, won the prestigious Sickbird Award on the Freeskiing World Tour, X-Games GOLD Medalist, 3rd Place in esteemed Powder Magazine Reader Poll, and he holds two world records in cliff height. Julian serves as an ambassador for Protect Our Winters (POW), Climate Reality Project, and board member of Lands Conservation Foundation. He's the founder of Discrete Clothing. Most recently, Julian founded a mountain running series, the Cirque Series, which is in its fourth season. Follow Julian Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliancarr/?hl=en Website http://juliancarr.squarespace.com/ SPONSORS Kiln. https://kiln.co/ https://www.instagram.com/kiln.co/?hl=en FOLLOW US Follow Living Unscripted Podcast https://www.instagram.com/livingunscriptedpodcast/?hl=en Follow Caitlin https://www.instagram.com/caitlinhhansen/?hl=en Follow Brooke https://www.instagram.com/brooke_mangum/?hl=en Subscribe to our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYoaGeTb_LnJ-qKNRcWUeUA?sub_confirmation=1
Andrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist - Part 1 | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Disclaimer: So, right off the bat, I wanna let our listeners know that Andrew and I are friends and that we've spent weeks together confined in small sailboats in Svalbard, Norway and well-spaced from each other in big boats in Antarctica so this conversation is gonna be fun, it's gonna be frank, and I'm excited to have this venue to really dig in and ask tougher questions than normal - so watch out... “We had a lot of snow and I went to dig out the outhouse, and the whole thing collapsed and I fell into it [& human poop]…. I had to use a pancake scraper to basically scrape my pants off. It was totally disgusting” - Andrew McLean in Part 1 Andrew McLean is a legendary ski mountaineer, author, inventor, and Big Mountain Scientist. In 2017, Powder Magazine voted Andrew as one of the "48 Most Influential Skiers of All Time". Andrew is one of the best ski mountaineers on the planet having skied first descents on every continent and has been featured in a myriad of ski movies including the Big Mountain Skiing documentary: "Steep." Andrew is the inventor of the "Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole" among many other groundbreaking inventions in the mountaineering universe. Andrew has skied over 100 first descents all over the world. Andrew graduated from the very prestigious Rhode Island School of Design and went on to become a product designer for Black Diamond in Salt Lake City, UT for 14-years. Andrew was even an avalanche forecaster for the Utah Avalanche Center for a year. Andrew wrote the most legendary, hilarious guide book ever created called "The Chuting Gallery - A Guide To Steep Skiing in the Wasatch" that is simultaneously considered The Bible & Holy Grail of steep skiing in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Andrew is a gifted writer and has written articles for Powder Magazine, Backcountry Magazine, Skiing Magazine and many other publications. Andrew is most likely the very first professional ski mountaineer on Earth. Andrew McLean lives in Park City, Utah with his wife Polly, their 2 daughters, and 2 poorly behaved canines. 2 PART PODCAST: Andrew McLean is so goddamn interesting, he has so much to teach us, and has so many hilarious stories that we had to break this interview into 2 Parts. This is Part 1 of Andrew McLean, the Big Mountain Scientist. In this episode, Andrew & Miles talk about surviving a 500-foot fall, being covered in human poop on a glacier, being on the Colbert Report TV show, being the first professional ski mountaineer, mountain unicycling, getting arrested, getting caught in avalanches, losing friends in the mountains, and Andrew's favorite mountain ranges to ski. Andrew McLean answers these invasive questions in Part 1: How the hell did you become the first professional ski mountaineer ever? You and your friends coined the very popular term "Dawn Patrol," how did that happen? Why did you get arrested twice while attending the Rhode Island School of Design? What was your experience being on the Colbert Report TV show? How did you invent the wire-gate carabiner and the "Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole? What's the funniest accident you've had in the mountains? The New Yorker called you a "Mountain Scientist," do you think that's an accurate portrayal - Mountain Scientist? Many more... Please enjoy! *** Join us next week for Part 2 of Andrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist where we discuss the explosive growth of backcountry skiing and riding, Accidents in the mountains, losing friends in the mountains, & Andrew's battle-hardened sense of humor. "The style of the writing came about because I never really expected it [The Chuting Gallery] to be a real book. It's just gonna be like 'here Miles, here's this book you can read on the toilet and get a laugh out of.'" - Andrew McLean in Part 2 Join us, won't you? This episode is brought to you by Alta Ski Area. 8.5%? Nope, we aint talkin' 'bout beer... We're talking about the average density of Alta's snow. The density that provides perfect powder flotation. *** 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 #7 - Andrew McLean, The Big Mountain Scientist Recorded on October 29th, 2020 in Santa Cruz, CA (Miles Clark) and Park City, UT (Andrew McLean). This episode was edited by Robert Wilkinson. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.
Follow Red Bull photographer Christian Pondella as he descends inside the Greenland Ice Cap, a place that no one had ever gone before. Greenland is one of the most remote and extreme countries on Earth. 80% of its surface is covered in ice, temperatures can reach -65°C. But it holds the second largest ice sheet on the planet, and it’s melting fast. Christian teams up with legendary ice climber Will Gadd, and glaciologist Jason Gulley, to go deeper into the ice than anyone has ever gone before. Their expedition is fraught with danger, but the science they would bring would back change our understanding of climate change, sea level rise and the future of our planet. This is more than just an adventure. This is a descent into the unknown. Highlights include: · Descend into a moulin, a dark hole in the ice where meltwater from the glacier surface rushes into depths below· Explore inside the abyss, a place no one has ever gone before· Discover Greenland, one of the most remote and extreme places on the planet · Learn about the cutting climate science being done now on the Greenland ice cap, and how this expedition changed the fundamental models scientists were using to predict sea level rise over the coming decades.· Hear about Christian’s incredible career as Red Bull photographer, including shooting a 300-ft snowmobile jump and a world-first sky dive without a parachute. You read that right.· Get Christian’s top tips for adventure photography and how to create that perfect shot Christian Pondella is one of the top adventure sports photographers in the world. As well as shooting for Red Bull, he is a senior photographer for Powder Magazine, a San Disk Extreme Team member, Fstop Global Pro, he has published work in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine, Outside, Men’s Journal, Maxim, FHM, GQ, Climbing, Outdoor Photographer, Shutterbug, and a variety of other publications throughout the world. Follow Christian’s work: Instagram @ChristianPondella / www.ChristianPondella.comCover image Christian Pondella / Red Bull Content PoolThank you to Mammoth Lakes for sponsoring this episode! Majestic in scale and awesome in its natural beauty, the year-round adventureland of Mammoth Lakes is one of those rare places that you have to see to still not totally believe. The name speaks to the size of the mountains, the expanse of the valleys, the incredible number of crystal clear mountain lakes and the endless opportunities for adventure just outside your door. But what makes this place really unique are the surreal storybook scenes that drop jaws, spark the imagination and make every moment feel like a brush with the truly incredible. For more info: www.visitmammoth.comFor background information on this episode, including Christian's photos from the trip, please visit: https://www.armchair-explorer.com/post/descent-into-the-unknown-inside-the-greenland-ice-cap-with-red-bull-photographer-christian-pondella Social media: Instagram & Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastArmchair Explorer: the world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. Each episode is cut documentary style with music and cinematic effects to create an immersive storytelling experience. No long-winded interviews, just straight to the heart of the action'Best travel podcasts 2020' - The Guardian'Thrilling stuff' - Sunday Times'Adventure stories from the wildest places on Earth' - The Telegraph'Best Overall Podcast 2020' - Finalist DiscoverPods Awards
Casey Sheahan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Simms Fishing LLC. Casey, a long-time outdoor industry veteran, came to Simms from his post as President of Keen Footwear. Prior to his 9 years with Patagonia and seven-year tenure at Kelty, he served as Vice-President of Marketing for Merrell Footwear and was Category Marketing Manager at Nike ACG from 1990-1994. In addition to his diverse footwear, apparel and equipment management background, Casey brings a breadth of skills to the fields of writing, marketing and sales. He has edited for several outdoor-inspired publications including Runner's World, Marathoner and Nordic World and was editor and publisher of POWDER Magazine in the late 1980s. He is aligned with a number of environmental organizations and served as President of the Conservation Alliance, a non-profit organization of outdoor businesses whose membership dues support grassroots citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect wild and natural areas. In the past, Casey casey has been the senior advisor to Backbone Media in Carbondale, Colorado, and now serves on the advisory boards of Keen Footwear, Johnson Outdoors, Outdoor Research, Vibram SPA, and the 5 Point Film Festival. Casey is a lifelong skier and fly-fishing enthusiast. He has a personal affinity for cycling, paddling and all water-related activities, as well as backpacking, camping and spending time with his family. Please enjoy my conversation with Casey Sheahan.
Mike Powell is a ski industry veteran, action sports podcast host and producer of the Powell Movement Podcast. Powell grew up in Washington, DC and went to Radford University in Virginia studying speech communications. He moved to Vail, Colorado after college and got hooked on snowboarding.He spent 16 years in marketing, action sports management and working with the world's best skiers in the world at K2 Skis. At K2 Powell started as International Team Manager then on to Global Marketing Manager and Partnerships. He got the opportunity to MC at skiing and snowboarding events around the world for Red Bull, K2 and Powder Magazine.Powell went on to produce and host the Sponsored Podcast for Powder Magazine finding the stories behind the skiers. In 2017 he started the Powell Movement Podcast featuring skiing, snowboarding and other action sports legends.Tune in for some of Powell's best stories over the years including how he got his first job at K2, crazy antics and beer pong at action sports events and how he started and grew the Powell Movement Podcast. Enjoy and get rad!The Rad Season Action Sports and Adventure Show goes live every week on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Every Monday, the Show drops as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Read more by following this link: radseason.com
In this episode, Executive Director Elizabeth d’Huart and Museum volunteer Allan Gandy talk about The Sandstone Powder Magazine – Benicia's Little-Known Gem. Learn about the construction and history of this beautiful building – originally Benicia Arsenal Building #10, and now just one of the four sandstone buildings in the Camel Barns complex. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
An old Vail friend and amazing long time accomplished ski and adventure photographer Jeff Cricco joins the podcast to talk about his move to the mountain town of Vail in the early 90s, the string of resort and restaurant jobs that finally led him to chasing his love of photography, his longtime relationship with Powder Magazine and the unfortunate recent news that they are closing shop, and how he has remained relevant in the young man's game of chasing light in the backcountry for so many years. During our conversation Jeff and I talk about the "good ole" days of ski resort towns like Vail, how a Grateful Dead show on McNichols arena in 94 ended up inspiring him with the resolve to be a full time photographer, the ups and downs of the life of a ski photographer, his time working as a guide in Alaska, what the future of the adventure photography industry might look like, and the advice he gives to others out there chasing their own dreams of capturing life in the mountains. Follow Jeff Cricco on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcricco/?hl=en For More Information about Visual Revolutionary Visit: http://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/?hl=en
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As if 2020 hasn't had a large enough swath of destruction. Last week it was announced that our beloved Powder Magazine is going to be shuttering in November. Why did this happen and how are we responsible?
Our guest for today has starred in multiple ski films from Teton Gravity Research, Warren Miller, Sherpa’s Cinema and more. If you love skiing or maybe you’ve watched Pretty Faces before then you’ll definitely love this episode! Professional skier and filmmaker, Lynsey Dyer, joins us to talk about her career as a female professional skier in a predominantly male sport. Lynsey will share stories that’ll help us all remember that anything is possible as long as you put your heart into it! Learn how Lynsey pursues sport as art as she gives us a glimpse of her work, passion projects, and how she is inspiring and motivating young girls to get outside and play, as well as the importance of finding your flow state! Episode Highlights: How Lynsey got into Skiing Turning sport into art Highlighting women in outdoor sports Lynsey’s advocacy: #SHEJUMPS Lynsey’s next passion project About Our Guest: As a professional skier, Lynsey’s career has spanned over a decade. Starring in films from the likes of Teton Gravity Research, Warren Miller, Sherpa’s Cinema and more. Lynsey has skied on 6 continents, won every big mountain competition she’s entered, been awarded Female Skier of the Year by Powder Magazine multiple times, and cemented her place as one of the best big mountain skiers in the world while inspiring a generation of young female athletes through popular Ted talks on 'Skiing like a girl' and filmmaking. As a director, Lynsey produced and directed the first and only all female ski film Pretty Faces after fundraising $113K on Kickstarter. Pretty Faces was the most successful fundraising campaign for an action sports film ever on the platform, and went on to sell out 100 shows and win various awards. Lynsey's latest project, the Showing UP podcast, can be found on iTunes. She loves to share stories that help us all remember that anything is possible especially when you remember to play outside. Connect with Lynsey: Lynsey's website Instagram @lynseydyer Facebook Twitter @lynseydyer Resources Mentioned: Big Mountain Skier Lynsey Dyer On Sport As Art on the Rich Roll Podcast Showing UP Podcast with Lynsey Dyer SheJumps Unicorn Picnic --- Subscribe to the This or Something Better podcast! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Did you enjoy today’s episode? If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out! Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower! Let's connect on social media! Facebook @thisorsomethingbetterpodcast Instagram @this.orsomethingbetter
The Powder Magazine is South Carolina's oldest public building and today's serves as a museum. The museum's director and author of Arsenal of History, Alan Stello joins me to discuss the site's history and the museums upcoming virtual luncheon series. You can find out more about the museums Zoom luncheon series by visiting powdermagazine.org/programs
Bill Kerig is an entrepreneur. He has worked in several different fields. He was a Pro Skier. He was a producer at CBS News/48 hours. He has had articles published in Men's Journal, Ski Magazine and Powder Magazine. He wrote, produced, and directed the documentaries The Edge Of Never, Ready To Fly and The Grand Rescue. He has also written three books and he started the crowd funding company Rally Me, for athletes to gain funding for their respective sports, along with multiple other start up companies. He is currently the founder and CEO of Great Coach, which uses technology to improve athlete safety and human enrichment in Youth and Amateur sports. To find out more on Bill and Great Coach you can find them at www.greatcoach.com and follow Bill at billkerig on Instagram. I hope you enjoy Bill's journey of failures and successes so far and what has driven him to succeed. #whatdrivesyou #success #entrepreneur
Julian Carr holds multiple world records for ski cliff drops. He has successfully executed 100+ foot drops over a dozen times and walked away without a scratch. This conversation dives into the fact that he is not an “adrenaline junkie”. His approach is one of being grateful, present and working through fear. By “dissecting fear” Julien has been able to achieve moments of connection with himself and his surroundings that make the impossible – possible. Widely recognized for the biggest airs in skiing, Julian Carr has been featured in seven Warren Miller films, developing a reputation not only for big airs, but for all around skiing. He’s received a ‘Photo of the Year’ award from Powder Magazine, won the prestigious Sickbird Award on the Freeskiing World Tour, X-Games GOLD Medalist, & he holds two world records in cliff height. Julian serves as an ambassador for Protect Our Winters (POW), Climate Reality Project, & board member of Lands Conservation Foundation. He’s the founder of Discrete Clothing. Most recently, Julian founded a mountain running series, the Cirque Series, which is in its fourth season. CJ and Cory dive into: His journey to becoming a professional skier Fear and the power of using fear to boost concentration Julien’s protocol for skiing off 200 -foot cliffs (landing, sheerness, take off, self) Gratitude practice The stigma around adventure and action sports athletes as “adrenaline junkies” His life as an entrepreneur Achieving the impossible as an athlete Human Being vs Human Doing in the age of Corona Virus He is the Founder of Discrete Clothing and The Cirque Series
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/135 We hear the story behind the story in the movie A River Runs Through It. Still to this day the greatest fly fishing movie of all time. John Dietsch was the stunt man for Brad Pitt and lead the fly fishing team that created the fishing scenes in the movie. We hear some of the great stories that made this the greatest movie of all time. The story was about family, about death and addiction. The story was not about fly fishing as Robert Redford told John many times during production. Enjoy! Help Launch our New podcast Here: https://outdoorsonline.co/ Show Notes with John Dietsch - Norman Maclean wrote A River Runs Through It about fishing with his brother in the 1920's. - "I'm haunted by waters was a famous quote from the movie. - Graced By Waters is John’s new book that describes John's take on what "it" is. John also lost his brother Paul and has affected his life for over 10 years now,. - "Under the rocks are the words and the words are theirs." - We talked about Robert Redford. Here's a clip from Butch Cassidy, one of the great Redford movies. - John worked at Powder Magazine before taking on the lead with this movie for fly fishing. - Jason Borger was a big part of the movie and was the shadow caster. - Here's a short clip of the scene where Paul lands the crazy robot fish. - The further you get away from Missoula Montana the number assholes increases or the quote. - Fernando the Fish was the famous mechanical fish that game via Gary Borger and crew. - Adventure Guides was a TV show John produced. You can find John Dietsch at Graced By Waters. Resource Noted in the Show A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean Graced By Waters by John Dietsch Videos Noted in the Show Big Fish Clip Conclusion with John Dietsch We find out what the movie was about and why for Norman McClain it was about him coming to terms with the death of his brother. It's a beautiful story and one that we should all watch or read again if you have ever lost someone. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/135
Hi Everyone! Episode #93 with the Editor in Chief of Powder Magazine, Sierra Shafer. I really loved chatting with Sierra about content creation, the ski industry, and much more! Follow her along on the gram at... The post E93 – Sierra Shafer appeared first on Out of Bounds Podcast.
Hi Everyone! Episode #93 with the Editor in Chief of Powder Magazine, Sierra Shafer. I really loved chatting with Sierra about content creation, the ski industry, and much more! Follow her along on the gram at... The post E93 – Sierra Shafer appeared first on Out of Bounds Podcast.
Sierra Shafer took a non-traditional road to her position as Editor in Chief of Powder Magazine, the pinnacle of ski journalism. She’s an amazing writer but these days, she doesn’t write as much as she’d like to as she spends her time being the boss. On the podcast her talk her life and times that include religion, bring struck by lightning, popularity, a big college, a small college, newspapers, Val Kilmer, skiing and a while lot more. Sierra Shafer Show Notes: 2:00: Valentine’s Day, Colorado, Religion, 7:00: Volunteering young, High School, and being tall 13:00: Getting struck by lightning, sports, and going to college too early 22:30 : Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo: The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up 686 Technical Apparel: The best outerwear in the world 25:00: Skiing in PA, Waynesburg University, and Malaysia 34:00: Moving to LA, stars and working for free 43:00 Spy Optic: Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20 10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 43:30: Intro to Powder, getting a job, and digital media 56:00: Content changes, issues or escape, and getting bought and layoffs 48:00: Editor in Chief, gnarly terrain, and being a woman 70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Maro leBlance
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Jason Levinthal, or JLev as you may know him, is a professional skier turned serial entrepreneur. He’s the guy who founded LINE Skis, Full Tilt Boots, and now J Skis. He’s been featured in FreeSkier Magazine, Powder Magazine, BombSnow, New Schoolers, and more. He was named a top 40 under 40 professional in the sporting goods industry by Sporting Goods Business Magazine in 2010. Jason was a bronze medalist in the 1998 X Games, gave a TED talk in 2015, and has sold over half a million pairs of skis. You can find him on social media @jasonlevinthal, follow J skis @j_skis, and grab a pair of limited edition sticks at jskis.com. Check out more episodes of the Young Founders Podcast and be sure to subscribe on the podcasting platform of your choice.
Welcome to Foot Stuff Podcast episode 90!'Ski Patrol'On today's episode we had the pleasure of being joined by our good friend Caitlin Kelly to chat all about her experiences working as a member of Whiteface Mountain's Ski Patrol. We also discuss heuristic traps, Caitlin's recent back country skiing adventures, and her writing for Powder Magazine! You can check out some of Caitlin's writing here: https://www.powder.com/author/caitlinkelly/And follow along on her adventures here:https://www.instagram.com/caitlinelizabethk/Caitlin is also an ambassador for Coalition Snow:https://www.coalitionsnow.com/Thanks so much for tuning in, please subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts so you don't miss any of the fun.For more info check out our website below:https://www.footstuffpodcast.com/All content © 2020 Foot Stuff Pod
We're headed down South this week, with an episode dedicated to Charleston, SC. Vin whips up a drink that looks and tastes fit for sipping on a porch in the Holy City. the Charleston Fizz. Meanwhile, Taylor tells you all about some of the city's famous haunts, including the Angel Oak, the Unitarian Church Cemetery, and the Powder Magazine. So, pull up a chair and make yourself a drink and enjoy the latest episode of Restless Spirits.
29-year old Professional big mountain skier Angel Collinson has shattered industry ceilings since she hit the scene. The first female skier to land both the opening and finale segments in a TGR film and the first woman to win Powder Magazine's "Best Line" award. Raised on the slopes of Alta ski area in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon, her and her brother Johnny (also a professional skier on The North Face athlete team) spent their youth splitting time between ski resort employee housing and living out of a van chasing backcountry adventures for family fun. In this episode we talk all things skiing and stoke of course, Angel's sibling dynamic in the professional sphere, as well as how to overcome your own worst critic—yourself. Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/angelcollinson Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland Editor: Chris Plante Presented by: Explore Inspired
The Storm Skiing Podcast #2 | Download this episode on iTunes and Google Play| Read the full overview at skiing.substack.com.Who: Danielle and Laszlo Vajtay, Owners, Plattekill MountainWhy I interviewed them: Because Plattekill flat amazes me. Situated deep in the Catskills interior, surrounded by better funded and bigger neighbors, nearly unknown outside of die-hard ski circles, the odds of this family-owned mountain still existing at all, let alone thriving, would seem remote in our days of octuple chairlifts and Ikonik gigapasses. But there it is, a sort of Little-Engine-That-Could clanking one refurbished snowgun at a time into 2019. This was not an accident. It was not luck. It was two people busting their ass for 26 years, reinvesting deliberately in the hill, plugging snowmaking at a one-run-per-annum rate into the incline, and slowly building a community around that intangible thing called atmosphere that makes skiing Plattekill unlike skiing anyplace else in the state. And they did all of that by avoiding debt like blue ice after a refreeze. How they did that against considerable odds was a story that I wanted to hear.What we talked about: Skiing together since they were kids; their terrific first winter as owners (1993-94); when the mountain almost fell apart during their second, terrible winter (1994-95; imagine not opening until February!); snow farming; why real estate is a dumb strategy for building a sustainable ski business; the Plattekill model of deliberate investment/no debt; how the Plattekill model could have saved lost Catskills ski areas Bobcat and Cortina; the mountain is one giant glade; yes the front five double blacks are absolute freefalls but the mountain has some terrific greens and blues and for families or novices it offers a hell of a lot; turns out a The New York Times feature story about your mountain rental program is pretty damn good marketing, so if you own a mountain maybe do that? How the mountain rental program started when 20 people showed up on a midweek powder day and Laszlo was like, “we’ll open for $2,500,” and some dude was like, “cool,” and they all went skiing; what happens when Vail sets up shop in your backyard by buying your largest rival; is Alterra buying Windham inevitable? And speaking of giant unwieldly conglomerates bwah-ha-ha-ha Platty is still here and has anyone seen American Skiing Company around here anywhere oh yeah there’s its carcass in a Dumpster in lower Manhattan; Laszlo does have a favorite big ski conglomerate though; The Freedom Pass; the Indy Pass and why the Vajtays, uh, passed on it; where Platty’s passholders come from; Belleayre. Oh, man, Belleayre. Laszlo is not a fan of operating in direct competition with a state-subsidized ski area, especially as a taxpayer who is essentially then doing the subsidizing. How can that be remedied? Laszlo has some ideas. Why the Vajtays would rather compete with Vail or Alterra than ORDA. Also – how often and where the Vajtays ski (turns out that when you own a mountain, you get to ski a lot); what Win Smith said to Laszlo when they went skiing together. Also, this:Four of Plattekill’s front five double-black divebombers in February 2019. L to R: Northface, Giant Slalom, Plunge and Freefall. A T-bar used to run up Plunge. Laszlo talks about the painstaking process of refurbishing and installing the Northface Double Chair that replaced it and is pictured here.Things that may be slightly outdated because we recorded this a while ago: Laszlo announced a reciprocity agreement with Homewood, a mountain seated on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The place looks rad but I’ve never skied there or anywhere in Tahoe (big ski resume gap). This appears to be a separate agreement from the Freedom Pass arrangement, as Homewood is not listed as a partner in that alliance but does have a pretty amazing list of season pass reciprocity deals (really wish more East Coast mountains forged these sorts of free-ticket partnerships with their neighbors instead of their standard “you can get 10 percent off a full-priced lift ticket at our partner mountains,” which isn’t much of a bargain when you can typically find those tickets far cheaper elsewhere). Platty’s season pass details are here. What I got wrong: When I mentioned that the three ORDA mountains (Belleayre, Gore, and Whiteface), were on Max Pass, I forgot to mention that Windham was as well. I sort of flubbed the description of Aspen’s role in Alterra – The Aspen Skiing Company, which is in turn owned by Henry Crown and Company, owns Alterra in conjunction with KSL Capital Partners. I said something slightly different during the interview, but it’s interesting to note that I don’t think most skiers realize that Aspen is the Ikon analogue to Vail/Epic, and it’s kind of amazing how they’ve transformed themselves into Captain Good Guy when their pass is more expensive and their day ticket prices are just a pair of disposable foot warmers cheaper than Vail’s in most cases. Why I thought that now was a good time for this interview: Plattekill is on a roll. Besides the aforementioned Times piece, an excellent Catskills write-up by Powder Magazine’s Porter Fox last winter featured Plattekill (along with Belleayre and Hunter) prominently, describing it as a throwback, a scrappy survivor, and, most importantly, “the Alta of the Catskills” for its 150 inches of annual lake effect snow. The mountain rental program is working, and the place, relatively speaking, is thriving. This is in part I think due to a general backlash against our Ikonik/Epik landskape and the perceived cost and generic experience of skiing those mega-pass mountains. While I have both of these passes and will likely continue to buy them and believe the Disneyfication angle is overstated, I also make sure to ski Plattekill and other indies over the course of the winter, for exactly all of the reasons articulated above. Why you should go there: Because this is the coolest damn ski hill in the state of New York. Yes, it’s the smallest of the four Catskills mountains by acreage and vertical drop and number of lifts and size of the parking lot and size of the lodge. No, there are no high-speed lifts and the trails are shockingly narrow in places and the lodge is not some starchitect-designed spaceship ready to transport you to Jupiter. This is what skiing looks like when it’s run not by block grants airlifted from Broomfield but real people who love their mountain and love skiing and put every damn thing they have into making it work. Plus, it’s never crowded, the lift tickets are fairly priced, they have the friendliest lifties I’ve every encountered, and, yes, it feels like skiing in the 1960s. I think. Since I have no first-person recollecation of the 1960s, I’m going to make some assumptions here and say it feels like skiing in some indeterminate bygone era when kids didn’t spend all their time smartphoning and playing the Halo. Seriously though, make a day for this one (as long as that day is a Friday through Sunday, because a midweek lift ticket is $4,500 – not bad actually if you can round up 100 friends or bribe your company into paying for it). While we’re on the subject of throwbacks: Ribbing the this-is-my-secret-mountain-don’t-you-dare-tell-anyone-it-exists-let-them-all-ski-at-Hunter attitude of his core skiers, Laszlo says, “OK, just tell one friend,” and then he mentions an old “and then they’ll tell two friends” shampoo commercial. This appears to be that commercial:A 1970s Brady Bunch-style version:And then Wayne’s World spoofed it:While I was alive for most of that and doubtless saw the commercial dozens of times while my mom was re-watching that day’s soap operas on our Betamax or whatever, I don’t remember it at all. But apparently it was cultural currency back in the day.The Storm Skiing Podcast is on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts. The Storm Skiing Journal publishes podcasts and other editorial content throughout the ski season. To receive new posts as soon as they are published, sign up for The Storm Skiing Journal Newsletter at skiing.substack.com. 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Kelly Halpin is a mountain runner with multiple fastest known times on some the toughest and most remote routes in the country. She specializes in solo, unsupported challenges in and around her home territory in Grand Teton National Park, and often combines her running with professional level rock climbing. In addition to running and climbing, Halpin is an accomplished snowboarder and horseback rider, and has worked as an artist and illustrator for companies such as ESPN, Powder Magazine, and Red Bull. Payson visited Kelly in her home in Jackson, Wyoming where they talked about art, the precautions required for solo wilderness adventures, the best type of saw for cutting off dead bison heads, and the time she literally ran into a black bear on an afternoon run. They recorded this episode directly after returning from a neighborhood rosé party, so at times the conversation style may seem even looser than normal.
Lynsey Dyer is a professional skier and filmmaker from Jackson, Wyoming. Following a career in competitive big mountain skiing, Lynsey went on to become a trailblazing star in many backcountry films, eventually moving on to directing and producing award winning films of her own. Especially of note was "Pretty Faces", the first and only all-female ski film. Lynsey has also been a commentator for ESPN, starred in a reality TV show on Bravo, presented Ted Talks, and been awarded Female Skier of the Year by Powder Magazine multiple times. Payson sat down with Lynsey in her home to discuss her incredible dedication to setting a good example for young women (she's turned down opportunities with Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, and Playboy recently), the challenges of navigating all-male film shoots, the oxymorons and environmental challenges of her career, and her observations on why men are in desperate need of good role models. Lynsey also hosts her own podcast, "Showing UP."
Lynsey Dyer is a professional skier who has won every big mountain competition she’s entered, been awarded Female Skier of the Year by Powder Magazine multiple times, and cemented her place as one of the best big mountain skiers in the world while inspiring a generation of young female athletes through popular TED talks on 'Ski Like A Girl' and filmmaking. As a director, Lynsey produced and directed the first and only all female ski film and founded a production company called Unicorn Picnic. She's also the host of the popular Showing UP podcast where she shares stories that help us all remember that anything is possible especially when you remember to play outside. Episode notes: https://exploreinspired.com/lynseydyer Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland Editor: Chris Plante Presented by: Explore Inspired
Before sustaining a spine injury at the end of 2014, Jim Harris made his living from hard days in the mountains. After 6 years of teaching wilderness mountaineering courses, Jim began creating content in photo, video and written form, for clients like National Geographic, Camp 4 Collective, and Powder Magazine. That is, until he was paralyzed while snow kiting in Patagonia. It took over a week for Jim to reach definitive care in the States where five of his nine broken vertebrae were fused.After his spine fusion he began to wiggle a toe. Within a few months, muscles in both legs began firing. In the four years since that accident, Jim transitioned from wheelchair to walker to cane and continues to challenge the limitations of his disability. He is now mountain biking and backcountry skiing at a level most able-bodied individuals would only dream of. Be sure to stick around to the end of this one. It’s one of our favorite episodes to date.In this episode you’ll learn:Why you should aim high in adverse situationsThe difference between Type I fun and Type II funThe healing benefits of being in flow stateHow creativity of the arts and outdoors go-hand-in-handWhat it really means to be authenticTweetables:“In the absence of a prognosis in South America, in the absence of an expert opinion, I was like, ‘well, I’m just gonna aim high here, I guess.’”“It seems like so much of life satisfaction is about having your expectation line up with what actually occurs in life.”“I never saw myself as a professional athlete before I got hurt, but in hindsight I was usually getting hired for jobs because I could keep up with them.”“What came up time and time again, was marketing departments being like, ‘Oh, well, we hired you because we really like the authenticity that you convey.’ And that always made me uncomfortable because I don’t know how to deliver authenticity in a photo.”“One of the outcomes of being so helpless for weeks & months is that vulnerability stopped feeling very vulnerable.”Resources:Follow Jim’s Instagram accounts: Personal | ArtAdaptive Training FoundationHigh Fives Foundation: Instagram | WebLearn more about flow state in FLOW: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Widely recognized for the biggest airs in skiing, Julian Carr has been featured in seven Warren Miller films, developing a reputation not only for big airs, but for all around skiing. He's received a 'Photo of the Year' award from Powder Magazine, won the prestigious Sickbird Award on the Freeskiing World Tour, and he holds two world records in cliff height. Julian serves as an ambassador for Protect Our Winters ( POW ) as well as The Climate Reality Project, and he's the founder of Discrete Clothing. Most recently, Julian founded a mountain running series, the Cirque Series, which is in its third season. Follow Julian on Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/juliancarr/ Show Notes and More Episodes at www.consummateathlete.com
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
Jim Harris, is an absolute bad ass, there's really no other way to put it. He is an accomplished adventure photographer, athlete, and artist - and probably the most positive guy you'll ever meet. His work has been featured in Powder Magazine, National Geographic, and in the catalogues of many prominent outdoor brands. Our conversation weaved in and out of topics like: recognizing opportunity when it knocks, finding your niche, embracing uncertainty, the curse of student loans, mental visualization, the importance of mentorship, and the state of the adventure photographer/journalist industry. Oh and we talked about one other really big thing. Three years ago, while snow kiting in preparation for a ski expedition in the Patagonia region of Chile, Jim was unexpectedly launched into the air and remembers thinking, “Shit, I hope I don't break my ankle, that will ruin the trip." He actually woke up paralyzed. The diagnosis wasn't good - He had no feeling from the sternum down. After a long, hard, and scary road - his grit, determination, and optimism literally healed him. Trust me, you don't want to miss the whole story in his own words. Resources: Jim's website and Instagram: http://www.perpetualweekend.com https://www.instagram.com/perpetualweekend/ Forrest McCarthy: https://www.instagram.com/forrest.mccarthy/ Noah Howell: https://www.instagram.com/noah_j_howell/ http://www.noahhowell.com Andrew McClean: https://www.instagram.com/straightchuter/ http://straightchuter.com Craig Hospital - Spinal Rehabilitation Center: https://craighospital.org
Raised in Hamilton and Toronto, Ontario, Blake Jorgenson headed west to Whistler, B.C. in 1993 at the age of 18 in search of adventure. Now in his thirties, he has won several prestigious industry awards, including the Pro Photographer Showdown at Whistler’s World Ski and Snowboard Festival and Powder Magazine’s Photo of the Year. Powder and Skier magazines currently recognize him as a senior photographer and his work is sought by heavyweight advertising clients such as Rossignol, Helly Hansen, Oakley, Salomon, Red Bull and Nike. Resources: Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or visiting the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram and Twitter.
On Episode 40 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 40 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1. The Crested Butte/Aspen Connection. 2. Brittany and Frank Konsella of 14erskiers.com. 3. Skiing Capitol Peak. 4. Skiing all 14ers. 5. Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado from Mountaineer Books. 6. The Squirrelsicle. 7. The Snowy Torrents. 8. The Podcast Competitors: The Slide. Powder Magazine. Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK9MbiNcCJQ 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.
For the sixth Yosemite Can O Peaches show, John interviews David Page, Advocacy Director of the Winter Wildlands Alliance in Mammoth Lakes, CA. David is also Senior Correspondent for Powder Magazine, author, and a national award winning journalist.David has authored the Explorer's Guide Yosemite and the Southern Sierra Nevada.
Team, when I was in Squaw Valley for the Spartan World Championships, I had the honor of meeting Kristen Ulmer who, for 12 consecutive years, was the world's top female big mountain extreme skiier. (My dream job!) From Wikipedia: Ulmer was on the US Ski Team for moguls in 1991. She also starred in over 20 ski movies, and was called by the ski media the best woman big mountain extreme skier in the world from 1990-2001. In 1997 Ulmer was also voted in a Powder Magazine ski industry survey to be the best overall female skier in the world, beating even Olympic gold medalists. She was known for jumping off up to 70-foot cliffs, throwing flips, and for ski mountaineering feats such as the first female ski decent of Wyoming's Grand Teton in 1997. An avid rock and ice climber, paraglider pilot, adventure cyclist, and kiteboarder, Ulmer was also voted by the outdoor industry in a 2000 Women's Sports and Fitness Magazine poll to be the most extreme woman athlete in North America, beating women in all sports disciplines not just skiing. She retired from professional athletics in 2003. Kristen has since written a book, The Art of Fear: Why Conquering Fear Won't Work and What To Do Instead. So I could not pass up the opportunity to walk with her and ask her to share her story and big mountain wisdom with all of us. On a personal note, I'm really looking forward to staying friends with Kristen. And I'm definitely looking forward to joining her on the slopes! Every Mogul Matters! Subscribe on iTunes / Subscribe on Stitcher / Subscribe on Google Play The post Kristen Ulmer, the World's Top Female Extreme Skiier (1990-2001): Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid appeared first on Charity Miles.
Monsanto doesn't want you to listen to this show! GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) are organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering, or GE. This relatively new science creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Don't miss this interview Caroline Kinsman of the Non-GMO Project (NonGMOproject.org). The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and building the non-GMO food supply, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. We believe that everyone deserves an informed choice about whether or not to consume genetically modified organisms. The Non-GMO Project is governed by a Board of Directors. We also work with a collaborative network of technical and communications advisers from all backgrounds and sectors. Guest Information: Caroline Kinsman Growing up and working on a family-owned dairy farm in the foothills of Mount Rainier, Caroline Kinsman has strong roots in honest food production. Caroline traded in her childhood milking shifts for a career in marketing and public relations. Caroline is Outreach Manager at NonGMOproject.org. She graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Journalism / Public Relations and an emphasis in economics. She has kept one foot in farming through the family-owned farm while garnering experience in a wide range of media outlets. In previous roles, Caroline was driven to create award-winning campaigns and repeated placement in notorious publications—such as Sunset Magazine, Aka Skidor, Better Homes & Garden, Powder Magazine, various AAA publications and The Vancouver Sun. TAGS: organic, sustainable living, grow your own, urban farming and gardening, talk
“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
“There was a time when you believed anything was possible and I want to bring people back to that. And I think the mountains do that.”Lynsey Dyer Imagine being the very best in your sport. Undefeated, the future is bright indeed. But deep down the zero sum game of competition just doesn't sit right. Because for you, sport isn't about winners and losers. It's about play. It's about freedom. It's about love.But mostly it's about artistic self-expression.This is the story of Lynsey Dyer.One of the best big mountain skiers on the planet, Lynsey is an extraordinary and most unexpected athletic talent who walked away from competition at the peak of her potential to courageously blaze her own path. A unique path that has helped refine what it means to pursue sport professionally. A path based not on podiums but on adventure. Seeking joy. Empowering others. And expressing one's unique voice.Over the course of a decade long career, Lynsey has won every big mountain competition that she entered. She has also won several freesking competitions and awards including the 2004 International Free Skiers Association North American tour champion. In 2010, Powder Magazine awarded her Best Female Performance for her role in Magic Moments*. She has been awarded Female Skier of the year by Powder Magazine, was the first female to be on the cover of Freeskier Magazine and has starred in too many ski films to mention, including projects from legendary filmmaker Warren Miller.Lynsey has starred in or hosted television shows for NBC, ESPN, Bravo, The Ski Channel, Mountainfilm and Outside Television, has appeared on Good Morning America and even produced, directed and starred in her own film, the widely acclaimed Pretty Faces — an all female ski film featuring the best athletes from around the world that beautifully celebrates female empowerment and the transformative power of play. When she isn't crushing powder, Lynsey can be found running her non-profit SheJumps.org, which encourages girls and women to participate in the outdoors through mentorship, and her movie production and apparel company Unicorn Picnic.An unconventional badass, Lynsey is the personification of strength in femininity. A role model for young women across the world with an ethos I'd like my own daughters to emulate.This is a conversation about Lynsey's remarkable life. It's about female impact on a male dominated subculture. It's about courage in defying external expectations to follow your own unique path. It's about the joy and freedom that come from blazing a life of adventure.Simply put, it's a conversation about what it means to pursue sport as art.It was a pleasure connecting with Lynsey. I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange.Peace + Plants,Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | StitcherThanks to this week’s sponsors:Harrys.com: A superior shave at an affordable price. Friends of the Rich Roll Podcast can visit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Colter Hinchliffe is a freeskier from Aspen, Colorado. Competitive skiing was never one of Colter’s interests, instead he focused on photography and films. His first film experience came on a trip he went on to Alaska with some friends. While there, Teton Gravity was filming, they had a seat open up and Colter was given the spot. He now spends a good portion of his winters filming with TGR as well as Stellar Media and Vital Films and has traveled all around the world for films. He’s also been featured on the covers of both POWDER Magazine and Skiing Magazine as well as profiles in FREESKIER Magazine and a segment in one of Warren Miller’s films.
Steve’s Wild Idea: To share deeper stories about travel and adventure by creating an online and print media company, Adventure Journal. Steve Casimiro is the founder of Adventure Journal, an online magazine with a beautiful quarterly book that covers the deeper side of adventure. Steve has worked in journalism for years. He got his start in newspapers, then worked at Powder Magazine, helped start Snowboarder Magazine, was the founding editor of Bike Magazine, and then the west coast editor of National Geographic, before he jumped into the world as a media entrepreneur. Becoming an entrepreneur, and starting a media company, especially at the height of the recession wasn’t easy, but Steve had the experience and the willingness to do every single job necessary, even packing and delivering magazines, to make it happen. He shares tips about starting your own business, why failure is important, and how art and adventure go hand in hand. Listen to this episode if: You love adventure. You love old school journalism, great stories and beautiful magazines. You are a photographer. You want to start a business. You want to know what it really takes to start a thriving adventure magazine. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/34
Mattias Fredriksson är en av världens absolut största MTB- och skidfotografer. Hans bilder har varit en starkt bidragande orsak till att sätta Sverige och många svenska åkare på kartan. På grund av hans jobb befinner han sig på resande fot under stora delar av året och det har stundtals varit svårt att få fatt på honom, därför var det superkul att vi kunde träffas då jag var på inspelningsturné i Åre. Jag satte upp mikrofonerna i Holiday Clubs nya yogastudio med utsikt över Åresjön och med två koppar kaffe och vi började prata om hans extremt långa karriär med oräkneliga bilder och omslag för Åka Skidor, Fri Flyt och internationella magasin som Bike Magazine och Powder Magazine. Vi lyckas spela in ett extremt långt avsnitt då vi pratar om sin uppväxt i Småland långt från höga berg, om att börja med skidåkning och att som liten bygga om cykeln för skogsåkning. Om att göra egna tidningar och fanzines, börja jobba på den lokala tidningen och att tjata till sig ett reportage om den svenske skidfotografen Lars Thulin. Om Riksgränsen, om jobbet på Åka Skidor, om Åre, om döden i bergen och om skillnaden mellan att plåta skidor och cykel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Langely McNeal is most well known for her phenomenal accomplishments as a pro skier on the US Ski Cross World Cup Team. She was the top American Ski Cross female in 2008/2009/2011/2012/2013, has appeared in 4 Winter X GAMES and was the 2012 Winter X GAMES National Champion. She’s been featured in top publications such as Ski Magazine, Shape Magazine, Powder Magazine, and Eddie Bauer. Through all of this, she served as her own manager and agent, mastering the business side of sports marketing and social media. On this episode we discuss how Langely fell in love with skiing, how she turned skiing from a hobby into a profession, the story of how she got to the X GAMES (After not skiing for months and having only 1 week to train), and we get a behind the scenes look at the mental/physical/emotional aspect of being a professional skier. This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.
The internet has done some great things for us. Especially as entrepreneurs, being involved in the digital community of outdoor sports aficionados and companies is an amazing way to build contacts and stay connected. But my guest today is taking using his internet platform to launch. . . . a print magazine! As Steve says, there are some things that just don't work as well online. Over seven years ago, Steve Casmiro started Adventure-Journal.com, an online magazine devoted to outdoor adventure. Using his experience editing Bike Magazine and Powder Magazine, he was planning to start this project in print. But, as we all know, 2008 was right when the recession hit and it was hard to get support for a new paper magazine. Today, Adventure-Journal is a super exciting, inspiring and successful online journal. Steve's here for his second visit to the Intrepid Entrepreneur Podcast to talk about finally coming back to his original dream: a print Adventure Journal Magazine. The amazing first issue just came out this Spring! Steve says that starting Adventure Journal online was great when he got ready to consider print again, because he already had a community of people interested in his product. Unlike when he started out in journalism, he wasn't stuck using mailings to drum up subscribers! And, he already knew what his readers would be interested in! He's spent years getting to know them. Steve also knows how he wants the print magazine to be different from Adventure-Journal.com. He calls it a “luxurious reading experience”: lots of large pictures and plenty of room for the reader to engage with the story. Reading in ink and paper is a special experience, it should take you away from all of your devices and into an adventure. Steve is so passionate about this, he's not offering the magazine in any electronic forms. Starting a print magazine is a risky step but hearing Steve's excitement is inspirational. His vision for this magazine is so clear, and he's spent so many years honing in on it online. This episode is a must-listen for any of you with a dream project. Bravery in Business Quote “I don't have to be that big, if I don't have to get to 10,000 circulation in the first year, I can just do the stories that I know are going to be the best stories” - Steve Casimiro (click to tweet) Cliff Notes AJ's slogan: The Deeper You Get, The Deeper You Get Online Adventure Journal publications mean that he has spent the last 7 years building up a consumer base/ audience for sales of the print editions, as well as having a dialogue with readers about what they're interested in The website itself has evolved over the years and in relationship to the readers. Having an online publication/website gives you the chance to really get to know your readers and dialogue with them, but there are some stories that just don't work online. Also gives you time to prove to advertisers that your product is marketable, so they will come with you into print. Having a consumer base already means they don't have to count on losing money in the launch process, and have more editorial freedom, because there is no big publisher saying they have to hit 10,000 in circulation in the first year or go belly up. Using print to publish deeper, more thoughtful stories that require the reader to sit down away from their devices and experience them in paper & ink. Printed stories will not be available in pdf online or in ereader editions. Only in print. Giving lots of space to the stories in print, so they have room to “breathe”. Most stories will get twice the pagination as in other magazines so its a “luxury reading experience” with lots of pictures. Going back to print is a big risk, but when Steve gets worried, he asks himself what the worst thing to happen could be, and it's failure. And he knows he's failed at many things before, and still survived. Some things work, some things don't. “It would be kind of hypocritical if I spent all day every day writing and talking about adventure and I didn't take risks in my own business.” - Steve Casimiro (click to tweet) Resources Adventure Journal: Adventure-Journal.comPrint Subscription: Adventure-Journal.com/product/adventure-journal-quarterly-subscription/ Show Notes: IntrepidEntrepreneur.net/Adventure-Journal
This week on the podcast, we talk to one of our favorite skiers, Angel Collinson. Angel is on fire right now, and her current trajectory is somewhere up in the stratosphere. She’s just come off a win of the Red Bull Cold Rush comp, she was the first woman to win Powder Magazine’s Line of the Year, and she has two recent TGR segments that the entire internet is watching and rewatching. And more impressive than all that is how well Angel is handling the spotlight.TOPICS:Growing up across the street from SnowbirdHow a cute coach might be responsible for the success she's enjoying today"Women-specific" equipmentStudying philosophy in collegeFilming with Ian McIntosh and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa (and who's cooler, Ian or Sage?)Lazer Tag; candyHer new sponsors (Red Bull & Volkl)Self-marketing & social media (and her advice to those coming up and interested in becoming a pro)Her favorite audiobooks, podcasts, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kalen Thorien is a professional skier, adventurer, writer, and photographer based out of Salt Lake City, UT. She has been placed on the covers of Ski Magazine and Powder Magazine among many other publications. Until recently, to support her skiing, Kalen held jobs in construction, as a dock hand, and as a firefighter. Contrary to what some might think, Kalen didn't start seriously skiing until 16.
Kalen Thorien is a professional skier, adventurer, writer, and photographer based out of Salt Lake City, UT. She has been placed on the covers of Ski Magazine and Powder Magazine among many other publications. Until recently, to support her skiing, Kalen held jobs in construction, as a dock hand, and as a firefighter. Contrary to what some might think, Kalen didn't start seriously skiing until 16.
Rachael is a professional big mountain skier based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been featured in films for Teton Gravity Research and has spent time in the competition circuit, winning the Red Bull Cold Rush in 2012. In 2013, she started FemaleWolfPack, a website serves as a platform for inspiration and a way for female athletes to get eyes on their videos. Rachel’s story has been featured in ESPN, Powder Magazine, and other publications.
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“We want skiers to literally help save the world,” said Porter Fox, editor at Powder Magazine. Climate change has already impacted the length and intensity of winters and reduced snowfall means many of the nation's ski centers will eventually be forced to close, especially those at lower temperatures. Jeremy Jones, professional snowboarder and founder of Protect Our Winters, reminisced about a spot he revisited in Chamonix: “I used to be able to snowboard here.” This two-panel conversation first explores the science and personal experiences behind shorter winters, then looks at how ski resort CEOs are dealing with the problem. “If you're going to allow carbon emissions to be free, in the end nobody's really going to do anything,” said Mike Kaplan, president and CEO of Aspen/Snowmass. With the popularity of winter sports, the ski industry may be able to help communicate the impacts of climate change. “This industry gets it,” Kaplan said. Porter Fox, Editor, Powder Magazine; Author, The Deep: The Story of skiing and the Future of Snow (November 2013) Anne Nolin, Professor, Geosciences and Hydroclimatology, Oregon State University Jeremy Jones, Founder and CEO, Protect our Winters; Professional Snowboarder Dave Brownlie, President and CEO, Whistler Blackcomb Mike Kaplan, President and CEO, Aspen/Snowmass Jerry Blann, President, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on October 22, 2013