The Powell Movement

Cassie Abel had a different road than most to the ski industry. While her peers were spending as much time as possible on snow, Cassie was winning 4 State Championships in HS before her Hall of Fame collegiate career. After a stint of a 9-5 lifestyle, Cassie got sucked into the ski industry, first with resort marketing, and then on the brand side with Smith.  But when her dream job left town, Cassie stayed back in Sun Valley, started a PR agency,  eventually jumped into entrepreneurship with her Ski and Mountain Bike start up, Wild Rye. This is fun episode with a passionate, tenacious, awesome person.  Maro LeBlance asks the Inappropriate Questions. Cassie Abel Show Notes: 4:00: Chelsea Handler, Vashon Island, K2, Elite HS, 4x State Champion, and College  21:00: Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Work, coaching, getting a job at Targhee, Smith, and the decision. 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) 45:00:  Leaving Smith, PR, starting a brand, challenges, buying her partner out, big accounts, and what's her end game  63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Maro LeBlance

Jason Arens was the Head Ski Judge at the Milan Cortina Olympics and when he's not traveling the most important ski events, to judge the best athletes in the world, he's an Owner of Surface Skis, Joystick Poles, and Causwell Outerwear.  Jason always has a lot going on...I met him calling tricks at a contest years ago, I was blown away by his ski nerdery, and these days, Jason may be the most knowledgeable person on the planet when it comes to competition skiing. On the podcast, we talk his sponsored ski career, Olympics, judging, Good Enough, brands and more. Khai Krepela and the Good Enough crew collaborate on the Inappropriate Questions. Jason Arens Show Notes: 4:00: The Olympics, judging, FIS, and the course 21:00:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 23:00:  AI judging, technology, Olympic best and worst, growing up in Tahoe, and South Shore Soldiers 39:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 41:00: Salomon, the end of contests, Good Enough, the beginning of judging, trick calling, Windell's and Surface/Joystick/Causwell 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Khai Krepela and the Good Enough Crew

Tanner Rainville isn't really a talker, he's a pro skier who lets his skiing do the talking. And while his skiing started with contests, he graduated to the big screen and for 23 years  he's put out a video segments with the major players in the ski film business. Tanner Rainville is all about passion and skiing, he doesn't self promote and getting him to want to do this podcast wasn't easy.  But, for a dude who's been crushing it at the top level for so long, I had to tell his story. Chris Logan asks the Inappropriate Questions. Tanner Rainville Show Notes: 4:00: The Olympics, Cooke City Trip, West Bolton, VT, Dynastar, Mammoth, and the US Open   21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00:  Overnight success, events all over,  saving for the future, money, winning, X Games, avoiding the spotlight, and room mates with Royalty.  40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00:  The end of competing, not knowing what happened at Dynastar, Klint, winning a snowmobile, Volkl, UA, 54:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris Logan

Hana Beaman has been a top level pro snowboarder for almost 30 years. She's done the contests, collected the hardware, then went into the backcountry to film. After yeaers behind the lens, she went back to a differnt type of competing, won some more hardware (Natural Selection Tour) and cemented her legacy as one of snowboarding's living legends.  On the podcast, we catch up after 10 years and talk about her career evolution, the new Full Moon project and more. It's another good one with one of the coolest people and fun personalities in snow.  Hana Beaman Show Notes 4:00: Japan, Gameshows, Olympics, and Sponsors   21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Investing in the future, Red Bull regrets, "Listen to the Eyes", risk, close calls, AK, Baker Road Gap, and being around men her whole career 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Grenade, pandemic plan B's, Natural Selection, validation, and Full Moon 2  61:00: Inappropriate Questions with ???

Jaren Grob, aka "The Monster" won two X Games Gold Medals, was featured on the cover of the Aggressive Inline video game, and had the world in the palm of his hands. Then his sport was iced out of X Games, went underground and Jaren's pro career went from contest winnings to skating shows. But, that's not what makes this one interesting. Jaren grew up poor, went on tour at 14, joined the circus, and made it in skating. 30 years later, he's still being paid to skate, but it's a different monster. Legendary Utah skater, Cameron Card asks the Inappropriate Questions.  Jaren Grob Show Notes: 4:00: Best Trick gone wrong, concussions, The Loop, insurance, growing up poor in Orem, Utah., finding action sports,  going on tour and partying at 14, 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Road antics, arrested for skating, jail, working on the Circus, contests, genes, sponsorship, and The Monster and his video part 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Aggressive Inline video game, bands, the fall of contests, shows, America's Got Talent, injury, and where he's at now 60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Cameron Card

Winter Sports Market, aka WSM, is the only show that resembles what SIA once was.  It has all the brands, all the new products, all the in-house staff, all the reps, and all the dealers.   As far as industry building and culture building events, outside of movie premiers, this is all skiing has.  I went down to SLC to cover the event and detail my trade show experience and along the way I chat with folks like Mike Hattrup, Ted Ligety, Cassie Able, Griffin Post, Jonny Moseley, Alex O'Brien and some other incredible industry legends and insiders. WSM Show Notes: 4:00: Griffin Post, Cassie Able, Cam Hoffman, Mike Hattrup, and Ted Ligety 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Tim Petrick, Mike Hattrup, and Jonny Moseley 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: HP Featherman, Mark Brice, Lauren Samuels, Ben Fresco, Damian Quigley, and Alex O'Brien

Kaya Turski grew up in Montreal and was the little rollerblader who was blowing everyone's collective minds. While Kaya went ASA Pro at 14, she was known for being a gnarly street skater. One of the best women to ever do it. But the bottom dropped out of skating, Kaya decided to give skiing a try and within a year, she was standing on her first X-Games podium in a sport that wasn't her original calling. From there, Kaya went on to dominate competition skiing.  Think 8 X Games Golds, 5 AFP Titles and so many more victories to boot. But her story is not all sunshine, the years of abuse has taken its toll on her body and mind and Kaya and I talk about all the glory but we also talk about the daily pain that is her reality. It's an interesting talk with a legend and Ashley Battersby asks the Inappropriate Questions. Kaya Turski Show Notes: 4:00: Getting inline, finding the skatepark, D-Structure, street skating, IMYTA, Road to No Where her parents, sponsors, 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Making zero dollars from her skate career, skate going away, girls, getting back into skiing, moving to Whistler, go pro really fast, and almost dying. 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Did injury get into her head, fear, X Games, perfectionist, undefeated seasons, Sarah and the Switch 10, her Olympic nightmare, the aftermath, her headaches, 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Ashley Battersby

Cody Cirillo started his ski career competing on the AFP pro circuit, but huge podiums weren't in Cody's future, graduating from USC magna cum laude all while transitioning his pro ski career from contests to adventure, was the path for Cody. And for the next decade, he's managed to pump out annual ski content, personal project style, while holding down a desk job as a creative director, these days for his longtime sponsor, Faction skis. On the podcast, we talk about Cody's Mongolia film project "150 Hours From Home" (it drops free online today) and Bobby Brown asks the Inappropriate Questions  Cody Cirillo Show Notes: 4:00: Mother Nature Ski Poles, Telluride, Breckenridge, skiing, Freeway Park, competing, and the Orage Masters 19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: College, sponsors, travel stories, becoming a designer out of school while still being a seasonal pro skier, Candide, and The Honey House Bus 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Film budgets, changing his ways in the mountains, is he a fitness guy, personal projects,  53:00: Inappropriate Questions with Bobby Brown

Nick Goepper has 2 Olympic Silver and 1 Olympic Bronze in his closet and this year, in a totally new discipline, Nick is aiming to take his first gold medal home at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. What's crazy is that 3 years ago, when Nick came out of retirement and told the world he was gunning for halfpipe gold, a lot of us thought it was a publicity stunt. But Nick knew exactly what he was doing and now, he's one of the front runners for gold.  Nick's whole life has been an underdog story and time and again and time and again and time and again and now a 4th time and again, Nick is off to compete on the biggest stage in the world.  It's part 3 with a guy who used to be my least favorite comp skier, who then became my favorite skier. Steve Stepp asks the Inappropriate Questions. Nick Goepper Show Notes: 4:00: Sports, skiing for himself, the halfpipe prophecy in Bad Gastein, social media, Vail, Pit Viper, 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Money, mental health, retiring, divorce, and making his 4th Olympic team 38:00: 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: Will he compete more, Snow League, Olympics, and what's next 47:00: Inappropriate Questions with Steve Stepp

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is a legend in the world of snow. This former dish dog at the Alta Peruvian, doubled Chad's Gap and kick-started his 20+ year pro ski career.  We've done that podcast. This week, Sage and I catch up after 8 years and talk personal projects, career reflection, and how he's skiing better than ever in the big mountains. Sage is full of his signature stoke and Angel Collinson asks the inappropriate questions. Sage Cattabriga-Alosa Show Notes: 4:00: Hobby Man, injuries, changing ski media, personal projects, and mountaineering 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Type 2 fun, being recognized, TGR athletes, people love Sage, Candide, Craig Murray, Alaska and gaps 41:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Instant gratification, overnight success, money, his "Take a Lap" series, Natural Selection, and being older during contract season  58:00: Inappropriate Questions with Angel Collinson  

Angel Collinson kicks off season 10 of the podcast and it's a good one. When Angel was last on the show, she was coming off a "Line of the Year" season and was on the top of the ski world. What I, and a lot of people didn't realize, was that Angel wasn't as passionate about skiing as the world thought she was. Eventually burnout got the best of her and Angel shocked the ski world when she retired in her prime and sailed off into the sunset. We talk about it all and her brother, another incredible athlete and human, John Collinson, asks the Inappropriate Questions.  Angel Collinson Show Notes: 4:00: Impressions, where we left off last, blown knee, skiing was her track to everything, burnout, college, big mountain comps, fear, 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Pressure, loss, energy healing, grief, AK with Seth, Sage, and Dana, production of skiing, having an epiphany about skiing, and money 41:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.   Outdoor Research: The best outerwear on the planet is designed and developed in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 43:00: The business of being pro, retiring, buying a sailboat, living in the water, pirates, and an epiphany at Burning Man 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with John Collinson

Sid Pattison is a heli ski guide,  an Everest veteran, and an all around badass,  but what makes Sid different is who he is. Sid has the rare combination of a magnetic personality that lights up any situation, along with the ability to connect with every person he comes across, from the janitor to the CEO. These unique human skills, combined with his beast-like ability in the field, has created a fast lane in life that's allowed Sid to leapfrog past more accomplished peers. He's skipped some traditional steps on his way to things like guiding Everest, to his upcoming buy into North Cascade Heli Ski, but he doesn't cut corners.  While nothing that Sid does is traditional, it's always memorable and it eventually works out. This is a fun one Sid Pattison Show Notes: 4:00: Sid does things different, wishing he was Jewish, and growing up with privilege 19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Living through the San Juan Era, having to leave Seattle, guiding,  ski guiding,  and getting an early opportunity in the Himalayas, 41:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Thermic Heated Socks:  If you have cold feet, there's nothing better than thermic Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00: Sherpa, Everest trips, the difference between both sides, heli skiing, getting people up mountains, more Everest and buying North Cascade Heli Skiing 70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Paul Butler

Seattle and Jackson Hole are the focus of this different Christmas episode.  In Seattle, I checked out "The Common Line" snowboard event (which was incredible!!) and I talked to a few legends who stand sideways. After that, I caught up with skier and recent avalanche survivor, Adam U, before he played a punk rock show with his band Krontonamo. A couple days later, I traveled to Jackson Hole with the Outside Life crew to emcee an event and while I was there, I caught up with some more forward-facing legends.  It's a different episode that I think you'll like. Seattle to Jackson Hole Show Notes: 4:00: "The Common Line" Jesse Burtner, Pat Bridges, Colin Wiseman, Krush 19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Adam U, Jackson Hole, Austin Lux 39:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Thermic Heated Socks:  If you have cold feet, there's nothing better than thermic Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Austin Lux, Tommy Moe, Jason Strong, Tim Durtschi, Sick Rick Armstrong, Scott Davidson, and Wade Mckoy

Andrew Pollard is one of those kids that grew up at Alta and had the mountain as his babysitter/playground.  And while it took Andrew a little longer to become a name in the ski industry--compared to his pro skier friends and classmates, Andrew eventually made it to the top.  But what's different and cool about Andrew's story is that he's not just a skier; he's also, an artist, a DJ, freeride coach, and in the podcast, he has no filter.  All of this makes for a fun episode and Andrew's little sister Jackie asks the Inappropriate Questions. Andrew Pollard Show Notes: 4:00: 100 Hours from Home, Mongolia, no Skimo for Apo, reeling it in, family story, Alta crew, and exit strategy advice from Greg Harms   21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: His thoughts on FIS putting Freeride in the Olympics, TGR, Sage, the influence of Seth Morrison, and hating self-promotion     40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Thermic Heated Socks:  If you have cold feet, there's nothing better than thermic Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Broke Americans on the FWT, money, and skiing with strategy   50:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jackie Pollard

George Couperthwait is one of those guys that everyone in skiing knows, likes, and respects. He's a visionary, who's ski industry life started in a van: going shop to shop, demo to demo, race to race...and he worked his way all the way up to the top of skiing  With over 30 years working with brands like Rossignol and Stockli, George has taken his passion for sport and his love of product and weaved that into a world of building relationships and brands.  It's an interesting peek behind the curtain with the brains behind the XXX and so much more. George Couperthwait Show Notes: 4:00: Subprime products, growing up in NY, ski racing, coaching, relationship building, Nordica, tech rep life, and the 4S Kevlar 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Alberto Tomba, Rossignol, working by Facsimile with France, Viper X, the C.U.T. series, a changing the industry with Freeride, Petersen and Pehota,      40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks 43:00: Tanner Hall, asking a lot out of athletes, travel, the end of Rossignol, Stockli,    62:00: Inappropriate Questions  

Chris Davenport hasn't been on the podcast in a few years and since then, a lot in his world has changed and lot has stayed the same. Dav still goes on more incredible adventures than almost anyone in the ski industry but these days he's not looking for firsts or anything like that, he's more focused on chasing powder while leading groups that froth over time with Dav in the mountains. He really has built something special with his career, but it hasn't all been easy. On the podcast we talk about the business of Dav, the Peak Ski fiasco, moving forward with a brand he's stoked on, DPS Skis, and a whole lot more. Mutual friend, lawyer, and hardcore skier, Malone Camp asks the Inappropriate Questions. Chris Davenport Show Notes: 4:00: Antarctica, Jim Morrison/Everest, being goal orientated, not driven by ego, his accomplishments, evolution of skiing, and Japan    21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: His travels, the climate change he's seen with his own eyes, Superstars Ski Camp, Aspen, and money     40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Rhalves, McConkey, Coombs, Kastle,  The Peak failure, and DPS 64:00: Inappropriate Questions with Malone Camp

Tom Kelly is a US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Famer and one of the most legendary behind the scenes players in the history of sport.  In Tom's 30+ years with the US Ski and Snowboard Team, he's been responsible for integrating sports like moguls, ski jumping, snowboarding, halfpipe skiing and slopestyle in the US mix. Then, at the events, he's been the guy coordinating media for athletes like Lindsay Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Picabo Street, and Bode Miller.  On the podcast we talk about some of Tom's 11 Olympics, the athletes, the situations, the controversies, and more. US Skiing legend Luke Bodensteiner asks the Inappropriate Questions Tom Kelly Show Notes: 4:00: 2026 Olympics, 2002 Utah bid controversy, FIS, infrastructure, hotel Olympics, keeping issues private, 21:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Julia Mancuso, Bode Miller, Picabo Street, coming up in Wisconsin, Telemark Alpine Ski Area, American Birkebeiner, travel biz, US Ski Team, and US Snowboarding integration,     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: Snowboarders in the HOF, developing the Center of Excellence, his first Olympics, Trace Worthington, access, getting money to athletes Alan Kildow, and the traits of the elite   68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Luke Bodensteiner

Xander Guldman is a relative newcomer on the scene and could be called "one of the best kept secrets in skiing." I mean, he's been competing in big mountain environments since he was 10 years old, he's stood on many podiums, made it to the Freeride World Tour, won awards, and has/is filming with the biggest outfits in the ski game.  His bouncy style and unique trick/grab vocabulary separate him from the rest and on the podcast, we talk about his live-scored personal project "Form", graduating from UC Davis Pre-Med, the FWT, skiing and what's next. Xander's brother, Jordan Guldman, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Xander Guldman Show Notes: 4:00: Last minute scramble to travel, Mark Abma, spreading himself thin with projects, his project, "Form" 22:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Growing up rafting, world travel, being good at stuff, Jewish, Daron Rhalves, big mountain contests at 11, getting nerves under control, ski culture, and style influences. 42:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00: Nimbus, coaches, Woodward, Ross Tester, sponsorship, UC Davis, shifting to pre-med, leaving contests for 2 years, FWT, filming, and what's next 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jordan Guldman

Matt Reardon made it from Louisiana, to Killington, to Tahoe, and then on to Chamonix. After that, on a trip to NZ for the World Heli Challenge, Matt blew his knee, got an infection during surgery and wasn't the same athlete for the next 3 years...So he became a rockstar. On part 2 of his podcast, we talk about more skiing, music, charting on his first singe, how business politics put his band, Black Sunshine, on hold, and much more. Ski legend Josh Loubek asks the Inappropriate Questions.  Matt Reardon Show Notes Part 2: 4:00:  Being a ski mountaineer, mentors, European ski movies, skier cross, Glen Plake, music, his injury, and writing   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. 25:30: The cost of music, "The Streif" Red Bull Movie, Staff infection, getting every cover while injured, Fisher to Volkl, money, touring musician, McConkey,     44:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 46:30: Biggest shows, why move back to the states, getting a record deal, how skiing is like music, Black Sunshine, the business of music, getting another ski contract, and his new project 70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Josh Loubek

Matt Reardon was born and raised in Louisiana, not the place you'd expect a longtime pro skier to grow up. But Matt isn't just a skier; he's a talented musician, a onetime frontman, who toured the world to shred his guitar and fresh powder.  The crazy thing is, Matt can trace his life and times today back to two events that happened prior to high school: seeing Van Halen live and then seeing "Hot Dog, The Movie". Those two things changed Matt's life. On part 1 of his podcast we talk about those events, getting into skiing, Tahoe, Europe, and so much more. Chris "Uncle E" Ernst asks the Inappropriate Questions. Matt Reardon Show Notes: 4:00: Racial stuff, sports, Van Halen, ski movie inspiration, Scot Schnmidt changes his life, hustling and hitchhiking to ski, and learning tricks 22:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Moving to Killington to ski moguls, selling weed, moving to Tahoe in the Couch House, Fungus, Palmer, McConkey, and Jim Morrison 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Europe, Fisher, filming with the Warren Miller of Europe, his look, contest highlights, and the World Heli Challenge 60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris "Uncle E" Ernst